kogan KASBD16CB 2.1ch 160w Dolby Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer User Guide

2.1CH 160W DOLBY SOUNDBAR
WITH WIRELESS SUBWOOFER
KASBD16CB

SAFETY & WARNINGS

Ensure to read all warnings and instructions in this user guide prior to first use. Retain this user guide for future reference.

CAUTION: Do not open, dismantle or modify the soundbar. This may lead to an electric shock and damage to the unit.

• 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 safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the soundbar.
• This soundbar uses a voltage of 50Hz. Ensure the power supply used is identical.
• Do not listen at high volume levels for extended periods, or suddenly increase the volume of the soundbar. Doing so may cause permanent hearing damage.
• Ensure the soundbar is placed on a dry, stable surface.
• Ensure there is at least a 20cm clearance above, and a 5cm clearance on either side of the soundbar.
• 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 unit.
• 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 assistance.
• Ensure the power cord is always visible and not walked on, or folded.
• If the power cord is damaged, stop use immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for assistance.
• Do not forcibly pull on the power cord itself to remove it from the power socket.
• To prevent fires and electric shocks, do not expose this soundbar to direct heat/sunlight, open flames, rain, moisture, or excess dust.
• Do not place this soundbar near strong magnets.
• Do not place this soundbar on an amplifier or receiver.
• Do not clean the soundbar using chemical solvents as this might damage the exterior finish.
• Depending on the electromagnetic waves used, if another TV is turned on near this soundbar whilst powered, lines may appear on certain LED TVs. 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 TVs.
• Do not use this soundbar with CRT TVs as it may cause image interference.
• 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 use.

COMPONENTS LIST

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

OVERVIEW

Front view (Soundbar)

Top view (Soundbar)

1. LED display
2. Power button
3. Volume controls
4. INPUT button

Bottom view (Soundbar)

Back view (Subwoofer)

12. LED indicator
13. WPS button
14. USB port (only used for data transfer if firmware updates are necessary)
15. Power port

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 transported.
• Remove any descriptive labels or stickers on the front and top of the soundbar.
• Do not remove any labels or stickers from the back or bottom of the soundbar.

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 screen.
• 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
This soundbar may also be mounted onto a wall.
WARNING: If you don’t feel confident in correctly securing the wall mount, Seek the assistance of an experienced person or professional.

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.

1. 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.
   

2. Using the markings, place the brackets and align them so they are level. Mark the four holes in the brackets then remove the brackets. Using a drill (not supplied), create the four holes.

3. Align the drilled holes with those on the brackets and fix the anchors into the holes of the brackets.
   

4. Secure and tighten the screws into the anchors to ensure that the brackets will remain stable.
   

5. Aligning the outer rubber feet, place the soundbar onto the brackets.
   

OPERATION

Remote control

Name| Icon|

Description

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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/pausc. 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.
• Press the power button ( ) on the soundbar or remote control to turn on the soundbar.

Setting the mode
This soundbar features five input modes. These include:

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

When the soundbar is switched on, the current mode will appear on the display. You can cycle through the modes by pressing the INPUT button on the soundbar. The code shown on the display will reflect the mode that is currently active.

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

Pairing with the subwoofer

1. With the soundbar turned on, press the INPUT button on the soundbar or remote control until ‘ ’ appears on the LED display. This will cause the soundbar to enter pairing mode.
2. Connect the power cord for the subwoofer into the power socket. Switch on the power socket. The LED indicator will start flashing slowly, indicating it is ready to pair.
3. Press and hold the WPS button. The LED indicator will start flashing rapidly. This indicates the subwoofer is pairing to the soundbar.
4. After 20–30 seconds, the LED indicator will stop flashing and turn a solid blue. The subwoofer is now paired to the soundbar.
   

Notes:

• After this initial pairing process, the subwoofer will automatically pair with the soundbar in future uses.
• If you wish to pair the subwoofer with another soundbar, repeat the steps above.
• Keep the soundbar and subwoofer within 10m of each other. Keeping them further apart may cause the Bluetooth connection to be lost.
• The LED indicator on the subwoofer will turn red if the soundbar is off or on standby. The subwoofer will then enter standby.
• To avoid signal interference, keep the soundbar and subwoofer away from other Wi-Fi connected devices.

Bluetooth mode

1. 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 pairing.

2. Turn the Bluetooth of your device on and search for ‘KASBD16CB’ on the list of available devices. Tap on the name and connect.

3. 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.

Notes:

• Ensure the Bluetooth device connected is running Bluetooth 4.0 or later.
• Once a device is paired, the pairing process does not need to be repeated for future use.
• If a connected device is further than 10m from the soundbar, the connection will be lost and become disconnected. Your device will automatically reconnect once it is within 10m.
• If a connected device has its Bluetooth switched off or is turned off, the soundbar will automatically re-renter into pairing.
• Once in pairing mode, the soundbar will connect to the last connected device. If you would like an unpaired device to be connected, disconnect the existing connection, and repeat the pairing steps with the unpaired device.
• If no device is intended to be connected, change the mode of the soundbar or turn it off.

USB mode

• When turned on, insert a USB into the USB port of the soundbar. The soundbar will automatically switch to USB mode and the LED display will show ‘ ’. Music will
  then start playing from the soundbar.

• If the soundbar does not automatically switch to USB mode, press the INPUT button on the soundbar or remote control until ‘ ’ is shown on the display.

Note:
Ensure the files on the USB are in an MP3 format. The soundbar does not support other file formats.

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.

1. Using a high-speed HDMI (ARC) cable (not supplied), connect the input end of the HDMI (ARC) into the HDMI input on the soundbar. Connect the output end into the
   TV’s HDMI (ARC) port.
   Notes:
   • A TV’s HDMI (ARC) port may be labelled differently.
   • Ensure the HDMI ports on your TV support ARC.

2. 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’.
   Note:
   Different TVs may have different names for their settings.

3. Press the INPUT button on the soundbar or remote control until ‘ ’ is shown on the display.

4. Sound from the TV will now be emitted from the soundbar. Use the remote control to make any audio adjustments.

AUX mode

1. 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 on your device have set the soundbar for audio output.

2. 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 soundbar.

3. Use your connected device for playback controls (previous, play, pause, next). All other controls can be adjusted using the remote control.

Optical mode

1. 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).
   Note:
   Do not bend the optical cable as this may cause damage to the cable.

2. Turn on the soundbar and connected device, then go to the device’s sound settings.
   Set the audio output to ‘Dolby’ or ‘Auto’ mode.
   Note:
   Different TVs may have different names for their settings.

3. Press the INPUT button on the soundbar or remote control until ‘ ’ is shown on the display.

4. You can now begin watching TV with the sound emitting from the soundbar. Use the remote control to make any audio adjustments.

Powering off
Press the power button on the soundbar or remote control and the soundbar will return to standby. Switch off the power at the socket and turn the soundbar off.

Replacing the batteries in the remote control
This remote control is powered by x2 AAA batteries (not supplied). To replace the batteries:

1. Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control
2. Remove the flat batteries. Noting the polarity markers, place new batteries into the remote control.
3. Slide on the battery cover.

CLEANING & CARE

Wipe the exterior with a clean, dry cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem| Cause|

Solution

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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.
Unable to pair the subwoofer to the soundbar.| There is an interference with the connection.| · Turn off and unplug the subwoofer and soundbar.
· Wait for 3 minutes then plug the subwoofer and soundbar back into power.
· Press the power button on the soundbar, then press and hold the WPS button on the subwoofer to reset the connection.
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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 i  ncorrectly 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.
Poor audio quality when using Bluetooth mode.| Bluetooth reception is poor.| · Move the device closer to the soundbar.
· Remove any obstructions between the device and the soundbar.
No sound/

.

unstable sound 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.
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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.
Incorrect input mode is selected.| Press the INPUT button on the soundbar or remote control until the display shows’ ‘.
No sound in USB mode.| The file type is not supported.| Ensure the files are in an MP3 format.
Incorrect input mode is selected.| Press the INPUT button on the soundbar or remote control until the display shows ‘ ‘.

Firmware update (if necessary)

• If updates are necessary for the soundbar and subwoofer, these updates will be made available at help.Kogan.com as a downloadable zip file. They would need to be unzipped and placed on a USB.
• To install possible necessary updates on the soundbar, ensure the soundbar is switched off, then plug in the USB.
• Switch the soundbar on and the display will show ‘UP’ to indicate the soundbar is installing. When complete, the display will show ‘OL’.
• To install possible necessary updates on the subwoofer, ensure the subwoofer is switched off, then plug in the USB.
• Switch the subwoofer on and the LED indicator will light up red to indicate the subwoofer is installing. When complete, the red indicator will disappear.
  Unplug the power cord and wait for at least 30 seconds before plugging it back in and turning on the subwoofer.

NOTES

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