Tempo A4 - Pregnant Argon - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Tempo A4 Argon

White and black compact speaker units with black buttons, no visible text or symbols

Dear Customer,

Quality has always been our driving force and founding Argon Audio is a natural extension of this philosophy.

We have 20 years' experience in creating and specifying high quality products, manufacturing them and selling them on to end users with Value-for-Money as the primary aim. And Argon Audio is a brand fully compliant with these values.

Design, and engineering is done in Denmark and manufacturing takes place in the Far East, where quality vendors are highly competitive - and as a result supply outstanding Value-for-Money products.

- To the delight of both ourselves and our customers!

Congratulations with your TEMPO speakers, may they bring years of enjoyment.

Table of Content

1 Introduction page 1

1.1 Contents of the box page 2
1.2 Safety Instructions page 3

2 Usage, controls and connections page 4

2.1 Overview of the Back panel page 4
2.2 Overview of the Remote page 5

3 Quick Start page 6

4 Special Functions and Features page 7
5 Connecting a Chromecast Audio device page 8
6 Specifications page 9

1.1 Contents of the box;

• ARGON AUDIO Tempo Speakers
• Front covers
• Quick Start Guide
• Power cable
• Speaker cable
  o Remote control w/batteries

We recommend that you keep the original box and packing material for future. transportation.

We also recommend that you keep this User Manual for future use.

1.2 Safety Instructions

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

• Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use this product near water or moisture. Do not spill liquids on the product. Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Place the unit on a solid surface.
• Do not put it in a closed bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings.
• Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other appliances that produce heat.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs and the point where they exit from the product.
• During Lightning storms, unplug the product from the power source or if unused for long periods of time. This will prevent lightning and power-line surge damage to the product.
• Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please contact the manufacturer to be referred to an authorized service center near you.
• Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral power circuits as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
• Never push any object through the product openings, as this can result in fire, electric shock or damage.
• Use proper power sources. Plug the product into a proper power source, as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.

If there is a Lightning flash with an arrow head on product, it's intended to alert the User of the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product, that might be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

If there is an Exclamation point on the product, it's intended to alert the User that there is important operating and maintenance (servicing) information in the User manual.

If there is a double rectangular symbol on the product, it means that the product is double insulated. Earth connection is not required.

2. Usage, controls and connections

2.1 Overview of Back panel (inputs and connections)

1 INPUT R L 2 SUB OUT OPT2 OPT1 3 4 5 INPUT Press to select min max ARGON AUDIO Active speaker Model: Tempo A4 CAUTION REK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Power ON OFF 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz In Power Consumption 100W SN: 8 Left Channel Out

1. Line in for analogue sources (INPUT)

◇ Called AUX or RCA. Connect any analogue audio source with Left Right cable

1. SUB OUT

◇ Connect a Subwoofer to this output

1. Optical/Digital 2

◇ Connect any digital audio source

1. Optical/Digital 1

◇ Connect any digital audio source

1. Volume/Input selector

◇ Turn knob to increase/decrease volume level

◇ Press knob to change audio input

1. On/Off main power switch

2. Power Plug

◇ Insert the power cable and connect to an electric outlet

1. Connect passive speaker

2.2 Overview of Remote control (functions)

1. Power/Standby
2. Bluetooth Pairing
3. Raise and lower volume
4. Previous Track (Bluetooth operation only)
5. Play/Pause (Bluetooth operation only)
6. Next Track (Bluetooth operation only)
7. AUX Input Select
8. Bluetooth Input Select
9. Mute
10. Optical Input Select 1
11. Optical Input Select 2

1 3 4 VOL+ VOL- AUX MUTE OPT1 OPT2 5 6 8 11 2 PAIR ARGON AUDIO

3. Quick start

1. Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cable.
2. Connect the power cord into an electric outlet and into the back of the active speaker (which has the amplifier). The LED light on the loudspeaker will turn on.
3. To pair your Bluetooth device, turn on the speakers and press and hold “PAIR” on your remote for about 3 seconds, until the LED starts blinking. Your speakers are now in pairing mode. Activate Bluetooth on your playback device and scan for devices. Your speaker will show up as “ARGON TEMPO”. Press “pair” and you are connected. The LED light on the speaker will change to solid blue. You’re now ready to start listening to music!
4. Besides Bluetooth, your Tempo speakers have three more inputs: Optical1, Optical2, AUX. Use the included remote control to select your wished input.
5. If you have an active subwoofer, connect it to the Tempo speaker's SUB OUTPUT, using a RCA cable and then connect the cable to Your Subwoofer.
6. Your Argon Tempo speakers support most Samsung, Sony and LG remote functions for "Volume +/-" and "Mute" using IR remotes only.
7. We recommend a running-in time of your Tempo speakers of approximately 15-20 hours at normal listening level before you decide on the final positioning of the speakers. During the running-in time the drive units will settle in and perform as intended.
8. For optimal sound performance, the best listening position is at ear level with the speakers placed not too far from a wall.

4. Special functions and features

1. Remote control function with Samsung, Sony remotes

◇ Argon Tempo is born with IR commands from the most common Sony and Samsung TV. That is, you can use your Sony or Samsung IR remote control for completely basic commands such as:

volume up, volume down and mute. On the TEMPO.

If you have a remote control that does not send IR commands (eg, a Smart remote), some newer TVs also support IR learn so you can force the television to broadcast IR commands to your product, thus using your TV remote control to control your TEMPO. Find it in the list under setup on your TV to use this feature. Check the manual for your TV if in doubt.

1. Auto sense (APU Auto Power Up)

When in standby mode, TEMPO will by default start up automatically once you start playing music from your source.
◇ Bluetooth will Auto connect to already paired devices.

1. Auto standby (APD Auto Power Down)

◇ The TEMPO will automatically go into standby after 15 minutes if no music is playing.
◇ Timeout for Bluetooth connection loss with Bluetooth device is also 15 minutes

1. Un-Pair Bluetooth devices

Press and hold BT button for 5 sec – light will flash and unpair/reset will be done.

5. Connecting a Chromecast Audio device

Your Argon Tempo speakers can easily and relatively cheap be turned into a wifi streaming speakers, simply by adding a Google Chromecast Audio adapter. Read more about Chromecast Audio here

For connecting a Chromecast Audio device to Argon Tempo speakers

◇ Chromecast connected to optical input

A cable for this kind of connection is not included with the Chromecast. The cable needed is called Optical mini / Toslink digital and will look like below.

Using this digital cable is the optimal sound quality solution.

Two black audio/video cables with gold connectors, shown against white background (no text or symbols)

Connecting the Chromecast Audio using normal power outlet to power the Chromecast.

◇ Chromecast AUX In

A cable for this kind of connection is not included with the Chromecast. The cable needed is called Mini Jack to RCA cable and will look like below

Close-up of a white audio/video cable with gold connector, no visible text or symbols

6. Specifications

◇ 2 way Active speaker system with build in Amplifier
◇ Bass reflex system
Power 8 ohm: 2 x 35 watt RMS
◇ Frequency range: 60-20.000 Hz (±3dB)
◇ Tweeter: 1" soft dome with neodym magnet
◇ Bass/midrange driver:4" Bass /midrange driver
◇ Energy usage in standby: <0,5 watt

◇ Inputs: 2 x optical digital, L/R analog stereo-in (RCA), wireless Bluetooth aptX
◇ Outputs: SUB out for subwoofer
◇ Bluetooth-function with aptX
◇ Auto power on/off on inputs incl. Bluetooth
◇ Size: 14,7 x 21,5 x 18 cm (without front cover) - (WxHxD)
◇ Gross Weight: 6,2 kg (set)
◇ Colors: Black, White