Hitachi SBW100 User Manual

Model Name SBW100

Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer

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Owners Guide

Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instructions carefully.

Keep this owners guide for future reference. Record the serial number of

your Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer Audio System for future reference.

SERIAL NO. ________________________

This information is located on the back of the Soundbar

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................. 2-3

KEY FEATURES .................................................................................................................. 4

SUPPLIED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ........................................................................... 5

GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................ 6

WALL MOUNTING ............................................................................................................... 7

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................... 8-9

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS (HOOKUP GUIDE) ..................................................................... 10

WIRELESS LINK ................................................................................................................. 11

HOOKUP DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................ 12

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................ 13

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................ 14

LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................................................................................... 15

Revision 090810

Important Safety Instructions

SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI SBW100 SOUNDBAR AND WIRELESS SUBWOOFER AUDIO SYSTEM.

Our reputation has been built on the quality and performance of the Hitachi Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer Audio System.

Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of beneﬁt to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your Hitachi Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer Audio System.

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of a

sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a person.

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 literature accompanying the appliance.

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer Audio System.

Read these instructions.1. Keep these instructions.2. Heed all warnings.3. Follow all instructions.4. Do not use this apparatus near water.5. Clean only with a dry cloth.6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance 7. with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 8. registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-9. type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 10. particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use the attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the 11. manufacturer.

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The system is designed to comply with the recommended 15. safety standards for tilt and stability. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage and/or personal injury. Follow instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as 16. recommended by the manufacturer.

Power Source

This audio system is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cords into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. The main plugs are used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily accessible. To prevent electric shock, do not use the audio system’s cords with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades and ground terminal can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Never connect the audio system to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than the speciﬁed voltage.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-289-0981 .

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed 12. by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms 13. or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing 14. is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

Lead Notice

This product contains lead. Do not put in trash. Recycle or dispose of according to applicable laws. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local government agency or visit www.eiae.org (in USA).

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-888-885-2782.

Important Safety Instructions

Caution

Never remove the back covers of the audio system as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If the system does not operate properly, unplug the audio system and call your authorized dealer or service center. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Hitachi could void the user’s warranty.

Warning

To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.• The system should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, should not be •

placed on the system. This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.•

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in 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 the equipment and the receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.•

Modiﬁcations

The FCC requires the user to be notiﬁed that any changes or modiﬁcations made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1)This device may not cause harmful interference and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including inteferance that may cause undesired operation. For questions regarding this declaration, contact:

Hitachi America, Ltd.

Tel. 1-888-885-2782 ATTN: Customer Relations

Precautions

• Do not place the system on uneven surfaces or near the edge of the cabinet, it has high potential to tumble over, it may damage the product, it may also cause personal injury.

• Do not climb on the system, it may drop or may damage the system, it may also cause personal injury.

• Unplug immediately if any foreign materials falls into the system, or if the system fell down.

• Unplug immediately if there is a malfunction on the system like no sound or if there is smoke and bad odor coming from the system.

• Do not open the system’s cabinet.

• Avoid direct sunlight, dusty, high humidity and smoky locations.

• Remember to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners to clean the system.

• Do not place the system near water, such as a bathtub, shower rooms, kitchen sink, laundry tub or swimming pool. Avoid placing liquid containers on top of the system.

• Do not place the system in confined spaces or inside a box when the system is operating.

• Make sure to unplug the system when not in use for a long period of time (days).

Notice for Remote Control

• Avoid dropping the unit.

• Avoid liquids on it.

• Avoid aerosol cleaners.

Key Features

Congratulations on your purchase of the Hitachi SBW100 Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer audio system. The SBW100 is designed to be the easiest way to get much better sound with your flat panel television. It is designed to mount either on the desk top with the supplied table stands or on the wall with the supplied wall mount kit.

You will enjoy outstanding audio performance due to use of patented ClassHDTM amplifiers and a novel surround processor called FX (Fractal Expansion). The SBW100 is best used with TV’s from 32” up to 42” where its compact size and styling will unobtrusively complement your TV and the room décor.

Advanced Technologies in the UltraThin Home Theater Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer

Wider Sound Stage: Vector Firing (VF) Side Drivers

The Vector Firing Side Drivers(4) enhance both stereo and FX surround modes. The sweet spot for listening is wider and the surround effects are more dramatic as a result of the VF side driver design and Fractal Expansion processing.

High Efficiency Amplifier Technology: ClassHD

The UltraThin Soundbar employs a new class of patented audio amplifier called ClassHDTM. The ClassHDTM amplifier is more efficient at normal listening levels than conventional amplifiers and even more efficient than Class D digital amplifiers. This new technology allows for a very compact audio system design with the performance of a much larger audio system. Another advantage to the ClassHDTM amplifier is that there is no need for bulky external power adapters. The Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer have independent AC power cords so that the Subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the listening room.

State-of-the-Art Processing: Fractal Expansion (FX)

Experience a convincing surround sound presentation from the10-speaker Soundbar and Subwoofer. Fractal Expansion is an advanced audio processing technology that converts the 2 channel stereo into a wide sound stage with virtual center and surround images that will amaze and thrill you. This advanced processing preserves the tonal accuracy of the original sound source to create rich sound. You can enjoy your favorite music using Fractal Expansion or select the high fidelity stereo mode.

Dramatic Low Frequency Response: High BL* Wireless Subwoofer

The Wireless Subwoofer delivers deep, strong, and dynamic bass all the way down to 35 Hz. The ClassHDTM amplifier in the Subwoofer has the capability to outperform conventional amplifiers of its rating. The extra performance of the amplifier is matched to the very strong High BL woofer to give movie special effects dynamic impact. The independent Subwoofer level control allows you to adjust only the level of deep low frequencies without changing the crossover frequencies to preserve the tonal accuracy of the entire Soundbar and Subwoofer system.

* BL is determined by the flux density (B) in the magnetic gap and the length (L) of voice coil wire in the gap. A higher BL will generally mean a speaker will have a higher relative sensitivity (efficiency).

Supplied Parts and Accessories

SBW100 Soundbar

SBW100 Wireless Subwoofer

Remote Control

Table Stands

Owners Guide

Hookup Cable - RCA 3 Feet

CR2025 Lithium Battery for Remote Control

HOW TO REPLACE THE BATTERY

STEP 1: Press the button toward right. STEP 2: Pull the battery loader out. STEP 3: Replace CR2025 battery. Make sure that the bottom (Plus Mark) side of the battery is facing toward you.

Rear View of Remote Control

CR2025

STEP 1

STEP 2

CAUTION

- Do not insert battery with ‘+’ and ‘-’ polarities reversed as this may cause the battery to swell or rupture resulting in leakage.

- Remove the battery if the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time.

- Do not put the battery in the general household trash. Dispose of the battery according to applicable laws.

Hookup Cable - Stereo Mini Cable

Wall Mount Kit

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