ROCKVILLE Dolbay Bar Home Theater Sound Bar Wireless Subwoofer Owner’s Manual

ROCKVILLE Dolbay Bar Home Theater Sound Bar Wireless Subwoofer

Thank you for purchasing this Rockville product. Please read this installation guide carefully for proper use of your Rockville DOLBY BAR 40″ Soundbar. Should you need assistance please call our technical helpline at 1-646-758-0144, Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 10 pm EST., and Fridays, 9 am to 3 pm EST.

INCLUDES

• Soundbar with DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS Surround processing
• Digital wireless subwoofer
• Optical cable (3.4 feet)
• RCA cable
• Remote control
• Two AAA batteries
• Wall mount hardware kit
• Owner’s manual
• Warranty card

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Caution
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE AMPLIFIER PLATE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WE RECOMMEND TAKING THE UNIT TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOR ANY REPAIRS.

This sound bar was specially developed for LED/LCD/Plasma televisions. It should not be used in combination with CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) televisions in order to avoid image interference.

• Do not place it on an unstable surface. The speaker may fall over, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the unit.
• Do not use near water; for example, near a bathtub, sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
• The soundbar and subwoofer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices that produce heat.
• These speakers should be connected to a power supply outlet of the same voltage as that which is specified on the unit. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits from the unit.
• Clean only with a soft damp cloth. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
• Upon any servicing or repairs, request the service center/shop uses factory-authorized replacement parts. Replacement with unauthorized parts may result in fire, electrical shock, or other hazards

FUNCTIONS

Soundbar

1. Display
2. AUX input
3. Optical input
4. HDMI (ARC)
5. AC Power input: 110/240v-60/50Hz
6. Power/Standby/Mode button
7. Volume up
8. Volume down
9. USB input
10. LED pairing indicator
11. WPS auto pair button
12. USB port. Please note: This is not an audio input. It is for software updates only!
13. AC Power input: 110/230v-60/50Hz

Remote Control

1. Press for power-on or standby mode
2. Mute
3. Pair: Press and hold for 3 seconds to connect to or disconnect from the paired device.
4. Input: Press to select the input source: AUX, Optical, HDMI (ARC), BT, and USB
5. Play/pause in USB/BT modes only. Press and hold 3 seconds to reset the sound bar factory default settings
6. Increase/decrease volume setting
7. Next track/Previous track in USB/BT modes only.
8. DSP modes: Music, News, Movie, and 3D
9. Increase/decrease treble setting
10. Increase/decrease bass setting

OPERATION

PAIRING THE SUBWOOFER

1. Power on the DOLBY BAR by connecting it to an AC power source and pressing the Standby/Input button. Press the Standby/Input button again to put the soundbar into pairing mode.
2. Power on the subwoofer by connecting it to an AC power source. The blue LED pairing indicator on the back of the unit will begin to flash slowly. Press and hold the WPS auto pair button until the blue LED begins to flash quickly indicating that the subwoofer is in pairing mode.
3. Within 20 – 30 seconds the blue LED on the back of the subwoofer will stop flashing and remain on indicating that the sub has successfully paired with the DOLBY BAR.
4. The subwoofer will remember the DOLBY BAR and automatically pair it with it the next the time it is powered on.
5. The subwoofer can be paired to other soundbars in the same series, but only one at a time. To pair to another soundbar, simply repeat steps 1 – 3.

SUBWOOFER SOFTWARE UPDATE

1. Unzip the update file and place it on a USB drive.
2. Unplug the subwoofer and insert the USB drive into the USB port on the back.
3. Plug in the subwoofer and the software update will automatically commence. During this time the LED will solid red. When the LED is no longer red, the update is complete.
4. Unplug the power cord, wait 30 seconds, then plug it back in to finalize the update.

Please note: If the subwoofer is turned on, but the DOLBY BAR is in standby mode or is disconnected from power, after 5 minutes the blue LED pairing indicator will become solid red. This indicates that the subwoofer has entered standby mode. To avoid sound quality issues caused by wireless signal interference, please keep the system an appropriate distance away from other 2.4Ghz wireless devices. The maximum connection range is 33 feet (10 meters).

BLUETOOTH PAIRING

1. Power on the DOLBY BAR by connecting it to an AC power source. Press the Standby/ Input button on the side of the DOLBY BAR or the Input button on the remote control to select Bluetooth mode. The LCD display will show “bt”. Both the LED indicator and the LCD screen will flash, and you will hear a double beep sound indicating that the soundbar is in pairing mode.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your device and ensure that it is in “discoverable” mode. Search for “DOLBY BAR” on your list of available devices and select it.
3. Upon successful pairing, you will hear a tone and the letters “bt” on the LCD display will stop flashing.
4. All playback functions (play/pause, volume, tracks) can be controlled from your playback source (ex. phone/mp3 player) without ever having to touch the unit. You can also control playback from the DOLBY BAR (volume) or the remote control (volume, tracks, play/pause).
5. Press and hold the Pair button on the remote to disconnect your input device or to reconnect a previously paired device.
6. Please note: When a device is disconnected or turned off, the soundbar will automatically enter pairing mode. It will remain in pairing mode until a device is connected or it is shut off.

The soundbar will remember the last paired device and automatically connect to it. If the connected device goes out of Bluetooth range (33 feet), the soundbar will disconnect and automatically reconnect when it is within range. If you are using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod the volume controls are synced so that if you raise the volume on your device, it will raise the volume on the unit and vice versa. If using an Android device, you will need to adjust the device’s volume and the DOLBY BAR’s volume independently.

OPTICAL
Many TVs, Digital set-top boxes, game consoles, and DVD players have optical (fiber optic) outputs. To connect via Optical input, follow the steps listed below.

1. Use the included digital optical audio cable to connect the DOLBY BAR to the sound source. Keep in mind that you will need to adjust the device’s volume and the DOLBY BAR’s volume independently.
2. Power on the DOLBY BAR by connecting it to an AC power source. Press the Standby/Input button on the side of the DOLBY BAR and continue to press it until the LCD display shows the letters “OPt”. You can also press the INPUT button on the remote control to reach Optical mode.
3. If connecting to a TV, set its sound output to external speakers. Please note: If you are having issues with sound output, go into your TV’s audio settings and make sure to deactivate Dolby Pro-Logic, Dolby ATMOS, etc., and select PCM format.

HDMI (ARC)

The DOLBY BAR can be connected to your TV or receiver via an ARC-enabled HDMI port. ARC stands for “Audio Return Channel” and has been available on most TVs, receivers, and soundbars since the HDMI 1.4 standard was introduced in 2009. The ARC protocol offers two-way communication between devices over a single HDMI connection. Simply put, this means that you can use the HDMI ARC port (if available) as an input and an audio output. Check your specific device’s manual to see if it features an HDMI ARC port.

1. Power on the DOLBY BAR by connecting it to an AC power source. Press the Standby/Input button on the side of the DOLBY BAR and continue to press it until the LCD display shows the letters “Hd”. You can also press the INPUT button on the remote control to reach HDMI mode.

2. Connect a standard HDMI cable to your sound bar and connect the other end to your TV’s HDMI ARC port. Most TVs feature ARC output over only one HDMI port. This port should be labeled as HDMI ARC. If the HDMI ports aren’t clearly labeled, you can check the TV’s manual, which should indicate which HDMI port to use and if the ARC feature needs to be manually activated.
   Please note: the DOLBY BAR must be plugged into an ARC-enabled HDMI port. It will not work with a standard HDMI port. Check your specific device’s manual to see if it features an HDMI ARC port.

3. Set your TV’s sound output to external speakers.
   Please note: If you are having issues with sound output, go into your TV’s audio settings and make sure to deactivate Dolby Pro-Logic, Dolby ATMOS, etc., and select PCM format.

USB

1. Power on the DOLBY BAR by connecting it to an AC power source and pressing the Power/Standby button.
2. Plug in your USB flash drive. The unit will automatically read the files and begin playing music.
3. You can control playback from the DOLBY BAR (volume) or the remote control (volume, tracks, play/pause, stop).
4. To exit USB mode you can remove your USB flash drive or press the Power/Standby button on the side of the DOLBY BAR to select another mode. To return to USB mode plug in a USB flash drive or press the Power/Stand-by button until the LCD display shows the letters “USB”. You can also press the INPUT button on the remote control to exit from or return to USB mode.

Please note: the DOLBY BAR supports USB drives up to 32Gb and the MP3 file format. The USB port does not support charging.

AUX
Use the 3.5mm AUX jack to connect computers or any other external sound source with a 3.5mm output.

1. Power on the DOLBY BAR by connecting it to an AC power source. Press the Standby/Input button on the side of the DOLBY BAR and continue to press it until the LCD display shows the letters “AU”. You can also press the INPUT button on the remote control to reach AUX mode.
2. Use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable to connect the DOLBY BAR to the sound source.
3. Playback functions (play/pause, volume, tracks) are not available in AUX mode. Please note: you will need to adjust the device’s volume and the DOLBY BAR’s volume independently.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

The distance between the center holes on the wall brackets is 28

Once you’ve selected your mounting location, drill two holes at the same distance as the holes on the wall brackets

We recommend using wall anchors (fig B) or drilling into a stud. If you are using anchors, make sure the holes are deep enough to accommodate them. When installing the screws, be sure to leave a 3.5 – 4mm gap between the wall and the screw’s head (fig C). Once the mounting screws are in place, (1) align the soundbar with the mounting screws and slide it onto the mounting screws. (2) Tug the soundbar down slightly to ensure that it is seated properly (fig D).

FEATURES

• 40- Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer, Bluetooth, HDMI, Optical, and Dolby Digital
• 500 Watts peak power/200 Watts RMS power (continuous)
• Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, and Dolby surround give you an amazing theater experience when watching movies
• Pairs with included wireless subwoofer seamlessly
• Built-in Bluetooth wireless audio streaming with long range and distortion-free playback
• USB input plays back music stored on a thumb drive (up to 32 Gb)
• Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble, DSP mode
• Includes a wall bracket and mounting hardware
• The recessed input panel makes it easy to plug in your device(s)
• Drivers: Soundbar has four 2.25- drivers and the Subwoofer has a 6.5- driver
• No distortion even at max volume
• Wireless subwoofer with 6.5- driver delivers powerful deep bass
• One 3.5mm AUX in, one optical digital audio in, one USB in, and one HDMI (ARC) in
• LED display shows volume and track
• Powered by a digital amplifier with DSP for audiophile sound quality
• Remote control
• Frequency response: 30Hz – 20KHz
• Wireless subwoofer and recessed input panel allows you to enjoy a clutter-free setup and easy installation
• HDMI (ARC): Easily connect to your TV or other devices via HDMI (ARC)
• DSP modes: Music, Movie, 3D, News
• 110/220 Volt auto-switching power supply for use worldwide
• Unit weight: 14.4 lbs
• Sound Bar Dimensions: 2.75-x 3.0Tx 37.8″‘
• Subwoofer Dimensions: 6. T x 14.96″‘ x 12.05

TROUBLESHOOTING

turned on.
No sound| 1. Make sure the proper input source is selected.

2. Make sure the soundbar is not muted.

3. Check the soundbar’s volume settings as well as those of the input source.

4. Make sure the soundbar and the subwoofer are plugged in and turned on.

5. Check all input connections on the soundbar as well as the output connections of the source device.

Subwoofer pairing fails| 1. Check that both units are plugged in and turned on.

2. Ensure the DOLBY BAR is not in stand-by mode.

3. Make sure that the DOLBY BAR and subwoofer are within 33 feet (10 meters) of each other.

4. Make sure there are no obstructions between the DOLBY BAR and the subwoofer.

Bluetooth pairing fails| 1. Check to see that both devices are turned on and that your Bluetooth device is discoverable.

2.  Turn both devices off and then on again.

3. Make sure you’ve selected the proper source.

4. The Bluetooth device should be within 5 feet of the unit.

5. Move both devices away from other Bluetooth devices, micro­ waves, wireless routers, and other electronics.

6. Make sure that the unit is not paired to a previously paired device.

Files on USB memory device will not play| 1. Make sure you’ve selected the proper source.

2. Make sure that the audio files are in MP3 format.

3. Supports memory devices up to 32Gb.

No sound when receiving TV input| 1. Make sure that all connections are secure.

2.  If using HDMI, make sure that the TV has a dedicated HDMI ARC port.

3. Make sure you’ve selected external speakers in your TV’s sound output settings.

4. Deactivate Dolby Pro-Logic, Dolby ATMOS, etc., and select PCM in your TV’s sound format settings.

5. Make sure the volume is set properly on the unit and on the television.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Responsible party name: Rockville Address: 600 Bayview Ave, Entrance A, Inwood, NY 11096 Hereby declare that the product Rockville DOLBY BAR complies with FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:

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.

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

• Increase the separation between the equipment and
• 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

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