Sonus Faber DUETTO User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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CONTENTS
34. Playing Music using iTunes with AirPlay 47
35. Playing audio on multiple Duetto devices (Google Home) 48
36. Playing to multiple Duetto devices (iOS and AirPlay 2) 51
37. Restoring Duetto to its factory settings (Reset Button) 52
38. Restoring Duetto to its factory settings (via the web-based setup page) 53
39. HDMI troubleshooting 54
40. Optical connection troubleshooting 55
41. Subwoofer output troubleshooting 56
42. Bluetooth troubleshooting 57
43. Network troubleshooting 58
44. Turntable Troubleshooting 59
45. Errors 60
46. No sound is emitted by the Satellite unit 63
47. How do I access the Duetto web page via the QR Code? 64
48. I need to move the Master unit to the Left side 65
49. My QR Code is not working 66
50. Software updates 67
51.  
52. Can the Duetto be used as a sound bar? 68
53. 
54. Is Internet radio available on Duetto? 68
55. Cleaning your Duetto 68
56. My remote is not working 69
57. How to change the battery in the remote control 70
58. Can the input be changed without the remote? 70
59. Can I control the Duetto with my voice? 71
60.  
61. Which Wi-Fi bands does the Duetto support? 71
62.  
63.  
64. The Duetto is not showing any light feedback 72
65. 
1. Information for users 4
2. Warranty and after sales support 4
3. Safety information 5
4. Package contents 5
5. Getting to know your Duetto 6
6. Getting to know the Duetto remote 7
7. Getting started 8
8. Correct Duetto placement 10
9. The Duetto Stand 12
10. Wired connection to your network 13
11. Wi-Fi connection to your network (IOS) 14
12. Duetto Setup using the iOS Home app 15
13. Wi-Fi connection to your network (Android) 16
14. Duetto Setup using the Google Home app 17
15. Duetto setup via the Web-based setup page 19
16. 
17. Pairing Duetto with a Bluetooth device 23
18. Connecting Duetto to a TV using an HDMI cable 24
19. Connecting Duetto using an Optical cable 25
20. Connecting Duetto to a Subwoofer 26
21. Connecting Duetto to a turntable 27
22. Standby Power mode 28
23. Understanding the LED Control Bar's colours 29
24. Understanding the LED strips' feedback 30
25. Playing audio from an iOS device with AirPlay 33
26. Playing audio using the Analogue Input (Phono / Line-In) and how to change it 35
27. Playing Audio using HDMI 36
28. Playing Audio via Roon Ready 37
29. Playing audio over Bluetooth 39
30. Playing audio with Google Home 40
31. Playing audio with Chromecast 41
32. Playing audio with Spotify Connect 43
33. Playing audio with TIDAL Connect 45

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These loudspeakers are designed and manufactured according to the highest quality standards. However,
if a fault or malfunction should occur, all Sonus faber products are covered by a standard warranty
covering material, technical, and manufacturing defects and/or any inconsistencies encountered for two
(2) years from the date of purchase by the original buyer.
Please be aware that you can extend the warranty period by registering your product at https://www.
sonusfaber.com/en/register-product/.
The complete Warranty Policy can be found at www.sonusfaber.com/warranty-policy. The following
should also be kept in mind for your convenience:
1. The warranty on the loudspeakers covers any manufacturing defects;
2. Keep the receipt as proof of purchase to show to the retailer if necessary;
3. Keep the loudspeakers’ original packaging so that they can be transported without suffering damage
if they need to be shipped to an authorized service centre;
4. The loudspeakers must be accompanied by a description of the malfunction or defect encountered.
The product warranty will be void under the following conditions:
1.   
service centre;
2. If the product has been used in a manner that is not consistent with the indications contained within
this manual.
Please read the Safety Instructions contained inside the packaging carefully.
UNPACKING
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2. Use an appropriate tool to open the packaging. Do not insert the blade too deep to avoid damaging
the contents.
3. Keep all the packaging elements for any future transport operations.
4. Do not wear watches, bracelets, rings, etc., in order to avoid scratching the loudspeakers and their
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present on the clothing you are wearing, such as zippers, buttons, belt buckles, rivets, etc.
5. Check the contents of the packaging – see the Package contents section. If one or more of the items
is missing, notify the retailer from which the product was purchased.
6. Do not touch the drivers during this operation.
7. Hold the loudspeaker securely with both hands in order to avoid dropping it. Depending on the
weight of the loudspeaker, the indicated operations can be performed by two people for greater
safety and convenience.
8. If using a dedicated stand, do not use it with any speaker system other than that for which it has
been designed. Improper use of the stand can result in damage or personal injury.
9. The packaging materials can pollute the environment. These materials must not be disposed of as
domestic waste, and must be brought to a waste collection and recycling centre.
10. Do not leave the packaging materials within the reach of children!
11. They could pose a risk of poisoning or suffocation if ingested.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SUPPORT
SAFETY INFORMATION
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Dear Customer,
We would like to thank and congratulate you for having chosen a Sonus faber loudspeaker system for
listening to your favourite Music. These loudspeakers are designed to immediately meet our customers’
highest expectations. As our aim is to ensure that you obtain the best possible listening experience, it is
recommended to read this instruction manual carefully prior to installation. If you have any questions or
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Sonus faber directly, by writing to [e-mail]. Finally, we highly suggest registering
online with the website www.sonusfaber.com in order to keep up to date on all the latest news, initiatives,
and promotions offered by Sonus faber.
Enjoy your music!
FIRST TIME INSTALLATION
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT
3-YEAR WARRANTY
Register your Duetto at sonusfaber.com to extend the product’s warranty.
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2. Speakers with removable fabric grilles
3. Remote Control
4. Literature
5. Protective covers
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1. Power Button – Used to turn Duetto on and off.
2. Volume Up – Used to manually increase the volume.
3. Volume Down – Used to manually decrease the volume.
4. Mute – Used to mute Duetto.
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5. Play / Pause – Used to play and pause the current audio.
6. Previous Track – Used to skip back through the current playlist.
7. Next Track – Used to skip forward through the current playlist.
8. Inputs – Used to switch between different audio input sources.
9. Brightness – Used to adjust the brightness of the LED Strips.
The Duetto system consists of two speakers. The Master unit with a Control Bar on top and an input panel
on the bottom. The Satellite unit can be recognised by the Sf logo on the upper leather cover.
1. Control Bar – Used to turn Duetto on and off, by pressing and holding.
a. Also used to play and pause the audio, by pressing a single time. It will display different colours
depending on selected input - see the Understanding the LED Control Bar's colours section.
b. Swipe left or right from the centre to switch source.
c. Displays different colours depending on the selected input. For more information see the
Understanding the LED Control Bar's colours section.
2. Volume Up – Used to manually increase the volume.
3. Volume Down – Used to manually decrease the volume.
4. LED Feedback Strips – Used to display the Duetto's status. See the Understanding the LED Strips'
feedback section.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DUETTO
GETTING TO KNOW THE DUETTO REMOTE
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5. Reset Button – Used to reset the Duetto system.
a. For more information on resetting the Duetto system, see the Restoring Duetto to its Factory
Settings section.
6. Power Connection – Used to connect the supplied power cable to the electrical outlet.
7. HDMI Input – Used to connect Duetto to a device via HDMI.
a. For more information on how to connect via HDMI, see the Playing audio using HDMI section.
8. Ethernet/ LAN Port – Used to connect Duetto to a network via a wired connection.
a. For more information on how to connect via Ethernet, see the Wired Connection to your network section.
9. Analogue Input – Used to connect the Phono/ Line-In RCA cables.
a. For more information on how to play audio through the Analogue Input, see the Playing audio using
the Analogue Input section.
10. Analogue Selector – Used to switch between the Phono or Line-In inputs.
a. For more information on how to play audio through the Analogue Input, see the Playing audio using
the Analogue Input section.
11. Optical port – Used to connect Duetto to a TV or Game console via an Optical cable.
a. For more information on how to play audio through the Optical Input, see the Connecting Duetto
using an Optical cable section.
12. Sub output – Used to connect an external subwoofer to the Duetto speakers. The use of a subwoofer
is optional.
a. For more information on how to connect a subwoofer to Duetto, see the Connecting Duetto to a
Subwoofer section.
13. Pairing button – Used to pair the Master and Satellite units (after a reset, for example) for synchronised
playback.
a. For more information on how to pair the units, see the No sound is emitted by the Satellite unit section.
14. Swap Left/Right – Used to change the Master unit's position from left to right, or vice versa. The Master
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a. For more information on how to switch the Master unit's position, see the section entitled I need to
move the Master unit to the Left side.
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1. Power on Duetto by connecting the power cables for the Master and Satellite units. Wait for the LED
Strip animation and sound to be completed.
GETTING STARTED
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2. Pair the Master and Satellite units to synchronise playback. Press the pairing button on the Master
input panel, then press the pairing button on the Satellite input panel within 30 seconds. The Master
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3. Duetto can be used without a Wi-Fi connection through the Bluetooth, HDMI, Optical, and/or Phono/
Line-in inputs. For more information, see the Playing Audio sections.
4. If the Duetto is going to be used over a network (recommended), make sure that the router and any
devices you wish to stream from are connected to the network.
5. Make sure you have updated or downloaded the Home app (for iOS devices) or the Google Home
app (for Android
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devices). This app will be used to connect the device to Duetto.
a. For more information, see the Duetto setup using the iOS Home app or Duetto setup using the
Google Home app sections.
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a. For more information on positioning Duetto, see the Correct Duetto placement section.
7. 
a. For IOS devices, refer to the Wi-Fi connection to your network (IOS) section.
b. For Android devices, refer to the Wi-Fi connection to your network (Android) section.
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8. To control Duetto by remote control, point the remote at the Master unit.
9. To change inputs, press the Inputs button on the remote repeatedly until the Control Bar indicates the
correct colour. See Understanding the LED Control Bar's colours section.
a. You can also select the desired input by swiping left or right on the Control Bar. For more
information, see the Can the input be changed without the remote? section.
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1. Make sure the Duetto system is placed on a solid, level surface that's capable of sustaining its weight.
2. Do not place any objects on the top of the speakers.
3. The Duetto system must be placed on a clean, dry surface.
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5. It is recommended to avoid placing the speakers close to windows where they could be exposed to
direct sun light for an extended period of time.
6. Avoid placing too many objects between of the 2 speakers.
7. Make sure the Duetto system is within the range of your Wi-Fi network.
8. We recommend maintaining 50 cm of clearance on each side of the Duetto system, including the rear.
9. If you want to place the Duetto system closer to the walls, see the section entitled Duetto Setup via
the Web-based setup page for selecting the “NEAR THE WALL” function.
a. It’s recommended to maintain a distance of 10cm from the walls, even with the “NEAR THE
WALL” option selected
CORRECT DUETTO PLACEMENT
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is on the Left side).
a. If you wish to use the Master unit as Left hand speaker, see the section entitled I need to move
Master unit to the Left side.
11. Recommended room dimensions for optimal stereo listening: 20mto 60m.
12. The minimum recommended distance for speaker placement is 2m, with the loudspeakers’ axes
converging toward the listening position.
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in order to optimise the stereophonic image.
13. The distance between the Master and Satellite units should be no more than 8m.
14. The listening point should be at the height of the tweeter.
15. The layout of the listening environment and the loudspeakers’ positioning can affect the entire audio
system’s performance. For example, a room with an irregular shape can improve the response within
the listening environment, as this will limit the formation of any standing waves, while a room with a
parallelepiped shape is potentially more suitable for generating balanced sound images.
16. Carpets and curtains have a positive effect on the acoustics of the environment, as they help absorb
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17. Make sure cables are fed through the appropriate hole in the back, in order to avoid compromising
the Duetto's stability.
18. Make sure Master unit is placed no more than 4m from the point where you would like to control the
Duetto by remote control.
19. The passage of people or the presence of water between the Duetto units could compromise their
wireless transmission.
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1. If using a dedicated stand, do not use it with any speaker system other than that for which it has
been designed. Improper use of the stand can result in damage or personal injury.
2. When placing the speaker on the stand, be sure to tighten the screws completely and to place the
speaker on a perfectly stable, solid, and level surface.
3. Unpack the contents making sure the following are present:
• Stand
• Screws
4. Plug all the connection cables and power cables into to Duetto unit's input panel before screwing it
onto the stand. For more information about the inputs, see the Getting to know your Duetto section.
5. All the cables should pass through the inside of the stand. Feed the cables through.
6. Secure the Duetto's base to the stand by tightening the screws completely.
7. Make sure that the cables do not compromise the stand's stability.
1. Please make sure that the router is connected and powered on before attempting to connect the Duetto.
2. We recommend that Duetto's power be turned off. Remove the power cable.
3. Locate the Ethernet / LAN Port on the back of Duetto and insert an Ethernet cable.
4. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available LAN port on the router.
5. Plug the power cable back in to the Duetto.
6. The Duetto system will automatically connect to the network.
7. The Duetto's LED strips will provide feedback once the system is connected. A sound will be emitted
when the Duetto is ready for use.
a. For more information, see the Understanding the LED strips' feedback section.
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WI-FI CONNECTION TO YOUR NETWORK
(IOS)
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1. 

different colour, press the Inputs button on the remote repeatedly until the it turns white.
a. You can also select the desired input by swiping left or right on the Control Bar. For more
information, see the Can the input be changed without the remote? section.
 Restoring Duetto to its factory settings section.
2. For native iOS setup, select Settings, then Wi-Fi settings.
3. Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled.
4. Under the Set Up New AirPlay Speaker heading, select Duetto.
5. Choose the desired Wi-Fi network.
6. Select Next.
7. At this point the Duetto will connect to the Wi-Fi network. Select Done.
8. The Duetto's LED strips will provide feedback once the system is connected.
a. For more information, see the Understanding the LED Strips' feedback section.
DUETTO SETUP USING THE IOS HOME APP
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1. 

different colour, press the Inputs button on the remote repeatedly until the it turns white.
a. You can also select the desired input by swiping left or right on the Control Bar. See the Can the
input be changed without the remote? section for more information
 Restoring Duetto to its factory settings section.
2. Open the HOME app on your iOS device.
3. Select Add Accessory.
4. Select I Don’t Have a Code or Cannot Scan.
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1. 

different colour, press the Inputs button on the remote repeatedly until the it turns white.
a. You can also select the desired input by swiping left or right on the Control Bar. See the Can the
input be changed without the remote? section for more information
 Restoring Duetto to its factory settings section.
2. Select the Google Home app.
3. Select the Plus icon.
WI-FI CONNECTION TO YOUR
NETWORK (ANDROID)
DUETTO SETUP USING THE
GOOGLE HOME APP
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1. 

2. In order to set up the Duetto on an Android smart device, you will need to use the Google Home app.
See the Duetto Setup using the Google Home app section, or the Duetto Setup Via the Web-Based
Setup Page section.
4. Choose the desired home, and then select Next.
5. At this point the Google Home app will scan for available devices.
6. Choose Speaker.
5. Select Duetto.
6. At his point your iOS device will connect to the Duetto.
7. Choose the Duetto's location (e.g. Living Room).
8. Select Continue.
9. Choose whether to give your Duetto a custom name.
10. Select Continue.
11. The Duetto has been added to My Home.
12. The Duetto's LED strips will provide feedback once the system is connected.
a. For more information, see the Understanding the LED Strips' Feedback section.
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SETUP PAGE
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1. Press and hold the Control Bar to turn the Duetto on.
2. Allow the Duetto time to boot up and create its own access point (3 to 5 minutes).
3. 

different colour, press the Inputs button on the remote repeatedly until the it turns white.
a. You can also select the desired input by swiping left or right on the Control Bar. See the Can the
input be changed without the remote? section for more information
 
4. On a device connected to your network, select network settings.
5. Select the Duetto network. It will appear as Duetto-xxxxxx (where xxxxxx is a unique string associated
with your product).
6. Select Connect. You will be connected to the Duetto.
7. Open an internet browser, enter 192.168.255.249 in the URL bar, and press Enter.
7. Select Yes.
8. Select Connect.
9. At this point the app will connect to the Duetto.
10. If you heard the Duetto emit a sound, select Yes.
11. Choose a room for reference (E.g. Living Room).
12. Select Next.
13. Select the desired Wi-Fi network and select Next.
14. Enter the Wi-Fi password and select Connect.
15. The Duetto's LED strips will provide feedback once the system is connected.
a. For more information, see the Understanding the LED Strips' Feedback section
16. Select Next.
17. Select the new speaker (E.g. Living Room speaker) to control the Duetto.
18. To set up and connect multiple Duetto devices, see the Playing Audio on multiple Duetto devices
(Google Home) section.
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SETUP PAGE
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1. 
a. For more information see the Setup sections in this guide.
2. Using the desired camera app on your smart device, scan the QR code in the Duetto Warranty booklet
and follow the link generated. You will be forwarded to the web-based setup page.
a. For the setup procedure without the QR code, see the My QR code is not working heading in the
Troubleshooting & FAQ’s section.
3. 
4. Power Sleep Timer OFF — If set to OFF, the Duetto will go into standby after 20 minutes, but remain
connected to the network.
5. Power Sleep Timer ON — If set to ON, the Duetto will go into standby after 20 minutes, and, after 40
minutes, will drop the network connection and go into lower power mode (0.5W).
6. Startup Volume Limit OFF — If set to OFF, the Duetto will startup at the playback volume last set.
7. Startup Volume Limit ON — When set to ON, this setting will be triggered if the volume is above 30%
when the Duetto goes into standby mode. The next time the Duetto starts up the volume will be set to 30%.
8. Network Type — Choose the desired option to tell Duetto how you would like to connect to the network.
9. Equalization Settings — High frequency adjustment — A slider allows the user to adjust the gain
for the high frequency playback from -2dB to +2dB
10. Equalization Settings — Loudness Maximizer — If set to ON, the Duetto will boost the bass at low
volume levels.
8. This will open the Duetto web-based setup page. Select Settings.
9. To connect the Duetto via Wi-Fi, select Wireless.
10. Select Start Scan.
11. Select the desired Wi-Fi network from the drop down menu .
12. Enter the password and select OK.
13. The Duetto is now set up and ready for use. Select OK.
14. Once the Duetto system is connected to your network, you can use the QR code in the Duetto
Warranty booklet to access the permanent web-based setup page. Scan the QR code with your
device's camera to access the page automatically. Save the link for future access.
a. For more information about other functions available through the Web page, see the Duetto set up
via the Web-based setup page section.
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1. Duetto can stream hi-res audio over Bluetooth thanks to its built-in AptX HD technology.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on the smart device you want to pair.
3. 
that Bluetooth has been selected as the audio source.
a. You can also select the desired input by swiping left or right on the Control Bar. For more
information, see the Can the input be changed without the remote? section.
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4. Select Duetto from the list of available Bluetooth devices.
5. 
6. Playback can now be controlled from the connected device or from the Duetto remote.
11. Equalization Settings — Balance — A slider allows the user to pan the sound towards either the Left
or the Right speaker
12. Room placement — If set to Near the wall, the Duetto will reduce the bass boost applied to the playback.
13. Room Placement — If set to Away from the wall, the Duetto will play using normal bass boost levels.
14. Master location – Sets the Master unit's location as either the Right or Left speaker – the Right or Left

15. Subwoofer output – Automatic Detection ON – The Duetto will automatically detect whether a
subwoofer is connected to it.
a. If there is no subwoofer connected, the Duetto will playback all the low frequency content.
       
additional parameter settings shown below on the web page.
16. Subwoofer output – ON – This setting tells the Duetto that a subwoofer will play the low frequency content
 
based on the 3 additional parameter settings shown below on the web page.
17. Subwoofer output – OFF – The Duetto will play all the low frequency content.
18. Subwoofer output – Cut off frequency – this setting determines the frequency level at which the
Duetto unit ceases playback and the subwoofer takes over playback.
19. Subwoofer output – Gain sub – adjusts the subwoofer's output level from -5dB to +5dB
20. Subwoofer output – Subwoofer delay – this setting adjusts the delay caused by the difference in
distance between the subwoofer, the Duetto, and the listener. Each increment selected will cause the
Subwoofer to respond 1ms earlier, in order to obtain coherent and uniform playback from all 3 speakers.
21. HDMI auto switching — If set to Always ON, the Duetto will be automatically powered on and set to
the HDMI input whenever the source device is powered on.
22. HDMI auto switching — If set to Only on HDMI input, the Duetto will only switch to HDMI input
automatically if this was the last input selected.
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1. Press the Inputs button on the remote control repeatedly until the Control Bar turns magenta,
indicating that Optical has been selected as the audio source.
a. You can also select the desired input by swiping left or right on the Control Bar. For more
information, see the Can the input be changed without the remote? section.
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2. Locate the Optical port on the back of the Duetto.
3. Insert the Optical cable into the Optical port.
4. Insert the other end of the Optical cable into the Optical Audio out socket on the source (TV, DVD
player, etc.).
5. If there is no sound, check the audio settings on the source and make sure the audio output is set to
Digital out.
6. Press Vol+/Vol- on the Remote control or +/- button on the Duetto control pad to adjust the volume.
CONNECTING DUETTO TO A TV USING AN
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1. Press the Inputs button on the remote control repeatedly until the Control Bar turns orange, indicating
that HDMI has been selected as the audio source.
a. You can also select the desired input by swiping left or right on the Control Bar. For more
information, see the Can the input be changed without the remote? section.
2. Locate the HDMI port on the back of the Duetto device.
3. Insert the HDMI cable into the HDMI port.
4. Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI Arc socket on the TV.
5. If no sound is emitted from the TV, make sure that HDMI Arc has been selected as the output setting.
6. Press Vol+/Vol- on the Remote control or press the +/- button on the Duetto control pad to adjust the volume.
7. If there is no sound, the PCM signal output on the output source (TV, DVD, etc.) may need to
activated. For more help see the HDMI troubleshooting section.
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1. Locate the Analogue port on the back of the Duetto device.
2. Make sure the Analogue selector is set to Phono.
a. Use Phono for a turntable, use Line-In for all other analogue input types.
3. Connect the RCA cables from the back of your turntable to the Duetto's input panel.
a. Make sure the turntable uses a phono cartridge that's compatible with the Duetto system. For
more information, see the Turntable troubleshooting section.
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4. Be sure to ground the Duetto using a suitable phono grounding connection.
5. Press the Inputs button on the remote control repeatedly until the Control Bar turns Pink, indicating
that Analogue has been selected as the audio source.
a. You can also select the input by swiping left or right on the Control Bar. For more information, see
the Can the input be changed without the remote? section.
6. Press Vol+/Vol- on the top of Duetto or press the +/- button on the remote to adjust the volume.
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1. Duetto allows for the possibility of adding an external subwoofer to the system.
2. To do so, connect the subwoofer LFE’s input to the Duetto Master unit’s “Sub Out” connector using
an RCA cable.
3. The subwoofer will be automatically detected and enabled on the system. Gain, cut-off frequency,
                
speakers' placement and the listening environment.
a. For optimal performance with your subwoofer, see the Duetto setup via the Web-based setup
page section.
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UNDERSTANDING THE LED CONTROL
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1. When changing the Duetto's input source, the Control Bar will change colours to indicate the input
source currently selected.
2. Blue – Playback via Bluetooth.
3. Orange – Playback via HDMI.
4. Pink – Playback via the Line-in/Phono connection.
5. Magenta - Playback via Optical
6. Streaming platform - When streaming is selected, the Control Bar will be white. Once connected to

a. White - Playback via AirPlay.
b. Yellow – Playback via Chromecast built-in
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c. Green – Playback via Spotify Connect.
d. Purple – Playback via Roon.
e. Light Blue – Playback via Tidal.
7. Red – Warning/ Error. Please see the, I have a Red Control Bar section in the troubleshooting section.
8. Playing Music section of this guide.
AirPlay
Chromecast built-in
Spotify
Tidal
Roon
HDMI
Bluetooth
Optical
Line/Phono
1. Press and hold the Control Bar for 5 seconds to place the Duetto in standby mode.
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2. When the Duetto is in standby mode, all the lights and features are off, but the Control Bar will
remain on to indicate that the system is still receiving power.
3. Press and hold the Control Bar to turn the Duetto on.
4. The 3 LED Feedback Strips will perform an animation while the Duetto system is loading, and will
stop once it is ready.
5. To power the system off completely, unplug the power cable: the Control Bar will turn off.
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4. Reset: Rightward animation across the 3 strips.
5. 
6. 
UNDERSTANDING THE LED
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1. Network successfully connected: central strip animation, rising from the centre.
2. Volume level: central strip will display the volume level when it changes.
3. Update status: Leftward animation across the 3 strips while downloading, followed by rising
animation to indicate installation progress.
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1. Before attempting to stream music, make sure the Duetto is connected to the Wi-Fi network.
a. If it is not, see the Wi-Fi connection to your network (IOS) section, or the other sections of this
guide regarding Wi-Fi connection.
2. 
                  Network
troubleshooting section.
b. If it is displaying another colour, press the Inputs button on the remote repeatedly until the Control
Bar displays the correct colour. You can also select the desired input by swiping left or right on the
Control Bar. For more information, see the Can the input be changed without the remote? section.
PLAYING MUSIC
PLAYING AUDIO FROM A IOS DEVICE
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3. Select the music to play from your desired streaming platform.
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1. Press the Inputs button on the remote control repeatedly until the Control Bar turns Pink, indicating
that Analogue has been selected as the audio source.
a. You can also select the desired input by swiping left or right on the Control Bar. For more
information, see the Can the input be changed without the remote? section.
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2. Make sure the desired option has been selected on the Analogue selector (E.g. Phono).
a. Use Phono for a turntable, use Line-In for all other analogue input types.
3. Connect the RCA cables from the back of your turntable to the Duetto's input panel. Make sure the
turntable uses a phono cartridge that's compatible with the Duetto system. For more information, see
the Turntable troubleshooting section.
4. Be sure to ground the Duetto using a suitable phono grounding connection.
5. The Duetto will begin playing from the analogue input. The volume can now be adjusted using the
volume buttons on the Duetto and the remote control.
4. Select the AirPlay icon.
5. A list of available devices will be displayed. Select Duetto.
6. Your device will now be connected to the Duetto via Airplay.
7. At this point the iOS device's playback and volume can be controlled using the Duetto remote.
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1. Before using this function, it is necessary to have a functional Roon installation already set up.
a. For more information or to set up Roon, go to https://roonlabs.com/
2. Before attempting to stream music, make sure the Duetto is connected to the Wi-Fi network.
a. If it is not, see the Wi-Fi connection to your network (IOS) section, or the other sections of this
guide regarding Wi-Fi connection
3. 
                  Network
troubleshooting section.
b. If it is displaying another colour, press the Inputs button on the remote repeatedly until the Control
Bar displays the correct colour. You can also select the desired input by swiping left or right on the
Control Bar. For more information, see the Can the input be changed without the remote? section.
4. Enable your Duetto device under the Roon Ready speaker list in the Audio section of the Roon
settings. Afterwards, when playing a song via the Roon app, tap on the Available Devices icon.
5. A list of available devices will be displayed. Select Duetto. The Duetto device may be displayed under
the name you assigned to it during the Duetto setup process.
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1. We recommend switching off the device to be connected before attempting to connect it via HDMI.
2. To play audio via HDMI, locate the HDMI port at the rear of the Duetto device and connect an HDMI cable.
3. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to a compatible device, such as a TV.
4. Turn on the HDMI connected device.
5. To select HDMI as the audio source, press the Inputs button on the remote control repeatedly until
the Control Bar turns Orange.
a. You can also select the desired input by swiping left or right on the Control Bar. For more
information, see the Can the input be changed without the remote? section.
6. 
(E.g. a TV) is powered on.
a. For more information, see the  section.
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1. Press the Inputs button on the remote control repeatedly until the Control Bar turns Blue, indicating
that Bluetooth has been selected as the audio source
a. You can also select the desired input by swiping left or right on the Control Bar. For more
information, see the Can the input be changed without the remote? section.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on the smart device you want to pair.
3. Select Duetto from the list of available Bluetooth devices.
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4.                  
indicating that pairing has been completed successfully. Once paired, select the music to be played
from your desired streaming platform.
5. At this point, the Duetto device will play any audio from your device.
6. See the Bluetooth Troubleshooting section for any issues encountered.
6. Once connected, the Duetto icon will be shown at the bottom of the screen.
7. Your Duetto will now stream the music from Roon. The Control Bar will turn Purple to indicate the
source of the audio.
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