Kanto Yumi User manual

User Manual
YUMI Powered Speaker System
Supporting your digital lifestyle™
English
YUMI
POWERED SPEAKER SYSTEM

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . 2
Introduction / What’s in the Box? . . . . . 3
Front & Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Up Your Speakers . . . . . . . . . 6
Bluetooth®Pairing / Bluetooth Operation /
USB Charging Operation . . . . . . . . . 7
Use with iPods, iPhones, iPads . . . . . . 8
Use with MP3 Players . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Use with iPod / iPhone Docks . . . . . . . .10
Use with Auxiliary Sources. . . . . . . . . .11
Use with PC or Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Use with Optical Devices . . . . . . . . . .13
Connecting a Sub-Woofer. . . . . . . . . .14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Other Kanto Products / Warranty . . . . . .16
Important Safety Precautions
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry 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.
• 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 wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the plug provided
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power-supply cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use 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 apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, the
apparatus does not operate normally, or the apparatus has
been dropped.
• Apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with
a protective earthing connection.
• An appliance input coupler is used as the disconnect device
- the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• Batteries or battery packs shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE BACK PANEL.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
of the presence of non-insulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
ATTENTION
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user of the presence of
important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the apparatus.
FCC Warnings
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
• 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.
Industry Canada Warnings
• Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser)
gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type
and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for
successful communication.
• This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement
• This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance of 20cm (8”) between the radiator and your body.

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the YUMI Powered Speaker System, designed by Kanto in Canada. YUMI
outputs 30W RMS (60W peak) per side into 6 Ohm speakers, for remarkably bold and clean
sound. Excellent sensitivity and frequency response specs provide deep thumping lows and clear,
scintillating highs. YUMI is a remarkably flexible speaker system that can accept five input sources
(including optical and Bluetooth), drive a sub-woofer, charge USB devices and switch between
115V and 230V inputs.
We recommend you read all instructions carefully before using the system, and keep them for
future reference. Ensure that the Voltage Select switch is set to the correct input voltage for
your location. Kanto cannot be liable for damage or injury caused by incorrect setup or use of
this product.
This powered speaker system was carefully tested and inspected during production, and before
packaging and shipping. After unpacking, please check for any damage. It is rare that a unit is
damaged during shipping, but if this happens contact your retailer immediately. You can also
call Kanto directly at 1-888-848-2643 or email [e-mail].
What’s In the Box?
YUMI Active
Speaker
YUMI Passive
Speaker
BASS TREBLE
RESET
YUMI
YUMI
Remote
x2
‘AAA’
Batteries
AC Power
Cord
User
Manuals
x2
x8
Self-Adhesive
Rubber Feet
RCA - 3.5mm
‘Y’ cable (10’)
Speaker
Wire (10’)

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YUMI
3.5
L
R
SUB
OUT
RIGHT CHANNEL OUT
+
−
OFF ON
Voltage Select
USB Charge
AC Input
OPT2
OPT1
RCA
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Front & Rear Panels
FRONT PANEL
1 1” Silk Dome Tweeter
2 Signal LED (White) -
ON - Paired Device in Range
SLOW FLASH - Bluetooth Pairing Mode
FAST FLASH - USB Charging Mode
OFF - Bluetooth Input Not Selected
3 Power LED -
BLUE - Operating Mode
AMBER - Standby Mode
AMBER FLASHING - Mute
4 Remote Receiver
5 Volume / Input Select Knob
6 5” Kevlar Mid-Range Driver
REAR PANEL
7 Bass Reflex Port Tube
8 RCA Left and Right Input Connectors
9 3.5mm Stereo Mini-Jack Input
Connector
10 Sub Woofer Output
11 Optical 1 and Optical 2
TOSLINK Input Connectors
12 Right Channel Output Terminals
(+ and −) for Passive Speaker
Connection
13 USB Charge Ports
(2 x 5V 500mA)
14 Voltage Select Switch
(115V 60Hz / 230V 50 Hz)
15 ON/OFF Switch
16 AC Input Connection
(IEC320/C14)
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Remote Control
1 Mute
2 USB Charge Mode - see page 7
3 Standby - press to enter
Standby Mode
BLUETOOTH CONTROLS
4 Previous Track
5 Play / Pause
6 Next Track
INPUT SELECTIONS
7 Bluetooth Input Select
8 RCA Input Select
9 3.5mm Stereo Mini-Jack
Input Select
10 Optical 1 Input Select
11 Optical 2 Input Select
AUDIO EQUALIZATION
12 Reset Bass and Treble
13 Increase Bass Output
14 Increase Treble Output
15 Decrease Bass Output
16 Decrease Treble Output
VOLUME CONTROL
17 Increase Volume
18 Decrease Volume
BASS TREBLE
RESET
YUMI
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Install two supplied AAA batteries in the back of your YUMI remote. Remote Control functions
are listed below.

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Setting Up Your Speakers
Correct speaker placement has a huge impact on sound quality. All rooms are different so it’s
impossible to specify a correct placement. We do suggest you experiment with a few different
locations to see what works best for you. For best bass response, we recommend you keep a
minimum distance of 8” to 10” (20 to 25 cm) between the speakers and the wall behind them.
Position the speakers with the tweeters at eye level for your most common listening position.
To condition and break-in the speakers, we recommend that you play between 24 and 48 hours
of music through the speakers before doing any critical listening or speaker placement.
Connect the two speakers together as shown below. Connect the RED (+) and BLACK (−)
terminals from the active speaker to the corresponding terminals on the passive speaker.
Insulation on the cables must be stripped on all ends. If you wish to place your speakers farther
apart than the supplied cable will reach, we recommend that you purchase a heavier gauge of
speaker cable to minimize signal loss.
Ensure that the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.
Follow the instructions on the ensuing pages to connect your devices to YUMI. The examples
in the following pages are not meant to be exhaustive - just examples.
Connect the AC power cord from YUMI’s active speaker to your wall outlet. Turn YUMI’s ON/
OFF switch to the ON position.
YUMI
3.5
L
R
SUB
OUT
RIGHT CHANNEL OUT
+
−
OFF ON
Voltage Select
USB Charge
AC Input
OPT2
OPT1
RCA
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YUMI
RIGHT CHANNEL IN
+−
Impedance: 6 Ohms
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ATTENTION
YUMI is a self-powered speaker system. Do not connect the speaker terminals to the
speaker outputs of a stereo amplifier. Damage may occur.

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Bluetooth Pairing
YUMI features Bluetooth technology, and can be paired with many devices for wireless audio
playback from your phone, MP3 player or tablet. Pairing is easy.
1. Press the Standby Button on YUMI’s remote to wake YUMI, and press the Bluetooth button
on the YUMI remote. The Bluetooth LED will flash slowly to indicate that YUMI is in pairing
mode. (Note that if the Bluetooth LED stays solid, YUMI has likely found a previously paired
device in range.)
2. Enable your Bluetooth device to search for a new device. Select ‘YUMI by Kanto’ from the
list of Bluetooth devices. If prompted for a pairing code enter ‘1234’.
3. If pairing is successful, the Bluetooth LED will remain solid. You will not need to pair the
same Bluetooth device again - ‘YUMI by Kanto’ will remain on your device list.
4. If the device does not pair with YUMI, turn YUMI’s ON/OFF Switch to the OFF position,
then repeat Steps 1 and 2.
USB Charging Operation
YUMI features two 5V 500mA USB charging ports on the back panel. You will see several uses
for these ports in the coming pages, but simply put, these are convenient power connections
to charge your devices.
When YUMI is in Operating Mode (Power LED blue), the ports are active, and whatever devices
are connected are able to draw up to 500mA of power. When YUMI is in Standby Mode (Power
LED amber), the USB charging ports will automatically turn off.
The USB charging ports can be enabled even though YUMI is not operating, by simply pressing
the USB Charge button on the YUMI remote. When in USB Charge Mode, the Power LED will
be off, and the Signal LED will flash twice quickly, followed by a delay, and repeat. Pressing the
USB Charge button on the YUMI remote again will put the unit into Operating Mode.
Bluetooth Operation
1. If not previously paired, pair your Bluetooth device as described above.
2. If YUMI has been switched OFF or gone to standby mode, if another device has been
connected to YUMI’s Bluetooth input, or if you have disconnected from YUMI’s Bluetooth
input, you will need to reconnect by selecting ‘YUMI by kanto’ from your device menu.
3. If another device is connected to YUMI’s Bluetooth input, your device will not be able to
connect to YUMI, and you will receive a connection error. Terminate the connection of the
other device first and try to Connect to ‘YUMI by Kanto’ again.
4. When you are successfully connected, the Bluetooth LED will be lit solid, and your device
will show as Connected to ‘YUMI by Kanto’.
5. Once connected, you can control the playback from your Bluetooth enabled device using
the second row of buttons on YUMI’s remote control.
ATTENTION
When connecting audio cables the ON/OFF Switch must be turned OFF. After
connecting all cables, the unit can be turned ON.
When the volume is high, this system can produce noise levels that could permanently
damage your hearing.

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Use with iPods, iPhones, iPads
You can connect your iPod, iPhone or iPad to YUMI using the 3.5mm stereo mini-jack cable,
as shown below. Press the 3.5 button on the remote (or cycle through inputs by pressing the
volume knob on the front of YUMI) and you will be able to listen to the device on YUMI.
For wireless playback, follow the Bluetooth instructions on page 7 to pair your iPod or iPhone
with YUMI.
You can also charge your iPod, iPhone or iPad by connecting the USB Cable that came with
your Apple device to one of the USB Charge Ports on YUMI. (Note that YUMI does not receive
audio from the USB Cable - it is only used for charging.)
YUMI
3.5
L
R
SUB
OUT
RIGHT CHANNEL OUT
+
−
OFF
ON
Voltage Select
USB Charge
AC Input
OPT2
OPT1
RCA
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Use with MP3 Players
(This applies to all products with 3.5mm stereo mini-jack outputs)
You can connect any MP3 or other auxiliary device that has a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack output to
YUMI’s 3.5 input. Plug one 3.5mm stereo plug into your device, and the other plug into YUMI’s
3.5 input.
If the device came with a USB power cable, you can also connect power to one of YUMI’s USB
power connectors to receive up to 500mA of 5V power.
Press the 3.5 button on the remote (or cycle through inputs by pressing the volume knob on
the front of YUMI) and you will be able to listen to the device on YUMI.
YUMI
3.5
L
R
SUB
OUT
RIGHT CHANNEL OUT
+
−
OFF
ON
Voltage Select
USB Charge
AC Input
OPT2
OPT1
RCA
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Use with iPod / iPhone Docks
You can connect your iPod docking station to YUMI using the USB power cable that came with
your dock and a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack cable, as shown below. Simply place your iPod or
iPhone into the docking station, press the 3.5 button on the remote (or cycle through inputs by
pressing the volume knob on the front of YUMI) and you will be able to listen to the device on
YUMI.
You will be charging your iPod or iPhone from YUMI while it is in the docking station.
YUMI
3.5
L
R
SUB
OUT
RIGHT CHANNEL OUT
+
−
OFF
ON
Voltage Select
USB Charge
AC Input
OPT2
OPT1
RCA
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Use with Auxiliary Sources
(This applies to most devices with Left and Right RCA Connections. Note that turntables
(except those with a built-in pre-amplifier) will not produce sufficient output power and bass
response to drive the RCA input. If you wish to connect a turntable, we recommend you
purchase an external pre-amplifier.)
Many types of audio devices, such as cassette decks and CD players, use Left and Right RCA
connections. Connect RCA audio cables as shown below to the Left and Right connections on
your source device and YUMI.
Press the RCA button on the remote (or cycle through inputs by pressing the volume knob on
the front of YUMI) and you will be able to listen to the device on YUMI.
YUMI
3.5
L
R
SUB
OUT
RIGHT CHANNEL OUT
+
−
OFF
ON
Voltage Select
USB Charge
AC Input
OPT2
OPT1
RCA
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AUDIO OUT
L R

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YUMI
3.5
L
R
SUB
OUT
RIGHT CHANNEL OUT
+
−
OFF
ON
Voltage Select
USB Charge
AC Input
OPT2
OPT1
RCA
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PC AUDIO
IN
OUT
Use with PC or Laptop
(This applies to all devices with a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack connection)
Your PC or laptop has a headphone jack that can be connected to your YUMI. This can be done
in one of two ways. Connect using a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack cable (as shown on page 9), or
connect to the RCA L/R inputs using a ‘Y’ cable as shown below. Connect the 3.5mm stereo
mini-jack plug to your PC or laptop’s headphone jack and connect the Left and Right RCA
plugs to the L and R connections on YUMI.
Press the RCA button on the remote (or cycle through inputs by pressing the volume knob on
the front of YUMI) and you will be able to listen to your PC or laptop on YUMI.

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YUMI
3.5
L
R
SUB
OUT
RIGHT CHANNEL OUT
+
−
OFF
ON
Voltage Select
USB Charge
AC Input
OPT2
OPT1
RCA
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OPTICAL OUT
Use with Optical Devices
(This applies to all devices with a TOSLINK optical audio output. Note that since YUMI is
not a surround sound system, you must be able to set your optical output on the device
to 2 channel output, or YUMI will not recognize the input. If you cannot set the device to 2
channel audio, most such devices will also have either a mini-jack or RCA output connections
as well, so these can be used instead.)
Many digital media devices and set-top boxes have an optical (sometimes called TOSLINK)
audio output. YUMI can accept connections from two of these devices, as shown below.
Connect an optical audio cable from the Optical Out of your device to either OPT1 or OPT2
connections on YUMI.
Press the OPT1 or OPT2 button on the remote (or cycle through inputs by pressing the volume
knob on the front of YUMI) and you will be able to listen to your device on YUMI.

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YUMI
3.5
L
R
SUB
OUT
RIGHT CHANNEL OUT
+
−
OFF
ON
Voltage Select
USB Charge
AC Input
OPT2
OPT1
RCA
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SUB IN
Connecting a Sub-Woofer
YUMI is equipped with an RCA connector to provide output signal to a powered sub-woofer.
Simply connect an RCA cable from the SUB OUT connection on YUMI to the AUDIO INPUT on
your sub-woofer.
Kanto offers the YARO SUB, a 200 Watt powered sub-woofer with crossover and volume
controls. Most quality sub-woofers offer these controls, which allow you to customize the
amount of bass you will experience.
Look for details on the YARO SUB on the Kanto website at:
www.kantospeakers.com/products/yaro-sub

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Specifications
YUMI POWERED SPEAKER SYSTEM
Tweeter 1 inch silk dome
Woofer 5 inch Kevlar
Nominal Impedance 6 Ohm
Sensitivity 2.83V (/1W/1m) 87 dB
Power Output 30 Watts RMS per channel
Frequency Response 60 Hz - 20 kHz @ ± 3 dB
Input Sensitivity 350 mV (Line RCA)
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 20 kHz @ ± 6 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.7%
Crossover System 2-way
Amplifier Type Class AB
Inputs 1 x RCA L/R
1 x 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
2 x TOSLINK Optical
1 x Bluetooth
Outputs 1 x Sub-Woofer
2 x USB Power (5V 500mA)
Speaker Terminals Left and Right Binding Posts
Remote Control Included
Dimensions (each speaker) 6.9” x 8.1” x 10.7” (17.5 x 20.5 x 27.2 cm)
Net Weight (active) 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg)
Net Weight (passive) 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
Gross Weight 26.7 lbs (12.1 kg)
Input Voltage / Frequency 115V 60 Hz / 220V 50 Hz (manually switchable)
Standby Power Consumption < 0.5W
NOTICE: iPod, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc.
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by Kanto Distribution Inc. is under license.

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Limited Warranty To Original Purchaser
Kanto AV Systems (Kanto) warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for the following limited warranty period of:
24 months parts and labour
If equipment fails because of such defects and Kanto or an authorized dealer is notified within 24
months from the date of shipment with proof of original invoice. Kanto will, at its option, repair
or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical,
electrical, or other abuse or modifications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than
those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the repair. Such
repairs are warranted for 90 days from the day of reshipment to the original purchaser. This
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without limitation, any
implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, all of which are expressly
disclaimed.
The information in the owner’s manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, Kanto assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in the
manual. In no event will Kanto, be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential
damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of
such damages.
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