808audio HEXTL User manual

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HEXTL
WIRELESS SPEAKER

Bluetooth wireless is a quick and easy way
to connect a smartphone to a speaker or a
headset. There are basically two steps to making
Bluetooth work.
PAIRING:
The two devices get to know each other.
CONNECTING:
The two devices do something together (like play
music).
“Hi. I’m a phone.”
This guide takes you through the steps to get
started.
Getting to know Bluetooth
“Hi phone.
I’m a speaker.”

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Make sure the following items came in this
package.
Step 1: Unpack
Your speaker AC adapter
Audio cable

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Step 2: Charge
Before you start using the HEX TL speaker
for the first time, it’s a good idea to charge it
completely.
To charge the speaker: Plug the included AC
adapter into the DC IN jack on the back of the
speaker.
Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a wall
outlet.
Speaker back
The Battery indicator on the top of the speaker
is red while the speaker is charging. It turns
green when the speaker is fully charged.
Note: You can use the speaker while it’s charging.

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Step 3: Turn on
Press the button
on top of the speaker
to turn it on. The
speaker gives an audio
signal and the Status
indicator light on top
of the speaker starts
blinking.
Speaker
top
If this is the first time you’re using the speaker,
it automatically goes to Bluetooth pairing mode
to set up with your smartphone.

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Enable Bluetooth on
your smartphone or
other device.
Step 4: Pair + Connect
If you’ve previously paired your phone or other Bluetooth device
with this speaker, the speaker will automatically attempt to
reconnect to that device when you switch the speaker on. If you
want to pair to a new device, give a short double-press to the
button. The speaker gives a signal and the Status light on the
top of the speaker starts blinking.
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Make sure the Status
light on the top of the
speaker is blinking
rapidly. (If it isn’t, give
a short double-press
on the button. The
speaker gives an audio
signal.)
Speaker
top

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Bluetooth Wireless Connection Tips
•Make sure the Bluetooth capability of your device is turned on.
•Make sure there’s nothing plugged into the speaker’s AUX IN
jack when you’re trying to use Bluetooth.
• The Bluetooth wireless connection works up to a range of roughly
33 feet (10 meters). This range may vary, however, based on other
factors, such as room layout, wall material, obstacles, your device’s
Bluetooth performance, etc. If you’re having problems connecting to
this speaker, move closer to it.
• Make sure your device supports audio transfer A2DP.
•If your device asks you for a password to connect, use “0000”.
Choose 808 Hex TL from
the pairing options on
your smartphone. (If it’s
not in the list, choose
“Scan” from your phone’s
Bluetooth menu.)
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Bluetooth devices
The speaker gives an audio signal when
it’s finished pairing and connecting to your
smartphone. The Status indicator on the top of
the speaker turns solid blue.
Note: The process of enabling Bluetooth and connecting varies
from device to device. See your device’s owners manual for more
information and specific instructions.

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To adjust the volume of your audio: Give a
single press to the —or +button on top of the
speaker. You can also use the volume controls on
your phone.
Set your device’s volume for
music to 75%.
Note: This is to make sure the sound
from the speaker isn’t too loud when
you start streaming.
Start playing music or
other audio on your device.
Within seconds, the speaker
starts streaming the audio
wirelessly via Bluetooth.
Step 5: Play music
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Now playing
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Controlling Playback from the Speaker
If you’re playing music via Bluetooth, it’s easy to play/pause and
skip tracks from the speaker.
To play/pause: press once on the speaker’s button.
To skip forward: press and hold the speaker’s +button.
To skip backwards: press and hold the speaker’s –button.

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Use the audio cable
included with this
speaker to connect
the audio output from
your device to the AUX
IN audio input on the
speaker’s back panel. The
speaker automatically switches to the AUX IN
audio.
To listen to Bluetooth audio again, unplug the
cable from the speaker’s AUX IN jack.
Using the AUX IN input
Speaker back
Using Bass Boost
This speaker has a Bass Boost feature that
enhances the lower frequencies in your music.
Bass Boost is turned on by default. Press the
button on the top of the speaker to toggle Bass
Boost on and o.

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Tour of the speaker
Top of the speaker
button has four functions:
• it turns the speaker on and o
(press and hold)
• it puts the speaker into pairing mode (short double-
press when the speaker’s on) to connect to a new
Bluetooth device
• it attempts to reconnect to the last paired device
(short single-press when the speaker’s on)
• it plays/pauses playback when audio is playing via
Bluetooth
button switches between bass boost and regular
equalization.
– / + decrease or increase the volume of the speaker’s
audio. They also skip forward or backward (press and
hold) when audio is playing via Bluetooth.
Status light shows the Bluetooth status of the speaker:
• fast blinking blue while pairing
• slow blinking blue while reconnecting

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• solid blue when paired
• solid white when the AUX IN jack is in use
• o when the speaker’s o.
Battery light shows the charging status of the speaker:
red when charging, green when fully charged.
Back of the speaker
AUX IN jack lets you connect
an audio device directly to the
speaker using the provided audio
cable.
DC IN jack connects to the provided power adapter to
plug the speaker into a power outlet.
Turning the 808 Sounds On and O
(Silent Mode)
This speaker provides status/alert sounds when you turn the
speaker on and o, as well as when you’re pairing.
To turn status/alert sounds on/o: press and hold the + and
– buttons on top of the speaker (while it’s on) until the speaker
beeps twice.

For more information about your new HEX TL
speaker, see the User Guide.
If you have any questions about this product,
visit 808Audio.com or call our toll-free help line
at 1-800-732-6866. SP901 QSG 02