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Monitor Audio ASB-2 User manual

  • Hello! I've reviewed the user manual for the Monitor Audio ASB-2 Soundbar. It seems like a capable device with lots of input options, 3D audio effects, and wireless streaming capabilities. I am ready to answer your questions about its features and functionality, as described in the document.
  • What kind of audio sources can be connected to the ASB2?
    How can I control the volume of the ASB2?
    Does the ASB2 support 3D audio?
ASB-2
ASB-2
SOUNDBAR
ASB-2
SOUNDBAR
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Contents Page
Contents Page 1
ASB2 Connections 2
ASB2 Rear Panel 4
ASB2 Buttons 5
ASB2 Remote 6
Button Functions 7
LED Definitions 8
Features/ specifications 9
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ASB2 Connections
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1. HDMI Inputs
used to connect upto 3 High Definition sources to the ASB2
2. HDMI output
used to connect the ASB2 to the TV
3. USB Input
Used to connect a USB device to the ASB2 for audio playback.
4. Digital Coaxial Input
Used to connect digital coaxial audio source to the ASB2
5. Digital Optical Input
Used to connect digital optical audio source to the ASB2
6. Auxiallary 1
Used to connect an analogue stereo audio source to the ASB2 using RCA
phono connections.
7. Auxiallary 2
Used to connect an analogue stereo audio source to the ASB2 using a
3.5mm stereo mini jack connector.
8. Sub Out
Used to connect the ASB2 to an additional sub woofer
9. Power Switch
Mains Power switch. Used to turn the ASB2 on and off.
10. Mains Input
Used to connect the ASB2 to the mains.
ASB2 Rear Panel
ASB2 Buttons
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1. Standby
Used to put the ASB2 in and out of stand by mode.
2. HDMI Toggle
Used to toggle through the HDMI inputs.
3. Digital Toggle
Used to toggle through the digital auxialary inputs (USB, Coaxial, Optical)
4. Analogue Toggle
Used to toggle through the analogue auxiallary inputs (phono and mini jack).
5. Airstream connect/ AirPlay Direct.
This button serves three purposes: A single press with an iOS device
connected shares wifi settings. Holding down for 12 seconds activates WPS
mode. Thirdly, it will enter Airstream Connect mode if the WPS mode times
out.
6. AirPlay
Used to put the ASB2 into AirPlay mode.
7. 3D
Used to change the sound of the ASB2 to create a 3 dimensional effect.
8. Mute
Used to mute the sound from the ASB2. Pressing it again returns the volume
to the previous level.
9. Volume Down
Used to reduce the volume of the ASB2.
10. Volume Up
Used to increase the volume of the ASB2
ASB2 Remote
1. Standby
Used to put the ASB2 in and out of
stand by mode.
2. Volume Up
Used to increase the volume of the
ASB2.
3. Previous Track
Used to select the previous track of
the audio source.
4. Volume Down
Used to reduce the volume of the
ASB2.
5. Mute
Used to mute the sound from the
ASB2. Pressing it again returns the
volume to the previous level.
6. Menu
Used to display the on screen menu
of the ASB2.
7. OK & Play/ Pause
Used to confirm a selection when in the menu and also used to play/ pause
the audio.
8. Next Track
Used to select the next track of the audio source.
9. Input Toggle
Used to toggle through the various analogue and digital inputs.
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Button LEDFunction ControlIndication on Backlit Power Button Indication on Front LED bar (RGB)
Power Button
Backlit
(White /
Red)
POWER ON Single Press when in 'On' mode to put unit into
'Standby' modeWHITE; Dim WHITE after 3sChange to *colour* when input cycled
(*colour* = based on input state; refer below)
Standby Single Press when in 'Standby' mode to put unit into
'ON' mode.SolidRED
Not Applicable
FaultNot Applicable Alternating Flashes of WHITE and RED @ 500ms cycle
POWER OFF Flip Power Switch when in 'Off' mode to put unit into
'Standby' modeAll LED's OFF
REBOOTIN Not Applicable Flashing RED @ 000ms ON 500ms OFF(long flash with short interal)
Inut elect
(front mounted
backlit buttons)
No LED
Selected
Single Press of Front ounted Input Select Buttons
Solid WHITE when selectedChange to releant solid *colour* when input select button pressed
(colo  baed o ipt tate ee belo)
Not Selected OFF when not selected
D DP
(top mounted
backlit button)
WHITE
Backlight
Selected
Single press button to actiate
Solid WHITE when selected
Not Applicable
Not Selected OFF when not selected
ute
(top mounted
backlit button)
WHITE
Backlight
Selected
Single press button to mute
Solid WHITE when selected
Not Applicable
Not Selected OFF when not selected
P Connect
(top mounted
backlit button)
WHITE
Backlight
Connected
Single press button to attempt connection
Solid WHITE
Not Applicable
Connecting WHITE Flash @ suare wae 50ms cycle
Not Connected OFF
IR Receier No LED Receie command
from remoteNot Applicable Not Applicable
Blinking *colour* when command receied
(colo  cet colo tate o ot ba  Ree to table belo)
olue
(top mounted) No LED
olume upPress  button forolume up
Not Applicable
olume downPress  button for olume down
te Reet
(rear mounted) No LED System ResetStandby and ute held together (3s) Not Applicable Not Applicable
Button Functions
RBG LEDInputFunction CommentsIndication on Front LED bar
Front LED bar
GreenAUX (Analogue Input) LINE IN-Solid GREEN"Blinking" as Volume
pressed/IR received
WhiteHDMI/Toslink/SPDIF
(Digital Input)DIGITAL -Solid WHITE "Blinking" as Volume
pressed/IR received
Blue
Wireless
(Airplay / JBConnect)
WIFI NOT CONNECTED ("Waiting")
Connection to available Wi-Fi network
Flashing BLUE @ 500ms ON, 2500ms
OFF (short flash with long interval) -
WIFI CONNECTING ("Connecting")BLUE Flash @ suare wave 250ms ccle
WIFI CONNECTED ("treaing/Airlay reay")Solid BLUE "Blinking" as Volume
pressed/IR received
BCONNECT Access Point SetupFlashing BLUE @ 000ms ON, 500ms
OFF (long flash with short interval)
-
WPS/Router Setup WPS BUTTON When rear WPS / Connect button is pressed or 2 secondsBLUE Flash @ suare wave 250ms ccle
urple
Firmware Update
AvailableFW UPDATE AVAILABLE
When is irmware update carried outWhen is inormation displaed b
LEDDoes user activate update, or is the process automaticCan we make
the process automatic
TBC
Firmware Update In
Progress UPDATING FIRMWARE TBC
Firware Update
Comepleted without
Error
FW UPDATE OTBC
Dependant
on nature
o Error
Error Conditions
Network Error
ll Error states are intended to hae the conditions
Alternating Flashes o WHITE and RED @ 500ms ccle on POWER BUTTON
RGB LED colour relating to the nature o the ault, ie Blue or WIFI error,
Purple or FW Update Error, etc
Solid BLUE
FW UPDATE ERROR Solid PURPLE
Overheat/Thermal Shutdown Flashing RED
BridgeCo Module ErrorSolid BLUE
LED Definitions
Features/ specifications
• Fully active, high performance soundbar system
• 5 discrete power amplifi er stages - fully digital amp technology (class D)
• 160 watts total power delivery
• Wireless Airplay/ DLNA / UPnP music streaming
• Proprietary 3D spatial effects, consistent in quality irrespective of environment
• Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
• Digital optical input (Toslink)
• 4 x HDMI input (3 in, 1 out)
• Analogue stereo RCA inputs, 3.5mm Jack (auto-sensing between each input,
via analogue switch)
• RCA LFE sub-woofer output (auto sensing changes fi lter/crossover settings)
• USB port for service, FW update and Airplay network set up
• HDMI processing with HD 1080P and 3D pass through
• On-screen set up (OSD) – for all advanced audio features access
• TV remote will control volume via HDMI
• Local controls: volume up/down, power on/standby/sleep (single button
scroll),
• HDMI (single button scrolling 1-3), digital (single button S/PDIF, Toslink - auto-
sense),
• analogue (single button scrolling - AUX1, AUX2. auto-sense), connect/setup
button,
• Airplay button (toggle on/off), mute (toggle on/off), 3D audio (on/off)
• Designed to fi t Sanus™ TV mounting systems
• Optional sturdy wall bracket with cable hole access and template installation
• Silicon rubber stand included for secure cabinet top placement
• Dimensions: 100.5cm wide x 16.7cm deep x 18cm high (including grille,
excluding rubber base)
monitoraudio.co.uk
Monitor Audio Ltd.
24 Brook Road
Rayleigh, Essex
SS6 7XJ
England
Tel: +44 (0)1268 740580
Fax: +44 (0)1268 740589
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.monitoraudio.co.uk
Designed in the United Kingdom
Version 1. 2013
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