IBOX Impulse TV Soundbar with Dolby Audio User Manual

IBOX Impulse TV Soundbar with Dolby Audio

Introduction

Meet the i-box Impulse, a compact, powerful TV sound bar with sleek looks, a tactile fabric finish and excellent audio response. Four 5.1cm (2″) full range drivers, two 7.6cm (3″) woofer drivers and a air bass tubes provide clarity across a broad frequency range, with crisp highs and a surprisingly deep bass for the unit’s size. In addition the built-in Dolby audio decoding and processing also produces superb surround sound effects.
Multiple EQ Modes can be set to optimise your audio output according to type with further enhancement using the 3D sound setting and the bass/treble adjustments. Flexible input options include HDMI (ARC), Optical, Bluetooth, Coaxial and Aux.

• 6 speakers for crisp, clear sound with deep bass
• Inbuilt 2.1 channel amplifier with 3 EQ presets
• Versatile input options to support a range of devices
• USB port for MP3 and WAV media playback
• Remote control and Aux cable included

Caring for your TV Sound bar

• Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on or near the sound bar.
• Do not expose to liquids. In case of accidental spillage on the unit, disconnect power immediately and then dry the product with clean, soft cloth or paper towels. If you believe fluids may have penetrated the casing allow the unit time to properly dry out at room temperature for as long as it takes. Do not heat the unit or disassemble it as this will invalidate your warranty.
• The unit should not be exposed to strong direct sunlight, very high  or low temperatures, moisture, strong magnetic fields, or very dusty environments.
• Always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation.
• Do not use abrasives, solvents or polish to clean this product. Use only a clean, damp, soft, cloth.
• Never attempt to insert wires, pins or other such objects into the unit.
• Do not disassemble or modify the unit, there are no user serviceable parts. If the sound bar is damaged or malfunctions do not use. Consult a qualified service engineer.

Do not dispose of this product with household waste at the end of its life cycle; take it to a designated collection centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances with batteries. Please check with your Local Authority for recycling advice.

Box Contents

1. Soundbar
2. Remote Control
3. User Manual
4. Aux-ln Cable
5. Power Cable
6. Wall Mount Kit

Connections – Set up

1. HDMI (ARC): Use to connect to TV audio using an HDMI cable (not provided).

2. OPTICAL IN: Use to connect compatible TV audio using an optical cable (not provided).

3. The media player also has a memory function that will recall and continue from the last-played point when a USB flash drive that has previously been used with the soundbar is reinserted. Stop playback and switch off the soundbar before removing USB media to avoid corruption.
   Use the Next Track button (10) on the remote to select the track you want.

4. AUX IN: Use to connect compatible devices (mp3 players, portable CDs, etc.) using the 3.5mm – 3.5mm stereo

5. COAXIAL IN: Use to connect compatible devices using a coaxial cable (not provided). Please Note that to select coaxial source there is no dedicated button. Please cycle through the sources on the mode button (14)

Top Panel – Soundbar

Front Panel – Soundbar

Back Panel (Connections) – Soundbar

Side Panel- Soundbar

Indicators (Soundbars)

RED LED: Standby mode

GREEN LED:

• Bluetooth: Bluetooth mode.
• Pairing with phone or tablet for audio input.
• bt flashing= is ready to pair, bt solid= paired
• USB: USB media mode – reading mp3/WAV media attached to USB socket

Controls and Features

1. Speaker drivers
2. LED indicator
3. HDMI (ARC) input
4. Optical input
5. USB input
6. AUX input
7. COAX input
8. On/Off switch
9. Figure-8 mains lead socket
10. Standby Key
11. Mode selection
12. Play/ Pause
13. Previous/ Volume
14. Next/ Volume +

See opposite for the Remote ► Control features and buttons.

• AUX: Auxiliary input mode – reading from 3.5mm AUX in port and compatible device
• OPT: Optical input mode – reading from Optical in port and device connected by TOSlink opitcal cable
• HDMI (ARC): Playing from device connected by HDMI cable
• COAX: Playing from device connected by Coaxial cable

Controls and Features -Remote Control

1. Power on/off
2. Mute
3. Bass + (increases bass)
4. Treble – (deceases treble)
5. Treble + (increases treble)
6. Bass – (decreases bass)
7. Volume + (increase volume)
8. Play/Pause
9. Previous track
10. Next track
11. Volume – (decrease volume)
12. USB mode
13. Bluetooth mode
14. Mode selection
15. Optical mode
16. AUX mode
17. HDMI (ARC) mode
18. EQ selection
19. 3D surround on/off
20. USB repeat mode

Input Settings

You can connect audio sources to your sound bar and use the remote to select those sources (12/13/14/15/16/17).

Audio Settings

You can use the volume (7 or 11), bass (3 or 6), or treble keys (4 or 5) to adjust the sound. Use Previous, Play/Pause and Next (8/9/10) keys to control Bluetooth and USB playback.

EQ Presets (18)

Select the EQ preset that matches the audio being listened to. Press the EQ key (18) repeatedly to select from Music (EQ1), Movie(EQ2), News (EQ3).

3D Surround Sound (19)

Press to activate/ deactivate 3D surround sound effect.

USB Loop Mode (20)

In USB Mode, short press (20) to single loop or full loop the media.

Pairing a Bluetooth audio source

To play music from your phone, tablet or mp3 player wirelessly pair it with the sound bar.
Enter the Bluetooth mode by pressing the BT button (13), the LED on the sound bar will flash to indicate the device is searching for devices. Open the Bluetooth menu on your device, look for ‘i-box Impulse’ tap that to connect. When paired successfully the LED on the sound bar will be solid.

If it doesn’t show the first time, move closer and search for new device again.

Now select a piece of music, podcast, audiobook etc. and play! Adjust the volume on your device first then on the sound bar to avoid sudden volume increases when changing source.

Auto Power Off

Please Note: If there is no signal input to the sound bar for 15 minutes continuously in BT mode it will automatically power off, and the red LED will come on. Short press the Power On/Off key (1) on the remote control or the Power key (10) on the sound bar to turn the unit back on.

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Disclaimer

Updates to Firmware and/or hardware components are made regularly. Therefore some of the instructions, specifications and pictures in this documentation may differ slightly from your particular situation. All items described in this guide are for illustration purposes only and may not apply to your particular situation. No legal right or entitlements may be obtained from the description made in this manual.

Declaration of conformity

Hereby, Philex Electronic Ltd. declares that the radio equipment: model i-box Impulse sound bar, for wireless reception in domestic premises is in compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.philex.com/doc

Technical support

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