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Summary of Contents for Evolve SB-2500

  • Page 1 Owner's Manual SB-2500 / SB-2501 / SB-2502 www.evolveaudio.co.uk...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • 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 •...

  • Page 3: Welcome And Introduction Inside The Box

    Welcome Thank you for purchasing an Evolve Audio SB-2500 series ultra slim soundbar with wireless subwoofer and Bluetooth aptX. This soundbar has been designed to deliver a superb high definition listening experience utilizing our ‘Definitive Surround Sound’ technology, whether watching TV, movies or listening to music.

  • Page 4: The Soundbar

    The Soundbar The SB-2500 Soundbar generates all the mid to high range sounds. It wirelessly connects to the Evolve 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.

  • Page 5: Control Panel Overview

    With the remote control you can manage and adjust all the features of the soundbar. Each of the remote control's functions are described below: 1. Power – Turns the soundbar on or off. 2. Input – Use this button to select the audio input source. The default setting is optical then Aux1, Aux2.
  • Page 6 2. Source & sound effect indicators – Touch the source icon to switch between different input sources. Indicator- OPTICAL: AUX1: AUX2: 3. Sound effect Touch the sound effect icon to switch the Soundbar between different sound effect modes. Indicator - Music: Movie: News:...
  • Page 7 Touch the 3D icon to enable or disable the Definitive Surround Sound 3D effect. Indicator - 3D on: White LED on. 3D off: White LED off. 5. Bluetooth Touch the icon to turn on Bluetooth. * To return from Bluetooth to one of the primary sources such as Optical you need to press the Source icon.
  • Page 8 1. DC 12V – Connect the DC 12V jack to 12V AC/DC adaptor. Please connect the jack before plugging into the AC mains power. 2. Power Switch – Switches on and off the mains power to the soundbar. It is recommended to switch it off if you don't plan to use the Soundbar for long periods of time.
  • Page 9 Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls and Connections     1. DC 15V - Connect the DC 15V jack to the 15V AC/DC mains adaptor. Please connect the jack to the rear of the soundbar before switching on the power at the mains. 2.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Speaker Placement Placing the soundbar on a TV stand or other flat surface or cabinet If your TV is placed on a table or TV stand, you can place the Soundbar in front of the TV stand on the same surface.
  • Page 11 3. Reverse the direction of the bracket and mount it on the back of Soundbar. 4. Fix the mounting bolts or screws to the wall. The distance between the centre of the two mounting screws is 452mm and the size of mounting screws should be M5. (Not provided) 452mm 5.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Soundbar To Your Tv

    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.
  • Page 13 TV CONNECTION PANEL HDMI IN 1 AUDIO OUT HDMI AUDIO IN IN 2 AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Analogue 3.5mm mini Jack The 3.5mm mini-jack is generally used for headphones or smartphones/computers. Some televisions may use a 3.5mm mini-jack as an audio output socket. You are also able to connect the soundbar to your TV via the 3.5mm mini-jack if there is no optical digital or RCA analogue connection on your TV or if you are connecting to another device.

  • Page 14: Setup The Wireless Subwoofer

    Powering up the soundbar 1. Locate the power mains adaptor with 12V power output. 2. Connect the 12V jack to the soundbar DC input on the back of soundbar. 3. Connect AC plug into the mains wall outlet and switch on. Setup The Wireless Subwoofer 1.
  • Page 15 Wake Up The Soundbar Press the power button on the remote to wake up the unit Select Input Source If you are connecting your TV through an optical jack, press the input key on the remote control. When the LED indicator on the soundbar 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.

  • Page 16: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Paired – The LED stays 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.

  • Page 17: Reconnect To The Soundbar

    Reconnect to the soundbar The SB-2500 remembers the last 5 Bluetooth audio sources that it has been paired with. It will reconnect to the active paired Bluetooth device automatically after switching to Bluetooth mode. Connecting to a new Bluetooth device The SB-2500 will automatically connect to available paired sources when in Bluetooth mode.

  • Page 18: How The Headphones Work

    *Only available on SB-2501/SB-2502 How the headphones work If you also own the EVOLVE wireless headphones, they will work with the EVOLVE soundbar seamlessly. The wireless headphones use the same transmitter that is in the wireless subwoofer. Once the headphones are connected to the subwoofer, all your content will play through the headphones.

  • Page 19: Pairing The Evolve Wireless Headphones To The Soundbar

    5. LED indicator – Display the headphone status. Definition as below. Working – Green LED on Pairing mode – Green LED flashing quickly. Lost signal – Green LED flashing slowly. Charging – Red LED on Pairing Your Wireless Headphones If the headphones came with your soundbar package, they should be pre-paired with the soundbar when you first switch them on.

  • Page 20: Switching Back From The Headphones To The Soundbar

    Switching Back To The Soundbar When the headphones are off, the soundbar will stay muted to avoid potentially disturbing others in the house. If you want to hear audio from the soundbar, you need to unmute your soundbar by pressing the Mute key on the remote control or by holding the V+ button on the soundbar's display screen for 3 seconds.

  • Page 21: Advanced Features

    3D stereo sound effect when the 3D mode is selected. The surround sound effect is based on Evolve Audio’s unique algorithms, which when active, deliver an immersive room filling and more of a cinematic sound experience. However the 3D sound effect is reliant on the content being played.

  • Page 22: Turn On/Off Led Indicator

    Turn On/Off LED indicator You may choose to turn off/on the LED indicator on the display by pressing 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.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Trouble Shooting 1. The soundbar does not power on. - Check if you have plugged the power supply into a wall outlet - Check all cables to the power supply and ensure that they are connected from the wall outlet to the soundbar correctly.
  • Page 24 6. No Sound 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: Specifications

    Built-In 24 bit Audio DSP • 2.4ghz Digital Wireless Audio Transceiver • 24 bit Audio Codec • Brushed Aluminium Cabinet • Evolve Wireless Headphone Compatible • Dimensions: 583mm x 490mm x 820mm • Power input - DC 12V Connectivity • RCA Audio Input x1 •...
  • Page 26 • 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: Evolve Warranty

    Please fill out the Product Registration Form on www.evolveaudio. 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.

  • Page 28: Important Safety Instructions And Warnings

    IMPORTANT Safety Instructions And Warnings If this soundbar has been moved from a cold place to a warm place, DO NOT plug it in for 2-3 hours (e.g. from a cold car boot to a warm room). There is a possibility that moisture may have condensed in the soundbar which can cause damage.
  • Page 29 4. Power source - the product should be connected to a power supply only of the type specified in the user’s guide or as marked on the product. 5. Power cord protection - protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched. 6.
  • Page 30 Copyright @ 2015. All rights reserved. www.evolveaudio.co.uk...

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