SoundBase 450 - Hi-Fi System Zvox - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	SoundBase / Hi-Fi System with built-in subwoofer
Brand	Zvox
Model	SoundBase 450
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 34 x 5 x 14 inches (86 x 13 x 36 cm)
Weight	Approx. 11 lbs (5 kg)
Power Consumption	120 W (standby < 1 W)
Power Supply	AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Audio Inputs	Optical (Toslink), 3.5mm analog, RCA
Audio Outputs	None (built-in speakers)
Remote Control	Infrared, included (battery not included)
Built-in Subwoofer	Yes, 5.25 inch driver
Voice Enhancement	Zvox AccuVoice technology for clear dialogue
Auto Volume	Adjusts loudness for consistent output
Surround Sound	Simulated surround (Zvox Phantome technology)
Bluetooth	No (wired only)
Recommended TV Size	40 to 55 inches
Care and Cleaning	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquids or chemicals.
Safety Warning	Do not expose to rain or moisture. Do not open the device. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Spare Parts / Repairability	Repair by authorized personnel only. Contact Zvox support.

Frequently Asked Questions - SoundBase 450 Zvox

How do I connect the SoundBase 450 to my TV?

Use the optical cable (Toslink) from your TV's optical output to the SoundBase 450's optical input. Alternatively, use the 3.5mm analog cable if your TV has a headphone jack. Make sure to select the correct input on the soundbase.

Why is there no sound coming from the SoundBase?

Check that the soundbase is powered on and the volume is turned up. Verify the input source matches your connection (optical or analog). Also ensure your TV's audio output is set to external speakers or PCM, not Dolby Digital. Try a different cable if possible.

Can I use the remote control without batteries?

No, the remote requires two AAA batteries (not included). If the remote stops working, replace the batteries and ensure nothing is blocking the infrared sensor on the soundbase.

How do I adjust the volume and bass?

Use the volume up/down buttons on the remote or the front panel. There is a dedicated bass control on the remote (labeled 'Bass +/-') to adjust the subwoofer level. For settings like treble or balance, refer to the TV's audio menu.

Does the SoundBase 450 support Bluetooth?

No, the SoundBase 450 does not have Bluetooth. It only supports wired connections: optical, 3.5mm analog, and RCA. For wireless streaming, consider adding an external Bluetooth adapter.

My soundbase keeps turning off automatically. Why?

The SoundBase has an auto-standby feature that activates after about 10 minutes of no audio signal. To disable this, press and hold the Mute button on the remote for 5 seconds until the LED blinks. Repeat to re-enable.

Can I wall-mount the SoundBase 450?

The SoundBase 450 is designed to sit on a shelf or TV stand, not wall-mounted. It is heavy and requires a stable surface. Do not attempt to mount it to avoid damage.

How do I clean the soundbase?

Unplug the unit. Wipe the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use water, cleaning agents, or abrasive materials. Ensure no moisture enters the vents or ports.

What is the warranty on the Zvox SoundBase 450?

Zvox offers a limited 3-year warranty for the original purchaser. It covers manufacturing defects but not damage from misuse, modifications, or unauthorized repairs. Register your product on Zvox's website for warranty service.

How do I reset the SoundBase 450 to factory settings?

To reset, unplug the power cord for at least 30 seconds, then plug it back in. Alternatively, press and hold the Volume Down and Input buttons on the top panel simultaneously for 5 seconds until the LED blinks. This clears all settings and returns to defaults.

USER MANUAL SoundBase 450 Zvox

4a. Infrared Remote Control Features of the SoundBase

Learning:

You can "teach" the SoundBase to respond to your current TV remote control for the following functions: Volume, Mute (on/off) and Power (on/off). See the separate sheet for instructions. After this "learning" process, you will not need the SoundBase remote control for adjusting Volume, Mute and Power. Teaching the SoundBase to respond to your preferred remote does not affect the included SoundBase remote. The SoundBase remote will still provide its full range of adjustments.

Input Selection:

Pressing the INPUT button allows you to select a different input. Inputs are selected in the following order:

Input 1—digital (optical or coaxial jack) Input 2—analog (input 2)

Input 3—analog (input 3) Bluetooth device

Remote Control Capabilities

Mute

Treble set at 1

Volume

The VOLUME buttons on the SoundBase remote control operate in

the normal manner.

Power (STANDBY)

The Power button on the SoundBase remote control toggles the SoundBase between STANDBY and On. Note: You can choose to engage the AutoStandby feature from the PS menu if you want the SoundBase to automatically go into Standby after approximately 7 minutes of silence.

A SoundBase in STANDBY will automatically turn back on if it senses a volume adjustment or power command from the "learned" remote control or the SoundBase remote control.

Mute

The MUTE button on the SoundBase remote control operates in the normal manner. When MUTE is active, the display will show a blinking -DC- for 20 seconds.

Bass and Treble

The Bass control has a range of -4 to 4.

The Treble control has a range of -4 to 4.

Note: The bass output of a SoundBase 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.

Surround Settings

There are three SURROUND levels:

• Surround One ("Sd 1") has low virtual surround effect and strong vocals. Use this setting if vocal clarity is important to you.
• Surround Two ("Sd 2") has moderate virtual surround effect and moderate vocals. Most people prefer this setting for most program material.
• Surround Three ("5d 3") has strong virtual surround effect and moderate vocals. Many people prefer this setting when watching movies.

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.

Accuvoice

Press this button to increase the clarity of most voices.

Pressing Accuvoice overrides the current Surround setting. A second press returns the SoundBase to the last-used Surround setting.

4b. SoundBase Front Panel and Rear Panel

SoundBase Front Panel Controls and Input

SoundBase Back Panel Inputs and Outputs

1 MUTE/Power button. If the system is on, a press of this button toggles MUTE on end off. Also while the system is on, if you press and hold the MUTE button for longer than four seconds, the system will enter STANDBY.
2 VOLUME -/+ The volume range indication is 01 to 30.
3 INPUT. Selects between the four input choices on a SoundBase. See 4a Input in first column.

5. Digital Audio Troubleshooting

TV sets with no audio output:

You should check the program sources connected to the TV for an audio output (cable box, disc player, game box). Many cable boxes and DVD/Blu-ray players have both analog and digital audio outputs. If you connect directly to a set top box and a DVD/Bluray player, you need to switch inputs on the TV and the SoundBase.

Bluray disc audio:

If you don't get sound from a Bluray disc, the digital audio on that disc may be encoded using a proprietary format. In this case, use the Bluray disc menu or the Bluray player menu to select Dolby Digital or PCM digital output.

Internet streaming HD video audio:

If your TV features a internet connection and displays HD streaming content, it may be necessary to select Dolby Digital or PCM digital audio in the TV or from the streaming provider's sound options.

STILL NEED ASSISTANCE? If your home TV system does not conform to the descriptions in this guide, don't hesitate to send an inquiry to [e-mail] or call ZVOX Audio at [phone]. Please provide your TV brand and model number. A ZVOX Audio representative should be available (Eastern Time Zone) Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM and noon to 4:00 PM on Saturday.

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Setup & Operation

Don't Worry It's Pretty Easy.

STEP 1

Place the system on furniture.

STEP 2

Connect one signal cable.

STEP 3

Home Theater

Made Simple!

What's in the box

SoundBase system • Remote control • Instruction sheets AC power cord • Optical digital and Analog signal cables

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READ THIS FIRST

Important Safety Instructions For ZVOX System

Warning: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove colour (at back) - no suitable parts. Note: Note: Service to call for other persons.

The error amount point within an equilateral triangle is indicated to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (testing) instructions in the feature accompanying the application.

This lighting flash with amorphous symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is interested to and the user to the presence of uninsulated 'dangerous voltage' within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to therefore a risk of electrical signs or persons.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Head these instructions,
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Need all warrings.
4. Followed instructions
5. Do not use this appraisal near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the manufacturer's law or law
   B. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, sleeves, or other apparatus (nonding amplifiers) that produce heat.
   B. 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 blocks and a third grounding proing. The wide blade or the thin proing are prevented for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the absolute outlet.

8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

9. Only use attachments/accessors as specified by the manufacturer.

1. 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 car/apparatus combination to avoid injury from lip-over.

2. Unplay this speaker during lighting stenosis or when unused for long periods of time.

3. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been applied or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Special Safety Warnings Regarding Placement of ZVOX System and Other Equipment

Stable Placement. Do not place the ZVOX system on an unstable cart, stand, bracket or table. The ZVOX system may fail causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product. Do not use the car on any unstable surface.

Placement of a TV on the ZVOX system. A television that weighs less than the other limits are that has a base that is smaller than both dimension limits (shown below) can be placed on top of a ZVOX system—BUT ONLY WHEN THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE STRICTLY CUSERWALD, PLACING A TV ON TOP OF A ZVOX SYSTEM WITHOUT FOLLOWING ALL THE PRECAUTIONS IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE DONE.

• 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 us guarantee that any object cannot be up 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 safe at the time of installation and so long set in people after work.
SoundBox 450; The TV must weigh 70 pounds (32 kg) or less.
The base of the TV must measure less than: Width, Depth
26 in (950 mm) 14 in (356 mm)
SoundBase 350: The TV must weigh 50 pounds
(23 kg) or less.
The base of the TV must measure less than: Width, Depth
18 e 1306 mmó 12 e 1306 mmó
Instell the 2VOCX system on a solid and flat surface. Be sure to prevent the 2VOCX system from changing position after installation

Simple Setup – Just Four Steps

Place the SoundBase.

Connect the SoundBase to your TV and/or audio devices.

Learn the features and controls of the ZVOX system.

"Teach" the SoundBase to respond to your preferred remote controls commands (Volume/Mute/Power).

1. Speaker placement

You can place the SoundBase on any flat, stable surface near your TV. If the TV base is small enough, you can place the SoundBase system on a piece of furniture and then place the TV on top of the SoundBase.

1. Grounding or Polarization—This product may be equipped with a power cord when setting one sheet of the 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 fixture. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, by reversing the plug. If the plug should still fall to it, contact your electrician to replace your electronic outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
   Alternate Warnings—This product is equipped with a three-one grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) part. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. The as a safety feature, if you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to remove your electronic outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
2. Ventilation-Stalls and openings in the centre are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overhealing, and these openings must not be blocked or powered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surfaces. The product should not be missed 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.
3. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain nearly accessible.
4. CLASS II apparatus with double insulation and no protective earth provided.
5. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the remote control battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
6. WARNING: The remote control battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the life.
7. No asked time sources, such as lighted candles, should be opened on the appearance.

- Consider the surface that will support the SoundBase. It is the SoundBase owner's responsibility to insure that a furniture finish is unaffected by supporting the combined weight of a SoundBase and possibly a TV. Place an appropriate better between the surface and the feet of the SoundBase if you are in doubt. The four support pads on the bottom of a SoundBase are a soft, inert synthetic material that does not react with typical furniture finishes. But some furniture finishes can be deformed or altered by having any heavy objects, other than any other, being open on the period of time. 2VOX audio, Inc., cannot be responsible for any change in the appearance of any supporting surface finish that may occur after a SoundBase is placed upon the surface.

• A safe installation is the SoundBase owner's responsibility.
• Use an unswitched AC outlet to provide power to a SoundBase. If Auto Standby is turned on, a SoundBase will always enter its Standby state after 30 minutes of Inactivity. A SoundBase uses less than 0.5 watt in Standby. Use of a switched AC outlet to cut off AC power to a SoundBase system may erase user preferences and delays subsequent turn-on.
• A TV heavier than 70 lbs (32 kg) should not be placed directly on top of a SoundBase 450.
• A TV heavier than 50 lbs (23 kg) should not be placed directly on top of a SoundBase 350.
• A flat panel TV has a high center of gravity. Please confirm the furnishing supporting your TV and the SoundBase is stable and secure. The surface supporting the SoundBase/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 SoundBase

Almost all HDTVs have an audio output, which you can connect to your SoundBase. You should not disconnect or change any video program source connected to your TV.

TV Optical Output

Optical Cable

ZVOX Optical Input

Optical Digital Output

Almost all HDTVs use an optical digital audio output, which you connect to the Soundbase's optical input using an optical cable.

Coaxial Digital Output

A few TVs, set top boxes and DVD/Blu-ray players have a coaxial digital audio output. You can connect this output to the coaxial input on the SoundBase using a cable with an RCA plug at each end.

Program Sources with an Analog Audio Output

If you don't have a digital audio output option on your TV, you could connect the TV set's analog audio output to one of the two analog audio inputs on the Soundbase. The analog audio output on your TV will be a stereo minjack or a pair of RCA jacks. The two illustrations below show the appearance of these two connections.

You could also connect the headphone output of a smartphone (or any music player) to one of the two analog audio inputs on the SoundBase.

You can connect an RCA jack analog audio output to Analog Input 2.

OR

You can connect a minilack analog audio output to Analog Input 2.

3. Connect the AC cord

After making the signal connection, connect the AC power cord to the back of the speaker. Then connect the AC power cord to an AC power receptacle. Turn on the speaker using the power switch on the back panel next to the AC cord.

AC cord connection to SoundBase back panel.

If your home TV system does not conform to the descriptions in this guide, don't hesitate to send an inquiry to [e-mail] or call ZVOX Audio at [phone]. Please provide your TV brand and model number. A ZVOX Audio representative should be available (Eastern Time Zone) Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM and noon to 4:00 PM on Saturday.