Kanto SYD User manual

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User Manual
SYD Powered Speaker

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a SYD Powered Speaker, designed by Kanto in Canada. SYD outputs
140W Peak power for remarkably bold and clean sound. Excellent sensitivity and frequency
response provide deep thumping lows and clear, scintillating highs. SYD is an amazingly
exible speaker system that can accept four input sources and connect to a subwoofer for
enhanced low frequency response. Additionally, it is equipped with the latest Bluetooth
technology and a USB port for charging your devices. SYD has a universal input power supply
and can be used worldwide from 110V AC to 240V AC.
We recommend you read all instructions carefully before using the system and keep them for
future reference. 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 contact Kanto directly using one of the methods below.
What’s In the Box?
SYD Speaker
SYD Stand
User
Manuals
x3
SYD
Remote
x2
3.5 mm cable
AUX
‘AAA’
Batteries
Power
Cord
Email: [email protected]
Toll Free: US & Canada: 1-888-848-2643 | UK: [phone]
AUX
RCA OPT
BALANCE
BASS TREBLE

OPT
Sub Out
L
R
RCA
RCA
USB Charge
5V/1000 mA
GND
ON OFF
POWER
AUX
Front & Rear Panels
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FRONT PANEL
1 1” Silk Dome Tweeter
2 4” Kevlar®Mid/Woofer Driver
3 Volume / Input Select / Standby / Wake-
up
4 Status LED
White - Power on / Playback Mode
Yellow - Standby (solid)
- Mute (ashing)
Blue - Discover Mode (ashing)
- Paired (solid)
REAR PANEL
1 RCA L/R Input
2 3.5 mm AUX Input
3 Optical Input
4 Subwoofer Output
5 Turntable Ground Post
6 RCA input Phono/Line switch
7 USB Charge Port (5 V 1.0A)
8 ON / OFF Switch
9 AC Input Connection
SYD’s volume knob functions as an input select knob as well.
Push the knob to select an input source - it cycles through the following inputs depending
on what input source was last used.
RCA AUX OPT BLUETOOTH
Push and hold the knob to enter standby or wake up from standby

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AUX
RCA OPT
BALANCE
BASS TREBLE
Remote Control
1 Standby Button - press to enter
Standby Mode or return to Playback
Mode
2 RCA Input Select
3 3.5 mm Stereo AUX
Input Select
4 Optical Input Select
5 Bluetooth®Input Select
6 Bluetooth®Reset
7 Increase Volume
8 Decrease Volume
9 Increase Bass Output
10 Decrease Bass Output
11 Reset Bass Output
12 Increase Treble Output
13 Decrease Treble Output
14 Reset Treble Output
15 Mute
16 Balance Control Left Channel
17 Balance Control Right Channel
18 Reset Balance (Left and Right
Channels)
19 Previous Track (Bluetooth® Operation)
20 Play / Pause (Bluetooth® Operation)
21 Next Track (Bluetooth® Operation)
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Install two supplied AAA batteries in the back of your SYD remote. Remote Control
functions are listed below.

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Setting Up SYD
SYD is designed to perform optimally positioned at least 8” from the rear wall in an average listening
room. However, it may not be possible to install the speaker in this position and since rooms vary in
shape, size, and furnishing, a certain amount of experimentation is necessary to determine the most
suitable position.
Moving the speaker very close to the rear wall will enhance the bass frequencies but will tend to reduce
soundstage depth, while moving the speaker away from the rear wall will tend to have the opposite
eect. Avoid positioning the speaker close to or in the corner of a room, as this will excite undesirable
room coupling in the low and middle frequencies. Room characteristics and positioning have a profound
eect on the performance of the speakers, so time and eort devoted to achieving the optimum
positions will be rewarded.
Ensure that the ON/OFF Switch is in the OFF position.
Follow the instructions on the ensuing pages to connect your audio sources to SYD.
Connect the power cord from SYD to the wall outlet.
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. SYD is a self-powered speaker system. Do not connect the
speaker inputs to the outputs of a stereo amplier. Damage may occur. Use only the power cord
provided with SYD.
Sub Out
L
R
RCA
RCA
USB Charge
5V/1000 mA
ON OFF
POWER
AUX
SUB
Connecting a Subwoofer
SYD is equipped with a RCA connector to provide output signal to a powered subwoofer. Simply
connect a single RCA cable from the SUB OUT connection on the SYD to the Audio Input on your
subwoofer. If your subwoofer has a stereo L/R RCA input, either input will work.
We recommend the Kanto sub6 or sub8 powered subwoofer with crossover and volume controls. Most
quality subwoofers oer these controls, which allow you to customize the amount of bass you will
experience.
Look for details on the Kanto website at: www.kantoaudio.com

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Connecting Audio Sources
Connecting a Turntable
Use the appropriate audio cable to connect your audio source components to your speakers.
• 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack AUX cable
• Stereo RCA cable
• Optical Toslink cable
SYD supports data streams up to 24-bit/96 kHz resolution via Optical Toslink.
SYD features a built in Phono Pre-Amp that allows you to connect directly to a
turntable.
• connect your turntable to the RCA L/R inputs on the back of the SYD
• connect your turntable’s grounding wire to the grounding post (not all
turntables feature a ground wire)
• If your turntable does not have a built in Phono Pre-Amp, use the
“Phono” setting.
• If your turntable has a built in Phono Pre-Amp, use the “Line” setting.
ATTENTION
Some models of turntables include a built-in Phono Pre-Amp. If your turntable has a built in
Phono Pre-Amp, DO NOT use the Phono setting. Doing so will void your warranty and could
cause severe damage to your speakers.
Sub Out
L
R
RCA
RCA
USB Charge
5V/1000 mA
ON OFF
POWER
AUX
OPT
GND
RCA AUX OPT
RCA
Phono
Line

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USB Charging Operation
SYD features one 5V 1.0 A USB charging port on the back panel. This is a convenient power source to
charge your devices.
When SYD is in Playback Mode (LED White) and Standby Mode (LED yellow), the port is active, and
whatever device is connected is able to draw up to 1.0 A of power.
Bluetooth®Operation
1. We recommend keeping a maximum distance of 10 meters between the speaker and your device.
The best signal delity is within this range.
2. You can stream audio from your device to the speaker using either the player control buttons of
your device or the control buttons of the remote control (see diagram of Remote Control on page 5
of this manual – buttons #19, #20, and #21).
3. Take note of the following behavior and functionality during Bluetooth operation. When you are
successfully connected, the Blue LED will be lit solid, and your device will show as connected to ‘SYD
by Kanto’.
• The connection between speaker and device remains active even if input source has changed.
For instance, you can switch to another input source (e.g. RCA) and return to Bluetooth
operation without losing signal connection and, therefore, do not need to pair with the device
again.
• When the speaker is put in Standby mode or powered OFF, Bluetooth connection with the
device is lost. When the speaker returns to Playback mode, the Bluetooth connection between
the speaker and device is re-established. However, you may notice a choppy playback signal for
approximately 30 seconds after reconnection. It will normalize.
• While the speaker can be paired with more than one device, only one device can play and
transmit audio signal at a time.
4. The SYD remote control features a Bluetooth Reset button to quickly disconnect a paired device and
allow a second device to pair with the speaker (button #6 on the Remote Control diagram on page
5).
• Press Bluetooth Reset button to disconnect a paired device.
• Follow the pairing instructions to pair another device.
• The same behavior and functionality apply to the second device.
Bluetooth®Pairing
SYD features Bluetooth 4.0 with Qualcomm® aptX™ 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 Bluetooth button ( ) on SYD’s remote to select it as the input source. The Bluetooth LED
(blue) will ash to indicate that SYD is in pairing mode.
2. Enable your Bluetooth device to search for a new device to pair with. Select ‘SYD by Kanto’ from the
list of Bluetooth devices available for pairing.
3. If pairing is successful, the Bluetooth LED (blue) will remain solid. You will not need to pair the same
Bluetooth device again - ‘SYD by Kanto’ will remain on your device list until you remove it from the
list.
4. If the device does not pair with SYD, turn the speaker’s ON/OFF Switch to the OFF position, then
repeat Steps 1 to 3. Alternatively, you can press the Bluetooth reset button ( ) on the remote or
turn o Bluetooth on your device and turn it back on again.

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Automatic Power Up (APU) / Automatic Power Down (APD) - SYD is designed to save
power when not in use. When no audio signal has been detected for 15 minutes, the SYD
Amp will put itself into stand-by mode (APD). If the audio signal returns via the same input
that the SYD was playing when it entered standby, the SYD will wake up and resume playing
(APU). It can also be woken up manually by:
• Pressing the Standby Button on the Remote
• Pressing the Control knob
If you do not nd the APU feature useful, you can disable it by pressing the Balance Reset
button on the remote and holding it for 5 seconds. The Status LED will blink once to
indicate that you have disabled the APU feature. To enable APU if you have disabled it,
simply press and hold the Balance Reset button again for 5 seconds. The Status LED will
blink twice to indicate that you have enabled APU.
If you do not nd the APD feature useful, you can disable it by pressing the Bass Reset
button on the remote and holding it for 5 seconds. The Status LED will blink once to
indicate that you have disabled the APD feature. To enable APD if you have disabled it,
simply press and hold the Bass Reset button again for 5 seconds. The Status LED will blink
twice to indicate that you have enabled APD.
Special Functions
SYD Stand
Sub Mute - You can disable/enable the sub output on SYD. This can be helpful in situations
where you want to listen to your speakers but don’t want to disturb the neighbours with
sub-bass.
To mute the sub output, press and hold the Mute button for 5 seconds. You will see two
LED blinks to conrm the sub output is muted. To un-mute the sub output, press and
hold the Mute button again for 5 seconds. You will see one LED blink to conrm that the
sub output has been un-muted. The sub output will be reactivated upon waking up from
standby.
ATTENTION
APU/APD is always enabled when power is applied, but APU will only activate after APD has been
triggered. APU will not work if the unit is manually switched to standby using the remote or
control knob.
ATTENTION
APU function will not work when using the Bluetooth input.

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Audio Troubleshooting Guide
Frequently asked questions about Kanto’s SYD speaker.
• Make sure the power cable is connected to the speaker
and power outlet.
• Ensure that the power outlet is providing power.
• Verify that the power switch on the rear of the speaker
is in the “On” position.
• Set the volume of the source to its highest level. Low
source volume can negatively aect dynamic range.
• Ensure that the rear of the speaker is spaced away
from the wall by at least 8 inches, allowing the rear
port function to be left unimpeded.
• Set the bass and treble levels to the default setting by
pressing the EQ reset buttons on the remote.
• Test a dierent song or source to isolate the issue.
• Make sure the correct input is selected. Click the knob
on the front of the speakers to cycle through the
four dierent inputs or use the remote to choose the
correct input.
• Set the volume of the source to its highest level.
Ensure audio source is playing audio.
• Check that the audio cable connected to and from the
source is rmly connected. Test another audio cable
if available.
• Verify that the volume of the speaker is not at its
minimum level. Turn the volume up using the knob on
the front or the volume controls on the remote.
• Make sure the blue light on the front panel of the
speakers is ashing, indicating the speakers are in
pairing mode. If the blue light is solidly lit, click the
Bluetooth reset button on the remote to unpair a
previously used device and enter pairing mode.
• On the source, turn Bluetooth o and on again.
• If the speakers cannot be found while searching for
devices on the source, turn o the speakers using the
power switch on the rear of the speaker. Switch them
back on and try these steps again.
• If using the optical input, set the source’s output to
stereo — not surround, Dolby, DTS, or 5.1 — and set
the sample rate to 96Khz or lower.
• Verify if the noise is coming from the source by
removing all sources from the speakers.
• Make sure it is not a power issue by trying a power
outlet that is on a dierent circuit.
• Check that the audio cable connected to and from the
source is rmly seated. Try a dierent cable or source
to isolate the issue.
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3. 8.
9.
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7.
The white light on the front panel is
illuminated but there’s no audio playing.
None of the lights on the front panel are
illuminated.
You are experiencing poor audio quality.
You are experiencing buzzing, hissing or
distortion.
Your remote is not functioning correctly. There’s no audio coming from an attached
subwoofer.
Audio sounds dierent on each input.
Speakers are going into standby while
listening to audio.
• Ensure there is a clear line of sight from the remote to
the speakers. Aim the remote at the speakers.
• Check battery compartment of remote to make sure
the batteries are installed and aligned correctly.
• Replace batteries.
• Check if the sub is muted by holding the mute button
for +5 seconds (see Sub Mute on Pg. 9 for more info)
• Check that the RCA cable connected to and from the
subwoofer is rmly seated. Try a dierent cable or
source to isolate the issue.
• Make sure the subwoofer is connected to a power
outlet and is set to “On” or “Auto”.
• Increase the volume of the subwoofer.
• Power-cycle the speaker by switching the power switch
o then on.
• By default, SYD applies your EQ (bass & treble) settings
to all inputs. This can cause dierences between the
inputs as the EQ is applied to the dierent sources.
If you prefer to set individual EQ settings for each
input, you can activate Bass Treble Memory (BTM)
by pressing and holding the Treble Reset button
for 5 seconds. The front panel LED will blink twice
to indicate that BTM has been activated. You can
deactivate BTM by pressing and holding the Treble
Reset button for 5 seconds. The front pannel LED will
blink once to indicate that BTM has been deactivated.
BTM is disabled when power is removed.
• Set the volume of the source to its highest level.
Low source volume can inadvertently trigger
standby mode.
• Disable Automatic Power Down (see Pg. 9)
6. The source will not connect to Bluetooth.
• Ensure the speakers are in Bluetooth mode by clicking
the Bluetooth button on the remote or cycle through
the inputs by clicking the knob on the front of the
speakers until the blue light on the front panel of the
speakers starts ashing.

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Specications
Tweeters 1 inch Silk Dome
Woofers 4 inch Kevlar®
Amplier Type Class D
Power Output 140 Watts Peak
Frequency Response 60Hz – 20kHz
Inputs 1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack AUX
1 x RCA L/R
1 x Optical (Toslink)
1 x Bluetooth® 4.0 with Qualcomm aptX
Outputs 1 x Subwoofer
1 x USB Charge Port 5 V 1.0A
Standby Power Consumption < 0.5 W
Remote Included
Dimensions W 17.5”x H 5.7” x D 6.9” (445 x 146 x 175 mm)
SYD POWERED SPEAKER SYSTEM
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. Qualcomm is
a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries, used
with permission. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in
the United States and other countries, used with permission.
NOTICE: This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/
EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This label indicates
that this product should not be disposed of with household waste. It should be
deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling.