kogan KASBD80CB 2.1 Channel 80W Dolby Soundbar with Built-In Subwoofer User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: Kogan

Table of Contents

kogan KASBD80CB 2.1 Channel 80W Dolby Soundbar with Built-In Subwoofer
SAFETY & WARNINGS
COMPONENTS LIST
OVERVIEW
BEFORE FIRST USE
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
CLEANING & CARE
TROUBLESHOOTING
References
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kogan KASBD80CB 2.1 Channel 80W Dolby Soundbar with Built-In Subwoofer

SAFETY & WARNINGS

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
This soundbar uses a voltage of Ensure the power supply used is identical.
Do not listen at high volume levels for extended periods, or suddenly increase the volume of the Doing so may cause permanent hearing damage.
Ensure the soundbar is placed on a dry, stable
Ensure there is at least a 20cm clearance above, and a 5cm clearance on either side of the
Do not place this soundbar near any heat sources (for example, radiators, heaters, stoves, or any other devices that may emit heat).
Do not place the soundbar in areas commonly near water (for example, bathrooms, laundries, and kitchens).
This soundbar is not waterproof. Keep water and other liquids away from the soundbar.
Do not place this soundbar in damp areas as this will affect the components inside the
Do not block the vents or speakers on this soundbar with any obstructions (for example, newspapers, walls, and curtains).
The soundbar has no user-serviceable parts. If repairs are needed, contact help.Kogan.com for
Ensure the power cord is always visible and not walked on, or
If the power cord is damaged, stop use immediately and contact Kogan.com for assistance.
Do not forcibly pull on the power cord itself to remove it from the power
To prevent fires and electric shocks, do not expose this soundbar to direct heat/sunlight, open flames, rain, moisture, or excess
Do not place this soundbar near strong
Do not place this soundbar on an amplifier or
Do not clean the soundbar using chemical solvents as this might damage the exterior
Depending on the electromagnetic waves used, if another TV is turned on near this soundbar whilst powered, lines may appear on certain LED This is due to signal interference. If such lines are seen, keep the soundbar away from the TV.
This soundbar is compatible with LCD, LED, and Plasma
Do not use this soundbar with CRT TVs as it may cause image
This soundbar is not intended to be used with third-party accessories (for example, remote controls and timers).
Switch off the soundbar whenever it is not in

COMPONENTS LIST

Soundbar (x1)
RCA to 3.5mm cable (x1)
Bracket (x2)
Screw (x4)
Anchor (x4)
User guide (x1)

OVERVIEW

Bottom view

BEFORE FIRST USE

Unpacking

Remove the soundbar from the carton and remove all packaging. If possible, save the packaging in case the soundbar ever needs to be
Remove any descriptive labels or stickers on the front and top of the
Do not remove any labels or stickers from the back or bottom of the

Rubber feet

This soundbar is equipped with non-skid rubber feet to prevent the unit from moving when operating the physical controls. These feet are made from a non- migrating rubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your furniture. However, certain types of oil-based furniture polishes, wood preservatives, or cleaning sprays may cause the rubber feet to soften and leave marks or a rubbery residue on furniture. To prevent any damage to furniture, we strongly recommend that you purchase small self- adhesive felt pads and apply them to the bottom of the rubber feet before placing the unit.

INSTALLATION

Placement

Place the soundbar horizontally on a dry, stable surface (for example, TV unit, shelves) and align it centrally with the TV
The soundbar should be away from direct sunlight, heat sources, liquids, and excess dust.
For the best sound output and sufficient airflow around the soundbar, place your soundbar as shown below.

Wall mounting

For the speaker to be supported, it must be installed on a vertical, reinforced area of the wall. For plasterboard walls, it is recommended to screw into wall studs for greater security. For optimum performance, allow at least 20cm clearance between the soundbar and the TV.

Hold the soundbar against the wall and mark the placement of the two outer rubber feet. These will be used to mark the spacing for the brackets. Place the soundbar back on a level surface.
Align the drilled holes with those on the brackets and fix the anchors into the holes of the brackets.
Secure and tighten the screws into the anchors to ensure that the brackets will remain stable.
Aligning the outer rubber feet, place the soundbar onto the brackets.

OPERATION

Name	Icon	Description
Power button		Powers the soundbar on/off.
MUTE button

MUTE

| · Pressing this button will mute the soundbar.

· Pressing again will unmute the soundbar.

PAIR button|

PAIR

| · Pressing and holding this button for 2 seconds will connect/disconnect a paired device.

· If multiple devices are paired, the soundbar will disconnect from one and reconnect with another previously paired device.

INPUT button|

INPUT

| Pressing this button changes the input mode (AUX, USB, HDMI(ARC), Optical, Bluetooth).
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Volume increase button|

VOL+

| Pressing this button increases the volume of the soundbar.
Volume decrease button|

VOL–

| Pressing this button decreases the volume of the soundbar.
Previous button| | · Pressing this button plays the previous track.

· This button only applies in USB and Bluetooth mode.

Next button| | · Pressing this button plays the next track. This button only applies in USB and Bluetooth mode.
RESET/play/pause button|

| · Pressing this button can play/pause tracks.

Note:

This function only applies in USB and Bluetooth mode.

· Pressing and holding the button for 2 seconds resets all settings to default.

MUSIC EQ button|

MUSIC

| Pressing this button changes the EQ of the soundbar to be optimised for music.
MOVIE EQ button|

MOVIE

| Pressing this button changes the EQ of the soundbar to be optimised for movies.
NEWS EQ button|

NEWS

| Pressing this button changes the EQ of the soundbar to be optimised for the news.
Treble adjustment buttons|

TREB+/TREB–

| These buttons adjust the level of treble in the sound output.
Bass adjustment buttons|

BASS+/BASS–

| These buttons adjust the level of bass in the sound output.
3D EQ button|

3D

| Pressing this button changes the EQ of the soundbar for a 3D audio effect.

Powering on
Plug the power cord into a power socket and switch on the power socket. The soundbar will enter standby.

Setting the mode

Bluetooth mode
Optical mode
USB mode
HDMI (ARC) mode
AUX mode

Bluetooth mode

With the soundbar on, press the INPUT button on the soundbar or remote control until ‘ ’ is shown on the display. You will then hear two beeps from the soundbar.This indicates the soundbar is ready for
Turn the Bluetooth of your device on and search for ‘KASBD80CB’ on the list of available devices. Tap on the name and
When successfully paired, you will hear a tone before ‘ ’ stop flashing. Music can now be played from your device with the sound outputting from the soundbar

HDMI (ARC) mode

The soundbar supports HDMI with an audio return channel (ARC). Many standard HDMI ports provide support for ARC. This allows you to have audio output from the TV to emit from the soundbar, as opposed to the TV’s inbuilt speakers.

Using a high-speed HDMI (ARC) cable (not supplied), connect the input end of the HDMI (ARC) into the HDMI input on the Connect the output end into the TV’s HDMI (ARC) port.
Go into the TV’s sound settings and check the sound output. It should be set to ‘External Dolby’ or ‘Auto mode’. The digital audio output should also be set to ‘Dolby’ or ‘Auto’.
Press the INPUT button on the soundbar or remote control until ‘ ’ is shown on the display.
Sound from the TV will now be emitted from the Use the remote control to make any audio adjustments.

AUX mode

Using the provided RCA to 3.5mm cable, connect the 3.5mm end into the soundbar. Connect the RCA end to your chosen audio device. Ensure the audio settings to your device have set the soundbar for audio
To switch to AUX mode, Press the INPUT button on the soundbar or remote control until ‘ ’ is shown on the display. Music will then begin playing out of the
Use your connected device for playback controls (previous, play, pause, next). All other controls can be adjusted using the remote

Optical mode

Uncap an optical cable (not supplied) and connect the input end to the optical input on the soundbar. Connect the output end to the optical digital output of your device (for example, TV, set top box, DVD player, gaming console).
Turn on the soundbar and connected device, then go to the device’s sound settings. Set the audio output to ‘Dolby’ or ‘Auto’
Press the INPUT button on the soundbar or remote control until ‘ ’ is shown on the display.
You can now begin watching TV with the sound emitting from the Use the remote control to make any audio adjustments.

CLEANING & CARE

Wipe the exterior with a clean, dry cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Cause	Solution

There is no sound coming out of the soundbar.

| Another input source is selected.| Select an appropriate input source.
The soundbar is muted.| Unmute the soundbar.
The volume of the soundbar is adjusted too low.| Increase the volume of the soundbar.

The power cord is not connected properly.

| Ensure the power cord is securely connected to the power port and the plug is connected to the socket.
The input and output of the cable are connected the wrong way round.| Connect the cable’s input into the soundbar, and the output to the chosen device.

There is an issue with the digital audio output settings

| The format of the sound emitted from the soundbar is in a raw PCM. In your device’s sound settings, try setting the digital audio output to ‘PCM’.
Sound is distorted or echoing.| ****

TV volume is not muted.

| If playing audio from the TV, ensure the volume from the TV is muted.
The volume decreases when the soundbar is turned on.| The soundbar automatically controls its volume when turned on to prevent possible sudden loud volumes from previous use.| Turn up the volume as required.
Other noises are emitting from the soundbar.| The soundbar is too close to another digital or high- frequency device.| Move those devices away from the soundbar.

Poor audio quality when using Bluetooth mode.

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Bluetooth reception is poor.

| · Move the device closer to the soundbar.

· Remove any obstructions between the device and the soundbar.

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The TV cannot be operated using the TV’s remote control.|

The soundbar is blocking the TV’s remote control sensor.

| Reposition the soundbar so that it does not obstruct the TV’s remote control sensor.

The Bluetooth device cannot connect to the soundbar/ soundbar cannot connect to a device.

| Bluetooth on the device is turned off.| Turn on Bluetooth on your device.

The device is not paired or is incorrectly connected.

| · Restart the soundbar and try pairing again.

· The soundbar is already connected with another Bluetooth device. Disconnect the connected device and then try pairing again.

Bluetooth is not selected as the input mode.|

Select Bluetooth as the input mode.

The soundbar is connected to a different Bluetooth device.

| Unpair the Bluetooth device that is currently connected and pair with the desired Bluetooth device.
The soundbar is too far away from the Bluetooth device.| Move the Bluetooth device closer to the soundbar.
A device emitting electromagnetic waves (for example, microwave oven, wireless device) is nearby and interfering with the connection.| · Do not use this soundbar near devices that emit electromagnetic waves.

· Move the other devices away from the soundbar.

The Bluetooth device that you are using is not supported.| Ensure the Bluetooth on your device is Bluetooth 4.0 or later.

The soundbar cannot be controlled using the remote control.

| The soundbar is out of the operating range (10m).| Use the remote control within the operating range (10m).
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The batteries are flat in the remote control.| Replace the batteries in the remote control.
The sensor for the remote control on the soundbar is exposed to direct sunlight.| Reposition the soundbar to not expose it to direct sunlight.

No sound/ unstable connection in Bluetooth mode.

| Volume on the Bluetooth device may be too low.| Raise the volume on the Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth is not selected as the input mode.|

Select Bluetooth as the input mode.

Audio from the connected device is paused.| Press the Play/pause button on the remote control.

The audio output of the Bluetooth device may not be set to the soundbar.

| · Ensure the device is connected to the soundbar.

· Ensure sound output is set to the soundbar.

The Bluetooth device was disconnected.| Reconnect the Bluetooth device to the soundbar.
The soundbar is too far from the Bluetooth device.| Move the Bluetooth device nearer to the soundbar.
A device emitting electromagnetic waves (for example, microwave oven, wireless device) is nearby and interfering with the connection.| · Do not use this soundbar near devices that emit electromagnetic waves.

· Move the other devices away from the soundbar.

No sound in HDMI (ARC)

mode.

|

An incorrect HDMI cable is used

| Ensure to use a high-speed HDMI cable with ARC support.

Incorrect input mode is selected.

| Press the INPUT button on the soundbar or remote control until the display shows ‘ ’.

No sound in optical mode.

|

The optical cable is damaged.

| Replace the optical cable.
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