Edifier R1280DBs Active Speaker

Important Safety Instructions

1. Please read the instructions carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
2. Use only accessories approved by the manufacturer.
3. Install the instrument properly by following the instructions in the device connection section.
4. Using the product in a 0-35 °C environment is recommended.
5. To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
6. Do not use this product near water. Do not immerse the product into any liquid or have it exposed to dripping or splashing.
7. Do not install or use this product near any heat source (e.g., radiator, heater, stove, or other devices that generate heat).
8. Do not place any object filled with liquids, such as vases on the product; neither should any open fire, such as lighted candles be placed on the product.
9. Do not block any ventilation openings. Do not insert any object into ventilation openings or slots. It may cause fire or electric shock.
10. Keep sufficient clearance around the product to maintain good ventilation (minimum 5cm is recommended).
11. Do not force a plug into the jack. Before connection, check for blockage in the jack and whether the plug matches the jack and is oriented to the right direction.
12. Keep the provided accessories and parts (such as screws) away from children to prevent from being swallowed by mistake.
13. Do not open or remove the housing yourself. It may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazardous risks. Regardless the cause of damage (such as damaged wire or plug, exposure to liquid splash or foreign object falling in, exposure to rain or moisture, product not working or being dropped, etc.), the repair has to be performed by an authorized service professional immediately.
14. Before cleaning the product with a dry cloth, always turn off the product and disconnect the power plug first.
15. Never use strong acid, alkali, gasoline, alcohol, or other chemical solvents to clean the product surface. Use only neutral solvent or clear water for cleaning.

Excessively loud music may lead to hearing loss. Please keep the volume in a safe range.

Correct Disposal of this product: This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Power Warning

1. Place the product near the power outlet for easy use.
2. Before use, make sure that the operating voltage is the same as your local power supply. Correct operating voltage can be found on the product plate.
3. For safety purpose, unplug the product during lightning storms or when unused for extended periods of time.
4. Under normal conditions, the power supply may get hot. Please keep good ventilation in the area and exercise caution.
5. Safety warning labels are on the housing or bottom of the product or power adaptor.

[Warning Symbol] This symbol is to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

[Do Not Disassemble] This symbol is to warn the user not to disassemble the enclosure of the product and there is no user-replaceable part inside. Take the product to an authorized service center for repair.

[Indoor Use Only] This symbol indicates that the product is for indoor use only.

[Class II Double Insulated] This symbol indicates that the product is a CLASS II or double insulated electrical device with no earth requirement.

The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device; the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

For wireless product:

1. Wireless product may generate shortwave radio frequencies and interfere with the normal use of other electronic devices or medical equipment.
2. Turn off the product when it's disallowed. Do not use the product in medical facilities, on airplane, at gas stations, near automatic gates, automatic fire alarm system or other automated devices.
3. Do not use the product in the vicinity of a pacemaker within a 20cm range. The radio waves may affect the normal operation of the pacemaker or other medical devices.

Box Contents

The box typically contains:

• Remote control
• Passive speaker
• Active speaker
• Speaker connecting cable
• RCA to RCA audio cable
• 3.5 mm-RCA audio cable
• Fiber optic audio cable
• User manual

Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product.

Illustrations and Controls

Active Speaker Controls and Ports:

• 1. Infrared receiver/input indicator: Indicates the current input mode. Red light for optical/coaxial mode, Blue light for Bluetooth mode, Green light for line in 1/line in 2 mode.
• 2. Treble dial
• 3. Bass dial
• 4. Master volume control/input selection:
  • Press to switch input mode (Line in 1 → Line in 2 → Optical → Coaxial → Bluetooth).
  • Press and hold to power on/off.
  • Press and hold in Bluetooth mode to disconnect Bluetooth.
• 5. Power indicator
• 6. Connect to passive speaker port
• 7. Power switch
• 8. Power cable port
• 9. Line in 1 input port
• 10. Line in 2 input port
• 11. Optical input port
• 12. Coaxial input port
• 13. Connect to external subwoofer port

Remote Control

Remote Control Functions:

1. Power on/off [Power Button]
2. Previous track (Bluetooth mode) [Previous Track]
3. Next track (Bluetooth mode) [Next Track]
4. Volume up [+]
5. Volume down [-]
6. Pause/play (Bluetooth mode) [Play/Pause]
7. Sound field extension enabled [Sound Field]
8. Sound field extension disabled [Sound Field]
9. Optical/coaxial mode [Optical/Coaxial]
10. Line in 1/line in 2 mode [Line In]
11. Bluetooth mode [Bluetooth] (Press and hold to disconnect Bluetooth)
12. Mute [Mute]

Battery Loading:

To open the battery compartment, insert a CR2032 battery and close the compartment.

WARNING!

• Do not swallow the battery; danger of chemical burn.
• The product includes a wafer battery. Swallowing this battery may lead to injury or death. Do not place the new or old battery where children can get to it.
• Do not use the product if the battery cover is missing or not closed, and keep the remote inaccessible to children.
• Please go to the hospital immediately if the battery is swallowed.

Note:

• Do not place the remote control in places that are hot and humid.
• Do not charge the batteries.
• Remove the batteries when unused for a long period of time.
• The battery should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sun, fire or similar.
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Connection

Connect the active speaker to the passive speaker using the speaker connecting cable. Connect the power cable to the active speaker and a power outlet. The "Sub Out" port on the rear panel of the active speaker has a detection function. When the port is connected with an external subwoofer, the speaker's own bass will be reduced, and the bass will be mainly output from the subwoofer connected.

Powering On/Off: Use the power switch on the rear panel or the power button on the remote control.

Line In Mode

To use Line In mode:

• Press the "volume/input" dial on the side panel of the active speaker, or press the "LINE1/2" button on the remote control to switch to Line In 1 or Line In 2 mode. The indicator light will flash green once or twice.
• Connect your audio source (e.g., mobile phone, tablet) to the "Line In 1" or "Line In 2" input port on the rear panel of the active speaker using an audio cable. Ensure color matching for the connection.
• Play music on the connected device and adjust the settings to a desired level using the volume control.

Optical/Coaxial Mode

To use Optical or Coaxial mode:

• Press the "volume/input" dial on the side panel of the active speaker, or press the "OPT/COAX" button on the remote control to switch to optical/coaxial mode. The indicator light will be red.
• Connect your audio source (e.g., Blu-ray player, Set Top Box) to the "OPT" (Optical) or "COAX" (Coaxial) input port on the rear panel of the active speaker using a fiber optic audio cable or coaxial audio cable (not included).
• Play music on the connected device and adjust the settings to a desired level.

Note: In optical and coaxial modes, only PCM signal with 44.1KHz/48KHz can be decoded.

Bluetooth Mode

To use Bluetooth mode:

• Press the "volume/input" dial on the side panel of the active speaker, or press the [Bluetooth] button on the remote control to switch to Bluetooth mode. The indicator light will be blue.
• On your Bluetooth device, search for and connect to "EDIFIER R1280DBs".
• If prompted, enter the pin code "0000".

Note:

• To enjoy all Bluetooth functions, ensure your audio source device supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile).
• Bluetooth connectivity and compatibility may vary depending on the source device and its software versions.

Specifications

• Power output: R/L: 21W+21W
• Frequency response: 51Hz-20KHz
• Audio inputs: Line In 1, Line In 2, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth

Declaration for EU:

• Frequency Band: 2.402GHz ~ 2.480GHz
• RF Power output: ≤ 20 dBm (EIRP)
• There is no restriction of use.

Troubleshooting

No sound

• Check if the speaker is ON.
• Try to turn up the volume using either the master volume control or the remote control.
• Ensure the audio cables are firmly connected and the input is set correctly on the speakers.
• Check if there is a signal output from the audio source.

Cannot connect via Bluetooth

• Make sure the speaker is switched to Bluetooth input. If it is in other audio input modes, Bluetooth will not connect.
• Disconnect from any Bluetooth device by pressing and holding the [Bluetooth] button in Bluetooth mode, then try again.
• Effective Bluetooth transmission range is 10 meters; please ensure that operation is within the range.
• Try another Bluetooth device for connection.

The R1280DBs does not turn on

• Check if the main power is connected, or if the wall outlet is switched on.

Noise coming from speakers

• EDIFIER speakers generate little noise; however, background noise from some audio devices might be too high. Please unplug audio cables and turn the volume up. If no sound can be heard at 1 meter away from the speaker, then there is no problem with this product.

To learn more about EDIFIER, please visit www.edifier.com.

For EDIFIER warranty queries, please visit the relevant country page on www.edifier.com and review the section titled Warranty Terms.

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South America: Please visit www.edifier.com (English) or www.edifierla.com (Spanish/Portuguese) for local contact information.