Violet NEO User manual

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USER MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read this
manual carefully before operating this Console. Retain
it for future reference.
Record the model number and serial number of this
Console given in the label at the bottom side.
201010 (PN –STD)
201011 (PN –AIB)
201012 (PN –BT)
201013 (PN –AIB - BT)
201020 (DW –STD)
201021 (DW –AIB)
201022 (DW –BT)
201023 (DW –AIB - BT)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1IMPORTANT .....................................................................................................4
1.1 SAFETY AND IMPORTANT NOTICE ..........................................................................4
1.1.1 Caution .....................................................................................................4
1.1.2 Warnings ..................................................................................................4
2GUIDE TO PARTS & CONTROLS.........................................................................6
2.1 WIRELESS AUDIO CONSOLE (NEO)........................................................................6
2.1.1 Front panel ...............................................................................................6
2.1.2 Rear panel ................................................................................................7
2.2 REMOTE CONTROL.............................................................................................8
2.2.1 Replacing Remote batteries .....................................................................8
2.3 ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................................9
2.4 SPEAKERS &SUBWOOFER TO BE USED WITH NEO ....................................................9
2.4.1 Wireless Speakers.....................................................................................9
2.5 WIRELESS SUBWOOFER (QB3) ............................................................................9
2.5.1 Microphone ............................................................................................10
2.5.2 Available Speaker mounting accessories ...............................................10
3INSTALLATION................................................................................................ 11
3.1.1 Speaker Assembly (for Table mount) .....................................................11
3.1.2 Microphone Assembly ............................................................................11
3.1.3 Subwoofer settings.................................................................................12
3.2 PLACEMENT ...................................................................................................13
3.2.1 Typical placement of a 5.1 system .........................................................13
3.2.2 Typical placement of a 7.1 system .........................................................13
3.3 SETUP ...........................................................................................................14
3.3.1 MIC connection ......................................................................................14
3.4 AUTO-CALIBRATION .........................................................................................14
3.5 CABLE CONNECTIONS&SOURCE SETTINGS ............................................................15
3.5.1 HDMI (AV sources & TV have HDMI)......................................................15
3.5.2 Coaxial....................................................................................................15
3.5.3 Optical ....................................................................................................16
3.5.4 HDMI –ARC............................................................................................16
3.5.5 Aux (Stereo)............................................................................................17
3.5.6 Analog (8 Channel).................................................................................17
3.5.7 Wired Subwoofer....................................................................................18
3.5.8 COMM (RJ11) .........................................................................................18
4USAGE............................................................................................................19
4.1 MENU NAVIGATION&AUDIO SETTINGS ...............................................................19

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4.2 AUDIO INFORMATION.......................................................................................20
4.3 HDMI INFORMATION.......................................................................................20
4.3.1 Recommendation ...................................................................................20
4.3.2 Connections............................................................................................20
4.3.3 Supported features.................................................................................20
5TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................21
5.1 NEO DISPLAY ERRORS .......................................................................................21
5.2 OTHER COMMON ISSUES...................................................................................22
5.3 FAQ .............................................................................................................24
6SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................... 27
6.1 WIRELESS SPEAKERS ........................................................................................27
6.2 WIRELESS AUDIO CONSOLE ...............................................................................27
6.3 WIRELESS SUBWOOFER ....................................................................................27
6.4 ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................28
6.4.1 Base (optional) .......................................................................................28
6.4.2 Wall Mount (optional)............................................................................28
6.4.3 Remote Control ......................................................................................28
7WARRANTY .................................................................................................... 29
7.1.1 Limited warranty ....................................................................................29
7.1.2 Remedies ................................................................................................29
7.1.3 How to obtain warranty support............................................................29
7.1.4 Limitation of liability ..............................................................................29
7.1.5 Duration of implied warranties ..............................................................29
7.1.6 National statutory rights........................................................................29
7.1.7 No other warranties ...............................................................................30

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1IMPORTANT
1.1 Safety and important notice
1.1.1 Caution
-To reduce the risks of electric shock do not open device. No user-serviceable parts inside, refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
-The speaker system is not intended for use by children without supervision.
-The system should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, should be placed on any part of the system.
-To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
1.1.2 Warnings
1.1.2.1 AC-DC ADAPTER WARNING
-To reduce risk of electric shock, do not expose AC adapter to rain, moisture, liquid, or heat
sources (e.g. radiators, heat registers, stoves, amplifiers, etc)
-AC-DC adapter is for indoor use only
-Do not use any other AC-DC adapter with the product
-Do not use a damaged AC-DC adapter or attempt to repair one
-Inspect AC-DC adapter regularly for cable, plug, or casing damage
1.1.2.2 POWER CORD WARNING
-If the system is supplied with an extension cord or an electrical portable outlet device, the
extension cord or electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to
splashing or ingress of moisture
-It is recommended that most appliances be placed on a dedicated circuit. That is, a single power
outlet component which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch
circuits.
-Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse such as being twisted, kinked,
pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets and
point where the cord is connected.
-Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension
cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulations are dangerous. Any of these
conditions could result in electrical failures or injury.
1.1.2.3 BATTERY WARNING
-Risk of explosion and personal injury are high if remote control batteries are replaced in an
incorrect way.
-Do not open, mutilate, or expose to conducting materials (metal), moisture, liquid, fire, or heat
(above 54oC or130oF). Doing so may cause batteries to leak or explode, resulting in personal
injury.
-Dispose off spent, leaking, or damaged batteries according to manufacture instructions and local
laws. Store batteries away from children, in a cool & dry place and at room temperature.

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1.1.2.4 HDMI
-It is recommended that any HDMI cables used shall also be certified and of version 1.4 or
higher so as to utilize all available HDMI features of the system.
-While connecting or disconnecting the HDMI cable make sure that Neo is powered off.
-Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the player and the HDMI connector by checking
their shapes. Make sure the connector is not upside down or tilted.
-Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when moving the devices.
-Hold the HDMI connector straight when connecting or disconnecting the HDMI cable. Do not
twist or force the HDMI connector into the HDMI connector.

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2GUIDE TO PARTS &CONTROLS
2.1 Wireless Audio Console (Neo)
2.1.1 Front panel
1 Fluorescent display
2 IR sensor
3 Auxiliary Stereo input (3.5mm connector)

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2.1.2 Rear panel
4 Optical input (TOS link cable)
5 Coaxial input (RCA cable)
6 HDMI input 1
7 HDMI input 2
8 HDMI input 3
9 Calibration input (to be used only during setup)
10 HDMI output
11 Subwoofer output (RCA cable)
12 Power input
13 FL/FR Stereo input (3.5mm connector) for 8 channel analog
14 SL/SR Stereo input (3.5mm connector) for 8 channel analog
15 C/SUBW Stereo input (3.5mm connector) for 8 channel analog
16 BL/BR Stereo input (3.5mm connector) for 8 channel analog
17 FL/FR Stereo output (3.5mm connector) for 8 channel analog
18 SL/SR Stereo output (3.5mm connector) for 8 channel analog
19 C/SUBW Stereo output (3.5mm connector) for 8 channel analog
20 BL/BR Stereo output (3.5mm connector) for 8 channel analog
21 COMM port (for debug only)

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2.2 Remote control
2.2.1 Replacing Remote batteries
Open the battery compartment cover on the
back and install the battery matching correct
polarity (+ with + & - with -)
Use battery CR2025
Close the cover
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POWER
Turns on Neo or turns it off into Standby
THUMBSTICK
(Up/Down/
Left/Right/OK)
VOL + / ^
Increase / Decrease Volume. Navigate display
menus and change system settings to your
preference.
VOL - / v
< / >
Previous or next AV source
OK
Select
MUTE/UNMUTE
Mute / Unmute audio volume
MENU
Enter / Exit Menu

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2.3 Accessories
The following are provided along with Neo.
AC/DC power adaptor
HDMI cable
Remote control (with battery installed)
2.4 Speakers & Subwoofer to be used with Neo
2.4.1 Wireless Speakers
The main benefit of Violet home theater system is the flexible placement of speakers around the room
to produce “Surround sound.” The Violet system may have up to seven speakers (plus a subwoofer).
Each speaker is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the unit.
2.5 Wireless Subwoofer (QB3)
A subwoofer is designed to play only the lowest
frequencies (the bass). It augments satellite
speakers used for the other channels. You may
use two subwoofers for additional power and
even distribution of the sound.

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2.5.1 Microphone
2.5.2 Available Speaker mounting accessories
Table mount Wall mount Ceiling mount

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3INSTALLATION
3.1.1 Speaker Assembly (for Table mount)
3.1.2 Microphone Assembly
Step-1 :
Wings with cable : Insert Wing 1, 2
and 3 into the Bracket in the
sequence as shown in the figure
Step-2 :
Bracket : Insert the Cable through
the Bracket, Pipe, Coupler and
Base
Step-3 :
Pipe + Coupler + Base :
Tighten/Fix the Pipes to the
Bracket, Coupler and Base

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3.1.3 Subwoofer settings
Volume
Increase/Decrease as per custom preference (typically kept at
50)
Phase
To be kept at 0 degree
Crossover Frequency
To be kept 200 Hz
Standby Feature
To be switched to ‘Forced On’
Audio
In : Use only in case of Wired Subwoofer
Out : Use to connect extra Subwoofer
Mains voltage selector
switch
Keep it at 220V-240V for India, 110V-120V for US. For other
countries please check local power ratings.
Power
Switch to turn ON or OFF the Subwoofer
Power AC~
Mains input (use the chord supplied)
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3.2 Placement
All Violet speakers are identical and can be placed at any position. Speakers typically inherit the
channel names that they play in a home theater system.
3.2.1 Typical placement of a 5.1 system
3.2.2 Typical placement of a 7.1 system
-Place Neo where it cannot be pushed, pulled or knocked down. Do not place it in an enclosed
cabinet.
-Place Neo about a foot away from the TV. Do not place any other devices on top or below Neo.
Allow adequate ventilation space around. Also make sure that Neo is not directly on metal.
-Place 3 speakers in the front, 2 (or 4) at the back, as far as possible in any of the possible
mounting positions.
-Place the Microphone at center of the listening area with the MIC wings at ear-level.
-Place the subwoofer at the corner of the room preferably in the front at least a meter away from
the TV.
-To avoid magnetic interference or unwanted noise, never place Neo or Speakers too close to any
radiating devices (such as Microwave, Wireless routers, etc).

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3.3 Setup
3.3.1 MIC connection
3.4 Auto-calibration
-Make sure
oSpeakers & Subwoofer are turned ON
oNo inputs are connected to Neo
oSpeakers are in Line of sight with Microphone
-Turn ON Neo
-Press the following sequence of buttons on the Remote and follow the display instructions.
Menu OK Up/Down till Calibrate OK.
-Keep complete silence
-After a while, the number of Speakers & Subwoofer that have been powered on will be
displayed. Please confirm pressing the OK key. Else press the MENU key and redo the
Calibration.
-After this confirmation, the Speakers & Subwoofer would generate a set of sweep sound and the
number of speakers & subwoofer will be re-checked. If during this process any Speaker or
Subwoofer is not detected it is reported. Then please redo the Calibration.
-After this confirmation, the Speakers & Subwoofer would generate another set of sweep sound
and follows it up with a period of silence during which the system would be completely
calibrated.
-Information about the setup (speaker location, angle and distance) would now be available to
the user. Check them. If duplicate speakers are reported (eg: 2 Front left with same parameters),
then check that the MIC cable is inserted properly and RE-CALIBRATE.

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3.5 Cable connections& Source settings
3.5.1 HDMI (AV sources & TV have HDMI)
Up to 3 AV sources can be connected to Neo over HDMI and the HDMI output from Neo can be
connected to the TV.
NOTE: Make sure that the ‘HDMI audio’ setting in your AV source is turned ON.
3.5.2 Coaxial
In case your AV source does not have HDMI output or you have more than 3 AV sources with HDMI
then the COAXIAL output can be connected to Neo. Video from the AV source can be connected to TV
over HDMI or via other connections like Composite or Component.
NOTE: If you have used HDMI to connect to TV make sure that the ‘HDMI audio’ setting in your AV
source is turned OFF.

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3.5.3 Optical
In case your AV source does not have HDMI output or you have more than 3 AV sources with HDMI
then the OPTICAL output can be connected to Neo. Video from the AV source can be connected to TV
over HDMI or via other connections like Composite or Component.
NOTE: If you have used HDMI to connect to TV make sure that the ‘HDMI audio’ setting in your AV
source is turned OFF.
3.5.4 HDMI –ARC
In case your AV source for some reason is directly connected to TV (source not have any digital
output, USB connected to TV, internet content from smart TV, etc) there is a possibility of getting
audio from the TV to Neo via HDMI.
NOTE: For this your TV should support ARC and the HDMI port marked as ARC should be connected
to HDMI output of Neo.

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3.5.5 Aux (Stereo)
AV sources like Phone, MP3 players or other devices that give out Stereo audio can be connected to
Neo.
3.5.6 Analog (8 Channel)
Some legacy sources that only provide multichannel Analog outputs can be connected to Neo if the
optional Analog interface board is also purchased.

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3.5.7 Wired Subwoofer
A wired subwoofer can be used in case there is a need to use a third party subwoofer or even if there
is a need to boost up the subwoofer levels.
3.5.8 COMM (RJ11)
(For Debug purpose only, not to be connected)

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4USAGE
Select a source and get immersed in true coherent 3D sound.
4.1 Menu navigation& Audio settings
-MENU OK gives various options to customize the Home Theater to your preference. Inside the
Menu, the following options are valid.
-MENU button takes back one level
-OK either selects the current Menu option or shows Sub-Menu options
-UP / DOWN allows scrolling between Menu / Sub-Menu options
Menu

Equalizer
Chose among various Preset equalizers or if you need a
custom setting on Bass, Mid or Treble
Audio Mode
Chose among various Listening modes
Stage
Widening
Small
Artificially widen the sound stage to create an illusion of
spaciousness or Surround
Large
System info
Information about the system like number of Speakers,
their angles & distance, etc
Calibrate
For system calibration
Swap Center/Subw
To swap the input content on Center & Subwoofer
channels. This is required for some legacy AV sources
that don’t adhere to standard channel lineup convention.
HDMI-CEC
ON
To turn ON/OFF the CEC functionality over HDMI
OFF
Restore Default
Restores the Audio defaults of the system like Audio
mode, Bass level, etc
Equalizer

Off
No preset equalizer
Speech
Equalizer preset for Speech
Custom

Bass
Custom settings of Equalizer
Mid
Treble
Audio Mode
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Front
All output is directed to the front left/right/center speakers.
Low frequencies are directed to the subwoofer if one is
present. Select this mode when you wish to listen to a stereo
production, such as music CD without surround
enhancement.
Surround
Output is directed accordingly to different speakers. Select
this to reproduce the theater effect at home.
Multi-Mono
All output is directed to a single channel and that is played on
all speakers. Select this mode when you listen to talk shows
or news but want to cover a larger area or require higher
volume levels.
Multi-Stereo
All input content of left channels are combined and directed
to all speakers on the left and all input content of right
channels are combined and directed to all speakers on the
right.

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4.2 Audio information
Neo supports only Dolby Digital and PCM formats of Audio. It is recommended that the AV source
settings are set to either Dolby Digital or to multi-channel PCM.
4.3 HDMI information
4.3.1 Recommendation
For using all supported features of the Violet system it is recommended that all devices (STB, DVD/BD
players, TV, etc) including cables are HDMI certified.
4.3.2 Connections
Refer to Section 3.5
4.3.3 Supported features
4.3.3.1 Control (CEC)
CEC stands for Consumer Electronics Control which allows HDMI devices to control each other.
Furthermore, it allows user to operate multiple HDMI devices (TV, DVD, Neo, etc) with just one
remote control.
The below operations can be performed on all devices connected via HDMI from a single remote (TV,
DVD, BD, STB)
-Power up or put to Standby
-Playback control (Play, Pause, Stop)
-Volume control (Increase, Decrease, Mute, Unmute)
-Menu navigation of AV source
-Audio routing (TV speakers or Neo)
4.3.3.2 Audio return channel (ARC)
With Audio Return Channel Neo can receive audio on the HDMI out cable from a TV (with HDMI ARC)
that takes a non HDMI input without the need to connect the AV source to Neo.
This direction is used when the TV is the one that generates or receives the AV stream instead of Neo.
A typical case is the reception of ATSC or DVB signals by a TV. Without ARC, the audio output from the
TV needs to be routed by another cable, typically TOS-Link or Coaxial or RCA, into Neo.
4.3.3.3 HDMI Bypass to TV
HDMI audio can be played on (bypassed to) the TV speakers when Neo is put to Standby. This option
may be used when surround audio is not required. Bringing the Neo out of Standby brings the audio
back on the Neo speakers.