RCA RTS7131B User manual

RTS7131B
User manual
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
WARNING
DO NOT INGEST BATTERY. CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD.
• Theremotecontrolsuppliedwiththisproductcontainsacoin/buttoncellbattery.Ifthecoin/buttoncell
batteryisswallowed,itcancausesevereinternalburnsinjust2hoursandcanleadtodeath.
• Keepnewandusedbatteriesawayfromchildren.Ifthebatterycompartmentdoesnotclosesecurely,
stopusingtheproductandkeepitawayfromchildren.
• Ifyouthinkbatteriesmighthavebeenswallowedorplacedinsideanypartofthebody,seekimmediate
medicalattention.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
pOWER SUppLY
FCC INFORMATION
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.
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, uses, and can radiate radio
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.
WARNING:
• Changesormodicationstothisunitnotexpressly
approvedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
• TheACadapterisusedasdisconnectdeviceand
itshouldremainreadilyoperableduringintended
used. In order to disconnect the unit from the
mains completely, the AC adapter should be
disconnected from the mains socket outlet
completely.
• TheACadapterofunitshouldnotbeobstructed
OR should be easily accessed during intended
use.
• Minimum10cm(4inches)distancesaroundthe
unitforsufcientventilations.
• The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items
suchasnewspaper,table-cloths,curtains,etc.
• Nonakedamesourcessuchaslightedcandles
shouldbeplacedontheunit.
ON SAFETY
• Should any objects or liquids fall into the unit,
disconnect the power supply and have the
unit checked by qualied personnel before any
further operation.
• The unit shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashingandthatnoobjectslledwithliquid,
suchasvases,shallbeplacedontheunit.
ON USE
Neverusetheunitwhereitwouldbesubjectto:
- Heatsourcessuchasradiatorsorairducts.
- Directsunlight.
USING THE AC ADApTER
UsinganACadapterotherthantheonesuppliedwith
the unit may damage the unit.
Caution:
• Beforeuse,ensuretheratedvoltageoftheadapter
matchesyourlocalvoltage.
• TheincludedACadapterisforusewiththisunit
only.Donotuseitwithotherequipment.
• Ifyouarenotgoingtousetheunitforalongtime,
disconnecttheACadapterfromthewalloutlet.
• WhenevertheACadapterispluggedintoawall
outlet,theACadapterwilldrawsomepower,even
whentheSoundBaristurnedoff.
ACCESSORIES
Please locate the included accessories. To  order
replacementunits,visithttp://www.RCAav.com
Remotecontrol .......................................x1
ACpoweradapter.....................................x1
WallMountBracket(withscrewsx2)......x2

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
1. MUTEbutton
2. BLUETOOTH button
3. VOL / button
/ / button
4. AUXbutton
5. BASS / button
6. button
7. LINEINbutton
8. OPTICALbutton
9. TREBLE / button
10 SOURCE / button
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
1. Standby/ONbutton
2. SOURCE button
3. BLUETOOTH /LEVELindicator
4. AUXIN/LEVELindicator
5. OPTICALIN/LEVELindicator
6. LINEIN/LEVELindicator
7. / VOLUMEbutton
8. DCINjack
9. AUXINR/Ljack
10. LINEIN3.5mmjack
11. OPTICALINjack
12. RemoteSensor
SOUNDBASE
1.Openthebatterydoor.
2. InsertoneCR2025(3V)sizebattery.
TO CHANGE REMOTE BATTERY
Removetheplasticsheet
before operating the
remotecontrol.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
• PointtheremotecontrolattheREMOTESENSOR
locatedontheunit.
• When using this unit in very bright light, the
infraredREMOTESENSORmaynotworkproperly.
BATTERY REpLACEMENT
When the battery becomes weak, the operating
distanceoftheremotecontrolwillbegreatlyreduced
andyouwillneedtoreplacethebattery.
Note:Iftheremotecontrolisnotgoingtobeused
foralongtime,removethebattery.
WARNING:
• Donotdisposeofthebatteryinareoritmay
leakand/orexplode.
• Batteriesshouldnotbeexposedtoexcessiveheat
suchassunshine,reorthelike.
CAUTION:
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.Replaceonlywiththesameorequivalent
type.

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CONNECTIONS
CONNECT AUDIO THROUGH AN ANALOG AUDIO CABLE
1. ConnectanAudioCable(notincluded)fromtheAUXINjackstotheAUDIOOUTjacksofyourTV,Set-Top
BoxorBlu-ray/DVDPlayer.
2. Connecta3.5mmAudioCable(notincluded)fromtheLINEINjacktotheAUDIOOUTjacksorfromtheAUX
INjackstotheHeadphoneOutjackofyourTV,Set-TopBoxorBlu-ray/DVDPlayer.
CONNECT AUDIO THROUGH A DIGITAL OpTICAL CABLE
3.ConnectanOpticalCable(notincluded)fromtheOPTICALINjacktotheOPTICALOUTjackofyourTV,Set-
TopBoxorBlu-ray/DVDPlayer.
Note:OPTICALINonlysupportsPCMsignal.YoumayneedtoactivatePCM(Downmix)onyoursourcedevice,
e.g.TV,Set-TopBoxorBlu-ray/DVDPlayer.
Plugoneendofa3.5mmAudioCable(notincluded)
intotheLINEINjackandotherendintoyouriPad®,
iPhone®,iPod®orotheraudiodevices.
pLACEMENT
TheSoundbarcanbeplacedfreestandingonatableormountedonawall.
pLACING THE SOUNDBAR ON A WALL
TheSoundbarrequiresadditionalmountinghardware
thatmustbepurchasedseparately.
1. InstalltheWallMountBracketstotheSoundbaras
shown.
2.PlacetheWallMountTemplate(included)onthe
wall and then mark the locations of the screw
holes.
3.Drill the screws (not supplied) into the wall
carefully.
4.GentlyhangtheSoundbarontothescrewsinthe
wall.
Note:Allow2mmspacebetweenscrewandthewall
forttingthewallmountbracket.
CAUTION:
• WerecommendthatWall-mountingbecarriedout
by a professional. The wall mount bracket “key-
holes”areintendedforusewith#8(Imperial)or
M4 (Metric) with head size: Diameter 7.5 - 9.4
mm.Additionaloralternativepartsmaybeneeded
forcertaintypesofwallconstructions.
• Make sure that the wall-mount is xed securely
enough so that it meets safety standards.
• Allowatleast2”(5cm)separationinalldirections
betweentheSoundBarandotherAV equipment
(suchasyourTVorSet-TopBox).
• It is recommended that all cables (AC adapter
andAudiocables)beconnectedtotheSoundBar
beforeplacingitonthewall.
Wall Mount
Bracket

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Before Bluetooth pairing, you should turn on the
Bluetooth function of your other device (such as,
mobilephonewithBluetoothfunction).
1.PressSOURCEbuttonontheunitor button on
theremotecontroltoselectBT(Bluetooth)mode.
The Bluetooth indicator light on the soundbase
willblink.
2.Onyourdevice(mobilephone,MP3player,etc.),
select RCA RTS7131B from the list of available
Bluetoothconnections.
 Note: If your Bluetooth device (such as, mobile
phone)requiresapasswordwhilepairing,please
enter4-digitnumber:0000.
• If the Bluetooth pairing is successful, the
Bluetoothindicatorwillilluminate.
• If the Bluetooth pairing is unsuccessful, the
Bluetooth indicator will blink at slow speed.
Pleasetryagain.
TO DISCONNECT THE CURRENTLY pAIRED
DEvICE
1. On your currently paired and connected device,
selectRCARTS7131Bfromthelistanddisconnect
it. Or
2.Turnofftheconnecteddevice.
ENjOY THE MUSIC THROUGH BLUETOOTH
• Press tobeginorpauseplayback
• Press / toselectaspecictrack
• Press and hold   /  to start moving
backward/forwardathighspeed.
BLUETOOTH pAIRING BASIC OpERATION
1. Press buttonontheSoundbaseor button
on the remote to turn on the unit.
2. Press SOURCE  / or AUX, OPTICAL, LINE
IN and buttondirectlyontheremotetoselect
AUXIN,OPTICALIN,LINEINorBluetoothsource
(input).TheLEDslocatedontopofSoundbase
willindicatethecurrently-selectedsource.
3. PressVOL / ,BASS / orTREBLE /
ontheremotetoadjustVolume,BassorTreble
levels.WhenadjustingVolume, Bass orTreble,
thefourLEDswilltemporarilydisplaythecurrent
levelsetting(seeillustration).
Note:Whenmuteisenabled,the4LEDindicators
will ash. Press the MUTE button on the remote
controltodisablethemutefunctionandLEDashing
stop.
Specicationsandexternalappearancearesubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Theunitdoesnotswitchon.
• Makesureitispluggedin.
• Press STANDBY/ON button to turn on the
Soundbase.
Ihavenosound.
• PresstheVOLUME / button on the top of the
SoundbaseorVOL / button on the remote.
• Ensure the source you’ve selected is outputting
audio.Ifyou’reusing“audioout”fromyourTV,
ensureyourTVisconguredtooutputaudio(see
TV’smenusettings).
• Ensure your AV connections are properly made
(ensureyoudon’thaveanylooseconnections).
• Ensureyou’veselectedthecorrectsource(input)
-theLEDslocatedonthetopoftheSoundbase
willindicatethecurrently-selectedsource(input).
• Mute is activated (the 4 LEDs on top of the
Soundbaseashes).Pressthemutebuttononthe
remotecontrol.
• EnsuretheinputsourceisselectedPCMoutputon
thesetupmenuoftheinputdevice.
CannotsetupBluetoothpairing
• Resetthebluetoothconnectionbyturningoffand
onyourconnectinddevice,orthisSoundbase,or
selectotherSOURCEonthisSoundbasethenback
toBTmodeagain.
Theremotecontroldoesn’twork
• Ifbatteryisweak,pleasereplacethebatteryand
ensurethenewbatteryisinstalledcorrectly.
• Pleaseensurethereisnothingblockingtheremote
sensoronthefrontoftheSoundbase.