Bush WO323 Instruction manual

Instruction manual

Stereo Bluetooth Speaker WO323

You’ll soon be enjoying your new Stereo Bluetooth 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.

Help and Guidance

We’re here to help you get the most from your Stereo Bluetooth 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

Contents

Safety information

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General safety information 6

Power source 6

Moisture and water 7

Ventilation 7

Heat sources and flames 7

Getting to know your Stereo Bluetooth Speaker

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Positioning the Stereo Bluetooth Speaker 12

Power connection 12

Using your Stereo Bluetooth Speaker

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Power on 16

Standby mode 16

Connect to a Bluetooth device 16

Adjusting the volume 17

Listening to Music/Audio using Bluetooth 17

Using as a Mobile handsfree speakerphone 18

Aux in mode 19

Other information

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Technical specification 22

Product support

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Troubleshooting 26

Help and assistance 27

Disposal 28

Your Bush Guarantee 29

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1Safety information

Safety information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating

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.

• 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 Stereo Bluetooth Speaker near emergency/intensive care medical
equipment; or during an electrical storm.

To avoid possible hearing damage, do not listen to this Stereo Bluetooth Speaker
at high volume levels for long periods of time. Always keep the volume within
reasonable limits.

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 Stereo Bluetooth Speaker from the mains power supply during
thunderstorms.

Always check that you have completely switched off your Stereo Bluetooth 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 Stereo Bluetooth Speakear will not be used for a long period of time, make sure that
the mains power is unplugged.

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Safety information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating

Moisture and water

• Do not leave it in low temperatures as moisture can form inside the product, which
may damage the circuit board.

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.

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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Getting to know your Stereo

Bluetooth Speaker

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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.

Fig 1.

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Fig 3.

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1. 2 x 5W Speakers

2. Bluetooth status LED

3. Microphone

4. Volume -

5. Play/Pause

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6. Volume +

7. Power socket

8. Aux in socket

9. On/Off switch

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Positioning the Stereo Bluetooth Speaker

It is important that you consider carefully in advance where your Stereo Bluetooth Speaker
will be situated and make sure that it is:

• on a flat and stable surface.

• 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 Stereo Bluetooth Speaker directly onto antique or polished surfaces.

Power connection

1. Connect the mains power lead into the socket on the back of the Stereo Bluetooth
Speaker and plug the power adaptor into the mains power wall socket and switch on.

2. Switch on the power switch on the back of the product.

3. The bluetooth LED behind the front speaker mesh will start to flash quickly whilst the

product searches for bluetooth devices.

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Power on

Press the Power switch on the back of the product to on. Your Stereo Bluetooth speaker
will switch on and the bluetooth LED behind the front speaker mesh, will flash quickly
whilst your product searches for Bluetooth devices.

Standby mode

If the Stereo Bluetooth speaker does not receive an audio signal for approximately 15
minutes it will go to Standby mode and the bluetooth LED will flash slowly. Press and
hold the Play/Pause button for 5 seconds to turn the product back on again. Alternatively
you can switch the product off and on again using the switch on the back of the product.

Power o

Press the Power switch on the back of the product to power off.completely

Connect to a Bluetooth device

1. The LED behind the front speaker mesh will flash quickly whilst your product searches
for Bluetooth devices.

2. On the device that you would like to connect to your Stereo Bluetooth speaker
via Bluetooth (e.g. iPhone/iPad/Android/other phone/Tablet/Computer), turn on
Bluetooth connectivity and ensure that it is ‘discoverable’.

Note: If necessary, refer to the instructions for your device to add or set up Bluetooth.

3. Select to ‘Add new device’, if necessary.

Note: Some products will automatically search for a new device and so the ‘Add new

device’ option is not available.

4. When found, your Stereo Bluetooth speaker will be displayed as ‘BUSH Speaker’.
Select the device name to begin pairing.

Note: If your device requests a password, please enter ‘0000’ to complete the device
pairing.

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5. When pairing is complete the LED will change to flash slowly.

6. Now that you have paired your device with the Stereo Bluetooth 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 Stereo Bluetooth speaker unless you decide to

disconnect or ‘unpair’ it.

Note: You can press and hold the play/pause button for approximately 3 seconds to
unpair your current device and search for new devices.

Adjusting the volume

Volume-

• Press and release to decrease the volume in steps.

• Press and hold to progressively decrease the volume.

Volume+

• Press and release to increase the volume in steps.

• Press and hold to progressively increase the volume.

Note: You will hear an audible alert when the minimum or maximum volume level has
been reached.

Listening to Music/Audio using Bluetooth

In Bluetooth 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 Stereo Bluetooth speaker. Adjust the volume
on the connected device and/or your Stereo Bluetooth Speaker.

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2. You can use the controls on your paired Bluetooth device as well as those on your
Stereo Bluetooth Speaker.

• Play/Pause: Press and release to play/pause.

Using as a Mobile handsfree speakerphone

If your mobile phone supports the Hands Free Profile (HFP) or Headset Profile (HSP) you
can pair it with your Stereo Bluetooth speaker and use it as a handsfree speaker when it
is in Bluetooth mode. Follow the steps on page 16 to pair your mobile phone with the
Stereo Bluetooth Speaker.

Note: If your mobile supports both the HFP and HSP profiles, set it to HFP.

Make an outgoing call:

1. Dial the number as usual on your mobile phone, you will be able to hear the progress
of the call and your caller through your Stereo Bluetooth speaker and your caller will
also be able to hear you.

2. Press and release the Play/Pause button on the Stereo Bluetooth speaker to end the
call, or end the call as usual on your mobile phone.

Receive an incoming call:

1. Press and release the Play/Pause button on your Stereo Bluetooth speaker or answer
the call as usual on your mobile phone. You will be able to hear your caller through
your Stereo Bluetooth speaker and your caller will also be able to hear you.

2. Press and release the Play/Pause button on the Stereo Bluetooth speaker to end the
call, or end the call as usual on your mobile phone.

Note: If you were listening to music when you receive or make a call, the music will be
paused whilst the call is in progress and will resume once the call ends.

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Aux in mode

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 of your Stereo Bluetooth speaker. This will switch your Stereo
Bluetooth Speaker to Aux in mode.

2. Press the Play button on your external device to start playback through the Stereo

Bluetooth speaker.

3. To gain optimal volume levels, adjust the volume level on both the secondary device

and on the Stereo Bluetooth speaker.

Note: After you have finished listening to your external device you must unplug the
audio cable from the Aux in socket, to be able to use it as a Bluetooth speaker again.

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Other information

Helpful technical information

Technical specification

Audio output: 2 x 5W RMS

Power adapter: Input 230V 50HZ

Output 7.5V 2A

OBELIEVE Model Number: OBL-0752000B

Bluetooth: Version 4.2

Pairing name: BUSH speaker

Profiles: A2DP, AVCTP, AVDTP, AVRCP

Frequency range: 2.4GHz-2.480GHz

This product is intended for use within the UK. This equipment complies with the essential
requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.

Declaration of Conformance

Hereby, Argos Ltd, declares that this Band II LPD device is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Directive
2014/53/EU. The complete declaration of conformity can be obtained by contacting
http://www.argos-support. co.uk/

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Unable to pair with a Bluetooth device:

• Check that you are in Bluetooth mode.

• Ensure that you are within range of the Stereo Bluetooth Speaker for Bluetooth
functionality, 10 metres or less (33 feet or less).

• Check that the device you are attempting to pair with supports A2DP stereo audio
transmission.

• Move the Stereo Bluetooth Speaker and Bluetooth device away from other Bluetooth
devices/electrical equipment.

• If possible, turn off other nearby Bluetooth devices or disable their Bluetooth
functionality.

No sound / Sound distortion:

• Adjust the volume.

• If you are using a Bluetooth connected device, check the volume on the secondary
device and on your Stereo Bluetooth Speaker

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Help and assistance

If you require any technical guidance or find that your Stereo Bluetooth 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
give us give you a fast and efficient service please have the following information ready:

You can find these

Model Ref.

Serial number

on the rating plate - a
small information
panel (usually a sticker
or metal plate) on the
rear of your product.

Date of purchase

Local call rates applies*

This will be shown on
your receipt

Lines open 8am-7pm Monday to Saturday and
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your call plan/tari. Mobile and other providers costs may vary, see www.bt.com/pricing for details.

For security and training purposes, telephone calls to and from customer service centres may be
recorded and monitored. Calls from Republic of Ireland will attract international call charges.

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Disposal

• Disposal of your old product. Your product is designed and manufactured with
high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused

• When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means
the product is covered by the European Directive 2012/19/EC.

• Please make yourself aware of the local collection system for electrical and
electronic products.

• Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old
products with your normal household waste.

• The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health.

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Call us now and activate your 12 month guarantee

Thank you for choosing Bush. Your new product is guaranteed against faults and breakdowns for 12 months.
Don’t forget to register it with us today so we can provide you with our best possible after-sales service and
useful updates.

www.bushregistration.co.uk

FREEPHONE*

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Your Bush Guarantee

This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. Any defect that arises due to
faulty materials or workmanship will be repaired free of charge (or if applicable the product will be replaced or the
purchase price refunded) where possible during this period by the dealer from who your purchased the unit.

The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

• The guarantee does not cover accidental damage,
misuse, cabinet parts, knobs or consumable items.

• The product must be correctly installed and

operated in accordance with the instructions
contained in the manual.

• It must be used solely for domestic purposes. The
guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is

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data including sensitive personal data and that you have
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You are entitled to ask for a copy of the information
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Guarantor: Argos Limited - 489 - 499 Avebury Blvd. - Milton Keynes - MK9 2NW

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re-sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair.

• Specifications are subject to change without
notice.

• Bush disclaim any liability for loss or damage arising
from the breakdown of the product.

• This guarantee is in addition to and does not
diminish your statutory or legal rights.

For quality control and training purposes, we may
monitor or record your communications with us.

If your personal details change, if you change your mind
about any of your marketing preferences or if you have
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let us know by contacting our Data Protection
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Contact:

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Helpline: 0345 600 3021