SB552BTS - Soundbar THOMSON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SB552BTS THOMSON

Optical digital cable (supplied)

High speed TV Audio cable (not supplied)

SOUNDBAR WITH WIRED SUBWOOFER

• Take the appliance out of the box.

• Remove all the packaging from the product.

• Place the packaging inside the box or dispose of it safely in compliance with the wa󰘵e sorting in󰘵ructions shown on the product packaging. Safety warning and notice You mu󰘵 read and under󰘵and all the in󰘵ructions before using this appliance. The warranty will not apply if damage is caused by failure to follow the in󰘵ructions.

1. Never remove the appliance casing.

2. Never place this appliance on top of other electrical equipment.

3. Protect the power cord from being 󰘵epped on or pinched, particularly at

the plugs, sockets, and the point where it exits the appliance. Make sure that the power voltage corresponds to the voltage shown on the rating plate at the rear of the appliance. Always pull the plug from the socket when disconnecting from the mains. Never pull on the cord. Ensure you have completed all the other connections before connecting the mains plug.

4. Only use attachments/accessories that are recommended by the

5. Entru󰘵 all appliance repairs to quali󰘰ed repairers. Repair is needed when the appliance

has been damaged in any fashion, and in particular: - if the power cord is damaged; - in the event of a liquid spill or objects being inserted into the appliance; - if the appliance is exposed to rain or dampness; - if the appliance does not operate normally; - or if the appliance has been dropped or impacted.

6. The series panel is located on the bottom of the appliance.

7. Never block the air vents.

8. Make sure you have enough space for ventilation. Place the product on a 󰘵able surface.

9. This device mu󰘵 be used in a moderate climate, away from direct sunlight, naked 󰘱ames

or heat, heating devices, cookers or any other devices (including ampli󰘰ers) that generate heat. Do not in󰘵all near a heat source.

10. The batteries (battery pack or inserted batteries) mu󰘵 not be exposed to excessive heat,

such as sunshine, 󰘰re, etc.

11. Always unplug the device before cleaning it. Never lubricate any part of this appliance.

Getting started 13 Safety warning and notice 13 Contents of the box 15 Description of parts 15 Discover your remote control 16 TV Connection 17 Bluetooth operation 18 USB operation 18 Troubleshooting 18 Warning about batteries 19 Appliance technical specications 20 Technical specications of the adapter 20 Care for the environment 21 Additional information 21 Declaration of conformity 21- EN 14 - Clean it with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive products or harsh cleaners.

12. Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cord, plug or adapter to disconnect

this appliance from the mains if necessary.

13. Do not use this appliance near water. It mu󰘵 not be dripped on or splashed. Do not use

this appliance in a damp or wet environment.

14. Disconnect this appliance in the event of a 󰘵orm or if you are not going to use it for a long

15. This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and over, and by persons with a physical

or sensory disability, learning di󰘲culties or a lack of experience and knowledge, provided they are supervised or have received in󰘵ructions on the safe use of the appliance, and they under󰘵and the risks involved. Children mu󰘵 not play with the appliance or the power cord (risk of 󰘵rangulation). Children mu󰘵 not clean or maintain the appliance without supervision.

16. This device mu󰘵 only be supplied with very low safety voltage corresponding to the

marking on the device.

17. The battery should be removed from the device before disposal. The device mu󰘵 be

disconnected from the power supply when removing the battery.

18. The product mu󰘵 be at a minimum di󰘵ance of 20 cm from the human body in operation.

19. This device is for household use only; do not use outdoors.

The lightning bolt symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts users to the presence of dangerous uninsulated voltages inside the device, that may present a risk of electric shock. The exclamation mark inside a triangle indicates the presence of important operating and maintenance (repair) in󰘵ructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.- EN 15 - Direct currentClass II materialAlternating currentFor indoor use only Contents of the box

• 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable

• Mains adapter Description of parts Back of Subwoofer Audio cable (supplied) TV Audio OPTICAL USB AUX IN SUB OUT DC Back of Sound Bar Soundbar Rear Subwoofer Rear Audio cable (included)- EN 16 - Optical Digital Audio In (optical) - Connects to the digital (optical) output of an external device. TV Audio TV Input – Connects to the digital TV socket of your TV or other device (Console, Router). AUX AUX (3.5mm) - Connects to the analog output of an external device. USB USB – Connect a USB drive to play audio les directly through the soundbar. DC Mains Input (Power Input) - Connects to the AC adapter Discover your remote control Power button Volume up Previous track Play/pause Movie mode Voice mode Increase or decrease bass Increase or decrease treble Music mode Optical mode Next track Volume down Mute/Unmute VOL+ VOL- OPT MOVIE MUTE VOICE MUSIC

TV mode AUX RESET AUX mode Restore factory settings Bluetooth mode USB USB mode VOICE Press to turn on/change the audio source; press and hold to turn it o󰀨. Press to move to the next track; press and hold to increase the volume. Press to return to the previous track; press and hold to turn down the volume. Select the audio input mode (Bluetooth -> Optical -> TV Audio -> AUX -> USB); press and hold to return the treble and bass to their factory settings. Power button Increase volume Previous track Play/Pause Increase or decrease bass Movie mode Bluetooth Mode USB mode Restore factory settings Mute/Sound Decrease the volume Next track Increase or Decrease treble Music mode Voice Mode Optical mode Auxiliary mode TV mode Right side of soundbar- EN 17 - TV Connection TV Audio OPTICAL USB AUX IN SUB OUT DC

Optical digital cable (supplied)

High speed TV Audio cable (not supplied)

3.5mm to 3.5mm cable (supplied) Method A. 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable connection

1. Connect the 3.5 mm output of the sound source (TV, Player) to the 3.5 mm input of the

2. Select the yellow LED by pressing the AUX button on the remote control.

Method B. Optical cable connection

1. Connect the optical input of the soundbar to a sound source (TV, player, etc.) using an

2. Press the “OPTICAL” button on the remote control, and the LED will turn WHITE.

3. Set the TV's audio output to “PCM”. (More information on the PCM page)

If the TV sound is inaudible, press the “OPTICAL” button on the remote control or at the top of the soundbar to switch to OPTICAL mode. The LED will turn white and the TV we emit sound. Method C. Connecting using a TV cable

1. Connect the TV port of the soundbar to the TV output port of the TV using a high-speed

2. Select the green LED indicator by pressing the AUX button on the remote control.

3. Set the TV's audio output to “PCM”. (More information on the PCM page.)

Setting the “PCM” on your TV If no sound comes out of the TV or soundbar even though all cables are properly connected and the colour of the LED indicator is correct (optical connection or TV), adju󰘵 your TV settings as follows:

1. Press the Menu button on the TV remote control.

2. Select “Audio Settings”.

3. Select “Advanced Audio” - Some TVs do not have an “Advanced Audio” menu and may

5. Select “PCM” as the audio output mode.

6. Press “OK” to save the settings.

3.5mm to 3.5mm cable (included) Optical digital cable (included) Broadband TV cable (not included)- EN 18 - Digital audio output settings may di󰘯er by brand, please check your TV's in󰘵ruction manual. Bluetooth operation

1. Turn on the soundbar and select Bluetooth mode using the button on the side of the

soundbar or remote control. The indicator turns blue.

2. Use the settings function of your source device (mobile phone, tablet, etc.). and search

for Bluetooth devices nearby: you will 󰘰nd "SB552BTS" in the li󰘵.

3. Pair your device with “SB552BTS”.

4. Play the audio tracks on your device and adju󰘵 the volume according to preference.

5. Double tap quickly to disconnect Bluetooth.

Note: the maximum connection di󰘵ance is approximately 10 metres. Place your Bluetooth speaker as close as possible to the device to avoid the connection being disrupted. USB operation

1. Insert a USB 󰘵ick into the back of the soundbar.

2. Press the USB button on the remote control or the Source button on the soundbar. The

led will turn pink and the USB source will be played. Troubleshooting Problem Solution No sound Check that the power indicator is ON. Try increasing the volume with the central control knob or the remote control. Make sure the audio cables are securely connected and the input is properly set to the speakers. Check if there is an output signal from the audio source. Unable to connect via Bluetooth Make sure that the speaker is set to Bluetooth input; Bluetooth cannot be paired or connected in another audio input mode. Disconnect any Bluetooth device by pressing and holding the volume button in Bluetooth mode, then try again. The SB552BTS soundbar does not turn on. The e󰘯ective Bluetooth transmission range of 10 metres, remember not to exceed this range. Try another Bluetooth device to be connected. Check that the unit is properly connected to the mains and that the mains socket is switched on.

WARNING: risk of hearing impairment

Set a low volume on the playback device before connecting the headphones to the sound source. To prevent hearing damage, avoid excessive volume, particularly over extended periods or frequent use. Excessive volume can result in permanent hearing impairment.- EN 19 - Warning about batteries This product contains one or more batteries.

• Use batteries correctly to prevent any injury or 󰘰re caused by a leak, overheating, explosion, erosion or other damage.

• Keep new and used batteries out of the reach of children or any vulnerable person. Stop using the device if the battery compartment does not close properly.

• If the liquid from an alkaline battery comes into contact with the skin and/or eyes, rinse immediately with fresh water and consult a physician.

• If an alkaline battery leaks, wipe up the liquid with a cloth and replace the battery with a new one.

• Do not swallow batteries. If swallowed, a battery can cause severe internal burns in 2 hours and can cause death. If batteries are swallowed, contact a poison centre immediately and consult a physician.

• Use AA Ni-MH, alkaline or lithium batteries.

• Do not charge these batteries. Charging non-rechargeable batteries causes gas and/or heat emissions that can cause explosions and/or 󰘰res.

• Do not use di󰘯erent types of batteries or a mixture of new and old batteries.

• Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity (+ and -).

• Do not put the same battery poles in contact with each other.

• Remove dead batteries quickly. There is a risk of the battery exploding if it is not replaced correctly or if the appliance is unused for a period of time.

• Replace the battery with an identical or equivalent model.

• The batteries (or battery pack) mu󰘵 not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunlight, 󰘰re, etc.

• Do not heat batteries or dispose of them in 󰘰re or water.

• Do not use metal pliers or metal objects such as the point of a pen or tweezers to remove batteries. Avoid deforming, crushing or piercing batteries.

• Do not disassemble the batteries.

• Cover the ends of the batteries with tape to prevent explosions and combu󰘵ion when these are scrapped.

• Scrap batteries and an environmentally friendly way.

• Do not dispose of batteries in ordinary household wa󰘵e.

• Be sure to comply with the local regulations in force when scrapping batteries. BATTERY WARNING

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Swallowing can lead to chemical burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death. Severe burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion. Seek medical attention imme- diately.- EN 20 - Appliance technical specifications Type Speci󰄈cations Type Speci󰄈cations Soundbar 8W x 4 Subwoofer 50W x 1 Peak power 60W/Subwoofer, 40W/ Soundbar Wireless frequency 2,402 - 2,480 MHz RMS power 50W/Subwoofer, 40W/ Soundbar Bluetooth version 5.0 Power consumption 0.09W ERIP -1.86dBm Power output Subwoofer Output Di󰘵ortion ＜1 % Power supply CC 21 V, 1.9 A Speaker frequency 60 Hz - 20 kHz Speaker impedance 4Ω/subwoofer, 4Ω/full speaker sy󰘵em Input Bluetooth, TV, Optical, USB, AUX

• Average e󰘲ciency in active mode: __88.06_%

• Low-load e󰘲ciency (10%): _82.62_%

• No-load power consumption: _0.09____W In an environment with electro󰄋atic discharge, the device may turn o󰓐. (When te󰄋ed, equipment did not function correctly.) The user should therefore re󰄋art the appliance by switching it on, selecting the suitable mode and set the time again.- EN 21 - Care for the environment Your product has been designed and manufactured using high-quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused. Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. When the crossed-out wheelie bin symbol appears on a product, it means that the product is covered by European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please 󰘰nd out about the local sorted collection sy󰘵em for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to local rules and do not dispose of your old products in your household wa󰘵e. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you are also helping to prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health. Additional information

• When the appliance does not transmit audio output for a certain amount of time, it will automatically go into 󰘵andby mode to save energy. It can be switched ON by using the POWER selector.

• If an incoming call is received and answered while the SB552BTS sy󰘵em is connected to your mobile phone during music playback, the music will pause and resume after the call ends. Depending on the mobile phone, playback may sometimes 󰘵ay paused after the end of the call.

, the brand and logo are regi󰘵ered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Bigben Interactive is under licence. All other brands and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

• THOMSON is a trademark of Talisman Brands, Inc. used under licence by Bigben Interactive.

• This product is manufactured and sold under the responsibility of Bigben Interactive.

• THOMSON and the THOMSON logo are trademarks operated under licence by Bigben Interactive – for more information: www.thomson-brand.com.

• All other products, services, corporate names, trademarks, trade names, and logos referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. Declaration of conformity

• Bigben Interactive hereby declares that the SB552BTS electrical radio equipment is compliant with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.bigben-interactive.co.uk/support/- EN 22 - Warranty This product is guaranteed by Bigben for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase, except in countries of the European Economic Area, which o󰘯er a longer warranty period. We recommend that you keep your receipt for any claims. The warranty covers breakdowns due to defective material, a missing element or manufacturing defect. In this case, contact our technical support. For any problem with a defective product, contact your point of purchase with your receipt. The warranty does not cover problems of improper use. Support www.bigben-interactive.co.uk/support [e-mail] Made in China Manufactured by BIGBEN INTERACTIVE SA 396, Rue de la Voyette CRT2 – FRETIN CS 90414 59814 LESQUIN Cedex - France www.bigben.eu

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Optical digital cable (supplied)

High speed TV Audio cable (not supplied)

Optical digital cable (supplied)

High speed TV Audio cable (not supplied)

Optical digital cable (supplied)

High speed TV Audio cable (not supplied)

Optical digital cable (supplied)

High speed TV Audio cable (not supplied)

Optical digital cable (supplied)

High speed TV Audio cable (not supplied)

2. Selecteer “Audio-in󰘵ellingen”.

Optical digital cable (supplied)

High speed TV Audio cable (not supplied)