Zvox Audio Soundbase 440, Soundbase 330, Soundbase 350 Setup & Operation

Remote Control Capabilities

Volume

The VOLUME buttons on the SoundBase remote control operate in the
normal manner.

Power (STANDBY)

The Power button on the SoundBase remote control toggles the SoundBase
between STANDBY and On. Note: Automatic Standby operation on a
SoundBase is selected as a default. If you wish the SoundBase to turn off
only when you push the POWER button on the “learned” remote control
or the ZVOX remote control, select PS11 on the PS options. Download the
PDF document “SoundBase Adjustment Options” from the SUPPORT page
of the ZVOX Audio website www.zvoxaudio.com.

A SoundBase in STANDBY will automatically turn back on if it senses a
volume, mute or power infrared command from the “learned” remote control
or the SoundBase Remote control.

Mute

The MUTE button on the SoundBase remote control operates in the normal
manner. When MUTE is active, the display will show a blinking -00- for 20
seconds.

Bass and Treble

The Bass control has a range of -6 to 4.
The Treble control has a range of -4 to 4.
Note: The bass output of a SoundBase system is affected by its position
within a room. You may nd it sounds best with slightly more or less bass
than the neutral setting.

Surround Settings

There are three SURROUND levels:

• Surround One (“Sd 1”) has low virtual surround effect and strong vocals.
Use this setting if vocal clarity is important to you.

• Surround Two (“Sd 2”) has moderate virtual surround effect and moderate
vocals. Most people prefer this setting for most program material.

• Surround Three (“Sd 3”) has strong virtual surround effect
and moderate vocals. Many people prefer this setting when watching
movies or sporting events.

Output Leveling

Engage Output Leveling to reduce volume swings between TV programs,
commercials and TV channels. OL appears on the display when Output
Leveling is engaged. Output Leveling boosts quiet dialog a large amount
and reduces output of the loudest commercial breaks. You will need to
use a lower number volume setting when Output Leveling is engaged.
This is normal. This feature can be used along with any of the three
Surround settings.

Accuvoice

Press this button to increase the clarity of most voices.
Pressing Accuvoice overrides the current Surround setting. A second press
returns the SoundBase to the last-used Surround setting.

STILL NEED ASSISTANCE? If your home TV system does not conform to the
descriptions in this guide, don’t hesitate to send an inquiry to [e-mail]
or call ZVOX Audio at [phone]. Please provide your TV brand and model
number. A ZVOX Audio representative should be available (Eastern Time Zone)
Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

4b. SoundBase Front Panel and Rear Panel

4a. Infrared Remote Control Features of the SoundBase

Learning:

You can “teach” the SoundBase to respond to your current TV remote
control for the following functions: Volume, Mute (on/off) and Power (on/
off). See the separate sheet for instructions. After this “learning” process,
you will not need the SoundBase remote control for adjusting Volume,
Mute and Power. Teaching the SoundBase to respond to your preferred
remote does not affect the included SoundBase remote. The SoundBase
remote will still provide its full range of adjustments.

Input Selection:

Pressing the INPUT button allows you to select a different input.
Inputs are selected in the following order:

Input 1—digital (optical or coaxial jack)

Input 2—analog (input 2)

Input 3—analog (input 3)

Bluetooth device (SoundBase 450 and 350 only)

Bass set at -2

Treble set at 1

Mute

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

© 2017 ZVOX Audio LLC.

® ZVOX, SoundBase and AccuVoice are registered trademarks of ZVOX Audio, LLC.

® Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. used under license by ZVOX Audio LLC.

Setup & Operation

ZVOX SoundBase®450/440/350/330

Don’t Worry It’s Pretty Easy.

What’s in the box

SoundBase system • Remote control • Instruction sheets

AC power cord with external power supply • Optical digital and analog signal cables

[phone] | [e-mail]

®

SoundBase Front Panel Control

SoundBase Back Panel Inputs

1

MUTE/Power button. If the system is on, a press of this button toggles MUTE on and

off. Also while the system is on, if you press and hold the MUTE button for longer than
four seconds, the system will enter STANDBY.

2

VOLUME -/+. The volume range indication is 01 to 30.

3

INPUT. Selects between the inputs on the SoundBase (four inputs on the Soundbase 450

and 350, or three inputs on the SoundBase 440 and 330). See 4a Input selection in the
rst column.

5. Digital Audio Troubleshooting

TV sets with no audio output:

You should check the program sources connected to the TV for an audio output (cable box, disc
player, game box). Many cable boxes and DVD/Blu-ray players have both analog and digital audio
outputs. If you connect directly to a set top box and a DVD/Bluray player, you need to switch
inputs on the TV and the SoundBase.

Bluray disc audio:

If you don’t get sound from a Bluray disc, the digital audio on that disc may be encoded using
a proprietary format. In this case, use the Bluray disc menu or the Bluray player menu to select
Dolby Digital or PCM digital output.

Internet streaming HD video audio:

If your TV features a internet connection and displays HD streaming content, it may be
necessary to select Dolby Digital or PCM digital audio in the TV or from the streaming provider’s
sound options. In some cases, it may be necessary to use the TV’s analog audio output to
hear audio from streaming movies. This is the case when a TV’s internal streaming application
cannot limit the digital audio format to PCM or Dolby Digital.

1

3

2

It is possible to eliminate selection of unused inputs on your SoundBase. Download the PDF
document “SoundBase Adjustment Options” from the SUPPORT page of the ZVOX Audio
website www.zvoxaudio.com for further information.

Place the system on furniture.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Connect one signal cable.

Connect the power cable.

Use the SoundBase remote to

select the correct input and volume.

Home Theater

Made Simple!

Coaxial Digital Output

A few TVs, set top boxes and DVD/Blu-ray players have a coaxial digital audio output. You
can connect this output to the coaxial input on the SoundBase using a cable with an RCA
plug at each end.

Program Sources with an Analog Audio Output

If you don’t have a digital audio output option on your TV, you could connect the TV set’s
analog audio output to one of the two analog audio inputs on the the Soundbase. The analog
audio output on your TV will be a stereo minijack or a pair of RCA jacks. The two illustrations
below show the appearance of these two connections.

You could also connect the headphone output of a smartphone (or any music player) to one
of the two analog audio inputs on the SoundBase.

1. Speaker placement

You can place the SoundBase on any at, stable surface near your TV. If the TV base is small
enough, you can place the SoundBase system on a piece of furniture and then place the TV
on top of the SoundBase.

• Consider the nish of the surface that will support the SoundBase. It is the SoundBase

owner’s responsibility to insure the supporting surface’s nish is unaffected by
supporting a SoundBase and a TV that may be on top of the SoundBase. Place a

barrier between the supporting surface and the feet of the SoundBase if you wish to insure
the surface nish is unaffected by supporting the SoundBase.

A thick surface nish, a newly-nished or renished surface or hand-applied surface nish

may deform or react at the contact points of any heavy object resting on the surface. The
four support pads on the bottom of the SoundBase are a soft, inert synthetic material that
does not react with typical, cured furniture nishes. But some furniture nishes can be
deformed or altered when supporting any heavy object for a long period of time. ZVOX
Audio, Inc cannot be held responsible for any change in the appearance or integrity of any
supporting surface nish that occurs after a SoundBase is placed upon the surface.

• A safe installation is the SoundBase owner’s responsibility.

• Use an unswitched AC outlet to provide power to a SoundBase. With Auto Standby
engaged, a SoundBase will enter its Standby state less than 30 minutes after it stops
receiving an audio signal. Using a switched AC outlet to cut and restore AC power to a
SoundBase results in a delay before sound is heard from the SoundBase.

• A TV heavier than 70 lbs (32 kg) should not be placed directly on top of a SoundBase 450
or 440.

• A TV heavier than 50 lbs (23 kg) should not be placed directly on top of a SoundBase 350.

• A at panel TV has a high center of gravity. Please conrm the furnishing supporting
your TV and the SoundBase is stable and secure. The surface supporting the
SoundBase/TV combination should not move in any direction.

• All TV manufacturers recommend that a at panel TV be anchored to a secure vertical
surface with a tether. This prevents a household accident from causing a TV to fall off its
supporting surface. ZVOX Audio recommends you heed this recommendation and all other
installation recommendations made by the TV manufacturer.

2. Connecting your TV to the SoundBase

Almost all HDTVs have an audio output, which you can connect to your SoundBase. You
should not disconnect or change any video program source connected to your TV.

15. Grounding or Polarization–This product may be
equipped with a polarized alternating-current line
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will t into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to t, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.

Alternate Warnings–This product is equipped with

a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a
third (grounding) pin. This plug will only t into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.

16. Ventilation–Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

17. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.

18. CLASS II apparatus with double insulation, and no
protective earth provided.

19. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the remote control
battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.

20. WARNING: The remote control battery (battery or
batteries or battery pack) shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

21. No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-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 t into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by
the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specied 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.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied 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.

Important Safety Instructions

READ THIS FIRST

Important Safety Instructions For ZVOX System

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL

SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN

Warning: To reduce
the risk of electrical
shock, do not remove
cover (or back) – no
serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing
to qualied service
personnel.

This 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
sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electrical 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 appliance.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

THIS APPLIANCE SHALL
NOT BE EXPOSED
TO DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING WATER
AND NO OBJECT
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS
SUCH AS VASES
SHALL BE PLACED
ON APPARATUS.

WARNING

3. Connect the AC cord

After making the signal connection, connect the AC power cord to the back of the speaker.
Then connect the AC power cord to an AC power receptacle. Turn on the speaker using the
power switch on the back panel next to the AC cord.

If your home TV system does not conform to the descriptions in this
guide, don’t hesitate to send an inquiry to [e-mail] or
call ZVOX Audio at [phone]. Please provide your TV brand
and model number. A ZVOX Audio representative should be available
(Eastern Time Zone) Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

You can connect a minijack analog audio output to Analog Input 2.

OR

You can connect an RCA jack analog audio output to Analog Input 2.

AC cord connection to SoundBase back panel.

TV Optical Output

ZVOX Optical Input

Optical Cable

Optical Digital Output

Almost all HDTVs use an optical digital audio output, which you connect to the Soundbase’s
optical input using an optical cable.

Stable Placement. Do not place the ZVOX
system on an unstable surface. The ZVOX
system may fall, causing serious injury to a
person and damage to the product. Do not

operate the ZVOX system on an unstable surface.

Placement of a TV on the ZVOX system. A television that
weighs less than the cited limits and has a base smaller
than both size limits (shown below) can be placed on top of
a ZVOX system—BUT ONLY IF THESE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS ARE STRICTLY OBSERVED.

• The TV must be anchored to the rear wall using

anchor bolts and supporting cables according to
the recommended guidelines provided by the TV
manufacturer. Household accidents and other
unforeseen events are may occur. ZVOX Audio

Special Safety Warnings Regarding Placement of

ZVOX System and Other Equipment

provides no guarantee that any object placed on top
of a ZVOX Audio product is safe and stable. It is the
sole responsibility of the ZVOX owner to check that
any object placed on the top of the ZVOX system is
stable at the time of installation and at frequent
intervals afterward.

• SoundBase 450/440: TV weight-70 lbs (32 kg) or less.
The base of the TV must measure less than:

Width Depth
26 in (660 mm) 13.5 in (343 mm)

• SoundBase 350/330: TV weight-50 lbs (23 kg) or less.
The base of the TV must measure less than:
Width Depth
22 in (558 mm) 10.5 in (267 mm)

• Prevent the ZVOX system from changing position
after installation.

Setup and Remote Learning

1

2

3

4

Connect the

SoundBase

to your TV

and/or audio

devices.

Learn the

features and
controls of the
ZVOX system.

“Teach” the SoundBase

to respond to your

preferred remote

control’s commands

(Volume/Mute/Power).

Place the

SoundBase.

Input 2

Input 2