BlueAnt M1 User Manual [en, es, fr]

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A. Product Description B. Product Overview

The M1 is a Bluetooth multimedia speaker which can be
connected wirelessly to any Bluetooth mobile phone, PDA
or Bluetooth-enabled computer. Once connected, you
can stream stereo music from your phone or PC/Laptop
directly to the M1.

The M1 can also be connected to those devices that
require a cable or wire to play music. Simply plug your
MP3 music player into the stereo line input at the rear of
the M1.

The M1 can be used both indoors & outdoors, making
it one of the most convenient speaker solutions. As you
play your favourite music from your device via the M1,
you will experience amazing sound quality, clarity and
powerful bass!

1 Speakers
2 Play / Pause Button
3 Backward / Rewind Button
4 Volume Control
5 Bass Indicator
6 Bass Button
7 Forward / Fast-For ward Button
8 Bluetooth Indicator /

Low Battery Indicator
9 On / Off / Stop Button
10 Charger Port
11 Charge Indicator
12 Stereo Line Input

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C. Low Battery

When the M1 battery is low, the Bluetooth Indicator /
Low Battery Indicator (8) will fl ash red.

D. Charging

1.

Connect the charger’s plug into the Charger Port (10) of the
M1, then connect the charger into an external power source.

2. The Charge Indicator (11) will turn to a steady orange
whilst charging. When charging is complete, the Charge
Indicator (11) will turn to a steady green.

E. Turning On and Off

Power On: Press and hold the On/Off/Stop Button (9)
for 1 second. The Bluetooth Indicator (8) will
then turn to a blinking blue.

Power Off: Press and hold the On/Off/Stop Button (9)
for 5 seconds until the Bluetooth Indicator (8)
fl ashes red, the unit will then turn off.

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F.

Pairing to a Bluetooth Mobile Phone or PC/Laptop

Pair the M1 to your Bluetooth mobile phone or Bluetooth
enabled PC/Laptop to create an audio connection between
the two devices.

Pairing to a Bluetooth Mobile Phone:
Important: Make sure that your Bluetooth mobile phone

supports A2DP* (Advance Audio Distribution Profi le)
before proceeding.

1. From OFF, press and hold the On/Off/Stop Button (9) for
5 seconds until the Bluetooth Indicator (8) turns to a
blinking red/blue, this indicates that the M1 is now
ready to pair.

2. While the M1 is in pairing mode, access the Bluetooth
menu of your mobile phone. Turn on the Bluetooth

* A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profi le) enables you to stream
stereo sound from an audio source (phone, PC or laptop) to a stereo
speaker or headset via Bluetooth. To create an active connection,
both devices must support this profi le.

functionality then execute a Bluetooth search to fi nd
the M1. (Please refer to your handsets user manual for
further instructions on how to connect a Bluetooth
device to your specifi c model).

3. When the mobile phone displays a list of found
Bluetooth devices, please select the Blueant M1.
(Note: Please ensure you establish the Bluetooth
connection in a timely manner, as a long pause
between actions may cause the device to revert to
standby mode resulting in the need to execute another
Bluetooth device search)

4. Once you select the M1 from the found devices list,
your mobile phone will request a password/pin code,
please enter 0000 then press OK.

5. Pairing is successful once the alternating red/blue
blinking of the Bluetooth Indicator (8) changes to
blinking blue (standby mode). The M1 is now ready to
use with your mobile phone.

Note: Some phones (such as the Samsung SGH U700) cannot be
paired via the standard Bluetooth search. In this case, at step 2 please
start the music player, press options, choose ‘play via’, and select
Bluetooth stereo headset or A/V headset and then search for devices.

Pairing to a Bluetooth-enabled PC/Laptop:
Important Note:

Please ensure that the Bluetooth dongle you are using
with your PC or Laptop supports A2DP and that you
have installed the A2DP compatible Bluetooth application
software before proceeding.

1. From OFF, press and hold the On/Off/Stop Button (9)
for 5 seconds until the Bluetooth Indicator (8) turns to
a blinking red/blue, this indicates that the M1 is ready
to pair.

2. While the M1 is in pairing mode, access the Bluetooth
program of your PC. (Please refer to your Bluetooth
software’s user manual for instructions on how to pair

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and connect to a device). When the computer asks for
the M1 password/pin code, please enter 0000.

3. If pairing is successful, the Bluetooth Indicator (8)
tur ns to a blinking blue (standby mode) and when
connected to your PC/Laptop, the Bluetooth Indicator
(8) turns to a steady blue.
Depending on the dongle / PC / laptop used, the
Bluetooth connection will be made automatically or
will need to be made manually via the computer’s
menu (please see your computer’s manual).

The M1 is now ready to be used with your PC.

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G. Basic Operations

IMPORTANT: Before you can use the following functions:

f The M1 needs to be ‘paired’ with your mobile phone
or to your Bluetooth-enabled PC/Laptop. If you have

not yet paired your mobile phone or PC/Laptop
to the M1, please see “Pairing to a Bluetooth Mobile
Phone or PC/Laptop” in Section F.

f Ensure your Bluetooth Mobile Phone and/or your
computer’s Bluetooth dongle supports A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profi le).

Streaming Music from an A2DP Bluetooth Mobile Phone:

If your handset supports A2DP profi le, you will be able to
stream music from your mobile phone to the M1.

1. Enter your phone’s music player and play a track. If the
M1 is connected, the music will be heard directly
through the speaker. (Please refer to your phone’s
user manual if required)

2. When using certain mobile phones, audio will
automatically be played through the M1 while other
phones will require you to manually select an output
source for your audio. If the latter occurs, please select

the M1 from your phone’s “listen via” or “play via” menu.

3. Audio should now play through the M1. At this point,
the Bluetooth Indicator (8) will turn to a steady blue
indicating that the phone is connected to the M1.
When connected, you will be able to control the music
using the buttons located on your M1.

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able to receive and answer calls on your mobile phone.
When a call is received, the music playing through your
M1 will be paused/muted. You can then answer the
incoming call with no interruptions. The music will
resume once your call is ended or rejected. However,
some mobile

Pause Button (2)

M1 manually using the
resume music on the M1.

Note: Depending on your mobile phone, the paused/muted song will
either resume or start from the beginning.

While music is playing on the M1, you will still be

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phones will require you to press the Play/

for 1 second or transfer audio to the

options on your mobile phone to

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Streaming Music from a Bluetooth-enabled PC/Laptop:

If your computer’s Bluetooth dongle and Bluetooth
application software supports A2DP, you will be able to
stream music from your PC directly to the M1.

f Open your PC/Laptop’s music player and play a track.

If the M1 is connected, you will hear audio through
the speaker. (Please refer to your computer’s user
manual if required) Once an active connection has
been created & audio is playing through the M1, the
Bluetooth Indicator (8) will turn to a steady blue,
which confi rms that the computer is successfully
connected to the M1.
When connected, you will be able to control the music
via buttons on the M1.

Note: Some computers may require you to manually set-up the
audio output. In this case, please set the output of audio using
the options on your computer.

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Connecting music players directly to the M1:

At the back of the M1 is a Stereo Line Input (12) which is
used to directly connect music players via the audio cable.

1. Plug the audio cable into the Stereo Line Input (12)
found on the back of the M1 and place the other end
into the output of your music player.

2. Press the Play button on your music player to play
music via the M1.

3. When the Stereo Line Input (12) is in use, you cannot
control the music player via buttons on the M1.

Please use your music player’s buttons directly.
However, you can still adjust the volume settings,
bass settings and turn the unit On/Off via the buttons

located on the front of your M1.

M1 Button Functions

(for Bluetooth connections only):

The following functions can be controlled using the buttons
on your M1. To utilise these functions, your phone must
support AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profi le), this
is a technology that enables the user to control functions
directly from the M1.

f To stop a track, press the On/Off/Stop Button (9) for
1 second.

f To pause a track, press the Play/Pause Button (2) for
1 second, press it once more to resume play.

f To skip to the next track, press the Forward/
Fastforward Button (7) for 1 second.

f To skip to the previous track, press the Backward/
Rewind Button (3) for 1 second.

f To fast-forward a track at a specifi c point, press and
hold the Forward/Fast-forward Button (7) and

release to resume play.

Note: Some mobile phones do not support this operation.

f To rewind a track at a specifi c point, press and hold
the Backward/Rewind Button (3) and release to
resume play.

Note: Some mobile phones do not support this operation.

Volume Setting:

Set the volume using the Volume Control (4). Turn it
clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counter clockwise
to decrease the volume.

Bass Setting:

Press the Bass Button (6) to toggle the bass boost
function on or off. When the bass boost function is on, the
Bass Indicator (5) will also turn on (steady red).

Note: The Bass function is less effective at a high power output.

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Disconnect Phone/Computer from the M1:

Press and hold the On/Off/Stop Button (9) for 2 seconds.
The Bluetooth Indicator (8) will turn to a blinking blue.

Audio Transfer:

While music is streaming, you can easily transfer the audio
from:

Speaker to Phone/Computer:

Turn off the M1 or disconnect your phone / computer
from the M1. Audio will then be transferred back to your
phone or computer.

Phone/Computer to Speaker:

f From OFF, press and hold the On/Off/Stop Button
(9) for 1 second to turn the M1 on. Audio will then be

transferred directly to the M1. Depending on your

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mobile phone / computer you may need to transfer the
audio via the phone’s / computer’s menu, or by clicking
the Play / Pause button (2) once.

f When the M1 is on but not connected to any device,
you can simply re-establish a connection by pressing
and holding the Play/Pause Button (2) for 1 second.
Audio will then be transferred to the M1.

Note: Some phones/computers may not support an automatic
audio transfer to the M1. If this is the case, you will need to
transfer audio to the M1 manually using the options on your
phone or computer menu’s.

H. Advanced Functions

Multi-Pairing / Switching Connections between Phones:
The M1 can be paired with up to 8 Bluetooth mobile phones,
PDA’s or Bluetooth-enabled computers. Any additional pairing
will automatically delete the phone or computer that has not
been used for the longest time. Thus, maintaining 8 phones or
computers in its memory at all times.

You can easily switch to any of the paired phones or
computers by:

1.

Disconnecting the currently used phone or computer

via the “Active devices” Bluetooth menu or Bluetooth
program of that phone or computer.

2. Connect to the desired phone or computer by using the
“Paired devices” menu in the Bluetooth menu or Bluetooth
program of that specifi c phone or computer.

Demo Mode

Before you can play a demo make sure that your M1 is Off.

• Press and hold Bass and On/Off buttons
simultaneously until the Bluetooth Indicator (8)
fl ashes violet. The demo audio will then be played
through the M1.

• Shor t press the Backward, Forward or Play button
to play the demo again.

• Press the On/Off button until the Bluetooth
Indicator (8) turns red & the device is switched off
to stop the Demo mode.

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M1 Specifi cations

Bluetooth Compliance:

Bluetooth version 2.0 specifi cations

Supported Bluetooth Profi les:

A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profi le / SBC Stereo
streaming / AVRCP Audio/Video Remote Control Profi le

Operating Range: 10 meters (Bluetooth standard)
Frequency: 2.4 GHZ

Music Playing Time:

3 to 4 hours (high volume level)
10 hours (medium volume level)

Stand-by time: Up to 1500 hours

Charging Time: 3 hours

Battery Type: NI MH Power pack

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Audio Features:

f 2.1 channel speaker system

f Bluetooth stereo high power speaker for mobile phones

and computers (A2DP) or any Bluetooth stereo device

f

Play / Previous / Next / Pause / Stop (AVRCP standard)

f High power speaker for non-Bluetooth computers /
mobile phones / MP3 players connected via cable to
line input stereo 3.5mm jack

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Internal Subwoofer amplifi er power 12 watts RMS (real)

f Internal Left Right audio power amplifi er:
2x8 watts RMS (real)

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Subwoofer speaker using Neodyne high effi ciency system

f

Left Right full range speaker with parabolic membrane

f All speakers magnetic shielded

Special Features:

f Bluetooth red/blue indicator

f Battery level / charging indicator by LED

Accessories:

f Wall type AC charger

f 3.5 mm stereo jack cable

f Carry case

Dimensions (mm): 310 x 89 x 65

Weight: 1.14 kg

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M1 Stereo Speakers

General

What is the main difference between the M1 Stereo 1.
Speakers and the BlueSonic Speakers?

What is included in the M1 Stereo Speakers package?2.

How do the M1 Stereo Speakers use Bluetooth3.
Technology?

Can I use the M1 Stereo Speakers to make and 4.
receive calls with my mobile phone?

How many devices can I pair to the M1 Stereo 5.
Speakers?

Is my phone or computer compatible?6.

What is the passcode/passkey of the M1 Stereo 7.
Speakers?

Can I change the passcode of the M1 Stereo Speakers?8.

Can I use the M1 Stereo Speakers to listen to music 9.
on my mobile?

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How often should I charge my M1 Stereo Speakers?10.

Can I use my M1 Stereo Speakers with my computer 11.
for VOIP applications?

Do I need to pair the devices every time I use them 12.
together?

Can I use a Bluetooth adaptor for my iPod to stream 13.
music to the M1 Stereo Speakers?

Can I use the M1 Stereo Speakers with my TV, DVD 14.
player, Xbox or PS3 ?

Is the Firmware upgradable on the M1 Stereo Speakers?15.

Why does the Bass Boost only work at lower volume 16.
settings?

Can I use different Equalizer settings on my PC, 17.
Phone or iPod to enhance the sound?

Why do some MP3’s downloaded from the web have 18.
poor audio quality?

Bluetooth

What is Bluetooth Wireless Technology?1.

Is it safe to use Bluetooth devices? I have heard they 2.
can allow unauthorized connections.

Can somebody else take control of my M1 Stereo 3.
Speakers if they are in range?

How do I know if my devices are connected?4.

How far can my mobile be from the M1 Stereo 5.
Speakers and still remain connected?

Can other electrical devices cause interference with 6.
Bluetooth?

If I cup my hand over a Bluetooth device the signal 7.
strength and quality suffers. Why does this happen?

What Bluetooth mobile phones can be used with the 8.
M1 Stereo Speakers?

What is the difference between Bluetooth V1.2 and V2.0?9.

Troubleshooting

How do I re-connect my M1 Stereo Speakers?1.

Why won’t my M1 Stereo Speakers go into pairing mode?2.

Is my M1 Stereo Speakers unit charged?3.

Why can’t I hear any sound from the Speakers?4.

Why do my M1 Stereo Speakers sound noisy and 5.
distorted?

My M1 Stereo Speakers worked great but now they 6.
won’t connect. What can I do?

Why does my phones battery not last as long as it used to?

7.

I am having trouble pairing a second phone. What can 8.
I do?

My phone says “Bluetooth Module not found”. What 9.
can I do?

I have read all the solutions in this document but I still 10.
cannot get my M1 Stereo Speakers to work properly.
What can I do?

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