Bass BALL User manual

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Owner’s Manual
"BALL –Floating Wireless Sound System"
Art.Nr. 00-48110
Steinbach VertriebsgmbH, 4311 Schwertberg, Austria, www.steinbach.at

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Basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Failure to follow instructions can
cause severe and/or fatal injury.
In this manual, the callout boxes, CAUTION, IMPORTANT and ADVICE have the following meanings:
This heading is used when injury or accidents may occur if the operating instructions, work instructions, work pro-
cedures, etc. are either NOT strictly adhered to, or not carried out all.
This heading is used when damage to the device may occur if the operating instructions, work instructions, work
procedures, etc. are either NOT strictly adhered to, or not carried out all.
This heading is used to call attention to special details or information.
ADVICE
IMPORTANT
CAUTION

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Table of Contents:
Owner’s Manual "BALL –Floating Wireless Sound System" Art.Nr. 00-48110................................................ 1
1Safety Instruction.......................................................................................................................................... 4
2Features......................................................................................................................................................... 5
3Description of Parts...................................................................................................................................... 5
4Installation..................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1.1 Batterie Installation:........................................................................................................................... 7
5Listening to Wireless Audio Source............................................................................................................ 9
6Batterie Low Indication and Auto-Shut-Off of Speaker........................................................................... 10
7Radio Tuner Operation............................................................................................................................... 10
8Listening to USB Flash Drive or SD/MMC card Music............................................................................. 11
9Clock Setting............................................................................................................................................... 12
10 Sleep Timer Function ................................................................................................................................. 12
11 Care and Maintenance................................................................................................................................ 12
12 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................ 13
13 Compliance with FCC Regulations............................................................................................................ 13
14 Service Processing..................................................................................................................................... 14

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1 Safety Instruction
When used in the direct manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your per-
sonal safety. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please
read all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these instruc-
tions handy for future reference. Take special note of all warnings listed in these instructions and on
the unit.
1. Water and Moisture
The transmitter should not be used near water. For example: near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, swimming pool or in a set basement.
2. Ventilation
The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, it should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventila-
tion openings. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also, it should not be placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet, which may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
3. Heat & Flame
The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
4. Power Source
The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instruc-
tions or as marked on the appliance. Where the AC/DC Adaptor is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
5. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them. It is always best to have a clear area from where the cord exits the unit
to where it is plugged into an AC outlet.
6. Cleaning
The unit should be cleaned only as recommended. See the section "Care and Maintenance" of this
manual for cleaning instructions.
7. Object and Liquid Entry
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into any openings or vents
located on the transmitter. It shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
8. Attachments
Do not use attachments no recommended by the product manufacturer.
9. Lightning and Power Surge Protection
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the periods of time. This will prevent damage to
the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire of electric shock.
11. Damage Requiring Service
This unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled into the enclosure.
C. The unit has been exposed to rain.
D. The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
E. The unit exhibits a marked change in performance or does not operate normally.
12. Periods of Nonuse
If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time, such as a month or longer, the power
cord should be unplugged from the unit to prevent damage or corrosion.
13. Servicing
The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those methods described in the user's operat-
ing instructions. Service methods not covered in the operating instructions should be referred to quali-
fied service personnel.

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2 Features
Thank you for purchasing the Floating Wireless Speaker System.
This model incorporates following features:
864MHz (for EU) / 914MHz (for USA) wireless technology
frequency channels for the wireless communication selection
Auto Scan System to lock speakers onto strongest signal
Phase Lock Loop (PLL) transmitter
Weather proof Speaker
Open air operating distance of up to 30M
ON/OFF control on Transmitter
Auto Shut-Off on Speaker
FM radio receiver with 20 preset channels
LCD display with clock
Sleep timer function
Charging circuitry for rechargeable battery
Playback MP3 song stored in USB and SD/MMC memory device
3 Description of Parts
Transmitter
Front View Rear View
1. Audio player cover
2. Audio AUX-in plug
3. Audio player platform
4. Tx (transmit) Status LED indicator
5. AUX-in cable retrieve button
6. POWER ON/OFF switch
7. RCA type AUDIO IN jack ---- for the left & right channels of the secondary audio input signal
8. DC IN jack ---- For the connection of external DC power supply
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10. Battery Compartment ---- Located at the bottom of the unit.
Speaker
Front View Top Controls View
Inner Bottom View
1. Top control panel
2. Speakers
3. POWER button ----- To turn the unit on and off.
4. LCD display
5. Audio LED indicator ---- Blinks and follows the audio signal level.
6. VOL +/- buttons ---- Adjust volume level up or down; Set clock minute.
7. MEM / STOP button ---- Save radio preset station; Stop SD/USB playback.
8. MODE / DISPLAY button ---- In power off mode : Select clock setting and 12/24 hour format;
Select radio broadcast system.
In power on mode: Press to toggle between operation mode
screen and clock display
9. Fn (function) button ----- Select FM radio / Wireless receiving / SD / USB modes.
10. TUN +/- buttons ---- In power off mode: Set clock hour.
In radio mode: Tune the radio frequency up/down.
In SD/USB mode: Skip Forward or Skip Backward MP3 song/file.
11. PLAY/PAUSE / SCAN button -- Scan the wireless receiving signal; Play/Pause SD/USB music.
12. SLEEP button ---- Select the time duration of the sleep timer
13. P-MODE / ST/MO button ---- Select play-mode type in USB or SD mode; Select FM radio
stereo/mono receiving mode.
14. CH +/- buttons ---- Select radio preset channel; Advance / Reverse back 10 songs in USB or
SD/MMC mode.
15. Upper housing

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16. Lower housing
17. Battery cover
18. Battery cover lock
19. Clock battery compartment slot
20. Battery Compartment
21. RESET button ---- Reset the unit
22. DC IN jack ---- For the connection of external DC power supply
23. Battery Type Switch
24. SD/MMC card slot
25. USB connector
4 Installation
4.1.1 Batterie Installation:
Transmitter
A battery compartment located at bottom of the transmitter.
(1) Open the battery compartment lid.
(2) Follow the polarity diagram shown inside the compartment and install 3
x AA (UM-3) batteries.
(3) Close the compartment lid.
Speaker
A battery compartment located at the inner cabinet of the speaker unit.
(1) Wipe the unit with soft cloth to remove any water drop, if the unit has been played in water.
(2) To open the unit, grip the lower housing and turn it counterclockwise.
(3) Release the inner battery cover lock and open it.
Clock setting battery back-up
(4) For clock setting backup, follow the polarity diagram shown inside the compartment and install a
CR2032 lithium battery into the clock back-up battery slot. If the unit is at the first time usage, just re-
move the plastic insulation tag from the battery slot (battery included).
Main Battery, for radio, SD/USB and wireless receiving operation
(5) The unit allows regular alkaline type or rechargeable type battery to operate.
Install rechargeable battery
Follow the polarity diagram shown inside the compartment and install 6 x AA (UM-3) type rechargea-
ble batteries (not included). The Battery type switch must slide to RECHARGE ON position.
Install alkaline battery
Follow the polarity diagram shown inside the compartment and install 6 x AA (UM-3) Alkaline type bat-
teries (not included). The Battery type switch must slide to RECHARGE OFF position.
Switch to "RECHARGE ON" position to charge the rechargeable battery.
Switch to "RECHARGE OFF" position when normal type (e.g. alkaline type) battery is used.
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Never switch to "RECHARGE ON" position when regular battery (e.g. alkaline type battery) is installed
which will damage the battery or may cause explosion.
(6) Close the inner battery cover and lock it.
(7) To close the unit, grip the lower housing and turn it clockwise until it locks tight with the upper
housing.
Battery low detection
If the “low-battery” indicator displays, the unit may operate abnormally. You need to replace the
used alkaline battery by the fresh one or to recharge the rechargeable battery.
- Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
- Be sure that the batteries are installed correctly. Wrong polarity may damage the unit.
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel- cadmium) batteries.
- Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommend are to be used.
- If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery.
- Do not dispose of batteries in fire, battery may explode or leak.
- Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Power Adaptor Connection for the Transmitter
The Transmitter can be powered by an external AC-DC power adaptor, required the output DC 5V
500mA (not included).
(1) Connect the adaptor's DC output plug to the DC IN jack of the transmitter.
(2) Firmly and securely plug the adaptor's AC plug into AC main outlet.
Power Adaptor Connection for charging the Speaker unit rechargeable battery
You can use the same AC-DC power adaptor (the output DC 5V 500mA) to charge the rechargeable
battery in the Speaker unit.
(1) Connect the adaptor's DC output plug to the DC IN jack of the unit.
(2) Firmly and securely plug the adaptor's AC plug into AC main outlet.
(3) The inner portion of the battery indicator running (blinks) on display.
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This set-up is for charging the rechargeable battery of the Speaker unit only.
Do not operate the Speaker with this set-up near Water and Moisture environment.
5 Listening to Wireless Audio Source
Transmitter
1. Raise the Audio player cover.
2. Pull out the AUX-in cable and connect the 3.5mm stereo plug to line-out jack or headphone jack of
your external audio device.
3. Turn on the external audio device.
4. Press the AUX-in cable retrieve button located at the back of the transmitter and retrieve the AUX-in
cable to a desired length, if necessary.
5. Place your audio device on the Audio player platform then close the Audio player cover.
6. To turn on the transmitter, slide the POWER switch to ON position. The Tx (transmit) Status LED
indicator will turn on and change to Green colour which indicates that signal is transmitting.
If the Tx Status LED indicator remains in Red colour, try to increase the volume level of your external
audio device. Once sufficient audio level is detected and the Tx Status LED indicator will change to
Green colour.
Speaker (receiver)
7. Press the POWER button turning on the Speaker.
8. Press the Fn (function) button to select the wireless receiving mode, the wireless indicator
blinks on display.
9. Once it received the signal and the wireless indicator will display steadily.
10. Now you may press the VOL +/- button and adjust the volume to a desired level.
Secondary Aux-In
At rear of the Transmitter, Left and Right RCA type stereo jacks are available for the connection of
secondary audio signal source. Instead of using the built-in AUX-in cable, you may connect an exter-
nal
audio device to the Transmitter by using a RCA type audio cable.
1. Connect an external audio device to the Transmitter by using a RCA type audio cable.
2. On the front of the Transmitter, unplug the 3.5mm stereo plug of the built-in audio cable from any
external audio device, if apply.
If both front (Aux-in cable) and rear (RCA input jack) are presented with audio signals, where both
signals will be broadcasted.
3. Turn on the external audio device.
4. Follow the steps 6 to 10 in the above “Listening to Wireless Audio Source “section.
Frequency Scanning
The system provides three frequency channels for your selection.
In case there is interference on current operating channel, you may implement following steps to ob-
tain
the best reception.
1. From the Channel Selector of the Transmitter, select other channel.
2. From the Speaker, press the SCAN button and the unit will match with the new channel
automatically.
CAUTION
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6 Batterie Low Indication and Auto-Shut-Off of Speaker
Speaker
The Speaker is designed with an energy saving feature.
At wireless receiving mode:
In the case of turning off the Transmitter or no signal is received from the Speaker, where the wireless
indicator on display will blink. Around four minutes later, the Speaker will shut-off automatically.
In FM radio, SD/USB and Wireless receiving modes:
When battery level in the Speaker is low, “low-battery” indicator displays and the unit will shut-off
as well.
You may replace the battery with fresh one.
Transmitter
When battery level in the Transmitter is low, the Tx Status LED indicator will blink alternately in Red
and Green light.
Replace the old battery with fresh one.
7 Radio Tuner Operation
Radio Tuning
1. Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.
3. Press the Fn (function) button to select FM radio receiving mode.
4. To manually tune to a desired station, repeatedly press the TUN +/- button.
5. To automatically search for stations with strong signals, press and hold the TUN +/- button until the
frequency digits on display begins to scan then release the button. The tuner will stop on the first
strong signal it finds.
- Manual tune to select weaker stations that might be skipped during automatic tuning.
- If the automatic tuning does not stop on the exact frequency of the station, for example, it stops
on 88.9 MHz instead of 88.8 MHz, use the manual tuning method to "fine tune" to the exact
frequency of the desired station.
- You may also press the ST/MO button to select FM stereo or mono receiving mode, if
necessary.
Radio Preset Stations
The unit allows you to store up to 20 FM stations for easy recall at any time.
Preset Stations
1. Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.
2. Press the Fn button to select FM radio receiving mode.
3. Tune to the radio station you want to store in memory by pressing the TUN +/- button.
4. Press the MEM button. The preset channel number appears on display and blinks.
5. To select desired preset station number, press the CH +/- button.
6. To confirm preset location, press the MEM button.
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to store other stations, if apply.
1. There is a few seconds delay when programming, after this delay time, the unit will automatically
switch back to normal tuner mode.
2. You can overwrite a preset station by overwriting and storing the new frequency in its place.
Recalling Preset Station
1. Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.
2. Press the Fn button to select FM radio receiving mode.
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3. To select desired preset station, press the CH +/- button.
Radio Broadcast System Selection
In case the unit is moved to other countries with slightly different radio broadcast system, the unit
allows you to select USA, EU, Australia and Japan systems.
1. Set the unit to Power Off mode.
2. Press the MODE button once and the flashing indicator USA, EU, JAP or AUS displays.
3. Press the VOL +/- button to select one of the broadcasting systems.
6. Press MEM button to save the setting and exit the setting mode.
The followings are the specifications of the three radio broadcast systems:
USA's Radio Broadcast System
FM 87.5 - 108 MHz, 0.1 MHz tuning step
Australia (AUS) and EU's Radio Broadcast System
FM 87.5 - 108 MHz, 0.05 MHz tuning step
Japan's (JAP) Radio Broadcast System
FM 76.0 –90 MHz, 0.1 MHz tuning step
8 Listening to USB Flash Drive or SD/MMC card Music
The unit has a built-in USB port and SD/MMC card connector for the connection of an USB Flash
Drive and SD/MMC card. It playback MP3 file/song which is saved in those devices.
1. Wipe the unit with a soft cloth to remove any water drop, if the unit has been played in the water.
2. To open the unit, grip the lower housing and turn it counterclockwise.
3. Release the inner battery cover lock and open it.
4. Plug the USB flash drive into the USB connector or insert the SD/MMC card into the SD card slot.
Before the USB drive /SD card connection, ensure that those memory devices are loaded with MP3
file.
5. Close the inner battery cover and lock it.
6. To close the unit, grip the lower housing and turn it clockwise until it locks tight with the upper
housing.
USB / SD music playback
1. Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.
2. Press the Fn (function) button to select USB or SD mode. The "USB" or "SD" indicator display
respectively.
3. The unit detects the MP3 song / file stored in the device and plays it automatically.
4. You may press the Tun + / and Tun - / button to go to next / previous song (file).
You may also press the +/- button and advance / reverse back 10 songs.
To pause the music playback, press the PLAY/ PAUSE button. To resume playback, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button again.
To stop music playback, press the STOP button.
USB / SD Play Modes
To repeat playback all songs/files, press the P-Mode button until the "repeat all" indicator
displays.
To repeat playback of one song / file, press the P-Mode button until the "repeat one" indicator
appears on the LCD.
To repeat playback of song / file in a directory, press the P-Mode button until the "repeat directory”
indicator appears on the LCD.
To playback songs /files in random order, press the P-Mode button until the "random” RND indicator
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appears on the display.
During USB / SD operation, if necessary you may press the MODE / DISPLAY button to show the
clock on display. Press the MODE / DISPLAY button again to display MP3 song/file playback
time.
9 Clock Setting
When the unit is OFF (power off mode):
Set 12/24 Hour format
1. Press the MODE button twice entering 12/24 hour format setting mode.
2. Press the VOL +/- button to select 12 or 24 hour display format.
Set Clock
3. Press the MODE button again and the clock digits blink.
4. Press the TUN +/- button to set hour.
5. Press the VOL +/- button to set minute.
Exit setting mode
6. To save all settings and exit the setting mode, press the MODE button or wait for a few seconds.
10 Sleep Timer Function
Sleep to timer
This feature allows you to fall asleep to the radio or wireless receiving signal up to 120 Minutes.
The unit shuts off automatically when the time expires.
1. Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.
2. Either tune to the desired radio station in radio mode, in SD/USB mode or playback music from
wireless reception.
3. To select the sleep timer to turn the unit off after 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120 minutes, press the
SLEEP button repeatedly. The display shows the indicator . The unit plays for the selected length of
time then automatically turns off.
4. To turn the unit off before the sleep timer counts down to zero, press the POWER button at any
time.
If you are falling asleep to music from wireless reception, the sleep timer will shut off the Speaker
only and it will not turn off the transmitter.
11 Care and Maintenance
Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust or extreme temperature.
Do not tamper the internal components of the unit.
Clean your unit with a damp (never wet) cloth. Solvent or detergent should never be used.
Avoid leaving your unit in direct sunlight or in hot, humid or dusty places.
Keep your unit away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise such as fluores-
cent
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lamps or motors.
Resetting the Unit
If the unit experiences a power surge or electric shock, it is possible that the internal micro-controller
may lock up and the unit will not respond to any commands from the top panel controls.
In this event, use a straightened paper clip, toothpick or similar objects to press the RESET button
located at the inner bottom of the Speaker (see the below figure). The reset operation clears the sys-
tem memory and all of your previous settings will be erased.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE SHARP, POINTED OBJECT TO PRESS THE RESET BUTTON.
IT MAY DAMAGE THE RESET SWITCH INSIDE THE UNIT.
12 Technical Data
Transmitter
Battery for operation: DC1.5V “AA” (UM-3) type alkaline battery x 3 (not included)
Speaker
Battery Back-up for clock / memory: DC3V CR2032 Lithium Battery x 1 (included)
Battery for operating the unit: DC1.5V “AA” (UM-3) type battery x 6 (not included)
Operating Frequency for wireless transmission mode:
3 Channels (For EU version): 863.5MHz / 864MHz / 864.5MHz
3 Channels (For USA version): 914MHz / 914.5MHz / 915MHz
FM Radio Frequency Range and Time Display Format:
13 Compliance with FCC Regulations
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
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harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate ra-
dio 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 tele-
vision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged 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 connect-
ed.
• Consult the dealer or and experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.
THE SPECIFICATION AND EXTERNAL APPEARANCE OF THE SET ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note that: Waste
electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice. (Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment Directive).
14 Service Processing
For technical information, missing parts or in the case of a complaint, please contact our customer
service:
Steinbach VertriebsgmbH
Aistingerstrasse 2
4311 Schwertberg
AUSTRIA
Tel. Austria: [phone] 114 (0,145€ per minute from all networks)
Tel. Germany: (0180) 5 405 100 114 (0,14€ per minute from landline, mobile radio max. 0,42€ per
minute)
e-mail: [e-mail]
www.steinbach.at