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Audio Troubleshooting Guide

Frequently asked questions about Kanto’s SYD speaker. 

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Make sure the power cable is connected to the speaker 

and power outlet.

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Ensure that the power outlet is providing power.

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Verify that the power switch on the rear of the speaker 

is in the “On” position.

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Set the volume of the source to its highest level. Low 

source volume can negatively affect dynamic range.

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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.

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Set the bass and treble levels to the default setting by 

pressing the EQ reset button on the remote.

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Test a different song or source to isolate the issue.

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Make sure the correct input is selected. Click the knob 

on the front of the speakers to cycle through the 

four different inputs or use the remote to choose the 

correct input.

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Set the volume of the source to its highest level. 

Ensure audio source is playing audio.

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Check that the audio cable connected to and from the 

source is firmly connected. Test another audio cable 

if available.

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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.

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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 flashing.

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Make sure the blue light on the front panel of the 

speakers is flashing, 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.

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On the source, turn 

Bluetooth

 off and on again.

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If the speakers cannot be found while searching for 

devices on the source, turn off the speakers using 

the power switch on the rear of the speaker. Switch 

them back on and try these steps again.

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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.

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Verify if the noise is coming from the source by 

removing all sources from the speakers.

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Make sure it is not a power issue by trying a power 

outlet that is on a different circuit.

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Check that the audio cable connected to and from 

the source is firmly seated. Try a different cable or 

source to isolate the issue. 

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The white light on the front panel is  

illuminated but there’s no audio playing.

The source will not connect to Bluetooth.

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.

Speakers are going into standby while  

listening to audio.

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Ensure there is a clear line of sight from the remote to 

the speakers. Aim the remote at the speakers.

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Check battery compartment of remote to make sure 

the batteries are installed and aligned correctly.

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Replace batteries.

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check if the sub is muted by holding the mute button 

for +5 seconds

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Check that the RCA cable connected to and from the 

subwoofer is firmly seated. Try a different cable or 

source to isolate the issue.

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Make sure the subwoofer is connected to a power 

outlet and is set to “On” or “Auto”.

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Increase the volume of the subwoofer.

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Power-cycle the speaker by switching the power switch 

off then on

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Set the volume of the source to its highest level. 

Low source volume can inadvertently trigger 

standby mode.

Summary of Contents for SYD Series

Page 1: ...User Manual SYD Powered Speaker Supporting your digital lifestyle English ...

Page 2: ...s voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons ATTENTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the apparatus FCC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC R...

Page 3: ...10V 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...

Page 4: ...hing Blue Discover Mode flashing Paired solid REAR PANEL 1 RCA L R Input 2 3 5 mm AUX Input 3 Subwoofer Output 4 Optical Input 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 wh...

Page 5: ... 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 2 3 1 6 7 4 5 8 9 10 12 13 14 11 17 18 16 15 19 21 20 Insta...

Page 6: ...room coupling in the low and middle frequencies Room characteristics and positioning have a profound effect on the performance of the speakers so time and effort 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...

Page 7: ... connect directly to a turntable connect your turntable to the RCA L R inputs on the back of the SYD connect your turntables 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 on the Phono switch If your turntable has a built in Phono Pre Amp use the Line setting on the Phono switch ATTENTION ...

Page 8: ... button again for 5 seconds The Status LED will blink twice to indicate that you have enabled the APU Note that APU is always turned on when power is applied but will only work after automatic power down APU will not work if unit is manually switched to standby using the remote or control knob Note that APU function will not work when using the Bluetooth input Connecting a Subwoofer SYD is equippe...

Page 9: ... 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 but...

Page 10: ...e to unpair a previously used device and enter pairing mode On the source turn Bluetooth off and on again If the speakers cannot be found while searching for devices on the source turn off 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...

Page 11: ...nd 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 registe...

Page 12: ... other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the repair Such repairs are warranted for 90 days from the day of reshipment to the original purchaser This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose all of which are express...

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