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Safety Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Read and keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with a dry soft cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Warnings: 

To  avoid  the  danger  of  su

ff

ocation,  keep  all  polythene 

bags and packaging away from babies and children. 

To reduce the risk of 

fi

re or electrical shock, do not expose 

this product to rain or moisture. This product must not be 

exposed to dripping and splashing and no object 

fi

lled 

with liquids such as a vase of 

fl

owers should be placed 

on the unit.

Do  not  install  near  any  heat  sources  such  as  radiators, 

heat  registers,  stoves,  or  other  apparatus  (including 

ampli

fi

ers) that produce heat.

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  type  plug 

has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider 

blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If 

the provided plug does not 

fi

t into your outlet, consult an 

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Take  note  of  all  warnings  on  the  appliance,  under  no 

circumstances disassemble the unit or remove covers to 

prevent the risk of 

fi

re or electrical shock. 

Protect the mains power cord from being walked on or 

pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, 

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Use  only  attachments/accessories  speci

fi

ed  by  the 

manufacturer.

Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused 

for long periods of time.

No  naked 

fl

ame  sources  such  as  candles  should  be 

placed on the product.

Caution: 

Changes or modi

fi

cations not expressly approved by the 

manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate 

this device.

Third  parties:  In  the  unlikely  event  that  you  pass  this 

product  on  to  a  third  party,  include  these  operating 

instructions with the product.

Service: 

Refer  all  servicing  to  quali

fi

ed  service  personnel. 

Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged 

in  any  way,  such  as  the  power  supply  cord  or  plug  is 

damaged,  liquid  has  been  spilled  on  or  objects  have 

fallen into the unit, the apparatus has been exposed to 

rain or moisture, it does not operate normally or it has 

been dropped.

Equipment  for  servicing  should  be  returned  to  the 

supplying  dealer,  or  to  the  service  agent  for  your  area. 

The address of the main Service Agent for the UK is listed 

at the back of this manual.

Important notice for UK users:

The  UK  mains  lead  is  terminated  with  a  UK  approved 

mains plug 

fi

tted with a 3A fuse. If the fuse needs to be 

replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362 fuse rated at 

3A must be used.

Safety Information

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This  symbol  indicates  that  there  are  important 

operating  and  maintenance  instructions  in  the 

literature accompanying this unit.

This  symbol  indicates  that  dangerous  voltage 

constituting  a  risk  of  electric  shock  is  present 

within this unit.

This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a 

safety connection to electrical earth. 

Warning:

 The AC Input connector is used as a safety disconnect device. It must be easily accessible after installation.

Correct disposal of this product:

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent 

possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the 

sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the 

retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

Summary of Contents for Q M4

Page 1: ...EN User Manual and Product Specifications ...

Page 2: ... with the following EEC Directives their supporting Statutory Instruments and relevant Standards where applicable as follows EC Council Directive on electromagnetic compatibility 2004 108 EC Applicable standards with amendments EN5013 2001 A1 2003 A2 2006 EN55020 2007 EN61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 EN61000 3 3 2008 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EEC Applicable standard with amendments EN60065 ...

Page 3: ...void the user s authority to operate this device Third parties In the unlikely event that you pass this product on to a third party include these operating instructions with the product Service Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way such as the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled on or objects have...

Page 4: ...nings carefully before installation and use to ensure the safe and satisfactory operation of this product We hope you enjoy the Q Acoustics experience Introduction Package Contents 1 x Q M4 Hi Fi Soundbar 1 x Lithium Battery 3V CR2025 1 x Remote Control 1 x UK AC Mains Cable 1 x RCA Phono Lead 2 metres 1 x 3 5mm Jack Lead 2 metres 1 x Optical Lead 2 metres 1 x Wall Mounting Plate 3 x Anti vibratio...

Page 5: ...s or digital signal processing to colour audio reproduction You have peace of mind that you are listening to pure audio as the original mix engineer intended Designed for simplicity this product will blend into your home environment with minimal fuss yet extraordinary improvement to your listening experience With both analogue and optical inputs the unit can be used with a variety of entertainment...

Page 6: ...Instructions 9 Wall Mount Feet Fixing 1 2 3 5 4 2x 4 x 3mm Countersunk Screws and Wall Fixing not included Use pre drilled holes 6 x 3 x ...

Page 7: ...he remote will not be able to control the unit No Light Off Power cord is connected but AC switch is turned OFF or power cord is disconnected Solid Red Off Standby Power cord is connected and AC switch is turned ON but the unit is OFF Solid Green On Analogue input Line in 1 or Line in 2 is the active source Solid White On Optical input is the active source Quick Blue Flash On Bluetooth input is th...

Page 8: ...E PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL NOT SUITABLE FOR IN WALL MOUNTING RISK OF ELECTRIAL SHOCK WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR DO NO OPEN LINE IN 1 SUB OUT R L LINE IN 2 OPTICAL IN Q14698 SK Bluetooth Device Q M4 101 REAR PANEL Instructions 11 1 Bluetooth Pair Button 2 Digital Optical Input 3 Analogue Line In 1 4 Analogue Line ...

Page 9: ...PTICAL IN Q14698 SK Instructions 12 DIGITAL 1 Digital Optical Input TOSLINK connector for connection to the Digital Optical output on aTV or other source If there is a choice between Digital or Analogue connection to the unit choose Digital for superior audio quality The Digital input is selected automatically if no Bluetooth device is connected and playing When the Digital Source is active the st...

Page 10: ...ck Connect the Sub Out to a Subwoofer Line Level Input if extended bass response is desired 5 Bluetooth Pair Button The unit has been designed to automatically search for and PAIR with a device should no other devices currently be PAIRED and in range This Bluetooth Pair button is used to manually drop the current connection and pair with a new device 6 Power Switch Turns the power to the unit ON O...

Page 11: ...t 3 Insert battery with side up and slide drawer back into remote Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent battery type CR2025 Warning Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as direct sunlight fire or the like Dispose of dead batteries in accordance with local regulations Caution When replacing the lithium battery in the remote...

Page 12: ...rts to play has the highest priority followed by Digital and finally Analogue Operating Q M4 Bluetooth NFC Bluetooth Optical input Line in 2 Line in 1 Standby INPUT PRIORITY A Bluetooth device connected via NFC will take priority over all other sources The Auto Source Selection can be manually overridden at any time using SOURCE SELECT on the IR remote or by a short press of the button on the unit...

Page 13: ...ion indicated 4 The NFC device will automatically register on screen when an NFC connection has been made 5 Follow on screen instructions to complete NFC pairing This usually involves selecting to allow NFC pairing 6 Your device will now be paired and connected via Bluetooth and will function as any other Bluetooth source when pressing play from within the device music player Please Note Although ...

Page 14: ...sconnect the currently connected source on the device itself or press the Bluetooth Pair button on the rear panel of the unit COMING OUT OF STANDBY If there is a paired device in proximity to the unit when it comes out of standby it will automatically initiate a connection to the device It will not switch to Bluetooth input until play is pressed on the device Please Note If the source does not com...

Page 15: ... remote control to send IR codes to both aTV and an AV Preamplifier Processor To use punch through you normally select the TV you wish to support first and then the AV Preamplifier Processor The unit uses the PHILIPS RC5 protocol for AV Preamplifiers Processors Programming your remote with PHILIPS AV codes should allow you to control volume and mute of your unit In some cases you may also be able ...

Page 16: ... remote Point remote away from receiver press and hold Clear Vol The remote s LED will flash green twice Enter 1247 The remote s LED will flash green twice to confirm correct code Press TV and your remote controls will now work as below Button Function Vol Volume up Vol Volume down Mute short press Mute Mute long press Standby ...

Page 17: ...jack input overload 1 2Vrms Speakers LR drivers BMR 65mm x 65mm Subwoofer Twin coil 100mm x 150mm Power consumption Standby 0 5 Watts No signal idle 14 Watts Rear panel marked line ratings 100 240V 50 60Hz 100W Bluetooth Bluetooth specification V4 0 class 2 device Latency 6ms Internal stereo CODEC 16 bit Stereo audio sample rate up to 48kHz Music enhancements aptX SBC MP3 Support for A2DP 802 11 c...

Page 18: ...ther trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners The N Mark logo is a registered trademarks of the NFC Forum Inc Q Acoustics Warranty Misuse and fair wear and tear are not covered by warranty Goods for repair should in the first instance be returned to the supplying dealer If this is not possible contact Q Acoustics or their appointed distributor for your area to determine the ...

Page 19: ...www Qacoustics co uk Q14690 IS_r2 ...

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