CANTON Smart AMP 5.1 System Integrated TV and Passive Speaker User Manual

June 6, 2024
CANTON

CANTON Smart AMP 5.1 System Integrated TV and Passive Speaker User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:

To reduce the rist of fi re and electric shock, do not open the device. There are no serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only

SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:

Replaceable lithium batteries!
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:

Do not ingest battery. Chemical burn hazard. Danger of life!

Read and follow all instructions. Keep these instructions. Observe all warnings and safety instructions. Operate this device only in a moderate climate (not in a tropical climate). Do not operate this device at altitudes above 2000 m above sea level. To avoid the risk of fi re or electric shock, the device must not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not operate this device near water. Do not expose this device to dripping or splashing water. Strong temperature fluctuations lead to condensation (water droplets) in the device. Wait until the moisture has evaporated (at least three hours). Do not place objects filled with liquids (such as vases) on the device. Do not place an open fi re, such as lit candles, on or near the device. Do not place the device near heat sources such as radiators, heat accumulators, stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that generate heat. Avoid direct sunlight. Keep a clearance of at least 5 cm around the device. Never prevent the protective function of polarised or grounded plugs: A polarised plug has two pins, one wider than the other. An earthed plug has a third earthing pin. The wide or third pin is for your safety. If the plug does not fi t into your outlet, contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. To avoid electric shock, connect the mains plug only to sockets or extensions where the contact pins can be fully inserted to prevent exposed contact pins.
Never touch the signal and mains cable with wet hands. Do not step on or pinch the mains cable, especially not in the area of the plugs, sockets or where the cable is led out of the device. For devices without a mains switch, in which the mains plug or the device mains socket serves as an isolating device, the plug of the mains cable or the device mains socket must be freely accessible at all times. Disconnect the device from the mains during thunderstorms or prolonged periods of nonuse. To completely disconnect the device from the power supply, unplug the mains cable from the wall outlet. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Always switch off the device before connecting or disconnecting connection cables. Always switch off the device before connecting or disconnecting connection cables. Always pull the plugs and not the cables. Install the device according to the manufacturer‘s instructions. Always choose a level surface. The device must be in a vertical position. Do not exert force on operating elements, connections and lines. The device may only be operated with the voltage and frequency specified on the device or the type plate. Do not insert any objects or body parts into the openings of the device. Live parts inside the housing could be touched and/ or damaged. This can lead to short circuits, electric shocks and fire. Only use fixing materials and accessories that are approved by the manufacturer and/or supplied with the device. Only use trolleys, stands, tripods, holders or tables specified by the manufacturer or sold with the device.

When using a trolley, be careful when moving the trolley/device assembly to prevent damage and injury from tipping over.
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Only clean this device with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use any aggressive, alcoholic or abrasive agents for cleaning. To avoid electric shock, do not open the housing! There are no user-serviceable parts in the device. Consult qualified personnel for all repair and maintenance work. This is required when the device has been damaged in any way, such as mains cable or plug damage, liquid or objects have been spilled, exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Do not make any changes to the device or accessories. Unauthorised modifications can compromise safety, regulatory compliance or system performance. In this case, the type approval/ guarantee may expire.

If sound distortions such as unnatural knocking, throbbing or high-frequency clicking occur during playback, the volume level must be reduced immediately.

To avoid possible hearing damage, do not listen at high levels for long periods of time. Interrupt the playback if you hear ringing or whistling noises in your ears or if you have the impression that you can no longer hear high sounds (even for a short time).

New and used batteries must be kept away from children. Devices in which the battery compartment cannot be closed securely must not be used any longer and must be kept away from children. The remote control supplied with this device contains a button cell as battery. Swallowing the button cell can cause serious internal burns and thus death in only 2 hours! Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. Take care of your environment when disposing of the battery. Batteries must be disposed of at a battery collection point. Do not expose batteries to high temperatures, such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.

Batteries must be inserted correctly according to the polarity imprint. Incorrect insertion can lead to damage. Only use the batteries or rechargeable batteries specified for the device. The batteries supplied are not rechargeable batteries, i.e. these batteries must not be recharged. The device
contains permanent magnets.

The device and/or the accessory may contain small parts that can be swallowed. Therefore not suitable for children under three years.
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This symbol indicates uninsulated dangerous voltages inside the case that are sufficiently strong (amplitude) to cause a fire or electric shock.

This symbol warns you of important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying documentation (manual) supplied.

This symbol indicates Class II devices, where protection against electric shock is provided by double or reinforced insulation during specified use and therefore no protective earth connection is required.

The minimum load impedance of the loudspeaker must not fall below 3Ω (Ohm).

PACKAGING CONTENT

Carefully unpack the Smart Amp 5.1 and check that the delivery content is complete and undamaged. If any part is damaged, do not use it, but contact our service department (see back cover). Please keep the packaging during the warranty period.

Delivery content:

  • 1x Smart Amp 5.1
  • 1x Smart-remote control
  • 1x Power cord
  • 1x Short manual

INSTRUCTIONS OF INSTALLATION

Place the Smart Amp 5.1 in the desired location and connect it to the power outlet using the power cord. To connect the Amp 5.1 to your TV or other devices, please make sure that they are connected to the mains supply. If you want to connect your Amp 5.1 to your WiFi network (WLAN), make sure your network router is active and has access to the Internet.

CONNECTION TERMINAL (back side)

CONNECTION TERMINAL

  1. 1 HDMI OUT / ARC / [TV] (Supports eARC/ARC, 3D, 4K, HDR, HDCP2.2, CEC) For the connection to the HDMI® (eRAC/ARC) input on your TV.

  2. HDMI IN / HD1/[BDP], HD2/[SAT], HD3/[PS] (Supports 3D, 4K, HDR, HDCP2.2, CEC)
    For the connection to the HDMI® output on your digital devices.

  3. LINE LEFT + LINE RIGHT / LIN / [AUX] For the stereo connection to the analog line output on your playback device.

  4. COAX / COA / [DVD] For the connection to the coaxial digital audio output on your TV or digital device. 5 SUB OUT
    For the connection to a powered Subwoofer.

  5. OPTICAL / OPT / [CD] For the connection to the optical digital audio output on your TV or digital device.

  6. ETHERNET / LAN / [NET] For the onnection to the internet via network cable (RJ45, 8-pin).

  7. SERVICE
    For service purposes, only! No charging function, no audio or video playback!

  8. SPEAKER CONNECTORS 1-6
    For the connection of passive loudspeakers and/or a passive subwoofer.

  9. POWER INPUT
    For the connection to the mains supply (IEC C14).

SMART-REMOTE

SMART-REMOTE

  1. Power
    Toggles amplifier status (On/Standby)

  2. Mute
    Mutes audio

  3. Upwards
    Sets input resp. menu item upwards

  4. Downwards
    Sets input resp. menu item downwards

  5. OK
    Enters next menu level

  6. Plus [+] Increases volume resp. menu value

  7. Minus [-] Decreases volume resp. menu value

  8. Menu
    Enters settings menu resp. previous menu level

  9. Play Mode
    Toggles btw. the several play modes:
    Stereo For music playback
    Stereo For music playback
    Movie Virtual surround sound for movies
    Music Virtual surround sound for music concerts, etc.
    Night Virtual surround sound with reduced dynamic
    and improved speech intelligibility for „night usage“
    Discrete Surround sound for movies, music, etc. without the use of a virtualizer
    Party Plays the front channels FL/FR also on (connected) surround speakers
    Pure Direct Source correct reproduction without the use of a virtualizer or upmixer

  10. Sound
    Toggles btw. bass, midrange and treble tone control settings:
    Bass Bass adjustment from -10dB to +10dB
    Midrange Midrange adjustment from -10dB to +10dB
    Treble Treble adjustment from -10dB to +10dB

  11. Preset 1-3 Preset keys to store resp. recall Spotify playlists and/or (sound)settings

  12. 2 Play/Pause
    Play/Pause function during audio playback using Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, AirPlay and Bluetooth® wireless technology

  13. Skip FW
    Skip forward function during audio playback using Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, AirPlay and Bluetooth® wireless technology

  14. Skip BW
    Skip backward function during audio playback using Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, AirPlay and Bluetooth®
    wireless technology

  15. Bluetooth Pairing
    Initializes the pairing process with the (mobile) device

TOUCH KEYS

Device control:

  1. Power
    Toggles amplifi er status (On/Standby)

  2. Preset 1-3
    Preset keys to store resp. recall Spotify playlists and/or (sound)settings

  3. Input
    Toggles input forward

  4. Plus [+] Increases main volume

  5. Minus [-] Decreases main volume

  6. Play/Pause
    Play/Pause function during audio playback using Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, AirPlay and Bluetooth® wireless technology

Menu control:

Menu control

  1. Input
    • Enter the menu (press and hold for 3 seconds)
    • One level back in the menu
    • Exit the menu (press and hold for 3 seconds)
  2. Plus
    • Menu selection upwards
    • Increase menu value
  3. Minus
    • Menu selection downwards
    • Decrease menu value
  4. Play/Pause
    • Continue to the next menu level
    • Confirm selection

DISPLAY INDICATIONS

The Amp 5.1 has an On-Screen Display (menu visible on the TV), a LED status indicator (green or red) and a LED display (in the front of the Amp 5.1).

On-Screen Display
All settings and the configuration of the Amp 5.1 can be conveniently performed via the On-Screen Display on your TV screen. To do this, the Amp 5.1 must be connected to your TV via an HDMI® cable. The menu is simple and structured and all changes you make on the Amp 5.1 are displayed on your TV. By pressing the menu button (M) on the Smart-remote, you can access the main menu.

Practical tip:
To change the language of the On-Screen Display from German to English, please go to the main menu by pressing the button „M“. Under „System- einstellung“ [SYS] select the menu item „Displayeinstellungen“ [UIS] and change the language under the menu item „Sprache“ [LAN].

LED status indicator
When you switch on the Amp 5.1, the Status LED lights up green. In standby mode, the Status LED lights up red.

LED display
The LED display is located in the front of the Amp 5.1 and lights up for five
seconds when a command is sent. It indicates the selected function as abbreviation or scroll text. The most important display indications and their
meanings are listed here:

Function Display Meaning
Input TV HDMI® ARC input selected
Input BDP HDMI® HD1 input selected
Input SAT HDMI® HD2 input selected
Input PS HDMI® HD3 input selected
Input BT Bluetooth® input selected
Input NET Network input selected
Input AUX Analog input selected
Input DVD Coaxial digital input selected
Input CD Optical digital input selected
Sound Setting V35 Volume level is set to 35 (of max. 70)
Sound Setting — – – Speaker is muted
Sound Setting BAS Bass tone control selected
Sound Setting MID Midrange tone control selected
Sound Setting TRE Treble tone control selected
Play Mode STEREO Stereo mode selected
Play Mode MOVIE Virtual surround sound for movies selected
Play Mode MUSIC Virtual surround sound for music selected
Play Mode NIGHT Virtual surround sound for night operation
Play Mode DISCRETE Surround sound for movies, music, etc.
Play Mode PARTY Plays the front channels Front Left/Right also on

(connected) surround speakers
Play Mode| PURE DIRECT| Source correct reproduction without the use of a virtualizer or upmixer
---|---|---
Bluetooth®| BTP| Bluetooth® pairing mode
Bluetooth®| BT- / CON| Connection established
Bluetooth®| BT- / DIS| Connection disconnected or interrupted
Bluetooth®| FAI| Failure occurred during pairing process
Incoming signal| DOLBY ATMOS| Dolby Atmos® bitstream
Incoming signal| DOLBY DIGITAL| Dolby® Digital multichannel bitstream
Incoming signal| DOLBY DIGITAL 2.0| Dolby® Digital two-channel bitstream
Incoming signal| DTS HD| DTS-HD® bitstream
Incoming signal| DTS| DTS® Digital SuroundTM bitstream
Incoming signal| PCM| Digital stereo signal
Networking| CAST| Usage of Chromecast built-in
Networking| SPOTIFY| Usage of Spotify Connect
Networking| AIRPLAY| Usage of AirPlay technology
Network Setup| NET / SET| Ready for network connection
Network Setup| WIF / CON| Wireless network (WLAN) connected
Network Setup| WIF / DIS| Wireless network (WLAN) disconnected
Network Setup| ETH / CON| Network (Ethernet) connected
Network Setup| ETH / DIS| Network (Ethernet) disconnected

Note:
Further displays can be found in the detailed operating instructions.
These can be found at: www.canton.de/manual/amp5.1

CONNECTION TO TV DEVICE

HDMI® (recommended)

  1. Connect a HDMI® cable from the HDMI OUT (ARC) output on the back of the Amp 5.1 to the HDMI IN (eARC/ARC) input of your TV.
  2. Now select the input [TV] by the Smart-remote using the up or down arrow key ( ).

Notes:

  • A HDMI® connection supports digital audio and video with a single cable. It is the best option for connecting your Amp 5.1.
  • If your TV features a HDMI® ARC/eARC connector, you can enjoy also the TV internal audio through your Amp 5.1 by using this HDMI® cable.
  • This HDMI® connection is required if you intend to connect additional source devices to the Amp 5.1 inputs to display them on your TV.
  • In this case, activate CEC mode on your TV. CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a feature that allows compatible devices to be controlled from a single remote control. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

Optical digital input (alternative)

  1. Connect the input OPTICAL at the Amp 5.1 to the OPTICAL OUT connector of your TV with an optical cable (TOSLINK).
  2. On the Smart-remote, use the up and down arrows (  ) to select the input [CD].

Note:

Make sure you have removed the protective caps from both ends of the optical cable, if present.

CONNECTION TO OTHER DEVICES

HDMI® (recommended)
To connect other digital devices such as a satellite receiver, Blu-ray player, game console etc., it is recommended to connect them via one of the 3 HDMI® inputs of the Amp 5.1.

  1. Connect one of the 3 HDMI IN (HD1/HD2/HD3) on the back of the Amp 5.1 and the HDMI OUT output of your digital source using a HDMI® cable.
  2. Now, select the used input [BDP] for HD1, [SAT] for HD2 or [PS] for HD3 with the up or down arrow key (  ) on the Smart-remote.

Note:

Make sure that you do not connect the other playback devices to the TV, but directly to the Amp 5.1. This is the only way to ensure that the best possible multichannel audio format / audiosignal is reproduced.

Optical digital input (alternative)

  1. Connect the input OPTICAL at the Amp 5.1 to the OPTICAL OUT connector of your TV using an optical cable (TOSLINK).
  2. On the Smart-remote, use the up and down arrows (  ) to select the input [CD].

Notes:

  • If the optical digital input is already in use, please use one of the other unused inputs (COAX and/or LINE).
  • Make sure you have removed the protective caps from both ends of the optical cable, if present.

SPEAKER CONNECTION

The Amp 5.1 offers you the possibility to combine up to 6 passive loudspeakers with up to 8 wireless Smart speakers to an up to 7.1.4 channel home cinema system. A maximum of 2 pairs of passive speakers, 3 pairs of Smart speakers and one center and/or subwoofer each can be connected passively or wirelessly.

Connect passive speakers wired and/or Smart speakers wirelessly:

  1. Enter the main menu by pressing the „M“ button. There, select the menu item „Output   Setup“ [OPS] using the up/down arrows (  ) and press „OK“.

  2. Select „Speaker Config“ [SPC] and confirm with the „OK“ button.

  3. Select the speaker(s) to be configurated and press „OK“.

  4. Now, you can use the „+/–“ buttons to set the type of the speaker(s) to be configured and confirm with „OK“. The following are available:
    For Front, Center, Surround, and Rear (Rear only with activated Surround):

    • Smart (Wireless, with automatic size detection and adjustment)

    • Large (Floorstanding speakers)

    • Small (Bookshelf and small speakers)

    • Off (Speaker not present in the setup. Not selectable for Front Left and Front Right, they are mandatory.)
      For Top Front and Top Rear (Top Rear only with activated Top Front):

    • Smart (Wireless, with automatic size detection and adjustment)

    • Ceiling loudspeaker (In- or ceiling-mounted passive speakers)

    • Upfire (To the ceiling „beaming“ Dolby Atmos®
      enabled loudspeaker)

    • Off (Speaker not present in the setup)
      For Sub:

    • Smart (Wireless)

    • Analog (Wired connection of a powered/passive subwoofer)

    • Off (Subwoofer not present in the setup)
      Note:

    • The selection of the speaker type must always be confirmed with the „OK“ button, otherwise your selection will not be stored.

  5. Now, go back one menu level by pressing the „M“ button. There, select the item „Speaker Mapping“ [SPM] and press „OK“.

  6. Select the appropriate speaker (Front Left, Front Right, Center, Sub, etc.) and confirm with „OK“.

    • If you want to connect passive speakers (large/small) by a speaker cable, select Analog1 to Analog5 (corresponding to the speaker output 1 to 5 of the Amp 5.1) using the „+/-“ keys and exit the menu item by pressing the „OK“ button. Analog6 can only be used for subwoofers.
    • If you have selected Smart speaker in the Speaker Config [SPC] menu, pressing the „OK“ button will initiate the pairing process. „Pairing in Process“ appears on the TV screen and the message „Wireless“ behind the selected speaker changes to „Wireless(PIR)“. The LED display shows [PIR], too.
  7. Now, plug the mains cable of the (new) loudspeaker to be connected into the mains socket and/or switch it on using the mains switch (if present). Before, this speaker must have been disconnected from the mains for at least 30 seconds, otherwise pairing is not possible!

  8. Approx. 10-20 seconds after connecting the speaker to the mains and/or switching it on, the TV screen will display „Pairing Successful“ and „Wireless(CON)“ behind the selected speaker to confirm a successful pairing process. The LED displays also show [CON].

  9. If the connection process fails, „Pairing Failed“ appears on the TV screen and „Wireless(FAI)“ appears behind the selected speaker. The display also shows [FAI]. In this case, repeat steps 6 and 7 and make sure that the speaker to be paired has been disconnected from the mains for at least 30 seconds before initiating the pairing process by pressing the „OK“ button.

USING CHROMECAST BUILT-INTM

Notes:

  • On your (mobile) device the WiFi and Bluetooth® function must be switched on. Make sure that your (mobile) device is already connected to the WLAN (WiFi network).
  • You will need an app that supports playback via Chromecast built-in (e.g. Spotify, Deezer, AllCast, TuneIn, etc.). Audio playback with the Google Home app directly is not possible.

Download the Google Home app
To use the integrated Chromecast built-in function, you need to install  he
Google Home app on your (mobile) device. Open the app „Play Store“ „App Store“ on your (mobile) device. Search for the Google Home app and install it on your (mobile) device. You need to confirm access to several functions, such as identity, etc. Please start the Google Home app and follow the instructions. You‘ll need to assign a Google Account to the app (create a new Google Account if necessary) to complete the sign-in process.

Setting up the Smart Amp 5.1 using the Google Home app

  1. Open the Google Home app on your (mobile) device.
  2. Your (mobile) device is now searching for available devices within range. If necessary, you may have to select the search function manually. The Amp 5.1 will only be available after [NET] followed by [SET] has been indicated (once) in the display.
  3. Select Canton Smart Amp 5.1 as the device to set up.
  4. Now, your (mobile) device is trying to connect to the Amp 5.1 using Blue- tooth® wireless technology. Please follow the installation steps of the Goo- gle Home app.
  5. After the connection has been established, the Amp 5.1 plays a melody (sound sequence) through the connected speakers. Please confirm that you have heard the melody.
  6. Now, select the „room“ in which you want to use the Amp 5.1 (e.g. living room) and confirm with „Next“.
  7. Please select the WiFi network (WLAN) you want to use for the Amp 5.1 and click „Next“.
  8. The selected WiFi network and the Amp 5.1 are now connected. After a successful connection the display of the Amp 5.1 shows [WIF] followed by [CON].
  9. Now the installation is almost finished. Please follow a few final steps on your (mobile) device to complete the installation.

Google Assistant Voice Control

You can operate the Smart Amp 5.1 in two ways with the „Google Assistant“
voice control:

  1. Connecting to a separate Google Home device.
  2. Using the Google Home app-integrated voice control.

Further information can be found under: www.assistant.google.de

Note: Google Assistant is not available in certain languages and countries.

PLAYBACK VIA SPOTIFY CONNECT

Use your phone, tablet, or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.

CONNECTION VIA BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY

You can conveniently connect the Smart Amp 5.1 to your (mobile) device via
Bluetooth® wireless technology. For this, please proceed as follows:

Establish connection via Bluetooth® wireless technology

  1. Select the Bluetooth® input [BT] by repeatedly pressing the arrow keys (  ) on the Smart-remote.

  2. Now, press the button „Bluetooth Pairing“ on the Smart-remote. The dis- play indictes [BTP].

  3. Start the search on your (mobile) device.

  4. Select Smart Amp 5.1xxx as the playback device.
    Note:
    If you have assigned a name to the Smart Amp 5.1 during network setup (e.g. living room), this name is also displayed here.

  5. After confirmation, the connection is established automatically and the message [BT-] and [CON] appears on the display of the Smart Amp 5.1.

  6. Start playback of a track on your (mobile) device and the sound is automati- cally played back by the Amp 5.1 via the connected speakers.

  7. If the connection has failed, you receive the message [FAI].

  8. If the (mobile) device requires a code, enter 0000.

  9. If [BT-] and [DIS] appears on the display, your (mobile) device is out of ran- ge or logged out.

USING AirPlay 2 TECHNOLOGY

With Apple AirPlay technology, you can play audio content over the wireless
network (WLAN) using your Smart Amp 5.1.
Additionally, AirPlay 2 technology offers you the possibility to play your content on several amplifiers and/or loudspeakers synchronously.

Connecting the Smart Amp 5.1 to the WLAN (WiFi network) via iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

To connect your Smart Amp 5.1 to your WLAN (WiFi network) via iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, please proceed as follows:

  1. Connect your Amp 5.1 to the power outlet and wait until the display (once) shows [NET] followed by [SET].

  2. On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, select „Settings“ and then „Wi Fi“ (WLAN).

  3. Under the menu item „SET UP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER“ select the Smart Amp 5.1 as the device to be installed.

  4. The „AirPlay Config…“ window opens.
    a. Under „Network“ select the network to which you want to connect the Smart Amp 5.1.
    b. Under “Speaker name” enter the name (synonym) you want to assign to the Amp 5.1.
    c. Optionally, you can assign a password under „SPEAKER PASSWORD“.
    d. Select the function „Next“ and wait (approx. 30 seconds) until the Amp 5.1 shows [WIF] / [CON] in the display.

  5. Finalize the registration process in the „Configuration finished“ window that opens by pressing the „Done“ button. The Smart Amp 5.1 is now connected to your WLAN (WiFi network) and ready for use.

Playback via AirPlay resp. AirPlay 2 Technology

Requirements to play music using AirPlay 2 technology:

  • iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or HomePod with iOS 11.4 or higher.
  • Apple TV 4k or Apple TV HD with tvOS 11.4 or higher
  • Mac or PC with iTunes 12.8 or higher resp. Mac with macOS Catalina or higher.

Playback on Smart Amp 5.1 (and other devices):

  1. To play your music using the Amp 5.1, start the playback of the desired title in a media app on your [mobile] device.
  2. Open the Control Center on your Apple device. Swipe from the top right corner (iOS 12 or higher) or from the bottom (iOS 11 or lower) towards the center of the display.
  3. Select the AirPlay symbol in the Audio Card, and in the dialog that opens select the amplifier(s) resp. speaker(s) which you want to use for playback.

To start music playback on one or more AirPlay-enabled device(s) via Mac, Apple TV or Apple Music, please refer to the following support page: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT202809

Notes:

  • Use Siri on your iPhone, iPad, HomePod, or Apple TV to control the Amp 5.1 with just your voice.
  • The Smart Amp 5.1 supports only audio streaming, no video streaming.

ASSIGNING PRESET 1-3

The Smart Amp 5.1 is able to assign three memory buttons with „presets“. Settings like volume, selected input and settings in the Speaker Setup [SPS] menu (sound settings, etc.) as well as playlists from the app „Spotify“ can be stored. The memory buttons can be operated via the Smart remote control as well as via the keypad on top of the Smart Amp 5.1.

Practical tip:

We recommend you to store the settings you have made in the loud- speaker menu during the initial set-up of the Smart Amp 5.1, e.g. regarding loudspeaker levels and distances, sound settings, etc., to one of the three preset buttons so that your settings are not overwritten by the (neutral) factory settings if you accidentally press one of the preset buttons.

To store playlists and/or (sound)settings, please proceed as follows:

  1. Please apply the desired settings regarding volume, sound, input, etc. and press and hold the memory button 1, 2 or 3 until the corresponding number [P1], [P2] or [P3] is shown in the display and no longer flashes.
  2. To store a playlist, please open the desired playlist on the app „Spotify“ on your (mobile) device and start playback. Be sure to select Spotify Connect as your connection to Smart Amp 5.1, not Chromecast built-in. Now, please press and hold the corresponding memory button 1, 2 or 3 until the cor- responding number [P1], [P2] or [P3] is shown in the display and no longer flashes. Storing a playlist automatically stores all (sound)settings, too.
  3. To recall the settings resp. a playlist from these presets, please press the corresponding button 1, 2 or 3 briefly. The settings are then called up, resp. the tracks from the stored playlist are played back automatically by the Smart Amp 5.1 (even without using your (mobile) device).

Note:
To delete a playlist and/or the settings from a preset button, please press and hold the relating button for 10 seconds until the corresponding preset [P1], [P2] or [P3] is shown in the display rapidly flashing.

AUTOMATIC UPDATES

After you have connected the Smart Amp 5.1 to the network, firmware updates are executed automatically. After each connection to the power supply and at regular intervals (also in standby mode), the Amp 5.1 searches for an update and installs this, if available. The LED flashes green/red during the update and the display first shows „DOWNLOADING“, then „UPDATING“. During this time the Smart Amp 5.1 is not operable.
To do this, the Smart Amp 5.1 must have been connected to the network router via the Google Home app or an iOS device (by use of WLAN) or alternatively by a network cable (by use of LAN).

Attention:
Do NOT disconnect the Smart Amp 5.1 from the power supply during an update process!

Note:
The Amp 5.1 contains a multitude of other great functions. All settings can be found in the detailed instruction manual. This can be found under: www.canton.de/manual/amp5.1

TECHNICAL DATA

Power supply

  • Operating voltage 100-240V~
  • Operating frequency 50/60Hz
  • Power consumption ECO standby 0.47W
  • Power consumption NSB standby WLAN [WIF] 1.94W (Factory setting)
  • Power consumption NSB standby LAN [ETH] ca. 6.8W
  • Power consumption AUT standby ca. 7.1W
  • Power consumption MAN standby ca. 4.5W
  • Power consumption in idle mode ca. 10W
  • Power consumption maximum ca. 400W

Signal level

  • Sub Out: RCA, max. 2.0V (effective)
  • Analog Line [AUX]: RCA, max. 2.0V (effective)
  • Optical [CD]: Toslink, max. 96kHz/24Bit
  • Coaxial [DVD]: RCA, max. 96kHz/24Bit

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

  • Bluetooth® standard 4.1 (A2DP)
  • Range Up to 10m
  • Max. transmission power 100mW (+20dBm)
  • Frequency range 2402–2480MHz
  • Antenna gain 4.2dBi

WLAN

  • Max. transmission power 100mW (+20dBm)
  • Frequency range 2412-2472MHz (802.11b/g/n) 5150-5350MHz and 5470-5725MHz (802.11a/n/ac)
  • Antenna gain 4.2dBi @ 2.4GHz, 4.5dBi @ 5GHz

Wireless Audio

  • Max. transmission power 100mW (+20dBm)
  • Frequency range 2402-2480 MHz (2412MHz, 2438MHz and 2464MHz) 5180-5240 MHz (5180MHz, 5210MHz and 5240MHz) 5736-5814 MHz (5736MHz, 5762MHz and 5814MHz)
  • Antenna gain 4.2dBi @ 2.4GHz, 4.5dBi @ 5GHz

FURTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Information on “Intended Use”
The Amp 5.1 is designed for indoor use and must not be used outdoors or in a wet environment. Do not make any conversions or modifi cations to the device. Connect the Amp 5.1 as described in the instructions and observe the safety instructions. Only operate the device with the mains voltage and frequency specified on the rating plate.

Information about an environmentally friendly operation
To reduce the power consumption, switch the Amp 5.1 to standby mode by pressing the Power „ “ button when not in use. This “saves power” and lowers your electricity bill.


Information about the CE marking

Electrical and electronic devices placed on the market within the European Union must be given a CE mark to indicate that the equipment complies with the applicable requirements (e.g. equipment safety or electromagnetic compatibility).


Disposal instructions

According to the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, devices marked with this symbol must not be disposed of together with municipal waste (household waste). Please inform yourself, if necessary, contact your local disposal company or the municipal/city administration about the free disposal for you. It serves the environmental and health protection as well as the saving of (rare) raw materials by recycling.

Batteries must also not be disposed of together with general household waste. They must be collected separately and returned to a battery collection point. Throw empty batteries into the collection container free of charge, for example, those situated at the trade. Improperly disposed of batteries can harm human and animal health and/or the environment.

EU Declaration of Conformity

**marking**

We, the manufacturer/importer
Canton Elektronik GmbH + Co. KG • Neugasse 21–23 • 61276 Weilrod • Germany

confirm and declare in sole responsibility that the product

Smart Amp 5.1
(Audio/video amplifier with multiple signal inputs and outputs, wireless audio transmitter, WiFi module and Ethernet connection, Bluetooth® wireless technology, internal switch mode power supply and infrared remote control)

is in accordance with the Directives of the European Parliament and of the Council

Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment)
Directive 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive)
Directive 2011/65/EU (Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances)
Directive 2012/19/EU (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Directive 2009/125/EG (Ecodesign requirements for Energy-related Products)

Operation is permitted in all countries of the European Union.
A complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at: www.canton.de/en/doc

Legally binding signature: signature

LICENSE INFORMATION

LICENSE INFORMATION
Spotify Connect feature may not be used in countries where Spotify service is not available.
The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here:
http://www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses

LICENSE INFORMATION
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Canton is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Google, Google Home and Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC.

LICENSE INFORMATION
Apple, AirPlay, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, HomePod, Apple TV, Mac, iTunes, Apple Music, Siri, macOS, and tvOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with the technology identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
To control this AirPlay 2–enabled accessory, iOS 11.4 or later is required.

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012-2020 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, Digital Surround, and the DTS logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
© 2020 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

WARRANTY

Above and beyond the legal warranty period Canton offers a warranty of 5 years on all its passive loudspeakers. A 2-year warranty is offered for active and semi-active speakers and devices. The warranty period begins at the time of purchase and only applies to the purchaser. Warranty claims will only be accepted if accompanied by the original packaging. The warranty does not cover damages incurred in transit or damages caused by improper use. The warranty is not extended if parts are exchanged within the period covered by the warranty. This applies to all loudspeakers purchased from an authorised Canton dealer. In the event of damage please contact your dealer or the Canton Service department direct.

For further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service:
Canton Elektronik GmbH + Co. KG
Neugasse 21 – 23 61276 Weilrod, Germany
Tel. +49 (0)6083 287-87
info@canton.de
www.canton.de

All Statements without guarantee.
Technical changes, typing errors and other errors reserved.

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