ULTIMEA S50 Series Dolby Atmos Sound Bars for TV User Guide

ULTIMEA S50 Series Dolby Atmos Sound Bars for TV

Contents
Problem 1
Multiple Connection Methods for Nova S50 soundbar

Problem 2
Does it support DTS, Dolby, ATMOS audio, Netflix, and other streaming media playback?

Problem 3
How to set the TV Sound output format？

Problem 4
Unable to power on?

Problem 5
Does it support controlling the Soundbar with a TV Remote?

Problem 6
Is the remote control insensitive or not working?

Problem 7
How to Connect the Nova S50 Subwoofer？

Problem 8
Noise Problem?

Problem 9
High pittrill and distortion problem?

Problem 10
Intermittent sound, delayed lag problem？

Problem 11
Low volume?

Problem 12
No difference in sound compared to TV？

Problem13
Audiomodeswitchingisnotdifference(MUSIC, GAME, MOVIE)？

Problem 14
How to restore factory settings?

Problem 15
Is there a standby and LED light auto-off function?

Problem 16
How to connect the PC？

Problem 17
How to connect your phone？

Problem 18
How To Install Wall Mount?

Problem 19
Missing connection cable remote control, or faulty connection cable?

Problem 1
Multiple Connection Methods for Nova S50 soundbar (For problems where there is no sound after connecting or you don’t know how to connect.)

Recommend connection: HDMI eARC＞OPT＞BT＞AUX >USB
Note: You can’t switch the output mode of the soundbar when plugging in the device, please press the “Power/ ” button to turn on the soundbar and wait until “—-” appears on the screen of the soundbar before switching the mode.

HDMI eARC Connection

1. Check if the TV and sound bar is connected to the port that is marked “ARC” or”eARC” (“HDMI IN” does not support this).
2. Check whether the TV setting path is correct.

Normally as below: Settings-Sound-Digital Audio Output -Auto/Pass Through

1. For general audio output, select “Auto” (Preference) to allow the TV to automatically determine the best audio format for your content.
2. If you’re dealing with Atmos audio content (such as Dolby Atmos), choose the “Pass through” option.
3. In case you encounter content with DTS audio, set the TV to “PCM”
4. Check if the sound bar switches to eARC mode.
5. Check whether the cable is not connected wrongly or loosely after the completed
   Note
   If the connection and settings are correct, but there is no sound, please replace the HDMI cable and make sure that the TV setting is correct.

Optical Connection
Connect an optical audio cable from the TV’s Optical Digital Audio Out port to the Optical in port on your sound bar.

Setting in detail

1. Check whether the TV setting path is correct.
2. Normally as below: Settings-Sound-Digital Audio Output-Auto
3. Check if the sound bar switches to OPT mode.
4. Check if the optical cable other end has a red light on after connecting the TV port
5. if there is no red light, we suggest that to try a new optical cable. (the special material inside the optic cable, please do not bend the optic)

Bluetooth connection

1. The soundbar switches to BT mode via the remote control
2. Enter in TV -Sound Output-Bluetooth Speaker list to turn on Bluetooth and connect the soundbar device” Nova S50”
3. Bluetooth connection is successful when hearing “connected”.
4. Press and hold the BT button for 3 seconds to disconnect the current device （BT flashing indicates waiting for pairing）

Bluetooth connection problem
Bluetooth version higher 4.0, Otherwise the Bluetooth signal may not be found. The distance between Bluetooth devices should ideally be within 5m of each other If there is no connection or Bluetooth lag problem, turn off and re-open the Bluetooth device, if still can not solve the problem, please restore the factory settings

AUX Connection
3.5mm-3.5mm Audio cable connection: Connect an Audio cable from the Audio Out port on the TV to the AUX port on the soundbar.

• The connecting port of the TV is AUDIO OUT, not AUDIO IN B. Make sure that the AUX cable is a 3.5 mm cord.
• Make sure the TV output path is AUDIO/SOUND and the Soundbar output is in AUX mode.
• Make sure the AUX cable is not damaged
  Note
  if you want to switch the output to another mode when AUX is connected you need to unplug both ends of the AUX cable from the devices before making the switch.

USB connection

The USB port is used to connect the USB flash drive(up to 64GB), it is unable to connect your devices with the USB cable directly.

Only supports USB format FAT; FAT32
When you plug your USB flash drive with music in it, the soundbar will enter USB mode and play the music automatically.

Does it support DTS, Dolby, ATMOS audio, Netflix, and other streaming media playback?
Yes, it does; The audio source must be Dolby Atmos and the screen light shows Dolby Atmos， the non-Atmos audio source shows Dolby Surround (MOVIE/GAME EQ)/Dolby Audio (MUSIC EQ). Both the soundbar interface and TV interface must be HDMI eARC. TV output audio source format is set to AUTO/Pass Through;

TV shows and movies with Dolby Atmos audio
If you have a Dolby Atmos-capable system and a plan that supports streaming in Ultra HD, available titles will show a Dolby Atmos icon next to their description: Not every episode or season of a Dolby Atmos-supported TV show will have Dolby Atmos available. Also, not every TV show or movie supports Dolby Atmos in every language.

About Dolby Atmos audio
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound format that provides the listener with an immersive 3D surround sound effect as if the sound is coming from many directions.

Problem
How to set the TV Sound output format？

Problem
Unable to power on?

1. Please confirm if the power adapter is properly connected.
2. Please confirm if there are lights on the speaker display screen
3. If it cannot be resolved, please contact customer service to replace the product for you.

Problem
Does it support controlling the Soundbar with a TV Remote?

Method 1: HDMI CEC
Different brands of TVs have different paths to open the CEC. Please check if your TV supports the CEC function first. Once it is on, you can control the sound bar’s on/off and volume at the same time through the TV remote control. But only for HDMI connection; Other connections such as OPT, BT, AUX, and USB do not technically support the HDMI CEC function, so you must use the soundbar remote control to operate the volume and EQ.
Setting: Please turn on the CEC of the TV.

For example： Samsung
Method 2: IR code IR code: 000BBB

Is the remote control insensitive or not working?
Please confirm if the remote control has a light first.
Please try these steps to solve the issue:

1. Pay attention to the lighting of the environment. If the fluorescent lamp is too bright or the sunlight is too bright, it will interfere with the infrared signal. You can dim the lamp tube or close the curtains
2. Replace the battery
3. Point the remote directly at the centre of the sound bar when pressing a button.
4. If the distance between the remote control and the main unit is too far, move it closer to the unit.
5. If using a Bluetooth connection, some of the buttons on the remote may not be supported by the streaming application.

How to connect the Nova S50 Subwoofer?
Connect the SUB OUT on the Soundbar with the Subwoofer via the wire cable

Subwoofer abnormal working problem

1. It is recommended to place the subwoofer on the ground for use.
2. Please do not use external objects to block the soundbar and subwoofer horn
3. To increase the subwoofer effect
4. Turn up the volume
5. Press BASS ：BS 1 or BS-1 （Bass Level：-1; 0; 1）
6. Try it out with a heavy bass song and turn the sound to the maximum. then put your hand close to the subwoofer. Check for vibration.

Noise issues?

1. Please make sure the TV sound output is correct:
2. Settings-Sound-Digital Audio Output -Auto/Pass Through
3. It is recommended to use MUSIC mode; Control the volume within 27;
4. Change to another sound source
5. Try and compare other connection methods: HDMI eARC>Optical>Bluetooth;

High pit trill and distortion problem?

1. It is recommended to use MUSIC mode; Control the volume within 27;
2. Change to another sound source
3. try and compare other connection methods: HDMI eARC>Optical>Bluetooth;

Intermittent sound, delayed lag problem

1. Dolby Atmos > 40Mbps to be stable and not lagging;
2. Try to play local video to confirm whether it will be intermittent back;
3. Confirm the connection method is which, the recommended connection method is HDMI eARC>Optical>Bluetooth>AUX
4. It may also be an interface problem, replace the other connection to see if it is still intermittent.
5. maybe the a problem with the cable, it is recommended to replace the HDMI2.0 standard cable above
6. maybe other BT or 2.4GHz devices caused by interference (recommended that the connection distance in a room and no barrier wall)

Problem 11：Low volume?
The biggest Soundbar Volume is 40

1. Replace other audio sources
2. Try and compare other connection methods: HDMI eARC>Optical>Bluetooth;
3. If connected to HDMI eARC: Please enable HDMI CEC and PCM. Then turn up the volume through the TV remote control

No difference in sound compared to TV？

1. Change to another sound source
2. Try and compare other connection methods: HDMI eARC>Optical>Bluetooth;

Audiomodeswitchingisnotdifference(MUSIC, GAME, MOVIE)？
Select BS 1 and BS – 1 strongest bass and use EQ mode at the same time Priority recommendation ‘MUSIC’ mode

How to restore factory settings?
Power on, long press the remote mute 5S to release to restore the factory settings. The soundbar LED will show the “RST”.
Problem 15: Is there a standby and LED light auto-off function?

Yes, there is.

1. The 60S without any operation automatically enters hibernation/screen off; (after the screen is off, control the sound bar remote control any key can wake up)
2. Long press the remote control to switch off 3S to enter the standby state;
3. If 5 minutes without any operation into the shutdown.

Problem 16：How to connect the PC？
Bluetooth connection to PC: Switch the Soundbar to BT mode, open the Bluetooth connection of the PC, and search for the corresponding BT ID“Nova S50 “ of the soundbar to mate, and connect successfully when hearing a voice prompt “connected”

AUX connection to PC

1. Please use the AUX cable (3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable) to connect the soundbar
2. AUX interface and PC AUX OUT/Headphones interface
3. Ensure that the output mode on the soundbar is AUX mode
4. Open the sound icon in the bottom right corner of the PC, and then click on the headphones icon. The sound output selection is: Headphones (Realtek Audio）
5. Make sure the PC and Soundbar volume are opened

Note

1. When in AUX mode, if you need to switch to another output mode, please remember to unplug the AUX cable from two devices.
2. For desktop computers, there is no sound when connecting AUX- only noise:
   • A: Try changing an AUX cable
   • B: Switching to a laptop, or replacing the headphone interface at the back of the host

How to connect your phone？
Bluetooth phone connection:
Switch the Soundbar to BT mode, open the Bluetooth connection of the Smartphone, search for the corresponding BT ID “Nova S50” of the soundbar to mate, and Bluetooth connection successfully when hearing a voice prompt “connected”

How To Install Wall Mount?
Please follow the instructions below to install the wall mount bracket step by step:

Missing connection cable remote control, or faulty connection cable?
Power cable, HDMI cable, AUX cable, and remote control Specific product accessories are subject to the description in the product manual. Please contact the seller’s customer service to resend relevant accessory products for you.
Note: Due to logistics policy reasons, the remote control cannot be shipped with batteries. Please purchase it yourself.

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