The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to
magnitude to constitute an electric shock to a person or persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
SAFETY & WARNINGS
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not dismantle the product and do not expose the
apparatus to rain or moisture. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Safety Icons
alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
to alert you to read and observe important warnings and
instructions on the unit or in this user guide.
Safety Instructions
•Read the safety, installation, and operating instructions in this user guide before
operating the product.
•Ensure the power supply to this product is as per the Specification section of this
user guide or as printed on the backside/underside of the product.
•Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on, kicked, or
pressed by items placed on or against them. Pay special attention to cords from
plugs, power receptacles and the point where they exit from the product.
•Do not overload power outlets, extension cords or multiple sockets, as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
•The product must be properly ventilated. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa,
or other similar surfaces. Do not cover the product with any items such as
tablecloth, newspapers, etc.
•The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products, including amplifiers that produce heat. No
naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the product.
•To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to dripping,
splashing or excessive moisture such as in a sauna or bathroom. Do not use this
product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool (or similar).
•Never push objects into this product through openings, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
•Do not use attachments not recommended by Kogan.com, as they may cause
hazards.
•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to
the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the instructions in this user
guide and should use a mounting accessory recommended by Kogan.com
•The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet during
lightning storms or when the apparatus is left unused for a long period.
•Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
•When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by Kogan.com. Unauthorised substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
•Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with low-level inputs or no
audio signals. If you do, the speaker may be damaged when a peak level section is
suddenly played.
•The only means of completely disconnecting the product from the power supply is
by removing the power cord from the power outlet. The power outlet or the power
cord entry to the product must always remain freely accessible while the product is
in use.
•The normal function of the product may be disturbed by strong Electro-Magnetic
Interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by
following the instructions in this user guide. In case the product did not resume, use
the product in a different location.
3
- Volume Button
4
6
Remote Control Sensor
7
8
9
3.5mm Aux-in Jack
10
11
12
HDMI 1 Input
13
14
Soundbar
1
2
5 LED Display
Standby
SOURCE Button
+ Volume Button
DC Power Input
USB Port
Optical Input Socket
Coaxial Input Socket
HDMI 2 Input
HDMI OUT/ARC
Press this button to select different operating modes
(BT, AUX, USB, OPTICAL, COAXIAL, HDMI).
1
Pair Button
2
Pairing Indicator
3
AC Socket
4
Power On/Off Switch
5
Subwoofer Speaker
1
Mounting hole
2
DC Jack
3
Pair Button
4
Audio Out Jack (to the Surround speaker "L")
5
Pairing Indicator
Front
Back
Bottom
1 4 3
2
5
Subwoofer
Surround Speaker (Main Speaker "R")
1
2
SURR–
Press to decrease the surround speaker volume level.
3
SURR+
Press to increase the surround speaker volume level.
4
+VOL
Press to increase the main volume level.
7 In Bluetooth/USB mode, press to skip to next track.
8
-VOL
Press to decrease the main volume level.
Press to choose music sound effect. Switch the display
Press to switch the soundbar between the 2.1 (Stereo) channel
1 2 15
13
11
9 8 5
4
3
17
16
14
12
10
7
6
SURR +
SURR -
VOL
VOL
MOVIE
MUSIC
TREB
BASS
MUTE
5.1/2.1
Remote Control
Press to switch the soundbar between on and standby mode.
5
In the Bluetooth/USB mode, press to skip to the previous track.
In Bluetooth/USB mode, press to start or pause playback.
6
9
17 5.1/2.1
Press and hold for 3 seconds to break the current connection
and initiate a new pairing during Bluetooth mode.
backlight on/off.
and 5.1 (Surround Sound) channel output modes.
TV
<5m
740mm
740mm
INSTALLATION
Placing the Soundbar on a Table
If your TV is placed on a table, you can place the soundbar on the table directly in front of
the TV stand, centred with the TV screen. If the surface of the table is flat, the soundbar will
rest on its metal feet.
Wall-Mounting the Soundbar
You can mount the soundbar on the wall. Follow the instructions shown in the image below.
CONNECTION
Prepare the Remote Control
1. Insert/replace the battery in the Remote Control.
2. Open the battery compartment of the remote control.
3. Insert 2pcs AAA type batteries. Pay attention to the correct polarity (+/-).
4. Close the battery compartment.
5. If the remote is not in use for a long period, remove the battery to prevent the
battery acid from leaking.
WARNING:
•Do not expose the batteries to intense heat, such as sunlight, fire to avoid
explosion.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. They are not toys.
• Do not force open batteries.
• Avoid contact with metallic objects (e.g. rings, nails, screws etc.) to avoid short
circuits.
• Short circuits may overheat or even ignite batteries. This may lead to combustion.
• When transporting the batteries, cover the terminals for your safety with an
adhesive strip.
•If battery leaks, do not rub the fluid into the eyes or the skin. If acid comes into
contact with the eyes, rinse with purified water and seek medical advice if
symptoms persist.
Connecting an External Device using an HDMI Cable
HDMI Cable
HDMI Cable
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
Digital Devices
HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just
a single connector.
HDMI prevents any signal degradation due to conversion to analogue and maintains the
video and audio quality of the original digital source.
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
HDMI 1 Input & HDMI 2 Input
Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI 1 Input or HDMI 2 Input to the HDMI
OUT port on your digital device.
HDMI Out/ARC
Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT/ARC on the back of the
product to the HDMI IN port on your TV.
Audio Return Channel (ARC) Function
The ARC function allows digital audio output via the HDMI OUT/ARC. It can be enabled
only when the soundbar is connected to a TV that supports the ARC function.
Note: HDMI-ARC is only compatible with HDMI 1.4 cables and above.
Connecting an External Device Using 3.5mm Audio (Analogue) Cable or Coaxial/Optical
3.5MM
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
(Digital) Cable
OPTICAL
CABLE
COAXIAL
CABLE
AUDIO
CABLE
Not all TVs have the audio outputs as shown in the above image. To connect the soundbar
directly to your other devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc) see your device’s user guide.
When using either of the digital inputs if the status indicator light is flashing quickly:
• Ensure that the Optical cable or Coaxial cable is properly connected.
• Try setting the TV output to PCM.
• Connect directly to your Blu-ray/other devices. Some TVs do not pass through digital
audio.
OPERATION
Note: If the subwoofer or the main surround speaker has been paired with the soundbar
once, the units will connect automatically in the subsequent use.
Note: Before connecting the AC power, ensure that the power supply voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the product.
Pairing the Subwoofer to the Soundbar
1. Insert the DC plug of the AC-DC power adaptor into the DC Power Input on the
bottom of the soundbar and then connect the AC-DC adapter to a convenient
power outlet.
2. Press the button to switch on the soundbar. The LED display will light up and
will show the last used mode.
3. Plug the connector of the power cord into the AC socket on the back of the
subwoofer and plug it into the main power supply.
4. Turn on the subwoofer by pressing the Power On/Off switch. The Pairing Indicator
will flash blue.
5. To pair the subwoofer and the soundbar, press and hold the SOURCE button
on the remote control for about 5 seconds. You can see the "PAIRING" message
on the display, and it is ready for pairing with the subwoofer or surround speaker.
6. Press and hold the Pair button (around 5 seconds) on the back of subwoofer within
15 seconds after the "PAIRING" appears on the soundbar, the Pairing Indicator on
the back of subwoofer will be changed to steady blue, indicating the connection is
successfully established.
7. Repeat step 5 and then press and hold the Pair Button (around 5 seconds) on the
back of main surround speaker within 15 seconds after the "PAIRING" appears, the
Pairing Indicator on the front of main surround speaker will be changed to steady
blue, indicating the connection is successfully established.
SelectDifferentInputMode
Input Mode
Display
HDMI IN-1
HD-1
HDMI IN-2
HD-2
ARC (HDMI)
ARC
Bluetooth
BT
Optical Input
OPT
Coaxial Input
COX
Auxiliary Input (3.5mm)
AUX
USB
USB
Note: When the soundbar is idle and no input signal is received for 15 minutes, the
Note: Only one device can be connected to the speaker. If the speaker is
Bluetooth selection list.
Press the SOURCE button on the soundbar or the remote control to cycle through the
available Input modes.
soundbar will automatically switch to standby mode.
Playback with a Bluetooth Device
This product offers you the possibility to use a Bluetooth enabled device. The operational
range is limited to approximately 10 metres depending on the surroundings and the device
used.
Preparing Devices for Pairing
Before using this product with a compatible device, such as a mobile phone, for the first
time, you must pair and connect it to the device.
1. Press the button to switch on the soundbar. While in this mode, press the
SOURCE button to select the Bluetooth mode. “BT” flashes to show that the
pairing mode is activated.
2. Ensure the Bluetooth function is activated in your device (e.g. mobile phone).
Pairing the Devices
1. If you have not paired the soundbar with a device or the paired devices list is
empty, pairing mode is activated.
2. Activate Bluetooth on the compatible device and set it in the search mode.
3. In your device, select the speaker name "KASBD513MA" from the list of found
devices.
already connected to another device, it will not appear in your device’s
4. If your device asks for a passkey (depends on the device model and software
version), then enter digits “0000” (four zeros) and press OK.
5. If pairing has been carried out successfully, a prompt sound is heard. The “BT”
Note: If there is no sound coming out from the soundbar and the status
your device (e.g. TV, DVD player, game player) is set to PCM.
symbol stops flashing.
6. After the connection is complete, you can listen to music wirelessly through
Bluetooth and select music in Bluetooth device.
7. Press “+”/ “–” button to raise/lower the volume level.
8. To disconnect, switch to another function or disable the function from your
Bluetooth device.
Tips
1. If a mobile phone on which you are playing music receives a call, the music will be
interrupted. The sound however is not played back via the speaker. After you have
ended the call, the devices are connected again, and playback continues.
2. If there is an existing connection, press and hold the button on the remote
control for 3 seconds to break the current connection and initiate pairing mode.
3. The connection with soundbar will be disconnected when your device is moved
beyond the operational range. If you want to reconnect your device to this
soundbar, place it within the operational range.
4. If the device is moved beyond the operational range, when it is brought back,
check if the device is still connected to the soundbar.
5. If the connection is lost, follow the pairing instructions to pair your device to the
soundbar again.
Optical/Coaxial (Digital Inputs) Operation
1. Ensure the soundbar is connected to the TV or other audio device via Optical cable
(included) or Coaxial cable (not included).
2. Press the button to switch on the soundbar. While in this mode, press the
SOURCE button on the soundbar or remote control to select the OPTICAL or
COAXIAL mode.
3. Operate your audio device directly for playback features.
3.5mm Aux Inputs Operation
indicator light flashes quickly, make sure the audio (digital output) setting of
1. Ensure that the unit is well connected to the TV or other audio device via a 3.5mm
audio cable (not included).
2. Press the button to switch on the soundbar. While in this mode, press the
SOURCE button on the soundbar or remote control to select the AUX input
mode.
3. Operate your audio device directly for playback features.
USBPlayback
1. Press the button to switch on the soundbar. While in this mode, press the
SOURCE button on the soundbar or remote control to select the USB mode.
2. Connect a USB storage device directly into the port, after a few seconds, it will
start playing music automatically.
3. Press the
CLEANING AND CARE
Care and Maintenance
•Do not subject this product to excessive force, shock, dust, or extreme
temperature.
• Do not tamper the internal components of the product.
• Avoid leaving this product in direct sunlight or hot, humid, or dusty places.
• Keep this product away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise
such as fluorescent lamps or motors.
Cleaning the Product
or button on the remote control to skip to the previous or next track.
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect this product from the AC power source
when cleaning.
•The product may be cleaned with a dust cloth. Be careful when cleaning and
wiping the plastic parts.
•If the cabinet becomes dusty, wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth. Do not use any wax
or polish sprays on the cabinet.
•If the front panel becomes dirty or smudged with fingerprints it may be cleaned
with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution. Never use
abrasive cloths or polishes as these will damage the finish of your unit.
Caution: Never allow any water or other liquids to enter the product while cleaning.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
No power supply
•Disconnected from the AC
functioning.
•Reconnect to the AC
Remote control does
• Remote control’s battery
• Too far from the main unit.
• Replace battery.
unit.
No sound
Selected wrong source input.
Select the correct source
input.
Sound is distorted
Volume level is set too high.
Decrease the volume level.
The unit gets warm after
volume
This is normal.
Turn the unit off for some time
Cannot connect via
•
•
initiate pairing mode.
No sound when playing
•Your Bluetooth device has
main unit is set too low.
•Pair the speaker again to
Poor sound quality from
Bluetooth device is almost out
Move your Bluetooth device
TROUBLESHOOTING
not work
extended play at high
Bluetooth
audio via Bluetooth
outlet.
•AC outlet is not
is empty
•Battery is installed with
wrong polarity.
Bluetooth is switched off
at the audio source.
•The speaker has already
connected with another
device via Bluetooth.
not been paired.
•The volume control of your
Bluetooth device is set at
too low.
•The volume control of the
outlet.
• Change to another outlet.
• Re-install battery with
correct polarity.
•Keep it close to the main
or lower the volume.
Switch on the Bluetooth
function in the audio
source.
•Press and hold the button
on the remote control for
3 seconds to break the
current connection and