Zvox Audio V-Series Manual instruction

Surround Settings
There are three SURROUND levels:
• Surround One (“SN 1”) has low virtual surround effect and strong vocals. Use this setting if
vocal clarity is very important to you.
• Surround Two (“SN 2”) has moderate virtual surround effect and moderate vocals. Most
people prefer this setting for most program material.
• Surround Three (“SN 3”) has strong virtual surround effect and moderate vocals. Many
people prefer this setting when watching movies.
MIDDLE PANEL [A SIDE]
Output Leveling
Press this button to prevent large changes in volume. When engaged,
it boosts quiet dialog and lowers the output of loud commercial breaks.
It also reduces volume swings between cable or satellite channels.
This feature can be used along with any of the three Surround settings.
Dialog Enhancement
Press this button to engage a feature that increases the clarity of most
voices.
Pressing Dialog Enhancement overrides the current Surround and
Output Leveling setting.
A second press of Dialog Enhancement returns a V-Series system to
the last-used Surround and Output Leveling settings.
3B. Front Panel Controls and Input.
1 MUTE/Power button. Also while the system is on, if you press and hold the MUTE
button for longer than four seconds, the system will enter STANDBY. If the system is in
STANDBY, pressing this button turns it on.
2 VOLUME -/+. The volume range indication is 01 to 30.
3 INPUT. Press this button so select between the two digital inputs and the three
analog inputs.
4 AUDIO CONNECTING JACK. This 3.5 mm stereo minijack can be used to connect an
iPod®, MP3 player, portable CD player or any other audio device. Use a “miniplug to
miniplug” cable to connect your device to the front panel input, then switch to Input 3
using the remote control or the Input button on the front panel.
4. Pairing your preferred remote with the V-Series system
Please refer to our Guide, “Your TV Remote Can Control Your ZVOX System
ZVOX V-Series
Setup & Operation
Don’t Worry It’s Pretty Easy.
Great Sound Made Simple
Home Theater Made Simple!
What’s In The Box
ZVOX Sound System • Remote control • Three Setup Sheets
AC to DC power supply • Analog signal cable (L/R phono plugs at both ends)
1Place The System
On Furniture.
STEP
2
STEP Connect One
Signal Cable.
3Connect the
Power supply.
STEP
4
STEP Learn To Use
The Remote.
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C. Connect the power supply. After making
the signal connection, check to ensure the
Power switch on the back of the V-Series
speaker is in the OFF position. Connect
the DC plug of the Power Supply to the
DC IN jack on the back of the V-Series
system. Then connect the AC plug of the
Power Supply to AC power. Turn on the
speaker using the power switch on the
back panel next to the AC cord.
The V-Series system has additional inputs that can be selected from the front panel or the
included remote control. These inputs allow connection of an iPod, MP3 player, CD player,
radio/tuner, streaming audio system or other audio device.
If your home TV system does not conform to the descriptions in this Guide, don’t hesitate
to send an inquiry to [email protected]. A ZVOX Audio representative will respond with
useful options.
3. Features and Controls of the V-Series System
You can “teach” the V-Series to respond to your current TV remote
control for the following functions: Volume Up/Volume Down, Mute
(on/off toggle) and Power (on/off toggle). See the separate sheet for
instructions on this simple process. After this “learning” process, you
will not need the ZVOX remote control for everyday controls. Using
your preferred remote control does not affect the utility of the ZVOX
Audio remote control. The ZVOX Audio remote control provides the
full range of adjustments of special audio features and functions.
Input
When leaving “Standby”, the V-Series system will automatically select
whichever audio input was last used. The INPUT button allows you to
select a different input:
• Digital Input 1 - optical
• Digital Input 2 - coaxial
• Analog Input 1
• Analog Input 2
• Analog Input 3 (front panel minijack)
If the AC power is lost, it may be necessary to reselect the desired input.
Volume
The VOLUME buttons on the front panel and the ZVOX Audio remote
control operate in the normal manner.
Power (STANDBY)
The Power button on the ZVOX Audio remote control toggles the
V-Series system between STANDBY and On. Note: A V-Series system will automatically enter
STANDBY if the selected input is silent for longer than 4 to 5 minutes.
You can also “force” the V-Series speaker into STANDBY if you press and hold the MUTE
button on the front panel for longer than 4 seconds.
A V-Series system in STANDBY will automatically turn back on if it senses a remote signal
from the “preferred” remote control or the ZVOX Audio remote control.
Mute
The MUTE button on the front panel and the ZVOX Audio remote
control operate in the normal manner. When MUTE is active, the
display will show a blinking -00- for a minute.
Bass and Treble
The Bass and Treble controls
have a range from -4 to 4.
Note: The bass output of a V-Series system is
affected by its position within a room. You may
find it sounds best with slightly more or less
bass than the neutral setting.
Simple Setup – Just Four Steps
1. Place the V-Series system.
2. Connect the V-Series system to your TV and/or audio devices.
3. Learn the features and controls of the V-Series system.
4. “Teach” the V-Series system to respond to your preferred remotecontrols commands
(Volume/Mute/Power).
1. Speaker placement.
You can place the V-Series system on any flat, stable surface near your TV. If the TV base is
small enough, you can place the Z-Series system on a piece of furniture and then place the
TV on top of the V-Series system.
• A safe installation is the ZVOX Audio system owner’s responsibility.
• A TV heavier than 70 pounds (31 kg) should not be placed directly on top of a V-Series
system. Please confirm the pedestal base of the TV rests securely on top of the V-Series
system. No portion of the TV base should extend beyond the edges of the top of the
V-Series system.
• A flat panel TV has a high center of gravity. Please confirm the furnishing supporting your
TV and the V-Series system is stable and secure. The surface supporting the V-Series
system/TV combination should not move in any direction.
• All TV manufacturers recommend that a flat panel TV be anchored to a secure vertical
surface with a tether. This prevents a household accident from causing a TV to fall off its
supporting surface. ZVOX Audio recommends you heed this recommendation and all other
installation recommendations made by the TV manufacturer.
2. Connecting Your TV To The ZVOX System
A. Connect your cable box, DVD player, etc. to your TV as recommended by the TV User
Guide. You probably have a cable box or satellite
receiver, and a DVD or Bluray player connected to
your TV. You may also have a game console or VCR
connected. Leave all these video sources connected
to your TV's inputs—you don’t need to change them.
You should not need to connect the audio output of any
video source directly to a V-Series speaker system.
B. Connect the audio output of your TV to the input of
the V-Series system. Different TVs have different audio
output options. Check the back panel of your TV for one
of the following:
• Optical digital audio output
(small square port, often with a central cover flap).
• Coaxial digital audio output
(single phono jack, often orange).
• Analog audio output (dual phono jacks—
red and white) – OR a single 3.5 mm “minijack.”
• Some smaller TVs don't have any of the above
connections, but do have a headphone jack
(3.5 mm minijack).
If your TV has an optical digital audio output jack, use an
optical (TOSLINK)
connecting cord
to connect to the
optical digital audio
input on the back of
the V-Series system.
If your TV has a coaxial digital audio output jack,
any phono plug to phono plug signal cable can
connect between this jack and the coaxial digital
input jack on the back of the V-Series system.
Bass set at -2 Treble set at 1
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damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. Grounding or Polarization–This product may be
equipped with a polarized alternating-current line
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
Alternate Warnings–This product is equipped with
a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a
third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
16. Ventilation–Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
17. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
18. CLASS II apparatus with double insulation, and no
protective earth provided.
Stable Placement. Do not place the
V-Series system on an unstable cart, stand,
bracket or table. The V-Series system may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult
and serious damage to the product. Do not
use the V-Series system on any unstable surface.
Placement of a TV on the V-Series system. A Television
that weighs less than 70 pounds (31 kg) and that has a base
that is smaller than both dimension limits (shown below) can
be placed on top of a V-Series system—BUT ONLY WHEN
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE STRICTLY
OBSERVED. PLACING A TV ON TOP OF A V-SERIES
SYSTEM WITHOUT FOLLOWING ALL THE PRECAUTIONS
IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE DONE.
• The TV must weigh less than 70 pounds (31 kg) or less.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
Important Safety Instructions
Special Safety Warnings Regarding Placement of
V-Series System and Other Equipment
READ THIS FIRST
Important Safety Instructions For ZVOX V-Series System
WARNING
• TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• THIS APPLIANCE SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING WATER AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON APPARATUS.
CAUTION
RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT OPEN
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
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 of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Warning: To reduce the risk
of electrical shock, do not
remove cover (or back) – no
serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
• The base of the TV must measure less than:
System Width Depth
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• The TV must be anchored to the rear wall using
anchor bolts and supporting cables according
to the recommended guidelines provided by the
TV manufacturer. Household accidents and other
unforeseen disturbances are likely to occur. ZVOX
Audio provides no guarantee that any object placed on
top of a ZVOX Audio product is safe and stable. It is the
sole responsibility of the ZVOX owner to check that any
object placed on the ZVOX system is stable at the time
of installation and at frequent intervals afterward.
• Install the V-Series system on a solid and flat surface.
Be sure to to prevent the V-Series system from
changing position after installation.
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