SEURA SSB-1 Outdoor 80W Soundbar Instruction Manual

OUTDOOR 80W
SOUNDBAR
MODELS
SSB-1/SSB-2

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a Séura Outdoor 80W Soundbar. Please read these instructions carefully before operating your new product.

Specifications

| Model: SSB-1| Model: SSB-2
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GENERAL| SEURA TV COMPATIBILITY| TV Models SHD2-43, SHD2-55, UB4-50| TV Models SHD2-65, SHD2-75, UB4-65, UB4-85
OPERATING TEMP. RANGE| -40°F to 140°F*
OPERATING HUMIDITY RANGE| 10-90% Relative Humidity, Non-Condensing
WATERPROOF RATING| IP55
INTEGRATION| POWER CONSUMPTION| 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 80W Peak
OPTICAL AUDIO INPUT| 1 (fixed)
ANALOG AUDIO INPUT| 1 (3.5 mm, variable)
AUDIO| DRIVERS| (4) 3-inch 8.00 Drivers
FREQUENCY RESPONSE| 40Hz-20kHz
CHANNELS| 2
SPEAKER OUTPUT| Internal Amplifier, 4x15W RMS
INSTALLATION| GRILL TYPE| Plated Steel
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS| 37.8″ w x 5.5″ h x 3.5″ d| 57.0″ w x 5.5″ h x 3.5″ d
PRODUCT WEIGHT| 13.0 lbs| 20.0 lbs
VESA PATTERN| 300mm x 60mm, 400mm x 60mm| 400mm x 60mm, 600mm x 60mm
MOUNTING| Mounting brackets and hardware included for mounting to a wall or Soura Outdoor TV
OTHER| CERTS. AND COMPLIANCE| UL, FCC
WARRANTY| Seura warrants Outdoor Soundbars with respect to labor and parts for one (1) year.

*Installation in sunlight reduces the maximum permitted air temperature

Safety Warnings

WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR SERVICE THIS PRODUCT.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Warnings:
Do not submerge Séura® Outdoor Soundbar in water: The Séura® Outdoor Soundbar will resist water exposure from normal rain, sprinklers, snow, etc.; however, it is not designed to be submerged in water.
Do not wash with garden hose or pressure-wash: Séura® Outdoor Soundbar will resist water exposure from normal rain, sprinklers, snow etc.; however, it is not designed to withstand pressure washers, high-pressure water jets, projected snow from a blower, or hurricane-type weather.
Do not let metal pieces or objects of any kind fall into the soundbar. High voltage flows in the product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short internal parts.
To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the soundbar.

Warnings
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your outdoor soundbar. The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible. The soundbar should be connected to a grounded GFCI protected main socket outlet.
WARNING: If you manipulate against the recommended usage, serious injury or death to user may result.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this product for other than intended use.
6. Close adult supervision is necessary when any product is used by or near children.
7. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
8. Use only with the bracket specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
9. To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to a TV or wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
10. This Séura product is intended for use indoors and outdoors.
11. This product is water resistant. Do not immerse this product in water.
12. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the inside of this apparatus to rain or moisture.
13. Do not use or place any combustible or flammable substances near the product.
14. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Do not touch this apparatus, antenna, power cables, or power plugs during a thunder or lightning storm.
15. Do not touch the power plugs with wet hands.
16. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
17. Inspect the desired location for installation and be aware of all electrical wiring pathways, water pipes, gas lines, or other potentially hazardous conditions that may exist to protect from accidental damage during creation of on-site conditions.
18. Do not install the device near any heat sources such as radiators, heating pipes, heaters, furnaces or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
19. Adequate ventilation must be maintained to ensure reliable and continued operation and to protect the product from overheating.
20. Do not mount this product near a motor or transformer where strong magnetism is generated.
21. Do not place the product on an unstable place. Improper installation may cause the product to fall, resulting in potential serious personal injuries, as well as damage to the product. Follow mounting instructions properly for safe operation of the product.
22. Do not move or transport the product with any cables (power cables, content connectivity cables) plugged in to the source devices. Damages may occur to the cables, plugs, or jointing connectors of the cables due to forcible bending and stress, which may cause damages to the waterproof seal of the product, making it subject to fire, electric shock, or shorted circuit.
23. It is REQUIRED that this product is plugged into an electrical outlet protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to protect against electric shock, fire, and/or injury. Failure to do so will void any warranty for this product.
24. The cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), Section 820.93, Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable.
25. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
26. The disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
27. The socket-outlet shall be installed  near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
28. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
29. Use properly rated power voltage. Use of non-rated voltage may cause fire, electric shock and severe damages to the product.
30. Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fire or electric shock.
31. Ensure all required electrical specifications are adhered to and have been installed by the appropriate individuals and are code approved.
32. Ensure all framing requirements, if needed, have been completed to building code and pose no structural issues.
33. Do not operate any product with a damaged cord or plug or operate it after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
34. To electrically disconnect the product, turn OFF the product, then remove the electrical power plug from the outlet.
35. Any severe physical impact on the product may cause certain components to fall out of place within and break, which may cause fire or electric shock. In such event, do not operate the product. Contact the manufacturer for support.
36. If you notice any smoke or scorched smell near the product, immediately turn off and unplug the power cord and refer to qualified personnel for service and/or repair.
37. Only qualified individuals should attempt to service the product. Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and other dangerous conditions.
38. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus does not operate normally, or the apparatus has been dropped.

FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Séura Outdoor 80W Soundbar
SSB-1, SSB-2
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow 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.
Séura
Address: 1230 Ontario Road, Green Bay, WI 54301 United States
Phone number: 920-857-9069
Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.

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 20 cm between the radiator and any part of your body.

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm: www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
Specifications of this product are subject to unannounced changes; this manual may thus not reflect the current technical status.

Get to know your Séura® Outdoor Soundbar

Audio Sources
The Séura 80W Outdoor Soundbar is an amplified soundbar that has been designed to provide best-in-class sound for Séura Outdoor TVs. The soundbar uses a 3.5mm input jack dependent on a variable audio input similar to a standard headphone jack. Since there is no independent volume control on the soundbar, the audio output device requires volume control. Devices such as cell phones, MP3 players, etc. that would normally have a connection for headphones would also be capable of connecting to the Séura soundbar. Other audio sources that have fixed audio outputs and would typically be connected to an audio amplifier are not compatible.
Power Source
The 80W Outdoor Soundbar is designed for use with 100-240 volt, 50-60 Hz, 80W peak AC current.
WARNING: The power cable connection does not have a watertight seal and cannot be connected to an outlet exposed to the outdoors. The power supply also needs to be stored inside of a weatherproof compartment so it is not exposed to outdoor elements.
The power cable from the soundbar may be connected to the power outlet inside of a Séura TV’s weatherproof media compartment or to a GFCI protected AC outlet with an “in-use” waterproof cover.

Selecting the Installation Location
Installation over a gas fireplace is acceptable if the distance from the heat source is such that the air temperature surrounding the display does not exceed the maximum operating temperature. A mantle or other heat shield is recommended to further protect the display from heat. Installation over a wood fireplace or near heaters or blowers is not recommended and may result in damage to the electronics. The soundbar is not for installation in a sauna or directly above a hot tub where extreme heat and steam could damage the electronics. If you have questions about your situation, you may call Séura at 1-800-957-3872 to speak to a design expert.

Operation and Storage Requirements
The temperature range for operating the device is -40°F to 140°F. Installation in sunlight may make the product temperature higher than the outdoor air temperature. The required storage temperature is -40°F to 140°F at an air humidity of 10 – 90% RH non-condensing. The device must be stored in the complete packaging, as delivered. The product must have proper, correct and sufficient AC supply voltage.

Parts

Parts Included

• Soundbar
• Power Cable (pre-installed to soundbar)
• 3.5mm RCA Cable (pre-installed to soundbar)
• Two soundbar mounting brackets – short (for 50-inch and smaller Séura TVs)
• Two soundbar mounting brackets – long (for 55-inch and larger Séura TVs)
• Two 4-inch strips of VHB tape (for optional use)
• Ten M6 screws (includes six extras)
• Two wall mounting brackets (only needed if mounting soundbar to a wall)
• Six 6-32 screws, 5/16-inch in length (only needed if mounting soundbar to a wall)
• Ten 6-32 screws, 11/32-inch in length (extra screws for mounting gasket plate over the input bay on the soundbar); the plate is pre-installed, so these screws are extra replacements if needed
• 5mm Allen Wrench
• Resource Information

Parts NOT Included

• TV mounting brackets (sold separately)
• Four M8 screws (for attaching Soundbar Mounting Brackets to Séura Full Sun Series Outdoor TVs) Note: VESA screws to mount the soundbar to the TV are included with Séura Shade Series 2™ Outdoor TVs and Séura outdoor mounts.
• Screws and anchors (for mounting soundbar to a wall via keyhole slot on wall mounting brackets)

Tools Needed

• Philips #2 Screwdriver
• Level (for mounting soundbar to a wall)
• Pencil (for mounting soundbar to a wall)

Installation Option 1: Mount to Bottom of Séura Outdoor TV

Step 1: Prep for Installation
a. Lay the TV face down on a soft, clean surface. Position the soundbar face down along the bottom edge of the TV. Take caution not to lay the TV on a surface that will scratch or damage the screen.
WARNING: Ensure the Séura display is properly supported on a flat surface at least as large as the display. Pressure on the front of the panel may damage the unit.

b. The Very High Bond (VHB) adhesive strips provide additional stability between the soundbar and the TV. This bond is permanent and optional to use. On both VHB strips, remove the backing from one side and attach the tape to the bottom of the television. Each strip should be placed on the thin bottom edge of the TV and positioned a few inches from the side of the TV.

c. Included in each of the four VESA holes on the back of the TV are factory screws. Use a Philips #2 screwdriver to remove these screws.
Note: The VESA screws on Full Sun Series TVs are not long enough to attach the soundbar brackets (in step 2). If mounting the TV with a Séura Outdoor Mount, then use the screws provided with the mount and you can save these VESA screws for a future project as you won’t need them for this installation.

Step 2: Attach the soundbar mounting brackets to the TV
a. Lay the soundbar mounting brackets on the back of the TV and soundbar. Use the shorter set of soundbar mounting brackets for 50-inch and smaller Séura TVs. Use the longer set of soundbar mounting brackets for 55-inch and larger Séura TVs. The VESA holes on the TV and holes on the soundbar should line up with the holes on the soundbar mounting brackets. Extra holes on the back of the soundbar are for mounting to other TV sizes and will be unused.

Helpful hint: Each soundbar mounting bracket is labeled with one side that says “This Side Away From TV” which is the side that does not touch the TV. Reference the arrows on the label that indicates the direction the bars should face.
b. Use four M6 screws and the Allen wrench to loosely screw the soundbar mounting brackets to the soundbar. Lift the soundbar up slightly to align it when doing this. Do not tighten. Leave the screws loose so you can properly align the soundbar later.

c. Place the TV mounting brackets (sold separately) on top of the soundbar mounting brackets. Reference your TV mount installation instructions to ensure proper placement. Use four M8 screws or the VESA screws that came with your TV mount (see note) and a Philips #2 screwdriver to screw the TV mount brackets and soundbar mounting brackets tight to the TV.

NOTE: If using a Séura Outdoor Mount, use the hardware included with the Séura mount. If using a competitor’s mount, use screws that are long enough to fit through the TV mount brackets and soundbar mounting brackets and into the VESA holes, but not too long where it won’t tighten the brackets to the TV.

Step 3: Attach the soundbar to the TV
a. (Optional) Remove the backing on the VHB tape.

b. Slide the soundbar so it touches the bottom of the TV and is flush with the vertical bars.
c. (Optional) Firmly apply pressure to the soundbar against the TV edge to fully engage the VHB tape.

d. Use the Allen wrench to fully tighten the four M6 screws to hold the soundbar to the soundbar mounting brackets.

Step 4: Make AV connections

1. Unscrew the thumb screws on the AV compartment on the back of the TV to open it. Plug the 3.5mm RCA cable from the soundbar into the Line Out port on the TV. Plug the power cable from the soundbar into the power outlet on the TV.
   WARNING: The power cable from the soundbar must be connected to the power outlet inside of the TV’s weatherproof media compartment. The power cable connection does not have a watertight seal and cannot be connected to an outlet exposed to the outdoors. The power supply (brick) also needs to be stored inside of the weatherproof media compartment so it is not exposed to outdoor elements.

2. Neatly coil up any excess wires into the AV compartment of the TV. Route the wires so they exit the media compartment by the foam gasket.

3. Close the AV compartment lid and tighten the screws.

Congratulations! Your soundbar is attached and connected to the TV!
Please refer to the mount installation instructions to complete mounting your TV.

Installation Option 2
Mount to a Wall

Step 1: Identify wall mounting location.
Mark the wall where you want to hang the soundbar. Using a level and a pencil, mark two holes 23.9″ apart for soundbar model SSB-1 or 30.2″ apart for soundbar model SSB-2. When installed, the top of the soundbar will sit approximately 2.5″ higher than the screw location. The bottom of the soundbar will be approximately 3.0″ lower than the screw location.
Step 2: Attach wall mounting hardware.
Wall mounting hardware is not included. Drill anchors and screws that support the weight of the soundbar into the wall. The keyhole slots on the two wall mounting brackets will be used to hang the soundbar on the wall.
Step 3: Attach the two wall mounting brackets to the soundbar.
Each bracket has three tiny holes to screw through. Use the provided six 6-32 screws and Philips #2 screwdriver to tighten the wall mounting brackets to the soundbar.

Step 4: Make AV connections.
Connect the 3.5mm RCA cable from the soundbar to the Line Out port on the TV. Connect the power cord from the soundbar to a GFCI protected AC outlet with an “in-use” waterproof cover. The 80W Outdoor Soundbar is designed for use with 100-240 volt, 50-60 Hz, 80W peak AC current.
WARNING: The power cable connection does not have a watertight seal and cannot be connected to an outlet exposed to the outdoors. The power supply (brick) also needs to be stored inside of a weatherproof compartment so it is not exposed to outdoor elements.

Operating Instructions

The Séura Outdoor Soundbar powers on and off with the TV. Seamlessly integrated with display controls, the TV remote control operates all features via the display menu including volume, mute, sound profiles, etc.

Caring for your Séura Soundbar

Use of a Séura Outdoor Cover when not in use is recommended to keep your outdoor TV and soundbar clean and dry.
To care for the soundbar, clean regularly by gently wiping the surface of the front grill and cabinet with a clean, damp microfiber cloth. A water and mild detergent solution can be used to remove dust and debris when rinsed with a clean damp microfiber cloth. Gently dry the soundbar by wiping the surface of the front grill and cabinet with a clean, dry microfiber cloth to prevent water staining.
Cleaning with an abrasive cloth or using strong force may scratch the surface of the cabinet and grill. Do not use solvents or chemical cleaners as they may damage the cabinet or grill. Do not apply insecticides or other volatile liquids on the soundbar. Do not use a garden hose or pressure washer on the unit. Do not use higher pressure air to blow out the speaker grill or cabinet.

Troubleshooting

If the product is not working properly, please check the following troubleshooting solutions before you contact customer service:

• Make sure your cables are connected properly
• Make sure the TV connected to the Soundbar is powered on
• Make sure the display is not on MUTE / turn up the volume
Distorted Sound| • Ensure the 3.5mm audio plug is fully inserted

For potential issues related to the TV, such as no TV power, remote control not working, and TV signal issues, reference your TV product manual for troubleshooting solutions.
For additional technical support, please contact Séura at 1-800-957-3872 during regular business hours: M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Central Time.

Control Documentation
To access current control documents for compatible Séura products, please visit www.seura.com/download-center
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
For information regarding Séura’s warranty policy, please visit our website: www.seura.com/warranty.
If the current Séura warranty policy is after your product purchase date, please contact Séura Customer Support to request warranty documentation from the date of your purchase.
For additional customer support, please contact Séura.
Toll Free: 1-800-957-3872 (Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Central Time)
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Publish date: March 15, 2022
Information is subject to change without notice.
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References

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