Gadhouse MILES User manual

BOOKSHELF SPEAKER
USER MANUAL

CONTENT
Introduction 04
Safety Information 05
Specication 07
Accessoriesincluded 07
Control locators 08
Controls and connections 09
Technical data 10
FAQS 10
Product Warning and Maintenance 10
Getting started 11
Connecting the Turntable 11
Recommendations 12
General Recommendations 12
AmplierConsiderations 13
Usage-SpecicRecommendations 13
Maintenance and Care 14
Warranty 14

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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heedallwarnings.
4. Followallinstructions.
5. Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.
6. Cleanonlywithadrycloth.
7. Donotblockanyoftheventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewith
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves,orotherapparatus(includingampliers)thatproduceheat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding plug.
Apolarisedplughastwobladeswithonewiderthantheother.Agrounding
plughastwobladesandathirdgroundingprong.Thewidebladeorthethird
prongisprovidedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoesnottintoyour
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspeciedbythemanufacturer.
11. Useonlywithacart,stand,tripod,bracketortablespeciedbythe
manufacturer,orsoldwiththeapparatus.Whenacartisused,usecaution
whenmovingthecart/apparatuscombinationtoavoidinjuryfromtip-over.
12. Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforlong
periods of time.
13. Referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhen
theapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,suchaspower-supplycord
orplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefallenintothe
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. Whereamainsplugisusedasthedisconnectdevice,thedisconnectdevice
shall remain readily operable.
15. Pleasekeeptheunitinagoodventilationenvironment.
16. Apparatusshallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashingandnoobjects
lledwithliquids,suchasvases,shallbeplacedonapparatus.
17. Theusershouldnotattempttoservicetheappliancebeyondthatdescribed
intheoperatinginstructions.Allotherservicingshouldbereferredto
qualiedservicepersonnel.
INTRODUCTION
ThankyouforpurchasingourMiles Bookshelf Speakers.
To assure maximum satisfaction from this product, please read the information
andfollowtheinstructionspresentedinthismanual.Pleasekeepthe
manual in an accessible location for future reference.
Wesuggestthatyousaveallthepackagingmaterialsforpossiblefuture
storage,movingorshipping.
This product has been designed for optimal audio reproduction performance
inavarietyofhomeentertainmentcongurations,withaccuracy,clarity,
and impact that discerning audiophiles listen for.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
FOR U.S. MODELS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
COMPLIANCE NOTICE
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothe
followingtwoconditions:
(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(1) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsfor
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
aredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferencein
aresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiate
radiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththe
instructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,
thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.
Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision
reception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,the
userisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowing
measures:
- Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
- Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
- Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhich
thereceiverisconnected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:Changesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbytheparty
responsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperate
theequipment.
FOR EUROPEAN MODELS
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
ThisproductconformstoallapplicableEUdirectiverequirements.Wedeclare,
underoursoleresponsibility,thatthisproductcomplieswiththestandards:
- Safety
- Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics
- Limits for harmonic current emissions
- Limitationofvoltagechanges,voltageuctuationsandicker
- EURoHSDirective,2011/65/EU
SPECIFICATION
Model Miles
Type ActiveBookshelfSpeakers
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth V5.2
Function Bluetooth, USB, RCA1, RCA2
Power Output 25Wx2(RMS)
Speaker Size (1inchx1+4inchx1)x2
Speaker CH 2.0CH
Control Mode Keypad
Interchange Adaptor DC15V3A(EU/UK/US/AU)
Case MattBlackPianoPaint,StainlessSteelCover
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
1. 2unitofMilesBookshelfSpeaker
2. InterchangeAdapter(AU/EU/UK/US)
3. RCAcable
4. User manual
5. Warranty card

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CONTROL LOCATORS CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
SET UP
1. Connecttheexternalspeakercablesfromthepassivespeakertothecorresponding
terminal“SPEAKERL”ontheactivespeaker.
2. InserttheDCplugofthepoweradaptortotheDCINjackonthebackofthe
speakerunit.Thenplugthepoweradaptorintoapoweroutlet.
3. Pressthe“POWER”buttononthespeakerunittoturntheuniton.
PAIRING BLUETOOTH ENABLED DEVICES
1. WhenswitchingtoBluetoothmode,theblueindicatorwillashquickly,
indicatingthatthesystemhasenteredpairingmodeandwillbesearchable
byyourBluetoothenableddevice.
2. ActivateyourBluetoothenableddeviceandselectsearchmode.
“GadhouseMiles”willappearonyourBluetoothdevicelist.
Select “Gadhouse Miles” in the pairing list.
3. Theblueindicatorwillstopashingandremainsteadilyonifpairingsucceeds.
AUX IN 1/ AUX IN 2
UsetheRCAcabletoconnecttheaudiooutputsocketoftheconnectedaudio
device,suchasamediaplayer,tothespeakerunit’sAUDIOL/R(AUXIN1/AUX
IN2)socket.Pressthe“MODE”buttontoselectbetweenAUXIN1andAUXIN2.
USB CONNECTION (INPUT ONLY)
ThisspeakercanplayaudiolesthatarestoredonaUSBstick.Connectyour
USBstick(notincluded)totheUSBsocketforplayback.
1. Single-color LED Indicators
- InUSBMode:Whenplayingmusic,thegreenindicatorslowlyashes.
When paused, the green indicator remains steadily on.
2. Two-colorLEDIndicators
- InBLUETOOTHMode:InBluetoothpairingmode,thewhiteindicatorquickly
ashes.Whenpairingsucceeds,thewhiteindicatorremainssteadilyon.
Whenplayingmusic,thewhiteindicatorslowlyashes.
- InAUXIN1mode:Yellowindicatorslowlyashes.
- InAUXIN2mode:Yellowindicatorremainssteadilyon.
3. POWER:Pressandholdforaround3secondstoturnthespeakeron.
4. MODE:Presstoselectpreferredsource.
5. PREV:Skiptoprevioustrack(InBluetoothorUSBmodeonly).
6. NEXT:Skiptonexttrack(InBluetoothorUSBmodeonly).
7. PLAY/PAUSE:InBluetoothorUSBmode,presstoplayorpausemusicplayback.
InAUXINmode,presstomutethesound.
8. VOLUMEDOWN:Presstoturndownthespeakervolumelevel.
9. VOLUMEUP:Presstoturnupthespeakervolumelevel.
REAR PANEL VIEW
1.USBSocket(InputOnly)
2.AUXIN1Socket
3.AUXIN2Socket
4.ConnectionLEFTSpeaker
5.DCPowerSocket
6.SignalGND:TurntableGroundPost
DC 15V
3000mA
USB
R
L
R
L
SPEAKER L
AUX IN-2
AUX IN-1
SIGNALGND
DC 15V
3000mA
USB
R
L
R
L
SPEAKER L
AUX IN-2
AUX IN-1
SIGNALGND
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TECHNICAL DATA
FAQS
Product Type
Function
Poweroutput
Productdimension(L×W×H)
Powersupply
Bluetooth Version
Nopower
Unabletondthespeaker
intheBluetoothdevicelist
whenpairing
Noresponsefromtheunit
Bookshelfspeaker
Bluetooth,AUXIN1,AUXIN2,USB
25W+25W
160×180×240MM
DC15V3A
V5.2
- Ensure that the AC adaptor of the
apparatus is properly connected.
- Press the “POWER” button to turn
the unit on.
- Ensureyouhavepairedtheunit
withyourBluetoothenableddevice.
- Ensure Bluetooth functionality is
activatedonyourBluetoothenabled
device.
Disconnect then reconnect the AC
adaptor, then turn the unit on again.
Ifyouencounterproblemswhenusingthisunit,checkthefollowing
pointsbeforerequestingservice.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
PRODUCT WARNING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Donotdropspeakerstoavoiddamaginginternalstructure.
2. Donotusethisproductinawetenvironmenttoavoidwaterdamagetothe
speaker.
3. Donotuseanychemicalsolventtowipethesurfaceofthedevice.
4. Thisspeakerhasahigh-sealingdesign.Donotattempttodisassemblethis
speaker.
GETTING STARTED
MilesBookshelfSpeakersisactive-type.Toconnecttoaninputdevice,please
makesurethespeakersareequippedwithpowersupply
Connecting the Turntable
ToconnecttheturntabletoMilesBookshelfSpeakers,plugthespeakercable
connectorsintoRCAoutjacksonthebackoftheturntable.Toseehowtoconnect
thespeakerstoadevicee.g.,turntable,pleasecheckourtutorialsite;
(www.gadhouse.com/tutorial)
DC 15V
3000mA
USB
R
L
R
L
SPEAKER L
AUX IN-2
AUX IN-1
SIGNALGND

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RECOMMENDATIONS
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Height- To use MilesBookshelf Speakersas stereo speakersfromaxed
listeningarea,theSpeakersshouldbelocatedattheear-levelofalistenerwho
is seated in the listening location.
Distance - It is recommended that the distance between each of the Miles
BookshelfSpeakersbeshorterthanthatfromthespeakerstoalistener.Fora
perfectsoundquality,bothofthespeakersshouldbetiltedinwardtowardthe
listener.
Position - For the ultimate sound performance, the speakers should be
situatedinaverticaldirection.Iftheyarenotintheear-levelofalisteneri.e.
much higher or lower than recommended, they can be put on their side for
off-axis performance.
Amplier Considerations
Anampliershouldbewellandcarefullyselected.TherangeofMiles
BookshelfSpeakers’impedanceisbetween4to8ohms.Thus,theamplier
chosenneedstobeabletosupporta4-ohmload.Foranamplierwith
a switch, it is required to set to select a 4-ohm compatible operation
mode.Ifanamplierisnotselectedorsetupproperly,theamplieror
thespeakerscanbedamaged.
Ampliersbetween15to95wattsperchannelcanbeusedwiththeMiles
BookshelfSpeakersalongwithgood care. Incase audibledistortion
occurs,itissuggestedtoturnthevolumedownuntilthedistortionis
gone.Likewise,whenthereisaudibledistortion,itisrequiredthatthe
speakerandampliernotplayformorethanafewseconds.
Usage-Specic Recommendations
Bookshelf Speakers
To use the Miles Bookshelf Speakers as bookshelf speakers, the two
speakersneedtobeatthesamehightasdifferentheightsofthespeakerscan
resultindegradingsoundsquality.Trytoplacethespeakersascloseto
theearlevelaspossiblenomatterthelisteningareaisataseatedlevel
orstandinglevel.
Stereo Speaker on Stands
Likewise,pleasemakesurethatthespeakersarepositionedattheear
levelofalistenerwhentheyareusedwithspeakerstands.Therefore,
speakerstandswith aproperheight shouldbe used.To calculatethe
perfectearlevel,measuretheheightofthelistener’searwhenseated
in a listening area, then subtract 15 cm. For instance, if the listener’s
earis100cm.fromtheoorwhenhe/shesits,theappropriateheightof
speakerstandswillbearound85cm.high.
Desktop Near-eld Monitor
In addition, the Miles Bookshelf Speakers can be used as desktop/
near-eldmonitorspeakerse.g.,nexttothesideofadisplayormixing
console.However,theMilesBookshelfSpeakersshouldnotbelocated
closetoCRTdisplaysorothermagnetic-sensitiveequipmentsincethey
arenotshielded. IncaseplacingtheMilesBookshelf Speakers atthe
ear-levelhightisnotpossible,itissuggestedtouseMonitorIsolation
Padstotiltthespeakersbackortodecouplethemfromthedesklevel.

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
• Avoidoperatingyourunitunderdirectsunlightorinhot,humidor
dusty places.
• Keepyourunitawayfromheatingappliancesandsourcesofelectrical
noisesuchasuorescentlampsormotors.
Cleaning
• Topreventreorshockhazard,disconnectyourunitfromthepower
sourcewhencleaning.
• Tocleantheexteriorsurfaceofyourproduct,wipeitusingasoft,and
dry cloth.
Cautions
• Donotusesolvents,chemicals,orsprays.
• Donotallowliquidstospillorobjectstodropintoanyopenings.
• Donotuseabrasiveclothsorpolishes,asthesewilldamagethenish
of your unit.
• Neverallowanywaterorotherliquidstogetinsidetheunitwhile
cleaning.
Contacting customer service
For questions about the Miles Bookshelf Speakers, contact your local
store which cooperates with Gadhouse. For contact information and
customer service,please directly contact the Miles model’s customer
servicee-mail: sal[email protected] or see more information on
http://www.gadhouse.com.
Limited warranty
This product is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited
warrantyareprovidedontheproductwebsite(http://www.gadhouse.com)
or contact for furtherinformationvia Miles model’s customerservice
e-mail: sal[email protected]

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