Monster MT-SB21 User manual

2.1 Channel
Soundbar with
Wireless Subwoofer
User Manual
MODEL: MT-SB21

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Welcome
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Welcome 2
Product Overview 4
Controls and Connections 11
Remote Control 16
Operation 19
Bluetooth®20
Troubleshooting 22
Specifications 25
Compliance and Responsible Disposal 26
Contents

4 | PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product Overview
What’s in the box:
A. 2.1 Channel Soundbar
B. Wireless Subwoofer
C. Remote Control
D. AAA Batteries (2)
E. Optical Cable
F. Wall Mount Kit
G. User Manual
H. Warranty Certificate
I. General Safety Warnings
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW | 5
The illustration below shows the contents of the wall mount kit. These are the parts you will need
when wall mounting the soundbar. Some parts are not shown at the same scale.
1. Plastic anchor (2)
2. Screw (2)
3. EVA pad (2)
Wall Mount Kit
Important Tips
• Place the Soundbar on a level surface.
• Place the Soundbar away from any source that may generate heat or vibrations.
• Make sure there is enough space around the Soundbar for airflow.
• The remote control works up to 6 metres away from the Soundbar.
• Unplug the Soundbar before cleaning it.
• Clean using a dry cloth only - do not use water or chemicals.
• Use only the power supply provided.
• Keep liquid, children and pets away from the Soundbar at all times.
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6 | PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Installation - Free Standing
This soundbar can sit free-standing on a surface, or it can be mounted to a wall.
Note: the subwoofer cannot be wall mounted.
Free standing
Place on a secure, flat surface. Make sure the soundbar
is standing on its rubber pads (on the left and right sides
of the soundbar) and no other area of the bottom of the
soundbar is touching the surface.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW | 7
Installation - Wall Mounted
Wall mounted
Wall mounting instructions are on the following pages.
• Wall mounted installation must be carried out by
qualified 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, which may be hidden inside or behind the
wall.
• It is the installer’s responsibility to verify and confirm
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.
• If mounting on a wood stud wall, use an electronic
stud finder to locate the centre of the framing studs
before drilling and mounting.

8 | PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Wall Mounting Instructions
Use a pencil to make drill hole marks on the wall
for the anchors. Make sure the marks are level
before drilling. Use a 6mm bit and power drill
(not supplied) to drill holes on the marks.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW | 9
Stick the EVA pads onto the soundbar.
Slide the soundbar onto the screws
which are fixed to the wall. Make sure
the soundbar is secure and attached
firmly to the wall.
Insert plastic anchors into the holes and push in
until they are flush with the wall. Drive the screws
into the plastic anchors and tighten until the screw
head is approximately 6mm from the wall.
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10 | PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Connect to Power
Make sure the power switch is switched o
at the power outlet until you have finished
connecting your cables.
Rear view
Don't forget to plug in the
soundbar to the power outlet.
Leave the power switched o
until installation is finished.

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS | 11
Controls and Connections
Get to know your Soundbar
Buttons on the Soundbar
LED display
Front view
Remote control
sensor
1. POWER/MODE: press to turn the soundbar on.
Press repeatedly to change the input mode. Press
and hold to turn the soundbar off.
2. + button: press to increase volume level.
3. - button: press to decrease volume level.
4. USB port : plug in your USB device for playback.
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12 | CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
Ports on the Soundbar
1AUX SOUND
Use a 3.5mm audio cable (not included) to connect the
headphone socket of the connected audio device, such as a
media player, to the AUX socket on the soundbar.
2OPTICAL SOUND
Connect an optical cable (included) to the OPTICAL
OUT socket of your device (e.g. TV, DVD player) and the
OPTICAL socket on the soundbar.
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HDMI
(ARC)
SOUND
The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function allows youto
send audio input from an ARC-compliant TV to an ARC-
compliant audio device (e.g. soundbar) without the need
for an additional audio cable connection
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Rear Ports on the Soundbar
HDMI (ARC)
To use the ARC function, make sure the soundbar's
TO TV (ARC) socket is connected via HDMI cable
(not included) to the HDMI (ARC) socket of your
ARC compliant TV. Then just use your TV remote
control to adjust the volume output (VOL +/– and
MUTE) of the connected audio device. In the TV
settings menu, turn on the ARC and CEC function
(when CEC is turned on, the sound bar will turn on/
off automatically when the TV is turned on/off).
When you use ARC or Optical
connection to your TV or DVD, the audio
output in the TV or DVD settings menu
must be set to PCM mode (instead of
Auto mode, RAW mode or etc.).

14 | CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
1. Power Cord- connect to power.
2. LED Indicator - flashes blue slowly when searching to pair with the soundbar. The LED will flash
blue quickly when pairing with the soundbar. The LED will light up blue once pairing with the
soundbar is successful. When the subwoofer is on standby, the LED will light up red.
3. Pair button - press to reset and manually pair with soundbar again.
4. USB port - for software update only - cannot be used for music playback.
Wireless Subwoofer
Rear
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The wireless subwoofer will automatically pair with the soundbar when both the soundbar and
subwoofer are connected to AC power and the soundbar is on Bluetooth mode.
Note: If the wireless subwoofer cannot pair with the soundbar, press the Pair button on the subwoofer
to pair manually.
1. Connect the soundbar and subwoofer to AC power.
2. The LED indicator on the subwoofer will flash blue slowly. Press and hold the Pair button to enter
pairing mode. The indicator will now flash blue quickly.
3. Press the button on the soundbar or the remote control to turn on the soundbar. Press the Input
button repeatedly until the soundbar is on Bluetooth mode.
4. The LED indicator on the subwoofer will light up blue after 20-30 seconds. The subwoofer is now
paired with the soundbar.
• If the wireless connection fails again, check if there is
conflict or strong interference (for example, interference
from an electronic device) around your location. Remove
these conflicts or strong interferences and repeat the
above procedures.
• The subwoofer should be within 6m of the soundbar in
an open area.
For best sound experience, place the subwoofer on
the ground near the soundbar. The area of around the
subwoofer should be clear of any obstructions.

16 | REMOTE CONTROL
Remote Control
Setup
Insert two AAA size batteries according to the
polarity markings (+ / -) inside the compartment.
Make sure the batteries are correctly aligned and
properly pushed into place.
Precautions When Using
Batteries
• Do not use old and new batteries
together.
• Do not use different types of batteries (e.g.
Manganese and Alkaline batteries) together.
• Remove the batteries from the remote if you do
not intend to use it for a long time.
• When discarding used batteries, follow
any guidelines for recycling and disposal of
batteries that apply in your local area.
• Keep batteries away from children and pets.
• Never throw batteries into a fire or expose them
to extreme heat.
AAA size
batteries
included
Illustration is for reference only.

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Using the Remote Control
To use the remote, point it towards the remote
sensor at the front of the soundbar. The remote will
not operate if its path is blocked.
The remote has a range of up to about 6 metres
from the soundbar at an angle of up to 30 degrees
to either side of the sensor, as illustrated below.
Remote Use
• Do not drop, step on or otherwise
impact the remote control. This
may damage the parts or lead to
malfunction.
• Do not place objects between the
remote control and the remote
sensor.
• Do not use this remote control
while simultaneously operating a
remote control for other devices.

18 | REMOTE CONTROL
MUTEMUTE
MUSICMUSIC MOVIEMOVIE
TREB+TREB+
TREB-TREB-
NEWSNEWS
3D3D
BASS+BASS+
BASS-BASS-
PPAIRAIR INPUINPUTT
VOL+VOL+
VOL-VOL-
RESERESETT
Remote Overview
POWER: Switch the soundbar to
On or Standby
PAIR: Press and hold to connect or
disconnect the Bluetooth device
VOL+ : Press to increase the
volume level
: Press to play the previous song
(only for USB and Bluetooth mode)
VOL- : Press to decrease the
volume level
MUSIC : Select the music EQ effect
TREB +/TREB - : Turn the treble
up/down
3D : Turn 3D EQ effect on/off
MUTE: Press to mute. Press again
to unmute
INPUT : Press to change between
input modes
: Press to play the next song
(only for USB and Bluetooth mode)
/ RESET : Press to play/pause
(only for USB and Bluetooth
mode). Press and hold to reset to
factory default settings
MOVIE : Select the movie EQ effect
NEWS : Select the news EQ effect
BASS +/BASS - : Turn the bass up/
down

OPERATION | 19
Operation
Function Action
Turn the soundbar
ON
Press the button on the side
of the soundbar, or press the
(POWER) button on the
remote control to switch the
soundbar on.
Turn the soundbar
OFF
Press and hold the button
on the side of the soundbar, or
press the (POWER) button
on the remote control to
switch the soundbar off.
Change the input
source/mode
When the soundbar is on,
press the INPUT button on
the remote repeatedly or
the button on the side of
the soundbar repeatedly to
change the input source.
Increase/Decrease
the volume
Press the + / - buttons on the
soundbar or the VOL + / VOL -
buttons on the remote control
to adjust the volume level.
General Operation Input Modes
Mode LED display
Standby
HDMI (ARC)
Bluetooth
Optical
AUX IN
USB

20 | BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth®
You can listen to tracks from a media device if connected
to the soundbar via Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.
The first time you use your Bluetooth®device with
the soundbar, you will need to pair them with one
another.
Activate Bluetooth®on your compatible device, and
set it to search for compatible devices.
Select the speaker name: 'MT-SB21' from the list of
found devices.
Note: Only one playback soundbar can be
connected to the speaker. If the speaker is already
connected to another playback soundbar, the
speaker will not appear in the Bluetooth®selection
list. To disconnect the existing paired device, press
and hold the PAIR button on the remote for 3
seconds.
If your device asks for a passkey (depending on
the device manufacturers, model, and software
version), then enter digits “0000” and press OK.
Pairing Bluetooth®Devices
The operational range between this soundbar
and a Bluetooth®device is approximately
10 metres (without any object between the
Bluetooth®enabled device and the soundbar).
Any obstacle between the devices can reduce
the operational range.
Before you connect a Bluetooth®enabled device
to this soundbar, ensure you know the device’s
capabilities. Compatibility with all Bluetooth®
devices is not guaranteed.
If the signal strength is weak, your Bluetooth®
receiver may disconnect, but it will re-enter
pairing mode automatically.
If a mobile phone on which you are playing
music receives a call, the music will be
interrupted. The phone call audio however is not
played via the speaker. Once you end the call,
the devices are connected to each other again
and playback resumes
Your device will also be disconnected when your
device is moved beyond the operational range.
If you want to reconnect your device, place it
within the operational range.
If the connection is lost, follow the instructions
(left) to pair your device to the player again.