Bush A3S Instruction manual

Instruction manual

A3S Soundbar

You’ll soon be enjoying your new Soundbar.

It all begins here, with your instructions. Don’t worry,
there’s nothing too technical coming up. Just simple,
step-by-step guidance to get you up and running
quickly. Sound good? Then let’s get started.

Help and Guidance

We’re here to help you get the most from your Soundbar. Should you require any
guidance, a simple solution can often be found online at:

www.argos-support.co.uk

If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 600 3021 .

If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions,

Contents

Safety information

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Safety information 6

Getting to know your Soundbar

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Ready? Let’s begin 8

Accessories 8

Control panel and remote control 9

Making the connections 11

Installing the remote battery 12

Using your Soundbar

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Standby mode 14

Switching inputs 14

Adjusting the volume 14

LED status table 14

EQ presets 14

Product support

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Troubleshooting 22

Help and assistance 23

Disposal 24

Guarantee 25

Bass enhancement 14

Mute function 14

Voice message feedback 15

Pairing a bluetooth device 15

Bluetooth LED status table 15

Controlling a paired device 15

Bluetooth notes 15

Other information

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Wall mounting the soundbar 18

Technical specification 19

Care & maintenance 19

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Safety information

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Safety information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before

installing or operating

Power source

• This symbol means that this unit is double
insulated. An earth connection is not
required.

• The appliance must be connected to
a 100-240 volt 50/60Hz AC supply by
means of a three pin socket.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time - to prevent damage to this product.

• Opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltages or other
hazards.

• To prevent risk of fire or electric shock,
avoid overloading wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles.

• Use suitable power sources - Plug the
product into a suitable power source, as
described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the product.

• The supply voltage should be the
same as that indicated in the technical
specifications and the appliance rating
plate.

• If the socket outlets in your home are not
suitable for the plug supplied with this
unit check with a qualified electrician for
replacement.

• In order to disconnect the apparatus from
the mains completely, switch off the outlet
and remove the mains plug completely.

Heat build up

• During use the unit will heat up, this is not a
malfunction. If the unit is used continuously at
high volume levels, the unit temperature will
rise considerably. Do not touch the unit to avoid
potential burns.

Colour irregularity on TV screen

Colour irregularities may be seen on certain types of
TV.

• If such an irregularity is seen turn off the TV, then
turn on again after 15 to 30 minutes.

• If the colour irregularity is still seen place the
soundbar unit further away from the TV.

Moisture and water

• Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture.

• Do not use this product near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, and laundry tub, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water
or moisture is present.

Heat sources and flames

• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sun, fire or the like

• To prevent risk of fire or electric shock,
avoid overloading wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles.

• Do not bend, stretch or pull the supply
cable in order to avoid electric shock.

• When installed, the power socket must be
within easy reach.

• Do not install the unit in a confined space.
Allow adequate ventilation to prevent heat
build-up.

• For indoor use only.

If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions,

Safety information6

Servicing and repairs

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel

• Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way: such as liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus; the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Getting to know your Soundbar

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Getting to know your Soundbar

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Ready? Let’s begin...

Please read these instructions carefully. They contain
important information which will help you get the
best from your Soundbar and ensure safe and correct
installation and operation.

If you require any further assistance, our technical
experts are happy to help. For full details, refer to
the product support section at the end of these
instructions.

Accessories

1. A3S Soundbar

2. Sub woofer

3. Remote control

4. CR2032 battery

5. Digital optical cable

6. 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable

7. Mains adapter

8. Instruction manual

A3S Soundbar Sub woofer Remote control

CR2032 battery

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3.5mm to 3.5mm cable Digital Optical cable

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Getting to know your Soundbar

Mains adapter

Getting to know your Soundbar

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5 5

12

2 3

4

To SUB

6 7 8 9 10 11

1. STANDBY button: Switch on the Sound bar or

switch to STANDBY mode.

2. VOLUME + / - buttons: Increase or decrease the

output volume.

3. SOURCE touch button: Select an audio source

from AUX, BLUETOOTH, COAXIAL or OPTICAL
inputs.

4. STATUS LED: Input mode and standby status.

5. WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS: Use these brackets to

fix the Sound bar to a wall.

6. SERVICE PORT: Not for user use.

7. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT: Connect the

digital audio output from a TV, DVD/ Blu-ray player
or games console.

8. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT (RCA): Connect

the digital audio output from a TV, DVD or Blu-ray
player.

9. AUX AUDIO INPUT (3.5mm): Connect the

analogue audio output from an MP3 player or
similar using a 3.5mm audio cable.

10. MAINS POWER DC INPUT: Connect the supplied

power adapter.

11. SUB WOOFER CONNECTION SOCKET: Connect

the sub woofer cable from No 12.

12. SUB WOOFER CONNECTION CABLE: Connect to

the soundbar.

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Power: Standby mode ON/ OFF

button

Volume +: Press to increase the

volume level

: Skip to the previous track

(Bluetooth)

PLAY/PAUSE: Begin or pause

playback (bluetooth), Voice

message enable/disable & Unpair a

bluetooth device.

Source: Press to cycle between

AUX, OPTICAL, BLUETOOTH &

COAX modes

Bass -: Press to decrease the bass

level

Mute: Press to mute the sound
output

: Skip to the next track

(Bluetooth)

Volume -: Press to decrease the
volume level

Sound EQ modes: Press repeatedly
to assign different sound EQ
modes: STANDARD or MOVIE

Bass +: Press to increase the bass
level

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Getting to know your Soundbar

Getting to know your Soundbar

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Making the connections

Follow the below connection guide to connect the A3S Soundbar to a TV, DVD/Bluray or games console with a
digital coaxial OR optical output, a non-digital TV or external audio source such as an MP3 player or smartphone.

Only one digital connection to a TV is required. Use either the coaxial or optical connections.
DO NOT power on the mains until all connections are made.

Digital connections will give higher quality sound output. Analogue connection will have slightly lower
sound quality but in the case of connection to a TV headphone socket will allow the use of the TVs remote
to adjust the volume output from the sound bar

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Getting to know your Soundbar

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Installing the remote battery

1. Turn the battery cover counter clockwise using a
coin to open the battery compartment.(Fig 1)

Fig 1.

2. Insert the CR2032 battery into the battery

compartment with the + symbol facing upwards.

(Fig 2)

3. Replace the battery compartment cover and turn
clockwise using the a coin to close. (Fig 3)

Fig 3.

Battery disposal advice

• Dispose of used batteries with regard to the

recycling regulations in your area.

Fig 2.

• Do NOT short circuit batteries or throw them into

water, the general rubbish or in a fire. Weak batteries
can leak and damage the remote control. Replace
them in good time!

• Keep coin-sized button batteries out of sight and

out of the reach of children. Coin lithium batteries
can cause serious injury when swallowed.

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Getting to know your Soundbar

Using your Soundbar

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Using your Soundbar

Let’s get started

Standby mode

This unit is designed to enter STANDBY mode
automatically after 20 MINUTES (approximately) of
inactivity. Press the STANDBY button to wake the
unit.

1. Press the STANDBY button on the unit (1) or press

the STANDBY button on the remote to put the
system into standby mode.

2. To resume normal operation press either button

again.

Switching inputs

Follow the below steps to switch inputs between :
Auxiliary, Coaxial, Bluetooth or Optical.

1. Ensure the Sound bar is powered ON. If not press

the STANDBY button on the unit (1) or remote.

2. Press the SOURCE button on the unit (3) or remote

repeatedly until you reach the required input
mode.

• Auxiliary input GREEN LED

• Coaxial input WHITE LED

• Optical input PURPLE LED

LED status table

The below table explains the LED indications.

Operation Description Action

Standby Standby RED (Solid)

Source Aux GREEN (Solid)

Coaxial WHITE (Solid)

Optical PURPLE (Solid)

Bluetooth paired BLUE (Solid)

Bluetooth ready
for pairing

Vol +/- Adjust volume Current input

Bass +/- Adjust bass level Current input

Sound EQ Assign EQ mode Current input

Mute Mute sound RED (Flash)

BLUE (Flash)

colour (blink once)

colour (blink once)

colour (blink once)

EQ presets

1. Press the SOUND EQ button on the remote

control repeatedly to cycle through the EQ sound
modes. The status LED will blink accordingly.
Choose between :- STANDARD (STD) or MOVIE.

• Bluetooth input BLUE LED

When switching inputs there will be a 2 second
pause after selecting BT while the unit scans for
paired devices.

Adjusting the volume

1. To increase the volume level press the VOLUME+

button on the main unit (2) or remote repeatedly
or press and hold for fast adjustment. The status
LED will blink accordingly.

2. To decrease the volume level press the VOLUME-

button on the main unit (2) or remote repeatedly
or press and hold for fast adjustment. The status
LED will blink accordingly.

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Using your Soundbar

Bass enhancement

1. To increase the bass press the BASS + button on

the remote. The status LED will blink accordingly.

2. To decrease the bass press the BASS - button on
the remote. The status LED will blink accordingly.

The BASS levels range from -3 to +3.

Mute function

1. Pressing the MUTE button on the remote will

temporarily silence the audio output. The status
LED will blink accordingly.

2. Press the MUTE button again to resume the audio
output. The status LED will blink accordingly.

Using your Soundbar

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Voice message feedback

Follow the below steps to enable the voice message
when performing tasks.

1. Enter STANDBY mode if not already.

2. Press and hold the

remote for 5 seconds.

3. Repeat the same process to disable the voice

message when enabled.

PLAY/PAUSE button on the

Pairing a bluetooth device

Before you can use the sound bar with your phone or
other bluetooth capable device you will need to pair
the device to the sound bar.

1. Press the SOURCE button on the main unit (3) or

remote repeatedly until you see the blue LED.

2. When selected the status LED will flash while the

unit tries to connect to previously paired devices.
If no devices are found the status LED will remain
flashing to indicate it is ready for pairing a new
device.

3. Enable the Bluetooth function on your audio

device and search for a device labelled ‘BUSH A3S’
in the available list.

Bluetooth LED status table

Status LED Reason

Solid blue (No flash) Connected

Blue flashing Auto reconnecting with the

last paired device.

Pairing mode.

Controlling a paired device

Once connected you can either use the controls on
the audio device to begin playback, skip tracks etc.
Or you can use the control buttons on the sound bar &
remote.

1. The

2. To skip to the next track press the SKIP

3. To skip to the previous track press the SKIP

4. Any further operations must be done from the

PLAY/PAUSE button on the remote when
pressed will begin playback of the selected
track on the audio device. Press again to pause
playback.

button

on the remote.

button on the remote.

audio device.

4. Select and enable pairing for the ‘BUSH A3S’

device. If prompted for a password enter ‘0000’.

5. If pairing is successful the sound bar will beep and

the STATUS LED will stop flashing.

6. If the connected device goes out of range, the

sound bar will attempt to connect for 2 minutes.
When the device comes into range the sound bar
will reconnect again automatically.

7. To remove a paired device using only the sound

bar, press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button on the
remote control for 5 seconds. The STATUS LED
will begin flashing once more.

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The volume output is effected by the volume level
on the audio source EG: Phone or laptop, so make
sure that is set to about 70-80% ( not too loud to
avoid distortion).

Bluetooth notes

• The operation range of bluetooth is approximately
10 meters (30 Feet). Any obstacles in the path
between devices may reduce this range.

• Only one Bluetooth device can be paired at a time.

• Not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.

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Other information

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Other information

Helpful technical information

Wall mounting the soundbar

1. Align the Soundbar in the chosen location.

Use a pencil to mark the drilling positions 520mm
(20.47”) apart. (Fig 4)

520mm/20.47"

Fig 4.

The Soundbar should be located at least 75mm (3”)
below the bottom of the TV.

3. Insert 2 screws (not supplied) into the holes and

tighten. Take care to leave 5mm between the
screw heads and the wall. (Fig 6)

Fig 6.

You will need to ensure the screws are long enough
to sufficiently grip the wall while allowing 5mm
between screw head & wall.

4. Hook the Soundbar into the screws. For secure

mounting ensure the screw heads slide firmly into
the narrow part of the brackets. (Fig 7)

TV

3 inches (7.5 cm) or more

2. Drill holes as marked in STEP 1. (Fig 5)

Fig 5.

Fig 7.

• In order to avoid damage to the unit and personal
injury you should get a qualified person to drill the
fixing surface and fit the appropriate wall fixings.

• Take care not to allow the main unit to fall while
attempting to hook onto the wall mount brackets.

• Before mounting, check the wall strength, if it is not
clear then consult relevant qualified personnel.

• When drilling into walls, always check that there are
no hidden wires or pipes etc.

• Make sure the screws & wall plugs are suitable for
supporting the unit.

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Other information

Helpful technical information

Technical specification

Amplifier

Power output 200W MAX

Frequency response 20Hz - 20KHz ± 3dB

Input sensitivity 1200 mV

Main unit

Power supply INPUT: 100-240V ~ 50-60Hz

OUTPUT: 24V

Power consumption 35W

Standby power consumption ≤ 0.5W

Full range speaker drivers

Subwoofer

Dimensions Soundbar: 920 x 55 x 85mm

Mains cable length 1.5M

Remote control

Battery 1 x CR2032

Bluetooth

Bluetooth compatibility EDR, A2DP, AVRCP

Bluetooth version 2.1

Impedance: 4 Ohm, 45mm (1.75”)
Frequency response: 250Hz ~ 20KHz
Impedance: 4 Ohm, 116mm (5.25”)
Frequency response: 45~250Hz

Sub woofer: 178 x 296 x 221mm

2.7A

Care & maintenance

After using the Soundbar

Set to Standby.

Switch the unit off at the mains and unplug it if you are
leaving it unattended for a long period (holidays etc).

Avoid leaving the battery fitted in the remote control if
you leave the unit unattended for long periods. It may
leak and damage the remote control.

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Care & cleaning

All care and cleaning operations should be carried out
with the unit unplugged from the mains power.

Occasionally wipe the cabinet with a lint free duster.
Never clean the unit with liquids or solvents.

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Troubleshooting

No power.

• Ensure the mains plug is connected to a power supply, and is switched ON.

• Make sure there is power to the mains socket.

Optical cable does not fit well

• Remove the clear rubber cap from each end before use.

No sound?

• Make sure if playing from the AUX input, the external source has the volume turned up and is playing a track.

• Make sure the volume is turned up.

• If using the digital coaxial or optical connection ensure the source DIGITAL output is set to PCM, LPCM, PCM
2Ch stereo or PCM downmix.

• Bluetooth device not paired. Check ‘Pairing a bluetooth device’.

No response from the A3S Soundbar.

• Unplug the power cable for 1 minute then plug back in again.

Remote control does not work.

• Reduce the distance between the remote and main unit

• Check the batteries are installed correctly.

• Replace the batteries

• Aim the remote directly at the Sound bar

Unit powers o after 20 minutes.

• This unit is designed to enter STANDBY mode automatically after 20 MINUTES of inactivity. Press the STANDBY
button to wake the unit.

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Help and assistance

If you require any technical guidance or find that your A3S Soundbar is not operating as intended, a simple solution
can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions or online at

www.argos-support.co.uk

If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 600 3021 *. To help give us give you a fast
and efficient service please have the following information ready:

Model Ref.

Serial number

Date of purchase

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A3S

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the rear of your product

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your receipt

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Disposal

• Disposal of your old product. Your product
is designed and manufactured with high
quality materials and components, which
can be recycled and reused

• When this crossed out wheeled bin
symbol is attached to a product it means
the product is covered by the European
Directive 2002/96/EC.

• Please make yourself aware of the local
collection system for electrical and
electronic products.

• Please act according to your local rules
and do not dispose of your old products
with your normal household waste.

• The correct disposal of your old product
will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use
of such marks is under license.

This product is intended for use within the UK.

Declaration of Conformance

Hereby Argos LTD declares that the radio equipment
type Bush A3S is in compliance with Directive
2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
available at the following internet address:
http://www.argos-support.co.uk

Bluetooth Frequency Band 2.4Ghz.

Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted within
above frequency band: 20dBm EIRP

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Call us now and activate your 12 month guarantee

Thank you for choosing Bush. Your new product is guaranteed against faults and
breakdowns for 12 months. Don’t forget to register it with us today so we can provide you
with our best possible after-sales service and useful updates.

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Your Bush Guarantee

This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. Any defect that arises due to
faulty materials or workmanship will be repaired free of charge (or if applicable the product will be replaced or the
purchase price refunded) where possible during this period by the dealer from who your purchased the unit.

The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

• The guarantee does not cover accidental damage,
misuse, cabinet parts, knobs or consumable items.

• The product must be correctly installed and
operated in accordance with the instructions
contained in the manual.

• It must be used solely for domestic purposes. The
guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is

re-sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair.

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Bush disclaim any liability for loss or damage arising
from the breakdown of the product.

• This guarantee is in addition to and does not
diminish your statutory or legal rights.

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