AVerMedia GS333 SonicBlast Gaming Soundbar Quick Start Guide
- June 13, 2024
- AVerMedia
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AVerMedia GS333 SonicBlast Gaming Soundbar
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Copyright and Trademark Information
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AVerMedia and SonicBlast™ are trademarks of AVerMedia Technologies, Inc.
Headquarters
- Address No.135, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23585, Taiwan
- Website www.avermedia.com
- Support www.avermedia.com/support
- Telephone +886-2-2226-3630
US Office
- Address: 47358 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, United States
- Website: www.avermedia-usa.com
- Telephone: +1 (510) 403 0006
Europe Office
- Address: Distributieweg 13, 2742 RB Waddinxveen, The Netherlands
- Telephone: +31 10 7600 500
Important Safety Instructions
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Follow all instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Do not use the apparatus on uneven or unstable surfaces.
- Do not use this apparatus in a wet environment or near water.
- Unplug the apparatus before cleaning. Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Use in a well-ventilated environment. Do not block any ventilation openings.
- Use the apparatus within ambient temperatures 32–104°F (0–40°C).
- Use power sources within the specified voltage range.
- Do not place heavy objects on the apparatus.
- Do not install near heat sources such as radiators or stoves.
- Do not defeat the safety purposes of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly where the cord connects with plugs or adapters.
- Only use the attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning or when unused for prolonged periods of time.
- Do not modify or disassemble the apparatus in any way.
- Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
- Do not dispose of the apparatus as general household waste. Dispose of it in accordance with local environmental laws.
PREPARATION
Inside the Box
Check that all these items are included.
- SonicBlast GS333
- 3.5 mm Audio Cable
- RCA Audio Cable
- RCA to 3.5 mm Audio Cable
- Remote Control
- Power Adapter
- Quick Guide
Parts
- 1 Power/Bluetooth Button
- 2 Source/Subwoofer Button
- 3 Volume Up/Next Button
- 4 Volume Down/Previous Button
- 5 Input Ports
- 6 Subwoofer Drivers
Ports
- 1 LINE Input
- 2 AUX (RCA) Inputs
- 3 OPTICAL Input
- 4 USB Input (MP3 playback)
- 5 DC Input
CONNECTION
To prevent damage to your soundbar or equipment, always turn down the volume and power off all devices before making any connections.
Multimedia & Power Connection
OPERATION
Getting Started
- Press the Power/Bluetooth button to turn on the soundbar.
- Press the Source/Subwoofer button repeately until you see the color of the light indicator corresponds to your connection mode. For example, switch to green light if you want to listen to device that’s connected to LINE IN. (see Light Indications table at the right)
- Audio played through the connected device can now be heard through the soundbar.
Light Indications
- Solid Red : Powered Off
- Solid Yellow : Optical Mode
- Solid Cyan : USB Mode
- Solid White : Aux In Mode
- Solid Green : Line In Mode
- Flashing Blue : Bluetooth Pairing Mode
- Solid Blue : Bluetooth Mode
Control Panel
- Power/Bluetooth Button
- Press : On/Off
- Press & Hold 3s: Initiate Bluetooth Pairing
- Volume Up/Next Button
- Press : Increase Volume
- Double Press : Skip to Next Track (USB/Bluetooth Mode Only)
- Source/Subwoofer Button
- Press : Switch Input Source
- Press & Hold 3s: Pair with GS335 Subwoofer (Sold Separately)
- Volume Down/Previous Button
- Press : Reduce Volume
- Double Press : Skip to Previous Track (USB/Bluetooth Mode Only)
Remote Control
- Power
- Previous/Next (USB/Bluetooth mode only)
- Press : Skip to Previous/Next Track
- Press & Hold: Rewind or Fast Forward Track
- Play/Pause/Pair (USB/Bluetooth mode only)
- Press : Play/Pause
- Press & Hold 3s: Initiate Bluetooth Pairing
- Source
- Press : Switch Input Source
- Press & Hold 3s: Pair with GS335 Subwoofer
- Movie EQ
- Bass Volume Down
- Mute
- Volume Up/Down
- Game EQ
- Music EQ
- Bass Volume Up
Bluetooth Pairing
Pairing for the first time:
- Press the Power/Bluetooth button to turn on the soundbar.
- Press the Source/Subwoofer button repeatedly to switch to Bluetooth pairing mode, indicated by a flashing blue light.
- Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device and select “GS333” in your Bluetooth settings to pair. Please remain within three feet of the unit while pairing.
- When successfully paired, a beep will sound and the indicator will turn solid blue.
Note: After initial pairing, the soundbar will stay paired unless unpaired manually by user. If you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, unpair the current device by long-pressing either the Power/Bluetooth or Play/ Pause/Pair button until the blue light starts to flash. Then follow step 3 and 4 to pair with your new Bluetooth device.
MP3 Playback via USB
You can also enjoy music from a USB flash drive.
- Press the Power/Bluetooth button to turn on the soundbar.
- Press the Source/Subwoofer button repeatedly to switch to USB mode, indicated by a solid cyan light.
- Plug in a USB flash drive with preloaded MP3 files.
- The soundbar will automatically play MP3 files from the USB flash drive. Use the included remote to control music playback.
SPECIFICATIONS
- AC Adapter
- Model: HB40-180200XSPA
- Manufacturer: SHEN ZHEN CITY HONG BEN ELECTRONIC CO., LTD
- Input: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 A
- Output: 18 V, 2 A
- Power Source of Soundbar: DC 18 V, 2 A
- Power Rating: 2 x 12 W + 36 W
- Standby Power Consumption: ＜ 0.5 W
- Power Source of Remote Control: CR2032 3 V
- Environmental and Storage Conditions
- Temperature: 10–35 °C
- Relative Humidity: 40–85 %
- Bluetooth®
- Range: Up to 10 m
- Frequency Range: 2402–2480 MHz
- Transmission Power: ＜1.6 mW
- 5.8 GHz Digital Wireless Audio Transmission
- Range: Up to 8 m
- Frequency Range: 5725–5800 MHz
- Transmission Power: ＜10 mW
For Indoor Use Only
FCC NOTICE Class B
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.
Federal Communications Commission Statement
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 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 tuning 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/television technician for help.
CAUTION : Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
- Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC 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 your body.
- Responsible manufacturer: AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. No. 135, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23585, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-2226-3630
- USA Office contact: AVerMedia Technologies U.S.A.
- 47358 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538 Technical Support: AVerMedia Technical Support
European Community Compliance Statement Class B
This product is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directives on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU, The Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU, and Energy-related Products Directive (ErP) 2009/125/EC.
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 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 your body.
Computer speakers, or multimedia speakers, are speakers external to a computer; the speaker is used to play music, continuous use in long periods of time. The power management features will interrupt the sounds, and it may not be the general use of consumer behavior. Furthermore, because the speaker products are designed to be the continuous use of demand, the requirement of a power management function as provided under point 2(d) of Annex II would be “inappropriate for the intended use” of the equipment.
Note: Please refer to our user guide for more details about the intended use of the Product.
- Responsible manufacturer: AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. No. 135, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23585, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-2226-3630
- European Community contact: AVerMedia Technologies Europe B.V. Distributieweg 13, 2742 RB Waddinxveen, The Netherlands Technical Support: AVerMedia Technical Support
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
The mark of a crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, you need to dispose of the waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. This product must be handled pursuant to European Directive 2012/19/EU. For more information about where to drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Class B (Home): As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purposes (“B” Class), this product can be used in any area and is designed primarily for household use. There is a possibility of radio interference in radio equipment.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Canada – Canada Industry Canada (IC) Labelling Requirements
Every manufacturer or importer shall ensure that, before offering for sale, each SonicBlast GS333 Speaker unit of the type they offer for sale bears, in a location convenient for inspection, a permanent label or marking containing (in French and English) the following statement:
ICES-003 (Interference – Causing Equipment Standards) “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.”
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 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 your body.
Regulatory Compliance Mark This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Technical Regulations of the Customs Union
- TR CU 020/2011
- TR CU 004/2011
Website: www.avermedia.com
FAQs
How should I make connections to the soundbar safely?
To prevent damage to your soundbar or equipment, always turn down the volume and power off all devices before making any connections.
How does the remote control work for the AVerMedia GS333 Soundbar?
The remote control features buttons for Power, Previous/Next (USB/Bluetooth mode only), Play/Pause/Pair (USB/Bluetooth mode only), Source, Movie EQ, Bass Volume Down, Mute, Volume Up/Down, Game EQ, Music EQ, and Bass Volume Up.
Is the AVerMedia GS333 Soundbar for indoor use only?
Yes, it is recommended for indoor use only.
Is the AVerMedia GS333 SonicBlast Gaming Soundbar compatible with all gaming consoles?
The soundbar is designed for multimedia and gaming use and is compatible with various gaming consoles, PCs, and other devices that support the provided input options.
Can I use the AVerMedia GS333 Soundbar with my TV for an enhanced audio experience?
Yes, you can connect the soundbar to your TV using the available input ports for improved audio quality and a better viewing experience.
Is the soundbar easy to install and set up?
Yes, the soundbar comes with a Quick Guide to help you with the setup process. Follow the provided instructions for a hassle-free installation.
Can I control volume and playback functions using the included remote control?
Yes, the included remote control allows you to adjust volume, skip tracks (in USB/Bluetooth mode), play/pause audio (in USB/Bluetooth mode), and access different EQ modes.
What are the available EQ modes on the AVerMedia GS333 Soundbar, and how do they affect the audio?
The available EQ modes include Movie EQ, Game EQ, Music EQ, Bass Volume Up, and Bass Volume Down. These modes can enhance your audio experience based on your preferences and the type of content you're enjoying.
Can I play audio from my mobile device through the soundbar using Bluetooth?
Yes, you can connect your mobile device to the soundbar via Bluetooth to stream audio wirelessly.
What audio formats are supported for MP3 playback via USB?
The soundbar supports MP3 files for playback from a USB flash drive.
What is the standby power consumption of the AVerMedia GS333 Soundbar, and how energy-efficient is it?
The standby power consumption of the soundbar is less than 0.5 W, making it energy-efficient when not in active use.
How should I clean and maintain the soundbar for optimal performance?
To clean the soundbar, use a dry cloth. It's essential to keep the soundbar free from dust and debris for optimal performance.
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