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Monitor Audio ASB-2 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ASB-2 ASB-2 O w n e r s M a n u a l...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Trouble Shooting Setting Up Unable to Connect to the Wireless Network Turning On. No Sound Connecting to the Wi-Fi Network The ASB-2 is Nonresponsive What is required? Occasional Breaking up of AirPlay Music Option 1, WPS. Playback Option 2, iOS Device.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Whether using AirPlay Direct, • Rubber table stand streaming via a wireless router or playing your music • Mains lead (region specific). collection from PC or MAC, the ASB-2 is the ideal • Quick Start Guide partner to AirPlay. • Safety Instructions...

  • Page 5: The Asb-2

    ASB-2 using a 3.5mm stereo mini jack connector (refer to page 8). 2. HDMI output Used to connect the ASB-2 to the TV, also used 8. Sub Out as the Audio Return Channel (refer to page 5). Used to connect the ASB-2 to an additional sub woofer (refer to page 8).

  • Page 6: Asb-2 Buttons

    ASB-2 into WPS mode (refer to page 10); Used to increase the volume of the ASB-2 Remote 1. Standby Used to put the ASB-2 in and out of stand by mode. 2. Volume Up Used to increase the volume of the ASB-2. 3. Previous Track Used to select the previous track of the audio source.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Deciding on location The ASB-2 is a very versatile product, it can be placed on a cabinet/ shelf siting it on the supplied rubber stand. It can also be mounted to a wall using the optional Monitor Audio ASB-2 Wall Bracket. It can also be mounted below a flat panel TV using the Sanus VMA202 Soundbar Speaker Mount.

  • Page 8: Connecting Digital Devices Via Hdmi

    When using this method of connection, picture will go to the TV and sound will be played back through the ASB- 2. No other connections are need for sound. NOTE: The ASB-2 does not decode Dolby or DTS signals, please set the source to PCM so that does the decoding.

  • Page 9: Connecting Audio Devices Via Digital Input

    If the source does not have a HDMI output or it is in use elsewhere (already connected to TV), you can connect the device to the ASB-2 using the Digital Optical or Digital Coaxial outputs from them. It is also possible to connect an iOS device via USB to play stored music files.

  • Page 10: Connecting Analogue Audio Devices Via Coaxial Input

    Connecting Analogue Audio Devices Via Coaxial Input You can connect to the ASB-2 using analogue audio source using either a stereo coaxial connection or a 3.5mm mini jack lead. MP3 Player Set Top Box Subwoofer Output To get extra bass from the ASB-2 it has a subwoofer output facility on it.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Power

    2. Connect to wall socket and where applicable turn on. 3. Turn the mains power switch on the side of the amp panel to the on position. The ASB-2 will power on straight away. The standby button will illuminate white and the LED on the front will flash blue as it goes through the initial start up process and then slowly flash blue until it is connected to a wireless network or the input changed.

  • Page 12: Setting Up

    (item 1, remote, page 4) or press 2 using the Apple supplied USB lead, while the third the standby button (item 1, ASB-2 Buttons, page 4) uses the ASB-2’s web portal via a PC, Mac or iOS- on the unit itself. device.

  • Page 13: Option 2, Ios Device

    Touch, iPhone or iPad running iOS5 or above. 1. Turn the ASB-2 on from standby mode. The LED 4. A prompt will appear on the screen of the iOS- on the front will flash blue, firstly in pattern 2 then device.

  • Page 14: Option 3, Web Browser

    PC/ Mac or the iOS device. 1. Turn the ASB-2 on from standby mode. The LED on the front will flash blue, firstly in pattern 2 then 5. Here, you have two options, you can scan the pattern 1 sequence.

  • Page 15: Via Laptop/ Pc/ Mac

    HINT The Laptop, PC or Mac must be wireless enabled with wireless turned on. 1. Turn the ASB-2 on from standby mode. The LED on the front will flash blue, firstly in pattern 2 then pattern 1. 8. There will be a warning pop up appear, select OK.
  • Page 16 8. Click on Wi-Fi Setup on the left hand side of the page. On this page, you will see the details of the ASB-2 and the “Profile” of the wireless network you are about to connect to. Continue to step 7.

  • Page 17: On Screen Menu

    Wireless Network. to move back to the main menu. 13. To start streaming to the ASB-2 from your PC, Mac or iOS device, please refer to page 19. Language Selection...

  • Page 18: 3D Audio

    INPUT SELECT 3D Audio 3D AUDIO EQUALISATION 3D Audio changes the surround effect for the all inputs. Each input can have its own 3D effect added CHANNEL LEVELS SURROUND EFFECT HIGH and saved. SUB OUT NORMAL POWER OPTIONS INPUT SELECT Examples OSD LANGUAGE 3D AUDIO...

  • Page 19: Channel Levels

    Auto Standby Time CHANNEL LEVELS The auto standby time option allows you to set SUB OUT a period of time that it will take before the ASB-2 POWER OPTIONS AUTO STANDBY TIME automatically turns itself off. This can be 15, 30, 45, 60 minutes, or Off.

  • Page 20: Firmware Update

    The Wi-Fi settings will have to be re-entered. Refer to page 10 Here, you can see what version of firmware the ASB-2 is currently running and check to see if an update is available, although the ASB-2 will automatically check for an update every time it is connected to the internet.

  • Page 21: Using The Asb-2

    HDMI input is selected for back from. the ASB-2. Turn on the source and select the required HDMI input on the ASB-2. HINT If the LED on the ASB-2 is flashing, it is...

  • Page 22: Listening To Music On A Pc/ Mac Via Airplay

    In both examples of playback by AirPlay, the LED on the front of the ASB-2 will be blue when in AirPlay 1. On the PC/ Mac, open iTunes. The AirPlay Icon will mode. If it doesn’t automatically change to AirPlay...

  • Page 23: Listening To An Ios Device Via Airplay Direct

    Listening to an iOS device via AirPlay Direct HINT If the Airstream ASB-2 isn’t one of the listed It is possible to use the ASB-2 to stream to from an iOS networks, press the home button and try device or wireless laptop without it being connected again.

  • Page 24: Listening To An Ios Device Via The Usb

    3 on the illustration on page 4) until the USB input is selected. The LED will flash white 3 times, then The ASB-2 can play music via USB from an iOS device. stay white. A list of compatible devices can be found below: •...

  • Page 25: Firmware Update

    ASB-2 page or the Support page. By default the ASB-2 is set up to inform you a firmware 2. Download and save the update file to the USB update is available automatically.

  • Page 26: Web Browser Firmware Update

    Method’ and select the only option available which is “Firmware Update From Network”. It is possible to update the firmware in the ASB-2 via its web page. There are a number of ways to do this and these are listed below: i.

  • Page 27: Changing The Remote Battery

    Also check the support section of www. battery. airstream-ma.com The ASB-2 will now restart and will start back up in the last mode it was left in. 10. The update is now complete. The web page might not say that it is 100% complete, but when the...

  • Page 28: Led Colour Matrix

    White LED Flashing Patterns The table below shows the names of the flash patterns associated with the LED on the front of the ASB-2. Pattern Number 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Weight (each) 25lbs 6oz (11.25 Kg) Monitor Audio reserves the right to alter specifications without notice. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.

  • Page 30: Trouble Shooting

    • Temporarily disable the firewall and security • The ASB-2 is set to work on Channel 1 - 11. It will software to see whether it blocks the ports that not work on channels 12, 13 or 14.

  • Page 31: Led Error Colour Matrix

    Purple Owner Information Product Details Model ASB-2 Product Serial No ………………………………….. Date of Purchase …………………………………… IP Address on Network …………………………………… MAC Address of ASB-2 …………………………………..… Dealer Details Dealer Name ………………………………………………………………………………. Address ……………………..……………………………………………………………… ......................Town ....................Post code ..................Country ………………………………………………………………………….....
  • Page 32 . c o . u k Monitor Audio Ltd. 24 Brook Road Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7XJ England Tel: +44 (0)1268 740580 Fax: +44 (0)1268 740589 Email: info@monitoraudio.co.uk Web: www.monitoraudio.com...

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