LARKSOUNd L220 2.1Ch 3D Soundbar System User Manual

SOUNDBAR L220
2.1CH 3D Soundbar System
USER MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing the home theater L220 Soundbar. Please read this user manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

Warning

Caution:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not dismantle the product and do not expose the apparatus to rain or moisture. No user-serviceable parts inside.Refer servicing to qualified personnel only

**** The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock to a person or persons.

Important! This symbol alerts you to read and observe important warnings and instructions on the unit or in this manual.

Notice:

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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

1. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen to high volume levels for long time periods or a sudden high volume level.
2. Never use the device unsupervised! Switch off the device whenever you are not using it, even if not using it only for a short while.
3. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
4. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
5. Before operating this system, check the voltage of this system to see if it is identical to the voltage of your local power supply.
6. The unit should not be impeded by covering the ventilation opening with items such as newspaper, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Make sure that there is at least 20 cm of space above and at least 5 cm of space on each side of the unit.
7. The apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that objects filled with liquids, such as vases, must not be placed on the apparatus.
8. To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this equipment to direct heat, rain, moisture, or dust.
9. Do not locate this unit near any water sources e.g. taps, bathtubs, washing machines, or swimming pools. Ensure that you place the unit on a dry, stable surface.
10. Do not place this unit close to a strong magnetic field.
11. Do not place the unit on an amplifier or receiver.
12. Do not place this unit in a damp area as the moisture will affect the life of electric components.
13. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Wipe with a clean, dry, or slightly damp cloth.
14. When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug, never pull on the cord.
15. Depending on the electromagnetic waves used by a television broadcast, if a TV is turned on near this unit while it is also on, lines might appear on the LED TV. Neither this unit nor the TV is malfunctioning. If you see such lines, keep this unit well away from the TV set.
16. The mains plug is used to disconnect the device, the disconnected device should remain readily operable.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Follow all instructions. Heed all warnings.

2. Do not use this apparatus near water.

3. Clean only with a dry cloth.

4. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

6. 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.

7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, or at the point where they exit from the apparatus.

8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

9. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personal. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, for example, when the 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.

11. The DC plug is used to disconnect the device, the disconnected device should remain readily operable. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the DC power completely, the DC plug must be removed from the AC outlet completely.

Preparation for Use

Unpacking and Set-Up

• Remove the Soundbar from the carton and remove all packing material from the Soundbar. Save the packing material, if possible, in case the Soundbar ever needs to be serviced or transported. The original carton and packing material is the only safe way to pack your Soundbar to protect it from damage in transit.
• Remove any descriptive labels or stickers on the front or top of the cabinet. Do not remove any labels or stickers from the back or bottom of the cabinet.
• Place your Soundbar on a level surface such as a table, desk, or shelf, convenient to an AC outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from sources of excess heat, dirt, dust, moisture, humidity, or vibration.
• Unwind the Line cord connecting the AC adapter and extend it to its full length.

Protect Your Furniture

This model is equipped with non-skid rubber ‘feet’ to prevent the product from moving when you operate the controls. These ‘feet’ are made from 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 rubber residue on the furniture. To prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly recommend that you purchase small self-adhesive felt pads, available at hardware stores and home improvement centers everywhere, and apply these pads to the bottom of the rubber ‘feet’ before you place the unit.

Power Source

This soundbar is designed to operate on a normal DC Power source, it works only under SMPS 110V-240V ～50hz/60Hz. Do not attempt to operate the Soundbar on any other power source. You could cause damage to the Soundbar that is not covered by your warranty.

Important Notes

• This soundbar was specially developed for LED/LCD/Plasma TVs: It should not be used in combination with CRTTV’s (Cathode Ray Tube TVs) in order to avoid image interference.
• The safety and operating instruction manual should be retained for future reference.
• The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping, splashing, or placed in a humid atmosphere such as a bathroom.
• Do not install the product in the following areas:
• Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to radiators.
• On top of other stereo equipment that radiates too much heat -Blocking ventilation or in a dusty area.
• Areas where there is constant vibration.
• Humidor moist places.
• Do not place near candles or other flames.
• Operate the product only as instructed in this manual.
• Before turning on the power for the first time, make sure the soundbar is plugged into a power outlet.
• For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer any servicing to qualified personnel.
• Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of the unit; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Product Diagram

1.  Standby: standby mode for power ON or OFF;

2. Input: choose input mode(HDMI ARC/OPT/AUX/USB/BT)

3. Bluetooth: short press for Play/Pause (Only work under USB & BT mode of a smartphone), long press for connecting/unconnected device;

4. VOL-: master volume down

5. VOL+: master volume up

6. DC IN

7. AUX IN

8. Optical

9. Subwoofer out: connected with subwoofer by RCA cable 5. USB

10. HDMI(ARC)

11. Standby mode for power on/off.

12. INPUT: input mode(AUX/USB/HDMI ARC/OPT/BT)

13. MUTE: mute/unmute the soundbar

14. VOL+: master volume up

15. Play/Pause (Only work under USB & BT mode of a smartphone).

16. Pre button: Previous program (Only work under USB & BT mode of a smartphone).

17. Next button: Next program. (Only work under USB & BT mode of a smartphone).

18. VOL-: master volume down

19. BASS-: To decrease the bass.

20. BASS+: to increase the bass.

21. EQ: select EQ mode (Movie/Music/ Dialogue/Norma

22. Dimmer: total have 3 levels, low, middle, and high;

23. 3D Sound: select the 3D sound effect.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Positioning the Sound Bar

Place on a flat Surface

Place the soundbar horizontally on a flat surface such as a TV unit or shelves and align it centrally with the TV screen. Allow some space between the speaker and the wall.  Don’t place inside a cabinet or a walled shelf. Follow this guide for the best sound output and good airflow around the soundbar.

Mount on the wall

WARNING: If you don’t feel confident to correctly and securely wall-mount the soundbar, seek the assistance of an experienced person or professional.
Insert the two wall-mount screws into the wall, refer to the wall mounting template we supplied in the package for the distance.
Install the speaker on a vertical, fast, reinforced area of the wall. For plaster walls, it is recommended to screw into wall studs for greater security. For optimum performance, allow at least a 30mm distance between the soundbar and the TV.

Follow the below steps to mount the soundbar on the wall

1. Make 2 holes on the wall with distance same as the wall bracket on the soundbar, refer to the wall mounting template to make it correct easily.
2. Put the plastic anchors onto the wall and secure the screws to the plastic clip, do not tighten the screws all the way make sure to leave some space.
3. Once the screws are securely fastened, hang the soundbar over by inserting the screws onto the wall mount bracket.

OPERATE INSTRUCTIONS

Setting the Soundbar

1. Connect subwoofer to soundbar;
2. Plugin the power cord and the display will light up.
3. Switch on the soundbar by using the power button on the soundbar or by using the STANDBY button on the remote. After switching on, the default input mode will appear on display.
4. input mode can be changed by pressing the power button again or by using the INPUT button on the remote.

LED Indicators
Display screen: BT/OP/HD/US/AU/MV/MC/DL/3D/volume value display

Powering On/Off

1. Plug the soundbar into a wall outlet, it will automatically turn on the device.
2. To turn off, press the power button on the remote control then unplug from the wall outlet.

Playing Audio via BT Connection

1. Turn on the soundbar and then short-press the INPUT button to switch to BT mode.
2. Activate the pairing function on your phone or other compatible devices and select “Lark L220”.
3.  When successfully paired, the LED display will stay on “BT”.
4. The remote control includes BT mode playback controls.
   Notes:

• If your Pairing device is switched off or manually disconnected, the soundbar will automatically enter pairing mode.
  • If the connected device is switched off or manually disconnected, the soundbar will automatically enter pairing mode, successfully connected device will be re-established once you re-enter the wireless range(10 meters). To connect to other devices, repeat the above pairing steps.

• Press the BT button on the device for 3 seconds to shut down in pairing mode, and 3 seconds again to turn on pairing mode.

AUX mode

1. Connect the soundbar to your PC, tablet, smartphone, TV, or other device using a 3.5mm audio cable, short-press the INPUT button to switch to AUX input mode.
2. In this mode, playback can only be controlled on your connected device.

Playing Audio via USB Port

The soundbar automatically switches to USB input mode with the LED display(US )when a USB flash drive is inserted (this mode isn’t selectable on the soundbar or remote
control unless a USB flash drive is connected).

1. Ensure that your USB flash drive contains MP3 or WMA audio files (other file types not supported).
2. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port on the soundbar (or your own USB extension cable connected to the USB port); music will automatically play.
3. The remote control includes USB input mode playback controls.

Optical Mode

You can connect digital amplifiers or TV with an optical digital output to the soundbar via optical cable.
The output device must have an optical digital output. Use the optical cable supplied to make the connection. Proceed as follows:

• Connect the optical cable to the optical digital output of your output device.
• Then connect the optical cable to the optical digital input of your soundbar.
• Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select OPTICAL mode.
• Start playing on the output device.
• You can use the volume buttons to adjust the volume to your requirements.
• If you wish, you can change the audio settings using the relevant buttons on the remote control.
• If no sound output, you can switch the output device to PCM mode.

HDMI Mode

1. The Soundbar supports HDMI with Audio Return Channel(ARC). if your TV is HDMI(ARC) compliant, you can hear the TV audio through your Soundbar by using
   a single HDMI cable.

2. Using a High-Speed HDMI cable, connect the HDMI(ARC) connector on the soundbar to the HDMI (ARC) connector on the TV. The HDMI(ARC) connector on the TV might be labeled differently. For details, see the TV user manual.

Specifications

Subwoofer: 15.753.5411.81 inch

Trouble Shooting

soundbar to your TV or other devices. However, you do not need a separate audio connection when the Soundbar and TV are connected through an HDMI ARC connection
On the remote control, select the correct audio input.
Distorted sound or echo| If you play audio from the TV through the soundbar, make sure that the N is muted.
Bluetooth| A device cannot connect with the SoundBar| Restart the soundbar and try pairing again
You have not enabled the Bluetooth function of the device. See the user manual of the device on how to enable the function.
The device is not correctly connected.
The soundbar is already connected with another Bluetooth device. Disconnect the connected device, then try again.
The quality of audio play from a connected Bluetooth device is poor.| The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the soundbar, or remove any obstacle between the device and the soundbar.
The connected Bluetooth device connects and disconnects constantly| The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the soundbar, or remove any obstacle between the device and the soundbar.

Remark: Once additional information is needed, please kindly contact [email protected] we will support you in the shortest time.

FCC Compliance

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 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
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 complies with FCC radiation exposure limits senior for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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WEEE Compliance

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories, or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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