Goodmans GDSBT50SS User manual

USER MANUAL
MODEL: GDSBT50SS
50W STEREO BLUETOOTH WIRELESS SOUNDBAR
50W Split
Soundbar

50W SPLIT SOUNDBAR
1 Welcome
2 Your 50W Split Soundbar
2.1 In The Box
2.2 Main Unit
2.3 Remote Control
3 Preparation
3.1 Remote Control Operation Range
3.2 Remove the Plastic Strip from the Remote Control
3.3 Replace the Remote Control Battery
3.4 Speakers Placement
4 Quick Setup
4.1 Power On and Auto Standby
5 Features
5.1 Optical Mode
5.2 AUX Mode
5.3 Bluetooth Mode
5.4 Adjust the Volume
5.5 Select equaliser (EQ) effect
6 Troubleshooting
7 Technical Specification
8 Customer Support

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1 Welcome
Thank you for choosing this Goodmans product. We’ve been making
electronics for the British people for 70 years. Each of our projects has
been carefully designed to be great at what it does and this one is no
exception. We hope you enjoy your new 50W Split Soundbar.
2 Your 50W Split Soundbar
2.1 In The Box
Carefully remove your 50W Split Soundbar from the box.
Inside the box you will find:
• Main Unit (Left / Right)
• Remote Control
• Stand (Left / Right)
• AC Power Cord
• 3.5mm to RCA Cable
• Optical Cable
• 3.5mm to 3.5mm Cable
• Quick Start Guide & Safety booklet
• Wall Bracket & Rubber Feet
If any of these items are missing contact
Customer Support at www.goodmans.co.uk/support
Mains Power
Your 50W Split Soundbar requires a mains supply of 220V-240 AC ~
50/60 Hz. Please ensure that your mains supply is compatible before
use. Disconnect the Power Cord from the mains when not in use.
Position of 50W Split Soundbar
Place on a flat, stable surface that is not subject to vibrations. Avoid
the following locations:
Where it is exposed to direct sunlight
Where it is close to heat radiating sources
Where the humidity is high and ventilation is poor
Where it is dusty

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2.2 Main Unit
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Speakers
Remote Control Sensor
NFC Sensor area
Wall bracket screws
SOURCE button
Select the play function.
In AUX mode, the lights up Green.
(ON/OFF) button
Switch the unit between on and Standby
mode.
In Standby mode, the lights up Red.
VOL+ button
Increase the volume level.
In Bluetooth mode, the lights up Blue.
VOL- button
Decrease the volume level.
In OPTICAL mode, the lights up Orange.
AC~ Socket
OPTICAL Socket
SERVICE ONLY Socket
The USB socket is for service only. It is not
designed to charge smartphones, tablets
or similar devices.
AUX Socket
Connect to an external audio device.

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2.3 Remote Control
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(ON/OFF)
Switch the unit between on and Standby
mode.
SOURCE buttons
Select the play function.
VOL+/VOL-
Increase/decrease the volume level.
MUTE
Mute or resume the sound.
H/G
In Bluetooth mode, skip to previous/next
track.
BF /PAIR
In Bluetooth mode, start or pause playback.
Press and hold to activate the pairing
function in Bluetooth mode and disconnect
the existing paired Bluetooth device.
EQ buttons
Select equaliser (EQ) effect.
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3 Preparation
3.1 Remote Control Operation Range
The remote control sensor on the front unit is
sensitive to the remote control’s commands up
to a maximum of 6 metres away and within a
maximum of a 60° arc.
Please note that the operating distance may vary
depending on the brightness of the room.
3.2 Remove the Plastic Strip from the
Remote Control
The unit has a pre-installed lithium CR2025
battery. Remove the protective tab to activate the
remote control battery.
3.3 Replace the Remote Control Battery
a. Slide and hold the battery release tab in the
direction of the arrow.
b. Pull out the battery holder and remove the old
battery.
c. Place a new CR2025 battery into the battery
tray with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
d. Insert the battery tray back into the slot.
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3.4 Speakers Placement
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4 Quick Setup
4.1 Power On and Auto Standby
a. Connect the Power Cord into the AC~ socket.
b. Connect the Power Plug to the mains socket.
c. Press the button.
When there is no input signal (or weak input signal) in AUX, OPTICAL and Bluetooth (Stop or
Pause) for over 15 minutes, the unit will automatically switch to Standby mode.
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5 Features
5.1 Optical Mode
1. Remove the protective cap of the OPTICAL socket.
2. Connect one end of Optical cable (included) to the back of the soundbar and
the other end to the OPTICAL OUTPUT of your TV.
3. Press the ‘SOURCE’ button on the soundbar until the indicator light on the
front of the unit is solid orange or press the OPTICAL button on the remote
control.
4. Adjust volume to the desired level.
5.2 AUX Mode
1. Use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable (included) to connect the TV’s headphone
socket to the AUX socket on the soundbar.
2. Use a RCA to 3.5mm audio cable (included) to connect the TV’s audio output
sockets to the AUX socket on the soundbar.
3. Press the ‘SOURCE’ button on the soundbar until the indicator light on the
front of the unit is solid orange or press the AUX button on the remote control.
4. Adjust volume to the desired level.
5.3 Bluetooth Mode
You can play music from any Bluetooth enabled device through your 50W Split
Soundbar.
1. Press the ‘SOURCE’ button on the soundbar until ‘Blue’ indicator will flashes
or press the BT button on the remote control.
2. Open the Bluetooth controls on your deviceand select “GDSBT50SS” in the
pairing list. The indicator light on the soundbar will turn solid blue when the
devices are connected.
3. Select the song you want and press play.
NFC (Near Field Communication) Operation
Pair your NFC-enabled mobile device directly with this unit by just a single tap.
1. Activate NFC on your mobile device and press the SOURCE button repeatedly
on the unit or press the BT (Bluetooth) button on the remote control to select
Bluetooth mode.
2. Tap and hold your mobile device on the NFC Sensing Area
of the unit. Prompting you to pair the unit with your device.
The unit will sound "Paired" and the Blue indicator will light
up solidly while the pairing succeeds.
3. You can operate playback features via your mobile device.
4. To disconnect your mobile device, tap and hold again
on the NFC Sensing Area of the unit. The unit will sound
“Disconnected” and the Blue indicator will flash slowly.

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To disconnect the Bluetooth function, you can :
Switch to another function on the unit.
Disable the function from your Bluetooth device. The Bluetooth device will be disconnected from
the soundbar after the “Disconnected” voice prompt.
Press and hold the " BF /PAIR" button on the remote control.
Listen to Music from Bluetooth Device
If the connected Bluetooth device supports Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), you can
listen to the music stored on the device through the player.
If the device also supports Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), you can use the player’s
remote control to play music stored on the device.
1. Pair your device with the player.
2. Play music via your device (if it supports A2DP)
3. Use supplied remote control to control play (if it supports AVRCP)
To pause/resume play, press the BF /PAIR button.
To skip to a track, press the H/Gbuttons.
5.4 Adjust the Volume
Press the VOL+ / VOL- buttons on the unit or on the remote control to adjust the volume.
If you wish to turn the sound off, press the MUTE button on the remote control. Press this button
again or press the VOL+ / VOL- buttons on the unit or on the remote control to resume normal
listening.
While adjusting the volume, the status indicator flashes quickly.
While the volume level reaches its maximum level, if you press the VOL+ button again, the status
indicator flashes once. While the volume level reaches its minimum level, if you press the VOL-
button again, the status indicator flashes once.
5.5 Select equaliser (EQ) effect
While playing, press the VOICE, MOVIE and MUSIC buttons on the remote control to select desired
preset equalisers:
Movie (recommended for viewing movies)
Music (recommended for listening to music)
VOICE (EQ mode off).
While select a preset sound effect, the status indicator flashes quickly.

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6 Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
There is no sound from my Soundbar
Check that the volume is not set to the minimum.
Ensure the audio setting of the input source (e.g.
TV, game console, DVD player, etc.) is set to PCM
mode while using optical connection.
Remote control does not work
Before you press any playback control button, first
select the correct source.
Reduce the distance between the remote control
and the unit.
Insert the battery with its polarities (+/-) aligned as
indicated.
Replace the battery.
Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the
front of the unit
No response from the unit Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug, then
turn the unit on again.
I cannot find ‘GDSBT50SS’
on the Bluetooth device
Make sure that the Bluetooth function is activated
on your Bluetooth device.
Re-pair the 50W Split Soundbar with your
Bluetooth device.

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7 Technical Specification
Model Number GDSBT50SS
Power Supply AC 220-240V ~ 50/60 Hz
Speaker Output Power 25W x 2
Max Power Consumption 30W
Power consumption of standby mode < 0.5W
Frequency Response 40Hz - 20KHz
Total harmonic distortion 1% (1kHz, 1W)
Audio input sensitivity 700mV
Dimensions
Horizontal (W x H x D) 883mm (W) x 92mm (D) X 65.5mm (H)
Stand (W x H x D) 100mm (W) x 435mm (D) X 100mm (H)
8 Customer Support
For all product support, warranty or returns;
please go to www.goodmans.co.uk/support
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