Soundmatters DASH User Manual

Portable Bluetooth

Sound Bar

Owner’s Manual

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CAUTION – Risk of electric shock – Do not open.
Read all safety and user instructions before the product is operated, retain for future reference.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The
product should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub or swimming pool and the like.
The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no object filled with liquids
should be placed on the apparatus.
Clean only with a dry cloth and use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the
product manufacturer.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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tant Safety Instructions

tant Safety Instructionstant Safety Instructions

Button and Input GuideButton and Input Guide

Button and Input Guide

Button and Input GuideButton and Input Guide

Power On/Off , Bluetooth Pair Button 

Volume Up Button 

Volume Down Button 

LED 

Reset Button 

Audio Input Micro-USB Power In

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Audio Input – 3.5mm stereo mini-jack

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Turn the power OFF when not listening, to avoid battery drain. (Or in battery-operated Bluetooth
mode, set to Auto Off. See below.)

Your foxL DASH a plays less loud during the last 10% of its battery charge. Plug it in to restore
volume and charge up!

The foxL DASH a was acoustically engineered with patented fifth generation Twoofers (tweeters that
also woof) for extremely wide sound dispersion characteristics allowing it to lie flat and fire its sound
omnidirectionally (for movies/parties) or directed at the listener for more critical listening. Placing the
foxL DASH a on a solid surface (either flat or vertically) will increase bass and overall output.

Connection OptionsConnection Options

Connection Options

Connection OptionsConnection Options

1. Connect from the audio output of your device to the audio in of the foxL DASH a using a 3.5mm
stereo cable (included).
Or

2. Connect via Bluetooth with your A2DP Bluetooth streaming device:
Your foxL DASH a comes out of the box ready to Bluetooth pair. After turning it on for the first time,
wait until the LED blinks YELLOW; the foxL DASH a is then discoverable and in pairing mode. After it
appears on your device's Bluetooth connection list, select “soundmatters”, and it will connect after
a few seconds. Once you are paired, the next time you power up your foxL DASH a it will autoconnect

to your last paired device.

To pair to an additional device, turn ON your foxL DASH a, then press and hold the Power/Bluetooth

button for 5 seconds. Once the LED blinks YELLOW, it is discoverable on your new device’s Bluetooth
pairing list. Select “soundmatters” on your device’s Bluetooth list to connect.

Your foxL DASH a can connect to 1 device at a time. To connect to a different Bluetooth source, either
disable the original device’s Bluetooth, turn the original device off, move it out of range, or force pair
per step 2 above.

The foxL DASH a can store up to 8 Bluetooth device pairs. To clear its memory of pairs, make sure
the unit is ON and insert the end of a paper clip into the RESET hole on the unit's side. Press gently
until you feel the internal button engage, then remove the paper clip.

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You can set your foxL DASH a to preserve power while you are listening in battery-powered
Bluetooth mode. Using this feature, the unit will power off after Bluetooth connectivity is lost for
more than five minutes, provided the audio cable or USB cable is not plugged in. To enable or dis­able this feature, simultaneously press the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons. The LED flashes
green to show power savings enabled; it flashes red to show power saving disabled.

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If your Bluetooth device is also a telephone, you can use your foxL DASH a as a speakerphone:

1. To pick up an incoming call, press and release the Power / Bluetooth button.

2. To end the call, press and release the Power/Bluetooth button.

3. To reject an incoming call, press the Power/Bluetooth button for 3 seconds, then release.

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To charge, use the supplied usb cable with your computer or a standard usb ac charger.

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The LED flashes Blue for Bluetooth mode, White for Audio In (Wired)

Normal Operation Blue or White On (2 sec) / Off (3 sec)
Battery Charging Operation Blue or White On (2 sec) / Red (3 sec)
Battery Charging Complete Blue or White On (2sec) / Green (3sec)
Low Battery Red (2 sec) / Off (3 sec)
Bluetooth Pairing Mode Blue (0.5 sec) / Yellow (0.5 sec)
Phone Ringing Mode Blue (0.5 sec) / White (0.5 sec)
Phone Call Active Mode Blue (2 sec) / Off (2 sec)
Bluetooth On, Not Connected Blue (1 sec) / Off (1 sec)

SpecificationsSpecifications

Specifications

SpecificationsSpecifications
Battery Life: up to 12 hours (Bluetooth Off, 76dB @0.5m)
Power: 2W x 2 < 10%THD, 3.6V in
Output Level: 92dB @ 0.5m 3.6V
AC Adapter: Not included. Designed for use with 5V 500mA

USB standard AC Adapters and computer USB ports

Dimensions: 0.62”x 2.1” x 7.5”

(16mm x 53mm x 190mm)

Weight: 6.9 oz (196 grams)

soundmatters® believes in a policy of continuous product improvement, therefore specifications are subject to change
without prior notice.

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a. If the LED is blinking red, the battery is low; connect to the power adapter .
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a. Turn up the volume on the music player, or place the foxL DASH a near a wall or in a corner.
b. Move closer to the foxL DASH a or to a quieter listening area.

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a. Occasional signal dropouts are normal for Bluetooth.
b. Obstructions like walls or people reduce the range of Bluetooth, move closer.

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Unable to pair with BluetoothUnable to pair with Bluetooth
a. Confirm your device is Stereo Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP compatible.
b. Confirm that your foxL DASH a isn’t already connected with another product (i.e. if you’re trying to
connect to your phone, make sure a previously connected tablet is disconnected or turned off). Or
“force pair.”
c. If your foxL DASH a Bluetooth memory is full, clear the pairing memory by pressing the reset
button using the end of a small paperclip.

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a. Lock-up – Press the reset button using the end of a small paperclip.

Limited Limited

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soundmatters warrants the foxL DASH a to the original consumer purchaser to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of purchase. For complete
details of this warranty visit www.soundmatters.com or contact soundmatters at 855-766-7662.
IMPORTANT – Keep your original sales receipt. Be sure the retail dealer has noted on it the date,
model number, and serial number of the Product. This information is required for warranty service.
Be sure to obtain and retain proof of shipment.
This warranty does not cover damage that is the result of misuse, abuse,accident (including but not
limited to damage by water), faulty hookup, defective or maladjusted associated equipment, or the
use of the Product with equipment for which it was not intended; cosmetic defects that appear more
than thirty (30) days after the date of purchase, or cosmetic damage caused by improper handling,
or damage that occurs while the Product is being shipped to a servicer. This warranty is void if: The
Product identification or serial number label is removed or defaced in any way, or if the Product is
serviced or repaired by anyone other than soundmatters, or an authorized soundmatters dealer or
service agency.

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FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement
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.
Radio and Television Interference
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 interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and then on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to a different outlet so that the equipment and receiver are on different
branch circuits.

• Consult the dealer or and experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Soundmatters could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.