BEFORE WE BEGIN Thank you for purchasing the AKAI ASB-66 SOUND BAR BLUETOOTH WITH MEMORY CARD READER AND USB PORT. This is your assurance of quality, performance and value. Our engineers have included many useful and convenient features in this product. Please be sure to read this instruction Manual completely to make sure you are getting the maximum benefit from each feature. This product was manufactured using the highest quality components and standards of workmanship.
SAFETY INTRUCTIONS 6. VENTILATION --- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
ESTABLISH A SAFE SOUND LEVEL Over time your hearing will adapt to continuous loud sounds and will give the impression that the volume has in fact been reduced. What seems normal to you may in fact be harmful. To guard against this before your hearing adapts, set the volume to a low level. Slowly increase the level until you can hear comfortably and clearly and without distortion. Damage to your hearing is accumulative and is irreversible.
CONNECTIONS 1. Check if the power voltage, as shown on the type plate located on the back of the set, corresponds to your local AC power supply. If it does not, consult your dealer or service centre. 2. Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. The power supply is now connected and ready for use. outlet Power cord 3. To switch off completely, turn off the main power STANDBY button and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER DEVICES AUDIO IN 1. Connect the AUX IN jacks on the unit to audio source, for example, DVD player with an RCA cable. 2. Power on the unit and the audio device. 3. Press the MODE button repeatedly to switch to AUX mode. 4. Use the native controls on the connected audio device to begin playing music through the connected unit. LINE IN Follow steps to connect the unit to another audio device: 1. Connect the device into the unit’s LINE IN jack with the LINE OUT cable. 2.
DESCRIPTION OF UNIT AND CONTROLS 13 5 2 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 11 14 15 16 1. VOLUME - BUTTON 2. VOLUME + BUTTON 3. STANDBY BUTTON 4. MODE BUTTON 5. PAIR/PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON 6. SD/MMC CARD SLOT 7. USB PORT 8. LCD DISPLAY 9. BLUETOOTH INDICATOR 10. REMOTE SENSOR 11. HANGING HOLES 12. FM ANTENNA 13. AC CORD 14. OPTICAL IN JACK 15. AUX IN JACKS 16.
DESCRIPTION OF REMOTE CONTROL 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 15 16 17 8 18 9 19 1. SLEEP BUTTON 12. TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH BACKWARD BUTTON 13. TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH FORWARD BUTTON 14. MEM BUTTON 15. PAIR/PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON 16. MUSIC BUTTON 17. MOVIE BUTTON 18. VOL +/- BUTTONS 19. CH+/- BUTTONS 2. MODE BUTTON 3. CLOCK BUTTON 4. TIMER BUTTON 5. NUMERIC BUTTONS 6. VOICE BUTTON 7. EQ BUTTON 8. BASS +/- BUTTONS 9. TREBLE +/- BUTTONS 10. MUTE BUTTON 11.
BATTERY INSTALLATION Insert a CR2025 size battery into the battery compartment. Be sure that the battery is inserted correctly to avoid damage to the remote control. Always remove the battery when the remote control will not be used for a long period of time, as this will cause leakage to the battery and subsequently damage to your set.
CLOCK SETTING- TIMER & SLEEP OPTIONS HOW TO SET TIME? At the STANDBY mode, press and hold the CLOCK button on the remote until HOUR flashes on the screen; use the TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH buttons on the remote to adjust the hour and confirm your adjustment by pressing the CLOCK button on the remote; Minute starts blinking on the screen, press the TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH buttons on the remote to set the minute accordingly, press the CLOCK button on the remote again to confirm your setting.
GENERAL OPERATION 1. Press STANDBY once for power on. 2. Press MODE to enter the next mode as shown as follows (the factory default mode is FM.): LINE Î AUX Î USB Î CARD Î OPT IN Î BT Î FM 3. Press STANDBY to power off. FM RADIO OPERATION TUNING THE FM RADIO 1. Power on the unit, switch to FM (RADIO) mode by pressing MODE button repeatedly. 2. Press the TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH buttons on the remote to fine tune radio station.
BLUETOOTH OPERATION ABOUT PAIRING Pairing is the term used when two Bluetooth devices are connected wirelessly for the first time. This allows the devices to see each other and sets up a one to one communication channel between both devices. This unit can receive stereo audio signal from a BLUETOOTH stereo audio source device. 1. Power on the unit, switch to BLUETOOTH mode by pressing MODE button repeatedly. 2. LED indicator rapid blinking while it is pairing. 3.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set to repair. Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center. WARNING: under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Symptom Radio sound distorted. No radio sound. No Sound at Bluetooth mode.
SPECIFICATIONS TECHNIQUES AUTRES CARACTERISTIQUES Model Power supply Power consumption Standby mode consumption Output power Radio section Frequency ranges ASB-66 100~230 V, 50/60 Hz 50 W ˘ 1W 200W (2 x 40W + 120W) ; [50W (2 x 10W + 30W) RMS] FM 87.5 ~ 108 MHz 10 PRESETS CONNECTIONS USB MEMORY CARD USB compatible Port VERSION 2.0 SD/MMC/SDHC INPUT AUXILIARY RCA AUDIO STEREO 3.5MM AUDIO OPTICAL IN BLUETOOTH VERSION 2.
END OF LIFE DISPOSAL Warning! This logo set on the product means that the recycling of this apparatus comes within the framework of the Directive 2002/96/CE of January 27, 2003 concerning the Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This symbol means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products.
