QUICKSTART GUIDE
HD WIRELESS SOUND FOR YOUR HDTV
universal dual HD bluetooth
wireless audio transmitter
For Headphones and Speakers
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CONNECT SUPPORT GUIDE
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Model: AF-CH
TX (TRANSMITTER) MODE
Use TX (Transmitter) Mode to stream audio from your TV to bluetooth headphones or speakers. For RX (Receiver) Mode see below.
COMPLETE ALL 4 STEPS. REMEMBER TO PLUG IN ONE POWER CABLE AND ONE AUDIO CABLE
GETTING STARTED
USE IN TX (TRANSMITTER) MODE
Start here to use the
(Transmitter) Mode to stream audio from
your TV to Bluetooth headphones or
speakers.
For RX (Receiver) Mode see reverse side.
CONTENTS:
Micro-USB
power cable
3.5 mm
audio cable
Connect Hub
Digital optical S/PDIF
audio cable
RCA
audio cable
in TX
STEP 1
POWER ON
Ensure the micro-USB power cable is
1.
plugged into the micro-USB POWER port
Connect Hub
of the
2.
Plug the USB
end of the
cable into an
AC adapter, TV,
or computer
USB port.
3.
Press the
POWER button
to power on the
Connect Hub
4.
Ensure
the TX / RX
switch is
in the TX
position.
.
MODE
MODE
OPTICAL
ANALOG
INPUT (TX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
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OUTPUT (RX)
POWER
OPTICAL ANALOG
VOLUME+
.
RX
STEP 2 STEP 3
PAIR WITH BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES
Put your Bluetooth headphones in pairing
1.
mode.
Choose
ONLY ONE
audio cable supported by your TV
STEP 4
ADJUSTING VOLUME
Maximize the volume level on your TV, then
use volume controls on headphones to
adjust to preferred volume.
Consult the user manual of your
Bluetooth headphones if you are not
sure how to put them in pairing mode
Once the headphones are in pairing mode,
2.
CHOICE A: OPTICAL CHOICE B: 3.5 MM
1.
Press the MODE button to select OPTICAL
audio input.
OR OR
1.
Press the MODE button to select ANALOG
audio input.
1.
Press the MODE button to select ANALOG
audio input.
CHOICE C: RCA
Volume max vol+
press and hold BLUETOOTH button for 4
seconds to put the
mode.
MODE
OPTICAL
VOLUME+
ANALOG
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in pairing
VOLUME+
MODE
OPTICAL
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MODE
OPTICAL
VOLUME+
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ANALOG
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VOLUME+
MODE
OPTICAL
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If you are using the Optical cable, you may
mute the TV speakers, which allows you to
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directly control the volume on your
Bluetooth headphones.
PRESS &
HOLD 4 SEC
2.
Remove protective caps from both ends of the
digital optical S/PDIF audio cable
Plug 3.5 mm audio cable into the
2.
3.5 mm ANALOG INPUT of the
Connect Hub
.
PAIRING
SBC
TX
BLINKING RED AND BLUE LIGHT
Blinking red and blue light will change to
solid blue light once successfully paired.
MODE
OPTICAL
ANALOG
VOLUME+
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3.
Plug digital optical S/PDIF
audio cable into the
OPTICAL INPUT of the
Connect Hub
.
POWER
OUTPUT (RX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
MODE
OPTICAL ANALOG
INPUT (TX)
Plug the other
3.
end into the TV’s
headphone jack.
POWER
OUTPUT (RX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
MODE
INPUT (TX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
2.
Plug red/white ends of RCA audio cable
into the TV’s red/white RCA AUDIO OUT
port.
MODE
OUTPUT (RX)
POWER
OPTICAL ANALOG
INPUT (TX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
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Note: when using the 3.5 mm audio cable
or the RCA audio cable, the Volume Boost
(VOLUME+) button can be used to amplify
the audio signal. Pressing the VOLUME+
button repeatedly will cycle through the
three available volume boost levels.
MODE
OPTICAL
VOLUME+
ANALOG
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
RX
RX / TX switch
Micro-USB POWER port
OPTICAL audio OUTPUT
3.
Plug 3.5 mm end of RCA audio cable into
4.
Plug the other end into the
PAIRED
5.
Proceed to
STEP 2
3.
If you need to pair a second Bluetooth
headphone, see below. Otherwise,
proceed to
VOLUME+
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TX
POWER
ANALOG
OPTICAL
MODE
OUTPUT (RX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
INPUT (TX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
ANALOG audio INPUT
OPTICAL audio INPUT
ANALOG audio OUTPUT
OPTIONAL: PAIR WITH
2ND BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES
Use the procedure above to pair a second
headphone after one is already connected.
SOLID BLUE LIGHT
STEP 3
VOLUME+
MODE
OPTICAL
ANALOG
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PRESS &
MODE button
HOLD 4 SEC
TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL) port.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL
5.
Test for sound. Make sure the volume on both
your TV and headphones is turned up.
Proceed to
6.
STEP 4
NO SOUND? CHECK YOUR TV SETTINGS.
1.
Change Sound Output to “Optical”**
settings
Sound / Audio
sound Output
hdmi
optical
tv speaker
Headphone jack may be located on rear,
side, front, or bottom of TV.
Test for sound. Make sure the volume on
4.
both your TV and headphones is turned up.
5.
Proceed to
STEP 4
the 3.5 mm ANALOG INPUT of the
Connect Hub
.
RCA jacks on TV must be designated
an AUDIO OUT. RCA input jacks,
commonly labeled AV IN, INPUT, or
COMPONENT will not work.
4.
Test for sound. Make sure the volume on
both your TV and headphones is turned up.
5.
Proceed to
STEP 4
NO SOUND? CHECK YOUR TV SETTINGS.
1.
Change audio output settings to “VARIABLE”.
settings
sound / audio
Analog audio out
fixed
variable
WHEN FINISHED, power off headphones
until next use
SUBSEQUENT USE
WHEN READY TO USE AGAIN, POWER ON THE
HEADPHONES AND THEY WILL RECONNECT
AUTOMATICALLY.
If your headphones do not automatically
reconnect, tap the BLUETOOTH button on the
Connect Hub
A solid blue light on the Connect will indicate
that a connection has been re-established.
DISABLING VOICE PROMPTS
to initiate reconnection.
Do not put the
Connect Hub
or your
headphones into pairing mode.
VOLUME
BOOST
button
VOLUME+
MODE
OPTICAL
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POWER button
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PAIRING 2ND HEADPHONE
BLINKING RED AND BLUE LIGHT
2.
Change Digital Audio Output Format to
“STEREO” or “PCM”**
†
The voice prompts of the
disabled for uninterrupted listening. Press and
hold the Volume Boost (VOLUME+) button for 7
Connect Hub
can be
seconds to disable voice prompts. Press and
This may also need to done in the audio
output settings menu(s) of your streaming
app(s) and/or device(s) such as Apple TV
MODE
1
2
BLUETOOTH
button
VOLUME+
OPTICAL
ANALOG
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settings
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expert settings
Audio Output format
auto
dolby digital
pcm / stereo
DTS
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2.
Set TV’s internal speakers to “OFF”.
settings
sound / audio
tv speakers
on
off
hold for 7 seconds again to re-enable.
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3.
Proceed to
TWO HEADPHONES PAIRED
TWO SOLID BLUE LIGHTS
STEP 3
**Exact menu and item names may vary
between TVs.
†
On some TVs settings may be located in
“Advanced settings” or “Expert settings”
submenus.
3.
Proceed to
STEP 4
**Exact menu and item names may vary
between TVs.
3.
Proceed to
STEP 4
RX (RECEIVER) MODE
Use RX (Receiver) Mode to stream audio from your phone or tablet to any wired speaker or other audio device. For TX (Transmitter) Mode see above.
COMPLETE ALL 4 STEPS. REMEMBER TO PLUG IN ONE POWER CABLE AND ONE AUDIO CABLE
GETTING STARTED
USE IN RX (RECEIVER) MODE
Start here to use the
(Receiver) Mode to stream audio from
your phone or tablet to any wired speaker
or other audio device.
For TX (Transmitter) Mode see reverse
side.
CONTENTS:
Micro-USB
power cable
3.5 mm
audio cable
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
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RX
TX
RX / TX switch
Micro-USB POWER port
OPTICAL audio OUTPUT
POWER
Connect Hub
Digital optical S/PDIF
audio cable
RCA
audio cable
VOLUME+
ANALOG
OPTICAL
MODE
INPUT (TX)
OUTPUT (RX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
OPTICAL ANALOG
OPTICAL audio INPUT
ANALOG audio OUTPUT
in RX
ANALOG audio INPUT
STEP 1
POWER ON
Ensure the micro-USB power cable is
1.
plugged into the micro-USB POWER port
Connect Hub
of the
2.
Plug the USB
end of the
cable into an
AC adapter, TV,
or computer
USB port.
3.
Press the
POWER button
to power on the
Connect Hub
4.
Ensure the
TX / RX
switch is in
the RX
position.
5.
Proceed to
.
STEP 2
.
POWER
VOLUME+
OUTPUT (RX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
MODE
OPTICAL
ANALOG
MODE
OPTICAL ANALOG
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RX
INPUT (TX)
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STEP 2 STEP 3
PAIR WITH PHONE OR TABLET CHOOSE ONE AUDIO CONNECTION SUPPORTED BY THE NON-BLUETOOTH SOUNDBAR OR SPEAKER YOU ARE PLUGGING INTO THE CONNECT HUB
Press and hold the BLUETOOTH button for
1.
4 seconds until you hear the "Pairing" voice
prompt and an alternating red and blue
blinking light appears on the display.
Connect to speaker or other audio device
STEP 4
ADJUSTING VOLUME
Use volume controls on device you are
streaming from (such as your phone) to
adjust volume. If there is a volume control
on your speaker or soundbar, you may use
it to further adjust the volume.
MODE
OPTICAL
VOLUME+
BLINKING RED AND BLUE LIGHT
2.
Open the Bluetooth menu on your phone,
ANALOG
PAIRING
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CHOICE A: OPTICAL CHOICE B: 3.5 MM
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1.
PRESS &
Press the MODE button to select OPTICAL.
OR OR
1.
Press the MODE button to select ANALOG.
Press the MODE button to select ANALOG.
1.
HOLD 4 SEC
MODE
OPTICAL
ANALOG
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VOLUME+
MODE
OPTICAL
ANALOG
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VOLUME+
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CHOICE C: RCA
MODE
OPTICAL
VOLUME+
ANALOG
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SUBSEQUENT USE
DISABLING VOICE PROMPTS
The voice prompts of the
be disabled for uninterrupted listening.
Connect Hub
can
DISABLE AUDIO PROMPTS
tablet, or other device you wish to pair,
usually located in Settings > Bluetooth.
Press and hold the Volume Boost
If needed, select “search for devices”, “add
(VOLUME+) button for 7 seconds
new device”, or “refresh.”
SBC
2.
Remove protective caps from both ends of the
digital optical S/PDIF audio cable.
AT&T LTE
Settings
Bluetooth
12:26 PM
Bluetooth
95%
2.
Plug 3.5 mm audio cable into the
3.5 mm ANALOG OUTPUT
of the
Connect Hub
.
OUTPUT (RX)
POWER
OPTICAL ANALOG
MODE
INPUT (TX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
Devices
Searching...
TX
3.
Select “MEE audio Connect Hub” and allow
pairing to complete. Use “0000” if a pin is
required.
3.
Plug digital optical S/PDIF audio cable into
the OPTICAL OUTPUT of the
Connect Hub
POWER
OPTICAL ANALOG
MODE
OUTPUT (RX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
INPUT (TX)
.
3.
Plug the other
end into the 3.5 mm
AUX input jack of
your audio device.
2.
Plug the 3.5 mm end of the RCA audio
cable into the 3.5 mm ANALOG OUTPUT
of the
Connect Hub
OUTPUT (RX)
POWER
OPTICAL ANALOG
3.
Plug red/white ends of RCA audio cable
.
MODE
INPUT (TX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
AUDIO IN
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ENABLE AUDIO PROMPTS
VOLUME+VOLUME+
Press and hold the Volume Boost
(VOLUME+) button for 7 seconds
MODE
OPTICAL
VOLUME+
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into the red/white RCA AUDIO INPUT
jacks of your audio device.
AT&T LTE
Settings
Bluetooth
12:26 PM
Bluetooth
95%
4.
Plug the other
end into the
4.
Proceed to
STEP 4
AUX
4.
Proceed to
STEP 4
DIGITAL
MEE audio Connect Hub
OPTICAL INPUT
of your audio
device.
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
OPTICAL
Proceed to
4.
Once successfully paired, the blinking
5.
STEP 4
light will turn solid blue.
VOLUME
BOOST
button
VOLUME+
MODE button
MODE
OPTICAL
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POWER button
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MODE
OPTICAL
ANALOG
VOLUME+
SOLID BLUE LIGHT
1
2
BLUETOOTH
button
5.
Proceed to
STEP 3
PAIRED
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Note: in RX mode, only one Bluetooth device
can be used with the Connect Hub at a time.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PASS-THROUGH
When used in TX (Bluetooth transmitter) mode, the audio outputs of the
Connect Hub
audio device. This makes it possible to plug both the
a soundbar / speaker into a TV that only has one audio output.
Complete Step 1 through Step 4 of this setup guide.
Pass-through only works when the input and output connections match.
If you connected your TV via optical in step 3 , then use optical to
connect your soundbar. If you connected your TV via 3.5 mm or RCA in
step 3 , then use 3.5 mm to connect your soundbar.
STEP 3
Plug digital optical S/PDIF
audio cable into the OPTICAL
OUTPUT of the
can pass the TV’s sound through to a soundbar or other
STEP 1 STEP 4
STEP 3
OPTICAL ANALOG
OR
Plug 3.5 mm audio cable into
the 3.5 mm ANALOG OUTPUT
POWER
OUTPUT (RX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
Connect Hub
MODE
INPUT (TX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
.
of the
POWER
Connect Hub
OUTPUT (RX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
Connect Hub
MODE
INPUT (TX)
OPTICAL ANALOG
and
.
FACTORY RESET/CLEAR MEMORY
The
Connect Hub
, can be reset by holding the MODE button for
approximately 5 seconds, until you hear a voice prompt say “Memory
cleared”.
All previously paired devices will be cleared from memory and a new
pairing will need to be created by following the procedure in
STEP 2
LED INDICATOR LIGHTS
The status of the
Connect Hub is as follows:
MODE
OPTICAL
ANALOG
VOLUME+
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1
2
CONNECTED
TO TV VIA
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
OPTICAL
Plug the other end into the
soundbar’s DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT
The
Connect Hub
for pass-through functionality.
CONNECTED
TO TV VIA
3.5 MM
AUX
Plug the other end into the
soundbar’s 3.5 mm AUX input jack
needs to be powered on
INDICATOR
LIGHT (S)
1
2
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OPTICAL
ANALOG
CONNECT
STATUS
Powered on
Red and blue blinking: ready to pair device
Solid blue: one Bluetooth device connected
Red and blue blinking: ready to pair second device
Solid blue: second Bluetooth device connected
Audio codec currently in use
Optical audio mode
Analog audio mode
Current volume boost level
FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
VIEW OUR VIDEO SETUP GUIDE
Scan QR code or enter the URL below into your web browser:
• Get answers at MEEaudio.com/ConnectHelp
QUESTIONS?
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WE’RE HERE TO HELP!
Phone Support: 626-965-1008
Monday ~ Friday 9am to 5:00pm PST
Email Support: support@MEEaudio.com
All emails are responded to within 2 business days
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC RULES
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 instruction manual, 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:
•
Relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between equipment and 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/TV technician for help.
DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
Dispose of this product in accordance with all local laws and regulations. Because this product contains electronic components and a battery, it must be disposed of separately from
household waste. Contact local authorities to learn about disposal and recycling options.
MEE audio
The Bluetooth
names are those of their respective owners.
Qualcomm
used with permission. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission.
Apple TV
and its logo are registered trademarks of S2E, Inc. All rights reserved.
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word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by MEE audio is under license. Other trademarks and trade
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aptX™ is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries,
®
is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
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