Orbitsound T9, Handbook

Page 1: ...1 Handbook v1 0 Compact spatial stereo soundbar with dock for iPhone iPod and compact subwoofer ...

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Page 3: ...ction to TV 9 Enhancement to TV sound replacing TV speakers analogue 10 Video output 10 iPhone iPod control charge 10 Charge Menu 11 Maintenance 11 Cleaning and care 11 Battery replacement remote 12 Troubleshooting 12 No sound is heard 12 The sound is out of sync with the TV 12 Remote does not work 12 Sound is distorted 13 Sound is noisy hissy 13 Sound stops when I plug in my iPod 13 Digital optic...

Page 4: ...p information as well as advice on how to get the most out of your orbitsound T9 Orbitsound contact information ORBITSOUND LTD UK Support Tel 44 0 8456 521 219 International Support www orbitsound com Email support orbitsound com Package contents Inside the packaging you will find T9 soundbar with iPod iPhone dock Subwoofer Remote control Inline power supply Subwoofer speaker cable Mains cable Han...

Page 5: ...he main signal and stereo information It also houses the amplifiers for itself and the subwoofer Remote control The remote control provides volume control tone control and sound source selection and additionally play menu controls when using an iPod connected to the iPod dock on the soundbar The subwoofer The subwoofer is a passive loudspeaker that produces powerful Hi Fi bass It has been designed...

Page 6: ...ker wire is colour marked to make identifying the correct wire for the speaker soundbar terminal easy Connect the wire marked with a red tab to the red terminal on the soundbar and the subwoofer IMPORTANT Make certain that the metal core of the wires only is inserted into the wire socket to ensure metal metal contact The contact area is shown ...

Page 7: ... Dock Adapter Music source optional A B iPod connection AUX connection rear of sound bar IMPORTANT A It is strongly advised that the iPod dock is used with the correct adaptor for your iPhone iPod model Dock adaptors are available from Apple inc NOTE B You can connect your sound source to either the 3 5mm line input OR dual RCA phono AUX IN connectors OR optical TOSLINK inputs Use which ever is mo...

Page 8: ...g the rear volume button for 2 seconds will enable standby mode NOTE The colour of the LED on the front of the soundbar shows the current status of the unit Red means the unit is in standby mode Solid blue indicates that the unit is on 2 Source selection Optical iPod dock Aux or PUSH or PUSH or PUSH when iPod connected Source Source Source on soundbar on remote Source select Press the Source butto...

Page 9: ...he soundbar is on Volume Volume may be adjusted from the volume and buttons on the remote or by turning the volume control on the rear of the unit The blue light flashes as the volume is adjusted 4 Tone adjustment Bass adjust Treble adjust Bass Bass Treble Treble The sound tone may be adjusted with the remote control Note the blue indicator light on the front of the sound bar will flash as the ton...

Page 10: ...refore placing the soundbar conveniently so that the sides are not obstructed is more important than central placement i e on low or high shelf countertop below above TV 2 Subwoofer placement Subwoofer placement does not affect the overall sound much Position the subwoofer after optimising placement of the soundbar HINT The sound output from the subwoofer is omni directional so this can be placed ...

Page 11: ...ed Use optical cable to connect to TV sound output OR Connect to audio output DIGITAL In OPTICAL HINT When using the soundbar in this way it is normal that the speakers on the TV will need to be turned down or muted to stop sound coming from the TV s own speakers HINT Make sure that the sound output mode for the optical output on the TV is set to PCM or Normal This provides the best overall listen...

Page 12: ...dbar is connected raise the TV volume to about half then adjust the soundbar volume to a comfortable listening level HINT If the TV speakers do not automatically mute when the 3 5mm jack cable is inserted check the TV sound menu Video output The soundbar features 2 x RCA composite video outputs These will display video content and or photos from your iPod iPhone when it is played There is no on sc...

Page 13: ...trol your iPhone iPod Maintenance Cleaning and care Use a soft clean cloth moistened with plain luke warm water to clean the exterior of the unit Glass cleaner is a good way to remove finger marks but please use it sparingly and avoid contact with the actual loudspeaker driver units IMPORTANT Never use solvents such as benzene or other strong chemical cleaners since these could damage the unit s f...

Page 14: ...ar to change the sound source The blue light flashes briefly when the sound source is changed Adjust the volume of the soundbar until sound is heard and press source button again if there is still no sound The sound is out of sync with the TV Make sure all video sources are connected to the TV and that the soundbar is connected to the TV optical sound output or RCA sound output sockets This connec...

Page 15: ...to the dock Press source or briefly press the volume control on the rear panel to cycle the source back to what you had before Digital optical issues Clicking or no sound Connect the TV optical output to the soundbar optical input preferentially Ensure both ends of the optical cable have had the protective plastic tip removed Ensure both ends of the cable have been inserted fully a distinct click ...

Page 16: ...person using the product for the warranty period Product means the good sold to the Purchaser under contract Making a Warranty Claim In the event that the unit stops working or performing as described in the handbook the following procedure must be followed in order to have the unit restored or replaced by this warranty 1 Contact your Orbitsound support agent FIRST 2 If the support agent advises t...

Page 17: ...any action whatsoever by the Purchaser except such action as is described and recommended in the handbook supplied c The Agent shall accept no liability for any defect arising from excessive wear and tear willful or accidental damage abuse negligence abnormal operating or storage conditions or failure to follow the operating d Unauthorised modification or repair by unauthorised person s voids this...

Page 18: ...s under this warranty In all warranty cases please refer to the support pages of www orbitsound com first Contact Information ORBITSOUND LTD Tel UK office 44 0 8456 521 219 Web www orbitsound com Email info orbitsound com For email support support orbitsound com All trademarks marks and registrations are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 19: ...closure type Low profile tuned reflex Connection input s Stereo Line level 10dBu 3 5mm jack and RCA TOSLINK optical digital input iPod input and charging Connection output s RCA composite video x2 Recommended placement Main in front of television Sub floor Dimensions H x W x D mm 95 x 300 x 100mm soundbar 140 x 230 x 345mm sub Cabinet finish Soundbar High gloss Subwoofer High density PVC Weight in...