Kogan KASBM30HA 2.0ch 30w Under Monitor Mini Soundbar User Guide

: June 7, 2024
: Kogan

Table of Contents

SAFETY & WARNINGS
OVERVIEW
Remote Control
OPERATION
SPECIFICATIONS
References
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Kogan KASBM30HA 2.0ch 30w Under Monitor Mini Soundbar User Guide

SAFETY & WARNINGS

Ensure you have read and understood these instructions before using the product, and ensure this user guide is retained for future reference. The contents of this user guide may change without further notice due to changes in product performance and functionality

Important!

Do not use the appliance in humid or wet environments.
Do not install the device in or near a location where it may come into contact with rain, moisture or other liquids.
Do not use the appliance in extreme temperatures (hot or cold).
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for extended periods.
Do not remove the device casing, as this may risk electric shock or fire.
In the occurrence of malfunction, do not attempt to repair the device on your own. Contact help.kogan.com for assistance.
If liquid enters the casing, cut off the power immediately and cease use until it has been approved by an authorized agent. Contact help.kogan.com for assistance.

OVERVIEW

HDMI (ARC)
Use to connect compatible devices using a HDMI cable (not provided)
OPTICAL IN
Use to connect compatible devices using an optical cable (not provided).
USB IN
Use to connect a flash drive for direct MP3/WAV playback (FAT32 format and 32GB max).
AUX IN
Use to connect compatible devices using the 3.5mm – 3.5mm stereo jack cable (provided).
DC IN
Use to connect the DC power supply

Remote Control

Remote

Button	Function
Power on/off
MUTE	Mute volume (toggle on/off)
MODE	E Cycle through input modes
VOL+	Volume increase
VOL –	Volume decrease
Skip to previous (Bluetooth/USB mode only)
Pause/Play
Skip to next (Bluetooth/USB mode only)
EQ preset 1: Music optimisation
EQ preset 2: Movie optimisation
EQ preset 3: News/speaking optimization
BT	Short-press to switch to Bluetooth mode; Long-press to disconnect

Bluetooth connection
| USB playback repeat (Repeat 1 and Repeat all)
3D| 3D mode (toggle on/off)

Soundbar controls

Soundbar

Power button : Short-press to power on Long-press to power off.
+ Increase button : Increase volume
– Decrease button: Decrease volume
Mode button: Short-press to cycle input modes BT / USB / AUX / OPTICAL / HDMI (ARC) .

LED display

Red LED Standby mode (power off mode)
BT Bluetooth mode
USB USB media mode
AUX Auxiliary input mode
OPT Optical mode
ARC HDMI(ARC)mode

OPERATION

Power on/off
Press the Power on/off button on the soundbar control panel to turn the unit on and off. Long-press to turn off, short-press to turn on.

AUX in
Connect a compatible device using a 3.5mm stereo jack cable (included), then press the Mode button (m) until AUX is displayed on the LED display. Ensure the connected device is producing an audio signal, then adjust the volume of the soundbar using the Increase/Decrease buttons.

Bluetooth
Press the BT button on the remote control or Mode button (m) on the soundbar until BT is shown on the LED display. The LED display will flash to indicate that the soundbar is in Bluetooth pairing mode. Ensure that the device you wish to connect (smartphone, laptop, etc.) is also in pairing mode and search for “Kogan Mini Soundbar_30” in its device list.

Follow the prompts on your device to complete the pairing. When the two devices are successfully paired, the LED display on the soundbar will stop flashing and remain constant. The soundbar will now automatically re-pair with this device whenever it is within range and has Bluetooth turned on. To deactivate this, select “Forget” for the soundbar in the device’s Bluetooth options.

USB media mode
The soundbar is compatible with USB flash drives up to 32GB in size and can play MP3 and WAV audio files directly. Simply insert a compatible drive into the USB port and the unit will automatically switch to USB mode and play the first compatible track.

USB repeat mode (accessed via the remote control) enables Single Track Repeat and All Tracks Repeat. Press the button ( ) to cycle through the repeat options.

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.

HDMI (ARC)
Connect a HDMI ARC compatible device to the HDMI ARC port on the soundbar using a standard HDMI cable (not supplied), then press the Mode button (m) until “ARC” is displayed on the LED display. Ensure HDMI ARC is selected as the TV’s audio output, then adjust the volume of the soundbar using the Volume up and Volume down buttons on the remote control or soundbar control panel.

Optical in
Connect a compatible device to the OPTICAL port on the soundbar using a digital optical cable (not supplied), then press the MODE button on the remote control or soundbar control panel repeatedly until OPT is displayed on the LED display. Ensure Optical SPDIF is selected as the TV’s audio output, then adjust the volume of the soundbar using the Volume up and Volume down buttons on the remote control or soundbar control panel.

3D mode

Audio optimization for listening to audio designed for virtual surround sound effect on 2.0 speaker devices.

Equalizer modes

The soundbar has 3 equalizer presets, tailored to complement various styles of audio. Press the EQ buttons on the remote to select between the following: