Brookstone BIG BLUE UNPLUGGED User Manual

BIG BLUE UNPLUGGED

™

WIRELESS INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPEAKER

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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 CONTENTS

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

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

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

Charging the Speaker.................................10

Pairing Your Device ...................................11

Pairing Your Device with NFC .........................13

Listening to Audio ....................................14

Using Pair2 for Stereo or Left/Right Sound ............16

Using the Speakerphone ..............................19

LED Ring Off .........................................20

Using Aux In..........................................21

Reset ................................................22

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specifications.........................................23

Troubleshooting .......................................24

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

SAFETY AND HANDLING INFORMATION

For maximum product life, do not drop, throw, or crush the
speaker. Do not expose it to humidity, dust, or 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.

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: VL5-BBUNPLUGGED

10. User 1 LED Indicator (Blue)

11. User 2 LED Indicator (Red)

12. User 3 LED Indicator (Green)

13. User 4 LED Indicator (Amber)

14. User Button

15. Volume + Button

16. NFC Sensor

17. Volume - Button

18. Pair2™ Button

19. Pair2™ LED
Indicator

20. Micro USB Charging
Cable with DC jack

21. DC Adapter

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LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS

1. Play/Pause Button

2. Track Back/Reject Call/
End Call Button

3. Track Forward/Accept
Call Button

4. Microphone

5. Power/Pairing Button

6. LED Ring

7. Charging LED

8. Aux In Port (under cover)

9. DC In Port (under cover)

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LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS

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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/PAIRING BUTTON until

the LED RING turns on and the power on tone sounds.

3. Press the USER BUTTON until the desired USER LED
INDICATOR is illuminated. The USER LED INDICATOR
will blink slowly if it has been previously paired with a
device and then solid when the device is found, or it
will flash rapidly indicating no device was previously
paired to that User.

4. Press and hold the POWER/PAIRING BUTTON until the
LED RING starts flashing to put the speaker in pairing
mode.

5. Select “Big Blue Unplugged” on your device. If prompted,
use 0000 as a PIN for the pairing code. The speaker will
wait for a connection in pairing mode for up to 2 minutes.

CHARGING THE SPEAKER

1. The speaker can be charged two ways:

• Lift the port cover and insert the DC ADAPTER into the
DC IN PORT on the speaker. Plug the DC ADAPTER into
an electrical wall outlet. The speaker will be fully charged
in approximately 4 hours.

• Lift the port cover and insert the MICRO USB CHARGING
CABLE'S DC JACK into the DC IN PORT on the speaker.
Plug the MICRO USB CHARGING CABLE'S USB
connection into a travel USB adapter (5V, 1A or above)
(not included). The speaker will be fully charged in
approximately 7 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 speaker's battery is low, the CHARGING LED
INDICATOR will flash RED.

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6. When “Big Blue Unplugged” is selected, the LED RING
will be solid blue, the pairing successful tone will sound
to confirm pairing is complete, and the USER LED will be
solid.

Notes:

• To cancel the pairing mode, either press the POWER/
PAIRING BUTTON, a tone will sound and the speaker will
turn off, or wait 2 minutes for the speaker to cancel pairing
automatically. The LED RING will return to solid blue and
the unit will remain on.

• The LED RING will dim and the USER LED INDICATOR
will turn off after 5 seconds after pairing. Pressing any
button will only activate the USER LED INDICATOR and
LED RING at high brightness for 5 seconds. Press
button again for operation.

PAIRING YOUR DEVICE WITH NFC

1. Enable your device for NFC pairing. Refer to your
device’s owners manual for details if necessary.

2. Press the USER BUTTON until the desired USER LED
INDICATOR is illuminated. The USER LED INDICATOR
will blink slowly if it has been previously paired with a
device and then solid when the device is found, or it
will flash rapidly indicating no device was previously
paired to that User.

3. Touch your device to the speaker's NFC SENSOR.
Confirm the connection on your device. The USER
LED will be solid.

Note: The LED RING will dim and the USER LED INDICATOR
will turn off after 5 seconds after pairing. Pressing any button
will only activate the USER LED INDICATOR and LED RING at
high brightness for 5 seconds. Press button again for operation.

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LISTENING TO AUDIO

1. Press and hold the POWER/PAIRING BUTTON until the
LED RING turns on and the power on tone sounds.

2. Press the USER BUTTON until the desired USER LED
INDICATOR is illuminated. The USER LED INDICATOR
will blink slowly if it has been previously paired with a
device and then solid when the device is found, or it will
flash rapidly indicating no device was previously paired to
that User.

3. The speaker will automatically remember the last paired
device for each User. Depending on your device,
“Big Blue Unplugged” may need to be selected in your
device’s menu.

4. Press the VOLUME + BUTTON to increase audio
volume.

5. Press the VOLUME - BUTTON to decrease audio
volume.

6. Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON to pause
audio. Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON to
play audio.

7. Press the TRACK FORWARD BUTTON to go to the next
track. Press and hold the TRACK FORWARD BUTTON
to forward within a track.

8. Press the TRACK BACK BUTTON to go to the previous
track. Press and hold the TRACK BACK BUTTON to
move backward within a track.

9. To turn the speaker off, press the POWER BUTTON. The

power off tone will sound.

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USING Pair2 FOR STER EO OR LEFT/RIGHT
SOUND

Two Big Blue Unplugged™ speakers can be paired for stereo

or left/right sound. Identify which speaker will be the Main
speaker and which speaker will be the Auxiliary speaker as
your device only needs to pair with the Main speaker.

1. Pair your device (see page 11) with the Main speaker.

2. Press the POWER/PAIRING BUTTON on the
Auxiliary speaker until the LED RING turns
on and the power on tone sounds.

Note: Do not put the Auxiliary speaker into device pairing
mode.

3. Press the Pair2 BUTTON on the Main speaker (the
speaker that is paired with your device). The Pair2 LED
INDICATOR will start flashing and audio will pause on
the Main speaker. The Main speaker will wait for a Pair2
connection for up to 2 minutes.

4. Press and hold the Pair2 BUTTON on the Auxiliary
speaker until the Pair2 LED INDICATOR starts flashing

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on the Auxiliary speaker.

5. Release the Pair2 BUTTON on the Auxiliary speaker.

6. After a few seconds, the Pair2 LED INDICATORS on
both the Main Speaker and the Auxiliary speaker will be
solid, the Pair2 stereo tone will sound on each speaker,
and the speakers will be in stereo mode.

7. Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON on either speaker to
resume audio.

8. To put the speakers in left/right mode, press and hold the
Pair2 BUTTON on the Main speaker or the Auxiliary
speaker until the Pair2 left and right tones sound on each
speaker. To put the speakers back into stereo mode, press
and hold the Pair2 BUTTON on the Main speaker
or the Auxiliary speaker until the Pair2 stereo tones sound
on each speaker.

9. To exit out of Pair2 stereo or left/right modes, power

either speaker off by pressing the POWER BUTTON.

Notes:

• To cancel Pair2 pairing mode, either press the POWER/

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PAIRING BUTTON on the Main speaker, a tone will sound
and the speaker will turn off, or wait 2 minutes for the Main
speaker to cancel pairing automatically. The LED RING will
return to solid blue and the unit will remain on.

• The LED RING will dim and the Pair2 LED INDICATOR
will turn off after 5 seconds after pairing. Pressing any
button will only activate the Pair2 LED INDICATOR and
LED RING at high brightness for 5 seconds. Press button
again for operation.

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USING THE SPEAKERPHON E

When the speaker is paired to a device and a call is received,
the incoming call tone will sound.

If there is audio playing though the speaker when a call is
answered, the audio will pause and only the call will be audible.
When the call is ended, audio will resume.

• To answer an incoming call press the TRACK FORWARD/
ACCEPT CALL BUTTON.

• To reject an incoming call press the TRACK
BACKWARD/REJECT CALL BUTTON.

• To end an active call press the TRACK END/REJECT
CALL BUTTON.

• To switch an active call from the speaker to your device
press and the TRACK FORWARD/ACCEPT CALL
BUTTON twice.

• To switch an active call from your device to the speaker
press the TRACK FORWARD/ACCEPT CALL
BUTTON twice.

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LED RING OFF

The LED RING can only be turned off if there is a device

paired with the speaker.

1. To turn the LED RING off, press and hold the VOLUME +
and VOLUME - BUTTONS for 2 seconds.

2. To turn the LED RING on, press and hold the VOLUME +

and VOLUME - BUTTONS for 2 seconds.

Note: Pressing any button will activate the LED R ING at high
brightness for 5 seconds.

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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 cover and plug the other end of the cable into the
unit's AUX IN port.

3. Use your audio device to control music playback.

4. Use your audio device and the speaker to control volume.

Note: If a device is currently paired with Bluetooth®, the
wired device takes precedence over a Bluetooth® device
connection.

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RESET

Press and hold the Pair2 BUTTON and USER BUTTON for 5
seconds to perform a reset. The speaker will reset and power
off.

CARE AN D MAINTENANCE

Big Blue Unplugged is water resistent. Do not submerge in
water.

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

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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.

SPECIFICATIONS

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

Power Supply (output) .......................... DC 15V, 2A

Power Output ....................... .16W (3W per channel,

10W subwoofer)

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

Speaker .................... 1.5" Full Range (x2), 2" Passive

Radiator (x2), 2" Subwoofer (x1)

Frequency Response ......................... 80Hz~20KHz

Compatibility...................... Bluetooth 2.0 or above with

A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP

Li-ion Rechargeable Battery................. 7.4V, 2600 mAh

Battery Life.................................. Approx. 7 hours

Charging Time............................... Approx. 4 hours

Weight ....................................... Approx. 1.7lbs

Dimensions.................... 2.93"(w) x 2.93"(d) x 7.94"(h)

© Brookstone 2015

Power the speaker off and then
back on.

Adjust your device’s equalizer.

Check the speaker or your device’s
volume level.

ISSUE SOLUTION

TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)

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ISSUE SOLUTION

Bluetooth®
disconnection.

Ensure your device is within 33 feet of
the speaker and reconnect your device
to "Big Blue Unplugged."

TROUBLESHOOTING

Audio is not clear.

Speaker does not

play audio.

Make sure the speaker is charged.

Power the speaker off and then
back on.

Confirm device is paired to desired
User. Another device in the area
may have auto-paired to the speaker.
Re-pair device to desired user, see
page 11 for pairing instructions.

Can not put speakers
into Pair2 mode.

Confirm your device is paired to the
Main speaker. Please refer to page 11
for pairing instructions.

Confirm there is not a previous device
paired to the Auxiliary speaker.

Confirm both the Main and Auxiliary
speaker are in Pair2 connection mode.
Please refer to page 16 for Pair2

connection instructions.

Confirm the Auxiliary speaker is not
in device pairing mode (LED RING

flashing).

Confirm your device has NFC
capability by referring to your
device’s owners manual.

Can not pair with NFC.

ISSUE SOLUTION

TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)

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ISSUE SOLUTION

Can not turn off LED
Ring.

The LED RING can only be turned off if

there is a device paired with the speaker.
See page 11 for pairing instructions.

Can not switch

speakers between

stereo or left/right in

Pair2 mode.

Confirm you are pressing and holding
the Pair2 BUTTON on the Main
speaker or the Auxiliary speaker until
the Pair2 stereo or left and right tones
sound on each speaker.

The Pair2 LED INDICATOR will turn
off after 5 seconds of no buttons
pressed. If the Pair2 LED INDICATOR
is off, press the Pair2 BUTTON once
to activate the Pair2 LED INDICATOR
and then press and hold the Pair2
BUTTON on the Main speaker or the
Auxiliary speaker until the Pair2 stereo
or left and right tones sound on each
speaker.

TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)

Can not put speakers

into Pair2 mode

(continued).

The Pair2 LED INDICATOR will turn off
after 5 seconds of no buttons pressed.

If the Pair2 LED INDICATOR is off,
press the Pair2 BUTTON once on the
Main speaker to activate the Pair2
LED INDICATOR then press the Pair2
BUTTON on the Main speaker again

to activate Pair2 search mode.

Can not switch
speakers between
stereo or left/right in
Pair2 mode (continued).

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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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