BigBlue LIVE POWER.PAIR.PLAY User manual

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Table of conTenTs
Warnings and Cautions .................................................2
FCC Information .......................................................5
Location of Parts and Controls ......................................... 6
Set Up ................................................................7
Pairing Bluetooth® Devices..............................................7
LED State Chart ...................................................... 9
Speaker Operation .................................................... 9
Special Features .....................................................10
Basic Cellphone Operation............................................11
Call Waiting..........................................................12
Basic Music Operation................................................13
Specifications........................................................14
Compatibility.........................................................14
Troubleshooting ......................................................15
Warranty.............................................................17

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caUTIon
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the unit.
IMPoRTanT safeTY InsTRUcTIons
All of the safety and operating instructions should be read, adhered to and
followed before the unit is operated.
safeTY and HandlIng InfoRMaTIon
For maximum product life, do not drop, throw, or crush the speaker. Do not
expose it to humidity, dust, or operating temperatures outside 32°F to 113°F
(0°C to 45°C). Avoid charging it in temperatures above 113°F (45°C).
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:
1. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
2. Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
3. Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or other liquid.
4. Do not reach for a unit that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.
5. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled onto the unit.
WaRnIng
1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance/product is used by
or near children or mentally disabled individuals.
2. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.
3. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
4. Never drop or insert an object into any opening.
5. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug
outlets, convenience receptacles and the point where it exits the unit.
6. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Wrap cord loosely around the unit
when storing.
7. The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such
as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including
amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that
radiates heat.
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8. Never block the air openings of the unit with materials such as clothing,
plastic bags or papers, or place it on a soft surface such as a bed or couch,
where the air openings may be blocked.
9. Do not overload the electrical outlet. Use only the power source
as indicated.
10. Do not carry this unit by its cord or use the cord as a handle.
11. Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. If the
unit’s power supply cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself.
12. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair
the unit. Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons
when the unit is used.
13. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
14. Never remove the plug from the outlet by pulling the power cord.
15. Do not use this product while driving.
16. Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones and hands-
free equipment in the areas where you drive. Always give full attention to
driving and pull off the road and park before making or answering a call.
lITHIUM-Ion baTTeRY WaRnIngs
This device contains a non-removable lithium-ion battery. The battery must be
recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local waste management office
for information on battery recycling or disposal.
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fcc InfoRMaTIon
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 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 interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This equipment may not cause harmful interference.
2. This equipment must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority
to operate this device.

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locaTIon of PaRTs and conTRols
MAIN PWR
OFF ON
AUX IN
1. Main Power OffOn Switch
2. USB Port
3. AUX In Port
4. Fast Backward Button
5. Fast Forward Button
6. Volume Down Button
7. Volume Up Button
8. Power Button
9. Phone Button
10. Speaker Grille
11. 2 LEDs
(under Speaker)
12. USB Adapter
(not shown)
Front
Back
Top
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seT UP
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Note: Before first use, the battery must be fully charged (3 to 4 hours).
1. Slide the MAIN POWER switch to the ON position.
2. Insert the USB ADAPTER’S mini USB connection into the speaker’s
USB port.
3. Plug the USB ADAPTER into your computer’s USB port or wall outlet.
4. The 2 LEDs flash blue while the battery is charging (charge time - 3 to
4 hours on a depleted battery).
PaIRIng blUeTooTH® devIces
Pair your Bluetooth® device to the speaker when you turn the speaker on for
the first time.
The speaker pairs with devices that use the Bluetooth® Hands Free Profile
(HFP) and/or the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). HFP enables
hands-free communication and the A2DP dictates how audio is streamed
from one device to another over a Bluetooth® connection.
When you pair devices to the speaker, the devices operate according to their
protocols. For example, when you pair a smartphone to the speaker, it handles
calls and plays music since it has both the H2P and A2DP protocols. MP3
players with Bluetooth® and A2DP only play music and cell phones (not
smartphones) only handle calls.
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PAIRING MODE
1. Slide the MAIN POWER switch to the ON position.
2. Press and hold until the 2 LEDs flash red and blue rapidly. Now you are
in pairing mode.
PAIRING
1. Prepare your Bluetooth® V2.0 device (mobile phone or music player) to pair.
2. Select the Searching mode on your Bluetooth® device (refer to your
Bluetooth® device’s owner’s manual for details if necessary).
3. Your Bluetooth® device should find “Big Blue Live”; select it and, if prompted,
use 0000 as a PIN for a pairing code.
4. Verify that you are connected to the speaker. The Bluetooth® LED on the
speaker will change to a solid blue when pairing is complete.
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led sTaTe cHaRT
The 2 LEDs under the speaker provide visual cues to different processes.
Below is a chart to check the status of the speaker.
sPeaKeR oPeRaTIon
1. When you want to turn on the speaker, remember to slide the MAIN POWER
switch to the ON position.
2. Press and hold for at least 3 seconds. A “power on” tone sounds.
3. The LEDs flash blue slowly while looking for Bluetooth® devices.
They illuminate solid blue only when Bluetooth® devices are discovered;
otherwise, they keep flashing.
4. To turn the speaker off, press and hold until you hear the descending
beep tones.
COLOR STATE MEANING
Blue
Red
Blue and Red
Blue and Red
Solid On
Flashing
Solid On
Flashing
Flashing
Off
Bluetooth® is connected.
Unit charging or the
Bluetooth® connection was lost.
Bluetooth® is connected, but battery level low.
Power low and Bluetooth® not connected.
Pairing mode.
Power is off.
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sPecIal feaTURes
PLAY MUSIC THROUGH A WIRED CONNECTION
You can still play music through the speaker even if your music device does
not have Bluetooth® capabilities and is not paired to the speaker. You can
physically connect your music device to the speaker with a 3.5mm mini-jack
cable (not included).
1. Plug one end of the cable into your music device, just like you would a pair
of headphones.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the speaker’s 3.5mm port labeled
AUX IN.
3. Use your music device to start and control music playback and volume
through the speaker.
Note: The following restrictions apply when you are playing music through
a wired connection:
• If both a Bluetooth® device and a wired device are connected to the
speaker, the Bluetooth® device will take priority over the wired device.
• The speaker does not control the wired device; it only plays music
through a wired connection.

TO... DO THIS...
Answer an incoming call. Press the answer key on your phone.
Reject an incoming call. Press and hold .
End a call. Press .
Switch between the speaker
and your cellphone.
Press and hold during an active call.
Redial the last
number dialed. From standby, press twice.
basIc cellPHone oPeRaTIon
When you have an incoming call, the speaker sounds an incoming call tone.
Both the speaker and your cellphone may ring, depending on your cellphone
settings. Below is a chart of how to handle calls.
If, while you are listening to music, your phone rings and you answer the call,
the music will fade and only your call will be audible. When you hang up the
call, your music selection will then increase in volume and continue from where
it had stopped.
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call WaITIng
You can receive call waiting notification when your cellphone is paired to the
speaker. The LED flashes and the speaker sounds an alert tone. Below is a
chart of how to handle call-waiting calls.
Note: Your cellphone must subscribe to Call Waiting service to use
these features; contact your telephone provider for more information.
TO... DO THIS...
Answer an incoming call and
put the first call on hold.
Press and release twice. The existing call
is put on hold and the second call is now active.
Answer call waiting call
and hang up first call.
Press ; the first call has ended and
the call waiting call is now active.
Switch between current
call and calls on hold.
Press and release twice. The current call
is put on hold and the call on hold is now active.

basIc MUsIc oPeRaTIon
When you pair a Bluetooth® music player to the speaker, you can control
operation through the speaker. Below is a chart on how to operate the
speaker for audio.
TO... DO THIS...
Play/Pause music. Press .
Note: When you stop or pause the music
playback, the music resumes at the same
volume level after you press .
Skip to the next track. Press .
Fast forward. Press and hold .
Skip to the previous track.
Rewind.
Press .
Press and hold .
Control the volume. Press to increase or to decrease
the volume.
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sPecIfIcaTIons
• Total 4W output (2W/Channel)
• Full-range (35mm) driver/Channel + Passive Radiator
• Li-Ion Battery: 1150mAh
• Playtime: Approximately 4 hours
• Recharging Time: 3 - 4 hours
• Range: Class 2, up to 33 ft (10 m)
coMPaTIbIlITY
Bluetooth® 2.0 or above device with A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP.

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TRoUblesHooTIng
ISSUE SOLUTION
Disconnection due
to Out of Range.
Move back into connection range and turn the
speaker off and back on to reconnect to your
Bluetooth® device.
Note: The speaker automatically syncs to the
last device connected. If you need to reconnect
to the first device that was connected, reconnect
it manually.
Sound is not clear or
there is no sound at all.
Turn the speaker off and then back on.
Turn off your music device’s equalizer.
Check the speaker or Bluetooth® device
volume level.
Music won’t play
on the speaker.
Make sure your Bluetooth® device has A2DP.
Check if both devices are connected.
Turn the speaker off and then back on to auto-
connect with your Bluetooth® device.
Note: The speaker automatically syncs to the last
device connected. If you need to reconnect to the
first device that was connected, reconnect
it manually.

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TRoUblesHooTIng
ISSUE SOLUTION
The speaker volume
controls are not working.
Change the volume from your Bluetooth® device.
If your music device is wired into the speaker, you
cannot change the volume through the speaker.
Check the battery level.
No LEDs illuminating
and no power.
Make sure the speaker’s MAIN POWER is turned on.
Make sure the speaker is charged.
Sound is too low/too
much distortion.
Adjust the speaker or Bluetooth® device volume level.
Turn off your Bluetooth® device’s equalizer.
Phone call not
answered by speaker.
Make sure your cellphone has HFP.
Verify that both devices are connected.
Restart the speaker to auto-connect with your
Bluetooth® device.
Music doesn’t play after
hanging up a call.
Press to resume music.
Speaker doesn’t
control the music.
Make sure your Bluetooth® device has AVRCP.

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one (1) YeaR lIMITed WaRRanTY
Big Blue Audio LLC warrants this product against defects in materials and/
or workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the
date of purchase by the original purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect
arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option,
Big Blue Audio will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new
or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product with a new
product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or
3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product.
A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in
accordance with instructions provided by Big Blue Audio, assumes the remaining
warranty of the original product. When a product or part is exchanged, any
replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Big Blue
Audio’s property.
Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service, call Big Blue Audio Limited Warranty
Service at 866-577-8955. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs
service and the nature of the problem. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and
replacements must be authorized in advance. Service options, parts availability and
response times will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery
of the product or any parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per
our instructions.
Limits and Exclusions: Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the
United States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories
of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Limited Warranty applies only
to products manufactured for Big Blue Audio that can be identified by the “Big Blue
Audio” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The Limited
Warranty does not apply to any non-Big Blue Audio products. Manufacturers or

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suppliers other than Big Blue Audio may provide their own warranties to the purchaser,
but Big Blue Audio, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.”
This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions
relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused
by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c)
damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of
Big Blue Audio; d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a
product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items
intended to be periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the
product including, without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold “as
is” including, without limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished items;
or h) a product that is used commercially or for a commercial purpose.
BIG BLUE AUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BIG BLUE AUDIO
DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST
HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF BIG BLUE AUDIO CANNOT LAWFULLY
DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.
Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or
limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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1-866-577-8955
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