Acoustics M20 HD User manual
ACOUSTICS
M
20
HD
WIRELESS
SYSTEM
OWNER'S
MANUAL
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
M20 conformswith
the
following EEC Directives, their supporting StatutoryInstruments
and
relevant
Standards, where applicable as follows:
EC Council Directive on electromagnetic compatibility2004/108/EC
Applicable standards with amendments: EN55032, EN55035
EC LowVoltage Directive 2006/95/EEC
Applicable standard with amendments: EN62368
EU Wireless: EN300328, EN301489, IEC62321
Stage 1
of
annex
II
of
Commission regulation (ErP) EC no. 1275/2008
0
Bluetooth
®
The Bluetooth
word
markand
logos
are registered trademarks owned
by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use
of
such marks
by
Armour Home Electronics Ltd. is under license. The
aptX®
mark
and
the aptX
logo aretrade marks
of
CSR pie
or
one ofits
group
companies
and
may
be
registered in
one
or
more
jurisdictions. Other trademarks and trade namesarethose
of
their respective owners.
Safety Information.......................................................................1
Important information -please read carefully....................... 1
Correct disposal of this product............................................1
Service...................................................................................2
Important notice for UK users ...............................................2
Notes...........................................................................................2
FCC Statement (For US Customers).....................................2
Industry Canada Statement (for Canadian Customers) .......2
Introduction.................................................................................3
Package contents .......................................................................3
Feature summary........................................................................4
Wired connectivity.................................................................4 •
Wireless connectivity.............................................................4
Acoustic.................................................................................4
Remote batteries.........................................................................4
Key
..............................................................................................5
Speaker rear connections and controls................................5
Speaker controls ...................................................................6
Remote control......................................................................6
Operation ....................................................................................7
Connecting between the speakers .......................................7
Speaker positioning and assembly.......................................7
Adjusting the EQ switch........................................................7
Auto standby .........................................................................7
Playing audio using Bluetooth..............................................8
Clearing the Bluetooth pairing list.........................................8
Playing audio using optical digital ........................................8
Playing audio using analogue...............................................8
Playing audio using USB.......................................................8
LED
states..............................................................................9
Specification................................................................................9
Amplifier performance...........................................................9
Speakers................................................................................9
Power.....................................................................................9
Bluetooth® ............................................................................9
Dimensions............................................................................9
Weight....................................................................................9
Accessories...............................................................................1O
Warranty....................................................................................10
Contact .....................................................................................10
Head office ..........................................................................10
Knowledge base..................................................................10
Service information..............................................................10
Important information -please read carefully
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
00
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK)
NO
USER-REMOVEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL
This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this unit.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk
of
electric shock
is
present
within this unit.
[g]
This equipment
is
a Class
II
or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way
that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.
Read
and keep these instructions.
Heed
all
warnings and follow
all
instructions.
Do
not use this apparatus near
water.
Clean only with a dry soft cloth.
Do
not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Do
not install near any heat sources such
as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Protect the mains power cord from being walked
on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
Use
only attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
Use
only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer,
or
sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods
of
time.
Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wider blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement ofthe obsolete outlet.
No
naked flame sources such as candles should be
placed on the product.
Batteries (a battery pack or installed batteries) shall
not be subject to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
Take
note
of
all warnings on the appliance, under
no circumstances disassemble the unit or remove
covers to preventthe risk
of
fire or electrical shock.
The mains operating voltage
of
this unit
is
marked
on a rating plate on the back of the unit. Before
connecting
to
mains power, check that the voltage
is
the same as your mains supply.
Caution: Changes
or
modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate this device.
Caution: Usage of controls or adjustments
or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result
in
hazardous exposure.
Warning: The
AC
Inputconnector is used
as
a safety
disconnect device. It must be easily accessible after
installation.
Warning:
To
reducetherisk offire
or
electrical shock,
do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
The product must not be exposed to dripping and
splashing and no object filled with liquids such as
a vase
of
flowers should be placed on the product.
To
avoid the danger of suffocation, keep all
polythene bags and packaging away from babies
and children.
Third parties:
In
the unlikely event that you pass this
product on to a third party, include these operating
instructions with the product.
Correct disposal
of
this product
This marking indicates that this product
should not be disposed of with other
household wastes throughout the
EU.
To
prevent possibleharmtotheenvironment
or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse
of
material resources.
To
return
your used device, please use the return and
collection systems or contact the retailer where the
product was purchased. They can take this product
for environmentally safe recycling.
Service
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing
is
required when the unit has been
damaged
in
any
way,
such
as
the power supply
cord orplug is damaged, liquid has been spilled on
or objects have fallen into the unit, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, it does not
operate normally or ithas been dropped.
Equipment for servicing should be returned to the
supplying dealer, or to the service agent for your
area.
FCC Statement (For US Customers)
This device complies with Part 15 ofthe
FCC
Rules.
Operation is subjectto the following two conditions:
(1)
this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuanttopart
15
ofthe
FCC
Rules.These limitsare
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 instruction manual, 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 off and on, the user
is
encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one
or more ofthe following measures:
• Reorient orrelocate the receiving antenna.
• Increasetheseparation between equipmentand
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into
an
outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or
an
experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION! Any changes or modifications made
to this device that are not expressly approved
by
the manufacturer may void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This equipment complies with
FCC
radiation
exposure limits set forth for
an
uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed
and operated with minimum distance20cm between
the radiator & your body.
2
Important notice for UK users
The UKmains lead
is
terminated with aUKapproved
mains plug fitted with a
3A
fuse. If the fuse needs to
be replaced,
an
ASTA
or
BSI
approved BS1362 fuse
rated at 3A must be used.
Industry Canada Statement (for Canadian
Customers)
CAN
ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(8)
The device meets the exemption from the routine
evaluation limits set out
in
section 2.5
of
RSS
102
and
is
in
full compliance with RSS-102
RF.
Users can
obtain information on
RF
exposure and compliance
from Industry Canada.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-
exempt
RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1.
This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
2.
This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Thank you for purchasing the Q Acoustics
M20 HD Wireless Music System.
This manual is intended
to
take you through
setup and installation and will help provide
optimum performance from
the
product.
Please read the instructions, important safety
information and warnings carefully before
installation and use, to ensure
the
safe and
satisfactory operation ofthis product.
Package contents
The Q
M20
system combines exceptional
stereo
sound
performance with convenient
connectivity
and
integrated amplification.
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1 x Amplified speaker
1 x
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power cable*
1 x
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power cable*
*Power cable(s) supplied may vary
depending
on
market version.
1 x Passive speaker
2 x Foam
bungs
1x 4m speaker cable
3
1 x Remote
+ +
2 x Remote
batteries
1 x Owner's Manual
Wired connectivity
• Analogue audio input -Stereo phono
sockets or 3.5mm stereo jack allow a
connection to
an
external analogue audio
source such as a
CD
player
• Optical digital input -Allows connection
to an external digital audio source such as
a
TV
• Speaker output -Stereo 4mm sockets,
allowing connection from the amplified
speaker
to
the passive speaker
• USB - A USB type B socket, allowing
connection to a computer device
• Sub Out - A Phono subwoofer output for
connection to an external subwoofer.
Wireless connectivity
• Bluetooth®
HD
-
An
international wireless
connection used for streaming audio from
all compatible devices.
•
AVRCP
- A Bluetooth control protocol
that synchronises your device control ·of
Volume and Mute for easy integration of
our Q Acoustics speaker.
Fitting
or
replacing batteries
• Slide the battery cover off the remote
control
in
the direction shown.
• Lift the cover offthe remote control.
• Remove the expired batteries (if
necessary).
• Fit new batteries observing polarity as
shown.
When replacing the batteries, use only the
same
AAA
type.
Alkaline batteries are recommended. Other
types ofbattery may leak and cause damage.
Battery disposal
Dispose of used batteries with regard to the
recycling regulations
in
your area. Do NOT
short circuit batteries or throw them into
water,the general rubbish or
in
afire.
4
Acoustic
Left / Right position switch -Enables the
amplified speaker to be placed as the left or
right speaker
of
the pair, whichever
is
closest
to
a mains outlet.
EQ
switch -Usercontrol
of
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setting for best
acoustic performance. This
can
be changed
dependent upon speaker position, mounting,
or user preference.
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1. Analogue phono
Connectanalogue audio source
2. Analogue 3.5mm jack
Connect analogue audio source (disables
phono
sockets)
3. Optical Tosllnk
Connectdigital optical audio source
4. Speaker out
Connectpassive speaker
5. Sub
Connect optional externalsubwoofer
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Connect
computer
audio source
7. Speaker position
Selectleft
or
rightposition in the room from
the listening position
8.
EQ
switch
Adjusts the bass response
of
the speaker
9. Bluetooth
Press to enter
BT
pairing
mode
10.AC Power
Connectto mains
power
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Press to decrease volume
by
a single step
Press
and
hold
to decrease volume
continuously
2.
Standby
/ Source
Press to switchon, longpress to set
to
standby
Press to change source
Very
long press when in standby will enter
deep standby
3. +
1.
Press to increase volume
by
a single step
Press
and
hold
toincreasevolume continuously
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Puts system into standby, turns on to optical
input
2. "
Mutes I unmutes the speakers
3.
►
II
Pauses I plays the audio only on Bluetooth
input
4. -
Shortpress decreases the volume
by
one step
Press
and
hold
will continuously decrease the
volume
5. +
Shortpress increases the volume
by
one step
Press
and
hold
will continuously increase the
volume
6.
◄◄
Skips a track
back
only
on
Bluetooth input
7.
►►
Skips a track forward onlyon Bluetooth input
8.
BLU
Selects Bluetooth input, sets system into
pairing mode with long press
9.
OPT
Selects optical input
10.ANA
Selects analogue input
11.USB
Selects
USB
input
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Connecting between the speakers
Firstly,
connect the supplied speaker cable
between the two speakers. The wires are
coloured differentlyto identify + and -polarity.
Ensure you always use the gold wire for +
and silver wire for -at both ends.
Speaker positioning and assembly
Simply place the speakers either side of the
main listening position on an appropriate flat
surface, ideally about 2.0 -4.0m
(2-4
yards)
apart.
Alternatively you
can
use Q M20 with the Q
3000FSi floorstand or Q 3000WB wall bracket
(available separately), follow the instructions
supplied with these.
• The amplified speaker can be placed
in
either the right or left position, simply set
the left/right switch correctly. The switch
sets left or right channel for the amplified
speaker.
Adjusting the EQ switch
•
You
can adjust the bass response of the
speakers
to
suit your desired bass level
which
is
affected by the speaker position
in
relation
to
a wall, shelf, or corner.
Try
listening
to
your M20 speakers
in
each of
the three positions, selecting the one that
you are most happy with.
■
This position will give the most bass
output
and
is suited
if
the speakers are
placed
away from walls
or
corners.
■
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This
position will give a mid-pointin bass
output
and
is suited
if
the speakers are
placed
close to a wall
or
on a shelf.
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This
position will give the least level
of
bass output
and
is suited
if
the speakers
are placed in corners
of
the room.
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Optional subwoofer
A subwoofer may be connected to the
SUB
outlet as an option. The subwoofer should
include level and crossover controls. With the
subwoofer connected, play some music with
good bass content and adjust the subwoofei'
controls for the sound you prefer.
Port damping
The Q M20 speakers are rear ported and
designed to work best with some space
behind them i.e. 200mm or so away from a
wall. If you position your speakers close to a
wall / corner then the foam bungs should be
inserted into the rear ports or there could be
too much bass.
• Ensure the bungs
are fitted snugly
into the port without
inserting them too
far.
You
willfind the level
of
bass is reduced
but
definition
and
bass extension is increased.
Experiment to see what you prefer
and
try
making small changes to the position
of
the speakerto optimise the final result.
Powering on
• Connect the power cable to the amplified
speaker and plug into a mains outlet.
Once powered up the standby LED will be
on red.
•
To
switch the system on, press C on the
remote or the control panel.
•
To
set the system
to
standby, press
Con
the remote orlong press C on the control
panel.
Auto standby
The Q M20 system includes
an
energy
saving auto standby feature. If no music has
played for twenty minutes the system will
automatically set
to
Standby.
Playing audio using Bluetooth
You
can
use
many
Bluetooth devices
to
play
audio
through
the
Q M 20 system. Firstly you
will have
to
pair
your
Bluetooth
device
with
the speaker using the following instructions.
1. Press
and
hold
the
Bluetooth
input
button
on
the
remote control until
the
blue LED
flashes
on
the
speaker. Alternatively, press
the
Bluetooth
button
on
the
back
of
the
amplified speaker, the LED will flash blue.
2. Select the Bluetooth settings
on
your
device, and
look
for
Q M
20
HD in devices.
3. Select
the
Q M 20
HD
device in
the
new
Bluetooth device list.
Once connected, the LED willstopflashing
and
remain on blue.
4. You can
now
play
audio
from
your
device.
Once
you
have paired a device,
you
can
simply
connect
to
the
Q M 20 next
time
which
will
turn
on
and
selectthe Bluetooth input.
When playing audio,
you
can use
the
device,
the
remote control
or
the buttons
on
the
amplified speaker
to
alter
the
volume. You
can
also use
the
remote control
to
play,
pause
and
skip
tracks.
Clearing
the
Bluetooth pairing list
You can
clear
all the devices
from
the
Bluetooth pairing list
memory
if
required
by
using
the
following
steps:
1. Put the speakers into Bluetooth pairing
mode
with a long press
of
the BLU
source
button
on
the
remote control,
the
LED will
be
flashing Blue.
2. Press
and
hold
the
BLU
source
button
on
the
remote control again, until the LED
goes
out
and
then
flashes three times.
The
8/uetooth pairing list is
now
cleared from
the memory
and
devices must pair again in
orderto connect.
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Playing audio using optical digital
Use a standard TOSLINK optical
cable
to
connect
your
digital
audio
source
to
the
amplified Q M
20
speaker.
• Press the OPT button
on
the
remote
control
or
press
the
C
button
on
the
speaker until
the
LED is
on
white.
You can use
the
remote control
or
the buttons
on the amplified
speaker
to
alter
the
volume.
Playing audio using analogue
• Use the phono sockets or the 3.5mm stereo
jack socket
to
connect your analogue audio
source. Press the ANA button on the remote
control or press the C button onthe speaker
until the
LED
is on green.
You can use
the
remote control
or
the
buttons
on
the amplified
speaker
to
alter
the
volume.
Playing audio using USB
Connect
a USB A-B
type
cable
from
your
computer
device
to
the
Q M
20
amplified
speaker.
• Press
the
USB
button
on
the remote
control
or
press
the
C button
on
the
speaker until the LED is
on
yellow.
You will then need
to
download
the
correct
USB driver
from
the
Q Acoustics website
here:
https://desk.zoho.com/portal/
armourhomeelectronics/en/kb/qacoustics
Save
the
file
on
your
computer, then follow
these instructions
for
Windows
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1.
Open
'Device manager'
2. Select 'USB2.0 High-Speed True HD
Audio'
in
'Sound,
video and
game
controllers'
3. Select 'Driver'
and
then
'Update Driver'
4. Select 'Browse mycomputerfor drivers, then
browse
to
the downloaded folder and select
5.
Windows
will then
update
the
driver
6.
Once
finished,
you
can
select 'SPDIF
(USB2.0 High-Speed True HDAudio)' from
the
speaker
selection.
7.
Open
your
music
playing
application and
enjoy.
You can use the remote control
or
the
buttons
on
the
amplified
speaker
to
alter
the
volume.
LED states
Red System is in
standby
Dark
red System
is
in
deep
standby
White System
is
playing
optical
source
White, flashing Adjusting
volume
White,
double
flash every 3
The
optical
input
is receiving multichannel
or
dolby
digital
seconds
audio
which
cannot
be
played
Blue System
is
playing
Bluetooth
source
Blue,
slow
pulse
No
Bluetooth
device
connected
Blue flashing Bluetooth
pairing
mode
Blue, triple flash
The
Bluetooth pairing list has been
cleared
Green System is
playing
analogue
source
Yellow System
is
playing
USB
source
Source
colour
(white, blue, green,
Muted
yellow)
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Amplifier performance Power
Power output (<1% THD) ................ 2 x 32W//4O Supply voltage .................. 100V -
240V,
50-60Hz
THD (at 20W//4O) ..................................... <0.2% Maximum consumption ..............................125W
Freq resp (DSP set flat)
...
20Hz to 20kHz
±0.5dB
Standby consumption........................
<0.5
Watts
S/N ratio (aux, A-Wtd, max vol, ref
1W)
....
>81dB
Bluetooth®
Analogue input sensitivity (for 32W) .........395mV Bluetooth specification .................................V5.0
Analogue input overload...............................2.2V Music enhancements................
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aptX
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Minijack input sensitivity (for 32W) ...........220mV apt XLow Latency, SBC,
MC
Minijack input overload.................................1.2V Dimensions
Sub
out
(1
00Hz, at 32W main channels)
..
380mV
Optical
in
...................................................Tosiink
(W
x H x
D)
...............170mm x 279mm x 296mm
6
11
/1s" X 11" X
115/e"
Optical
in
sample rate range...........24bit/192kHz
USB
in
sample rate range...............24bit/192kHz
Speakers
Weight
Amplified speaker.......................................5.5kg
12Ib 2oz
Enclosure type....................2-way reflex (ported) Passive speaker..........................................
5.1
kg
Mid range driver............................125mm (5.0in)
11
lb 4 oz
Tweeter............................................22mm (0.9in)
Crossover frequency.................................2.4kHz
Freq resp (free, -6dB)..................... 55Hz -22kHz
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Q 3000WB wall bracket Q 3000WB adjustment angle Q 3000FSi floor stand
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Dimensions (WxHxD):
70
x 159 x 99mm
23
/4''
X 69
/32"
X 37
/s"
5
-45mm
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11
3/,s"
TheQM
20
system
is
warrantedfreeofdefects
in materials and workmanship for a period of
1 year from the date of purchase. During the
warranty period Q Acoustics will,at its option,
repair or replace any product found
to
be
faulty after inspection by the company or its
appointed distributor or agent.
Misuse and fair wear and tear are notcovered
by warranty.
Goods for repair should
in
the first instance
be returned to the supplying dealer.
If
this
is
not possible contact Q Acoustics or
their appointed distributor for your area
to
determine the correct warranty procedure.
If possible the original packaging should
be
used
to
return the product as damage
sustained during transit to the repair centre
is
not covered by the warranty. The warranty
does not
in
any way affect your legal rights.
Head office
Q Acoustics
Woodside 2
Dunmow Road
Bishops Stortford
Hertfordshire, UK
CM23
5RG
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Dimensions
(W
x H x
D):
250 x 682 x 290mm
97
/s"
X
29
13
/,s"
x 1
17
/,s"
Warranty can be extended to 2 years by
registering your product at -
www.qacoustics.co.uk/register.
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