DALI KATCH G2 MANUAL
CONTENTS 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. Getting to know your DALI KATCH G2 . . . . . 4 3. Switch ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4. Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 5. Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 6. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 7. True Wireless Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 8.
1. INTRODUCTION Welcome to the DALI KATCH G2, and thank you for trusting DALI with your portable music. The KATCH G2 takes the features and performance of the original DALI KATCH and brings evolution to bear, with new colours, more battery life, enhanced Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD wireless performance, and a True Wireless Stereo mode that enables two KATCH G2 speakers to link and play stereo.
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3. SWITCH ON AND OFF 3.1 Switch ON 3.2 Switch OFF To switch ON your DALI KATCH G2: To switch OFF your DALI KATCH G2: 1. Press and hold the Power On/Off button (Button 2 ) until the switch-on sound plays. 2. The indicator lights (Lights 3 ) will illuminate, to show that the KATCH G2 is ready for use. 1. Press and hold Power On/Off button (Button 2 ) until the switch-off sound plays. 2.
4. VOLUME CONTROL 4.1 Volume Down 4.3 Volume Indications NO TE To reduce the volume of your DALI KATCH G2 press the Volume Down button (Button 4 ). The indicator lights (Lights volume setting. When playing Bluetooth audio, as well as adjusting volume with the KATCH G2 buttons, you can also use the volume buttons on your Bluetooth device. 3 ) indicate the To reduce the volume quickly, press and hold the Volume Down button (Button 4 ). 4.
5. BATTERY CHARGING To charge the DALI KATCH G2 internal battery, connect the included mains charger to the KATCH G2 (Connector 9 ). Charging will begin as soon as mains power is switched on. The indicator lights (Lights 3 ) will pulse slowly while charging is underway while simultaneously indicating charge state. A full battery charge will take little more than 2 hours. Playing music or using the USB charge output (Connector 7 ) will increase charge time.
6. BLUETOOTH 6.1 Pairing NO TE To connect a Bluetooth audio device to your DALI KATCH G2: 1. Switch on the KATCH G2 (See 3.1). It will immediately become visible for pairing. 2. Initiate Bluetooth pairing from your audio device settings and select ‘DALI KATCH G2’. 3. When pairing is established, the KATCH G2 Bluetooth pairing sound will play and the indicator lights (Lights 3 ) will illuminate in blue.
6. BLUETOOTH Power On/Off 2 6.2 NFC Pairing NO TE DALI KATCH G2 Bluetooth pairing can also be initiated using NFC: NFC is short for Near Field Connection. It employs the same short range mobile technology used for mobile phone payments. NFC Bluetooth pairing is currently available only with Android mobile devices. 1. Switch on the DALI KATCH G2 (See 3.1). 2. Ensure that NFC is enabled in your Bluetooth audio device. 3. Locate the NFC sensing area of your Bluetooth audio device. 4.
6. BLUETOOTH 6.3 Bluetooth Release 6.4 Bluetooth Naming If you are unable to pair a Bluetooth device with your DALI KATCH G2 it is likely that two devices are already paired. In this case: If you have multiple DALI KATCH G2 speakers it is possible to change their Bluetooth names so that you can keep track of which is which. 1. Press and hold the KATCH G2 Bluetooth release button (Button 1 ) until the Bluetooth release sound plays and the indicator light flashes blue. 2.
7. TRUE WIRELESS STEREO It is possible to connect two DALI KATCH G2 speakers in True Wireless Stereo (TWS) mode to create a stereo pair, playing left and right channels. To initiate the stereo connection: 1. Switch on the first DALI KATCH G2 and pair it with a Bluetooth device (See 6.1). This KATCH G2 will play the left channel when the stereo setup is complete. 2. Switch on the second DALI KATCH G2. 3.
8. SOUND MODES NO TE DALI KATCH G2 sound mode options provide two alternative sound profiles intended to suit different KATCH G2 locations, audio material or moods. The Clear option emphasises detail and intelligibility while the Warm option majors on more relaxed music enjoyment. To toggle between the two sound modes press the Sound Mode button (Button 6 ). The indicator light display for each option is illustrated in the diagram.
9. WIRED CONNECTIONS 9.1 USB Charge (Connector 7) NO TES The DALI KATCH G2 USB Charge socket supplies up to 1 Amp at 5 Volts and is able to charge most mobile devices. The Charge socket is also able to power an external USB device such as Google Chromecast Audio dongle, the audio output of which can be connected to the KATCH G2 Mini-Jack input. As long as it has sufficient battery reserves, your KATCH G2 is able to charge a mobile device even when it is not connected to mains power.
10. STRAP EXTENSION The DALI KATCH G2 leather strap can be extended to act as a handle. You can lock the strap in the extended position by using your thumb to push and release the strap lock on the bottom of the KATCH G2. The reverse manoeuvre will lock the strap back in place.
11. F ACTORY RESET & FIRMWARE UPGRADE 15 11.1 Factory Reset 11.2 Firmware upgrade To reset your DALI KATCH G2 to its factory default settings: Copy the firmware file to the root directory of a USB memory stick. The file must be named katch.hex. 1. Stop any audio playback. 2. Switch off the KATCH G2 (See 3.2) 3. Press and hold the Sound Mode button (Button 6 ) and press the Power On/Off button (Button 2 ) until the indicator lights (Lights 3 ) switch on, one by one. 4. Wait for about 10 seconds 5.
12. CLEANING 13. DISPOSAL You can clean your DALI KATCH G2 cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. If the cabinet is particularly grimy, wipe it with a soft cloth dipped in an all-purpose cleaner and well wrung-out. Be careful not to get the KATCH G2 wet: it contains electronic components that will be damaged by water. If you want to dispose of this product, do not mix it with general household waste.
14. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DALI KATCH G2 17 Frequency Range (+/-3 dB) [Hz] 49 - 23,000 Maximum SPL [dB] 95 Crossover Frequency [Hz] 2300 High Frequency Driver 2 x 21 mm Soft Textile Dome Low Frequency Driver 2 x 3.5” Aluminium Cone With Cloth Cap Low Frequency Passive Driver DALI KATCH G2 Functions Dual Sound Mode (Clear/Warm) Stereo Pair Mode Power On/Off Source Select Standby (Auto Power) Off Volume NFC Pairing 2 x 73 x 52 mm Steel Cone Idle Power Consumption [W] <0.
