Zvox Audio SoundBase 450 Setup & Operation

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

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: You can choose to
engage the AutoStandby feature from the PS menu if you want the
SoundBase to automatically go into Standby after approximately 7
minutes of silence.

A SoundBase in STANDBY will automatically turn back on if it senses
a volume adjustment or power 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 -4 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.

Remote Control Capabilities

Output Leveling

Press this button to prevent large changes in volume. When engaged,
it boosts quiet dialog and lowers the output of loud commercial breaks.
It also reduces volume swings between cable or satellite channels. 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 and noon to 4:00 PM on Saturday.

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

Bass set at -2

Treble set at 1

Mute

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

MUTE VOLUME INPUT

© 2014 ZVOX Audio LLC.

® ZVOX and SoundBase are registered trademarks and AccuVoice is a trademark 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®450/350

Don’t Worry It’s Pretty Easy.

What’s in the box

SoundBase system • Remote control • Instruction sheets
AC power cord • Optical digital and Analog signal cables

[phone] | [e-mail]

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Place the system on furniture.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Connect one signal cable.

Connect the power cable.

Home Theater

Made Simple!

SoundBase Front Panel Controls and Input

SoundBase Back Panel Inputs and Outputs

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 four input choices on a SoundBase. See 4a Input in 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.

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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 surface that will support the SoundBase. It is the SoundBase owner’s
responsibility to insure that a furniture nish is unaffected by supporting the combined
weight of a SoundBase and possibly a TV. Place an appropriate barrier between the surface
and the feet of the SoundBase if you are in doubt. The four support pads on the bottom of
a SoundBase are a soft, inert synthetic material that does not react with typical furniture
nishes. But some furniture nishes can be deformed or altered by having any heavy
object resting on them for a long period of time. ZVOX Audio, Inc. cannot be responsible
for any change in the appearance of any supporting surface nish that may occur 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. If Auto Standby is turned
on, a SoundBase will always enter its Standby state after 30 minutes of inactivity. A
SoundBase uses less than 0.5 watt in Standby. Use of a switched AC outlet to cut off AC
power to a SoundBase system may erase user preferences and delays subsequent turn-on.

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

• 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 and
noon to 4:00 PM on Saturday.

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 cart, stand, bracket
or table. The ZVOX system may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult and serious
damage to the product. Do not use the

ZVOX system on any unstable surface.

Placement of a TV on the ZVOX system. A television that
weighs less than the cited limits and that has a base that is
smaller than both dimension limits (shown below) can be
placed on top of a ZVOX system—BUT ONLY WHEN THE
FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE STRICTLY
OBSERVED. PLACING A TV ON TOP OF A ZVOX SYSTEM
WITHOUT FOLLOWING ALL THE PRECAUTIONS IS
DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE DONE.

• 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 disturbances are likely to 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 ZVOX system is stable at the
time of installation and at frequent intervals afterward.

• SoundBase 450: The TV must weigh 70 pounds
(32 kg) or less.

The base of the TV must measure less than:

Width Depth

26 in (660 mm) 14 in (355 mm)

• SoundBase 350: The TV must weigh 50 pounds
(23 kg) or less.

The base of the TV must measure less than:

Width Depth

16 in (406 mm) 12 in (305 mm)

• Install the ZVOX system on a solid and at surface.
Be sure to prevent the ZVOX system from changing
position after installation.

Simple Setup – Just Four Steps

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

controls commands

(Volume/Mute/Power).

Place the

SoundBase.

Input 2

Input 2