OSD Audio Sounsole 2.1 User manual

Desk-Top/Table-Top All in One Sound System
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Includes
1 - Stereo SoundSole 2.1
1 - IR Remote Control
1 - Lithium Battery (3V, CR2025)
1 - Stereo RCA Patch Cable
1 - Digital Optical Patch Cable
1 - AC Power Supply
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing OSD AUDIO SOUNDSOLE 2.1 Desk/Table-Top All in One System.
The OSD AUDIO SOUNDSOLE 2.1 greatly enhances the sound quality of today’s flat screen LED, LCD and Plasma
TVs without having to add a lot of speakers. A single speaker system that requires very little space, the SOUNDSOLE
2.1 can be installed below or in front of a high definition TV or inside a cabinet. You’ll enjoy simulated surround sound
from a single, space- saving cabinet with deep, enveloping bass without bulky speakers or amps. The OSD AUDIO
SOUNDSOLE 2.1 easily connects to inputs on today’s flat panel TVs and digital music players and even syncs to
almost any Bluetooth audio device.
OSD Audio
SOUND SOLE 2.1
FRONT PANEL
1. STATUS LED - (Behind front panel lens.) One multi-color LED. This LED will illuminate red/blue and flash in
different modes to indicate changes in the SOUNDSOLE 2.1operational status. SOLID RED - OFF (Standby).
Power cord is connected and AC switch is turned ON, but the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 is OFF.
SOLID BLUE –ON –OSD AUDIO SOUNDSOLE 2.1 is ON.
SINGLE BLUE FLASH - Confirms receiving an IR command from the OSD AUDIO SOUNDSOLE 2.1
Remote for changes to Treble/Bass, EQ Reset, Simulated Surround (SR), single Volume UP/DOWN
command, initiating output of the Bluetooth Connection Code.
RAPID BLUE FLASH - Confirms receiving a continuous IR stream from the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 Remote
for ramping volume UP/DOWN. Rapid blue flash also indicates the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 is in Bluetooth
pairing mode.
SLOW BLUE FLASH - Audio Mute. Audio signal to the speakers is turned OFF.
TWO BLUE FLASHES; DELAY - Bluetooth input is selected and no Bluetooth device is connected or it is
out of range.
2. IR SENSOR - (Behind front panel lens.) The IR Sensor ‘sees’ the IR control commands output from the
SOUNDSOLE 2.1 IR Remote Control when buttons are pressed on the remote for armchair control of the
SOUNDSOLE 2.1. This sensor must be unobstructed for direct line-of-sight to the remote, or the remote will not
be able to control the SOUNDSOLE 2.1.
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DIGITAL FIBER OPTIC INPUT - One Digital Fiber Optic port. Connect to the Digital Optical OUT on a TV or other Digital
source. This input is selected by pressing the Source button on the OSD AUDIO SOUNDSOLE 2.1 IR Remote.
NOTE: The audio output of a TV, Blu-ray Disc player, game console, or DVD player connected to the SOUNDSOLE 2.1
via Coaxial Digital must be set to PCM in the source’s setup. Please see the device’s Owner’s Manual for details.
RCA ANALOG STEREO AUDIO INPUT - Two RCA jacks. Connect to the L & R Line Level Audio OUT on a TV or
other source. This input is selected by pressing the AUX button on the OSD AUDIO SOUNDSOL 2.1 IR Remote.
AC INPUT- Universal power connector. Automatically
selects AC voltage for a given region. Connect to the
included 2-conductor AC Power Cord. After all audio
connections have been made and confirmed, plug the
power cord into an un-switched AC Outlet to power the
OSD AUDIO SOUNDSOLE 2.1.
DOWN FIRING SUBWOOFER - The OSD AUDIO SOUNDSOLE 2.1 bottom panel features two 5-1/4” subwoofers,
one of the Drivers is active driven by a 30 Watt Low Pass Digital Class D Amplifier. The second 5.25” driver is a
Passive radiator helping to tune the enclosure. When handling the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 be careful not to grab or hold
the cabinet bottom where the woofers are located to prevent damaging the woofers. Also take care to not set the
cabinet down on anything but a flat surface clear of obstructions.
When placing the OSD AUDIO
SOUNDSOLE 2.1 PLATFORM on a shelf
or stand, be sure there are no objects
under the cabinet that will damage or block
the woofers and check to make sure there
are no objects on the sides of the cabinet
that will block the space under the
SOUNDSOLE 2.1. Blocking this space will
reduce overall bass performance.
3.5MM AUX STEREO AUDIO INPUT –ASingle 3.5mm Stereo; Connect to the Headphone Jack of any iPod, iPad,
Laptop or PC computer. This input is selected by pressing the Source button on the OSD AUDIO SOUNDSOLE 2.1
IR Remote. Use with devices not Bluetooth enabled, signal is Analog.
Multi Voltage
Switching Supply
Dual 5.25” Down-Firing Sub-Woofer
(1 Active, 1 Passive)
Powered by
1 x 30 Watt Digital Low pass Power Amp
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IR REMOTE CONTROL
1. POWER - Press this button to turn the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 ON/OFF.
2. SRC; SOURCE- Press to select a connected source. The SOUNDSOLE 2.1 Front Panel Status LED will flash once to
indicate a change in input selection.
LINE IN1, AUX –3.5mm input, from Headphone Jack ANALOG connection
LINE IN2, RCA –Left and Right Signal Level Stereo RCA Input, ANALOG.
Optical LINE IN –Digital Fiber Optic Input
3. VOLUME -/+ Press VOL (-) to reduce volume. Press VOL (+) to increase volume.
4. DSP Effect –Advanced Digital Signal Processing which creates simulated surround sound from a stereo speaker
configuration. This will dramatically open up the sound stage making the appear to be coming from all over the room.
There are two choices for DSP settings. Typically you would use the Cinematic setting when watching a Video, Movie or
Television show. The Studio setting is recommended when listing to a 2 channel music source but does not guarantee
better sound but just different. It then comes down to a personal preference to the listener.
5. MUTE - Press this button once to mute the SOUNDSOLE 2.1. Press again to un-mute the SOUNDSOLE 2.1.
6. Press this button to initiate Bluetooth pairing mode. The Front Panel Status LED will rapid flash blue. The
SOUNDSOLE 2.1 will output a pairing code that will be picked up by any active Bluetooth device that is within range of
the SOUNDSOLE 2.1. Press to select a paired Bluetooth device. A Bluetooth device must be paired to the OSD AUDIO
SOUNDSOLE 2.1 for audio output. A paired Bluetooth device will remain ‘connected’ after changing inputs as long as
the Bluetooth device has not moved out of range, turned off or otherwise disconnected.
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DESK/TABLE TOP INSTALLATION
The SOUNDSOLE 2.1 is ideally designed for desk and table top installation. In this application the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 is
placed on a Desk or cabinet top and becomes a pedestal for the TV/Monitor. Very little space is required beyond what is
already used by the TV/Monitor. The compact size 17.9”W x 12.4”D x 2.9”H makes it ideal for a Monitor stand in a
Home Office Setup and provides seamless integration while adding a true Sub-woofer Satellite system with Digital
Surround Processing.
DOWN-FIRING WOOFERS
The SOUND SOLE 2.1should always be placed on a solid
surface, maintaining the clearance on the bottom of the unit
required for low-frequency sound to freely radiate into the
room. Do not place objects next to the SOUNDSOLE 2.1
that will block this space. It recommended to keep two to
three inches all around the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 to get the
optimum sound from the Sub-woofer
Note: The TV pedestal should not be larger than the
top of the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 (17.9”W x 12.4”D x 2.94”H)
CABINET INSTALLATION
The cabinet /desk top should be at least Fifteen inches deep to
properly support the SOUNDSOLE 2.1. The SOUNDSOLE 2.1
is 12.4 inches Deep (with grille attached) and extra space will
be required between the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 and a wall behind
the cabinet for cables connecting the SOUNDSOLE 2.1to the
TV or other A/V sources (3 inches minimum).
Top View of Flat Panel TV/Monitors with
stand/base on top of the SOUNDSOLE 2.1
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AUDIO CONNECTIONS
The OSD AUDIO SOUNDSOLE 2.1 has three
Audio Input connections on the rear panel
that can be used for TV audio or connection
to other sources such as CD player, a
portable music player (that does not have
Bluetooth), a computer or any audio source
with one of the following output connections.
3.5mm AUX INPUT
Connect the 3.5mm AUX cable to the Headphone
output of any non Bluetooth device such as a iPod or
Laptop Computer. Headphone connection is Analog
and typically two channel stereo. Connect to the single
3.5mm to the single 3.5mm line 1input. This input is
selected by pressing the ‘SRC’ (source) button on the
SOUNDSOLE 2.1 IR Remote. It sequences through
line1, line 2 and optical input.
OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO
Connect the Optical Digital Audio OUT on a
TV or other source to the OSD AUDIO SOUNDSOLE
2.1 Optical Input using a Digital Optical Audio Cable as
shown. This Input is selected by pressing the SRC
button on the included IR Remote. NOTE: The audio
output of a TV, Blu-ray Disc player, game console, or
DVD player connected to the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 via
Optical Digital, must be set to PCM in the source’s
setup. Digital connection to a CD player does not
require a special setting.
L&R AUDIO
Connect the L&R Audio OUT on a TV or other source
to the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 L&R Audio Input using a
Stereo RCA-RCA Patch Cable as shown. This Input is
selected by pressing the ‘SRC’ (source) button on the
included IR Remote.
Sound Platform
Audio Inputs
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
After all audio connections have been made and
confirmed, connect the female end of the included External
Switching Power Supply to the AC Input on the SOUNDSOLE 2.1
rear panel, and then plug the AC power cord into an un-switched
AC outlet. The AC connection is a universal power connection
that will automatically handle AC voltage from
100-240VAC.
RCA Stereo Patch Cords
Fiber Optic Digital Cable
Multi Voltage
Switching Power
Supply
3.5mm Stereo AUX Cable
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SIMULATED SURROUND
The SOUNDSOLE 2.1 utilizes advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) to create simulated
surround sound from a stereo speaker configuration. The SOUNDSOLE 2.1 simulated
surround can also be used for music (Effect button #2, Studio).
Press the #1 Effects button (labeled Cinematic) on the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 IR Remote to turn
the simulated surround ON if you want simulated surround while watching a Video. The Front
panel Status LED will flash once.
Press the same Effects button (#1) on the SOUNDSOLE 2,1 IR Remote to turn the simulated
surround OFF. Front panel Status LED will flash once. Do the same when listening to the
DSP effects #2 (Studio) when listening to music and you want to turn the effect off.
PAIRING AND SELECTING A BLUETOOTH SOURCE
The SOUNDSOLE 2.1 will pair without the need to enter a code, if the device implements Bluetooth v2.1 or later.
Legacy pairing is the only method available for Bluetooth v2.0 and older. Each device must enter a PIN code:
‘0000’ to complete pairing. To ensure that your device is compatible, look for the Bluetooth Music Icon on the
packaging, or go to: www.gadgetguide.bluetooth.com
PAIRING A BLUETOOTH DEVICE
1. Turn the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 and the Bluetooth device ON.
2. Press the button on the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 IR Remote to select the Bluetooth Input. The front panel Status LED
flash twice, delay then repeat.
3. On the device to be paired to the SOUNDSOLE 2.1, turn Bluetooth ON. The Bluetooth controls are typically
found in the device’s ‘Settings’ or ‘Connections’ menu. If the Bluetooth device has previously been paired with the
SOUNDSOLE 2.1, and the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 has not been removed from the list of discovered devices, the
Bluetooth device should automatically sync with the SOUNDSOLE 2.1. (Front panel Status LED solid blue.)
4. Press the button on the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 IR Remote for a Bluetooth device that has not been paired with the
SOUNDSOLE 2.1, or the SOUNDSOLE 2.1 has been removed from its list of discovered devices. The
SOUNDSOLE 2.1 will output a sync code that will be received by the Bluetooth device. The front panel Status
LED will flash rapidly until the Bluetooth device accepts the BT Code and pairs to the SOUNDSOLE 2.1.
5. The device will appear in the Bluetooth setup screen on the device being paired.
6. The device should sync to the SOUNDSOLE2.1. The front panel Status LED will stop flashing and illuminate solid
blue.
7. If switching between hardwired sources and a paired Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth device will remain
‘connected’ as long as the device has not been turned OFF or moved out of Bluetooth range. If the Bluetooth device
has been turned OFF, simply turn it ON, navigate to the device’s Bluetooth setup and sync to the SOUNDSOLE 2.1
OSD Audio
SOUNDSOLE 2.1
FRONT PANEL
Bluetooth Status LED
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Electronics of the…
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by OSD Audio is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: 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 audio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the 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.
1. 2 x 10W/4ohm@1%THD to Mid/tweeter 2.0”Full Range Driver
2. 1 x 30W/4ohms@1%THD to 5.25” Sub-Woofer
3. Power output by TAS5342 in SE+BTL mode; 50 Watts total Class D (Digital)
4. DSP (Digital Signal Processor) included
5. Power Adaptor (external) DC21V/2Amax 2.5A, Multi Voltage Switching Power Supply 100-240V/50-60Hz
6. Bluetooth 4.0 with apt-x
7. Connections; 3.5mm stereo mini jack, stereo RCA, Tosh-link optical input & DC Power in
8. SOUNDSOLE 2.1 compact IR Remote
9. Accessories: ClassII Power cord, DC Power Adaptor, RCA patch cord, User Manual and IR Remote
Mechanics of SoundSole 2.1
1. Cabinet Dimensions: 17.9”W x 12.4”D x 2.59”D (2.94 w feet)/457mm W x 315mm D x 66mm H (74mm)
2. Matt Black painted front panel, PVC Chassis finish
3. 2” Full-range Driver/2 pieces, 5.25” flat woofer/1 piece, 5.25” passive radiator/1 piece
4. 4 pieces Rubber padded Feet
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Limited Warranty
OSD Audio warrants to the original retail purchaser only (“you”) that this product will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), subject to the limitations and
exclusions set out in this Limited Warranty. This warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners of the
product. If you discover a defect in material or workmanship within the Warranty Period, contact
[email protected]
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