Alco Electronics RTS7131B Home Theater Sound Bar User Manual

Alco Electronics Ltd Home Theater Sound Bar

User Manual

RTS7131BUser manualIt is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.WARNINGDO NOT INGEST BATTERY. CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD.• Theremotecontrolsuppliedwiththisproductcontainsacoin/buttoncellbattery.Ifthecoin/buttoncellbatteryisswallowed,itcancausesevereinternalburnsinjust2hoursandcanleadtodeath.• Keepnewandusedbatteriesawayfromchildren.Ifthebatterycompartmentdoesnotclosesecurely,stopusingtheproductandkeepitawayfromchildren.• Ifyouthinkbatteriesmighthavebeenswallowedorplacedinsideanypartofthebody,seekimmediatemedicalattention.
2ENSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSpOWER SUppLYFCC INFORMATIONThis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.• 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. WARNING:• Changesormodicationstothisunitnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecould void the user’s authority to operate theequipment.• 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sufcientventilations.• The ventilation should not be impeded bycovering the ventilation openings with itemssuchasnewspaper,table-cloths,curtains,etc.• Nonakedamesourcessuchaslighted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 qualied personnel before anyfurther operation.• The unit shall not be exposed to dripping orsplashingandthatno objects lled with liquid,suchasvases,shallbeplacedontheunit.ON USENeverusetheunitwhereitwouldbesubjectto:- Heatsourcessuchasradiatorsorairducts.- Directsunlight.USING THE AC ADApTERUsing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.• WhenevertheACadapterispluggedintoawalloutlet,theACadapterwilldrawsomepower,evenwhentheSoundBaristurnedoff.ACCESSORIESPlease locate the included accessories. To  orderreplacementunits,visithttp://www.RCAav.comRemotecontrol .......................................x1ACpoweradapter .....................................x1WallMountBracket(withscrewsx2) ......x2
3ENLOCATION OF CONTROLS1. MUTEbutton2. BLUETOOTH button3. VOL / button / / button4. AUXbutton5. BASS / button6. button7. LINEINbutton8. OPTICALbutton9. TREBLE / button10 SOURCE / buttonREMOTE CONTROLREMOTE CONTROL1. Standby/ONbutton2. SOURCE button3. BLUETOOTH /LEVELindicator4. AUXIN/LEVELindicator5. OPTICALIN/LEVELindicator6. LINEIN/LEVELindicator7. / VOLUMEbutton8. DCINjack9. AUXINR/Ljack10. LINEIN3.5mmjack11. OPTICALINjack12. RemoteSensorSOUNDBASE1.Openthebatterydoor.2. InsertoneCR2025(3V)sizebattery.TO CHANGE REMOTE BATTERYRemovetheplasticsheetbefore operating the remotecontrol.USING THE REMOTE CONTROL• PointtheremotecontrolattheREMOTESENSORlocatedontheunit.• When using this unit in very bright light, theinfraredREMOTESENSORmaynotworkproperly.BATTERY REpLACEMENTWhen the battery becomes weak, the operatingdistanceoftheremotecontrolwillbegreatlyreducedandyouwillneedtoreplacethebattery.Note:Iftheremotecontrolisnotgoingtobeusedforalongtime,removethebattery.WARNING:• Donot disposeof thebatteryinareor itmayleakand/orexplode.• Batteriesshouldnotbeexposedtoexcessiveheatsuchassunshine,reorthelike.CAUTION:• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectlyreplaced.Replaceonlywiththesameorequivalenttype.
4ENCONNECTIONSCONNECT AUDIO THROUGH AN ANALOG AUDIO CABLE1. ConnectanAudioCable(notincluded)fromtheAUXINjackstotheAUDIOOUTjacksofyourTV,Set-TopBoxorBlu-ray/DVDPlayer.2. Connecta3.5mmAudioCable(notincluded)fromtheLINEINjacktotheAUDIOOUTjacksorfromtheAUXINjackstotheHeadphoneOutjackofyourTV,Set-TopBoxorBlu-ray/DVDPlayer.CONNECT AUDIO THROUGH A DIGITAL OpTICAL CABLE3.ConnectanOpticalCable(notincluded)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.Plugoneendofa3.5mmAudioCable(notincluded)intotheLINEINjackandotherendintoyouriPad®,iPhone®,iPod®orotheraudiodevices.pLACEMENTTheSoundbarcanbeplacedfreestandingonatableormountedonawall.pLACING THE SOUNDBAR ON A WALLTheSoundbarrequiresadditionalmountinghardwarethatmustbepurchasedseparately.1. InstalltheWallMountBracketstotheSoundbarasshown.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ttingthewallmountbracket.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 xed securelyenough so that it meets safety standards.• Allowatleast2”(5cm)separationinall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.Wall MountBracket
5ENBefore 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 soundbasewillblink.2.Onyourdevice(mobilephone,MP3player,etc.),select RCA RTS7131B 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.• If the Bluetooth pairing is successful, 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 DEvICE1. On your currently paired and connected device,selectRCARTS7131Bfromthelistanddisconnectit. Or2.Turnofftheconnecteddevice.ENjOY THE MUSIC THROUGH BLUETOOTH• Press tobeginorpauseplayback• Press / toselectaspecictrack• Press and hold   /  to start movingbackward/forwardathighspeed.BLUETOOTH pAIRING BASIC OpERATION1. Press buttonontheSoundbaseor button on the remote to turn on the unit.2. Press SOURCE  / or AUX, OPTICAL, LINEIN and buttondirectlyontheremotetoselectAUXIN,OPTICALIN,LINEINorBluetoothsource(input). TheLEDs locatedon topof Soundbasewillindicatethecurrently-selectedsource.3. PressVOL / ,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:Whenmuteisenabled,the4LEDindicatorswill ash. Press the MUTE button on the remotecontroltodisablethemutefunctionandLEDashingstop.Specicationsandexternalappearancearesubjecttochangewithoutnotice.TROUBLESHOOTINGTheunitdoesnotswitchon.• Makesureitispluggedin.• Press STANDBY/ON button to turn on theSoundbase.Ihavenosound.• PresstheVOLUME / button on the top of the Soundbase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conguredtooutputaudio(seeTV’smenusettings).• Ensure your AV connections are properly made(ensureyoudon’thaveanylooseconnections).• Ensureyou’veselectedthecorrectsource(input)-theLEDslocatedonthetopoftheSoundbasewillindicatethecurrently-selectedsource(input).• Mute is activated (the 4 LEDs on top of theSoundbaseashes).Pressthemutebuttonontheremotecontrol.• EnsuretheinputsourceisselectedPCMoutputonthesetupmenuoftheinputdevice.CannotsetupBluetoothpairing• Resetthebluetoothconnectionbyturningoffandonyourconnectinddevice,orthisSoundbase,orselectotherSOURCEonthisSoundbasethenbacktoBTmodeagain.Theremotecontroldoesn’twork• Ifbatteryisweak,pleasereplacethe batteryandensurethenewbatteryisinstalledcorrectly.• PleaseensurethereisnothingblockingtheremotesensoronthefrontoftheSoundbase.

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