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Thank you for choosing TUK, a Canadian designed powered speaker system. TUK takes its name from Tuktoyaktuk, a remote hamlet on the shores of the Arctic Ocean. A place where the colorful dance of the Aurora Borealis offers a thrilling experience – one that we've sought to emulate with sound. Its wide range of connectivity makes it perfectly suited as both a near field and home audio solution.
We recommend you read all instructions carefully before using TUK and keep them for future reference. Kanto cannot be liable for damage or injury caused by incorrect setup or use of this product.
TUK was carefully tested and inspected during production, and before packaging and shipping. After unpacking, please check for any damage. It is rare that a unit is damaged during shipping, but if this happens contact your retailer immediately. You can also contact Kanto directly using one of the methods listed.
TUK's volume knob functions as an input select knob as well.
Push the knob to select an input source - it cycles through the following inputs depending on what input source was last used.
RCA OPT USB BLUETOOTH PHONO
Push and hold the knob to enter standby or wake up from standby.
Install two supplied AAA batteries in the back of your TUK remote. Remote Control functions are listed below.
Ensure that the Power Switch is in the OFF position.
Connect the two speakers together as shown below using the supplied speaker cable. Connect the RED (+) and BLACK (−) terminals from the active speaker to the corresponding terminals on the passive speaker. If you wish to place your speakers farther apart than the supplied cable will reach, we recommend that you purchase a heavier gauge of speaker cable to minimize signal loss.
Follow the instructions on the ensuing pages to connect your audio sources to TUK. The examples in the following pages are not meant to be exhaustive - just examples.
Connect the AC power cord from TUK's active speaker to your wall outlet. Turn the Power Switch to ON once all the inputs have been plugged in.
TUK is designed to perform optimally when positioned at least 8" from the rear wall in an average listening room. However, it may not be possible to install the speaker in this position and since rooms vary in shape, size, and furnishing, a certain amount of experimentation is necessary to determine the most suitable position. Moving the speaker very close to the rear wall will enhance the bass frequencies but will tend to reduce soundstage depth, while moving the speaker away from the rear wall will tend to have the opposite effect. Avoid positioning the speaker close to or in the corner of a room, as this will excite undesirable room coupling in the low and middle frequencies. Room characteristics and positioning have a profound effect on the performance of the speakers, so time and effort devoted to achieving the optimum positions will be rewarded.
ATTENTION
When connecting audio cables the Power Switch must be turned OFF. After connecting all cables, the unit can be turned ON. When the volume is high, this system can produce noise levels that could permanently damage your hearing. TUK is a self-powered speaker system. Do not connect the speaker inputs to the outputs of a stereo amplifier. Damage may occur. Use only the power cord provided with TUK.
TUK can take up to 6 seconds to boot up and shut down. During this time the speaker will not respond to remote commands or adjustments to the Volume / Input knob. Do not attempt to adjust any settings while TUK is starting up as it may cause a jarring change when audio starts playing.
You can swap the L / R stereo output on TUK. This can be helpful in situations where you want to place your speakers correctly, or need to reach power outlets / inputs, ensuring correct stereo image in any configuration. The active speaker is set to the left channel by default.
To use the active speaker on the right, press and hold the Next Track button for 5 seconds. You will see the Input LEDs light up from left to right to confirm the output is swapped. To use the active speaker on the left, press and hold the Previous Track button for 5 seconds. You will see the Input LEDs light up from right to left to confirm the output is swapped. The L / R stereo output will be reset to default (active speaker is Left Channel) upon power-cycle.
Use the appropriate audio cable to connect your audio source components to your speakers.
TUK features a built in Phono Pre-Amp that allows you to connect directly to a turntable.
TUK features a built in USB DAC that allows you to connect directly to a computer.
TUK features Bluetooth 4.2 and supports Qualcomm® aptX™, aptX™HD and AAC codecs.
Common inputs (diagram not meant to be exhaustive - just examples)
TUK features a phono input for use with turntables that do not contain built-in pre-amps.
After you adjust the volume on the speakers you should hear the audio from your turntable being played through the speakers. If you do not hear any audio, refer to the Audio Troubleshooting Guide.
ATTENTION
Some turntables include a built-in Phono Pre-Amp. If your turntable has a built in Phono Pre-Amp, DO NOT use the PHONO input. Doing so will void your warranty and could cause severe damage to your speakers.
TUK features an RCA input, optical input, and Bluetooth to cover all connection methods a smart home device may utilize. Please note the following steps are a general overview - the actual procedure will vary depending on device.
After you adjust the volume on the speakers, you should hear the audio from your smart home device being played through the speakers. You have the option to disable the automatic power down feature on TUK to prevent the speakers from going into standby so you don't miss any notifications or prompts.
If you'd like the speakers to automatically power down while your smart home device is not in use you may want to enable the wake up sound on your smart home device. TUK takes several seconds to wake up when it detects audio. Enabling a wake up sound will give the speakers a head start before audio begins streaming from your smart home device. Refer to your smart home device's manual for instructions on how to enable the wake up sound.
TUK features a USB input for use with PCs and other audio equipment.
After your PC recognizes the speakers, it should automatically start outputting audio through the USB connection and you should hear audio from your PC being played through the speakers. If you do not hear any audio, you may have to manually change the PC's audio output to "TUK by Kanto" in your PC's audio settings. If you still do not hear any audio after making these changes, refer to the Audio Troubleshooting Guide.
TUK is capable of controlling your audio player (streaming service, music application, etc.) using the Play / Pause and Next Track / Previous Track buttons on the remote. Be aware that some audio players may not respond to these remote commands.
TUK features an optical (S/PDIF) input for use with TVs and other digital audio devices. Most modern TVs have an optical audio output which can carry either a stereo or surround signal. TUK requires a stereo source, and you may have to configure your TV's audio output to stereo instead of surround. Please note the following steps are a general overview - the actual procedure will vary depending on TV brand.
After you adjust the volume on the speakers, you should hear the audio from your TV being played through the speakers. If you hear noise, silence, or choppiness you may need to change the audio settings of the TV box, TV app, Blu-ray player, etc. as well. Follow a similar process to navigate to the audio settings of the device or app you are using and switch the audio mode to stereo or two channel. If you still do not hear any audio after making these changes, refer to the Audio Troubleshooting Guide. TUK supports data streams up to 24-bit / 96 kHz resolution via Optical Toslink.
TUK features Bluetooth 4.2 with Qualcomm® aptX™, aptX™HD and AAC codecs and can be paired with many devices for wireless audio playback from your phone, MP3 player or tablet. Pairing is easy.
TUK features one 5V / 2A USB charging port on the back panel. This is a convenient power source for mobile or smart home devices.
When TUK is in Playback Mode and Standby Mode, the port is active, and whatever device is connected is able to draw up to 2 amps of power.
TUK is equipped with an RCA connector to provide output signal to a powered subwoofer. Simply connect a single RCA subwoofer cable from the SUB OUT connection on TUK to the AUDIO INPUT on your subwoofer. If your sub-woofer has a stereo L / R RCA input, either left or right inputs will work.
We recommend the Kanto sub6 or sub8 powered subwoofer with crossover and volume controls. Most quality subwoofers offer these controls, which allow you to customize the amount of bass you will experience.
Look for details on the Kanto website at: www.kantoaudio.com
You can mute the sub output on TUK. This can be helpful in situations where you want to listen to your speakers but don't want to disturb the neighbors with sub-bass.
To mute the sub output, press the SUB button. The LED will blink to confirm the sub output is muted. To un-mute the sub output, press the SUB button again. The LED will blink to confirm that the sub output has been un-muted. The sub output will be reactivated upon waking up from standby
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TUK is equipped with an active crossover filter at 80 HZ to allow for advanced setup with subwoofers. Activating the crossover will reduce the bass extension of the main speakers, allowing them to focus on the mid and high frequencies, while reducing the high frequency output of the SUB OUT port. If your Sub has an adjustable bandwidth or crossover frequency setting, it can be adjusted to the highest or most open setting.
Active Crossover is disabled by default. You can activate Active Crossover by pressing and holding the SUB button for 5 seconds. The front panel LED will blink twice to indicate that the crossover has been activated. You can deactivate the crossover by pressing and holding the SUB button for 5 seconds. The front panel LED will blink once to indicate that the crossover has been deactivated. The crossover is disabled by default or when power is removed.
TUK is designed to save power when not in use. When no audio signal has been detected for 15 minutes, TUK will put itself into standby mode (APD). If the audio signal returns via the same input that TUK was playing when it entered standby, TUK will wake up and resume playing (APU). It can also be woken up manually by:
If you do not find the APU feature useful, you can disable it by pressing the Treble Reset button on the remote and holding it for 5 seconds. The Input LED will blink once to indicate that you have disabled the APU feature. To enable APU if you have disabled it, simply press and hold the Treble Reset button again for 5 seconds. The Input LED will blink twice to indicate that you have enabled APU.
If you do not find the APD feature useful, you can disable it by pressing the Bass Reset button on the remote and holding it for 5 seconds. The Input LED will blink once to indicate that you have disabled the APD feature. To enable APD if you have disabled it, simply press and hold the Bass Reset button again for 5 seconds. The Input LED will blink twice to indicate that you have enabled APD.
ATTENTION
APU / APD is always enabled by default. APU will only activate after APD has been triggered. APU will not work if the unit is manually switched to standby using the remote or control knob.
By default, TUK applies your EQ (bass & treble) settings to all inputs. If you prefer to set individual EQ settings for each input, you can activate Bass Treble Memory (BTM) by pressing and holding the Play / Pause button for 5 seconds. The Input LED will blink twice to indicate that BTM has been activated. You can deactivate BTM by pressing and holding the Play / Pause button for 5 seconds. The Input LED will blink once to indicate that BTM has been deactivated. BTM is disabled by default and by Factory Reset.
All settings on TUK can be reverted to factory default by switching the Power Switch to the OFF position, waiting 5 seconds, then switching back to the ON position.
TUK's Input LEDs on the front panel can be adjusted to 5 brightness levels including off. Cycle through the brightness settings by pressing the LED button on the TUK remote. LED brightness can also be adjusted while TUK is in standby mode.
Frequently asked questions about TUK by Kanto.
None of the lights on the front panel are illuminated.
The blue Input LED on the front panel is illuminated but there's no audio playing.
The remote is not functioning correctly.
Speakers are going into standby while listening to audio.
You are experiencing poor audio quality.
The source will not connect to Bluetooth.
You are experiencing buzzing, hissing or distortion.
There's no audio coming from an attached subwoofer.
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