Monster MT-SB512DA User manual

5.1.2 Channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar
with Subwoofer and
Wireless Surround Speakers
User Manual
MODEL: MT-SB512DA

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provide a 2 Year Warranty with your purchase.
We hope you enjoy your purchase.

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Welcome 2
Product Overview 4
Controls and Connections 13
Remote Control 19
Operation 22
Bluetooth®24
Troubleshooting 26
Specifications 29
Compliance and Responsible Disposal 30
Contents

4 | PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product Overview
What’s in the box:
A. 5.1.2 Channel Soundbar
B. Wired Subwoofer
C. Wireless Surround Speakers (2)
D. Remote Control
E. AAA Batteries (2)
F. AC Power Cord
G. Optical Cable
H. Wall Mount Kit
I. User Manual
J. Warranty Certificate
K. General Safety Warnings
L. AC Adaptor
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The illustration below shows the contents of the wall mount kit. These are the parts you will need
when wall mounting the soundbar and/or wireless surround speakers. Some parts are not shown at
the same scale.
1. Plastic anchor (8)
2. Long screw (8)
3. Wing nut (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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4. Soundbar wall mount plate (2)
5. Sponge pad (4)
6. Surround Speaker wall mount plate (2)
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Installation - Free Standing
This soundbar can sit free-standing on a surface, or it can be mounted to a wall.
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.

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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.

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Wall Mounting Instructions (Soundbar)
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.
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 3mm from the wall.
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Mount the soundbar onto the mounting plates.
Note: there will be a gap between the soundbar and
the mounting plate on the wall.
Place the sponge pads on top of the mounting
plates, with the holes aligned as pictured.
Insert screws through the holes and tighten.
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Wall Mounting Instructions (Surround Speakers)
Use a pencil to make drill hole marks on the wall
for the plastic anchors at the desired mounting
location. Make sure the marks are level before
drilling. Use a 6mm bit and power drill (not
supplied) to drill holes on the marks.
Note: For a wood stud wall, use an electronic
stud detector to locate the centre of the framing
studs before marking and drilling the holes.
For a concrete or brick wall:
Align the holes on the mounting bracket to the drilled holes on the
wall. Insert the supplied plastic anchors through the mounting bracket
and into the holes and push in until they are flush with the wall. Drive
the supplied long screws into the plastic anchors and tighten until the
screw head is approximately 3mm from the wall.
For a wood stud wall:
Drive the screws into the wall and tighten until the screw head is
approximately 3mm from the wall.
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Mount the surround speakers on top of
the mounting bracket. Insert a wing nut
through the bottom of each bracket to
the surround speaker and ensure they
are secure.
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12 | 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.
Ensure to use the supplied
AC adaptors when
powering the surround
speakers.

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Controls and Connections
Get to know your Soundbar
Buttons on the Soundbar
LED display
Front view
Top view
Remote control
sensor
1. POWER: press to turn the soundbar on/off.
2. - button: press to decrease volume level.
3. + button: press to increase volume level.
4. : press repeatedly to change between input sources.
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14 | CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
Ports on the Soundbar
1WOOFER
PORT
SOUND Connect to the wired subwoofer with the supplied cable.
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.
3AUX IN 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.
4USB STORAGE Play your stored media files (supported file codecs and
extensions may vary).
5SOFTWARE
UPDATE
SYSTEM For soundbar software update only.
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HDMI IN
(ARC)
SOUND
The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function allows you to
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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7AC IN POWER Connect the AC power cord to the AC IN connector on the
soundbar and the other end to a power source.
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.).
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16 | CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
1. Connection port - use the cable at the woofer to connect to the woofer
port on the soundbar. Sound will now be played through the subwoofer.
Wireless Subwoofer
Rear
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.
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Wireless Surround Speakers
Rear (Master
Speaker)
Master
speaker
Secondary
speaker
Bottom (Master
Speaker)
1. Master speaker surround SL LED light : lights up when the master speaker’s surround sound is
set to left.
2. Secondary speaker surround SL or SL out : connect the secondary speaker input.
3. For update only: for software update only - cannot be used for music playback.
4. LED indicator : lights up blue when paired with the soundbar and flashes when ready to pair.
5. DC IN: connect to power using the supplied power adaptor.
6. Master speaker surround SR LED light : lights up when the master speaker’s surround sound is
set to right.
7. SL or SR switch : press to select the master speaker’s channel output (left/right). Press and hold
to pair the surround speakers with the soundbar,
oror
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NOTE: if the surround speakers are wall mounted and you wish to change the master speaker’s channel output,
you will need to disassemble the mounting bracket first. Please ensure to select SL/SR before wall mounting.

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Pairing the wireless surround speakers with the soundbar
1. Tap the button on the soundbar or press the button on the remote control to turn on the soundbar.
2. Using the supplied 24V, 1.25A AC adaptor, plug into the DC IN port and the other end of a mains socket to
turn the rear speaker on, the connection indicator will flash blue.
3. The surround speakers will automatically pair with the soundbar.To pair manually, press and hold the SL/
SR button for 3 seconds and the speakers will manually pair with the soundbar within 1 minute.

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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.