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Instruction manual
Tower Speaker HT-700
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Contents
You’ll soon be enjoying your new Tower Speaker.
It all begins here, with your instructions. Don’t worry, there’s
nothing too technical coming up. Just simple, step-by-step
guidance to get you up and running quickly. Sound good? Then
let’s get started.
Safety information
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Safety information 7
Getting to know your Tower Speaker
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Ready? Let’s begin 12
Power connection 14
Remote control 14
Initial set-up 14
Connect to a Bluetooth device 14
Change the mode 15
Adjusting the volume 16
Mute 16
Adjusting the Tone 16
Change the EQ setting 16
Using your Tower Speaker
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Bluetooth mode 20
Listening to Music/Audio using Bluetooth 20
Aux in mode 21
Help and Guidance
We’re here to help you get the most from your Tower Speaker. Should you require any
guidance, a simple solution can often be found online at:
www.argos-support.co.uk
If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 600 3021.
If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the
Troubleshooting
Other information
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Technical specification 24
Product support
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Troubleshooting 28
Help and assistance 29
Disposal 30
Guarantee 31
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Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating
Safety information
Safety information
Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating
Power source
• Only use the power supply that came with the product. Using an unauthorised power
supply will invalidate your guarantee and may irrecoverably damage the product.
• Disconnect your Tower Speaker from the mains power supply during thunderstorms.
• Always check that you have completely switched off your Tower Speaker, before you
change or disconnect the power supply.
• Where the mains power plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect
device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• If the Tower Speaker will not be used for a long period of time, make sure that the
mains power is unplugged and battery is removed from the remote control battery
compartment.
• Only use recommended batteries or those of the same or equivalent type.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open the outer casing.
• Batteries are harmful if swallowed, so keep away from young children.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type.
Moisture and water
Ventilation
Do not block or cover slots, holes or openings on the product by placing on soft
furnishings such as carpets, rugs or beds as these are provided for functionality and/or
ventilation to ensure safe operation of the product.
Positioning the Tower Speaker
It is important that you consider carefully in advance where your Tower Speaker will be
situated and make sure that it is:
• on a flat and stable surface.
• within 1.4 metres of a power socket. Please ensure that the mains power lead is not a
trip hazard.
• at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference.
• where it will be in range of the connected or ‘paired’ bluetooth device (e.g. iPod/
iPhone/iPad/Android/other phone/computer, which is about 10 metres or less (33 feet
or less) in line of sight.
• Never place your Tower Speaker directly onto antique or polished surfaces.
Caution
To avoid possible hearing damage, do not listen to this Tower Speaker at high volume
levels for long periods of time. Always keep the volume within reasonable limits.
• Do not leave it in low temperatures as moisture can form inside the product, which
may damage the circuit board.
Heat sources and flames
Do not leave it in high temperatures as electronic devices and plastic parts may warp in
heat.
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General safety information
• Keep the product and all its parts out of reach of small children.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
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Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating
Safety information
• Do not attempt to open the product. This product does not contain any user
serviceable parts. Unauthorised handling of the device may damage it and will void
your warranty.
• Do not use your Tower Speaker near emergency/intensive care medical equipment; if
you have a pacemaker fitted or during an electrical storm.
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Getting to know your Tower
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Getting to know your Tower Speaker
Getting to know your Tower Speaker
You’ll be up and running in no time
Ready? Let’s begin...
Please read these instructions carefully. They contain important information which will
help you get the best from your product and ensure safe and correct installation and
operation.
If you require any further assistance, our technical experts are happy to help. For full
details, refer to the product support section at the end of these instructions.
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Fig 1.
Tower Speaker
1. Skip back
2. Change the mode (Bluetooth/Aux-in)
3. Skip forward
4. Power on/Standby
5. Volume up
6. Play/Pause
7. Volume down
8. Display
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Remote Control
9. Power on/Standby
10. Play/Pause
11. Skip back
12. Change the tone
13. Volume down
14. Change the mode (Bluetooth/Aux-in)
15. Skip forward
16. Change the EQ setting
17. Mute/Unmute the sound
18. Volume up
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Power connection
1. Connect the mains power lead into the socket on the back of the Tower Speaker.
2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains power wall socket and switch on.
3. Press and release the On/Off power switch on the back of the Tower Speaker. The first
time you use your product it will power on in Bluetooth mode.
4. The display will light up and the blue LED in the middle of the top front edge will begin
to flash whilst your Tower Speaker begins to search for Bluetooth devices.
Remote control
1. Pull out the safety strip on the remote control to activate the battery.
Initial set-up
In Standby mode:
1. Press and release the button on the Tower Speaker or on the Remote control. The
first time you switch on your product, it will power up in Bluetooth mode. ‘-bt-’ will
be displayed and the blue LED in the middle of the top front edge will begin to flash
whilst your Tower Speaker begins to search for Bluetooth devices.
Connect to a Bluetooth device
In Bluetooth (BT) Mode:
1. When the blue LED on the top front edge of the Tower Speaker is flashing,
2. On the device that you would like to connect to your Tower Speaker via Bluetooth
(e.g. iPhone/ iPad/Android/other phone/Tablet/Computer), turn on Bluetooth
connectivity and ensure that it is ‘discoverable’.
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Note: Some products will automatically search for a new device and so the ‘Add new
device’ option is not available.
4. When found, your Tower Speaker will be displayed as ‘Bush Tower’. Select the device
name to begin pairing.
Note: If your device requests a password, please enter ‘0000’ to complete the device
pairing.
5. When pairing is complete you will hear an audible alert and the blue LED will stop
flashing and will remain constantly on.
6. Now that you have paired your device with the Tower Speaker, it will connect to it
when it is within range, which is about 10 metres or less (33 feet or less), line of sight.
7. Your device will remain paired with the Tower Speaker unless you decide to
disconnect or ‘unpair’ it.
Note: If your Tower Speaker becomes disconnected from the other Bluetooth device
at any time, the blue LED will begin to flash as it searches for a Bluetooth connection,
select ‘Bush Tower’ on the device you wish to connect to, to reconnect.
Change the mode
On the Tower Speaker or on the Remote control:
• Press and release the Mode button to change between Bluetooth and Aux-in modes.
Please check the display, which will confirm the mode.
Note: You must connect an Aux-in cable (not supplied) to the Aux-in socket on the
back of the product, to use Aux-in mode.
Note: If necessary, refer to the instructions for your device to add or set up Bluetooth.
3. Select to ‘Add new device’, if necessary.
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Adjusting the volume
On the Tower Speaker or on the Remote control:
• Press and release the button to increase the volume in steps.
• Press and hold the button to progressively increase the volume.
• Press and release the button to decrease the volume in steps.
• Press and hold the button to progressively decrease the volume.
Check the display, which will confirm the volume level. 32 is the maximum volume level.
Mute
On the Remote control:
• Press and release the Mute button to mute the volume ‘U-00’ will be displayed.
• Press and release the Mute button to turn the sound on again
Adjusting the Tone
On the Remote control:
• Press and release the Tone button to change the tone
Change the EQ setting
On the Remote control:
• Press and release the EQ button to change the EQ setting, there are 5 settings
available. Check the display, which will confirm the setting.
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Bluetooth mode
Check that your Tower Speaker is in Bluetooth mode. If you are not already in Bluetooth
mode, press and release the Mode button on the Tower Speaker or on the Remote
control until you are in Bluetooth mode (check the display).
Listening to Music/Audio using Bluetooth
In Bluetooth (BT) Mode:
1. Select and start the music or audio that you wish to listen to on your paired Bluetooth
device, it will now be heard through the Tower Speaker. Adjust the volume on the
connected device and/or your Tower Speaker.
Note: If your previously paired device is within range but does not automatically
connect, go to the Bluetooth connectivity settings on your device and select Bush
Tower to reconnect.
2. You can use the controls on your paired Bluetooth device as well as those on your
Tower Speaker and Remote control. .
Controls available on your Tower Speaker and Remote control:
• Volume:
• Press and release the button to increase the volume in steps
• Press and hold the button to progressively increase the volume
• Press and release the button to decrease the volume in steps
• Press and hold the button to progressively decrease the volume.
• Check the display, which will confirm the volume level. 32 is the maximum
volume level.
• Play/Pause:
• Press and release the button to play/pause.
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• Skip back:
• Press and release to skip back to the previous track.
• Skip forward:
• Press and release to skip forward to the next track.
Note: If you do not use your Tower Speaker for approximately 20 minutes and no
audio signal is received, it will automatically go to Standby mode. Press and release the
button on the Tower Speaker or on the Remote control to switch the Tower Speaker
back on.
Aux in mode
Check that your Tower Speaker is in Aux in mode. If you are not already in Aux in mode,
press and release the Mode button on the Tower Speaker or on the Remote control until
you are in Aux in mode (check the display).
1. Connect one end of a 3.5mm audio cable (not supplied) to the headphone (or
auxiliary out) socket of your secondary device, connect the other end to the Aux in
socket on the back and at the top of your Tower Speaker.
2. Press the play button on your external device to start playback through the Tower
Speaker.
3. To gain optimal volume levels, adjust the volume level on both the secondary device
and on the Tower Speaker.
Note: It is recommended that you unplug the audio cable from the Aux in socket
on the back of the Tower Speaker, after you have finished listening to your external
secondary device.
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Other information
Helpful technical information
Other information
Technical specification
Power supply: Input: 220-240V~, AC 50-60Hz
Battery (Remote) 1 x CR2032 3V
Audio output: 2 x 15W RMS
Aux in: 3.5mm socket
Bluetooth: 2.402GHz-2.480GHz
Bluetooth version: 2.1 + EDR
Pairing name: Bush Tower
Profiles HFPV1.5, A2DPV1.2, AVRCPV1.4, HSP1.2, GAVDP1.2, IOP
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Troubleshooting
No sound / power:
• Adjust the volume.
• Check that the mains power wall socket is switched on and that your Tower Speaker is
not in Standby mode.
• If you are using a Bluetooth connected device, increase the volume on the secondary
device and on your Tower Speaker.
Unable to pair with a Bluetooth device:
• Check that you are in Bluetooth mode.
• Ensure that you are within range of the Tower Speaker for Bluetooth functionality, 10
metres or less (33 feet or less).
• Move the Tower Speaker and Bluetooth device away from other Bluetooth devices/
electrical equipment.
• If possible, turn off other nearby Bluetooth devices or disable their Bluetooth
functionality.
The function buttons do not respond:
• Check that the mains power lead is connected at the back of your Tower Speaker and
the mains power wall socket is switched on. Check that the power switch on the back
of your Tower Speaker is switched on. Press and release the button on the Tower
Speaker or on the Remote control.
• If you are trying to use the Remote control, the battery may be exhausted and need to
be replaced. Please use a new, good quality CR2032 3V battery.
• Unplug the mains power. Leave the Tower Speaker for 3 minutes and then reconnect
the power.
Help and assistance
If you require any technical guidance or find that your Tower Speaker is not operating as
intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these
instructions or online at www.argos-support.co.uk
If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 600 3021*. To help
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Disposal
• This product should not be treated as normal household waste and it should
be recycled. Please take it to your nearest collection facility or for further
details contact your local council or visit www.recycle-more.co.uk
• Batteries contain substances that may be harmful to the environment and
human health. Keep out of the reach of children and seek immediate medical
help if swallowed.
• Batteries should not be disposed of in the normal household waste but taken
to appropriate local recycling facilities, where and when these are available.
• Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open the outer casing
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This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. Any defect that arises due to
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The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:
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