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www.Qacoustics.co.uk
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Contents
04 Safety Information
05 Package Contents
05 Introduction
05 Package Contents
06 Features
06 Feature Summary
06 Product Description
07 Instructions
07 Attaching the Feet
08 Features
12 Remote Control
13 Operation
18 Specication
19 Warranty
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Q-BT3 conforms with the following EEC Directives, their supporting Statutory Instruments and relevant Standards, where
applicable as follows:
EC Council Directive on electromagnetic compatibility 2004/108/EC,
Applicable standards with amendments: EN5013:2001 + A1:2003 + A2:2006
EN55020:2007
EN61000-3-2:2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2009
EN61000-3-3:2008
EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC,
Applicable standard with amendments: EN60065:2002 + A1:2006 + A11:2008 + A2:2012
Stage 1 of annex II of Commission regulation (ErP) EC no. 1275/2008
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Safety Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Read and keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry soft cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warnings:
To avoid the danger of suocation, keep all polythene
bags and packaging away from babies and children.
To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture. This product must not be
exposed to dripping and splashing and no object lled
with liquids such as a vase of owers should be placed
on the unit.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Take note of all warnings on the appliance, under no
circumstances disassemble the unit or remove covers to
prevent the risk of re or electrical shock.
Protect the mains power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Use only attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
No naked ame sources such as candles should be
placed on the product.
Caution:
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate
this device.
Third parties: In the unlikely event that you pass this
product on to a third party, include these operating
instructions with the product.
Service:
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged
in any way, such as the power supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled on or objects have
fallen into the unit, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, it does not operate normally or it has
been dropped.
Equipment for servicing should be returned to the
supplying dealer, or to the service agent for your area.
The address of the main Service Agent for the UK is listed
at the back of this manual.
Important notice for UK users:
The UK mains lead is terminated with a UK approved
mains plug tted with a 3A fuse. If the fuse needs to be
replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362 fuse rated at
3A must be used.
Safety Information
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This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this unit.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within this unit.
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.
Warning: The AC Input connector (see page 8) is used as a safety disconnect device. It must be easily accessible after installation.
Correct disposal of this product:
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the
retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.
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Package Contents
Thank you for purchasing Q Acoustics.
This manual is intended to take you through the setup and installation of the unit and will help provide a
trouble free setup and optimum performance from the product.
Please read the instructions, important safety information and warnings carefully before installation and
use, to ensure the safe and satisfactory operation of this product.
We hope you enjoy the Q Acoustics experience.
1 x Active Right Speaker
1 x Lithium
Battery
(3V, CR2025)
1 x RCA
Phono Lead
(2 metres)
1 x 3.5mm
Jack Lead
(2 metres)
1 x Two Pole
Speaker Cable
(4 metres)
1 x User Manual
1 x Passive Left Speaker 1 x Remote Control
Introduction
Package Contents
1 x UK AC
Mains Cable
1 x EU AC
Mains Cable
2 x Sets of
Rubber Bumpers
1 x AS/NZS AC
Mains Cable
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Features
• 2 x 50W stereo amplier in right hand speaker
• Passive left hand speaker
• 1 x 100mm woofer and 1 x 30mm dome tweeter per speaker
• aptX® Bluetooth input – up to 8 paired devices
• Digital optical audio input
• RCA stereo line level audio input
• 3.5mm stereo headphone level audio input
• RCA subwoofer line level audio output
• 5 button infrared remote control
Feature Summary
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The Q Acoustics Q-BT3 is a bookshelf Bluetooth stereo speaker set designed to deliver high delity
reproduction of music, and high quality audio from a TV or set top box. This unit has been designed in the
UK by Q Acoustics and is a result of careful development and our award winning heritage.
Q Acoustics provides true audio with no added eects or digital signal processing to colour audio
reproduction. You have peace of mind that you are listening to pure audio as the original mix engineer
intended.
The left and right speakers each have our award winning combination of 100mm woofer and 30mm dome
tweeter, providing focused channel separation, music depth and clarity, voiced by our acoustic team to
provide a full range natural sound.
Designed for simplicity, this product will blend into your home environment with minimal fuss yet
extraordinary improvement to your listening experience.
With both analogue and optical inputs, the unit can be used with a variety of entertainment sources such
as TVs, CD players, portable music players, computers and internet radio.
The unit is also Bluetooth compatible using aptX Lossless for audio streaming. This wireless connection
can sync to almost any Bluetooth compatible audio device. It can remember up to eight pairings, so when
friends or family come over, a ‘guest’ music player can get connected in just seconds.
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual to get the most enjoyment out of your purchase.
Product Description
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Instructions
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Attaching the Feet
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3.
2.
4.
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Instructions
TOP PANEL
1. Standby / Source Select
Long press / short press
2. Volume Down
Single press / press and hold
3. Volume Up
Single press / press and hold
4. Status LED
See LED indications below
Q-BT3 Features
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2 1
4 3
FRONT VIEW
1 2
1. IR Sensor
The IR sensor is hidden behind the speaker grill of the active right speaker. It sees the IR control
commands output from the unit IR remote control when buttons are pressed.
This sensor MUST be unobstructed for direct line-of-sight to the remote, or the remote will not be
able to control the unit.
2. Rotating Badge
The speakers are designed to be used in both vertical and horizontal orientations to suit your
preferred setup.
When using this product in the horizontal orientation, you may rotate the Q Acoustics logo by
gently pulling and rotating the badge.
No Light = O
Power cord is connected but AC switch is turned OFF,
or power cord is disconnected.
Solid Red= O (Standby)
Power cord is connected and AC switch is turned ON,
but the unit is OFF.
Solid Green = On
Analogue input (Line in 1 or Line in 2) is the active
source.
Solid White = On
Optical input is the active source.
Quick Blue Flash = On
Bluetooth input is the active source and is currently
searching for a Bluetooth device to PAIR with.
Solid Blue = On
Bluetooth input is the active source and is PAIRED with
a Bluetooth device.
Any Colour Slow Flash = On
Currently active source is MUTED.
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Bluetooth Device:
Q-BT3-101
REAR PANEL
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1. Digital Optical Input
2. Analogue Line In 1
3. Analogue Line In 2
4. Subwoofer Out
5. Bluetooth Pair Button
6. Power Switch
7. AC Input
8. Output Speaker Terminals
9. Bluetooth Name Label
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DIGITAL
1. Digital Optical Input
TOSLINK connector for connection to the Digital Optical output on a TV or other source. If there
is a choice between Digital or Analogue connection to the unit choose Digital for superior
audio quality. The Digital input is selected automatically if no Bluetooth device is connected
and playing. When the Digital Source is active the status LED will be WHITE.
2 & 3. Analogue Inputs Line In 1 & Line In 2
The unit has two options for Analogue Audio connection:
Line In 1
Connect the RCA L&R audio output from a TV or other source to the LINE IN 1 sockets using
the 2m cable provided:
Important Note:
Audio output of a TV, Blu-ray disc player, games console, or DVD player connected to the unit via Optical
Digital, must be set to PCM (two channel stereo) in the source’s setup. Please see the device’s Owner’s
Manual for details. Digital connection to a CD player does not require a special setting.
Digital Optical Audio Cable
(not included)
ANALOGUE
RCA Phono Lead (included)
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Line In 2
The 3.5mm input jack is ideal for connecting to the headphone output of an external audio
source using the 2m cable provided:
HEADPHONES
3.5mm Jack Lead (included)
The ANALOGUE INPUTS are automatically selected when no Bluetooth device is connected and
playing, and no Optical Digital Input signal is present. The Status LED will be GREEN when an
analogue input is in use.
4. Subwoofer Out
Single RCA phono jack. Connect the ‘Sub Out’ to a Subwoofer Line Level Input if extended bass
response is desired.
5. Bluetooth Pair Button
The unit has been designed to automatically search for, and PAIR with a device should no other
devices currently be PAIRED and in range. This Bluetooth Pair button is used to manually drop
the current connection and pair with a new device.
6. Power Switch
Turns the power to the unit ON/OFF.
7. AC Input
Universal power connector. Automatically selects AC voltage for a given region. Connect to the
included AV Power Cord for your country.
Important Note:
With a jack plugged into LINE IN 2, LINE IN 1 is switched-o and no audio will be heard from this source.
Please Note:
When connecting to a variable level source, such as a headphone output, better audio quality will be
achieved by having the source set at a higher volume level and the unit at a lower level than the other way
around.
Important Note:
Always turn the power OFF when making connections to the Rear Panel.
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Instructions
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Remote Control
1. Power
Press this button to turn the unit Standby ON/OFF.
(POWER SWITCH on the rear panel must be switched to ON)
2. Source Select
Press this button to manually select the audio input source.
The status LED will change colour accordingly.
3. Volume Up / Down
Press VOL + to increase the volume. Press VOL – to reduce
the volume.
4. Mute
Press this button once to MUTE the unit (no audio output
from the speakers). Status LED will SLOW FLASH to indicate
MUTE. Press this button again to un-mute the unit (audio
output from the speakers).
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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1. Push small tab toward
battery slot.
2. Pull battery drawer out. 3. Insert battery with “+”
side up and slide drawer
back into remote.
Caution:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent battery type (CR2025)
Warning:
Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, re or the like.
Dispose of dead batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Caution:
When replacing the lithium battery in the remote, make sure that the replacement battery is inserted in correct polarity.
Place the battery so that its positive (+) side faces up with the tray held so the surface with the dot and (+) is facing up.
Important Note:
When the Source button is used, the unit will stay on the selected
source and stop auto-source selection. Auto-source selection will
be resumed after the unit has been put in standby.
Please Note:
Long press of Mute will also put the unit into standby.
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POWER AND STANDBY
Power on the unit at the AC SWITCH once all rear panel audio connections are made. The speakers will enter
STANDBY, with a RED status LED.
Exit STANDBY by pressing the STANDBY button on either the top panel or the IR remote. The LED will
initially turn Green but may then change according to the Auto-Source Selection rules.
If NO input signals are detected, the unit will automatically enter STANDBY after 20 minutes.
AUTO-SOURCE SELECTION
In normal operation the unit will automatically select the audio source. A Connected Bluetooth source that
starts to play has the highest priority, followed by Digital and nally Analogue:
The Auto-Source Selection can be manually overridden at any time using SOURCE SELECT on the IR remote
or by a short press of the button on the unit.
Operating Q-BT3
Bluetooth
Optical input
Line in 2
Line in 1
Standby
INPUT
PRIORITY
Important Note:
The unit will stop using Auto-Source Selection when the source is manually selected using the Source Select button on
the remote, or a short press of the Standby Button on the unit. Auto-Source Select will resume once the unit has been
put into and out of Standby.
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PAIRING A BLUETOOTH DEVICE
The unit is designed to automatically go into pairing mode if there is no Bluetooth device connected. To Pair
your Bluetooth source:
1. Turn the unit and the Bluetooth device ON.
2. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on the device to be Paired. The Bluetooth controls are typically found
in the device’s ‘Settings’ or ‘Connections’ menu.
3. On your device’s list of discoverable devices, you should now see ‘Q-BT3-XXX’ where XXX is a pre-dened
three digit number. (Refer to Rear Panel section for the Bluetooth name label.)
4. Select ‘Q-BT3-XXX’ and your device will now be Paired via Bluetooth and Connected.
5. From within the music player on your device, select ‘Q-BT3-XXX’ as the audio output and press Play. Unless
the remote has been used to manually select another source and override Auto-Source Selection, the
unit will switch to Bluetooth input and the LED will turn Blue.
Please Note:
Although starting to Play a track on the connected source will cause the unit to switch to Bluetooth, the unit will stay on
Bluetooth until the source is disconnected. It will not switch to another source whilst the player is paused.
Please Note:
When connected, the device’s volume and mute controls control the device itself, not the unit. Better audio quality will
be achieved by having the device set at a higher volume level and the unit at a lower level.
Please Note:
Auto-Source Selection will switch to Bluetooth the rst time a connected device sends any audio signal including
message received alerts and key press eects.
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SOURCE VOLUME CONTROL
Audio sources will initially be set at a DEFAULT volume level. The volume can be adjusted separately for
each source using the VOL + and VOL – buttons on the top panel or IR remote. Once adjusted, the unit will
remember the new volume level for the currently selected source, and will return to that level each time
that source is re-selected.
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GOING OUT OF RANGE
When a connected device goes out of range, the unit will remain on the Bluetooth channel. When the
device returns in range it will automatically re-connect to the unit. In many cases PLAY must be pressed on
the device to resume audio playback. Whilst out of range, source can still be changed using the SOURCE
SELECT button.
PAIRING MORE THAN ONE BLUETOOTH DEVICE
The unit can have up to eight Bluetooth devices in its pairing list. When you pair with the 9th device the
details of the rst device will be lost.
Once the unit is connected with a device, it will stop automatically searching for other devices to pair with
or connect to. To connect to another device, either disconnect the currently connected source on the
device itself or press the Bluetooth Pair button on the rear panel of the unit.
COMING OUT OF STANDBY
If there is a paired device in proximity to the unit when it comes out of standby it will automatically initiate
a connection to the device. It will not switch to Bluetooth input until play is pressed on the device.
Please Note:
If the source does not come back into range for 20 minutes the unit will automatically go into standby.
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CABLE/SATELLITE REMOTE CONTROL
The Q Acoustics system has been designed for easy integration into your home entertainment system as it
has the ability to be controlled by many types of PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL. This may include the
remote control for your SATELLITE and CABLE system if it has PUNCH THROUGH capability. Punch through
is the common term for being able to programme your remote control to send IR codes to both a TV and an
AV Preamplier/Processor. To use punch through you normally select the TV you wish to support rst, and
then the AV Preamplier/Processor.
The unit uses the PHILIPS RC5 protocol for AV Preampliers/Processors. Programming your remote with
PHILIPS AV codes should allow you to control volume and mute of your unit. In some cases you may also be
able to control standby and source select with buttons such as and .
Manufacturers often oer several PHILIPS code options for their remote controls. We recommend that you
work through the PHILIPS code list for your remote and experiment with each one until you nd one that
works well with the unit. It is easiest to recognise when one is working by pressing the volume up/down
buttons.
We cannot guarantee that the unit will work with your particular remote as the IR codes it sends are outside
our control, however by supporting the commonly used Philips standard we hope to have made it as easy
as possible to gain control of your device with the remote control of your choice.
Below we show how two typical programmable remote controls can be set up.
• Press the “TV” button (top left of remote).
• Point remote away from receiver,
press and hold “Select + 0”.
• The remote’s LED will ash red twice.
• Enter “1217”. The remote’s LED will ash
red twice to conrm correct code.
• Press and hold “Select + 1”.
• The remote’s LED will ash red twice.
• Press TV and your remote controls will now work
as below:
Button Function
Vol + Volume up
Vol - Volume down
Mute (short press) Mute
or Mute (long press) Standby
Source select
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TYPE 1 (SATELLITE)
TV
1
+
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9
0
SELECT
VOL
MUTE
Volume up / down
Mute / Standby
Standby
Source select
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TV
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0
VOL
CLEAR
MUTE
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TYPE 2 (CABLE)
Volume up / down
Mute / Standby
• Press the “TV” button (top right of remote).
• Point remote away from receiver,
press and hold “Clear + Vol ”.
• The remote’s LED will ash green twice.
• Enter “1247”. The remote’s LED will ash
green twice to conrm correct code.
• Press TV and your remote controls will now work
as below:
Button Function
Vol Volume up
Vol Volume down
Mute (short press) Mute
Mute (long press) Standby
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Specication
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Audio performance
Power output: 2 x 50W for 100W total amplication
THD (at rated power): <1.00%
Frequency response: ±0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
S/N ratio (A-Wtd): -85dB
Line in 1 (RCA phono) input sensitivity: 2.0Vrms
Line in 1 (RCA phono) input overload: 2.2Vrms
Line in 2 (3.5mm jack) input sensitivity: 1.0Vrms
Line in 2 (3.5mm jack) input overload: 1.2Vrms
Speakers
Enclosure type: 2-way reex
Mid range driver: 100mm
Tweeter: 30mm
Power consumption
Standby: <0.5 Watts
No signal (idle): 14 Watts
Rear panel marked line ratings: 100~240V - 50~60Hz 100W
Bluetooth®
Bluetooth specication: V4.0 class 2 device
Latency: 6ms
Internal stereo CODEC: 16-bit
Stereo audio sample rate: up to 48kHz
Music enhancements: aptX®, SBC, MP3
Support for: A2DP, 802.11 co-existence
Dimensions
(W x H x D): 148mm x 240mm x 208mm
Depth including terminals: 226mm
Weight
Active right speaker: 3.8kg
Passive left speaker: 3.4kg
Total weight: 7.2kg
Specication
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Warranty
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The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Armour Home
Electrioncs Ltd. is under license. 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. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Q Acoustics Warranty
Q Acoustics products are warranted free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years
from the date of purchase. During the warranty period Q Acoustics will, at its option, repair or replace any
product found to be faulty after inspection by the company or its appointed distributor or agent.
Misuse and fair wear and tear are not covered by warranty.
Goods for repair should in the rst instance be returned to the supplying dealer. If this is not possible
contact Q Acoustics or their appointed distributor for your area to determine the correct warranty
procedure. If possible the original packaging should be used to return the product as damage sustained
during transit to the repair centre is not covered by the warranty. The warranty does not in any way aect
your legal rights.
Q ACOUSTICS
Armour Home Electronics Ltd.
Stortford Hall Industrial Park
Bishops Stortford, Herts, UK
CM23 5GZ
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