OWNER’S MANUAL >> SOUNDBARS ES-300-SNDBAR-30 ES-300-SNDBAR-40 © 2011 Episode
ES-300-SNDBAR Installation and Users Manual OVERVIEW Welcome to Episode® Speakers. We appreciate your purchase and are committed to providing the highest-quality products possible. The Episode® Soundbar models are a superb choice for almost every type of home theater or home audio installation. They have been designed with advanced technological components that allow for high performance and a lifetime of enjoyment. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS Read and understand all instructions.
ES-300-SNDBAR Installation and Users Manual INSTALLATION SPEAKER PLACEMENT The ES-300-SNDBAR is designed to be the Left, Center, and Right speakers of a home theater surround system. For most applications, placement should be below a flat screen TV on a cabinet top or shelf. Other options for placement include On-Wall using the included bracket, or attached to a Flatscreen mount using the optional Strong mount brackets.
ES-300-SNDBAR Installation and Users Manual Attaching the Feet To ensure that the Soundbar will not slip when using the kickstands, (2) rubber feet have been included. The feet must be installed when using the kickstand. Place the feet 3” from the left and right outer edge, and ¼” from the front edge of the Soundbar. Note: When using the kickstand in the inverted position, the feet should be placed at the front edge of the speaker.
ES-300-SNDBAR Installation and Users Manual Attaching the Wall Bracket When mounting the bracket to the wall, place the flat side of the bracket towards the wall and verify that it is level. There are small V- shaped notches on the top and bottom of the bracket; these marks are 16” on center allowing for alignment with walls studs. 1. Locate wall studs using a stud finder (not included). 2. Position the provided Bracket on the wall with the V shaped notches over wall studs.
ES-300-SNDBAR Installation and Users Manual Installing an IR Receiver The ES-300-SNDBAR has the option of installing an optional IR Receiver directly into the speaker behind the grille cloth, eliminating the need to surface mount a stick-on receiver. Simply punch out the center of the pass-through and slide the IR Receiver through the exposed hole.
ES-300-SNDBAR Installation and Users Manual GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE GRILLE •The grill is held by pins. To remove the grill, pull gently around the edge away from the speaker, slowly working your way from one end of the speaker to the other . •To re-install, align the grill pins with the cups in the speaker and push into place. CLEANING •Use a dampened soft cloth or paper towel to clean the cabinet. The grill is best cleaned by brushing it off with a lint-free cloth.
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