KitSound Chorus User manual

Brand: KitSound

Model: Chorus

Type: User manual

CHORUS

SOUNDBAR

SYSTEM

USER MANUAL

kitsound.co.uk

JB. 3722 / Made in China. © KitSound™ 2015

Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4FL, UK

We are craftspeople. We are musicians. We are KitSound

™

And we all commit ourselves to achieving one shared goal:

Bringing people closer to their music. By truly understanding

music we stay true to its craft. Pure, rich, incredible sound.

We’ll settle for nothing less.

At KS we believe your music deserves to be showcased on great

quality products that don’t cost the earth. We might not all share

the same taste in music (the ferocious disputes on music forums

prove that), but whether it’s Irish folk, death metal or any number

of obscure genres which seem to be multiplying by the minute, the

artists responsible for connecting with you through their craft have

bared their souls to do so. And we think that’s worth celebrating.

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Please read this manual carefully before use.

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Box contents

• KS Chorus soundbar

• Wall mounting bracket

and hardware

• Remote control

• UK clamp over plug

• User manual

Functions

On the top

A. Power

B. Input

C. Previous/Next track

D. Volume –/+

On the front and side

E. Standby LED

F. Remote control (IR) sensor

G. Display

H. USB charge port

On the back

I. Optical input

J. Coaxial input

K. RCA input

L. 3.5 mm input

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Remote control

1. Power

2. Volume –/+

3. Mute

4. Input

5. Pair

6. Previous/Next track

7. Play/Pause

8. EQ mode

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Instructions for use

Getting started

1. Use the provided UK clamp over plug to convert the EU plug to a UK plug

2. Insert the plug into an available mains socket and switch it on

3. Press the power button (A/1) to turn the Chorus on

4. Press the power button (A/1) again to put the Chorus in standby mode

5. The Standby LED (E) will be solid red in standby mode

Sound modes

Using the remote, you can change the EQ modes (8) by pressing the

corresponding buttons. The modes are:

• Music: speciﬁcally tuned for use with music

• Normal: to be used for general TV viewing, movies and music

• News: designed for talk shows to enhance vocal quality

Aux inputs

The RCA (K) and 3.5mm (L) inputs can be used for any device with a 3.5 mm

(headphone) output such as a smartphone, MP3 player and some TVs.

Most devices with an RCA output can be used. The volume will be controlled

on both the device you are playing from, and on the Chorus.

Please note: the device must have its own built-in ampliﬁer to work with

the Chorus.

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Bluetooth setup

Pairing a Bluetooth device

With the Chorus powered on:

1. Press the Bluetooth button (4) on the remote or cycle through the inputs

until Bluetooth mode activates by pressing the input button (B) on

the Chorus

2. ‘bT’ will ﬂash on the display (G) to indicate it is in pairing mode

3. Using the controls on your Bluetooth device, select the ‘KS CHORUS’

in your Bluetooth settings to pair

Note: If your device requests a password, enter ‘0000’.

Note: Refer to your device’s user manual for instructions on pairing and

connecting Bluetooth devices.

4. When connected, ‘bT’ on the display (G) will stop ﬂashing

5. The next time the Chorus is put into Bluetooth mode, it will automatically

search for and attempt to connect to the last paired device

Note: If your device is not connecting automatically, it’s because it is

not the last paired device. Simply delete ‘KS CHORUS’ from the list of

Bluetooth devices on your device and re-pair.

To activate the RCA (K) or 3.5 mm (L) inputs, press the Audio/Aux button (4)

on the remote or cycle through the inputs until RCA/3.5 mm mode activates

by pressing the input button (B) on the Chorus. The display (G) will show

‘Aux’ for RCA (K) and ‘Audi’ for 3.5 mm (L) inputs.

Optical input

The optical input (I) can be used for superior sound quality over all other

inputs. This input can be used for devices including televisions, DVD/Blu-ray

players and games consoles. Using an optical cable (not supplied), connect

one end to the optical input (I) on the Chorus, and the other to your device.

If your TV has an optical audio output, we recommend connecting this to

the Chorus and connecting all your other devices directly to the TV.

To activate the optical input (I), press the ‘OPTICAL’ button (4) on the remote

or cycle through the inputs until optical mode activates by pressing the

input button (B) on the Chorus. The display (G) will show ‘OPTI’ when in

optical mode.

Please also ensure the audio output on the device you are using

(TV, Blu-Ray etc.) is set to output over an optical connection.

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Aux inputs

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Re-pairing or pairing new devices

1. Make sure the Bluetooth is turned off on any previously paired devices,

or press and hold the pair button (5) on the remote for 4 seconds

2. Follow ‘Pairing a Bluetooth device’ instructions from step 1

Playing audio via Bluetooth

1. Follow the instructions in the ‘Pairing a Bluetooth device’ section

2. Use the controls on your device to select content

3. Audio played through the connected Bluetooth device will now be

heard through the speaker

4. To play or pause the selected track, use the controls on your device

or press the play/pause button (7) on the remote

5. To skip track, use the controls on your device or press the previous/

next track buttons (C/6)

6. The volume can be adjusted on both your device and the Chorus.

To adjust the volume on the Chorus, press the Volume –/+ buttons (D/2)

Note for using Bluetooth

Your device will have an internal ampliﬁer and if it is playing digital ﬁles

like MP3s it will also have an integrated DAC (Digital Audio Converter).

If you turn the volume up to 100%, your device will be sending a distorted

signal. To avoid this, and to get the best quality from the speaker, we

recommend that you do not run your device any higher than 95% volume.

Some devices output higher than others, so you may need to reduce the

volume if you experience distortion.

Coaxial input

The coaxial input (J) can be used with TVs, DVD players and other devices

with a coaxial output. To activate the coaxial input (J), press the ‘COAXIAL’

button (4) on the remote or cycle through the inputs until coaxial mode

activates by pressing the input button (B) on the Chorus. The display (G)

will show ‘COAX’ when in optical mode.

Mute function

Press the ‘Mute’ button (3) on the remote to mute the volume. ‘MUTE’ will

appear on the display (G) when the volume is muted. Press the ‘Mute’ button

again to disable mute mode.

[...continued] Bluetooth setup

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USB charging

You can plug a USB cable into the USB socket (H) to charge a smartphone

device. The output voltage and current is 5 V/500 mA. Tablets will not

charge when connected to the USB charge port (H).

Wall mounting

To avoid the risk of personal injury and damage to the unit, installation

should be done only by qualiﬁed or competent persons.

Note: For best results, the speaker should be installed at least 10 cm

(4 inches) below your television.

Please note: that due to the weight of the Chorus, we only recommend

wall mounting onto solid brick/concrete walls and stud walls only if you

are able to locate and ﬁx each of the 2 anchor points into the actual studs.

1. Check you have all of the above parts before beginning installation

2. Additional tools (not supplied) will be required

3. Place the 2 brackets on the Chorus and using Screws A x 4 supplied,

screw them into the holes at the rear of the unit

Bracket x 2 Screw A x 4 Screw B x 2 Dowel B x 2

400 mm

WALL

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Bracket

UNIT

Parts

Screw A x 4

4. Using the image below as reference, mark up 2 dots on the wall

400 mm apart ensuring they are level

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Troubleshooting

No sound

• Either the audio cables are not connected or the speaker is not in the

correct mode

• Ensure that the cables are connected and use the remote control to

select the correct mode

• Ensure the audio output is set correctly on your devices

• With everything connected correctly, turn the Chorus off at the wall,

wait for 60 seconds then turn it back on

No power

• The Chorus is not connected to the mains power or the mains socket

is not switched on

Remote control not working

• The remote control is further than 8 metres from the unit

• The batteries in the remote control are ﬂat and need replacing

No sound in Bluetooth mode

• A Bluetooth connection has not been established or there are no

video/audio ﬁles playing

• Ensure that Bluetooth is connected and press play on the video/

audio ﬁles

• Check that the volume is up on your device and the Chorus

Sound is distorted

• The volume is too high on your device

• There is an EQ on your device that is enabled

[...continued] Wall mounting

8. Ensure that all cables are connected to the Chorus

9. Attach the Chorus to the screws by sliding the brackets over the screws

5. Drill the dots using a 8 mm drill bit (depending on how soft/hard

your walls are)

6. Insert the dowels into the drilled holes

7. Screw both remaining screws into the dowels ensuring they are

protruding 5 mm from the wall (see image below)

5 mm

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Speciﬁcations

Troubleshooting

We hope you’ve now got all the information you need to get started, but if

you’re having problems with anything, please feel free to contact us at:

support@kitsound.co.uk

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions, which

may occur as a result of product improvement and development.

Bluetooth V3.0

Bluetooth range up to 10 m

Max output RMS 60 W

Frequency response 40 Hz – 20 kHz

Sensitivity 80 dB

Speaker impedance 8 ohm

Cable length 1.8 m

Unit size H61 x W900 x D70 (mm)

Care for your Chorus

Please DON’T

• Get the Chorus wet

• Drop the Chorus as this will invalidate your warranty

• Open up the Chorus. There are no user serviceable parts inside

• Use any other mains adaptor than the one supplied

• Expose the Chorus to extreme temperatures or rapid changes

of hot to cold or vice versa

Please DO

• Clean the Chorus with a soft dry cloth and no detergents

KitSound Chorus User manual

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