Dell USB Soundbar AC511 User’s Guide
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Contents Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 System Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Contents of the Box .....................................................................................................................................
Setup System Requirements One USB port (for the USB cable) Microsoft Windows 7/Microsoft Windows 8/Microsoft Windows 10 Contents of the Box 1 Dell USB soundbar 2 documents NOTE: The documents that shipped with the soundbar may vary based on your region.
Features 1 23 4 5 6 7 1 USB cable 2 aux-in port 3 headphone port 4 left T-Hook for soundbar mounting 5 right T-Hook for soundbar mounting 6 power LED 7 volume knob
Setting Up Your Dell USB Soundbar 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 Dell monitor.
NOTE: If the soundbar is not detected, connect the uplink cable that came with your Dell monitor. Connect one end of the uplink cable to the USB port on the Dell monitor and to the USB port on your Dell computer. 5. Direct the control volume level of the computer.
Troubleshooting Problems Possible Causes Soundbar is not Soundbar is not functioning properly detected or synchronized Possible solutions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. If required for your Dell monitor, connect one end of the uplink cable to the USB port on the Dell monitor and to the USB port on your Dell computer. Once the USB cable is plugged into the USB power source, observe if the white LED on the right of the soundbar lights up.
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. If playing through USB streaming, set all Windows volume controls to their maximum. 5. Play some audio content on the computer (for example, an audio CD or MP3 player). 6. Turn the volume to a higher level by rotating the soundbar volume knob clockwise. 7. Clean or reseat all cables. 8.
Distorted Sound Other audio source is used 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Unbalanced sound output Sound is coming from only one side of the soundbar 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Low volume Volume is too low 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Buzzing noise Noise could be heard from the soundbar Clear any obstructions between the soundbar and the user. Confirm that the USB cable or audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio source. Decrease the volume of the audio source.
Aux-in no sound No sound using the aux-in function 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Aux-in distortion Aux-in cable is not properly plugged in 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Ensure that the aux-in cable is properly plugged in the soundbar’s aux-in jack and to the aux-out jack of the audio device. Try using a different or known good aux-in cable. Check if the audio device is turned on or is playing music. Ensure that the audio device volume is not set to 0% volume level.
Missing items Check the packaging 1. Check if all items as show in “Contents of the box” are present inside the package.
Specifications General Model number AC511 Connection type USB Supported operating systems Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 10 Electrical Operating voltage 5V Output Power USB Digital Audio Input Analog Audio Aux-in (3.5mm jack) 2 x 1.25W @ ≤10% THD Physical Characteristics Height 39.00mm (± 0.5mm) (including T-Hook) Length Width Weight USB Extension Cable 406.00mm (± 0.5mm) 49.00mm (± 0.
Statutory information Warranty Limited warranty and return policies Dell-branded products carry a 1-year limited hardware warranty. If purchased together with a Dell system, it will follow the system 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 Dell.com/terms. This document contains a binding arbitration clause.
