Audio Solutions TVAMSBAR3.1-35 User manual

Television Wall Mount with Integrated 3.1 Sound System with
Dolby Digital Technology
03/01/2014
Model Number TVAMSBAR3.1-35
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 4
Getting Started............................................................................................................................... 6
Installation...................................................................................................................................... 8
Inputs and Controls..................................................................................................................... 21
Remote Control............................................................................................................................ 22
Remote Control LED/Sensor Location .................................................................................... 22
Remote Control Precautions ................................................................................................... 22
Remote Control (Learning)......................................................................................................... 23
Operation...................................................................................................................................... 24
LED Indicators......................................................................................................................... 24
Power On/Off........................................................................................................................... 24
Audio Input Source.................................................................................................................. 24
Hearing Impaired Mode........................................................................................................... 24
Volume Control/Mute............................................................................................................... 25
Audio Settings ......................................................................................................................... 25
Push Button Reset .................................................................................................................. 25
Menu Functions........................................................................................................................... 26
Accessing the Menu ................................................................................................................ 26
Speaker Volume Adjustment (Left, Right, Center, Subwoofer)................................................ 26
Speaker Expansion (On/Off) ................................................................................................... 26
Center Fill (On/Off) .................................................................................................................. 26
Flat (On/Off)............................................................................................................................. 27
Sound Field Selection ............................................................................................................. 27
Factory Reset .......................................................................................................................... 27
Software Version ..................................................................................................................... 27
Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 28
Maintenance................................................................................................................................. 30
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 31
Compliance .................................................................................................................................. 32
Features and Specications....................................................................................................... 33
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 34

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Please read this enre manual carefully before
mounng the system to avoid bodily injury and/or
any property loss. If you do not understand these
direcons, or have any doubts about the safety of
the installaon, please call a qualied contractor
or contact the Audio Soluons™ customer
service department. Please check carefully to
ensure there are no missing or defecve parts.
Our customer representaves can quickly assist
you with installaon quesons and missing or
defecve parts. Replacement parts for products
purchased through authorized dealers will be
shipped to you directly. Do not aempt to use any
parts not provided by the manufacturer. Using
other screws could cause injury or property loss.
Never use defecve parts, as improper installaon
may cause damage or serious injury. Do not
use this product for any purpose not explicitly
specied by Audio Soluons™. Audio Soluons™
cannot be liable for damage or injury caused
by incorrect mounng, incorrect assembly, or
incorrect use.
• Read these instrucons – All the safety and
operang instrucons should be read before
this product is operated.
• Keep these instrucons – The safety and
operang instrucons should be retained for
future reference.
• Heed all warnings – All warnings on the
appliance and in the operang instrucons
should be adhered to.
• Follow all instrucons – All operang and
use instrucons should be followed.
• NeveraempttoinstalltheAudioMount™
^ŽƵŶĚďĂƌ^LJƐƚĞŵinahollowwall.
• 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.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any venlaon openings. Slots
and openings in the TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar
System are required for proper venlaon. Please
ensure that these openings are not blocked and
that no items are placed inside the
slots. Blocking the venlaon openings may
cause the system to overheat, which may
result in injury or property loss.
• Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
• 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.
• Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched parcularly at the plugs,
convenience receptacles, and at the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
• When the system is connected to a power
outlet, the power is always owing into the
system. To totally disconnect power you
must unplug the power cord.
• Only use aachments/accessories specied
by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table
specied by the
manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus.
When a cart or rack
is used, use cauon
when moving the cart/
apparatus combinaon
to avoid injury from p-over.
• Unplug the apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
me.
• Please keep the unit in a well-venlated
environment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or
electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not
be exposed to dripping or splashing and that
objects lled with liquids, such as vases,
shall not be placed on apparatus.
• WARNING: The wall socket plug is used as
disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
• This lightning ash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of non-insulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sucient
magnitude to constute a risk of
electric shock.
• The exclamaon point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operang and maintenance
instrucons in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover (or back) as
there are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualied personnel.
• The apparatus should be connected to
an electrical wall outlet with a protecve
grounding connecon.
• Always replace a fuse with the same value
as the original fuse.
• Do not overload your extension cords or
power strips, as this can result in an electric
shock or re.
• Do not aempt to service or repair your TV
Audio Mount™ Soundbar System yourself.
Opening the cover will expose you to high
voltages and other hazards. Servicing is
required when the apparatus is 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.
If repair is required, please contact your
dealer or refer to a qualied service person.
• Do not install your TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar
System in an area subject to outside elements,
snow, moisture or high humidity. This device is
designed for indoor use only.
• If any of the following occurs, please contact
Audio Soluons™.
◦The system is exposed to rain or other
moisture.
◦The power cord is frayed.
◦The system is dropped or is damaged
in any way.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction
Congratulaons on the purchase of your new Audio Soluons™ 3.1 TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar System. For
maximum benet, please read the enre manual before beginning installaon and operaon. With proper
usage, you will experience many years of high quality audio sound from your system.
Please register your TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar System at the following address: www.audiosoluons.com
Have your serial number and date of purchase available before you aempt to register.
For future reference, write the serial number found on the TV Audio Soluons™ Soundbar System, as well
as the purchase date, in the spaces provided below.
SN# _____________________________________
Purchase Date _____________________________
Opening the Package
The TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar System and its accompanying accessories have been carefully packed in a carton
designed to protect it from transportaon damage. Aer opening the carton, check that your system is in good
condion and that all listed contents are included.
Save the carton and packing material for future shipping.
Package Contents
• 3.1 TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar System
• Power Cord
• Remote Control
• Two AAA Baeries
• Cardboard Mounng Template
• Allen Wrench
• Mounng/Assembly Hardware
• This User Manual
Mounting Instructions
Please read all enclosed instrucons and verify hardware contents carefully before mounng.
GETTING STARTED

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Wall Plate Mounting Hardware
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Bolt
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2Plasc Insert 6
3 M8 Washer 6
TV Bracket Assembly Hardware
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A M4 x 12 Bolt 4
BM5 x 12 Bolt 4
C M6 x 12 Bolt 4
DM8 x 16 Bolt 4
EM4 x 30 Bolt 4
FM5 x 30 Bolt 4
GM6 x 35 Bolt 4
HM8 x 40 Bolt 4
IM4/M5
Spacer
4
JM8/M6
Spacer
4
KM4/M5
Washer
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GETTING STARTED
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Washer
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M M4 Washer 4
NM5 Washer 4
OM6 Washer 4
PM8 Washer 4
Q5x5mm Allen
Wrench
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RCardboard
Template
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STEP 1
Read and understand all of the enclosed instrucons and verify that all parts are present and appear in
good working order before you begin.
NOTE: You will need at least 2 people to nish this mounng procedure. To avoid possible injury, do not
aempt to mount the TV alone.
STEP 2
Use the supplied Allen wrench to loosen the socket screws (A) on each side of the lower pole (Figure 1).
You can then separate the unit into two parts: the TV bracket connecon (Figure 2) and the system wall
plate (Figure 3).
A
A
Figure 1 - Separate the TV Bracket and Wall Plate
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Figure 2 - TV Bracket Connection
Figure 3 - Sound System Wall Plate
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STEP 3
Remove the two T-screw handles (D) (Figure 4). Rotate the pole assembly downward to gain clear access to
the top mounng holes.
Figure 4 - Remove Handles
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STEP 4
Place the cardboard template on the wall where you want to mount the system. Mark the center point on
the wall.
NOTE: Be sure to choose a wall area that is strong enough to support the combined weight of the TV
and Audio Mount™ Soundbar System. The locaon should be safe from hazards such as water or crushable
items. Do NOT ATTEMPT TO BOLT THIS UNIT TO THE HOLLOW PORTION OF THE WALL!
Wall with Studs
The Wall Plate must be mounted, at the top and boom, to at least 2 wooden studs, spaced a minimum
of 16” apart. Use a stud nder to locate the studs, then mark each stud. Place the template center to the
marked stud locaons. Make sure the template is level, then use masking tape to secure the template to
the wall. Mark inside holes in the template that correspond with the alignment of the studs in four places
(two top and two boom). Aer making clear marks for the holes, remove the template. Using a 3/16” drill
bit, pre-drill a 2.5” deep hole in each marked locaon.
Concrete Wall
Choose a solid wall area (avoid hollow walls or the joint of the bricks). Make sure the template is level, then
use masking tape to secure the template to the wall. Mark inside holes in the template in four places (two
top and two boom). Using a 3/8” masonry drill bit, pre-drill a 2.5” deep hole in each marked locaon.
Figure 5 - Use Mounting Template and Pre-Drill
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STEP 5
Aach the Wall Plate to the wall.
Wood Stud Mounting
Line the TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar System bracket up with the predrilled holes and aach the Wall Plate
to the wall using the included square head screws and M8 washers.
Concrete Wall Mounting
Insert the plasc sinkers into the predrilled holes and tap securely into the hole. Aach the Wall Plate to
the wall using the included concrete bolts (Figure 6).
Figure 6 - Concrete Wall Mounting
WARNING: Use only the supplied screws intended for the selected applicaon to avoid personal injury or
property damage.
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WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOUNT THIS UNIT TO A HOLLOW WALL WITHOUT BOLTING INTO
STUDS!
Hollow Wall or Decorative Cardboard
NO!
Figure 7 - Hollow Wall WARNING!
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STEP 6
Aach the TV to the TV Bracket Connecon (Figure 8).
a. Remove the round tube (B) from the TV Bracket Connecon.
b. Choose the correct screws (the ones that work with your TV) from the supplied hardware bag to at-
tach the two brackets (C) to the back of the TV. Make sure the brackets are posioned with the tube
hole at the boom of the TV.
c. Once the brackets are connected, slide the round tube (B) back into the TV brackets.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Figure 8 - Attach TV to Bracket
NOTE: Please use the correct screws and washers for the holes on the TV back. Assembling with incorrect
screws and washers will damage the holes on the back of the TV. Some TVs without a at back may
require the use of spacers when aaching the brackets. Make sure the two TV brackets are even and
that they’re using the same mounng holes on the bracket. Uneven assembly will cause the TV screen to
slant.
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NOTE: You will need at least 2 people to nish this mounng procedure. To avoid possible injury, do not
aempt to mount the TV alone.
NO!YES!
STEP 7
Li the upper pole and screw it back into place using the two T-screw handles (D) (Figure 9).
Figure 9 - Replace Upper Pole
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STEP 8A (LCR Speaker Position Adjustment)
Figure 10 - LCR Speaker Position Adjustment
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STEP 8B (Center Speaker Pole Adjustment)
Located at the boom center front of the TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar System are two adjustment screws
for the centerspeaker. Once you have aached the brackets to the back of the television in STEP 6,
perform the following steps to adjust the boom speaker, as necessary.
Figure 11 - Measure Height
Figure 12 - Adjust Center Pole
Measure the distance from the top of
the mounng hook to the boom of
the TV, as shown in Figure 11.
b. Add 1 inch to the measurement you
took in the above step 1 to obtain the
proper adjustment height.
c. Loosen the two center pole locking
screws. Do not remove screws.
d. Move the center speaker by sliding the
boom pole unl the distance from
the top support bar to the top of the
center speaker corresponds with the
required adjustment height. Do not
let go of the boom speaker while
adjusng.
e. Tighten the two center pole locking
screws, as shown in Figure 12.
Measurefromtopof
hooktoboomofTV.
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CenterPoleLockingScrews
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STEP 9
Hang TV and adjust speaker.
a. Hang the pre-assembled TV unit on the upper pole.
b. Clip the screws (A) into the lower channel of the Wall Plate and ghten on both sides (Figure 11).
Figure 13 - Attach TV Mount to Wall Mount
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STEP 10
Connect the audio cables from your television to the TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar System.
The TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar System has four ways to input the audio from your TV.
• Line Level Out is located on your TV panel in the Audio Out secon. It will have two connectors
marked L (Le-White) and R (Right-Red).
• A 3.5mm Head Phone Jack is located on most TV panels in the Audio Out secon. Only use this
connecon if your TV does not have an Opcal or Coaxial connecon. When using this connecon,
you must set the volume of your TV to a level that will allow your TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar System
to detect audio. This is explained in more detail in the “TV Sengs” secon.
• Opcal output is located on most TV panels in the Audio Out secon. Look for a square connector
marked Opcal or S/PDIF.
• Coaxial output is located on your TV panel in the Audio Out secon.
Audio inputs for the TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar System are shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14 - Audio Input Options
Before connecng the TV to the TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar System, lower the TV volume to zero or use the
TV menu to turn your TV speakers OFF.
Decide which inputs to use and connect the appropriate cable from your TV Audio Out to the connector on
the TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar System.
You will now control the volume of your system with the TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar System remote controller
supplied with your system. If you have a learning remote controller, you can program it to replace the
remote controller supplied with the TV Audio Mount™ Soundbar System.
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STEP 11
Adjust the angle of the TV and then ghten the T-screw handles (D) and locking screws (A) (Figure 15). You
can then adjust the width and angle of the speakers and lock the speaker screws, as described in Step 8.
NOTE: Arrange your cables to avoid the lt adjustment area. When arranging the cables, please leave
sucient slack for future angle adjustments.
A
D
Max 600mm
Max600mm
Figure 15 - Adjust Angle
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