Kogan KASBD180HA Dolby Wireless Sound bar
Introduction
This high-end audio solution, the Kogan KASBD180HA Dolby Wireless Soundbar, is made to improve your home entertainment experience. With its 180W total output, wireless connectivity, and Dolby Audio technology, this soundbar produces rich, high-quality sound for gaming, music, and movies. Its sleek, contemporary form blends in perfectly with TVs, and its optical input, HDMI ARC, and Bluetooth 5.0 provide a variety of connecting choices. Cinema-quality sound is brought to your living room with the KASBD180HA, whether you’re streaming music or watching a blockbuster.
Specification
Power output | 180W |
Speaker drivers | · 58 x 90mm / 25W full range speakers x 4
· 8”/ 80W subwoofer x 1 |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 + EDR |
Bluetooth range | 10m |
Connections |
· HDMI (ARC)
· Optical · Coaxial · USB 2.0 · 3.5mm Auxiliary |
Power supply | Built-in AC 100-240V |
Dimensions | Soundbar: 904 x 108 x 72mm
Subwoofer: 240 x 240 x 420mm |
Features
- Improved surround sound for engrossing sound
- A rich, distortion-free tone
- 5.0: Music streaming via tablets and smartphones
- USB, AUX, optical, HDMI, and ARC
- Simple settings, modes, and volume adjustments
- Design that saves space and comes with brackets
- Unambiguous input and volume status indications
- Presets for movies, music, news, and games
Instruction
- To reduce the risk or electronic shock or fire, do not remove the cabinet cover. In the case of maintenance or repairs, contact help.kogan.com for all assistance. Do not attempt to make repairs without authorisation.
- Do not operate this product in extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, or wet environments.
- Do not place the unit in a location where the exposure to these environments is likely to occur.
- Do not drop or mishandle the product.
- If liquids or foreign debris falls into the unit, disconnect the power and cease use immediately. Do not resume operation until it has been checked by a service professional.
Component List
- Soundbar unit x 1
- Subwoofer unit x 1
- Remote control x 1
- Power cord x 2
- 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable x 1
- Wall-mounting kit x 1
- User guide x 1
Overview
Sound bar control panel
Connection panel
Modes
LED Display | Mode | Description |
Red light | Standby | Press standby button to turn on/off |
“BT” |
Bluetooth |
Available for pairing with bluetooth compatible device such as smartphone or laptop |
“USB” |
USB input |
Use to connect a flash drive for direct MP3 / WAV / FLAC audio playback (FAT32 format, 64GB max) |
“AUX” |
Auxiliary input |
Use to connect compatible devices using a 3.5mm stereo jack cable |
“OPT” |
Optical input |
Use to connect compatible devices using an optical cable* |
“COA” |
Coaxial input |
Use to connect compatible devices using a coaxial cable* |
“ARC” |
HDMI ARC input |
Use to connect compatible devices using an HDMI cable* – compatible with TVs or other devices with ARC outputs |
Using + / – buttons
+ | Press + to increase volume in any mode.
In BT or USB modes, long-press + to increase volume and short-press to skip to next track. |
– | Press – to decrease volume in any mode.
In BT or USB modes, long-press – to decrease volume and short-press to skip to previous track. |
Remote Control
OPERATION
Wireless subwoofer connection
- Power on both the Soundbar and Subwoofer. The subwoofer’s LED light will be flashing continuously if not connected. Set the soundbar to Bluetooth mode (“BT” will show on the LED display).
- Hold the Play/Pause button for at least 3 seconds, until the display shows “PAIR”. The subwoofer and soundbar will automatically begin pairing. The first connection can take 10 seconds or more.
- When connected successfully, the soundbar will make a chime sound, and the subwoofer’s LED will remain solidly lit.
Input Functions
Power on/off: Press the Power on/off button on the remote control or soundbar control panel to turn the unit on and off.
HDMI (ARC): Connect an HDMI ARC compatible device to the HDMI (ARC) port on the soundbar using an HDMI cable (not supplied). Select HDMI (ARC) mode either by pressing the HDMI (ARC) button on your remote control, or repeatedly pressing the Mode button on the soundbar control panel until “ARC” is displayed on the LED display. Ensure HDMI ARC is selected as the TV’s audio output (check your TV’s settings), then adjust the volume of soundbar using the soundbar’s remote control or control panel.
Auxiliary in: Connect a compatible device using the supplied 3.5mm cable. Select auxiliary mode either by pressing the “AUX” button on your remote control or repeatedly pressing the Mode button on the soundbar control panel until “AUX” is displayed on the LED display. Ensure the connected device is producing an audio signal, then adjust the volume of soundbar using the volume up and volume down buttons on the remote control or soundbar control panel.
Optical in: Connect a compatible device to the optical input on the soundbar using a digital optical cable (not supplied). Select optical mode either by pressing the “OPT” button on your remote control or repeatedly pressing the Mode button on the soundbar control panel until “OPT” is displayed on the LED display. Ensure Optical SPDIF is selected as the TV’s audio output, then adjust the volume of the soundbar using the volume up and volume down buttons on the remote control or soundbar control panel.
Coaxial in: Connect a compatible device to the coaxial input on the soundbar using a digital coaxial cable (not supplied). Select coaxial mode by repeatedly pressing the Mode button on the soundbar control panel until “COA” is displayed on the LED display. Ensure Coaxial is selected as the TV’s audio output, then adjust the volume of the soundbar using the volume up and volume down buttons on the remote control or soundbar control panel.
Bluetooth
- Press the “BT” button on the remote control or repeatedly pressing the Mode button on the soundbar control panel until BT is shown on the LED display.
- The LED display will flash to indicate that the soundbar is in Bluetooth pairing mode.
- Ensure that the device you wish to connect is also in pairing mode and search for “Kogan 180W Dolby SB” in its device list.
- When the two devices are paired, the LED display on the soundbar will remain solidly lit. The soundbar will now automatically re-pair with this device whenever it is within range and has Bluetooth turned on.
USB media mode
- The soundbar is compatible with USB flash drives of up to 64GB (Fat32 format) in size and can play MP3/WAV/FLAC audio files directly.
- Insert a compatible drive (not supplied) into the USB port on the back of the soundbar and the unit will automatically switch to USB mode and play the first compatible track.
- Press the Repeat Playback button on the remote control to toggle between single track repeat (“ONE”), or all track repeat (“ALL”) to repeat all songs.
- The media player also has a memory function that will recall and continue from the last-played point when a USB flash drive that has previously been used with the soundbar is reinserted.
Equalizer modes: The soundbar has three equalizer presets, tailored to complement various styles of audio. Press the EQ button on the remote to cycle between Music
(“EQ1”), Movie (“EQ2”), and News (“EQ3”) presets.
Wall mounting: The soundbar has two keyhole slots on the back to enable wall mounting using the wall-mounting kit provided.
Kogan KASBD180HA Dolby Wireless Sound bar user guide
FAQs
Is Dolby Atmos supported?
No, it has Dolby Audio for better surround sound, not Atmos.
How much power is produced overall?
180W (left and right channels combined).
Is it wirelessly connectable?
Yes, through Bluetooth 5.0 (about 10 meters).
Does it have an output for subwoofers?
No, however the integrated bass is tuned for a well-balanced sound.
How can I attach it to my television?
Use the provided optical cable or the finest HDMI ARC.