Amtran AVC SPZ210 User manual

AVC SPZ210 User Manual
Dear AmTRAN Customer:
Congratulations on your new AmTRAN High Definition Sound Bar
System purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum
benefit, please read these instructions before making any
adjustments, and retain them for future reference. We hope you
will experience many years of enjoyment form your new AmTRAN
HD Sound Bar System.
We recommend you to register your Sound Bar at www.amtran.tw,
or fill in your registration card and mail it in.
To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services
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Important Safety Instructions
The Sound Bar is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits,
and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the Sound Bar from being
damaged, the following rules should be observed for its installation, use, and maintenance. Please
Read the following safety instructions before operating the Sound Bar. Keep these instructions in
a safe place for future reference.
y To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power
before connecting other components to the Sound Bar.
y Unplug the power cord before cleaning the Sound Bar. A damp cloth is sufficient
for cleaning. Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner on the Sound Bar. Do not
use abrasive cleaners.
y Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure
compatibility.
y When moving the Sound Bar from an area of low temperature to an area of high
temperature, condensation may form in the housing. Wait before turning on the
Sound Bar to avoid causing fire, electric shock, ir cinoibebt danage.
y A distance of at least 3 feet should be maintained between the Sound Bar and
any heat source, such as a radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. Do not install
the Sound Bar close to smoke. Operating the Sound Bar close to smoke or moisture
may cause fire or electric shock.
y Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the Sound Bar and protect it from
overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place
the Sound Bar in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.
y Never push any object into the slots and openings on the Sound Bar enclosure.
Do not place any objects on the top of the Sound Bar. Doing so could short circuit
parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the Sound Bar.
y The Sound Bar should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the label on the AC/DC Adapters.If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
y Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your Sound Bar. Any other voltage
than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock
y The power cord must be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage
specified. For more information, contact your dealer.
y The Sound Bar AC/DC Adapters are equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug(a
plug with a third grounding pin). This plug will fit only into a grounded power
outlet.This is a safety feature. If your outlet does not accommodate the

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three-pronged, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use an adapter
to ground the Sound Bar safely.
y Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug.
y When connected to a power outlet, power is always flowing into the Sound
B
ar.
To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
yThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of un-isolated,ddangerous
voltage within the inside of the Sound Bar that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
yThe exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your Sound
Bar.
yDo not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire
or electric shock.
yThe wall socket should be located near the Sound Bar and be easily accessible.
yDo not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, aviod
handling the power cord during electrical storms.
y Unplug the Sound Bar during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for
long perisods of time.This will protect the Sound Bar from damage due to power
surges.
y Do not attempt to repair or service Sound Bar yourself. Opening or removing the
front cover may expose you to high voltages, electric shock, and other hazards.
If repair is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
y Keep the Sound Bar away from moisture. Do not expose the Sound Bar to rain or
moisture. If water penetrates into the Sound Bar, unplug the power cord and contact
your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shouck.
y Do not use the Sound Bar if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes
apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Do not try
to repair the Sound Bar yourself.
yAvoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If the Sound Bar is dropped and the
housing is damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the

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power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair. Continued use of the
Sound Bar may cause fire or electric shock.
yDo not install the Sound Bar in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating
the Sound Bar in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire
or electric shock.
yEnsure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving the
Sound Bar.
yWhen unplugging the Sound Bar, hold the power plug, not the cord. Pulling on
the power cord may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric
shock. When the Sound Bar will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug
the power cord.
yTo reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands.
yInsert the battery in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarity may cause
the battery to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator.
y If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer:
{ The power cord fails or frays.
{ Liquid sprays or any object drops into your Sound Bar.
{ Sound Bar is exposed to rain or other moisture.
{ Sound Bar is dropped or damaged in any way.
{The performance of the Sound Bar changes substantially.
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Opening the package
Your Sound Bar and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton
that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Once you have opened the carton,
check that your Sound Bar is in good condition and that all of the contents are included.
IMPORTANT:Save the carton and packing material for future shipping.
Package Contents
y AmTRAN High Definition Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer
y AC Adapters X1
y AC Power cord X2
y Remote Control and Battery x1
y Stands(Pre-installed) x1
y RCA Stereo Cable x1
y User Manual
y AmTRAN Warranty card.

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Wall Mounting
The Sound Bar can either be kept on the stand or mounted on the wall. If you choose
to mount the Sound Bar on the wall, follow the instructions below for removing the
stand.(Figure 1 and Figure 2)
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections………………………3
1. Sound Bar Connections…………………………………………………………3
1.1 Connections…………………………………………………………………3
1.2Top Panel Buttons……………………………………………………………4
1.3 LEDStatus……………………………………………………………………4
2. Subwoofer Connections…………………………………………………………5
2.1 Controls and Connections…………………………………………………5
Chapter 2 Use and Setting……………………………………………………………………5
1. Product operating instructions……………………………………………5
2. Remote Control operating……………………………………………………6
2.1Remote Control Button Function…………………………………………6
2.2Remote Control Range………………………………………………………6
2.3Insert the Battery in the RemoteControl …………………………6
Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment……………………………………………………7
1. Digital Connection ……………………………………………………………7
2. Analog Connection………………………………………………………………7
3. Connecting an MP3 Player……………………………………………………8
Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting…………………………………… 8
1 Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………8
2. Troubleshooting Guide…………………………………………………………9
3. Telephone & Technical Support………………………………………………9
Chapter 5 Specification……………………………………………………………10

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1.SPZ210 Basic Function
1.1 Sound Bar
1.1 Sound Bar Connections
1. Input 1- RCA analog audio in
2. nput 2- RCA analog audio in
3. S/PDIF- Optical audio in
4. Service- Service Port, for technical service use only
5. 20V DC-20V 3A /100~240V AC/DC Power Adapter
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1.2 Sound Bar Buttons
(1) : Turn SPZ210 Sound Bar System ON or OFF
(2) Vol+ : Press to turn the volume up
(3) Vol- : Press to turn the volume down
(4) Mute : Press to mute the sound bar
(5) Input : Press repeatedly to step through the input sources.
(6)TSHD : Press to turn the SRS TruSurround HD on or off.
(7)TVOL : Press to turn the SRS TruVolume on or off.

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1.3 LED Status
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1.LED1 Power Indicator
2.LED2 SPDIF Indicator; Flash to present current input. Continuous flashing when input format does not
supported (etc DTS).
3.LED3 Input 1 Indicator; Flash to present current input
4.LED4 Input 2 Indicator; Flash to present current input.
5. LED5 SRS TSHD Indicator
6. LED6 SRS TVOL Indicator
LED7 ~LED14, Volume Indicator; each LED has 6 brightness level, represent 48 different volume
indication while adjust volume.
LED2~LED14 flashes when mute mode.
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2. Subwoofer Connections
2.1 Controls and Connections
(1) Power ON/OFF- Press to turn the subwoofer on or off
(2) LINK- Press the button to pair to the sound bar. Sea pairing on section 2.3.4 for
more information on pairing.
(3) AC 100~240V- Connect the power cable here.
(4) Power/Link Indicator LED- The LED will Light solid blue when subwoofer is turned
on and paired. The LED blinks to indicate the pairing is taking place.

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Chapter 2 Use and Setting
1. product operating instructions
1. Use the signal cable to connect the device (eg: TV or DVD player, audio-visual
equipment, etc.) audio output terminal to the sound bar input connector
2. Connect the adapter to the Sound bar, plug AC power cord into the power outlet.
3. Connector AC power cable to the Subwoofer , plug the power cord into an electrical
outlet, turn on the power switch.
4. Press the “ ＂ on the Top panel Button or remote control “ ＂ key, to turn on
the product.
5. to determine the power and connect the subwoofer to constant bright light (blue
light), If the LED is slowly flashing, perform the following steps to initiate the
pairing.
(1) Hold down the mute button on the front speakers 3 to 5 seconds, LED14 flashes
and enter pairing mode.
(2) Press the back of the subwoofer connection key 3 to 5 seconds, LED lights flash,
wireless pairing in progress.
(3) Subwoofer LED constant blue light, indicating that pairing is complete the
wireless link.
6. Turn on the Device which is connect to the sound bar.
7. Press the "Input" key on the remote control or Top panel on the sound bar, to select
the signal source (Input 1 / Input 2 / optical fiber).
8. Press the "Volume + / Volume - / Bass + / Bass" key on the remote control or Top
panel on the sound bar，to adjust the appropriate volume output.
9. based on user preferences, to select sound effect mode on or off.
TSHD : suggestions on this feature to enjoy the surround sound feeling.
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2. Remote Control Button Function:
2.1 Remote Button Function :
Power-Use this button to turn Sound Bar ON or OFF.
Input-Use this button to select the input desired.
Repeated pressing will cycle through input 1, input 2 or Optical In.
Vol+/- Use these buttons to increase or decrease the speaker volume.
Sub+/- Use these buttons to increase or decrease the volume output of the
Subwoofer relative to the overall system volume.
Mute- This button turns the sound on and off.
TSHD- Press this buttons to turn SRS TrusurroundHD on and off.
TVOL- Press this button to control the level of audio output to prevent commercials from being louder than
the volume of the program being viewed.
2.2 Remote Control Range
zPoint the remote control at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands.
zDo not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window.
zThe effective range of the remote control is approximately 8 feet (6 meters) from the front of
the receiver window, 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down.
2.3 Installing the Battery in the Remote Control
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time, slide the battery holder out of the remote with your fingernail (2).
2. Insert the supplied CR2025 Lithium Button Battery into the remote control. Make sure that you match
the (+) symbol on the battery with the (+) symol on the battery holder.
3. Re-insert the battery cover in the same orientation.
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2.4 Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries:
1. Only use the specified battery.
2. Inserting incorrect battery may cause damage to the remote control.
3. Dispose of the battery in accordance with local laws and regulations.
4. Keep the battery away from children and pets.
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Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment
1. Digital Connection
If your device (TV, Set-top Box, DVD player, Home Theater System, VCR, Computer, etc.) has
an S/PDIF (optical) digital audio output, you can connect it to the S/PDIF jack on the Sound
Bar.
1. Turn off power to the Sound Bar and the device.
2. Connect one end of the Optical (S/PDIF) cable (sold separately) to the digital
audio output on the device.
3. Connect the other end of the Optical (S/PDIF) cable to the S/PDIF jack on the Sound
Bar.
4. Turn on power to the Sound Bar and the device.
5. Select the Optical input by pressing the input button on the top of the Sound Bar
or the remote control.
Note：
- When using the Optical input on the Sound Bar with a TV or computer, set the output
mode of that device to PCM. Refer to the Tvor computer user manual for more
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2. Analog Connection
1. Turn off power to the Sound Bar and the device.
2. connect one end of the audio cable （white and red connectors）to the analog audio
output on the device.
3. Connect the other end of the audio cable (white and red connectors) to the INPUT
1 or INPUT 2 Jacks on the Sound Bar.
3. Turn on power to the Sound Bar and the device.
4. Select the associated input by pressing the Input button on the top of the Sound
Bar or the remote control.
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3. Connecting an MP3 Player
1.Turn off power to the Sound Bar and the MP3 player.
2.Connect one end of the audio cable to the analog audio output on the MP3 player
Docking Unit.
3.Connect the other end of the audio cable (white and ted connectors) to the INPUT
1 or INPUT 2 jacks on the Sound Bar.
4.Turn on the power to the Sound Bar and MP3 player.
5.Select the associated input by pressing the input button on the top of the Sound
Bar or Remote Control.
Note：
1.Most MP3 players commonly use a 1/8” Stereo Mini-jack. In this case, use a 1/8” stereo
mini-jack-to-RCA(AV) cable (sold separately).
2.If wall mounting of the Sound Bar System is planned, purchase a right-angle RCA cable
to avoid mounting interference.
3.Refer to your MP3 player user manual for more information about the audio output
settings and connections of the product.
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Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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1.Maintenance
1.1.Important
1. Make sure that the power cables are removed from their sockets before cleaning the
Sound Bar or Sub-Woofer.
2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the Sound
Bar or Sub-Woofer. Such chemicals may damage the Sound Bar or Sub-Woofer housing.
1.2Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control
1. Use a soft cloth for cleaning.
2. If the housing is seriously contaminated, use a soft cloth moistened with diluted
neutral cleaner to clean the display. Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning
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2.Troubleshooting Guide
If the HD Sound Bar System fails to operate, or the performance changes dramatically,
check the operation in accordance with the following instructions. Remember to check
the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the problem. If the HD Sound Bar System still
fails to perform as expected, contact the AmTRAN for assistance by calling 0800-88-0505.
Problem Solution
No power. yPress the power button on the remote control or the top of the Sound Bar.
yMake sure power cords are securely connected to electrical outlet
and on the back of the Sound Bar and Subwoofer.
yPlug another electrical device to the power outlet to verify that
the outlet is working.
No sound. yPress MUTE on the remote to make sure the Sound Bar is not mute.
yPress the Volume +(Up)/-(Down) button on the remote control or the
top of the Sound Bar.
yPress the INPUT button on the remote control or the top of the Sound
Bar to select a different input source.
No sound on Optical In
(S/PDIF)
yThe external device may be set to AC3 (Dolby Digital) output. SRS
TS-HD requires PCM audio. Change the device output to PCM.
Buzzing or humming yMake sure that both ends of the audio cables are connected securely.
yTest on an alternate device or replace the audio cable.
yTest the device and cable on an alternate input on the Sound Bar
Settings are lost yPower may have been disconnected from the wall outlet. To keep
settings, leave power connected.