Zhongshan City Richsound Electronic TB232SW 2.1 Channel Soundbar with Subwoofer User Manual
Zhongshan City Richsound Electronic Industrial Ltd. 2.1 Channel Soundbar with Subwoofer
User Manual
USER MANUAL
TB232SW
Contents
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................ 2
Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................................................2
Warning .....................................................................................................................................................................................3
What’s in the Box .....................................................................................................4
Specications ...........................................................................................................4
Identifying the Parts ...............................................................................................5
Main Unit .................................................................................................................................................................................5
Remote Control ......................................................................................................................................................................5
Preparations.............................................................................................................6
Prepare the Remote Control ..............................................................................................................................................6
Replace the Remote Control Battery ..............................................................................................................................6
Placement and Mounting ...................................................................................................................................................6
Wall Mounting (if using option-B) ...................................................................................................................................7
Connections .............................................................................................................8
Use the AUX Socket ...............................................................................................................................................................8
Connect Power .......................................................................................................................................................................8
Basic Operation .......................................................................................................9
Standby/ON .............................................................................................................................................................................9
Select Modes ...........................................................................................................................................................................9
Adjust the Volume .................................................................................................................................................................9
Select a Preset Sound Eect ..............................................................................................................................................9
AUX Operation .........................................................................................................9
Bluetooth Operation .............................................................................................10
Pair Bluetooth-enabled Devices .................................................................................................................................... 10
Listen to Music from Bluetooth Device .......................................................................................................................10
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................11
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CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The 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
sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric 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.
Safety
1 Read these instructions – All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
this product is operated.
2 Keep these instructions – The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3 Heed all warnings – All warnings on the
appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4 Follow all instructions – All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water – The
appliance should not be used near water or
moisture – for example, in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool, and the like.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacture’s
instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including ampliers) that produce
heat.
9 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
10 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
11 Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at the plugs,
convenience receptacles, and at the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
12 Only use attachments/accessories specied
by the manufacturer.
13 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specied by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart or rack is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatuscombination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
14 Unplug the apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
15 Refer all servicing to qualied 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 has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
16 This equipment is a Class II or double
in sulated electrical appliance. It has been
designed in such a way that it does not
require a safety connection to electrical earth.
17 To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
The apparatus must not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and objects lled with
liquids, such as vases, must not be placed on
apparatus.
18 The mains plug is used as the disconnect
device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
Warning
- The battery (batteries or battery pack) shall
not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
Important Safety Instructions
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- These servicing instructions are for use by
qualied service personnel only. To reduce
the risk of electric shock, do not perform
any servicing other than that contained in
the operating instructions unless you are
qualied to do so.
- Avoid foreign bodies and liquids entering the
device.
- Do not place open e.g. lit candles, on or
directly adjacent to the device.
- Do not use any corrosive or abrasive cleaning
agents. These could damage the surface of
the device.
- Please refer the information on exterior
bottom enclosure for electrical and safety
information before installing or operating the
apparatus.
• The marking label is pasted on the bottom or
back of the equipment.
WARNING
DO NOT INGEST BATTERY,CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD
If you think batteries might have been
swallowed or placed inside any part of the
body, seek immediate medical attention.
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. 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 lead to
death.
Correct Disposal of this product. This
marking indicates that this product
should not be disposed with other
household wastes throughout the EU.
To prevent possible harm to the environment
or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources.
To return your used device, please use the
return and collection systems or contact the
retailer where the product was purchased.
They can take this product for environmental
safe recycling.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. We are the licensee to use such
marks. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
Warning:
Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.”
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 o 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 equip
ment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /
TV technician for help.
• 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.
• Shielded cables must be used with this unit
to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC
limits.
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Identifying the Parts
Main Unit
1 Remote Control Sensor
2 LED Indicators
red/Green indicator: In STANDBY/AUX mode.
Orange indicator: In Optical mode.
Blue indicator: In Bluetooth mode.
Orange indicator: In HDMI ARC mode.
3 Wall bracket screws
4 SUBWOOFER OUT Socket
5 AC~ Socket
Connect a power cord.
6 OPTICAL Socket
7 SERVICE ONLY Socket
The USB socket is for service only. It is not
designed to charge smartphones, tablets or
similar devices.
8 AUX 1 Socket
Connect to an external audio device.
9 HMDI ARC Socket
Remote Control
1 Switch the unit between ON and
STANDBY mode.
2 MUTE Mute or resume the sound.
3 SOURCE buttons Select the play mode.
4 VOL+/VOL- Increase/decrease the volume level.
5 BF/PAIR Play/pause/resume playback in
Bluetooth mode.
Press and hold to activate the pairing
function in Bluetooth mode or
disconnect the existing paired
Bluetooth device.
6 H, G Skip to previous/next track in
Bluetooth mode.
7 EQ buttons Select a preset sound eect.
Rear View
Front View
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Preparations
Prepare the Remote Control
The provided Remote Control allows the unit to be operated from a distance.
•Even if the Remote Control is operated within the eective range (6m), remote control operation may
be impossible if there are any obstacles between the unit and the remote control.
•If the Remote Control is operated near other products which
generate infrared rays, or if other remote control devices using
infra-red rays are used near the unit, it may operate incorrectly.
Conversely, the other products may operate incorrectly.
First-time use:
The unit has a pre-installed lithium CR2025 battery. Remove the
protective tab to activate the remote control battery.
Replace the Remote Control Battery
1. Pull out the battery tray and remove the old battery.
2. Place a new CR2025 battery into the battery tray with correct
polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3. Insert the battery tray back into the slot.
Precautions Concerning Batteries
• When the Remote Control is not to be used for a long time (more
than a month), remove the battery from the Remote Control to
prevent it from leaking.
• If the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the battery
compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
• Do not use any batteries other than those specied.
• Do not heat or disassemble batteries.
• Never throw them in re or water.
• Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects. Doing so could cause batteries to short
circuit, leak or explode.
• Never recharge a battery unless it is conrmed to be a rechargeable type.
Placement and Mounting
Placement
Option - A Option - B
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3
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Wall Mounting (if using option-B)
Note:
- Installation must be carried out by qualied personnel only. Incorrect assembly can result in severe
personal injury and property damage (if you intend to install this product yourself, you must check
for installations such as electrical wiring and plumbing that may be buried inside the wall). It is the
installer’s responsibility to verify that the wall will safely support the total load of the unit and wall
brackets.
- Additional tools (not included) are required for the installation.
- Do not overtighten screws.
- Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
- Use an electronic stud nder to check the wall type before drilling and mounting.
Remove the screws from the main unit. Attach the wall brackets to the main unit with
the screws removed from the main unit.
Drill 2 parallel holes (Ø 3-8 mm each according
to wall type) in the wall. The distance between
the holes should be 760 mm.
Leave a 5 mm gap between the wall and the screw’s head. Lift the unit with the attached wall
brackets over the heads of the screws and slot into place.
Firmly fix 1 dowel into each hole in the wall
if necessary.
Dowel
Solid wall (i.e., Solid brick,
Solid concrete, Solid wood,
Solid wooden battens)
Drywall, Plaster wall,
Lath wall, etc.
wall mount guide
2.5 feet
(760 mm)
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Connections
HDMI socket
Using HDMI to connect the soundbar, AV equipment and TV:
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ARC (Audio Return Channel)
The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function allows
you to send audio from your ARC- compliant
TV to your sound bar through a single HDMI
connection. To enjoy the ARC function, please
ensure your TV is both HDMI-CEC and ARC
compliant and set up accordingly. When
correctly set up, you can use your TV remote
control to adjust the volume output (VOL +/-
and MUTE) of the sound bar.
- Connect the HDMI cable from unit's
HDMI OUT (ARC) socket to the HDMI (ARC)
socket on your ARC compliant TV. Then press the
remote control to select HDMI ARC.
Tips:
• Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC function. HDMI-CEC and ARC must be set to On.
• The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may dier depending on the TV. For details about ARC
function, please refer to the owner’s manual.
• Only HDMI 1.4 cables can support the ARC function.
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Use the OPTICAL Socket
Remove the protective cap of the OPTICAL
socket, then connect an OPTICAL cable (not
included) to the TV’s OPTICAL OUT socket and
the OPTICAL socket on the unit.
Tip: While in OPTICAL, HDMI ARC mode, if
there’s no sound output from the unit, you may
need to activate PCM Signal output on your
source device (eg. TV, DVD or Blu-ray player).
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Use the AUX Socket
A. Use a RCA to 3.5mm audio cable (not included) to connect the TV’s audio output sockets to the AUX 1
socket on the unit.
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headphone socket to the AUX 1 socket on the unit.
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Connect to Subwoofer
Note:
- For optimal sound, use the supplied
Subwoofer only.
- Connect only speakers with impedance
that is the same or higher than the supplied
speakers. Refer to the Specications section
of this manual.
Connect Power
Risk of product damage!Ensure that the
power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage
printed on the back or the underside of the unit.
- Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure
you have completed all other connections.
• Connect the mains cable to the AC~ Socket
of main unit and then into a mains socket.
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Basic Operation
Standby/ON
• When you rst connect the unit to the main socket, the unit will be in STANDBY mode. The POWER
indicator will light up red.
• Press the button on the remote control to switch the main unit ON or OFF.
• Disconnect the main plug from the main socket if you want to switch the unit o completely.
- If a TV or an external device (Only for AUX socket) is connected, the unit will switch on automatically
when the TV or the external device is switched on.
- When the unit no input signal for over 15 minutes, the unit will automatically switch to Standby
mode.
Select Modes
Press the AUX and BT (Bluetooth) buttons on the remote control to select the desired mode.
- In AUX mode: the status indicator lights up Green.
- In Optical mode: the status indicator lights up Orange.
- In Bluetooth mode: the status indicator lights up Blue.
- In HDMI ARC mode: the status indicator lights up Orange.
Adjust the Volume
- Press the VOL+ / VOL- buttons on the unit or on the remote control to adjust the volume.
- If you wish to turn the sound o, press the MUTE button on the remote control. Press the MUTE
button again or press the VOL+ / VOL- buttons on the unit or on the remote control to resume
normal listening.
- While adjusting the volume, the status indicator ashes quickly.
- While the volume level reaches its maximum level, if you press the VOL+ button again, the status
indicator ashes once. While the volume level reaches its minimum level, if you press the VOL- button
again, the status indicator ashes once.
Select a Preset Sound Eect
While playing, press the NEWS or MOVIE or MUSIC buttons on the remote control to select between
preset equalisers: Movie (recommended for viewing movies), Music (recommended for listening to
music), NEWS (recommended for listening to NEWS).
AUX / OPTICAL / HDMI ARC Operation
1 Ensure that the unit is connected to the TV or audio device.
2 Press the AUX / OPTICAL / HDMI ARC button on the remote control to select the desired mode.
3 Operate your audio device directly for playback features.
4 Press the VOL +/– button to adjust the volume to your desired level.
Tip: While in OPTICAL, HDMI ARC mode, if there’s no sound output from the unit, you may need to
activate PCM Signal output on your source device (eg. TV, DVD or Blu-ray player).
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Bluetooth Operation
Pair Bluetooth-enabled Devices
The rst time you connect your bluetooth device to this player, you need to pair your device to this player.
Note:
- The operational range between this player and a Bluetooth device is approximately 8 meters
(without any object between the Bluetooth device and the unit).
- Before you connect a Bluetooth device to this unit, ensure you know the device’s capabilities.
- Compatibility with all Bluetooth devices is not guaranteed.
- Any obstacle between this unit and a Bluetooth device can reduce the operational range.
- If the signal strength is weak, your Bluetooth receiver may disconnect, but it will re-enter pairing
mode automatically.
1 Press the BT button on the remote control to select Bluetooth mode. The Blue indicator will light
ash.
2 The system has entered pairing mode.
- Or press and hold the "BF/PAIR" button on the remote control to be searchable. After the “Pairing”
voice prompt and the Blue indicator will ash rapidly.
3 Activate your Bluetooth device and select the search mode. “TB232SW” will appear on your
Bluetooth device list.
4 Select “B232SW” in the pairing list. After the “Paired” voice prompt, the system is successfully
connected and the Blue indicator will light up solidly.
5 Play music from the connected Bluetooth device.
To disconnect the Bluetooth function, you can :
- Switch to another function on the unit.
- Disable the function from your Bluetooth device.The Bluetooth device will be disconnected from the
unit after the “Disconnected” voice prompt.
- Press and hold the “BF/PAIR” button on the remote control.
Tips:
• Enter "0000" for the password if necessary.
• If no other Bluetooth device pairs with this player within two minutes, the player will recover its
previous connection.
• The player will also be disconnected when your device is moved beyond the operational range.
• If you want to reconnect your device to this player, place it within the operational range.
• If the device is moved beyond the operational range, when it is brought back, please check if the
device is still connected to the player.
• If the connection is lost, follow the instructions above to pair your device to the player again.
Listen to Music from Bluetooth Device
- If the connected Bluetooth device supports Advanced Audio Distribution Prole (A2DP), you can
listen to the music stored on the device through the player.
- If the device also supports Audio Video Remote Control Prole (AVRCP), you can use the player's
remote control to play music stored on the device.
1. Pair your device with the player.
2. Play music via your device (if it supports A2DP).
3. Use supplied remote control to control play (if it supports AVRCP).
- To pause/resume play, press the BF/PAIR button on the remote control.
- To skip to a track, press the H,G buttons on the remote control.
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Troubleshooting
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using
this unit, check the following points before requesting service.
No power
- Ensure that the AC cord of the apparatus is properly connected .
- Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet.
- Press standby button to turn the unit on.
Remote control does not work
- Before you press any playback control button, rst select the correct source.
- Reduce the distance between the remote control and the unit.
- Insert the battery with its polarities (+/-) aligned as indicated.
- Replace the battery.
- Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the unit.
I can’t nd the Bluetooth name of this unit on my Bluetooth device for Bluetooth
pairing
- Ensure the Bluetooth function is activated on your Bluetooth device.
- Ensure you have paired the unit with your Bluetooth device.
Specications
Sound Bar
Power Supply .................................................................................................................................................... AC120V~ 60Hz
Power Consumption ............................................................................................................................................................30 W
Output Power ..................................................................................................................................................................15 W x 2
Audio input sensitivity .................................................................................................................................................... 500mV
Frequency Response ........................................................................................................................................... 30Hz - 20KHz
Unit Dimension (W x H x D) ...................................................................................................................31.5 x 2.4 x 2.4 inch
Speaker Impedance .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Ω x 2
Wire Subwoofer
Power Consumption ............................................................................................................................................................30 W
Frequency Response ........................................................................................................................................... 40Hz - 200Hz
Impedance ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Ω
Unit Dimension (W x H x D) ...................................................................................................................5.9 x 8.7 x 12.6 inch
Remote Control
Distance/Angle ............................................................................................................................................19.7 feet (6m) / 30°
Battery Type ........................................................................................................................................................................CR2025
Standard Accessories
Sound Bar ...................................................................................................................................................................................... x 1
Wire Subwoofer........................................................................................................................................................................... x 1
Remote Control .......................................................................................................................................................................... x 1
Power Cable.................................................................................................................................................................................. x 1
3.5mm to 3.5mm audio Cable ............................................................................................................................................... x 1
HDMI Cable ................................................................................................................................................................................... x 1
OPTICAL Cable ............................................................................................................................................................................. x 1
User Manual ................................................................................................................................................................................ x 1
QSG ................................................................................................................................................................................................. x 1
Wall mount guide ....................................................................................................................................................................... x 1
Wall Brackets ................................................................................................................................................................................ x 1
• Design and specications are subject to change without notice.