i3-TECHNOLOGIES i3HUDDLE User manual

i3HUDDLE
SOUND BAR
USER MANUAL

CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This User Guide includes detailed usage instructions for your product. Please read this manual
thoroughly.
Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual
equipment appearance. Equipment design and specifications may be changed without notice.
2.1 Channel Sound Bar
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future
reference.
TM
Wireless
AUDIO

4Getting Started
Contents
Safety Information -------------------- P 3
Unique features ----------------------P 6
Accessories
Introduction
Front panel --------------------------P 7
Rear panel --------------------------P 8
Mounting Information
Installing the Wireless Subwoofer ---------P 9
Optional equipment connections ----------P 10
Basic operations ----------------------P 11
Use of the Wireless Subwoofer -----------P12
Trouble Shooting ---------------------P13
Specifications
Maintenance -------------------------P 16

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Wireless
AUDIO
TM
The slots and openings in the product are provided for necessary ventilation. To
ensure reliable operation of this product, and to protect it from overheating, these
slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
Do not cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.
Make sure that the I3HUDDLE that this product is installed on has ample ventilation
and is not restricted in any way.
Do not place this product near or over a radiator or heat resistor, or where it is
exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not place heat generating items such as candles, ashtrays, incense, flammable gas
or explosive materials near the product.
Do not place a water containing vessel on this product, as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
Do not expose this product to rain or place it near water (near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool etc.). If this
product accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately.
Important Safety Instructions
The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Getting Started
This product uses batteries. In your community there might be regulations that
require you to dispose of these batteries properly under environmental legislations.
Please contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information.
Do not exceed the standard capacity of a multi-plug or power outlet extension when
using it for this product. There is a danger of electric shock or fire hazard.
To protect this product from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent
damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges.
Never insert anything metallic into the open parts of this product. Doing so may create
a danger of electric shock.
Do not touch the power cord with wet hands. There is a danger of electric shock.
Plug the power cord firmly into the power outlet. Failure to do so may cause a fire hazard.
Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only. If the cord is damaged, it may
cause electric shock.
If this product does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual
sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized
dealer or service center.
Be sure to pull the power plug out of the outlet if the product is to remain unused
or if you are to leave the product for an extended period of time. Accumulated dust
can cause an electric shock, an electric leakage or a fire by causing the power cord to
generate sparks and heat or the insulation to deteriorate.
Be sure to contact an authorized service center, when installing your product
in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, chemical
substances and where it operates continuously for 24 hours such as an airport, a train
station etc. Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your product.
Store the accessories (battery, etc.) in a location safely out of the reach of children.

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Getting Started
When installing this product, check that the I3HUDDLE you are installing it to is in a
stable location, and the I3HUDDLE itself has been installed properly and securely.
Do not drop or impart any shock to the product. If the product is damaged, disconnect
the power cord and contact a service center.
Make sure to pull out the power cord from the outlet before cleaning the product.
Do not overload the actuators – this can cause danger of personal injury and damage
to the system
Do not use the system in environments other than the intended indoor use. When
using and installing this product, please take a common sense approach.

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1) Exclusive I3HUDDLE Interface
2) Wireless Audio
3) QBS Sound Field Technology
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Designs and specifications of the
accessories are subject to change without prior notice
Getting Started
Unique features
Accessories
Screws(4)
IFTD Mount Bracket SB cable

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Getting Started
Front panel
Introduction
Symbols used in this manual
Note
Indicates special notes and operating features.
Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damage from abuse
MUTE
Function (select the function and input source)
Volume
Wireless Audio
If you want to mute the audio press this key. When the HUDDLE Sound Bar is muted a blue light will flash
at one second intervals. To un-mute the audio press the mute key again.
If you want to change the Function and Display modes, press this key. If you want to activate the Find
mode, press this key for approximately 2 seconds.
━ If you want to increase the volume level press this key.
━ If you want to decrease the volume level press this key.
If you want to listen to a Bluetooth Audio device, press this key and find and then select I3 AUDIO.
Key Descriptions

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Getting Started
Rear Panel
Mounting
DC Jack : DC 19V(Optional) OPT : OPTical PTB : PorTaBle
USB : Only Download new firmware SB : For Connecting the I3 HUDDLE Set
Screws
1. Mount the bracket to the bottom of the i3HUDDLE using the four screws provided.
2. Slide the Soundbar onto the bracket.
You can mount the main unit on to the IFTD. You can also detach the unit from the IFTD
DC 19V SB USB OPT PTB
- DC 19V(Optional) :Do not plug in the enclosed DC 48V adaptor
Caution
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- DC 19V(Optional) :Do not plug in the enclosed DC 48V adaptor
Getting Started
Installation
Connect the supplied SB cable form the soundbar SB port to the I3HUDDLE SB port.
DC 19V
SB
USB OPT PTB
1

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Getting Started
Optional Equipment Connections
DC 19V SB USB OPT PTB
External Port Arrangement
PTB IN connection - Connect PTB Port by using the audio cable.
OPTICAL IN connection - Connect OPT port by using the OPTICAL cable
Listening to music from your portable player.
- After you connect the adaptor cable, select the OPTICAL or PORTABLE function by
using the key
- Play the device after turning on the Power.
1. Press the wireless audio key on the i3 Sound Bar.
The green light will begin to flash.
2. On your BT device find and select i3 Audio
3. Select and pair. The green LED should now be constant.
4. Enjoy your music.
Listening to music stored on Bluetooth devices.
Using Wireless Audio Technology
Note : The i3 SoundBar is not a standalone device and
will only work in conjunction with a i3HUDDLE2.0.

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Getting Started
Basic Operation
LED Display Colour and OSD Display
Operation Mode Description
1. Main mode : Play the i3HUDDLE Sound.
2. OPTICAL mode : Play the external optical device sound.
3. WIRELESS mode (Bluetooth mode) : Play a wireless device (Bluetooth)
4. PORTABLE mode : Play an external portable device.
If you press the key it displays the current mode.
If you want to change to another mode, press the key for about 2 seconds
and select the mode you want. Mode details below:
LED Display Color
i3HUDDLE BLUE i3HUDDLE
BLUE+GREEN OPTICAL
GREEN BLUETOOTH
RED PORTABLE
OPTICAL
Wireless Audio
PORTABLE
OSD Display

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Operation
Wireless Subwoofer Setup
Pairing Manually
Use of the Wireless Subwoofer
(optional)
1. Connect the power cord of the wireless subwoofer to the outlet.
2. Turn on the main unit : The main unit and wireless subwoofer will be automatically
connected.
1. Press and hold the and key simultaneously. The LEDs will begin to
Flash.
2. Press the pairing key on the subwoofer.
3. Pairing should occur automatically. If the device has paired the LED lights should
now be constant.
4. If pairing has not occured retry steps 1 to 3 again.
Pairing key
Note
If your connection is not completed, you will still see the red LED on the subwoofer.
The subwoofer will also not make the "pairing" sound. This means that you need to
manually pair the device instead.

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Use of the Wireless Subwoofer
(optional)
Operation
Troubleshooting
Cause & CorrectionProblem
No power
No sound
Low Quality or Low
Sound Output
1. The power cord(SB I/F Cable) is not plugged in. Plug in the power
connector (SB I/F Cable).
2. Check for electricity failure. Check the condition by operating
other electronic devices.
1. Check whether the right function is selected. selected. Press the
F Key and check the selected function.
2. SB I/F Cable is not connected correctly.
Connect SB I/F cables correctly.
3. The mute function is activated. Press MUTE or adjust the volume
level to cancel the mute function.
1. When the sound bar FUNC is i3HUDDLE, change the Audio Volume
level on i3HUDDLE (OPS)
2. When the sound bar FUNC is OPT or PTB, change the audio
volume level on the player.
3. When the sound bar FUNC is Wireless Audio, change the audio
volume on the Bluetooth device
Speaker
Audio Input
Sound Effect
300W 2.1ch Wireless Subwoofer
(Stereo 70W+70W / Wireless Subwoofer 160W)
Loudness / Virtual Surround / Bass Booster / MP3 Enhancement
/ Dialog Clarity
SB-IF / Optical / Portable / Bluetooth
1-1. Features
Specifications

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Operation
SB-IF (Interface)
OPTICAL IN
PORT. IN
USB
Wireless Audio
9Pin D-SUB JACK
0.5 VRMS (3.5 mm stereo jack)
For F/W Update
Bluetooth Audio
3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1
1-2. Input/Output
Stereo mode 45W+45W (Mid 4 Ω), 25W+25W (Tweeter 6 Ω)
Amplifier (Stereo)
Subwoofer (Wireless)
Type
Impedance Rated
Output Power
Carrier Frequency
RF Output Power
RF modulation
-20 dB bandwidth
Sensitivity
1Way 1Speaker
8 Ω
160W
5.8G ISM Band (5.730 ~ 5.845GHz)
7dBM ±2dB (Peak power at Antenna port)
GFSK
2MHz
-85dBm
Wireless RF Module Specification

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Operation
20kg
Mechanical
Reliability
Outline dimension(mm)
Power input range
Outline dimension(mm)
Standby power
Packing dimension (mm)
Humidity
Packing weight (Kg)
Product weight (Kg)
power consumption
Product weight (Kg)
Temperature
1200 x 90 x 70
Stereo : DC 18~19V From Set
Subwoofer : DC 48~49V/2A Adapter
315.3 x 260 x 370
Stereo : < 0.5W (0W When Mounted to IFTD)
Subwoofer : < 0.5W
Soundbar : 6Kg , Subwoofer : 9.5 Kg
1250*350*515
Operating : 5~35━
Storage : -10~50━
Operating : 5~90%
Storage : 5~90%
6Kg
Stereo : 35W
Subwoofer : 35W
Stereo
Subwoofer

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Operation
Maintenance
Handling the Unit
Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship
the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the
factory.
Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit.
Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface.
Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of
time.
When shipping the unit
Cleaning the unit

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