Zvox SoundBase 555 555 Fascicule

1. Place the Z-Base 555 system.

2. Connect the Z-Base 555 to your TV and/or audio devices.

3. Learn the features and controls of the Z-Base 555.

4. “Teach” the Z-Base 555 to respond to your preferred remote.

You can place the Z-Base 555 on any flat, stable surface near 

your TV – but most people place the ZVOX system on a piece of 

furniture, and then place their TV on top of the  

ZVOX system.
•  A safe installation is the ZVOX Audio system owner’s 

responsibility.

•  A TV heavier than 120 lbs should not be placed directly on top of 

the Z-Base 555. Please confirm the pedestal base of the TV rests 

securely on top of the Z-Base 555. No portion of the TV base 

should extend beyond the edges of the top of the speaker.

•  A flat panel TV has a high center of gravity. Please confirm the 

furnishings supporting your TV and the ZVOX Audio speaker 

are stable and secure. The surface supporting the ZVOX Audio 

speaker/TV combination should not move in any direction. 

•  Most TV manufacturers recommend that a flat panel TV be 

anchored to a secure vertical surface with a tether. This prevents 

a household accident from causing a TV to fall off its supporting 

surface. ZVOX Audio recommends you heed this and all 

installation recommendations made by the TV manufacturer.

A.  Connect your cable box, DVD player, etc. to your TV the way 

you normally do. You probably have a cable box or satellite 

receiver, and a DVD or Bluray player connected to your TV. You 

may also have a game console or VCR connected. Leave all 

these sources connected to your TV’s 

inputs – you don’t need to change 

them. You should not need to connect 

the audio output of any video source 

directly to a ZVOX Audio speaker.

B.  Connect the audio output of your 

TV to the input of the ZVOX system. 

Different TVs have different audio 

output options. Check the back panel 

of your TV for one of the following:
•  Optical digital  

audio output  

(small square port,  

often with a central cover flap)

•  Coaxial digital audio output (single 

RCA-style connecting jack).

•  Analog audio output  

(dual RCA-style connecting jacks - 

red and white) – OR a single 3.5mm 

“mini jack.”

•  Some smaller TVs don’t have any 

of the above connections, but do 

have a headphone jack (3.5mm 

mini jack).

If your TV has an optical digital output 

jack, use an optical digital (toslink) 

connecting cord to connect to the Optical digital input on the back 

of the ZVOX system. 
If your TV has a coaxial digital 

output jack, any phono plug to 

phono plug connecting cable can 

connect this jack to the coaxial 

digital input jack on the Z-Base 555. 
After making the signal 

connection, connect the AC 

Stable Placement. Do not place the Z-Base 555 on an 

unstable cart, stand, bracket or table. The Z-Base 555 may 

fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious 

damage to the product. Do not use the Z-Base 555 on any 

unstable surface.
Placement of a TV on the Z-Base 555. Televisions weighing 

less than 120 pounds, and with base dimensions of less than 27" in width and 

less than 13.5" in depth, can be placed on top of the Z-Base 555—BUT ONLY 

WHEN THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE STRICTLY OBSERVED. 

PLACING A TV ON TOP OF THE Z-BASE 555 WITHOUT FOLLOWING ALL THE 

PRECAUTIONS IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE DONE.

1.  Read these instructions.
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings.
4.  Follow all instructions.
5.  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.  Clean only with dry cloth.
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

8.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. 

A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. 

The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the 

provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at 

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 

apparatus.

11.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 

by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is 

used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination 

to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long 

periods of time.

•  TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS  

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

•  THIS APPLIANCE SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR 

SPLASHING WATER AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH 

AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON APPARATUS.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL  

SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an 

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the 

presence of 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 point 

within an equilateral 

triangle is intended to 

alert the user to the 

presence of important 

operating and 

maintenance (servicing) 

instructions in the 

literature accompanying 

the appliance.

Warning: To reduce the risk of 

electrical shock, do not remove 

cover (or back) – no serviceable 

parts inside. Refer servicing to 

qualified service personnel.

•  The television must weigh 120 pounds or less.
•  The base of the TV, or the TV stand, must be 27" wide or less.
•  The base of the TV, or the TV stand, must be 13.5" deep or less.
•  The TV MUST be anchored to the rear wall using anchor bolts and 

supporting cables supplied by the TV manufacturer, following the 

installation guidelines provided by the TV manufacturer.

•  Be sure to take measures to prevent the Z-Base 555 from becoming 

uneven or unstable. Install the Z-Base 555 on a solid and flat surface.

14.  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required 

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to 

rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. 

Grounding or Polarization–This product may be equipped with a 

polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider 

than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. 

This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into 

the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, 

contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat 

the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

 

Alternate Warnings–This product is equipped with a three-wire 

grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug 

will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. 

If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your 

electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety 

purpose of the grounding-type plug.

16. 

Ventilation–Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for 

ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to 

protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked 

or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the 

product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product 

should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase 

or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s 

instructions have been adhered to.

17.  The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect 

device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

18.  CLASS II apparatus with double insulation, and no protective earth 

provided.