ZVOX425XS Single-Cabinet Surround Sound System manual
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1. 0 ZVOX429xs Single Cabinet Surround Sound System OW NER S MANUAL Don t Worry This Is Going To Be Simple Great Sound Made Simple 59 Thomas Road Swampscott MA 01907 USA Telephone 866 367 9869 www zvoxaudio com info zvoxaudio com READ THIS FIRST Important Safety Instructions For ZVOX 425xs System WARNING e TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE e THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING WATER AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON APPARATUS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACk NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The 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 electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying this product A All safety and operating instructions should be read before your ZVOX 425xs is operated Safety instructions and operating instructions should be kept for future reference Do Not Use Nea2. AOV on a TV s menu This allows you to control the volume of the ZVOX system using your TV s remote control If your TV s audio output can t be switched to VARIABLE simply control the volume of the ZVOX 425xs by using the supplied remote control Alternatively you may be able to program your TV remote or a programmable learning remote to control audio levels with any of the following codes Candle 1004 Hisense 1237 or Aiwa 1036 10 Insert the battery in the ZVOX 425xs remote control To do so use a thumbnail to gently pinch in the two small vertical ribs on the bottom of the back of the remote while at the same time pulling out the battery tray using the horizontal slot Place the battery in the tray with the printed side facing up and gently push the tray back into the remote 11 Turn on the ZVOX 425xs by pushing the power button on the remote control A blue light should come on behind the speaker grille 12 13 14 15 NOTE IN NORMAL OPERATION THE UNIT WILL GO INTO STANDBY MODE 2 3 MINUTES AFTER IT STOPS RECEIVING AN AUDIO SIGNAL FOR EXAMPLE WHEN YOU TURN OFF YOUR TV THE FRONT PANEL LIGHT WILL TURN FROM BLUE TO AMBER IN STANDBY MODE WHEN THE SIGNAL RETURNS AFTER YOU TURN YOUR TV ON THE LIGHT WILL TURN BLUE AGAIN TO DEFEAT THIS AUTOMATIC STANDBY MODE PRESS THE AUTO ON OFF BUTTON ONCE THE LIGHT WILL BLINK TO RESTORE THE SETTING PRESS THE BUTTON AGAIN Adjust volume with the
3. Volume and buttons There are 22 levels of wine adjustment Note that the blue light under the grille will flash with every push of a button When you have reached maximum or minimum volume the blue light will stop blinking The Naaa Q light reacts this way for all settings VOLUME 7 PHASECUE SUBWOOFER and TREBLE O TREBLE When MUTE button is pushed and volume is muted the blue light will flash until volume is un muted with a second push of the button PHASECUE buttons control the ZVOX virtual surround sound system There are nine 9 levels of PHASECUE adjustment When you turn up the PHASECUE control the audio should sound wider or bigger In many cases you will hear sounds from places where there are no speakers This effect is stronger with live music live sporting events and well recorded movies and TV programs With many programs especially news shows and sitcoms PHASECUE will have little effect NOTE IF YOU FIND THAT CROWD NOISES OR MOVIE SPECIAL EFFECTS ARE DROWNING OUT THE DIALOG TRY TURNING DOWN THE PHASECUE CONTROL THIS WILL PUT MORE FOCUS ON DIALOG CLARITY There are nine levels of SUBWOOFER control You may need to experiment with SUBWOOFER levels because speaker position and program material have a big effect on bass If the audio sounds thin try turning up the SUB WOOFER control If the bass sounds overly loud boomy or distorted turn down the SUBWOOFER con
4. blade is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Do Not Abuse The Power Cord Install the ZVOX 425xs where no one can step on or trip on the power cord Never yank to dis connect the cord from an outlet Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not pull the cord around sharp edges or corners Do not allow cord to hang over the edge of table or counter Power Sources The ZVOX 425xs can be operated only with a 60HZ 120VAC power source Do Not Overload Outlets Don t overload your wall outlets or power strip This can result in the risk of fire or electric shock re rE EE All warnings on the product or in the operating instructions should be followed Operate your ZVOX 425xs in accordance with the instructions Damage Requiring Service Unplug your ZVOX 425xs and refer servicing to an authorized service center when the following conditions occur e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed e If liquid is spilled into the unit e If the unit has been exposed to rain or water e If the unit does not work normally by following the operating instructions e If the unit has been dropped or physically damaged e If the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance Lightning Unplug your unit during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time This will prevent damage du
5. e to lightning and power line surges Unplug Before Cleaning Unplug your ZVOX system from wall outlet or other power source before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use solvents or chemical cleaning agents Disconnect Device The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device Do not do anything to make it difficult to disconnect the MAINS power plug it should remain readily operable Attachments Do not use any adapters or attachments not recommended by ZVOX Audio as they may cause hazards Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself Do not remove the cover Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement Parts Do not allow anyone to use replacement parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repair to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine whether the product is in proper operating condition Installation and Operating Instructions ZVOX 425xs Single Cabinet Surround Sound System 1 Remove the ZVOX 425xs s outer carton Then open the inner carton by removing the tape on the side marked OPEN THIS SIDE Remove the ZVOX 425xs from the inner box by grasping each end using the bass ports as handholds 2 Set the ZVOX 425xs down on a solid surface and carefully remove the foam packing sleeve Leave
6. ed Except as provided herein ZVOX Audio LLC shall have no liability or responsibility to the purchaser or any other person or entity with respect to any liability loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by use of the product including but not limited to any incidental or consequential damages To ensure warranty coverage it is incumbent upon the original purchaser of the ZVOX 425xs system to inform the retailer of the defect within the warranty period The only acceptable method of establishing warranty status is a copy of the original proof of purchase indicating customer s name and purchase date Great Sound Made Simple Questions E mail us at info zvoxaudio com ZVOX is a registered trademark of ZVOX Audio LLC and Phasecue is a trademark of ZVOX Audio LLC RadioShack is a registered trademark of RadioShack Corporation
7. io system that may reveal noise or distortion that other speakers did not reproduce The PHASECUE control adjusts the size of the perceived sound stage Feel free to adjust it when playing different kinds of audio Some people prefer slightly more or less PHASECUE effect Some prefer higher settings for movies and lower settings for music 1 Year Limited Warranty To the original purchaser ZVOX Audio will warrant the ZVOX 425xs system to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from date of purchase With respect to defects ZVOX will at its option replace the product or repair the defect in the product with no charge to the original purchaser for parts or labor Customer is responsible for shipping charges where required This warranty does not extend to any defect malfunction or failure caused by misuses abuse accident faulty hookup defective associated equipment or use of the system with equipment for which it is not intended This warranty is only valid when the system is returned to the retailer that sold the ZVOX 425xs system to the original purchaser This is the sole and express warranty This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied of merchantability fitness for purpose or otherwise In no event shall ZVOX Audio LLC be liable for incidental or consequential damages or have any liability with respect to defects other than the obligations set forth as stat
8. r Water Do not use your ZVOX 425xs near water such as a bathtub sink swimming pool or wet basement To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To avoid dripping and splashing no objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on your ZVOX 425xs Object Entry Never use probes of any kind to reach into the ZVOX 425xs as they may touch voltage points or short parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Stable Placement Do not place the ZVOX 425xs on an unstable cart stand bracket or table The ZVOX 425xs may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Stable Furniture If the system is placed on a piece of furniture or a cart do not move the furniture or cart Ventilation The heat sink a black finned metal panel located under the front grille REQUIRES ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the system and to prevent it from overheating This area must not be blocked or covered Do not allow a soft surface such as carpet bedding or a sofa to cover the heat sink The system should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or a rack unless proper ventilation is provided Heat Place system away from radiators stoves heat vents or other heat sources 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 The wide
9. the ZVOX 425xs upside down so that its input panel is facing upward Unpack AC cord remote control and audio connecting cords from accessories box 3 Connect AC power supply cord to the outlet market 120V 60Hz on back panel WARNING DON T PLUG AC CORD INTO OUTLET BEFORE IT IS CONNECTED TO THE POWER CONNECTOR ON THE REAR OF UNIT AC Power Connector Input 1 ant A ZVOX 425 Single Cabinet Audio System Model 425 LINE INPUT INPUT OUT 2 1 120V 60Hz T1 25AL 250V 4 Plug the supplied audio connecting cable into the red and white RCA jacks labeled Input 1 on the bottom rear of the ZVOX 425xs Rear jack panel of TV 5 Carefully turn the ZVOX 425xs upright and position it on a stable shelf above or below your TV attempting to center the ZVOX 425xs with the TV s screen Plug the AC cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz electrical outlet Plug the other end of supplied audio connecting cord into the Audio Out jacks of your TV DVD player cable box or satellite receiver Note we recommend connection to your TV s audio out jacks 8 Switch the power switch on the rear to the On position Push the MENU button on your TV remote control then choose AUDIO and navigate through the menu options to choose SPEAKER OFF and AUDIO OUT VARIABLE sometimes called
10. trol AUTO MUTE POWER ON OFF YOS Q CoO ZVOX www zvoxaudio com Ne a a PHASECUE r There are nine levels of TREBLE control The adjustment this control makes is very subtle Experiment until you think the sound is not too bright and not too dull Most people set the treble control once and leave the setting in that position Rear Inputs INPUT 1 jacks are for connecting an audio connector cable from TV PC or other audio source INPUT 2 jacks are for a second mixing input They will work correctly only if another device is already connected to the Input 1 jacks NOTE IF YOU HAVE TWO DEVICES CONNECTED AND PLAYING AT THE SAME TIME E G TV AND MP3 PLAYER YOU WILL HEAR BOTH DEVICES IF YOU WANT TO CONNECT 3 OR MORE DEVICES WE SUGGEST YOU USE AN INPUT SWITCHING DEVICE AVAILABLE AT RADIOSHACK LINE OUT jacks are for use with an optional external powered subwoofer This is a full range all frequencies not just bass monaural connection and should only be used with a subwoofer that has a variable crossover We suggest you set the crossover at approximately 90 Hz but try different settings near there A Few Opportunities for Fine Tuning If you hear a consistent hiss or hum try turning UP the volume of your TV or other audio source and then set the ZVOX volume level LOWER Please keep in mind that your ZVOX 425xs is a highly accurate aud
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