32 INCH STEREO 32 INCH STEREO SOUND BAR SYSTEM SOUND BAR SYSTEM with Digital Optical Input and Bluetooth Wireless Technology with Digital Optical Input and Bluetooth Wireless Technology Owner's Manual PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
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 FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencein 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 theequipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit
different from that to which the receiveris connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC NOTICE:
2 3 1. Insert the plug from the supplied AC/DC Adapter to the DC IN Jack on top of the unit. 2. Insert the AC Plug from the supplied AC/DC Adapter to the wall outlet with AC 100-240V~;
50/60Hz. To the wall outlet
To the DC IN jack on the top of the unit. NOTE:
If Long period of time will not use the unit, unplug the AC Cord from the wall outlet. 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. the Sound Bar is enclosed in a tight space, without ventilation, heat generated from the Sound Bar could produce a potential heat hazard. If 2-3 inches 2. Mounting the Speaker Bar onto a wall We recommend having this speaker professionally mounted. By using the included wall mounting accessories, the sound bar can be mounted onto a wall. Distance Between Two Brackets 22 inches 4 Mounting to a wall 2.1 Mounting to a wooden wall 22 inches 2 pieces screws (Included) A. Mark the position of the mounting screws on the wall using a pencil. B. Drill the supplied screws directly into the marks that you have made on the wall and leave approx. 0.3 inch 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 22 inches
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(1) 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 fixing plug and hammer into the holes. D. Secure the supplied screws into the fixing plugs 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 Front View 3 Top View 1 2
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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. Indicator 2. Remote Sensor 3. Speaker 4. OPTICAL IN Jack 5. AUX-IN 1 Jack 6. AUX-IN 2 Jacks 7. DC IN Jack 8. POWER/SOURCE Button 9. VOL - (Volume Down) Button 10. VOL + (Volume Up) Button 11. (Play/Pause) Button 12. (Previous) Button 13. (Next) Button 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STANDBY button 1. 2. VOL(Volume) - button 3. SOURCE button 4.
(Previous) button
(Play/Pause) button
(Mute) button 5. 6. 7. VOL(Volume)+button 8.
(Next) button FIT TIE E
Remove and discard the insulation tab as figure on the right.
Replacing Batteries For Remote Control 1. Push and slide out the battery holder as figure 1 below. 2. Replace the battery with a new CR225 button cell as the polarity marings on the rear of the Remote Control. 3. Close the battery holder. Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3 7
TTE ECTION Follow these precautions when using a battery in this device:
1. se only the sie and type of battery specified. 2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery as indicated in the battery compartment, a reserved battery may cause damage to the device. 3. o not mix different types of batteries together
e.g: Alaline and Carboninc 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 inury from possible leaage. 5. o not try to recharge the battery not intended to be recharged it can overheat and rupture. Follow battery manufacturers instructions. 6. The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the lie. 7. Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. 8. The remote control supplied with a coin/button cell battery. If the coin button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in
ust 2 hours and can lead to death. eep new and used battery away from children. If the Battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and eep it away from children. If you thin batteries might have been swallowed or placed any part of the body, see immediate medical attention. CR2025
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anger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Remote Sensor Approx. 16 feet NOT E:
When there is an obstacle between the remote and the transmitter, the unit may not operate. 30 30
When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the REOTE ENOR of the unit, the operation of the remote may be unstable. 8 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1. Connect the AC/DC adapter to the unit and wall outlet. The red indicator will light but unit is OFF and in standby mode. button to turn on the unit. Press and hold the POWER/SOURCE 2. Press the POWER/SOURCE button on the unit or the SOURCE button on the Remote Control repeatedly to switch to Bluetooth, OPTICAL IN, AUX IN 1 or AUX IN 2 mode. The color of the indicator will turn to correspondent with your selection
(see list below). Blue-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bluetooth Indigo-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------OPTICAL IN Violet----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AUX IN 1 Orange-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AUX IN 2 3. During Playback
~ Press the VOL ( Volume ) + or - buttons on the unit or Remote Control to adjust volume level as desired.
~ Press the ( Mute ) button on the Remote Control to turn off the sound. Press again to resume. 4. When finished listening, press and hold the POWER/SOURCE button on the button on the Remote Control to power OFF the unit and unit or press the put in standby mode. 9 BLUETOOTH PAIRING AND PLAYBACK Bluetooth In first time use or re-pairing to new BT Device, pairing the unit to the external BT Device as follows:
1. Power on the unit as previous procedures. 2. Press the POWER/SOURCE Button on unit or press the SOURCE Button on remote control repeatedly until the indicator turns Blue and blinks. 3. Power on the external BT Device and enter to searching mode. Start pairing as the on screen instructions on the external BT Device. After paired, blinking.
( For details pairing procedures, please refer to the user's manual of your BT Device.) the indicator will stop Notes:
When the external BT device searched the unit, our model "CHT981O" will appear on the display of external BT device. Normal operation after paired:
1. Power on the unit and select the playback source to BT as previous procedures. 2. Turn on the BT function of the external BT Device. 3. Wait a few seconds until the unit paied to the external BT device automatically. The indicator will stop blinking. 4. Play the music in the paired BT Device as usual. 5. During playback:
~ Press the
~ Press the buttons to skip the tracks. or
(Play/Pause) button on the unit or Remote Control to pause. Press again to resume normal playback. 10 CONNECTION THROUGH OPTICAL 1. Connect the Optical out jack from the external audio Player (such like TV, OPTICAL IN jack on the unit by the
(not supplied) as the figure below: ( For PCM DVD Player,BD Player etc.) to the Optical Connection cable format only )
Top view of the unit
TV; DVD player; BD player... etc. Optical Connection Cable (not supplied) 2. Power on the unit as previous procedures. 3. Press the POWER/SOURCE button on the unit or press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control repeatedly until the color of the Indicator turns to Indigo. 4. Power on the connected external player and start playback the Music as usual. Turn on the digital audio output and set it to PCM (Plus Code Modulation) type similar to the follows figure:
AudioAudio Picture Sound Mode Bass Treble Balance Surround AVL Digital Output Digital Output Audio Language Time Setup Standard Lock Off Off Off PCM PCM English Select Move MENU Exit 11 AUX IN 1 : LISTEN TO EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES An external (Auxiliary) audio source (ie.,mobile phone, personal CD player or MP3 player) can be connected to this unit and heard through the speakers. 1. Plug one end of the Aux In cable into Aux In 1 jack of unit. 2. Plug the other end of the Aux In cable into headphone or line out socket of the external audio source. MP3 Mobile Phone Connect to the Phones; AUX Out;
Line Out Jack of the external devices
(Such like MP3 Player; cell phones;
iPod/iPad ... etc) Top view of the unit
3. Power on the unit as previously explained. 4. Press the POWER/SOURCE button on the unit or press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control repeatedly until the color of the Indicator turns to i. 5. Power on the connected external player and start playback as usual.
12 AUX IN 2 : LISTEN TO TV/DVD/VCR/DVR An external Video/Audio player (such as TV, DVD player, VCR, etc.) can be connected to this unit and heard through the speakers. 1. Plug one side of RCA White and Red cable (included) into the AU IN 2 jacks on the top of unit. 2. Plug the other side of cable into Audio Out R L jacks of the TV or external device as the illustration below. NOTE: Make sure to connect to AUDIO OUT. If you connect it into AUDIO IN of external device, you will not hear the sound. To Audio Out Jacks Red White
3. Power ON the unit as previously explained. 4. Press the POWER/SOURCE button on the unit or press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control repeatedly until the color of Indicator turns to Orange. 5. Power ON the connected external player and start playback as usual. 13 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following before requesting service SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION No Power Power AC/DC Adapter not connected Connect the power AC/DC Adapter to the unit or wall outlet The unit is in standby mode Press the POWER/SOURCE button on the unit or button on the remote control to turn on the unit from standby mode Volume in minimum position Raise the volume by pressing VOL(volume) + button No sound The paired/connected device is not in playback mode Input source incorrect Sound distortion/
rattle Volume level too high Play music/movie in the paired/
connected device as usual and make sure the volume level of it is in high level Press the POWER/SOURCE button on the unit or SOURCE button on the remote control repeatedly to set the input source to the desired mode Reduce the volume by pressing VOL(volume) - button Reduce the volume level of the paired/connected device Remote control not working Bluetooth reception failure The battery is weak Replace with new battery The external device is too far from the unit Put the external BT device close to the unit Have not paird Pair the unit with the BT device as the procedures stated in this manual 14 Power Input..............................................................................AC 100-240V~; 50/60Hz Power Output............................................. Audio Power.....................................................................................5W x 2 (Total 10W)
................................DC9V 1.5A Bluetooth Effective Range in Open Area...................................................Up to 32 feet Remote Effective Range............................................................................Up to 16 feet ACCESSORIES 1 x AC/DC Adapter (Input: AC 100-240V~; 50/60Hz; 0.5A)
(Output: DC 9V 1500mA, ) 1 x Remote Control, using CR 2025 button cell ( Included, already installed in remote control ) 1 x User's Manual 1 x 3.5mm AUX IN Cable 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 $15.00 (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 CHT9810_WC_E0CL1_B0US