Power Bar - Soundbar Energy - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Power Bar Energy

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

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 wider 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 a 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 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. DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with

liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord

plug from the AC receptacle.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

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 product. The 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.

WarnInG: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

WarnInG: Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such

as sunshine, fire or the like. No naked flame sources – such as candles – should be placed on the product. Place the equipment near a main power supply outlet and make sure that you can easily access the power breaker switch.

WarnInG: This product is intended to be operated ONLY from the AC Voltages listed on the back

panel or included power supply of the product. Operation from other voltages other than those indi- cated may cause irreversible damage to the product and void the products warranty. The use of AC Plug Adapters is cautioned because it can allow the product to be plugged into voltages in which the product was not designed to operate. If the product is equipped with a detachable power cord, use only the type provided with your product or by your local distributor and/or retailer. If you are unsure of the correct operational voltage, please contact your local distributor and/or retailer. fCC anD CanaDa EmC ComPLIanCE InformatIon: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tele- vision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Approved under the verification provision of FCC Part 15 as a Class B Digital Device. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. EU ComPLIanCE InformatIon Eligible to bear the CE mark, Conforms to European Union Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/ EC; Conforms to European Union EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, conforms to Eco-Design Directive 2009/125/EC, Conforms to REACH Directive 2006/121/EC WEEE notICE Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway. This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/ EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling. WIrELESS tranSmIttEr ComPLIanCE InformatIon The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with mini- mum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Le terme «IC:» avant le numéro de certification radio signifie seulement que les spécifi- cations techniques d’Industrie Canada ont été respectées. Cet appareil est conforme à FCC et IC l’exposition aux rayonnements limites fixées pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet appareil doit être installé et utilisé avec une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps. Cet transmetteur ne doit pas être co-situé ou opérant en liaison avec toute autre antenne ou transmetteur. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS Standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. CaUtIon RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this

equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.THANK YOU Thank you for your purchase of the Energy Power

Bar! Energy has been a leader in audio research and development as well as in the engineering and manufacturing of high-qual- ity speakers since 1973. Your new Energy Power Bar is a compact, stylish, easy to connect and use enhancement for TV, movie and even personal audio sound. Unlike many compet- ing designs, the Energy Power Bar uses a 2-way speaker configuration with a separate tweeter and midbass driver for both the left and right channels and combines that with their exclusive Convergent Source Module technology for the most detailed sound and the highest vocal clarity available in its price range. A wireless subwoofer that receives its signal from the soundbar adds realistic bass for a complete sound experience in a small, unobtrusive package! The Energy Power Bar is a 2.4 GHz product designed to wirelessly transmit a signal from the soundbar to the subwoofer up to a 50 foot (15m) radius.* PACKING LIST

2. WIRELESS SUBWOOFER

5. ONE 5.9 FOOT (1.8M) DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE

7. CONNECTION GUIDE AND PROGRAMMING GUIDE

8. SOUNDBAR WALL-MOUNT TEMPLATE

9. THIS OWNER’S MANUAL

BLUE (Solid): Receiving wireless signal from soundbar ORANGE (Solid): Searching for soundbar wireless signal PLACEMENT/INSTALLATION

1. Placing/wall-mounting the soundbar: The soundbar is designed to be placed on a

flat surface directly in front of your TV on its two supplied feet, on a shelf directly above or below your TV in a piece of furniture with feet or wall-mounted (via keyholes on the rear of the soundbar) under a TV that is also wall-mounted. If wall- mounting, connect supplied cable (or other cable) to TV first, then use supplied wall-mount template to mount soundbar. If the two mounting holes drill into wall studs, screw two wood screws in those holes to hang the soundbar on. If there are no wall studs where the holes are drilled, use wall anchors that support at least 7 pounds to hang the soundbar on. Connect cable from TV (see Connection section) to soundbar and hang soundbar on wall.

2. Placing the subwoofer: The subwoofer is designed to be placed on the floor in the

same room within 50 feet of the soundbar near an electrical outlet. For maximum bass output, place the subwoofer in a corner on the same wall as the TV and soundbar. Once the soundbar has been connected to the TV and plugged into a wall outlet, plug the subwoofer into a wall outlet. Status Light Volume Control Main Power ON/OFF Power Cord Input Main Power Power Supply Input Analog RCA Inputs Digital Optical Cable Input

SOUNDBAR STATUS LIGHT

RED: In STANDBY (“Sleep”) Mode GREEN: On Digital Optical Cable Input ORANGE: On Analog RCA L/R Input ORANGE (Flashing): RCA Input muted GREEN (Flashing): Digital Input muted RED (Flashing): Failure to learn a remote control command

GREEN OR ORANGE FLASHES ONCE: A

remote control signal has been received

1. Connecting the soundbar to your TV: The soundbar part of your Energy Power Bar

system is what needs to be connected to your TV, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver. If you have other devices connected to your TV, such as a DVD /BluRay player, gaming system, etc., connect the soundbar to the TV so that you can listen to all those and your TV through the soundbar. If there are no other devices connected to your TV other than a cable or satellite box and you receive all of your television programs from that box, you can connect the soundbar to either that box or your TV. There are three different ways to connect the soundbar to your TV, Satellite or Cable box. A. Digital Optical Cable Since most High Definition TV’s, Satellite and Cable boxes have an DIGITAL OPTICAL AU- DIO OUTPUT, we have included that cable. Simply connect one end of that included cable into the corresponding output of your TV, Satellite or Cable box and connect the other end of the cable into the DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT on the back panel of the soundbar. B. RCA Cable If you do not have an optical digital output, you can use analog left and right audio out- puts on your device and connect them to the analog left and right inputs on the soundbar (cable NOT supplied). C. 3.5mm Output (Headphone Jack) A third choice would be to connect from a headphone output on your device to the analog left and right inputs on the soundbar (cable NOT supplied). Once you have made a connection, connect the supplied soundbar power supply into the “DC Input” on the back of the soundbar and turn the Main Power Switch on the back of the soundbar on.

2. Connecting the subwoofer to the soundbar: Once you have placed the subwoofer

in the room, take the supplied subwoofer power cord, plug one end into the sub- woofer where it is labeled “AC In” and plug the other end into an active electri- cal socket. Turn the Main Power Switch on the back of the subwoofer on. On the soundbar, make sure the status light is either solid green or orange (press SOURCE button once if light is steady red). The subwoofer status lights will flash blue as it looks for the wireless soundbar signal. Once the signal is found, the subwoofer is “paired” with the soundbar, meaning it is wirelessly connected to it and the subwoofer status light will stay solid blue.

PROGRAMMING YOUR TV REMOTE TO OPERATE THE SOUNDBAR The Energy Power Bar has been pre-programmed to work with many Samsung TV’s, so if you have one check to see if your Samsung TV remote automatically changes the sound- bar volume and puts the soundbar into “STANDBY” when MUTE is pressed. If so, you do not need to manually program your TV remote. Also, if once you have connected your En- ergy Power Bar system you find that your TV remote automatically controls the volume up and down through the soundbar (indicating you have a “variable” audio output on your TV) you will not need to program VOLUME UP (+) or VOLUME DOWN (-) when programming your TV remote. Program your TV remote control (or satellite or cable box remote control if your soundbar is connected to that) according to the separate programming instructions included with the soundbar. The following 3 steps should be used to program each function of your TV or cable box remote control buttons (SOURCE, MUTE, VOLUME UP, & VOLUME DOWN). IF THE SOUND- BAR IS IN STANDBY MODE (solid red status light), push the <SOURCE> button on the soundbar until the status light is solid GREEN.

1. Place the unit in learning mode: With the status light showing solid GREEN, press and

hold down both the <SOURCE> and <MUTE> buttons on the front of the soundbar at the same time (approximately 3 seconds) until the status light flashes ORANGE.

2. Select the function to learn: Press the <MUTE> button once on the soundbar (the

status light changes to solid ORANGE). (Substitute the SOURCE, VOLUME UP & VOLUME DOWN in place of <MUTE> when programming the other buttons during this step)

3. Learn the function: Hold your remote control within one foot and pointed at the

front of the soundbar. Slowly press the <MUTE> button on your remote control four times. On the first three presses, the status indicator light will flicker ORANGE with OFF ON Soundbar Connection Panel Digital Optical Cable (Supplied) TV Connection Panel Soundbar Connection Panel Power Supply and AC Cord Subwoofer Rear Connection Panel Status Light AC Power Cord STATUS LIGHT SOURCE MUTE VOLUME UP VOLUME DOWN Soundbar Front Control Panel Male RCA to Male RCA Cable (Not Supplied) Soundbar Connection PanelTV Connection Panel3.5mm to Male RCA Cable (Not Supplied)each press. If the unit has successfully learned the function, on the fourth press of the button, the light will flash GREEN several times and then turn to solid GREEN. (Remember to use the SOURCE, VOLUME UP & VOLUME DOWN in place of <MUTE> when programming the other buttons during this step) To program the remaining functions, simply repeat all steps, substituting <MUTE> with the new function and button presses (SOURCE, VOLUME UP, and VOLUME DOWN) on steps TWO and THREE. IMPORTANT NOTE: There is not a power on/off button on the front of the soundbar (there is a “Main Power” switch on the soundbar’s rear panel). You DO NOT need to turn off the soundbar (or subwoofer) when finished watching TV. When finished, turn off your TV (or Satellite or Cable box if the soundbar is connected to that). The soundbar (and the subwoofer) will automatically go into a Standby or “sleep” mode if they do not receive an audio signal from your TV, Satellite or Cable Box for approximately 10 minutes. Standby “On” mode is indicated by a solid red status light on the soundbar front and on the subwoofer rear panel. When your TV, Satellite or Cable box is turned back on and a signal is again received the soundbar (and subwoofer) will automatically come out of Standby mode and turn on.

BAR Once your soundbar is connected and operating, you will want to complete a few basic steps to get the most enjoyment out of your system. First, you will want to turn off the speakers on your TV and let your soundbar be your new sound source. Some TV’s will automatically turn off their speakers when you connect the soundbar, while others you must manually turn their speakers off. Each TV is different, but to manually turn off TV speakers you usually must bring up a menu of some type, and go into that menu’s “audio” or “sound” portion where you find a selection to turn TV speakers off. If you cannot turn your TV speakers off, the soundbar will still give you an excellent enhancement to the sound coming from your TV, and you can easily adjust your TV sound to blend with the soundbar’s sound. To make this adjustment, first program your TV remote to operate the soundbar, then manually turn your TV volume down all the way down from the controls on the TV itself. Next, press the VOLUME UP (+) control on the front of the soundbar until you have a comfortable TV listening volume level coming from the soundbar. Finally, to make sure the Energy Power Bar subwoofer has a balanced sound with the soundbar, set the subwoofer volume on the subwoofer rear to approximately the halfway point, and then adjust up or down. TROUBLESHOOTING Soundbar does not power on

• Is the power supply plugged into a “live” outlet?

• Is the soundbar “Main Power” rear switch on? No sound from soundbar

• Is it plugged into a “live” outlet and “Main Power” rear switch on?

• Are all connections from TV/Cable or Satellite box pushed in tightly?

• Is TV/Cable or satellite box turned on and the volume turned up?

• Is the soundbar volume turned up?

• Is the soundbar “STANDBY” off? (LED green or orange solid)

• Is the soundbar on the correct source input?

• If using digital optical hookup, make sure TV/Satellite or Cable box is outputting PCM sound, NOT Dolby

• Is it plugged into a “live” outlet and “Main Power” rear switch turned on?

• Is the rear subwoofer volume control turned up?

• Has the subwoofer “paired” with the soundbar? Subwoofer will not wirelessly “pair” with the soundbar (subwoofer green status lights continue flashing)

• Move subwoofer closer to soundbar

• If other wireless devices nearby (i.e. baby monitors. cordless phones, Wi-Fi, etc.) have multiple channel selection, switch their channel

• Turn both the soundbar and subwoofer off, then turn on again to initiate a new pairing sequence. TV/Cable Box/Satellite Box Remote Will Not Program

• Carefully follow all programming instructions

• Program your original TV remote to the soundbar, then try using your universal remote without programming it.

• You may need to repeat the programming of a function in some cases

• There may be some cases where the soundbar will not be able to learn all remote control codes For Questions, contact Energy Customer Service: In the United States: 1-866-441-8208