Hisense HS214 2.1 Channel Sound Bar Home Theater System
Quick Start Guide
What's in the Box
- Main Unit
- Remote Control
- AC Power Cord
- Optical Cable
- User Manual/Quick Start Guide
- Wall Mounting Kit
- R03(Size AAA)Battery x2
- HDMI Cable
1 Remote Control
1 (ON/OFF): Switch the unit between ON and STANDBY mode.
2 (MUTE): Mute or resume volume.
3 EQ buttons: Select MOVIE/MUSIC/NEWS sound effect.
4 VOL+/VOL-: Increase/decrease the volume level.
5 ►►: In Bluetooth/USB mode: Skip to previous/next track.
6 ►/PAIR: Play/pause/resume playback in Bluetooth/USB mode. Press and hold to activate the pairing function in Bluetooth mode or disconnect the existing paired Bluetooth device.
7 SURR: Adjust the surround ON/OFF.
8 DIM -: Decrease the display brightness.
9 DIM +: Increase the display brightness.
10 BASS+, BASS -: Increase/decrease the bass level.
11 SOURCE: Select the play mode.
First-time use: Put the 2 x AAA batteries (included) into the remote control before use.
Replace the Remote Control Battery: Do not expose the battery or battery pack to sunshine, fire or other direct heat sources.
2 Identifying the Parts
Main Unit
1 Remote Control Sensor: Receive signal from the remote control.
2 LED Indicators: Red: In STANDBY mode. Orange: In Optical mode. Blue: In Bluetooth mode. White: In HDMI ARC mode. Light green: In Coaxial mode. Green: In AUX mode. Yellow: In USB mode.
3 (ON/OFF) Button: Switch the unit between ON and Standby mode.
4 (SOURCE) Button: Select the play mode.
5 +/- (Vol+/Vol-) Buttons: Increase/decrease the volume level.
6 Wall Mount: Install the wall mounting screws into the wall mount of the unit.
7 AC Socket: Connect to the power supply.
8 IR Repeater: Transfer the signal received from remote control to the TV.
9 COAXIAL Socket: Connect to a coaxial audio output on the TV.
10 HDMI ARC Socket: Connect to a TV via HDMI cable.
11 Aux Socket: Connect to an external audio device.
12 OPTICAL Socket: Connect to an optical audio output on the TV.
13 USB Socket: Insert the USB device to play music.
3 Connections
Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed all other connections.
Diagram showing connections for TV (COAXIAL, HDMI ARC, AUX, OPTICAL) and USB.
4 Basic Operation
Standby/On
When you first connect the main unit to the mains socket, the main unit will be in Standby mode. Press the button on the unit or on the remote control to switch the unit ON. Press the button again to switch the unit back to STANDBY mode. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket if you want to switch the unit OFF completely.
Auto Wake
If a TV or an external device is connected (AUX/ OPTICAL/ COAXIAL / HDMI ARC), the unit will switch on automatically when the TV or the external device is switched on.
Adjust the Volume
Press the VOL+ / VOL- buttons on the unit or on the remote control to adjust the volume. If you wish to turn the sound off, press the button on the remote control. Press the button again or press the VOL+ / VOL- buttons on the unit or on the remote control to unmute.
Note: While adjusting the volume, the status LED indicator will flash once. When the volume has hit maximum/minimum value level, the status LED indicator will flash quickly.
Automatic Power Off Function
The unit automatically turns to Standby mode after about 15 minutes if the TV or the external unit is disconnected or switched off. To switch the unit off completely, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Please turn the unit off completely to save energy when not in use.
Select Modes
Press the (SOURCE) button repeatedly on the unit or the OPTICAL, COAXIAL, HDMI ARC, (Bluetooth), USB and AUX buttons on the remote control to select the desired mode. The LED indicator on the front of the main unit will show which mode is currently in use.
Select Preset Sound Effect
While playing, press the NEWS / MOVIE / MUSIC buttons on the remote control to select the preset equalizers:
- MOVIE: recommended for watching movie
- MUSIC: recommended for listening to music
- NEWS: recommended for listening to news
5 Bluetooth(*) Operation
Diagram showing Bluetooth pairing process with a smartphone and the Hisense HS214.
Pairing:
- Press and hold the PAIR button on the remote control or press the (SOURCE) button on the unit to select Bluetooth mode.
- On your mobile device, turn on Bluetooth, search for "Hisense HS214" and pair it.
- Press and hold the PAIR button on the remote control again to disconnect the existing paired Bluetooth device.
6 Wall Mounting
Diagram showing the dimensions for wall mounting the soundbar.
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