Magnavox Soundbar MSB4550 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Soundbar MSB4550
Magnavox is a registered trademark of Philips
Electronics North America Corporation and is used
by Funai Electric Co., Ltd. and Funai Corporation, Inc.
under license from Philips Electronics North America.
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Table of Connects
1 Notice.......................................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Notice of Compliance.............................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Trademark ......................................................................................................................................................................3
2 Important.................................................................................................................................................3
2.1 For your own safety..................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Care of the environment.......................................................................................................................................5
3 Your SoundBar........................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Main unit..........................................................................................................................................................................6
3.11 front panel of main unit.............................................................................................................................6
3.1.2 Back connectors of main unit................................................................................................................6
3.2 Remote control...........................................................................................................................................................7
3.2.1 Replace battery..............................................................................................................................................7
4 Connect and set up...............................................................................................................................8
4.1 Position the SoundBar............................................................................................................................................8
4.2 Wall mount the SoundBar (optional).............................................................................................................8
4.3 Connections..................................................................................................................................................................9
4.3.1 Connect to TV................................................................................................................................................9
4.3.2 Connect audio from other device......................................................................................................9
5 Use your SoundBar ............................................................................................................................ 10
5.1 Adjust the volume ..................................................................................................................................................10
5.2 Choose your sound............................................................................................................................................... 10
5.3 Play audio through Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................... 10
5.4 Night mode ................................................................................................................................................................11
5.5 Auto standby .............................................................................................................................................................11
5.6 Apply factory settings ...........................................................................................................................................11
6 Product technical data ....................................................................................................................... 12
7 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 13
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exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.This equipment should be installed
and operated with a minimum distance of
20cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
FCC Warning: Any changes or modications
made
to this device that are not expressly approved
by Funai Corporation, Inc. may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Model number: MSB4550
Trade Name: MAGNAVOX
Canada:
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
The device meets the exemption from the
routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS
102 and compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure,
users can obtain Canadian information on RF
exposure and compliance.
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the followingTwo conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
1 Notice
This section contains the legal and trademark
notices.
1.1 Notice of Compliance
The device complies with the FCC rules, Part
15. Operation is subject to the following two
condition:
aThis device may not cause harmful
interference, and
bThis device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC rules
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
•Relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between
equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This
equipment complies with FCC radiation
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1.2 Trademarks
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Funai Electric
Co., Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
2 Important
Read and understand all instructions before
you use your SoundBar. If damage is caused by
failure to follow instructions, the warranty does
not apply.
2.1 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 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 ampliers) that
produce heat.
•Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-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.The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not t 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
specied by the manufacturer.
•Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
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•Do not place any sources of danger on
the apparatus (for example. liquid lled
objects, lighted candles).
•Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
•Do not place this apparatus on the
furniture that is capable of being tilted by a
child and an adult leaning, pulling, standing
or climbing on it. A falling apparatus can
cause serious injury or even death.
• This apparatus should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided.
Make sure to leave a space of 7.8 inches
(20cm) or more around this apparatus.
• Never use a gas duster for this apparatus.
The gas trapped inside of this unit may
cause ignition and explosion.
• Funai is not liable for improper wall
mounting that result in accident, injury or
damage.
• Install the Soundbar on the sturdy
vertical wall.
• Do not install the Soundbar onto a
ceiling or slanted wall, it may easy to
fall down and result in severe injury.
• Do not use the screws that are shorter
than the specied length, it may cause
the Soundbar to fall down easily.
• Do not mount the Soundbar on a wall
while the Soundbar is plugged in or
turned on, it may result in an electrical
shock injury.
Class II equipment symbol
This symbol indicates that the unit has a double
insulation system.
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storm
or when unused for long periods of time.
•Refer all servicing to qualied 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.
•Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent
battery leakage which may result in bodily
injury, property damage, or damage to the
unit:
• Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the unit.
• Remove batteries when the unit is not
used for a long time.
• The batteries (battery pack or
batteries installed) shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
• Perchlorate Material - special handling
may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
•Warning- DO NOT INGEST
BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD.
•CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery
is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type.
•This product/remote control contain a
coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button
cell battery is swallowed, it can cause
severe internal burns in just 2 hours and
can lead to death. 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. If you think batteries might
have been swallowed or placed inside any
part of the body, seek immediate medical
attention
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
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• This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated
material within your unit may cause an
electrical shock. For the safety of everyone
in your household, please do not remove
product covering.
• The ‘exclamation point’ calls attention to
features for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, this apparatus should
not be exposed to rain or moisture and
objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should not be placed on this apparatus.
• CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
match wide blade of plug to wide slot,
fully insert.
2.2 Care of the
environment
Your product is designed and manufactured with
high quality materials and components, which
can be recycled and reused.
Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products and batteries.
The correct disposal of these products helps
prevent potentially negative consequences on
the environment and human health.
The batteries supplied do not contain the heavy
metals mercury and cadmium. Nevertheless,
in many areas batteries may not be disposed
of with your household waste. Please ensure
you dispose of batteries according to local
regulations.
For perchlorate material, special handling may
apply.Visit www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
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3 Your SoundBar
Congratulations on your purchase.
3.1 Main unit
3.1.1 Front panel of main unit
POWER LINE PAIR
INPUT
AUX OPTICAL
ab
a POWER ( Standby indicator )
When the SoundBar is on standby ,the
standby indicator is red.
b Source indicators
When Dolby Digital audio is input, all the
source indicators blink three times.
• AUX INPUT: Lights up when you
switch to analog input source.
• LINE INPUT: Lights up when you
switch to line in source(3.5mm jack).
• OPTICAL INPUT: Lights up when you
switch to optical input source. Blinks
three times when night mode is on,
and blinks once when night mode is
off.
• /PAIR INPUT: Lights up when
you switch to bluetooth mode and
bluetooth devices are paired. Blinks
when bluetooth pairing is activated and
pairing failed.
3.1.2 Back connectors of main unit
Connect other devices to your SoundBar.
SUBWOOFER
AUX IN
LINE IN
OPTICAL IN
AC IN
SOFTWARE
UPGRADE
a
b
cd
ef
a SUBWOOFER
Connect to the supplied subwoofer.
b AUX IN
Connect to an analog audio output on the
TV or an analog device.
c OPTICAL IN
Connect to an optical audio output on the
TV or a digital device.
d LINE IN
Connect to TV or a MP3 player.
e SOFTWARE UPGRADE
f AC IN
Connect to the power supply.
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3.2 Remote control
a
b
c
d
e
d
f
a (Standby-On)
Switch the SoundBar on or off.
b Source buttons
• AUX INPUT: Switch your audio source
to the AUX connection.
• LINE INPUT: Switch your audio source
to the Line in (3.5mm jack) connection.
• OPTICAL IN: Switch your audio
source to the optical connection.
• Bluetooth INPUT: Switch your audio
source to the bluetooth connection.
c MUTE
Mute or restore volume.
d Sound setting buttons
Toggle switch the sound mode presets.
e VOL +/-
Increase or decrease volume.
f PAIR
Activate the bluetooth pairing or
disconnect the currently bluetooth
connection.
3.2.1 Replace battery
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert one CR2025 battery, with the
polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
Warning
•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
•The product/remote control may or may not contain a
coin/button type battery, which can be swallowed. Keep
the battery out of reach of children at all times!
•The battery contains perchlorate material, handle
it with care. For information see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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4 Connect and set
up
This section helps you connect your SoundBar
to a TV and other devices, and then set it up.
For information about the basic connections of
your SoundBar and accessories, see the quick
start guide.
Note
•For identication and supply ratings, see the type plate
at the back or bottom of the product.
•Before you make or change any connections, make sure
that all devices are disconnected from the power outlet.
4.1 Position the SoundBar.
Place the subwoofer at least 1 meter (3 feet)
away from your SoundBar, and ten centimeters
away from the wall.
For best results, place your subwoofer as shown
below.
4.2 Wall mount the
SoundBar (optional).
Screw length/diameter
Depending on the type of wall mounting your
SoundBar, make sure that you use screws of a
suitable length and diameter.
> 25mm
3.5-4mm
4mm
See the illustration in the quick start guide on
how to wall mount the SoundBar.
1) Drill two holes on the wall.
2) Secure the dowels and screws in the holes.
3) Hang the SoundBar on the fastening screws.
Warning
•Improper wall mounting may result in accident, injury or
damage. If you have any query, contact Consumer Care
in your country.
•Before wall mounting, make sure the wall can support
the weight of your SoundBar.
•Funai is not liable for improper wall mounting that result
in accident, injury or damage.
•Install the Soundbar on the sturdy vertical wall.
•Do not install the Soundbar onto a ceiling or slanted
wall, it may easy to fall down and result in severe
injury.
•Do not use the screws that are shorter than the
specied length, it may cause the Soundbar to fall
down easily.
•Do not mount the Soundbar on a wall while the
Soundbar is plugged in or turned on, it may result in
an electrical shock injury.
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4.3.2 Connect audio from other
device
Play audio other devices through your
Soundbar speakers.
Note
•During play, do not plug out the audio cable.
Connect audio through a digital optical
cable(Not supplied).
OPTICAL IN
POWER AUX LINE OPTICAL PAIR
OPTICAL
INPUT
INPUT
Connect audio through analog audio
cables(Not supplied).
AUX IN
AUX
INPUT
POWER LINE PAIR
INPUT
AUX OPTICAL
DVD PLAYER
4.3 Connections
4.3.1 Connect to TV
Connect your SoundBar to aTV through line in
cable. You can listen to audio from TV programs
through your SoundBar.
LINE IN
LINE
INPUT
POWER AUX PAIR
INPUT
LINE OPTICAL
Note
•During play, do not plug out the line in cable.
•On yourTV, it is recommended to set the volume
in the range of 60% maximum volume to avoid the
distortion of audio output.
If yourTV supports OPTICAL OUT feature,
connect your Soundbar toTV through a digital
optical cable(Not supplied).
OPTICAL IN
POWER AUX LINE OPTICAL PAIR
OPTICAL
INPUT
INPUT
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5 Use your
SoundBar
This section helps you use the SoundBar to play
audio from connected devices.
Before you start
• Make the necessary connections described
in the quick start guide and the user
manual.
• Switch the SoundBar to the correct source
for other devices.
5.1 Adjust the volume
1 Press +/- (Volume) to increase or decrease
a volume level.
• To mute sound, press on remote
control.
» When the mute on, the POWER
indicator on the front panel of main
unit blinks in red.
» When the mute off, the POWER
indicator stop blink and light off.
• To restore the sound, press again or
press VOL +/-.
2 To increase or decrease volume, press VOL
+/- on remote control.
POWER LINE PAIR
INPUT
AUX OPTICAL
032
• When press VOL+, the indicators on
the front panel light up from left to
right.
• when press VOL-, the indicators on the
front panel light up form right to left .
• All indicators on the front panel blink
twice when the volume is set to either
minimum or maximum.
Note
•The volume might be inuenced by MP3 or Bluethooth
player.
5.2 Choose your sound
Select predened sound modes to suit your
video or music.
Press sound setting buttons on remote control
to select a sound mode.
»When a button is pressed, the POWER
indicator blinks once.
• MUSIC: Recreate the original recording
environment of you music,in the studio or
at a concert.
• MOVIE: Enjoy a cinematic audio experience,
specially enhanced for movies.
• NEWS: Hear every word with optimized
speech and clear vocals.
• CLASSIC: Flat and pure sound mode. Ideal
for listening to classical music.
5.3 Play audio through
bluetooth
Through Bluetooth, connect the SoundBar with
your Bluetooth device (such as an iPad, iPhone,
iPod touch, Android phone, or laptop), and then
device through your SoundBar speakers.
What you need
• A Bluetooth device which supports version
as 3.0 + EDR.
• The operational range between the
SoundBar and a Bluetooth device is
approximately 10 meters (30 feet).
1 Press on the remote control to switch
the SoundBar to Bluetooth mode.
» The PAIR INPUT indicator on the
front panel of main unit blinks slowly.
2 On the Bluetooth device, switch
on Bluetooth, search for and select
MAGNAVOX MSB4550 (see the user
manual of the Bluetooth device on how to
enable Bluetooth).
3 When the Bluetooth connection succeeds,
the Bluetooth indicator lights up.
• If no any bluetooth device is connected
in two minutes, press PAIR on remote
control to activate the paring mode
again.
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5.5 Auto Standby
When playing media from a connected device,
the SoundBar automatically switches to standby
after 20 minutes if no audio play from a
connected device.
5.6 Apply factory settings
You can reset your SoundBar to the default
settings programmed at the factory.
1 On your remote control, press LINE
INPUT button.
2 Press MUSIC, VOL- and NEWS on
remote control within 3 seconds to
perform factory default settings.
» when the factory setting restore is
complete, the system shuts down into
standby mode and restart.
4 Select and play audio les or music on
your bluetooth device.
• During play, if a call is coming, music
play is paused. Play resumes when the
call ends.
5 To exit Bluetooth, select other source.
• When your switch back to Bluetooth
mode, Bluetooth connection remains
active.
Note
•The music streaming may be interrupted by obstacles
between the device and SoundBar, such as wall, metallic
casing that covers the device, or other devices nearby
that operate in the same frequency.
•If you want to connect your SoundBar with another
Bluetooth device, press PAIR button to disconnect the
currently connection.
5.4 Night Mode
Night Mode is a digital Audio feature equipped
with Dolby digital decoder. When you watch
movie late at night, lowering volume level
during loud sound scenes, dynamic range will
be pressed down and you miss some dialogue
and narration.With this “Night Mode” you can
control volume level down but still can enjoy
fair level of audio tone and voice.
1 In any mode, Long press CLASSIC on
remote control for 3 seconds to switch
night mode on or off.
» The OPTICAL INPUT indicator on
the front panel of main unit blinks
three times when the night mode is on.
» The OPTICAL INPUT indicator on
the front panel of main unit blinks once
when the night mode is off.
Note
•This product supports Dolby Digital and LPCM.
•DTS is not suported.
•Sampling frequency: 32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz
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6 Product technical data
Specications and design are subject to change without notice.
Specications
Amplier
RMS Total output power: 47 W RMS (+/- 0.5 dB, 10% THD)
Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz / ±3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: > 65 dB (CCIR) / (A-weighted)
Input sensitivity:
• AUX: 1000mV
• LINE IN: 500mV
Bluetooth
• Bluetooth proles: A2DP, AVRCP
• Bluetooth version: 3.0 + EDR
Main unit
• Power supply: 120V~, 60 Hz
• Power consumption: 18 W
• Standby power consumption: ≤ 0.5 W
• Speaker impedance: 4 ohm
• Speaker drivers: 51mm(2”)woofer, 25.4mm(1”) tweeter
• Frequency response: 150 Hz-20 kHz
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 999x 77 x 57 mm
• Weight: 1.8 kg
Subwoofer
• Impedance: 8 ohm
• Speaker drivers: 102 mm (4”) woofer
• Frequency response: 20 Hz-150 Hz
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 240 x 165 x 295 mm
• Weight: 2.6 kg
Remote control batteries
• 1 x CR2025
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7 Troubleshooting
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the product yourself.
Malfunctions may occur with any electrical equipment.This must not always involve a defect of the
device.Therefore, check the following table to see if you can eliminate the problem yourself.
Malfunction Possible cause/ Elimination
The SoundBar does not work. • Disconnect the SoundBar from the power supply
for a few minutes, then reconnect.
No sound from SoundBar speakers. • Connect the correct audio cable from your
SoundBar to yourTV or other devices.
• On your SoundBar remote control, press the
Source buttons to select the correct audio input.
• Make sure that the SoundBar is not muted. Press
VOL +/- to restore the sound (see ‘Adjust the
volume’ on page 8).
• Switch or set to other audio signal of your con-
nected external device (This product support for
Dolby Digital and LPCM).
A device cannot connect with the SoundBar
via Bluetooth.
• The device does not support the compatible
proles required for the SoundBar.
• You have not enabled the Bluetooth function of
the device. See the user manual of the device on
how to enable the function.
• The device is not correctly connected. Connect
the device correctly.
• The SoundBar is already connected with another
Bluetooth device. Disconnect the connected
device, then try again.
Quality of audio play from a connected
Bluetooth device is poor.
• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device
closer to the SoundBar, or remove any obstacle
between the device and the SoundBar.
The connected Bluetooth device connects
and disconnects constantly.
• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device
closer to the SoundBar, or remove any obstacle
between the device and the SoundBar.
• For some Bluetooth, the Bluetooth connection
can be deactivated automatically to save power.
This does not indicate any malfunction of the
SoundBar.
No reaction to the remote contol • The battery has been exhausted, please change a
new one.
• Ensure the battery placed correctly.
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