KitSound HIVE 2 User manual

Brand: KitSound

Model: HIVE 2

Category: Headphone amplifiers

Type: User manual

USER MANUAL

kitsound.co.uk

JB.3878 / Made in China. © KitSound™ 2015

Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4FL, UK

BLUETOOTH SPEAKER

hive 2

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.

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Box contents

• KS Hive 2

• Micro USB charge cable

• 3.5 mm audio cable

• Carry bag

• User manual

Functions

1. MFB (multi-function button)

2. LED indicator

3. Volume –/Previous track

4. Volume +/Next track

5. Power button

6. Battery LED indicator

7. Aux input

8. Micro USB charge port

9. NFC

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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

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 the power button (5) for 5 seconds.

To turn the Hive 2 o, press and hold the power button (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%

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Pairing a Bluetooth device for the rst time

Using NFC

With the Hive 2 turned o:

1. Press and hold the power button (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. Activate the Bluetooth and NFC feature on your device 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

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

Without NFC

With the Hive 2 turned o:

1. Press and hold the power button (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. Activate the Bluetooth feature on your device and search for Bluetooth

devices (check your device’s manual if you’re unsure how to do this)

4. Select ‘Hive 2’ from the list of found devices

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

be connected to your device

6. After pairing successfully, the LED indicator (2) will slowly ash blue

7. 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 Bluetooth devices

on your device and re-pair.

Re-pairing or pairing new devices

1. Make sure the Bluetooth is disabled on any previously paired devices or

press and hold the MFB (1) for 2 seconds whilst the Hive 2 is connected

to another device

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

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Playing audio wirelessly

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 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

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 audio cable into the

Aux input (7) on the Hive 2

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

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.

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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 Bluetooth 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

Specications:

Bluetooth V3.0

Bluetooth range up to 10 m

Output 6 W x 2 (12 W total)

Output dB 1 kHz @ 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

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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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna

– Increasing the distance between the equipment and receiver

– Connecting the equipment to an outlet on a circuit which

is dierent from the one the receiver is connected to

– Consult a qualied expert for help

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:

[email protected]

FCC Notices

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused

by unauthorized modications to this equipment. Such modications could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions, which may occur as a

result of product improvement and development.

KitSound HIVE 2 User manual

Brand: KitSound

Model: HIVE 2

Category: Headphone amplifiers

Type: User manual

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