Pinnacle Powered Soundbar / Powered Speaker-Base User manual

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Powered Soundbar
Powered Speaker-Base
Comprehensive Owner’s Manual

CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOC
K, DO NOT OPEN THIS
PRODUCT. NO USER-
SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INST RUCTIONS
READ MANUAL -
Read all the safety and operating instructions before
the product is operated.
RETAIN MANUAL- This manual should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS -
All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS -
All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
CLEANING -
The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or
a soft dry cloth. Never use volatile liquids since they may damage the
product.
WATER AND MOIS
TURE -
Do not use this product near water such as
near a bathtub, kitchen sink, in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool, etc.
OBJECT OR LIQUID ENTRY -
Do not insert any kind of object into this
product through any opening as they may make contact with
electrical
points and result in a fire or electric shock. Avoid spilling any kind of liquid
on the product.
VENTILATION
-
Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
protect the product from overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered.
HEAT -
The product should be placed away from sources of heat such
as radiators, stoves, or other products that produce heat. Leave a
comfortable gap between this product and all other electronics in your
Home Theater system.
LOCATION – This product should be installed in a stable location.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-
supply cords should not be
stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention to cords at plugs and the point where they exit from the
product.
OVERLOADING -
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or power
strips as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
POWER SOURCES -
This product should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the label. If you
are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home consult your local power company.
NONUSE PERIODS –
The power cord should be unplugged from the
outlet when left un-used for a long period of time.
LIGHTNING - For extra protection during a lightning s
torm or when the
product is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the
power cord. This will prevent damage due to lightning and power surges.
SERVICING -
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening
the product may expo
se you to electric shock, or the product may be
damaged. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE —
Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and contact a qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
 When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
 If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
 If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

If the product does not operate normally following the instructions in this
manual.
 If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
 When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
CAUTION –
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PLUG A CABLE
INTO A WALL OUTLET, EXTENSION CORD, OR OTHER RECEPTICLE
UNLESS THE METAL BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the us er to the presence of
important operating and safety
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
The lightning fla
sh with arrowhead within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be a risk of electric
shock to persons.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply w ith the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Th
ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio f requency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance w ith the instructions,
may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. How ever, there is no
guarantee that interference w ill not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, w hich can be determ
ined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the follow ing measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation betw een the equipment and receiver.
 Connect th
e equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to w hich the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compl
iance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This dev ic e complies w ith par t 15 of the
FCC Rules . Oper ation is s ubjec t to the
f ollow ing tw o c onditions : ( 1) This dev ic e
may not c aus e har mf ul interf er enc e, and ( 2)
this dev ic e mus t
ac c ept any inter f er enc e
rec eiv ed, inc luding interf er enc e that may
c aus e undes ir ed operation.

We appreciate your choosing a Pinnacle speaker for use in your home. This unique Speaker will provide you with
surprisingly powerful and satisfying sound from an ultra stylish & compact package. Please read this manual
completely to ensure the best possible performance from your system.
RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT:
 The location that places the Speaker at the height closest to ‘ear level’ (from your listening position) is best.
 Soundbar: Place horizontally, above, or just below, your TV (see mounting section towards end of manual).
 Speaker-Base: We recommend tabletop or shelf placement. If your TV is on a stand, you may place the stand
on top of the Speaker-Base.
SYSTEM SETUP NOTES:
 For proper system setup, connect all video devices (Blu-ray/DVD, Cable/Satellite Box, Game Console, etc.)
directly to the TV (not the Speaker), and connect the TV's audio output (digital or analog) to the Speaker.
 To switch between the Speaker's Digital & Analog inputs, press & hold the Remote Mute/Input button for
3 seconds. The Digital inputs are active when the Speaker LED is Blue; the Analog inputs are active when it is
Green. If you connect the Speaker to your TV's digital output, you can then connect an audio only source
(portable music player, laptop, CD player, etc.) to the Speaker's Analog inputs.
 Please note in the following Connections & Settings section, the phrase 'TV Remote' refers to any remote that
you are using to control your TV's Volume & Mute functions (Cable / Satellite / Programmable, etc.).
View of Speaker Amplifier:
Features:
Coaxial Digital Input Connects to your TV's Coaxial Digital output using an RCA cable.
Optical Digital Input Connects to your TV's Optical Digital output using an Optical (Toslink) cable.
Analog Right/Left Inputs Connects to your TV's Headphone or RCA outputs using included cables.
Subwoofer Output Connects to an (optional) external Powered Subwoofer using an RCA cable.
Analog Gain Switch Optional Gain (Volume) Adjustment for Analog Connections.
Remote Learning Buttons Used to program the Speaker to be controlled by your TV Remote.
Power Input Jack Connects to the included power supply.
Power / Standby LED LED is Blue for Digital inputs, Green for Analog inputs & Red in Standby.
CONNECTIONS & SETTINGS:
1) If your TV has Optical or Coaxial digital audio outputs (usually located on the rear connection panel), use the
included Optical or RCA cable (just use one channel of the Stereo RCA cable) to connect your TV's digital audio
output to the Optical or Coaxial digital audio inputs on the rear of the Speaker. Check the Audio Settings section
in your TV's menu system and ensure that the digital output audio type is set to PCM. Please skip to Point #7.

2) If your TV has a headphone output jack (usually located on the front or side), use the 1/8" to Stereo RCA
connection cable to connect your TV's headphone output jack to the RCA inputs on the rear of the Speaker.
In most cases, use of the headphone jack should automatically turn off your TV's internal speakers.
If, after connecting the cable to your TV's headphone jack, your TV speakers remain on, please skip to Point #5;
otherwise, skip to Point #6.
3) If your TV does not have a headphone output jack, or you would prefer to connect your Speaker to your TV's
RCA audio outputs (usually located on the rear connection panel), using the included Stereo RCA connection
cable, connect your TV's RCA audio outputs to the RCA inputs on the rear of the Speaker.
4) TV RCA audio outputs are either Variable (output level changes with TV volume setting) or Fixed (output level
does not change with TV volume setting). Some TV's RCA outputs can be set to be Fixed or Variable in the
Audio Settings section of your TV's menu system. If your TV has Variable, or both Variable & Fixed RCA audio
outputs, please use the Variable outputs. If your TV only has Fixed RCA outputs, please skip to Point #7.
5) To prevent the TV's internal speakers from interfering with the Speaker's output, please find the Audio Settings
section in your TV's menu system and turn off the TV's internal speakers. The TV's internal speakers must be
turned 'off'; the TV volume cannot just be turned down as this would result in no output on the headphone or
RCA jacks for your Pinnacle Speaker! If you are unable to turn off your TV's speakers and are connected to its
RCA outputs, please try using the headphone output instead.
6) Connect your Speaker's power supply to the input power jack on the rear of the Speaker and to live wall power.
For this connection type, you can simply continue to use your TV remote to control the Speaker's volume level
and do not need to, and should not, use the Speaker remote. Depending upon your TV's output level (in the
middle section of its Volume range) you may find the Speaker to be a bit too loud or too soft. If too loud, move
the Speaker's Gain switch to the 20 dB position; if too soft, move the Gain switch to the 40 dB position. Please
skip to the next section titled "Notes".
7) Install the included batteries into the Speaker remote and connect the included power supply to live wall power
and to the input power jack on the rear of the Speaker. To prevent the TV's internal speakers from interfering
with the Speaker's output, please find the Audio Settings section in your TV's menu system and turn off the TV's
internal speakers. (If you are unable to turn off your TV's internal speakers, please try using the headphone
output instead. If no headphone output is available, simply turn the TV volume all the way down and only use
the Speaker remote to control the Speaker's volume; in this case skip to Point #9.)
8) To control the Speaker's volume with this connection type, you can either use the Speaker remote or program
the Speaker to work with your TV remote as follows. With the Speaker active (LED Green or Blue):
 Press and hold the Mute button on the rear of the Speaker until its power LED goes out.
 On the rear of the Speaker, press the Speaker function button (Volume-, Volume+ or Mute) that you want to
program. The LED turns Red.
 Point your TV remote at the front of the Speaker and press the appropriate function key on your TV remote.
If programming is successful, the Speaker LED should turn Green.
 Repeat the steps above until all three TV remote functions are programmed into your Speaker.
 Test all functions, if any fail to work properly repeat the steps above for that function. Depending upon your
TV model, a quick remote button press may work better than pressing & holding a remote button.
If, after repeated programming attempts, no functions work correctly, we suggest you try programming your
Speaker using a different (or the included) remote.
9) If you connected your Speaker to your TV's Fixed RCA outputs, depending upon your TV's output level, you may
find the Speaker to be a bit too loud or too soft. If too loud, move the Speaker's Gain switch to the 20 dB
position; if too soft, move the Gain switch to the 40 dB position.

NOTES:
 If you are not hearing any audio from your Speaker, ensure that the power supply is connected to a live wall
outlet (Amp & Power Supply LEDs should be on) and that the proper Speaker input is selected (see the 2nd
bullet under System Setup Notes.)
 If you have connected your Speaker to your TV's digital output and do not hear any audio, please set your TV's
digital audio output type to ‘PCM’ using the TV's menu system. If you are unable to set your TV's digital audio
output type to PCM, please connect the Speaker to the TV's Headphone or Variable RCA outputs.
If you are not hearing any audio only when listening to a non-TV source (Blu-Ray player, gaming console, etc.),
you may additionally need to set the source’s audio output type to ‘PCM’ using the source's menu system.
OPTIONAL EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER:
If you would like to hook-up an external Powered Subwoofer, connect it to the Sub Out jack on the rear of the
Speaker using an RCA cable. Please note, this will not affect the function of the built-in powered subwoofer in the
Speaker-Base.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION:
One special feature of this Speaker is an overload protection circuit designed to help protect the Speaker from
accidental overload. This protection circuit will automatically attenuate the overall output of the Speaker when it
senses excessive volume level. If you hear this protection circuit engaging (and it will be obvious when this
occurs), please turn down the volume. Your Speaker will quickly return to its normal operation.
SOUNDBAR MOUNTING:
SHELF PLACEMENT:
To enable placement on a flat surface, you will need to use the included pedestal and rubber pads.
Place (4) of the included rubber pads a 1/4" from the front of the cabinet on the bottom of the Soundbar.
Remove the backing from the adhesive tape on the top of the pedestal and attach the pedestal to the bottom of the
cabinet a 1/4" from the rear.
PIVOT BRACKET WALL MOUNTING:
You may wall mount your Soundbar with Pivot Brackets using the threaded inserts on the rear of the cabinet.
Be sure to use (2) Pivot Brackets with 1/4-20 type threads and a weight capacity of at least 7 pounds each.
FLUSH WALL MOUNTING:
Please note: The hanging methodology employed with this product is intended for mounting on walls of standard
construction, which includes most residential and business office environments. Such environments are
constructed with wooden studs behind the walls that will securely accept the enclosed screw. If you do not notice
resistance behind the wall when drilling the pilot hole, you probably do not have a stud in that location and will then
need to use the enclosed wall anchor.

TOOLS REQUIRED:
#2 Philips head screwdriver bit or hand screwdriver.
Drill - electric or cordless, with 1/8” & 5/16" bits.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Place the Soundbar on the wall, oriented horizontally, at the desired mounting location.
2) Make a small mark on the wall at the top center of the rear of the cabinet.
3) Remove the Soundbar from the wall.
4) Place the mounting bracket on the wall, level, with the outer flanges of the mounting bracket touching the wall.
5) Align the mounting bracket so that the mark on the wall is at the top center of the mounting bracket.
6) Mark the locations for the mounting bracket’s four corner mounting screws on the wall. Remove the mounting
bracket from the wall.
7) Using a drill with a 1/8" bit if mounting into a stud, or a 5/16" bit (and then inserting the included wall anchors)
where there is no stud, drill a 2 1/4" deep pilot hole at each of the mounting screw hole marks on the wall.
Pre-tapping the wall with a nail or punch will ensure a better grip for the drill bit as it enters the wall.
8) Place the mounting bracket back on the wall, oriented as shown above, lining up the mounting screw holes of
the mounting bracket with the holes on the wall. Screw the mounting screws fully into the wall anchors or stud.
Be sure the screws are inserted straight (perpendicular with wall and parallel with floor) and are securely
mounted. The mounting bracket should now be securely attached to the wall.
9) Screw both mounting bolts securely to the cabinet.
10) Position the speaker over the mounting bracket, and visually line-up, then insert the two mounting bolt heads
into the keyhole cutouts in the mounting bracket. Slowly lower the speaker approximately 1/2" until it comes to
a rest; the speaker should now be secure. If the bolt heads do not slide down the keyhole notches, you may
need to unscrew them a little (1/4 - 1/2 a turn) to enable the screw heads to fully pass through the keyhole
openings.

LIMITED WARRANTY:
WHAT IS COVERED: The amplifier(s), driver(s) and all assembly and construction aspects are
covered by this warranty, from the date of orig
inal purchase, for a period of three (3) years. The
warranty covers all necessary parts and labor to return the speaker to proper working order.
Cabinet surfaces, grille assembly, and other exterior parts subject to normal wear and tear are not
covered
except where an inherent structural defect becomes evident. Parts replacement and labor
will be performed at the discretion of the company (Pinnacle Speakers) and will be provided free of
charge unless (in the opinion of our service department, service r
epresentatives, or engineering
department) the speaker system has failed due to abuse or negligent operation. Any latent defect
attributable to error in manufacture will always be covered by this warranty.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED: This warranty will be void
and no free services performed if we or any
party acting as our agent determines that the speaker system in question has had any of its
loudspeaker elements (woofer, midrange, tweeter, etc.) or internal circuitry removed or tampered
with in any way whatsoe
ver without express prior authorization from Pinnacle. Furthermore, if the
speaker system is not found to be defective a service charge will be levied. In either case the
minimum charge will be $30. An additional charge will be applicable for same day s
ervice if
requested (subject to feasibility). This charge will always be in effect even if the actual parts and
labor are covered by this warranty. Any damage caused to the speaker system from improper use
is not covered by warranty. Pinnacle Speakers r
eserves the right to make the final determination of
whether or not a particular speaker system has been damaged by abuse or excessive overload.
TO OBTAIN SERVICE: To obtain service under this warranty, either contact your Pinnacle® dealer
or us directly
at [e-mail]. If you ship your speakers you are responsible for
packing and shipping insurance. The freight must be prepaid. We will, however, pay return freight
charges on any returned speaker that qualifies for in-warranty service.
Sorry, we cannot accept
any collect freight charges. You must include a note, attached to the unit, with your name, phone
number and/or email address, and return shipping address (no Post Office boxes), indicating the
nature of the problem you are experi
encing. For warranty service you must also include a copy of
your sales receipt. If the speaker returned to us or our agents for service proves not eligible for
warranty repairs or is not found to be defective, then you will have to pay return freight ch
arges.
Please be sure to pack any items you ship us carefully since we cannot be held responsible for
damages incurred during shipping. This warranty may be transferred to a subsequent owner.
SAVE THIS WARRANTY AND YOUR SALES RECEIPT. YOU MAY NEED THEM
TO OBTAIN
SERVICE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

415 Oser Ave, Suite M
Hauppauge, NY 11788
http://www.pinnaclespeakers.com
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