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
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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.