Zvox Audio SoundBase 450 Setup & Operation

4a. Infrared Remote Control Features
of the SoundBase
Learning:
You can "teach" the SoundBase to respond to your cur-
rent TV remote control for the following functions: Vol-
ume, 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 adjust-
ing Volume, Mute and Power. Teaching the SoundBase
to respond to your preferred remote does not affect the
included SoundBase remote. The SoundBase remote
will still provide its full range of adjustments.
Input Selection:
Pressing the INPUT button allows you to select
a different input. Inputs are selected in the
following order:
Input 1—digital (optical or coaxial jack) Input 3—analog (input 3)
Input 2—analog (input 2) Bluetooth device
Remote Control Capabilities
Mute
Volume
The VOLUME buttons on the SoundBase remote control operate in
the normal manner.
Power (STANDBY)
The Power button on the SoundBase remote control toggles the
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Bass set at -2
SoundBase between STANDBY and On. Note: You can choose to
engage the AutoStandby feature from the PS menu if you want the
SoundBase to automatically go into Standby after approximately 7
minutes of silence.
A SoundBase in STANDBY will automatically turn back on if it senses
a volume adjustment or power command from the "learned" remote
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Treble set at 1 control or the SoundBase remote control.
Mute
The MUTE button on the SoundBase remote control operates in
the normal manner. When MUTE is active, the display will show a
blinking -00- for 20 seconds.
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Bass and Treble
The Bass control has a range of -4 to 4.
The Treble control has a range of -4 to 4.
Note: The bass output of a SoundBase system is affected by its
position within a room. You may find it sounds best with slightly more or
less bass than the neutral setting.
Surround Settings
There are three SURROUND levels:
• Surround One ("Sd 1") has low virtual surround effect and strong
vocals. Use this setting if vocal clarity is important to you.
• Surround Two ("Sd 2") has moderate virtual surround effect
and moderate vocals. Most people prefer this setting for most
program material.
• Surround Three ("Sd 3") has strong virtual surround effect
and moderate vocals. Many people prefer this setting when
watching movies.
Output Leveling
Press this button to prevent large changes in volume. When engaged,
it boosts quiet dialog and lowers the output of loud commercial breaks.
It also reduces volume swings between cable or satellite channels. This
feature can be used along with any of the three Surround settings.
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Accuvoice
Press this button to increase the clarity of most voices.
Pressing Accuvoice overrides the current Surround setting. A second
press returns the SoundBase to the last-used Surround setting.
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4b. SoundBase Front Panel and Rear Panel
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SoundBase Front Panel Controls and Input
SoundBase Back Panel Inputs and Outputs
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MUTE/Power button. If the system is on, a press of this button toggles MUTE on and
off. Also while the system is on, if you press and hold the MUTE button for longer than
four seconds, the system will enter STANDBY.
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VOLUME -/+. The volume range indication is 01 to 30.
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INPUT. Selects between the four input choices on a SoundBase. See 4a Input in first
column.
5. Digital Audio Troubleshooting
TV sets with no audio output:
You should check the program sources connected to the TV for an audio output (cable box, disc
player, game box). Many cable boxes and DVD/Blu-ray players have both analog and digital audio
outputs. If you connect directly to a set top box and a DVD/Bluray player, you need to switch
inputs on the TV and the SoundBase.
Bluray disc audio:
If you don't get sound from a Bluray disc, the digital audio on that disc may be encoded using
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a proprietary format. In this case, use the Bluray disc menu or the Bluray player menu to select
Dolby Digital or PCM digital output.
Internet streaming HD video audio:
If your TV features a internet connection and displays HD streaming content, it may be
necessary to select Dolby Digital or PCM digital audio in the TV or from the streaming provider's
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sound options.
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
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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.
® ZVOX and SoundBase are registered trademarks and AccuVoice is a trademark of ZVOX Audio, LLC.
® Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. used under license by ZVOX Audio LLC.
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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.

Home Theater

Made Simple!
What's in the box
SoundBase system • Remote control • Instruction sheets
AC power cord • Optical digital and Analog signal cables
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