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USER MANUAL DSB 1000 GRUNDIG

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Important information and useful hints about usage.

WARNING: Warnings against dangerous situa-

tions concerning the security of life and property.

WARNING: Warning for electric shock.

Protection class for electric shock.26 ENGLISH SAFETY _______________________________ CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with ar- rowhead 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 magnitu- de as to constitute a risk of elec- tric shock to persons. The exclamation point wit- hin an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) inst- ructions in the literature accom- panying the appliance. Safety

• Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this pro- duct is operated.

• Keep these instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future re- ference.

• Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the ope- rating instructions should be ad- hered to.

• Follow all instructions – All ope- rating and usage instructions should be followed.

• Do not use this apparatus near water – The appliance should not be used near water or moisture – for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like.

• Clean only with a dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings.

• Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sour- ces such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or other apparatus (in- cluding amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety pur- pose of the polarized or groun- ding plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the27 ENGLISH SAFETY _______________________________ third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched par- ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accesso- ries specified by the manufactu- rer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart or rack is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is da- maged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the unit has been ex- posed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electri- cal appliance. It has been desi- gned in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.

• The apparatus shall not be expo- sed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Minimum distance around the apparatus for sufficient ventila- tion is 5cm.

• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the venti- lation openings with items, such as newspapers,table-cloths, cur- tains, etc…

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

• Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines.28 ENGLISH SAFETY _______________________________

• The use of apparatus in mode- rate climates. Caution

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those described herein, may result in hazardous radiation ex- posure or other unsafe operation.

• To reduce the risk of fire or elec- tric shock, do not expose this ap- paratus to rain or moisture. The apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and ob- jects filled with liquids, such as vases, must not be placed on apparatus.

• The mains plug/appliance coup- ler is used as the disconnect de- vice, the disconnect device must remain readily operable.

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Warning

• The battery (batteries or battery pack) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

• Before operating this system, check the voltage of this system to see if it is identical to the vol- tage of your local power supply.

• Do not place this unit close to strong magnetic fields.

• Do not place this unit on the amplifier or receiver.

• Do not place this unit close to damp areas as the moisture will affect the life of the laser head.

• If any solid object or liquid falls into the system, unplug the sys- tem and have it checked by qua- lified personnel before operating it any further.

• Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this may damage the finish. Use a clean, dry or slightly damp cloth.

• When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug, never yank on the cord.

• Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.29 ENGLISH SAFETY _______________________________

• The rating label is pasted on the bottom or back of the equipment. Battery usage CAUTION

• To prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or da- mage to the apparatus:

• Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked on the appara- tus.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni- MH, etc.) batteries.

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,. Inc. The Adopted Trademarks HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the dou- ble-D symbol are registered tra- demarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012-2020 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.30 ENGLISH

AT A GLANCE ___________________________

Controls and parts See the figure on page 3. A Main-Unit

Switch the unit between ON and STANDBY mode.

Select the play function.

Skip to previous/next track in Blue- tooth/USB mode. Play/pause/resume playback in Bluetooth/USB mode. Press and hold to activate the pai- ring function in Bluetooth mode or disconnect the existing paired Blu- etooth device.

4. BASS +/- Adjust bass level.

VOL +/- Mute or resume the sound. Increase/decrease the volume le- vel.

C AC Power Cord x1 D HDMI Cable x1 E Audio Cable x1 F Optical Cable x1 G Wall Bracket x2 Screws/Gum Cover x2 H AAA Batteries x231 ENGLISH PREPARATIONS _________________________ Prepare the Remote Control The provided Remote Control allows the unit to be operated from a distance.

• Even if the Remote Control is operated within the effective range 19.7 feet (6m), remote con- trol operation may be impossible if there are any obstacles between the unit and the remote control.

• If the Remote Control is operated near other pro- ducts which generate infrared rays, or if other remote control devices using infra-red rays are used near the unit, it may operate incorrectly. Conversely, the other products may operate in- correctly. Precautions Concerning Batteries

• Be sure to insert the batteries with correct posi- tive “ ” and negative “ ” polarities.

• Use batteries of the same type. Never use diffe- rent types of batteries together.

• Either rechargeable or non-rechargeable batte- ries can be used. Refer to the precautions on their labels.

PLACEMENT AND MOUNTING _______________

• Be aware of your fingernails when removing the battery cover and the battery.

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Do not allow anything to impact the remote con- trol.

• Do not spill water or any liquid on the remote control.

• Do not place the remote control on a wet object.

• Do not place the remote control under direct sunlight or near sources of excessive heat.

• Remove the battery from the remote control when not in use for a long period of time, as corrosion or battery leakage may occur and re- sult in physical injury, and/or property damage, and/or fire.

• Do not use any batteries other than those spe- cified.

• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.

• Never recharge a battery unless it is confirmed to be a rechargeable type. Normal Placement (option A)

• Place Soundbar on leveled surfacein front of TV. Wall Mounting (option-B) Note:

• Installation must be carried out by qualified personnel only. Incorrect assembly can result in severe personal injury and property damage (if you intend to install this product yourself, you must check for installations such as electrical wiring and plumbing that may be buried inside the wall). It is the installer’s responsibility to ve- rify that the wall will safely support the total load of the unit and wall brackets.

• Additional tools (not included) are required for the installation.

• Do not overtighten screws.

• Keep this instruction manual for future refe- rence.

• Use an electronic stud finder to check the wall type before drilling and mounting.32 ENGLISH CONNECTION ___________________________ Dolby Atmos ® Dolby Atmos gives you amazing experience you have never before by overhead sound, and all the richness, clarity, and power of Dolby sound. For using Dolby Atmos ®

1. Dolby Atmos® is available only in HDMI mode.

For the details of the connection, please refer to “HDMI CONNECTION”. To use Dolby Atmos® in HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 mode, your TV has to support Dolby Atmos®.

2. Make sure that “No Encoding“ is selected for

bitstream in the audio output of the connected external device (e.g. Blu-ray DVD player, TV etc.).

• The full Dolby Atmos experience is only available when the Soundbar is connected to the source via a HDMI 2.0 cable.

• The Soundbar will still function when connec- ted via other methods (such as a Digital Optical cable) but these are unable to support all of the Dolby features. Given this, our recommendation is to connect via HDMI, in order to ensure full Dolby support. Demo mode: In standby mode, Long press (VOL +) and (VOL -) button on soundbar at the same time. The sound- bar will power on and demo sound can be activa- ted. The demo sound will play around 20 seconds. Note:

2. If you want to listen the demo sound longer, you

can press to repeat the demo sound.

4. Press button to exit demo mode and the unit

will go to standby mode. HDMI Connection Some 4K HDR TVs require the HDMI input or pic- ture settings to be set for HDR content reception. For further setup details on HDR display, please refer to the instruction manual of your TV. Using HDMI to connect the soundbar, AV equip- ment and TV: Method 1: ARC (Audio Return Channel) The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function allows you to send audio from your ARC- compliant TV to your sound bar through a single HDMI connection. To enjoy the ARC function, please ensure your TV is both HDMI-CEC and ARC compliant and set up accordingly. When correctly set up, you can use your TV remote control to adjust the volume output (VOL +/- and MUTE) of the sound bar.

• Connect the HDMI cable ( included ) from unit's HDMI (ARC) socket to the HDMI (ARC) socket on your ARC compliant TV. Then press the remote control to select HDMI ARC. Tips:

• Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC function. HDMI-CEC and ARC must be set to On.

• The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may differ depending on the TV. For details about ARC function, please refer to the owner’s manual.

• If your TV is not HDMI ARC-compliant, connect your soundbar to the TV through a standard HDMI connection.33 ENGLISH CONNECTION ___________________________ Use an HDMI cable (included) to connect the soundbar's HDMI OUT socket to the TV’s HDMI IN socket. Use an HDMI cable (included) to connect the soundbar's HDMI IN (1 or 2) socket to your ex- ternal devices (e.g. games consoles, DVD players and blu ray). Use the OPTICAL Socket

• Remove the protective cap of the OPTICAL so- cket, then connect an OPTICAL cable (included) to the TV’s OPTICAL OUT socket and the OPTI- CAL socket on the unit. Use the COAXIAL Socket

• You also can use the COAXIAL cable (not inclu- ded) to connect the TV's COAXIAL OUT socket and COAXIAL socket on the unit.

• Tip: The unit may not be able to decode all di- gital audio formats from the input source. In this case, the unit will mute. This is NOT a defect. Ensure that the audio setting of the input source (e.g. TV, game console, DVD player, etc.) is set to PCM or Dolby Digital (Refer to the user manual of the input source device for its audio setting details) with HDMI / OPTICAL / COAXIAL input. Use the AUX Socket

• Use a RCA to 3.5mm audio cable (not included) to connect the TV’s audio output sockets to the AUX socket on the unit.

• Use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable (included) to connect the TV’s or external audio device headphone socket to the AUX socket on the unit. Connect Power Risk of product damage!

• Ensure that the power supply voltage corres- ponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the unit.

• Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed all other connections. Soundbar Connect the mains cable to the AC~ socket of the main unit and then into a mains socket.34 ENGLISH BLUETOOTH OPERATION ___________________ Pair Bluetooth-enabled Devices The first time you connect your bluetooth device to this player, you need to pair your device to this player. Note:

• The operational range between this player and a Bluetooth device is approximately 8 meters (wi- thout any object between the Bluetooth device and the unit).

• Before you connect a Bluetooth device to this unit, ensure you know the device’s capabilities.

• Compatibility with all Bluetooth devices is not guaranteed.

• Any obstacle between this unit and a Bluetooth device can reduce the operational range.

• If the signal strength is weak, your Bluetooth receiver may disconnect, but it will re-enter pai- ring mode automatically. Tips:

• Enter "0000" for the password if necessary.

• If no other Bluetooth device pairs with this player within two minutes, the player will recover its previous connection.

• The player will also be disconnected when your device is moved beyond the operational range.

• If you want to reconnect your device to this player, place it within the operational range.

• If the device is moved beyond the operational range, when it is brought back, please check if the device is still connected to the player.

• If the connection is lost, follow the instructions above to pair your device to the player again. Listen to Music from Bluetooth Device

• If the connected Bluetooth device supports Ad- vanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), you can listen to the music stored on the device th- rough the player.

• If the device also supports Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), you can use the play- er's remote control to play music stored on the device.

1. Pair your device with the player.

2. Play music via your device (if it supports A2DP).

3. Use supplied remote control to control play (if it

• To pause/resume play, press the button on the remote control.

• To skip to the previous/next file, press the / buttons on the remote control.

• Select Repeat/Random Play Options In USB mode, press the USB button on the remote control repeatedly to select a REPEAT/SHUFFLE option play mode. Repeat one: ONE Repeat folder: FOLDER (if there are multiple folders) Repeat all: ALL Shuffle Play: SHUFFLE Repeat off: OFF Tips:

• The unit can support USB devices with up to 64 GB of memory.

• This unit can play MP3.

• USB file system should be FAT32 or FAT16.36 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING ______________________ To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this unit, check the following points before requesting service. No power

• Ensure that the AC cord of the apparatus is pro- perly connected .

• Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet.

• Press standby button to turn the unit on. Remote control does not work

• Before you press any playback control button, first select the correct source.

• Reduce the distance between the remote control and the unit.

• Insert the battery with its polarities (+/-) aligned as indicated.

• Replace the battery.

• Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the unit. No sound

• Make sure that the unit is not muted. Press MUTE or VOL+/- button to resume normal lis- tening.

• Press on the unit or on the remote control to switch the soundbar to standby mode. Then press the button again to switch the soundbar on.

• Unplug both the soundbar from the mains so- cket, then plug them again. Switch on the soundbar.

• Ensure the audio setting of the input source (e.g. TV, game console, DVD player, etc.) is set to PCM or Dolby Digital mode while using digital (e.g. HDMI, OPTICAL, COAXIAL) connection.

• The unit may not be able to decode all digital audio formats from the input source. In this case, the unit will mute. This is NOT a defect. device is not muted. TV has display problem while viewing HDR content from HDMI source.

• Some 4K HDR TVs require the HDMI input or pic- ture settings to be set for HDR content reception. For further setup details on HDR display, please refer to the instruction manual of your TV. I can’t find the Bluetooth name of this unit on my Bluetooth device for Bluetooth pairing

• Ensure the Bluetooth function is activated on your Bluetooth device.

• Ensure you have paired the unit with your Blue- tooth device. This is a 15 mins power off function, one of the ERPII standard requirement for saving power

• When the unit's external input signal level is too low, the unit will be turned off automatically in 15 minutes. Please increase the volume level of your external device.37 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS _________________________ Soundbar Power Supply 220-240V~ 50/60Hz Power Consumption 30W / < 0.5 W (Standby) USB