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Zvox Audio SoundBase 870 Setup & Operation Manual

Zvox Audio SoundBase 870 Setup & Operation Manual

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ZVOX
SoundBase
1
Position the
SoundBase.
"TV base" position
Shelf position
Place the SoundBase
on stable, flat surface.
Ensure all components
are stable and secure.
Other Possible TV Audio Outputs
RCA Jack Analog
Audio Out
a
A red/white pair of RCA jacks
on the back of the TV labeled
OUTPUT. Do not connect to
RCA jacks labeled INPUT.
"Minijack" Analog
b
Audio Out
Some TVs use a minijack
output or headphone jack.
Do not use a minijack
labeled INPUT.
Coaxial Digital
c
Audio Output
(Single RCA jack,
may be orange)
Any cable with an RCA plug
at each end can be used.
®
870/770/670/570 Quick Setup
2
Connect the
power cord.
1
OFF
Back of SoundBase
2
AC Power
Receptacle
Connect the AC
power cord to
the back of the
SoundBase. Leave
the Power Switch in
"Off" . Then insert the
AC plug into an AC
power receptacle.
Back of TV
Back of TV
Back of TV
3
Connect to
Optical Audio
Output of TV.
Back of TV
Optical Audio Output
Connect one end of
an optical digital cable
to the TV's Audio Out
optical jack.
Input 1
Back of SoundBase
Flip on the Power.
Input 1
Back of SoundBase
Back of SoundBase
4
Connect to
Optical Audio
Input of
SoundBase.
Back of SoundBase
SoundBase's Optical
Audio Input #1
Connect the other end
of the optical cable
to the SoundBase's
optical input jack #1.
5
ON
6
Confirm you hear
TV sound through
the SoundBase.
With an optical digital
audio connection, you
should hear the TV
sound through the
SoundBase with the
SoundBase volume set
to 12-15.
If you don't hear sound
or if you did not use
an optical connection,
press the INPUT button
on the SoundBase re-
mote control to select
the correct input.
Select the TV input using
the remote control
or the front panel.
Input 1—digital (optical jack)
Input 2—digital (optical jack)
Input 3—digital (coaxial jack)
Input 4—analog (RCA jacks)
Input 5—analog (RCA jacks)
Input 6—analog (front minijack)
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Summary of Contents for Zvox Audio SoundBase 870

  • Page 1 ® ® ZVOX SoundBase 870/770/670/570 Quick Setup Position the Connect the Connect to Connect to Confirm you hear SoundBase. power cord. Optical Audio Optical Audio TV sound through Output of TV. Input of the SoundBase. SoundBase. With an optical digital audio connection, you should hear the TV sound through the...
  • Page 2: Connection Options

    ® ® ZVOX SoundBase Connection Options Your SoundBase has both analog and digital audio inputs. The majority of SoundBase owners connect between the optical jack on a TV and the optical input jack on the SoundBase. This page describes audio output types found on a TV or Set Top Box (optical digital, coaxial digital and analog) and the cable needed to connect to a SoundBase.
  • Page 3: Setup And Operation

    ZVOX SoundBase 870/770/670/570 ® Setup & Operation Don’t Worry It’s Pretty Easy. STEP 1 Place the system on furniture. STEP 2 Connect one signal cable. STEP 3 Connect the power cable. STEP 4 Use the SoundBase remote to select the correct input and volume. Home Theater Made Simple! What’s in the box...
  • Page 4: Read This First

    Be sure to prevent the ZVOX system from changing of a ZVOX Audio product is safe and stable. It is the position after installation. sole responsibility of the ZVOX owner to check that any...
  • Page 5 SoundBase uses less than 0.5 watt in Standby. Use of a switched AC outlet to cut off AC power to a SoundBase system may erase user preferences and delays subsequent turn-on. • A TV heavier than 140 lbs (64 kg) should not be placed directly on top of a SoundBase 870 and 770.
  • Page 6 If your home TV system does not conform to the descriptions in this guide, don’t hesitate to send an inquiry to info@zvoxaudio.com or call ZVOX Audio at (866) 367-9869. Please provide your TV brand and model number. A ZVOX Audio representative should be available (Eastern Time Zone) Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM and noon to 4:00 PM on Saturday.
  • Page 7 4a. Infrared Remote Control Features of the SoundBase Learning: You can “teach” the SoundBase to respond to your current TV remote control for the following functions: Volume, Mute (on/off) and Power (on/off). See the separate sheet for instructions. After this “learning” process, you will not need the SoundBase remote control for adjusting Volume, Mute and Power.
  • Page 8 STILL NEED ASSISTANCE? If your home TV system does not conform to the descriptions in this guide, don’t hesitate to send an inquiry to info@zvoxaudio.com or call ZVOX Audio at (866) 367-9869. Please provide your TV brand and model number. A ZVOX Audio representative should be available (Eastern Time Zone)
  • Page 14 If you can not easily teach the SoundBase to respond to your of the SoundBase. Once complete, the SoundBase will respond to preferred remote control, please contact ZVOX Audio about additional these buttons from your preferred remote, in addition to the SoundBase instructions for your preferred remote control.

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