Hitachi SBW100 Owner's Manual

Soundbar and wireless subwoofer

Model Name

SBW100

Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instructions carefully.

your Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer Audio System for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................. 2-3

KEY FEATURES .................................................................................................................. 4

SUPPLIED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ........................................................................... 5

GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................ 6

WALL MOUNTING ............................................................................................................... 7

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................... 8-9

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS (HOOKUP GUIDE) ..................................................................... 10

WIRELESS LINK ................................................................................................................. 11

HOOKUP DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................ 12

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................ 13

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................ 14

LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................................................................................... 15

Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer

Owners Guide

Keep this owners guide for future reference. Record the serial number of

SERIAL NO. ________________________

This information is located on the back of the Soundbar

Revision 090810

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Hitachi SBW100

Page 1: Table Of Contents
Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer Owners Guide Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instructions carefully. Keep this owners guide for future reference. Record the serial number of your Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer Audio System for future reference.
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of beneﬁt to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your Hitachi Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer Audio System.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Modiﬁcations The FCC requires the user to be notiﬁed that any changes or modiﬁcations made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 4: Key Features
You will enjoy outstanding audio performance due to use of patented ClassHD (Fractal Expansion). The SBW100 is best used with TV’s from 32” up to 42” where its compact size and styling will unobtrusively complement your TV and the room décor.
Page 5: Supplied Parts And Accessories
Supplied Parts and Accessories SBW100 Soundbar SBW100 Wireless Subwoofer Remote Control CR2025 Lithium Battery for Remote Control HOW TO REPLACE THE BATTERY STEP 1: Press the button toward right. STEP 2: Pull the battery loader out. STEP 3: Replace CR2025 battery.
Page 6: Getting Started
Top / Back / Left / Right: At least 2” (50 mm) clearance required. Front: Open between the Soundbar and the listeners. The wireless range of your SBW100 is up to 100 feet, but it may vary depending on your operating environment. Installing the stands In order to place the Soundbar on the cabinet or the shelf, you need to install the supplied 2 (two) stands by using the following installation guide.
Page 7: Wall Mounting
Wall Mounting The SBW100 system comes with a wall mounting kit to be used with a wall mounted TV. The input jacks and power cord are designed to allow a flush mount where the Soundbar extends only 2” (50 mm) from the wall. Also, the Soundbar is provided with an extra long power cord so the user may hide the AC line by using a wall track that could be painted to match the wall.
Page 8: Controls And Functions
Controls and Functions The controls and functions of the SBW100 and the Remote Control are explained below. Rear Panel of Soundbar Rear Panel of Subwoofer Front Panel Controls / LED Indicators REMOTE CONTROL Sensor Point your remote control at this area when you use the remote control.
Page 9 Controls and Functions PAIR Indicator This indicator flashes during the pairing process between the Soundbar and Subwoofer. After the link between the Soundbar and Subwoofer is established, this indicator will turn off. POWER Button Plug the power cord into the AC outlet. The Soundbar goes to the standby mode.
Page 10: Setup Instructions (Hookup Guide)
3. If your TV does not have a headphone output and you are using a set top box, plug one end of the included RCA cable into the audio outputs of your set top box and the other end into Input 1 on the back of your Soundbar. The SBW100 remote control and the control buttons on the front panel of the Soundbar will always function no matter what the audio input source is.
Page 11: Wireless Link
Wireless Link Wireless Link The Soundbar and Subwoofer should automatically link together. However, interference (such as from microwave ovens or strong wireless network equipment), for the Soundbar and the Subwoofer to lose their wireless link. In that case the Subwoofer will mute and the audio will sound weak (no bass). To correct this, press and hold the PAIRING button on the back of the Soundbar at least 3 seconds until the PAIR indicator on the front panel starts flashing.
Page 12: Hookup Diagram
Home Video Game Systems 3.5 mm Mini To Input 3 (Mini Stereo jack) Stereo Cable of SBW100 (Supplied) RCA Cable To Input 1 (RCA jack) of SBW100 (Supplied) RCA Cable To Input 2 (RCA jack) of SBW100 SBW100 SBW100 Rear Connectors SBW100...
Page 13: Specifications
Specifications SBW100 Specifications Design Soundbar • 10-Driver Multi Reflectional Design • Thick wall reinforced polymer • Cloth Grill • Wall Flush Mount Capable Subwoofer • Satin Black Sealed Enclosure Performance Features • Wide Frequency Response 35 ~ 20,000Hz • 162 Watts RMS Total Power Output •...
Page 14: Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems when using this Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer Audio System, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, please call Hitachi Technical Support 1-888-885-2782. In order to keep the warranty valid, please DO NOT try to repair the system yourself.
Page 15: Limited Warranty
HITACHI or a HITACHI authorized service center. HITACHI will repair or if repairs cannot be made, HITACHI will replace this Product at no charge if the Product is defective as specified in this limited warranty during the limited warranty period.