BlueAnt Bluesonic Portable Speakers User Manual
BlueSonic
Bluetooth Portable Speakers
USER MANUAL
BLUEANT
BLUESONIC PORTABLE SPEAKERS
Thank you for purchasing your new BlueAnt device.
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BlueSonic
Bluetooth Portable Speakers
Features
• Stream music over A2DP & answer VOIP calls from
Windows PC/Laptop
• Stream music over A2DP & answer calls from your mobile
phone or PDA
• Plug in your iPod or MP3 music player (cable included)
• Totally wireless or wired, portable and re-chargeable
• 2 Year Warranty
• In-built DSP cancellation to reduce echo and background
noise.
• In-built microphone to amplify conversation via Skype,
MSN & Yahoo Messenger.
• Rear Microphone-in jack to connect an external
microphone to collect better voice output
• Crystal clear stereo sound and powerful bass reflection.
• Answer a mobile phone call automatically while
playing music. Music will be returned automatically as
soon as conversation is over.
• Ideal for Conference-Calls, Amplified Speakers etc.
Portability from office to home, even to a car.
• In-built rear magnets suitable for most metal surface, E.g.
Filing cabinet, Fridge
• Compact design, easy to carry and store.
• Pairs with up to 8 Bluetooth devices.
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Introduction
When first using the BlueSonic please make sure that
you:
• Fully charge the device for at least 3 hours before using
for the first time. Afterwards it takes approximately 2 hours
to fully recharge. (Refer below for charging details.)
• DO NOT insert the USB Bluetooth Dongle until after you
have loaded the software form the CD.
• Pair the BlueSonic with a Bluetooth mobile phone,
computer or other Bluetooth device before making calls
or listening to music. The Bluetooth audio connection
between the wireless speakers and other devices
are established by setting up PAIRED links which are
stored in each device ready for quick connection when
requested. (Refer below for Pairing details.)
The BlueSonic speakers support:
• Voice calls over Bluetooth using the
profile.
• Wireless stereo music over Bluetooth using the A2DP/
High Quality Audio profile.
• A wired 3.5mm stereo input at the rear of the device.
• An External Microphone input at the rear of the device
(microphone not supplied)
Headset/Handsfree
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Bluetooth Portable Speakers
Contents
1. Product Overview..............................................................6
1.1 Description of Buttons and Inputs…….................…..6
1.2 Product Specifications……………..............…...….….8
2. Bluetooth
2.1 What are Headset and Handsfree?............................9
2.2 What is A2DP?..........................................................9
3.Charging the BlueSonic......................................................9
4. Button and Symbol Definitions……………...............…...10
4.1 Button Operation
4.2 Button Functions Matrix
4.3 LED Indicators
5. Using with Bluetooth Mobile Phones and PDA’s...........12
5.1 Pairing to a Mobile Phone or PDA……..............…...13
5.2 Voice Connection……………………..............….......14
5.3 A2DP / Stereo Connection………….............…........14
6. Using with Computers for Music and VOIP....................17
6.1 Loading the Software from the included CD.........…..17
6.2 Pairing to a Windows PC............................................18
6.3 Voice Connection with a PC………………...............19
6.4 A2DP / Stereo connection with a PC…....................21
7. Connecting an Audio Source directly by 3.5mm audio
cable.......................................................................................22
8. 2.5 mm External Microphone……………............………..22
9. Streaming Audio via the BlueAnt A2DP Streamer
(optional accessory).............................................................23
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10. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
10.1 General…………...................................................23
10.2 Bluetooth………………………...............................27
10.3 Troubleshooting…………………….............…........30
11. Contact Us……………………..........................................36
12. Warranty……………………………...................................37
12.1 Process…………………………..............……….....37
12.2 Terms and Conditions………….............…......……38
13. Certification and Safety Approvals/General
Information…….....................................................................38
14. Cautions……………………………...................................40
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Bluetooth Portable Speakers
1. Product Overview
1.1 Description of Buttons and Inputs
Front Panel
MI
C
VOL(-)
PICK UP / HANG UP
BACKWARD FORWARD
VOL(+)
INDICATORS
PLAY / PAUSE
INDICATORS
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MAGNETS
Back Panel
POWER
ON/OFF
DC JACK
MIC IN
LINE IN
MAGNETS
On
Off
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Bluetooth Portable Speakers
1.2 Product Specification
Bluetooth Specification Bluetooth v1.2 Class2
Bluetooth Profiles
Frequency Band 2.4GHz~2.4835GHz ISM Band
Working Distance
Standby Time
Playing Time
Battery 3.7V Li-Polymer rechargeable
Weight
Box Contents 1. One BlueSonic Bluetooth
HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP
10 meters
48 hours
10 hours@60db 5 hours@95dB
battery
360g
Portable Speaker
2. One 100-240V AC adapter.
3. One 3.5mm audio lead
4. User manual
5. Quick Start Guide
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2. Bluetooth
2.1 What are Headset and Handsfree?
Handsfree and Headset are both Bluetooth Service Profiles
that allow for Voice connections between Bluetooth devices.
Most Bluetooth enabled phones and PC’s include one or both
of these profiles.
2.2 What is A2DP?
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile - A2DP technology is a
new music revolution allowing you to send CD quality stereo
music from one device to another without using wires. A2DP
is crystal clear music without the hassle of plugging cables.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology with the A2DP technology
makes mobile phones, pda’s and computers capable of
streaming music.
For a list of A2DP compatible phones got to www.blueant.com.
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3. Charging the BlueSonic
a. Plug the AC5V charger into an electrical outlet. Plug
the adapters’ connector into the DC Jack charging
port on the back of the BlueSonic.
b. The Amber indicator will turn ON while charging
and
change to Green when charging is complete.
c. It takes 3 hours to fully charge the in-built battery the
first time only. It takes 2 hours to re-charge thereafter.
d. The BlueSonic can be charged while it is “ON” or
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“OFF”
e. The unit must be charged with the supplied AC5V
charger only.
4. Button and Symbol Definitions
4.1 Button Operation
• Short Press = Press and release less than 1 second
• Long Press = Press and release after 2 seconds
• Double Click = Click twice within 0.5 seconds
• Press/Hold = Press and Hold for more than 6 seconds
4.2 Button Functions Matrix
Feature Button Operation Status
Pairing Press/Hold Standby
Cancel Pairing Press/Hold During Pairing
Pick Up Short To Telephone
Hang Up Short
Voice Dialing
Refuse Answering
During
Communication
Short Standby
Long Receive Calling
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Feature Button Operation Status
Last Call Redial Double Standby
Switch to Handset Long
Cancel Voice Dialing
Volume Up Short
Volume Down
Connect To Voice
Connection
Connect To A2DP/Stereo
Connection
Play Short Stop or Pause
Pause Short Playing
Stop Long Playing
Forward Short Playing
Backward Short Playing
During
Communication
Short During Voice Dialing
During
Communication
During
Short
Communication
Short Disconnected
Short Disconnected
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4.3 LED Indicators
Pairing Blue rapid blink
During Communication Blue rapid blink 3 times per second
Playing Music Blue rapid blink 2 times per second
Connected and Standby Blue Blink once per second
Standby without Connected Blue Blink rapid once every 2 seconds
Low Battery Amber continuing blinking, the lower the faster
Charging Amber light on
Charging complete Green light on
5. Using with Bluetooth Mobile Phones and PDA’s
• If your phone supports Headset or Handsfree profile
you can use the BlueSonic as a speaker phone.
• If your phone supports A2DP you can stream stereo
music from your phone to the BlueSonic.
• If your phone supports both the A2DP and
Handsfree/
Headset Profiles, music will mute automatically when a
call comes through. You can then take the call and the
music will automatically return when the call is ended.
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