29 INCH STEREO 29 INCH STEREO SOUND BAR SYSTEM SOUND BAR SYSTEM with Digital Optical Input and with Digital Optical Input and Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth Wireless Technology Owner's Manual PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. Model: CHT985 Size: 148.5(W) x 210(H)mm (A5) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FCC Warnings WARNING:Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the 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, may 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 interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 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. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. FCC NOTICE:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded cables when connecting to other devices. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 POWER SOURCE 1. Insert the small plug from the supplied AC/DC Adapter to the DC IN Jack on the rear of unit. 2. Connect the AC/DC Adapter to the wall outlet having AC 100-240V~; 50/60Hz. The Red Standby Indicator on the front of unit will illuminate. To the wall outlet NOTES:
DC IN DC 5.8V,1.5A To the DC IN jack on the rear of the unit. To save energy, unplug the AC/DC Adaptor from the wall outlet if you may not use the unit for an extended period of time. This AC/DC Adaptor intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. INSTALLATION 1. Placing on the table When placing the Sound Bar on an entertainment center, bookshelf, or any type of enclosed space, be sure to allow at least 2-3 inches of space around the Sound Bar for ventilation. If the Sound Bar is enclosed in a tight space, without ventilation, heat generated from the Sound Bar could produce a potential heat hazard. 2-3 inches 2. Mounting the Speaker Bar onto a wall We recommend having this unit professionally mounted. By using wall mounting accessories
(not included), the unit can be mounted onto a wall. Distance Between Two Brackets 19.3 inches AU N X I 1 DC IN DC 5.8V,1.5A AU N X I 2 L R OPTICAL IN 4 Mounting to a wall 2.1 Mounting to a wooden wall 19.3 inches A. Mark the position of the mounting screws on the wall using a pencil. B. Drill the supplied mounting screws directly into the marks that you have made on the wall and leave approx. 0.3 inches length to hook the sound bar. C. Put the sound bar onto the mounting screws. Make sure they are firm and stable. 2.2 Mounting to a brick wall 19.3 inches
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(2) A. Mark the position of the mounting screws on the wall using a pencil. B. Drill 2 holes on wall with a powerful electric drill. C. Insert the supplied plastic inserts into the holes by hammer (not included). D. Secure the supplied mounting screws into the plastic insert and leave approx. 0.3 inch length to hook the sound bar. E. Put the sound bar onto the mounting screws. Make sure they are firm and stable. 5 LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front View 1 2 3 Rear View AU X I N 1 DC IN DC 5.8V,1.5A AU N X I 2 L R OPTICAL IN 4 5 6 Top View 8 9 10 11 1 7 1. Speakers 2. Remote Sensor 3. Indicators 4. OPTICAL IN Jack 5. AUX IN 2 Jack 6. AUX IN 1 Jacks 7. DC IN Jack 8. STANDBY/SOURCE Button 9. (Play/Pause) Button 10. (Volume Down/Skip Backward) Button 11. (Volume Up/Skip Forward) Button 6 LOCATION OF CONTROLS - REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. (Standby On/Off) Button 2. (Play/Pause) Button 3. (Skip Backward) Button 4. SOURCE Button 5. VOL- (Volume Down) Button 6. (Mute) Button 7. (Skip Forward) Button 8. VOL+ (Volume Up) Button BUTTON CELL INSTALLATION - REMOTE CONTROL First Time Use:
Remove and discard the insulation film as illustrated on the right. If the button cell is drained, replace it by a new one as below:
1. Push and slide out the battery holder as Fig.1 below. 2. Replace the button cell with a new CR2025 button cell as the polarity markings on the rear of the Remote Control as Fig.2 below. 3. Close the battery hold as Fig.3 below. SN C R2025
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OPEN PUSH RELEASE Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3 7 BATTERY PRECAUTIONS:
Follow these Battery Precaution when using a battery in this device:
1. Use only the size and type of battery specified. 2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery as indicated in the battery compartment. A reversed battery may cause damage to the device. 3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones. 4. If the batteries in the device are consumed or the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage. 5. Do not try to recharge the battery not intended to be recharged; it can overheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturers instructions.) 6. Do not dispose of battery in fire. Battery may explodes or leak. 7. Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. 8. This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burn in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF REMOTE TRANSMITTER Approx. 16 feet 30 30 NOTES:
When there is an obstacle between the unit and the transmitter, the unit may not operate. When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the REMOTE SENSOR of the unit, the operation of the remote may be unstable. 8 OPERATIONS GENERAL OPERATION:
1. Connected the unit to AC power as previously instructed. The Red Standby Indicator on the front of unit will illuminate. 2. Press and hold the STANDBY/SOURCE Button on the top of unit approximately 2 seconds or press the Button on the Remote Control to power on the unit from Standby mode. 3. Press and release the STANDBY/SOURCE Button on the top of unit or press the SOURCE Button on the Remote Control repeatedly to switch to desired playback mode. The color of the indicator on the front of unit will turn the color with your selection (see list below):
Playback Mode:
BT (Bluetooth) Optical In AUX IN 1 AUX IN 2 4. During playback:
Color of the INDICATOR on front panel Blue Indigo (Blue + Green Mixed) Colorful (Red + Blue + Green Mixed) Purple (Red + Blue Mixed) A. Press and release the or buttons on the unit or press the VOL + or - buttons on the Remote Control repeatedly to adjust volume level as desired. B. Press the (Mute) Button on the Remote Control to mute the sound temporary, press again to turn it back. 5. When finished listening, press and hold the STANDBY/SOURCE Button on the top of unit approximately 2 seconds or press the Button on the Remote Control to turn the unit to Standby mode. 6. If you will not use the unit for an extended period of time, unplug the AC/DC Adaptor from wall outlet. 9 BT MODE:
BT (Bluetooth) pairing:
First time use or re-pairing the unit to a new BT Device, pair as follows:
1. Power on the unit and enter to BT mode as previously instructed. The color of the indicator on the front of unit will turn to Blue and blink. 2. Power on the external BT Device and enter to BT searching mode. Start pairing following the on screen instructions from the external BT Device. After paired, the Blue indicator will stop blinking. 3. If pairing is complete you may now play music with your external BT Device. 4. During playback:
Press the Button on the unit or Remote Control to pause, press again to resume normal playback. Press and hold the or buttons on the unit or press the or buttons on Remote Control repeatedly to skip tracks. Notes:
When the external BT Device searched the unit, our model number "CHT985" will appear on the display of external BT Device. If while pairing you are asked for a code please try "0000" or "1234". Normal operation after pairing:
1. Power on the external BT Device and enter to BT mode. 2. Power on the unit and enter to BT mode as previously instructed. The color of the indicator on the front of unit will turn to Blue and blink. 3. Wait a few seconds until the unit is automatically paired to the external BT Device. The blue indicator will stop blinking. 4. After pairing is complete you may now play music with your external BT Device. 10 OPTICAL IN:
Listen music from the Optical Out Jack from an external Video Player or Television:
1. Connect one end of the Optical Connection Cable (not included) to the Optical Out Jack on the external Video Player or Television. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the OPTCAL IN Jack on the rear of unit as illustrated below:
AU X I N 1 DC IN DC 5.8V,1.5A AU N X I 2 L R OPTICAL IN Optical Connection Cable TV OPTICAL OUT 3. Power on the unit and enter to Optical IN mode as previously instructed. The color of the indicator on the front of unit will turn to Indigo (Blue + Green Mixed). 4. Plays the video on the connected Video Player or watching the TV program on the connected TV as usual. 11 AUX IN 1:
Listen music from RCA output jacks from an external Video/Audio Player such as a Television;
DVD Player, VCR etc. 1. Connect one end of the RCA Connection Cable (not included) to the AUX Out Jacks on the external Video/Audio Player. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the AUX IN 1 Jacks on the rear of unit as illustrated below:
AU X I N 1 DC IN DC 5.8V,1.5A AU N X I 2 L R OPTICAL IN white red Line out jacks of TV L R Video 3. Power on the unit and enter to AUX IN 1 mode as previously instructed. The color of the indicator on the front of unit will turn to Colorful (Red + Blue + Green Mixed). 4. Play the video/music on the connected Video/Audio Player as usual. (Make sure the volume level of the connected Video/Audio Player is turned to high level.) 12 AUX IN 2:
Listen music from an external Audio Player such as a MP3 Player, Discman etc. 1. Connect one end of the Supplied Audio Connection Cable to the Line Out/AUX Out Jack on the external Audio Player. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the AUX IN 2 Jack on the rear of unit as illustrated below:
AU X I N 1 DC IN DC 5.8V,1.5A AU N X I 2 L R OPTICAL IN Mobile Phone MP3 Player Connect to the Phones; AUX Out;
Line Out Jack of the external devices
(Such like MP3 Player; cell phones;
iPod/iPad ... etc) 3. Power on the unit and enter to AUX IN 2 mode as previously instructed. The color of the indicator on the front of unit will turn to Purple (Red + Blue Mixed). 4. Play the music on the connected Audio Player as usual. (Make sure the volume level of the connected Audio Player is turned to high level.) 13 CLEANING:
1. To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC wall outlet when cleaning. 2. The finish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture. Use caution when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts. 3. Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION No power The adapter is not connected The unit is in standby mode No sound or sound weak Volume level in minimum position The paired/connected device is not in playback mode Input source incorrect Sound distortion/rattle Volume level too high Remote Control not functioning Out of control range Connect the adapter to the unit and wall outlet Press and hold the STANDY/SOURCE Button on the unit or press the Button on Remote Control to power on the unit from standby mode Raise the volume level by press and release the + Button on the top of unit repeatedly Or press VOL+ Button on Remote Control Play music/movie in the paired/connected device as usual and make sure the volume level of it is in high level Press the STANDY/SOURCE Button on the unit or press the SOURCE Button on the Remote Control repeatedly to switch to desired mode Reduce the volume level by press and release the - Button on the top of unit repeatedly Or press VOL- Button on the Remote Control Reduce the volume level of the paired/
connected device Point the remote control to the Remote Sensor on the unit within 16 feet, +/- 30 degree The batteries in the Remote Control are drained Replace it by a new button cell Bluetooth reception failure The external BT device is too far from the unit Put the external BT device close to the unit BT have not paired Pair the unit with the BT device as page 10 14 GENERAL SPECIFICATION Power Source.........................................................................................DC 5.8V,1.5A, Audio Power................................................................................3W per Channel (Total 6W, RMS) BT Version....................................................................................................................................2.1 Bluetooth effective working range in open area............................................................up to 32 feet Remote effective working range....................................................................................up to 16 feet ACCESSORIES 1 x AC/DC Adapter (Input: AC 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 0.5A Max)
(Output: DC 5.8V, 1.5A, ) 1 x Remote Control, using CR2025 button cell ( Included, already installed ) 1 x Owner's Manual 1 x Audio Connection Cable with 3.5mm Stereo Plugs 2 x Plastic Inserts (For Wall Mounting) 2 x Metallic Screws (For Wall Mounting) SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 15 LIMITED WARRANTY Craig warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days from date of purchase. If service is required, please return the product to the store where it was purchased for exchange;
or, pack the unit in the original packing material with all accessories if applicable, a copy of your sales receipt and a Cashiers check or Money Order for $10 (to cover shipping and handling costs) payable to Craig Electronics Inc. For consumers in Canada, please make sure that the cashier check or money order is redeemable through a U.S. bank. Ship your product freight pre-paid. Your unit will be repaired, replaced or if the unit can not be repaired or replaced, a refund will be forwarded to you within four weeks of receipt of your unit. Please ship your unit to:
Craig Electronics Inc. 1160 NW 163 Drive Miami, Fl 33169 This warranty is void if the product has been: a) Used in a commercial application or rental. b) Damaged through misuse, negligence, or abuse. c) Modified or repaired by anyone other than an authorized Craig service center. d) Damaged because it is improperly connected to any other equipment. Note: This warranty does not cover: a) Ordinary adjustments as outlined in the Owners Manual which can be performed by the customer. b) Damage to equipment not properly connected to the product. c) Any cost incurred in shipping the product for repair. d) Damage to the product not used in the USA. This warranty is not transferable and only applies to the original purchase. Any implied warranties, including the warranty of merchantability, are limited in duration to the period of this expressed warranty and no warranty whether expressed or implied shall apply to the product thereafter. Under no circumstance shall Craig be liable for any loss or consequential damage arising out of the use of this product. This warranty gives specific legal rights. However, you may have other rights which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of consequential damage. Therefore, these restrictions may not apply to you. To Obtain Service on your Product email:service@craigelectronics.com Printed in China CHT985_WC_E0CL1_B0WU