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NuForce S3-BT

1. Speaker binding posts Bluetooth LED O Bluetooth Source selector button O Line in Line in LED Play Pause Next track Previous track Volume control volume Rear View right channel unit MO CEG S3 BT Bluetooth powered active speakers Designed by NuForce in Milpitas CA FCC ID A3HS3 BT apti CE R Audio input Line in gt z Z T Bass reflex port 5V 1A USB charging port for mobile devices Power on off switch DC IN CG toLEFT SPEAKER 18V 2A DC input jack for power supply o6 Speaker binding posts Connect to your source devices NuForce S3 BT can connect to your devices wirelessly and or wired Bluetooth Wireless Connection Turn on the AC power switch on the back of the unit The Bluetooth LED will first light up in blue then pairing will initiate in about 2 seconds with the Bluetooth LED blinking alternatively in red and blue colors Note that Bluetooth connection is the default source selection Select NuForce S3 BT from the Bluetooth device list of your Bluetooth device Your Bluetooth device indicates when pairing is complete The Bluetooth LED on S3 BT blinks slowly in blue when pairing is complete Please consult the user manual of your Bluetooth source devices for instructions on how to pair them with other Bluetooth devices To change to another Bluetooth source device turn off the Bl
2. 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 Notice for customers The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives EU Declaration of Conformity Hereby NuForce Inc declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004 108 EC The manufacturer of this product is NuForce 382 South Abbott Ave Milpitas CA 95035 USA The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is NuForce 382 South Abbott Ave Milpitas CA 95035 USA For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health wh
3. ed and or serviced by a qualified service agency if The power supply cord or plug has been damaged Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit The unit has been exposed to rain The unit shows signs of improper operation The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way aaau Introduction The NuForce S3 BT is an active loudspeaker featuring high fidelity apt X and AAC Bluetooth wire less connectivity It s designed to fit your modern lifestyle and decor while also delivering a level of audiophile quality that many dedicated enthusiasts have longed for wirelessly Bluetooth BT enabled devices are now commonplace but most have always had one weakness mediocre sound quality While many BT speakers work well for basic applications they really aren t able to deliver high quality sound at least not by NuForce standards That s because they employ the old and inferior SBC codec In contrast the NuForce S3 BT is based on the latest apt X codec which was developed to enable the kind of crystalline sound that NuForce customers have come to expect Regardless of how the signal is delivered to it every speaker is still a speaker at its core so sound quality always dependends on the fundamental principles of speaker design including the materials used We kept this in mind when designing the S3 BT which we built upon a platform of advanced design and superior components The woofer is constructed using a propr
4. er cord from the wall Take the unit to a qualified service person for inspection and necessary repairs Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the product itself Follow all operating instructions Do not use this unit near water Allow for a minimum 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance around the unit Do not place the unit on a bed sofa rug or similar surface capable of blocking ventilation openings If the unit is placed in a bookcase or cabinet allow for proper ventilation Keep the component away from radiators heat registers stoves or any other appliance that produces heat If the unit requires a power supply O It must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage specified on the rear panel O Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied power supply cable or an exact equivalent Do not modify the supplied cable O Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed pinched bent exposed to heat or damaged in any way Pay particular attention to the power cord at the plug and where the cord exits the back of the unit The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet during a lightning storm or if the unit is to be left unused for a long period of time Immediately stop using the component and have it inspect
5. fw oO Ce 93 BI High fidelity Bluetooth speakers for audiophiles FCC Compliance Statement C Hereby NuForce Inc declares that this device is in compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and operated in accordance with the instructions it may interfere with radio communications There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does interfere with radio or television reception the user may be able to correct the problem by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase separation between equipment and receiver O Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected O Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by us or parties authorized by us could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This
6. ich could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS There are two categories of Safety Instructions included in this manual O Product Warnings i e what must never be done to assure avoiding those hazards that could cause bodily injury or property damage O User Directions i e what must always be done to assure the safe use of your device The Safety Instructions contained in this manual have been categorized in accordance with the seriousness of the potential hazards through the use of Signal Words Those Signal Words and their intended meanings are as follows DANGER Indicates that failing to observe the Safety Instructions could result in death or catastrophic bodily injury WARNING Indicates that failing to to observe the Safety Instructions could result in serious bodily injury CAUTION Indicates that failing to observe the Safety Instructions could result in minor bodily injury or property damage NOTE Designates important information that relates to activities and or conditions that might result in loss of data and or damage to your device Safe Use and Operation of Your Device This equipment emits stray RF energy and w
7. ietary anti resonance cone technique and powerful magnet assembly while the tweeter is a custom soft dome design known among audiophiles for offering the lowest distortion and smoothest natural response In its standard mode out of the box form the S3 BT with apt X codec offers exceptional Bluetooth performance Even so for those hardcore audiophiles who demand the highest level of wireless fidel ity we ve made the S3 BT upgradeable by including an additional set of analog inputs in the design This allows the user to bypass the standard Bluetooth connection in favor of using NuForce s own Air DAC wireless system or even a wired connection The advantage to using the NuForce Air DAC is that it was designed to achieve a level of true 16 bit performance that simply isn t possible with the Bluetooth standard As good as Bluetooth with apt X is the S3 BT mated with the NuForce Air DAC sounds even better Whether you choose to use the S3 BT s standard mode Bluetooth wireless or upgrade its sound with the Air DAC system the S3 BT offers a much needed audiophile grade alternative to mediocre wire less sound Don t settle for less than the best any longer get the clarity detail and power all NuForce products are known for with the NuForce S3 BT Packaging Content S3 BT Bookshelf Speakers 2 pcs AC Power Adapter 1 pc 3 5mm stereo to RCA Cable 1 pc User Manual 1 pc Interconnect Speaker Cable 1 pc Quick start guide 1 pc Top View
8. ill interfere with the reception of signals by airborne electronic navigational devices or medical devices Do not operate this equipment near any sensitive medical devices WARNING Use only grounded AC power cords Always immediately disconnect the power to the equipment in the event the device emits an unusual odor or sound or generates smoke WARNING Never attempt to disassemble repair or make any modification to your device Disassembly modification or any attempt at repair could cause bodily injury or property damage as well as damage to the device itself WARNING Your device is not a toy Never allow children to play with your device Misuse rough or improper handling of your device by children could result in serious bodily injury for any of the enumerated safety warnings in this manual In addition always keep all accessories and components out of the reach of small children as small parts might present a choking hazard Seek immediate medical attention if choking occurs or if any small part has been swallowed CAUTION Never raise the sound volume level too high when using your device with earphones An excessive sound volume level could cause damage to your hearing WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the unit to moisture or water Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure If the unit is exposed to moisture or a foreign object gets into the enclosure immediately disconnect the pow
9. ome tweeter x 2 3 5 composite paper cone woofer x 2 Amplifier Maximum power output 18 Watt x 2 RMS Harmonic distortion lt 0 5 1 W 1 kHz Frequency response 50 Hz 20 kHz Signal Noise ratio gt 75 dB Separation gt 45 dB Input Output Speaker output on right channel unit Five way binding posts Speaker input on left channel unit Five way binding posts Analog Input RCA jacks USB Charger Port 5v 1A output strictly for charging mobile devices only no audio data transmitting Bluetooth wireless connection Bluetooth core version 4 0 with aptX SBC AAC codecs A2DP and AVRCP profiles C 2012 Nuforce Inc All rights reserved The aptX software is copyright CSR plc or its group companies All rights reserved The aptX mark and the aptX logo are trade marks of CSR plc or one of its group companies and may be registered in one or more jurisdictions The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any user of such marks by Nuforce Inc is under license Nuforce the Nuforce logo and S3 BT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuforce Inc USA All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners
10. uetooth connection on the current device then press and hold the Play Pause button on the top control panel for a few seconds this will restart the pairing process If pairing is not completed in 2 minutes S3 BT will go into power saving mode with the Bluetooth LED blinking in red Press and hold the Play Pause button for a few seconds to re start pairing Wired Connection Connect the analog output of your TV or other source devices to S3 BT s Audio Input RCA jacks with the included RCA interconnect cable Press the Source button on the control panel to select Line in as the source The Line in LED will light up Volume control and other operations Press the Source button to select between Blue tooth and Line In as the input source Note that you may need to go through the pairing process again when you switch back from Line in to Bluetooth Press the volume button to increase or decrease the volume You can use the Previous track Next track button to jump to the previous or next track on your Bluetooth device Note that this function works only with Bluetooth devices supporting AVRCP profile this includes devices running iOS 41 or later Android 1 5 or later and Windows Mobile 5 0 or later The USB charging port allows you to charge your mobile devices via a USB cable Please refer to the user manual of your mobile devices for instructions Specifications Speakers 1 soft d

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