Marshal ACTON User manual

ACTON - ACTIVE STEREO LOUDSPEAKER
001. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
002. COMPLIANCE MARKS
003. LANGUAGE INDEX
005. THE ACTON
006. BOX CONTENTS
008. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
010. TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF
012. USING THE ACTON WITH
YOUR DEVICES
013. CHOOSING YOUR SOURCE
014. BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
018. CABLE CONNECTION
020. STANDBY MODES
022. ADJUSTING SOUND
023. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
024. TROUBLE SHOOTING
225. WARRANTY INFO
USER MANUAL

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Designed in Stockholm. Produced in China.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product
is operated.
• Keep these instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
• Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
• Follow all instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
WARNING!
• WARNING – To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that objects lled with liquids,
such as vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.
• WARNING – do not cover.
• WARNING – only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer (such as the exclusive
supply adapter, battery etc).
• WARNING – the plug is the main disconnect device and should be used as such. The
disconnect device should remain readily accessible.
• WARNING – this active loudspeaker may emit high sound pressure levels.
• WARNING – do not listen too close to the active loudspeaker.
• WARNING – do not listen for an extended period of time at a high sound pressure level.
• WARNING – do not attempt to remove the active loudspeaker chassis, there are no user serviceable
parts.
• WARNING – do not plug a guitar into the WOBURN.
• WARNING – do not insert body parts or objects into the bass port for risk of injury.
• DANGER – of dropping the product.
• DANGER – of sharp corners.
MOISTURE AND HUMIDITY
• The active loudspeaker should be located in a place free from moisture and water.
• Do not use this apparatus near water. Do not expose it to rain or dripping water. Do not splash water
on it.
INSTALLATION
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
• No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the active loudspeaker.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/appartus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
CONNECTION
• Connect the active loudspeaker according to the instructions in the manual.
• Connect the active loudspeaker only to the correct mains voltage as shown on the equipment.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit the apparatus.
• Use only power cables of the type specied in the operating instructions or as marked on the active
loudspeaker. Do not substitute the separate power cable included with this active loudspeaker with
any other power supply – use only the power cable provided by the manufacturer.
• 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 plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Do not install in an area that impedes access to the power plug. Disconnecting the power plug is the
only way to completely remove power to the product and the plug must be readily accessible at all times.
CLEANING
• Clean only with dry cloth.
MAINTENANCE
• Refer all servicing to qualied 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, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
• CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualied service personnel only. To reduce
the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualied to do so.

002.
COMPLIANCE MARKS
CAUTION: To prevent the risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover (or back plate).
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This appliance may not be treated as regular
household waste. Management of WEEE (Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment) is applica-
ble in member states of the European Union and
other European countries with individual national
policies on the management of WEEE. If you need
more information on the collection, reuse and re-
cycling systems, please contact your local or re-
gional waste administration facility.
Japan PSE Mark. The product complies with
the following standards J60065 (H23), ARIB
STD T-66 Ver.3.6, J55013 (H22).
This product conforms to ANSI/UL Std.
60065 and is Certified to CAN/CSA Std.
C22.2 No. 60065.
The product complies with the following European
directives: the electromagnetic compatibility directive
2004/108/EC. The low voltage directive 2006/95/EC.
This equipment is a Class II or a double-
insulated electrical appliance. It has been
designed in such a way that it does not
require a safety connection to electrical earth.
The content of this document is for information purposes only. Zound Industries reserves the right to
change information without prior notifications and at any time.
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KAGA HIGHTEC CO. LTD

001. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
002. COMPLIANCE MARKS
003. LANGUAGE INDEX
005. THE ACTON
006. BOX CONTENTS
008. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
010. TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF
012. USING THE ACTON WITH
YOUR DEVICES
013. CHOOSING YOUR SOURCE
014. BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
018. CABLE CONNECTION
020. STANDBY MODES
022. ADJUSTING SOUND
023. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
024. TROUBLE SHOOTING
225. WARRANTY INFO
ENGLISH
SECTIONS
LANGUAGE INDEX
PAGE
FRENCH - FRANÇAIS
PAGE 029
JAPANESE - 日本語
PAGE 057
GERMAN - DEUTSCH
PAGE 085
SPANISH - ESPAÑOL
PAGE 113
SIMPLIFIED CHINESE - 简体中文
PAGE 169
TRADITIONAL CHINESE - 繁體中文
PAGE 197
ITALIAN - ITALIANO
PAGE 141

ACTON
THIS UNIT MIGHT LOOK SMALL IN STATURE, BUT DON’T LET THAT FOOL
YOU. THE ACTON IS AN IMPRESSIVE AND COMPACT ACTIVE STEREO
SPEAKER THAT’S PACKING SOME SERIOUS POWER INTO ITS STOUT FRAME.
A NIMBLE AND VERSATILE WORKHORSE, IT JOINS THE MARSHALL FAMILY
WITH A VENGEANCE, CARRYING ON A LONG STANDING TRADITION OF LOUD.
WHEN IT COME TO LOOKS, THE ACTON HAS INHERITED ALL THE FAMILY
TRAITS; BOASTING THAT CLASSIC AND DURABLE VINTAGE DESIGN, AND
ICONIC SCRIPT LOGO THAT IS SO DISTINCTLY MARSHALL. COMPLETING
THE ULTIMATE SETUP IN YOUR KITCHEN, BEDROOM, OR OFFICE, THIS PINT
SIZED SPEAKER WILL BRING STYLE AND SOUND TO EVEN THE SMALLEST
OF SPACES. CONNECT IT WIRELESSLY VIA BLUETOOTH OR SIMPLY USE THE
COIL CORD THAT’S INCLUDED TO YOUR PHONE USING 3.5MM AUXILIARY
INPUT. ACTON’S CUSTOM ANALOGUE CONTROLS ALLOW YOU TO FINE TUNE
YOUR SOUND TO JUST THE WAY YOU DESIRE.
THE ACTON IS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. WITH A WELL BALANCED
AUDIO BOASTING A CLEAR MIDRANGE AND EXTENDED HIGHS, IT GIVES AN
EXPERIENCE THAT IS BOTH ARTICULATE AND PRONOUNCED. THE ACTON’S
POWERFUL DEEP BASS SEEMS TO DEFY THE LAWS OF NATURE FOR IT’S
SMALL SIZE. IT IS THESE HIFI QUALITIES PACKED INTO A CLASSICALLY
DESIGNED AND COMPACT FRAME THAT SET THE ACTON APART, POSITIONED
TO TAKE ON EVEN THE LARGEST OF COMPETITORS

BOX CONTENTS
001. USER MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION
002. DOUBLE-ENDED COIL CORD WITH 3.5MM STEREO PLUGS TO
CONNECT TO YOUR MUSIC PLAYER
003. POWER CORD
004. MARSHALL ACTON ACTIVE STEREO LOUDSPEAKER
006.

ACTON
CAUTION: LIFT ACTIVE
LOUDSPEAKER FROM BOTTOM.
DO NOT LIFT BY PROTECTIVE
BAG FOR RISK OF DROPPING
THE PRODUCT.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
001. INPUT FOR 3.5MM
STEREO PLUG
002. LED LIGHT SOURCE INDICATORS
003. VOLUME
004. BASS
005. TREBLE
006. PAIR BUTTON
007. SOURCE/WAKE BUTTON
008. POWER SWITCH
009. STANDBY MODE SWITCH
(POWERSAVER MODE AND
STANDARD MODE)
010. BACK PLATE
011. BASS PORT
012. POWER JACK
013. POWER CORD
008.

ACTON
NOTE: DATE CODE
AND SERIAL NUM-
BER STICKER
LOCATED HERE.
011.
010.
012. 013. 012. 013.

TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF
001. INSERT THE POWER CORD INTO THE POWER JACK.
002. CONNECT THE CORRECT POWER CORD TO THE WALL SOCKET.
010.
NOTE: DEPENDING ON YOUR
REGION, A POWER CORD WITH AN
APPROPRIATE PLUG IS SUPPLIED.
002.
001. 001. 002.

ACTON
003. TO TURN THE ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKER ON, SWITCH THE ON/OFF
SWITCH. THE LED LIGHT INDICATOR WILL FLASH RED ON THE
SOURCE MARKED AS BLUETOOTH.
004. TO TURN THE ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKER OFF, SWITCH THE ON/OFF
SWITCH. THE LED INDICATOR WILL TURN OFF.

USING THE ACTON WITH YOUR DEVICES
THE ACTON IS A LOUDSPEAKER CREATED FOR TODAY’S WORLD. WITH
MULTIPLE CONNECTION SOURCES, THERE ARE TWO OF WAYS TO CONNECT
TO YOUR SPEAKER, WHETHER VIA YOUR PHONE, TABLET, LAPTOP OR
WIRELESSLY VIA BLUETOOTH®. BELOW YOU WILL FIND MORE DETAILS
ABOUT THE CONNECTION SOURCES, IN TWO CATEGORIES:
• WIRELESS CONNECTION VIA BLUETOOTH
• CONNECTION VIA THE 3.5MM STEREO PLUG
012.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT
THE VOLUME IS SET TO LOW
ON BOTH THE ACTIVE LOUD-
SPEAKER AND THE MUSIC
PLAYER WHEN YOU START PLAY-
ING MUSIC.

CHOOSING YOUR SOURCE
001. PUSH THE SOURCE/WAKE BUTTON TO CHOOSE YOUR SOURCE AND/OR
TO SWITCH BETWEEN CONNECTED SOURCES.
002. A LIT LED LIGHT INDICATES WHICH SOURCE YOU HAVE SELECTED.
ORDER OF CONNECTIONS (FROM TOP TO BOTTOM):
• BLUETOOTH
• INPUT - 3.5MM STEREO PLUG
002.

CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH
WITH THE HELP OF BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY, BLUETOOTH-COMPATIBLE
DEVICES CAN EASILY BE CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER OVER A SHORT
WIRELESS CONNECTION. USE YOUR BLUETOOTH-ENABLED SMARTPHONE,
TABLET OR COMPUTER TO STREAM MUSIC DIRECTLY TO YOUR ACTON
WITH NO WIRES ATTACHED. USE YOUR NEWLY FOUND FREEDOM TO MOVE
AROUND WITH ALL YOUR MUSIC AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. FOLLOW THESE
STEPS TO CONNECT YOUR ACTON WIRELESSLY TO YOUR BLUETOOTH
DEVICE.
001. TURN THE ACTON ACTIVE STERO LOUDSPEAKER ON (SEE PAGE 012.).
002. SELECT BLUETOOTH AS SOURCE BY PUSHING THE SOURCE/WAKE
BUTTON UNTIL THE BLUETOOTH LED IS LIT.
003. ACTIVATE THE BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONALITY ON YOUR DEVICE
(SMARTPHONE, TABLET, COMPUTER).
004. PRESS THE PAIR BUTTON. THE LED LIGHT ON THE ACTON WILL
START TO FLASH RAPIDLY IN RED.
005. ON YOUR DEVICE, SELECT THE ACTON SPEAKER FROM
YOUR LIST. THE LED LIGHT ON THE SPEAKER WILL TURN TO A
STEADY RED.
006. YOU ARE NOW READY TO PLAY YOUR MUSIC WIRELESSLY VIA THE
ACTON SPEAKER.
014.
NOTES:
• YOU ONLY NEED TO PAIR YOUR SMARTPHONE/TABLET/COMPUTER WITH THE AC-
TON ONCE, AFTER WHICH THE DEVICE WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF YOUR
BLUETOOTH DEVICES.
• WHEN PAIRING A NEW DEVICE, PRESS THE PAIR BUTTON AGAIN, AND REPEAT
STEPS ABOVE.
• UP TO SIX DEVICES CAN BE STORED IN THE SPEAKER’S MEMORY.

CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH
004.
005.
005.
002.
003.

016.
LOCATING YOUR DEVICES VIA BLUETOOTH
SELECT BLUETOOTH AS THE INPUT SOURCE BY PRESSING SOURCE/WAKE
ON THE SPEAKER. BLUETOOTH IS NOW ACTIVATED, WITH A FLASHING RED
LIGHT IF NO DEVICE IS CONNECTED, AND A SOLID RED LIGHT IF A DEVICE
IS CONNECTED. ACTON SPEAKER WILL NOW AUTOMATICALLY SEARCH FOR
PAIRED DEVICES FOR 3 MINUTES, AND THE LED WILL RAPIDLY FLASH RED
DURING THE SEARCH. THE ACTON SPEAKER WILL LOCATE DEVICES WITHIN
RANGE THAT HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN CONNECTED AND WILL CONNECT
THEM AUTOMATICALLY. IF NO DEVICES ARE LOCATED WITHIN THREE MIN-
UTES, THE ACTON SPEAKER WILL REVERT TO STANDBY STATUS (EITHER
POWERSAVER MODE OR STANDARD MODE, DEPENDING ON WHICH OPTION
YOU CHOOSE. THERE IS MORE INFORMATION ON MODES IN THE STANDBY
MODES SECTION ON PAGE 020.). IF THE PAIR BUTTON IS PRESSED WHILE
BLUETOOTH IS SELECTED AS THE AUDIO SOURCE, THE ACTON LOUD-
SPEAKER WILL PERFORM A NEW SEARCH FOR THREE MINUTES AFTER-
WARDS, DURING WHICH TIME, THE LED LIGHT WILL RAPIDLY FLASH RED.
NOTES:
• THE AUTO CONNECTION FUNCTION WILL NOT WORK IF THE ACTON LOUDSPEAKER
IS TURNED OFF VIA THE MAIN POWER SWITCH AT THE TOP OF THE UNIT.
• IF A SEVENTH DEVICE IS CONNECTED, DEVICE A WILL NO LONGER BE MEMORISED.
• ALWAYS START BLUETOOTH IN YOUR SMARTPHONE/COMPUTER FIRST, AND THEN
START ACTON LOUDSPEAKER TO RECEIVE AN AUTO CONNECTION.

BLUETOOTH AUTO CONNECTION
IF A DEVICE IS MOVED OUTSIDE THE RANGE OF THE ACTON SPEAKER
(APPROXIMATELY 10 METRES WITHOUT OBSTACLES), THAT DEVICE IS
THEN DISCONNECTED. THE DEVICE IS AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTED AGAIN
WHEN IT IS MOVED BACK WITHIN RANGE. THE ACTON SPEAKER STORES
UP TO SIX DEVICES AND ALWAYS STARTS SEARCHING FOR THE LAST
DEVICE THAT HAS BEEN CONNECTED. IF THE ACTON SPEAKER HAS BEEN
CONNECTED TO DEVICES A–B–C–D–E–F IN THAT ORDER, DEVICE F IS
GIVEN FIRST PRIORITY, WHILE DEVICE A IS GIVEN LAST PRIORITY. EVERY
TIME THE ACTON STARTS UP, IT WILL PERFORM AN AUTO CONNECTION OF
DEVICES WITHIN ITS RANGE.

CONNECTING SOURCES BY CABLE
THERE IS ANOTHER WAY TO CONNECT TO YOUR ACTON – THE OLD
FASHIONED WAY, USING SPEAKER WIRES AND THE 3.5MM INPUT.
• INPUT: 3.5MM STEREO PLUG
USE THE DOUBLE-ENDED COIL CORD WITH 3.5MM PLUGS TO
CONNECT TO AUDIO SOURCES THAT HAVE AUDIO OUTPUT SUCH AS
A MOBILE TELEPHONE, IPHONE/IPAD/IPOD, MP3 PLAYER, OR
AIRPORT EXPRESS.
018.

INPUT: 3.5MM STEREO PLUG
001. CONNECT THE CORD WITH THE 3.5MM STEREO PLUG TO THE INPUT
LABELLED INPUT 1 ON THE LOUDSPEAKER.
002. CONNECT THE CORD WITH THE 3.5MM STEREO PLUG TO THE MUSIC PLAYER.
003. SELECT INPUT 1 AS SOURCE BY PUSHING THE SOURCE/WAKE
BUTTON UNTIL THE INPUT 1 LED IS LIT (SEE PAGE 015.).
001.
003.