Sandberg SoundExperience 5.1 User manual

[Item no. 125-13] Rev. 18.01.06
Sandberg
SoundExperience
5.1
System requirements
• 5.1 sound card or DVD player supporting 5.1 surround sound
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Introduction
The Sandberg SoundExperience 5.1, hereinafter referred to as the “speaker set”, has impres-
sive sound output and a smart design. Connect it to your computer’s 5.1 audio outputs
for a fantastic sound experience in games and films with real surround sound that puts
you at the heart of the action. The speaker set is easy to connect, as all the jacks are
clearly marked. The subwoofer is built into a sturdy wooden cabinet for high quality and
optimal durability. The volume is shown on the subwoofer display and the master volume
or individual speaker volumes can be adjusted using the remote control supplied. The
Sandberg SoundExperience 5.1 can also be connected to a DVD player so you can create
your own home cinema.
Setting up the speakers
Before setting up the speakers, mount the four narrow front and rear speakers on the
feet provided.
To achieve the optimal experience with the Sandberg SoundExperience 5.1, it is recom-
mended to place the speakers as shown in Fig. 1, surrounding and facing the listener.
The two front speakers and the centre speaker go in front of the listener and the two
rear speakers behind. The letter code for each speaker is printed on the brown jack on
the speaker cable.
The best effect is achieved by placing the subwoofer on the floor half-way between the
two front speakers. To ensure sufficient ventilation, there must be a minimum gap of
30 cm behind the subwoofer and the aperture on the back must not be covered.
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FL FR
CEN
RR
RL
Fig. 1 – Speaker placement around the listener

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Fig. 3 – Connecting to the mains
Connecting the speakers
The speakers must be connected to the output section on the rear of the subwoofer as shown in
Fig. 2. Every jack on the speaker cables is marked with letter codes in the same way as the
jack you need to connect to the back of the subwoofer.
Connect the power cable for the subwoofer to a mains outlet as shown in Fig. 3. Ensure that
the Power button is off when you connect the speaker set.
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F.R R.R
R.L
CEN
F.L
Fig. 2 – Connecting the speakers

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Fig. 5 – Connecting to a stereo sound card
Normal jack Phono jack
Fig. 4
Connecting to your Computer
Below are details of the most common ways to connect the speaker set to a computer.
Note that the names on the audio outputs may vary depending on the sound card. Fig. 4
shows the two types of jack used when connecting the speaker set.
Stereo sound card
If the sound card only has a single output, it is a stereo sound card. Connect the cable
with the green jack as shown in Fig. 5. Note that the sound card outputs may be marked
with different symbols than shown. On most sound cards, the Speaker output is typi-
cally green.
NB: When connecting to a stereo sound card, you cannot obtain surround sound. To
enjoy surround sound, the speaker set must be connected to a 5.1 sound card, e.g.
Sandberg product code 130-18.
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Fig. 6 – Connecting to a 5.1 sound card
5.1 sound card
If the sound card has three outputs (typically green, black and orange), it is a 5.1 soundcard.
Connect the cable phono jacks to the subwoofer as shown in Fig. 6 so that their letter codes
match the audio inputs on the subwoofer. The jacks are coloured as follows:
G = Green
B = Black
O = Orange
Connect these to the sound card outputs, which are usually the same colours.
Connecting to other sound sources
Alternatively, the speaker set can be connected to a DVD player, TV, Discman or Mp3 player.
To ensure that the speaker set receives a correct-strength signal, we recommend that you turn
down the volume before connecting the speaker set. You can then adjust the volume after con-
necting the speakers.
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Fig. 8 – Connecting to a DVD player
Fig. 7 – Connecting to a Discman or Mp3 player
Connecting to a Discman or Mp3 player
Connect the player as shown in Fig. 7. Use the cable with the green jack. Connect the
phono jack marked F/R to the FR input on the subwoofer, and the phono jack marked
F/L to the FL input on the subwoofer. Connect the green jack to the player’s audio out-
put.
NB: You cannot obtain surround sound with this connection.
Connecting to a DVD player
Connect the phono jacks, matching their letter codes with those of the audio inputs on
the subwoofer. See Fig 8. Connect the normal jacks to the DVD player using the jack-to-
phono adapters provided. Note that the DVD player’s audio outputs may be named dif-
ferently than in the figure.
NB: Not all DVD players support connection to a 5.1 speaker set.
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Fig. 9 – Connecting to a TV
Connecting to a TV
Connect a phono-to-jack adapter to the TV’s audio output as shown in Fig. 9. Connect the
green jack to the adapter and the other end of the cable to the subwoofer, matching the letter
codes.
NB: You cannot obtain surround sound with this connection.
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Display
Standby
Mute
Mode
Volume +
Volume -
Input
Fig. 10 – Overview of operating buttons
Operating the speaker set
The subwoofer has a range of operating buttons to control the set’s functions. These
buttons are explained here. See Fig. 10.
Display Displays the current volume.
Standby Turns the system on and off.
Mute Turns off all sound.
Mode Selects which speakers’ volume is controlled by the volume buttons:
Front – Front speaker volume can be adjusted from -10 to 10
Rear – Rear speaker volume can be adjusted from -10 to 10
Sub – Subwoofer volume can be adjusted from -10 to 10
Centre – Centre speaker volume can be adjusted from -10 to 10
Master – The overall volume for the whole set can be adjusted from
0 to 79
Volume + Turns up the volume
Volume - Turns down the volume
Indput Selects either 5.1 (surround) or stereo input. Select 5.1 if the audio
source is a 5.1 sound card or other surround-sound device.
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On/off
Mute on/off
Adjust rear speaker volume
Select 5.1 input
Adjust front speaker volume
Adjust master volume
Adjust centre speaker volume
Adjust subwoofer volume
Select stereo input
Fig. 12 – Overview of remote control functions
Fig. 11 – Inserting the battery
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Operating the speaker set using the remote control
The remote control provided can be used to operate the speaker set remotely. Insert the bat-
tery in the remote control as shown in Fig. 11. See Fig. 12 for an overview of the remote con-
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Configuring the sound card in Windows
It may be necessary to adjust the audio settings in Windows to ensure that the correct
sound card is configured to play sound. Here is a guide to how this is done in the various
versions of Windows.
Setup in Windows®XP
1. Click “Start”, “Control Panel” then “Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices”.
2. Click the “Sounds and Audio Devices” icon.
3. Click the “Advanced…” button under “Speaker settings”. Select your preferred
speaker setup. See Fig. 1 on page 2.
4. Click the “Audio” tab.
5. Ensure that the “Default device” under “Sound Playback” refers to the device/sound
card you have connected your speaker set to.
6. Click the “Volume” button under “Sound Playback” to adjust the speaker volume.
Setup in Windows®2000
1. Click “Start”, “Settings” and “Control Panel”.
2. Double-click the “Multimedia” icon and select the “Audio Devices” tab.
3. Click the “Advanced” button under “Sound Playback”. Select your preferred speaker
setup. See Fig. 1 on page 2. Click “OK”.
4. Ensure that the “Preferred device” under “Sound Playback” refers to the device/sound
card you have connected your speaker set to.
5. Click the “Volume” button under “Sound Playback” to adjust the speaker volume.
Setup in Windows®Me
1. Click “Start”, “Settings” and “Control Panel”.
2. Double-click the “Multimedia” icon and select the “Audio” tab.
3. Click the “Advanced” button under “Sound Playback”. Select your preferred speaker
setup. See Fig. 1 on page 2. Click “OK”.
4. Ensure that the “Preferred device” under “Sound Playback” refers to the device/sound
card you have connected your speaker set to.
5. Click the “Volume” button under “Sound Playback” to adjust the speaker volume.
Setup in Windows®98SE
1. Click “Start”, “Settings” and “Control Panel”.
2. Double-click the “Multimedia” icon.
3. Click the “Audio Devices” button under “Advanced Properties”. Select your preferred
speaker setup. See Fig. 1 on page 2. Click “OK”.
4. Ensure that the “Preferred device” under “Playback” refers to the device/sound card
you have connected your speaker set to. Click the “Playback” icon to adjust the
speaker volume.
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