Bush SB03 Instruction manual

Instruction manual

SB03 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 Tr ou bl es h oo ti n g section of these instructions,

Contents

Safety information

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Safety information 6

Getting to know your Soundbar

2

Accessories 10

Remote control (before use) 12

Changing the remote battery 12

Making the connections 13

Using your Soundbar

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Power on 16

Standby mode 16

Change the mode 16

Adjusting the volume 16

Bass or Treble enhancement 16

Equaliser (EQ) 16

Pairing with a Bluetooth device 17

Controlling a paired device 17

Aux in mode 17

TV mode 18

Other information

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Technical specification 22

Product support

5

Troubleshooting 26

Help and assistance 27

Your Bush Guarantee 29

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Safety information

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Safety information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before

installing or operating

Power source

• Only use the power supply that came with the
product. Using an unauthorised power supply will
invalidate your guarantee and may irrecoverably
damage the product.

• Disconnect your soundbar from the mains power
supply during thunderstorms.

• Always check that you have completely switched
off your soundbar, before you change or
disconnect the power supply.

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

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

• Do not attempt to open the product. This product
does not contain any user serviceable parts.
Unauthorised handling of the product may damage
it and will void your warranty.

• Switch the soundbar off at the mains power socket
and unplug it if you are leaving it unattended for a
long period of time (holidays etc).

• Remove the battery from the remote control if it will
not be used for an extended period of time.

• Only use recommended batteries or those of the
same or equivalent type in the remote control.

Moisture and water

• Do not use this product near water or moisture.

• Do not use this product near a bath or sink, near

a swimming pool or anywhere else that water or
moisture is present.

• Keep it dry. Avoid exposure to precipitation,
humidity and liquids which could all affect the
product circuitry.

Heat sources and flames

• Do not leave this product in high temperatures as
electronic devices and plastic parts may warp in
heat.

• Keep it away from bright sunlight or heat sources,
such as a radiator.

Ventilation

• Do not install this product in a confined space.

• Allow adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up.

• Do not block or cover slots, holes or openings on
the product by placing on soft furnishings such
as carpets, rugs or beds as these are provided
for functionality and/or ventilation to ensure safe
operation of the product.

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open
the outer casing.

• Batteries are harmful if swallowed, so keep away
from young children.

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Safety information6

• For indoor use only.

Care and cleaning

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

• Occasionally wipe the cabinet with a lint free cloth.

• Never clean the unit with liquids or solvents.

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Getting to know your Soundbar

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Getting to know your Soundbar

You’ll be up and running in no time

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. Remote control

2. CR2025 battery (inside the remote control)

3. 3.5mm audio cable

4. RCA cable

5. Mains power adapter

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CR2025 battery

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3.5mm audio cable RCA cable

Mains power adapter

Fig 7.

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Getting to know your Soundbar

Getting to know your Soundbar

You’ll be up and running in no time

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Fig 8.

1. Power on/standby

2. Audio source

(Bluetooth/Aux-in/TV)

3. Volume -

4. Volume +

5. Red power on/standby LED

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6. Blue audio source LEDs

(Bluetooth/Aux-in/TV)

7. Analogue TV RCA inputs

8. Aux-in socket

9. Power input socket (DC in)

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Getting to know your Soundbar

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Power on/Standby

Skip back

Increase treble

Increase bass

Decrease bass

Decrease treble

Reset bass, treble and EQ

Bass

Treble

Pair

Source

EQReset

Change the audio source
(Bluetooth/Aux-in/TV)

Play/Pause

Skip forward

Increase volume

Decrease volume

Change the EQ setting

Disconnect current Bluetooth
device and search for new devices

Fig 9.

Remote control (before use)

Before use, pull the tab out from the bottom of the
remote control to activate the pre-installed battery.

Fig 10. Fig 11.

Changing the remote battery

As the battery becomes exhausted the operating
distance will reduce. When the remote no longer
functions, replace with a new CR2025 lithium battery

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Getting to know your Soundbar

Getting to know your Soundbar

You’ll be up and running in no time

Making the connections

Follow the connection guide below to connect your soundbar using the left and right RCA sockets and the Aux in
socket. Please do not switch on the mains power until all required connections have been made.

TV RCA non digital connection

Aux connection

MP3 player or other
audio equipment

DC IN

Mains power connection.

DO NOT switch on the mains power
until all other connections are made

Fig 12.

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Using your Soundbar

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Using your Soundbar

Let’s get started

Power on

Press and release the Power button on the top of the
product or on the remote control. Your Soundbar will
switch on in Bluetooth mode. A tone will sound and
the blue LED behind the front lens will flash quickly
whilst your product searches for Bluetooth devices.

Standby mode

Press and release the Power button on the top of the
product or on the remote control. Your Soundbar will
go to Standby mode. The red LED behind the front lens
will flash slowly in Standby mode.

Note: This product is designed to go to
STANDBY mode automatically after 15 MINUTES
(approximately), if it does not receive an audio signal.
Press and release the Power button on the Soundbar
or on the remote control to switch your product
back on again.

Change the mode

Adjusting the volume

Vol- (on the soundbar)/ (on the remote)

• Press and release to decrease the volume in steps.

• Press and hold to progressively decrease the
volume.

Vol+ (on the soundbar)/ (on the remote )

• Press and release to increase the volume in steps.

• Press and hold to progressively increase the volume.

Note: You will hear an audible alert when the
minimum or maximum volume level has been
reached.

Bass or Treble enhancement

The Bass and Treble settings each range from -3 to +3.

1. Press and release the Bass or Treble + or - button

on the remote control to adjust the Bass or Treble
as appropriate.

Press and release the Source button on the top of the
Soundbar or on the remote control to change between
Bluetooth, Aux in and TV modes.

The blue LED behind the front lens will move to
indicate the current mode.

Note: Approximately 60 seconds after you have
selected the mode (Bluetooth/Aux in/TV), the LED
indicator will turn off. When you press any button
on the remote control, the LED will turn back on
again, to indicate the current mode. A further press
of the remote control will activate the function
required.

2. Press and release the Reset button on the remote

control to reset your Soundbar to its EQ, Bass and
Treble settings.

Equaliser (EQ)

There are 4 EQ settings available on your Soundbar.
These are Music, News, Movie* and Flat.

* Movie is the default setting and your Soundbar will be
set to this when you first use your product.

1. Press and release the EQ button on the remote

control to cycle through the available options.

2. Press and release the Reset button on the remote

control to reset your Soundbar to its EQ, Bass and
Treble settings.

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Using your Soundbar

Using your Soundbar

Let’s get started

Pairing with a Bluetooth device

Before you can use your Sound bar in Bluetooth mode
with your TV or other Bluetooth capable device, you
need to ‘pair’ it.

1. When you first power on your Soundbar or when

you change the mode to Bluetooth, the blue LED
on the front of the product will flash quickly whilst
your product searches for Bluetooth devices.

2. On the device that you would like to connect

to your Soundbar via Bluetooth (e.g. TV/iPhone/
iPad/Android/other phone/Tablet/Computer), turn
on Bluetooth connectivity and ensure that it is
‘discoverable’.

Note: If necessary, refer to the instructions for your
device to add or set up Bluetooth.

3. When found, your Soundbar will be displayed as

‘BUSH Sound bar’. Select the device name to begin
pairing.

Note: If your device requests a password, please
enter ‘0000’ to complete the device pairing.

Controlling a paired device

Once paired you can either use the controls on the
connected audio device to play/pause, skip tracks etc.,
or you can you the control buttons on the Soundbar
remote control.

Play/Pause

Press and release to skip forward

Press and release to skip back

Aux in mode

Check that your Soundbar is in Aux in mode. If you
are not already in Aux in mode, press and release the
Source button on the Soundbar or on the remote
control to go to Aux in mode. The blue LED behind
the front lens will move to indicate this.

1. Connect one end of a 3.5mm audio cable to

the headphone (or auxiliary out) socket of your
secondary device.

2. Connect the other end to the Aux in socket on the

back of your Soundbar.

4. When pairing is complete a tone will sound and

the blue LED will change to be continuously on
(not flashing).

Note: After approximately 60 seconds the blue
LED will turn off. You can press any button on the
remote control, to turn the LED back on again.

5. Now that you have paired your device with the

Soundbar, it will connect to it when it is within
range, which is about 10 metres or less (33 feet or
less), line of sight.

6. Your device will remain paired with the Soundbar

unless you decide to disconnect or ‘unpair’ it.

Note: You can press and hold the Pair button on the
remote control to unpair your current device and
search for new devices.

3. Press the Play button on your external device to

start playback through the Soundbar.

4. To gain optimal volume levels, adjust the volume

level on both the secondary device and on the
Soundbar.

Note: It is recommended that you unplug the audio
cable from the Aux in socket on the back of the
Soundbar, after you have finished listening to your
external device.

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Using your Soundbar

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TV mode

Check that your Soundbar is in TV mode. If you are
not already in TV mode, press and release the Source
button on the Soundbar or on the remote control to
go to TV mode. The blue LED behind the front lens
will move to indicate this.

1. Connect the Left (white) and Right (red) RCA

cables supplied to the Left (white) and Red (right)
sockets on the back of the Soundbar.

2. Connect the other end of the cables to the Left

and Right sockets on your TV.

3. The sound output from your TV, will now be via

your Soundbar.

4. To gain optimal volume levels, adjust the volume

level on both the TV and on the Soundbar.

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Using your Soundbar

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Other information

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Other information

Helpful technical information

Technical specification

Power output 100W Max

Frequency response 60Hz - 20KHz ± 3dB

Input sensitivity 750 mV

Main unit

Power supply

Power adapter make and model Dong Guan Jiu feng Electronic Co., Ltd, Model: JF036WR-1800200BH

Power consumption 42W

Standby power consumption ≤ 0.5W

Full range speaker drivers

Subwoofer

Dimensions Soundbar: 900 x 84 x 60mm

Mains cable length 1.5M

Remote control

Battery 1 x CR2025

Bluetooth

Bluetooth compatibility HFPV1.5, A2DP1.2, AVRCP1.4, GAVDP1.2, IOP

Bluetooth version V2.1+EDR

Pairing name BUSH Sound bar

INPUT: 100-240V ~ 50-60Hz
OUTPUT: 18V

Impedance: 4 Ohm, 65mm (2.5”)
Frequency response: 100Hz ~ 20KHz

Impedance: 8 Ohm, 65mm (2.5”)
Frequency response: 60~250Hz

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Product support

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Product support

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Troub les ho ot in g

No power:

• Check the power plug connection at the back of the Soundbar and at the wall socket.

• Check that you are not in Standby mode. Press and release the Power button on the Soundbar or on the
remote control.

Unable to pair with a Bluetooth device:

• Check that you are in Bluetooth mode.

• Ensure that you are within range of the Soundbar for Bluetooth functionality, 10 metres or less (33 feet or less).

• Check that the device you are attempting to pair with supports A2DP stereo audio transmission.

• Move any other unnecessary Bluetooth devices/electrical equipment away from the Soundbar and if possible,
turn them off or disable their Bluetooth functionality.

No sound / Sound distortion:

• Adjust the volume

• Increase the volume on the secondary device and on your Soundbar.

• Check that you are in the correct mode for the music that you wish to listen to.

Remote control does not work:

• Reduce the distance between the remote control and the Soundbar.

• The remote control battery may be exhausted. Replace the remote control battery.

• The remote control needs clear line of sight, without obstacles, to function correctly. Direct sunlight or other
bright light sources shining on the remote sensor may affect the performance.

Source LEDs turn o:

• The Source LEDs on the Soundbar have been designed to turn off after approximately 60 seconds so that they
do not interfere with your TV viewing. Press any button (except Power) on the remote control to turn the LEDs
back on again.

Soundbar powers o:

• Your Soundbar has been designed to automatically go to Standby mode after approximately 15 minutes without
an audio signal, to save power. Press the Power button on the Soundbar or on the Remote control to turn
your Soundbar back on again.

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Product support

Product support

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Help and assistance

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

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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:

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Date of purchase

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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. This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the
Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.

Declaration of Conformance

Hereby, Argos Ltd, declares that this Band II LPD device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The complete declaration of conformity can be
obtained by contacting http://www.argos-support. co.uk/

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Product support

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Call us now and activate your 12 month guarantee

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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
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• This guarantee is in addition to and does not
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