Alco Electronics RTS7131B Home Theater Sound Bar User Manual

Alco Electronics Ltd Home Theater Sound Bar

User Manual

RTS7131B
User manual
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
WARNING
DO 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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
pOWER SUppLY
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.
• 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 USE
Neverusetheunitwhereitwouldbesubjectto:
- Heatsourcessuchasradiatorsorairducts.
- Directsunlight.
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.
• 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.
ACCESSORIES
Please locate the included accessories. To  order
replacementunits,visithttp://www.RCAav.com
Remotecontrol .......................................x1
ACpoweradapter .....................................x1
WallMountBracket(withscrewsx2) ......x2
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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
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
SOUNDBASE
1.Openthebatterydoor.
2. InsertoneCR2025(3V)sizebattery.
TO CHANGE REMOTE BATTERY
Remove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 REpLACEMENT
When 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.
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECT AUDIO THROUGH AN ANALOG AUDIO CABLE
1. 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 CABLE
3.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.
pLACEMENT
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.
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 Mount
Bracket
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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 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
DEvICE
1. On your currently paired and connected device,
selectRCARTS7131B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specictrack
• Press and hold   /  to start moving
backward/forwardathighspeed.
BLUETOOTH pAIRING BASIC OpERATION
1. 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The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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