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
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