Pinnacle FRONT ROW SYS 8210 PWR SOUNDBAR Speaker

Specifications

• DIMENSIONS : 40.5″D x 9.75″W x 15.75″H
• WEIGHT : 13 pounds
• MOUNTING TYPE: Bar Mount
• SUBWOOFER DIAMETER: 1 Millimeters
• SPEAKER TYPE: Soundbar

INTRODUCTION

We appreciate your choosing Pinnacle speakers for use in your home.  These unique speakers will provide you with powerful and satisfying sound from an ultra-stylish & compact package.  Please read this manual completely to ensure the best possible performance from your system.

Front Display

Screen

Rear Inputs

CONNECTIONS & SETTINGS

• For proper system setup, connect all video devices (Blu-ray/DVD, Cable/Satellite Box, Game Console, etc.) directly to the TV (not the Soundbar) and connect the TV’s audio output (digital or analog) to the Soundbar. The extra inputs on the Soundbar are for other audio only sources (portable music players, CD players, etc.), not video sources, as these are best handled by the TV itself.
• Please note, the phrase ‘TV Remote’ refers to any remote that you are using to control your TV’s Volume & Mute functions (Cable / Satellite / Programmable, etc.).
• Connecting to your TV’s Digital (Toslink) Audio Output: If your TV has an optical digital audio output (usually located on the rear connection panel), use the included optical cable to connect your TV’s digital audio output to the digital audio input on the rear of the Soundbar. Check the Audio Settings in your TV’s Menu System and set the digital audio output type to PCM.  Skip to Point #4.

Connecting to your TV’s Headphone Output: If your TV has a headphone output jack (usually located on the front or side), use the 1/8″ to 1/8″ connection cable to connect your TV’s headphone output jack to the Aux1 input on the rear of the Soundbar.  In most cases, use of the headphone jack should automatically turn off your TV’s internal speakers.  If after connecting the cable to your TV’s headphone jack your TV speakers remain on, skip to Point

2, otherwise skip to Point #3.

Connecting to your TV’s RCA Outputs: If your TV does not have a headphone output jack, or you would prefer to connect your Soundbar to your TV’s RCA audio outputs (usually located on the rear connection panel), use the included Stereo RCA to 1/8″ connection cable to connect your TV’s RCA audio outputs to the Aux1 input on the rear of the Soundbar.  Note: TV RCA audio outputs are either Variable (output level changes with TV volume setting) or Fixed (output level does not change with TV volume setting).  Some TV’s RCA outputs can be set to be Fixed or Variable in the Audio Settings section of your TV’s Menu System.  Please use the Variable outputs if available.  If your TV only has Fixed RCA outputs please skip to Point #4.

• To prevent the TV’s speakers from interfering with the Soundbar’s output, please find the Audio Settings section in your TV’s Menu System and turn off the TV’s internal speakers. The TV’s speakers must be turned ‘off’; the TV volume cannot just be turned down as this would result in no output on the headphone or RCA jacks for the Soundbar!  If you are unable to turn off your TV’s speakers and are connected to its RCA outputs please try using the headphone output instead.
• Install the included batteries into your Soundbar remote then connect your Soundbar’s 12 Volt power supply to live wall power and to the input power jack on the rear of the Soundbar. Using the Input & Vol+ buttons on the front of the Soundbar select the Aux1 input and turn the Volume up to ~40.  For this connection type, you may simply continue to use your TV remote to control the volume and do not need to use the soundbar remote except to access its specialized functions.  Please skip to the next section titled “RECOMMENDED SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT”.
• To prevent the TV’s speakers from interfering with the Soundbar’s output, please find the Audio Settings section in your TV’s Menu System and turn off the TV’s internal speakers. If you are unable to turn off your TV’s speakers please try using the headphone output instead.  If no headphone output is available then simply turn the TV volume all the way down.  Install the included batteries into your Soundbar remote then connect your Soundbar’s 12 Volt power supply to live wall power and to the input power jack on the rear of the Soundbar.  Using the Input & Vol+ buttons on the front of the Soundbar select the input you connected your TV to (Digital or Aux1) and turn the Volume up to a satisfactory level.  To control the Soundbar’s volume with this connection type you must use the Soundbar remote.  If you would prefer to control the Soundbar’s volume with the TV remote, please connect the Soundbar to the TV’s Headphone or Variable RCA outputs.

NOTE:

If you have connected your Soundbar to your TV’s digital output and are only hearing static, please set your TV’s digital audio output type to ‘PCM’ using the TV’s Menu System.  If you are unable to set your TV’s digital audio output type to PCM, then please connect the Soundbar to the TV’s Headphone or Variable RCA outputs.  If you are only hearing static when listening to a non- TV source (such as a Blu-Ray player, gaming console, etc.), you may additionally need to set the source’s audio output type to ‘PCM’ using the source’s menu system.

RECOMMENDED SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT

We recommend you locate your Soundbar horizontally, just below, or above, your TV.  The location that places the Soundbar at the height closest to ‘ear level’ (from your listening position) is best.

WIRELESS SUBWOOFER:

• If your system comes with a Subwoofer, we recommend you place it within a few inches of the front left or right room corner (maximum bass output), or along the front wall (strong bass output and optimum blending with your Soundbar).
• Connect your Subwoofer’s 18 Volt power supply to live wall power and to the input power jack on the side of the Subwoofer and flip the On/Off switch to the On position.
• Within a minute or so your Subwoofer should wirelessly ‘Pair’ with the Soundbar and its Blue LED will stop blinking. If you need to manually pair your Subwoofer with the Soundbar press & hold the Subwoofer Pair button for ~10 seconds until its Blue LED starts blinking rapidly then press the Pair button on the Soundbar or Remote (Soundbar display will show ‘Pair’).  Within a minute or so your Subwoofer should wirelessly connect to the Soundbar and its Blue LED will stop blinking.
• Once connected play some music and adjust the Subwoofer’s relative volume level using the Sub+ and Sub- buttons on your Soundbar remote.
• The Subwoofer comes with an Auto-On/Off circuit. This circuit will activate the Subwoofer when the Soundbar is active and deactivate it when the Soundbar is turned off.

MODE:

You can enhance your listening experience by selecting one of the (8) listening modes: TV, Movie, Sport, Game, Music, Opera, Small Hall and Large Hall.  We suggest starting in the TV mode then trying different modes while watching a movie or listening to music.  Choose your listening mode based on your listening preferences and not just on the name of the mode.

CLOCK:

To set the clock you must use the buttons on the Soundbar.  Press the Input button until the displayed year starts flashing.  Now release the Input button & use the Vol +/- buttons to adjust the value then press the Input button to switch to the month then day, hour & minute fields.  Press the Input button again to exit the clock set mode.

FLUSH WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Please note: The hanging methodology employed with this product is intended for mounting on walls of standard construction, which includes most residential and business office environments.  Such environments are constructed with wooden studs behind the walls that will securely accept the enclosed screw.  If you do not notice resistance behind the wall when drilling the pilot hole you probably do not have a stud in that location and will then need to use the enclosed wall anchor.

TOOLS REQUIRED

2 Philips head screwdriver bit or hand screwdriver.

Drill – electric or cordless, with 3/32” & 1/4″ bits.

WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

• Place the cardboard Wall Mount template on the wall, oriented horizontally, at the desired Soundbar mounting location.
• Make small marks on the wall at each of the four bracket screw hole locations. Remove the template from the wall.
• Using a drill with a 3/32″ bit if mounting into a stud, or a 1/4″ bit (and then inserting the included wall anchors) where there is no stud, drill a 1 1/2″ deep pilot hole at each of the mounting screw hole marks on the wall. Pre-tapping the wall with a nail or punch will ensure a better grip for the drill bit as it enters the wall.
• Place the mounting bracket on the wall lining up the mounting screw holes of the mounting bracket with the holes on the wall. Screw the mounting screws fully into the wall anchors or stud.  Be sure the screws are inserted straight (perpendicular with wall and parallel with floor) and are securely mounted.  The mounting bracket should now be securely attached to the wall.  Repeat the above for the second bracket.
• Position the Soundbar over the mounting brackets and guide the two bracket ‘heads’ into the cutouts in the rear of the Soundbar. Slowly lower the Soundbar approximately 1/2″ until it comes to a rest.  The Soundbar should now be secure.

LIMITED WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED: The amplifier(s), driver(s) and all assembly and construction aspects are covered by this warranty, from the date of original purchase, for a period of three (3) years.  The warranty covers all necessary parts and labor to return the speaker to proper working order.  Cabinet surfaces, grille assembly, and other exterior parts subject to normal wear and tear are not covered except where an inherent structural defect becomes evident.  Parts replacement and labor will be performed at the discretion of the company (Pinnacle Speakers) and will be provided free of charge unless (in the opinion of our service department, service representatives, or engineering department) the speaker system has failed due to abuse or negligent operation.  Any latent defect attributable to error in manufacture will always be covered by this warranty.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED: This warranty will be void and no free services performed if we or any party acting as our agent determines that the speaker system in question has had any of its loudspeaker elements (woofer, midrange, tweeter, etc.) or internal circuitry removed or tampered with in any way whatsoever without express prior authorization from Pinnacle.  Furthermore, if the speaker system is not found to be defective a service charge will be levied. In either case the minimum charge will be $30.  An additional charge will be applicable for same day service if requested (subject to feasibility).  This charge will always be in effect even if the actual parts and labor are covered by this warranty.  Any damage caused to the speaker system from improper use is not covered by warranty.  Pinnacle Speakers reserves the right to make the final determination of whether or not a particular speaker system has been damaged by abuse or excessive overload.  Functions pertaining to the digital clock are not covered.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE: To obtain service under this warranty, either contact your Pinnacle® dealer or us directly at service@pinnaclespeakers.com.  If you ship your speakers you are responsible for packing and shipping insurance.  The freight must be prepaid.  We will, however, pay return freight charges on any returned speaker that qualifies for in-warranty service.  Sorry, we cannot accept any collect freight charges.  You must include a note, attached to the unit, with your name, email address and/or phone number, and return shipping address (no Post Office boxes), indicating the nature of the problem you are experiencing.  For warranty service you must also include a copy of your sales receipt.  If the speaker returned to us or our agents for service proves not eligible for warranty repairs or is not found to be defective, then you will have to pay return freight charges.  Please be sure to pack any items you ship us carefully since we cannot be held responsible for damages incurred during shipping.  This warranty may be transferred to a subsequent owner.  SAVE THIS WARRANTY AND YOUR SALES RECEIPT.  YOU MAY NEED THEM TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will any wireless subwoofer work with any soundbar?****

Some soundbars include exclusive outputs that make it hard to connect an SVS or other powered subwoofer. Any subwoofer, including all SVS models, should operate with a soundbar if it can accept a cable like the SVS SoundPath RCA Audio Interconnect Cable or one that is similar.

Do you need a wireless subwoofer with a soundbar?****

A subwoofer is not necessary for a soundbar to sound nice. Soundbars include numerous internal speakers that can provide amazing sound on their own, but many soundbars struggle to produce low frequencies without the assistance of a subwoofer.

Can you use Bluetooth subwoofer with soundbar?****

Most soundbars don’t allow the addition of a standalone subwoofer. The soundbar and subwoofer must be purchased together and have been built to naturally link to one another for this to be possible.

How far can wireless subwoofer be from soundbar?****

Ideal placement for the wireless subwoofer is on the same wall as the sound bar, about 10 feet away. However, within the same room, it can connect up to 30 feet away.

What is the advantage of wireless subwoofer?****

A wireless subwoofer improves your system’s bass without just adding it. Your system sounds better overall since it improves the sound of your other speakers. A speaker that focuses on bass is called a subwoofer. That is all it does, in fact.

Is it better to have a subwoofer with a soundbar?****

You might desire a soundbar with a dedicated subwoofer if you enjoy listening to or viewing bass-heavy music genres or watching action movies. You can feel the deep thump and rumble in bass-heavy entertainment with the help of a subwoofer, which can typically offer a deeper, more powerful bass than a single bar.

Is a soundbar and sub worth it?****

Soundbars are indeed worthwhile. For home entertainment systems that offer fantastic sound, are simple to use and set up, and are intuitively built to interact with all of the most recent technology, soundbars are an economical, fashionable option.

Does wireless subwoofer connect to soundbar or TV?****

The soundbar will immediately establish a wireless subwoofer connection. The soundbar and subwoofer only need to be plugged into the outlet and turned on.

How does a soundbar and wireless subwoofer work?****

Each of them has a power cord. The soundbar and subwoofer are wirelessly connected. When you switch on the soundbar, the subwoofer also turns on. Check your TV’s handbook to see if the feature is supported before choosing to turn off the speakers.

Is WIFI or Bluetooth better for soundbar?****

Bluetooth speakers tend to be more portable and better for smaller settings than Wi-Fi speakers, which is the difference between the two types of speakers. Wi-Fi speakers typically require constant power connections but have a greater range, higher music quality, and less chance of having their signal disrupted.

Is it OK to leave subwoofer on all the time?****

Yes, as long as your subwoofer includes an auto standby mode, you can leave it on constantly. Subwoofers that are in standby use less energy and last longer. Older subwoofers without this feature should be unplugged while not in use since heat created by electricity escaping causes the amplifier to become hotter than usual.

Where should you not put a subwoofer?****

The left and right front speakers should be 4 to 5 feet apart from the subwoofer. Consequently, my next piece of advice is to avoid placing the subwoofer in a corner. Undoubtedly, there are many benefits to corner location, chief among them being that the sub will create more bass with less distortion there.

How do I know if my subwoofer is connected to my soundbar?****

Check the light on the back of your subwoofer if you think the sound bar and subwoofer are not connected. Because it isn’t paired, the subwoofer is looking for a sound bar if the light on the back of the subwoofer is blinking. The subwoofer is paired if the light on it is steady (not flickering).

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