Boston TVee 20 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL / SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS / COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
TVee® Model 20
Television Entertainment Enhancement System
Español
Sistema de Mejora del
Entretenimiento Televisivo.
Francais
Système de perfectionnement
sonore pour télévision et
système de divertissement à
domicile
Italiano
Sistema di TV entertainment
avanzato
Swedish
System för bättre
TV-underhållning
Deutsch
System zur Steigerung der
Fernsehunterhaltung

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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding-type 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 fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme á la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
14. Maintain a minimum distance of 2" (50mm) around the front, rear,
and sides of the apparatus for sufficient ventilation. The ventilation
should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings or
placing on or around the apparatus items such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.
15. No open flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be
placed on the apparatus.
16. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
17. Either the power inlet connector on the rear of the apparatus or
the power plug at the wall must remain accessible, to be able to
disconnect power from the apparatus.
18. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains,
disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
American Users:
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Caution: Unauthorized changes or modifications to the receiver could
void the user s authority to operate the equipment.
This symbol found on the apparatus indicates hazards
arising from dangerous voltages.
This symbol found on the apparatus indicates the user
should read all safety statements found in the user manual.
This symbol found on the apparatus indicates
double insulation.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Canadian Users:
RLAN - Radio Local Area Network Equipment
This equipment may only be used indoors in FR.
This equipment may only be used in one’s own premises in IT.
This equipment is for private use only in LU
Operation is not allowed within a radius of 20 km from the centre
of Ny-Ålesund in NO.
Hereby, Boston Acoustics, Inc. 300 Jubilee Drive, Peabody, MA 01960
USA, declares that thisTVee Model 20is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.A copy of the Declaration of Conformity (DOC) may be
obtained from:

Oliver Kriete
Boston Acoustics, Division of D&M Europe B.V.
Beemdstraat 11
5653 MA Eindhoven
The Netherlands
European Users:
AT CZ FI IS LT PT SE FR
BE DK DE IE MT SK CH IT
EE GR LV NL SI TR LU CY
HU PL ES GB NO

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The Parts of TVee
1 Status Indicator – Lights in various colors to indicate operating status. See the table below.
2 IR Learn Button – Activates remote control learning mode.
3 Mute Button – Lets you temporarily mute TVee.
4 Volume Up and Down Buttons – Let you manually adjust the volume of the TVee.
5 Wireless ID Switch – Selects the “channel” for the wireless subwoofer signal. Set 11 in the same position.
6 Trim Level Switch – Adjusts the input sensitivity of TVee.
7 Inputs – Receives the input signal for the TVee. See the “Connect TVee” section for more information.
8 Power Input – Connect the power supply 10 here.
9 Power On/O Switch – Turns the TVee soundbar on or o. Normally it is left on all the time.
10 Power Supply – Provides power to the soundbar. Plug it into the wall and connect it to the power input 8.
Soundbar Status Indicator
Green Steady Normal power-on mode.
Green Blinks Once Shows a remote control signal is being received.
Orange Flashing TVee is ready to learn a remote control command.
Orange Steady The control button that’s learning a control command is selected; TVee waiting
for an IR command to learn.
Flashing Green TVee has successfully learned a remote control command.
Flashing Red TVee has failed to learn a remote control command.
Flashing Red and Orange Indicates learned IR codes successfully erased.
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11 Wireless ID Switch – Selects the “channel” for the wireless subwoofer signal. Set in the same position as 5.
12 Volume – Adjusts the volume of the subwoofer to balance with the soundbar.
13 Status Indicator – Lights green when the subwoofer is active and red when it is in mute mode.
14 Power On/O Switch – Turns the TVee subwoofer on or o. Normally it is left on all the time.
15 Power Cord – Plug it into an AC outlet.
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Specications
System Power 100 watts peak
Dimensions (H x W x D) Soundbar 3¾ x 31 x 4” (95 x 788 x 102mm)
Subwoofer 9½ x 10½ x 11” (241 x 266 x 280mm)
Weight Soundbar 8.4 lbs (3.9kg)
Subwoofer 11 lbs (5kg)
About TVee
Congratulations on selecting TVee for your home entertainment system. TVee combines the famous Boston sound with
unprecedented ease of use. From two compact components, TVee delivers sound that will add an entirely new dimension
to your television entertainment experience. Powerful ampliers and 3D sound processing circuitry ensure exciting perfor-
mance. Wireless connection between the soundbar and subwoofer makes TVee easy to setup—the ideal combination of
performance and convenience. If necessary, TVee can even learn the control signals from your remote control for maximum
ease of use and totally transparent operation.
Placing TVee
You’re probably anxious to start using your TVee so let’s get started. First you should position
the TVee components.
The soundbar should be placed so it is centered with the TV screen.
It can be in front of the television. Or if your television is housed in furniture that has a
shelf right above the screen the soundbar can go there. But avoid places that are semi-
enclosed. That can upset the natural sound balance of TVee.
The subwoofer is easy. It can go just about anywhere in the room. Since it gets its signal
wirelessly you don’t need to worry about connections. Just plug it into an AC outlet.
Corner placement can help reinforce bass output.

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Connect TVee
Next you need to get an input signal into the TVee soundbar. All it takes is the audio connection cable that is supplied. There
are two likely sources for a signal—your television or a cable television connection box. (The control box for a satellite system
is for this purpose the same as a cable box. For simplicity we’ll call it a cable box, but it could be either one.)
The main advantage of getting the signal from the cable box is that it is easier to set up. But if you have multiple signal
sources in addition to the cable signal, such as a DVD player, you might need to get the signal from the TV directly so you can
enjoy the TVee sound with all of your media. Some TVs may only have a headphone output. In this case, you can connect to
the TVee using a mini-headphone plug adaptor or cable available at your dealer (not supplied).
The subwoofer receives a wireless audio signal from the soundbar—you just need to plug it into your AC outlet.
Fire Up TVee!
Now the fun starts. Connect the power supply to the soundbar, turn on its power switch and the one on the subwoofer.
Turn on the other components in your system and tune in to a familiar channel. You should hear sound from TVee. If you
don’t, try turning up the volume of TVee using its volume control buttons.
If TVee is connected to the television try adjusting the volume using the television remote control. If the volume level
changes it shows that TVee is connected to a “variable” output. The mute control of the television remote should also work.
That makes things easy. You can ignore the “Control TVee” section on the following page.
If the TVee is connected to the television it is likely that the television speakers are also playing. Most modern televisions have
a way of turning o the internal speakers. There are hundred of models of televisions from dozens of manufacturers, so it is
impossible to give specic instructions on how to do that. But most use a similar procedure.
Look on the remote control for your television for a “menu” or “setup” button. Press it and you’ll see an on-screen menu. Look for
an option to control audio functions and select it. This is where you’ll probably nd the setting to turn o the internal speakers.
If you cannot turn o the internal speakers it is not a problem. TVee will tremendously enhance the sound of the television
speakers with extended response and improved denition. However, to get the most from TVee you’ll want it to be louder
than the television. Use the following steps to adjust the volume balance:
1Teach TVee to respond to the volume up and down control commands of your television remote. (See the “Control TVee”
section for information on how to do that.)
2Turn down the volume of the television all the way using the control buttons on the set.
3Use the volume control buttons on soundbar to set the volume of TVee to a normal listening level.
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After this adjustment TVee should always be louder than the television speakers. Then you can use the television remote
control to adjust the volume as you normally do.
Fine Tune TVee
Now that things are up and running, it’s time to adjust the subwoofer to blend with the soundbar speakers so the system
produces the balanced, natural Boston sound. Start with the subwoofer volume control at the middle of its rotation range.
Play a variety of source material —some music, a movie sound track with dynamic special eects, some spoken dialog. Adjust
the volume up and down a bit from the starting point until you have a setting that produces a natural sound with all the vari-
ous types of program material.
Control TVee
If you have TVee connected to a television, cable, or satellite box and changing the volume with your system remote does
not change the volume of the TVee system, then the output TVee is connected to is a “constant level” output. With a constant
level output you will want to program TVee to respond to the remote control codes of your television remote, or any other
remote control you want to use. The goal is to be able to use one remote control. Here’s how to do it.
Say you want TVee to learn the “mute” command of your remote control.
1 Press and hold the IR Learn button until the status indicator
ashes orange.
2 Press the button you want to program to respond to your remote
control—in this example the mute button.
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Point your remote control at the front of the TVee soundbar from about 12 inches away. Press and hold the mute button for
a full second then release the button for a full second. Repeat the press and release sequence until the status indicator turns
green. TIP: Hold the remote steady and press/release the button slowly to be sure TVee can pick up the remote signal.
If TVee is not able to pick up the remote control signal within 20 seconds the status indicator will ash red for 20 more
seconds and then return to green. Repeat steps 1 - 3, being careful to hold the remote steady and press the button slowly.
Repeat the process for the other buttons on your remote control that you want TVee to learn.
Remember – TVee can learn to respond to almost any button on almost any remote. You decide what remote you want to
use – television, satellite receiver, cable control box, etc. – and teach TVee to respond to the buttons you want to use.
If you make a mistake, or want to remove the remote control programming of TVee for any reason, press and hold the Mute
and Volume Down buttons until the status indicator alternately ashes red and orange for 3 seconds. NOTE: This removes
ALL of the TVee remote control programming. If you only need to change the programming for some of the TVee buttons,
follow the three steps above to overwrite previous programming of specic buttons only.
Details About TVee
In most systems after you do any needed remote control programming you can just sit back and enjoy the sound. But you
might nd the following details useful or interesting.
Power – The power switches on the back of the soundbar and subwoofer can be left on. TVee has an automatic audio mute
system. After about 15 minutes of inactivity the ampliers shut down. As soon as a signal is applied to the inputs of TVee the
ampliers automatically turn on again.
Wireless ID Switches – Both the soundbar and subwoofer have Wireless ID switches. The various switch settings change
frequency of the wireless signal the soundbar sends to the subwoofer. The two switches must be set to the same position.
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Typically you’ll never need to adjust these switches. What are they for? If you have more than one TVee system in your house
you can use dierent Wireless ID Switch settings so the systems won’t interfere with each other.
Trim Level Switch – This changes the input sensitivity of TVee. If the output of your television is too low, you may need to
change the trim level switch to “1” to make it louder. Conversely, if you hear distortion in the audio signal, try the “3” setting to
make the input quieter. Generally “1” is the most common setting.
Troubleshooting TVee
Soundbar does not power on.
Is the power supply plugged into a live wall outlet?
Is the power supply properly connected to the soundbar power input?
Is the rear panel power switch in the “on” position?
Subwoofer does not power on.
Is the subwoofer plugged into a live wall outlet?
Is the rear panel power switch in the “on” position?
Is the fuse blown? Replace it with the same type. If it quickly blows again the unit may need service.
No sound from TVee.
Is the signal input connected to an output that is providing a signal?
Are the soundbar and subwoofer receiving power and turned on?
Turn up the volume of the TVee soundbar.
Turn up the volume of the television or cable box TVee is connected to.
Check Mute status – is the status indicator blinking green? Press the Mute button on the soundbar.
No Sound from the Subwoofer.
Check the points in the “subwoofer does not power on,” section above.
Turn up the volume control.
Check that the wireless ID setting is the same on the bar.
Distorted sound from the Soundbar.
Change the Trim Level switch setting to a higher number.
Check the signal source to be sure the distortion is not originating there.
Bass not loud enough.
Turn up the subwoofer Volume control.
Place the subwoofer closer to a corner of the room.
Check that the wireless ID setting is the same on the bar.
TVee won’t learn my remote control commands.
Carefully follow the programming instructions.
Hold the remote steady and 12 inches from the front of the soundbar.
Press and release the remote control button slowly!
Note: TVee learns almost all IR commands, but some IR protocols cannot be programmed.
Volume of my television speakers gets louder than my TVee system over time.
When the remote control volume button is held down your television may change volume levels faster then TVee.
Use the buttons on the soundbar to adjust the volume of the TVee to the correct balance with the television speakers.
The woofer seems to have interference with its wireless signal.
Try changing settings of the Wireless ID switches on both the soundbar and subwoofer.
The subwoofer could be too far from the soundbar to get a good signal. Try moving it closer.

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Limited Warranty
Boston Acoustics warrants to the original purchaser of our TVee system that it will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship in its mechanical parts for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the electrical
components of TVee is 1 year.
Your responsibilities are to install and use them according to the instructions supplied, to provide safe and secure transportation
to an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative, and to present proof of purchase in the form of your sales slip when
requesting service.
Excluded from this warranty is damage that results from abuse, misuse, improper installation, accidents, shipping, or repairs/
modications by anyone other than an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative.
This warranty is limited to the Boston Acoustics product and does not cover damage to any associated equipment. This
warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation. This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or
defaced. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
If Service Seems Necessary
First, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product. If that is not possible, write to:
Boston Acoustics, Inc.
100 Corporate Drive
Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA
Or contact us via e-mail at:
[email protected]
We will promptly advise you of what action to take. If it is necessary to return your TVee to the factory, please ship it prepaid.
After it has been repaired, we will return it freight prepaid in the United States and Canada.
This symbol found on the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of with household
waste. Instead, it may be placed in a separate collection facility for electronic waste or returned to a retailer
when purchasing similar product. The producer paid to recycle this product. Doing this contributes to reuse
and recycling, minimizes adverse eects on the environment and human health and avoids any nes for
incorrect disposal.