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ENGLISH | HOW TO USE VGtx
Congratulations and Thank you for your purchase of the Soundcast VGtx.
Please read the operation instructions carefully before use.
Quick Start Guide:
1. Attach the antenna:
On the left side of the VGtx, attach the supplied antenna to the
antenna terminal (turn clockwise until slightly snug). Optimize antenna performance by
positioning the antenna upright.
2. Connecting to the VGtx:
set the audio source slider switch on the back of the VGtx to
either digital or analog. Connect the appropriate included optical Toslink or 3.5mm audio
cable and any necessary user supplied adapters to the appropriate audio input on the back
the VGtx.
3. Power on/off:
The VGtx can be operated using any USB port or the included 5v/
500mA USB power supply. VGtx will automatically turn on when USB power is applied and
can be turned off or back on again by pressing the multi-function button for 1 second.
4. Paring:
Place your Bluetooth® receiving device into pairing mode; follow the manufac-
turer specific instructions. Then press and hold the VGtx’s multi-function/power button for
(6) seconds until the indicator light changes from slow flashing blue to fast flashing red and
blue. When pairing is successful, the
Bluetooth indicator will turn solid blue.
For detailed instructions and troubleshooting please continue reading the Soundcast VGtx user
manual or visit www.gosoundcast.com for additional information.
About the Soundcast VGtx
The Soundcast VGtx is a long range wireless stereo transmitter featuring
Bluetooth® 4.2, and the aptX Low Latency codec. Use it to add wireless streaming
technology to all Soundcast VG series speakers. It can also be used for existing television
or stereo equipment, or use it in place of your current transmitting device to extend your
wireless range. The Soundcast VGtx can work with TWS capable devices which allows
two matched Bluetooth® receiving devices to be paired in stereo (matched devices must
support TWS, including other compatible Soundcast VG series speakers.
• VGtx transmitter unit
• (3ft) 3.5mm to 3.5mm
analog audio cable
• (3ft) TosLink Optical audio cable
1. Antenna
2. Bluetooth status indicator
3. Power Indicator/active LLC
connection (yellow)
4. Power/Bluetooth Pairing
multi-function button
5. Analog Indicator
6. Digital Indicator
7. Mounting Tabs
8. Analog Input
9. Input mode (digital or analog)
10. Optical audio input
11. *Optical audio output
12. Power input connector
(Micro USB)
• Micro USB charging cable
• USB power supply
• Antenna
• User Guide
Standby Mode/Not
Connected/Powered On
Analog (Audio Source)
Power on
aptX Low Latency active
Digital (Audio Source)
Re-Connecting Mode
(Searching for last known device)
Connecting Mode
(Connecting to last paired device)
Pairing Mode
Paired
Pairing Memory Cleared
Flashing Blue
Yellow
Green
Yellow/Green both lit
Red
Slow Blinking Blue
Fast Blinking Blue
Alternate Flashing Red and Blue
Solid Blue
Both Blue and Red Fast Flashing
Status
Status
Status
Bluetooth Indicator LED
Analog/Digital Indicator LEDs
Pwr/LL Indicator LED
What’s in the Box?
Feature/Button Layout
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