User Guide for MAJORITY models including: BOW-BAR-BLK, BOWFELL, Compact Bluetooth Soundbar

BOWFELL - Majority

encounter issues at this stage, please refer to the user manual for your Bluetooth device for instructions on pairing and connecting Bluetooth devices When successfully paired and connected, a beep will issue from the unit and the Pairing Indicator will display a solid blue light After initial

BOWFELL - Majority Speakers

encounter issues at this stage, please refer to the user manual for your. Bluetooth device for instructions on pairing and connecting Bluetooth devices .

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BOWFELL
COMPACT BLUETOOTH SOUNDBAR
BOW-BAR-BLK
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Controls And Functions1 What's In The Box? 3
Mode Indicator Lights  4 Using the USB Input  4 Using the Optical Input  5 Using the RCA Input  6 Using the MP3 LINK Connection (Line In)  7 Connecting to the Mains Supply 8 Bluetooth Operation  9 Troubleshooting 10 Specifications  11 Warranty  11 Safety Information12

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Controls And Functions

Front View/LED Indicator Light

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1 Speaker Drivers 2 Remote Control Sensor

3 LED Indicator Light

Side View: Buttons
4 Press and hold for 3 seconds to

switch the unit on/off. Press to switch

POWER MODE

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between Bluetooth, USB, LINE in or

VOL

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OPTICAL in

VOL

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5 Volume increase

LINE

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6 Volume decrease

7 3.5mm stereo LINE in

Rear View: Panel Interface Connection
8 USB Socket 9 OPTICAL In Socket 10 DC 12V 15A Socket

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Automatic Power Off Function
The Majority Bowfell will automatically go to standby mode after 180
minutes if the connected TV is switched off. 1

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Remote Control

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PAIR

MODE

FLAT

ROCK

JAZZ

11 Power On/Off 12 Volume +: Increase volume 19 13 Back step: Use in Bluetooth
and USB modes to go back a track 20 14 Play/Pause: In Bluetooth/USB mode, press to pause/play media 21 15 Volume -: Decrease volume 16 PAIR: In Bluetooth mode, press to pair with your device
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Press again to disconnect 17 FLAT: Restore default sound
settings 18 ROCK: Set the ROCK mode
sound effect. 19 MUTE: Mute/unmute sound 20 Forward Step: Use in
Bluetooth/USB mode to go forward a track 21 MODE: Switch modes 22 JAZZ: Set the JAZZ mode sound effect.

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Box Contents
A Majority Bowfell Soundbar B Remote Control C Adapter

What's In The Box?
D 35mm to 35mm Audio cable E. 35mm to RCA Audio Cable F Instructions Guide

B A

PAIR

MODE

FLAT

ROCK

JAZZ

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D

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Mode Indicator Lights

State Power off Optical mode USB mode Line in mode Bluetooth ready Bluetooth connected

Indicator Lights Red Orange Light Blue Green Flashing blue Blue

Using the USB Input
1 Connect your USB device to the USB jack (Ref.8) on the soundbar. 2 Press the "MODE" button (Ref.21) on the remote, and the LED
indicator will be LIGHT BLUE. 3 Play music files from the USB device through the soundbar.

USB Device
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Using the Optical Input
You will need: An audio source with an Optical Audio Output and a Digital Optical Audio cable (not included)
Connect the Optical cable to the soundbar (Ref.9).
Press the OPTICAL button on the remote control or on the main unit (Ref.4/Ref.11) to switch to Optical mode. The mode indicator LED will turn ORANGE.
Using the native controls on your connected device, ensure the audio settings are set to PCM or Optical Audio

OPTICAL IN

USB

DC 12V

OPTICAL cable

Rear view of the unit

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Using the RCA Input
You will need: An audio source with an RCA Output and an RCA cable (included)
Connect the RCA cable to the RCA output on the audio source and to the Line in (AUX2) on the speaker bar (Ref.7).
Press the POWER/MODE button on the remote control or the main unit (Ref.4/Ref.11) to select LINE IN mode. The mode indicator LED will turn GREEN.
Using the native controls on your connected device, make sure the audio settings are set to Analog stereo output/RCA/Audio output

RCA stereo audio cable

Rear view of the unit

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Using the MP3 LINK Connection (Line In)
Plug one end of a 3.5mm audio input cable (included) into the Line in on the unit (Ref.7).
Plug the other end of the cable into the audio output/headphone output on your MP3 player or other audio source
Press the POWER/MODE button (Ref.4/Ref.11) repeatedly to enter LINE in mode. The mode indicator will turn GREEN.

Side view of the unit

3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable

Audio device

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Connecting to the Mains Supply
Ensure that the power supply voltage is within the range of 100V~240V. Any other voltage may cause damage to the unit
Unwind the mains cable to its full length Connect the mains plug to a mains socket. Ensure that the mains plug is fully inserted into the mains socket
The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device The disconnect device must remain readily operable
Connect the Adapter to the unit and AC Socket (Ref.10).

To the mains socket

Ensure all audio connections of the unit are connected before

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connecting to the mains power socket

Unplug the power cord from the outlet when the unit is not in use for an

extended period of time

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Bluetooth Operation
Pairing a Bluetooth Device for the First Time Select and press the MODE directly on the remote control (Ref.21) or on the soundbar (Ref.4) until Bluetooth mode is selected, indicated by a flashing blue light.
Using the native controls on your Bluetooth device, select the "Majority Bowfell" when prompted to choose a Bluetooth device.
If your device requests a password, enter the default "0000". If you encounter issues at this stage, please refer to the user manual for your Bluetooth device for instructions on pairing and connecting Bluetooth devices
When successfully paired and connected, a beep will issue from the unit and the Pairing Indicator will display a solid blue light After initial pairing, the unit will stay paired unless unpaired manually by the user, or until the device is reset
To unpair, hold down the PAIR button for 3 seconds You can now pair the device with another Bluetooth device
If your device should become unpaired or you find it is unable to connect, repeat the steps above

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Troubleshooting

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If you encounter an issue with your soundbar, please refer to the following checklist

Observation

Potential Cause/Solution

No power/function
No sound No sound from Bluetooth connection
Function disturbance
Remote control function issues No sound when connection and switches to OPTICAL IN mode

Check that the power is switched on at the wall Check whether the power adaptor is properly connected to power outlet
Check whether unit is set to MUTE. Check whether MODE is correctly selected. Check whether cables are properly installed
Check whether you have pressed PAIR button before pairing Check whether external device requires
password "0000".
Switch off and unplug the unit. Leave it for 2 minutes and switch it on again If a particular mode is causing problems, please try an alternative connection such as Optical, AUX or Bluetooth.
Check whether the battery needs replacing Replace if necessary Check whether there are obstacles blocking the remote sensor
Check and ensure the audio setting of the input source (e.g. TV, games console, DVD player, etc.) is set to PCM mode while using digital connection (such as Optical, HDMI and COAXIAL).

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Specifications
Power Supply Frequency Response SNR Separation Bluetooth Dimension (WxHxD) Net Weight

Specifications
DC 12V 15A 30Hz-20KHz 70dB 45dB V50 38.8 x 5.4 x 7.2 cm 1.5kg

Support
If you require further assistance with your new soundbar, please contact our support team on the Majority website: wwwmajoritycouk/support

Warranty
All products come with a standard 12 month warranty All items must be registered on wwwmajoritycouk for the warranty to be valid Once on the web page, use the menu to find "Register Your Product". You will also be given the chance to extend your warranty for an additional 24 months, free of charge

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Safety Information

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1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions. Instructions are also
available for download at wwwmajorityradios couk 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do no clean the apparatus near or with water 6 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8 Protect the power from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus 9 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Unplug this apparatus during light storms or when unused for long periods of time 11 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to the rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped 12 No naked flame sources, such as lit candles, should be placed on the apparatus 13 Dispose of used electrical products and batteries safely according to your local authority and regulations

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be places on the apparatus Main plug is used to disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use In order to disconnect the apparatus from the main mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the main socket outlet completely Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing so help the environment This symbol means an electrical product should not be disposed of with normal household waste Please ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal when finished with.
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference
Risk of electric shock
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Do not open
Read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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DO NOT OPEN

AT T E N T I O N

RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION

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NE PAS OUVRIR

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IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference

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