Grundig DSB 995 User manual

2.1 Channel Connected
Soundbar
User Manual
EN - RU
01M-GSS1130-4722-01
DSB 995

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Wall Mounting
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VCD, CD, VCR,DVD
LINE Output
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VCD, CD, VCR,DVD
Optical Output
Optical Input

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ANDROID IPHONE
BLUETOOTH ON Grundig DSB 995
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HDMI ARC
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BLUETOOTH OFF
MP3 list starts
playing automatically
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EN MOUNTING CONNECTIONS BLUETOOTH USB
RU МОНТАЖ СОЕДИНЕНИЕ BLUETOOTH USB

Please read this user manual first!
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for preferring this Grundig appliance. We hope that you get
the best results from your appliance which has been manufactured
with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. For this reason,
please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying
documents carefully before using the appliance and keep it as a
reference for future use. If you handover the appliance to someone
else, give the user manual as well. Follow the instructions by paying
attention to all the information and warnings in the user manual.
Remember that this user manual may also apply to other models.
Differences between models are explicitly described in the manual.
Meanings of the Symbols
Following symbols are used in various sections of this user manual:
CImportant information and useful hints
about usage.
AWARNING: Warnings against dangerous
situations concerning the security of
life and property.
BWARNING: Warning for electric shock.
Protection class for electric shock.

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Safety:
•Read these instructions
– All the safety and
operating instructions
should be read before
this product is operated.
•Keep these instructions
– The safety and
operating instructions
should be retained for
future reference.
•Heed all warnings –
All warnings on the
appliance and in the
operating instructions
should be adhered to.
•Follow all instructions –
All operating and usage
instructions should be
followed.
•Do not use this
apparatus near water –
The appliance should not
be used near water or
moisture – for example,
in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool
and the like
•Clean only with a dry
cloth.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning 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
magnitudeastoconstitute
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.
SAFETY AND SET-UP _________________________

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SAFETY AND SET-UP _________________________
•Do not block any
ventilation openings.
Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
•Do not install near any
heat sources such as
radiators, heaters, stoves,
or other apparatus
(including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
•Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding
plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with
one wider than the
other. A grounding plug
has two blades and a
third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the
third prong is provided
for your safety. If the
provided plug does
not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician
for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
•Protect the power cord
from being walked on
or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the
point where they exit
from the apparatus.
•Only use attachments/
accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
•Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table
specified by the
manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus.
When a cart or rack is
used, use caution when
moving the cart/
apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-
over.
•Unplug the apparatus
during lightning storms
or when unused for long
periods of time.
•Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
Servicing is required
when the apparatus
has been damaged in
any way, such as power

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supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects
have fallen into the
apparatus, the unit has
been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has
been dropped.
•This equipment is a
Class II or double
insulated electrical
appliance. It has been
designed in such a way
that it does not require a
safety connection to
electrical earth.
•The apparatus shall not
be exposed to dripping
or splashing. No objects
filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
•Minimum distance
around the apparatus for
sufficient ventilation is
5cm.
•The ventilation should not
be impeded by covering
the ventilation openings
with items, such as
newspapers,table-cloths,
curtains, etc…
•No naked flame sources,
such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the
apparatus.
•Batteries should be
recycled or disposed of
as per state and local
guidelines.
•The use of apparatus
in moderate or tropical
climates.
Caution:
•Use of controls
or adjustments or
performance of
procedures other than
those described herein,
may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or
other unsafe operation.
•To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture. The
apparatus must not be
exposed to dripping or
splashing and objects
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filled with liquids, such
as vases, must not be
placed on apparatus.
•The mains plug/
appliance coupler is
used as the disconnect
device, the disconnect
device must remain
readily operable.
•Danger of explosion if
battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace
only with the same or
equivalent type.
Warning
•The battery (batteries or
battery pack) shall not
be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
•Before operating this
system, check the
voltage of this system
to see if it is identical to
the voltage of your local
power supply.
•Do not place this unit
close to strong magnetic
fields.
•Do not place this unit on
the amplifier or receiver.
•Do not place this unit
close to damp areas as
the moisture will affect
the life of the laser head.
•If any solid object or liquid
falls into the system,
unplug the system
and have it checked
by qualified personnel
before operating it any
further.
•Do not attempt to clean
the unit with chemical
solvents as this may
damage the finish. Use
a clean, dry or slightly
damp cloth.
•When removing the
power plug from the
wall outlet, always pull
directly on the plug, never
yank on the cord..
•Changes or
modifications to this unit
not expressly approved
by the party responsible
for compliance will void
the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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•The rating label is pasted
on the bottom or back of
the equipment.
Battery usage CAUTION
To prevent battery
leakage which may
result in bodily injury,
property damage, or
damage to the apparatus:
•Install all batteries
correctly, + and - as
marked on the apparatus.
•Do not mix old and new
batteries.
•Do not mix alkaline,
standard (Carbon-Zinc)
or rechargeable (Ni-Cd,
Ni- MH, etc.) batteries.
•Remove batteries when
the unit is not used for a
long time.
The Bluetooth®word
mark and logos are
registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc.
The terms HDMI and
HDMI High-Definition
Multimedia Interface,
and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI
Licensing Administrator,
Inc.
Manufactured under
license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby
Audio, and the double-D
symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
SAFETY AND SET-UP _________________________

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AT A GLANCE _________________________________
Controls and parts
See the figure on page 3.
AMain unit
1.Standby
2.Source
3.Volume-
4.Volume+
5.Display screen
6.Remote sensor
7.AC in socket
8.HDMI (Arc in)
9.USB
10.Optical digital audio input
11.Line in
BRear panel for subwoofer
1.Ac in socket
2.Pair
3.Indicator light
CRemote control
1.Standby
2.Volume+
3.Prevıous
4.Play/pause
5.Volume-
6.Bluetooth
7.Movie
8.Music
9.Mute
10.Next
11.Source
12.News
DAc power cord (x2)
EHDMI cable
FWall plug(2x) and screw(2x)

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PREPARATIONS_______________________________
Prepare the Remote Control
•The provided Remote Control allows
the unit to be operated from a
distance.
•Even if the Remote Control is
operated within the effective range (8
m), remote control operation may be
impossible if there are any obstacles
between the unit and the remote
control.
•If the Remote Control is operated
near other products which generate
infrared rays, or if other remote
control devices using infra-red rays
are used near the unit, it may operate
incorrectly. Conversely, the other
products may operate incorrectly.
Precautions Concerning
Batteries
•Be sure to insert the batteries with
correct positive
•“ ” and negative “ ” polarities.
•Use batteries of the same type.
Never use different types of batteries
together.
•Either rechargeable or non-
rechargeable batteries can be used.
Refer to the precautions on their
labels.
•Be aware of your fingernails when
removing the battery cover and the
battery.
•Do not drop the remote control.
•Do not allow anything to impact the
remote control.
•Do not spill water or any liquid on the
remote control.
•Do not place the remote control on a
wet object.
•Do not place the remote control
under direct sunlight or near sources
of excessive heat.
•Remove the battery from the remote
control when not in use for a long
period of time, as corrosion or
battery leakage may occur and result
in physical injury, and/or property
damage, and/or fire.
•Do not use any batteries other than
those specified.
•Do not mix new batteries with old
ones.
•Never recharge a battery unless it is
confirmed to be a rechargeable type.

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Normal Placement (place Soundbar on
leveled surface in front of TV)
Wall Mounting (option-B)
Note:
•Installation must be carried out by
qualified personnel only. Incorrect
assembly can result in severe
personal injury and property
damage (if you intend to install this
product yourself, you must check for
installations such as electrical wiring
and plumbing that may be buried
PLACEMENT AND MOUNTING _________________
CONNECTIONS _______________________________
Optical input
•Use the optical cable to connect the
optical input of this sound bar to the
optical output of VCD, CD, VCR, DVD
player or TV.
•Press“ „button on the remote con-
trol to switch to the Optical input
mode, the word “OPt” will be shown
on the display screen means to select
the Optical mode.
CThe external device audio
output must be set to PCM
or Dolby Digital.
Line in
This sound bar has an extra groups of
audio input terminals. You can input
the analogue stereo audio signals from
extra devices such as VCD, CD, VCR,
DVD player, etc.
Use the audio cable to connect the ste-
reo audio output terminals of a VCD,
CD, VCR,DVD player to the stereo input
terminals LINE IN of this sound bar. Its
corresponding signal source is LINE
will be shown on the display screen
which can be available by pressing “ „
button on the remote control.
LINE Input
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO OUTPUT
Optical Input
LINE Output Optical Output
ARC (Audio return channel)
ARC is audio return channel function, it
is used in digital audio output of liquid-
crystal display television in order to get
the optimal synchronous sound quality.
inside the wall). It is the installer’s
responsibility to verify that the wall
will safely support the total load of
the unit and wall brackets.
•Additional tools (not included) are
required for the installation.
•Do not overtighten screws.
•Keep this instruction manual for
future reference.
•Use an electronic stud finder to
check the wall type before drilling and
mounting.

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Use the HDMI cable to connect the
HDMI-ARC input port of this sound bar
to the ARC output port of the liquid-
crystal display television. Press “ „
button repeatedly on the remote con-
trol to select ARC mode.
CYour TV digital sound out-
put S/PDIF mode setting
must be PCM or Dolby
Digital.
Bluetooth
Press “STANDBY„ button on the remote
control to power on the sound bar, then
press “ „ button on the remote control
to switch the bluetooth mode, the word
“no bt” will be shown on the display
screen, the sound bar is in searching
bluetooth signal status, use your smart
phone to search the bluetooth signal of
the sound bar, select Grundig DSB 995
on your list, input the password 0000 if
need the password prompt, the sound
bar will synchronize to play songs on
your mobile phone while the word “bt”
is shown on the display screen and a
beep will be heard means to be connec-
ted successfully.
Disconnected the bluetooth on the
smart phone to switched off the blue-
tooth connection.
C
•Bluetooth connection
range in 10 meters.
•The model Grundig DSB
995 in your device was not
deleted.
•In bluetooth mode, [PLAY/
PAUSE], [NEXT], [PREVI-
OUS], [VOLUME+/-] etc.
are also active.
CONNECTIONS _______________________________
Subwoofer connection
Make sure the AC power cord for the
subwoofer is connected to a power
supply securely. Power on the sound
bar, press and hold “ „ button for 5 se-
conds, the subwoofer can receive the
wireless audio signal from the sound
bar. when the red indicator flashing on
the subwoofer, the subwoofer is in se-
arching wireless signal status, the blue
indicator keeps lighting on the subwoo-
fer means the sound bar and subwoo-
fer was connected. Press and hold
“PAIR„ button on the Subwoofer or
press and hold “ „ button for 5 se-
conds to disconnect with the sound bar
and the red indicator on the subwoofer
flashing when the subwoofer and
sound bar was connected, press “PAIR„
button on the Subwoofer or press and
hold “ „ button on the sound bar for 5
seconds again, the subwoofer will be
reconnected with the sound bar.
USB
1.Insert USB storage drive into the USB
slot on the rear panel.
2.Press “ „ button repeatedly on the
remote control to select USB mode.

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3.The sound bar will start playing the
MP3 track automatically from the
connected USB drive.
CIf play does not start auto-
matically, press “ „ button
.
4.To skip to the previous/next track,
press “ / „ buttons on the remote
control.
CThere is no NTFS support in
USB mode.
For using Dolby Audio
1.Dolby Audio is available only in ARC
/OPT mode. To use Dolby Audio in
HDMI-ARC mode, your TV has to
support Dolby Audio.
2.Make sure that “No Encoding” is se-
lected for bit stream in the audio out-
put of the connected external device
(e.g. Blu-ray DVD player, TV etc.).
3.While entering Dolby Audio / PCM
format, the soundbar will show Dolby
by Audio / PCN Audio.
Tips:
•The Soundbar will still function when
connected via other methods (such
as a Digital Optical cable) but these
are unable to support all of the Dolby
features.
ARC Connection
•The ARC (Audio Return Channel)
function allows you to send audio
from your ARC- compliant TV to your
sound bar through a single HDMI
connection. To enjoy the ARC func-
tion, please ensure your TV is ARC
compliant and set up accordingly.
When correctly set up, you can use
CONNECTIONS _______________________________
your TV remote control to adjust the
volume output (VOL +/- and MUTE) of
the sound bar.
•HDMI (ARC) socket to the HDMI
(ARC) socket on your ARC compliant
TV. Then press “ „button on the re-
mote control to select ARC.
Tips:
•Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC
and ARC function. HDMI-CEC and
ARC must be set to On.
•The setting method of HDMI-CEC and
ARC may differ depending on the TV.
For details about ARC function, ple-
ase refer to the owner’s manual.
•Only HDMI 1.4 or higher version cable
can support the ARC function.
•Your TV digital sound output S/PDIF
mode setting must be PCM or Dolby
Digital
•DSB 995 is not only receiving TV-
HDMI (CEC) standby notice, but also
DSB 995 is checking TV power sta-
tus. If TV is going to standby, DSB 995
may also enter standby. Whatever the
CEC standby banner of TV-HDMI link
is set to ON or OFF.

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BASIC OPERATION____________________________
Operation
Standby
Press to switch on the unit. Press it again to put the unit in standby
mode.
Mute
Press to temporarily switch off the sound. Press it again to switch
it on.
Volume +/- Press [VOLUME+] to turn up the volume
Press [VOLUME-] to turn down the volume.
Play/pause Press to temporarily pause a playback. Press it again to resume
the playback.
Hold down this button for 3 seconds to disconnect bluetooth.
Previous Press to return to the previous track.
Next Press to skip to the next track.
Bluetooth Press to enter the BT(Bluetooth) mode.
Source Press repeatedly to switch among in, BLUETOOTH, LINE IN, USB,
OPTICAL IN and ARC mode.
Movie Press to enter the Eq2 equalizer mode, Eq2 stands for MOVIE.
Music Press to enter the Eq1 equalizer mode, Eq1 stands for MUSIC.
News Press to enter the Eq3 equalizer mode, Eq3 stands for NEWS.
Compliance with the WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste
Product:
This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears
a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This symbol indicates that this product shall not be disposed with other
household wastes at the end of its service life. Used device must be re-
turned to offical collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic
devices. To find these collection systems please contact to your local
authorities or retailer where the product was puchased. Each household
performs important role in recovering and recycling of old appliance. Appropriate
disposal of used appliance helps prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
INFORMATION ________________________________

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INFORMATION ________________________________
Compliance with RoHS Directive
The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU).
It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.
Package Information
Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable
materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do
not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or
other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points
designated by the local authorities.
Technical data
This device is noise-suppressed according to the applicable EU directives.
This product fulfils the European directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC and
2011/65/EU.
Never open the device casing. The manufacturer will not accept any liability for
damage resulting from improper handling.
You can find the CE declaration of conformity for the device in the form of a pdf file
on the Grundig Homepage www.grundig.com/downloads/doc.
The type plate is located on the bottom of the device
Soundbar
Power supply 100-240V~ 50/60Hz
Power consumption 20W / < 0,5 W (Standby)
USB 5.0 V >500mA
Full Speed USB 2.0 / FAT32/ FAT16; 64G (max) ,
MP3
Dimension (WxDxH) 920*72*59 mm
Net weight 2.3 kg
Frequency response 120Hz - 20KHz
Audio S/N ratio ≥60dB
Audio separation ≥50dB
Bluetooth / Wireless specification
Bluetooth version /Profiles V5.3 (A2DP, AVRCP)
Bluetooth power transmitted ≤13 dBm
Bluetooth frequency bands 2402 MHz ~ 2480 MHz

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INFORMATION ________________________________
TROUBLESHOOTING __________________________
Before resorting to maintenance service, please kindly check by yourself with the
following chart.
Symptom Cause(s) Remedy
No Power The AC power cord is not
connected to the power
supply or is not connected
to a power supply securely.
Please check that the AC power
cord is connected securely.
There is no sound or
the sound is distor-
ted.
•The audio cables aren’t
connected securely.
•The volume is set to the
minimum level.
•The sound is switched off.
•Connect the audio cables secu-
rely.
•Turn up the volume.
•Press [MUTE] on the remote
control to switch on the sound.
•Press [PLAY/PAUSE].
The remote control
does not function.
•There is no battery in the
remote control.
•The battery is out of char-
ge.
•The remote control isn’t
pointed to the remote sen-
sor.
•The remote control is out
of its operating area.
•The unit is shut down.
•Install two AAA/1.5V batteries
in it.
•Replace the battery with new
one.
•Make sure that the remote
control is pointed to the remote
control sensor.
•Make sure the remote control is
within the operating area.
•Switch off the unit and discon-
nect it from the AC outlet. Then
power on the unit again.
Subwoofer
Power supply 100-240V~ 50/60Hz
Subwoofer power consumption 25W / <2W (Standby)
Dimension (WxDxH) 200*225*293 mm
Net weight 2.7 kg
Frequency response 50Hz - 120Hz
Amplifier (Output power)
Total Max. 220 W
Main Unit (RMS) 25W (6Ω) x 2
Subwoofer (RMS) 60W (4Ω)
Working environment Temperature -10~+35˚C
Relative humidity 5%~90%