Akai A58064 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
60W SOUNDBAR
MODEL: A58064

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We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in accordance
with the following directive(s):
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive.
RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
TECHNICAL DATA
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed for 12 months
from the date of the original purchase.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials
or workmanship, the faulty product must
be returned to the place of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion
of the retailer.
The following conditions apply:
The product must be returned to the
retailer with the proof of purchase.
The product must be installed and used
in accordance with the instructions
contained in this instruction guide.
This item is for domestic purposes only.
This guarantee does not cover wear and
tear, damage, misuse or consumable
parts.
RK Wholesale Ltd has limited responsibility
for incidental or consequential loss or
damage.
Valid in the UK and Eire only.
MODEL NO: A58064
POWER SUPPLY:
INPUT: 100V-240V
OUTPUT: DC 20V 1.2A
SPEAKER UNITS: 2 X 12W
AUDIO POWER OUTPUT: 12W X 2 + 36W, TOTAL 60W AT 10%THD

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE
SAFETY INFORMATION
Important safety instructions – read carefully before use.
It is important that this instruction manual should be retained with the appliance for
future reference. These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You
MUST read them carefully before installation or use.
WARNING
• Check that the voltage of the main
circuit corresponds with the rating
of the appliance before operating.
• Please ensure that the appliance
is used on a stable, level, and heat,
resistant surface.
• DO NOT immerse cords, plugs or
any part of the appliance in water
or any other liquid.
• DO NOT leave the appliance
unattended while it is operating.
• Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children or pets.
• This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above, and persons with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the
appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Switch off at the wall socket then
remove the plug from the socket
when not in use or before cleaning.
• If the supply cord or appliance is
damaged, stop using the appliance
immediately and seek advice from
the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified
person.
• DO NOT let the cord hang over the
edge of a table or counter or let
it come into contact with any hot
surfaces.
• The use of accessory attachments
is not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer, apart
from those supplied with this
product.
• DO NOT pull the plug out by the
cord as this may damage the plug
and/or the cable.
• DO NOT use this product for
anything other than its intended
use.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• DO NOT carry the appliance by the
power cord.
• DO NOT use the appliance
outdoors.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE
• Use of an extension cord with this
appliance is not recommended.
However, if it is necessary to use
an extension lead, ensure that
the lead is suited to the power
consumption of the appliance to
avoid overheating of extension
cord, appliance or plug point. DO
NOT place the extension cord in a
position where it can be pulled on
by children or animals or tripped
over.
• DO NOT block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• DO NOT install near any heat
sources such as radiators and
other heating sources, stoves,
cookers or other apparatus that
produce heat.
• Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories
specified with this device.
• Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
• DO NOT expose, splash or pour
liquids onto the device.
• In the unlikely event the appliance
develops a fault, stop using
it immediately and seek advice
from the Customer Support Team:
[phone]

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
REMOTE CONTROL
1. POWER BUTTON
2. LINE BUTTON. LINE IN FOR 3.5MM INPUT
3. BLUETOOTH INPUT BUTTON
4. MUSIC/MOVIE/DIALOG BUTTONS. PRESS THE
BUTTON TO SELECT A DESIRED MUSIC MODE:
MUSIC, MOVIE, VOICE
5. TREBLE+/TREBLE- BUTTONS (MUST BE IN THE
MUSIC MODE)
6. SKIP BACKWARDS TO THE BEGINNING OF THE
TRACK OR TO THE PREVIOUS TRACK IN BLUETOOTH
MODE
7. MUTE BUTTON.
8. AUX BUTTON. AUX FOR RCA L/R INPUT
9. PAIR BUTTON. PRESS FOR 2 SECONDS OR MORE TO
PAIR OR DISCONNECT FROM A DEVICE
10. OPTICAL IN
11. COAX
12. BASS+/BASS- BUTTONS (MUST BE IN MODE OF
MUSIC)
13. VOL +/- BUTTONS
14. PLAY/PAUSE/RESUME PLAYBACK IN BLUETOOTH MODE
15. SKIP FORWARDS TO THE NEXT TRACK IN BLUETOOTH MODE
SIDE PANEL
1. POWER/SOURCE BUTTON
2. SPEAKER
3. CONTROL PANEL
4. INDICATOR LIGHTS
5. POWER/SOURCE
6. VOLUME UP
7. VOLUME DOWN
8. LINE IN SOCKET
IN THE BOX
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
REMOTE CONTROL
RCA STEREO AUDIO CABLE
3.5MM TO 3.5MM AUDIO CABLE
POWER ADAPTER
WALL MOUNTING BRACKETS
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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE:
1. Remove the product from the box.
2. Remove all packaging from the product.
3. Please retain all packaging after you have checked and counted all the parts and the
contents against the list.
4. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
CONNECTING TO THE MAINS SUPPLY:
• Ensure that the power supply voltage is in the voltage of 100V-240V.
• This unit is designed to use the supplied adapter.
• Connecting the unit to any other power source may cause damage to the unit.
• Unwind the mains cable to its full length. Connect the mains plug to a mains socket.
Make sure the mains plug is fully inserted into the mains socket.
• Ensure all audio connections of the unit are connected before connecting to the mains
power socket.
• Unplug the power cord from the outlet when the unit is use for an extended period of
time.
REMOTE CONTROL:
• The remote control sensor at the front of the sound bar is sensitive to the remote
control’s commands up to a maximum of 6 metres away and within a maximum arc of
40 degrees.
• Please note that the operating distance may vary depending on the brightness of the
room.

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CONNECTIONS:
1. AUX (L/R) Socket
2. Coaxial Socket
3. Optical Socket
4. DC IN (20V) Socket
SETTING UP YOUR APPLIANCE:
1. When placing the Sound Bar on an entertainment centre, bookshelf or any type of
enclosed space, be sure to allow space around the unit for ventilation.
2. If the unit is enclosed in a tight space without ventilation, heat generated from the unit
could produce a potential heat hazard.
3. Turn On/Off the Sound Bar
4. Connect the built-in USB cable of the Sound Bar to the USB output port of the supplied
power adaptor, and then connect the adaptor to a standard AC source outlet.
5. Press the Power button to bring the speaker out of Standby Mode
6. When powered on press the Power button to place the unit back into Standby Mode.
7. You can use the remote to mirror these operations by pressing the Power button.
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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
INDICATOR LIGHT STATUS:
STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS
Off (standby) Red
Line in Green
Aux in Orange
Optical in White
Bluetooth Blue
Coaxial in Emerald Green
USING THE AUX CONNECTION:
1. Use the RCA Stereo Audio Cable to connect the Soundbar to the TV’s stereo RCA [L/R]
socket. Connect one end to the TV’s audio output and the other end into the AUX [L/R]
Sockets of the unit.
2. Then press the AUX button on the remote control or press the source button on the
unit to choose the AUX function.
3. Turn on your television set to use the Soundbar.

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USING THE OPTICAL INPUT:
You will need: An audio source with an Optical Audio Output and a Digital Optical Audio
cable (not included).
1. Connect the Digital Optical Audio cable to the optical output on the audio source and to
the Optical Input on the speaker bar.
2. Press the POWER button on side panel or POWER button directly on the remote control
to switch on the unit.
3. Press the OPTICAL button on the remote control to switch to SPDIF Mode or one touch
SOURCE button on main unit repeatedly to select the SPDIF mode. The mode indicator
LED will turn Yellow.
4. Using the native controls on your connected device, make sure the audio settings are
set to PCM or Optical Audio and are turned on.
5. Audio from the connected audio source will now be played through the speakers.

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
USING THE MP3 LINK CONNECTION (LINE IN):
1. Plug one end of a 3.5mm audio input cable (included) into the Line In Port. Before use,
disconnect cables connected to the Stereo RCA Inputs.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the audio output/headphone output on an MP3
player or other audio source.
3. Press the POWER button on side panel or POWER button directly on the remote control
to switch on the unit.
4. Touch the SOURCE button repeatedly or directly press LINE in button on the remote
control to enter LINE in mode. The mode indicator will turn green.
5. Audio played through the connected device will now be heard through the speakers.
PAIRING YOUR DEVICE WITH BLUETOOTH SOUND BAR:
1. Press the POWER button on the unit or the POWER button on the remote control to
switch on the unit.
2. Select and press the BT button directly on the remote control or press the SOURCE
button repeatedly to enter Bluetooth mode, indicated by a flashing blue light.
3. Using the native controls on your Bluetooth device, select ‘A58064’ in your Bluetooth
settings to pair.
4. If your device requests a password, enter the default ‘0000’.
5. When successfully paired and connected, a beep will issue from the unit and the
Pairing Indicator will display a solid blue light. After initial pairing, the unit will stay
paired unless unpaired manually by the user, or until it is erased due to a reset of the
device.
6. Once the Soundbar has connected to a device, you can press PAIR button for 2-3
seconds to exit this unit, in order to pair with another Bluetooth capable appliance or
device.
7. If your device should become unpaired or you find it is unable to connect, repeat the
above steps.
Note: The unit will automatically reconnect with the last paired device when it is switched
to Bluetooth mode. Functions except Volume Increase or Volume Decrease can be only
controlled through source devices.

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WALL MOUNTING YOUR SOUNDBAR:
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT:
1. Remove the battery compartment located on the back of the remote control
2. The unit comes as standard with a battery installed. To avoid discharging it, it is locked
with a plastic. Remove the tape to activate the battery.
3. If you need to replace the battery, insert a CR2025 3V battery, observing the correct
polarity.
4. Replace the battery compartment.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTIONS
No power function. Check whether the power is switched on or off at the wall.
Check whether the power adaptor is properly connected to the
power outlet.
No sound. Checks whether unit is set to MUTE.
Check whether MODE is correctly selected.
Check whether cables are properly installed.
No sound through Bluetooth
connection.
Check whether you have pressed the PAIR button before pairing.
Check whether the external device requires password ‘0000’ to start
with.
Function disturbance/
interruption.
Switch off and unplug the unit. Leave it for 2 minutes and switch it
on again.
Remote control does not
work or properly.
Check whether the battery has run out. Replace if necessary.
Check whether there is an obstacle on the front of remote sensor.
No sound when connects
and switches to OPTICAL IN
mode.
Check to ensure the audio setting of the input source (e.g. TV, game
console, DVD player, etc.) is set to PCM mode while using a digital
connection (such as Optical and COAXIAL).
SOUNDBAR:
Clean the unit with a soft, damp cloth.
Never use chemicals or hard abrasives.
Keep this unit away from wet or damp
surroundings.

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RECYCLING
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish.
You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this
separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to information
about the recycling of electrical items.
Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to information about the recycling of
electrical items purchased in Ireland.
The WEEE directive, introduced in August 2006, states that all electrical items
must be recycled, rather than taken to landfill.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for
recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.

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