MIDDLETON – PORTABLE LOUDSPEAKER
FULL ONLINE MANUAL
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CONTENTS
INDEX
Device layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 003
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006
Connecting an AUX device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006
Cleaning the speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006
Battery care guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 007
Performing a factory reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 007
Attaching the carry strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 008
Stack mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .010
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DEVICE LAYOUT
1
BATTERY STATUS BUTTON
Push the Battery status button to see the battery charge.
2
BLUETOOTH BUTTON
Push and hold the Bluetooth
®
button until the LED
turns to a slow red pulse to start pairing mode.
3
BATTERY INDICATOR
The 10 segment battery indicator shows battery status or audio control
levels. Pushing the Battery status button will show the battery charge.
Adjusting the volume, bass, or treble will show the level for
the adjusted control. A rising animation indicates that the battery
is charging.
4
CONTROL KNOB
I. Push and hold for 2 seconds to turn on/o
II. Push once to play/pause
III. Push right/left to skip forward/back
IV. Hold right/left to fast forward/rewind
V. Push upwards/downwards to adjust the volume
5
BASS AND TREBLE CONTROLS
Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the audio balance. The 10
segment indicator shows the bass or treble level while adjusting.
6
CARRY STRAP HINGE
Attach the included carry strap to the hinge, see Attaching
the carry strap.
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AUX - 3.5 MM AUDIO INPUT
Plug in an audio device with an analogue
output and a 3.5 mm stereo jack.
8
USB C - POWER INPUT/OUTPUT
Charge the speaker by plugging it into a USB power source or
plug in a USB-C device and use the speaker as a powerbank.
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INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING STARTED
I. Push and hold the control knob until the speaker turns on.
II. Push the Bluetooth
®
button until the LED turns to a slow red pulse.
III. Select MIDDLETON from your audio device’s Bluetooth list.
CONNECTING AN AUX DEVICE
I. Connect a lead with a 3.5 mm stereo jack to the
AUX input on the back of the speaker.
II. Connect the other end of the lead to the audio output on your audio source.
III. Make sure all connected Bluetooth audio devices are paused.
Note: Audio leads are not included.
CLEANING THE SPEAKER
Clean your speaker regularly to keep it fresh and last longer.
Unplug any leads before cleaning the speaker and make sure everything
is completely dry before plugging in any audio or USB leads.
The silicone sleeve and strap can be removed and cleaned separately.
Use a disinfectant wipe or a lint-free cloth, slightly damp with 70%
isopropyl alcohol or 75% ethyl alcohol to gently clean silicon parts. Dry
them with a towel before putting them back on the speaker.
Carefully clean the speaker mesh and openings with
a dry and soft brush, or a cotton swab.
• Do not use any sharp or metal objects.
• Do not use compressed air.
• Do not use products containing bleach or hydrogen peroxide.
• Do not submerge the speaker in any cleaning agents.
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INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY CARE GUIDE
Your speaker comes equipped with a high-performance lithium-ion battery
and the life span is aected by charging and usage. Follow the guidelines
below to keep your battery in great condition for as long as possible.
• Avoid using fast chargers if possible. Fast charging
causes stress on the battery and will degrade it.
• Avoid charging the battery when it is already full or letting it drain
completely. Try keeping the charge between 30% and 80%.
• If the speaker is stored for a long time, do so with a half-
charged battery and in a cool, dark, and dry place.
• Do not use or charge the speaker in hot and unventilated places, 45°C/113°F
and above, such as in a parked car or by a window in direct sunlight.
• Avoid charging the battery at low temperatures, below
10°C/50°F and using the speaker below 0°C/32°F.
• Avoid strong mechanical shocks such as dropping the speaker
on hard surfaces as it might damage the battery.
PERFORMING A FACTORY RESET
A factory reset will return the speaker to its original
settings, excluding any firmware updates.
Note: This will delete all user settings meaning the speaker will need to be
set up again.
I. Ensure that the speaker is on.
II. Push and hold the Bluetooth button for 7 seconds. All indicators turn
o and the speaker restarts.
III. Remove Middleton from your audio device’s Bluetooth list before
pairing again.
MARSHALL BLUETOOTH APP
Download the Marshall Bluetooth app to get the most out of your
speaker and keep it up to date with the latest software.
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ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP
I. Remove the screw from the carry strap.
II. Thread the end of the strap through the top of the hinge on the speaker.
III. Join the end of the strap with the screw and tighten it.
Make sure the carry strap is secured to the speaker before use.
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STACK MODE
Connect two or more Middleton speakers in a Stack session for a bigger
sound. Play anything on the main speaker and all speakers in the session
will play in sync. You can adjust the volume on any individual speaker for the
perfect balance.
1
MAIN SPEAKER
Triple press the Bluetooth button to start or end a Stack session.
The LED starts to blink until another speaker joins the session.
2
ADDITIONAL SPEAKER
Double press the Bluetooth button on any speaker
you want to add to the session. The LED starts to
blink until the speaker has joined the session.
While in a session, the speaker will disconnect from any previously
connected audio device and will try to reconnect after leaving
the session.
To remove a speaker from the session, double
press the Bluetooth button on that speaker.
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PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION
The speaker does
not turn on
The battery has
no charge.
Plug the speaker
into a USB power
source to charge it.
Push and hold the
control knob for 2
seconds until the
speaker turns on.
Cannot connect
or pair with a
Bluetooth device
Bluetooth is not
enabled on your
device (smartphone,
tablet, computer).
Activate Bluetooth on
your playback device.
The speaker is
not turned on.
Push and hold the
control knob for 2
seconds to turn on the
speaker before setting
it in pairing mode.
The speaker is not
in pairing mode.
Push the Bluetooth
button until the
Bluetooth LED
pulses red.
Cannot play in
Stack mode
The playback device
is not connected to
the main speaker.
Make sure that your
playback device (phone
or computer) is paired
with the main speaker.
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PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION
Bluetooth connection
drops out
The two Bluetooth
devices are too
far apart, or the
connection is aected
due to obstacles.
Move the devices
closer to each other
so that they are
unobstructed by
obstacles such as
walls or doors.
There is a strong
electric field
surrounding the
speaker. Items such
as microwave ovens,
wireless network
adapters, fluorescent
lights and gas cookers
use the same frequency
range as the Bluetooth
device. This may lead to
electrical disturbances.
Move the speaker to
another spot or turn o
or move the interfering
electronic device.
Erratic behavior The speaker is not
using the latest
firmware version.
Download the Marshall
Bluetooth app and
connect to the speaker.
Follow the in-app
instructions to ensure
that the speaker has the
latest firmware version.
There is a
software error.
Perform a factory
reset by pressing
the Bluetooth button
for 7 seconds.
The speaker needs
to be set up again.
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