KitSound HIVE 2 User manual

Brand: KitSound

Model: HIVE 2

Category: Headphone amplifiers

Type: User manual

USER MANUAL

JB. 5614-a / KSHIVE 2 / Made in China. © KitSound™ 2017. Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4FL, UK

All trademarks are acknowledged as the property of their respective owners.

Unless otherwise stated their use does not imply that the trademark owner is aliated

with KitSound or endorses the products herein.

HIVE 2

WIRELESS SPEAKER

kitsound.co.uk

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Please read this manual carefully before use.

Box contents

• KS Hive 2

• Micro USB charge cable

• 3.5 mm aux cable

• Carry bag

• User manual

Functions

1. MFB (multi-function button)

2. LED indicator

3. Volume –/Previous track

4. Volume +/Next track

5. Power

6. Battery LED indicator

7. Aux input

8. Micro USB charge port

9. NFC

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Battery protection mode

– If you haven’t used the speaker for 90 days, the speaker will

switch to battery protection mode automatically

– To keep the rechargeable battery in good condition, please

discharge and recharge speaker every 3 months, especially

if you are not using the speaker for long periods of time

– To cancel the battery protection mode, simply plug the Hive 2

into a charger

Getting started

– To turn the Hive 2 on, press and hold Power (5) for 5 seconds.

To turn the Hive 2 o, press and hold Power (5) for 5 seconds

whilst it is on

– The Hive 2 has an auto power o feature to save battery power

when not in use. The Hive 2 will automatically switch o if it has

not played any audio for 15 minutes

– Please ensure the rubber feet are free from dirt to prevent the

speaker moving/vibrating when playing music. If the feet need

cleaning, simply wipe them with a damp cloth

Battery LED indicator

Whilst the Hive is turned on and in use, the Battery LED indicator (6)

will light up to indicate how much power is remaining in the battery.

It will light up as the following:

• Green when the battery is at 70% charge or above

• Green and red when the battery is between 30% – 70%

• Red when the battery is below 30%

Charging the battery

The Hive 2 has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery. Make sure the

Hive 2 is switched o. Connect one end of the Micro USB charge

cable to the Micro USB charge port (8) on the Hive 2 and connect

the other end to your PC or USB mains adaptor. The battery will

start charging.

• It takes up to 4.5 hours to fully charge the battery

• Whilst charging, the battery LED indicator (6) will ash red when

below 30%, ash green and red when between 30 – 70%, and

ash green when above 70%

• When fully charged, the battery LED indicator (6) will turn solid green

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Pairing a wireless device

Using NFC

With the Hive 2 turned o:

1. Press and hold Power (5) for 5 seconds

2. The LED indicator (2) will ash blue for 10 seconds, then rapidly

ash blue to indicate it is in pairing mode

3. Turn on your iOS, Android, or Windows device’s Bluetooth and

NFC ON and place it against the NFC icon (9) on the Hive 2

(you may have to remove your case for NFC to work)

4. A prompt will appear saying ‘Pair to Hive 2?’ or similar

Without NFC

With the Hive 2 turned o:

1. Press and hold Power (5) for 5 seconds

2. The LED indicator (2) will ash blue for 10 seconds, then rapidly

ash blue to indicate it is in pairing mode

3. Turn on your iOS, Android, or Windows device’s Bluetooth

ON and search for new device. Select ‘Hive 2’ from the list

of found devices

4. If asked for a passcode, enter ‘0000’ and the Hive 2 will then

be connected to your device

5. After pairing successfully, the LED indicator (2) will slowly

ash blue

6. The next time the Hive 2 is switched on, 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 ‘Hive 2’ from the list

of wireless devices on your device and re-pair.

5. Select ‘Pair’ and the Hive 2 will then be paired to your device

Note: ‘Bluetooth’ is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. This product

is in no way aliated or endorsed by Bluetooth SIG Inc.

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Playing audio wirelessly

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

2. Use the controls on your device to select content

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

heard through the Hive 2

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

device or press the MFB (1)

5. To skip track, use the controls on your device or press and hold

the Previous track (3) or the Next track (4) button

Re-pairing or pairing new devices

1. Make sure the wireless connectivity is turned o on any

previously paired devices

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

[...continued] Pairing a wireless device

6. The volume can be adjusted on both your device and the Hive 2.

To change the volume on the Hive 2, press (don’t hold) the

Volume – (3) or Volume + (4) button several times until you reach

the desired volume

Note: Track control functions from the buttons on the Hive 2 will

require your device to have Bluetooth prole AVRCP. Please check

your device’s manual if unsure.

Using the Aux audio input

1. With the Hive 2 turned on, insert the 3.5 mm aux cable into the

Aux input (7) on the Hive 2

2. The LED indicator (2) will turn solid red and any wireless

connection will disconnect

3. Plug the other end of the aux cable into the audio/headphone

output on an MP3 player or other audio source

4. Audio played through the connected device will now be heard

through the Hive 2

5. The volume can be adjusted on your both your device and Hive 2

Note: The play/pause and skip track functions on the Hive 2 do not

operate in aux mode.

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PLEASE NOTE:

Your device will have an internal amplier and if it is playing digital

les like MP3s it will also have an integrated DAC (Digital Audio

Converter). If you turn up the volume to 100%, your device will be

sending distorted signals to the Hive 2. To avoid this and to get the

best sound quality from the speaker, we recommend that you do

not run your device any higher than 95% volume.

Also note, the Hive 2 uses a dynamic EQ which changes depending

on the volume level set on the Hive 2. We recommend you set the

volume on your device to 95% and then adjust the volume only on

the Hive 2. As you set the volume higher on the Hive 2, the bass

level will slowly decrease to prevent distortion.

Call handling

Answer a call – When a call comes through, the Hive 2 will

play a ringtone. Press the MFB (1) to answer

– During the call you can decrease/increase

the volume by pressing the Volume – (3) or

Volume + (4) button respectively

End call – During a call, press the MFB (1) to end the call

Redial – To redial the last dialled number, double press

the MFB (1)

Note: This feature is only available in wireless mode.

Care for your Hive 2

Please DON’T:

• Get the Hive 2 wet

• Drop the Hive 2 as this will invalidate your warranty

• Open up the Hive 2 as there are no user serviceable parts inside

• Expose the Hive 2 to extreme temperatures or rapid changes of

hot to cold or vice versa

Please DO:

• Clean the Hive 2 with a soft dry cloth and no detergents

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Specications

Works with Bluetooth V3.0

Wireless connectivity range up to 10 m

Output 6 W x 2 (12 W total)

Output dB 1kHz @ 1m 92 dB ± 3 dB

S/N 80 dB

Aux input 3.5 mm

Battery Li-ion 2000 mAh

Frequency response 50 Hz – 20 kHz

Play time up to 12 hours

Drivers 45 mm

Charging time up to 4.5 hours

Dimensions H63.8 x W168 x D48.5 (mm)

Weight 420 g

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

Hereby, Kondor Ltd declares that the radio equipment type,

KSHIVE2 Hive Wireless Speaker, is in compliance with

Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the

following internet address: http://kondor.co.uk/product-documents.

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We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these

instructions, which may occur as a result of product improvement and development.

The use and operation of this speaker is beyond our control. Warranty of the Hive 2 is

limited to defects caused by faulty manufacture or defects in materials only. No warranty

whatsoever is given or implied for damage caused by the user under any circumstances.

This does not aect your statutory rights.

Please do not attempt to open this product. There are no user serviceable parts inside,

in particular if your product has an embedded, non-replaceable battery,

do not attempt to access or remove the battery as this may cause personal injury

and will damage the product.

Making any attempt to open the product or carry out repair voids any and all warranties.

KitSound HIVE 2 User manual

Brand: KitSound

Model: HIVE 2

Category: Headphone amplifiers

Type: User manual

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