Kanto Living 2YEKN002 Active Loudspeaker System User Manual

Kanto Distribution Inc. Active Loudspeaker System

User Manual

User ManualYU5 Powered SpeakersSupporting your digital lifestyle™EnglishYUMIPOWERED SPEAKERS
2Table of ContentsImportant Safety Precautions . . . . . . . 2Introduction / What’s in the Box? . . . . . 3Front & Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Setting Up Your Speakers . . . . . . . . . . 6Connecting Audio Sources . . . . . . . . . 7USB Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Connecting a Sub-Woofer . . . . . . . . . .10Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Important Safety Precautions• Read these instructions.• Keep these instructions.• Heed all warnings.• Follow all instructions.• Do not use this apparatus near water.• Clean only with a dry cloth.• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.• Protect the power-supply cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.• Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.• 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.• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.• 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, the apparatus does not operate normally, or the apparatus has been dropped.• Apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.• An appliance input coupler is used as the disconnect device - the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.• Batteries or battery packs shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE BACK PANEL.NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.DANGEROUS VOLTAGEThe lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.ATTENTIONThe exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the apparatus.IC CautionRSS-Gen Issue 3 December 2010"&"CNR-Gen 3e éditionDécembre 2010:- English:This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.- French:Le présentappareilestconforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitationestautorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareildoit accepter tout brouillageradioélectriquesubi, mêmesi le brouillageest susceptible d'encompromettrele fonctionnement.FCC Caution This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Any Changes or modi�cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
3Supporting your digital lifestyle™IntroductionThank you for choosing YU5 Powered Speakers, designed by Kanto in Canada. YU5 outputs 40W RMS per channel into 4 Ohm speakers, for remarkably bold and clean sound. Excellent sensitivity and frequency response provide deep thumping lows and clear, scintillating highs. YU5 is an amazingly flexible speaker system that can accept five input sources and connect to a subwoofer for enhanced low frequency effects (LFE). Additionally, it is equipped with the latest Bluetooth technology and a USB port for charging USB devices. YU5 operates on a multi-voltage power source from 110 V to 240 V and can be used worldwide.We recommend you read all instructions carefully before using the system and keep them for future reference. Kanto cannot be liable for damage or injury caused by incorrect setup or use of this product.This powered speaker system was carefully tested and inspected during production, and before packaging and shipping. After unpacking, please check for any damage. It is rare that a unit is damaged during shipping, but if this happens contact your retailer immediately. You can also call Kanto directly at 1-888-848-2643 or email support@kantoaudio.com.What’s In the Box?YU5 Active Speaker(Left Channel)YU5 Passive Speaker(Right Speaker)PowerCordUserManualsx3x8Self-AdhesiveRubber Feet 3.5 mm cable AUX (10’)SpeakerWire (10’)AUXRCA OPT2OPT1BALANCETREBLEBASSYU5Remotex2‘AAA’Batteries 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 theequipment 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.This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.Industry Canada Notice:Complies with CAN ICES-3(B) / NMB-3(B)
Front & Rear PanelsFRONT PANEL1 1” Silk Dome Tweeter2 5.25” Kevlar Mid/Woofer Driver3 LED Blue - Power on / Playback Mode Yellow - Standby (solid) - Mute (flashing) White - Discover Mode (flashing) - Paired (solid)4 Volume / Input Select KnobREAR PANEL 5 RCA L/R Input6 3.5 mm Stereo Mini-Jack AUX Input7 Subwoofer Output8 Optical 1 and Optical 2 Inputs9 Right Channel Output Terminals (+ and −) for Passive Speaker Connection10 USB Charge Port (5 V 2.1A)11 ON / OFF Switch12 AC Input Connection (100 V - 240 V)2346578910111214YU5’s volume knob functions as an input select knob as well. Push the knob to select an input source - it cycles through the following inputs depending on what input source was last used.RCA AUX OPT1 OPT2 BLUETOOTHVolume/Input Select Knob
5Supporting your digital lifestyle™AUXRCA OPT2OPT1BALANCETREBLEBASSRemote Control1 Standby Button - press to enter Standby Mode or return to Playback Mode2 RCA Input Select3 3.5 mm Stereo Mini-Jack AUX Input Select4 Optical 1 Input Select5 Optical 2 Input Select6 Bluetooth Input Select7 Bluetooth Reset8 Increase Volume9 Decrease Volume10 Increase Bass Output11 Decrease Bass Output 12 Reset Bass Output13 Increase Treble Output14 Decrease Treble Output15 Reset Treble Output16 Mute17 Balance Control Left Channel18 Balance Control Right Channel19 Reset Balance (Left and Right Channels)20 Previous Track (Bluetooth Operation)21 Play / Pause (Bluetooth Operation)22 Next Track (Bluetooth Operation)2316784 591011131415121819171620 2221Install two supplied AAA batteries in the back of your YU5 remote. Remote Control functions are listed below.
6Setting Up Your SpeakersThe YU5 powered speaker system is designed for either bookshelf or stand mounting. The stands should be of rigid construction, between 45 cm to 69 cm high and preferably have spikes. We recommend the Kanto SP130 speaker stands to go with your YU5.The space between the two speakers and the distance from the listener is important. If the speakers are positioned too close or too far apart, stereo imaging will not be fully developed.YU5 is designed to perform optimally positioned at least 20 cm from the rear wall in an average listening room. However, it may not be possible to install the speakers in this position and since rooms vary in shape, size, and furnishing, a certain amount of experimentation is necessary to determine the most suitable position.Moving the speakers very close to the rear wall will enhance the bass frequencies but will tend to reduce soundstage depth, while moving the speakers away from the rear wall will tend to have the opposite effect. Avoid positioning the speakers close to or in the corners of the room, as this will excite undesirable room coupling in the low and middle frequencies. If the width of the rear wall is limited then toe-in the speakers slightly to reduce reflections. Room characteristics and positioning have a profound effect on the performance of the speakers, so time and effort devoted to achieving the optimum positions will be rewarded. Ensure that the ON/OFF Switch is in the OFF position.Connect the two speakers together as shown below using the supplied speaker cable. Connect the RED (+) and BLACK (−) terminals from the active speaker (left channel) to the corresponding terminals on the passive speaker (right channel). If you wish to place your speakers farther apart than the supplied cable will reach, we recommend that you purchase a heavier gauge of speaker cable to minimize signal loss.Follow the instructions on the ensuing pages to connect your audio sources to YU5. The examples in the following pages are not meant to be exhaustive - just examples.Connect the power cord from YU5’s active speaker to the wall outlet. ATTENTION When connecting audio cables the ON/OFF Switch must be turned OFF. After connecting all cables, the unit can be turned ON.When the volume is high, this system can produce noise levels that could permanently damage your hearing. YU5 is a self-powered speaker system. Do not connect the speaker terminals to the speaker outputs of a stereo amplifier. Damage may occur. Use only the power cord provided with the speakers.
7Supporting your digital lifestyle™Connecting Audio SourcesRCA & 3.5 mm Stereo Mini-Jack AUX ConnectionYU5 features a high quality DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that supports data streams up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution. YU5 supports Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX CODEC technology. Use the appropriate audio cable to connect your audio source components to your speakers. Refer to the following diagrams on connectivity options. • 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack AUX cable• Stereo RCA to 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack ‘Y’ cable• Optical Toslink cablePHONO PRE-AMPTURNTABLELAPTOPMP3 AUDIOINOUTCD / DVDMP3 DOCKR3.5mmLRL(if necessary)*ATTENTION *Some models of turntables include a built-in Phono Pre-Amp.
8Bluetooth PairingOptical & Bluetooth ConnectionMOBILEDEVICESOPT 1OPT 2GAME CONSOLESDIGITAL DOCKMEDIA PLAYERSYU5 features Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX CODEC technology and can be paired with many devices for wireless audio playback from your phone, MP3 player or tablet. Pairing is easy.1. Press the Bluetooth button on YU5’s remote to select it as the input source. The Bluetooth LED (white) will flash slowly to indicate that YU5 is in pairing mode.2. Enable your Bluetooth device to search for a new device to pair with. Select ‘YU5 by Kanto’ from the list of Bluetooth devices available for pairing.3. If pairing is successful, the Bluetooth LED (white) will remain solid. You will not need to pair the same Bluetooth device again - ‘YU5 by Kanto’ will remain on your device list until you remove it from the list.4. If the device does not pair with YU5, turn the speaker’s ON/OFF Switch to the OFF position, then repeat Steps 1 to 3. Alternatively, you can turn off Bluetooth in your device and turn it back on again.
9Supporting your digital lifestyle™USB Charging OperationYU5 features one 5 V 2.1 A USB charging port on the back panel. This is a convenient power source to charge your devices. When YU5 is in Playback Mode (LED blue) and Standby Mode (LED yellow), the port is active, and whatever device is connected is able to draw up to 2.1 A of power.Bluetooth Operation1. We recommend keeping a maximum distance of 10 meters between the speaker and your device. The best signal fidelity is within this range.2. If pairing is successful, the connection between the speaker and your device remains active and functional – that is, you can stream audio from your device to the speaker using either the player control buttons of your device or the control buttons of the remote control (see diagram of Remote Control on page 5 of this manual – buttons #20, #21, and #22).3. Take note of the following behavior and functionality during Bluetooth operation. When you are successfully connected, the Bluetooth LED will be lit solid, and your device will show as connected to ‘YU5 by Kanto’.• The connection between speaker and device remains active even if input source has changed. For instance, you can switch to another input source (e.g. CD player) and return to Bluetooth operation without losing signal connection and, therefore, do not need to pair with the device again.• When the speaker is put in Standby mode or powered OFF, Bluetooth connection with the device is lost. When the speaker returns to Playback mode, the Bluetooth connection between the speaker and device is re-established. However, you may notice a choppy playback signal for approximately 30 seconds after reconnection. It will normalize.• While the speaker can be paired with more than one device, only one device can play and transmit audio signal at a time.4. The YU5 remote control features a Bluetooth Reset button to quickly disconnect a paired device and allow a second device to pair with the speaker (button #7 on the Remote Control diagram on page 5).• Press Bluetooth Reset button to disconnect a paired device.• Follow the pairing instructions to pair another device.• The same behavior and functionality apply to the second device.
10Connecting a SubwooferYU5 is equipped with an RCA connector to provide output signal to a powered subwoofer. Simply connect a single RCA subwoofer cable from the SUB OUT connection on the YU5 to the AUDIO INPUT on your subwoofer. If your subwoofer has a stereo L/R RCA input, either left or right inputs will work.We recommend the Kanto sub6 or sub8 powered subwoofer with crossover and volume controls. Most quality subwoofers offer these controls, which allow you to customize the amount of bass you will experience. Look for details on the Kanto website at: www.kantospeakers.comLLRRUse either L or R inputsUU
11 Supporting your digital lifestyle™Specifications Tweeters 1 inch Silk Dome Woofers 5.25 inch Kevlar Nominal Impedance 4 Ohm Sensitivity 2.83V (/1W/1m) 87 dB Amplifier Type Class D Power Output 40 Watts RMS per channel Input Sensitivity 550 mV Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.3% Crossover System 2-way Crossover Frequency 2.0 kHz Frequency Range 20 Hz - 20 kHz Frequency Response 50 Hz - 10 kHz ± 6 dB Inputs 1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack AUX 1 x RCA L/R 2 x Optical (Toslink) 1 x Bluetooth 4.0 (Supports aptX CODEC) Outputs 1 x Subwoofer 1 x USB Charge Port 5 V 2.1 A Speaker Terminals Left and Right Binding Posts Input Voltage / Frequency AC 100 V - 240 V 50/60 Hz (auto switching) Standby Power Consumption < 0.5 W Remote Included Dimensions (each speaker) W 6.8”x H 10.7” x D 8.4” (175 x 272 x 215 mm) Net Weight (Active) 9.2 lbs (4.2 kg) Net Weight (Passive) 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) Gross Weight 20.5 lbs (9.3 kg) (boxed pair)YU5 POWERED SPEAKER SYSTEMNOTICE: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kanto Distribution Inc. is under license.
13-10Limited Warranty To Original PurchaserKanto Distribution Inc. (Kanto) warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the following limited warranty period of:24 months parts and labourIf equipment fails because of such defects and Kanto or an authorized dealer is notified within 24 months from the date of shipment with proof of original invoice. Kanto will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the repair. Such repairs are warranted for 90 days from the day of reshipment to the original purchaser. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed. The information in the owner’s manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, Kanto assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in the manual. In no event will Kanto, be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.Warrantywww.kantoliving.com | sales@kantoliving.comTel 888.848.2643To learn more about all our products, visit www.kantoliving.com • Check out our full line of bookshelf and desktop speaker systems• Available in a stunning array of colorsKanto Speakers• Full line of Audio and Video Cables• Attractive white cables and heads• HDMI, Optical, Mini-jack, RCA, USB• Switchers, Hubs, Adapters• Visit kantoliving.com/cable for more!• Visit kantoaudio.com for more! BENbykantoliving kantolivingCheck out more great products from Kanto!

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