Dell USB Soundbar (AC511) Owner’s Manual
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Contents Setup System Requirements Contents of the Box Setting Up Your Dell USB Soundbar (AC511) Soundbar Features Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty Regulatory Certifications
Setup System Requirements One USB port (for the USB cable) Microsoft Windows 8 or 7 Contents of the Box 1 2 3 4 1 - Dell USB Soundbar (AC511) 2 - USB Extension Cable 3 - Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information sheet 4 - Quick Setup Guide NOTE: The documents that shipped with the Soundbar may vary based on your region.
Setting Up Your Dell USB Soundbar (AC511) 1. After unpacking the unit, check the contents of the box. 2. Remove the slot covers at the bottom of the Dell monitor.
3. Connect the Soundbar to the Dell Monitor. 4. Connect the USB cable to the computer.
5. Direct control volume level of the computer. If your Soundbar is not working, see the Troubleshooting section.
Troubleshooting COMMON SYMPTOMS Soundbar not functioning properly. WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE Soundbar not detected or synchronized. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Once the USB cable is plugged into the USB power source, observe if the white LED light on the right of the Soundbar lights up. If the LED is not lit, check if the USB extension is faulty. Replace the cable with a known good USB cable, or directly insert the Soundbar USB cable into the USB power source.
COMMON SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE No Sound Soundbar has power – power LED indicator is on. No sound No sound from USB audio source. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS 1. If playing through USB streaming, ensure that a music file is playing from the platform and the volume level is not 0%. 2. If playing through external music devices such as MP3 player, iPod/iPad/iPhone or any other Android phone, ensure that the aux-in cable is properly connected. 3. Ensure that the external music device volume is not 0%. 4.
COMMON SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE Unbalanced sound output Sound from only one side of the Soundbar POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Low volume Volume is too low. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Buzzing noise Noise from the Soundbar 2. 3. No sound using the aux-in function. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. Aux-in distortion Is the aux-in cable properly plugged in? Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. Turn the volume to a higher level by rotating the knob clockwise.
COMMON SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS 8. 9. Headphone jack connected, but no sound is heard. USB streaming or external audio source is not playing music and volume is 0%. 1. Headphone jack connected. Audio distortion. 1. 2. 2. 3. 1. Ensure the Soundbar is properly attached on the monitor. Ensure no loose objects are touching the Soundbar. Check if the platform music player or external audio source is playing music.
Specifications General Model number Connection type Supported operating systems AC511 USB Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 7 Electrical Operating voltage Audio Input Output Power 5V USB Digital Audio Input Analog Audio Aux-in (3.5 mm jack) 2 x 1.25 W @ ≤10% THD Physical Characteristics Height 39.00 mm (± 0.5 mm) (including T-Hook) Length 406.00 mm (± 0.5 mm) Width Weight USB Extension Cable 49.00 mm (± 0.
Soundbar Features 3 5 4 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Warranty Limited Warranty and Return Policies Dell-branded products carry a 1-year limited hardware warranty. If purchased together with Dell system, it will follow the system’s warranty. For U.S. customers: This purchase and your use of this product are subject to Dell’s end user agreement, which you can find at www.dell.com/terms. This document contains a binding arbitration clause.
Regulatory Soundbar Regulatory Model: AC511 Regulatory Information This device is in conformance with FCC Rules and Regulation Part 15 Subpart B Class B 2012 and ICES-003 Issue 5 February 2012 for information Technology Equipment. Operation of the devices is subject to the following two conditions: (1) The devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) The devices must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
