JVC TH-WL701B User manual

Instruction Manual
SOUNDBAR WITH
DAB RADIO AND
WIRELESS SUBWOOFER
TH-WL701B / TH-WL703B
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Contents
Safety Warnings ...................................................................................................................5
Unpacking.............................................................................................................................7
Product Overview ................................................................................................................8
Main Unit.........................................................................................................................................................8
Subwoofer ......................................................................................................................................................9
Remote Control ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Preparation.........................................................................................................................11
Remove the Plastic Strip from the Remote Control......................................................................11
Battery Replacement for the Remote Control ................................................................................11
Remote Control Operation Range.......................................................................................................12
Speakers Placement..................................................................................................................................12
Installing the Rubber Feet ......................................................................................................................13
Wall Mounting.............................................................................................................................................13
Connections........................................................................................................................15
Audio Connection Options....................................................................................................................15
Connecting to a Standard TV ................................................................................................................17
Connecting to a TV using ARC (Audio Return Channel) .............................................................19
Connecting to the Mains Supply ........................................................................................................ 21
Pairing the Wireless Subwoofer with the Soundbar ................................................................... 22
Clock Operation ................................................................................................................ 23
Setting the Clock....................................................................................................................................... 23
Clock Synchronization ............................................................................................................................ 23
Time Display ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Setting the Daily Timer........................................................................................................................... 23
Setting the Sleep Timer.......................................................................................................................... 24
Basic Operating................................................................................................................. 24
Standby / ON .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Automatic Power O Function............................................................................................................ 24
Selecting Modes........................................................................................................................................ 25
Adjust the Speaker Level Settings and Eects .............................................................................. 25
Adjusting Brightness ............................................................................................................................... 25
System Reset...................................................................................................................... 25
AUX / MP3 LINK / Optical / HDMI Operation....................................................................26
Bluetooth® Operation ........................................................................................................26
NFC (Near Field Communication) Operation...................................................................27
DAB Operation ...................................................................................................................27
Auto Scan..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Secondary Services .................................................................................................................................. 28
Presetting Stations ................................................................................................................................... 28
Recalling a Preset Station ...................................................................................................................... 28
DAB Display Modes .................................................................................................................................. 29
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FM Operation..................................................................................................................... 30
Scanning for Radio Stations.................................................................................................................. 30
Auto Tuning................................................................................................................................................. 30
Manual Tuning ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Presetting Stations Manually................................................................................................................ 30
Recalling a Preset Station .......................................................................................................................31
Audio Setting ..............................................................................................................................................31
FM Display Modes......................................................................................................................................31
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................32
Hints and Tips.....................................................................................................................32
Specifications.................................................................................................................... 34
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Safety Warnings
• A minimum distance of 5 cm around the
unit should be maintained to allow for
sucient ventilation.
• Do not install or place this unit in a
bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
conned space. Ensure the unit is well
ventilated.
Safety
• Always disconnect the unit from the mains
supply before connecting / disconnecting
other devices or moving the unit.
• Unplug the unit from the mains socket
during a lightning storm.
• In the interests of safety and to avoid
unnecessary energy consumption,
never leave the unit switched on while
unattended for long periods of time, e.g.
overnight, while on holiday or while out of
the house. Switch it o and disconnect the
mains plug from the mains socket.
Mains Cable
• Make sure the unit or unit stand is not
resting on top of the mains cable, as the
weight of the unit may damage the mains
cable and create a safety hazard.
• If the mains cable is damaged it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent, or similarly qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
Interference
• Do not place the unit on or near appliances
which may cause electromagnetic
interference. If you do, it may adversely
aect the operating performance of the
unit, and cause a distorted picture or
sound.
Batteries
• Batteries used in the remote control for this
unit are easily swallowed by young children
and this is dangerous.
• Keep loose batteries away from young
children and make sure that the battery
holder tray is secure in the remote control.
Seek medical advice if you believe a cell
has been swallowed.
• Please dispose of batteries correctly by
following the guidance in this manual.
Supervision
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the unit and the
remote control.
• Read all the instructions carefully before
using the unit and keep them for future
reference.
• Retain the manual. If you pass the unit
onto a third party make sure to include this
manual.
• Check that the voltage marked on the
rating label matches your mains voltage.
Damage
• Please inspect the unit for damage after
unpacking.
• Do not continue to operate the unit if you
are in any doubt about it working normally,
or if it is damaged in any way - switch o,
withdraw the mains plug and consult your
dealer.
Location of Unit
• The unit must be placed on a at stable
surface and should not be subjected to
vibrations.
• Do not place the unit on sloped or unstable
surfaces as the unit may fall o or tip over.
• The mains socket must be located near the
unit and should be easily accessible.
• This unit is designed for indoor, domestic
use only.
Temperature
• Avoid extreme degrees of temperature,
either hot or cold. Place the unit well away
from heat sources such as radiators or gas /
electric res.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and other
sources of heat.
Naked Flames
• Never place any type of candle or naked
ame on the top of or near the unit.
Moisture
• To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or
product damage, do not expose this unit
to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. No
objects lled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on the unit.
• If you spill any liquid into the unit, it can
cause serious damage. Switch it o at the
mains immediately. Withdraw the mains
plug and consult your dealer.
Ventilation
• To prevent the risk of electric shock or
re hazard due to overheating, ensure
that curtains and other materials do not
obstruct the ventilation vents.
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• Never let anyone especially children push
anything into the holes, slots or any other
openings in the case - this could result in a
fatal electric shock.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning ash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
unit’s enclosure that may be of
sucient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock.
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 manual
accompanying the unit.
Service
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove screws. The unit does not contain
any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all
maintenance work to qualied personnel.
• Do not open any xed covers as this may
expose dangerous voltages.
Maintenance
• Ensure to unplug the unit from the mains
socket before cleaning.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad or
abrasive cleaning solutions as these may
damage the unit’s surface.
• Do not use liquids to clean the unit.
• 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.
To prevent the
spread of re,
keep candles
or other open
ames away
from this
product at all
times.
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Unpacking
Remove all items from the packaging. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so
according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
Main Unit Remote Control
(battery included)
Wall Bracket x 2 Mains Cable x 2
Subwoofer
Instruction Manual
3.5mm to 3.5mm
Stereo Audio Cable
Thank you for purchasing your new JVC Soundbar.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual
in order that you fully understand all the operational features it oers. You
will also nd some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this
instruction manual for future reference.
If items are missing, or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only). Tel: [phone] for assistance.
3.5mm to RCA Stereo
Audio Cable
DAB / FM Aerial Rubber Feet x 4
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Product Overview
Main Unit
Front View
1. Speakers
2. Standby Indicator
Light up red when in Standby mode.
3. Display Window / Remote Control
Sensor
• Show the current status
• Receive signal from the remote
control.
1. Button
Switch the unit between ON and
Standby modes.
2. SOURCE Button
Select the Input source.
3. /OK Button
• Play / pause / resumes playback in
Bluetooth® mode.
• Conrm an entry or the selection.
• Activate the pairing function in
Bluetooth® mode and disconnect the
existing paired Bluetooth® device.
SCAN Button
Search for a strong radio station in FM
mode or full scan in DAB mode.
4. NFC (Near Field Communication)
Sensor
4. / Buttons
• Search for a radio station (FM).
• Navigate to select an item on a menu
screen (DAB).
• Select the secondary station (DAB).
• Skip backwards to the beginning of
the track or to the previous track in
Bluetooth® mode or skip forwards to
the next track in Bluetooth® mode.
5. VOL + / – Buttons
Adjust the volume.
6. MP3 LINK Socket
Connect to an external audio device.
1 12 43
3 541 62
Top View
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Subwoofer
1. AC~ Socket
2. OPTICAL Socket
3. AUX Socket
1. Pair Indicator
2. Pair Button
Pairs with the main unit.
3. AC~ Power Socket
4. Ant. Socket
5. HDMI OUT TV (ARC) Socket with ARC
6. HDMI IN 1 / HDMI IN 2 Socket
Rear View and Sockets
1 2 3
1 5
6
3
2
4
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1. Button
Switch the unit between ON and
Standby modes.
2. Source Buttons
Directly switch to ARC (TV), BT
(Bluetooth®), OPT (Optical), HDMI1,
HDMI2, DAB, AUX, MP3 and FM
modes.
3. SCAN Button
Scan for radio station.
4. PROG Button
Preset radio stations.
5. / Buttons
Select a preset station.
/ Buttons
• Search for a radio station (FM).
• Skip to previous/next radio station
(DAB).
• Navigate to select an item on a
menu screen (DAB).
• Select the secondary station
(DAB).
• Skip backwards to the beginning
of the track or to the previous
track or skip forwards to the next
track in Bluetooth® mode.
/OK Button
• Play / pause / resume playback in
Bluetooth® mode.
• Conrm an entry or the selection.
6. VOL + / – Buttons
Adjust the volume.
MENU Button
Display menu screen in radio mode.
INFO Button
Display the radio station
information.
7. MUTE Button
Mute the unit or resume the sound.
BASS Button
Turn the Bass On / O.
EQ Button
Select the preset equlaiser.
DIM Button
Adjust display brightness.
Remote Control
8. SLEEP Button
Set the sleep timer.
TIMER Button
Set the alarm timer.
CLOCK Button
• Activate clock setup in Standby
mode.
• Display current time.
PAIR Button
Enable Bluetooth® pairing mode in
Bluetooth® mode.
1
3
5
6
7
8
2
4
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Preparation
Remove the Plastic Strip from the Remote Control
Remove the plastic strip from the battery if the
battery is being used for the rst time. It is located
at the bottom of the remote control.
Handling the Battery
• Improper or incorrect use of batteries may cause corrosion or battery leakage, which could cause re,
personal injury or damage to property.
• Install the battery correctly in the battery compartment. Normally the battery’s positive polarity (+)
will face up.
• Only use the battery type indicated in this manual.
• Do not dispose of used batteries as domestic waste. Dispose of them in accordance with local
regulations.
• Small button cell batteries such as the one used in the remote control are easily swallowed by young
children and this is dangerous. Keep loose button cells away from young children and make sure that
the battery is secure in the remote control. Seek medical advice if you believe a battery cell has been
swallowed.
Battery Replacement for the Remote Control
The remote control requires a CR2025, 3V Lithium battery.
1. Slide and hold the battery release tab in the
direction of the arrow.
2. Pull out the battery holder and remove the old
battery.
3. Replace with a new battery.
4. Insert the battery holder back into the remote
control.
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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.
Handling the Remote Control
• Take care of your ngernails when you slide and pull the battery release tab.
• 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 re.
• When the battery is exhausted, the remote control will not function.
30° 30°
Max. 6 m
Soundbar
Soundbar carries most of the dialog as well as music and eects.
• If your TV is placed on a table, you can place the soundbar on the table directly in front
of the TV stand, centered with the TV screen.
• If your TV is attached to a wall, you can mount the soundbar on the wall directly below
the TV screen.
Subwoofer
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass eects (explosions, the rumble of
spaceships, etc.).
• The performance of a subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening
room. Experiment with placement before choosing a nal location for your subwoofer.
Find the location where the bass performance is best.
Speakers Placement
• The subwoofer should be
within 4 m of the soundbar in
an open area (the closer the
better).
• Do not put anything on the
top of the subwoofer.
SUBWOOFER
SOUNDBAR
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Installing the Rubber Feet
You can extend the height of the unit.
1. Turn the unit upside down.
2. Remove the backing paper from the rubber foot.
Wall Mounting
• Installation must be carried out by qualied 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 inside the wall). It is the
installer’s responsibility to verify that the wall will safely support the total load of the Soundbar 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 nder to check the wall type before drilling and mounting.
Ensure the surface is clean prior to sticking the rubber
foot to the bottom of the unit.
1. Remove the screws from the main unit.
screw out
3. Stick the rubber foot to the bottom of the unit as shown in the illustration below.
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3. Drill 2 parallel holes (Ø 3-8 mm each according to wall type) in the wall. The distance
between the holes should be 423 mm.
423 mm
Wall (Front view)
Dowel
Solid wall (i.e., Solid brick,
Solid concrete, Solid wood,
Solid wooden battens)
Drywall, Plaster wall,
Lath wall, etc.
4. Firmly x 1 dowel into each hole in the wall if necessary.
5. Insert 1 screw into each hole or dowel. Leave a 5 mm
gap between the wall and the screw’s head. Lift the
unit with the attached wall brackets over the heads of
the screws and slot into place.
2. Attach the wall brackets to the main unit with the screws removed from the main unit.
screw in
5 mm
25-30 mm
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Connections
Ensure the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before connecting it to other devices.
Audio Connection Options
Method 1: Connecting your Soundbar Using an OPTICAL Connection
Use an optical cable (not included) to connect the soundbar’s OPTICAL socket to the
external devices OPTICAL OUT socket.
If there is no sound output and the soundbar’s display shows“PLEASE CHANGE YOUR SOURCE DEVICE
TO PCM MODE UNDER AUDIO OUTPUT SETTING”, ensure the audio setting of the input source (e.g. TV,
games console, DVD player, etc) is set to PCM mode with optical input.
Optical cable
(not included)
TV
Rear View of the Soundbar
Blu-ray Player / DVD
Player / Recorder
Set-top Box
Satellite
Receiver
Game
Console
Video
Camera
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Method 2: Connecting Your Soundbar Using a 3.5 Stereo Audio Connection
Use a 3.5mm stereo audio cable (included) to connect the soundbar’s AUX socket to the
external devices headphone socket.
3.5mm to 3.5mm
stereo audio cable
(included)
TV
Rear View of the Soundbar
Blu-ray Player / DVD
Player / Recorder
Set-top Box
Satellite
Receiver
Game
Console
Video
Camera
Method 3: Connecting Your Soundbar Using a RCA Stereo Audio Connection
Use a RCA stereo cable (included) to connect the soundbar’s AUX socket to the external
devices AUDIO OUT socket.
Ensure to match the colours on the cable plugs to the colours on the input and output sockets.
RCA stereo audio cable
(included)
TV
Rear View of the Soundbar
Blu-ray Player / DVD
Player / Recorder
Set-top Box
Satellite
Receiver
Game
Console
Video
Camera
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Connecting to a Standard TV
Method 1: Using Your Soundbar as an HDMI Hub for Your Devices
Connect an HDMI cable (not included) from your soundbar’s HDMI OUT TV (ARC) socket to
the HDMI IN socket on your TV. Then, connect an audio cable (Please refer to the section
Audio Connection Options) from your soundbar to your TV’s OUTPUT socket.
HEADPHONE
L
(WHITE)
R
(RED)
AUDIO IN-AUX
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
Rear View of the Soundbar
TV
HDMI Cable (not included)
HDMI Cable
(not included)
Blu-ray Player / DVD
Player / Recorder
Set-top Box
Satellite
Receiver
Game
Console
Video
Camera
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HEADPHONE
L
(WHITE)
R
(RED)
AUDIO IN-AUX
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
Rear View of the Soundbar
TV
Blu-ray Player / DVD
Player / Recorder
Set-top Box Satellite
Receiver
Game
Console
Video
Camera
Method 2: Using Your Soundbar as a TV Speaker
If you want to retain the existing connections between your TV and external devices, you
can connect an audio cable (please refer to the section Audio Connection Options) from
your soundbar to your TV’s OUTPUT socket.
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Connecting to a TV using ARC (Audio Return Channel)
The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function allows you to send audio from your ARC-
compliant TV to your soundbar through a single HDMI connection. To enjoy the ARC
function, please ensure your TV is both HDMI-CEC and ARC compliant and set up
accordingly. When correctly set up, you can use your TV remote control to adjust the
volume output (VOL +/– and MUTE) of the soundbar.
• Ensure to use an HDMI cables that can support the ARC function.
• HDMI-CEC will be called dierent names by dierent manufacturers – please refer to your owner’s
manual for details on setting up HDMI-CEC and ARC.
Method 1: Using Your Soundbar as an HDMI Hub for Your Devices
Connect an HDMI cable (not included) from your soundbar’s HDMI OUT TV (ARC) socket
to the HDMI (ARC) socket on your ARC-compliant TV. You can then connect your external
devices (e.g. games consoles, DVD players) to the soundbar’s HDMI IN sockets.
Rear View of the Soundbar
TV
HDMI Cable (not included)
Blu-ray Player / DVD
Player / Recorder
Set-top Box
Satellite
Receiver
Game
Console
Video
Camera
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Method 2: Using Your Soundbar as a TV Speaker
If you want to retain the existing connections between your TV and external devices, you
can connect an HDMI cable (not included) from your soundbar’s HDMI OUT TV (ARC)
socket to the HDMI (ARC) socket on your ARC-compliant TV.
Rear View of the Soundbar
TV
Blu-ray Player / DVD
Player / Recorder
Set-top Box Satellite
Receiver
Game
Console
Video
Camera
HDMI Cable (not included)
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