argon audio FORTE MKII User manual

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FORTE MK
II
Quick start
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Safety
Safety Safety
Safety
Safety Instructions
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use this
product near water or moisture. Do not spill liquids on the product. Clean only
with a dry cloth.
•Place the unit on a solid surface.
•Do not put it in a closed bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from
flowing through its ventilation openings.
•Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or other appliances that produce heat.
•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs and the point where they exit from the product.
•During Lightning storms, unplug the product from the power source or
if unused for long periods of time. This will prevent lightning and
power-line surge damage to the product.
•Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please
contact the manufacturer to be referred to an authorized service center
near you.
•Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral power circuits
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
•Never push any object through the product openings, as this can result
in fire, electric shock or damage.
•Use proper power sources. Plug the product into a proper power
source, as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the
product.
If there is a Lightning flash with an arrow head
on the product, it’s intended to alert the User
of the presence of un-insulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product, that might be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
If there is an Exclamation point on the
product, it’s intended to alert the User that
there is important operating and maintenance
(servicing) information in the User manual.
If there is a double rectangular symbol on the
product, it means that the product is double
insulated. Earth connection is not required.

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FORTE MK
II
Quick start
Quick start
Quick startQuick start
Quick start
1. Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cable.
2. Connect the power cord into an electric outlet and into the back
of the left speaker (which has the amplifier). The LED light on
the loudspeaker will turn on.
3. To pair your Bluetooth device, turn on the speakers and press
“PAIRING” on your remote, until the LED starts blinking. Your
speakers are now in pairing mode. Activate Bluetooth on your
playback device and scan for devices. Your speaker will show
up as “Argon Audio FORTE KII”. Press “pair” and you are
connected. The LED light on the speaker will change to solid
blue. You’re now ready to start listening to music!
4. Besides Bluetooth, your FORTE speakers have four more inputs:
HD I ARC, OPT, AUX and Phono. FORTE will automatically switch
between the inputs, but you can also use the included remote
control to select your wished input.
5. When connecting a turntable to the Phono input on the FORTE
speaker, remember to also connect the ground wire from the
turntable to the metal GND screw (if applicable).
6. If you have an active subwoofer, connect it to the FORTE
speaker’s SUB OUT using a subwoofer cable, and then connect
the cable to your subwoofer.
7. We recommend a running-in time of your FORTE speakers of
approximately 15-20 hours at normal listening level before you
decide on the final positioning of the speakers. During the
running-in time the drive units will settle in and perform as
intended.
8. For optimal sound performance, the best listening position is at
ear level with the speakers placed not too far from a wall.
Basic operating
Basic operatingBasic operating
Basic operating
1. When the FORTE speakers receive input from any connected
source (except phono), they will automatically power on (if
powered off) and switch to the right input. This is called Auto
Power Up. Note: this will not happen if the speakers are already
powered on and playing from another source.
2. You can power the speakers off with Auto Power Up (APU)
disabled if needed: simply press and hold the power button on
remote control for 3 seconds when powering off. The speakers
will now power off with APU disabled.
3. The next time you turn on the speakers again, APU will be
enabled again.
4. You can always press the “PAIRING” button to reset all Bluetooth
connections when on the Bluetooth input.
5. To enable dimming of the LED on the front of the speaker,
power on the speaker and hold the mute button on the remote
for 5 seconds. The LED will now turn off after 5 seconds after
switching inputs. To disable LED dimming again, press and hold
mute for 5 seconds.