Brookstone 315223, 315225 User Manual

ELUMA CUBE™ SPEAKER

WIRELESS • WEATHERPROOF • APP CONTROLLED

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CAUTION

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER.

THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

All of the safety and operating instructions should be read,
adhered to and followed before the unit is operated.

TABLE OF CONTE NTS

Warnings and Cautions..................................1

FCC Information .......................................6

Location of Parts and Controls..........................8

Charging the Speaker.................................14

Remote Control Set Up ...............................14

Pairing Your Device ...................................15

Downloading Free App................................16

Syncing App and Speaker .............................17

Listening to Audio ....................................18

Using the Lights ......................................20

Selecting Light Colors.................................21

Selecting Light Modes ................................22

Using Aux In..........................................23

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

App Compatibility .....................................25

Specifications.........................................26

Troubleshooting .......................................27

Warranty .............................................28

SAFETY AND HAN DLING INFORMATION

For maximum product life, do not drop, throw, or crush the
speaker. Do not expose it to operating temperatures outside
25°F to 120°F (-4°C to 49°C).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:

1. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.

2. Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled

into a tub or sink.

3. Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or

other liquid.

4. Do not reach for a unit that has fallen into water.
Unplug it immediately.

5. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and
liquids are not spilled onto the unit.

LITHIUM-ION BATTERY WARNINGS

This device contains a non-removable Lithium-Ion battery. The

battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your
local waste management office for information on battery
recycling or disposal.

WARNING

1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance/
product is used by or near children or mentally
disabled individuals.

2. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in
this manual.

3. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.

4. Never drop or insert an object into any opening.

5. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plug outlets, convenience receptacles and
the point where it exits the unit.

6. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Wrap cord loosely

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around the unit when storing.

7. The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight
or heat sources such as radiators, electric heaters, heat
registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that
produce heat. Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment
that radiates heat.

8. Never block the air openings of the unit with materials such
as clothing, plastic bags or papers, or place it on a soft
surface such as a bed or couch, where the air openings
may be blocked.

9. Do not overload the electrical outlet. Use only the power
source as indicated.

10. Do not carry this unit by its cord or use the cord
as a handle.

11. Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug,
if it is not working properly, or if it has been dropped or
damaged, or dropped into water. If the unit’s power supply
cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself.

12. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or
attempt to repair the unit. Incorrect repair can cause risk of

electric shock or injury to persons when the unit is used.

13. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or
flammable fumes.

14. Never remove the plug from the outlet by pulling the
power cord.

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FCC INFOR MATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

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for help.

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This equipment may not cause harmful interference.

2. This equipment must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the
user’s authority to operate this device.

FCC ID: 2AGOQ-Y641

Apple, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.

App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.

Google Play is a trademark of Google, Inc.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned

by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brookstone is under
license.

© Brookstone 2016

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LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS (SPEAKER)

1. Remote IR Sensor

2. Bluetooth/Charging LED Indicator

3. Micro USB In Port (under port cover)

4. Aux In Port (under port cover)

5. Power/Light Button

6. Micro USB Charging Cable

7. USB Adapter

LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS (SPEAKER)

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LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS

(REMOTE CONTROL)

1. Red Button

2. Green Button

3. Purple Button

4. Yellow Button

5. Candle Button

6. White Button

7. Track Back Button

8. Track Forward Button

9. Volume - Button

10. Volume + Button

11. Battery Compartment

12. Power Button

13. Pairing Button

14. Play/Pause Button

15. Beat Mode Button

16. Mode Button

17. Smooth Mode Button

18. Cyan Button

19. Fade Mode Button

20. Blue Button

21. Strobe Mode Button

22. Flash Mode Button

23. Light Button

24. Brightness - Button

25. Brightness + Button

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LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS

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LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS (APP) LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS (APP)

1. Light Spectrum Selector

2. Brightness - Button

3. Brightness + Button

4. Light Button

5. Flash Mode Button

6. Strobe Mode Button

7. Volume - Button

8. Songs Button

9. Artists Button

10. Mute Button

11. Track Back Button

12. Track Forward Button

13. Play/Pause Button

14. FAV Button

15. Albums Button

16. Volume + Button

17. Beat Mode Button

18. Fade Mode Button

19. Smooth Mode Button

20. Power Off Button

21. Mode Button

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PAIRING YOUR DEVICE

1. Prepare your device to pair using Bluetooth® technology,
making sure the device is within 33 feet of the speaker.
Refer to your device’s owners manual for details if
necessary.

2. Press and hold the POWER/LIGHT BUTTON on the
speaker for 3 seconds or press the POWER BUTTON
on the remote until the BLUETOOTH LED turns on and
starts flashing. The speaker will announce “Bluetooth”
then “Waiting for Connection.”

3. Select “Eluma Cube Speaker” on your device. If

prompted, use 0000 as a PIN for the pairing code.

4. When “Eluma Cube Speaker” is selected, the
BLUETOOTH LED will be solid blue and the speaker will
announce “Bluetooth Connected”.

5. To pair a different device, press the PAIRING BUTTON
on the remote. The BLUETOOTH LED will flash and the
speaker will announce “Bluetooth Disconnected” then
“Waiting for Connection”. Follow steps 3 and 4 to pair the
device.

CHARGING THE SPEAKER

1. Lift the port cover and insert the MICRO USB CHARGING
CABLE into the MICRO USB IN PORT on the speaker.
Plug the MICRO USB CHARGING CABLE'S USB
connection into the included USB ADAPTER or into the
USB port on your computer. The speaker will be fully
charged in approximately 8 hours.

2. The CHARGING LED INDICATOR is RED while the
speaker is charging. When the speaker is fully charged,
the CHARGING LED INDICATOR turns off. For first
time use, fully charge the speaker.

3. When the battery is low, the speaker will announce “Low
Battery.”

REMOTE CONTROL SET UP

Remove the insulator tab under the REMOTE CONTROL
BATTERY COMPARTMENT.

Note: To cancel the pairing mode, either press the POWER/
LIGHT BUTTON on the speaker for 3 seconds or press the
POWER BUTTON on the remote. The speaker will

announce “Power Off” and turn off.

DOWNLOADING FR EE APP

Go to the iTunes® App StoreSM (for Apple devices) or Google

PlayTM (for Android devices) to download the Eluma Cube

Speaker App, “Eluma Cube.”

SYNCING APP AND SPEAKER

1. Once a Bluetooth® connection has been made between
your device and the Eluma Cube Speaker (please refer
to page 15 for pairing instructions), open the Eluma
Cube app on your device.

2. On the Devices screen, activate the Eluma Cube
Speaker by sliding the selector button located next to
the name of the speaker to the right, then tap on “Eluma
Cube Speaker” to open the main app screen.

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Eluma Cube

Selector Button (activated)

Speaker Name

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7. Press the TRACK FORWARD BUTTON on the remote or
in the Eluma Cube app to go to the next track.

8. Press the TRACK BACK BUTTON on the remote or
in the Eluma Cube app to go to the previous
track.

9. To access music from your devices music library, press
the ARTISTS, SONGS or ALBUMS BUTTONS in the
Eluma Cube app.

10. To save a song as a favorite, press the heart on the song
screen in the Eluma Cube app.

11. To access favorites, press the FAV BUTTON in the Eluma
Cube app.

12. To turn the speaker off, press and hold the POWER
LIGHT BUTTON on the speaker for 3 seconds, press the
POWER BUTTON on the remote or press the POWER
OFF BUTTON in the Eluma Cube app.

Note: The speaker will auto shut off if there is no Bluetooth
audio streaming for 20 minutes.

LISTENING TO AUDIO

1. Press and hold the POWER/LIGHT BUTTON on the
speaker for 3 seconds or press the POWER BUTTON
on the remote until the BLUETOOTH LED turns on and
starts flashing. The speaker will announce “Bluetooth”
then “Waiting for Connection.”

2. The speaker will automatically remember the last paired
device. Depending on your device, “Eluma Speaker” may
need to be selected in your device’s menu. When the last

paired device is found, the speaker will announce
“Bluetooth Connected.”

3. Press the VOLUME + BUTTON on the remote or in the
Eluma Cube app to increase audio volume.

4. Press the VOLUME - BUTTON on the remote or in the
Eluma Cube app to decrease audio volume.

5. Press the MUTE BUTTON in the Eluma Cube app to
mute audio.

6. Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON on the remote or in
the Eluma Cube app to pause audio. Press the PLAY/
PAUSE BUTTON on the remote or in the Eluma Cube
app to play audio.

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SELECTING LIGHT COLORS

1. Press the RED BUTTON on the remote to activate the
red light.

2. Press the GREEN BUTTON on the remote to activate
the green light.

3. Press the BLUE BUTTON on the remote to activate
the blue light.

4. Press the PURPLE BUTTON on the remote to activate
the purple light.

5. Press the YELLOW BUTTON on the remote to activate
the yellow light.

6. Press the CYAN BUTTON on the remote to activate
the cyan light.

7. Press the CANDLE BUTTON on the remote to activate
candlelight.

8. Press the WHITE BUTTON on the remote to activate
the white light.

9. Select a custom color using the LIGHT SPECTRUM

SELECTOR in the Eluma Cube app.

USING THE LIGHTS

1. Press the POWER/LIGHT BUTTON on the speaker or
the LIGHT BUTTON on the remote to turn the lights on
to Beat mode.

2. When the color selected is solid, press the
BRIGHTNESS + BUTTON on the remote or in the
Eluma Cube app to increase the light brightness.

3. When the color selected is solid, press the
BRIGHTNESS - BUTTON on the remote or in the Eluma
Cube app to decrease the light brightness.

4. Press the POWER/LIGHT BUTTON on the speaker or
the LIGHT BUTTON on the remote to turn the lights off.

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USING AUX IN

1. Plug one end of a 3.5mm-to-3.5mm cable (not
included) into your audio device, just like you would a pair
of headphones.

2. Lift the port cover and plug the other end of the cable
into the speaker’s AUX IN port.

3. Press the MODE BUTTON on the remote or in the

Eluma Cube app to switch to Aux In mode. The speaker
will announce “Line In.”

4. Use your audio device to control music playback.

5. Use your audio device, the remote control or the

Eluma Cube app to control volume.

6. Press the MODE BUTTON on the remote or in the

Eluma Cube app to switch to Bluetooth mode. The
speaker will announce “Bluetooth.”

SELECTING LIGHT MODES

1. Press the FLASH BUTTON on the remote or in the
Eluma Cube app to activate the Flash mode, a fast
transition of Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Yellow, Cyan,
Orange and White lights.

2. Press the STROBE BUTTON on the remote or in the
Eluma Cube app to activate the Strobe mode, a fast flash
of the last color selected.

3. Press the FADE BUTTON on the remote or in the
Eluma Cube app to activate the Fade mode, a slow
fading in and out of the Red, Green and Blue lights.

4. Press the SMOOTH BUTTON on the remote or in the
Eluma Cube app to activate the SMOOTH mode, a slow
transition of Pink, Purple, Blue, Cyan, Green, Yellow and
Orange lights.

5. Press the BEAT BUTTON on the remote or in the
Eluma Cube app to activate the BEAT mode, rapid color
changing of light colors to the beat of the music.

Note: If there is no beat detected (volume is too low or audio

does not have enough bass), Beat mode defaults to Smooth mode.

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iPhone SE
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6
iPhone 5s
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5
iPod touch® 5th generation
iPod touch® 6th generation

iPad Pro (12.9 inch)
iPad Pro (9.7 inch)
iPad Air 2
iPad Air
iPad mini 4
iPad mini 3
iPad mini 2
iPad mini
iPad® (4th generation)

APP COMPATIB ILITY

Apple® iOS: 7.0 and later

Android 4.3 and later, CPU: 800MHz, RAM: 512M

App is only compatible with select Bluetooth® 4.0 and

Bluetooth® Smart Ready devices.

CARE AN D MAINTENANCE

The Eluma Cube Speaker is water resistent. Do not submerge

in water.

To clean, wipe the speaker with a soft, dry cloth.

REPLACING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY

1. Remove the REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY
COMPARTMENT.

2. Place a new CR2025 button cell battery into the battery
compartment according to the polarity indicator.

3. Replace the REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY
COMPARTMENT.

Power the speaker off and then
back on.

Adjust your device’s equalizer.

Check the speaker or your device’s

volume level.

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ISSUE SOLUTION

Bluetooth®
disconnection.

Ensure your device is within 33 feet of
the speaker and reconnect your device
to "Eluma Cube Speaker."

TROUBLESHOOTING

Audio is not clear.

Speaker does not
play audio.

Make sure the speaker is charged.

Power the speaker off and then

back on.

“Eluma Cube Speaker”

is not listed on “Device”
screen in Eluma Cube
app.

Ensure your device is within 33 feet of
the speaker and reconnect your device
to “Eluma Cube Speaker.”

Apple ® App is only compatible with

select Bluetooth® 4.0 and Bluetooth®

Smart Ready devices.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply (input) ............. AC 100V~240V, 50/60 Hz

Power Supply (output) ............................ DC 5V, 1A

Power Output ...........................................5W

Range ........................... Class 2, up to 33 ft (10 m)

Speaker .................................... 4.2", 4Ohm (1)

Frequency Response ........................ 120Hz~20KHz

Compatibility...................... Bluetooth® 4.0/Bluetooth®

Smart Ready

Li-ion Rechargeable Battery................. 3.7V, 4400 mAh

Battery Life................................ Approx. 12 hours

Charging Time............................... Approx. 8 hours

Weight ....................................... Approx. 3.3lbs

Dimensions.................... 7.87"(w) x 8.26"(d) x 8.36"(h)

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ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Big Blue Audio LLC warrants this product against defects in materials and/
or workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the
date of purchase by the original purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect
arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option,
Big Blue Audio will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new
or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product with a new
product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or

3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product.
A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in
accordance with instructions provided by Big Blue Audio, assumes the remaining
warranty of the original product. When a product or part is exchanged, any
replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Big Blue
Audio’s property. When a store credit is given, the original product must be returned
to Big Blue Audio and becomes Big Blue Audio’s property.

Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service, call Big Blue Audio Limited Warranty
Service at 866-577-8955. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs
service and the nature of the problem. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and
replacements must be authorized in advance. Service options, parts availability and
response times will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery
of the product or any parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per
our instructions.

Limits and Exclusions: Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the
United States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories
of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Limited Warranty applies only
to products manufactured for Big Blue Audio that can be identified by the “Big Blue
Audio” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The Limited

Warranty does not apply to any non-Big Blue Audio products. Manufacturers or
suppliers other than Big Blue Audio may provide their own warranties to the purchaser,
but Big Blue Audio, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.”
This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions
relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused
by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c)
damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of
Big Blue Audio; d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a
product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items
intended to be periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the
product including, without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold “as
is” including, without limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished items;
or h) a product that is used commercially or for a commercial purpose.

BIG BLUE AUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BIG BLUE AUDIO
DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST
HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF BIG BLUE AUDIO CANNOT LAWFULLY
DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.

Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or
limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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