connexx WMSMCZ3H-SB User manual

- INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL -
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
MODEL:WMSMCZ3H / WMSMCZ3H-SB
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B
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PAIR
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................
GENERAL VIEW...............................................................................................
SPEAKER/POWER WIRE SOCKET DIAGRAM...............................................
PLACING AND MOUNTING..............................................................................
PARTS INCLUDED WITH MAIN UNIT..............................................................
INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................3
FEATURES........................................................................................................3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CONNECT TO TV(ANALOG)..........................................................................
CONNECT USING OPTICAL..........................................................................
LISTEN TO FM RADIO...................................................................................
BLUETOOTH PAIRING AND PLAYBACK......................................................
REMOTE CONTROL......................................................................................
GENERAL OPERATIONS..............................................................................
ADDING OPTIONAL EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER...........................................
BATTERY INSTALLATION--REMOTE CONTROL........................................
CONNECT USING HDMI IN............................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.......................................................................
USB.................................................................................................................
AUX IN............................................................................................................
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CONNECT USING HDMI OUT........................................................................19

Digital FM tuner w/10 presets
Bluetooth wireless technology
3 zone audio distribution
3.5 mm aux input jack on front panel
USB input on front panel w/device charging capabilities
Digital Optical input on rear panel
LED backlit controls
Wireless remote control included
User Manual Remote Control with Two Batteries
AAA
AAA
PARTS INCLUDED WITH MAIN UNIT
Thank you for choosing a Connexx product. We hope you will find the instructions
in this owner's manual clear and easy to follow. If you take a few minutes to
review, you will learn how to use all the features of your new media center
for maximum enjoyment.
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
Wire Harness for Speakers
FM Antenna
Analog Stereo Input on Rear Panel
WMSMCZ3H
Features of the media center include:
User Manual
DC Power Extension
(Red and Black) Wire
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screw cover
PAIR
C
B
AARC
/
X
TUNE+
TUNE-
EQ
HDMI (ARC) on rear panel
HDMI IN on front panel

The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERV I C E
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
FCC NOTICE:
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
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment 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.
● Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna. Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet
with a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Before using the unit, be sure to read all
operating instructions carefully. Please note
that these are general precautions and may
not pertain to your unit.
1 ) Read these instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.
2 ) Keep these instructions
The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3 ) Heed all warnings
All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4 ) Follow all instructions
All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5 ) Do not use this apparatus near water
Do not use this product near water and
moisture, for example: near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool.
WARNING:
TO R EDU C E TH E R ISK O F F I RE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING:
TO R EDU C E TH E R ISK O F F I RE OR
ELECTRIC SH O C K , AND A N N O Y I N G
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES ONLY.
FCC WARNING:
To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions and use only
shielded cables when connecting to other
devices. Modifications not authorized by the
manufacturer may void user`s authority to
operate this device.
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:
DANGER:
Invisible and hazardous laser
radiation when open and interlock
failed or defeated. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
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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 other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are 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
the apparatus.
13 ) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
14 ) Power source
This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking
label.
refer to the operation instructions.
15 ) Service
Do not attempt to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
6 ) Clean only with dry cloth
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
7)Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions
Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the
back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to
ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating. These openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat source. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions have been adhered to.
receptacles, and the point where
they exit from
has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has thebeen objects have fallen intoorspilled
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
or splashing and that objects
vases shall not be placed on apparatus.
11 ) Only use attachments/accessories
specied by the manufacturer.
12 ) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time
To protect your product from a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system.
lightning and power-line surges.
This will prevent damage to the product
due to
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
filled with liquids,
such as
WARNING:WARNING:WARNING:
supply
dealer or
to your home, consult your appliance
If you are not sure of the type of power
local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power, or other
source,
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PLACING & MOUNTING
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1. Placing
When placing the media center in any type of enclosed space, be sure to allow space
around it for ventilation.
If placing in a tight space without ventilation, heat generated from the unit could produce
a potential heat hazard.
2. Mounting
Rough opening cut-out
about 140mm (5 5/8 in )
(WMSMCZ3H-SB)..................................................28 3/4(Width) x 3 3/4(Height) x 5 5/8(Depth) in
(WMSMCZ3H)........................................................10 5/8(Width) x 3 3/4(Height) x 5 5/8(Depth) in
about 140mm (5 5/8 in )

GENERAL VIEW
Front View
Display
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B
C
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1. Zone A touch button
2. Zone C touch button
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3. Display
4. Remote sensor
5. Previous touch button
6. Volume up touch button
7. Source touch button
8. PAIR touch button
9. Zone B touch button
10. Next touch button
11. Play/pause, Station recall touch button
12. Volume down touch button
13. Power on/off button
14. USB port
15. AUX IN jack
16. HDMI IN port
BT TV AUX FM OPTICAL BT TV AUX FM OPTICAL BT TV AUX FM OPTICAL USBUSBUSBUSBUSBUSB
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AB
C
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2
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4
1. Mode
2. Audio zone 3. Mute
4. FM frequency
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HDMI ARCHDMI ARC

Rear View
OPTICAL IN
HDMI OU T
(ARC)
TV AU DIO IN
EXT IR
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2
3 4 5 6 7
1. HDMI OUT (ARC) jack
2. ANTENNA jack
3. TV AUDIO IN jacks
4. EXT IR jack
5. OPTICAL IN jack
6. EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER connector
7. Power/speaker wire harness socket
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SPEAKER/POWER WIRE SOCKET DIAGRAM
12V DC
Power
Extension
RED - POWER IN 12V +
10A FUSE
BLACK - POWER GND
RED - POWER IN 12V +
BLACK - POWER GND
WHITE - B LEFT +
BLUE/BLACK - A RIGHT -
10A FUSE
WHITE/BLACK - B LEFT -
BLUE - A RIGHT +
GRAY - B RIGHT +
VIOLET/BLACK - C RIGHT -
GRAY/BLACK - B RIGHT -
ORANGE - A LEFT +
ORANGE/BLACK - A LEFT -
GREEN - C LEFT +
VIOLET - C RIGHT +
GREEN/BLACK - C LEFT -
SPEAKER (6X4-ohms) WIRING COLOR CODE GUIDE
CAUTION!
Connecting the speakers
incorrectly will cause distortion
and damage the power
amplifier.
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GRAY- B RIGHT +

REMOTE CONTROL
EXT IR (External Remote Sensor) Jack
on rear panel
If using the external optional remote sensor, insert the plug into the EXT IR Jack as the
arrowhead shown on above picture. This will allow the remote control to work in another
zone if desired.
Optional External Remote Sensor
PAI R
C
B
AAR C
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X
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1. Power on/off button
8. PAIR button
2. Zone A button
3. Zone B button
4. Source button
6. Previous button
5. TUNE + button
7. TUNE - button
10. ARC (audio return channel) button
11. Zone C button
12. Mute button
13. Next button
15. VOL+,VOL- button
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TUNE+
TUNE-
EQ 15
9. EQ button
14. Play/pause, preset button

BATTERY INSTALLATION--- REMOTE CONTROL
Battery Installation
Remote Control Effective Range
not operate properly.
shines on the remote sensor
Battery Precaution
1.Slide and lift the battery door (Figure 1).
2.Install 2 (two) AAA size batteries into the battery compartment as indicated
3.Replace the battery door (Figure 3).
+
-
+-
Battery
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by the polarity markings
(Figure 2).
Follow these precautions when using a battery in this device:
1. Use only the size and type of battery specified.
2. Be sure to follow the coorrect polarity when installing the battery as indicated in the battery
compartment. A reversed battery may cause damage to the device.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together(e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries
with fresh ones.
4. If the batteries in the device are consumed or the device is not to be used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
5. Do not try to recharge the battery not intended to be recharged; it can overheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturer's instructions).
6. The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
7. Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
A
B
C
PAIR
PAIR
C
B
AARC
/
X
TUNE+
TUNE-
EQ
When there is an obstacle between
the unit and the remote control, the
remote control may
When direct sunlight, an
incandescent lamp, fluorescent
lamp or any other strong light
of the unit, the operation of remote
control may be unstable.
16 Feet (5M)

3. During Playback:
GENERAL OPERATIONS
1. Press the button on the unit or remote control to power on the unit from standby mode.
4. When finished listening, press the button on the unit or remote control to power off the unit.
5. If the unit is not used for long period of time, please disconnect power.
~ Press A, B or C button on the remote control or touch A, B or C button on the unit to switch
ON or OFF the corresponding ZONE A/B/C speakers.
~ Press button on the remote control to mute the sound on all active zones.
Press again to resume.
BT TV AUX FM OPTICAL USB
NOTE: USB mode will be selected when the USB device is inserted.
~ Press the VOL+/VOL- buttons on the remote control or touch the + or - button on the unit to adjust
volume level as desired.
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2. Press the button on remote control or touch the button on unit repeatedly to switch to
desired mode as listed:
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HDMI ARCHDMI ARC
~ Press the EQ button on remote control repeatedly to set to different EQ mode.

FM Antenna
The antenna wire on the rear of the unit is for radio reception. If reception is weak, unwind and
extend the wire or relocate the unit to improve the radio reception.
LISTEN TO FM RADIO
station automatically, when a station searched, it will playback automatically.
(such as Pxx, the xx stands for 01-10), then press
A total of 10 stations can be stored into the unit's memory.
hold the button to confirm and complete station storage.
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/
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When a station searched, touch and hold the button to display the storage location
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1. Power ON the unit.
will appear on the display.
Insert the Antenna into the ANTENNA Jack on rear panel as illustrated as below.
BEFORE OPERATION
SEARCHING STATION
STATIONS STORAGE THROUGH THE TOUCH BUTTON ON UNIT
PRESET RECALL
3. Touch and hold the or button on front of the unit or press and hold the TUNE- or TUNE +
button on remote control, then release the button to search the previous or next available FM
4. Touch the or button on front of the unit or press the TUNE- or TUNE+ button on remote control
to fine tune.
touch and
STATIONS STORAGE THROUGH THE BUTTON ON REMOTE CONTROL
button to change and select the desired
storage location,
(such as Pxx, the xx stands for 01-10), then press the
A total of 10 stations can be stored into the unit's memory.
hold the button to confirm and complete station storage.
/
When a station searched, press and hold the button to display the storage location
/
press and button to change and select the desired storage location,
Touch the button on the unit or press the on remote control repeatedly to select the
preset stored station and playback.
2. Press the button on remote control or touch the button on unit repeatedly to switch to FM
mode, the FM frequency
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BLUETOOTH PAIRING AND PLAYBACK
3. Activate the external BT Device and enter BT searching mode. Start
to the user's manual of your BT Device.
the external BT Device, select it and make connection.
pairing as the screen
instructions on the external BT Player.
For details pairing procedures, please refer
4. When the external BT Device searched the unit, will appear on the display of
1. Power ON the unit.
5. After successfully paired and connected, the "BT" on display will stay lit.
blinks, now it is in BT pairing mode.
'WMSMCZ3H'
Press the VOL+/VOL- buttons on the remote control or touch the + or - button on the unit to adjust
volume level as desired.
During playback:
6. If you want to connect with other BT device, press the PAIR button on remote control or touch
the PAIR button on the unit to disconnect the current pairing and connection, then try to pair
and connect with other BT device.
device and the unit are activated within range.
connected device when the bluetooth of the
NOTE:
After pairing for the first time, the unit will remember and automatically pair with the last
appears on display and
2. Press the button on remote control or touch the button on unit repeatedly until "BT"
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ADDING OPTIONAL EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER
+
-
NOTE: Before connecting, please disconnect power.
1. Connect one end of subwoofer connection cable ( not supplied ) to the "+" Jack on the rear
of the unit as the figure above.
2. Connect the other end to the "-" Jack on the rear of the unit as the figure above.
4. Play the music as usual and set the desired volume.
3. Power ON the unit.
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CONNECT USING OPTICAL
3. Power ON the unit.
1. Connect one end of optical connection cable ( not supplied ) to the OPTICAL IN jack on the rear
of the unit as pictured above.
2. Connect the other end to the OPTICAL OUT jack on DVD PLAYER.
NOTE: Before connecting, please disconnect power.
Optical Cable(Not Supplied)
5. Set the desired volume.
4. Press the button on remote control or touch the button on unit repeatedly until "OPTICAL"
appears on display.
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OPTICAL OUT
External DVD player

Audio Out Jacks of
TV/DVD/VCR/DVR
R
L
R L
CONNECT TO TV (ANALOG)
NOTE: Before connecting, please disconnect power.
White
Red
4. Play the audio or video as usual and set the desired volume.
TV audio is selected and will play through the unit.
TV
2. Power ON the unit.
1. Connect as the figure above.
TV
TV AUDIO IN
White
Red
3. Press the button on remote control or touch the button on unit repeatedly until " TV "
appears on display.
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Audio Cable(Not Supplied)

CONNECT USING HDMI IN
NOTE: Before connecting, please disconnect power.
4. Play the audio CD through external DVD player if only connected like STEP ONE.
2. Power ON the unit, the external DVD player and the TV.
3. Press the button on remote control or touch the button on unit repeatedly until " HDMI "
appears on display.
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NOTE:
1. Connect as the figure above.
OPTICAL OUT
External DVD player(not supplied)
HDMI OUT
(ARC)
To HDMI IN on front
of the unit
To HDMI OUT (ARC)
on rear of the unit
To HDMI IN(ARC)
on TV
To HDMI OUT on
the DVD player
STEP ONE STEP TWO
TV not supplied
Play the DVD through external DVD player when connected like STEP ONE and STEP TWO.
The sound setting in DVD player must be set to PCM format.

CONNECT USING HDMI OUT
NOTE: Before connecting, please disconnect power.
4. Play the audio or video through TV as usual and set to the desired volume.
2. Power ON the unit.
HDMI OUT
HDMI Cable (not supplied)
TV
(ARC)
To HDMI IN on TV
3. Press the button on remote control or touch the button on unit repeatedly until " ARC "
appears on display.
back to ARC mode.
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NOTE:
No matter which mode the unit is in, press the ARC button on remote control to switch
The TV must have the ARC capability, and connected to HDMI ARC jack on capable TV.
1. Connect as the figure above.

1. Connect one end of audio connection cable to the AUX IN jack on the front of the unit as
2. Connect the other end to the Audio out/Line out/Phone jack on the external player ( such as
iPod, iPhone, iPad, MP3 player, smart phone... etc. )
5. Play the music in the external player as usual and set the desired volume.
AUX IN : LISTEN TO EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES
illustrated above.
USB : LISTEN TO EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES
1. Insert the USB device.
NOTE:
The USB port can also be used for charging the external device.
3. Power ON the unit.
2. Power ON the unit.
NOTE:NOTE:NOTE:
USB
To the Phones/Aux Out/Line Out
Jack on the external audio device
MP3 smart phone
AUX IN cable not included
4. Press the button on remote control or touch the button on unit repeatedly until " AUX "
appears on display.
" USB " appears on display.
on unit repeatedly until
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3. Press the button on remote control or
touch the button
4. Play the music in the external player as usual
and set the desired volume.