Simolio Sm-961 Voice Enhanced Wired Tv Speaker User Manual

SM-961 Voice Enhanced Wired TV Speaker

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9. Limited Warranty
Simolio offers a 12-month limited warranty for brand-new purchases from all authorized vendors and resellers. The warranty will cover defects in manufacturing and product failure for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product.
This warranty is provided at the discretion of Simolio Ltd. And does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of nature, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the product. Accessories such as audio converter, AC adapter, audio cable and battery are not covered under this warranty.
Please contact: [email protected] (for NA/AU) or [email protected] (for UK) and provide your Amazon order ID to register the warranty. www.simolio.com www.amazon.com/simolio

Voice Enhanced Wired TV Speaker
with Tone Adjustment and Sleep Timer

User Manual
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Sales & Support Email:

[email protected] for NA/AU or

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[email protected] for UK

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Thank you for choosing SIMOLIO SM-961, a voice enhanced wired TV speaker that brings crystal clear TV sound right at your side. Please read this guide carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. If you need any further assistance, please contact our customer support team at: [email protected] (NA/AU) [email protected] (UK) Response Time: 2-24h, excl. Holidays www.simolio.com www.amazon.com/simolio

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Contents
1. Important Safety Instruction …………………………………….. 01 2. Product Diagram …………………………………………………….. 02 3. Package Contents …………………………………………………… 02 4. LED Indication ……………………………………………………… 03 5. Use the Speaker on Your TV/Other Audio Device …………. 03
5.1 Power the Speaker ……………………………………………… 03 5.2 Turn on the Speaker ……………………………………………. 03 5.3 Tone Adjustment ………………………………………………… 03 5.4 Sleep Timer ………………………………………………………… 04 5.5 Connect the Speaker to Your TV/Other Audio Device ……. 04
Option1. Connect to 3.5mm AUX/Headphone Audio Out …. 04 Option2. Connect to RCA Audio Out ………………………… 05 Option3. Connect to Digital Optical or Coaxial Audio Out …. 05 O ption4. Connect to Your AV Receiver with 6.35mm ……………..
PHONE Jack ……………………………………………. 06 6. Use the Speaker with Your Own Wired Headset for Private ……..
Listening ………………………………………………………………. 07 7. Troubleshooting ………………………………………………… … 07 8. Technical Specifications …………………………………………. 08 9. Limited Warranty ……………………………………………………. 09

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1. Important Safety Instruction
1. Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the products. Keep this manual easily accessible at all times.
2. Please remove the battery to avoid battery swelling when the speaker is directly powered by the mains adapter.
3. Always keep the product dry, and do not expose them to extreme temperatures.
4.The speaker must keep the minimum volume before switching the unit on to avoid hearing damage.
5. Keep devices away from liquid. Please use a slightly damp cloth to clean the devices.
6. Use only the supplied power adapter. 7. Use the products with care and set them up on a stable surface of a
clean, dust-free environment. 8. The unit may get hot during use. Ensure the unit has adequate
ventilation. 9. Please switch off the speaker after use, and pull out the power
adapter from the wall socket when not using for a long time. 10. Only qualified person can provide services! Do not attempt to
open the unit!
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2. Product Diagram

LED1 (Red/Green)

Power ON/OFF& Volume

Power In Audio In Audio Out

TIMER

TONE Treble2/Treble1/Normal

3. Packaging Contents

LED2 (Blue)

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Voice Highlighting Wired TV Speaker
User Manual
SM-961 Sales & Support Email: [email protected] for NA/AU or
[email protected] for UK
user manual

5.5m long coiled audio cable

or

USA

UK

adapter for speaker

RCA convert cable

192KHz DAC
Digital to Analog Audio Converter
DAC converter

adapter for DAC
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optical fiber cable

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4. LED Indication

LED Status Bright green LED lighting steadily (LED1) Dark green LED lighting steadily (LED1) Red LED blinking (LED1) Red LED lighting steadily (LED1) Red LED off (LED1)
Blue LED lighting steadily (LED2)

Speaker Status Working Standby Low power indication Charging
Charging full 30-minute sleep timer activated

5. Use the Speaker on Your TV/Other Audio Device

5.1 Power the Speaker
There are two ways to power the speaker: the speaker can be powered either by the built-in Li-battery (Fig 1), or by the mains adapter (Fig 2).

Battery chamber

Fig 1

Cover

Fig 2

Please note: A. Please charge the battery for 3 hours before first use. B. When the speaker is directly powered by the mains adapter, the
battery is recommended to be removed to avoid battery swelling.

5.2 Turn on the Speaker Rotate the big volume knob clockwise until you hear a short ” click” .

5.3 Tone Adjustment Turn on the speaker and set the VOLUME to your required level.

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Set TONE(Treble2/Treble1/Normal)

to customize your audio preferences

(Fig 3). Select Treble1 to get

enhanced dialogue clarity against

background sounds. Select Treble2

to get further boosted speech clarity and intelligibility. For normal use,

TONE (Treble2/Treble1/Normal)

Fig 3

you may select Normal for balanced

sounds.

5.4 Sleep Timer

If needed, you may press “TIMER”

to have the speaker shut off

automatically after 30 minutes

(Fig 4). Blue LED shows after TIMER

is set and goes out after the speaker

powers off. To use the speaker next

time, please first turn off the speaker

Timer

via the big volume knob, then turn it

Fig 4

on again.

5.5 Connect the Speaker to Your TV/Other Audio Device Option1. Connect to 3.5mm AUX/Headphone Audio Out

H/P or Audio Out

Fig 5

AUDIO IN

5.5M long coiled audio cable

If no sound after connection, please go to sound/audio menu settings on your TV and set TV speaker to “headset” (Fig 6) or other proper settings. Settings menu may be different depending on different TV brands and models.

Speakers Internal speakers External speakers Headset
Fig 6

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Option2. Connect to RCA Audio Out

R AUDIO OUT L

5.5M long coiled audio cable
RCA convert cable
Fig 7
If no sound after connection, please go to sound/audio menu settings on your TV and set TV speaker to “external speakers” (Fig 8)or other proper settings. Setting menu may be different depending on different TV brands and models.

Speakers Internal speakers External speakers Headset

TV REAR

AUDIO OUT
R
L

COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN

Fig 8

Fig 9

IMPORTANT! TV Red/White ports must be labeled “AUDIO OUT” or “OUTPUT”, red and white ports from “Component IN”, “Composite IN”, “VIDEO IN” are UNSUITABLE (Fig 9).

Option3. Connect to Digital Optical or Coaxial Audio Out For TVs with only Optical or Coaxial audio output, you will need to use the DAC (digital to analog audio converter) for installation (Fig 10).
Digital to Analog Converter (included)

AUDIO IN

OUTPUT
R L

ON/OFF

Coaxial Optical

Fig 10
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Digital Audio Out

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Ensure TV Audio Format is set to “PCM” or “Dolby/DTS” is OFF (Fig 11). If no sound after connection, please go to sound/audio menu settings on your TV and set TV speaker to “external speakers” (Fig 12) or other proper settings. Setting menu may be different depending on different TV brands and models.

Settings

Audio Format

PCM Dolby Digital DTS DTS Neo 2:5

Speakers Internal speakers External speakers Headset

Fig 11

Fig 12

Note: A.The volume of the DAC is adjustable. B.The optical fiber cable is included, the coaxial cable is not included
(purchase separately if needed). C.If using the optical connection, please slide the input select of the
DAC to “OPT”. If using the coaxial connection, please slide the input select to “COA”. D.More questions about the DAC, please refer to the DAC manual.

Option4. Connect to Your AV Receiver with 6.35mm PHONE Jack
For AV receivers with a 6.35mm phone jack at the front, you will need to purchase a 6.35mm to 3.5mm audio adapter for installation (Fig 13).

AV Receiver

AUDIO IN

Phones

6.35mm audio adapter (purchase separately)

6.35mm phone jack

Fig 13

3.5mm audio cable

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6. Use the Speaker with Your Own Wired Headset for Private Listening
For private TV listening experience without disturbing your family, plug any of your own wired headset (not included) into the “AUDIO OUT” jack at the rear of the speaker (Fig 14). Click MUTE key at your TV remote to OFF the TV internal speakers. Then you can hear enhanced voice from your wired headset privately.
AUDIO OUT

TV Fig 14

7. Troubleshooting

PHENOMENA

CAUSES

(not included) SOLUTIONS

Speaker doesn’t work, no sound

TV audio output is disabled or not activated.
The audio out port of the connected audio device is defective (no signal out).

Follow the TV manual to change the TV’s AUDIO OUT setting to “external speakers” or other proper settings.
Connect to another audio source to have a test.

There is a headset or audio Check the back of the speaker

cable plugged into the AUDIO and disconnect the audio cable

OUT port of the speaker.

or headset from the speaker.

Speaker is connected to incorrect RED/WHITE ports when connecting with RCA cable.

Ensure RED/WHITE ports are labelled “AUDIO OUT” or “OUTPUT”. Red and white ports from”Component IN” “Composite IN”, “VIDEO
IN”are incorrect.

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PHENOMENA

CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

Speaker doesn’t work, no sound

The volume is set too low.

Make sure the volume on your audio device and speaker has all been set to a sufficient volume. If DAC is used for connection, ensure the DAC is on and the volume is set to a proper level.

The TV and TV related AV device’s digital audio out format is not set to PCM when a DAC (included) is used to do optical connection.

Set it to PCM. For example: Settings > Sound >Digital Audio Out Format > Dolby/DTS/PCM, select PCM. The menu depends on TVs.

The input signal selection of the DAC is inconsistent with the input signal type when DAC is used for connection.

Slide the input select of the DAC to “OPT” when using the optical connection. Slide the input select to “COA” when using the coaxial connection.

Speaker can not be charged/ powered successfully

The battery is not loaded to the battery chamber correctly.

Load the battery to the battery chamber according to the polarity correctly.

The speaker is not connected Firmly connect the speaker with

with the adapter properly.

the adapter.

8. Technical Specification

Dual speakers
Operating voltage
Frequency response Distortion
Signal-to-noise ratio Charging time Working time

2*5 Watt, 4 Ohm
7.4V/1000mAh Li-Battery
9V / 1.5A, 110/240V power adapter with a DC 4.0X1.7mm barrel jack
20 Hz ­ 20 KHz 0.5% 80dB 3 hours 8-10 hours

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References

• Amazon.com: SIMOLIO
• SIMOLIO -TV Headphones & Speakers, Car Accessories, Bluetooth Adapters – Simolio Electronics