Alco Electronics RTS7010B Soundbar with Bluetooth User Manual
Alco Electronics Ltd Soundbar with Bluetooth
user manual
Home Theater Sound Bar
RTS7010B
User Manual
Safety Precautions
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first
time.
Remote Control
Accessories
Remote control (with 2 x AAA batteries) ..........................................................................x 1
AC power adapter .....................................................................................................................x 1
Wall Mount Bracket (with screws x 4).................................................................................x 2
Please locate the included accessories.
To order replacement units, visit http://www.RCAav.com
Location of Controls
Placement
Connections
Basic Operation
Bluetooth Pairing
AVC MULTIMEDIA (“AVC”) makes the following limited warranty. This limited warranty extend to
the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product.
One Year Parts & Labor Warranty
AVC products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit
fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and
products, at AVC’s sole discretion.
During a period of one year from the effective warranty date, AVC will provide, when needed,
service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty
service in the United States, you must first call our Customer Support Center at 1-800-506-5746
or 1-877-252-6873, during the hours listed in the box below. The determination of service will be
made by AVC Customer Support. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR
AUTHORIZATION. New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be
used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service Center for one year from the effective warranty
date. Such replacement parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the date
of repair or replacement. The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center
indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs. The customer
is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.
Packaging and Shipping Instruction
When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original carton box and
packing material or an equivalent as designated by AVC.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Responsibility
(1) You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase.
(2) These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the U.S.A. or
Canada.
(3) Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any
product or parts which have been lost or discarded, or damage to product or parts caused by
misuse, accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use in violation of instructions provided
with the product, or to product which has been altered or modified without authorization of AVC,
or to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed.
Out of Warranty
In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired, please
contact our Customer Support Center at 1-800-506-5746, 1-877-252-6873 or www.RCAav.
com
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9am–7pm, Friday: 9am–5pm, Saturday: 9am–NOON Eastern time.
Important: You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance relative to the
return of product to our Product Returns Cente
All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth
above. With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing
warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar
obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no
event shall AVC be liable for consequential or incidental damages.
No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the
terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within action must be commenced
to enforce any obligation of AVC arising under the warranty or under any statute, or law of the
United States or any state thereof, is hereby limited to one year from the date of purchase. This
limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary,
from state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts,
when an action may be brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above provisions may not apply to you.
For more information on other products and services, please visit our web site at www.RCAav.
com.
Important: Also keep your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase.
Serial no ................................................................... Invoice no ..................................................................................
Date purchased ..................................................... Dealer name .............................................................................
FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR, PLEASE VISIT www.RCAav.com
Caution:
• We recommend that Wall-mounting
be carried out by a professional. The
wall mount bracket “key-holes” are
intended for use with #8 (Imperial) or
M4 (Metric) with head size: Diameter
7.5 - 9.4 mm. Additional or alternative
parts may be needed for certain types
of wall constructions.
• Make sure that the wall-mount is
fixed securely enough so that it meets
safety standards.
• Allowatleast2”(5cm)separationinall
directions between the Sound Bar and
other AV equipment (such as your TV
or Set-Top Box).
• It is recommended that all cables
(AC adapter and Audio cables) be
connected to the Sound Bar before
placing it on the wall.
Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.
Need more help?
Please visit online help at www.RCAav.com
Troubleshooting
Limited Warranty
Power Supply
USING THE AC ADAPTER
Using an AC adapter other than the one
supplied with the unit may damage the
unit.
Caution:
• Before use, ensure the rated voltage
of the adapter matches your local
voltage.
• The included AC adapter is for use
with this unit only. Do not use it with
other equipment.
• If you are not going to use the unit
for a long time, disconnect the AC
adapter from the wall outlet.
• WhenevertheACadapteris plugged
in to a wall outlet, the AC adapter will
draw some power, even when the
Sound Bar is turned off.
Printed in China
The Soundbar can be placed freestanding on a table or mounted on a wall.
PLACING THE SOUNDBAR ON A WALL
The Soundbar requires additional mounting hardware that must be purchased
separately.
1. Install the Wall Mount Brackets to the Soundbar as shown below.
2. Place the Wall Mount Template (included) on the wall and then mark the locations
of the screw holes.
3. Drill the screws (not supplied) into the wall carefully.
4. Gently hang the Soundbar onto the screws in the wall.
Note: Allow 2mm space between screw and the
wall for fitting the wall mount bracket.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
• Point the remote control at the
REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit
(see Front Panel illustration for precise
location).
• When there is a strong ambient light
source, the perform ance of the infrared
REMOTE SENSOR may be degraded,
causing unreliable operation.
• The recommended effective distance
for remote operation is about 16 feet
(5 meters).
TO CHANGE REMOTE BATTERIES
1. Open the battery door.
2. Insert two AAA batteries.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When the batteries become weak, the
operating distance of the remote control
is greatly reduced and you will need to
replace them.
Notes:
• If the remote control is not going to
be used for a long time, remove the
batteries to avoid corrosion damage
caused by battery leakage.
• Donotmixoldandnewbatteries.Do
not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-
ZINC) or rechargeable (NICKEL-
CADMIUM) batteries.
• Always remove batteries as soon as
they become weak.
• Weak batteries can leak and severely
damage the remote control.
• WARNING:Donotdisposeofbatteries
in a fire. batteries may explode or leak.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery
is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type.
FCC 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.
NOTE: 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 instructions, 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to
this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN CANADA
This apparatus complies with the Class B
limits for radio noise emission set out in
radio interference regulations.
CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)
Warning:
• The AC adapter is used as disconnect
device and it should remain readily
operable during intended used. In
order to disconnect the unit from the
mains completely, the AC adapter
should be disconnected from the
mains socket outlet completely.
• The AC adapter of unit should not
be obstructed OR should be easily
accessed during intended use.
• Minimum 10 cm (4 inches) distances
around the unit for sufficient
ventilations.
• Theventilationshouldnotbeimpeded
by covering the ventilation openings
with items such as newspaper, table-
cloths, curtains, etc.
• Nonakedamesourcessuchaslighted
candles should be placed on the unit.
ON SAFETY
• Should any objects or liquids fall into
the unit, disconnect the power supply
and have the unit checked by qualified
personnel before any further operation.
• The unit shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquid, such as vases,
shall be placed on the unit.
ON USE
Never use the unit where it would be
subject to:
- Heat sources such as radiators or air
ducts.
- Direct sunlight.
1. MUTE button
2. BLUETOOTH button
3. VOL / button
/ / button
4. AUX button
5. BASS / button
6. button
7. LINE IN button
8. OPTICAL button
9. TREBLE / button
10 SOURCE /
button
REMOTE CONTROL
1. Standby/ON button
2. SOURCE button
3. BLUETOOTH / LEVEL indicator
4. AUX IN / LEVEL indicator
5. OPTICAL IN / LEVEL indicator
6. LINE IN / LEVEL indicator
7. / VOLUME button
8. DC IN jack
9. AUX IN R / L jack
10. LINE IN 3.5mm jack
11. OPTICAL IN jack
12. Remote Sensor
Plug one end of a 3.5mm Audio Cable
into the LINE IN jack and other end into
your iPad®, iPhone®, iPod® or other audio
devices.
Before Bluetooth pairing, you should
turn on the Bluetooth function of your
other device (such as, mobile phone with
Bluetooth function).
1. Press SOURCE button on the unit or
button on the remote control to select
BT (Bluetooth) mode. The Bluetooth
indicator light on the soundbar will
blink.
2. On your device (mobile phone, MP3
player, etc.), select RCA RTS7010B
from the list of available Bluetooth
connections.
Note: If your Bluetooth device (such
as, mobile phone) requires a password
while pairing, please enter 4-digit
number: 0000.
•IftheBluetoothpairingissuccessful,
the Bluetooth indicator will
illuminate.
• If the Bluetooth pairing is
unsuccessful, the Bluetooth
indicator will blink at slow speed.
Please try again.
TO DISCONNECT THE CURRENTLY
PAIRED DEVICE
1. On your currently paired and
connected device, select RCA
RTS7010B from the list and
disconnect it.
or
2. turn off the connected device.
ENJOY THE MUSIC THROUGH
BLUETOOTH
• Press to begin or pause playback
• Press / to select a specific track
• Press and hold / to start
moving backward/forward at high
speed.
1. Press STANDBY/
ON button on the
Soundbar or button
on the remote to turn
on the unit.
2. Press SOURCE /
on the remote to select
AUX IN, OPTICAL IN,
LINE IN or Bluetooth
source (input). The
LEDs located on top of
Sound Bar will indicate
the currently-selected
source.
3. Press VOLUME / ,
BASS / or TREBLE
/ on the remote
to adjust Volume, Bass
or Treble levels. When
adjusting Volume,
Bass or Treble, the four
LEDs will temporarily
display the current
level setting (see
illustration).
Note:Whenmuteisenabled,the4LEDindicatorswillash.PresstheMUTEbuttonon
theremotecontroltodisablethemutefunctionandLEDashingstop.
SOLUTIONS
• Makesureitispluggedin.
• Press STANDBY/ON button to turn on the Sound Bar.
• Pressthe
VOLUME / button
on the top of the Sound Bar or
VOL
/
button on the remote.
• Ensure the source you’ve selected is outputting audio. If you’re
using “audio out” from your TV, ensure your TV is configured to
output audio (see TV’s menu settings).
• EnsureyourAVconnectionsareproperlymade(ensureyoudon’t
have any loose connections).
• Ensure you’ve selected the correct source (input) - the LEDs
located on the top of the Sound Bar will indicate the currently-
selected source (input).
• Muteisactivated(the4LEDsontopoftheSoundBarashes).Press
the mute button on the remote control.
• EnsuretheinputsourceisselectedPCMoutputonthesetupmenu
of the input device.
• Reset the bluetooth connection by turning off and on your
connectind device, or this Sound Bar, or select other SOURCE on
this Soundbar then back to BT mode again.
• Ifbatteryisweak,pleasereplacethebatteryandensurethenew
battery is installed correctly.
• Pleaseensurethereisnothingblockingtheremotesensoronthe
front of the Sound Bar.
PROBLEMS
The unit does
not switch on.
I have no sound.
Cannot setup
Bluetooth
pairing
The remote
control doesn’t
work
CONNECT AUDIO THROUGH
AN ANALOG AUDIO CABLE
Connect an Audio Cable:
1. from the AUX IN jacks to the
Headphone Out jack of your
TV, Set-Top Box or Blu-ray/DVD
Player.
2. from the LINE IN jack to the
AUDIO OUT jacks of your TV,
Set-Top Box or Blu-ray/DVD
Player.
CONNECT AUDIO THROUGH A
DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE
3. Connect an Optical Cable from
the OPTICAL IN jack to the
OPTICAL OUT jack of your TV,
Set-Top Box or Blu-ray/DVD
Player.
Note: OPTICAL IN only supports
PCM signal. You may need to
activate PCM (Downmix) on your
source device, e.g. TV, Set-Top Box
or Blu-ray/DVD Player.