33W Bluetooth® Sound Bar Model: HSB40B16 Model: HSB32B26 Owner’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instructions carefully. You may download, save and print this Owner’s Guide for future reference. For additional assistance please call 800.HITACHI (800.448.2244). For further information on Hitachi products, please visit www.hitachi.us/tv .
Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI SOUND BAR Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of Hitachi products. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your Hitachi sound bar.
Important Safety Instructions CANADIAN RSS NOTICE MODIFICATIONS This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC regulations state that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd.
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Placement Your new Sound Bar includes a 6-speaker high efficiency design coupled to state-of-the-art Class D digital amplifiers totaling 133 watts for clear and powerful sound reproduction. CONEQ™ equalization tunes the Sound Bar like a musical instrument for natural sound and clear voices. Bluetooth® lets you wirelessly stream your favorite music to the Sound Bar. Unpacking the Sound Bar and Accessories: Carefully remove the Sound Bar and accessories from the package.
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Placement Placement -- Table Stands / Wall Mount Brackets: The Sound Bar is shipped with the table stands attached. Position the Sound Bar on a secure table or shelf as noted in the Safety Instructions to avoid damage or injury. The table stands can also be removed and re-attached for wall mounting. Please carefully read the wall mounting information provided below. CAUTION: Wall Bracket Installation: Only a professional installer should install the Sound Bar onto the wall.
Chapter 2 – Indicators and Buttons Front Panel Lights: The Front Panel shows the status of the Sound Bar using high efficiency light emitting diodes (LEDs). When you press a button on the Sound Bar remote control or top panel controls, the LED lights indicate the operation of the Sound Bar. ① ⑥ ② ③ ⑦ ⑤ ④ ⑧ ⑨ ① HITACHI logo: Illuminates for about 15 seconds when power is turned “On”. ② AUTO-BASS: Enhances low frequencies at low volume levels.
Chapter 2 – Indicators and Buttons Top Panel Control Buttons: The Control Buttons are located on the top of the Sound Bar. ① ② ③ ④ ① Power Button: This button turns the Sound Bar on and off. If no audio is received, the Sound Bar will automatically shut off after 30 minutes to save you energy. ② INPUT Button: Press this button to change the input. Cycle through the inputs, D1 D2 Bluetooth L1 L2 ③ VOL- Button: Press this button to decrease the Sound Bar’s volume level.
Chapter 2 – Indicators and Buttons Remote Control Features & Functions: POWER button: INPUT button: Turns Sound Bar On & Off. Cycles through the inputs: D1, D2, Bluetooth, L1, L2 SUB+/- button: VOL+/- button: Adjusts sound level. VOL+ to increase. VOL- to decrease. Adjust Subwoofer output level: SUB+ to increase. SUB- to decrease. MUTE button: D1/D2 button: Press to turn off the volume. Press again to restore volume. Press to select D1 input. Press again to select D2 input.
Chapter 3 – Quick Connect Guide Rear Panel Input / Output Jacks: HSB40B16 ③ ② ① ⑤ ④ ⑥ ⑦ HSB32B26 ⑦ ⑥ ⑤ ④ ③ ② ① ① 24V DC input: Insert the DC plug of Hitachi provided external AC Adapter here. Caution: Use only provided AC adapter and AC power cord with the Sound Bar. Use of any other adapter may damage the Sound Bar or create a shock hazard. ② SERVICE: The service connection is for service personnel only. Do not remove the cover.
Chapter 3 – Quick Connect Guide CAUTION: Lower the volume on television, source device and Sound Bar when connecting or disconnecting devices to avoid damage when TV, source device and Sound Bar are turned on. 1. TV to Sound Bar connections … Use any one of the 4 types shown below: Sound Bar Inputs (model HSB32B26 shown) Connection for Optional Subwoofer TV Headphone out (Analog) TV Outputs TV audio out (Analog) TV Optical out (Digital) TV Coaxial out (Digital) 2.
Chapter 4 – Connecting the Sound Bar Detailed Connection Instructions: Be sure to lower the volume on the TV or other audio source device and the Sound Bar to avoid damage when source device and Sound Bar are turned on. L1: Analog Line Connection 1. Turn off the power to the Sound Bar and the audio source device (TV, music player, etc.). a) Connect the 3.5mm Stereo plug of supplied audio cable to the audio source device headphone output.
Chapter 4 – Connecting the Sound Bar Detailed Connection Instructions (Cont.): Be sure to lower the volume on the TV or other audio source device and the Sound Bar to avoid damage when source device and Sound Bar are turned on. D1: Optical Digital Connection If your audio source device (TV, DVD player, computer, etc.) has an Optical digital audio output, you can connect it to the matching Optical digital input on the Sound Bar. 1. Turn off the power to the Sound Bar and the audio source device. 2.
Chapter 4 – Connecting the Sound Bar Bluetooth® Connection: The Bluetooth light ① is located on the front of the Sound Bar below the HITACHI logo. ① Bluetooth States & Display There are four Bluetooth connection states, and each is indicated via the Sound Bar’s front panel Bluetooth LED. 1. Discoverable (ready to pair) Sound bar is discoverable and ready to pair with a new device. The Bluetooth indicator slowly fades on and off approximately once every second.
Chapter 4 – Connecting the Sound Bar Bluetooth® Connection: 1st Time Pairing with a Bluetooth Audio Source Device 1. Set the Bluetooth audio source device (e.g. smart phone, tablet, etc.) to “discover” the Sound Bar. Set your audio source device Volume to ~90% of max. 2. Turn on the Sound Bar, reduce the Sound Bar Volume setting to very low. 3.
Chapter 4 – Connecting the Sound Bar Bluetooth® Connection: (Cont.) Re-connecting an Already Paired Source Device 1. Press the Bluetooth button on the Sound Bar remote control. 2. The Sound Bar will attempt to connect to the most recently used audio source device. 3. If unsuccessful, it will try the next most recently used device until it has attempted connection to each of the six stored devices. 4.
Chapter 5 – Controlling the Sound Basic Features and Indicators: The Sound Bar’s basic features (Power, Volume, Input selection) can be controlled by either the top panel control buttons or the remote control. min max Power button: This button turns the Sound Bar on & off. A soft blue LED ① glows when the power is on. Volume buttons: Press the top panel or remote control VOL+ or VOL- buttons to raise or lower the Sound Bar speaker’s volume.
Chapter 5 – Controlling the Sound Convenience and Advanced Features and Indicators: Some of the Sound Bar’s features are accessible only by the dedicated remote control buttons discussed below and on the following page. Sub-Woofer Volume: The remote control SUB+ and SUB- buttons adjust the volume of an optional sub-woofer connected to the SUB OUT jack on the Sound Bar’s rear panel. The connected sub-woofer must be self-powered as the Sound Bar’s SUB OUT is line level audio only.
Chapter 5 – Controlling the Sound Convenience and Advanced Features and Indicators: (Cont.) ④ ③ ② ① ① HEARING AID Mode: Press the Hearing AID button on the remote control to boost the volume of higher frequencies providing better sound quality for some listeners. Hearing AID mode produces improved clarity and intelligibility so the elderly and hearing-impaired may be able to enjoy clear sound, sometimes without hearing aids.
Chapter 6 – Care and Service Information Maintenance Make sure that the power cables are removed from the back of the Sound Bar before cleaning. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the Sound Bar. Solvents may damage the Sound Bar finish and grill cloth. Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control Use a soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. Do not allow liquid to penetrate into the cabinet.
Chapter 6 – Care and Service Information (Cont.
Chapter 7 – Specifications Model: HSB32B26 & HSB40B16 Specifications Items Audio Processing Features • Digital Signal Processor: High Performance 32 Bit @ 150MHz • Digital Sampling Frequencies: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz Speakers • HSB32B26: • (4) 2.75” Midrange/ Woofers • (2) 0.75” Soft Dome Acoustic Lens Tweeters • Dual Port Bass‐Reflex Enclosure • HSB40B16: • (4) 3.0” Midrange/ Woofers • (2) 0.
Chapter 7 – Specifications Specifications Items Remote Control • • • • Power Master Volume +/‐ ; Mute; Sub‐Woofer Volume +/‐ CONEQ™ Sound Mode Selections Input Selection Inputs • (1) Analog RCA L/R Input • (1) Analog Mini 3.5mm L/R input • (1) Optical Digital Input (SPDIF) • (1) Coaxial Digital Input (Digital Inputs Automatically Detect Dolby & PCM Audio) Output • (1) Subwoofer Variable Output: RCA jack, 2Vpp Power • External Power Supply: 120VAC/60Hz to 24V/2.5A • Power Consumption: 60W max.
Trademark Notices The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Hitachi is under license. Manufactured under license from Real Sound Lab, SIA. CONEQ is a trademark of Real Sound Lab, SIA. CONEQ delivers clear, rich sound using proprietary professional equalizing technology. Dialog is clear and music sounds more dynamic when the speakers are perfectly optimized.
