Snap One ES-SNDBR-2.1 Active Soundbar System Installation Guide

Snap One ES-SNDBR-2.1 Active Soundbar System
Installation Guide

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1. READ these instructions.

2. KEEP these instructions.

3. HEED all warnings.

4. FOLLOW all instructions.

5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.

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, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. 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 wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. USE ONLY with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
    When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus 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 apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus.

16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

17. The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as a disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

18. DO NOT overload wall outlets or extension cords beyond their rated capacity as this can cause electric shock or fire.

19. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

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    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 environmentally safe recycling.

21. 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 the electrical earth. (for wireless subwoofer unit)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
WARNING: No naked flame sources – such as candles – should be placed on the product.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LITHIUM COIN CELL BATTERY. IF MISUSED OR ABUSED THIS CAN RESULT IN:
• Smoke or gas hazard • Heat hazard • Fire hazard • Explosion hazard WARNING: Do not place batteries in mouth or ingest.
Chemical burn hazard. Keep new and used batteries out of reach of children and pets. If swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING: If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children and pets.
WARNING: Do not handle leaking or damaged Lithium batteries.
WARNING: Risk of leakage. Only use the specified type of batteries.
Never mix new and used batteries. Observe correct polarity. Remove batteries from products that are not in use for extended periods of time.
Store batteries in a dry place.
WARNING: Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
WARNING: Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
WARNING: Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
WARNING: Avoid exposure to extreme heat or cold. Please dispose of any used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Place the equipment near a main power supply outlet and make sure that you can easily access the power breaker switch.
WARNING: This product is intended to be operated ONLY from the AC Voltages listed on the back panel or included power supply of the product.
Operation from other voltages other than those indicated may cause irreversible damage to the product and void the product’s warranty. The use of AC Plug  Adapters is cautioned because it can allow the product to be plugged into voltages in which the product was not designed to operate. If the product is equipped with a detachable power cord, use only the type provided with your product or by your local distributor and/or retailer. If you are unsure of the correct operational voltage, please contact your local distributor and/or retailer.
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 20cm between the radiator & your body.
EU COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Eligible to bear the CE mark; Conforms to European Union Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC; European Union EMC Directive 2004/108/EC; European  Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances Recast (RoHS2) Directive 2011/65/EC; European Union WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC; European Union Eco- Design Directive 2009/125/EC; European Union Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Directive
2006/121/EC; European Union Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive 1999/5/EC.
This product contains batteries that are covered under 2006/66/

EC European Directive, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. Please follow local regulations.
You may obtain a free copy of the Declaration of Conformity by contacting your dealer, distributor or worldwide headquarters.
WEEE NOTICE
Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway.

This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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.
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 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.
Approved under the verification provision of FCC Part 15 as a Class B Digital Device.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Caution: To comply with the limits of the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device is to comply with Class B limits. All peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non- certified peripherals or non-shielded cables may result in interference to radio or reception.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
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 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Note: The country code selection is for non-US models only and is not available to all US models. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi products marketed in the US must  fixed to US operation channels only.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

WIRELESS TRANSMITTER COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and the applicable Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing Episode speakers. To complete installation, follow these instructions. Visit our website for design recommendations and speaker calculators.

CONTENTS

FEATURES

Sound Bar (Front)

A. Source LED
Blue: Bluetooth input
Red: Standby
Blink Once: Volume level at min/max
Blinks Continuously: Muted
Green: Toslink optical input
Yellow: RCA Line Level Input
Purple:
Blink Once: EQ off;
Blinks Twice: EQ on
White:
Blink Once: Volume level changed
Blinks Twice: Dolby Digital source being decoded

B. Input Toggle Switch between digital, analog, and Bluetooth inputs
C. Volume Up Increase volume level
D. Volume Down Decrease volume level
E. Mute No volume
Note: This soundbar is equipped with Audio Sense which will enable the soundbar to turn on when an audio signal is detected.

Soundbar (Rear)

A. RCA Line Level Input 2 Left and Right RCA stereo input
B. Toslink Optical Input 1 Digital optical input. Dolby Digital formats will be decoded
C. DC Power In Power cord connection
D. Master Power Switch ON/OFF switch

Subwoofer

A. STATUS LED
Red: Standby
Blue: On
B. Volume Knob Adjust the master volume
C. Master Power Switch ON/OFF switch
D. AC Power In Power cord connection

Remote

SETUP

Soundbar Placement
Placement should be below a flat-screen TV on a cabinet top or shelf for most applications. Other options for placement include on-wall using the included bracket, or attached to a flat panel mount using the optional Strong mount bracket.
Installing On or In a Cabinet

Note: When placing the soundbar on a cabinet shelf, the front edge of the speaker should be flush with the front of the shelf. Placing the speaker further back on the shelf will degrade the sound quality of the speaker.
Mounting on a Wall
Considerations for Wall Mounting
Installing the soundbar more than 3″ from the screen may delay the audio from the video and provide a poor listening experience. The soundbar should be as close to the TV as possible for the best listening experience.
Attaching the Wall Bracket

1. Mark the position of the bottom of the TV.

2. Mark the position of the TV’s center point.

3. Remove the TV from the mount if necessary.

4. Locate wall studs using a stud finder (not included).

5. Place the bracket on the wall with the flat side toward the wall and the notched center mark facing up. The Soundbar center mark should be located at the center point of the installed television.

6. Position the bracket vertical center “V” groove 2-1/8 ” from the bottom of the TV. The Soundbar will hang flush with the bottom of the TV once installed.

7. Level the bracket and attach it to the wall studs using the horizontal screw-hole slots. Use all 4 screws and keep the bracket securely attached and flush with the wall.
   Note: If wall studs cannot be used, wall mollies or anchors with the appropriate weight rating for the soundbar should be used.

8. Clip the Soundbar onto the bracket, and center by adjusting left to right.

Installing on a Flat Panel Mount
The Episode 2.1 Soundbar can be mounted directly to a Flat Panel Mount with the Strong™ SM-SBAR-BKT (available separately). Using the Flat Panel mount bracket allows the Soundbar to move with the TV when mounted to articulating arm mounts. This provides an optimal listening experience for these installations.

Subwoofer Placement
Subwoofer placement can have an effect on performance. All rooms are different, but the strongest output will likely occur if the subwoofer is placed in a  corner of the room on the same wall as the soundbar. This is known as the boundary effect and will emphasize certain bass frequencies while canceling others.  Some listeners find this to be the best-sounding result, while others find it “boomy” or muddy. Experiment with available placement options and use the tuning instructions in the FINE TUNE section of this manual.

Programming the Remote

1. Connect power to the soundbar, then press the power button.
2. Press and hold MUTE on the soundbar until the LED flashes yellow.
3. Press the button on the soundbar that will be programmed once (MUTE, VOLUME UP, VOLUME DOWN). LED will now be solid yellow.
4. Press the button to be learned on the TV remote (MUTE, VOLUME UP, VOLUME DOWN) slowly four times (look for the LED to flash before pressing again).
5.  LED will now blink green 6 times.
6. Repeat for MUTE, VOLUME UP, VOLUME DOWN commands.

Remote Codes
Please visit the support tab of the product page for more information and available HEX codes.

CONNECT
Use included RCA or Toslink cable to connect devices. Once connected, Audio Sense will enable the soundbar to turn on when an audio signal is detected. The unit enters standby mode if no signal is detected after 15 minutes.
CAUTION: All connections and switching must be done with the device turned off. Connect power last to ensure the device is off during all setup and connections.

Bluetooth Pairing

1. Use the soundbar remote to select the Bluetooth input.
2. Access the Bluetooth pairing menu on the device to be paired to the soundbar, by pressing the Bluetooth button.
3. Select “Episode 2.1 Soundbar“.
4. Wait until the device display reads “Connected”.
5. Select the audio output options, and select the “Episode 2.1 Soundbar”.
   Note: Changing inputs requires device reconnection.

Sub to Soundbar Pairing
Turn both units on, then press and hold both hidden buttons using a push pin or other fine point until the subwoofer powers on (Blue LED).

Press and Hold to Pair

Factory Reset
The unit must be in standby mode. Press VOL down and MUTE until LED flashes 5 times.

FINE-TUNE

Subwoofer Level
After making all connections and calibrating the speakers, set up the subwoofer using the following steps:

1. Connect power to the subwoofer. The status LED will illuminate solid red when power is present and the subwoofer is on. LED will illuminate solid blue when the soundbar is on.
2. Set volume dial at 50%.
3. Play a movie scene or music track and set the system volume to an average level. Listen to the bass level from the listening position.
4. Adjust the subwoofer VOLUME control as desired.

EQ

The EQ is set to bring out the dialog to replicate a 3 channel setup with only two channels. Determine the best system settings using the following steps:

1. Play a movie scene during an acoustically chaotic scene and set the system volume to an average level with the EQ off. Listen to the dialog from the listening position.
2. Listen to the same scene with the EQ on.
3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 until the preferred setting is determined.

SPECIFICATIONS

3.33″ D
Subwoofer Finished Dimensions| 9.88″ W x 11.57″ H x 12.96″ D
Subwoofer Finished Dimensions incl Volume Knob| 9.88″ W x 11.57″ H x 13.53″ D
Sold As| Each

WARRANTY

10/2-Year Limited Warranty
Episode® Active Products have a 2-Year Limited Warranty for amplifiers and a 10-year warranty for all other components. This warranty includes parts and labor repairs on all components found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal conditions of use. This warranty shall not apply to products that have been abused, modified or disassembled. Products to be repaired under this warranty must be returned to a designated service center with an assigned return authorization (RA) number. Contact technical support at support@episodeaudio.com for an RA number.

CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT
866.838.5052
support@episodeaudio.com

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