Definitive Technology Studio 3D Mini User manual

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Studio 3D Mini
4.1 Home Theater Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System
Owner’s Manual
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What you can do with this unit ........................................ 5
Accessories ......................................................................... 9
Inserting the battery ........................................................ 10
Operating range of the remote control unit ............... 10
Part names and functions ............................................... 11
Sound bar ............................................................................ 11
Subwoofer .......................................................................... 16
Remote control unit .......................................................... 17
Positioning .......................................................................... 19
Positioning the sound bar ............................................... 19
Positioning the subwoofer .............................................. 21
Connections .............................................................. 22
Connecting a TV ............................................................... 22
Connection 1: TV equipped with an HDMI connector
and compatible with the eARC (Enhanced Audio
Return Channel) or ARC (Audio Return Channel) ...... 23
Connection 2: TV equipped with an HDMI connector
and incompatible with the eARC or ARC / TV equipped
with an optical digital connector ................................. 24
Connection 3: TV equipped with an HDMI connector
and incompatible with the eARC or ARC / TV equipped
with an analog connector .............................................. 25
Connecting a playback device ...................................... 26
Connecting an HDMI device ........................................... 26
Connecting the power cords ......................................... 27
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Playback ..................................................................... 28
Enjoying TV, movies and music ...................................... 28
Turning on the power of the subwoofer ...................... 29
Adjusting the volume ....................................................... 29
Adjusting the subwoofer volume .................................. 29
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) ............... 29
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device ................... 30
Pairing a Bluetooth device for the first time .............. 30
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices ............................ 31
Listening to music with a paired Bluetooth device .... 31
Getting the HEOS App ..................................................... 32
Setting up first HEOS built-in device ............................ 33
Adding more HEOS built-in devices .............................. 34
HEOS Account ................................................................... 35
Playing from streaming music services ....................... 36
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms ......... 39
Listening to Internet Radio ............................................. 43
Playing music stored on your mobile ........................... 44
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS .................... 45
Playing music from a USB flash drive ........................... 46
AirPlay function ................................................................. 47
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad
.............................................................................................. 48
Playing iTunes music with this unit ............................... 48
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on
multiple synced devices (AirPlay 2) ............................. 49
Spotify Connect function ............................................... 50
Settings ....................................................................... 51
Settings ............................................................................... 51
Adjusting the dialogue sound ........................................ 51
Setting the night mode .................................................... 51
Setting the sound mode .................................................. 52
Operating this unit using the remote control of a TV
.............................................................................................. 56
Connecting the sound bar and subwoofer manually
.............................................................................................. 57
Setting the input source to switch with the TV button
on the remote control unit ............................................. 57
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Tips .............................................................................. 58
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 58
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off ............ 59
Operations cannot be performed through the remote
control unit ........................................................................ 59
Trouble teaching this unit remote control commands
.............................................................................................. 60
No sound comes out ........................................................ 60
Music cuts out or delays sometimes ............................ 61
The HDMI Control function does not work .................. 61
Audio can be heard coming from the TV’s speakers
............................................................................................... 61
I hear a delay when using the external input with my
TV ......................................................................................... 62
Bluetooth playback does not work .............................. 62
Cannot connect the sound bar to the network ......... 63
Connecting to a network using an iOS device ........... 63
Connecting to a WPS network ....................................... 64
This unit takes long time to turn on .............................. 64
Resetting factory settings ............................................. 65
Resetting the firmware to the default state .............. 66
Appendix .................................................................... 67
About HDMI ........................................................................ 67
Power management ........................................................ 68
Power modes .................................................................... 68
Status LED table ............................................................... 70
Supported file types and codecs .................................. 77
Supported audio formats (Optical) .............................. 77
Trademark information ................................................... 78
Specifications ................................................................... 80
Sound bar .......................................................................... 80
Subwoofer ......................................................................... 83
Licence ............................................................................... 84
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Thank you for purchasing this Definitive Technology product.
To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.
After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference.
What you can do with this unit
This sound bar and wireless subwoofer speaker system supports immersive surround sound and enables you to connect this unit to
your TV to enjoy high-quality sound.
In addition to Dolby Atmos and DTS:X playback, traditional audio signals can also be enjoyed in virtual 3D audio.
This unit is equipped with an HDMI input/output connector that supports 4K and enables passthrough of 4K video signals to your TV,
such as signals for Blu-ray disc players and video game consoles.
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oPlaying TV audio
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[Related information]
0“Enjoying TV, movies and music” (v p. 28)
oConnecting to a playback device such as a
Blu-ray disc player to perform playback
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[Related information]
0“Connecting a TV” (v p. 22)
0“Connecting an HDMI device” (v p. 26)
0“Enjoying TV, movies and music” (v p. 28)
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oUsing the app for smartphones/tablets
(HEOS App) for easy operation
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HEOS
[Related information]
0“Getting the HEOS App” (v p. 32)
oPlaying streaming audio with Wi-Fi
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Streaming music service /
Internet radio
Internet
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[Related information]
0“Playing from streaming music services” (v p. 36)
0“Listening to Internet Radio” (v p. 43)
0“Playing music stored on your mobile” (v p. 44)
0“Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS” (v p. 45)
0“AirPlay function” (v p. 47)
0“Spotify Connect function” (v p. 50)
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oPlaying a USB flash drive
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HEOS
[Related information]
0“Playing music from a USB flash drive” (v p. 46)
oPlaying a Bluetooth device
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[Related information]
0“Listening to music on a Bluetooth device” (v p. 30)
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Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
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Setup Guide Safety Instructions Wall mount template
Remote control unitWall mount spacersOptical cable
HDMI cable (4K)Power cords
R03/AAA batteries
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Inserting the battery
1Slide the rear lid off the remote control unit in the
arrow direction.
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2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
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Batteries
3Put the rear lid back on.
NOTE
0Remove the battery from the remote control unit if it will not be in use
for long periods.
0If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of
the battery compartment and insert new battery.
Operating range of the remote
control unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when
operating it.
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30°
30°
Approx. 23 ft/7 m
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Part names and functions
Sound bar
oTop panel
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APower operation button (c)
Turns the sound bar power on/off (standby). (v p. 28)
BInput source select button (d)
This selects the input source.
Switches the input source each time the button is pressed.
(v p. 28)
CBluetooth button (g)
0Switches the input source to “Bluetooth”. (v p. 30)
0Used to pair with Bluetooth devices. (v p. 30)
DVolume buttons (+, –)
These adjusts the volume level. (v p. 29)
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oFront panel
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AVisual Indicator LEDs
Please refer to the “Visual indicator LEDs” (v p. 13) for LED
color and state meaning.
BStatus LED
Please refer to the “Status LED table” (v p. 70) for LED color
and state meaning.
CRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 10)
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oVisual indicator LEDs
Indicates input source, sound bar volume, night mode, dialogue, subwoofer volume and sound modes.
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nInput source indication
Input sources are indicated as follows. When the input source
is TV, HDMI Input, or Optical Input, the color changes
depending on the type of audio signal that is input.
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TV
AUX Input
Bluetooth
HEOS Music
(PCM)
(Dolby)
(DTS)
HDMI Input
(PCM)
(Dolby)
(DTS)
Optical Input
(PCM)
(Dolby)
(DTS)
0Refer to “Enjoying TV, movies and music” (v p. 28) for how to set the
input source.
nVolume level indication
Volume level will be indicated with 5 LEDs. Each LED will have
5 levels of brightness to indicate volume. Volume 1% will be
indicated with the left most volume dimly lit, volume 100% will
be indicated with all 5 volume LEDs fully illuminated.
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Volume indicators will illuminate in purple instead of white to
indicate the state of Night Mode.
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Night Mode:On Night Mode:Off
0Refer to “Adjusting the volume” (v p. 29) for how to adjust the
volume.
0Refer to “Setting the night mode” (v p. 51) for how to set the night
mode.
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nDialogue indication
Depending on the settings of the dialogue function for
adjustment of the volume of dialogue in movies and vocals in
music, the indication is as follows.
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Off
Low
Mid
High
0Refer to “Adjusting the dialogue sound” (v p. 51) for how to configure
the Dialogue settings.
nSubwoofer volume indication
The volume of the subwoofer is indicated by 5 LEDs. The
default settings are ±0 and the center LED lights up. As the
subwoofer volume increases, the LEDs light up in order from
the center to the right. Conversely, as the subwoofer volume
decreases, the LEDs light up in order from the center to the
left.
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Default
Value
Less
Subwoofer
Volume
More
Subwoofer
Volume
0Refer to “Adjusting the subwoofer volume” (v p. 29) for how to adjust
the volume of the subwoofer.
nSound mode indication
The indication depends on the selected sound modes.
(v p. 53)
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oRear panel
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AWall hook hole
Used to mount the sound bar on a wall. (v p. 20)
BCONNECT button
Used for Wi-Fi setup.
CSYNC button
Used to wirelessly connect the sound bar and subwoofer.
(v p. 57)
DPOWER inlet
Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 27)
EUSB port
This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB flash
drives). (v p. 46)
FNETWORK connector
Used to connect this unit to a wired Ethernet network.
(v p. 34)
GCONNECT / SYNC LED
Indicates the status of this unit. (v p. 70)
HAUX audio input connector
Use a commercially available 3.5 mm stereo audio cable to
connect a TV with an AUX audio output connector.
(v p. 25)
IOptical digital input connector (OPTICAL)
Use the included optical cable to connect a TV with an optical
digital terminal. (v p. 24)
JHDMI OUT connector (eARC/ARC)
Use the included HDMI cable to connect an eARC or ARC
function-compatible TV. (v p. 22)
KHDMI IN connector
Used to connect to the HDMI equipment with an HDMI cable.
(v p. 26)
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Subwoofer
oRear panel
APower inlet
Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 27)
BSYNC LED
Displays subwoofer status. (v p. 76)
0The sound bar and subwoofer are wirelessly connected as the factory default. If no
audio is output from the subwoofer, wirelessly connect the sound bar and
subwoofer again. (v p. 57)
CSYNC button
Used to wirelessly connect the sound bar and subwoofer. (v p. 57)
DPOWER ON/OFF switch
Turns the subwoofer power on/off. (v p. 29)
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Remote control unit
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APower operation button (c)
Turns the sound bar power on/off (standby). (v p. 28)
BInput source buttons (TV, OPT, AUX, HDMI, g)
This selects the input source. (v p. 28)
CVolume buttons (VOL +, –)
These adjusts the volume level. (v p. 29)
DDialogue button (DIALOGUE)
Adjust the volume of dialog in movies, vocals in music, etc. so
these can be heard more easily. (v p. 51)
ESubwoofer volume buttons (SUBWOOFER +, –)
Adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer. (v p. 29)
FMusic mode button (MUSIC)
Switches to the sound mode suitable for enjoying music.
(v p. 52)
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This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 10)
HMute button ( )
This mutes the output audio. Press again to unmute.
(v p. 29)
IMovie mode button (MOVIE)
Switches to the sound mode suitable for enjoying movies and
TV programs. (v p. 52)
JNight mode button (NIGHT)
Compresses the dynamic range (difference between loud and
soft sounds) to make audio easier to hear at low volumes.
(v p. 51)
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Positioning
Positioning the sound bar
Position the sound bar in front of your TV, etc., on a flat surface.
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0When positioning the sound bar in front of your TV, make sure the sound bar does not obstruct the TV’s remote control light sensor, etc.
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oWhen hanging the sound bar on a wall
The sound bar has a wall hook hole to hang it on a wall. When
hanging it on a wall, position it in a flat, vertical position.
To ensure safety, request a contractor perform the mounting
work when mounting onto a wall.
NOTE
0In order to use the unit safely, do not place items on or hang items
from the unit.
0Be sure to fix connection cables to the wall to ensure that cannot
be pulled or tripped over causing this unit to fall. Check that the unit
is mounted safely after the mounting work is complete.
0Also, periodically check the safety of this unit and whether there is a
possibility that the unit may fall.
0Definitive Technology cannot accept any responsibility for damage,
injury or accidents caused by problems with the mounting location
or mounting method.
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0When hanging it on a wall, use the included wall mount template.
[How to use the wall mount template]
AAffix the template to the location you would like to mount the sound bar.
BScrew in the wall mount screws by following the template.
Consult a construction professional about the proper wall mount screws for the material and strength of your wall.
CRemove the template from the wall.
DMount the included wall mount spacer on the spine of the sound bar.
Mounting the wall mount spacer creates a space for cords to pass through between the sound bar and the wall.
EMount the sound bar on the wall.
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