LIDL US SBPL15A1 User Manual
Contents
Introduction ..............4
Information about these operating
instructions ................... 4
Notes on trademarks ........... 5
Proper use ...................6
Warning used .................6
Safety ..................9
Basic safety instructions .........9
Description of components 16
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Initial operation .........17
Unpacking ..................17
Check package contents .......18
Disposal of the packaging ......19
Charging the speaker ..........20
Handling and use ........22
Switching the speaker on/off ....22
Standby ....................23
Pairing the speaker with a
Bluetooth
®
playback device ...24
Adjusting the volume ..........27
Operating audio playback ......28
Telephone functions ...........29
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Troubleshooting .........32
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Storage when not in use ..35
Disposal ................36
Appendix ...............37
Technical data ...............37
FCC Compliance Statement .....39
Warranty ...................42
Distributor ...................47
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Introduction
Information about these
operating instructions
Congratulations on the purchase of
your new device. You have selected
a high-quality product. The operating
instructions are part of this product.
They contain important information
about safety, use and disposal. Before
using the product, please familiarize
yourself with all operating and safety
instructions. Use the product only as
described and for the range of applications specified. Keep these operating
instructions as a reference and store
them near the product. Please pass on
all documentation incl. these operating
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instructions to any future owner(s) if
you sell this product or give it away.
Notes on trademarks
®
USB
is a registered trademark of
USB Implementers Forum, Inc.
The Bluetooth
®
word mark and
logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Kompernaß
Handels GmbH under license. Other
trademarks and the trade names are
those of their respective owners.
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Proper use
This consumer electronics device is
used to play back audio files, which
can be transferred via Bluetooth®.
You can use the speaker as a handsfree kit to take calls using the integrated
microphone if the Bluetooth
®
connection has been made. The device is
not intended for any other purpose, nor
for use beyond the scope described.
The device is not intended for use in
commercial or industrial environments.
Warning used
The following types of warnings are
used in these operating instructions:
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► WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
► NOTICE indicates information con-
sidered important, but not hazardrelated (e. g. messages related to
property damage).
▯ A tip provides additional informa-
tion that will assist you in using the
device.
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Terminology
As used in this instruction manual in
general and with regard to safety
information, safety information and
safety messages and warnings in particular, the following words have the
following means:
■ May: This word is understood to be
permissive.
■ Shall: This word is understood to be
mandatory.
■ Should: This word is understood to
be advisory.
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Safety
This section contains important safety
instructions for using the device. This
device complies with statutory safety
regulations. Improper use may result in
personal injury and property damage.
Basic safety instructions
■ Check the device for visible external
damage before use. Do not operate
an device that has been damaged
or dropped.
■ This device may be used by children
aged 8 years and above and by
persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
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of experience and knowledge,
provided that they are under supervision or have been told how to use
the device safely and are aware of
the potential risks. Children must
not play with the device. Cleaning
and user maintenance tasks may
not be carried out by children
unless they are supervised.
■ If the charger cable or connections
are damaged, have them replaced
by an authorized specialist or the
customer service department.
■ Protect the charger cable from hot
surfaces and sharp edges.
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■ Ensure that the charger cable is
not stretched tightly or kinked.
■ Always place the device on a stable
and level surface. It can be damaged if dropped.
■ Do not expose the device to direct
sunlight or high temperatures.
Otherwise it may overheat and be
irreparably damaged.
■ The device may heat up while it
is charging. Place the speaker in
a well-ventilated location during
the charging process and do not
cover it.
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■ The device is not designed for use
in rooms with high temperature
or humidity (e.g. bathrooms) or
excessive dust.
■ Protect the device from penetration
by moisture and liquids. Never
submerge the device in water or
place objects filled with liquids
(e.g. vases) next to the device.
■ Switch the device off immediately
and disconnect any connected
cables from the device if you hear
any unusual noises, smell fumes or
notice any smoke. Have the device
checked by a qualified specialist
before using it again.
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■ Check regularly that the suction
cup is secure and undamaged.
■ Do not use the suction cup on porous
or uneven surfaces. Otherwise there
is a risk that the device will fall off.
The suction cup adheres best on
smooth surfaces, e.g. glass.
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► Do not allow children to play with
the packaging material! Keep all
packaging materials away from
children. There is a risk of
suffocation!
► Never operate the device in the
vicinity of naked flames (e.g.
candles), and do not place burning
candles on or next to the device.
This will help to prevent fires.
► The device has an integrated lithium-
polymer battery. Improper use of
lithium-polymer batteries can cause
fires, explosions, leakages of
hazardous materials or other
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hazards! Do not throw the device
into an open fire.
► Do not make any unauthorized
modifications or alterations to the
device. This device may not be
opened by the user.
► All repairs must be carried out by
authorized specialist companies
or by the customer service department. Improper repairs may put the
user at risk. It will also invalidate
any warranty claims.
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Description of
components
(See fold-out page for illustrations)
Multi-function button
Button (next title/increase volume)
Microphone opening
Button (previous title/decrease
volume)
Charging socket (micro USB)
Operating/charging LED
Suction cup
Charging cable (USB to micro USB)
Operating instructions (symbol)
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Initial operation
Unpacking
Risk of suffocation!
► Packaging material may not be
used as a toy.
♦ Remove all parts and the operating
instructions from the box.
♦ Remove all packaging material.
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Check package contents
(See fold-out page for illustrations)
The product includes the following
components:
▯ Mushroom-Style Bluetooth®
speaker SBPL 15 A1
▯ Charging cable (USB to micro USB)
▯ These operating instructions
▯ Check the package for completeness
and signs of visible damage.
▯ If the delivery is incomplete or
damage has occurred as a result
of defective packaging or during
transport, contact the service hot-
line (see section Warranty).
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Disposal of the packaging
The packaging materials have been
selected for aspects of environmental
friendliness and disposal, and they are
therefore recyclable.
Returning the packaging to
the amount of waste that is generated.
Dispose of packaging materials that
are no longer needed in accordance
with applicable local regulations.
the material cycle conserves
raw materials and reduces
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Charging the speaker
► Use the device only in dry interior
rooms.
Before using the device, the integrated
battery must be completely charged.
The device can be charged when
switched on or off.
♦ Connect the USB plug on the
charger cable
a USB power supply.
♦ Connect the charging cable micro
USB plug
to a PC or to
to the charging socket
(micro USB) on the device.
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▯ The operating/charging LED
lights up orange during charging.
When the battery is fully charged,
the charging LED turns off.
▯ Charging takes about 2 hours
when switched off with a charging
current of 500 mA. When the battery is fully charged, you can play
back music for about 2 hours at a
medium volume. The playback time
may vary depending on usage/
volume.
▯ When the battery is dead, you will
hear a signal tone and the operating/charging LED
blue. The device then switches off
automatically.
illuminates
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Handling and use
Switching the speaker on/off
♦ Press the
multifunction switch
for 2 seconds to turn the speaker
on and activate the Bluetooth
function.
You will hear a tone and the operating/charging LED
flashes
blue. A second tone follows.
♦ Press the
multifunction switch
for 2 seconds to turn the
speaker off and deactivate the
Bluetooth
®
function. You will
hear a tone and the operating/
charging LED
goes out.
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®
Standby
The speaker automatically switches
to standby mode after 10 minutes
if the Bluetooth
®
connection is inter-
rupted.
♦ Press the
multifunction switch
for 2 seconds to quit standby
mode and switch the speaker on.
The Bluetooth
®
function is active.
You will hear a tone and the operating/charging LED
flashes
blue. A second tone follows.
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Pairing the speaker with a
Bluetooth
®
playback device
Before you can use the speaker,
you must pair it with a compatible
Bluetooth
®
playback device.
♦ Ensure that the speaker is switched
on.
♦ Set the Bluetooth
back device so that it scans for
Bluetooth
®
play-
®
devices. A detailed
description of how to do this can
be found in the operating manual
for your Bluetooth
®
playback
device.
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♦ Select the entry SBPL 15 A1 from
the list of found devices on your
Bluetooth
®
playback device and,
if required, enter the code 0000
to connect the two devices. If the
pairing is successful, you will hear
a sequence of beeps and the operating/charging LED
lights up
blue permanently.
♦ Start playback from the
Bluetooth
♦ To terminate the Bluetooth
connection, either disable the
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
®
playback device.
®
function on the
®
playback device
®
or switch the speaker off.
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▯ The next time you turn on the
speaker, it will connect automatically to the last-connected
Bluetooth® playback device.
If your Bluetooth® playback
device does not automatically
reconnect to the speaker, you will
have to re-establish the connection manually. A detailed description of how to do this can be found
in the operating manual for your
Bluetooth® playback device.
▯ If you want to connect the speaker
to another Bluetooth® device,
you must first disconnect the
current Bluetooth® playback
device from the speaker.
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Adjusting the volume
♦ Press the button
briefly to
increase the volume one step at a
time. When you reach the maximum
volume you will hear a brief tone.
♦ Press the button
briefly to de-
crease the volume one step at a time.
▯ Note that while in Bluetooth®
mode, you can also set the
volume using the Bluetooth
playback device.
▯ If the playback sounds dis-
torted, reduce the volume on the
Bluetooth
®
playback device.
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®
Operating audio playback
Button Function
Press once to play/
pause the music.
Press and hold for
3 seconds to jump to
the next track.
Press and hold for
3 seconds to restart the
current track. Press and
hold again for 3 seconds
to jump to the previous
track.
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▯ Note that while in Bluetooth®
mode, you can also operate playback using the Bluetooth
back device.
Telephone functions
■ If you use a smartphone as your
Bluetooth
®
playback device,
audio playback will be paused
when there is an incoming call.
■ Acceptance/termination of the
call can be carried out using the
speaker or your smartphone. The
sound is played on the speaker.
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®
play-
■ During an incoming call you can
press the
the volume, or the
decrease it.
■ Speak into the speaker microphone
to make your call.
■ You can transfer the call to your
smartphone at any time. To do so,
please follow the operating manual
of your smartphone.
button to increase
button to
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