Brookstone Speakout User Manual

SpeakOut

BLU ETOOTH® OUTLET SPEAKE R

™

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

Setting Up the Speaker ......................................9

Using the Night Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Pairing Your Device .........................................10

Listening to Audio ..........................................12

Using Pair2 for Stereo or Left/Right Sound ..................13

Care and Maintenance ......................................16

Specifications ..............................................17

Troubleshooting.............................................18

Warranty ...................................................20

CAUTION

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

THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

• TO REDUCE THE R ISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS U NIT TO RAI N 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

accompanying the unit.

(servicing) instructions in the literature

IMP ORTANT SAFETY IN STRUCTIONS

All of the safety and operating instructions should be read,

adhered to and followed before the unit is operated.

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SAFETY AN D HANDLI NG IN FORMATION

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 THES E IN STRUCTIONS

IMP ORTANT SAFETY IN STRUCTIONS

1. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong

is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit

into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

2. This equipment must be supplied from a power system
providing a PROTECTIVE EARTH Connection and having a
neutral connection, which can be reliable identified.

3. The equipment shall be used at maximum 35 degree C
ambient temperature.

WARNI NG: Please refer to the information on exterior front
enclosure for electrical and Safety information before
in st alli ng or op er atin g t he ap pa rat us .

WARNI NG: The mains plug is used as disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

WARNI NG: This apparatus employs Class 1 construction.
The mains socket outlet uses a protective ground
connection.

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

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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. 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.

6. 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.

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

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

9. 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.

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

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FCC INFORMATION

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user's authority to operate the equipment.

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 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: HBOSPEAKOUT

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LOCATION OF PARTS AND C ONTROLS

1. Power/Pairing Button

2. Pair2™ Button

3. Night Light Button

4. Volume + Button

5. Volume - Button

6. AC Plug Cover

7. AC Plug Pass-Through

8. Night Light

9. Rotating AC Plug

10. Pair2™ LED Indicator

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SETTI NG UP THE S PEAKER

1. Plug the speaker into an electrical wall outlet and rotate
speaker to desired position.

2. Remove the AC PLUG COVER to use the AC PLUG

PASS-THROUGH.

USING THE N IGHT LIGHT

1. Press the NIGHT LIGHT B UTTON to turn the Night Light
on.

2. Press the NIGHT LIGHT BUTTON to turn the Night Light

off.

Note: The Night Light can be used when the speaker is
powered on and when the speaker is powered off.

11. Power/Pairing
LED Indicator

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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 the POWER/PAIRING B UTTON. The POWER/

PAIRING LED INDICATOR will turn on and the power on

tone will sound.

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

4. Select “SpeakOut” 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.

5. When “SpeakOut” is selected, the POWER/PAIRING

LED INDICATOR will be solid blue and the pairing

successful tone will sound to confirm pairing is complete.

Notes:

• To cancel the pairing mode, either press the POWE R/
PAIRING BUTTON, a tone will sound and the speaker will

turn off, or wait 2 minutes for the speaker to cancel pairing
automatically. The POWER/PAIRING LED INDICATOR
will return to solid blue and the unit will remain on.

• The POWER/PAIRING LED INDICATOR will turn
off 5 seconds after pairing. Pressing any button will
activate POWER/PAIRING LED INDICATOR for 5
seconds.

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LISTEN ING TO AUDIO

1. Press the POWER/PAIRING BUTTON. The POWER/

PAIRING LED INDICATOR will turn on and the power on

tone will sound.

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

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

4. Press the VOLUM E - B UTTON to decrease audio volume.

5. To turn the speaker off, press the POWER/PAIRING
B UTTON. The power off tone will sound.

Note: The POWER/PAIRING LED INDICATOR will turn off 5
seconds after powering on. Pressing any button will activate
POWER/PAIRING LED INDICATOR for 5 seconds.

USING Pair2™ FOR STER EO OR LEFT/ RIGHT SOU ND

Two SpeakOut™ 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 10) with the Main speaker.

2. Press the POWER/PAIRING BUTTON on the Auxiliary
speaker until the POWER/PAIRING LED INDICATOR
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 I NDICATOR starts flashing
on the Auxiliary speaker.

5. Release the Pair2 B UTTON on the Auxiliary speaker.

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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. Resume audio from your device.

8. To put the speakers in left/right mode, press and hold the
Pair2 B UTTON 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/
PAIRI NG BUTTON.

Notes:

• To cancel PAIR2 mode, either press the POWER /
PAIRING BUTTON on the Main Speaker, a tone will sound
and the speaker will turn off, or wait 2 minutes for the speaker

to cancel pairing automatically.

• The POWER/PAIRING LED INDICATOR and the

PAIR2 LED INDICATOR will turn off 5 seconds after
pairing. Pressing any button will activate POWER/
PAIRING LED INDICATOR and the PAIR2 LED
INDICATOR for 5 seconds.

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CARE AND MAINTE NANCE

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

SPECI FICATIONS

Power Input .........................100-240V~50/60Hz 10A

Power Output ...................... .100-240V~50/60Hz 10A

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

Speaker ................................... 1.5" Full Range (1)

Power Output (Speaker) ............................... 5 Watts

Frequency Response .......................... 100Hz~20KHz

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

A2DP/AVRCP

Weight .................................... Approx. 242 grams

Dimensions................................... 5.1" x 2.4" x 3.1"

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 2015

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

ISSUE SOLUTION

Bluetooth®
intermittent
connection or
disconnection.

Audio is

not clear.

Speaker does
not play audio.

Ensure your device is within 33 feet
of the speaker and reconnect your
device to "SpeakOut." Keep your device
stationary for optimal performance.

Power the speaker off and then back on.

Adjust your device’s equalizer.

Check the speaker or your device’s
volume level.

Power the speaker off and then
back on.

Confirm device is paired to speaker,
refer to page 10 for pairing instructions.

TROUBLE SHOOTING (CONTINUED)

ISSUE SOLUTION

Can not put speakers
into Pair2 mode.

Can not switch
speakers between
stereo or left/right

in Pair2 mode.

Confirm your device is paired to the
Main speaker. Please refer to page

10 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 13 for
Pair2 connection instructions.

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.

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ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Brookstone® 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, Brookstone 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 Brookstone, 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 Brookstone’s property. When a store
credit is given, the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes
Brookstone’s property.

Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service, call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service
at 1-800-292-9819. 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 Brookstone that can be identified by the
“Brookstone” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The
Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Brookstone products. Manufacturers or
suppliers other than Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser,

but Brookstone, 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 Brookstone;
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.

BROOKSTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQU ENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISI NG
OUT OF ANY B REACH OF TH IS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PE RMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, BROOKSTONE D ISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR
IMPLI ED WARRANTIES, INCLU DING, WITH OUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES
OF MER CHANTABILITY, FITN ESS FOR A PARTICULAR P URPOS E AND
WARRANTIES AGAINST HID DEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF BROOKSTONE
CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THE N
TO TH E EXTENT PE RMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE
LIMITED IN DU RATI ON TO THE DU RATION OF TH IS EXPR ESS 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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