Comhear YARRA 3DX Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs

Table Of Contents

™

OWNER'S GUIDE • BRUGERVEJLEDNING BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

• GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING

GUÍA DEL USUARIO • KÄYTTÖOHJE • NOTICE D'UTILISATION MANUALE DI

ISTRUZIONI • KEZELÉSI ÚTMUTATÓ BRUKERVEILEDNING • PODRĘCZNIK

UŻYTKOWNIKA MANUAL DO PROPRIETÁRIO • BRUKSANVISNING

사용 설명서 • ‫ • دليل املالك‬オーナーズガイド • 業主指南 • คู ่ ม ื อ เจ ้าของ

Table of Contents

Need help?

Do you have a question about the YARRA 3DX and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Comhear YARRA 3DX

Page 1 ™ ™ OWNER’S GUIDE • BRUGERVEJLEDNING BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG • GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING GUÍA DEL USUARIO • KÄYTTÖOHJE • NOTICE D’UTILISATION MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI • KEZELÉSI ÚTMUTATÓ BRUKERVEILEDNING • PODRĘCZNIK UŻYTKOWNIKA MANUAL DO PROPRIETÁRIO • BRUKSANVISNING 사용 설명서 • ‫ • دليل املالك‬オーナーズガイド • 業主指南 • คู ่ ม ื อ เจ ้าของ...
Page 2 YARRA 3DX from other soundbars. Most soundbars house 2 to 4 drivers that can only provide playback encoded to two channel sound (left and right). The YARRA 3DX is more than just a soundbar, it is a "line array" with 12 individually chambered 33 mm drivers. The algorithms used in the MyBeam™ technology decode 5.1, 7.1, stereo and binaural recordings and encode them for playback from the line array so that they are...
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
3. Keep water away from your YARRA 3DX. 4. Use a dry cloth to clean. 5. Do not place other objects on top of your YARRA 3DX. 6. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, stoves, heat registers, or other apparatus that produces heat.
Page 4 If you are not sure about installing the bracket, contact a qualified professional installer. Ensure the bracket is installed according to local building codes. • Due to ventilation requirements, Comhear™ does not recommend placing the product in a confined space such as in a wall cavity or in an enclosed cabinet.
Page 5: Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC Statement 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2.
Page 6 REGULATORY INFORMATION WARNING: DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD 1. The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/ button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. 2.
Page 7 REGULATORY INFORMATION Hereby, Comhear™ Inc. declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Eligible to bear the CE mark; Conforms to European Union Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU; European Union EMC Directive 2014/30/EU; European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances Recast (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU;European Union Eco-Design Directive 2009/125/EC;...
Page 8: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Preparing your entertainment system The YARRA 3DX soundbar comes with mounting bracket holes, a subwoofer and remote, along with the several cables to connect it to your entertainment system. Mounting brackets are not included. Package Contents ™ Remote...
Page 9 GETTING STARTED Placement To avoid wireless interference, keep other wireless equipment 1 – 3 ft. (0.3 – 0.9 m) away from the YARRA 3DX. Place the YARRA 3DX outside and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video components and direct heat sources.
Page 10: Cable Options
SETTING UP THE YARRA 3DX Cable options Connect the soundbar to your TV using one of two cable options: • Option 1: HDMI™ ARC (preferred) • Option 2: Optical Note: The preferred option is to connect the soundbar to your TV’s HDMI™ ARC or Audio Return Channel connector using the HDMI™...
Page 11 SETTING UP THE YARRA 3DX Connecting the soundbar to your TV After choosing an audio cable, connect the soundbar to your TV. Option 1: HDMI™ ARC (preferred) Insert one end of the HDMI™ cable into your TV’s HDMI™ ARC connector.
Page 12 SETTING UP THE YARRA 3DX Option 2: Optical If your TV doesn’t have an HDMI™ ARC port, use the optical cable to connect the soundbar to your TV. CAUTION: Make sure you have removed the protective cap from both ends of the optical cable. Inserting the plug in the wrong orientation can damage the plug and/or the connector.
Page 13: Connecting To Power
SETTING UP THE YARRA 3DX Connecting to power Assemble power cord by connecting outlet plug to AC adapter. Plug the AC/DC adapter into the back of the soundbar. Plug the other end of the power cord into an outlet. Install battery in remote control Insert a paper clip into the small hole above the battery door and press down to disengage the child safety tab.
Page 14: Connecting The Subwoofer
Press the power switch on the back of the subwoofer to power the subwoofer on. Note: Place the subwoofer with the feet facing downward and ideally in a corner of the room, to the right or left of the YARRA 3DX. English - 14...
Page 15 SETTING UP THE YARRA 3DX Powering on the YARRA 3DX Users have three options for controlling the YARRA 3DX: the remote control, side buttons or the YARRA 3DX app. Only the remote or side buttons can power on the YARRA 3DX.
Page 16: Turning Off Your Tv Speakers
FINISHING SOUNDBAR SETUP Turning off your TV speakers To avoid hearing distorted audio, turn off your TV speakers. Refer to your TV owner’s guide for more information. Checking for sound 1. Power on your TV. 2. If you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary source: •...
Page 17: Setting Up The App
SETTING UP THE APP The YARRA 3DX app lets you set up and control the YARRA 3DX from your smart phone or tablet. Using the app, your smart device acts as a remote for the soundbar. From the app, you can manage your YARRA 3DX settings, set your presets and change presets, control the directionality of the MyBeam™, switch between Near and Far Field,...
Page 18: Source Selection
USING THE YARRA 3DX Source selection To switch between the different sources connected to the YARRA 3DX, press the INPUT button on the remote, the soundbar or the app. LED INDICATORS: Input: HDMI *left side of YARRA 3DX OPTICAL BLUETOOTH...
Page 19 USING THE YARRA 3DX Connecting game console/media player To connect a video game console or a Blu Ray player to the YARRA 3DX, you will need two HDMI™ cables. 1. Connect an HDMI™ cable into the HDMI OUT port of the console/media player.
Page 20 Connecting PC To connect a PC to the YARRA 3DX, connect the USB B cable into the USB port on the back of the YARRA 3DX. Connect the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on the PC.
Page 21 USING THE YARRA 3DX Connecting Bluetooth® enabled devices To connect your device to the YARRA 3DX via Bluetooth®, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the YARRA 3DX or the remote, until the LED indicator lights begin flashing. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on the device and ensure it is in pairing mode.
Page 22: Bass Boost
USING THE YARRA 3DX Bass Boost To increase the Bass beyond the normal EQ settings, press the BASS BOOST button. The LED indicator lights will flash. Bass Boost Button: Each press of the bass boost button toggles bass boost on and off. LEDs will indicate a change was...
Page 23 The YARRA 3DX can seamlessly switch between NEAR FIELD and FAR FIELD. Choosing between the two is based on the distance the listener is from the soundbar. For setups that place the YARRA 3DX less than 5 feet or 1.5 meters from the listener, place the YARRA 3DX in NEAR FIELD mode.
Page 24 The YARRA 3DX is able to create three "sweet spots" that can each be individually moved for optimum listening experiences for multiple people. The default setting for the YARRA 3DX is ONE LISTENER. The number of listeners can be switched on either the app, the remote or on the soundbar.
Page 25 Moving the MyBeam™ "sweet spot" To control the position of the MyBeam™ "sweet spot" or optimal listening position, open the YARRA 3DX app and first choose the number of preferred listeners. Each listener's "sweet spot" is represented on the app with the icon of a head.
Page 26: Operational Modes
USING THE YARRA 3DX Operational modes The YARRA 3DX has three preset operational modes; MOVIES, MUSIC and GAMING. The default mode is set to MUSIC. The mode can be changed on either the soundbar, the remote or the app. Each mode has been set with a custom EQ to deliver an optimized experience for each setting. Each mode has its own button on the remote.
Page 27: Setting Presets
USING THE YARRA 3DX Setting Presets The YARRA 3DX has three customizable PRESET buttons available on the remote. To set a PRESET, choose between NEAR FIELD and FAR FIELD, then choose either MOVIE, MUSIC or GAMING MODE, next choose either ONE, TWO or THREE LISTENERS, adjust "sweet spots"...
Page 28: Troubleshooting
• Place the soundbar according to the placement guidelines. If you could not resolve your issue, see the table below to identify symptoms and solutions to common problems. If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Comhear™. Common solutions The following table lists symptoms and possible solutions to common problems.
Page 29 (refer to your TV owner’s guide). • –– Connect your source to the soundbar and select the appropriate settings in the YARRA 3DX app to play surround sound audio directly from the source. Sound is coming •...
Page 30 Clear the soundbar’s pairing list: On the remote control, press and hold the Bluetooth button for 10 seconds until the LED indicators on the soundbar double blinks. Delete your YARRA 3DX soundbar from the Bluetooth list on your mobile device. Pair again. Bass is too heavy or •...