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USER MANUAL EN
Install easily
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Download free App
Pair & Play
your music
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Electrónica Integral de Sonido, S.A. reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. Electrónica Integral de Sonido, S.A. is not responsible for any errors or omissions |
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contains FCC ID: A8TBM62S2.
FCC Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Statement:
“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 separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into 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.”
RSS-Gen & RSS-210 statement:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
RSS-102 Statement:
This equipment complies with Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Cet équipement est conforme à l’exposition aux rayonnements Industry Canada limites établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
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2. Basic Components & Features |
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3. Download KBSOUND STAR App |
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4. Bluetooth pairing and connection (A2DP profile) |
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6. Listen FM |
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7. Listen DAB |
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8. Listen Bluetooth Audio Streaming |
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10. Bluetooth Disconnection |
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11. Settings |
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11.1 Auto power on |
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DAB |
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Languages |
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Multi-Room: Bluetooth ID |
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Multi-Devices |
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Operating Mode |
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1. Introduction
Our KBSOUND STAR combines the best of our iSelect and Select BT in one product allowing you to choose between using a Remote Control or managing the system using the STAR App. STAR technology synchronizes the commands sent by the Remote Control and/or the App.
We have upgraded and enhanced the new App to allow the user to stream music from other non–iOs or Android Bluetooth devices (A2DP profiles) such as Computers, Televisions, etc... (See chapter 9).
2. Basic Components & Features
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The MASTER (1) is an electronic module that allows you to enjoy three music channels: Bluetooth audio streaming, FM Radio and DAB Radio.
The device (4) is any smartphone or tablet based on iOS or ANDROID with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and the following Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP (for sending audio).
The KBSOUND STAR App (5) is the App for managing the MASTER (1). It can be downloaded from Apple App Store (for iOS devices) or Google Play Store (for ANDROID devices). The KBSOUND STAR App is compatible with iOS 10.0 and higher and ANDROID 4.4 and higher.
The external device (6) is any Bluetooth device (A2DP, AVRCP profiles) from which you wish to stream Audio.
See also chapter 16 for management when using the Remote Control Accessory if purchased separately.
Warning: The KBSOUND STAR App runs on different releases from different operating systems, using different devices from different brands.
As a result, its functioning may present some differences between devices.
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3. Download KBSOUND STAR App
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4. Bluetooth Pairing and Connection (A2DP profile) between Device and Master
The first time the Device is paired with the Master, the KBSOUND STAR Bluetooth identifier and password will be the factory default. This data can be found on the label provided with the “Quick reference guide” and on the Master. Each Master has a UNIQUE Bluetooth identifier and password.
Please make sure you keep a copy of the label in a safe place.
Master
BLUETOOTH ID:
0001 KBSOUND STAR
PASSWORD:
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MAC address:
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1.Open iOS/Android Bluetooth Settings Menu.
2.Select the KBSOUND STAR Bluetooth ID (e.g. 0001 KBSOUND STAR).
3.Introduce the password (e.g. 4582). Needed only when pairing, not in future connections.
4.Check that the MASTER (e.g. 0001 KBSOUND STAR) is correctly connected.
iOS:
KBSOUND STAR
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Note: the above process is just an example
(GOOGLE NEXUS 5 / ANDROID 5.0.1) since different devices have different configurations for different brands, models and versions.
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5. Operating KBSOUND STAR App
(Bluetooth Low Energy Connection–BLE)
To control the system it is necessary to pair the App with the MASTER as follows:
1.The first time the App is launched the list of
devices is empty. Tap the “Pair a new device” button to search the available MASTERS within range.
2.All the MASTERS within range will appear in the screen. Select the MASTER with which you wish to connect the App.
3.The first time the App is connected with the MASTER the KBSOUND STAR Bluetooth ID and password will be the factory default. (See chapter 4).
4.Introduce the password.
5.Now the device has been added to the list of paired devices. Tap on the KBSOUND STAR identification to connect.
6.Tap the MASTER (ON) button to switch ON/OFF the system.
7.If you wish to add further KBSOUND STAR units press the name of the MASTER at the bottom of the screen and follow the same process from the beginning. Only one device can be connected at any time one.
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Warning: some ANDROID’s, after clearing
the pairing, do not clear all of their internal data and to pair again will require resetting the MASTER to factory default (see chapter 14.3), which means that all the devices paired will be deleted and they will have to be paired again.
Tested with:
SAMSUNG GALAXY J3 (ANDROID 9)
ASUS X008D (ANDROID 7)
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6. Listen FM
Turn on the MASTER and select the FM audio channel.
Current FM tuner station frequency
jump to the FM FAVORITES SCREEN
RDS information about current FM tuner station
FM sensitivity for scan
jump to the EQ SCREEN
volume
Tap on the number if you wish to jump
in the screen to directly key in the FM station frequency.
KBSOUND
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manual dialing scan
FM forced mono
jump to the SETTINGS SCREEN
set ideal mode
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Bluetooth ID. Tap to open the window which will show
the devices available and allows you to connect with another one if you wish.
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7. Listen DAB
Turn on the MASTER and select the DAB audio channel.
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Bluetooth ID. Tap to open the window which will show
the devices available and allows you to connect with another one if you wish.
The App in each Bluetooth device (iOS/Android) allows you to store its own list of FM favorites and its own list of DAB favorites. These lists are managed only by the App in each device, never using the Remote Control Accessory.
Moreover, the MASTER unit can store a (unique) list of 10 FM memories and a (unique) list of 10 DAB memories. They are managed only
by the Remote Control Accessory. (See chapter 16).
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8. Listen Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Select the Bluetooth audio channel if you wish to stream music from your smartphone. The details of your device will appear on the screen as you have previously paired the device (see chapter 4).
KBSOUND
Aux Master
FM DAB
iPhone 8
Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Hope of deliverance
Paul McCartney
The very best
Go and play your music whether it is streaming Internet music services or music from your own library
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disconnect BT Audio device (A2DP)
name of the device which is connected
information about the current streaming
BT Key status:
No BT audio device connected (A2DP)
BT audio device connected (A2DP)
( ashing) Waiting for pairing and connecting with BT audio device (A2DP)
BT audio device streaming (A2DP)
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Any App sending Bluetooth audio streaming can be used as source of audio: Music Player, Spotify, Tune In Radio…
Take note that some Apps pause the audio when they are in the background and only play audio when they are in the foreground (for example YouTube in iOS).
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