Cyber Acoustics CA-2890PRO Pro Edition USB and Bluetooth Speaker Bar User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Cyber Acoustics
Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide
USB & BT Speaker Bar – Pro Edition
(CA-2890PRO)
Use at Home or Office
In the Package
Note: The USB Type C to A
Adapter is attached on the USB C cable.
Getting Started – USB Connection
The Cyber Acoustics Speaker Bar is used with a USB connection to your Windows PC or Mac and can also be connected at the same time to your smartphone or tablet with Bluetooth.
USB connection – Using with a PC or Mac
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Insert the USB Type C end of the Speaker Cable into the USB
Type C port on your computer. You can also use the provided
USB C to A adapter to connect the Speaker Bar to an available
USB Type A port on your computer. -
The Speaker Bar will power on and connect to your PC in USB mode.
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Source Light will be lit solid green.
The Cyber Acoustics Speaker Bar features full plug and play support for
Windows 10, OSX / MacOS and Chromebooks. After plugging the Speaker Bar into
the computer, you may use for playing music, videos or as a speakerphone with
applications such as Zoom, Teams, Skype, etc.
If the computer does not automatically recognize the Speaker Bar when it is
plugged into the USB Type C port, try plugging the USB cable into a different
USB Type C port. If this does not work, then restart the computer. This will
cause the Speaker Bar to be recognized in most instances.
Important: If the Speaker Bar is also connected by Bluetooth to a smartphone,
the Speaker Bar will auto-switch from USB mode to Bluetooth mode when there is
an incoming call on the connected smartphone (see page 3 to connect your
smartphone). To change back to USB mode after the call is complete, press the
Multi-Function button twice (see controls on page 5).
Getting Started – Bluetooth Connection – Step 1
Before you start, insert the USB Type C end of the Speaker Cable into the USB Type C port on your computer (see page 1 – USB Connection).
- Press the Multi-Function Button two times (see controls on page 5) to switch between USB mode and Bluetooth mode.
- When changed to Bluetooth mode, the Speaker Bar will be in pairing mode and the Source Light will be flashing blue, or if already connected to a smartphone or tablet the Source Light will be solid blue.
Source Light Flashing Blue
- The Cyber Acoustics Speaker Bar is ready to pair and connect (see page 3 to connect your smartphone or tablet).
Source Light Solid Blue
- Your device has connected to the Cyber Acoustics Speaker Bar and is ready to use.
- The Cyber Acoustics Speaker Bar allows the last device it was connected with to automatically reconnect with the speaker each time the speaker is turned on and that device is within range.*
- When connected to a smartphone, the Speaker Bar will auto switch to Bluetooth mode from USB mode when there is an incoming call on the connected smartphone.
The Cyber Acoustics Speaker Bar can be connected to one device at a time.
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To pair and connect to a different device, you need to first disconnect the currently paired device.
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To disconnect the current device, press and hold down the Multi-Function Button for 5 seconds.
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The Source Light will begin flashing blue and the Cyber Acoustics Speaker Bar is ready for the next device to pair and connect.
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Your device needs to be within 100 unobstructed feet of the Cyber Acoustics Speaker Bar to pair and connect. If there is an issue when connecting please move your device closer to the speaker, then pair and connect.
Getting Started – Bluetooth Connection – Step 2
With your iPhone, iPad/Tablet, Smartphone
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth, check Bluetooth is on
- Select ‘CA-2890PRO Speaker Bar’ when it appears under DEVICES
- Your device will connect in a few seconds
- The Source Light will turn solid blue
- The Cyber Acoustics Speaker is ready to use
Note: Your smartphone or tablet instructions may vary
Lights
Source Light
USB mode: Solid Green
Bluetooth mode:
Flashing Blue – Ready to pair with smartphone or tablet
Solid Blue – Connected to smartphone or tablet| USB Type A or Type C
Setting Light
Off: The speaker volume and EQ will be optimized for power available from a
USB Type A port.
Solid White: The speaker volume and EQ will be optimized for the higher power
available from a USB Type C port.
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Call / Microphone Mute Indicator
Flashing Red: Incoming call from smartphone
Solid Purple: Call in progress on smartphone
Solid Red: Microphone muted (call functions not available as noted above)
Red Light Off: Microphone unmuted (call functions active as noted above)
Controls
Multi-Function Button
Press twice to switch between Bluetooth and USB mode
Press and hold for 5 seconds to disconnect the connected smartphone or tablet
Press once to Answer/End a call or Play/Pause music
– Music will pause automatically when there is an incoming call from a
smartphone
Press twice to reject an incoming call
When talking, press once to mute the mic input; press again to unmute.
Selection to
set speaker for USB Type A or Type C connection
Default Setting – USB Type A connection (LED is not lit)
Press once to switch to USB Type C connection (LED is lit)
Press again to switch to USB Type A connection (LED is not lit)
Press once to increase the volume
Press and hold to increase the volume continuously until maximum level
(A light beep sound will be heard when the volume level reaches maximum)
Press once to decrease the volume
Press and hold to decrease the volume continuously until minimum level
(A light beep sound will be heard when the volume level reaches minimum)
Technical Specifications
Specifications
Power| • 5V / 3A — USB-C Power Source, 5V / 1A — USB-A Power Source
• USB-C 5W when playing music (2.5W x 2)
• USB-A 3W when playing music (1.5W x 2)
Frequency response| • Speaker: 80 – 16,000Hz
• Microphone: 100 – 16,000Hz
Impedance| • Speaker: 4 ohms
• Microphone: 2.2k ohms
Recommended System Requirements
| Supported operating system | Windows 11, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher |
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| Operating temperature | Product working at ambient temperature for 0-35°C |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Frequently Asked Questions | Possible Solutions |
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Bluetooth connection
Can’t connect for the first time| • Re-insert the USB cable of the speaker
to your PC and switch it to BT pairing mode.
• Check your Bluetooth source device and be sure you have found the section
that allows you to discover new Bluetooth products. If you see the speaker on
the list, but cannot connect, you may need to do a new pairing with your
device and the speaker. To start a new pairing with your Bluetooth device,
select “Forget this device,” to remove the “CA-2890PRO Speaker Bar” from the
list. You may need to turn off the Bluetooth function on your device to fully
clear your list.
• Return to your source device, and re−enable the Bluetooth function. Look for
the “CA-2890PRO Speaker Bar” to show back up on the list.
• Select the speaker on your screen, and pair it.
Bluetooth connection
Can’t connect when returning| • If the speaker does not automatically
reconnect with your Bluetooth device, you may need to go into your device’s
Bluetooth settings and select the speaker to reconnect.
• Be sure to check your room environment. Today’s Bluetooth technology has a
designed limit of approximately 100 unobstructed feet, line of sight. Your
best results will be when your source device and Speaker Bar are in the same
room. Extremely large rooms, or rooms with lots of wireless electronics, Wi−Fi
routers, radio transmitters, etc. may affect your ability to pair and connect.
• Check for obstructions, walls or other objects that might impede the
Bluetooth signal.
• Try returning to the source device to a closer proximity with your speakers.
USB connection
Windows 11 / Windows 10:
Speaker Bar does not set up automatically| • In the search box on the
taskbar, type control panel, then select it from the results.
• Select Hardware and Sound from the Control Panel, and then select Sound.
• On the Playback tab, right−click “CA−2890PRO Speaker Bar”, select Set as
Default Device, and then select OK.
• Verify green circle with a check mark next to “CA−2890PRO Speaker Bar”.
• On the “Recording” tab, right−click “CA−2890PRO Speaker Bar”, select Set as
Default Device, and then select OK.
• Verify green circle with a check mark next to “CA−2890PRO Speaker Bar”.
• (Optional) To adjust the speaker volume, click Properties.
• When finished, click “Apply” then “OK”.
USB connection Mac:
Speaker Bar does not set up automatically| • Open the Finder
Application, then select Applications.
• Open System Preferences, then click Sound.
• Select the Input tab, then select “CA−2890PRO Speaker Bar”. Make sure that
the mute button isn’t selected.
• Select the Output tab, then select “CA−2890PRO Speaker Bar”. Make sure that
the mute button isn’t selected.
• When finished, close System Preferences.
USB connection
Speaker Bar does not have sound / Microphone is not working| – Check
the computer’s volume level.
− Check the proper seating of the USB cable connection.
− Verify the application settings you are using. Some applications have a
separate volume level control.
– Check that the computer recognizes the Speaker Bar, showing it is connected
and selected within your computer OS settings (see the Page for Windows and
Mac setting instructions).
− Verify the input / output levels within the sound / audio settings of your
computer’s settings.
− Unplug the Speaker Bar from the USB port of the computer and then reconnect
to the USB port of the computer.
− Restart your computer and re−verify the above steps. Restarting often helps
a computer connect to the speaker.
If using Zoom or Microsoft Teams, further instructions for audio settings can
be found on the below websites.
Zoom https://support.zoom.us/hc/en−us/articles/201362283−Testing−computer-or-
device-
audio
Microsoft Teams
https://support.microsoft.com/en−us/office/manage−your−call−settings−in−teams−456cb611−3477−496f−b31a−6ab752a7595f
Customer Support
If you have a question about your Cyber Acoustics Speaker Bar, our Customer
Service Team wants to assist you.
Contact us at:
www.cyberacoustics.com/support/contact
Safety and Precautions
- Read and follow all instructions
- All operating and use instructions should be followed.
- Protect the Speaker Bar from being pinched, particularly at the connectors. Unplug during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
- Do not make alterations to the Speaker Bar.
- Do not place near naked ame sources, such as lighted candles.
- Do not expose to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunligh re or the like).
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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance
Information
Unique Identifier: (CA-2890PRO)
Responsible Party – Cyber Acoustics, Inc.
3109 NE 109th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98682
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Compliance Information Statement:
**** FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 installed 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 television 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 receiving device
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on different circuit from the receiving device
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
- Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF exposure statement
This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and any part of
your body.
This equipment meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in
section 2.5 of RSS-102.
It should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between
the radiator and any part of your body.
IC WARNING
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter (s) that comply with
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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CA P/N: CA-2890PRO Rev. A00
2023-07