Canton Smart Amp 5.1 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating instruCtions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS English Smart amp 5.1...
  • Page 2 Using Chromecast built-in ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Page 19 Google Assistant �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Page 20 Using Spotify Connect ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Page 20 Thank you very much for choosing this Canton product� You can now look forward to Playback via Bluetooth® wireless technology ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Page 21 countless hours filled with excellent sound�...
  • Page 3 English – Sound Setup [SND] ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Page 32 – Pair Mode [BTP] ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Page 48 2. System Setup [SYS] ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Page 33 – BT Select [BTS] ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Page 49 – Sleep Timer [SLP] ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Page 33 – BT Reset [BRE] ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Page 50 –...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Please observe the safety instructions when choosing the correct location for your Smart Amp 5�1 and when maintaining and operating it! CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION The user is responsible for the proper handling of the amplifier� Canton cannot accept any responsibility for damage or accidents caused by Risk of improper installation or connection� electric shock...
  • Page 5 English English Strong temperature fluctuations lead to condensation (water droplets) in the device� Always choose a level surface� The device must be in a vertical position� Wait until the moisture has evaporated (at least three hours)� Do not exert force on operating elements, connections and lines� Do not place objects filled with liquids (such as vases) on the device�...
  • Page 6: Setting Up The Remote Control

    English English Unpacking Setting up the 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! remote control Unpack the box carefully and check that all the following parts Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard�...
  • Page 7: Connection Terminal

    For the connection with a network router via ethernet cable� SERVICE CONNECTOR (USB A Socket, no audio, no charging) Used for the Canton customer service only� Speaker Terminal (Screw terminal, max� 6mm For the connection with passive loudspeakers and/or a passive subwoofer�...
  • Page 8: Touch Keys

    English English Touch Keys Remote Control Power Toggles Soundbar status (on/standby) Power: Toggles power status between On and Standby Mute Mutes audio Preset 1-3: Preset keys for direct access of previously stored sound settings and Upwards [ ] Sets input or menu item upwards Spotify playlists Downwards [ ] Sets input or menu item downwards...
  • Page 9: Led Indications

    English English LED Display LED indications The Amp 5�1 has a multifunctional LED display build in the front of the Amp which will light up for 5 seconds when receiving a command� The most The LED indicates the following conditions: important indications and their meanings are listed below: •...
  • Page 10: Using Chromecast Built-In

    English English Using Chromecast built-in Operation Display Meaning Incoming Signal DOLBY ATMOS Dolby Atmos ® bitstream Incoming Signal DOLBY DIGITAL Dolby digital multichannel-bitstream ® Requirements: Incoming Signal DOLBY DIGITAL 2�0 Dolby digital two-channel-bitstream ® • (Mobile) device with activated WiFi and Bluetooth® function Incoming Signal DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS Dolby Digital Plus...
  • Page 11: Google Assistant

    Start the search function on your (mobile) device� You can operate the Smart Amp 5�1 in two ways with the „Google Assistant“� Select the Canton Smart Amp 5�1 as the playback device� Connecting to a Google Home device� Using the integrated voice control of the Google Home app�...
  • Page 12 • Apple TV 4k or Apple TV HD with tvOS 11�4 or higher Connecting the Smart Amp 5.1 to the WLAN (WiFi network) via iPhone, iPad or iPod touch • Mac or PC with iTunes 12�8 or higher resp� Mac with macOS Catalina or higher�...
  • Page 13: Automatic Updates

    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 Amp 5�1 or with the Canton Smart Remote� The main menu is displayed by the OSD (On-Screen Display) on your TV screen� The LED display in the Connect as your connection to Amp 5�1, not Chromecast built-in�...
  • Page 14 English English 1. Speaker Setup [SPS] If activated, the front left speaker [FL] generates a pink noise signal� Press "M" and then the Down key " ", or directly the Down key " " to select this left front speaker [FL] from the speaker list� Use the "+"...
  • Page 15 To activate respectively deactivate the function "Voice Clarity" please do as follows: ted subwoofer� This function is only available if at least one of the connected speakers ist set as Small or if you are using small or bookshelf Canton To enter the menu, press the "M"...
  • Page 16 English English Use the "+" resp� the "–" key to select the desired function: Subwoofer Setup [SUB] Off [OFF] means that the bass signals are played through the front speakers Front Left and Front Right� In this menu you can adjust the phase of a connected subwoofer and activate different Sub Stereo Modes [SSM] and adjust the crossover frequency Parallel [PAR] means that the subwoofer plays the bass signals additionally to the front speakers between a subwoofer and the front speakers�...
  • Page 17 English English 2. System Setup [SYS] Device Heights [DHE] In case of using Dolby Atmos® enabled speakers that direct the sound upwards to the ceiling it is necessary to set the heights of these speakers (for example when placed on top of normal speakers or on a nearby surface) to achive an optimal spatial surround impression (3D sound)� The heights The second item in the main menu is the System Setup�...
  • Page 18 " " button and press the "OK" button to confirm� Note: The IR codes of a TV remote can be assigned to all buttons of the optionally available Canton Smart remote alike� "Press the new button" will be shown on the screen with the name of the first input "BDP"� The display flashes [HD1]� Now you can allocate a key on your TV or universal remote to the input BDP [HD1]�...
  • Page 19 This function controls, how the Amp 5�1 powers up resp� down – manually or automatically, partly dependent on an incoming audio signal� The Amp "Reset All" appears on the screen and [YES] appears on the display� Press the OK button on the Canton Smart remote to delete the sto- 5�1 supports the following functions:...
  • Page 20 English English To set the standby mode, please do the following: To change the name of an input or to deactivate an input please proceed as follows: To enter the menu, press the "M" button� To enter the menu, press the "M" button. Use the "...
  • Page 21 English English Input Select [SEL] Max Volume [VOL] If the Input Select function is set to Auto [AUT], the Amp 5�1 automatically changes the optical, coaxial, analogue or Bluetooth® input as soon as the You can limit the maximum settable volume with this (protective) function Max Volume in such a way that the sound level (indicated in the On- signal stops at the currently selected signal input and a different input signal is detected at one of the other inputs of the Amp 5�1�...
  • Page 22 English English 3D Audio [3D] To enter the menu, press the "M" button� With this option you can adjust the intensity of the virtualizer and the virtual Dolby Atmos effect to your personal taste� ® Use the " " or " " button to navigate to the menu System Setup [SYS] and confirm with the "OK" button� Starting from default setting Normal [NOR] you can increase the effect High [HIG] or decrease the effect Low [LOW]�...
  • Page 23 English English Factory Reset [RES] OTA Recovery [OTA] With this function you can reset the Smart Amp 5�1 to its factory settings� In case the Amp 5�1 has a mailfunction or does not connect to a network With this function you can repeat the update-process of the Amp 5�1 and fix potential errors, that may have been caused by a faulty or failed update� anymore, please perform such a reset and repeat the installation process before you contact the customer support�...
  • Page 24 English English 4. Wireless Setup [WIS] Network Reset [NWR] This function is to reset all network settings stored on the Amp 5�1 and set it to the factory settings� The fourth item of the Main menu is the Wireless Setup� In this menu you can perform settings on the wireless audio module (which is used to trans- Caution: All settings you have made and stored on the amplifier's WiFi module regarding Chromecast built-in resp�...
  • Page 25 English English • 5�2GHz Band: 5�2G-1 = 5180MHz 5�2G-2 = 5210MHz 5�2G-3 = 5240MHz Notes: •If a signal is being transmitted via Bluetooth ® wireless technology, the Amp 5�1 does not send a pairing request to a second (mobile) • 5�8GHz Band: 5�8G-1 = 5736MHz 5�8G-2 = 5762MHz 5�8G-3 = 5814MHz device, even if Auto [AUT] is selected�...
  • Page 26 English English BT Reset [BRE] Wireless Reset [WRE] This function is to reset all Bluetooth wireless technology related settings and paired devices stored on the Smart Amp 5�1� This functions allows you to delete all stored settings and paired Smart speaker and/or Smart subwoofer (slave speaker) connections of the wireless ®...
  • Page 27 English English Speaker Config [SPC] • (7) Top Rear left and right [TR]: They reproduce the Dolby Atmos ® signals as well� To Figure 1: Home cinema setup In the menu Speaker Config [SPC] you can set the availability and the type of speakers for each get an even more detailed spatial impression (3D Sound) you can use two additional up- Figure 1: Home cinema setup pair of speakers (e�g�...
  • Page 28 Individually those speaker types have the following meaning: • Smart [SMT]: This type refers to speakers of the Canton Smart series� You can connect the audio signal wirelessly or wired (using a signal cable)�The Speaker Mapping [SPM] The Speaker Mapping [SPM] allows you to set up the connection between the Smart Amp 5�1 and the speakers� Only speakers that have been activa- control commands (On/Standby state, volume, etc�) are always send wirelessly to the speakers�...
  • Page 29 English English Notes: If the speaker pairing failed and "Wireless pairing failed" is shown in the info bar on top of the menu please repeat steps 7 to 10 To establish a (wireless) connection between the Amp 5�1 and (Smart) speakers, please do the following: and verify that…...
  • Page 30 English English Firmware Info [FWI] Network Info [NWI] This feature helps you to check and verify the firmware installed on the Smart Amp 5�1� Before doing a service request, please check and note the This menu item is used to view all information about the network and related settings of the Smart Amp 5�1� indicated version numbers�...
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    1� The standby function is factory set to Network 1� In order to automacially turn on, the standby function must be Please find attached an overview of the most common problems� If you have further questions, please contact your Canton dealer, contact our turn on automatically�...
  • Page 32 English English Problem Possible cause Solution Problem Possible cause Solution The input [BT] cannot 1� The function BT Select [BTS] is activated and the 1� Deactivate the function BT Select [BTS] in order to select the The speaker connected 1� The signal cable from the source device to the 1�...
  • Page 33 English English Problem Possible cause Solution Problem Possible cause Solution Playback of a (mobile) 1� The automatic playback function AutoPlay [APL] is 1� If this function is unwanted, set AutoPlay [APL] to OFF� The Amp 5�1 1� This can happen if the function Input Select [SEL] 1�1 Make sure that no signal is present at any other input device starts automati- activated�...
  • Page 34: Technical Data

    English English Technical Data Problem Possible cause Solution An input cannot be The input has been deactivated in the Input Config Activate the relating input according to chapter Input Config Power supply Load Impedance selected via the input [INP] menu (---)� [INP]�...
  • Page 35: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Do not make any conversions or modifications to the complies with the applicable requirements (e�g� Canton Elektronik GmbH + Co. KG • Neugasse 21-23 • 61276 Weilrod • Germany device� Connect the Smart Amp 5�1 as described electromagnetic compatibility or equipment safety)�...
  • Page 36 This applies to all loudspeakers purchased from an authorised Canton accessory has been designed to work specifically with dealer� In the event of damage please contact your dealer or the Canton the technology identified in the badge and has been Service department direct�...
  • Page 37 For further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service: trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries� Canton Elektronik GmbH + Co. KG Neugasse 21 - 23 61276 Weilrod, Germany Tel� +49 (0)6083 287–87 info@canton�de...

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