Devotec Industries solar sound 2 User Manual

Solar Sound 2

User manual

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Contents

Package contents ................................................................................ 3

Welcome ............................................................................................. 4

Key to parts ......................................................................................... 5

Overview ............................................................................................. 6

Playing analogue music ....................................................................... 7

Playing Bluetooth music ...................................................................... 8

Controlling the Solar Sound 2 ........................................................... 10

Key to LED light indicators ................................................................ 11

Taking phone calls ............................................................................. 12

Using the line-out ............................................................................. 12

PowerBoost mode ............................................................................ 12

Charging the battery ......................................................................... 13

Specifications .................................................................................... 14

Important information ...................................................................... 15

Care guidelines.................................................................................. 16

Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 16

Declaration of conformity ................................................................. 17

Contact Devotec Industries ............................................................... 18

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Package contents

Main unit

3.5mm-3.5mm retractable
stereo audio cable

Mains plug and USB-mini USB
retractable charging cable

Carrying case

User manual

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Welcome

Thank you for your purchase of our Solar Sound 2 Bluetooth*
stereo player. This user manual will help you understand the
features and how to operate the speaker correctly. Please read this
manual before using the Solar Sound 2.

You will find the Solar Sound 2 to be convenient, compact and easy
to use. It can be connected wirelessly to almost any Bluetooth
device, or by wire to any music source with a 3.5mm jack.

Please note that your Bluetooth music source must be able to
transmit A2DP stereo – if not, please use the provided 3.5mm
audio line-in jack on the rear of the Solar Sound 2.

* Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth
Special Interest Group.

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Key to parts

Power on/off

Analogue audio out

USB charging in

Analogue audio in

LED indicators

Microphone

Button C

Button B

Button A

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Overview

The Solar Sound 2 can be used in a number of different ways as
illustrated below. It can play Bluetooth music from a wide variety of
sources, can play any music from a 3.5mm jack and can even be used
to send Bluetooth music from a portable device to a home Hi-Fi using
the line-out jack (not shown)

Bluetooth enabled
phone or tablet

Bluetooth enabled laptop
or PC

Any music device
with 3.5mm jack

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Playing analogue music

Clearest sound quality and longest playback time is possible when
using the supplied analogue audio cable to connect your music device
to the Solar Sound 2.

To do this, first connect the cable between your music device and the
Solar Sound 2 line-in jack, then turn on by pressing the power button.
The unit will display a continuous blue light to show it is connected
and ready to play music. Music volume can be adjusted using buttons
A and C, and to turn the unit into standby mode, press and hold
button B.

The analogue cable can also be connected during Bluetooth mode,
and once a cable is inserted into the line-in jack, the Solar Sound 2
will automatically switch from Bluetooth mode to analogue mode.

Note that the line-out for connecting to a Hi-Fi will only function in
Bluetooth mode.

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Playing Bluetooth music

Using Bluetooth allows music to be streamed wirelessly and
conveniently to the Solar Sound 2 from approximately 10 meters /33
feet away (further is possible in a direct line of sight).

First, turn on the Solar Sound 2. After the beep sound the unit will
search for previously paired devices for 8 seconds. If no previously
paired devices are found then it will enter pairing mode for 3 minutes.

‘’Paired’’ and ‘’pairing’’ refers to the process of two Bluetooth devices

connecting to each other, in this case the Solar Sound 2 and your
music device / phone. During pairing mode, the red and blue lights
flash alternately and your phone or music device can discover and
connect to the Solar Sound 2.

To do this, first turn on Bluetooth on your music device (mobile
phone, MP3 player, computer or other). Then, search for other
Bluetooth devices according to the instructions for your device. You
will discover Solar Sound 2 on the list of available Bluetooth devices.

Then click ‘connect’. When prompted (sometimes it is not required),
enter the pass code ‘0000’. That is, 4 zeros.

For a walkthrough of this procedure on an iPhone, please visit our
website here: http://devotecindustries.com/solar-sound and choose
the interactive graphic at the bottom of the page.

After this procedure the Solar Sound 2 should have connected and be
displaying a continuous blue light, and you can proceed to play music
and use hands free speakerphone.

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To avoid loss of connection, avoid blocking the line of sight between
the music device and the Solar Sound 2, and keep the device and Solar
Sound 2 stationary relative to one another. Also avoid placing your
mobile phone too close to the Solar Sound 2 as it can cause
interference.

The Bluetooth antenna is located on the front of the Solar Sound 2, so
it is better to place your Bluetooth music source in front as well for
maximum range.

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Controlling the Solar Sound 2

Analogue mode

Bluetooth mode

A

Short press

Volume down

Volume down

Long press (hold
for 2 seconds)

N/A

Skip music track
backward

B

Short press

N/A

Play music / pause
music / accept
incoming phone call
/ end phone call

Long press (hold
for 2 seconds)

Enter standby /
resume from
standby

Enter standby /
resume from
standby

C

Short press

Volume up

Volume up

Long press (hold
for 2 seconds)

N/A

Skip music track
forward

The touch panel controls can be used after the power button on the
rear of the unit has been switched on. We will refer to the buttons as
A, B and C:

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Key to LED light indicators

LED light

Meaning

Flashing red for 8 seconds
after power on

Searching for previously paired
devices

Flashing red and blue

Bluetooth pairing mode (lasts
for 3 minutes)

Continuous blue

Bluetooth OR line-in is
connected, ready to play music

Flashing green

In standby mode

Continuous green

A button is being pressed OR
battery is fully charged

Flashing red

Battery is low, recharge

Continuous yellow

The battery is charging from
the solar panel

Continuous red

The battery is charging from
USB/mains power

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Taking phone calls

Using the line-out

PowerBoost mode

The line-out jack on the Solar Sound 2 is ideal for sending Bluetooth music
from your portable device to your home Hi-Fi. To use, simply play music
on Bluetooth mode and plug the supplied 3.5mm-3.5mm cable from the
Solar Sound 2 line-out to your Hi-Fi. An adapter from 3.5mm may be
necessary for your Hi-Fi, and you can purchase these in most electronics
stores.

The Solar Sound 2 can be used as a hands free speakerphone when
connected over Bluetooth to a suitable mobile phone. When the phone
has an incoming call, the Solar Sound 2 will play a ringing tone. To accept
the call, press button B. Any music playing will automatically pause and
you can use the integrated microphone to talk on the phone. When the
phone call is over any music playing will automatically resume. To hang up
the phone call at any time, press button B.

PowerBoost increases the power of the Solar Sound 2 by over 25%. Simply
plug in the supplied USB charging cable with mains adapter and turn on in
either Bluetooth or analogue mode. During PowerBoost the battery will
also be recharged.

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Charging the battery

When the red light is flashing during playback, the battery is low and
must be recharged (note, the red light flashes for 8 seconds after
power on which is normal and shows searching for Bluetooth devices).

- By mains power using supplied AC/DC adapter:

To recharge, connect the supplied USB cable to the supplied mains
adapter plug and the Solar Sound 2. When the Solar Sound 2 is
powered off, the red light will be lit to indicate charging. When the
battery is full, the light will change to green. Note, if the Solar Sound 2
is turned on while charging, there will be no red light but the battery is
still being charged. The Solar Sound 2 will also be in PowerBoost mode
at this time (see page 11).

- By solar power using the integrated solar panel:

Placing the Solar Sound 2 in direct sunlight will start to recharge the
battery. The battery can be recharged in power off mode, standby
mode, analogue mode and Blueooth mode. However when music is
playing the Solar power will be used to power the music, and not
charge the battery. The solar power supplements the battery power to
increase the playback time. If the music volume is not too high, it is
possible for the solar panel to supply all the power and the battery
power will not be used – so infinite playback is possible! We advise not
to leave the Solar Sound 2 recharging inside a car on a hot day as the
temperature can get very high which may shorten the lifespan of the
integrated battery.

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Specifications

Dimensions: 165 x 58 x 59mm
Amplification power: 2 x 2W RMS

3.7V, 1600mAh Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery

6.5V, 130mA Monocrystalline solar panel
Blueooth 2.0 +EDR (class II) with HFP, HSP, A2DP and AVRCP

profiles

Bluetooth range: Nominally 10 metre (33 feet) radius
Playback time: On Bluetooth 5-10 hours. On analogue 5-20 hours.

Longer playback times are possible using Solar power.

Charging time (from empty): Mains power 5 hours, Solar power

12-24 hours (full overhead sunshine).

40mm full range speakers with rubber surround and woven cones
Frequency response: 120Hz-20kHz
Capacitive 3 button touch panel
Integrated microphone

3.5mm line-out jack

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Some medical equipment may not be shielded from RF energy.

Therefore, please do not use the Solar Sound 2 near medical
equipment without permission.

Please turn off the Solar Sound 2 before boarding any aircraft.

To prevent any interference with communication systems,
please do not use the Solar Sound 2 while on board an aircraft.

The Solar Sound 2 is connected to a mobile phone or other

electronics device using radio frequency signals which cannot
guarantee connection under all conditions or circumstances.
Therefore please never rely upon the Solar Sound 2 for essential
or emergency communications.

Please do not allow young children to play with the Solar Sound

2 as there are small parts.

Only use the supplied AC/DC adapter to connect to mains

power.

Important information

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Care guidelines

Troubleshooting

Although the Solar Sound 2 is very robust, avoid dropping it from height
onto hard surfaces and when transporting always use the supplied
carrying case.

Do not expose the Solar Sound 2 to chemicals or strong heat.

Do not leave the Solar Sound 2 outdoors during rain or snow, and never
submerge in water.

Bluetooth is connected, but no music plays from the Solar Sound 2:

Press and hold button B to enter standby mode, then press and hold
again to resume from standby, and then wait for 30 seconds. This will
force the Bluetooth to reconnect and should solve the problem. If it
does not, please consult your mobile phone or portable music device
instructions to make sure it is properly setup to play music or make calls
through the Solar Sound 2 (such as choosing the Solar Sound 2 as an
audio output).

Bluetooth keeps disconnecting or audio connection keeps dropping:

If you are using an Apple laptop or desktop computer, or any other
computer with a Broadcom Bluetooth chipset, you may need to update
your computer Bluetooth drivers in order to successfully connect to the
Solar Sound 2.

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Declaration of conformity

RoHS

The Solar Sound 2, in combination with
accessories, conforms to the international
standards EN 301489, EN 300328, EN 50371,
55013, EN 55020 and EN 60950, following the
provisions of the Radio Equipment and
Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive
89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.

The Solar Sound 2 and accessories are fully
compliant with the RoHS Directive …

The Solar Sound 2 complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules. The rules state that 1) The Solar Sound
2 may not cause any harmful interference 2) The
Solar Sound 2 must accept any interference

The device will not power on:

Briefly connect the USB charging cable or place the Solar Sound 2 in
direct sunlight to reset the charging protection circuit. If that does not
work, plug the USB charging cable into the mains adapter and charge the
Solar Sound 2 for at least 1 hour and try again.

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Contact Devotec Industries

It's always great to hear from our customers and we try to answer
any questions or inquiries you may have. For sales advice, technical
issues or wholesale orders:

You can contact us by email at: [email protected]

If you want to write to us, please use one of the following
addresses:

US: Devotec Industries, PO Box 2305, Duluth GA, 30096-0040 USA

UK: Devotec Industries, 5 Bryanston Square, London W1H 2DH, UK

www.devotecindustries.com