CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning ash 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 sufcient magnitude as
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
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 apparatus.
Reading the user’s manual
• The contents of this user’s manual may be
modied without any prior notication.
• The appearance and specications may be
partially modied without any prior notication.
• The Company shall not be responsible for any
injury caused by re, earthquake or a third
party, as well as any injury that occur due to
intentional or accidental mishandling
or improper use by the customer.
• Company shall not be held responsible
for any damages that may occur due to
employment of a usage method not
designated in the user’s manual.
• Company shall not be held responsible
for any damages that may occur due to
malfunctioning of the Product resulting
from the use of this Product together with
other devices.
• This Product is not intended for use in facilities
and equipment which may affect human
lives, including medical equipment, nuclear
devices, aerospace equipment and transport
equipment, as well in facilities and equipment
which require a high degree of reliability.
Company shall not be held responsible for
any accident resulting in personal injury or
death or any re accident that may occur
due to failure of this Product when this
Product is used in the control systems of those
facilities and equipment.
possibility of causing death
or serious physical injury if this
Product is erroneously handled’.
Indicates that ‘there is a
possibility of causing physical
injury*1 or occurrence of
physical damage*2 if this
Product is erroneously handled’.
Indicates that ‘there is a
Warning!
Caution!
*1: Serious physical injury implies injuries such as
loss of eyesight or injury, burns, electric shock,
bone fracture or poisoning that have
subsequent complications and which require
hospitalization or long term hospital visit for
medical treatment.
*2: Physical injury implies injury, burns and electric
shock which do not require hospitalization or
long-term hospital visit for medical treatment.
This symbol shows that the user needs
to exercise caution while handling this
Product to prevent fire, explosion and
heating. The specic caution to be taken
is written inside the symbol.
This symbol implies restriction of an action
while handling this Product. The specific
restriction is written inside or near the
symbol.
This symbol implies compulsion of an
action based on the instructions. The
Examples of symbols
used in this manual
specific compulsion is written inside or
near the symbol.
Warning
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to moisture.
Warning
The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack)
must not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
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Important Safety Instructions
Warning!
Do not repair, modify or disassemble.
It may cause re, electric shock or injury. The
Company shall not be responsible for any physical
damage caused by repairing, modication or
disassembly. Also, any repairing of a fault caused
by repairing, modication or disassembly by the
user will be charged, even if it happens during the
warranty period.
Keep the Product (Remote Control) out of reach
of children.
They may accidentally swallow the battery
and cause choking and damage the stomach.
The cord may entangle around the child’s body
and cause suffocation. If any accident occurs
by any chance, please consult a doctor immediately.
Do not use in a rainy or snowy place, by the
waterside or in the bathroom.
It may cause re or electric shock.
Do not use if it is thundering.
It may cause re or electric shock.
Do not keep a ower vase, owerpot, cup, or any
container containing medicine, cosmetics or
water, near the Product.
They may break and get into the Product and
cause re or electric shock.
Do not insert any kind of metal or easily
combustible object through the aperture.
It may cause re or electric shock.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
It may get heated and cause re.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not put more than 50kg on top of this
apparatus.
It may damage the apparatus.
Do not use a wrong power plug out of the 2
power cords provided for this apparatus.
It may damage the power plug and/or the
power socket. It may cause re or electric shock.
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Caution!
Do not keep in a shaky place.
The Product may fall and get damaged.
Do not keep in a place where lampblack or
steam falls.
It may cause re or accident.
Do not keep in a place which is directly hit by cold
air, or a place which is extremely cold.
Dew may fall and cause short circuit or burnout.
Do not listen in high volume continuously for a
long time.
Do not listen in high volume, which causes ringing
in the ears, continuously for a long time. It may
damage hearing.
Do not raise the volume excessively from the
beginning.
Sudden high volume may damage hearing.
Minimize the volume before playing.
Do not keep in an excessively hot place. sush as
radiators, heaters, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
The surface of the device or parts may get
damaged, and may also cause re. Do not keep
especially in a closed car in summer, and in
a place where sunlight directly falls or near a
stove. This may cause leakage of battery uid.
Do not use in sandy beaches and sandy soil
where sand can easily enter, or in dusty locations.
It may cause burnout, re or accident.
Do not cover or wrap with a cloth or futon.
Heat may get generated and deform the
Product, or Product may catch re.
Do not keep a cathode-ray tube near it.
Spots may appear because of it.
Ensure to refer the user’s manual to connect to
an external device.
Connect to an external device after carefully
reading this user’s manual and the user’s manual
of the external device, as well as after turning
off the power.
Do not plug or unplug the power plug with wet
hands.
It may cause electric shock.
Insert the power plug completely and rmly into
the outlet socket.
If the power plug is not inserted properly, re may
occur due to electric shock or dust deposition.
Turn off power when repairing or if not going to
be used for a long time, and remove the power
plug.
Hot adhering to this may cause electric shock
or physical damage.
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Disconnect
the power
supply
4
Important Safety Instructions
Safety
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Only use this product indoor.
6 Clean only with a dry cloth.
7 Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles and the point
where it exit from the apparatus.
8 Only use attachments/accessories specied
by the manufacturer.
9 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table specied 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.
10 Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel. Servicing 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 apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
11 This is CLASS II apparatus with double
insulation and no protective earth provided.
12 The mains plug is used as the disconnect
device, the disconnect device must remain
readily operable.
13 This apparatus is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the apparatus by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the apparatus.
- Never use the device unsupervised! Switch
off the device whenever you are not using
it, even if this only for a short while.
- The apparatus is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualied persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
- Do not immerse this product in liquid.
5
Identifying the Parts
Main Unit: Top View
1
- Turn on this unit or switch to Power
standby mode.
2
- Select a source.
3 BASS/SRS
- Either select Bass boost level 1,2 or
no Bass boost effect; or
- Switch on or off the SRS WOW HD
effect
4
- Increase sound volume level.
5
- Decrease sound volume level.
6 Light indicators
Rear View
1 HDMI IN Socket
- Total 3 HDMI connectors compatible
with HDMI version 1.4 or below.
2 HDMI OUT Socket
- 1 HDMI connector compatible with
HDMI version 1.4 or below.
3 OPTICAL Terminals
- 1 Optical input jack.
4 RCA Terminals
- Standard RCA audio input jack.
5 LINE IN Terminals
- Standard 3.5mm audio input jack.
6 AC~ Power Plug
- Connect a power cord.
Smart Remote Control
1 ON/OFF
- Turn on or turn off the unit.
2 HDMI
- Select an HDMI audio input source
from HDMI 1, 2 and 3.
3 VOL+/- (Volume)
- Adjust sound volume level
4 Optical/ARC
- Select OPTICAL source or activate
Audio Return Channel (ARC) function.
5 RCA/LINE IN
Select RCA or LINE IN Source input.
6 TV Learning Zone
- Store some TV Remote Control functions
onto the Smart Remote Control.
(see P.12 for detail)
7 LEARNING INDICATION LIGHT.
- On: Learning mode activated
- Off: Learning mode inactivated
(see P.12 for detail)
8 LEARN
- Activate learning mode to setup
commands from the TV remote
control, to control some TV functions.
9 MUTE
- Mute or resume sound from the unit.
10 BASS
- Select Bass boost level 1,2 or no Bass
boost effect.
11 SRS
- Switch on or turn off SRS WOW HD effect.
6
Getting Started
Prepare the Smart Remote Control
The Smart Remote Control provided allows
the unit to be operated from a distance.
Even if the Smart Remote Control is
operated within the effective range
(6m), remote control operation may
be impossible if there are any obstacles
between the unit and the remote control.
If the Smart Remote Control is operated
near other products which generate
infrared rays, or if other remote control
devices using infrared rays are used
near the unit, it may operate incorrectly.
Conversely, the other products may
operate incorrectly.
For First-time use:
The unit has a preinstalled lithium CR2025
battery. Remove the
protective tab to
activate the remote
control battery.
To Replace the Smart Remote Control Battery:
Precautions Concerning Batteries
When the Smart Remote Control is not
to be used for a long time (more than a
month), remove the battery from the
Smart Remote Control to prevent it from
leaking.
If the batteries leak, wipe away the
leakage inside the battery compartment
and replace the batteries with new ones.
Do not use any batteries other than
those specied.
Do not heat or disassemble batteries.
Never throw them in re or water.
Do not carry or store batteries with other
metallic objects. Doing so could cause
batteries to short circuit, leak or explode.
Never recharge a battery unless it is
conrmed to be a rechargeable type.
(A) : Press down the ip on the left.
(B) : Pull out the battery tray and remove
the old battery.
(C) : Place a new CR2025 battery into the
battery tray with correct polarity (+/-)
as indicated.
(D) : Insert the tray back into the slot.
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Connections
or
EU
UK
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
AV equipment
e.g. Blu-ray Player
(Cable not supplied)
(Cable not supplied)
Place TV on top
Please read the DOs and DON’Ts Leaet
provided for proper installation position of
the unit.
30cm
53cm
Warning:
Please turn down the volume of the TV,
or other sources before connection. Loud
sound might be suddenly produced.
Connect to Power
Caution:
Risk of product damage!
- Ensure that the power supply voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on
the back or the underside of the unit.
- Risk of electric shock! When you unplug
the AC power, always pull the plug from
the socket. Never pull the cord.
- Ensure the correct power cord is
matched the main power socket. Using
a wrong power cord might damage
the power plug and the socket.
Connect the AC power cord to:
- the AC~ socket on this unit.
- the wall socket. (British 3 pin plug to
3-hole socket or European 2 pin plug to
2-hole socket)
Connect to TV
Using HDMI socket
Connect HDMI(High Denition Multimedia
Interface), DVI(Digital Visual Interface), or
HDCP(High-bandwidth Digital Contents
Protection)-compliant TVs through HDMI
for the best picture quality. This connection
transmits both video and audio signals.
Note:
Some TVs do not support HDMI audio
transmission.
1 Watch movie from blu-ray player
a) Connect a HDMI cable (not supplied)
to the HDMI OUT socket on the AV
equipment and HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2 or
HDMI IN 3 socket on the unit.
b) Connect another HDMI cable( not
supplied) from the HDMI OUT socket on
the unit to the HDMI IN socket on the
TV.
Note:
If your TV has only a DVI connector,
connecting through a HDMI-to-DVI adapter is
necessary. Extra optical audio connection
might be needed to complete this
connection.
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Connections
2 Watching broadcasting TV program
using TV supporting ARC
a) If you want to watch a TV program and
listen to the sound with this unit and a TV
that supports HDMI Audio Return Channel
(ARC) function you do not need any extra
connection.
b) Use HDMI version 1.4 cable for connection.
c) Connect to the HDMI(ARC) socket on TV.
HDMI INHDMI (ARC)
3 Watching broadcasting TV program
using TV that does not support ARC
If you want to watch TV programme
and listen the sound with this unit, but
your TV does not support ARC function,
you will need an additional audio cable
(HDMI/Optical/RCA/Line-in cable) to
connect from the audio output of the TV
to the audio input of the unit.
Customer Electronics Control(CEC) function
Please check the setting of your TV HDMI
function to see whether CEC function is
available. If your TV has CEC function in
HDMI.
- Switch off the TV, the unit will also switch
off immediately.
- Play your Blu-ray player, the unit and TV
will switch on immediately.
Note:
If it is not functioned, please select the
correct HDMI input source manually with
the Smart Remote Control or on the unit.
Or check the compatibility of CEC function
on your TV.
Using Optical IN socket
If your TV does not have HDMI sockets,
please follow the set up below.
AV equipment
e.g. Blu-ray Player
(Cable not supplied)
Component video
or
(Cable not supplied)
Composite video
(Cable not supplied)
LINE OUT
HDMI OUT
AB C D
(Cable not supplied)
(Cable not supplied)
a. Connect either:
(A) HDMI output (TV) to HDMI input
(!/@/#) (unit) via an HDMI cable
(not supplied); or
(B) Optical output (TV) to Optical input
(unit) via an Optical cable (not
supplied); or
(C) RCA output (TV) to RCA input(unit)
via RCA-to-RCA cable; or
(D) LINE-OUT/Headphone(TV) to LINE IN(unit) via LINE-IN cable.
a) Connect Optical output source into the
unit.
b) Connect Video output of the AV
equipment into the Video input of TV
via either,
1) Component connection (Green,
Blue, Red)(not supplied); or
2) Composite connection (Yellow)(not
supplied).
Note:
You can listen to the TV program sound
from connecting to the unit via LINEIN cable (see HDMI connection point
3.a) connection (C) and (D) in P.9 for
reference)
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Connections
Using RCA IN socket
For audio devices that do not support
HDMI or Optical output, please follow the
set up below.
(Cable not supplied)
AV equipment
e.g. DVD recorder
a) Connect Composite Video output of
the AV equipment e.g. DVD recorder
to Composite Video input on the TV.
b) Connect Audio L-R output of the AV
equipment to the LINE IN or RCA input
onto the unit.
Note:
You can listen to the TV program sound
from connecting to the unit via LINE-IN
cable as shown previously on page 9,
HDMI connection point 3.a, Connect (C)
and (D) for reference )
Using Line-IN socket
You can listen to the sound of the TV
program by connecting to the unit via
LINE-IN cable. (see HDMI connection point
3a) connection (D) on P.9)
Note:
You can also connect to your PC with
LINE-IN cable in the setup shown below.
HEADPHONE
VGA OUT
(Cable not supplied)
VGA IN
Connect to an External Audio Device
You can connect to your audio devices,
e.g. CD player, to enjoy purely music, via
the following conections.
(Cable not supplied)
(Cable not supplied)
HDMI OUT
Audio Equipment, e.g. CD player, MP3 player
An auto-on/off function is featured on this
unit. Auto-off is to shut down the unit
when no sound is playing for a few minutes
And Auto-on, when there are sounds input,
the unit will switch on automatically after a few
seconds.
Warning:
If the volume of the TV or an external
device via RCA or LINE IN is too low, the
auto-off function will be triggered. When
this situation happens for 2.5 minutes, the LED
the next 30 seconds and the unit will switch
to standby mode.
Please turn up the volume of the input
source (not the unit, but, e.g. TV or MP3
player, etc.) slowly, until it returns to normal
mode.
To avoid the auto-off being triggered
unintentionally, pre-set the source volume
higher and adjust the unit volume to a
comfortable level.
Note:
You might hear the sound over-lapping from
both the TV and the unit while following
some of the suggestion connections. To
avoid this, turn the volume of TV down to 0
or mute it.
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Basic Operation
Turn On/Off
When the unit is given an audio signal
to any source input, it will turn on
automatically after 5 seconds. Make sure
audio sound is in an intermediate loudness
level to trigger auto-on function.
Turning the System ON/OFF
Either,
1) Press the button on the unit; or
2) Press the ON/OFF button on the remote
control.
Note:
When turning the system on, the system will
continue in the mode was set last time.
Note:
Be sure to unplug the power cord from the
outlet when the system is not in use for an
extended period of time.
POWER light indicator:
POWER/SOURCE
Standby SourceRED
RCA SourceAmber
LINE IN SourceWhite
The unit will switch to standby mode when
the audio cables are disconnected or
when you turn off TV/external device after
several minutes.
Select Sources
HDMI
Either,
1) Press HDMI button on the remote control;
or
2) button on the unit,
will allow you to select HDMI source input
from HDMI 1,2 or 3.
HDMI IN
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Amber
White
Optical/ARC
Either,
1) Press Optical/ARC button on the remote
control; or
2) button on the unit,
will allow you to select Optical source input
or activate ARC function for watching
broadcasting TV program.
OPTICAL/ARC light indicator:
OPTICAL/ARC
Amber
White
RCA/LINE IN
OPTICAL
ARC(Audio Return Channel)
Either,
1) Press RCA/LINE IN button on the remote
control; or
2) button on the unit,
will allow you to select RCA or LINE IN source.
RCA/LINE IN light indicator:
RCA/LINE IN
Amber
White
Adjust Volume Level
RCA
LINE IN
Either,
1) Press the VOL +/- button on the remote
control; or
2) Press / button on the unit,
to increase or decrease the volume level.
If the unit is connected to the TV headphone
jack, you can control the Volume Level
using the TV remote control.
If the unit is connected to TV HDMI jack
with CEC(Customer Electronics Control)
function enabled. The sound of the unit can
be controlled by the TV remote control.
Red
HDMI 3
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Basic Operation
Mute Sound
Press the MUTE button on the remote
control to mute. Press this button again or
VOL+/VOL- buttons on the remote control
or on the unit to resume the sound. The
light indicator on the unit will blink until
sound resumes.
Bass Boost
Either,
1) Press BASS button on the remote control;
or
2) Press BASS/SRS button on the unit,
to turn on the bass. Press this button again to
switch to level 2 or to turn it off.
BASS
Bass off
Bass 1Amber
Bass 2White
Program Smart Remote Control to
Control TV
You can store a total of up to seven of
your most frequently used TV functions in
the TV learning zone of the Smart Remote
Control. This feature enables you to use
only one remote control to operate the
unit together with your TV.
The remote control codes of a TV are stored
in the Smart Remote Control. The available
preset buttons are ON/OFF , FUNCTION
, ENTER, TV VOL+/VOL-, TV CH+/CH-.
NOTE:
During the learning process, the normal
remote control functions are disabled.
Select SRS Sound
Either,
1) Press SRS button on the remote control; or
2) Press and HOLD BASS/SRS button on
the unit for 3 seconds,
to select SRS WOW HD effect. Press this
button again to cancel the effect.
SRS
Amber
OFF
OPEN
1 Place the Smart Remote Control (A)
within a 5mm-50mm distance from the
TV remote control (B), pointer to pointer
as shown above.
2 Press and hold the LEARN button for 2
seconds to activate the learning mode.
A red indicator on the Smart Remote
Control (A) will light up.
3 Press one of the TV learning zone buttons
on the Smart Remote Control (A), the
red indicator ashes.
4 Press the button on the TV remote
control (B) that is to be stored on the
Smart Remote Control (A). When the
code is received successfully, the red
indicator will quickly ash for 3 times, If
the code is not successfully received,
the red indicator will keep on ashing.
5 Repeat steps 3-4 to program more
functions onto the Smart Remote Control
(A).
6 Press the LEARN button to save the
setting and to exit the learning mode.
Red indicator will turn off immediately.
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Troubleshooting
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter
problems when using this unit, check the following points before requesting for service.
Warranty void if case is opened.
No sound Speaker not connected to active
Suddenly No soundTriggered auto-off function• Turn the volume up of the source, e.g
No sound, speaker is connected to
working AC power but sound won’t
come on
No sound. Speaker comes onFaulty cables and connections• Disconnect and re-seat signal cables.
Noise or hiss heard at outputFaulty Cables and connections• Disconnect and re-seat signal cables.
Hum or Buzz that increases or decreases
when more than one source are
inputting single to the unit at the same
time
Smart Remote control does not work No/Low battery power•
The Unit does not responds to the
remote control
AC power
Power not switched on • Switch on power and verify that power
Cannot trigger auto-on function• Increase the volume of the source input
Speaker power cable is faulty or
improperly connected
Blown fuse• Contact with your manufacturer for
Noisy source device• Disconnect the devices that are
Interference internally• Disconnect or mute the other channels
Faulty cable between source
equipment and unit
No/Low signal from remote control
to the unit
The unit responds but no sound• Before you press any function button,
• Verify that speaker is connected and
that the circuit is on.
LED is on.
TV, mp3 player, etc, and readjust the
sound of the unit to trigger auto-on
function.
• See No Sound symptom above.
signal.
• Re-seat the power cable at both ends.
• Substitute a known-good power cable.
repair.
• Make sure cables are plugged
completely.
• Replace suspected cable with a
known-good cable.
• Make sure cables are plugged
completely.
• Replace suspected cable with a
known-good cable.
connected to your speaker one at a
time. If the noise goes away, the
problem is with the source or the
connecting cable.
to solve the problem.
• Substitute a known-good cable for the
suspected faulty cable.
bottom of Smart Remote control.
• Insert/Replace remote control battery
with a CR2025 battery. (see P.7)
• Reduce the distance between the
Smart Remote control and the unit.
• Aim the Smart Remote control directly
at the sensor on the front of the unit.
• See Troubleshooting [No Sound]
Symptom.
SymptomLikely CauseWhat to do
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Specications
General
Power Requirements .............................................................................. AC 220-240V~50/60Hz
Output Power:
Front Speakers ............................................................................................................ 10W x 4