Bauhn ASBBS-0421-B User manual

User Manual
MODEL: ASBBS-0421-B, ASBBS-0421-S
2.1 Channel Soundbar
with Built-In Subwoofer
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
1300 886 649
[email protected]
MODEL: ASBBS-0421-B, ASBBS-0421-S PRODUCT CODE: 705473 04/2021
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase!
This manual tells you all you need to know about using your new BAUHN®product.
Please take special note of any important safety and usage information presented with the symbol.
All products brought to you by BAUHN®are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety and,
as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 1 Year Warranty.
Domestic use only: This product is intended for indoor domestic use only. It is not suitable for commercial, industrial
or outdoor use. Do not use this product for anything other that its intended purpose, and only use it as described in
this manual.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.

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Operation 18
General Operation 18
Input Modes 18
Bluetooth®19
Pairing Bluetooth®Devices 19
Bluetooth®Playback 20
Troubleshooting 21
Specications 23
Compliance and Responsible Disposal 24
Contents
Welcome 2
Unpack and Prepare 4
What's in the Box 4
Wall Mount Installation Kit 5
Installation 6
Wall Mounting Instructions 8
Connect to Power 10
Controls and Connections 11
Get to know your Soundbar 11
Buttons on the Soundbar 11
Rear Ports on the Soundbar 12
Remote Control 15
Setup 15
Using the Remote Control 16
Remote Overview 17
Warranty Information 25
Repair and Refurbished
Goods or Parts Notice 26

4 | UNPACK AND PREPARE
Before setting up your new Soundbar, check you have everything:
A. 2.1 Channel Soundbar
B. Remote Control
C. AAA Activ Energy Batteries (2)
D. 3.5mm Audio Cable
E. Optical Cable
F. Wall Mount Installation Kit
G. Power Adaptor
H. User Manual
I. Warranty Certificate
J. Quick Start Guide
K. General Safety Warnings
Unpack and Prepare
What's in the Box
You will need:
• Phillips-head screwdriver and a drill (for wall mount installation)
• HDMI Cable, if you want to set up and use HDMI CEC. (Otherwise you can use the included optical cable if you
don't use HDMI.)
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The illustration below shows the contents of the wall
mount installation kit. These are the parts you will need
if wall mounting your soundbar.
A. Plastic Anchors (2)
B. Long Screws (2)
Wall Mount Installation Kit
• Place the Soundbar on a level surface.
• Place the Soundbar away from any source that
may generate heat or vibrations.
• Make sure there is enough space around the
Soundbar for airflow.
• The remote control works up to 6 metres away
from the Soundbar.
• Unplug the Soundbar before cleaning it.
• Clean using a dry cloth only - do not use water
or chemicals.
• Use only the power supply provided.
• Keep liquid, children and pets away from the
Soundbar at all times.

6 | UNPACK AND PREPARE
Installation
This soundbar can sit free-standing on a surface, or it can be mounted to a wall.
Free-standing
Place on a secure, flat surface. Make sure the soundbar
is standing on its rubber pads (on the left and right sides
on the bottom of the soundbar) and no other area of the
bottom of soundbar is touching the surface.

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Wall mounted
Wall mounting instructions are on the following pages.
• Wall-mounted installation must be carried out
by qualified personnel only. Incorrect assembly
can result in severe personal injury and property
damage! If you intend to install this product yourself,
you must check for installations such as electrical
wiring and plumbing, which may be hidden inside or
behind the wall.
• It is the installer’s responsibility to verify and confirm
that the wall will safely support the total load of the
soundbar and wall brackets.
• Additional tools (not included) are required for the
installation.
• Do not overtighten screws.
• Use an electronic stud finder to check the wall type
before drilling and mounting.

8 | UNPACK AND PREPARE
760mm
Wall Mounting Instructions
Use a pencil to make drill hole marks on the
wall for the anchors. Make sure the marks are
level before drilling. Use a 6mm bit and power
drill (not supplied) to drill holes on the marks.
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Slide the soundbar onto the screws
which are fixed to the wall. Make sure
the soundbar is secure and attached
firmly to the wall.
Insert plastic anchors into the holes and push in
until they are flush with the wall. Drive the screws
into the plastic anchors and tighten until the
screw head is approximately 3mm from the wall.
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10 | UNPACK AND PREPARE
Connect to Power
Make sure the soundbar is switched off at the power
outlet until you have finished connecting your cables.
Don't forget to plug in the
soundbar to the power outlet.
Leave the power switched off until
installation is finished.

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS | 11
See next page for more info on the connections.
Controls and Connections
Buttons on the Soundbar
Get to know your Soundbar
1. : Decrease the volume level.
2. / (Power button/Mode): Press to turn on.
Press to select your preferred input source.
Press and hold to put in Standby mode.
3. : Increase the volume level.
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Right side
Front
LED display
Good to know: The LED display on the soundbar will
turn off automatically after 5 minutes of no operation.

12 | CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
1OPTICAL SOUND Connect an optical cable (included) to the OPTICAL OUT socket
of your device (e.g. TV, DVD player) and the OPTICAL socket on
the soundbar.
2COAXIAL SOUND Connect a coaxial cable (not included) to the COAXIAL OUT
socket of your device (e.g. TV, DVD player) and the COAXIAL
socket on the soundbar.
3AUX IN SOUND Use the supplied 3.5mm audio cable to connect the headphone
socket of the connected audio device, such as a media player, to
the AUX socket on the soundbar.
Rear Ports on the
Soundbar 1
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OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AUX IN

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS | 13
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4USB STORAGE Play your stored media files (supported file codecs and
extensions may vary).
5DC IN POWER
Before connecting the AC adaptor, ensure you have completed
all other connections.
Connect the adaptor to the soundbar's DC IN socket first, then
plug in the adaptor to the mains supply socket.
6TO TV (ARC)
HDMI SOUND
The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function allows you to send
audio input from an ARC-compliant TV to an ARC-compliant
audio device without the need for an additional audio cable
connection.
TO TV (ARC)
DC IN

14 | CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
Rear Ports on the Soundbar
HDMI (ARC)
To use the ARC function, make sure the soundbar's
TO TV (ARC) socket is connected via HDMI cable
(not included) to the HDMI (ARC) socket of your ARC
compliant TV. Then just use your TV remote control to
adjust the volume output (VOL +/– and MUTE) of the
connected audio device. In the TV settings menu, turn
on the ARC and CEC function (when CEC is turned on,
the sound bar will turn on/off automatically when the TV
is turned on/off).
When you use ARC, Optical or
Coaxial connection to your TV or
DVD, the audio output in the TV
or DVD settings menu must be
set to PCM mode (instead of Auto
mode, RAW mode or etc.).

REMOTE CONTROL | 15
Setup
Insert two AAA size batteries according to the polarity
markings (+ / -) inside the compartment. Make sure the
batteries are correctly aligned and properly pushed into
place.
Precautions When Using Batteries
• Do not use old and new batteries together.
• Do not use different types of batteries (e.g.
Manganese and Alkaline batteries) together.
• Remove the batteries from the remote if you do not
intend to use it for a long time.
• When discarding used batteries, follow any
guidelines for recycling and disposal of batteries
that apply in your local area.
• Keep batteries away from children and pets.
• Never throw batteries into a fire or expose them to
extreme heat.
Remote Control
AAA size
batteries
included
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3
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16 | REMOTE CONTROL
Using the Remote Control
To use the remote, point it towards the remote sensor at
the front of the soundbar. The remote will not operate if
its path is blocked.
The remote has a range of up to about 6 metres from
the soundbar at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either
side of the sensor, as illustrated below. Remote Use
• Do not drop, step on or otherwise
impact the remote control. This
may damage the parts or lead to
malfunction.
• Do not place objects between the
remote control and the remote
sensor.
• Do not use this remote control while
simultaneously operating a remote
control for other devices.

REMOTE CONTROL | 17
MODE
EQ
BASS- BASS+
TREBLE
-+
Remote Overview
(POWER): Switch the soundbar
on or standby.
MODE: Switch between the input
sources.
: Increase the volume level.
: Skip to the previous track
: Decrease the volume level.
TREBLE --: Decrease the treble.
BASS --: Decrease the bass.
: Mute the sound.
: Skip to the next track.
: Start or pause playback.
TREBLE +: Increase the treble.
BASS +: Increase the bass.
EQ: Change the equaliser preset.

18 | OPERATION
Function Action
Turn the soundbar ON
Press the / button on the
right side of the soundbar, or
press the (POWER) button on
the remote control to switch the
soundbar on.
Turn the soundbar OFF
Press and hold the / button
on the right side of the soundbar,
or press the (POWER) button
on the remote control to turn the
soundbar off.
Change the input
source/mode
When the soundbar is on, press
the / button repeatedly or
press the MODE button on the
remote repeatedly to change the
input source.
Increase/Decrease the
volume
Press the + / - buttons on the
soundbar or / on the
remote control to adjust the
volume level.
Input Display
HDMI (ARC)
Bluetooth®
Optical
Coaxial
AUX
USB
Operation
General Operation Input Modes

BLUETOOTH | 19
Bluetooth®
You can listen to tracks from a media device if connected
to the soundbar via Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.
The first time you use your Bluetooth®device with the
soundbar, you will need to pair them with one another.
Activate Bluetooth®on your compatible device, and set
it to search for compatible devices.
Select the speaker name: 'BAUHN ASBBS-0421' from
the list of found devices.
Note: Only one playback soundbar can be connected
to the speaker. If the speaker is already connected to
another playback soundbar, the speaker will not appear
in the Bluetooth®selection list. To disconnect the
existing paired device, press and hold the button on
the remote for 3 seconds.
If your device asks for a passkey (depending on the
device manufacturers, model, and software version),
then enter digits “0000” and press OK.
Pairing Bluetooth®Devices
The operational range between this soundbar and
a Bluetooth®device is approximately 10 metres
(without any object between the Bluetooth®enabled
device and the soundbar). Any obstacle between the
devices can reduce the operational range.
Before you connect a Bluetooth®enabled device
to this soundbar, ensure you know the device’s
capabilities. Compatibility with all Bluetooth®devices
is not guaranteed.
If the signal strength is weak, your Bluetooth®
receiver may disconnect, but it will re-enter pairing
mode automatically.
If a mobile phone on which you are playing music
receives a call, the music will be interrupted.
The phone call audio however is not played via
the speaker. Once you end the call, the devices
are connected to each other again and playback
resumes
Your device will also be disconnected when your
device is moved beyond the operational range. If
you want to reconnect your device, place it within
the operational range.
If the connection is lost, follow the instructions (left)
to pair your device to the player again.

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Bluetooth®Playback
Function Action
Increase the Volume Press the +button on the soundbar or on the remote.
Decrease the Volume Press the -button on the soundbar or on the remote.
Play/Pause Press on the remote.
Skip/Rewind Press / on the remote to skip/rewind tracks.
Un-pair a Bluetooth®
device Press and hold the button on the remote for 3 seconds.