Serene Sereonic BT-200 User manual

OPERATING GUIDE
MODEL BT-200
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read before use.
Keep this manual for future reference.

Thank you for purchasing the SEREONIC TV-SoundBox. Please
read this operating guide very carefully before use and keep it
for future reference. If you have any questions, please free to
contact our Customer Support Department
Please read these instructions carefully before using the SERE-
ONIC TV-SoundBox.
Always keep the system dry. Do not immerse in water.
For your safety, do not attempt to open the unit. Attempt-
ing to open the unit violates your warranty.
SEREONIC TV-SoundBox use a standard 18650 type
Lithium-Ion battery. Please observe the safety and
handling instructions for the lithium-ion batteries. Please
dispose of the unit/used batteries properly, following
local regulations. Do not dispose of the unit/used batter-
ies in the household trash. Do not incinerate. Take the
equipment to a nearby recycle center.
Do not unplug by pulling on power cord. To unplug, grasp
the plug, not the power cord. Unplug from outlet before
servicing or cleaning. Do not operate any device with a
Toll-Free Help Line: 866-376-9271 (8AM-5PM PST; M-F)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: There are multiple ways to connect your SEREONIC TV-Sound-
Box.
CONNECTING YOUR SEREONIC
TV-SoundBox:
Connect using the Analog Audio out on your TV
(see Fig. 1. If Analog Audio connections are occupied
see Fig. 1A)
Option 1:
Connect using the TV headphone output jack. (See
Fig.2)
Option 2:
Connect using your Satellite/Cable-box Analog Audio
connections. (See Fig. 3. If your Analog Audio connec-
tions are occupied see Fig. 1A).
Option 3:
Connect using the Optical Audio output form your TV
or Satellite/Cable-box. (See Fig 4)
Option 4:
Connect using HDMI output from your Satellite/Ca-
ble-box. (See Fig 5)
Option 5:
Connect to streaming app such as Netflix or other
similar apps. (See Fig. 6)
Option 6:
damaged cord or plug, or after the device malfunctions, or is
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return device to the
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
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PACKAGE CONTENT CHECK:
Wireless
Receiver
(Speaker)
Transmitter Base
Operating Guide Analog Audio Cord
AC Adapter RCA Y-Adapter Cables (X2)
Digital Optical Cord*
*(Please remove plastic cap from
Optical cord tips)
Fig. A

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PRODUCT FEATURES:
Speaker
Base
On/Off & Volume Control
Low Battery/
Charging indicator
Power indicator/
Pairing indicator
Pairing button/
Sleep timer
Headphone
Tone Control AC Adapter
Audio Input
Optical Input USB Power Out
AC Adapter Pairing Button
Audio input
(when used as stand alone Speaker)
Fig. B Fig. C

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CONNECTIONS & SET UP:
Connect to the RCA Analog Audio out on your TV:
If RCA connections are occupied by another device:
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Connect the Base to the back of the TV using the RCA to 3.5mm
cable as shown below. Once audio is detected, the green LED on
the Base will stop flashing; a slow blinking LED indicates audio is
NOT detected. Make sure your TV is on and the Audio settings in
your TV is set to output sound to external speakers.
*If RCA audio connection on your TV are occupied by another
device, use the supplied Y Splitters cables as shown in Fig. 1A
If RCA audio connections are occupied by another device, use
the supplied RCA Y Splitters cables as shown below
* See Fig. 1 A if connection is occupied
AC Adapter Base
Audio Cable
Fig. 1
Fig. 1A
Y Splitters
provided
To other device To other device
Audio Cable
AC Adapter

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Base
Fig. 2
Connect to the TV headphone output jack:02
Connect the Base to the back of the TV using the RCA to 3.5mm
cable as shown below. Once audio is detected, the green LED on
the Base will stop flashing; a slow blinking LED indicates audio is
NOT detected. Make sure your TV is on and the Audio settings in
your TV is set to output sound to external speakers.
Connect to the Satellite/Cable box RCA output:03
Connect the Base to the RCA audio output on the satellite/ca-
ble-box using the supplied RCA to 3.5mm cable as shown below.
*If RCA audio connection on your Satellite/cable-box are
occupied by another device, use the supplied Y Splitters cables
as shown in Fig. 1A.
Headset
Jack Output
AC Adapter
Audio Cable
Fig. 3
TV Cable/Satellite Box,
Set Top Box, DVD Player, Blue-ray
Player and Gaming Console
* See Fig. 1A if connection
is occupied
AC Adapter
Audio Cable

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Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Connect to Optical Audio output on your TV:04
Connect the Base to the TV Optical audio output using the
supplied optical cable as shown below. Please make sure Digital
Audio setting is set to PCM format. You can change your audio
setting in the audio/sound section of your TV menu.
Connect to HDMI output on your Satellite/Cable box:05
This connection requires HDMI converter (sold separately).
First connect HDMI cable from the HDMI out on your
Satellite/Cable-box to the HDMI input on the converter
Connect another HDMI cable from the converter HDMI
output to the HDMI input on your TV.
Connect the Base to the HDMI converter using the
supplied RCA to 3.5mm cable as shown below.
Cable/Satellite Box or
Set Top Box
HDMI to Analog
Converter HDMI Cable
HDMI Cable Audio
Cable
AC
Adapter
HDMI OUT HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
Base
Optical Audio Cable*
*(Please remove plastic cap from
Optical cord tips)
AC Adapter
TV Optical Out

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Fig. 6
Connect to streaming app such as Netflix:06
Some video services stream their program with 5.1Ch. Dolby
Digital Audio. BT-100 is not equipped to decode Dolby digital
audio stream. You can use one of the two methods below to
connect your BT-100 to streaming services such as Netflix or
other similar streaming services.
01.
02.
Change the audio setting on your TV to PCM audio. If your
TV does not support PCM, use method 2 below.
Connect the Base to your TV or console that is streaming
the video service via Optical audio connection using a
Digital to Analog converter (sold separately) as seen in
Fig. 6. On the right.
Optical Audio
Cable* AC Adapter
Audio Cable
*(Please remove plastic
cap from Optical cord tips)
Base
TV Optical Out

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Newer TVs have the option to set digital audio output to either
Dolby or PCM (you can find what type of output your TV has in
the audio/sound section of your TV menu). The SEREONIC
TV-SoundBox only works with PCM digital audio format. If you
are using the Optical Audio connection as shown in Fig. 4, set
your TV to PCM digital output. If your TV does not support PCM
audio format and can only output Dolby Digital, you will need to
use a Digital to Analog converter as shown in Fig. 5. Please
note that some streaming services such as Netflix or other
similar services will at times stream a program with Dolby
Digital audio format.
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 and PCM
(PULSE CODE MODULATION):
It is recommended to place the Base of the SEREONIC
TV-SoundBox on top of your TV stand next to your TV as shown
below.
PLACEMENT OF THE SEREONIC
TV-SoundBox BASE:
Place the Speaker on the Base as shown below for 4+ hours
before first use. During charging, the low battery/charge green
LED indicator blinks. When the Speaker is fully charged, the
green LED will stop blinking and stay steadily lit. A fully charged
battery will provide you about 7.5 hours of listening time at
moderate volume.
When the Speaker is not in use or when the low battery indicator
blinks, place the Speaker back on the Base for recharging.
CHARGING:

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The SEREONIC TV-SoundBox is designed with a built-in,
one-hour sleep timer to gently reduce the speaker volume
gradually over 1 hour to allow you to fall asleep and will automat-
ically power off after 1 hour.
OPERATIONS:
01.
02.
Rotate the knob to turn Speaker On or Off and to adjust its
volume. The blue ring light will be on.
The SEREONIC speaker volume control works
independently from your TV speakers, you can turn down
your TV speakers to low or off. On some TV's, you may
need to use your remote to go into the TV menu to
achieve an optimal audio/speaker setting. Please refer to
your TV user manual for details.
03. To conserve battery power, the Speaker will turn itself off
if no audio signal is received from the Base for a period of
2 minutes.
04. Set the Tone Control on the back of the Speaker to a
position that enables you to hear and best understand
the audio dialog.
01.
02.
Press the SLEEP button once on the side of the Speaker
to start the timer. The volume knob ring light will slowly
fade in and out.
At certain timer intervals, the speaker volume will be
gradually reduced to help you fall asleep.
Note: The Speaker will not turn itself back on automatically
after auto power off. To turn the speaker on after auto power
off, rotate the volume knob to the off position and turn the
Speaker on again.
Back of Speaker
Tone Adjustment
Sleep Timer
To turn on the 1-hour Timer:

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Press the SLEEP button once to turn off the timer. The volume
knob ring light will stop flashing.
03.
04.
05.
The Speaker will turn off when timer has expired after
1-hour.
To enable the Speaker sound again after the timer has
expired, turn the volume knob all the way to off, and then
back on again.
The Speaker will re-connect with the Base, and audio
sound will be played.
To turn off 1-hour Timer after it has started:
To pair a Speaker to the Base
Your SEREONIC TV-SoundBox has already been paired and
ready to go right out of the box. In case that a re-pairing or
re-connection between the Speaker and the Base is needed or
you need to pair additional Speakers please follow the steps
described below in SPEAKERS PAIRING.
PAIRING AND CONNECT:
You can add up to 10 Speaker to work with your Base. If you
need to re-pair your existing Speaker or pair additional Speaker
to the Base, please follow the steps below.
Make sure the Speaker is fully charged.
Make sure your current Base is properly connected and the
green LED on the base is NOT blinking and steadily lit.
SPEAKERS PAIRING:
01.
02.
Turn on the Speaker.
Press and hold the PAIRING button on the side of the
Speaker until the volume knob indicator starts blinking.

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03. Press and hold the PAIRING button on the back of the
Base as shown below until the green LED starts blinking.
04.
05.
As soon as pairing is successful the audio sounds will
start playing.
Repeat the steps again if pairing was not successful.
Note: If you are pairing multiple speaker, you can only pair
one speaker at a time.
Plug in your headphone to the Headphone jack on the side of the
Speaker as shown below. No sound will be emitted from the
Speaker while the Headphone jack is plugged in. Adjust the
headphone volume by rotating the Volume knob on the Speaker.
USING A HEADPHONE:

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Connect your audio source to the Audio Input jack on the back
of the Speaker as shown below. This input will override the
transmitter Base audio signals.
STAND ALONE SPEAKER CONNECTION:
Note: Make sure the volume level is set high on your audio source
device. The volume on the SEREONIC TV-SoundBox and your audio
source device both need to be set to highest level for the loudest
volume. The volume control on your audio source device and the
SEREONIC TV-SoundBox works independently of each other.
Purchase an additional AC adapter (available from Serene) and
plug it into the Speaker as shown below. This way, you can place
and keep the Speaker at the same location without the need to
return it to the Base for recharging.
CONNECTING YOUR SPEAKER
TO A DIRECT POWER SOURCE:
Back of Receiver

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TROUBLESHOOTING: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE:
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
A blinking green LED on the base indicates that audio is NOT
detected by the base. Please check all connections to ensure
that all the cords are firmly connected at the back of the base
and TV Also, confirm that the Speaker is not more than 100 feet
away from the base.
Unplug the AC adapter from the wall. Use dry, soft cloth to clean
and dust the outside surfaces and the charging contacts. Do not
immerse the Speaker or the Base in water.
HDMI to Analog Converter for
connecting the BT-200 to you
TV using HDMI port from your
TV cable/Satellite Box.
Digital to Analog Converter for
connecting the BT-200 to your
TV using Optical output Port
for Dolby Diggital Audio.
No sound from the Speaker:
Check your TV speaker setting by going into the TV Menu, using
your TV remote and ensuring the TV is sending audio signals to
external speakers.
If you are using Digital audio connection such as Optical or
HDMI connection, please make sure that the audio setting on
your TV sound is set to PCM and NOT Dolby digital. Please refer
to the Dolby Digital section on page X.
There is sound from the TV, but no sound from the Speaker:
This indicates that the battery is low and needs to be placed on
the base for recharging. When fully charged, the blinking will
stop. If the blinking does not stop, check to make sure the
Speaker is firmly connected and properly seated on to the Base.
The Low Battery/Charging indicator keeps blinking
on the Speaker:
BT-200RX
HAC-200 DAX-200
Extra receiver for added
Convenience and mobility
BT-200 APTR
Extra adapter to charge your
Speaker without the base.

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SPECIFICATIONS:
RF Transmission
Speakers
Frequency Response
Battery
Charge Time
Receiver Range
AC Adapter
Listening Time
Dimensions
Weight
2.4GHz Frequency
2 X 5W Class D
20Hz -20KHz
1 X 18650
4+ hours
up to 100 ft (30m) open field
Input 100-240VAC/50-60 Hz
Output 5VDC / 2000 mA
about 7.5 hours @ 50% level
9”X7”x3.25” (24X11X8 cm)
about 1.7 lbs (800g)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Your SEREONIC TV-SoundBox comes with one-year limited
warranty. We warrant during the warranty period from the date
of purchase to the original consumer that the SEREONIC
TV-SoundBox will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under intended home use. If the SEREONIC
TV-SoundBox fails to function properly within one year of
original purchase due to defects in material or workmanship,
return the unit (freight prepaid) with proof of purchase (sales
receipt or packing slip, no exceptions) to Serene Innovations.
Serene Innovations will either repair or replace the unit and
return it to you at no cost. There will be a nominal additional
shipping charges if it is shipped to outside the 48 Continental
U.S.A.
This warranty does not apply to any product that has been
accidentally damaged due to abuse, misuse, negligent use or
electrical frequency or voltage other than marked on product
and/or described in this manual. Defects or errors caused by
unauthorized alterations, repairs and/or tampering are also not
covered by this warranty.
Any authorized returned product must be accompanied with
proof of purchase and a brief description of the problem. For out
of warranty repair and service, please contact our Customer
Care Department for further details.
WARRANTY/SERVICE INFORMATION:

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Neither Serene Innovations nor the retailer, dealer or selling
distributor has the responsibility for any incidental or conse-
quential damages, including, without limitation, commercial
loss of profit or for any incidental expenses, loss of time or
inconvenience. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damage, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty does not apply to any product that has been
accidentally damaged, abused, misused or neglected, used on
electrical frequency or voltage other than marked on product
and/or described in the manual. Defects or errors caused by
unauthorized alterations, repairs and/or tampering, are also not
covered by this warranty.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other legal rights that vary from state to state.
If a defect covered by this warranty should occur, promptly
contact a Customer Care Representative by phone, or log onto
www.sereneinnovations.com to obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization Number (RMA) and shipping instructions before
shipping the product to Serene Innovations. Any shipment
without an RMA number, will not be accepted and will be
returned to you at your expense. Any authorized returned
product must be accompanied by a proof of purchase and a
brief explanation of the problem.
Incidental of Consequential Damages:
FCC Rules Information
Part 15 of FCC Rules Information
For out-of-warranty repair and service, please contact our
Customer Care Department for directions.
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. This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequen-
cy energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. 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 correcting the interference by one or more of
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Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate
the equipment.
This product meets the applicable Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada technical specifications.
Operation is authorized under the following two conditions:
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.
01.
02.
This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Incidental of Consequential Damages:
Note: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
IC Compliance Statement
This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003,
RSS-210.
Serene Group, Inc
14731 Carmenita Road, Norwalk, CA. 90650
Toll Free: 866-376-9271, Fax: [phone]
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Email: Customercar[email protected]

GUIDE DE FONCTIONNEMENT
MODÈLE BT-200
Merci pour acheter ce produit.
Veuillez lire avant utiliser.
Gardez ce manuel pour consultation ultérieure.

Merci pour acheter le TV-SoundBox de SEREONIC. Veuillez lire
cette guide de fonctionnement très attentivement avant
l’utiliser et gardez-la pour consultation ultérieure. Si vous avez
des questions, n’hésitez pas à contacter notre Département de
Service Client.
Veuillez lire ces instructions attentivement avant utiliser le
TV-SoundBox de SEREONIC.
Gardez toujours le système sec. Ne pas immerger dans
l’eau.
Pour votre sécurité, n’essayez pas d’ouvrir l’unité.
Essayer d’ouvrir l’unité viole votre garantie.
Le TV-SoundBox de SEREONIC utilise une batterie
lithium-ion standard type 18650. Veuillez observer les
instructions de sécurité et manipulation pour des
batteries lithium-ion. Veuillez jeter l’unité/les batteries
usagées correctement, en suivant les règlements
locaux. Ne jetez pas l’unité/les batteries usagées dans la
poubelle ménagère. N’incinérez pas. Prenez l’équipe
dans un centre de recyclage proche.
Ne débranchez pas en tirant du cordon d’alimentation.
Pour débrancher, saisissez la prise, pas le cordon
d’alimentation. Débranchez du socle avant la mainte-
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INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES:
Il y a multiples façons pour connecter votre TV-SoundBox de
SEREONIC.
CONNECTEZ VOTRE TV-SoundBox
DE SEREONIC:
Connectez en utilisant l’Audio Analogique de votre TV
(voyez la Fig.1. Si les connexions d’Audio Analogiques
sont occupées voyez la Fig. 1A)
Option 1:
Connectez en utilisant la prise de sortie d’écouteur de
la TV. (Voyez la Fig.2)
Option 2:
Connectez en utilisant les connexions d’Audio
Analogiques de votre décodeur Satellite/Câble.
(Voyez la Fig. 3. Si vos connexions d’Audio
Analogiques sont occupées voyez la Fig. 1A).
Option 3:
Connectez en utilisant la sortie d’Audio Optique de
votre TV ou décodeur Satellite/Câble. (Voyez la Fig. 4)
Option 4:
Connectez en utilisant la sortie HDMI de votre
décodeur Satellite/Câble. (Voyez la Fig. 5)
Option 5:
Connectez à une appli de streaming tel que Netflix ou
d’autres applis similaires. (Voyez la Fig. 6)
Option 6:
nance ou nettoyage. Ne faites pas fonctionner aucun appareil
avec un cordon ou prise endommagé, ou après que l’appareil
fonctionne mal, ou il est laissé tomber ou endommagé en
aucune façon. Renvoyer l’appareil à l’établissement de service
autorisé le plus près pour une évaluation, réparation ou réglage
électrique ou mécanique.
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VÉRIFICATION DU CONTENU DU PAQUET:
Récepteur
Sans Fil
(Haut-Parleur)
Base de l’Émetteur
Operating Guide Câble d’Audio Analogique
Adaptateur de CA Câbles adaptateurs Y RCA (X2)
Câble Optique Numérique*
*(Veuillez enlever le capuchon en
plastique des pointes du câble Optique)
Fig. A