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SE0550

E50/E50w User Guide

Built-in Bluetooth® Hi-Fi amplifier / touch panel
Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer to qualified personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
The lightning flash with arrowhead within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of an uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.

The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating maintenance (servicing) instructions in the guide accompanying this device.

Read Instructions: All the safety and operating Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension
instructions should be read before the unit is operated. cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any
kind into the unit through openings as they may touch
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the unit and in the
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
operating instructions should be followed.
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
Follow Instructions: All operating instructions should be kind on the unit.
followed.
Servicing: Do not attempt to service the unit yourself
Cleaning: Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before as opening or removing covers may expose you to
cleaning. The unit should be cleaned only with a lint free dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
dry cloth. qualified service personnel.
Attachments: Only use attachments recommended by Damage Requiring Service: Unplug the unit from the wall
the manufacturer as non-recommended attachments may outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the
cause hazards. following conditions:
Water and Moisture: Do not use the unit near water–for •• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or •• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool. the unit,
Accessories: Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, •• If the unit has been exposed to rain or water,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing
•• If the unit does not operate normally by following the
serious injury to yourself or others, and serious damage
operating instructions,
to the unit.
•• If the unit has been dropped or damaged in any way.
Ventilation: Do not place in a location or position that will
interfere with the unit’s ventilation. Do not operate on a •• When the unit exhibits a distinct change in
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. performance– this indicates a need for service.
Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are
Power Sources: The unit should be operated only from
required, be sure the service technician uses replacement
the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the
If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your
same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
home, consult your local power company.
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should hazards.
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
Heat: The unit should be situated away from heat sources
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units
particular attention to cords where they enter a plug, or
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
exit from the unit.
Lightning: For added protection for the unit during a
This product complies with the Radio
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU) when
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
used and installed according to the
disconnect from other devices. This will prevent damage
instruction manual.
to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Armour Home Electronics could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Contains FCC ID: OC3BM1856

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Connections and Controls

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E50 Rear View

Rear panel connections

1. Power input
Use ONLY the power supply provided. Failure to do so may cause
irreparable damage to the unit.
DO NOT alter the length of the supplied DC extension cable
2. Analogue audio – line in
Connect an analogue audio input here using a stereo 3.5mm jack cable such as
QED Performance J2J. A green LED means this input is active.
3. Speaker outputs
Use the green terminal blocks provided to attach left and right stereo speakers.

Rear panel installer controls

4. Max volume adjustment
See installer adjustments for details (page 11).
5. Stereo/Mono & EQ DIP switches
See installer adjustments for details (page 11).

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E50 Front View

Front panel connections

6. Analogue audio - line in
Connect an analogue audio input here using a stereo 3.5mm jack cable such as
QED Performance J2J. A green LED means this input is active.

Front panel controls

7. Standby indicator
Illuminates red to indicate the unit has entered standby.
8. Standby/on key
Touch here to toggle the unit on or off.
9. Volume up key
Touch here to increase the volume.
10. Volume down key
Touch here to decrease the volume.
11. Source key
Touch here to toggle between Bluetooth and line-in sources.
12. Volume position array
Provides a visual indication of current volume setting. A single pulsing LED means
mute. Auto dims after 10s. Touch here to toggle play/pause when in Bluetooth
mode.
13. Indicator LEDs
Blue = Bluetooth, Green = Analogue In
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Operating Instructions
Pairing/connecting a Bluetooth music source
1. The E50 is always in pairing mode. Navigate to the Bluetooth devices list on your
phone or other Bluetooth transmitter device. Select Systemline E50(_n) from the
device list. If the phone has not previously been paired a Bluetooth pairing request
will be displayed on the phone. On the E50 the blue LED will flash.
2. Press and hold the source key on the E50 until the blue LED stops flashing.
3. Press pair on the phone. The unit will now pair and connect. The E50 will wake up,
the blue LED will be illuminated and the default volume level will be displayed.
4. If the phone has previously been paired it will connect straight away, without the
need for steps 2 and 3.

Listening to a Bluetooth music source

1. If not already done, pair or connect with the Bluetooth device (see above).
2. Navigate to the media player on your phone or other Bluetooth transmitter device
and press play. The Bluetooth source will be selected and music will play through
the E50.
3. Check that the blue source LED is illuminated, if not press the source key on the E50.
The LED will turn from green to blue and the default volume level will be displayed.

To skip track forwards in Bluetooth mode

1. Use your four outstretched finger tips to flick from left of the volume down key to
right of the volume up key in a single consistent sweeping motion from left to right
at a distance of up to 70mm from the front panel. Do not actually touch the front
panel. The track will skip forward.

Skip track forwards using hand gesture

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To skip track back in Bluetooth mode
1. Use your four outstretched finger tips to flick from right of the volume up key to left
of the volume down key in a single consistent sweeping motion from right to left
at a distance of up to 70mm from the front panel. Do not actually touch the front
panel. The track will skip back.

Skip track back using hand gesture

To pause/play in Bluetooth mode

1. Touch the centre of the touch panel where the volume LEDs are positioned to
pause playback while in Bluetooth mode.
2. Touch the centre of the touch panel again to resume playback.

Listening to an analogue music source

1. Make sure that a compatible analogue music source is connected to either the
front or rear input jack (not both) using a 3.5mm stereo audio jack cable.
Do not connect audio sources to the front and rear line inputs at the same time.
2. Check that the green source LED is illuminated. If not, press the source key.
The green LED will be illuminated and the default turn on volume level will be
indicated.

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To adjust the volume
1. Touch the volume up key to increase the level of the music, and touch the volume
down key to reduce it.
2. The same functionality can be achieved using a convenient gesture control.
3. Use your index finger to describe a circular pattern within the confines of the
four touch key symbols at a distance of up to 70mm from the front panel. Do not
actually touch the front panel. A clockwise rotation will increase the volume level
and an anti-clockwise rotation will decrease the volume level.

Increase volume using hand gesture

Decrease volume using hand gesture

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To mute the volume
1. Use your four outstretched finger tips to flick from above the standby key to below
the source key in a single consistent sweeping motion from top to bottom at a
distance of up to 70mm from the front panel. Do not actually touch the front panel.
2. The music will mute and the white volume LED will gently pulse. In Bluetooth mode
the music will also be paused.

Mute using hand gesture

To unmute the volume

1. Use your four outstretched finger tips to flick from below the source key to above
the standby key in a single consistent sweeping motion from bottom to top at a
distance of up to 70mm from the front panel. Do not actually touch the front panel.
2. The music will unmute and the volume display will return to the previous setting.
In Bluetooth mode the music will also be unpaused.

Unmute using hand gesture

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To put the E50 into standby
1. Press the standby key. The E50 will turn off and the red LED will illuminate. In this
mode the amplifier is turned off and the Bluetooth connection is dropped. The E50
is still in Bluetooth pairing mode and will wake instantly when the standby key is
pressed or when paired.

To put the E50 into deep standby

1. Press and hold the standby key until the red LED is extinguished. In this mode the
amplifier and the Bluetooth pairing are turned off and the unit will consume only
0.5W of power.
2. When the standby key is pressed the unit will reboot to standby mode as above.

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Installer Adjustments
Maximum volume setting
To restrict the maximum volume level of the E50, adjust the preset screw (labelled
below) with a small flat blade screw driver. Turning anti-clockwise will reduce the
maximum volume level and turning clockwise will increase it. The maximum output
level of the speakers will be altered accordingly but the range of volume indication on
the front of the unit will not be affected.

Mono/Stereo setting
To set the amplifier output to mono, use a ball point pen or small screw driver to move
the DIP switch #1 (labelled below) to the ON position. The default position for this
switch is OFF (stereo).

EQ adjustment
To adjust the EQ to a flat response, use a ball point pen or small screw driver to move
the DIP switch #2 to the ON position. The default position for this switch is OFF (treble
and bass boost for Qi 65CB speakers).

DIP switch (under)

Volume adjustment
screw (through hole)

Rear panel controls for installer adjustments

ON OFF

Treble and
Flat EQ 2
bass boost
Mono 1 Stereo

DIP switch detailed view

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Changing the Bluetooth name
The E50 is shipped with the default Bluetooth name “Systemline E50”. For installations
where multiple E50s are within range of the same Bluetooth source, each E50 can be
renamed in order to distinguish one from another.
1. Make sure that the E50 is in standby mode. Press and hold the standby and source
keys at the same time until the white volume LEDs are illuminated and the green
source LED is flashing.
DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS. WAIT 2 SECONDS.
2. Press the source key once. The blue source LED will flash.
3. Using the volume up and down keys on the E50 and the chart below, illuminate the
corresponding number of white volume LEDs to select a new Bluetooth name.
4. Press the standby key once to set the new Bluetooth name.
The E50 will reboot with the new Bluetooth name.

Status of LEDs:

Number of white LEDs illuminated Bluetooth Name

1 E50
2 Kitchen
3 Dining
4 Living
5 Master Bed
6 Ensuite
7 Bathroom
8 Conservatory
9 Garden
10 Systemline E50_2

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To disable gesture control
The E50 is shipped with gesture control enabled. In some installations gesture control
may not be required. In order to enable/disable gesture control:
1. Make sure that the E50 is in standby mode. Press and hold the standby and source
keys at the same time until the white and green LEDs are illuminated.
DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS. WAIT 2 SECONDS.
2. To disable gestures press the volume down key to extinguish all the white LEDs.
3. To enable gestures press the volume up key to light all the white LEDs.
4. Press the standby key to save the current setting.

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Troubleshooting

There is no sound Check that the correct input is selected using the
source key.

There is no sound when Check that the Bluetooth device is correctly paired
using the Bluetooth input (blue LED).

Make sure the Bluetooth source is playing.

There is no sound when Check that the analogue source device is correctly
using the analogue input connected (front or rear jack).

Check that the analogue source is playing and

that any volume on the device is set to maximum.

Check that the Bluetooth device is not connected

(green LED).

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Technical Specification

Power Supply 18-19V , 2.5-3.5A DC

Frequency Response 10Hz – 20kHz ±1dB

Signal to Noise Ratio > 80dB

Cross-talk @ 1kHz better than 60 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion

@1kHz Bluetooth input 0.1%
@1kHz Line input 0.2%

Maximum output level

Speakers 18W/ch continuous

Minimum speaker
4Ω
inpedance

Sensitivity
Analogue 550mV rms Line in
Digital 0dBFS

Dimensions (W x H x D) 150 x 90 x 47mm

Weight 830g

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by Armour Home Electronics Limited is under licence. Qualcomm® aptX™ is a product of Qualcomm Technologies
International, Ltd. Qualcomm® and aptX™ are registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United
States and other countries, used with permission. Systemline and Q Acoustics are registered trademarks of Armour Home
Electronics Limited. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to
change the designs and specifications without notice.
All information is given in good faith. The manufacturer accepts no
responsibility for errors, omissions or incorrect assumptions.

Designed and engineered in the United Kingdom. Made in China (P.R.C.) Q15968-IS_r8