KitSound SONAR User manual

Brand: KitSound

Model: SONAR

Type: User manual

KitSound SONAR is a portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers full-bodied, symphonic sound. It features Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity for wireless music streaming from smartphones, tablets, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. With a built-in rechargeable battery, it offers up to 4 hours of playtime and can be charged via USB. The speaker also has a 3.5mm aux input for connecting non-Bluetooth devices. Additionally, it boasts an IPX4 rating for protection against splashing water, making it suitable for outdoor use.

SONAR

BLUETOOTH

SPEAKER

USER MANUAL

kitsound.co.uk

JB. 3613 / 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.

Like the musicians we’re honouring, we’re obsessed with our craft;

ﬁne-tuning and tweaking our products to make sure we constantly

deliver full-bodied, symphonic sound. So from a single note played

on a piano, to the full impact of a bass guitar, you can rest assured

that you’ll always be doing justice to your music.

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Please read this manual carefully before use.

Box contents

• KS Sonar Bluetooth Speaker

• Micro USB cable

• 3.5mm aux cable

• Lanyard

• User manual

Functions

On the top

1. Play/Pause

2. Vol–/Previous track

3. Vol+/Next track

4. LED function

5. Mode

6. Microphone

On the side

7. Aux input

8. LED indicator

9. Micro USB charge port

10. ON/OFF switch

On the rear

11. NFC area

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Instructions for use

Charging the battery

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

Sonar is switched off. Open the protective rubber cover and connect one

end of the micro USB charge cable to the micro USB charge port (9) on

the Sonar and connect the other end to your PC or USB mains adaptor.

The battery will start charging.

• It takes up to 3.5 hours to fully charge the battery

• Whilst charging, the LED indicator (8) will be solid orange

• When fully charged, the LED indicator (8) will turn solid blue

Bluetooth setup

Pairing a Bluetooth device for the ﬁrst time

Pairing with NFC

If your device has NFC, you can simplify the pairing process.

To pair to the Sonar via NFC:

1. With the Sonar turned off, slide the ON/OFF switch (10) to the

ON position

2. Wait for 8 seconds and the LED indicator (8) will ﬂash blue

3. Activate the Bluetooth and the NFC features on your device

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

4. Place your phone on top of the NFC area (11) and a prompt should

appear saying ‘Pair with Bluetooth device KS SONAR’ (or similar)

5. Press ‘Yes’ and your device will then pair and connect to the Sonar

Note: If your device is NFC enabled and it is not picking up the Sonar,

try moving the device around until the NFC is picked up. If you’re using

a case on your device, this may obstruct the NFC from working.

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Pairing without NFC

With the Sonar turned off:

1. Slide the ON/OFF switch (10) to the ON position

2. Wait for 8 seconds and the LED indicator (8) will ﬂash blue

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 ‘KS SONAR’ from the list of found devices

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

connected to your device

6. After pairing successfully, the LED indicator (8) will turn solid blue

7. The next time the Sonar 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, that is because it is

not the last paired device. Simply delete ‘Sonar’ from the list of Bluetooth

devices on your device and re-pair.

Re-pairing or pairing new devices

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

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

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 speakers

When playing music

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

press the Play/Pause button (1)

2. To skip track, use the controls on your device or press (don’t hold) the

previous track button (2) or next track button (3)

3. The volume can be adjusted on both your device and the Sonar.

To change the volume on the Sonar, press and hold the Volume– (2) and

Volume+ (3) buttons (the LED display will light up blue in blocks of 2

when changing the volume to indicate the volume level on the Sonar)

Note: Track control functions from the buttons on the Sonar will require

your device to have Bluetooth proﬁle AVRCP. Please check your device’s

manual if unsure.

[...continued] Bluetooth setup

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Using the aux audio input

1. With the Sonar turned on, insert the 3.5mm audio cable into the Aux

input (7) on the Sonar

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

on an MP3 player or other audio source

3. Whilst the Sonar is in Bluetooth mode, press the Mode button (5) and

you will hear 2 beeps

4. Any active Bluetooth connection will disconnect and audio will now

only play through aux

5. The volume can be adjusted on both your device and the Sonar

Note: The Play/Pause (1) button acts as a mute function in aux mode.

Also, the skip track functions on the Sonar will not operate in aux mode.

PLEASE NOTE:

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 up the volume to 100%, your device will be sending distorted

signals to the Sonar. 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.

PC USB Mode

The Sonar can be connected via USB to a PC to play audio. To enable

PC USB mode:

1. Make sure the Sonar is switched off

2. Plug the Sonar into your PC using the provided micro USB cable

3. Switch the ON/OFF switch (10) to the ON position

4. Wait for a 10 seconds, press the Mode button (5) and you should

hear 3 beeps

5. The Sonar will enter PC mode and drivers will install on your PC

6. Once the drivers are installed, sound should then play through the Sonar

7. Volume is controlled on the Sonar and the media player you are using

(volume control in the taskbar will not work)

Note: If sound is not playing through the Sonar after the drivers are

installed, you may need to set the audio output on the PC:

1. Right click on the volume icon in the bottom right corner and click

‘Playback devices’

2. USB audio should be in the list

3. Right click USB audio and click ‘set as default device’

4. Music should then play through the Sonar

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Call-handling

Answer a call

– When a call comes through, the Sonar will play a ringtone. Press the play/

pause button (1) to answer. During the call you can increase/decrease

the volume by pressing the Volume+ (3) or Volume– (2) buttons

End call

– During a call, press the play/pause (1) button to end call

Redial

– Double press the play/pause button (1)

Note: The call handling function will only work when a device is connected

via Bluetooth.

Modes

Press the Mode button (5) to switch between different modes. You will

hear a beep tone after pressing it.

LED functions

The LED display has 5 different themes and an off function. Press the LED

function button (4) to change between them. The ﬁrst 2 themes react

to the music being played. The other 3 simply scroll through different

colours in different ways.

Note: For the ﬁrst 2 themes, the music will need to be above 75% volume

for the LED display to react.

Care for your Sonar

Please DON’T

• Immerse the Sonar in water as it is protected from splashing only*

• Drop the Sonar as this will invalidate your warranty

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

• Expose the Sonar to extreme temperatures or rapid changes of hot

to cold or vice versa

Please DO

• Clean the Sonar with a damp cloth and no detergents

Mode Beeps

Bluetooth 1

Aux 2

PC 3

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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 V4.0

Bluetooth range up to 10m

Battery Li-ion, 2200 mAh

Output RMS 4 W

Frequency response 100 Hz – 20 kHz

Driver 45 mm

IP rating* IPX4 (protects from splashing water, only

whilst rubber cover is closed)

Aux-in 3.5 mm

Play time up to 4 hours

Charging time up to 3.5 hours

KitSound SONAR User manual

KitSound SONAR User manual

KitSound SONAR User manual

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