Coaxial Digital Output
A few TVs, set top boxes and DVD/Blu-ray players have a coaxial digital audio output. Y ou
can connect this output to the coaxial digital audio input on the SoundBase using a cable
with an RCA phono plug at each end.
Program Sour ces with an Analog Audio Output
If your TV set does not have a digital audio output, you could connect the TV set’ s analog
audio output to an analog audio input on the SoundBase system.
An analog audio input on the SoundBase is also useful for connecting portable devices
with an audio output. For instance, the headphone output of a smartphone or music player
could be connected to the SoundBase front panel minijack. This r equires a cable with a
stereo miniplug at both ends. The minijack headphone output fr om a TV could be connected
to one of the rear panel inputs. This r equires a cable with a stereo miniplug at one end (to fit
the TV headphone jack) and Red/White RCA plugs at the other end (to connect to the ZVOX
back panel).
1. Speaker placement
Y ou can place the SoundBase on any flat, stable surface near your TV . If the TV base is small
enough, you can place the SoundBase system on a piece of furniture and then place the TV
on top of the SoundBase.
• Consider the surface that will support the SoundBase. It is the SoundBase owner’ s
responsibility to insur e that a fur niture finish is unaf fected by supporting the combined
weight of a SoundBase and possibly a TV . Place an appropriate barrier between the surface
and the feet of the SoundBase if you are in doubt. The four support pads on the bottom of
a SoundBase are a soft, inert synthetic material that does not r eact with typical fur niture
finishes. But some furniture finishes can be deformed or altered by having any heavy
object resting on them for a long period of time. ZVOX Audio, Inc. cannot be r esponsible
for any change in the appearance of any supporting surface finish that may occur after a
SoundBase is placed upon the surface.
• A safe installation is the SoundBase owner’ s responsibility .
• Use an unswitched AC outlet to provide power to a SoundBase. If Auto Standby is turned
on, a SoundBase will always enter its Standby state after 30 minutes of inactivity . A
SoundBase uses less than 0.5 watt in Standby . Use of a switched AC outlet to cut off AC
power to a SoundBase system may erase user prefer ences and delays subsequent tur n-on.
• A TV heavier than 140 lbs (64 kg) should not be placed directly on top of a SoundBase 870
and 770.
• A TV heavier than 120 lbs (55 kg) should not be placed directly on top of a SoundBase 670.
• A TV heavier than 110 lbs (50 kg) should not be placed directly on top of a SoundBase 570.
• A flat panel TV has a high center of gravity . Please confirm the fur nishing supporting
your TV and the SoundBase is stable and secure. The surface supporting the SoundBase/
TV combination should not move in any direction.
• All TV manufacturers r ecommend that a flat panel TV be anchored to a secure vertical
surface with a tether . This prevents a household accident fr om causing a TV to fall off its
supporting surface. ZVOX Audio recommends you heed this r ecommendation and all other
installation recommendations made by the TV manufactur er .
2. Connecting your TV to the SoundBase
Almost all HDTVs have an audio output, which you can connect to your SoundBase. Y ou
should not disconnect or change any video program sour ce connected to your TV .
15. Grounding or Polarization –This pr oduct may be
equipped with a polarized alternating-current line
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way .
This is a safety feature. If you ar e unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
Alternate Warnings–This product is equipped with
a three-wir e grounding-type plug, a plug having a
third (gr ounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety featur e.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
16. V entilation–Slots and openings in the cabinet
are pr ovided for ventilation and to ensure r eliable
operation of the product and to pr otect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is pr ovided or the
manufacturer’ s instructions have been adhered to.
17 . Th e M AI NS pl ug o r a n a pp lia nc e co upl er is us ed as the
di sco nn ect dev ice , the dis con ne ct de vice sh all r ema in
r eadi ly ope ra ble.
18. CLASS II apparatus with double insulation, and no
protective earth pr ovided.
19. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the remote contr ol
battery is incorrectly r eplaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
20. WARNING: The r emote control battery (battery or
batteries or battery pack) shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
21. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water .
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufactur er’ s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other . A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third gr ounding
prong. The wide blade or the thir d prong ar e
provided for your safety . If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cor d from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point wher e they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer .
12 . Us e o nl y w it h th e c art , sta nd , tr ipo d,
br acke t, or ta ble s peci fied by t he
ma nufa ctu re r , or so ld wi th th e appa rat us.
Wh en a ca rt is us ed , us e c aut io n w he n
mo ving th e c ar t/a pp arat us com bi nat io n to
av oid inj ury f rom ti p-o ve r .
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is requir ed when the apparatus has been
damaged in any 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 rain or moisture, does not operate
normally , or has been dropped.
Im por tan t S afe ty Ins tr uct ion s
READ THIS FIRST
Important Safety Instructions For ZVOX System
C A U T I O N
RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN
W arning: T o reduce
the risk of electrical
shock, do not remove
cover (or back) – no
serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service
personnel.
This lig htni ng flash wit h ar ro whead
symb ol, with in an e quil ater al t riangle , is
inte nded to alert t he u ser to t he pre sence
of u nins ulat ed “dan ger ous vol tage ” wi thin
the pr oduc t’ s encl osur e that may be of
suffi cien t ma gnitude to cons titu te a ri sk
of e lect rica l shock to pers ons.
The excl amat ion poi nt w ithi n an equila tera l
tria ngle is intende d to ale rt t he user to the
pr esen ce o f import ant ope rati ng a nd
main tena nce (servic ing) ins truc tions i n th e
lite ratu re accompa nying t he a ppli ance .
TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
THIS APPLIANCE SHALL
NOT BE EXPOSED
TO DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING WA TER
AND NO OBJECT
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS
SUCH AS V ASES
SHALL BE PLACED
ON APP ARA TUS.
W A R N I N G
3. Connect the AC cord
After making the signal connection, connect the AC power cord to the back of the speaker .
Then connect the AC power cord to an AC power r eceptacle. T ur n on the speaker using the
power switch on the back panel next to the AC cord.
If your home TV system does not conform to the descriptions in this
guide, don’t hesitate to send an inquiry to info@zvoxaudio. com or
call ZVOX Audio at (866) 367-9869 . Please provide your TV brand
and model number . A ZVOX Audio representative should be available
(Eastern Time Zone) Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM and
noon to 4:00 PM on Saturday .
Y ou c an co nne ct a min ija ck an alo g aud io outpu t t o Ana log In put 4 .
OR
Y ou c an co nne ct an RC A jack anal og audio ou tput to Analo g I nput 4.
AC cor d con nec tion to Sound Bas e bac k p ane l.
TV Opt ical Out put ZVO X O ptica l I nput
Opt ica l Cab le
Optical Digital Output
Almost all HDTVs use an optical digital audio output, which you connect to the Soundbase’ s
optical #1 using an optical cable.
Stable Placement. Do not place the ZVOX
system on an unstable cart, stand, bracket
or table. The ZVOX system may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult and serious
damage to the product. Do not use the
ZVOX system on any unstable surface.
Plac ement o f a TV on the ZVO X syst em. A telev ision that
weig hs less than the cited l imits and that ha s a ba se t hat is
smal ler tha n both dim ension limits (sh own bel ow) ca n be
plac ed on t op of a ZV OX syst em—BUT ONL Y WHE N T HE
FOLL OWING S AFETY PREC AUTIONS ARE S TRIC TL Y
OBSE RVED. PLACIN G A TV ON TOP OF A ZVOX SYS TEM
WITH OUT FOL LOWING ALL THE PR ECAUTI ONS IS
DANG EROUS A ND SHO ULD NOT BE DONE.
• The TV must be anchored to the r ear wall using
anchor bolts and supporting cables according
to the recommended guidelines pr ovided by the
TV manufacturer . Household accidents and other
unforeseen disturbances ar e likely to occur . ZVOX Audio
provides no guarantee that any object placed on top
of a ZVOX Audio product is safe and stable. It is the
sole responsibility of the ZVOX owner to check that any
Spe cial S afe ty W arning s Re gar di ng Plac em en t o f
ZVO X Sy st em and Ot he r E quip me nt
object placed on the ZVOX system is stable at the
time of installation and at frequent intervals afterwar d.
• SoundBase 870 and 770: The TV must weigh 1 4 0
pounds (64 kg) or less.
The base of the TV must measure less than:
Width Depth
41.5 in (1106 mm) 17 in (440 mm)
• SoundBase 670: The TV must weigh 120 pounds
(55 kg) or less.
The base of the TV must measure less than:
Width Depth
35.5 in (903 mm) 15.75 in (403 mm)
• SoundBase 570: The TV must weigh 110 pounds
(50 kg) or less.
The base of the TV must measure less than:
Width Depth
31.5 in (800 mm) 14 in (357 mm)
• Install the ZVOX system on a solid and flat surface.
Be sure to pr event the ZVOX system from changing
position after installation.
Simple Setup – Just Four Steps
Connect the
SoundBase
to your TV
and/or audio
devices.
Learn the
features and
controls of the
ZVOX system.
“T each” the SoundBase
to respond to your
preferr ed remote
controls commands
(V olume/Mute/Power).
Place the
SoundBase.