BLUEDEE SK300PRO Sound Bars for TV User Guide

2.1 CH Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer
Model: SK300

Before using the sound bar, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffcient magnitude as to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Safety

1. Read these instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this unit is operated.
2. Keep these instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operatinginstructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions – All operating and usage instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this unit near water – The appliance should not be used near water or moisture – for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or similar location.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifersj) that produce heat.
9. The unit is supplied with a standard mains lead and moulded plug which for safety reason must not be modifed. If the provided plug does not fit into your wall socket, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete mains socket.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. 0nly use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the l manufacturer, or sold with the unit. When a cart or rack is used, use  caution when moving the cart/unit combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug the unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does  not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.
16. Do not place liquid filled objects such as vases on the unit.
17. Minimum distance around the unit for sufficient ventilation is 5cm.
18. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
19. No naked sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
20. Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines.
21. The unit can be used in moderate or tropical climates.

Caution:

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. The unit must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects with liquids, such as vases, must not be placed on unit.
• The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device must remain readily operable.
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Warning

• The battery (batteries or battery pack) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such fires,or other direct heat sources.
• Before operating this unit, check the voltage of this unit to see if it is identical to the voltage of your local power supply.
• Do not place this unit close to strong magnetic fields
• Do not place this unit on the or amplifier or receiver.
• If any solid object or liquid falls into the system, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this may damage the finish.Use a clean, dry or slightly damp cloth.
• When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug, never yank on the cord.
• Changes orations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• The rating label is pasted on the bottom or back of the equipment.

Battery usage CAUTION
To prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the apparatus:

• Install all batteries correctly, + and – as marked on the apparatus.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni- MH, etc.) batteries.
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from- uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact  the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

What’s in the Box

Identifying the Parts

Main Unit

1. + (Vol+) Buttons
   Increase the volume level.

2. – ( Vol-) Buttons
   Decrease the volume level.

3. (SOURCE) Button
   Select the play mode.
   Press and hold for 2-4s to re-enter Bluetooth pairing
   Press and hold for 5s to activate subwoofer pairing

4. (ON/OFF) Button
   Switch the unit between ON and STANDBY mode.

5. AUX IN Socket
   Connect to an external audio device.

6. OPTICAL Socket
   Connect to an optical audio output on the TV.

7. DC IN Socket
   Connect to the power supply.

Wireless Subwoofer

1. PAIR Indicator
   Light up solidly when the pairing succeed.
   Light flashing when in pairing mode.
   Light breathing when in standby mode.

2. Activation Button
   Press to switch subwoofer on in STANDBY mode.
   Double click to enter subwoofer pairing in
   STANDBY mode.

3. AC IN Socket
   Connect to power supply.

Remote Control

1. Switch the unit between ON and STANDBY mode.

2. BT Select the Bluetooth mode.
   Press and hold for 2-4s to re-enter Bluetooth pairing

3. VOL+/VOL­ Increase/decrease the volume level.

4. STANDARD Standard EQ mode.

5. BASS+/­ Increase/decrease the bass level.

6. Select the play mode: AUX,OPT,Bluetooth.
   Press and hold for 5s to activate subwoofer pairing.

7. (MUTE) Mute or resume the volume.

8. 8 ►II Play/pause/resume playback in BT/OPT mode.

9. / Skip to previous/next track in BT mode.

10. SOUND Press the sound mode on the remote control to select desired preset equalizers: MUSIC,TV,MOVIE.

Instructions

Prepare the Remote Control
The provided Remote Control allows the unit to be operated from a distance.

• Even if the Remote Control is operated within the effective range 19.7 feet (6m), remote control operation may be disrupted 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 devices using infra-red rays are used near the unit, it may operate incorrectly. Conversely, the other products may operate incorrectly.

Replace the Remote Control Battery

1. Press and slide the back cover to open the battery compartment of the remote control.
2. Insert two AAA size batteries. Make sure the(+) and (-) ends of the batteries match the(+) and (-) ends indicated in the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment cover.

Placement and Mounting
Placement
A. If your TV is placed on a table, you can place the unit on the table directly in front of the TV stand, centered with the TV screen.
B. If your TV is attached to a wall, you can mount the unit on the wall directly below the TV screen.

Precautions Concerning Batteries

• Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive “” and negative “e” polarities.
• Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of batteries together.
• Either rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries can be used. Refer to the precautions on their labels.
• Be aware of your ngernails when removing the battery cover and the battery.
• Do not drop the remote control.
• Do not allow anything to impact the remote control.
• Do not spill water or any liquid on the remote control.
• Do not place the remote control on a wet object.
• Do not place the remote control under direct sunlight or near sources of excessive heat.
• Remove the battery from the remote control when not in use for a long period of time, as corrosion or battery leakage may occur and result in physical injury, and/or property damage,and/or fire.
• Do not use any batteries other than those specified
• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
• Never recharge a battery unless it is confirmed to be a rechargeable type.

Wall Mounting (if using option-B}
Note:

• Installation must be carried out by qualified personnel only.Incorrect assembly can result in severe personal injury and property damage (if you intend to install this product yourself, you must check for installations such as electrical wiring and plumbing  that may be buried inside the wall). It is the installer’s responsibility to verify that the wall will safely support the total load of the unit and wall brackets.
• Additional tools (not included) are required for the installation.
• Do not overtighten screws.
• Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
• Use an electronic stud finder to check the wall type before drilling and mounting.

Power and Play source connection

Connect to OPTICAL Socket

• Remove the protective cap of the OPTICAL socket, then connect an OPTICAL cable to the TV’s OPTICAL OUT socket and the OPTICAL socket on the unit.

Connect to AUX Socket
A. Use a 3.Smm-male male RCA cable to connect the TV’s audio output sockets (NO AUDIO IN) to the AUX socket on the unit.
B. Use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable to connect the TV’s or external audio device AUX socket to the AUX socket on the unit.

Connect Power
Risk of product damage!

• Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the unit.
• Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed all other connections.

Subwoofer

• Connect the mains cable to the AC IN Socket of the subwoofer and then into a mains socket.

Soundbar

• Connect the Power adaptor to the DC IN Socket of main unit and then into a mains socket.

Pair up with the subwoofer

Automatic pairing
Plug the sound bar and the subwoofer into the mains sockets and then press on the unit or remote control to switch the unit to ON mode. The subwoofer and soundbar will automatically pair.

• When the subwoofer is pairing with the main unit,the Pair Indicator will flash fast.
• When the subwoofer is paired with the main unit, the Pair Indicator will light up.

NOTE:

• Do not press the button on the subwoofer except for manual pairing.
• If the automatic pairing fails, pair the subwoofer with the main unit manually.

Manual pairing
If no audio from the wireless subwoofer can be heard, manually pair up the subwoofer.

1. Unplug both units from the mains sockets again, then plug them in again after 3 minutes.
2. Press and hold the button on the remote control or on the sound bar under Bluetooth mode for 5 seconds. The Pair indicator on the subwoofer will rapidly blink.
3. The Pair indicator on the subwoofer will become solid and voice prompt “subwoofer connected” will be heard when connection is successful.
4. If the Pair indicator still keeps blinking, repeat step 1-3.

Subwoofer Standby/On

• Press the ACTIVATION button in the back of the subwoofer to switch the subwoofer ON in STANDBY mode.

NOTE:

• The subwoofer should be within Sm of the sound bar in an open area (the closer the better).

• Remove any objects between the subwoofer and the soundbar.

• If the wireless connection fails again, check if there is a objects or strong interference (e.g. interference from an electronic device) around the location.
  Remove these objects or strong interferences and repeat the above procedures.

• If the main unit is not connected with the subwoofer and it is in ON mode, the unit’s POWER indicator will flash.

Basic Operation

Standby/On
When you first connect the main unit to the mains socket, the main unit will be in STANDBY mode.

• Press the button on the unit or on the remote control to switch the unit ON.
• Press the button again to switch the unit back to STANDBY mode.
• Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket if you want to switch the unit OFF completely.

Auto Standby
The unit automatically turns to STANDBY mode after about 20 minutes if the TV or the external unit is disconnected,switched off.

• To switch the unit off completely, remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Please turn the unit off completely to save energy when not in use.

Auto Wakeup

• If a TV or an external device is connected (AUX/ OPTICAL), the unit will switch on automatically when the TV or the external device is switched on.

Select Modes
Press the·(SOURCE) button repeatedly on the unit or on the remote control to select the OPTICAL, BT(Bluetooth), AUX mode. The selected mode will show by the indicator. (Green in OPT mode, white in AUX mode, blue in Bluetooth mode.)
Adjust the Bass Button

• Press BASS+/- button to increase or decrease the bass. (bass+S /bass-5).
• After about 3 seconds, the unit will exit from bass/treble setting. The display will show the current selected mode. You may now press the VOL+/- buttons to adjust volume.

Adjust the Volume

• Press the +/- buttons on the unit or VOL+/VOLon the remote control to adjust the volume.
• If you wish to turn the sound off,press the (MUTE) button on the remote control.
  Press the (MUTE) button again or press the VOL+ / VOL- buttons to resume normal listening.

Select a Preset Sound Effect

• While playing, press the EQ button on the remote control to select desired preset equalizers: MUSIC, MOVIE, TV.

OPTICAL/ AUX Operation

1. Ensure that the unit is connected to the TV or audio device.
2. Press the button repeatedly on the unit or on the remote control to select the OPTICAL, BT, AUX mode.
3. Operate your audio device directly for playback features.
4. Press the VOL+/- button to adjust the volume to your desired level.

Bluetooth Operation

Pair Bluetooth-enabled Devices
The first time you connect your bluetooth device to this player, you need to pair your device to this player.

1. Press the ·2 button repeatedly on the unit or the } (BT) button on the remote control to select Bluetooth mode. The blue indicator in the front of the unit will blink when in pairing mode.

2. Activate your Bluetooth device and select to search device. “SK3OOPro” will appear on your Bluetooth device list.
   – If you cannot find the unit,press and hold the source button on the unit or remote control for 2-4sto be searchable.

3. Select “SK3OOPro” in the pairing list. After successful pairing, you will hear the voice prompt “Connected”, and the blue indicator will light up solidly.

4. Play music from the connected Bluetooth device.

To disconnect the Bluetooth function, you can :
– Switch to another function on the unit.
– Disable the function from your Bluetooth device. The Bluetooth device will be disconnected from the unit after the “Disconnected” voice prompt.
– Press and hold the 3button for 2- 4s on the unit or } button on remote control.

Note:

• The operational range between this player and a Bluetooth device is approximately 26 feet (8m) (without any object between the Bluetooth device and the unit).
• Before you connect a Bluetooth device to this unit, ensure you know the device’s capabilities.
• Compatibility with all Bluetooth devices is not guaranteed.
• Any obstacle between this unit and a Bluetooth device can reduce the operational range.
• If the signal strength is weak, your Bluetooth receiver may disconnect, but it will re-enter pairing mode automatically.

Tips:

• Enter “0000” for the password if necessary.
• If no other Bluetooth device pairs with this player within two minutes, the player will recover its previous connection.
• The player will also be disconnected when your device is moved beyond the operational range.
• If you want to reconnect your device to this player, place it within the operational range.
• If the device is moved beyond the operational range, when it is brought back, please check if the device is still connected to the player.
• If the connection is lost, follow the instructions above to pair your device to the player again.

Listen to Music from Bluetooth Device

• If the connected Bluetooth device supports Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), you can listen to the music stored on the device through the player.
• If the device also supports Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), you can use the player’s remote control to play music stored on the device.
  1. Pair your device with the player.
  2. Play music via your device (if it supports A2DP).
  3. Use supplied remote control to control play (if it supports AVRCP).
  – To pause/resume play, press the button on the remote control.
  – To skip to a track, press the / buttons on the remote control.

Troubleshooting

To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this unit, check the following points before requesting service.
No power

• Ensure that the AC cord of the unit is properly connected .
• Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet.
• Press STANDBY button to turn the unit on.

Remote control does not work

• Before you press any playback control button,
• Reduce the distance between the remote control and the unit.
• Insert the battery with its polarities(+/-) aligned as indicated.
• Replace the battery.
• Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the unit.

No sound

• Increase the volume. Press VOL+ on the remote control or on the soundbar.
• Press & (MUTE) on the remote control to ensure the soundbar is not muted.
• Press source buttons to select a different input source.
• When using either of the Digital inputs, if there is no audio:
• Try setting the TV output to PCM or
• Connect directly to your Blu-ray/other source, some TVs do not pass through digital audio.
• Your TV may be set to variable audio output. Confirm that the audio output setting is set to FIXED or STANDARD, not VARIABLE. Consult your TV’s user manual for more detailed information.
• If using Bluetooth, ensure that the volume on your source device is turned up and that the device is not muted.

I can’t find the Bluetooth name of this unit on my Bluetooth device for Bluetooth pairing

• Ensure the Bluetooth function is activated on your Bluetooth device.
• Ensure you have paired the unit with your Bluetooth device.

This is a 20 mins power off function, one of the ERPII standard requirement for saving power

• When the unit’s external input signal level is too low, the unit will be turned off automatically in 20 minutes. Please increase the volume level of your external device
  The subwoofer is idle or the indicator of subwoofer do not light up.

• Please unplug power cord from the mains sockect, and plug it in again after 3 minutes to resent the subwoofer.

Specifications

Soundbar
Power Supply| AC100-240V-50/60Hz 15V/2A
Power Consumption| Max. 60W
Standby Power| 5 0.5 W
Dimension (WxDxH)| 16.1 x 3.9 x 2.8 inches (410 x 100 x 70mm )
Net weight| 3.1 lbs (1.4kg)
Audio input sensitivity| 500mV
Frequency Response| 210Hz – 20KHz
Wireless Specification
Bluetooth Version| V 5.0
Bluetooth Maximum power transmitted| 10dBm
Frequency bands| 2402-2480MHz
Subwoofer
Power Supply| AC100-240V-50/60Hz 20.5V/3A
Power Consumption| Max.60 W
Standby Power| 5 0.5 W
Dimension (WxHxD)| 15.7 x 4.6 x 9.4inches (400 x 116 x 240mm)
Net weight| 7.99 lbs (3.6kg)
Frequency Response| 40Hz -90Hz
Amplifier (Outputpower)
Sound bar| 56W, Test Mode@THD=1%
Subwoofer| 60W, Test Mode@THD=1%
Total| 116W
Remote Control
Distance/Angle| 6m / 30°
Battery type| AAA (1.5V X 2)

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 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 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/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. 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.

Manufacturer
Shenzhen Hanke Technology Co., Ltd
Address
Meipeng SKY31 l, No.3 Hebei Industrial Zone, Zhongxing
Road, Ma’antang Community, Bantian Street, Longgang
District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, 518000
E-mail support@bluedee.com  

Made in China

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