Affinity SBX500 User manual
EN User manual
2.1CH Cinema SoundBar System
SBX500
1EN
Contents
1 Important 2
2 Your SoundBar
3 Get started
4 Use your SoundBar
5 Adjust sound
6 Use more of your SoundBar
Safety 2
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Program smart remote control to
operate your TV
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Hearing safety
Product care
Disposal of your old product and
batteries
Service
Introduction
What’s in the box
The unit
Smart remote control
Prepare the remote control
Attach the table stand
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Connect the subwoofer
Connect audio devices
Connect power
Turn on
Before you start
Play audio from TV or other devices
Play audio from Bluetooth device
Adjust volume
Select a preset sound effect
Enhance bass
Mute sound
Set the sleep timer
Adjust display brightness
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Product specification
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Troubleshooting 13
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What else you’ll need
Mount your Soundbar
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Wall mount your SoundBar
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Only use microfiber cloth to clean the product.
Disposal of your old product
and batteries
Your product is designed and manufactured with
high quality materials and components, which
can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is
attached to a product it means that the product
is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/
EC. Please inform yourself about the local
separate collection system for electrical and
electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and do
not dispose of your old products with your
normal household waste.
Correct disposal of your old product helps to
prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Your product contains batteries covered by the
European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot
be disposed with normal household waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on
separate collection of batteries because correct
disposal helps to prevent negative
consequences for the environmental and human
health.
Service
Warning
Risk of electric shock. Never remove the
casing of the product.
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the product yourself.
If you have problems using this product, please
contact your dealer. You will be asked for the
model and serial number of your product. The
model number and serial number are on the
back or bottom of your product. Write the
numbers here:
Model No.
Serial No.
WOW significantly improves the playback
quality of audio, delivering a dynamic 3D
entertainment experience with deep, rich bass.
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
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2 Your SoundBar
What’s in the box
Introduction
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Select an audio source from
TV
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AUX
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MP3
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VOL +/-
Adjust volume.
Indicator
Indicate remote control learning mode.
LEARN
Activate remote control programming.
Programming buttons
Buttons reserved for remote control
programming.
Mute/unmute volume.
MUTE
SOUND MODE
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STANDARD
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NEWS
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Turn on the SoundBar or switch to
standby mode.
SOURCE
Start or pause.
Skip to previous audio file.
Smart remote control
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BASS BOOST
Enhance bass of external subwoofer.
to select a sound mode.
DIM./SLEEP
Adjust the display brightness.
Set the sleep timer.
Skip to the next audio file.
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Bluetooth
Select Bluetooth mode.
Pair with Bluetooth device.
Disconnect Bluetooth device
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3 Get started
Prepare the remote control
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two AAA size batteries, with the
polarity (+/-) as indicated inside the
compartment.
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Close the battery compartment.
Slide the table stand onto to the bottom
of the main unit until you hear a click.
You can use the supplied stand to install the
main unit on a shelf. Make sure you place the
unit on a flat surface.
Always follows the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
To disconnect, press the button downwards
to disconnect the stand from the unit.
Connect audio devices
When you connect cables, ensure that the
color of the plug matches the color of the
jack.
Note
Attach the table stand
1Connect the speaker cable from external
subwoofer to the socket on back of the
main unit. Make sure that the colors of the
cables and the sockets are matched.
Connect the subwoofer
Connect TV, DVD player or
game console
Connect the cables by following the descriptions
below.
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Connect MP3 player or other
portable audio devices
1 Connect the supplied audio cable from
MP3 player or other portable devices to the
TV R/L jack on the main unit.
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the
power supply voltage corresponds to the
voltage printed on the back or the side of
the product.
Risk of electric shock! When you unplug
the AC power, always pull the plug from
the socket. Never pull the cord.
Connect power
Caution
Press
The unit switches to the last selected
source.
Turn on
Press again to switch the unit to
standby mode.
Switch to standby
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Before connecting AC power, ensure you
have completed all other connections.
Connect the AC power cord to the wall
outlet.
Play from Bluetooth device
Pair with Bluetooth deivces
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When “BlueAudio” displays, select it to start
connection.
When prompted for a password, enter “0000”.
Press to select Bluetooth source.
The unit starts searching for Bluetooth
device. The Bluetooth indicator on
the display ÀDVKHV rapidly.
If connection is successful. the
indicator on the display turns on stably
If the pairing cannot be completed within
one minute, the indicator on the
display ÀDVKHV slowly.
If your Bluetooth device is already paired
with “BlueAudio” before, you just need to
¿QG out the BlueAudio on your Bluetooth
menu, then FRQ¿UP the connection.
Make sure the Bluetooth connection
between the unit and the device is active.
To disconnect Bluetooth device,
Move it beyond the communication range; or
Press on remote control; or
Turn off the connected device
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To start play, press on the remote control.
To pause/resume play, press again.
To track up/down, press / keys.
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5 Adjust sound
1 During play, press to increase/
decrease the volume.
Adjust volume
1 During play, press STANDARD,
MOVIE/GAME,MUSIC or NEWS
to select a sound mode.
The mode appears on the display
panel.
Select a preset sound effect
Mute sound
1 During play, press to mute/unmute
sound.
The mute begins to blink on display
panel.
MUTE
BASSNEWSMUSICMOVIE
BASSMOVIE
VOL +/-
Enhance bass
1 During play, press
repeatedly to choose bass enhancement
level from 0,1, or 2.
BASS BOOST
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6 Use more of your
SoundBar
1 When the unit is turned on, press
repeatedly to select a set period of time (in
minutes).
This unit can switch to standby automatically
after a set period of time.
Set the sleep timer
Adjust display brightness
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3 Press the learning button (for example
INPUT) on the smart remote control (A).
4 Press and hold the correspondent button
(for example INPUT, or SOURCE) to be
learn on your TV remote control (B) until the
red indicator on smart remote control (A)
stays in red.
5 Repeat steps 3-4 to program more buttons
from your TV remote control (B) to the
smart remote control (A).
6 Press LEARN to exit the learning mode.
The red indicator on smart remote
control (A) first blinks quickly, when the
code is stored successfully, the
indicator stays in red.
The red indicator blinks.
2 Press for 3 seconds to activate the
learnng mode.
A red indicator on the smart remote
control (A) lights up.
LEARN
You can store a total of 11 most frequently used
functions of your TV in the smart remote control.
This feature allows you to use only one remote
control to operate your TV also.
1 Place the smart remote control (A) within
1-10mm distance from your TV remote
control (B). (see below illustration).
Program smart remote control
to operate your TV
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B
1 When the unit is turned on, press and hold
. (dimmer) for 3 seconds to adjust level
of display brightness.
2 Repeat step 1 to select different levels of
display brightness.
DIM
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7 Wall mount your
SoundBar
You can use the wall mount bracket (fixed on
unit) to mount your SoundBar to the wall.
What else you’ll need
Risk of product damage! Always consult
professional personel to safely mount the
product to a wall.
Risk of injury! Ensure that no supply ducts
such as gas, water or electricity are
harmed when you drill the holes.
Do not install on a place other than vertical
wall.
Electric drill
Screws
Screwdriver
Pencil
For the installation, avoid high temperature
or humidity, or wall that can not sustain the
weight of the set.
Check the material of the wall. If the wall is
made of plaster board, marbel, or iron
board, purchase and use the appropriate
fixing screws.
Be sure to turn off and unplug the unit
before installation. Otherwise, it may cause
electric shock.
Caution
1 Align the SoundBar in the chosen location
on a wall. Use pencil to mark the drilling
positions with a distance of 400mm.
2 Drill holes as marked.
Keep the SoundBar at least 7.5cm/3”
from your TV.
Mount your Soundbar
Note
You can remove the two rubber feet at the
bottom of the SoundBar before wall mount.
If the rubber feet are removed, you can not
place them back again at the bottom of the
SoundBar.
3 inches (7.5 cm) or more
400mm
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3 Screw 2 screws (not supplied) in the holes,
but leave 5mm between the screw head
and the wall.
4 Hook the SoundBar onto the screws. For
secure installation, make sure the mounting
screws slide firmly into the narrow part of
the slot of brackets.
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8 Troubleshooting
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9 Product
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SB2030BK-IM-I.0-EN
Limited North American Warranty
Affinity
SBX500
For peace of mind and valuable services, please take a moment to register your product at
www.kcpi.us
Kith Consumer Product Inc. (KCPI) expresses the following limited warranty on AFFINITY products.
This warranty extends to a new product purchased from an authorized reseller/retailer within the U.S.
by the original purchaser or consumer who received the product as a gift. Retain and provide the
original bill of sale (or photocopy) as proof of purchase. It is also recommended that you retain original
box and foam packaging.
Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Parts and Ninety (90) Days Labor
KCPI warrants the parts in this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one
(1) year from the date of original purchase from authorized retailers.
Your Responsibility
Warranty service shall be provided when a return authorization number (RMA#) is provided to you.
Warranty extends to defects in materials or workmanship and does not cover cosmetic imperfections,
damages incurred during shipment to KCPI, misuse, natural disasters or accidents.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
If after following the user manual, quick start and troubleshooting guide, should you find it necessary
to contact Customer Service directly, call 888-777-0450 from 7am-11pm Mon-Fri (Central Time) and
7am-6pm Sat-Sun (Central Time). Have your date of purchase, serial number, and a full
understanding of the issue ready for your call center representative.
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