the zo™ personal subwoofer user guide ®
WHAT’S INSIDE Introduction 1 Know your zo 2 Accessories 2 Charge your zo 3 Neutralize your audio source 4 Control your zo 5 Insider Secrets 6 Connecting to an audio source 7 Connecting to a listening device 8 Troubleshooting 9 Warnings 10 Caring for your zo 10 Warranty and Returns 10
Introduction The digiZoid® zo™ personal subwoofer is unlike any other audio enhancement device you’ve experienced before. It’s not your conventional headphone amplifier, equalizer, or artificially produced 3D sound effect. Instead, the zo defines a new category of sound system – an electronic subwoofer. Knowing the human ear does not perceive all frequencies of sound with equal loudness, and that people have different listening preferences, we’ve applied isophonic science to solve these problems.
KNOW YOUR ZO Output Jack Input Jack SmartVector™ Controller (SVC) adjusts the contour level of SmartVector technology Charge Status Indicator USB Charging Port LightScale™ Indicator a visual representation of the SmartVector contour level INCLUDED CABLES 3.5 mm Stereo Cables These cables connect your zo to an audio source. Depending on the application, you can choose which length best fits your needs (i.e., the shorter length is ideal when you need zo on the go).
charge your zo Before first use, the zo should be fully charged Connect the mini-end of the supplied USB Charging Cable to zo’s Charging Port, and the other end to your computer’s USB port. When in charging mode, the Charge Status Indicator light will glow blue. Once zo is fully charged, the Indicator light will automatically deactivate. In addition to using the USB port on your computer, a USB hub or USB power adapter can be used for charging.
neutralize your audio source For optimum audio performance, this section should NOT be skipped! When initially connecting zo to an audio source, it is important to start with neutral source equalizer (EQ) settings, as recommended below: Portable Media Players or a Computer’s Music Player Turn off all EQ settings, which are typically found in the player’s main menu.
control your zo Powering On/Off To turn your zo on, push in and release the SVC. When on, the LightScale indicator will illuminate. to turn on push switch in then release To turn zo off, push in and release the SVC. Adjusting the subwoofer intensity When your zo is turned on for the first time, the SVC will be set at the median contour level, and the LightScale indicator will illuminate an amber color.
insider secrets Stepwise vs. Continuous SVC Selections The SVC can change the 32 contour levels in steps or continuous mode. When rotated briefly (less than 1 sec), contour changes by one level. When held rotated, zo activates its continuous mode, changing four levels per second. zo’s Memory zo retains your last SVC setting in memory eliminating the need to re-adjust after being turned off.
CONNECTING TO AN AUDIO SOURCE Source with Headphone Output AUDIO SOURCE ZO Stereo Source 3.5mm STEREO CABLE ZO 3.5mm STEREO CABLE STEREO SOURCE (i.e.
connecting to a listening device Headphones or Earbuds ZO LISTENING DEVICE Car Stereo with AUX Input ZO CAR’S AUX Stereo System ZO 3.5mm STEREO CABLE MALE RCA TO 3.
troubleshooting If zo doesn’t turn on, ensure... the battery is charged. you are pushing the SVC in all the way, and then immediately releasing it. If the battery doesn’t charge, ensure... a USB 2.0 port is being used. your computer is not turned off or in sleep mode. Depending on how long you’ve had your zo, you may find that the battery charge lasts for only a couple hours before a recharge is needed. If you are experiencing this problem, your battery may need to be replaced. Please visit digiZoid.
warnings Always adjust the volume of your audio source to a safe level before putting on headphones or earbuds. Do not connect zo to a mono channeled system. Do not make repairs to the zo yourself. Do not leave the zo in your car, or any other environment where temperatures could exceed 120°F. To reduce the chance of shock or injury, do not use the zo near or in water or wet locations.
®® zo Product Manual Ver. 1 © 2010 digiZoid inc. All rights reserved. SmartVector™ and LightScale™ are patent pending technologies of digiZoid inc. zo™, SmartVector™, and LightScale™ are trademarks of digiZoid inc.
