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User`s Guide

SBAR-51

Sound Bar and Docking Station

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ContentsImportant Safety Instructions .............................................................................................3

Warnings and Precautions ..................................................................................................3

Overview ..............................................................................................................................4Features ..........................................................................................................................4Package Contents ...........................................................................................................4Front View .......................................................................................................................5Back View ........................................................................................................................6Remote Control ..............................................................................................................7

Setup .....................................................................................................................................8Connect the FM Antenna ...............................................................................................8Connect External Devices ..............................................................................................8Connect Power ...............................................................................................................9Install Remote Control Batteries .................................................................................10Setting the Clock ..........................................................................................................10

Basic Operation .................................................................................................................. 11FM Radio ....................................................................................................................... 11

Storing Stations ...................................................................................................... 11Recalling Station .................................................................................................... 11

Playing an iPod / iPhone .............................................................................................. 11Dock and Charge your iPod / iPhone .................................................................... 11Playing an iPod / iPhone ........................................................................................12

Audio Settings ..............................................................................................................123D Sound ................................................................................................................12Adjusting Bass and Treble ......................................................................................12Display Brightness .................................................................................................12

Select Source ................................................................................................................13

Additional Information ......................................................................................................13Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................13Specifications ...............................................................................................................13FCC Information ...........................................................................................................14Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................14

Readtheseinstructions.

Keeptheseinstructions.

Heedallwarnings.

Followallinstructions.

Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.

Cleanonlywithdrycloth.

Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructions.

Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.

Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-typeplug.Apolarizedplughastwobladeswithonewiderthantheother.Agroundingtypeplughastwobladesandathirdgroundingprong.Thewidebladeorthethirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoesnotfitintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianforreplacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.

Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularlyatplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.

Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.

Useonlywiththecart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablespecifiedbythemanufacturer,orsoldwiththeapparatus.Whenacartisused,usecautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatuscombinationtoavoidinjuryfromtip-over.

Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforlongperiodsoftime.

Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,suchaspower-supplycordorplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefallenintotheapparatus,theapparatushasbeenexposedtorainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped.

TOPREVENTELECTRICSHOCK,MATCHWIDEBLADEOFPLUGTOWIDEANDFULLYINSERTPLUG.

reducetheriskofelectricshock,donotremovecover(orback).Therearenouser-partsinside.Pleasereferanyservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.

:Usingthisproductnearfluorescentlightingmaycauseinterferencewithofremote.Iftheproductisdisplayingerraticbehavior,moveawayfromanyfluorescent

productshallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashingandthatnoobjectsfilledwithsuchasvases,shallbeplacedonapparatus.

mainsplugisusedasthedisconnectdevide.Itshallremainreadilyoperableandshouldbeobstructeddruingintendeduse.Tobecompletelydisconnectedtheapparatusfrom

mains,themainplugoftheproductshallbedisconnectedfromthemianssocketcompletely.

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ContentsImportant Safety Instructions .............................................................................................3

Warnings and Precautions ..................................................................................................3

Overview ..............................................................................................................................4Features ..........................................................................................................................4Package Contents ...........................................................................................................4Front View .......................................................................................................................5Back View ........................................................................................................................6Remote Control ..............................................................................................................7

Setup .....................................................................................................................................8Connect the FM Antenna ...............................................................................................8Connect External Devices ..............................................................................................8Connect Power ...............................................................................................................9Install Remote Control Batteries .................................................................................10Setting the Clock ..........................................................................................................10

Basic Operation .................................................................................................................. 11FM Radio ....................................................................................................................... 11

Storing Stations ...................................................................................................... 11Recalling Station .................................................................................................... 11

Playing an iPod / iPhone .............................................................................................. 11Dock and Charge your iPod / iPhone .................................................................... 11Playing an iPod / iPhone ........................................................................................12

Audio Settings ..............................................................................................................123D Sound ................................................................................................................12Adjusting Bass and Treble ......................................................................................12Display Brightness .................................................................................................12

Select Source ................................................................................................................13

Additional Information ......................................................................................................13Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................13Specifications ...............................................................................................................13FCC Information ...........................................................................................................14Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................14

Important Safety Instructions1. Readtheseinstructions.

2. Keeptheseinstructions.

3. Heedallwarnings.

4. Followallinstructions.

5. Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.

6. Cleanonlywithdrycloth.

7. Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructions.

8. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.

9. Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-typeplug.Apolarizedplughastwobladeswithonewiderthantheother.Agroundingtypeplughastwobladesandathirdgroundingprong.Thewidebladeorthethirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoesnotfitintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianforreplacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.

10.Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularlyatplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.

11.Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.

12.Useonlywiththecart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablespecifiedbythemanufacturer,orsoldwiththeapparatus.Whenacartisused,usecautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatuscombinationtoavoidinjuryfromtip-over.

13.Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforlongperiodsoftime.

14.Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,suchaspower-supplycordorplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefallenintotheapparatus,theapparatushasbeenexposedtorainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped.

Warnings and PrecautionsCAUTION:TOPREVENTELECTRICSHOCK,MATCHWIDEBLADEOFPLUGTOWIDESLOT,ANDFULLYINSERTPLUG.

Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,donotremovecover(orback).Therearenouser-serviceablepartsinside.Pleasereferanyservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.

WARNING:Usingthisproductnearfluorescentlightingmaycauseinterferencewithoftheremote.Iftheproductisdisplayingerraticbehavior,moveawayfromanyfluorescentlighting.

Theproductshallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashingandthatnoobjectsfilledwithliquidssuchasvases,shallbeplacedonapparatus.

Themainsplugisusedasthedisconnectdevide.Itshallremainreadilyoperableandshouldnotbeobstructeddruingintendeduse.Tobecompletelydisconnectedtheapparatusfromsupplymains,themainplugoftheproductshallbedisconnectedfromthemianssocketoutletcompletely.

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Package Contents

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

A!RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

This lightning symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within this product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

The exclamation symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.

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CAUTION

Soundbar

FM Antenna

Remote Control

3.5mm Cable RCA Cable

Video Cable iPod™ / iPhone™ Dock Adapters (5)

User’s Guide

AC Adapter

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

This lightning symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within this product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

The exclamation symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.

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Front View

POWERTurn your soundbar on and off

FUNCTIONSelect FM radio, iPod, IN1, IN 2, or AUX mode

EFFECTTurn 3D virtural sound effect on and off, press and hold for 8 seconds to reset settings to default in standby mode

VOL– / VOL+Decrease and increase volume

AUX3.5 mm line input jack to connect addtional sound devices

iPhone / iPod DockSelect and insert the docking adapter for your iPhone/iPod model, then insert your iPhone or iPod

Quick Start

Press to open

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

A!RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

This lightning symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within this product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

The exclamation symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.

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FM ANTConnect FM antenna

SUB OUTConnect an external subwoofer

STEREO RCA INPUTConnect to the audio output jacks on your external device (TV, DVD, game system, etc.)

VIDEO OUTConnect to the video output jacks on your external device

DC IN 15VConnect supplied DC15V power cord

Return to previous

Select

Back View

Turn sound on or off

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Mount your Speaker (Optional)

1. Use2screws(notsupplied)withheadsnobiggerthanthemountholesonyourspeaker.

�. Placethemountholesandslidedowntosecurethespeaker.

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DC IN 15VConnect supplied DC15V power cord

POWER – Turn the soundbar on or off.

VOL + / VOL – Increase or decrease the volume

MENU – Return to previous menu on a docked iPod.

REPEAT / ST Select repeat options from a docked iPod, select stereo or mono sound in FM radio mode.

FUNCTION – Select desired input mode

EFFECTTurn 3D virtual surround effect on or off

DISPLAY / TIME Enter time setting mode,view current mode.

Number Buttons (0-9) Input a radio station number.

Navigate up and down through menus

ENTER – Make selections

SHUFFLE – Play tracks from your iPod / iPhone in random order.

SUB + / SUB – Increase or decrease subwoofer volume

MUTE – Turn sound on or off

//;Navigate left and right through menus, play, pause, skip forward or skip backward in iPod mode.

Remote Control

TONE / DIMMER – Adjust bass and treble levels, select display brightness.

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Setup1 Connect the FM AntennaPlugthesuppliedFMantennaintothe FM ANTjack.

2 Connect External Devices (Optional)

Audio InputsUse an audio cable to connect each device’s audio output jacks to the soundbar’s audio jacks, IN 1 or IN 2. Red jacks are for right audio, and white jacks are for left audio.

Video OutputsUse the video cable to connect each device’s video input jack to the soundbar’s VIDEO OUT jack.

SubwooferConnect an external subwoofer

Connect Power

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Setup1 Connect the FM AntennaPlugthesuppliedFMantennaintothe FM ANTjack.

2 Connect External Devices (Optional)

Audio InputsUse an audio cable to connect each device’s audio output jacks to the soundbar’s audio jacks, IN 1 or IN 2. Red jacks are for right audio, and white jacks are for left audio.

Video OutputsUse the video cable to connect each device’s video input jack to the soundbar’s VIDEO OUT jack.

3 Connect Power

AUXConnect an audio device using the 3.5mm mini-phono cable, or a 3.5 mm mini phono to RCA cable (not included) into the AUX jack.Connect the other end into the audio output/headphone output on your audio device.

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4 Install Remote Control Batteries1. Pressthetabtoremovethebatterycover.

�.InserttwoAAAbatteries(notsupplied)asindicatedbythepolaritysymbols(+and–)markedontheremotecontrol.

�.Replacethebatterycover.

b Battery Notes:Dispose of batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.If you do not plan to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts.

5 Setting the Clock1. Instandbymode,pressDISPLAY/TIMEontheremotecontrol.Thefirsthourdigit

flashes.

�. Pressortoadjusteachhourandminutesdigits.

�. Pressor tomovetothehourorminutesdigityouwanttoadjust.

�.PressDISPLAY/TIMEtosaveyoursettings.

�. Press REPEAT/STontheremotecontroltoselect12hor24htimeformat.

PressPOWERtoturnontheunit.

. PressFUNCTIONtoselectFMmode.FMdisplays.

. Pressortotunedownoruptofindastation.

Pressandholdortoautosearchstations.

. PressVOL +orVOL –toadjustthevolume.

. PressREPEAT/STontheremotecontroltoselectstereoormonomode.

Stations Tunetothedesiredstation.

. PressENTER.Theprogramlocationflashes.

. Press0through9ontheremotecontroltoselectamemorylocation(totalof10presetstationsareavailable).

. PressENTERtostorethestation.

Station Torecallstoredstations,pressnumber0through9toaccessthedesiredmemorylocation.

SelectthedockingadapterthatfitsyouriPod/iPhonemodel.

Refertothenumbermarkedontheadapters:

AdapterNo. CompatibleModels

10 Video60G/80G&Classic10G

13 Nano3G

14 Touch1G

15 iPhone3G

16 Touch2G

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4 Install Remote Control Batteries1. Pressthetabtoremovethebatterycover.

�.InserttwoAAAbatteries(notsupplied)asindicatedbythepolaritysymbols(+and–)markedontheremotecontrol.

�.Replacethebatterycover.

b Battery Notes:Dispose of batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.If you do not plan to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts.

5 Setting the Clock1. Instandbymode,pressDISPLAY/TIMEontheremotecontrol.Thefirsthourdigit

flashes.

�. Pressortoadjusteachhourandminutesdigits.

�. Pressor tomovetothehourorminutesdigityouwanttoadjust.

�.PressDISPLAY/TIMEtosaveyoursettings.

�. Press REPEAT/STontheremotecontroltoselect12hor24htimeformat.

Basic OperationFM Radio1. PressPOWERtoturnontheunit.

�. PressFUNCTIONtoselectFMmode.FMdisplays.

�. Pressortotunedownoruptofindastation.

Pressandholdortoautosearchstations.

�. PressVOL +orVOL –toadjustthevolume.

�. PressREPEAT/STontheremotecontroltoselectstereoormonomode.

StoringStations1. Tunetothedesiredstation.

�. PressENTER.Theprogramlocationflashes.

�. Press0through9ontheremotecontroltoselectamemorylocation(totalof10presetstationsareavailable).

�. PressENTERtostorethestation.

RecallingStation1. Torecallstoredstations,pressnumber0through9toaccessthedesiredmemorylocation.

iPod/iPhoneDock and Charge1. SelectthedockingadapterthatfitsyouriPod/iPhonemodel.

Refertothenumbermarkedontheadapters:

AdapterNo. CompatibleModels

10 Video60G/80G&Classic10G

13 Nano3G

14 Touch1G

15 iPhone3G

16 Touch2G

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P01 107.3MHz

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n�. Snaptheadapterintothedockingstation.

�. PlugyouriPod/iPhoneintotheadapter.

Playing Tracks1. DockyouriPod/iPhone.

�.PressPOWERtoturnonthesoundbar.

�. PressFUNCTIONtoselectiPodmode.IPODdisplays.

�. Press; tostartandpauseiPod/iPhoneplayback.

Pressortoskiptotheprevioustrackortothenexttrack.

Pressandholdortosearchbackwardsorforwardsinthecurrenttrack.

PressREPEAT/STtoselectrepeatthecurrenttrack,repeatalbumorplaylistorrepeatoff.

PressSHUFFLEtoplaytracksinanalbumrandomlyinyouriPod/iPhone.

PressMENUtoaccessthedockediPodmenu.

PressortonavigateiPod/iPhonemenus.

n Note: Your iPod / iPhone must be updated with the latest firmware from Apple in order for it to work properly with your sound bar.

Audio Settings3D SoundPressEFFECTStoturn3Dsoundonandoff.

Adjusting Bass and Treble1. PressTONE/DIMMERontheremotecontrol

untilthedisplayshowsBASSorTREB.

�. PressVOL +orVOL –toadjusttothedesiredlevel.

Display Brightness1. PressTONE/DIMMERontheremotecontrol

untilthedisplayshowsDIMMERlevel.

�. PressVOL +orVOL – toadjusttothedisplaybrightnesstothedesiredlevel.

3D ON

BASS 00dB

DIMMER2

playdevicesconnectedtoyoursoundbar,youmustselectthecorrectinputsource.

PressFUNCTIONrepeatedlytoselect:

IN1orIN2toplaydevicesconnectedtoAudioInputs.

AUXtoplaydeviceconnectedtothelineinputjack.

Problem Possible Solution

sound Makesurethepowercordispluggedin.

Thebatteriesintheremotecontrolmaybedead.Replacethebatteriesandtryagain.

Thepoweroutletmaybefaulty.Pluginanotherdevice.Ifitdoesnotwork,haveanelectricianinspecttheoutlet.

Checkallwireconnections.Seepages8-9.

controldoesnot Replacebatteriesintheremotecontrol.

Besurebatteriesareinstalledwithcorrectpolarity.

RemoveanyobstaclesbetweentheremotecontrolandTV.

FMreception MakesureFMantennaispluggedin.

Power/Ch(@10%THD)............................... 12.5Wx2+25W(Total50WRMS/100WPeak)Response............................................................................................................... 50Hz~20KHz

Power.......................................................................... 100V~240VAC50/60Hz.DC:15V4A.........................................................................................................................155.2oz(4400g)

(H×W×D)....................................................4.9×31.2×5.3in(12.5×79.4×13.4cm)aresubjecttochangeandimprovementwithoutnotice.Actualproductmayvaryfromthe

foundinthisdocument.

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