OWNERS MANUAL
Discover yours. CONGRATULATIONS We sincerely thank you for having granted Totem’s KIN Play Tower the special place in your living environment. These speakers are designed to redefine your musical understanding and open corridors of new experiences. We hope you not only enjoy but experience Totem as your guide to a new and rewarding listening environment! You will without a doubt experience a Totem moment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions 2 Retain these instructions 3. Heed all warnings 4. Follow all instructions 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
WARNING Do not ingest the battery, Chemical burn hazard (The remote control supplied with) This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED • • • • • • Speaker wire Optical cable 3.5mm cable Remote Power Cord 2 magnetic grilles FRONT CONTROLS 1.LED Indicator This is the round window on the front bottom left of the active speaker. It captures the signal from the remote, indicates power status, and which source has been selected with different color LEDs. The light will disappear roughly a minute after the last feature was activated.
REMOTE Remove the transparent tab located at the bottom of the remote to activate the battery. Functions are listed below. 1. Power/Standby 2. Previous Track (Bluetooth operation only) 3. Play/Pause (Bluetooth operation only) 4. Bluetooth Input Select 5. Bluetooth Pairing 6. Aux 1 : RCA Input Select 7. Aux 2: Mini Jack Input Select 8. Raise and lower bass 9. Raise and lower treble 10. HDMI ARC 11. Mute 12. Next Track (Bluetooth operation only) 13.
PLACEMENT Totem generally recommends that speakers be positioned 12 in (30.5 cm) from the back wall and side wall to allow a better energy flow and cleaner bass response. KIN Play Tower should be positioned from 1’ to 4’ or more from the back wall. Placing them 6-10 feet (180-300 cm) apart will generally ensure a proper stereo image. A popular guideline is for the listening position distance to be 1.
CONNECTIONS AND SETUP to TV The KIN Play Tower does not decode surround effects so your TV, source, or app must be set to PCM output in their respective audio menus. Consult their manuals to ensure this important step is performed properly. HDMI ARC from TV to KIN Play Tower This simple connection in many cases also allows the TV remote to control the volume of the KIN Play Tower. Connect all sources to the TV, then connect the HDMI ARC from the TV to the HDMI ARC on the KIN Play Tower.
The KIN Play Tower does not decode surround effects so your TV, source, or app must be set to PCM output in their respective audio menus. Consult their manuals to ensure this important step is performed properly. OPTICAL AUDIO OUTPUT from TV to KIN Play Tower This is the best setup option for TVs equipped with an OPTICAL AUDIO OUTPUT. All sources such as a cable box, DVD/Blu-Ray, media streamer, etc. are connected directly to the TV.
The KIN Play Tower does not decode surround effects so your TV, source, or app must be set to PCM output in their respective audio menus. Consult their manuals to ensure this important step is performed properly. BLUETOOTH AUDIO OUTPUT from TV to KIN Play Tower This wireless connection option connects your Bluetooth equipped TV to the KIN Play Tower. Your TV must be equipped with Bluetooth output to use this method.
AUDIO SOURCE CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Use the appropriate audio cable to then connect your other sources. Totem has supplied an Optical and Mini jack cable to cover most requirements. If you are connecting a turntable, use the RCA inputs of Aux 1. If your turntable is equipped with a ground wire as well, connect it to the grounding post on the speaker. If the turntable has a built in Phono Pre-Amp, set the switch located below the input to Line. If it does not, set it to Phono.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE No Sound • • • • Sources must be set to stereo or PCM, not bitstream or a surround effect like Dolby or DTS. Check to see if the MUTE setting has been engaged. Make sure the correct source has been selected. Verify that the system is powered up and properly connected. No Power/No light in the LED: • Verify the main power switch on the amp has been turned on. • Verify that the wall AC outlet is functional. • Check to see the power cord is securely connected.
SPECIFICATIONS Tweeter: 1” Titanium Infused Soft Dome Tweeter Woofer: Dual 5 ¼ ” Natural Hybrid Woofers Power: 2 x 200w RMS Frequency response: 30Hz – 22kHz Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 Analog Inputs: Stereo RCA switchable between Phono and Line Level Mini jack (3.
TOTEM LIMITED WARRANTY Please register online at www.totemacoustic.com within two weeks of the purchase date. The Totem speakers must be purchased from a TOTEM AUTHORIZED DEALER. Keep your original bill or receipt obtained from your Totem Authorized Dealer. Retain the sturdy carton and all packing material; all warranty repairs are required to be shipped in their original packaging. This ensures no damage during transportation. All Totem products are created with the utmost care and quality in mind.
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