ASB-2 S O U N D B A R ASB-2 S O U N Owners D B A R Manual
Contents Contents 1 Using the ASB-2 19 Introduction 2 Watching a HDMI Source 19 ASB-2 Capabilities 2 Listening to a Digital Auxiliary Source 19 What’s in the box 2 Listening to an Analogue Auxiliary Source 19 AirPlay Compatibility 2 Listening to an iOS device via AirPlay 19 The ASB-2 3 Listening to Music on a PC/ Mac via AirPlay 20 ASB-2 Connections 3 Listening to an iOS device via AirPlay Direct 21 ASB-2 Buttons 4 AirPlay Direct to AirPlay 21 Remote 4 List
Introduction What’s in the box With the introduction of iOS 4.3 from Apple came AirPlay. Monitor Audio have used 40 years of knowledge to produce a TRUE hifi, AirPlay enabled speaker system. Whether using AirPlay Direct, streaming via a wireless router or playing your music collection from PC or MAC, the ASB-2 is the ideal partner to AirPlay. • ASB-2 • Remote Control • Rubber table stand • Mains lead (region specific).
The ASB-2 ASB-2 Connections 3 4 1 9 5 6 7 2 1. HDMI Inputs Used to connect up to 3 High Definition sources to the ASB-2 (refer to page 6). 2. HDMI output Used to connect the ASB-2 to the TV, also used as the Audio Return Channel (refer to page 5). 3. USB Input Used to connect a USB device to the ASB-2 for updating and connecting to the wireless network. 4. Digital Coaxial Input Used to connect digital coaxial audio source to the ASB-2 (Refer to page 7) 5.
ASB-2 Buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Standby Used to put the ASB-2 in and out of stand by mode. Holding it down for 5 seconds it searches for an internet firmware update or a USB update. A single press with iOS connected puts it into Wi-Fi Sharing mode (refer to page 11); Holding it down for 5 seconds enters Airstream Connect mode (refer to page 12). 2. HDMI Toggle Used to toggle through the HDMI inputs. The LED on the front will flash to denote the HDMI input number.
Getting Started Deciding on location The ASB-2 is a very versatile product, it can be placed on a cabinet/ shelf siting it on the supplied rubber stand. It can also be mounted to a wall using the optional Monitor Audio ASB-2 Wall Bracket. It can also be mounted below a flat panel TV using the Sanus VMA202 Soundbar Speaker Mount. Refer to www.sanus.com for further information. Table Stand The ASB-2 comes with a rubber table stand. This is used to prevent it from moving when placed on a shelf or cabinet.
Connecting Digital Devices Via HDMI Digital devices such as a Blu Ray player, set top box, games console, DVD player, etc can all be connected via a HDMI connection. When using this method of connection, picture will go to the TV and sound will be played back through the ASB2. No other connections are need for sound. NOTE: The ASB-2 does not decode Dolby or DTS signals, please set the source to PCM so that does the decoding.
Connecting Audio Devices Via Digital Input If the source does not have a HDMI output or it is in use elsewhere (already connected to TV), you can connect the device to the ASB-2 using the Digital Optical or Digital Coaxial outputs from them. It is also possible to connect an iOS device via USB to play stored music files.
Connecting Analogue Audio Devices Via Coaxial Input You can connect to the ASB-2 using analogue audio source using either a stereo coaxial connection or a 3.5mm mini jack lead. MP3 Player Set Top Box Subwoofer Output To get extra bass from the ASB-2 it has a subwoofer output facility on it. The subwoofer must be purchased seperately. Simply use a coaxial subwoofer lead to connect from the subwoofer output on the ASB-2 to the LFE input of the subwoofer.
Connecting the Power Now that all of the signal cables are connected, it is now time to connect the power. IMPORTANT: Please follow the following instructions in sequence. 1. Connect the mains lead to the ASB-2 (leaving the switch in the off position). 2. Connect to wall socket and where applicable turn on. 3. Turn the mains power switch on the side of the amp panel to the on position. The ASB-2 will power on straight away.
Setting Up Connecting to the Wi-Fi Network Turning On. There are a three different ways you can register the ASB-2 onto the Wi-Fi network. The first uses WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), the second method connects the iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch directly to the ASB2 using the Apple supplied USB lead, while the third uses the ASB-2’s web portal via a PC, Mac or iOSdevice.
Option 2, iOS Device. 3. On the ASB-2, press the Wi-Fi/ Airstream Connect Button (Item 5, Buttons, page 4) This process uses the wireless network security information stored on the iOS device to connect to and gain access to the network. All you need is a compatible iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad running iOS5 or above. 1. Turn the ASB-2 on from standby mode. The LED on the front will flash blue, firstly in pattern 2 then pattern 1. 4. A prompt will appear on the screen of the iOSdevice.
Option 3, Web Browser Using this method of connection you need either a wireless enabled PC/ Mac or an iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad running iOS5 or later. 4. In the list of available networks you will see ASB-2_ Setup_0... (Where the 0... will be the last six digits of the products unique MAC address). Select this. When it has been ticked, press the home button.
7. Enter the SSID and security details of your wireless network, press save. Via Laptop/ PC/ Mac HINT The Laptop, PC or Mac must be wireless enabled with wireless turned on. 1. Turn the ASB-2 on from standby mode. The LED on the front will flash blue, firstly in pattern 2 then pattern 1. 8. There will be a warning pop up appear, select OK. 2. When it changes to Pattern 1, it is searching for a wireless network. Press and hold the Wi-Fi/ Airstream Connect button (Item 5, Buttons, page 4) for 5 seconds.
HINT If Airstream Connect isn’t displayed, click the refresh arrows (top right corner of the window). 7. On the computer, open your web browser and in the address bar at the top of the page, type in the following address to load the Airstream web portal: 192.168.1.12 5. Click on ASB-2_Setup_*****, and then the Connect button. After a few seconds, you will be connected to the Airstream Connect wireless network. 8. Click on Wi-Fi Setup on the left hand side of the page.
Windows pop up: Mac pop up: 11. After clicking the OK button on the pop up, there will be no other visible indication on your browser that the ASB-2 is connected to the network. The LED will then start to flash blue and green alternately (Pattern 2) and then change to the previous input mode once it has been connected. This will be indicated by the LED. 12. Remember to return to the Available Wireless Networks list on your computer and reselect your home Wireless Network. 13.
INPUT SELECT 3D AUDIO ON OFF 3D Audio changes the surroundEQUALISATION effect for all inputs. Each input can have its own 3D effect added and CHANNEL LEVELS SURROUND EFFECT saved. The Surround Effect willSUB be the same for all OUT inputs though. POWER OPTIONS INPUT SELECT OSD LANGUAGE 3D AUDIO ON FIRMWARE UPDATE Examples 3D Audio Off.
Channel Levels This allows you to adjust the output levels of the virtual centre, surround and sub woofer. They each have independent attenuation and gain from -10 to +10dB and will be the same for each input. The virtual sub has the added ability to be turned off as well. When the virtual sub is turned on, the LFE channel will be output from the ASB-2 and the subwoofer (if there is one connected). When it is turned off, the LFE will only be output through the external INPUT SELECT sub-woofer.
Auto On / Off Auto On / Off enables the ASB-2 to be turned on and off by the TV it is connected to. The TV will need to have its version of HDMI Power Control enabled for this to work.
Using the ASB-2 Watching a HDMI Source To watch an HDMI source, ensure that the TV is turned on and the correct HDMI input is selected for the ASB-2. Turn on the source and select the required HDMI input on the ASB-2. The picture should be displayed on the TV screen and the sound will be through the ASB-2. If the Audio Pass through is enabled, the ASB-2 does not need to be turned on, but it does need to be left in standby in the desired input.
Listening to Music on a PC/ Mac via AirPlay Before proceeding, please ensure the ASB-2 is turned on from standby mode and is registered to the same wireless network as the device you will be playing back from. The Mac or PC can be connected wired or wirelessly to the same network as the ASB-2. The ASB-2 will automatically change to airplay mode if it isn’t already selected. 1. On the PC/ Mac, open iTunes. The AirPlay Icon will appear next to the volume slider (iTunes version 11.0.1.
Listening to an iOS device via AirPlay Direct It is possible to use the ASB-2 to stream to from an iOS device or wireless laptop without it being connected to your network, or if you don’t have a wireless router use the ASB-2 in AirPlay Direct mode to still be able to enjoy your music. AirPlay Direct means you can stream from your compatible iOS Device, PC or Mac straight to the ASB-2 without the need for a wireless network/ router.
Listening to an iOS Device via the USB The ASB-2 can play music via USB from an iOS device. A list of compatible devices can be found below: • iPhone 5 • iPhone 4S • iPhone 4 • iPhone 3GS • iPhone 3G • iPod Touch 5th Generation • iPod Touch 4th Generation • iPod Touch 3rd Generation • iPod Touch 2nd Generation • iPod Touch 2. Press the digital input button on the ASB-2 (Button 3 on the illustration on page 4) until the USB input is selected.
Firmware Update. The ASB-2 automatically searches for software updates whenever it is turned on (providing there is a connection to the internet). However, there are other ways of updating the firmware. These are manually via the internet or via a USB memory stick. Details of all methods are outlined below. Automatic Notification of Firmware Update By default the ASB-2 is set up to inform you a firmware update is available automatically. 1.
Web Browser Firmware Update It is possible to update the firmware in the ASB-2 via its web page. There are a number of ways to do this and these are listed below: i. Via Safari. If you have safari web browser installed, click on Bonjour and then the bookmarks tab. The ASB-2 should appear as one of the bookmarks in Bonjour. Continue to step 1 below. ii. Via Computer on a Windows 7 PC. Navigate to the Computer (Start; Computer), and click on Network.
9. Check the details of the file on the web page and click “OK”. Changing the Remote Battery 1. Holding the remote in your hands with the buttons facing up, pull out the draw in the bottom of the remote. 10. The web page will now change showing the progress of the update.
LED Colour Matrix The table below shows the various colours and flash patterns associated with the front LED and their meanings. 1 . . . 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . .
Specifications ASB-2 Frequency Response 40Hz - 20kHz Power Output (RMS) 160Watts Drive Unit Complement 2 x 5” (125mm) C-CAM® Cone Sub-Woofers 2 x 4” (100mm) C-CAM® Cone Mid-Range Driver 2 x 1” (25mm) C-CAM® Gold Dome Tweeter System Configuration 3 Way, Rear Bass Reflex Port Inputs 3 x HDMI Digital Coaxial Digital Optical Analogue RCA Phono Analogue 3.
Trouble Shooting If experiencing problems with the ASB-2, there are some quick and easy checks, which may help to solve these problems. If the standby button is flashing red and white, make a note of the front LED colour. This may help to diagnose the issue. Refer to the table on page 28 • Remove the power from the ASB-2, wait for the standby LED to go out and then reconnect the power. • Check that it is connected to the same wireless network as your device.
LED Error Colour Matrix When the front LED is a solid colour and the standby button alternately flashes red and white, an error has occurred. The table below explains these colour combinations. Main LED Colour Errors (Standby Button Flashes White and Red Alternately) 1 . . . 2 . . . Error Blue Error with network or on board network module Purple Update Error Blue Green White Current or thermal protection. During normal operation (LED colour will depend on source being used).
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