Microlab iM200 User manual

Prior to first use, please read the manual carefully
Hi-Fi quality 2.1 subwoofer speaker system with iDock system
User Manual
iM200
Microlab Technology Co, .Ltd
Made in China
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Important Safety Instructions TroubleShooting
WARNINGS:
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions must be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be kept product for future reference.
3. Heed warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Installation - Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Power sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated by the marking adjacent to
the power cord entry. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company.
7. Grounding or polarisation - the is not required to be grounded. Ensure the plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet
or extension cord receptacle to prevent blade or pin exposure. Some versions of the product are equipped with a power
cord fitted with a polarized alternating line plug (a plug having one blade wide than the other). This plug will fit onto the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarised plug. When using an extension power-supply cord or a power-supply cord other than that
supplied with the appliance ,it should be fitted with the appropriate moulded-on plugs and carry safety approval
appropriate to the country of use.
8. Power cord protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on, kinked or
pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords from plugs, receptacles and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
9. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or multiple sockets, as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
10. Ventilation - The product must be properly ventilated. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or other similar surface.
Do not cover the product with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, etc.
11. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products) including amplifiers that produce heat.No naked flame sources,such as lighted candles, should be placed on
the apparatus.
12. Water and moisture - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to train, dripping, splashing or
excessive moisture such as in a sauna or bathroom. Do not use this product near waterfor example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.
13. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product. Do not place any object containing liquid on top of the product.
14. Cleaning - Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The cabinet of the subwoofer may be cleaned by
dusting with a dry cloth. If you wish to use an aerosol cleaning spray, do not spray directly on the cabinet; spray onto the
cloth. Be careful not to damage the drive units.
15. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufactures, as they may cause hazards.
16. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's
instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
17. Moving the - A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
18. Unuse periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet during lightning storms or when the
apparatus is left unused for a long period of time.
product
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Caution:
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not dismantle the product and do not expose the apparatus to rain or moisture. No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock to a person or
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and
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Ensure the dock insert is correct for the iPod type.
Remove the iPod and check for obstructions and foreign
objects on the interfaces.
Reseat the iPod again and test.
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Ensure the power cable is correctly plugged into the wall,s
AC socket.
Ensure the iPod is firmly seated on the iDock
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Ensure the system is plugged in and your iPod is turned ON,
and a music track is selected and played.
Depress the Play/Pause button on the remote control.
Increase the volume level.
Remove your iPod from the iDock, and wait briefly before
reinserting again. You might need to do this for several times.
Ensure your iPod is running with compatible software.
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)
If the problem still exists, please contact the distributor or seek professional advice.
Your iPod does not dock properly
No Sound (iDock)
No sound and your iPod is not
charging
No sound after quickly undocking
or docking your iPod
Your iPod does not respond to the
iDock remote control buttons
shown:
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Remove your iPod from the iDock and wait for 5 seconds.
Next reinsert the iPod to the iDock.
Unplug the power cable for 1 minute and the reinsert it
again. This will reset the system.
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Remove your iPod from the iDock and pause briefly
before reinserting. You might need to repeat this several
times.
Try using the remote control from different locations. If it
works somewhere else, then strong lighting or other room
ambience might be affecting the Infrared signal.
Ensure no obstructions are in between the Infrared
sensor and the remote control. Wipe off any dirt or oil
stains on the lens of the remote control.
Ceck the remote control batteries and ensure the cell
positive side is facing up in the compartment tray.
Try replacing with fresh batteries.
Upgrade the software inside the iPod. For more details,
Check if the audio source is working well
Check if the audio and speaker cables well connected
Check if the volume at right level
Static sound heard when
volume knob is turned
What are the products
supported?
Where to place this speaker
Check if the source file is not corrupted, play a different song
and test.
Check if the satellite cable well connected, and ensure
source connection is correctly inserted
One or more satellite no sound
No Sound
Sound is distorted
Turn off the playback source first, then turn the speaker volume
knob several times. Playback again and monitor. The static
noise is due to dust, so simply turning the volume will remove it
easily.
It is magnetically shielded so can be placed near LCD TV
Monitor without any distortion
Any playback devices such as PC, notebook, CD/DVD
player, Media Players with 3.5mm stereo plug.
Solutions

Package contents
iM200 Subwoofer 1pc
iM200 Satellite 2pcs
iDock 1pc
Power a pc
RCA-RCA video signal cable 1pc
3.5mm - 3.5mm audio signal cable 1pc
2 RCA - 2 RCA audio signal cable 1pc
User manual
daptor 1
Infrared remote control 1pc
Type AAA batteries 2pcs
1pc
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Introduction
Technical Information
19. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. Please remove the power plug form the main power source or wall power source when not in use. When plugged in to a
power source, the system is in standby mode, so the power is not entirely cut off.
21. Replacement parts - When replacement parts are required, ensure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
22. Mains fuses - For continued protection against fire hazard, use fuses only of the correct type and rating. The correct fuse
specification for each voltage range is marked on the product.
23. Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speaker
may be damaged when a peak level section is suddenly played.
24. The only means of completely disconnecting the product from the power supply is by removing the power cord from the
wall outlet or the product. The wall outlet or the power cord entry to the product must remain freely accessible at all times
while the product is in use.
25. Try to install the product near a wall socket or exetension cord and shall be easily accessible.
26. The highest environmental temperature suitable for this product is 40 C.
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Specifications
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Features
* 40 Watts of total pure acoustic power
* Full range 2.1 speaker system with remote control
* High quality wooden cabinet subwoofer with X-bass technology
* Comes with docking system for iPod with charging function
* Unique satellite designs with magnetic shields
Amplifier
Speakers
Interfaces
Dimensions
Output power: 40 Watt RMS
Distribution: 12 Watt x 2 (satellites) + 16 Watt (subwoofer) RMS
Harmonic distortion: 0.3% 1 Watt 1kHz
Frequency range: 35Hz - 20kHz
Signal/Noise ratio: >80 dB
Separation: >45 dB
Input sensitivity: 400mV
High frequency drive unit: 2.5 tweeter x 2
Power: 10 Watt 6 ohm
Bass drive unit: woofer driver
Power: 15 Watt 4 ohm
Frequency range: 35Hz - 20kHz
Speakers: 2 x RCA (Left and Right)
System to source: iPod 30pin interface, 3.5mm stereo
Product: Subwoofer - 270 x 189 x 156 mm (W x H x D)
Satellites - 90 x 175.5 x 90.5 mm
Weight: 4.8 kg
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5"
Speaker power supply: AC 120V ~ 60Hz, 280mA
iDock power supply: AC 100V - 240V, 60Hz
(W x H x D)
Power
Made for iPod:
iPod (20GB, 30GB, 40GB, 60GB only),
iPod (photo) 40GB, 60GB only,
iPod (color) 30GB, 60GB only,
iPod (video) 30GB, 60GB, 80GB only,
iPod mini (4GB, 6GB only),
iPod nano (1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB only)
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries
"Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been
certifed by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Hi-Fi quality 2.1 subwoofer speaker system with iDock system
Quality speakers designed for multimedia and computer application. Perfect for digital media
playbacks. Microlab's X-bass technology for bass depth and full range resolutions.
Surround system that fills your room with clear and perfect acoustic. Support various connection
interfaces for multiple digital playback devices, such as 3.5mm stereo, RCA stereo and iPod.

Product connection and operationIllustrations
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Front Panel
iPod docking interface Volume dial
Bass Reflex
Tunnel
iDock top panel
R L
AUDIO INPUT
Connections
from CD/MP3/MP4/DVD/PC...
or any digital audio playback source
with 3.5mm stereo socket
Basic connections
TV or projection screen
Power adaptor
AC power source: 100 to 240V
Video outputs:
S-Video or Composite
iDock Rear panel
Subwoofer side panel
AC power supply:
120V~ 60Hz
a. Connect the LINE OUT of iDock with the audio signal input port of the subwoofer.
b. Connect the LINE IN of iDock with the audio output port of the audio players, e.g., DVD player or
PC, etc. If the iPod is docked, the LINE IN is not to be used and vice versa.
c. Connect the S-VIDEO OUT/Composite OUT of the iDock with the TV or LCD respective video input
ports.
d. Connect the power adaptor,s DC plug into the iDock DC 9V socket, and the other end into the wall
or AC power supply.
a. Turn on the AC power supply. The Volume dial LED remains off and ensure the Volume dial
remains at the lowest point to prevent speaker damage from sudden volume spike.
b. Turn the volume dial or press the " " (ST-BY) on the remote control to turn on the product. The blue
luminous ring LED is lighted.
With the iPod docked, the audio output is from the iPod interface. When there is no iPod player
connected, the LINE IN becomes the default input selection. Any digital audio playback devices can
be connected via this 3.5mm stereo interface
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Note: When using iPod, please install the base adaptor of your respective iPod player version into
the common base of the system.
a. Connect the left satellite speaker to the white audio output port of the subwoofer.
b. Connect the right satellite speaker to the red audio output port of the subwoofer.
c. Connect the iDock Line Out to the subwoofer audio input RCA interfaces.
a. Depress the POWER switch on the rear of the subwoofer to turn on the multimedia speaker
system.
b. Ensure that your audio source is correctly configured and start the playback file.
c. Adjust the master volume on the iDock or the side bass control to your preferred levels.
Alternatively you can use the remote control to adjust the volume levels to your preferred
listening ambience.
1. iDock connection
Operation
Input selections:
2. Multimedia speaker connections
Operation
Remote control illustration
Remote control
Functions:
: Power ON / Off button, product goes to standby in Off mode
INPUT: Depress to select between line input or iPod interface
MENU: Revert to iPod's previous menu
: Previous menu
: Next menu
ENTER: Confirm selected menu
: Previous song
: Next song
VOL+/-: Volume adjustment level
: Play or Pause the playback
RESET: Depress to revert volume to factory default settings.
MULTIMEDIA SPEAKER SYSTEM
Power switch
Bass volume
Green LED illumination
Right Satellite Left Satellite