Sound Bar Speaker System User’s Guide: SBX4250KN If you need assistance: Toshiba’s Support Web site support.toshiba.com Toshiba Canada Support Web site : www.toshiba.ca/support/ceg Call Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 631-3811 Outside the United States at (949) 583-3050 From Canada at (800) 268-3404 For more information see “Troubleshooting” on page 17 in this guide. Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are on the back and underside of your Sound Bar.
Contents Introduction .......................................................................................... 6 Safety icons used in this manual............................................................ 6 Sound Bar speaker system controls ...................................................... 7 Remote control ................................................................................... 10 Sound Bar speaker system placement .................................................
Safety Precautions The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this User’s Guide.
Additional Safety Instructions 16. Do not place anything on top of this unit. 17. Do not place the apparatus on amplifiers or equipment that may produce heat. 18. Never block or cover the slots or openings in the unit. Never place the unit: • on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface; • too close to drapes, curtains, or walls; or • in a confined space such as a bookcase, built-in cabinet, or any other place with poor ventilation.
Precautions On Safety Do not handle the AC power cord with wet hands. When connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and create a hazard. When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power cord. On Recycling This unit’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations.
Introduction Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Sound Bar front panel Sound Bar speaker system controls (Sample Illustration) Front panel controls Item: Description: 1 Remote Sensor Function: 2 VOLUME button Press to adjust the volume level. 3 BASS VOLUME button Press to adjust the bass volume level. 4 SURROUND MODE button Press to select the Stereo/SRS TruSurround HD/SRS TruBass. 5 INPUT button Press to switch between HDMI® 1/2 (HDMI® IN), ARC (HDMI® ARC) , BT (Bluetooth ®), OPT 1/2 (OPTICAL IN), AUX (AUX IN) or LINE-IN.
Sound Bar back panel 8 9 10 11 12 13 (Sample Illustration) Back panel connections Item: Description: Functions: 8 OPTICAL IN jack (1) & (2) Connects the optical audio input to another device, see “Connecting to an Audio System” on page 14. 9 AUX IN jack (L / R) Connects other AV devices through the AUX IN jack, see “Connect audio through an analog audio cable” section on page 14.
Subwoofer 14 15 16 17 18 (Sample Illustration) Subwoofer connections Item: Description: Functions: 14 Bass port 15 Subwoofer Speaker 16 WIRELESS LINK button Press to pair the subwoofer with the Sound Bar. WIRELESS LINK indicator The indicator is red when the wireless link is activated. 17 POWER switch Switch to turn ON/OFF the subwoofer. 18 Power cord Connects to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the subwoofer.
Remote control 1 7 2 8 3 Item: Description: Operation: 1 MUTE Press to turn the sound off. Press again to cancel. 2 Press to turn the HDMI® CEC on/off. 3 4 9 5 10 Press to adjust the volume level. Press to go to the last track or advance to the next track in Bluetooth® mode. PLAY/PAUSE Press to play/pause the track in Bluetooth® mode. 4 EQ Press to select the sound setting. (Flat/Rock/Pop/Jazz/Classic/Movie) NOTE: When in stereo mode, use EQ to select your settings.
Installing the batteries Install the batteries (AAAx2), matching the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment of the remote control. 1 Open the battery cover. (Sample Illustration) Remote control - Opening the battery cover 2 Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity marks (+ / -) on the batteries to the marks indicated in the battery compartment. (Sample Illustration) Remote control - inserting the batteries 3 Replace the battery cover. Never throw batteries in a fire.
Sound Bar speaker system placement The Sound Bar can be placed freestanding on a table or mounted on a wall. For the best surround sound experience, place your subwoofer as shown below. Place the subwoofer at least 11.8” (300mm) away from the TV. TV 300mm Sound Bar Subwoofer (Sample Illustration) Subwoofer placement Placing the unit on a wall The Sound Bar requires additional mounting hardware that must be purchased separately. 1.
Sound Bar speaker system connections Connecting to a TV using an HDMI® (ARC) cable. This feature enables the audio signal of the TV to be sent to the Sound Bar via the HDMI® cable. The HDMI® cable is not included and must be purchased separately. Be sure that the connected TV has an HDMI® (ARC) compatible terminal. To connect the HDMI® ARC cable: 1. Connect an HDMI® cable from the HDMI® output jack on the Sound Bar to the HDMI® input jack on the TV. 2.
Connecting to an Audio System. You can connect your Sound Bar to an audio system to play audio from other devices. Connect audio through a digital optical cable 1. You can connect a optical cable from the OPTICAL input jack on the Sound Bar to the OPTICAL output jack on the other device. 2. Press the INPUT button to select the OPTICAL mode and the display will show “OPT-1” or “OPT-2”. When your Sound Bar and TV are connected through HDMI® (ARC), an audio connection is not required.
2. Connect a 3.5mm cable (not included) from the LINE input jack on the Sound Bar to the other device. 3. Press the INPUT button to select the LINE IN mode and the display will show “LINE-IN”. not supplied Portable music player or other Audio Devices (Sample Illustration) 3.5mm connection to audio device Connecting to a switching power supply (AC Adapter). Using a switching power supply (AC Adapter) other than the one supplied with the unit may damage the unit.
Subwoofer wireless connection In order to use the subwoofer, you must pair it with the Sound Bar. 1. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 2. Turn on the Sound Bar. 3. Turn the ON/OFF switch on the back of subwoofer to turn on. 4. The Sound Bar and the subwoofer automatically pair up. The indicator is red when the wireless link is activated. When the wireless link is deactivated, the Sound Bar will be shown “NO SUBWOOFER”.
Troubleshooting Problem: Solution: The unit does not switch on. Make sure it is plugged in. Press the STANDBY/ON button located on the top of the Sound Bar, and check to see if the STANDBY/ON indicator turns off. Turn the subwoofer power switch to ON. No sound from the sound bar Press the VOL button of the Sound Bar. Ensure the source you have selected is outputting audio. If you are using “audio out” from your TV, please ensure your TV is configured to output audio (see TV’s menu settings).
Maintenance Servicing Please refer to relevant topics in “Troubleshooting & Maintenance” on page 17 & 18 before returning the product. If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no userservicable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug, and please call our helpline to locate an Authorized Service Center. Cleaning the cabinet Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene or alcohol to clean the unit. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the unit.
Specifications These models comply with the specifications listed below. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. These models may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. Main unit: Power requirements DC 27.5V Power output 75 watts (per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz/THD10%) Power consumption 27W Impedance 4 Dimensions (width x height x depth) 37.5” x 3.6” x 2.2” (954 x 92x 58mm) Weight 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) 3.
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