Alba SR210 User manual

Soundbar
Instruction manual
SR210

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Looking forward to your new Alba Soundbar? Great.
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Just follow this simple step-by-step guide and you’ll be good to go.
Help and Guidance
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Contents
Product support
Troubleshooting 26
Help and assistance 27
Disposal 28
Your Alba Guarantee 29
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Safety information
Power source 6
Moisture and water 6
Heat sources and flames 6
Ventilation 6
Care and cleaning 6
Getting to know your Soundbar
Accessories 10
Remote control (before use) 13
Making the connections 13
Changing the remote battery 13
Using your Soundbar
Power on 16
Standby mode 16
Change the mode 16
Adjusting the volume 16
Bass or Treble enhancement 16
Equaliser (EQ) 16
Pairing with a Bluetooth device 16
Controlling a paired device 17
Line in mode 17
Optical input mode 17
Aux mode 18
Wall mounting your Soundbar 19
Other information
Technical specification 22
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Safety information

Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating
Safety information
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Power source
• Only use the power supply that came with the
product. Using an unauthorised power supply will
invalidate your guarantee and may irrecoverably
damage the product.
• Disconnect your soundbar from the mains power
supply during thunderstorms.
• Always check that you have completely switched
off your soundbar, before you change or
disconnect the power supply.
• When installed, the power socket must be within
easy reach.
• Do not bend, stretch or pull the supply cable in
order to avoid electric shock.
• Do not attempt to open the product. This product
does not contain any user serviceable parts.
Unauthorised handling of the product may damage
it and will void your warranty.
• Switch the soundbar off at the mains power socket
and unplug it if you are leaving it unattended for a
long period of time (holidays etc).
• Remove the battery from the remote control if it will
not be used for an extended period of time.
• Only use recommended batteries or those of the
same or equivalent type in the remote control.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open
the outer casing.
• Batteries are harmful if swallowed, so keep away
from young children.
Moisture and water
• Do not use this product near water or moisture.
• Do not use this product near a bath or sink, near
a swimming pool or anywhere else that water or
moisture is present.
• Keep it dry. Avoid exposure to precipitation,
humidity and liquids which could all affect the
product circuitry.
Heat sources and flames
• Do not leave this product in high temperatures as
electronic devices and plastic parts may warp in
heat.
• Keep it away from bright sunlight or heat sources,
such as a radiator.
Ventilation
• Do not install this product in a confined space.
• Allow adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up.
• Do not block or cover slots, holes or openings on
the product by placing on soft furnishings such
as carpets, rugs or beds as these are provided
for functionality and/or ventilation to ensure safe
operation of the product.
• For indoor use only.
Care and cleaning
• All care and cleaning operations should be carried
out with the Soundbar unplugged from the mains
power.
• Occasionally wipe the cabinet with a lint free cloth.
• Never clean the unit with liquids or solvents.

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Getting to know your Soundbar
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Getting to know your Soundbar
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Please read these instructions carefully. They contain
important information which will help you get the
best from your Soundbar and ensure safe and correct
installation and operation.
If you require any further assistance, our technical
experts are happy to help. For full details, refer to
the product support section at the end of these
instructions.
Accessories
1. Remote control
2. CR2025 battery (inside the remote control)
3. RCA cable
4. Mains power adapter
5. 2 x Rawl plugs and screws (for wall mounting)
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CR2025
Remote control CR2025 battery
Rawl plugs and screws
RCA cable Mains power adapter

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1. Power on/standby/Audio source
(Bluetooth/Line in/ Optical/Aux)
2. Volume +
3. Volume -
4. Pair (Bluetooth mode)
5. Line in socket
6. RCA Left and Right input sockets
7. Optical input socket
8. Power input socket (DC in)
9. Wall mount brackets
Right hand end
Back
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1. Power on/Standby
2. Audio source: Bluetooth
3. Audio source: Line in
4. Audio source: Optical
5. EQ setting: Music
6. EQ setting: Movie
7. Increase treble
8. Decrease treble
9. Skip back
10.Play/Pause
11. Mute
12. Audio source: Aux
13. EQ Setting: Dialog
14. Increase bass
15. Increase volume
16. Decrease volume
17. Decrease bass
18. Skip forward
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Remote control (before use)
Before use, pull the tab out from the bottom of the
remote control to activate the pre-installed battery.
Changing the remote battery
As the battery becomes exhausted the operating
distance will reduce. When the remote no longer
functions, replace with a new CR2025 lithium battery
DC IN
Making the connections
Follow the connection guide below to connect your soundbar using the left and right RCA sockets, Optical input
socket and the Line in socket. Please do not switch on the mains power until all required connections have been
made.
1. Line in connection for an MP3 player or other audio
equipment
2. RCA non digital connection.
3. Optical digital connection
4. Mains power connection. DO NOT switch on the
mains power until all other connections are made.
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Using your Soundbar
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Standard features
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Power on
Press and release the Power button on the end of the
product or on the remote control. Your Soundbar will
switch on in Bluetooth mode. The blue LED behind
the front speaker mesh (on the far right hand side) will
flash quickly whilst your product searches for Bluetooth
devices.
Standby mode
Press and hold the Power button on the end of the
product or on the remote control. Your Soundbar will
go to Standby mode. The red standby LED behind the
front speaker mesh will turn on.
Note: This product is designed to go to
STANDBY mode automatically after 15 MINUTES
(approximately), if it does not receive an audio signal.
Press and release the Power button on the end of
the Soundbar or on the remote control to switch
your product back on again.
Change the mode
Press and release the Source button on the end of the
Soundbar or the individual source buttons (Bluetooth/
Line in/Optical/Aux) on the remote control to change
between Bluetooth, Line in Optical and Aux modes.
The LEDs behind the front speaker mesh will turn on to
indicate the current mode.
Red LED: Standby
Green LED: Line in
Orange LED: Optical input
White LED: Aux (Left and Right RCA connection)
Blue LED: Bluetooth
Note: Approximately 60 seconds after you have
selected the mode (Bluetooth/Line in/Optical/Aux),
the LED indicator will turn off. When you press a
function button on the remote control, the LED will
turn back on again.
Adjusting the volume
Vol- (on the soundbar)
Volume- (on the remote)
• Press and release to decrease the volume in steps.
• Press and hold to progressively decrease the
volume.
Vol+ (on the soundbar)
Volume+ (on the remote)
• Press and release to increase the volume in steps.
• Press and hold to progressively increase the volume.
Bass or Treble enhancement
The Bass and Treble settings each range from -5 to +5.
1. Press and release the Bass or Treble + or - button
on the remote control to adjust the Bass or Treble
as appropriate.
Note: The Bass and Treble will have no effect when
you are using the EQ ‘Movie’ setting.
Equaliser (EQ)
There are 3 EQ settings available on your Soundbar.
These are Music*, Movie and Dialog.
* Music is the default setting and your Soundbar will be
set to this when you first use your product.
1. Press and release the relevant ‘Music’. ‘Movie’
or ‘Dialog’ EQ button on the remote control, as
required.
Pairing with a Bluetooth device
Before you can use your Soundbar in Bluetooth mode
with your TV or other Bluetooth capable device, you
need to ‘pair’ it.
1. When you first power on your Soundbar or when
you change the mode to Bluetooth, the blue LED
on the front of the product will flash quickly whilst
your product searches for Bluetooth devices.

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2. On the device that you would like to connect
to your Soundbar via Bluetooth (e.g. TV/iPhone/
iPad/Android/other phone/Tablet/Computer), turn
on Bluetooth connectivity and ensure that it is
‘discoverable’.
Note: If necessary, refer to the instructions for your
device to add or set up Bluetooth.
3. When found, your Soundbar will be displayed as
‘ALBA Soundbar’. Select the device name to begin
pairing.
Note: If your device requests a password, please
enter ‘0000’ to complete the device pairing.
4. When pairing is complete a tone will sound and the
blue LED will change to be continuously on (not
flashing).
Note: After approximately 60 seconds the blue
LED will turn off. You can press any button on the
remote control, to turn the LED back on again.
5. Now that you have paired your device with the
Soundbar, it will connect to it when it is within
range, which is about 10 metres or less (33 feet or
less), line of sight.
6. Your device will remain paired with the Soundbar
unless you decide to disconnect or ‘unpair’ it.
Note: You can press and hold the Pair button on the
end of the Soundbar to unpair your current device
and search for new devices.
Controlling a paired device
Once paired you can either use the controls on the
connected audio device to play/pause, skip tracks etc.,
or you can you the control buttons on the Soundbar
remote control.
Play/Pause
Press and release to skip forward
Press and release to skip back
Line in mode
Check that your Soundbar is in Line in mode.(Green
LED). If you are not already in Line in mode, press and
release the Source button on the Soundbar or the Line
in button on the remote control to go to Line in mode.
The Green LED behind the front speaker mesh will turn
on to indicate this.
1. Connect one end of a 3.5mm audio cable (not
supplied) to the headphone (or auxiliary out) socket
of your secondary device.
2. Connect the other end to the Line in socket on the
end of your Soundbar.
3. Press the Play button on your external device to
start playback through the Soundbar.
4. To gain optimal volume levels, adjust the volume
level on both the secondary device and on the
Soundbar.
Note: It is recommended that you unplug the audio
cable from the Line in socket on the end of the
Soundbar, after you have finished listening to your
external device.
Optical input mode
Check that your Soundbar is in Optical input mode
(Orange LED). If you are not already in Optical input
mode, press and release the Source button on the
Soundbar or the Optical button on the remote control
to go to Optical input mode. The orange LED behind
the front speaker mesh will turn on to indicate this.
1. Connect one end of an optical audio cable (not
supplied) to the optical out socket on your TV. .
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the optical
input socket on the back of your Soundbar. Make
sure that it is aligned correctly and that it is pushed
firmly home into the socket.
3. The optical sound output from your TV, will now be
via your Soundbar.

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Aux mode
Check that your Soundbar is in Aux mode (White LED).
If you are not already in Aux mode, press and release
the Source button on the Soundbar or the Aux button
on the remote control to go to Aux mode. The white
LED behind the front speaker mesh will turn on to
indicate this.
1. Connect the Left (white) and Right (red) RCA cables
supplied to the Left (white) and Right (Red) sockets
on the back of the Soundbar.
2. Connect the other end of the cables to the Left and
Right RCA sockets on your TV.
3. The sound output from your TV, will now be via
your Soundbar.
4. To gain optimal volume levels, adjust the volume
level on both the TV and on the Soundbar.

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1. Align the Soundbar in your chosen location and use
a pencil to mark the drilling positions of 16 inches or
406.4 mm apart (Fig 10).
2. Drill the holes as marked in point 1 above.
3. Push 2 rawl plugs into the holes. Insert 2 screws into
the holes and tighten. Take care to leave enough
space between the screw heads and the wall.
Note: You will need to ensure that the screws heads
can fit into the wall mount points on the back of
your Soundbar and that they are long enough to
sufficiently grip into the rawl plugs and wall. You
must also leave enough space between the screw
head and the wall for the screw head to fit into the
mounts.
4. Hang the Soundbar onto the screws. For secure
mounting ensure the screw heads slide firmly into
the narrow part of the wall mount fixings on the
back of the Soundbar.
Wall mounting your Soundbar
You can wall mount your Soundbar. You will need:
• 2 x rawl plugs of a type and size that are suitable for
the wall that you will hang the Soundbar on. 2 rawl
plugs have been supplied but please check that
these are suitable for the wall surface that you will
use.
• 2 x screws that are the correct size for the rawl
plugs. 2 screws have been supplied which are the
correct size for the rawl plugs provided, but you will
need to check that they will be sufficient for the wall
surface that you will use.
You will also need to check that the screw heads fit and
hold well into the wall mount points on the back of the
Soundbar.
Notes:
Make sure that the screws and rawl plugs you use are
suitable for supporting the Soundbar.
To avoid damage to the Soundbar and personal injury,
you should get a qualified person to drill the fixing
surface and fit the appropriate wall fixings.
When drilling into walls, always check that there are no
hidden wires or pipes etc.
Before wall mounting your product, check the wall
strength. If this is not clear, then consult relevant
qualified personnel.
Take care not to allow the Soundbar to fall whilst
attempting to hook it onto the screws you have fitted
to hang the product onto.
406.4 mm (16 inches).
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