Hitachi AXS240BTU Instruction manual

AXS240BTU

706 /4575(D)

For any help concerning set up and use of your sound bar
Please call the Customer Helpline: 0345 604

0105

Supervision

Support

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Warning

Guarantee

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• 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.

• This unit is designed for indoor, domestic
use only.

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.

• Attention should be drawn to the use of
apparatus in moderate climates.

Naked Flames

• Never place any type of candle or naked

Moisture

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product damage, do not expose this unit
to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

vases, should be placed on the unit. Do
not operate the unit with wet hands, near
water or other liquid.

• If you spill any liquid into the unit, it can

mains immediately. Withdraw the mains
plug and consult your dealer.

• Do not operate the unit with wet hands.

Ventilation

• the ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with
items, such as newspapers, table-cloths,
curtains, etc.

• A minimum distance of 5 cm around the
unit should be maintained to allow for

• 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
during a lightning storm.

• In the interests of safety and to avoid
unnecessary energy consumption,
never leave the unit switched on while
unattended for long periods of time, e.g.
overnight, while on holiday or while out of

mains plug from the mains socket.

Mains Cable

• Make sure the unit or unit stand is not
resting on top of the mains cable, as the

weight of the unit may damage the mains
cable and create a safety hazard.

• If the mains cable is damaged it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, its service

order to avoid a hazard.

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.

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.

• The AC plug is considered as a disconneted
device of the adapter.

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• The adapter shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Use only power supplies listed in the
user instructions.

Interference

• Do not place the unit on or near appliances
which may cause electromagnetic
interference. If you do, it may adversely

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.

• Keep loose batteries away from young
children and make sure that the battery
holder tray is secure in the remote control.
Seek medical advice if you believe a cell
has been swallowed.

• Please dispose of batteries correctly by
following the guidance in this manual.

• Do not expose the battery to direct
sunlight or sources of excessive heat.

• Attention should be drawn to the
environmental aspects of battery disposal.

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.

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 to unplug the unit from the mains
socket 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.

Wall Mounting

• Please use two M6 screws (not included),

and its length is more than 8 cm.

To prevent the

keep candles
or other open

from this
product at all
times.

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 that may be of

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.

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This symbol indicates that this product
incorporates double insulation between
hazardous mains voltage and user accessible
parts.

HITACHI Europe Ltd., declares that the radio equipment type soundbar is in
compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following internet address: https://estadoc.hitachi.
eu/estadoc/index.htm

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Unpacking

AXS240 BTU

706/4575(D)

For any help concerning set up and use of your sound bar
Please call the Customer Helpline: 0345 604 0105

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1. LED Indicators
Show the current status.

2. Remote Control Sensor
Receive signal from the remote control.

3. Standby / Subwoofer
Red indicator.

(Standby: solid, subwoofer: to pair with
the soundbar)

Front view of main unit

4. Bluetooth
Blue indicator.

5. COAXIAL/OPTICAL
Coaxial:Green indicator.

Optical:White indicator.

6. HDMI
Amber indicator.

7. AUX
The white indicator and green indicator
will become solid.

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A warning that batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

CAUTION

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when connecting a fibre optic cable please ensure to remove the protective caps before
plugging into the Optic port

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For a single remote use when connected to a Hitachi TV please carry out the following:

(Please check your user manual for other manufacturers TV as this may not be the same.)

Connect HDMI cable to ARC supported HDMI port of
Set Speaker as Amplifier (Menu >> Settings>>More…>> Other Settings>> Speaker >> Amplifier)
Then whether you use TV remote control or sound bar remote control,TV speakers will be MUTE and you will
hear sound from sound bar without any problem.
After stand by on off or power off on, TV keeps last settings.

TV set,

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Method 3: AUX Connection

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se a 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo audio cable (included) to connect the soundbar’s AUX to the

headphone socket of the external device.

If the input to the soundbar is fed from the TV’s headphone socket, then to prevent speaker from
going into standby it is recommended to have the TV volume set to at least 50% of its range and to
use the soundbar remote to control volume.

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To the

mains socket

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If the automatic pairing fails or the subwoofer is switched OFF, the red indicator will rapidly
blink. Ensure that all the cables are well connected, the main unit and the subwoofer
is switched to On mode. If it still doesn’t work, pair the subwoofer with the soundbar
manually.

1. Unplug both units from the mains sockets, then plug them in again after 3 minutes.

2. Press and hold the PAIR button on the rear of the subwoofer, and then press and hold
VOL+ and SOURCE on the unit for a few seconds to start pairing. The pair indicator on
the subwoofer will blink when pairing and will become solid when successful.

3. While the unit is pairing with the subwoofer, the red indicator will blink.

4. After the subwoofer is paired with the unit, the red indicator will become solid for 10

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seconds and the unit will return to the last used mode

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white and green indicator will become solid.

AXS240BTU

AXS240BTU

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To disconnect the Bluetooth® function, switch to another function on the unit or disable the
function from your Bluetooth® device. You may also press and hold SOURCE on the unit or

PAIR

First time pairing“ above to pair your

Bluetooth® device.

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AXS24 0BT U

Model

Output

Main Unit

Main Unit Input

Ecodesign Information (Soundbar)

Information on
Power Consumption

Power Consumption
of Standby Mode

Network Standby
Power Consumption

Time interval for power management
function switches the unit automatically into
standby

AXS240BTU

AQUIL STAR PRECISION INDUSTRIAL
(SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.

ASSA30B-180200

AC 100 - 240 V~ 50/60 Hz, 1A

DC 20 V 2 A

DC 20 V 2 A

< 0.5 W

N/A

Switch to standby mode within 10
minutes after intended use

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Power consumption in network standby if all
wireless network ports are activated

How to activate wireless network port:

• Connect the unit with power

• Switch to wireless mode (e.g. Bluet

How to deactivate wireless network port:

• Press the

Standby button

Bluetooth®

Signal to Noise Ratio

Net Weight

Dimension

Subwoofer

Power Supply

Power Consumption

Ecodesign Information (Subwoofer)

Information on
Power Consumption

Time interval for power management
function switches the unit automatically into
standby

Power consumption in network standby if all
wireless network ports are activated

How to activate wireless network port:

• Connect the unit with power

• Switch to wireless mode (e.g. Bluet

How to deactivate wireless network port:

• Press the

Standby button

Power Consumption
of Standby Mode

Network Standby
Power Consumption

Net Weight

Dimension

N/A

c)

Bluetooth® 4.2 (GVADP/A2DP/AVRCP)

> 65 dB

1.39 kg

950 mm (W) x 49 mm (H) x 63 mm (D)

AC100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz

40 W

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2.0 W (max.)

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2.64 kg

123 mm (W) x 230 mm (H) x 266 mm (D)

Featur e subject to change without prior notice.

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