Evolve SB-2500, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual SB 2500 SB 2501 SB 2502 www evolveaudio co uk For ...

Page 2: ...ect to the soundbar 15 Connect to new Bluetooth device 15 EVOLVE Wireless Headphone How the headphones work 16 Pairing the Evolve wireless headphones to the soundbar 17 Start using the wireless headphones 17 Switching back from the headphones to the soundbar 18 Charging your wireless headphones 18 Advanced Features 3D Definitive Surround Sound 19 Bass adjustment 19 Sound effects EQ settings 19 Tur...

Page 3: ...are not covered in the user manual in the first instance please contact our technical support helpline on 08432 081 081 Open Monday To Friday 09 00 18 00 Saturdays 10 00 18 00 Closed Sundays and all Bank Public Holidays Alternatively you can email us at support evolveaudio co uk Package Contents And Introduction Inside the packaging you will find SB 2500 soundbar Wireless subwoofer Remote control ...

Page 4: ...e wireless headphones The Wireless Subwoofer The subwoofer is a wireless active loudspeaker that generates powerful high fidelity bass It works together with the soundbar to create seamless high quality audio delivering a truly enjoyable and satisfying listening experience The Remote Control EFFECT INPUT BASS BASS ...

Page 5: ...Sound 3D effect 9 Effect Switches between Music Movie News and Sports mode 10 Bluetooth Switches to Bluetooth mode and pairs with a new Bluetooth device 11 LED Turn off on the LED light indicator on the front panel 12 Battery cover The cover of battery compartment The Control Panel The control panel contains touch keys that allow you to operate the soundbar without the remote control Light indicat...

Page 6: ...fect Touch the sound effect icon to switch the Soundbar between different sound effect modes Indicator Music Movie News Sports 4 Volume V icon Touch the icon to increase volume V icon Touch the icon to decrease the volume Indicator Volume adjustment white LED flashes twice Max Minimum volume White LED stays on Mute Red LED on 5 3D Sound ...

Page 7: ...h as Optical you need to press the Source icon Indicator Waiting to pair Blue LED flashes quickly Bluetooth connected Blue LED stays on 6 Wireless Audio Touch the icon for 3 seconds to start pairing with your new wireless subwoofer or headphones You will also need to press the pairing key on the subwoofer to complete the pairing process Indicator Pairing Red light flashes Paired No light Soundbar ...

Page 8: ... results in your TV acting as the hub for all your other connected devices Important Some DVD players or TV s have set the default optical output to 5 1 or 7 1 audio output which will not work on a 2 1 Soundbar system If no sound is heard from the Soundbar when connecting through the optical input please make sure the audio output setting of the source device is set to stereo instead of Dolby 5 1 ...

Page 9: ...switch the power off if you don t plan to use the soundbar system for a long period of time 3 USB charger port Use this port to charge your wireless headphones 4 Pairing button This button is only required if your wireless connection between your soundbar and subwoofer should drop If this happens then follow these simple instructions Hold the pairing button on the subwoofer for 2 seconds to start ...

Page 10: ...osition the soundbar centered with the TV screen If placed in a TV cabinet the shelves can be open or closed to the sides but of course if the cabinet has doors these should be open when the soundbar is in use Wall mounting the soundbar If your TV is mounted on a wall you can use the included wall mount brackets attached as feet to the soundbar to mount the soundbar on the wall It is recommended t...

Page 11: ...subwoofer to be placed in a corner 10 20cm distance away from the wall as this will generate higher bass output The maximum wireless transmission distance is about 10m and it is recommended to keep the subwoofer distance less than 5m to minimize any outside interference which may affect the transmission quality It is also recommended to keep the distance from the listener to the subwoofer and soun...

Page 12: ...t Some digital sources are preset to output 5 1 channels which is for dedicated home theatre systems To use the digital input on the SB 2500 you must set the output format of your video source such as DVD Bluray Set top box Digital TV tuner etc to uncompressed PCM or Normal Stream Analogue RCA If your TV does not have a digital optical input use the included RCA cable to connect the audio output f...

Page 13: ...esigned to accept standard analogue audio input the 3 5mm mini jack was designed to work with an analogue audio input with a higher output level If the audio signal exceeds the regular output level of the Analogue RCA connection it may cause some audio distortion at higher volume levels If this happens we suggest you connect the TV to Soundbar using the the 3 5mm mini jack which is designed to han...

Page 14: ...ains adaptor with 15V power output 2 Connect the 15 DC jack to the rear input of the subwoofer 3 Connect the AC plug into the mains wall outlet leave off 4 Switch the DC power switch to ON position on the back of the soundbar 5 Now you can swith the mains power on the wall outlet on Start Using The Soundbar Activate The Remote Control CR 3032 Before you can use the remote control please open the b...

Page 15: ...r shows as below you have selected the optical input If you are connecting your TV through the RCA jack press the input key on the remote control When the LED indicator on the soundbar shows as below you have selected the AUX 1 RCA input If you are connecting your TV through the 3 5mm jack press the input key on the remote control When the LED indicator on the soundbar shows as below you have sele...

Page 16: ...the working status of the Bluetooth and the definition of the LED is as below Waiting to Pair LED continuously flashes quickly Bluetooth Paired The LED stays on Pair with audio source The Evolve Audio SB 2500 is capable of pairing with any Bluetooth device such as a mobile phone or computer The Bluetooth profile allows wireless audio streaming between the two devices 1 Turn on the Bluetooth functi...

Page 17: ...uetooth device you need to force it to pair with the other device by following the steps below 1 Stop playing music from the current paired Bluetooth audio source if connected to the SB 2500 2 Press the Bluetooth button again on the remote control You will hear a two tone pairing sound and in the meantime the Bluetooth indicator will start flashing quickly 3 Turn on your Bluetooth settings and see...

Page 18: ... you turn on the headphones the soundbar will be muted automatically In addition when you turn off the wireless headphones the soundbar will stay muted This is ideal if you have just finished a film or listening to music and your partner or family are asleep Headphone user interface 1 Volume Up To increase the headphone volume 2 Power To turn on off the headphones and pair the headphones with the ...

Page 19: ... LED indicator is not lit when the headphones are turned off 2 Press the power key to turn on the headphones If the headphones can t find any paired audio source the green LED will start flashing and automatically enter into pairing mode Then wait for pairing 3 Touch the button on the soundbar s display panel for 3 seconds 4 If the headphones are paired with the soundbar the soundbar will automati...

Page 20: ...ction Charging Your Wireless Headphones The EVO 1 wireless headphones use a lithium ion rechargeable battery Once fully charged the wireless headphones should provide approximately 10 hours music playing time If you are not able to switch on your wireless headphones you should first charge them through the USB charging connector provided You can also charge the headphones by connecting to the USB ...

Page 21: ... default settings if you unplug the mains power or switch off the device Sound effect selection There are four sound effect modes designed for different scenarios Music Designed to reproduce the original music as it was recorded in the studio for maximum realism and enjoyment Movie Designed to expand the dynamic range of the sound and deliver a more vivid listening experience when watching movies ...

Page 22: ...ressing on the remote control This is ideal when you are watching a movie in the evening and don t wish to be disturbed by the LED indicator lights Reset to factory mode To reset to default factory setting you have to unplug the AC power from wall outlet or switch off the DC jack on the back panel ...

Page 23: ... When Using The Analogue RCA Input Some audio devices set the audio output level higher than the recommended standard In most cases this happens when the source device has built in volume adjustment If you turn the volume level too high it may cause the soundbar to distort To solve this issue you need to lower the volume level of the audio source and control the volume through the soundbar s remot...

Page 24: ...d From The Optical Input Check the optical input is connected correctly Check the setting of the source device Do not set the Optical output to Dolby 5 1 or DTS 7 1 channel out Choose two channel or PCM output only ...

Page 25: ... Cabinet Evolve Wireless Headphone Compatible Dimensions 583mm x 490mm x 820mm Power input DC 12V Connectivity RCA Audio Input x1 3 5 mm Stereo Audio Jack x1 Optical Digital Input Toslink x1 Bluetooth A2DP Streaming With aptX support Subwoofer 6 15 24cm Drive Unit 60 Watts Power Output Capability High Quality Wooden Cabinet Dimensions 240mm x 270mm x275mm DC 15V Wireless Audio Audio Sampling Frequ...

Page 26: ...24 Audio Bit Depth 16 Bit Automatic Adaptive Frequency Shift Forward Error Correction S N Ratio 96dB Audio Latency 12 5ms Transmission Distance 10m line of sight ...

Page 27: ...dio co uk registration In the event of a fault with your Evolve Audio soundbar please first check our trouble shooting guide or contact us through our website or calling our technical support helpline on 08432 081 081 In the event of the product being faulty please return it to the retailer you purchased the Evolve Audio product from or alternatively please contact our technical support team who w...

Page 28: ...e that may be subject to strong vibration TEMPERATURE Avoid extremes of temperature either hot or cold Place your soundbar well away from heat sources such as radiators or gas electric fires MOISTURE Do not allow your soundbar to be exposed to rain moisture or dust If any liquid is spilt into your soundbar it can cause serious damage If you spill any liquid into your soundbar switch it off at the ...

Page 29: ...liances that produce heat 8 Damage requiring service the product should be serviced by qualified service personnel if a The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged b Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the product c The product has been exposed to rain d The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked performance change e The product has been dropped or ...

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