Monitor Audio ASB-2 User manual

ASB-2
ASB-2
SOUNDBAR
ASB-2
SOUNDBAR
Owners Manual

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Contents
Contents 1
Introduction 2
ASB-2 Capabilities 2
What’s in the box 2
AirPlay Compatibility 2
The ASB-2 3
ASB-2 Connections 3
ASB-2 Buttons 4
Remote 4
Getting Started 5
Deciding on location 5
Table Stand 5
Connecting to a TV 5
Connecting Digital Devices Via HDMI 6
Connecting Audio Devices Via Digital Input 7
Connecting Analogue Audio Devices Via Coaxial
Input 8
Connecting the Power 9
Setting Up 10
Turning On. 10
Connecting to the Wi-Fi Network 10
What is required? 10
Option 1, WPS. 10
Option 2, iOS Device. 11
Option 3, Web Browser 12
Via iOS-Device 12
Via Laptop/ PC/ Mac 13
On Screen Menu 15
Language Selection 15
3D Audio 16
Equalisation 16
Channel Levels 17
Sub Out 17
Power Options 17
Firmware Update 18
Factory Reset 18
Using the ASB-2 19
Watching a HDMI Source 19
Listening to a Digital Auxiliary Source 19
Listening to an Analogue Auxiliary Source 19
Listening to an iOS device via AirPlay 19
Listening to Music on a PC/ Mac via AirPlay 20
Listening to an iOS device via AirPlay Direct 21
AirPlay Direct to AirPlay 21
Listening to an iOS Device via the USB 22
Firmware Update. 23
Automatic Notification of Firmware Update 23
USB Firmware Update 23
Web Browser Firmware Update 24
Changing the Remote Battery 25
LED Colour Matrix 26
LED Flashing Patterns 26
Specifications 27
Trouble Shooting 28
Unable to Connect to the Wireless Network 28
No Sound/ Noisy and Crackling Sound 28
The ASB-2 is Nonresponsive 28
Occasional Breaking up of AirPlay Music
Playback 28
No AirPlay Icon on my iTunes Host Device 28
AirPlay Connection Failed with Mac or PC 28
LED Error Colour Matrix 29
Owner Information 29

Introduction
With the introduction of iOS 4.3 from Apple came
AirPlay. Monitor Audio have used 40 years of
knowledge to produce a TRUE hifi, AirPlay enabled
speaker system. Whether using AirPlay Direct,
streaming via a wireless router or playing your music
collection from PC or MAC, the ASB-2 is the ideal
partner to AirPlay.
ASB-2 Capabilities
• Fully active, high performance soundbar system
• 5 discrete power amplifier stages - fully digital amp
technology (class D)
• Wireless AirPlay music streaming
• Stream audio from an iOS-device using AirPlay
Direct without the need of a wireless router.
• Stream audio from an iOS-device via Wi-Fi to the
ASB-2 connected to the same network.
• Choose which AirPlay device you want to stream
to from your iOS-device when there are multiple
Airstream devices on your network.
• Proprietary 3D spatial effects, consistent in quality
irrespective of environment
• 4 x HDMI connections (3 in, 1 out) 1080P and 3D
pass through and Audio Return Channel (ARC)
• Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
• Digital optical input (Toslink)
• Analogue stereo RCA inputs, 3.5mm Jack (auto-
sensing between each input, via analogue switch)
• RCA LFE sub-woofer output (adjustable crossover
settings)
• USB port for service, FW update and Airplay
network set up
• On-screen set up (OSD) – for all advanced audio
features access
• Silicon rubber stand included for secure cabinet
top placement
• Designed to fit Sanus™ TV mounting systems
• Optional sturdy Monitor Audio wall bracket with
cable hole access and template installation
• Stream audio from your iOS-device to multiple
Airstream devices using our Airstream App.
Available in the App Store from 2013.
• Stream audio by Wi-Fi from any PC or Mac using
iTunes (version 10 or later) connected to the same
wireless network as the ASB-2.
What’s in the box
• ASB-2
• Remote Control
• Rubber table stand
• Mains lead (region specific).
• Quick Start Guide
• Safety Instructions
AirPlay Compatibility
To stream wirelessly to the ASB-2 using AirPlay (not
AirPlay Direct), you will need the following:
• A Wi-Fi certified router (Wireless 802.11 b/g class
only)
• A host for your music (iPhone/ iPad/ iPod Touch
running iOS 4.3 or later, or a PC/ Mac with iTunes
10 or later)
Compatible AirPlay devices are listed below:
• iPad 4
• iPad 3
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPhone 5
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPod Touch 5th Generation
• iPod Touch 4th Generation
• iPod Touch 3rd Generation
• iPod Touch 2nd Generation
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The ASB-2
ASB-2 Connections
1. HDMI Inputs
Used to connect up to 3 High Definition sources to
the ASB-2 (refer to page 6).
2. HDMI output
Used to connect the ASB-2 to the TV, also used
as the Audio Return Channel (refer to page 5).
3. USB Input
Used to connect a USB device to the ASB-2 for
updating and connecting to the wireless network.
4. Digital Coaxial Input
Used to connect digital coaxial audio source to
the ASB-2 (Refer to page 7)
5. Digital Optical Input
Used to connect digital optical audio source to the
ASB-2 (Refer to page 7)
6. Auxiallary 1
Used to connect an analogue stereo audio source
to the ASB-2 using RCA phono connections.
(Refer to page 8).
7. Auxiliary 2
Used to connect an analogue stereo audio source
to the ASB-2 using a 3.5mm stereo mini jack
connector (refer to page 8).
8. Sub Out
Used to connect the ASB-2 to an additional sub
woofer (refer to page 8).
9. Power Switch
Mains Power switch. Used to turn the ASB-2 on
and off (refer to page 9)
10. Mains Input
Used to connect the ASB-2 to the mains (refer to
page 9).
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ASB-2 Buttons
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1. Standby
Used to put the ASB-2 in and out of stand by
mode. Holding it down for 5 seconds it searches
for an internet firmware update or a USB update.
2. HDMI Toggle
Used to toggle through the HDMI inputs. The LED
on the front will flash to denote the HDMI input
number. eg, HDMI 2, will be 2 flashes. To enable
the ARC, it is HDMI 4.
3. Digital Toggle
Used to toggle through the digital auxiliary inputs
(USB, Coaxial, Optical)
4. Analogue Toggle
Used to toggle through the analogue auxiliary
inputs (phono and mini jack).
5. Wi-Fi/ Airstream connect.
This button serves three purposes: A single press
puts the ASB-2 into WPS mode (refer to page 10);
A single press with iOS connected puts it into
Wi-Fi Sharing mode (refer to page 11); Holding
it down for 5 seconds enters Airstream Connect
mode (refer to page 12).
6. AirPlay
Used to toggle between Airplay and Airplay Direct
mode (refer to page 19).
7. 3D
Used to change the sound of the ASB-2 to create
a 3 dimensional effect (refer to page 16).
8. Mute
Used to mute the sound from the ASB-2. Pressing
it again returns the volume to the previous level.
The button will illuminate when mute is activated.
9. Volume Down
Used to reduce the volume of the ASB-2.
10. Volume Up
Used to increase the volume of the ASB-2
Remote 1. Standby
Used to put the ASB-2 in and out of stand by mode.
2. Volume Up
Used to increase the volume of the ASB-2.
3. Previous Track
Used to select the previous track of the audio
source.
4. Volume Down
Used to reduce the volume of the ASB-2.
5. Mute
Used to mute the sound from the ASB-2. Pressing
it again returns the volume to the previous level.
6. Menu
Used to display the on screen display of the ASB-2
(refer to page 15).
7. OK & Play/ Pause
Used to confirm a selection when in the menu and
also used to play/ pause the audio.
8. Next Track
Used to select the next track of the audio source.
9. Input Toggle
Used to toggle through the various analogue and
digital inputs.
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Getting Started
Deciding on location
The ASB-2 is a very versatile product, it can be placed on a cabinet/ shelf siting it on the supplied rubber stand.
It can also be mounted to a wall using the optional Monitor Audio ASB-2 Wall Bracket. It can also be mounted
below a flat panel TV using the Sanus VMA202 Soundbar Speaker Mount. Refer to www.sanus.com for further
information.
Table Stand
The ASB-2 comes with a rubber table stand. This is used to prevent it from moving when placed on a shelf or
cabinet.
Making the Connections
Now the location has been decided, connect the sources to the ASB-2 ensuring that none of the cables are not
kinked or stretched.
NOTE: Do not connect the power to the ABS-2 until you have made all of your audio/ video connections.
Connecting to a TV
When connecting to a TV with an ARC (Audio Return Channel), it is possible to output the sound from the TV
through the ASB-2 without the need for additional cables. Simply connect a single HDMI lead from the TV to the
ASB-2 and select HDMI 4 by pressing the HDMI button on the product (item
2, ASB-2 Buttons, page 4) until the LED flashes white 4 times.
If the TV does not have an ARC, then you can connect the ASB-2 and TV together by using the Digital Optical,
Digital Coaxial or Analogue Coaxial outputs from the TV. These connect to the corresponding input on the ASB-2.
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Connecting Digital Devices Via HDMI
Digital devices such as a Blu Ray player, set top box, games console, DVD player, etc can all be connected via a
HDMI connection.
When using this method of connection, picture will go to the TV and sound will be played back through the ASB-
2. No other connections are need for sound.
NOTE: The ASB-2 does not decode Dolby or DTS signals, please set the source to PCM so that does the
decoding.
Examples of HDMI connection:
TV
Set Top Box
Audio Return
Channel
Games Console
Blu Ray Player
Any HDMI device can be plugged to any of
the HDMI inputs.
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Connecting Audio Devices Via Digital Input
If the source does not have a HDMI output or it is in use elsewhere (already connected to TV), you can connect
the device to the ASB-2 using the Digital Optical or Digital Coaxial outputs from them.
It is also possible to connect an iOS device via USB to play stored music files.
CD Player
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Connecting Analogue Audio Devices Via Coaxial Input
You can connect to the ASB-2 using analogue audio source using either a stereo coaxial connection or a 3.5mm
mini jack lead.
Subwoofer Output
To get extra bass from the ASB-2 it has a subwoofer output facility
on it. The subwoofer must be purchased seperately. Simply use a
coaxial subwoofer lead to connect from the subwoofer output on the
ASB-2 to the LFE input of the subwoofer. Refer to page 17 for details
on the sub woofer settings.
Set Top Box
MP3 Player
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Connecting the Power
Now that all of the signal cables are connected, it is now time to connect the power.
IMPORTANT: Please follow the following instructions in sequence.
1. Connect the mains lead to the ASB-2 (leaving the switch in the off position).
2. Connect to wall socket and where applicable turn on.
3. Turn the mains power switch on the side of the amp panel to the on position. The ASB-2 will power on
straight away. The standby button will illuminate white and the LED on the front will flash blue as it goes
through the initial start up process and then slowly flash blue until it is connected to a wireless network or the
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Setting Up
Turning On.
To wake the ASB-2 from standby, press the standby
button on the remote (item 1, remote, page 4) or press
the standby button (item 1, ASB-2 Buttons, page 4)
on the unit itself.
The standby button will then illuminate bright white
dimming to 50%
The LED on the front will flash fast blue (Pattern 2 while
initialising) and then turn to pattern 1 when it cant find
a wireless network. This will happen the first time it
is turned on, when there has been a firmware update
and after a factory reset has been carried out. When
it has been set up and used, it will turn on in the same
mode it was turned off in.
Connecting to the Wi-Fi Network
There are a three different ways you can register the
ASB-2 onto the Wi-Fi network. The first uses WPS
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup), the second method connects
the iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch directly to the ASB-
2 using the Apple supplied USB lead, while the third
uses the ASB-2’s web portal via a PC, Mac or iOS-
device.
What is required?
To connect the ASB-2 to a Wi-Fi network you will need
to have the following:
• A Wireless router.
• For option 1, you need a WPS compatible router.
Difficulty - easy
• For Option 2, either an iPod Touch, iPhone or
iPad and the Apple supplied USB lead. Difficulty
- medium.
• For option 3, either a PC, Mac, iPod Touch, iPhone
or iPad connected wirelessly to the network. The
PC/ Mac must be connected wirelessly. Difficulty
- complicated
• ASB-2
Option 1, WPS.
This is by far the easiest and quickest option. You
will need to refer to your router instruction manual for
information on initialising WPS mode.
1. Enable WPS mode on your router. This normally
gives a timed window to connect the ASB-2.
2. With the ASB-2 out of standby mode, press the
Wi-Fi/ Airstream Connect button (Item 5, Buttons,
page 4)
3. The LED on the front of the ASB-2 will flash
alternately blue and green (pattern 2) and then
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Option 2, iOS Device.
This process uses the wireless network security
information stored on the iOS device to connect to
and gain access to the network. All you need is a
compatible iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad running iOS5
or above.
1. Turn the ASB-2 on from standby mode. The LED
on the front will flash blue, firstly in pattern 2 then
pattern 1.
2. When it changes to the slower, Pattern 1, connect
the USB lead to the ASB-2 and your iOS-device.
3. On the ASB-2, press the Wi-Fi/ Airstream Connect
Button (Item 5, Buttons, page 4)
4. A prompt will appear on the screen of the iOS-
device. This is just asking if you want to allow the
device to share the security data with the ASB-2.
Press “Allow”.
5. The LED will then start to flash blue and green
alternately (Pattern 2) and turn solid blue when
connected to the Wi-Fi network.
6. When the LED is solid blue, remove the USB lead
from the device and the ASB-2. You are now able
to start playing music via AirPlay.
7. You will not be able to play music wirelessly via
AirPlay with the USB lead still connecting the iOS
Device and the ASB-2.
8. Refer to page 19 for instruction on playing music
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Option 3, Web Browser
Using this method of connection you need either a
wireless enabled PC/ Mac or an iPod Touch, iPhone
or iPad running iOS5 or later.
This method of connectivity involves manually
entering the wireless network name (SSID) and
security information (WEP Key) into the ASB-2’s web
portal from either the computer or iOS-device via a
temporary wireless network.
Via iOS-Device
1. Turn the ASB-2 on from standby mode. The LED
on the front will flash blue, firstly in pattern 2 then
pattern 1 sequence.
2. When it changes to Pattern 1, it is searching for
a wireless network. Press and hold the Wi-Fi/
Airstream Connect button (Item 5, Buttons, page
4) for 5 seconds. The LED will start to flash blue,
pattern 3.
3. On the iOS device, go to Settings, then Wi-Fi.
4. In the list of available networks you will see ASB-2_
Setup_0... (Where the 0... will be the last six digits
of the products unique MAC address). Select this.
When it has been ticked, press the home button.
5. Here, you have two options, you can scan the
QR code (below) if you have a QR reader on
your device. Alternatively, select Safari and in the
address bar at the top, enter 192.168.1.12
6. The ASB-2’s portal page will now be displayed.
Select Wi-Fi Setup from the list on the left hand
side.
Make a note of the name of the wireless
network (SSID) that you are connecting
to and also the security information (WEP,
WPA or WPA2) to ensure the seamless
connection of the ASB-2 to the wireless
network.
HINT
If you face problems connecting the ASB-2
using this method, try using the web portal
via the PC/ Mac or the iOS device.
HINT
If the IP address 192.168.1.12 doesn’t work,
turn off the ASB-2 and press the home button
on the device and then retry from Step 1.
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7. Enter the SSID and security details of your wireless
network, press save.
8. There will be a warning pop up appear, select OK.
9. The LED will then start to flash blue and green
alternately (Pattern 2) and turn solid blue when
connected to the Wi-Fi network.
10. Return your device to the original Wi-Fi network so
that you can stream your music.
11. Go to Settings, then Wi-Fi.
12. Select your Wi-Fi network.
13. When the tick appears next to your network, press
the Home button.
14. To start playing music via AirPlay please refer to
page 19.
Via Laptop/ PC/ Mac
1. Turn the ASB-2 on from standby mode. The LED
on the front will flash blue, firstly in pattern 2 then
pattern 1.
2. When it changes to Pattern 1, it is searching for
a wireless network. Press and hold the Wi-Fi/
Airstream Connect button (Item 5, Buttons, page
4) for 5 seconds. The LED will start to flash blue,
pattern 3.
3. On the Laptop/ PC, go to the Wireless network
selection tool. For Windows Operating System go
to step 4, for Mac Operating System go to step 6.
4. In the list will be your network (probably with
“Connected” next to it), and any other wireless
networks within range. One of them will be
AirstreamConnect****** (where the 6 *’s are the
last 6 digits of the ASB-2’s unique Mac Address).
On a Windows 7 Machine, click on the Wi-Fi
strength indicator in the bottom right hand
corner. If it is hidden, click on the little up
arrow.
HINT
The Laptop, PC or Mac must be wireless
enabled with wireless turned on.
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5. Click on ASB-2_Setup_*****, and then the Connect
button. After a few seconds, you will be connected
to the Airstream Connect wireless network.
Continue to step 7.
6. On a Mac, click on the wireless network signal
strength indicator located in the bar at the top of
the desktop.
Continue to Step 7 below.
7. On the computer, open your web browser and in
the address bar at the top of the page, type in
the following address to load the Airstream web
portal: 192.168.1.12
8. Click on Wi-Fi Setup on the left hand side of the
page. On this page, you will see the details of the
ASB-2 and the “Profile” of the wireless network
you are about to connect to.
9. Click the drop down arrow to select the “Service
Set ID” (SSID). In the list should be your wireless
network. Select your network and enter the WEP
Key (or other security type).
10. Click Apply. When you do, a warning pop up will
be displayed, click OK.
If Airstream Connect isn’t displayed, click
the refresh arrows (top right corner of the
window).
HINT
With both Windows and Mac OS’s, if
AirstreamConnect isn’t displayed, come out
of the selection window and then try again
after a few seconds.
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Windows pop up:
Mac pop up:
11. After clicking the OK button on the pop up, there
will be no other visible indication on your browser
that the ASB-2 is connected to the network.
The LED will then start to flash blue and green
alternately (Pattern 2) and then change to the
previous input mode once it has been connected.
This will be indicated by the LED.
12. Remember to return to the Available Wireless
Networks list on your computer and reselect your
home Wireless Network.
13. To start streaming to the ASB-2 from your PC,
Mac or iOS device, please refer to page 19.
On Screen Menu
To access the OSD, press the Menu button (Item 6,
Remote, page 4). A single press of the Menu button
will bring up the menu, illustrated below:
To navigate through the menu use the up, down, left
and right arrows. Use the up and down arrows to
move up and down the different options and then
the right arrow to select that option. Press ok on the
option you wish to select and then use the left arrow
to move back to the main menu.
Language Selection
Firstly, we would recommend selecting the OSD
Language. To do this, navigate down to OSD
Language and press the right arrow on the remote.
Highlight the appropriate language from those listed
and press OK to select.
If it still flashes blue slowly after repeating
the above steps, try moving the ASB-2
closer to the router.
If the LED flashes blue slowly (pattern 1),
then it has failed to connect. You will have
to repeat the above steps to try again.
HINTS
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO
ENGLISH
华语
NEDERLANDS
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
日本語
PORTUGUÊS
РУССКИЙ
ESPAÑOL

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3D Audio
3D Audio changes the surround effect for all inputs.
Each input can have its own 3D effect added and
saved. The Surround Effect will be the same for all
inputs though.
2 Channel Audio
When turned on, the 3D Audio creates a wider stereo
image than would normally be heard.
Off
On
5.1 or 7.1 Channel Audio
When fed with a multi-channel surround signal, the 3D
effect can be turned on or off.
With 3D off the left, right, centre and LFE channels will
be heard without any processing.
When turned on a wide stereo effect is applied to
the left and right channels as with a 2 channel signal.
In addition to this the surround channels will be
introduced with virtual surround processing applied to
create the impression of a 5.1 surround system. The
level of this virtual surround effect can be adjusted to
make it more or less pronounced.
Examples
3D Audio Off.
3D Audio On.
Equalisation
This allows the bass, mid-range and treble levels to
be adjusted to your tastes/ environments. They each
have independent attenuation and gain from -10 to
+10dB.
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO
ON
HIGH
NORMAL
LOW
OFF
SURROUND EFFECT
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO ON
OFF
SURROUND EFFECT
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO
BASS LEVEL
0
MID LEVEL
TWEETER LEVEL
It will not create “extra” channels for the rear
and centre.
HINT
Any adjustments made will effect all input
sources. It is not possible to have seperate
equalisation settings for each input.
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Channel Levels
This allows you to adjust the output levels of the virtual
centre, surround and sub woofer. They each have
independent attenuation and gain from -10 to +10dB
and will be the same for each input.
The virtual sub has the added ability to be turned off
as well. When the virtual sub is turned on, the LFE
channel will be output from the ASB-2 and the sub-
woofer (if there is one connected). When it is turned
off, the LFE will only be output through the external
sub-woofer.
Sub Out
Here you set the sub woofer output crossover
frequency. The frequency you set will depend on your
tastes and room, but we would recommend setting it
to 80Hz.
Power Options
Here you have a few different options to configure; the
auto standby time, HDMI pass through and front LED
brightness.
Auto Standby Time
The auto standby time option allows you to set
a period of time that it will take before the ASB-2
automatically turns itself off. This can be 15, 30, 45,
60 minutes, or Off. When set to Off, it will only turn off
when the standby button on the remote or product is
pressed. The standby function can be controlled by
the TV, should it have this function. You will need to
set the auto off timer to off if you are going to control
it in this way.
Standby HDMI
Standby HDMI enables the ASB-2 to be turned on
and off by the TV it is connected to. The TV will need
to have its version of HDMI Power Control enabled for
this to work.
HDMI pass through is also bundled in to this option. It
will allow sound and picture to pass through the ASB-
2 when it is in standby mode. This means that the
source can be watched on the TV without the need to
turn the ASB-2 on.
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO
VIRTUAL CENTRE LEVEL
0
VIRTUAL SURROUND LEVEL
VIRTUAL SUB-WOOFER
CROSSOVER FREQ.
0
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO
AUTO STANDBY TIME
HDMI PASS THROUGH
FRONT LED BRIGHTNESS
15 MIN
30 MIN
60 MIN
NEVER
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO
AUTO STANDBY TIME
HDMI PASS THROUGH
FRONT LED BRIGHTNESS
15 MIN
30 MIN
60 MIN
NEVER
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO
AUTO STANDBY TIME
STANDBY HDMI
FRONT LED BRIGHTNESS
ON
OFF
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO
AUTO STANDBY TIME
STANDBY HDMI
FRONT LED BRIGHTNESS
ON
OFF
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO
When HDMI Pass through is enabled, the
ASB-2 will consume more power when in
standby mode.
HINT

The ASB-2 will only pass through the HDMI source
that was selected when it goes into standby mode.
For example, if it is put into standby mode when HDMI
1 (eg, set top box) is selected and you wish to watch
that, then the HDMI pass through will work and a
picture will be displayed. However, something that is
connected to HDMI 2 (eg, Blu Ray player), then it will
not be displayed on the TV.
Front LED Brightness
The intensity of the main LED can be adjusted if it is
too bright for your requirements.
There are three settings, bright (default), dim and off.
Dim will set it to 50% intensity.
If set to off, the only feedback will be via the button
LED’s and the On Screen Display.
Firmware Update
Here, you can see what version of firmware the ASB-2
is currently running and check to see if an update is
available, although the ASB-2 will automatically check
for an update every time it is connected to the internet.
You may be asked for the firmware version should
you contact Monitor Audio for any technical or set up
advice.
To check to see if the firmware is up to date, use the
arrow buttons on the remote to navigate to ‘Check for
Update’ and press the right arrow.
It will then check and inform you that either it is up
to date, or that there is an update available. If there
is an update available, it will go through the update
procedure on page 22.
Factory Reset
This resets all of the customisable settings within the
menu structure of the ASB-2 back to their original,
factory settings.
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AUTO STANDBY TIME
HDMI PASS THROUGH
FRONT LED BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHT
DIM
OFF
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO
AUTO STANDBY TIME
HDMI PASS THROUGH
FRONT LED BRIGHTNESS BRIGHT
DIM
OFF
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO
UPDATE AVAILABLE.
PRESS ‘OK’ TO PROCEED
UPDATE IN PROGRESS.
PLEASE WAIT
FIRMWARE UP TO DATE
CURRENT VERSION
CHECK FOR UPDATE
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO
UPDATE AVAILABLE.
PRESS ‘OK’ TO PROCEED
FIRMWARE UP TO DATE
CURRENT VERSION
CHECK FOR UPDATE
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO
v#.##
CURRENT VERSION
CHECK FOR UPDATE
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO
v#.##CURRENT VERSION
CHECK FOR UPDATE
INPUT SELECT
EQUALISATION
OSD LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CHANNEL LEVELS
SUB OUT
POWER OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
3D AUDIO
The Firmware will remain as the most recent
version.
HINTS
The Wi-Fi settings will have to be re-entered.
Refer to page 10