Bauhn ASBWS-0321-B User manual

User Manual
MODEL: ASBWS-0321-B, ASBWS-0321-S
2.1 Premium Bluetooth®Soundbar
with Wireless Subwoofer
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
1300 886 649
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MODEL: ASBWS-0321-B, ASBWS-0321-S PRODUCT CODE: 705271 03/2021
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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 19
General Operation 19
Input Modes 19
Bluetooth® 20
Pairing Bluetooth®Devices 20
Bluetooth®Playback 21
Troubleshooting 22
Specications 25
Compliance and Responsible Disposal 26
Warranty Information 27
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
Wireless Subwoofer 14
Remote Control 16
Setup 16
Using the Remote Control 17
Remote Overview 18
Repair and Refurbished
Goods or Parts Notice 28

4 | UNPACK AND PREPARE
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A. 2.0 Channel Soundbar
B. Wireless Subwoofer
C. Remote Control
D. AAA Activ Energy Batteries (2)
E. 3.5mm Audio Cable
F. Optical Cable
G. Power Cable (2)
H. Wall Mount Installation Kit
I. User Manual
J. Warranty Certificate
K. Quick Start Guide
L. 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.
Before setting up your new Soundbar, check you have everything:

UNPACK AND PREPARE | 5
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 (4)
B. Short Screws (6)
C. Brackets (4)
D. Long Screws (4)
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.
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Installation
This soundbar can sit free-standing on a surface, or it can be mounted to a wall.
Note: The subwoofer cannot be wall mounted.
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
Wall Mounting Instructions
Fix the supplied wall-mounting
brackets (marked with "S") to the
bracket fixing holes on the back
of the soundbar with the supplied
short screws. Affix the brackets as
shown in the illustration (left).
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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350mm
18mm

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Place the soundbar with wall-
mounting brackets (marked with
"S") onto the mounting brackets
(marked with "W"), which are fixed
to the wall. Use the included short
screws to tighten them. Make sure
the soundbar is attached firmly to
the wall.
Insert the included plastic anchors into
the holes and push in until they are flush
with the wall. Secure the supplied metal
brackets (marked with "W") to the wall
by screwing the included long screws into
the anchors and tighten until the screw
head is fully inserted and flush with the
metal bracket.
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Connect to Power
Make sure the power switch 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
USB
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.
4. USB Port : Insert a USB device for audio
playback
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Left sideRight side
See next page for more info on the connections.
Controls and Connections
Buttons on the Soundbar
Get to know your Soundbar
Front
LED display
Remote
control
sensor
Good to know: The LED display on the soundbar will
turn off automatically after 5 minutes of no operation.

12 | CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
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HDMI OUT
TO TV (ARC) SOUND
The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function allows you to send audio
input from an ARC-compliant TV to an ARC-compliant audio device
(e.g. soundbar) without the need for an additional 3.5mm audio
cable connection.
2OPTICAL SOUND
Connect an optical cable (included) to the OPTICAL socket of
your device (e.g. TV, DVD player) and the OPTICAL socket on the
soundbar.
3COAX
SOUND Connect a coaxial cable (not included) to the COAX socket of your
device (e.g. TV, DVD player) and the COAX on the soundbar.
4AUX 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 IN socket on the unit.
5AC IN POWER
Before connecting the AC power cable, ensure you have completed
all other connections.
Connect the power cable to the soundbar AC IN socket first, then
plug in the power cable to the mains supply socket.
Rear Ports on the
Soundbar
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS | 13
Rear Ports on the Soundbar
HDMI (ARC)
To use the ARC function, make sure the soundbar's
HDMI (ARC) socket is connected via a HDMI cable
(not included) to the HDMI (ARC) socket of your ARC
compliant TV. Then just use your TV's 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 or Optical
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 etc.).

14 | CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
AC IN
Pairing the Wireless Subwoofer With the Soundbar Automatically
• The subwoofer and soundbar will automatically pair when they are both plugged into the mains sockets and
turned on. No cable is needed for connecting the two.
• Flick the power button on the subwoofer on and the connection indicator will light up red, meaning it is currently
on standby mode and/or not connected.
• Turn on the soundbar and it will automatically start pairing with the subwoofer. The connection indicator will light
up blue once connected.
• To turn off the subwoofer, flick the power button off.
1. Connection indicator
2. Power button: Turn subwoofer
on/off by flicking the button
3. Power cord: Connect to power
Wireless Subwoofer
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Pairing the Wireless Subwoofer With the Soundbar Manually
• If the subwoofer cannot connect to the soundbar automatically on first time use, please manually pair through
the following steps below:
1. Ensure the soundbar is powered on and the subwoofer is off. Press and hold the MODE button on the remote
control for 5 seconds until "PAIR" is shown on the soundbar's LED display, indicating that it is ready to pair with
the subwoofer.
2. Flick the power button on the soundbar to turn on, the connection indicator will flash blue three times, then will
light up red.
3. Press the button to turn off the soundbar and restart by pressing the button again. The connection
indicator on the soundbar will now light up blue, indicating pairing has been successful.
• If the connection indicator LED lights up red, it
indicates that the connection has failed. Turn the
soundbar to standby mode and turn off the subwoofer.
Wait 1 minute and power on both the soundbar and
subwoofer.
• If the wireless connection fails again, check if there is
conflict or strong interference (for example, interference
from an electronic device) around your location.
Remove these conflicts or strong interferences and
repeat the above procedures.
• The subwoofer should be within 6m of the soundbar in
an open area.
For best sound experience, place
the subwoofer on the ground near
the soundbar. The area of around
the subwoofer should be clear of
any obstructions.

16 | REMOTE CONTROL
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
1

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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.
Image is an example
only.
Remote sensor
location on soundbar
may vary.
20°
30°
30°

18 | REMOTE CONTROL
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

OPERATION | 19
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.
Turn the subwoofer ON Flick the power button on the
subwoofer.
Turn the subwoofer
OFF
Flick the power button on the
subwoofer.
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

20 | BLUETOOTH
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 'BAUHN ASBWS-0321' from the list of found
devices.
Note: Only one playback unit can be connected to
the soundbar. If the soundbar is already connected to
another playback unit, the soundbar 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.