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Dell USB Soundba r (AC511) Owner’ s Manu al[...]
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I nf orm a tion in this document is subject to cha nge without not ice. © 2013 Dell Inc. All rights r eserved. Repr oduction o f these m a terials in any ma nner wh a tsoever without the written permission o f Dell Inc. is strictly f orbidden. T rademar k s used in this text: Dell™ and the DELL logo a r e trademar ks o f Dell Inc. Other trademar[...]
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Contents Setup System Requirem ents Contents of the Bo x Setting Up Your D ell USB Soundba r (AC511 ) Soundba r Fe a tu r es T r ou bleshooti ng Specific a tions W arranty Regul a tory Certific a ti ons[...]
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Setup System Requiremen ts One USB port ( f or the USB cable ) Mic r os oft Windows 8 or 7 Contents o f the B ox 1 2 3 4 1 - Dell USB Soundbar (AC511) 2 - USB Extension Cable 3 - Safety, Environmen tal, and Regulatory I nformation sheet 4 - Quick Setup Guide NO TE: The documents th a t shipped with the Soundbar may vary based on your r egion. Bac k[...]
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Setting U p Y our Dell U SB Soundbar (AC511) 1. After unpacking the unit, check the contents of the box. 2. Remove the slot cover s at the bottom of the Del l monitor . Bac k to Content s Pa ge[...]
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3. Connect the Soundbar to the Dell Monitor . 4. Connect the USB cable to the computer . Bac k to Content s Pa ge[...]
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5. Direct control volume level of the c ompute r. If your Soundbar is not working, see the T r oubleshooting section. Bac k to Content s Pa ge[...]
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T roubleshooting COMMON SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERI ENCE POSSIBLE S OLUTIONS Soundba r not functioning properly. Soundba r not detected or synchroni zed . 1. Once the U SB cable is plugged into the USB power source, o bserve if the white LED light o n the right of the Soundba r lights up. 2. If the LED is not lit , check if the U SB extens ion is faul[...]
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COMMON S YMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERI ENCE POSSIBLE S OLUTIONS No Sound Soundbar has power – power LED indicator is on. 1. If playing through USB streaming, ensur e that a music file is playing from the platform and the volume l evel is not 0%. 2. If playing through external music device s such as MP3 player, iPod/iPad/iPhon e or any other Android pho[...]
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COMMON SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERI ENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Unbalanc ed sound output Sound from only one side of the Soundba r 1. Clear any obstructions betwee n the Soundbar and the user. 2. Confirm that the audio line - in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the Sound bar or audio source. 3. Set all Window s audio balance contro ls (L - R) t[...]
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COMMON SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERI ENCE POSSIBLE S OLUTIONS 8. Ensure th e Soundba r is properly attached on th e monitor. 9. Ensur e no loos e objects are touchi ng the Soundba r . Headpho ne jack connected, but n o sound is hea rd. USB streaming or external audio source is not playing music and volu me is 0% . 1. Check if the platform music player o[...]
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Specifications General Model number AC511 Connection type USB Supported op er a ting systems Mic r os o ft Windows 8 Mic r os o ft Windows 7 Electrical Oper a ting voltage 5 V Audio Inp ut USB Di gital Au dio Inp ut Analog Audi o Aux -in (3.5 mm jack) Output Power 2 x 1.25 W @ ≤10% THD Physical Characteristics Height 39. 00 mm (± 0. 5 mm ) ( inc[...]
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Soundbar Fe a tures 1. Left T- Hook for Soundbar m o unting 2. Right T - Hook for Soundbar mounting 3. USB cable 4. Volume knob and power LED 5. Aux - in and headphone jack Bac k to Content s Pa ge 5 1 2 3 4[...]
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W arranty Limited W ar ranty and Return Policies Dell - branded p r oducts carry a 1 -year limited har dwar e warrant y. If pu rchased together with D ell system, it will follow th e system’s warranty . For U .S. customers: This pu r chase and your use o f this p r oduct a r e subject to Dell’s end user ag r eement, which you can find at www .d[...]
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R egul a to r y Soundbar Regul a tory Model: AC511 R egul a to ry Inform a tion This device is in co nformance with FCC Rules a nd Regulation Part 1 5 Subpart B Class B 2 012 and IC ES - 003 Issue 5 February 2012 for information Technology Equipment. Oper a tion o f the devices is subject to the following two conditions: (1) The devices may not cau[...]