DIFIER B8 Soundbar User Manual

: June 7, 2024
: DIFIER

Table of Contents

Important safety instruction
Unpack the box
Illustrations
Remote control Illustration
Wall mount bracket installation
Connection
Operations Guide
Bluetooth Function
HDMI Operation
Specification
Troubleshooting
References
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**DIFIER B8 Soundbar User Manual

Important safety instruction

Please read the instructions carefully. Keep it in safe place for future reference.
Use only accessories approved by the manufacturer.
Install the instrument properly by following the instructions in the device connection section.
Using the product in a 0-35¥ environment is recommended.
To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
Do not use this product near water. Do not immerge the product into any liquid or have it exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not install or use this product near any heat source (e.g. radiator, heater, stove, or other devices that generate heat).
Do not place any object filled with liquids, such as vases on the product; neither should any open fire, such as lighted candles be placed on the product.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Do not insert any object into ventilation openings or slots. It may cause fire or electric shock.
Keep sufficient clearance around the product to maintain good ventilation (minimum 5cm is recommended).
Do not force a plug into the jack. Before connection, check for blockage in the jack and whether the plug matches the jack and is oriented to the right direction.
Keep the provided accessories and parts (such as screws) away from children to prevent from being swallowed by mistake.
Do not open or remove the housing yourself. It may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazardous risks. Regardless the cause of damage (such as damaged wire or plug, exposure to liquid splash or foreign object falling in, exposure to rain or moisture, product not working or being dropped, etc.), the repair has to be performed by an authorized service professional immediately.
Before cleaning the product with dry cloth, always turn off the product and disconnect the power plug first.
Never use strong acid, alkali, gasoline, alcohol, or other chemical solvents to clean the product surface. Use only neutral solvent or clear water for cleaning.

The statements for 5.8G module:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications do not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Please notice that if the FCC identification number is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: “Contains FCC ID: Z9G-EDF54” any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. 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. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The module is limited to OEM installation ONLY.

The OEM integrator is responsible for ensuring that the end-user has no manual instruction to remove or install module. The module is limited to installation in mobile application; A separate approval is required for all other operating configurations, including portable configurations with respect to Part 2.1093 and difference antenna configurations. There is requirement that the grantee provide guidance to the host manufacturer for compliance with Part 15B requirements.

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Please notice that if the IC identification number is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: “Contains IC: 10004A-EDF54” any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used.

Excessively loud music may lead to hearing loss. Please keep the volume in a safe range.

Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. 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 environmental safe recycling.

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.

Power warning:

Place the product near the power outlet for easy use.
Before use, make sure that the operating voltage is the same as your local power supply. Correct operating voltage can be found on the product plate.
For safety purpose, unplug the product during lightning storms or when unused for extended periods of time.
Under normal conditions, the power supply may get hot. Please keep good ventilation in the area and exercise caution.
Safety warning labels on the housing or bottom of the product or power adaptor.

This symbol is to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is to warn the user not to disassemble the enclosure of the product and there is no user-replaceable part inside. Take the product to an authorized service center for repair.

This symbol indicates that the product is for indoor use only.

This symbol indicates that the product is a CLASS II or double insulated electrical device with no earth requirement.

The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

For wireless product:

Wireless product may generate shortwave radio frequencies and interfere with the normal use of other electronic devices or medical equipment
Turn off the product when it’s disallowed. Do not use the product in medical facilities, on airplane, at gas stations, near automatic gates,
automatic fire alarm system or other automated devices.
Do not use the product in the vicinity of a pacemaker within a 20cm range. The radio waves may affect the normal operation of the
pacemaker or other medical devices. 2

Unpack the box

**Box Contents

Soundbar
Wall mount bracket
Fiber optic input audio cable
Power cable
Audio cable
Adapter audio cable
HDMI cable
Subwoofer
Remote control
User manual
Screw for wall mounting x4
Plastic wall anchor x4

Illustrations

Front view of soundbar
Top view of soundbar
Back view of soundbar
Back view of subwoofer

Display window
Power button
Audio source selection (press to switch AUX¹Line in¹ Bluetooth¹Optical¹Coaxial¹HDMI 1¹HDMI 2¹ARC) Standby control: press to power ON; press and hold to enter standby
Bluetooth input (press and hold to disconnect Bluetooth)
Volume down
Volume up
Power cable
HDMI 1 input
HDMI 2 input
HDMI ARC output
Line in input
AUX input
Optical input
Coaxial input
Subwoofer pairing button on soundbar
Bass adjustment
Soundbar pairing button on subwoofer
Indicator
Power switch
Power cable

Remote control Illustration

Power ON/standby
Sound effect switch
- Press to switch MUSIC/MOVIE/NEWS sound effect
AUX input
Line in input
Optical input
Coaxial input
Bluetooth mode: previous/next track
Volume up/down
Bluetooth mode: play/pause Other modes: mute/mute off
Bluetooth input (press and hold to disconnect Bluetooth)
HDMI ARC output
HDMI 1 input
HDMI 2 input

As the illustration shows, press remote control battery cover downward with thumb and follow the arrow direction to remove cover, and place two AAA batteries (note the “+” and “-“pole) into the remote control.
The battery life is normally about 6 months; please replace it when the remote control is not sensitive or the control distance to be shortened.
Never use old and new batteries together.

Note:

Do not place the remote control in places that are hot and humid.
Do not charge the batteries.
Remove the batteries when unused for a long period of time to avoid battery leakage.
The battery should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sun, fire or similar.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Wall mount bracket installation

Soundbar

**Drill hole in wall

Drill 4 holes (Depth: 40mm/1.5″, Hole size: 8mm/1/4″) in the wall using the wall mount bracket as a template, then knock wall anchor into holes. Note:** Dimension of hole may vary depending on wall materials, therefore please adjust drill size to existing conditions for proper installation.
**Attach wall mount bracket

** Align mounting bracket to the holes and use screws to attach wall mount bracket

**Place soundbar onto the wall mount bracket

Please make sure all audio cable connections are secure before mounting the speaker.
Warning:** Please follow installation instructions to avoid damage to your product.

Connection

The soundbar has been paired with the subwoofer before leaving the factory. Hence the wireless connection will resume automatically when both soundbar and subwoofer are powered on and the red indicator is lit. If the wireless connection fails to resume, please follow the steps below to re-pair.

Power on the subwoofer, the red indicator should blink in a breathing pattern, which means no active wireless connection.
Press and hold the “Pair” button on back panel of the subwoofer for 2 seconds to put it into pairing mode.
The red indicator will blink rapidly.
Press and hold the “Pair” button on back panel of soundbar to put it into pairing mode.
Wait until the red indicator on subwoofer is lit constantly. Then the pairing is complete and wireless connection is made.

Operations Guide

Press the “ ” button on soundbar or the corresponding audio source button on the remote control to select audio source.
Play music and adjust the settings to a desired level.

Note: Only the standard PCM audio signals (44.1KHz/48KHz/96KHz/192KHz) function in optical/coaxial mode.

Bluetooth Function

Bluetooth input

Press the “ ” button or the ” ” button on soundbar, or the ” ” button on the remote control to select Bluetooth mode. The display window shows “BT”.
Set your Bluetooth device to search for and connect to “EDIFIER B8”.
PIN code for connection is “0000” if needed.
To disconnect Bluetooth, please press and hold the ” ” button on soundbar or on the remote control.

Note:

Bluetooth connectivity and compatibility may be different between different source devices, depending on the software versions of source devices.
To enjoy all Bluetooth functions of this product, please ensure your mobile device has A2DP(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) profile.

HDMI Operation

HDMI input/output

HDMI 1/HDMI 2 mode

Press the “ ” button on soundbar or the “HDMI 1” / “HDMI 2” button on the remote control to select HDMI 1/ HDMI 2 mode. The display window shows “HDMI 1” / “HDMI 2”.
Connect audio source (like DVD) to “HDMI 1” or “HDMI 2” input port on the back panel of soundbar using HDMI cable
Connect HDMI connector on the TV to “HDMI ARC” output port on the back panel of soundbar using another HDMI cable. Audio source video signal will output to TV.
(Note: You have been supplied with one HDMI cable; additional cables may be necessary.)

HDMI ARC mode

Press the “ ” button on soundbar or the “HDMI ARC” button on the remote control to select HDMI ARC mode. The display window shows “HDMI ARC”.
Connect HDMI ARC connector on the TV to “HDMI ARC” output port on the back panel of soundbar using HDMI cable.
HDMI ARC will return audio signal to the speaker via HDMI cable.

Specification

Power output:	R/L (Treble): 12W+12W

There are no restrictions of use.

Note: Reference frequency used for electrical parameter during test: treble is 10KHz; mid-range and bass is 500Hz; subwoofer is 80Hz.

“The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.” This sentence may be translated into local languages upon approval by HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
No sound	Check if the power indicator light is ON

Try to turn up the volume using either the master volume control or remote control.
Ensure the audio cables are firmly connected and the input is set correctly on the speakers
Check if there is a signal output from the audio source
Cannot conned via Bluetooth| Make sure the speaker is switched to Bluetooth input If it is in other audio input modes, Bluetooth will not conned Disconnect from any Bluetooth device by pressing and holding in Bluetooth mode, then try again.
Effective Bluetooth transmission range is 10 meters; please ensure that operation is within the range
Try another Bluetooth device for connection
The B8 Soundbar does not turn on| Check if main power is connected, or if the wall outlet is switched on

To learn more about EDIFIER, please visit www.edifier.com For Edifier warranty queries, please visit the relevant country page on www.edifier.com and review the section titled Warranty Terms. USA and Canada: service@edifier.ca South America: Please visit www.edifier.com (English) or www.edifierla.com (Spanish/Portuguese) for local contact information.

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Tel: +852 2522 6989
Fax: +852 2522 1989 www.edifier.com © 2018 Edifier International Limited. All rights reserved. Printed in China

NOTICE: For the need of technical improvement and system upgrade, information contained herein may be subject to change from time to time without prior notice. Products of EDIFIER will be customized for different applications. Pictures and illustrations shown on this manual may be slightly different from actual product. Picture for reference only, actual product prevails.