KnoxGear Hyperion KN-HYP-W User manual

Dear Knox Gear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the Knox Gear Hyperion
Hybrid Vacuum-Tube Speaker System. To ensure your safety and
proper setup and use of the stand, please read this user manual
carefully before using this accessory and keep the manual in a
safe place for future reference.
We hope you enjoy your new Knox Gear Hyperion Speaker System.
Sincerely,
The Knox Gear Team
For technical assistance, please email us at [e-mail].
WELCOME!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions
Package Contents
Control Panel
Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting
Technical Specifications
Warranty
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Please read and follow these safety warnings and instructions:
• For safe use, carefully read this instruction manual before operating
the speaker.
• To prevent ire or electric shock, do not disassemble or tamper with
the unit.
• Do not expose the speaker to the sun or extreme temperatures for
extended periods.
• Keep the unit away from ire, water, and dust.
• Place the speaker on a stable and level platform.
• Do not place heavy items on top of the speaker.
• Be gentle when pressing the buttons on the speaker. Using excessive
force can damage them.
• Turn off the speaker and remove the cable from the power outlet
when it is not in use.
• Pull directly on the plug, not on the cable, when removing it from the
power outlet.
• Do not use the unit with damaged or defective cables.
• Clean only with a soft, damp cloth.
• Keep the volume at a moderate level to avoid hearing loss or damage
to the speaker.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTROL PANEL
Ports (On Rear of Speaker):
1. DC In port
2. PC-USB port
3. Aux port
4. Phono port
NFC Sensor

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CONTROL PANEL
Buttons & Sensors
Standby: Powers the Hyperion on and off.
• To power on the speaker, plug the power adapter into a power
outlet (AC 100-240 V), and plug the DC power end into the
DC 12V-3A input port on the rear of the speaker. Touch the
[STANDBY] button. The vacuum tube and power indicator light
will turn on, signifying that the speaker is ready for use.
• Pressing the [STANDBY] button again will power off the speaker.
Mode: Allows you to select different modes. Each mode will trigger a
change in the color of the indicator light:
• Bluetooth: Green
• Aux: Red
• Phono: Purple
• PC-USB: Blue
Bluetooth: Allows pairing via Bluetooth.
Volume Down: Reduces the volume.
Volume Up: Increases the volume.
NFC Sensor: Placing an NFC device close to this sensor allows use of
NFC (near-ield communication) to connect the device.
Ports
DC In: Power input (DC 12V-3A) for the included AC adapter.
PC-USB: PC sound card input port that allows audio output from a
computer.
Aux: 3.5 mm (1.8”) audio cable input port.
Phono: RCA audio cable input port that allows connection to a turntable.

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Powering on the Speaker
1. To connect the speaker to a power source, plug one end of the power
adapter to the DC input port of the speaker, and plug the other end to the
AC power outlet.
2. Turn the speaker on by pressing the [STANDBY] button. The vacuum tube
and power indicator light will turn on.
Choosing a Mode
Bluetooth Mode:
1. Bluetooth mode is the default mode unless there is an audio cable
connected to the speaker. To manually connect to Bluetooth, irst press
the [MODE] button. When in Bluetooth mode, the speaker will display a
green indicator light.
2. Then, press the Bluetooth logo button to begin pairing.
3. Find the speaker (“Hyperion”) on your device’s list of Bluetooth pairing
options to connect.
Quickly Connecting to Bluetooth via NFC:
1. To establish a quick connection through NFC, press the [MODE] button to
select Bluetooth mode. Bluetooth mode is the default mode unless there is
an audio cable connected to the speaker.
2. Ensure NFC and Bluetooth are enabled on your mobile phone or other
compatible device.
3. Press the Pair (Bluetooth symbol) button on the control panel to enter
pairing status.
4. Position the NFC antenna of your mobile device close to the NFC sensor
on the rear-left area of the speaker. (Refer to the Control Panel section on
page 4 to locate the NFC sensor.)
5. Your mobile device will detect the speaker and display a conirmation
message (the speaker will appear as “Hyperion”). Click to conirm and
connect.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Aux Mode:
1. Select Aux mode by pressing the [MODE] button until the speaker displays
a red indicator light.
2. Connect the included audio cable to the 3.5 mm audio input port on the
rear of the speaker. (Refer to the Control Panel section on page 4 to locate
the Aux port.)
Phono Mode:
1. Select Phono mode by pressing the [MODE] button until the speaker
displays a purple indicator light.
2. Use an RCA audio cable to connect a turntable to the phono input port on
the rear of the speaker. (Refer to the Control Panel section on page 4 to
locate the Phono port.)
NOTE: The turntable must be an MM cartridge turntable. MC cartridge
turntables are not compatible.
PC-USB Mode:
1. Select PC-USB mode by pressing the [MODE] button until the speaker
displays a blue indicator light.
2. Connect a USB cable from the PC-USB port on the rear of the speaker
to the USB port of a computer. The computer will automatically install a
driver. (Refer to the Control Panel section on page 4 to locate the PC-USB
port.)
NOTE: The driver is compatible with Windows 8 and higher and will not
work with older operating systems. The driver is compatible with all Macs.
3. Once the driver is installed, you will be able to play computer audio through
the Hyperion speaker.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Speaker (“Hyperion”) does not appear under your phone or device’s list of
available pairing options.
• It may be already connected to another device. If so, unpair from the other
device and try again. Otherwise, turn off the speaker for 5 seconds and
restart it. Restarting your phone or device may also help.
The Bluetooth signal is choppy or weak.
• Your phone or device may be out of range. The effective communication
distance of the Hyperion speaker is 30 feet (without obstacles blocking the
signal).
• Another possibility is that too many apps running simultaneously are
causing a slowdown or that a slow internet speed while streaming music is
causing the problem.
Unable to connect to Bluetooth via NFC.
• Make sure that your Bluetooth device has NFC functionality, NFC is turned
on, and the screen of your device is unlocked.
Unable to connect to Bluetooth manually.
• Double-check that the speaker is in Bluetooth mode and that you have
pressed the Bluetooth button to enter pairing status.
• If pairing has failed several times, turn off the speaker and wait 3 minutes
before restarting it, or restart your mobile device and try again.
If your problem is not addressed here or if the solutions do not work, please
email us at [e-mail].