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Many TVs, digital set-top boxes, game consoles, and DVD players have optical
(fiber optic) outputs. To connect via Optical input, follow the steps listed below.
1. Use the included digital optical audio cable to connect the ONE BAR to the

sound source. If you are using a TV, go into your TV’s audio settings and

make sure to deactivate Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby ATMOS, etc. and select PCM

format.
2. Power on the sound source and the ONE BAR. Press the INPUT button on

the soundbar’s control panel or on the remote control. If it is properly con-

nected, the LCD display will show the letters “OP”.
3. Once connected, the unit will automatically turn on when you turn on your TV.

You will need to adjust the TV’s volume and the ONE BAR’s volume independently.

OPTICAL

The ONE BAR can be connected to your TV or receiver via an ARC-enabled

HDMI port. ARC stands for “Audio Return Channel” and has been available on

most TVs, receivers, and soundbars since the HDMI 1.4 standard was intro-

duced in 2009. The ARC protocol offers two-way communication between

devices over a single HDMI connection. Simply put, this means that you can use

the HDMI ARC port (if available) as an input and an audio output. Check your

specific device’s manual to see if it features an HDMI ARC port.
1. Connect a standard HDMI cable to your soundbar and connect the other end

to your TV’s HDMI ARC port. Most TVs feature ARC output over only one

HDMI (ARC)

OPERATION

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1. Power on the ONE BAR and press the INPUT button on the ONE BAR or

on the remote control. The LCD display will read “bt” and the letters will flash steadily.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your device and ensure that it is in disco-

verable mode. Search for “ONE BAR” on your list of available devices and

select it.
3. Once paired, you will hear a tone and the letters “bt” on the LCD display will

stop flashing and remain on.
4. All playback functions (play/pause, volume, tracks) can be controlled from

your playback source (ex. phone/MP3 player) without ever having to touch

the unit. You can also control playback from the ONE BAR (volume) or the

remote control (volume, tracks, play/pause).

Please note:
•

If you are using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod, the volume controls are synced so

that if you raise the volume on your device, it will raise the volume on the unit

and vice versa.

If using an Android device, you will need to adjust the device’s

volume and the ONE BAR’s volume independently.
• The ONE BAR will remember and automatically connect to the last paired

device when the soundbar is powered on or the device is within range (32 ft).
• If a paired device is manually shut off or disconnected, the soundbar will

automatically reenter pairing mode.
• There is no automatic shutdown in pairing mode. The soundbar will remain in

pairing mode even if no device is paired, so switch it off if not in use.

BLUETOOTH PAIRING