KS KitSound CLASH EVOLUTION User manual
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CLASH EVOLUTION
BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES
USER MANUAL
Here at KitSound we believe that to truly connect to
your music, you need to experience it through outstanding
audio equipment. Our passion for audio is matched with
a desire for everyone to experience music as it should be:
with exceptional speakers, extraordinary headphones,
and audio accessories that really improve every
listening encounter.
By settling for nothing less than excellence in all that we
create, we ensure that only the very best reaches you
so that you can be inspired by music, hearing details
in long loved tracks that you’ve never heard before.
KitSound Evolution. Bringing people closer to their music.
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Please read this manual carefully before use.
Box contents
•KS Clash Evolution Bluetooth headphones
•Micro USB charge cable
•3.5 mm audio cable
•Carry case
•User manual
Functions
1. MFB (Multi Function Button)
2. Volume–/Previous track
3. Volume+/Next track
4. Micro USB charge port
5. Aux input
6. Microphone
7. LED indicator
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Instructions for use
Charging the battery
The Clash Evo has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery. Make sure the Clash Evo
is switched off. Connect one end of the micro USB charge cable to the micro USB
charge port (4) on the Clash Evo and connect the other end to your PC or USB
mains adaptor. The battery will start charging.
•It takes up to 4 hours to fully charge the battery
•Whilst charging, the LED indicator (7) will be solid red
•When fully charged, the LED indicator (7) will turn off
Getting started
– To turn the Clash Evo on, press and hold the MFB (1) for 4 seconds
– To turn the Clash Evo off, press and hold the MFB (1) for 4 seconds
whilst they are on
LED status
LED indicator is: Clash Evo is:
Solid red charging
Off fully charged/switched off/aux mode
Flashing blue quickly in pairing mode
Solid blue connected in Bluetooth mode
Slowly ashing blue playing in Bluetooth mode
Bluetooth setup
Pairing a Bluetooth device for the rst time
With the Clash Evo turned off
1. Press and hold the MFB (1) for 4 seconds
2. The LED indicator (7) will ash blue quickly
3. Activate the Bluetooth feature on your device and search for Bluetooth devices
(check your device’s manual if you’re unsure how to do this)
4. Select ‘KSCLASHEVO’ from the list of found devices
5. If asked for a passcode, enter ‘0000’ and the Clash Evo will then be connected
to your device
6. After pairing successfully, the LED indicator (7) will turn solid blue
7. The next time the Clash Evo is switched on, it will automatically search for and
attempt to connect to the last paired device
Note: If your device is not connecting automatically, it’s because it is not the last
paired device. Simply delete ‘KSCLASHEVO’ from the list of Bluetooth devices on
your device and re-pair.
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Re-pairing or pairing new devices
1. Make sure the Bluetooth is disabled on any previously paired devices
2. Follow ‘Pairing a Bluetooth device’ instructions from step 1
Playing audio wirelessly
1. Follow the instructions in the ‘Pairing a Bluetooth device’ section
2. Use the controls on your device to select content
3. Audio played through the connected Bluetooth device will now be heard
through the headphones
4. To play or pause the selected track, use the controls on your device or press
the MFB (1)
5. To skip track, use the controls on your device or press (don’t hold) the
Previous track button (2) or the Next track button (3)
6. The volume can be adjusted on both your device and the Clash Evo. To change
the volume on the Clash Evo, press and hold the Volume– button (2) or
Volume+ button (3)
Note: Track control functions from the buttons on the Clash Evo will require
your device to have Bluetooth prole AVRCP. Please check your device’s manual
if unsure.
Using the aux audio input
1. With the Clash Evo turned off, insert the 3.5mm audio cable into the aux
input (5) on the Clash Evo
2. Plug the other end of the aux cable into the audio/headphone output on
an MP3 player or other audio source
3. Audio played through the connected device will now be heard through
the headphones
4. The volume can be adjusted on your device only
Note: The controls on the Clash Evo do not operate in aux mode. There is no
need to turn the Clash Evo headphones on in aux mode as they will operate like
normal wired headphones.
PLEASE NOTE:
Your device will have an internal amplier and if it is playing digital les like MP3s
it will also have an integrated DAC (Digital Audio Converter). If you turn up the volume
to 100%, your device will be sending distorted signals to the Clash Evo. To avoid
this and to get the best sound quality from the speaker, we recommend that you
do not run your device any higher than 95% volume.
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Call-handling
Answer a call
– When a call comes through, the Clash Evo will play a ringtone. Press the MFB (1)
to answer
– During the call you can decrease/increase the volume by pressing and holding
the Volume– button (2) or Volume+ button (3) respectively
End call
– During a call, press the MFB (1) to end the call
Care for your Clash Evo
Please DON’T
•Get the Clash Evo wet
•Drop the Clash Evo as this will invalidate your warranty
•Open up the Clash Evo as there are no user serviceable parts inside
•Expose the Clash Evo to extreme temperatures or rapid changes
of hot to cold or vice versa
Please DO
•Clean the Clash Evo with a soft dry cloth and no detergents
Specications
Bluetooth V4.0
Bluetooth range up to 10 m
Aux input 3.5 mm
Battery Li-Po 380 mAh
Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Play time up to 10 hours
Charging time up to 4 hours
Troubleshooting
We hope you’ve now got all the information you need to get started, but if
you’re having problems with anything, please feel free to contact us at:
support@kitsound.co.uk
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions, which may occur as
a result of product improvement and development.
Please do not attempt to open this product. There are no user serviceable parts inside, in particular if your
product has an embedded, non-replaceable battery, do not attempt to access or remove the battery as this
may cause personal injury and will damage the product.
Making any attempt to open the product or carry out repair voids any and all warranties.
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