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Kogan 2.1 Soundbar With Wireless Subwoofer (160W RMS) - KASBW26CA - User Manual

 

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Safety & Warnings

Warnings

Caution:

Risk of Electric Shock.  To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover or rear casing. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not dismantle the product and do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to a qualified person only.

  • The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of enough magnitude to administer 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.
  • To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for a long time.

 

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 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. Never use the device unsupervised. Switch off the device whenever you are not using it, even if you are not using it only for a short while.
  2. The unit is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
  3. If the supply cord is damaged, then it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
  4. Before operating this system, check the voltage of this system to see if it is identical to the voltage of your local power supply.
  5. The ventilation opening of the unit should not be covered with items such as newspaper, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Make sure that there are at least 20 cm space above and at least 5 cm of space on each side of the unit.
  6. The unit must not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid and any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, or bottles must not be placed on the unit.
  7. To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to direct sunlight, rain, moisture or dust.
  8. Do not place 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.
  9. Do not place this unit close to a strong magnetic field such as unshielded speakers.
  10. Do not place this unit on an amplifier or receiver.
  11. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the exterior. Wipe with a clean, dry or slightly damp cloth.
  12. When removing the power plug from the socket, always pull the plug and never pull on the cord.
  13. Depending on the electromagnetic waves used by a television broadcast, if a TV and this appliance are placed near to each other and are turned on, you might see lines appear on the TV screen. Neither this unit nor the TV is malfunctioning. If you see such lines, move this unit well away from the TV set.

Important Safety Instructions

  1. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  2. Do not remove the grounding pin from the power plug for safety purpose. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your socket, ask an electrician for replacing the socket, or use an appropriately fitted socket.
  3. Protect the power cord from being stamped or pinched particularly at the power outlet and the point where the cord is attached to the unit.
  4. Use only attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  5. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  6. Refer all servicing to a qualified service personal. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 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.

Note: Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Important Notes

  • This soundbar was specially developed for LED/LCD/Plasma TVs. It should not be used in combination with CRT TVs (Cathode Ray Tube TVs) in order to avoid image interferences.
  • Do not install the product in the following areas:
    1. Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to radiators.
    2. On top of other stereo equipment that radiates too much heat.
    3. Areas where ventilation is blocked or the air is dusty.
    4. Areas where there is constant vibration such as a washing machine.
    5. Humid or moist places.
    6. Near candles or other naked flames.
  • Before turning on the power for the first time, make sure the power adaptor is properly connected.
  • For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the openings of the product. Refer any servicing to a qualified person.
  • 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.

 

Overview

Soundbar Controls and Connections

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1

Display

2

HDMI (ARC)

3

Optical

4

AUX

5

AC in

 

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1

Standby

2

Volume +

3

Volume -

4

USB

 

Wireless Subwoofer

 

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1

LED indicator for pairing

2

WPS auto pair button

3

AC in

 

Remote Control

 

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1

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Standby mode for power on/off

13

MUTE

Turn mute mode on/off

2

PAIR

Connect or disconnect to the pairing device (press for more than 2 seconds)

14

INPUT

Change input selection (AUX/USB/BT/HDMI (ARC)/OPT)

3

LED

LED display on/off

15

RESET

Reset all volume levels and sound adjustments (press and hold for 2 seconds)

4

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Loop playback (only available in USB mode)

16

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Press to stop (only available in USB mode)

5

VOL+

Volume up

17

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Next song (only available in USB and Bluetooth mode)

6

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Previous song (only available in USB and Bluetooth mode)

18

+10

Skip forwards 10 songs (only available in USB mode)

7

VOL-

Volume down

19

TREBLE+

Increase treble

8

-10

Skip backwards 10 songs (only available in USB mode)

20

BASS+

Increase bass

9

TREBLE-

Decrease treble

21

MOVIE

Select the movie EQ effect

10

BASS-

Decrease bass

22

3D

Select the 3D EQ effect

11

MUSIC

Select the music EQ effect

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Play/pause (only available in USB and Bluetooth mode)

12

NEWS

Select the news EQ effect

 

 

Remote Control Battery Replacement

  1. Remove the battery cover
  2. Insert 2 AAA batteries according to the markings inside battery slot
  3. Close the battery cover

Operation

Place your soundbar on a flat surface such as a table, desk or shelf, near to an AC socket, out of direct sunlight and away from sources of excess heat, dirt, dust, moisture, humidity or vibration.

Unwind the power cord and extend it to its full length.

 

Protect Your Furniture

To prevent any damage to your furniture, it's recommended to use small self-adhesive felt pads at the bottom of the rubber feet before you place it on your furniture.

Setting Up the Soundbar

  1. Plugin the power cord and the display will light up. The unit will be in standby mode.
  2. Switch on the Soundbar by using the power button on the device or by using the standby button on the remote. After switching the unit on, the default input mode will appear on the display.
  3. Input modes can be changed by pressing the power button again or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote.

Below are input mode names as they will appear on the display.

bb - Bluetooth pairing mode, Hd - HDMI (ARC) mode, OP - Optical mode, AU - AUX mode

Note: USB input mode is not available in the source selection. It will enable only after inserting a compatible USB Drive. (Appears as US in the display)

Bluetooth Pairing

  1. Switch on the Soundbar using the power button or remote and change the input mode to Bluetooth.
  2. Search for a new Bluetooth device from your device (Smartphone, tablet or computer). Choose the device named KASBW26CA in the list of devices detected and select it. If a password is requested, type 0000. The blue LED light will stop flashing when the Soundbar is paired successfully. You will not need to do this pairing procedure again; next time when you connect the same Bluetooth device to the Soundbar, it will re-connect automatically. When it is near the unit, the Soundbar will activate with using the Bluetooth function.

Note: When unable to detect the Soundbar while pairing, please restart it and try pairing again.

To Disconnect or Unpair:

Go to the Bluetooth settings on your device, select KASBW26CA in the list of devices and choose the option ‘disconnect’, ‘unpair’ or ‘forget this device’. This may vary between devices.

 

Note: If the Soundbar is connected to a device via Bluetooth, you need to disconnect it first from this player before you can connect/pair it to another one.

AUX Mode

  1. After switching on the soundbar, change the input mode to AUX.
  2. Plug in a 3.5mm AUX cable to the AUX-in connector on the soundbar, and the other end to an AUX out port on your audio source and start playing through the audio source.

USB Mode

  1. Plug in the USB drive.
  2. The music in the USB drive will play automatically and you can use the remote control to control or change it.

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) port on the soundbar to the HDMI ARC port on the TV. Typically, this will be input HDMI 1 but this will vary between units. Consult the user manual for your TV for further information.
  3. After switching on the soundbar, change the input mode to HDMI mode.

Optical Mode

  1. Using an optical cable, connect the OPTICAL port on the Soundbar to the OPTICAL OUT port on the TV or other device.
  2. After switching on the soundbar, change the input mode to Optical mode.

How to Pair Subwoofer with Soundbar

  1. Connect to AC power to the wireless subwoofer to turn it on. The blue LED indicator will blink slowly. Use a small pin to short press the WPS Auto Pair button through the small WPS hole on the rear of the wireless subwoofer, the blue LED indicator will blink rapidly, this indicates the unit is in pairing mode.
  2. Connect to AC power to the soundbar and press "STANDBY" and enter input source (Bluetooth, AUX, Optical, HDMI ARC or USB). The soundbar will then be able to pair with the subwoofer.
  3. Within 30 seconds, the blue LED indicator of the wireless subwoofer will become solid, meaning that the wireless subwoofer has successfully paired with the Soundbar.
  4. After the first successful pairing, the wireless subwoofer will memorise the soundbar it was paired with. When you turn on that soundbar (enter input source) the wireless subwoofer will pair with it automatically.
  5. If you want to pair your wireless subwoofer with another KASBW26CA Soundbar, please repeat step 1 to step 3 above and make sure only the Soundbar you want to pair with that wireless subwoofer is turned on and entered into input source (Bluetooth, AUX, Optical, HDMI ARC or USB). The other soundbars you don't want to pair with that wireless subwoofer should be turned off or kept in Standby status.

Notes:

  1. If the wireless subwoofer is turned on, but the soundbar is in Standby status or it is turned off (not connected to AC power), the flashing blue LED indicator of the wireless subwoofer will turn a solid red after 5 minutes, that means that the wireless subwoofer has entered waiting status.
  2. To avoid sound quality interference caused by wireless signal interference, when you are using the unit, please keep it an appropriate distance away from other Wi-Fi devices/2.4GHz wireless devices to avoid signal interference.
  3. The maximum connecting distance range between the soundbar and the wireless subwoofer is 10m with no obstacles or walls.

Troubleshooting

 

Category

Problem

Solution

Sound

No sound from the soundbar

Attempt to connect your audio source to the soundbar via AUX or Optical, if Bluetooth is being used. However, you do not need a separate audio connection when the Soundbar and TV are connected through HDMI ARC connection.

Ensure the correct input source has been selected on the soundbar.

Distorted sound or echo

If you play audio from the TV, try muting and unmuting the TV. Some TVs may continue sending sound both through their own speakers and to the soundbar, depending on the connection.

Bluetooth

The device couldn’t connect with the Soundbar

Restart the soundbar and try pairing again.

You have not enabled the Bluetooth function of the device.

The device is not correctly connected.

The soundbar is already connected with another Bluetooth device. Disconnect the connected device and try again.

Quality of audio is poor

The Bluetooth reception may be poor. Move the device closer to the Soundbar or remove any obstacle between the device and the Soundbar.

Ensure the audio coming from the source is of good quality.

The connected Bluetooth device connects and disconnects constantly

The Bluetooth reception may be poor. Move the device closer to the Soundbar or remove any obstacles between the device and the Soundbar.

Wireless subwoofer

No connection between wireless subwoofer and soundbar

•        Check if the wireless subwoofer is connected to AC power.

•        Check whether the distance between wireless subwoofer and Soundbar is within the connection distance. (10m with no obstacles)

•        Check if there are any other Wi-Fi devices or 2.4GHz wireless devices which can cause wireless signal interference.

•        Try to pair the two units again.

 

 

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