NS-HTSB22_20-0526_QSG_V1_EN.ai 1 10/19/2020 11:59:46 AM Flat size (W H): 40.81 in. 8.27 in. (1036.57 mm 210.06 mm) Final folded size: 5.83 in. 8.27 in. (148.082 mm 210.06 mm) FEATURES Versatile options let you connect to a TV (with HDMI) and an additional audio source (with optical digital audio, 3.5 mm AUX, USB, or Bluetooth) HDMI ARC and CEC technology let you control your soundbar with your TV remote (HDMI cable not included. HDMI PCM Audio Mode only) Bluetooth device memory automatically pairs to your last connected device 3 sound modes (Standard, Theater, and News) provide an optimal audio experience IR remote learning functionality means your soundbar can learn to respond to another remote control (not all remotes are compatible), such as your TV remote Remote control (batteries included) lets you wirelessly control your sound 6 ft (1.8 m) optical cable and 6 ft (1.8 m) 3.5 mm audio cable let you connect to a 3 Remote control sensor 4 HDMI (ARC) jack variety of audio devices Wall mountable design (hardware included) helps save space USB support for MP3 and WAV playback QUICK SETUP GUIDE 2.0 Soundbar NS-HTSB22 PACKAGE CONTENTS Soundbar Mounting template 15 16 3.5 mm audio cable Digital optical cable Mounting hardware A A A A A A AAA batteries (2) VOL VOL PAIR STANDARD SOURCE BASS THEATER NEWS NS-HTSB22 AC power cord Remote control Quick Setup Guide Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
# DESCRIPTION SOUNDBAR Speaker Status indicator 1 2 FUNCTION Left and right speakers Red - Standby mode Blue - Bluetooth mode (blinks while pairing) Orange - AUX mode Green - Digital optical mode Purple - USB mode White - ARC mode Turquoise - Bass mode (blinking) Green/Blue/Red (blinking) - DSP (Digital Signal Processing) mode Detects signals from the remote control. Connect an HDMI Cable (not included) to this jack on an ARC-enabled sound system. Set sound output from source to PCM format. Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable to this jack. Connect a USB source device to play WAV les. Connect a digital optical cable to a TV or audio device to this jack and the OPTICAL OUT jack on a TV or audio source device. Make sure that the sound output from the source is set to the PCM format. Connect the AC power cord to this jack to power the soundbar. Press to turn on your soundbar, press again to return to standby mode. Press to cycle through the available sound sources. Press to increase or decrease your soundbars volume. Press to turn on your soundbar. Press again to put your soundbar into standby mode. Press to increase or decrease your soundbars volume. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available sound sources. Press to mute the sound from your soundbar. Press again to restore the sound. When a Bluetooth or USB source is selected, press to control playback with the following buttons:
Previous / Play / Pause / Next PAIR: press and hold for three seconds to disconnect Bluetooth. Press to turn on the bass frequency enhancement, then use + and -
buttons to adjust the bass volume level within 10 seconds. The status indicator on your soundbar blinks turquoise when activated. Press to select the sound mode. The status indicator on your soundbar blinks three times in sequence green > blue > red. STANDARD - general music or TV shows listening. THEATER - optimize movie sound for a theater setting. NEWS - optimize spoken voice or dialog for TV news and more. 5 AUX IN jack 6 USB port 7 OPTICAL jack 8 AC power cord 9 (Power) button 10
(sound source selector) 11 + / - Buttons 12 REMOTE CONTROL Power 13 + /- buttons 14 SOURCE 15 (Mute) 16 Bluetooth/USB buttons 17 Bass button 18 Sound mode buttons CONNECTING YOUR SOUNDBAR Look at the back of your sound source device, such as a TV, DVD/Blu-ray player, or cable box, to identify your audio OUT jacks. Choose one connection option below that ts your audio source. You can connect several devices and switch the sound source as required. Note:
AUDIO QUALITY JACK TYPE (on source device) CABLE BEST BETTER GOOD HDMI cable (not included) Digital optical cable (included) 3.5 mm audio cable (included)
- PICK ONE -
your soundbar. HDMI connection (BEST) 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included) to the HDMI ARC jack on 2 Connect the other end of the cable into the HDMI ARC jack on your TV. 3 Make sure that your TVs output settings are correct:
a. Turn on your TVs CEC and ARC audio control functions (typically found in system or HDMI settings). b. Change your TVs audio output to the PCM format (typically found in audio settings). See the documentation that came with your TV or check its service support for more information. 4 Press the button on your soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control repeatedly until the source indicator turns white. Note: HDMI ARC and CEC technology let you control your soundbar with your TV remote. Audio source
(TV) INPUT HDMI(ARC) Optical connection (BETTER) 1 Remove the caps of the both ends of the optical cable. 2 Connect one end of the included digital optical cable
- OR -
to the OPTICAL jack on your soundbar. 3 Connect the other end into the Digital Optical Output jack on your source device. 4 Change the devices audio output to the PCM format 3.5 mm Aux connection (GOOD) 1 Connect one end of the included 3.5 mm audio cable into the AUX IN jack on your soundbar, then connect the other end of the AUX cable to the headphone or AUX Output jack on your audio source device.
- OR -
2 Press the button on your soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control repeatedly until the source indicator turns orange. Remove the cap before use
(typically found in audio settings). See the documentation that came with your audio source device for more information. 5 Press the button on your soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control repeatedly until the source indicator turns green. Audio source (TV, Blu-ray player, or cable box) HDMI (ARC) AUX IN USB OPTICAL HDMI (ARC) AUX IN USB OPTICAL HDMI (ARC) AUX IN USB OPTICAL Back of your soundbar Back of your soundbar Back of your soundbar Audio source with 3.5 mm jack
(smartphone, tablet, TV, or iPad) 3.5 mm audio cable (included) HDMI cable (not included) Digital optical cable (included) USB connection 1 Plug a USB thumbdrive (with MP3 or WAV les) into the USB port on the back of your soundbar. 2 Plug in your soundbar, then turn it on. 3 Press the button on your soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control repeatedly until the source indicator turns purple. Back of your soundbar 4 Control USB playback by pressing the (play / pause) PAIR, (previous), and (next) buttons on the remote control. Note: If playback doesnt begin immediately, press the (play/pause)/PAIR button on the remote control. HDMI (ARC) AUX IN USB OPTICAL CONNECTING THE AC POWER IMPORTANT: Plug in the AC power cord only after all other connections have been made. CAUTIONS: Make sure that the electrical outlet matches the input requirements of 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz before connecting. Connect one end of the included, detachable AC power cord into the DC IN on your soundbar, then plug the AC power cord into a power outlet or surge protector. Power outlet Back of your soundbar AC power cord NS-HTSB22_20-0526_QSG_V1_EN.ai 2 10/19/2020 11:59:48 AM CONNECTING YOUR SOUNDBAR USING BLUETOOTH Pairing your devices 1 Turn on your soundbar. 2 Place your Bluetooth device within 30 ft. (10 m) of your soundbar. 3 Press the button on your soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control repeatedly until the source indicator blinks blue. 4 Navigate to your devices Bluetooth settings, turn on Bluetooth, then search for available devices. See the documentation that came with your audio source device for more information on pairing. 5 On your Bluetooth device, select NS-HTSB22 from the device list. Repeat steps 1-4 if NS-HTSB22 is not displayed. 6 If a PIN code is requested, enter 0000. 7 When pairing is completed the LED lights solid blue. Notes:
Some devices, such as an iPhone, connect immediately after pairing so the Bluetooth indicator on your soundbar remains on. Other devices, such as notebook computers, may ask you if you wish to connect. In this instance, the Bluetooth indicator continues to blink until a connection is established. When you turn on your soundbar, it automatically connects to the last manually connect to the other paired device. When a call is received while playing music through a phone, the music stops automatically. may resume playback. Disconnecting your devices USING YOUR SOUNDBAR Using the remote control 1 Install two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. 2 Point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on the front of your soundbar. You must be within approximately 50 ft. (15 m) of your soundbar. Remote control sensor Listening to your soundbar 1 Press the button on your soundbar or remote control. The power 2 Turn on the audio source device connected to your soundbar and begin playback. 3 Press the button on your soundbar repeatedly to select the audio source or press the selected source button on the remote control until you hear sound from your soundbar. Note: If you use the HDMI (ARC) or OPTICAL jack, you must change your devices audio output setting to PCM format. Refer to the manual that came with your audio source device for additional information. 4 Adjust the volume on your soundbar or the audio source device to a comfortable level. damage your hearing. 5 lights red. When the call ends, depending on the setting of your phone, the current track WARNING: Continuous use of high volume sound may permanently Note: For more information about using Bluetooth, see the documentation for your Bluetooth devices. IR remote learning function (optional) Your soundbar can learn 12 button codes from most remote controls, so you can easily control the sound with both the soundbar remote and the TV remote. You can also replace the soundbar remote with another remote. Programming using the Manual Sequence Learning Mode:
1 Point your soundbars remote control (or the remote you want to program) within 4 inches (10 cm) of the the remote control sensor on your soundbar. 2 Press and hold the soundbars power button from standby for ve seconds to turn on the Manual Sequence Learning mode. The Status indicator blinks red rapidly and the soundbar starts to learn 3 Short press the button on your soundbars remote control that you want the other remote control to learn. The Status indicator blinks blue once. 4 Short press the button on the other remote control you want to teach. The Status indicator blinks green once. The other remote control has learned the remote function. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to learn more remote buttons you want. Programming using the Preset Sequence Learning Mode:
1 Point your soundbars remote control (or the remote you want to program) within 4 inches (10 cm) of the the remote control sensor on your soundbar. 2 Press and hold your soundbars power button from standby for two seconds to turn on the Preset Sequence Learning mode. The Status indicator blinks red slowly and your soundbar starts to learn the buttons in the following sequence:
VOL -, VOL+, MUTE, BASS, POWER, THEATER, STANDARD, NEWS, SOURCE, PLAY / PAUSE, PREVIOUS, NEXT 3 Short press the other remote control button and the status indicator blinks blue once when your soundbar receives this button. 4 Short press the same button again. The status indicator blinks green once when your soundbar learns this remote button. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to learn more remote buttons you want. Deleting all learned remote codes:
Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to clear all learned codes. The Status Indicator blinks white two times when all the learned remote codes are cleared. Notes:
If the Status indicator blinks orange, your soundbar cant learn the button code. Try another button or another remote control. During IR learning mode, short press the SOURCE button to skip current learning button code. Press and hold the SOURCE button two seconds to exit the learning mode. Make sure that your soundbar is turned on. It doesnt turn on automatically when you control to restore the sound output. 4 MOUNTING YOUR SOUNDBAR If you want to mount your soundbar below a wall-mounted at screen TV, see our online User Guide. Or follow the instructions on the mounting template (included) using the mounting hardware (included). soundbar. TROUBLESHOOTING The power doesnt come on. Make sure that the AC power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet and your soundbar. turn on your TV or other sound source. The remote control doesnt work. Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on your soundbar. The remote control batteries may be exhausted. Replace them. 50 ft. (15 m) from your soundbar and within 30 on either side. Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot over, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion. The sound is breaking up or buzzing. Make sure that you are connected to an audio out jack on your sound source. The jack doesnt send audio out if it is an input jack. Make sure that all connections are secure and cables are not broken or damaged. If youre using the HDMI (ARC) or OPTICAL jack, make sure that the source devices audio source is set to the PCM format. See the documentation that came with the audio source device (such as a TV or DVD/Blu-ray player) for additional information. buzzing still occurs. If it doesnt, this may indicate an issue with the original source device. HDMI (ARC) or OPTICAL jack instead of the AUX IN jack) between your soundbar and the source device to make sure that the jacks on both devices are still working. Make sure that the audio cable youre using is not damaged or broken. Try using I can hear sound from both my TV and my soundbar. User Guide for another one. instructions. My TV remote doesnt control my soundbar. Make sure that your soundbar has learned your TV remotes button codes. See IR Remote Learning Functions for instructions for setup. Universal remotes only control your soundbars volume. Use the controls on your soundbar or the remote that came with it to change your soundbars audio source or sound mode. Make sure that you aim your universal remote at the remote sensor on the front of your Make sure that you select the correct source on your universal remote. There is no sound or very low sound. Make sure that youre connected to an audio out jack on your sound source. The jack doesnt send audio out if it is an input jack. Make sure that the volume level of your soundbar is set to an adequate level. If youre using Bluetooth, turn up the volume on your Bluetooth device. If youre using Bluetooth, make sure that your Bluetooth device isnt paired with another device. Make sure that the volume level isnt muted. Press the button on the remote Make sure that the correct audio source is selected. Press the button on your soundbar or the SOURCE button on your remote control repeatedly to switch to the correct audio source. Make sure that the power is on and all connections are secure. Make sure that the volume is turned up on your sound source. If you are using the HDMI (ARC) or OPTICAL jack, make sure that the source devices audio source is set to the PCM format. See the documentation that came with the audio source device (such as a TV or DVD/Blu-ray player) for additional information. Make sure that the audio cable youre using isnt damaged or broken. Try using another one. Make sure that the sound source device is outputting sound to your soundbar. There is no sound or low volume in Bluetooth mode. Make sure that your Bluetooth device is turned on, Bluetooth is turned on, and NS-HTSB22 is selected. Turn up the volume on your soundbar. Turn up the volume on your Bluetooth device. Make sure that your Bluetooth device is not muted. Make sure that youre playing music from your Bluetooth device. Make sure that you have selected the Bluetooth source on your soundbar. other device. My soundbar wont connect to my Bluetooth device. Shorten the distance between your soundbar and your Bluetooth device. Make sure that your soundbar isnt paired to another Bluetooth device. Make sure that your soundbar and Bluetooth device are both in pairing mode. Make sure that you have selected NS-HTSB22 on your Bluetooth device. If the battery on your Bluetooth device is low, recharge the battery. My Bluetooth device keeps unpairing. Shorten the distance between your soundbar and your Bluetooth device. NS-HTSB22 doesnt appear on my Bluetooth device. Shorten the distance between your soundbar and your Bluetooth device. Put your soundbar into pairing mode, then refresh your list of Bluetooth devices. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth device. Make sure that your Bluetooth device is visible to other devices. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth device. The sound is lagging or I hear an echo. User Guide for instructions. LEGAL NOTICES FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, maybe cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment complies with FCC and Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Industry Canada Compliance IC Statement This device complies with Industry Canadas licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Conformit Industrie Canada Dclaration dIC Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Cet quipement est conforme aux limites dexposition aux rayonnements de la FCC et du Canada tablies pour un environnement non contrl. IFETEL Statement La operacin de este equipo est sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: 1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y 2. este equipo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su propia operacin no deseada. ICES-003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003;
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This Transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 50mm from all persons. Cet metteur doit tre install pour fournir une distance de sparation d'au moins 50mm de toute personne. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Visit www.insigniaproducts.com for details. CONTACT INSIGNIA:
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