Episode ES-PWR-SNDBR-180-BLK User manual

ES-PWR-SNDBR-180-BLK
Episode Powered Soundbar
Installation Guide

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Episode® soundbar. To complete installation, follow these instructions.
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Contents
1x Soundbar 1x Remote 2x Wall bracket screws
1x Subwoofer 2x Wall brackets 2x Strong mount screws
2x Power cords 8 x Wall screws
Features
Soundbar (Front)
A. Top LED
Red (Blinking): Soundbar is muted
Red (Solid): Sounbar is o
B. Bottom LED
Red: Soundbar is in standby mode
Green: Toslink optical input
Blue: Bluetooth input
Blue (Blinking): Bluetooth discovery
mode
Yellow: Aux input
White: HDMI input
C. Power
D. BT (Bluetooth) Pairing
E. Input Toggle
F. Volume Down
G. Volume Up
Note: This soundbar is equipped with Audio Sense, which enables the soundbar to turn on
when an audio signal is detected.
The soundbar enters Standby Mode after 15 minutes of inactivity, or with a short press of
the remote’s power button.
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Soundbar (Rear)
A. USB input
See “Playback Using a USB Drive”
on page 7
B. IR Input
C. HDMI/ARC Input
D. Toslink Optical Input
Digital Optical input
E. AUX Line Level Input
Left and Right RCA Stereo input
F. AC Power In
Note: Connections are inside the soundbar compartment.
Subwoofer
Status LED A. Subwoofer Pairing
Button
Red: Standby B. AC Power In
Blue: On C. Power Cord Connection
Remote
Buttons are listed in order from left to right:
Note: The LEDs on the soundbar turn o 10 seconds after the last command received.
IR INPUT HDMI / ARC
60W
Model :
ES-PWR-SNDBR-180-BLK Soundbar
System Model :
ES-PWR-SNDBR-180-BLK
FCC ID: 2ATKO-180BLK
IC: 25133-180BLK
CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)
IR INPUT HDMI / ARC
60W
Flat
IR
Learning
Movie Wide
Repeat
Sub
Sub
Night
Volume
BT Pair
Volume
Source
Music
Power On/O
• Short Press: Standy
Mode. Unit turns on/
o based on signal
presence.
• Long Press: Deep
Sleep Mode. Unit can
only be powered on
by pressing the power
button.
Mute
Change Source
Increase Sub Level
Increase Volume
BT (Bluetooth) Pairing
Decrease Sub Level
Decrease Volume
IR Learning
Enable Flat EQ
Enable Night EQ
Enable Music EQ
Enable Movie EQ
Enable Wide EQ
Previous Track
Repeat, Play/Pause
Next Track
BA C D E F
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A
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Installation
Soundbar Placement
Placement should be below a flat screen TV on a cabinet top or shelf for most applications. Other
options for placement include on-wall using the included bracket, or attached to a flat panel mount
using the optional Strong mount bracket.
Installing On or In a Cabinet
Pro Tip: When placing the soundbar on a cabinet shelf, the front edge of the speaker should
be flush with the front of the shelf. Placing the speaker further back on the shelf will
degrade the sound quality of the speaker.
Mounting on a Wall
Considerations for Wall Mounting
Installing the soundbar more than 76.2 mm (3”) from the screen may delay the audio from the video
and provide a poor listening experience. The soundbar should be as close to the TV as possible for
best listening experience.
Attaching the Wall Bracket
1. Mark the position of the bottom and center of the TV.
2. Remove the TV from the mount, if necessary, and locate wall studs using a stud finder (not
included).
3. Using paper template and level (not included), mark the screw hole locations.
Note: The top of the template indicates the top of the soundbar.
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4. Using the included screws and wall bracket, secure the wall bracket to the wall at the marked
locations.
Note: If wall studs cannot be used, use wall mollies or anchors with the appropriate weight
rating for the soundbar. The wall brackets uses eight M4×25mm screws.
The wall VESA mounting pattern is 50mm×40mm (L×W).
5. Attach and tighten the wall bracket shoulder screws onto the back of the soundbar.
6. Hook soundbar onto the wall brackets slots, ensuring that the soundbar is secured to the wall.
Installing on a Flat Panel Mount
The Episode 2.1 Soundbar can be mounted directly to a Flat Panel Mount with the Strong™
SM-SBAR-BKT (available separately). Using the Flat Panel mount bracket allows the Soundbar to
move with the TV when mounted to articulating arm mounts. This provides an optimal listening
experience for these installations.
Subwoofer Placement
Subwoofer placement can have an eect on performance. All rooms are dierent, but the strongest
output typically occurs if the subwoofer is placed in a corner of the room on the same wall as the
soundbar. This is known as the boundary eect, which emphasizes certain bass frequencies while
canceling others. Some listeners find this to be the best sounding result, while others find it “boomy”
or muddy. Experiment with available placement options and use the tuning instructions in the “Fine
Tuning” on page 8.
Connections
Use an AUX, HDMI, or Toslink cable (not included) to connect devices. Once connected, Audio Sense
enables the soundbar to turn on when an audio signal is detected. The soundbar enters standby
mode if no signal is detected after 15 minutes.
Caution: All connections must be made with the device turned o. Connect the power
cable last to ensure the device is o during all set up and connections.

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Bluetooth Pairing
1. Long press the BT Pairing button on the included remote until the soundbar LED flashes rapidly.
2. Access the Bluetooth pairing menu on the device to be paired to the soundbar, then select the
Episode 2.1 Soundbar.
3. Wait until the soundbar LED turns blue, and the Bluetooth device display reads Connected.
4. Short press the BT Pairing button to disconnect the Bluetooth device.
Note: The Soundbar remember’s previously paired devices. When switching back to the Bluetooth
input the soundbar’s blue LED flashes slowly to automatically reconnect the previously paired device.
Pairing the Subwoofer
The subwoofer automatically pairs to the soundbar after powering on. This typically takes 10 seconds.
If automatic pairing fails, press the subwoofer’s pairing button twice to manually pair the subwoofer
to the soundbar. The LED flashes at first, then turns solid blue when pairing is complete.
Programming the Soundbar with a 3rd Party Remote
1. Connect power to the soundbar, then press the soundbar’s Power button.
2. Press the factory remote’s IR Learning button until the soundbar’s Source LED flashes.
3. Press the soundbar button to be programmed and the Source LED turns o.
4. Press the button to be learned on the 3rd party remote. The Source LED flashes 3 times, then
turns solid.
5. Repeat for other commands.
Note: IR learning is limited to volume up, volume down, and mute commands. For full control
using a thrid party remote, follow the instructions in the below IR Control section.
Press and hold to pair

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IR Control
The soundbar is equipped with a front-mounted IR sensor, as well as a dedicated 3.5mm IR input on
the back. Refer to the IR Control Protocol document, on the product page, for more details.
To control the soundbar with an in-room IR remote (commands transmit directly from the remote):
1. Connect an IR receiver via IR repeater.
2. Connect the IR repeater to the IR IN port on the soundbar with a 3.5 mm mono mini cable.
3. Position the receiver so that commands are received reliably.
4. Control additional equipment by attaching an IR flasher to the IR Out port of the repeater.
Playback Using a USB Drive
The soundbar’s USB input provides playback of compatible music files on a USB drive. Playback
starts automatically when the drive is inserted. A third party remote control can be used for playback
control. Use the IR Control Protocol document, on the product page, to program the remote.
The below table shows compatible file formats.
Format Sampling Frequency Channel Extension
MP3 32/44.1/48 KHz 2-channel .mp3
WAV 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 KHz 2-channel .wav
VLAC 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 KHz 2-channel .flac
Note: The soundbar cannot play copyright protected files. Paid content from the internet are
copyright protected.
IR INPUT HDMI / ARC
TV
1 2 Emitter
Power IR IN
EA-PWR-SNDBR-180-BLK
3.5 mm Mono Mini
IR Repeater
Power Cord
IR Receiver

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Fine Tuning
Subwoofer Level
After making all connections, set up the subwoofer using the following steps:
1. Connect power to the subwoofer. The status LED illuminates solid red when power is present
and the subwoofer is on. The LED illuminates solid blue when soundbar is on.
2. Play a movie scene or music track and set the system volume to an average level. Listen to the
bass level from the desired listening position.
3. Adjust the subwoofer volume using the Sub + and Sub - on the remote.
EQ
The EQ is set to bring out the dialog to replicate a 3 channel setup with only two channels. Determine
the best system settings using the following steps:
1. Play a movie scene during an acoustically chaotic scene and set the system volume to an
average level with the EQ o. Listen to the dialog from the desired listening position.
2. Listen to the same scene with the EQ on.
3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 until the preferred setting is determined.
Restarting the Soundbar
Long press the power button to restart the soundbar.
Factory Reset
With the soundbar powered on, press and hold the Volume Down and Volume Up buttons together for
15 seconds until the top soundbar LED is solid red.

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Specifications
Tweeter Two  .75" soft dome
Woofer Four  3" coated paper cone
Subwoofer 8" coated paper cone
Color Black
Power handling (Peak) 320W
Frequency response 35 Hz  20 KHz
Auto on (Audio Sense) sensitivity 4mV
Input power (Soundbar) 100240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 100W
Input power (Subwoofer) 100240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 90W
Inputs Digital Optical, RCA, USB, HDMI/ARC and
Bluetooth Inputs
Weight (Soundbar) 4.2 kg (9.22 lbs)
Weight (Subwoofer) 7.38 kg (16.27 lbs)
Grill type: Black cloth
Soundbar finished dimensions with the feet
installed (WxHxD)
960 mm (37.8") x 92.85 mm (3.7") x 88.96 mm
(3.5")
Soundbar Finished Dimensions with the wall
mount bracket installed (WxHxD)
960 mm (37.8") x 89.86 mm (3.5") x 89.11 mm
(3.5")
Subwoofer finished dimensions (WxHxD) 397.5 mm (15.6") x 260 mm (10.2") x 350 mm
(13.8")
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