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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TV Soundbar
AXS030BTU
346/3424
Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating and keep for
future reference.
These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best
from your Soundbar and ensure safe and correct installation and operation.
For and help concerning set up and use of your TV
Please call the Customer Helpline: 0345 604 0105
Lines open: 9am - 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm Sunday
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Contents
Some Dos and Don’ts on the Safe Use of Equipment ....................................................... 4
Safety Warnings ....................................................................................................................6
Support ............................................................................................................................
Unpacking .............................................................................................................................9
Product Overview ................................................................................................................10
Remote Control ...................................................................................................................11
Remove the plastic strip from the remote control........................................................... 11
Inserting new batteries and replacing old batteries for the Remote Control................ 11
Remote Control Operation Range .....................................................................................12
Connections ........................................................................................................................13
General Operation ..............................................................................................................15
Special Operation ...............................................................................................................16
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................16
Hints and Tips .....................................................................................................................17
Notes for battery disposal
Guarantee
Contact Us
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Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Top View ........................................................................................................................................................10
Bottom View .................................................................................................................................................10
Handling the Battery ................................................................................................................................ 12
Handling the Remote Control ..............................................................................................................12
Using the AUX 1 Connection.................................................................................................................
Using the AUX 2 Connection.................................................................................................................
Using the Bluetooth Connection..........................................................................................................
Using the Optical Connection...............................................................................................................
Using the COAXIAL Connection...........................................................................................................
Connecting to the Mains Supply..........................................................................................................
Selecting Modes ........................................................................................................................................15
Compound keys on the Unit ................................................................................................................. 16
Cleaning the Unit ......................................................................................................................................16
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SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
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This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety
standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the
best results and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads
and inter-connections between the pieces of equipment) are properly made and
mains plug before making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or
safety of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on the equipment.
DO route the mains lead so that it is not likely to be walked on, crushed, chafed, or
subjected to excessive wear and tear or heat.
DON’T
DON’T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will cause damage and
shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing, or objects
DON’T
DON’T
provided and according to the instructions.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios that will distract you from the
DON’T adjust the volume of the headphones which can be connected to any device with the
equipment to be too high and use that for an extended period, it can damage hearing.
DON’T
using the ON/OFF switch on the equipment or at the mains socket, and make
sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working
the mains socket and consult your dealer.
ABOVE ALL
– NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other
opening in the equipment – this could result in a fatal electric shock.
– NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind. It is better to
be safe than sorry!
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Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source
of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused
Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to
eliminate any such problems.
Store unused batteries in their
packaging and away from metal
objects which may cause a
short-circuit resulting in leakage or, in
explosion.
Never attempt to recharge ordinary
batteries, either in a charger or by
applying heat to them. They may
There are special rechargeable
batteries which are clearly marked as
such.
correctly, observing the plus and
minus marks on the battery and
even an explosion.
Remove dead batteries from
equipment and all batteries from
equipment you know you are not
going to use for a long time.
Otherwise the batteries may leak and
cause damage.
Supervise children if they are
replacing batteries themselves in
order to ensure these guidelines are
followed.
Replace the whole set of batteries at
one time, taking care not to mix old
and new batteries or batteries of
even an explosion.
this can cause them to explode.
Please recycle dead batteries; do not
put with the normal household
waste.
Remember that small button cell
batteries such as used in some
hearing aids, toys, games and other
appliances, are easily swallowed by
young children and this can be
dangerous.
Keep loose button cells away from
young children.
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Make sure battery compartments are
secure.
Seek medical advice if you believe a
cell has been swallowed.
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Safety Warnings
• Read all the instructions carefully before
using the unit and keep them for future
reference.
• Retain the manual. If you pass the unit
onto a third party make sure to include this
manual.
• Check that the voltage marked on the
rating label matches your mains voltage.
Damage
• Please inspect the unit for damage after
unpacking.
• Do not continue to operate the unit if you
are in any doubt about it working normally,
withdraw the mains plug and consult your
dealer.
Location of Unit
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surface and should not be subjected to
vibrations.
• Do not place the unit on sloped or unstable
• The mains socket must be located near the
unit and should be easily accessible.
Temperature
• Avoid extreme degrees of temperature,
either hot or cold. Place the unit well away
from heat sources such as radiators or gas/
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and other
sources of heat.
Naked Flames
• Never place any type of candle or naked
Ventilation
• To prevent the risk of electric shock or
that curtains and other materials do not
obstruct the ventilation vents.
• Do not install or place this unit in a
bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
ventilated.
Safety
• Always disconnect the unit from the mains
supply before connecting/ disconnecting
other devices or moving the unit.
• Unplug the unit from the mains socket
before a lightning storm.
Mains Adapter
• The mains adapter will continue to draw
electricity from the mains supply when
plugged in the mains socket. In the
interests of safety and to avoid unnecessary
energy consumption, never leave the
adapter plugged in the mains socket
while unattended for long periods of time.
Disconnect the adapter from the power
supply.
Mains Adapter Cable
• Make sure the unit or unit stand is not
resting on top of the mains adapter cable,
as the weight of the unit may damage the
cable and create a safety hazard.
Interference
• Do not place the unit on or near appliances
which may cause electromagnetic
interference. If you do, it may adversely
Moisture
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product damage, do not expose this unit
to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. No
should be placed on the unit.
• If you spill any liquid into the unit, it can
mains immediately. Withdraw the mains
plug and consult your dealer.
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unit, and cause a distorted picture or sound.
Batteries
• Batteries used in the remote control for this
unit are easily swallowed by young children
and this is dangerous.
• Please dispose of batteries correctly by
following the guidance in this manual.
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Supervision
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the unit and the
remote control.
• Never let anyone especially children push
anything into the holes, slots or any other
openings in the case - this could result in a
fatal electric shock.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the unit’s enclosure
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the manual
accompanying the unit.
Service
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove screws. The unit does not contain
any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all
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expose dangerous voltages.
Maintenance
• Ensure the unit is fully unplugged from the
power supply before cleaning.
• • Do not use any type of abrasive pad or
abrasive cleaning solutions as these may
damage the unit’s surface.
• Do not use liquids
to clean the unit.
should be placed on the apparatus.
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Support
Technical experts are available 7 days a week
Simple help and advice on setting up your digital
equipment (image).
Guidance on connecting other devices to your
television such as a DVD player, Sky, home
cinema
system or a games console.
Order spare parts, including that lost remote
control.
Any other technical issues you may need
assistance with.
Call us today: 0345 604 0105
Local call rates applies*
Lines open 9am-8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.
*Calls to Argos enquiry lines may attract a charge and set up fee from residential
lines depending on your call plan/tariff. Mobile and other providers costs may vary,
see www.bt.com/pricing for details.
For Security and training purposes, telephone calls to and from customer service
centres maybe recorded and monitored. Calls from Republic of Ireland will attract
international call charges.
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Thank you for purchasing your new HITACHI Soundbar.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this
instruction manual for future reference.
Unpacking
Remove all items from the packaging. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so
according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
Sound Bar
Remote Control
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TV Soundbar
AXS030BTU
346/3424
Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating and keep for
future reference.
These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best
from your Soundbar and ensure safe and correct installation and operation.
For and help concerning set up and use of your TV
Please call the Customer Helpline: 0345 604 0105
Lines open: 9am - 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm Sunday
3.5-RCA Cable
Power Cable
Power Adapter
Instruction Manual
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Product Overview
Front View
1. Speakers
2. LED Display
3. Foot pad
Top View
4.
Button
Switches the unit
between ON and STANDBY modes.
5. MODE Button
Selects the input source.
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Bluetooth
Status Display
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6. VOL – Button
Decreases the volume.
7. VOL + Button
Increases the volume.
Bottom View
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8. COAXIAL Socket 12.
9. OPTICAL Socket 13. DC Socket
10. INPUT 2 Socket
11. INPUT 1 Socket
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SUB OUT Socket
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Remote Control
1.
button
Switches the unit between ON and
STANDBY modes.
2. Mute button mutes ON or OFF.
3. VOL- button short press reduces the
volume, long press reduces continue
to reduce the volume.
4. VOL+ button short press increases the
volume, long press increases continue
to increase the volume.
5. OPT button allows user to select the
OPTICAL channel.
6. COAX button allows user to select the
COAXIAL channel.
7. AUX button allows the user to select the
AUX1 or AUX2
8. button allows the user to select the
BLUETOOTH source and activate pairing
mode.
9. Skip to the previous track in BT mode.
10. Skip forwards to the next track in BT mode.
11. Play / pause / resume playback in BT mode.
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Remove the Plastic Strip from the Remote Control
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Remove the plastic strip from the battery if the battery is
of the remote control.
Inserting new batteries and replacing old batteries
for the Remote Control
The remote control requires a CR2025, 3V Lithium battery.
1. Slide and hold the battery release tab in the
direction of the arrow.
2. Pull out the battery holder and remove the old
battery.
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3. Replace with a new battery.
4. Insert the battery holder back into the remote
control.
Handling the Battery
• Improper or incorrect use of batteries may cause corrosion or battery leakage,
• Install the batteries correctly in the battery compartment.
• Use only the battery type indicated in this manual.
• Do not dispose of the used battery as domestic waste. Dispose of it accordance
with local regulations.
Handling the Remote Control
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• Do not drop the remote control.
• Do not allow anything to impact the remote control.
• Do not spill water or liquid on the remote control.
• Do not place the remote control on a wet object.
• Do not place the remote control under direct sunlight or near sources of excessive
heat.
• Remove the battery from the remote control when not in use for a long period of time,
as corrosion or battery leakage may occur and result in physical injury, and/or property
• When the battery is exhausted, the remote control will not function.
Remote Control Operation Range
• The remote control sensor on the front unit is
sensitive to the remote control’s commands
up to a maximum of 5 metres away and within
a maximum of a 60° arc.
• Please note that the operating distance may
vary depending on the brightness of the
room.
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Connections
Using the AUX 1 Connection
Use a 3.5mm to phono stereo audio cable (included) to connect the TV's audio output sockets
AUX1 (L/R) sockets, turn on the unit and go to to the soundbar's AUX 1(Phono) mode.
Connection interface of the unit
3.5mm to phono stereo audio cable
(included)
TV
Using the AUX 2 Connection
Use a 3.5mm to phono stereo audio cable(included) to connect the TV's audio output sockets
to the soundbar’s AUX 2 socket, then turn on the unit and go to AUX 2 (3.5) mode.
Connection interface of the unit
3.5mm to phono stereo audio cable
(included)
TV
Using the Bluetooth Connection
Connecting Your Mobile Device:
Turn on the unit and go to BT mode (Make sure the mobile device you want to connect to the
unit is close by).
BT button on
remote control) for 5 seconds to enter the Pairing Mode (The BT
Open the BT
BT
If your device has already been connected to the unit before, then they will always automatically
connect when they are both in BT mode.
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Disconnecting Your Mobile Device:
Press and hold the Input button on unit (or the BT button on remote control) for 5 seconds, your mobile
device is disconnected, the
NOTE:
The BT ID for the unit is AXS030BTU.
BT
Using the OPTICAL Connection
Use an optical cable (not included) to connect the DVD’s OPTICAL OUT socket to the
soundbar’s OPTICAL socket, then turn on the unit and go to OPTICAL mode.
Connection interface of the unit
OPTICAL OUT
OPTICAL cable
(not included)
DVD
Using the COAXIAL Connection
Use an COAXIAL cable (not included) to connect the DVD’s COAXIAL OUT socket to the
COAXIAL socket, then turn on the unit and go to COAXIAL mode.soundbar’s
Connection interface of the unit
COAXIAL
COAXIAL cable
(not included)
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Connecting to the Mains Supply
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This unit is designed to operate with the provided mains adapter.
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Connecting the unit to any other power source may damage the unit. Connect the power
plug and adapter which are attached in the package, then connect the DC plug to the unit
24V DC in, then connect the power plug to mains socket.
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Connection interface of the unit
To the mains
socket
Ensure all audio connections of the unit are connected
before connecting to the mains power socket.
General Operation
STANDBY mode.
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Press the button on the unit or the remote control to switch the unit to
The LED display will light up.
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Press the button to switch the unit back to
mode. The LED display will STANDBY
ON mode.
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completely.
When the unit is idle for approximately 10 minutes, it will automatically switch to
Standby mode.
Selecting Modes
Press the
following modes:
AUX1(Phono) → AUX2(3.5) → BT → OPTICAL → COAXIAL → AUX 1 (Phono) →
MODE button on the unit or the remote control to cycle between
AUX 1
time, it will automatically go to the mode which you have selected from last time.
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Special Operations
Compound keys on the Unit
VOL- & VOL+: Hold down the VOL- & VOL+ at the same time for 5 seconds to mute or un-mute
the unit;
VOL- & VOL+ & POWER: Hold down VOL- & VOL+ & POWER at the same time for 5 seconds to
reset the unit.
Maintenance
Cleaning the Unit
Ensure the unit is fully unplugged from the mains socket before cleaning.
• To clean the unit, wipe the case with a slightly moist, lint-free cloth.
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• Do not spray aerosol at or near the unit.
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Hints and Tips
If a problem occurs, it may often be due to something very minor. The following table
contains various tips:
Problem Solution
No power. • Ensure the mains adapter is connected securely at both ends.
• Make sure that the ON mode is selected.
The remote control
is not functioning.
Loud hum or noise
is heard.
If any functional abnormality is encountered, unplug the unit from the mains socket and reconnect it
again.
Model AXS030BTU
• Use the remote control near the unit.
• Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the unit.
• Replace the battery in the remote control with a new one.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the unit.
• The plugs and sockets are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly
moistened with an appropriate non-abrasive cleaning solution.
Mains Adapter Adaptor Model Name: S065AQ2400270;
Input: AC 100-240V~50/60Hz 1800mA;
Output: DC 24V, 2.7A;
Manufacturer: Ten Pao Industrial Co.,Ltd.
Power Consumption 60W
Speaker Output Power 2 x 30W RMS @ 3%THD
Net Weight 3.5kg
Dimension 1064mm(W) x 86mm(D) x 98mm(H)
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otes for battery disposal
The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment. To
preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or regulations.
Do not dispose of batteries with normal household waste.
For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the
product.
Warning:
The above mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or
discarded batteries as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems
available. If the batteries or accumulators included with this equipment display the chemical
symbol Hg, Cd or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heavy metal content of more than
0.0005% Mercury, or more than 0.002% Cadmium or more than, 0.004% Lead.
In the unlikely event of a problem developing, please contact the store where you purchased
your equipment.
For advice on where to purchase accessories, please contact the store where you purchased your
equipment.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners and all rights are acknowledged.
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Guarantee
This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase.
refunded or repaired free of charge where possible during this period by the dealer
from whom you purchased the unit.
Product Guarantee
This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of
Year
or consumable items.
instructions contained in this manual.
damaged by inexpert repair.
Customer Helpline: 0345 604 0105.
Guarantor: Argos Ltd
489 - 499 Avebury Boulevard
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 2NW
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Manufacturer:
Hitachi Europe Ltd.,
Whitebrook Park,
Lower Cookham Road,
Maidenhead,
Berkshire SL6 8YA
U.K.
Importer:
Argos Ltd.,
489 - 499 Avebury Boulevard,
Central Milton Keynes,
Buckinghamshire MK9 2NW
U.K.
www.hitachidigitalmedia.com
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