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OWNERS MANUAL Congratulations on purchasing your VIBE Optisound. Please read this manual in order to fully understand how to get the best results from this product and ensure that all advice on how to look after the product is followed. Thank you for buying VIBE, we hope you enjoy listening to your product as much as we enjoyed creating it.
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TERMINALS AND CONTROLS
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1. Analogue Input For connection to a TV / games console / set top box / DVD player / Blu-ray player with low level outputs. This is the RCA phono output from your device. 2. Digital Input For connection to a TV / games console / set top box / DVD player / Blu-ray player with an optical digital output. This is the recommended connection as the digital input will provide the best sound quality. IMPORTANT: ‡ 7KH GLJLWDO RXWSXW RI WKH GHYLFH PXVW EH VHW WR 3&0 RXWSXW 7KH 2SWLVRXQG ZLOO QRW SURGXFH DQ\ VRXQG LI WKH GLJLWDO RXWSXW RI WKH GHYLFH LV VHW WR 'ROE\ 'LJLWDO RU '76 %DVV /HYHO This control is used to match the input signal of the source to the ampli¿er. 6ee setup guide for more details. 3RZHU /(' The /ED will illuminate green when the ampli¿er is in operation. 2Q 2II 6ZLWFK This switch is used to turn the ampli¿er on and off. $& SRZHU ,QSXW Wired connection to a mains wall socket. ,QSXW 0RGH This switch is used to select analogue (RCA) or digital (optical) input. ; RYHU )UHT 6ZLWFK 79 GLJLWDO RQO\
This switch is used to set the frequency bandwidth of the enclosure. It is recommended that the 50Hz setting is used on larger TV sets and that 80Hz is used on smaller TV sets. Please experiment with this switch to see which setting best integrates wiith your TV speakers.
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ANALOGUE CONNECTION TO A TV SET
t Connecting to the TV set enables any source connected to the TV to be output through the subwoofer. Connect one end of an RCA phono lead (not included) to the analogue input of the ampli¿er and connect the other end to the RCA audio output of the TV set. Ensure that the input mode switch is set to $1$/2*8(
DIGITAL CONNECTION TO A TV SET
Connect one end of the suplied digital optical lead to the digital input of the ampli¿er and connect the other end to the digital output of the device. Ensure that the input mode switch is set to ',*,7$/ IMPORTANT: 7KH GLJLWDO RXWSXW RI WKH GHYLFH PXVW EH VHW WR 3&0 RXWSXW 7KH 2SWLVRXQG ZLOO QRW SURGXFH DQ\ VRXQG LI WKH GLJLWDO RXWSXW LV VHW WR 'ROE\ 'LJLWDO RU '76
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CONNECTION TO MULTIPLE DEVICES
Connect one end of the supplied digital optical lead to the digital input of the ampli¿er and connect the other end to the digital output of the TV set. Connect each device to the TV set via a HD0I lead or whatever connection method is appropriate for that device. Whichever source is displayed on the TV set is now output through the Optisound. IMPORTANT: 7KH GLJLWDO RXWSXW RI WKH GHYLFH PXVW EH VHW WR 3&0 RXWSXW 7KH 2SWLVRXQG ZLOO QRW SURGXFH DQ\ VRXQG LI WKH GLJLWDO RXWSXW LV VHW WR 'ROE\ 'LJLWDO RU '76
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CONNECTION TO A SINGLE DEVICE
Connect one end of the suplied digital optical lead to the digital input of the ampli¿er and connect the other end to the digital output of the device. Connect the device to the TV set via an HD0I lead or whatever connection method is appropriate for that device. IMPORTANT: 7KH GLJLWDO RXWSXW RI WKH GHYLFH PXVW EH VHW WR 3&0 RXWSXW 7KH 2SWLVRXQG ZLOO QRW SURGXFH DQ\ VRXQG LI WKH GLJLWDO RXWSXW LV VHW WR 'ROE\ 'LJLWDO RU '76
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SET UP GUIDE The VIBE Optisound has an independent volume control which allows integration with your TV speakers and a wide range of other audio equipment. To set the volume level of the Optisound please follow the procedure below. Connect the Optisound to yout TV or device. 6et the bass level control on the Optisound to it¶s minimum setting which is fully anti-clockwise. Have a game, movie or music track playing and set the volume level on the TV speakers to the desired listening level. 6lowly rotate the bass level control on the Optisound clockwise until the desired sound balance has been achieved. To set the frequency (Optisound TV6 digital only) please follow the procedure below. First select the lowest setting (50Hz) and listen to a wide range of material. 6elect the higher setting (80Hz) and repeat the process. 1ow select the frequency that you feel best blends with your TV speakers.
PLACEMENT The VIBE Optisound has been designed to deliver great sound from almost any location. 6ome experimentation can yield better results. Below are some recommended installation positions. For Optimum results it is recommended that the Optisound is installed as close to the TV set as possible which will produce the best phase characteristics. If the TV and Optisound are mounted in the corner of the room you will also bene¿t from a signi¿cant reinforcement in the bass produced from the Optisound and the TV speakers.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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For international tecnhical support please contact the distribution agent for your country. Please visit www.vibeaudio.co.uk/contact for more details.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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