Element EPSBAE20 2.0 Outdoor Sound Bar

What's Included

Your new sound bar comes with the following accessories:

• Remote control
• Power adapter
• HDMI cable
• 3.5 to RCA cable
• 2 Iron pendants
• 6 mounting screws and 6 expansion tubes
• 2 short screws

Illustration showing the sound bar, remote control, power adapter, HDMI cable, 3.5 to RCA cable, 2 iron pendants, 6 mounting screws and 6 expansion tubes, and 2 short screws.

For Your Attention

Please read through this manual before making connections and operating your new sound bar. Retain this manual for future reference.

• Do not open the cabinet of this unit; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Switch off the unit when not in use. Switch off the unit and disconnect it from the AC power supply when not in use for an extended period of time.
• Do not install the unit in direct sunlight but an area that is partially shaded. Choose a location and position based on the time of day you use it most often.
• Install the unit at least five feet away from a pool, spa, or other body of water.
• The sound bar should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids should not be placed on top of the unit.
• Install the unit on a horizontal, flat and firm surface with good ventilation. Never block the vents, which will cause malfunction, resulting from overheating.
• Use a soft and clean rag to clean the outside of the unit. Never clean it with chemicals or detergent.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Where the main plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

WARNING: The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

The lightning flash symbol ⚡ is intended to alert the user to the presence of dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure, and touching the internal components may result in a risk of electric shock.

The exclamatory mark symbol ❗ is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating instructions.

To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, do not open the cover. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Mounting Your Sound Bar

IMPORTANT: Choose a location for your sound bar where it will not be in direct sunlight and is partially shaded (i.e. near trees, under structures, patio cover, etc.). Remember that the position of the sun changes throughout the day, so choose a location and position based on the time of day you would use it most often.

WARNING: The sound bar must be installed at least five feet away from a pool, spa, or other body of water.

Mounting Steps:

1. The center distance is 29.56 inches. (Diagram shows sound bar with center distance marked)
2. Mark the location of the screws on the wall.
3. Drill two holes in the wall with a powerful drill.
4. Fasten the screw expansion tube to the hole in the wall.
5. Fasten the iron bracket to the expansion tube of the wall with screws.
6. Install the speaker on the iron bracket to make it firm and stable.

Sound Bar Panels

Front Panel Controls:

• 1 Function Switching: Button to cycle through input sources. (Icon: gear ⚙️)
• 2 Volume: Buttons to adjust volume up (+) and down (-). (Icons: plus +, minus -)
• 3 ON/OFF: Button to turn the sound bar on or off. (Icon: power button ⏻)

Indicator Light Display:

• 4 Red light: Standby mode
• 5 Blue light: BT mode
• 6 Green light: ARC mode
• 7 White light: AUX mode

Rear Panel Connections:

Diagram showing the back of the sound bar with ports labeled.

• 8 ARC input port: Connect to a TV with HDMI ARC function.
• 9 AUX input port: Connect the AUX one-to-two audio cable, connect with the red/white output port of the audio source device.
• 10 Power interface: Connect the power adapter.

Illustration showing the rear panel ports: ARC input port (labeled 8), AUX input port (labeled 9), and Power interface (labeled 10).

Connect to Your TV

There are 2 ways to connect your sound bar to the TV:

1. AUX: Good Quality (cable not included)
2. ARC input port: Best Quality (cable included)

ARC (Audio Return Channel)

If you choose the ARC connection, please make sure your TV or device supports the HDMI ARC feature. ARC is an audio return channel function for digital audio. Use the supplied ARC cable to connect to the HDMI ARC input of your sound bar and the HDMI ARC output on your TV or other external device. Note that the external device audio output must be set to PCM manually. See your TV user manual for details.

Instruction: Ensure HDMI CEC is ON.

Diagram showing the sound bar connected to a TV via power adapter, with cables labeled 1 and 2 for AUX and ARC respectively.

AUX Connection

This sound bar has an extra group of audio input terminals. Connect your sound bar to your TV or other external devices such as a CD, VCR, DVD player, etc. by connecting an AUX input cable (cable not included) to your sound bar and the AUX output of your external device.

Press the ▶️ button on the remote control to switch to the AUX input mode. The word "LINE" will show on the display screen, which means AUX mode is selected.

Diagram showing connection to an external device via AUX cable.

Remote Control

Remote Control Operation

Insert the batteries into the remote control. Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel. The remote control works within a distance of about 8 meters from the sensor and within an angle of about 30 degrees from the left and right side.

Battery Installation

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote.
2. Load two AAA/1.5V batteries into the battery compartment, making sure that the battery has been inserted with the correct polarities matching the symbols +, - as indicated inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.

NOTE:

• Remove the battery when you do not intend to use the remote control for a long time.
• Weak battery can leak and severely damage the remote control.
• The battery must not be exposed to excessive heat source, such as sunshine, fire or anything that would dramatically raise the temperature of the battery.
• Be environmentally friendly and dispose of batteries according to local government regulations.

Protective Remote Sleeve:

Place remote inside protective sleeve for added protection against falls or condensation. The protective sleeve is not weather-proof. Please properly store your remote indoors when not in use.

Illustration of the sound bar placed inside a protective sleeve.

Remote Control Functions:

Diagram of the remote control with buttons labeled:

• 1 POWER: Turns the sound bar on/off. (Icon: power button ⏻)
• 2 BT: Switches to Bluetooth mode. The blue indicator will flash. Turn on your phone's Bluetooth, search for the device, and the connection and pairing will be successful. (Icon: Bluetooth symbol ?)
• 3 MUTE: Mutes or unmutes the audio. (Icon: speaker with cross ?)
• 4 SOUND EFFECTS: Selects sound modes: MOV (movie mode), MUS (music mode), NEWS (news mode).
• 5 AUDIO SOURCE SELECTION: Selects audio source. RGB light corresponding status "ARC, AUX" indicates that the corresponding input sound source on the backplane has entered the working state.
• 6 PAIR: Tap to disconnect BT, then tap to link BT.

Illustration of the remote control with buttons labeled: 1 POWER, 2 BT, 3 MUTE, 4 SOUND EFFECTS (with options MOVIE, MUSIC, NEWS), 5 AUDIO SOURCE SELECTION, 6 PAIR.

Troubleshooting

Use the chart below to troubleshoot any issues you may be having. If you do not see your issue listed below, or the troubleshooting guide does not solve your issue, please contact Element customer support.

Sound Bar Specifications

(Note: Icons represent electrical plug, wavy line for frequency, water droplets for humidity, thermometer for temperature, and speaker cone for power output.)

References and License

References

Element TV Company, LP. bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised during a wireless transmission.

Frequency Band

This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

Certification

This system conforms to the frequency restrictions and has received certification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary.

Restrictions of Use

• Wireless transmission and/or usage with all Bluetooth equipped devices is not guaranteed.
• All devices must conform to standards set by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
• Depending on the specifications and settings of a device, it can fail to connect or some operations can be different.
• This system supports Bluetooth security features. But depending on the operating environment and/or settings, this security is possibly not sufficient. Transmit data wirelessly to this system with caution.
• This system cannot transmit data to a Bluetooth device.

Range of Use

Use this device at a maximum range of 10 m. The range can decrease depending on the environment, obstacles or interference.

Interference from Other Devices

This system may not function properly and troubles such as noise and sound jumps may arise due to radio wave interference if this unit is located too close to other Bluetooth devices or the devices that use the 2.4 GHz band. This system may not function properly if radio waves from a nearby broadcasting station, etc. is too strong.

Intended Usage

This system is for normal, general use only.

• Do not use this system near equipment or in an environment that is sensitive to radio frequency interference (example: airports, hospitals, laboratories, etc.).

License

FCC Statement

1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
   1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
   2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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