ZEBRONICS ZEB Juke Bar 2501 Sound Bar User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: ZEBRONICS

Table of Contents

ZEBRONICS ZEB Juke Bar 2501 Sound Bar
Important Safety Instruction
Important Safety Instructions
Preparation for Use
Product Representation
Remote Control
Operate Instructions
Playing Audio via use Port
Specifications
Troubleshooting
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ZEBRONICS ZEB Juke Bar 2501 Sound Bar

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Important Safety Instruction

Thank you for purchasing the ZEB-JUKE BAR 2501 Soundbar. Please read this user manual carefully and keep for future reference.

Warning

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

Caution:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not dismantle the product and do not expose the apparatus to rain or moisture. No userserviceable parts inside.
Refer servicingto qualified personnel only.

The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock to a person or persons.

Important! This symbol alerts you to read and observe important warnings and instructions on the unit or in this manual.

Notice:
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long time periods or a sudden high volume level.
Never use the device unsupervised! Switch off the device whenever you are not using it, even if not using it only for a short while.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Before operating this system, check the voltage of this system to see if it is identical to the voltage of your local power supply.
The unit should not be impeded by covering the ventilation opening with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc. Make sure that there are at least 20 cm of space above and at least 5 cm of space on each side of the unit.
The apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid, no objects filled with liquids such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to direct heat, rain, moisture or dust.
Do not position this unit near any water sources e.g. taps, bathtubs, washing machines or swimming pools. Ensure that you place the unit on a dry, stable surface.
Do not place this unit close to a strong magnetic field.
Do not place the unit on a amplifier or receiver.
Do not place this unit in a damp area as the moisture will affect the life of electric components.
Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Wipe with a clean, dry or slightly damp cloth.
When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug, never pull on the cord.
Depending on the electromagnetic waves used by a television broadcast, if a TV is turned on near this unit while it is also on, lines might appear on the LED TY. Neither this unit nor the TV is malfunctioning. If you see such lines, keep this unit well away from the TV set.
The mains plug is used to disconnect the device, the disconnected device should remain readily operable.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Follow all instructions. Heed all warnings.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not damage the power cord by walking over it or pinching it, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles or at the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personal. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damage in any way, for example, when the 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.
The AC plug is used to disconnect the device, the disconnected device should remain readily operable. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the AC power completely, the AC plug must be removed from the AC outlet completely.

Important Notes

This sound bar was especially developed for LED/LCD/Plasma TV’s: It should not be used in combination with CRT TV’s (Cathode Ray Tube TV’s) in order to avoid image interference.
Safety and operating instruction manual should be retained for future reference.
The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping, splashing or placed in a humid atmosphere such as a bathroom.
Do not install the product in the following areas:
Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to radiators.
On top of other stereo equipment that radiate too much heat-Blocking ventilation or in a dusty area.
Areas where there is constant vibration.
Humid or moist places.
Do not place near candles or other flames.
Operate the product only as instructed in this manual.
Before turning on the power for the first time, make sure the sound bar is plugged to power outlet.
For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer any servicing to qualified personnel.
Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of the unit; there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Preparation for Use

Unpacking and Set Up

Remove the Sound bar from the carton and remove all packing material from the Sound bar. Save the packing material, if possible, in case the Sound bar ever needs to be serviced or transported. The original carton and packing material is the only safe way to pack your Sound bar to protect it from damage in transit.
Remove any descriptive labels or stickers on the front or top of the cabinet. Do not remove any labels or stickers from the back or bottom of the cabinet.
Place your Sound bar on a level surface such as a table, desk or shelf, convenient to an AC outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from sources of excess heat, dirt, dust, moisture, humidity, or vibration.
Unwind the Line cord connecting the AC adapter and extend it to its full length.

Protect Your Furniture
This model is equipped with non-skid rubber ‘feet’ to prevent the product from moving when you operate the controls. These ‘feet’ are made from non-migrating rubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your furniture. However certain types of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives, or cleaning sprays may cause the rubber ‘feet’ to soften, and leave marks or a rubber residue on the furniture. To prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly recommend that you purchase small self-adhesive felt pads, available at hardware stores and home improvement center everywhere, and apply these pads to the bottom of the rubber ‘feet’ before you place the unit.

Power Source:
This sound bar is designed to operate with DC 5V-2A/5V-3A/9V-2A/12V-2A/15V-2A inputs. Do not attempt to operate the Sound bar on any other power source. You could cause damage to the Sound bar that is not covered by your warranty.

Product Representation

Sound Bar

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LEDINDICATOR
VOL+/-
STANDBY/INPUT
TYPE-C PORT (POWER)
USBPORT
TYPE-C PORT(TYPE-C TO HDMl( ARC))

Remote Control

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: Standby mode for power on/off.
INPUT: Input mode Selection.
Vol+: Volume Increase.
: Previous Track (Only work under USB & BT Mode).
Vol-: Volume Decrease.
TRE-: Treble Decrease.
Bass-: Bass Decrease.
Mute: Mute Mode.
/ RESET Play/Pause : Play / Pause for Current Track (Only work under USB and BT mode). Reset : Press and hold the button more than 2 sec. to Set all functions to manufacturer defaults.
: Next Track (Only work under USB & BT mode).
TRE+ : Treble Increase.
BASS+ : Bass Increase.
EQ/PAIR EQ : Press in one time for one mode of EQ.

Music/Movie/News/Sport total four modes when circulate press the button in short time. Pair: Press and hold more than 2 sec. to disconnect paired BT device. Press and hold more than 2 sec. to connect back last disconnect BT device.

Operating range of the remote control

Even if the Remote Control is operated within the effective range 26.2 feet (8m), remote control operation may be impossible if there are any obstacles between the unit and the remote control.
If the Remote Control is operated near other products which generate infrared rays, or if other remote control device using infrared rays are used near the unit, it may operate incorrectly. Conversely, the other products may operate incorrectly.

Table Placement

Place the sound bar horizontally on a solid surface, such as a TV unit or shelves or computer table and align it centrally with the TV or computer screen.
For best sound output and good airflow around the sound bar, place your soundbar as shown on the right.

Power ON, Standby and Power OFF

Plug type C side of power cable into the sound bar type C port (see below picture), and the other side into power adapter (Supported power adapter specification please refer to the back side rating label).
When you plug the power adapter into the wall outlet of main sockets, the sound bar will enters standby mode and source LED light on front right side will become red.
Then short press the “STANDBY” button on the sound bar right side or “POWER” button on the remote, sound bar will turn on. The source LED Color will indicates different modes. Such as BT mode, it will display blue flickering. If no operation on sound bar or remote control for 20mins, it will automatically enter the standby mode.
If you want to turn off the sound bar, longpress the “STANDBY” button on sound bar or “POWER” button on the remote control for about 3 seconds, the sound bar enters standby mode and unplug the main plug from the main outlet if you want to turn off the device completely.

Operate Instructions

Connect the power and the source LED will be red, sound bar enters standby mode.
Short-press the “STANDBY/INPUT” button on the sound bar or “POWER” button on the remote control, it will be turned on.
Source mode can be switched by short pressing the “STANDBY/INPUT” button on the sound bar, or “Input” button on the remote control.
The modes and related colors please refer below details.

Blue :BT Mode
White : HDMI (ARC) Mode
Pink :USBMode
Red : Standby Mode

PlayingAudiovia BT Connection
Through BT, connect the Soundbar with your BT device and then you can listen to the audio files stored on the device through your Soundbar speakers. What you need:

A BT device which supports BT profile A2DP, AVRCP and with BT version as 5.0.
The maximum operational range between the Soundbar and a BT device is approximately 8 meters (26.2 feet).

Use either the STANDBY/INPUT button on the Soundbar or the INPUT button on the remote to activate BT mode. The blue source LED light will be indicated that BT mode has been selected.
Activate the BT pairing function on your phone or other compatible device and select the BT list “ZEB-JUKE BAR 2501” from those devices.
When it is pairing or connecting, the blue LED light blinks, when successfully paired, the blue LED light will steady on with a beep.
Long press PAIR button on the remote control for more than 2 seconds to disconnect BT and long press it to connect again. Or double press the STANDBY/INPUT button to disconnect the BT and double press it to connect again. (Those 2 kinds operations are available only under BT mode)

Playing Audio via use Port

When the USB flash drive is plugged in, the sound bar automatically switches to USB input mode. A Pink LED indicator will indicate that USB mode has been selected. This mode cannot be selected on the sound bar or remote control unless it is connected to a USB flash drive.

Ensure that your USB flash drive contains MP3 audio files (other file types not supported).
Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port on the sound bar (or your own USB extension cable connected to the USB port); music will automatically play.
The remote control includes USB input mode playback controls.

HDMI (ARC) Mode

The sound bar supports HDMI (ARC) with audio return channel (ARC). You can hear the TV audio through your sound bar by using a single Type C to HDMI (ARC) cable. But on condition that yourTV is ARC compliant.
Using a Type C to HDMI (ARC) cable (included), connect the Type C connector on the sound bar to the HDMI (ARC) connector on the TV. The HDMI (ARC) connector on the TV might be labeled differently. For details, see the user manual of yourTV.
When HDMI (ARC) is connected, TV sound setting in “sound output” mode should be set as , in addition, digital audio output mode should be set as or . When the HDMI (ARC) cable is connected, the TV digital audio output is set as PCM format. Then start playing music on the TV.
Press “INPUT” button on the remote control or “STANDBY/INPUT” button on sound bar to select HDMI (ARC) mode. After connection, the source LED light is indicating white color. Different TV might be different setting, please refer to your TV User Manual.
Use the volume buttons to adjust the volume to your requirements.
You can also change the audio settings by using the relevant buttons on the remote control.

Note:

When connecting a device such as a TV/Set-top box/DVD/ game console with HOM/ (ARC) cable, set the audio output mode of the device to PCM mode <digital HOM/ (ARC) output>.
The TV is connected to a HDMl(ARC) port with sound bar. Different TVs might have different setup menus, but the operation approach is the same.
If needs to connect set-up box meanwhile, please firstly connect the HOM/ (ARC) connector and paired to the sound bar. Then connect the set-top box.