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USER MANUAL LIFE P61202 (MD 44102) MEDION

NFC-Zone (Near Field Communication)

Zone NFC (Near Field Communication)

Zona NFC (Near Field Communication)

Zona NFC (Near Field Communication)

NFC-zone (Near Field Communication)

1. Information about this user manual

Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you enjoy using this de- vice. Please read the safety instructions and the user manual carefully before using the device for the first time. Note the warnings on the device and in the user manual. Always keep the user manual close to hand. If you sell the device or give it away, please ensure that you also pass on this user manual. It is an essential component of the product. 1.1. Explanation of symbols If a block of text is marked with one of the warning symbols listed below, the hazard described in that text must be avoided to prevent the potential consequences de- scribed there from occurring. DANGER!

Warning: risk of fatal injury!

Warning: risk of possible fatal injury and/or serious ir-

reversible injuries! CAUTION!

Warning: risk of minor and/or moderate injuries!

Warning: risk of electric shock!

NOTICE! Follow these instructions to prevent damage to the device! More detailed information about using the device!146 Follow the instructions in the user manual!

• Bullet point/information on steps during operation Instruction to be carried out

Safety instructions to be performed Protection class II Electrical devices in protection class II are devices that have double and/or reinforced insulation throughout, and do not have an option for connecting a protective earth. The housing of an electrical device in protection class II, with surrounding insulating material, might ei- ther form all of the additional or reinforced insulation, or part of it. Declaration of Conformity (see "Declaration of Conformity" section): Products that feature this symbol meet the requirements of the EC di- rectives.147

This device is designed to output audio signals. The soundbar is designed to be connected to televisions and can also be con- nected to other devices, such as portable CD or MP3 players, computers/notebooks, smartphones and stereo systems. The device is only intended for private use and not for industrial/ commercial use. Please note that we shall not be liable in cases of improper use: Do not modify the device without our consent and do not use any auxiliary equipment that we have not approved or sup- plied. Only use replacement parts or accessories that we have sup- plied or approved. Comply with all the information in this user manual, especial- ly the safety information. Any other use is considered improp- er and can cause personal injury or property damage. Do not use the device in potentially explosive atmospheres. This includes petrol stations, fuel storage areas and areas where solvents are processed, for example. This device must also not be used in areas with particle-laden air (for example flour or wood dust). Do not expose the device to extreme conditions. It is de- signed exclusively for use indoors. Avoid:

• high humidity or wet conditions

• extremely high or low temperatures

WARNING! Risk of injury due to improper use! This device is not suitable for use by people (in- cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with insufficient experience or knowledge unless properly supervised by a per- son responsible for their safety or these people have been instructed in how to use the device safely and have fully understood the possible dangers. Never leave children unattended near electrical equipment. Children are not always able to recog- nise and avoid possible dangers. 3.1. Ensure that the device is mounted securely WARNING! Risk of injury due to electric shock! There is a risk of electric shock due to live cables and wiring. Install the device in a suitable location, and take care not to hit any hidden electrical cables or pipework when drilling. Do not place containers that are filled with liquid, e.g. vas- es, on or near the device and its mains cable. Such containers may tip over and the liquid may impair the electrical safety of the device. Protect the device and all other devices connected to it from dampness, water drops or water spray. To prevent malfunc- tions, keep the device dust-free, away from sources of heat, and out of direct sunlight. Do not place open flames such as lit candles on or near the device. Do not cover the device (with newspapers, covers etc.) to pre- vent overheating.149

Do not place any objects on the cables as they may be dam- aged. To prevent the device from falling, only install and operate it and its components on a sturdy, level, vibration-free surface. All multimedia devices that are connected to the device must comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. 3.2. Power supply DANGER! Risk of injury due to electric shock! Install the device close to power sockets, which must always be easily accessible. Position the cables so that no one can tread on them or trip over them. To disconnect the device from the power supply, remove the plug from the mains socket. Always hold the plug firmly when unplugging it. To prevent damage, never pull on the cable. Only operate the device from an earthed 220–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz outlet. Contact the local energy supplier if you have any questions about the power supply at the installation location. Stop using the device’s plug if the housing or the cord con- necting it to the device are damaged. Never open the device housing. Touching live parts or at- tempting to modify the device’s electrical or mechanical func- tionality puts you at risk, and may also damage the device. Unplug the device from the power socket if it is not go- ing to be used for a longer period of time, or during a thunderstorm. If the device is not in use, unplug the plug from the power socket or use a master/slave extension lead to prevent the de- vice from using electricity when it is switched off.150 3.3. Handling batteries The remote control is battery-operated. Please note the follow- ing: Keep new and used batteries out of the reach of children. Do not swallow batteries as they can cause chemical burns. WARNING! Risk of chemical burns! The remote control contains a button cell battery. If this battery is swallowed, it can cause serious internal chemical burns within 2 hours, which may prove fatal. Seek medical help immediately if you think that batteries may have been swallowed or secreted in any part of the body. Stop using the remote control if you cannot close the battery compartment securely, and keep it well away from children. Always use new batteries of the same type. Never use old and new batteries together. Pay attention to the polarity (+/–) when inserting the batter- ies. There is a risk of explosion if batteries are replaced incorrect- ly! Only replace batteries with those of the same or an equiva- lent type. Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Risk of ex- plosion! Never expose the batteries to excessive heat (such as direct sunlight, fire or similar). Store batteries in a cool, dry place. Strong direct heat can damage batteries. Do not expose the device to sources of in- tense heat. Never short-circuit batteries. Never throw batteries into a fire.151

Remove leaking batteries from the device immediately. Clean the contacts before inserting a new battery. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. In the event of contact with battery acid, rinse the affected areas immediate- ly with plenty of clean water and consult a doctor as soon as possible. Risk of chemical burns from battery acid! Always remove flat batteries from the device. If the device is not going to be used for long periods, remove the batteries. 3.4. Repairs Please contact our Service Centre if you have technical problems with your device.

When you unpack the package, check that the following parts have been supplied:

• Remote control incl. battery (3 V CR2025 button cell, already installed)

• User manual, including warranty card DANGER! Risk of choking and suffocation! Plastic wrapping can be swallowed or used improperly, creating a risk of suffocation! Keep the plastic wrapping out of the reach of children.152

NFC (Near Field Communication) zone

SOURCE: Selecting the audio source

LED operating displays

AUX: Connection socket for TV and other audio devices

OPTICAL: Optical input for TV and other audio devices

HDMI: Input for (ARC-enabled) TVs, computers and other audio devices

AC~: Connection socket for power cable

Remote control sensor153

Deactivate the FLAT sound effects

Set the MOVIE sound effect

/ : Previous track/next track

BT: Select Bluetooth operation

BASS +/-: Amplify/reduce bass

6. Inserting batteries in the remote control

The remote control contains a CR2025 3V lithium battery. The first time you use the re- mote control, pull off the trans- parent film without opening the battery compartment. Replace the battery if the device fails to re- act to commands from the remote control properly. Then follow these steps: Press down the locking tab (b) and pull the battery holder with the battery (a) out from the remote control. Dispose of the old battery in accordance with legal regulations. Place a new CR2025-type 3 V battery in the holder (c), with the positive pole pointing upward. Check the battery po- larity is correct. Slide the holder with the new battery completely into the slot (d) in the re- mote control.

The soundbar can be used in three different ways: vertically, as two loudspeaker towers, horizontally or wall-mounted. 7.1. Vertical variant, as standing loudspeakers

Connect each of the loudspeakers to its base. Check that the plug on the bottom of each loudspeaker fits securely into its base socket (see Fig. a). Holding the base firmly, rotate the loudspeaker in the direction of the closed padlock symbol. Place the loudspeaker on a stable, level surface close to a power socket. Connect the box cable on each loudspeaker as shown in Figure c.156 7.2. Horizontal variant Connect the two loudspeakers as shown in the Figure. Check that the plug connection on one loudspeaker fits securely into the plug connection on the other loudspeaker. Holding one loudspeaker firmly, rotate the other loudspeaker in the direction of the closed padlock symbol. Glue the rubber feet to the long side of the soundbar on the underside, as shown above. Position the soundbar on a stable, level surface close to a power socket. Make sure that the soundbar cannot fall. 7.3. Wall-mounted soundbar Before mounting on a wall, check that the wall has the required load bearing capacity. Medion AG shall not be liable for damage resulting from incorrect or non-professional mounting. First connect the two loudspeakers as shown in „7.2. “.157

WARNING! Risk of injury due to electric shock! There is a risk of electric shock due to live cables and wiring. Install the device in a suitable location, and take care not to hit any hidden electrical cables or pipework when drilling. In each case, drill two holes into the wall, parallel to each other (diameter 6 mm, depending on the wall construction). The holes must be 765 mm apart. 765mm Push the dowels into the drilled holes. Tighten the screws on the wall mount, as shown. Ensure that the eye for the soundbar has the narrow part pointing downward, see Fig. a. Use raised countersunk-head screws for this (e.g. 3.5 mm x 45 mm) Loosen both outer screws on the sound- bar until it can be mounted on the wall bracket.

765mm SOURCE VOL VOL Place the soundbar onto the wall brackets and then gently push the soundbar downwards until the screws engage in the wall brackets.158

8. Connecting the soundbar to the mains

Plug the power cable into the AC~ power cable socket. Check that all the devices you want to connect are connected. Plug the power cable into a 220–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz socket. The on/off switch LED operating light lights up red.

9. Connecting audio devices

Comply with the notes in section „3. Sicherheitshinweise“. Also comply with the information in the user manual for the devices to which you want to connect the soundbar. Switch off all the devices before connecting them to each other. You can connect a wide range of different audio devices to the soundbar, for exam- ple, an MP3 and CD player, a receiver, a computer or even a television. 9.1. Connecting the device via AUX

9.1.1. Audio cable with a 2 x 3.5 mm diameter jack

You will need an audio cable with 2 x 3.5 mm diameter jack (supplied) to connect the headsets of CD or MP3 players. Set the volume on the MP3 device to a medium level. Then switch it off. Insert the jack plug in the AUX socket on the soundbar. The on/off LED operating light goes out, the "SOURCE" indicator lights up green. Insert the plug in the headphone output socket on the MP3 device.

9.1.2. Audio cable with cinch plugs

You will need an audio cable with cinch plugs (1 x 3.5 mm jack -> 2 x cinch). Set the volume on the audio device to a medium level. Then switch it off. Insert each jack plug in an AUX socket on a soundbar. Then insert the red and white cinch plugs at the other end of the cable in the au- dio output sockets of the same colour on the output device. Devices, such as stereo receivers or televisions usually have one red and one white audio output socket. These are usually marked as OUT, AUDIO OUT, LINE OUT or similar.159

9.2. Connecting devices via the optical connection You can connect digital amplifiers or televisions via the OPTICAL connection. To do this, you will need an optical digital cable (fibre optic cable, not supplied with the soundbar, but available from specialist retailers). Set the volume on the audio device to a medium level. Then switch it off. Remove the protective cap from the optical connector. Insert the plug in the OPTICAL socket on the soundbar. Insert the plug in the corresponding digital output socket on your digital receiv- er or television. If no sound is output, switch the audio output format on your output device to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) mode. 9.3. Connecting devices via HDMI (ARC) You will need an HDMI cable. The HDMI cable is not supplied. Set the volume on the audio device to a medium level. Then switch it off. Insert the HDMI connector in the HDMI IN socket on your television. Enable the ARC and CEC functions and switch the sound output to PCM on the devices connected to the soundbar. Comply with the operating instructions of the devices connected to the sound- bar. If two devices are connected, using ARC means not only that audio signals are re- ceived via HDMI, but that these signals can also be sent back along the same cable. Using CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), all the devices connected via HDMI can communicate with each other. This connection then means you can use the remote control to adjust the volume on the television, or mute it. ARC only works for devices that are HDMI ARC-enabled and have an HDMI 1.4 cable (and higher).

10. Setting up a Bluetooth connection

Using Bluetooth, you can receive audio signals wirelessly from an external Blue- tooth-enabled audio output device. Make sure the two devices are not more than 8 metres apart.160 To connect a Bluetooth-enabled audio output device: Switch the soundbar on, either by pressing the button, or with the remote control. Then press the SOURCE button on the soundbar or the BT button on the remote control until the operating display (in this case VOL +) slowly flashes blue. If the device is not already in search mode, press and hold down the PAIR button on the remote control for approximately three seconds. This switches the device to search mode. Now switch on the Bluetooth function on your audio output device and enable search mode to pair the two devices with each other. You will find more information about the Bluetooth function on your au- dio output device in its user manual. The soundbar’s device name is displayed as soon as it finds a signal. If you are prompted to enter a password, enter 0000. When you hear “PAIRED” and the operating display lights up blue, this means the two devices are synchronised with each other. If the connection is interrupted, you will hear “DISCONNECTED”. 10.1. NFC-enabled smart device The NFC (Near Field Communication) function enables Bluetooth connections to be established quickly and easily. Switch the soundbar on, either by pressing the button, or with the remote control. Then press the Source button on the soundbar or the BT button on the remote control until the operating display slowly flashes blue. Switch on the NFC function on your smart device. This switches the device to search mode. Hold your NFC-enabled smartphone close to the soundbar, over the marked area. Confirm the prompt Verbinden mit your smart device with Ja. Wait for five to eight seconds before moving your smart device away from the loudspeaker. When you hear “PAIRED” and the operating display lights up blue, this means the two devices are synchronised with each other. Select a medium volume and start playing the sound over your smart device. To disconnect the connection, hold your smart device over the marked area again until you hear "DISCONNECTED".161

Switch the soundbar on either by pressing its button or with the remote con- trol. Switch on your audio device. Select a medium volume and start playback. If a TV or an external device is connected via the AUX or HDMI sockets, the soundbar will switch on automatically a few seconds after the televi- sion or the external device is switched on. If the TV or the external device is disconnected or switched off, the soundbar will switch off automatically after approximately 15 minutes. If the volume of the television or external devices is too low, the sound- bar will also switch off after approximately 15 minutes (but only if the devices are connected via AUX).

12. Selecting the audio source

Press the SOURCE button on the soundbar or press the OPTICAL, AUX, BT or HDMI ARC button on the remote control to select the audio source you want: AUX, BT, HDMI ARC or Optical. Coloured LED operating displays show which operating mode has been selected: Operating display Flashing/lights up Operating mode "On/off" LED display Lights up red Standby mode "Vol +" LED display Flashes blue Bluetooth search mode "Vol +" LED display Lights up blue Bluetooth mode "Source" LED display Lights up green AUX operating modes "Vol -" LED display Lights up orange HDMI operating modes “Source” LED display Flashes green Optical in operating modes

13. Setting the volume

Press the VOL +/VOL- buttons on the soundbar or on the remote control to set the volume: + increase volume – reduce volume Press the MUTE button on the remote control to set the volume to mute. Press the MUTE button again to restore the sound.162

mode If you have connected the soundbar to a device that supports the A2DP and AVRCP profiles (Audio Video Remote Control), the soundbar is used as an output medium and the audio signals are only output through the soundbar. If you have connected the soundbar with your Bluetooth-enabled mo- bile phone, the music playing through the soundbar is interrupted when you receive a call, and only continues when you finish the call. Start or stop audio playback using the button on the remote control. Press the / buttons on the remote control to select the track you want to hear: press next track press previous track

15. Setting sound eff ects

Press the FLAT, MOVIE or MUSIC buttons on the remote control to switch the MOVIE or MUSIC sound effects on and off (FLAT). Use the BASS/TREB buttons on the remote control to set playback or treble and bass sounds. Press BASS+ / BASS- Amplify/reduce bass Press TREB+ / TREB- Amplify/reduce treble

WARNING Risk of injury due to electric shock! Never, under any circumstances, attempt to open or repair the device yourself. There is a risk of electric shock! Please contact our Service Centre if you have technical problems with your device. Repairs must only be performed by our authorised service partners. Contact customer service if...

• Liquid has penetrated the device.

• The device is not operating correctly.

• The device has been dropped or its housing is damaged.163

Do not use solvents, corrosive or gaseous cleaning agents. Only use a dry cloth/ microfibre cloth to avoid damaging the surface. Furniture is often coated with varnishes or plastics which are cleaned with a wide range of cleaning agents. Some of these cleaning agents contain ingredients which might damage the loudspeaker’s base material, and cause it to become soft. If necessary, place an anti-slip mat under the loudspeaker’s base.

If the device stops working properly, please refer to the troubleshooting table shown below to see if you can resolve the problem yourself. Never attempt to repair the device yourself. If a repair is necessary, please con- tact our Service Centre or a suitable authorised repair workshop. Cause Troubleshooting Faulty connections and cables Check all the cable connections for damage, ensure the correct cables have been used and check that the Bluetooth connection is running. Check that all the connected devices have an adequate electricity supply. No sound can be heard Check the volume level on the output device. If necessary, increase the volume. Distorted sound Move the position of the soundbar to avoid dis- ruptive external influences. Move the objects responsible for the distortion (mobile phone or similar) away from the device.

19. Declaration of conformity

Medion AG hereby declares that this device complies with the fundamental require- ments and the other relevant provisions of the following:

• EMC Directive 2014/53/EU

• Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC

• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. Complete Declarations of Conformity are available at www.medion.com/conformity. 19.1. Trademark information The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and are used by Lenovo/Medion under license. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.164

PACKAGING Your device has been packaged to protect it from damage in transit. The packaging is made of materials that can be recycled in an environmen- tally friendly manner. DEVICE Do not dispose of old devices in normal household waste. In accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU, these devices must be dis- posed of correctly at the end of their service life. This involves separating the materials in the devices for the purpose of recycling and minimising the environmental impact. Take old devices to a collection point for electrical scrap or a recycling centre. Contact your local waste disposal company or your local authority for more information on this subject. BATTERIES Do not dispose of used batteries with normal household rubbish. Batter- ies must be disposed of correctly. For this purpose, retailers that sell bat- teries and local collection points provide containers in which you can dispose of them. Contact your local waste disposal company or your lo- cal authority for more information.

Dimensions (W x H x D) 799 x 92 x 62 mm as soundbar 122 x 416 x 150 mm as standing loudspeaker 122 x 150 mm base Remote control: 1 x 3 V battery, CR2025 button cell type (supplied) Range: approximately 6 m

22. Service information

Please contact our Customer Service team if your device ever stops working the way you want or expect it to. There are several ways for you to contact us:

• In our Service Community, you can meet other users, as well as our staff, and you can exchange your experiences and pass on your knowledge there. You will find our Service Community at community.medion.com.

• Alternatively, use our contact form at www.medion.com/contact.

• You can also contact our Service team via our hotline or by post. Opening times Hotline number UK Mon – Fri: 08.00 – 20.00 Sat – Sun: 10.00 – 16.00

Service address MEDION Electronics Ltd. 120 Faraday Park, Faraday Road, Dorcan Swindon SN3 5JF, Wiltshire United Kingdom You can download this and many other sets of operating instruc- tions from our service portal at www.medion.com/gb/service/start/. You will also find drivers and other software for a wide range of devices there. You can also scan the QR code on the side of the screen, to download the operating instructions onto your mobile device from the service portal.166

23. Privacy statement

Dear Customer, We wish to inform you that we, MEDION AG, Am Zehnthof 77, 45307 Essen, Germa- ny process your personal data as a data controller. For matters regarding data protection, we are supported by our company data pro- tection officer, who can be contacted at MEDION AG, Datenschutz, Am Zehnthof 77, D – 45307 Essen; datenschutz@medion.com. We process your data for the purpose of warranty processing and associated processes (e.g. repairs) and rely on the sales contract concluded with us when processing your data. Your data will be provided to repair service providers contracted by us for the pur- pose of warranty processing and associated processes (e.g. repairs). We generally store your personal data for a period of three years in order to fulfil your legal war- ranty rights. You have the right to be informed of the personal data concerned as well as the right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, the right to object to pro- cessing and the right to data portability. In the case of the right to be informed and the right to erasure, restrictions apply ac- cording to paragraphs 34 and 35 of the BDSG (Federal Data Protection Act) (Art. 23 of the GDPR). In addition, there is a right of appeal to a competent data protection supervisory authority (Article 77 of the GDPR in conjunction with paragraph 19 of the BDSG). For MEDION AG, this is the state official for data protection and freedom of information North Rhine-Westphalia, PO box 200444, 40212 Düsseldorf, Germa- ny, www.ldi.nrw.de. The processing of your data is necessary for warranty processing: it is not possible to process the warranty without the provision of the required data.

Copyright © 2021 Date: 10.02.2021 All rights reserved. These operating instructions are protected by copyright. Mechanical, electronic and any other forms of reproduction are prohibited without the written permission of the manufacturer. Copyright is owned by the company: MEDION AG Am Zehnthof 77 45307 Essen Germany Please note that you cannot use the address above for returns. Please always con- tact our Customer Service team first.