Ocean Star Electronics GC1000 User Manual

TY-GC1000

Speaker with Chromecast built-in and Bluetooth®

Operation Manual

Thank you for purchasing this pro duct. To use this product safely, read and understand this operation manual thoroughly before using it. Af ter reading this m anual, keep it in a sa fe place so that it can b e used when neces sary.

Safety precautions

The infor mation you need to prev ent danger to the user an d other people as well a s property damage is described below. “Description of signs” shows different categories of the degree of danger or d amage that may occur due to wr ong handling. “Des cription of symbo ls” shows the meaning of the symbols.

Important notes

• This book is only a guide for user's operation, not a criterion for configuration.

• Only use at tachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

The lightning flash is intended to alert the user to the presence of dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure, and touching the internal components may result in a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamatory mark is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating instructions.

To reduce the risk of e lectric shock or f ire, do not open the cove r. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Description of signs

Indicates that there is a risk of death or serious injury.

Indicates that there is a risk of minor injury or property damag e.

Description of symbols

Indicates “Prohibition” or “You must not do” with pictures and text.

 What to do in the case of an abnormality

• Stop using the device immediately in case of an abnormality or failure.

• Remove the power plug from the receptacle immediately when water or any foreign object enters the interior of the device.

It may cause a fire or electric shock. Remove the power plug immediately, and contact your dealer for a repair.

 Usage

To reduce the risk of f ire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the device. Refer ser vicing to qualified service personnel.

• Do not step on, throw, or drop the power supply or device, or expose them to a strong shock.

• Do not throw the device into fire.

• Do not install this device in a confined or built-in space such as a book case or similar device, and keep well-ventilated conditions. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.

• Do not expose this device to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this device.

• Place the device on a flat surface away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive heat.

• The device is not for use by children , and keep it out of reach of children.

Indicates “Mandator y Action” or “Do as indicated” with pic tures and text.

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 AC adapter

To reduce the risk of f ire, electric shock or product damage,

• Insert the AC adapter plug fully into an AC power outlet.

• If there is dirt or dust on the pins or pin installation surface of the AC adapter, disconne ct the AC adapter and remove the dir t or dust.

• Do not inser t or remove the power plug with a wet hand.

• Observe the following when handling the power cord of the AC adapter.

• Do not damage it. • Do not modify it (e.g. extension). • Do not heat it.

• Do not pull it. • Do not place a heavy object on it. • Do not pinch it.

• Do not bend it forcefully. • Do not twist it. • Do not bundle it.

• When disconnecting the AC adapter from the power outlet, hold the AC adapter plug while pulling.

• If the device will not be used for a long time, remove the power cord of the AC adapter from the AC power outlet.

• Do not use any AC adapter other than the one that comes with the device.

• Do not use the AC adapter that comes with the device for any other produc t.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instruc tions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding t ype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safet y. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an elec trician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when movin g the cart/appar atus combination to avoid inj ury from tip- over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer a ll servicing to q ualified ser vice person nel. Servic ing is required wh en the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spil led or objects have f allen into the appara tus, the apparatus has b een exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Google , Android, Goog le Play, and Chromecast b uilt-in are tradema rks of Google In c.

FCC Statement :

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjec t to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful inter ference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: 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 communication. However, there is no guarantee that inter ference 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 inter ference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient o r relocate the receiving ante nna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an e xperienced radio/TV technician for hel p.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

RF exposure statements

1. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters bet ween the radiator and your body or nearby persons.

California Prop 65 Warning :

This product contains chemicals, including lead, k nown to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

 Disclaimer

• Toshiba shall not be responsible for any damage caused by an earthquake, thunder storm, flood d amage, fire for wh ich Toshiba i s not responsible , acts of a third party, other accidents, or damages caused by the user’s willful acts or negligence, misuse, or use in abnormal conditions.

• Toshiba shall not be responsible for any damage caused by failure to observe the information described in the operation manual.

 Disposal

• When disposing of this device, observe the laws, or ordinances and rules of the local government.

About Using Bluetooth®

This unit is designed for use with Bluetooth® wireless devices compatible with the A2DP and AVRCP streaming audio profiles. Refer to your Bluetooth® device’s user manual or technical support to determine if your Bluetooth® device supports these profiles.

 Frequency band used

This unit uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. However other wireless devices may use 2.4 GHz frequency band as well and may cause interference with each other. To avoid interference, please refrain from the use of the unit at the same time with other wireless devices.

 Certification of this device

This unit conforms to frequency restrictions and has received certification based on frequency laws, so a wireless permit is not necessary. However, the following action is punishable by law in some countries:

• Taking apart/modifying the unit.

 Usage restrictions

• Wireless transmission and/or use with all Bluetooth® equipped devices is not guaranteed.

• A device fea turing the Blue tooth® functio n is required to con form to the Blueto oth® standard specified by Bluetooth SIG, and be authenticated. Even if the connected device conforms to the above mentioned Bluetooth® standard, some devices may not be connected or work correctly, depending on the features or specifications of the device.

 Range of use

Use this device within an unobstruc ted 10 m range. The range of use or perimeter may be shortened depending on any obstructions, devices causing interference, other people in the room, or the construc tion of the building. Please note that the range mentioned above is not guaranteed.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and are used under license.

Note

• This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference occurs, please increase separation between this unit and the mobile telephone.

Maintenance

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dr y cloth.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

• Before using chemical cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

Getting Started

 Downloading the Google Home app

Go to the iTunes App Store (for iOS devices) or to Google Play (for Android devices) to download the Google Home app to the device you want to connect (smartphone, tablet, etc.).

 Connecting the AC power

Insert the DC Plug of the AC Adaptor into the DC IN jack on the back of

the unit. Plug the AC Adaptor into an AC wall outlet.

The unit will initialize when first plugged in.

The initialization process could take up to 60 seconds to complete, so please wait for this process to finish before proceeding. The mode LED will light solid red for several seconds then changes to flashing white for several seconds while the unit is initializing. The mode LED may turn on and off during the initialization process, this is normal. The mode LED will be flashing white when the initialization is completed. The unit is now in the Setup mode.

Notes

• The initialization process may take up to 60 seconds or longer when f irst connected. This process is normal and only occurs when first plugged in.

• If the unit has been setup to connect your Wi-Fi network successfully, the mode LED will be solid green after booting in approximately 60 seconds. The unit is now ready for cast.

Controls and Indicators

Top vi ew

MODE LED – Indicate the status of the unit

POWER ON/STANDBY BUTTON

PLAY/PAUSE BUT TON

BLUETOOTH® MODE/PAIR BUTTON

VOLUME - BUTTON

VOLUME + BUTTON

TOUCH LED – On when the button is touched

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Back view

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DC IN JACK

SPEAKER RESET BUT TON

LINE IN JACK

Using this Unit

 Listening to music with Chromecast

Setting up the unit on a network:

Make sure the device you want to connect (smartphone, tablet, etc.) is

connected to a Wi-Fi network.

The same W i-Fi network w ill also be used for pa iring the unit with th e Google Home app.

Make sure that Bluetooth® is also enabled on your device

(smartphone, tablet, etc.).

During the setup process the Google Home app will access your device (smartphone, tablet, etc.) using Bluetooth®.

With the unit in the Standby mode, open the Google Home app

and select the Devices icon

A new screen will open showing available devices and TY-GC1000 will show as “Needs Setup.”

Caution

• It may take up to a minute for TY-GC1000 to appear as an available device in the Google Home window. Do not select “Add New Device” in the app.

Follow the instructions in the Google Home app to complete the

setup.

The setup process may take several minutes. It ’s normal for the mode LED on the unit to change colors or turn off for several seconds during the setup process.

After the setup is complete, the mode LED will be solid green,

indicating the unit is ready to stream. Refer to the “Using Chromecast built-in” section below for instructions on how to use Chromecast built-in.

Note

• If you are setting up multiple speakers in the Google Home app, make sure the other speakers are turned off when setting up a new speaker.

Using Chromecast built-in:

The unit comes with Chromecast built-in. It lets you stream your favorite music from your phone, tablet or laptop right to your speakers. Easily control the unit with apps you already know and love from your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac or Windows laptop, or Chromebook.

Once you’ve completed setting up the unit in the Google Home app,

tap the Cast icon

in any Chromecast-enabled app and select “TY-

GC1000” from the device menu.

Audio will stream from the Chromecast-enabled app to the unit over

your home Wi-Fi network.

The mode LED is lit solid green to indicate the unit is in the Cast mode. When audio is streaming, the mode LED will be solid green.

Adjust the volume level by pressing the VOLUME +/VOLUME – button.

Notes

• Consult the Google Home app for a list of apps that are Chromecast-enabled.

• The unit will be automatically stopped playing with the Bluetooth®/line-in when Chromecast is selected.

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Streaming to multiple speakers with Chromecast built-in:

If you have multiple speakers setup in the Google Home app, they can be grouped together so they all stream the same audio content.

Select TY-GC1000 from the Google Home app Devices List by clicking

on the Devices icon

Tap in the upper right corner of the TY-GC1000 device window in the

Google Home app and select “Create Group.”

Select at least two speakers (box will be checked once selected) from

the list for the group and enter a name for the group.

The group appears as an available connection when the Cast icon is tapped in Chromecast-enabled apps.

Access the speaker group in the Google Home app to control play/

pause or control the volume (if available in supported apps) of each

speaker.

 Listening to Bluetooth® Music

In order to use the unit for music playback functions through Bluetooth®, the unit must first be paired with the Bluetooth® device.

Pairing:

With the unit in the Standby mode, press the BLUETOOTH® MODE/

PAIR button to select the Bluetooth® mode.

The mode LED turns blue and will be f lashing. The unit is now ready to pair (link) with your Bluetooth® device.

Following the instructions in your device’s user manual, activate

Bluetooth® on your device and search for other devices.

Once you have found “T Y-GC1000,” pair with the unit.

• If required, enter the pass code “0000” to pair the unit with your device. Once connected, the mode LED stops flashing and remains lit blue.

Information:

• This unit will pair with the last connected device when that device is in range.

Playing Bluetooth® Music:

Once your dev ice and the unit are pair ed, you can play music on th is unit through Blueto oth®.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button either on your device or this unit to play

or pause music.

Adjust the volume level on your device.

Note

• The unit will be turned off if no sound playback or paused by user for more than 15 minutes.

 Playing line-in Music

You can connec t an MP3 player or other por table audio dev ice to this unit via the LIN E IN jack.

Use an audio cable with one 3.5 mm stereo plug on each end of the

cable.

To select auxiliary audio input, plug one end into the LINE IN jack on

the back of the unit.

The unit enters the AUX mode automatically, the mode LED turns yellow.

Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack or Headphone

jack of your external audio device.

Turn on the external audio device.

The volume l evel can now be controll ed through the unit. O perate all other fun ctions on the external audio device as usual.

 Turning off the power

Press and hold the POWER ON/STANDBY button for 1 second or more

to turn off the unit.

Resetting the Unit

Power cycle reset:

In case of mal function du e to electros tatic discharge, t he unit has to be rese t by disconnec ting it from mains supply, wait at least for 60 seconds before reconnect the AC power cord. If above steps cannot reset the unit, you may need to go through below process for factory reset.

Factory reset:

In the Power ON mode, press and hold the RESET button on the back

of the unit for 5 seconds until the mode LED change to red.

Release the RESET button.

The unit enters the Setup mode.

Wait for approximately 2 minutes.

The mode LED stops changing the color and starts flashing in white.

Clear the caches of apps in your smartphone.

Go through “Setting up the unit on a network” section in this manual.

Software Updates

The unit internal sof tware will automatically be updated when updates become available, and when the unit is ON and connected to a Wi-Fi network. The mode LED will be flashing orange during an update, and the unit will auto-reboot automatically after the update is finished.

Note

• Soft ware updates can occur at any time, but they will normally be scheduled to occur in the middle of the night to avoid interfering with your listening.

LED Indications

There is a multi color LED indicator on the top panel. The operation mode is indicated by different color of the LED. The type of activity is indicated by whether the LED is on, flashing or its brightness:

Mode LED color Solid on (bright) Double flashing Slow flashing

Red Booting/Standby

White

Green Ready for cast/Cast

Blue Bluetooth® mode

Yel low AUX mod e — —

Orange — Update in process —

Note

• A rapid flashing LED indicates an error. The unit will automatically at tempt to resolve the issue.

mode

—

mode

(connected)

— —

Connecting to network

— —

Bluetooth® mode disconnected

Network set up mode

Bluetooth® discoverable (Pairing mode)

Troubleshooting Guide

Should you e xperience dif ficulties in the use o f this player please ref er to the following char t.

Symptom Possible Problem Solution

The unit does not respond (no power)

Unit is ON but there is low or no volume

No Sound Speaker with Chromecast

Sound is distorted Volume level is set too

Unit gets warm after extended play at high volume

The unit is disconnec ted from the AC outlet.

The AC outlet has not pow er.

The volume control has been turned all the way down.

built-in is not in same Wi-Fi network of your smartphone.

Speaker with Chromecast built-in is not set up for casting audio.

You have not select casting to sp eaker.

Bluetooth speaker is not linked with the cell phone.

Speaker placement out of range.

high.

Sound source is distorted.

This is normal. Turn the unit off for a period of time or

Reconnect to the AC outlet.

Try the unit on another outlet.

Turn the Volume control to a higher output.

Use the same Wi-Fi network for speaker & your smartphone.

Set up speaker by following the set up steps in the manual.

Select speaker in your smartphone screen.

Go through “Bluetooth Operations” process to link the speakers.

Relocate the speaker within Bluetooth operating range.

Decrease the volume.

If the external device original sound source is of poor qualit y, distor tion and noise are easily noticed with highpower speakers. Try a dif ferent audio source such as a music CD.

If you are using an external sound source, try reducing the output volume on the device itself. Also try turning bass boost OFF or change the EQ setting.

lower volume.

Specifications

Wi-Fi section

Wi-Fi spec.

Blue tooth®

Wireless equipment Classif ication Class 2

General

This operation manual may be changed without prior notice to improve product performance.

The images included in this operation manual may differ from the actual image and may change without notice.

The label is located on the rear or bottom enclosure.

section

Bluetooth® spec. Version 4.2

Supported profile A 2D P, A VR CP

Frequency range 2.402-2.480 GHz (2.4 GHz ISM Segment)

Service distance Up to 10 m

Power output 2 x 15 W RMS

AC adapter

Dimension 115 x 165 x 115 mm (W x H x D)

Accessories AC adapter x 1, Operation manual x 1

Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant Supporting 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands

Input: AC 100-200 V~, 50/60 Hz Output: DC 18.0 V, 1.5 A

Weight Approx. 1.3 kg

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