Zvox Audio SB500 Setup & Operation Manual

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Zvox Audio SB500 is a versatile soundbar system designed to enhance your TV's audio performance with its powerful speakers and advanced sound processing technology. It features multiple connectivity options, including optical digital, analog, and coaxial digital inputs, making it compatible with a wide range of TVs and audio devices. The SB500 also has the ability to learn and respond to commands from your TV's remote control, providing seamless control over both the soundbar and your TV's volume.

Zvox Audio SB500 is a versatile soundbar system designed to enhance your TV's audio performance with its powerful speakers and advanced sound processing technology. It features multiple connectivity options, including optical digital, analog, and coaxial digital inputs, making it compatible with a wide range of TVs and audio devices. The SB500 also has the ability to learn and respond to commands from your TV's remote control, providing seamless control over both the soundbar and your TV's volume.

Setup & Operation
Don't Worry It's Pretty Easy.
STEP 1
Position The System.
STEP2
Connect
One Signal Cable.
STEP3
Connect
the
Power
cable.
STEP4
Use
the
Soundbar remote
to
turn
on
power
and
adjust
volume.
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READ
THIS FIRST
Important
Safety
Instructions
For ZVOX
System
TO
PREVENT FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD, DO
NOT
EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
THIS APPLIANCE
SHALL
NOT BE EXPOSED
TO
DRIPPING
OR
SPLASHING WATER
AND NO OBJECT
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS
SUCH AS VASES
SHALL
BE
PLACED
ON
APPARATUS.
Warning:
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electrical
shock,
do
not remove
cover
(or back) - no
serviceable
parts
inside. Refer servicing
to
qualified
servi
ce
personnel.
A
The
exclamation
point within an
equilateral
triangle
is intended
to
alert
the user
to
the
presence
of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
appliance.
This
lightning flash
with arrowhead
symbol, within an
equilateral triangle,
is
intended
to
alert
the user
to
the presence
of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within
the
product's
enclosure
that may
be
of
sufficient magnitude
to
constitute a risk
of
electrical
shock
to
persons.
Important
Safety
Instructions
1.
Read
these instructions.
2.
Keep these instructions.
3. Heed
all warnings.
4.
Follow
all
instructions.
5.
Do
not use this apparatus near water.
6.
Clean only
with dry
cloth.
7.
Do
not
block
any
ventilation
openings. Install
in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8.
Do not
install
near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or
other apparatus
(including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9.
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. A grounding
type
plug
has
two
blades
and a third grounding
prong. The wide
blade
or
the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided
plug
does
not fit into your outlet, consult
an
electrician
for
replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect
the power cord from being
walked
on
or pinched
particularly
at
plugs,
convenience
receptacles,
and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11.
Only use attachments/accessories specified
by
the manufacturer.
12. 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.
13.
Unplug
this apparatus during
lightning storms
or
when unused for
long
periods
of
time.
14.
Refer
all
servicing to
qualified
service
personnel.
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.
15.
Grounding
or
Polarization-
This product may be
equipped with a polarized
alternating-current
line
plug
(a
plug
having one
blade
wider than the other).
This
plug will
fit into the power
outlet only
one way.
This
is
a safety feature.
If
you are
unable
to insert the
plug fully
into the
outlet,
try reversing the
plug. If
the
plug should still fail
to
fit, contact your
electrician
to
replace your
obsolete outlet.
Do not
defeat the safety
purpose of the
polarized plug.
Alternate
Warnings-This product
is
equipped with
a three-wire grounding-type
plug,
a
plug
having a
third (grounding) pin. This
plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power
outlet.
This
is
a safety feature.
If
you are
unable
to insert the
plug
into the
outlet,
contact your
electrician
to
replace your
obsolete
outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type
plug.
16.
Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for
ventilation
and
to
ensure
reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked
or covered. The openings
should
never be
blocked
by
placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other
similar
surface. This product
should
not be
placed
in
a
built-in installation
such as a bookcase
or rack
unless
proper
ventilation
is
provided
or
the
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
17. The
MAINS plug or
an
appliance coupler
is
used
as
the
disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall
remain
readily operable.
18.
ClASS
II
apparatus with
double insulation,
and no
protective earth provided.
19.
CAUTION:
Danger of
explosion
if the remote
control
battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the
same
or
equivalent type.
20.
WARNING:
The remote
control
battery (battery or
batteries or battery pack)
shall
not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
21
. No naked
flame
sources, such as lighted candles,
should
be
placed
on the apparatus.
Special Safety
Warnings Regarding
Placement
of
the
ZVOX System
and
Other
Equipment
Stable Placement.
Do
not
place
the
Z'JOX
system on
an
unstable
cart,
stand, bracket
or
table.
The
ZVOX
system may
fall,
causing serious
injury
to
a
child
or
adult
and serious
damage to the product.
Do
not use
the
ZVOX
system
on
any
unstable
surface.
The
58400/58500
sound
bar
has
two
keyhole-
shaped
mounting
locations
on
the
back
panel.
These
mounting
sites
will
securely
hold
a
screwhead
that
is
no
larger
than
3/8"
(10mm)
in
diameter.
It
is
the
installer's
responsibility
to
confirm
each
mounting
site
used
to
support
the the
58400/
58500
has
an
adequate
weight-handling
margin
to
support
both
the
weight
of
the
58400/58500
and
extra
weight
that
may
inadvertently
be
applied
as
a
result
of
a
house-hold
accident.
Damage
that
may
occur
to
the
58400/58500
during
or
after
the
mounting
process
or
any
other
installation
activity
is
NOT
covered
under
the
terms
of
the
ZVOX
Audio
limited
warranty.
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Simple Setup - Just Four Steps
Place
or
hang
the
SB400/SB500.
Connect
the
SB400/SB500
to
your
TV.
Learn
the
features
of
the
SB400/SB500.
"Teach"
the
SB400/SB500
your
preferred
remote.
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Face
Front
Face
Up
Wall
Mount
1.
Speaker
placement
You
can place the SB400/SB500 on any flat, stable surface near your TV.
There are three general placement options, illustrated above:
Face
Front
You
can place the SB400/SB500 on a flat surface so it faces
forward. This placement is ideal for a shelf below, above or near
the television.
Face
Up
You
can place the SB400/SB500 facing up- often
in
front
of
the
television. Check
to
ensure the SB400/SB500 does not block the
television infrared remote sensor. There should be no shelf or
flat surface immediately above the SB400/SB500
in
this
configuration.
Wall
Mount
The SB400/SB500 has
two
sturdy keyhole-shaped hanger mounts
on the back panel.
You
can hang the SB400/SB500 on
two
screwheads that are securely installed
in
a wall or other vertical
surface.
Consider the
finish
of
the surface that will support the SB400/SB500.
It
is
the
SB400/SB500
owner's
responsibility
to
insure
the
surface
finish
supporting
or
contacting
the
SB400/SB500
is
protected,
should
this
be
a
concern.
The contact area on the SB400/SB500
is
made
of
inert synthetic materials that
typically
do
not react with furniture
or
wall finishes. But any wall or surface
finish can be altered by having any heavy object resting on it for a long peri
od
of
time.
Place
an
appropriate
barrier
between
any
surface
and
the
584001
58500
if
you
are
concerned
about
the
finish
of
the
supporting
surface.
A safe, secure installation
is
the SB400/SB500 owner's responsibility.
Use
an
unswitched AC outlet
to
provide power
to
a SB400/SB500. With the
SB400/SB500's Auto Standby feature turned on, an SB400/SB500 will enter its
Standby state
on
or before 30 minutes
of
inactivity. A SB400/SB500 uses less
than 0.5 watt
in
Standby. Using a switched AC outlet
to
cut
off
AC
power
to
a
SB400/SB500 system
is
not recommended. It delays subsequent turn-on.
Do not place any objects on
top
of
a SB400/SB500.
2.
Connecting
your
TV
to
the
SB400/SB500
All current
lVs
have an audio output. It
is
likely that one
of
the cables provided with the
SB400/SB500 can be used
to
connect the
lV
audio
output
to
an input on the SB400/SB500.
DO
NOT disconnect any video program source connected
to
your
lV
(like a cable
or
satellite
set
top
bo
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DVD
/Biuray
or
similar).
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Most
HDlVs
have
an
optical digital audio output jack. Use the provided optical cable
to
connect this
lV
output
to
the optical digital audio input on the SB400/SB500.
Analog
Audio
Output
You
can
connect
a TV set's
analog
audio
output
to
the analog
audio input on the
the
SB400/SB500
(which is left and right RCA jacks). The
analog
audio
output
on your TV
will
be a 1/8 inch stereo minijack
or
a pair
of
RCA jacks. The
two
illustrations below
show the
appearance
of
these
two
audio
output
connections.
You
can
connect
a TV's
left
&
right RCA
jack
audio
output
to the
soundbar
analog input.
Right
Channel
Left
Channel
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Input
Panel
OR
You
can
connect
a TV's
minijack audio
output
to the
soundbar
analog input.
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Coaxial
Digital
Audio
Output
You
can
connect
a TV set's
coaxial digital
output
(usually orange)
to
the
yellow coaxial digital
audio input on the ZVOX
back
panel.
Use a
cable
with
an
RCA
plug
at each end. The
color
of
the plug
is
not
important.
3.
Connect
the
power
supply
adapter
FIRST,
connect
the DC
plug
of
the
power
supply
adapter
to
the
DC
IN
jack
on the back
of
the
SB400/SB500. THEN
connect
the AC plug
of
the
power
supply
adapter
to
an unswitched AC
power
outlet.
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Supply
Adapter
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Input
Panel
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If
your home TV system
does
not
match the descriptions in this guide,
don't
hesitate
to
send an inquiry
to
or
call ZVOX Audio at (866) 367-9869.
Please
provide your TV brand and
model
number
. A
ZVOX
Audio representative
should
be
available
(Eastern Time Zone)
Monday
through Friday 9:30
AM
to
7:30
PM
and noon
to
4:00
PM on Saturday.
4a. Infrared Remote Control of the
SB400/SB500
Learning:
You
can "teach" the SB400/SB500
to
respond
to
your
current TV remote control for the following functions:
VOLUME, MUTE and POWER. This
is
described
in
the
separate instruction sheet beginning "Teach Your SB400/
SB500 ... " After this "learning" process, you will not need
the SB400/SB500 remote control
to
control Volume,
Mute and Power. Teaching the SB400/SB500
to
respond
to
your preferred remote does not affect the included
SB400/SB500 remote. The SB400/SB500 remote will
always provide its full range of adjustments.
Input Selection:
A brief press and release
of
the INPUT button on the
SB400/SB500 remote control allows you
to
select between
the three separate inputs on the SB400/SB500.
Input
1-digital
Bluetooth device
Input
2-
analog (RCA jacks)
Volume
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The SB400/SB500
supports one digital
audio source, either
optical or coaxial.
The VOLUME buttons operate
in
the normal manner
Power (STANDBY)
The Power button toggles the SoundBase between STANDBY and On. Note: A Sound Base
automatically enters STANDBY if it is silent for longer than approximately 30 minutes. A
Sound Base
in
STANDBY will automatically turn back on if it senses a volume adjustment or
power command from the "learned" remote control or the Sound Base remote control.
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Surround Settings
Mute
The MUTE button on the SB400/SB500 remote control
operates
in
the normal manner. When MUTE
is
active,
the display will show a blinking -00- for 20 seconds.
Bass and Treble
The Bass control has a range of -4
to
4.
The Treble control has a range
of
-4
to
4.
Note: The bass output
of
a SB400/SB500 system
is
affected
by its position within a room.
You
may find it sounds best
with slightly more or less bass than the neutral setting.
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has low virtual surround effect and strong
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and moderate vocals. Most people prefer this setting for most
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and moderate vocals. Many people prefer this setting when
watching movies.
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Output Leveling
Press this button
to
prevent large changes
in
volume. When
engaged, it boosts quiet dialog and lowers the output
of
loud
commercial breaks. It also reduces volume swings between
cable or satellite channels. This feature can be used along
with any
of
the three Surround settings.
Accuvoice
Press this button
to
increase the clarity
of
most voices.
Pressing Accuvoice overrides the current Surround setting.
A second press returns the Sound Base
to
the last-used
Surround setting.
4b. End Panel
Controls
on
the
SB400/SB500
On
the
viewer's
right
end
of
the
speaker
are
four
buttons.
A)
POWER
button:
This button turns the
88400
/
88500
"ON" if
it is
in
Standby. If this button pressed briefly
while the
88400
/
88500
is "
ON
", it wi
ll
mute
and unmute the
88400
/
88500
.
To
turn off
the
88400
/
88500
, press and hold down this
button for about five seconds.
B)
Volume
Up/Down
rocker
button
Press the " + " side of the rocker button
to
increase volume. Press the "- " side of the
rocker button
to
decrease volume. Pressing
either side of this button will "unmute" the
speaker if it
is
muted.
C)
Input
button:
A brief press and release
of
the INPUT
button on the
88400/88500
remote
control allows you to select between the
three separate inputs on the
88400
/88500.
5. Tonal Profile
Setting
The 88400/88500 has
an
adjustment to allow
it to better match the acoustics of the of its room
position. There
are
three profile settings.
Face Front..
....
..
PS16 - on a flat surface, facing front.
Face Up
..
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PS17 - on a flat surface, facing up.
Wall
mount
0000000
PS18 - on a vertical surface,
facing into the room.
The default setting for the
88400/88500
is
Face Front.
If your 88400/SBSOO's position is Face
Up
or
Wall
mount
, you should select PS17 or PS18
from the
PS
menu.
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bring up the
PS
menu by pressing down on two buttons on the end panel of the
88400
/
88500
:
Power(<!.>)
and Volume Up
(+)
. After about five to seven seconds you should
seePS start flashing. The first time you bring up the
PS
menu, it should show "
PS
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Once you see the
PS
display, release the buttons. Then press and release the Volume Up
button
to
increase the
PS
number. Continue pressing and releasing the Volume Up button until
you reach the setting you want: PS16, PS17 or PS18.
For further information about the options provided by the
PS
menu, see the separate
information sheet SoundBase
Adjustment
Options
.
STILL NEED ASSISTANCE?
If
your
home
TV system
does
not
conform
to
the
descriptions
in
this
guide,
don't
hesitate
to
send an inquiry
to
or
call ZVOX Audio
at
(866) 367-9869. Please provide
your
TV brand and model
number. A ZVOX
Audio
representative should
be
available
(Eastern Ti
me
Zone)
Monday
through Friday 9:30 AM
to
7:30 PM
and noon
to
4:00 PM
on
Saturday.
6. SB400/SB500 Wall
Mounting
Information
Please refer
to
the
last
page
of
the
"Adjustment
Options"
booklet
for
dimensioned
drawings
of
the
SB500 and SB400.
The SB400/SB500
has
two
keyhole
mounting
sites
on
its
back
panel. You can
mount
the
SB400/SB500
onto
two
screwheads using these
mounting
sites. The SB400/SB500
weighs
16 pounds. NOTE:
It
is
the
installer's responsibility
to
ensure
the
screws
are
installed
into
the
wall
or
other
surface securely and
that
the
screwheads
are
the
correct
size
for
the
hanger
mounts
on
the
rear
of
the
SB400/SB500. ZVOX Audio
recommends
your
mounting
sites
be
able
to
support
at
least
twice
the
weight
of
the
SB400/SB500.
Wall Mount
Face Up
Face Front
Place the SB400/SB500
on stable, at surface.
Ensure all components
are stable and secure.
Optical Audio Output
Connect one end of an
optical digital cable to
the TV’s optical digital
Audio Out jack.
With a digital audio
connection, you
should hear the TV
sound through the
SB400/SB500 with the
soundbar’s volume set
to 12-15. If you don’t
hear sound or if you
did not use a digital
connection, press the
INPUT button on the
SB400/SB500 remote
control to select the
Bluetooth or analog input.
You can also select the
input using the INPUT
button on the SB400/
SB500 end panel.
SB400/SB500
Optical Input
Connect the other end
of the optical cable to
the soundbar’s optical
digital input jack.
Connect the DC plug
to the DC power input
of the SB400/SB500.
Then insert the AC
plug into an AC power
receptacle.
Connect to
Optical Audio
Output of TV.
Connect to
Optical Audio
Input of
SB400/SB500.
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TV sound through
the SB400/SB500.
RCA Jack Analog Audio Out
A red/white pair of RCA jacks on the
back of the TV labeled OUTPUT. Do not
connect to RCA jacks labeled INPUT.
Coaxial Digital
Audio Output
(Single RCA jack, may be orange)
Any cable with an RCA plug at
each end can be used.
“Minijack” Analog
Audio Out
Some TVs use a minijack output
or headphone jack. Do not use a
minijack labeled INPUT.
Position the
SB400/SB500.
Connect the
power cord.
or the end panel.
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The
PS
Menu
The
SB400
and
SB500
have adjustments
that
could
prove
useful,
depending on the
installation location
and user preferences.
The adjustments are made through the
PS
Menu feature
of
both soundbars.
For instance, your TV set may not have a
provision
to
turn off
the
internal
speakers
or
the
TV may
display
a distracting
"TV
speakers off"
message. Adjustments
to
the
PS
menu
of
the soundbar
along
with your
preferred remote
control
can
allow
your
remote
control
to
adjust
volume
on
the
sound bar without your TV speaker
playing
or
the distracting message.
These adjustments are made using the four
end
panel
buttons on the soundbar
while
watching the numeric display.
The remote
control
provided with the SB400
and
SB500
cannot make adjustments
to
the PS
Menu.
Press both buttons for three
or
more
seconds to trigger the
PS
number
adjustment mode.
Adjusting the
PS
Menu
To
make a selection
from the
PS
menu
listing,
press and
hold
down
both the MUTE and
VOLUME UP front
panel
buttons for about
3 seconds.
If this is the first time you
have used
the
PS
menu, you
will
see the
characters
"PS-0"
start
flashing. Immediately
release
the
two
buttons when you see the
PS
number flashing. Then
quickly
press and
release
the
Volume
Up button
while "PS"
is
still flashing.
This will increase
PS
number
setting. Pressing
Volume
Down
will decrease
the
PS
number setting,
down
to
"PS-0
".
Each time you press the
Volume
Up
or
Volume
Down button, you have an
additional
six seconds
to
make an adjustment.
Once
you arrive
at
your intended
PS
number,
just wait for the
display
to
stop
flashing the
PS
number. When the
flashing
stops, the
adjustment is made.
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While flashing, the Volume Up
or
Down
buttons set the
PS
number.
After
adjustment,
the setting is stored when the display turns off.
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PS
Emulation Modes
Please
note:
the
PS
menu
number
sequence
skips some
numbers.
The
first
six
options
in
the
PS
menu
are
emulation
modes.
See
"Using
the
SB400/SB500
remote
control emulation
modes"
for instructions.
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No brand Sony
emulation
LG
Additional
PS
Settings
Samsung
Vizio
Panasonic Marantz
Additional
SB400/SB500
adjustments
affect
how
you
turn
the
soundbar
on
and
off
and
how
it
responds to
remotes.
"AS"
Auto Standby:
When
PS10
is
selected,
the
soundbar
will
automatically
enter
a low-power draw
Standby
mode
after
20-30
minutes
of
very
low
to no
audio
signal.
In
most
uses,
this
means
the
soundbar
will
turn its
self
off
after
you
turn off the
TV
"noAO"
no
Auto
On:
The
soundbar turns
on
in
response
to a soundbar
remote
command, but not a
"l
earned"
remote command.
Once
on,
the souridbar
will
respond to a
learned
remote.
"noAS" no Auto Standby:
The
soundbar
only enters
Standby
in
response
to a
press
of the
POWER
button
on
an
soundbar remote or
"learned"
remote
control. Auto Standby
is
"off".
"OnEr''
One
Remote:
The
soundbar responds
only
to the soundbar remote
control.
A
"learned" remote's control
is disabled. Chose
PS12
or
PS13
to
restore
control by a
"learned"
remote.
Tonal Profile Settings-SB400/SB500 only
The
SB400/SB500
factory default tonal
profile
is
Face
Front.
Face
Front position
Face
Up
position
"AO"
Auto
On:
The
soundbar turns
on
in
response
to the
POWER,
VOLUME
and
MUTE
commands from the
soundbar remote and
from
the
"learned"
remote.
Wall
Mount
position
Using
the
SB400/SB500
remote
control emulation
modes
PS
1 through
PS
6:
Most users teach the sound bar
to
respond
to
their preferred remote control using the
soundbar built-in
"learning"
function.
Should
this approach not
work
with your preferred
remote control, there is
an
alternate method
that can
allow
your preferred remote
to
control the sound level heard from
the soundbar.
To
use this method, your preferred remote
control needs an Aux
or
Audio device button
in
addition
to
device buttons for the
lV
and
set
top
box. This method cannot be used
if
your preferred remote control has only
two
device buttons.
(Set Top Box and
TV).
You
will
also need the User Manual for your specific
Cable or
Satellite remote control, along
with the
"device
brand and
code" list for
your remote control. This list may be a
separate document from the remote
control User Manual.
Using the PS
numbers 1 through 6, you
set
the
SB400/SB500
to
respond
to
the the
remote commands
of
a popular manufacturer
of
lV
or
audio systems.
In
most cases, you
need
to
choose a different brand than your
lV
. Choosing a brand that is different from
your
lV
eliminates
the
chance that the
lV's
internal speakers
will
start playing along with
the
soundbar.
Sony
is a good choice from the
PS menu for most
lVs.
Most cable
or
satellite
remote controls can
be
adjusted
to
control a
SB400/SB500 set
to
"Sony" in the
PS menu.
Because most
Sony
lVs
have an
"internal
speakers
off" option, you can even use the
"Sony"
option
in
the
PS
menu with
Sony
lVs.
If
your Sony
lV
does not let you turn off the
internal speakers, you
will
need
to
choose a
different brand from the
PS
menu numbers 1
through 6.
Once
you have chosen a brand from the
soundbar's
PS
menu, you need
to
adjust
the setting on your cable or
satellite
remote
so its
Volume
buttons adjust that same
brand
of
Aux
or
Audio device. There are
two
adjustments you may need
to
make on
the cable or
satellite
remote.
Cable/Sat remote adjustment
1:
The
volume buttons on a cable
or
satellite remote
are
typically "locked"
on
to
the
lV's
internal
speakers. Even if you press the
"Cable"
button on your remote, the volume buttons
will
still
send
out
volume commands for
your
TY,
not the cable box.
You
need
to
unlock the Cable/Sat remote volume buttons
according
to
the cable
or
satellite
remote
control's instructions.
Once
unlocked,
pressing Aux on the Cable/Sat remote
will then cause the
volume
buttons on the
Cable/Sat remote
to
control whatever brand
of
device
is
set on the Aux button.
Cable/Sat
remote adjustment
2:
The
cable/satellite remote instructions
will
also
tell
you
how
to set the "AUX"
or "AUDIO"
button
to
the brand you chose on the soundbar's
PS
menu. The instructions should list a few
numbers that let you control a device that
responds
to
Sony
codes, for instance.
Try
the
different
"number code"
options
listed until you find one that controls the
SB400/SB500.
If
you cannot find a code
that controls the soundbar, you can set the
sound bar
to
one
of
the other four brands
available and search for a compatible
code
for that brand.
Once
you find a code number that controls
the
SB400/SB500,
you c
an
then
"lock"
the
cable
or
satellite re
mot
e volume buttons to
adjust only the Aux
or
Audio device and not
the
1V
Once locked, the volume buttons
will
always control the sound
bar,
even if a
lV
I
Cable/Satellite/DVD button
on
the Cable/
Satellite
remote control
is
pressed.
Master Reset
A master reset restores a
SB400/SB500
to
the factory default behavior. It
erases
any
"learned"
remote control response.
It
sets the
SURROUND
mode
to
Surround
"2", sets
OUTPUT LEVELING
and
DIALOG
EMPHASIS
to
OFF
and sets
BASS
and
TREBLE
to
no
boost
or
cut in bass
or
treble
output.
It
sets the INPUT
to
Optical Input 1 .
To
perform the Master Reset, first
put
the
SB400/SB500
in
Standby
mode
by
pressing
the
POWER
button
on
the
SB400/SB500
remote
control.
When you see
"OFF"
on the
SB400/SB500
display, the unit is in
Standby.
You
can
also
put
a
SB500
in
Standby
by
pressing
down
on
the end panel
MUTE
button for about
5-7
seconds.
Once
the
SB400/SB500
is
in
Standby,
locate the
INPUT
button on the end
panel
of
the
SB400/
SB500
.
(You
cannot use
the
INPUT
button on
the
remote
to
perform a
Master Reset.)
Press and
hold
down
the end
panel INPUT
button for about
15
to
20
seconds. When
you see the three letters
"
r
S
t
"
appear
on the display (see figure below), release the
INPUT
button. The
SB400
/
SB500
will then
show
the four-digit firmware
code
number and
turn
"ON".
The master reset is complete.
RESET Indication.
88400/88500
Wall
Mounting
Information
The
SB400/SB500 has
two
keyhole mounting
sites
on
its
back
panel. You
can mount the
SB400
/SB500 onto
two
screwheads using
these mounting sites. The
SB400/SB500
weighs
16
pounds.
NOTE:
It
is the installer's
responsibility
to
ensure the screws are installed
into the
wall
or other surface securely and
that the screwheads are the correct size for
the hanger mounts
on
the rear
of
the
SB400/
SB500.
NOX
Audio recommends your
mounting sites be able
to
support at
least
twice the weight
of
the
SB400/SB500.
Back view with dimensions of the
88500
and
88400
58500
Height
144.5
mm~
(511/16")
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58400
Depth
84.5
mmJ
(3
5/16")
Height
144
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(511/16")
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Your Current TV Remote Can Control Your SB400/SB500.
After following the steps outlined in this guide, your cable or satellite
remote will adjust the volume output from your soundbar system. Please
Note: If you have a DirecTV remote control, use the DirecTV remote
guide included along with this instruction sheet.
The steps involve pressing the Volume, Mute, and Power buttons of your
preferred remote control with the remote positioned close to the numeric
display of the soundbar. Once complete, the soundbar will respond to
the buttons it has learned from your preferred remote control.
To insure accuracy, the learning routine records each button’s
commands twice, then conrms a successful button learning.
ZVOX
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Audio has specic instruction sets available for a variety of
popular remote controls. These instructions provide an alternate method
for conguring your SB400/SB500 to respond to your preferred remote
control. If you cannot easily teach the SB400/SB500 to respond to your
preferred remote control, please contact ZVOX Audio about additional
instructions for your preferred remote control.
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Stand or sit within easy reach
of the soundbar’s control buttons
(the end on your right hand side).
You will need to press two buttons on
the SB400/SB500 end panel to start the
learning process. Then you will press four
buttons on your preferred remote control.
Locate the following
buttons on your
remote control:
1
VOLUME UP
2
VOLUME DOWN
3
MUTE
4
POWER
The learning process
involves pressing these
four buttons in sequence.
This remote is only an example. Your
remote is probably different. Please
locate these buttons on your remote.
Press both
VOLUME buttons
on the soundbar
until “Lrn” appears
(about 4 seconds).
Then release both
VOLUME buttons.
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to press
VOLUME UP
on the Remote
Control.
When appears, press
VOLUME UP for 1 second.
You should see
.
When
appears, press
VOLUME UP for 1 second, again.
You should see
,
followed by .
When
appears, press
VOLUME DOWN for 1 second.
When
appears, press
VOLUME DOWN for 1 second, again.
You should see
,
followed by .
When
appears, press
MUTE for 1 second.
You should see
.
When
appears, press
MUTE for 1 second, again.
You should see
,
followed by .
When
appears,press
POWER for 1 second.
You should see
.
When
appears, press
POWER for 1 second, again.
You should see
,
followed by .
PREPARE
LEARN BUTTONS
YOU ARE DONE!
If you see the “no change” message (nocH) during the learning routine,
the SB400/SB500 system system did not accept the infrared code.
The current step in the learning routine will repeat.
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Error Message of
the SB400/SB500
Learning Routine
You should see
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3
1
2
volume up volume down
mute
power
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Zvox Audio SB500 Setup & Operation Manual

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Zvox Audio SB500 is a versatile soundbar system designed to enhance your TV's audio performance with its powerful speakers and advanced sound processing technology. It features multiple connectivity options, including optical digital, analog, and coaxial digital inputs, making it compatible with a wide range of TVs and audio devices. The SB500 also has the ability to learn and respond to commands from your TV's remote control, providing seamless control over both the soundbar and your TV's volume.

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