User manual CANTON PLUS MEDIA 2.1

[. . . ] To protect the amplifiers of the subwoofer from overheating, a minimum space of 5 cm from walls and furniture must be observed when setting up the equipment. Avoid heat accumulation and do not cover your loudspeakers with curtains, tablecloths etc. Do not place your loudspeakers close to heat sources or open flames (e. Please disconnect the subwoofer from the mains when not in use for longer periods, during thunder storms or in the event of flooding. [. . . ] Canton will not accept any responsibility for damage or injuries caused by incorrect setup or faulty connection. Warning: Listening to music at high volume levels, in particular for a longer period, can lead to hearing damage. Dear Customer, Welcome to the Canton family and many thanks for the trust you have shown us by purchasing this system. You have chosen a topquality loudspeaker system, thus demonstrating the high demands you place on sound and finishing quality. Please read these instructions carefully before setting up and connecting your system. They will help you to get optimum benefits from your loudspeakers. canton operates a distribution network in more than 40 countries. Should you have any questions, this team of experienced distributors will be pleased to assist you, along with our authorized dealers. The Canton Team wishes you lots of pleasure and many years of satisfaction with your Plus Media system. 1 System consists of an active subwoofer, two satellite speakers and a desktop remote control that can be used to turn the system on and off and to control the volume. The following items are included in your PlusMedia 2. The subwoofer is then positioned a little distance away, e. TIP: If it is possible to put the satellite speakers further apart they should be positioned at the same distance apart as the distance from each speaker to your chair (equilateral triangle). Turn on the mains switch at the back of the subwoofer ­ the LED will glow green. Turn the volume regulator on the wired remote control (rotary control) to the far left (zero volume). Switch on the system by touching the silver surface in the middle of the wired remote control (the base of the remote control will glow blue). Where necessary adjust the level of the lower frequencies using the volume control on the back of the subwoofer (clockwise to increase the level, counter-clockwise to reduce the level). To enjoy your Canton loudspeakers for as long as possible, please observe the following: do not expose loudspeaker housings to direct sunlight. Avoid extreme temperature differences and protect your speakers against moisture. Do not clean the housing surfaces with polish that contains alcohol or scouring agents. [. . . ] You can also connect other devices to this (monitors, printers, etc. Note: When adjusting the volume from the wired remote control do not touch the surface inside the rotary control or you will turn the system off. * Plug in mains lead * Turn mains switch on (LED green) * Connect source * Activate source * Activate system (remote control blue) * Connection cable from remote control not properly attached to subwoofer * Increase volume at source or using the remote control * You have connected a deactivated source to the input jack of the remote control * You have inadvertently connected the headphones to the input jack of the remote control * You have connected a device to the headphones output jack of the remote control * Defective signal cable ­ please change * Digital output of the sound card selected instead of analog output ­ use analog output (under Windows normally change under: Settings / System Control / Sounds and Multimedia) * The subwoofer is too far away => adjust levels (increase) * One or both satellite speakers are wrongly connected (reverse-poled) * The setup is different from the standard setup => try connecting both satellite speakers in the reverse pole position * The subwoofer is positioned in a corner => reduce the level or move the subwoofer further away from the wall * The subwoofer level is set too high * The signal level on the source (PC) is set too high => reduce level 15 You have too little bass You have too much bass The output signal sounds distorted even though the volume on the remote control is set on low WARRANTY Canton provides a 5 year warranty against factory defects for all passive loudspeakers. There is a 2 year warranty against factory defects for active subwoofers and semi-active speakers. [. . . ]