Hamilton/Buhl ISD-SB37A User manual
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Bluetooth 37" HD Soundbar
User’s Guide for Model ISD-SB37A
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Safety Instructions & Warnings
Important Safety Instructions
• Read these Instructions.
• Keep these Instructions.
• Heed all Warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground-
ing - type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. e wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug
does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace-
ment 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 specied by the manu-
facturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specied by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
FCC Warnings
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Warning
ATTENTION
RISQUE D' ÉLECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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Safety Instructions & Warnings
Additional Warnings and Precautions
• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
AVIS: AFIN DE PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLÉCTRIQUES,
FAITES CORRESPONDRE LA FICHE BLANCHE DE LA
PRISE À LA FENTE LARGE, INSÉREZ TOTALEMENT.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping,
or splashing.
AVIS: Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc élec-
trique, n'exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou l'humidité ou
aux éclaboussures.
• CAUTION: u se of controls or adjustments or performance
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ous radiation exposure.
AVIS: L’utilisation de commande ou l’exécution de procé-
exposition à des radiations dangereuses.
• WARNING: Changes or to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
AVIS
non expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de
la conformité peut annuler le droit de l’utilisateur d’utiliser
cet équipement.
• WARNING: Do not place this unit directly onto furniture
surfaces with any type of porous, or sensitive As
with any rubber compound made with oils, the feet could
cause marks or staining where the feet reside. We recom-
mend using a protective barrier such as a cloth or a piece of
glass between the unit and the surface to reduce the risk of
damage and/or staining.
AVIS: Ne placez pas cette unité directement sur des surfaces
Car, comme tout composé caoutchouc a base d’huiles, les
pieds pourraient laisser des tracs ou des taches à l’endroit ou
ils sont posés. Nous recommandons d’utiliser une protection
comme un linge ou un morceau de verre entre l’unité et la
surface pour réduire le risque de dégât et/ou de tache.
• WARNING: Use of this unit near lighting may
cause interference regarding use of the remote. If the unit is
displaying erratic behavior move away from any
lighting, as it may be the cause.
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orescentes peut causer des interférences lors de l’utilisation
de la télécommande. En cas de dysfonctionnement, éteignez
en être la cause.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
AVIS: Un danger d’explosion est présent lorsque les piles
sont remplacées de manière incorrecte. Remplacez seulement
les piles par des piles de type équivalent.
• WARNING: is a danger of explosion if you attempt
to charge standard Alkaline batteries in the unit. Only use
rechargeable NiMH batteries.
AVIS: Charger des piles alcalines dans l’unité peut causer
une explosion. Utilisez seulement des piles rechargeables
NiMH.
• WARNING: remote control’s button cell battery contains
mercury. Do not put in the trash, instead recycle or dispose of
as hazardous waste.
AVIS: Les piles boutons de la télécommande contiennent
du mercure. Ne les jetez pas à la corbeille, recyclez-les ou
disposez-les comme des déchets dangereux.
• WARNING: Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable batter-
ies, are recyclable and should be recycled or disposed of in
normal household waste. Contact your local government for
disposal or recycling practices in your area. should nev
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be incinerated since they might explode.
AVIS: Les piles Lithium ion, comme toutes les autres piles
rechargeables, sont recyclables et doivent être etées avec vos
déchets ménagers. Contactez votre municipalité pour obtenir
des conseils sur les moyens de disposition et de recyclage
dans votre région. N’incinérez pas vos piles, car celles-ci
peuvent exploser.
• WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.
AVIS: Risque de choc électrique - ne pas ouvrir
• Caution and marking information is located at the rear or
bottom of the apparatus.
Attention et de marquage des informations est situé sur le
paneau arrière ou inférieur de l’unité.
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on the apparatus.
Objets remplis de liquides, comme des vases, ne doivent pas
être placés sur l’appareil.
• mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain
readily operable during intended use. In order to discon-
nect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains
plug should be disconnected form the mains socket outlet
completely.
La prise du secteur est utilisé pour déconnecter le système.
La prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être
facilement accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour être
complètement déconnecté de l’alimentation d’entrée, la prise
doit être débranchée du secteur.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
Les piles ne doivent pas être exposées à de forte chaleur,
tel qu’à la lumière du soleil, au feu ou autres choses de
semblable.
• This product is supplied with a coin/button cell battery. If
the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe
internal burns and can lead to death.
Ce produit est livré avec une pile pièce / touche. Si la pile
pièce / bouton est avalé, il peut causer des brûlures internes
graves et peut conduire à la mort.
• Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the
battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the
product and keep it away from children.
Gardez les piles neuves et d’occasion à partir des enfants. Si
le compartiment de la batterie ne pas fermer correctement,
cesser d’utiliser le produit et garder loin des enfants.
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed
inside any part of the body
, seek immediate medical attention.
Si vous pensez que les batteries peuvent avoir été avalé ou
placé à l’intérieur d’une partie du corps, consulter immédi-
atement un médecin.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
Ne pas mélanger vieilles et nouvelles batteries.
• Completely replace all old batteries with new ones.
Remplacer complètement toutes les piles par des neuves.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
Ne mélangez pas des piles alcalines, standar
d (carbone-zinc)
ou rechargeables (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc) batteries.
• Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and
local guidelines.
Piles doivent être recyclées ou éliminées selon les directives
étatiques et locales.
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Table of Contents
Unboxing Your HD Soundbar � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
Features & Specications
Includes
Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
Power
Remote Battery
Stand Installation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �6
Orientation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
Speaker Rear Inputs
Speaker Controls (Left Side)
Orientation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8
Remote Layout
Indicator Lights
Audio Inputs � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9-10
Using the Stereo RCA Inputs
Using the Stereo RCA Inputs and the Subwoofer Output Together
Using the Optical Input
Using the Line In
Bluetooth� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
Pairing a Bluetooth Device for the First Time
Playing Audio Wirelessly
Learn Feature � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
What Is the Learn Feature?
Why Use the Learn Feature?
Using the Learn Feature
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Contact Information
Warranty
International Support
Green Initiative
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Includes
• Remote control:
requires 2 AAA batteries
• Optical audio cable
• Removable stand
• AC/DC power adapter
• Wall-mount hardware and instructions
• 37" length
• Supports Bluetooth
• 2 channel stereo sound
• Digital volume control
• Full-function remote
• Learning remote control capability
• Optical digital audio input
• Subwoofer output
• Line In (3.5mm audio input)
• RCA stereo audio inputs
2x
AAA
Remote Battery
Remote control: requires 2 AAA batteries (included).
Power
Plug the small endof the power cord into the DC Input on the back of the speaker, andthe large plug into a
standard wall outlet.
Unboxing Your HD Soundbar
Setup
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Stand Installation
Connect Stand pieces
Connect cable hook
to stand.
Attach stand to unit.
Secure cables
through the hook
at the base.
Use a phillips-head screwdriver and tighten the screws by
hand. Using a power drill could damage the stand.
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Speaker Controls
Speaker Rear Inputs
Orientation
Stereo RCA Audio
Inputs (AUX IN)
Optical Input
Subwoofer
Output
DC Power Input
Power
Press to power
the unitonor o.
Source
Press to switch
between Optical,
Line In, AUX, and
Bluetoothmodes.
Volume +/-
Press to adjust the
volume up ordown.
Pair/Learn
Press and hold to
begin pairing to a
Bluetooth device.
With the unit o,
press to begin using
the Learn function.
Line In
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Remote Layout
Power
Press to turn
the unit on or o .
Mute
Press to mute the volume.
The indicat .
Press to switch
to Bluetooth Mode.
Line
Press to switch
to Line In mode.
Optical
Press to switch
to Optical mode.
AUX
Press to switch
to Aux In mode.
Music
Press to switch to the
EQ optimized for music.
Movie
Press to switch to the
EQ optimized for movies.
Dialog
Press to switch to the
EQ optimized for dialogue.
Skip
In Bluetooth mode,
press to skip forward
or back one track.
Play/Pause
In Bluetooth mode,
press to play or
pause a track.
Volume +/-
Press to adjust
the volume.
Treble
Press to adjust the treble
up or down.
Bass
Press to adjust the bass
up or down.
Indicator Lights
STATUS INDICATOR
Power O Red Light
Optical Mode Amber Light
Aux In Mode White Light
Line In Mode Green Light
Bluetooth Pairing Flashing Blue Light
Bluetooth Connected Blue Light
Orientation
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Audio Inputs
Using the Optical Input
You will need: An audio source with an Optical Audio Output and a Digital Optical Audio Cable (included).
1. Connect the Digital Optical Audio Cableto the optical output on the audio source and to the Optical Input
on the speaker bar.
2. Press the Power button to power the unit on.
3. Pressthe Source button repeatedly to switch to SPDIF Mode, indicated by a amber light.
4. Using the native controls on your connected device, make sure the audio settings are set to PCM or Optical
Audioand are turned On.
5. Audio from the connected audiosource willnow be played through the speakers.
Important tips foroptical audio:
Use the correct toslink cable and make sure that it is rmly seated in both source and soundbar sockets.
Optical output is activated onthe source (theyshouldsee a red light emitting from the toslink socket).
It may be labeled SPDIFin the setting menu of the source.
The optical output is set to output PCM andnot Dolby Digital.
Using the Line In
3.5 mm audio input cable not included.
1. Plug one endof a 3.5 mm audio inputcable into the Line In on the unit. and plug the other end of the cable into
the audio output/headphone output on an MP3 Player orother audio source.
2. Press the Power button to power the unit on.
3. Pressthe Source button to select Line In, indicated by a green light.
4. Audio played through the connected device will now be heard through the speakers. Use the controls on the
connected device to play, pause, or skip selected tracks.
Using the Stereo RCA Inputs
When connecting two products using an RCA cable (not included), match the colored ports to the plugs.
1. Connect the RCA cables (not included) to the RCA Stereo Inputs located on the back of the unit, and to the audio
outputs onthe television.
2. Pressthe Power button to power on the unit.
3. Pressthe Source button to select AUX In, indicated by a white light.
4. Audio played through the television will now be heard through the speakers.
Using the Stereo RCA Inputs and the Subwoofer Output Together
The unit can be usedwith a detached subwoofer by using another RCA cable (not included) to connect the two.
1. With the main stereo RCA cables connected, use another RCA cable (not included) to connect an external
subwoofer to the Subwoofer Output.
2. When audio is played through any source, the speaker willautomatically use the connected subwoofer.
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Using the Stereo RCA Inputs and the Subwoofer Output Together - Rear View
Using the Optical Input - Rear View
Using Line In - Rear View
Only use if connecting
a detached subwoofer
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Audio Inputs
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Pairing a Bluetooth Device for the First Time
1. Power on the unit by pressing the Power button.
2. Press the button on the remote to switch to Bluetooth Mode, indicated by a slowly ashing blue light.
You can also press the Source button onthe side of the unit.
3. Press and hold the Pair button on the side of the unit.
The pairing indicator kly. When pairing, remain within 3 feet of the unit.
4. Use the controls on your Bluetooth device to select ITB295 in your Bluetooth settings to pair.
If your device requests a password, enter the default password 0 0 0 0 .
Refer to the user’s manual for your sp ce for instructions onpairing and connecting Bluetooth devices.
5. When successfully paired and connected, a beep will issue from the soundbar and the Pairing Indicator will
display a solid blue light.
After initial pairing, the unit will stay paired unless unpaired manually by the user or erased due toareset of the
device. If your device should become unpaired or y ble to connect, repeat the above steps.
Playing Audio Wirelessly
1. After pairing to a bluetooth device, use the controls on the connected Bluetooth Device to select a track.
2. Play, pause or skip a selected track using the controls on the connected Bluetooth Device or the
soundbar's remote.
3. Audio played through the connected Bluetooth device will now be heard through the speakers.
Bluetooth
Learn Feature
What Is the Learn Feature?
The Learn feature captures remote commands from your television remote, and teaches your bar speaker to
operate when these commands are pressed. Power, volume and mute areafew examples of commands that the bar
speaker can learn.
Why Use the Learn Feature?
Teaching the bar speaker remote commands will reduce the number of remotes needed, save time searching for
remote codes, and improve the ease of operation.
Note: Not all functions of the sound bar will be available through your own remote control, such as bass and treble.
Use the included remote for these functions. While ISD-SB37A is able to learn most IR protocols, not all can be programmed.
Using the Learn Feature
1. With the power O , press the Learn button on the unit. An indicator light will b red.
2. Press the button you desire to be learned on the included remote. For example: Volume +
3. The red light will continue to ash, and another indicator will display a blue light.
4. Press the corresponding button on your remote.
5. The red light will continue to dicator will display a green light.
6. Press the Learn button on the unit.
7. The programmed button on your remote will now be able to control your sound bar.
Note: It is necessary to program each button on your remote separately.
8. If the sound bar has failed to learnacommand, the indicator will not display the green light.
Please try another button.
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Contact Information
Website: www.HamiltonBuhl.com
Email Support: techsupport@HamiltonBuhl.com
Phone Support: 800-631-0868
Warranty
For Warranty Information and the most up-to-date version of this User’s Guide, go to:
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Company Information
Copyright © 2016 HamiltonBuhl Inc. All other trademarks appearing herein are the preperty of their
respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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