Marshall KILBURN II BT Portable Stereo Loudspeaker User Manual

June 9, 2024
Marshall

Marshall KILBURN II BT Portable Stereo Loudspeaker

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LEGAL & TRADEMARK NOTICE

  • Design of device and packaging are intellectual properties of Zound Industries International AB and Marshall Amplification Plc. © All Rights Reserved. Zound Industries International AB is hereinafter referred to as “Zound Industries” or “manufacturer”.
  • MARSHALL, Marshall Amps, their respective logos, “Marshall” and “Marshall” trade dress are trademarks and intellectual property of Marshall Amplification Plc and may not be used without permission. Permission granted to Zound Industries.
  • 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., registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission.
  • The Bluetooth® wordmark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Zound Industries is under license.
  • All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and may not be used without permission.
  • For more legal information related to this product and to its use in your specific region, and for more detailed information about Zound Industries and partner & license information, please visit the website: www.marshallheadphones.com. The user is recommended to visit the website regularly for up-to-date information.
    Zound Industries International AB, Centralplan 15, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden

DISCLAIMER

  • For use with mobile devices using 3.5 mm plug unprotected two-way standard.
  • Stated play time is calculated using random selection of music, played at medium volume.
  • The information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, with reservation for editorial errors. Compatibility with future versions of this product is not guaranteed.

BOX CONTENTS

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  • 001. Marshall Kilburn II portable stereo loudspeaker
  • 002. Quick start guide
  • 003. Important safety instructions
  • 004. Power cord

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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  • 001. Bluetooth button
  • 002. Power/volume knob
  • 003. Bass knob
  • 004. Treble knob
  • 005. Battery level indicator

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  • 006. Detachable carry strap
  • 007. Rear driver
  • 008. Bass port
  • 009. Backplate
  • 010. Aux input for 3.5 mm plug
  • 011. Power jack
  • 012. Power cord

CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY

Important: Always ensure that the power cable, plug and speaker are compatible with your mains supply and wall socket.
The Kilburn II is equipped with an internal battery with a playing time for more than 20 hours at mid volume. Charging the battery from empty to full charge takes approximatly 2.5 hours.

  • 001. Gently pull open the silicone weather seal on the back of the speaker.
  • 002. Connect the power cord into the power jack on the speaker.
  • 003. Connect the power plug to the wall socket. The battery charge is shown on the battery level indicator.

TURNING THE KILBURN II ON/OFF

The volume knob doubles as an on/off knob.

  • 001. Turn the volume knob clockwise to the desired volume and the speaker turns on.
  • 002. The battery level indicator shows the battery charge.
  • 003. Turn the volume knob fully counter-clockwise until you hear a click to turn off the speaker.
  • 004. All indicators turns off.

MANY WAYS TO CONNECT

There are many ways to connect to your Kilburn II. The connection can be wireless via Bluetooth or by using a cable with a 3.5 mm stereo plug.

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Caution: Make sure that the volume is set to low on both the speaker and the music player before using the speaker.

CONNECTING VIA Bluetooth (PAIRING)

  • 001. Push and hold the Bluetooth button for 2 seconds. The Bluetooth indicator starts to blink.
  • 002. Enable Bluetooth on your device (smartphone, tablet, computer).
  • 003. Select Kilburn II from the Bluetooth list and accept pairing. The Bluetooth indicator on the the speaker stops blinking and remains lit when the units are connected.
  • 004. Press play on your audio device.
    Kilburn II can be connected to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. Playing a connected Bluetooth device will make it the selected audio source. If second Bluetooth device was playing at that time, it is paused.

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CONNECTING VIA AUX INPUT

  • 001. Connect a 3.5 mm stereo plug to the input labelled AUX on the back of speaker.
  • 002. Connect the other end of the cord to the audio output on your audio device.
  • 003. Press play on your audio device.

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BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

  • The battery level indicator shows the battery charge of the Kilburn II.
  • The indicator is dimmed during normal operation to save battery power.
  • Turning any knob will make the indicator light up.
  • When charging the battery, the indicator displays the battery charge with a rising animation.

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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME/BASS/TREBLE

The Kilburn II has three knobs for adjusting the audio.

  • 001. Volume knob
  • 002. Bass knob
  • 003. Treble knob

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STANDBY MODE

If the Kilburn II is left unused for 10 minutes the speaker saves battery charge by going into standby. In this mode all indicators are off and the speaker does not respond to Bluetooth connection.

  • 001. Push the Bluetooth button to wake the speaker from standby mode.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

  • Acoustic specification
    • Portable stereo loudspeaker with bass reflex system
    • Digital class D amplifiers: 2 X 8 W + 1 X 20 W
    • Tweeters: 2 X 20 mm dome tweeters
    • Woofer: 1 X 4″ woofer
    • Bass and treble tone controls
    • Frequency response: 52–20,000 Hz ±6 dB
    • Maximum sound pressure level: 100.4 dB SPL @ 1 m
  • Connectivity :
    • Bluetooth®: Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX™
    • AUX: 3.5 mm stereo jack
  • Technical information
    • Mains input voltage: 100–240 V~
    • Mains frequency: 50–60 Hz
    • Size: 243 X 162 X 140 mm
    • Weight: 2.5 kg
  • Battery
    • Battery type: Built-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery
    • Playtime: 20+ h
    • Charging time: 2.5 h

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Note: The front of the speaker is not removable. This illustration intends to show the internal speaker layout. Do not attempt to remove the fret for risk of damaging your speaker

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM:

The Kilburn II does not turn on.

| CAUSE:

The battery is discharged.

| ACTION:

Connect the power cord to the Kilburn II and a working wall

socket.

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There is no audio| The wrong audio source is selected.| Ensure that the device is

connected to the Kilburn II. Check that there is no other device connected that is

playing.

Volume is set too low on

either the audio source or the speaker.

| Slightly increase the volume on your audio source or the speaker.
Cannot connect or pair with a Bluetooth device| Bluetooth is not enabled on your device (smartphone,

tablet, computer).

| Activate Bluetooth on your device.
There are already two devices connected to the speaker.| Disconnect one of the

connected Bluetooth devices before connecting to the

speaker.

The speaker is not in pairing mode.| Push and hold the Bluetooth button for 3 seconds to make the speaker discoverable by

the device.

Your device prompts you for a pin code.| In most cases, no pin code

(password) is needed. If a pin code is requested, use the pin code 0000.

The speaker is not responding| A software problem has occurred.| Unplug the speaker mains plug from the wall socket, wait for

15 seconds, then plug it in again.

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Bluetooth connection drops out| The two Bluetooth devices are too far apart or the connection is affected due to obstacles.| Move the devices closer so

that they are within 10 metres, and unobstructed by obstacles such as walls or doors.

There is a strong electric field surrounding the Kilburn II.| Items such as microwave ovens, wireless network

adapters, fluorescent lights and gas cookers use the

same frequency range as the Bluetooth device. This may

lead to electrical disturbances.

There is a crackling sound| The amplifier is clipping as it has run out of output power.| Decrease the volume on your audio source.
 | Lower the volume or bass on the Kilburn II.
The audio is distorted| Volume is set too high on the audio source.| Turn down the playback

volume on the audio source.

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The audio stream or audio file is of poor quality.| Try another audio file or music player.
Volume is set too high on the Kilburn II.| Lower the volume on the speaker.
Too much bass/treble on the speaker.| Lower the bass/treble on the speaker.
Erratic performance| Interference from another electronic device.| Move the Kilburn II to another spot.
 | Turn off or move the interfering electronic device.

Notes:

  • A Bluetooth device could cause audio-related or technical faults, depending on use, in the following cases:
    • When some part of the body is in contact with the receiving/transmitting system for the Bluetooth device or the Kilburn II.
    • Electrical variations due to obstacles in the form of walls, corners, etc.
    • Exposure to electrical disruptions from devices within the same frequency band, for example medical equipment, microwave ovens and wireless networks.
  • This wireless device may cause electrical disruptions during use.

LEGAL NOTICE

  • Design of device and packaging are intellectual properties of Zound Industries International AB and Marshall Amplification Plc. © All Rights Reserved. Zound Industries International AB is hereinafter referred to as “Zound Industries” or “manufacturer”.
  • MARSHALL, Marshall Amps, their respective logos, “Marshall” and “Marshall” trade dress are trademarks and intellectual property of Marshall Amplification Plc and may not be used without permission. Permission granted to Zound Industries International AB.
  • 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., registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission.
  • The Bluetooth® wordmark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Zound Industries is under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and may not be used without permission.
  • For more legal information related to this product and to its use in your specific region, and for more detailed information about Zound Industries and partner & license information, please visit the website: www.marshallheadphones.com
  • The user is recommended to visit the Website regularly for up-to-date information.
  • Zound Industries International AB, Centralplan 15, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden

CAUTION / AVIS

  • This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
  • Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
  • The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

FCC STATEMENT

  • Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
    Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

    1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
    2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

    • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
    • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  • U.S responsible party, contact information:

    • Zound Industries USA, Inc.
    • 260 W 39th Street Suite 1101, New York, NY 10018, USA
    • Telephone number: 646-214-1003

IC STATEMENT

  • This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • This device complies with the RF exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment set forth by Industry Canada.
  • Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance can be obtained from Industry Canada.
  • This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Read these instructions.
  2. Keep these instructions.
  3. Heed all warnings.
  4. Follow all instructions.
  5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
  6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
  7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
  10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart or rack is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  13. Refer all servicing to qualified 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.

WARNING

  • Keep the product and its accessories away from young children. This is not a toy.
  • Do not install the product 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 power plug must be readily accessible at all times.
  • To reduce the risk of fire 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 filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.
  • Do not drop the product.
  • Do not cover the product to avoid risk of overheating.
  • Do not listen too close to the product.
  • Do not listen for an extended period of time at a high sound pressure level.
  • Do not insert body parts or objects into the bass port for risk of injury.
  • The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
  • The internal battery is not end-user replaceable. Do not attempt to remove the battery from this product.
  • Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
    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.

INSTALLATION & CONNECTION

  • Connect the product only to the correct mains voltage as shown on the equipment.
  • Use only power cables of the type specified in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.
  • Do not install this equipment in a confined or building-in space, and remain a well ventilation conditions at open site. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.
  • No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

DISPOSAL & RECYCLING INFORMATION

  • The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on your product (and any included batteries and other electronic accessories) indicates that they should not be disposed of as normal household rubbish. Do not dispose of your product, batteries and electronic accessories as unsorted municipal waste. Your product, batteries and electronic accessories should be handed over to a certified collection point for recycling or proper disposal at the end of their life.
  • For more information related to disposal and recycling, visit the website: www.marshallheadphones.com

DISCLAIMER

  • For use with mobile devices using 3.5 mm plug unprotected two-way standard.
  • Stated play time is calculated using random selection of music, played at medium volume.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

  • Hereby, Zound Industries International AB, declares that this product is in compliance with 2014/53/EU and the UK The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (SI2017/1206).

  • Maximum RF transmit power: Bluetooth (2402-2480 MHz) < 20 dBm

  • The full text of the EU and UKCA declaration of conformity is available at the following website: www.marshallheadphones.com/doc

  • UK Authorised Representative:
    Zound Industries UK LTD, 24 Old Queen Street, London, SW1H 9HP, United Kingdom Designed in Stockholm

  • Produced in China

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