Brookstone BIG BLUE PARTY User manual

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BIG BLUE PARTY
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INDOOR-OUTDOOR WIRELESS SPEAKER

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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 the safety and operating instructions should be read, heeded, adhered to and
followed before the unit is operated.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warnings and Cautions.......................................................1
FCC Information ............................................................4
Location of Parts and Controls...............................................6
Charging Big Blue Party.....................................................8
Setting Up Big Blue Party on a Network......................................9
Power .....................................................................11
Using Chromecast built-in™.................................................12
Grouping Speakers with Chromecast built-in ................................13
Big Blue Party Software Updates ...........................................13
Using Bluetooth® ..........................................................14
Using Aux In...............................................................15
LED Ring and Handle LEDs On/Off ........................................15
Wi-Fi Settings Reset .......................................................16
Unable to Boot Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
System Reset..............................................................17
Compatibility...............................................................17
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LED Indicator Chart ........................................................18
Specifications..............................................................19
Frequently Asked Questions................................................20
Warranty ..................................................................24

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).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
DANGER
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.
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 the power source only 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
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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.
LI-ION BATTERY WARNINGS
This device contains a 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.
FCC INFORMATION
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
FCC ID: VL5-AR106A4BKA
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The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Brookstone is under license.
Android is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.
Chromecast is a trademark of Google Inc.
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Big Blue® is a registered trademark owned by Big Blue Audio LLC.
© Brookstone 2016
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LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS
1. Bluetooth® Mode LED Indicator
2. Wi-Fi® Status LED Indicator
3. Volume -
4. Wi-Fi Set Up/Reset Button
5. Volume +
6. Volume Level LED Indicators
7. Wi-Fi Mode LED Indicator
8. Handle LED (2)
9. Charging LED Indicator
10. Power/Pairing Button
11. LED Ring
LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS
12. Lights On/Off button
13. Rubber Cover
14. DC In Port (behind Rubber Cover)
15. Aux In Port (behind Rubber Cover)
16. Adapter (not shown)
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SETTING UP BIG BLUE PARTY ON A NETWORK
DOWNLOADING GOOGLE HOME APP
Go to the iTunes® App StoreSM (for Apple devices) or Google PlayTM (for Android®
devices) to download the Google Home App.
CONNECTING BIG BLUE PARTY TO A NETWORK
1. Ensure the Big Blue Party is fully charged or connect the adapter’s jack
to the DC IN PORT on the back of Big Blue Party and plug the adapter into an
electrical outlet.
2. Press the POWER BUTTON. The LED ring will turn on.
3. When the Big Blue Party is powered on, the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR
is solid red for several seconds then changes to flashing white for several
seconds while the Big Blue Party is booting up. The WI-FI STATUS LED
INDICATOR may turn on and off during the booting up process, this is normal.
The booting process may take up to one minute to complete.
4. After booting is complete, the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR continuously
flashes white, indicating the Big Blue Party is ready to be connected to a Wi-Fi
network through the Google Home app.
5. Ensure your device (e.g., smartphone) is connected to a Wi-Fi network. The
Wi-Fi network will also be used to pair the Big Blue Party with the Google
Home app.
6. Ensure Bluetooth® is enabled on your device (e.g., smartphone). During set up,
the Google Home app needs to access your device (e.g., smartphone) using
Bluetooth®.
CHARGING BIG BLUE PARTY
1. Lift the RUBBER COVER and connect the ADAPTER’s jack to the DC IN
PORT on the Big Blue Party.
2. Plug the ADAPTER into an electrical outlet.
3. The CHARGING LED INDICATOR is RED while the Big Blue Party is charging.
When the Big Blue Party is fully charged, the CHARGING LED INDICATOR
turns off. For first time use, charge Big Blue Party for at least 5 hours.
4. When Big Blue Party’s battery is low, the CHARGING LED INDICATOR
will flash RED.
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POWER
1. Press the POWER BUTTON to turn Big Blue Party on. The LED ring will turn on.
2. When the Big Blue Party is powered on, the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR
is solid red for several seconds then changes to flashing white for several
seconds while the Big Blue Party is booting up. The WI-FI STATUS LED
INDICATOR may turn on and off during the booting up process, this is normal.
The booting process may take up to one minute to complete.
3. After booting is complete, the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR will be solid
yellow, indicating the Big Blue Party is in Aux mode (if last mode used was
Wi-Fi Casting or Aux) or BLUETOOTH® MODE LED INDICATOR will flash
white indicating Big Blue Party is in Bluetooth® mode (if last mode used was
Bluetooth).
4. To use Chromecast built-in, refer to the instructions on page 12.
5. To use Bluetooth®, refer to the instructions on page 14.
6. To use Aux In, refer to the instructions on page 15.
7. To power off, press the POWER BUTTON.
Notes:
• Big Blue Party will go into low power mode immediately if no audio is
streaming in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® mode.
• After 60 minutes of no audio streaming in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® mode, Big Blue
Party will automatically turn off.
7. With the Big Blue Party powered on, open the Google Home app and select
“Devices” from the menu. The Big Blue Party will appear as a device to set up.
It may take up to a minute for the Big Blue Party to appear as an available
device.
Important: The Big Blue Party will automatically appear as an available device
in the Google Home app. Do not select “Add New Device” in the app.
8. Follow instructions in app to complete setup. The setup process may take
several minutes. During set up, the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR may turn off
for several seconds, this is normal.
9. After setup is complete, WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR will be solid yellow
(Aux mode), indicating Big Blue Party is ready to stream audio (refer to page 12
for instructions on how to use Chromecast built-in).
Note: If setting up multiple speakers in the Google Home app, leave additional
speakers powered off while setting up a speaker.
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USING CHROMECAST BUILT-IN
Chromecast built-in is a technology that lets you stream your favorite music, radio or
podcasts from your mobile device to your speakers.
1. After Big Blue Party has been set up in the Google Home app, tap the Cast
button in any Chromecast-enabled app and select the Big Blue Party.
Consult the Google Home app for a list of apps that are Chromecast-enabled.
2. Audio will stream from the Chromecast-enabled app to Big Blue Party over Wi-Fi.
The WI-FI MODE LED INDICATOR is solid white to indicate Big Blue Party is
in Wi-Fi mode. When audio is streaming, the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR will
be solid green. If audio is not streaming, the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR will
flash green.
3. Use VOLUME + on Big Blue Party to increase the volume.
4. Use VOLUME - on Big Blue Party to decrease the volume.
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GROUPING SPEAKERS WITH CHROMECAST BUILT-IN
Speakers set up in the Google Home app can be grouped together to stream the same
audio content.
1. Tap the menu icon on a device that has been set up in the Google Home app and
select “Create Group.”
2. Select at least two speakers for the group and enter a name for the group.
3. The group will appear as an available connection when the Cast button is tapped
in Chromecast-enabled apps.
4. Access the speaker group in the Google Home app to control play/pause or control
the volume of each speaker.
BIG BLUE PARTY SOFTWARE UPDATES
As updates become available, the Big Blue Party’s software will automatically update
when the Big Blue Party is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
During a software update, the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR will pulse orange.
When the software update is complete, the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR will turn
solid red for a few seconds, change to breathing white for a few seconds and then turn
off for several seconds as the Big Blue Party reboots. After booting is complete, the
WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid yellow (Aux mode), indicating Big Blue Party is
ready to stream audio.
Note: A software update may occur while audio is streaming. Audio streaming
will stop while the Big Blue Party is being updated. After the update is complete,
tap the Cast button in your Chromecast-enabled app to resume audio.

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USING BLUETOOTH®
1. Prepare your device to pair using Bluetooth®, making sure you are within
33 feet of Big Blue Party. Refer to your device’s owner’s manual for details if
necessary.
2. With the Big Blue Party powered on, press and hold the POWER/PAIRING
BUTTON until the LED RING starts pulsing.
3. The Big Blue Party is in pairing mode when the LED RING and BLUETOOTH®
MODE LED INDICATOR are pulsing. Big Blue Party will wait for a connection
in pairing mode for up to 120 seconds.
4. Once Big Blue Party is in pairing mode and your device is ready to pair, select
“BB Party (XXXXXX).” Each Big Blue Party has a unique identifier. If prompted,
use 0000 as a PIN for the pairing code.
5. Once “BB Party (XXXXXX)” is selected, the LED RING will change to solid
and the BLUETOOTH® MODE LED INDICATOR will start flashing to confirm
pairing is complete. When audio is streaming, the BLUETOOTH® MODE LED
INDICATOR will change to solid white.
Note: To cancel the pairing mode, wait the 120 seconds for Big Blue Party to
cancel pairing automatically. The LED RING will return to solid and the unit
will remain on.
6. Use VOLUME + on Big Blue Party to increase the volume. The VOLUME
LEVEL LED INDICATORS will show the volume level.
7. Use VOLUME - on Big Blue Party to decrease the volume. The VOLUME
LEVEL LED INDICATORS will show the volume level.
USING AUX IN
Connect your audio device to the Big Blue Party with a 3.5mm-to-3.5mm cable (not
included).
1. Plug one end of the cable into your audio device, just like you would a pair of
headphones.
2. Lift the RUBBER COVER and plug the other end of the cable into the 3.5mm
port labeled AUX IN on the Big Blue Party. The WI-FI STATUS LED
INDICATOR will be solid yellow.
3. Use your audio device to control music playback. Adjust volume with your
audio device or with the volume controls on Big Blue Party.
LED RING AND HANDLE LEDs ON/OFF
1. Press the LIGHTS ON/OFF BUTTON to turn the LED RING and HANDLE
LEDs off.
2. Press LIGHTS ON/OFF BUTTON to turn the LED RING and HANDLE LEDs on.

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WI-FI SETTINGS RESET
1. To reset the Wi-Fi settings, press and hold the WI-FI SET UP/RESET
BUTTON (with Big Blue Party powered on) until the LED RING turns off
(approximately 5 seconds). The WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid white
for several seconds while the Big Blue Studio resets.
2. After reset is complete, the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid red for
several seconds while the Big Blue Party is booting up. The WI-FI STATUS
LED INDICATOR may turn on and off during the booting up process, this is
normal. The booting process may take up to one minute to complete.
3. After booting is complete, the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR continuously
flashes white, indicating the Big Blue Party is ready to be connected to a
Wi-Fi network through the Google Home app.
UNABLE TO BOOT RESET
If the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR is flashing red, Big Blue Party has failed to
boot and needs to be reset.
1. With Big Blue Party powered on, press and hold the WI-FI SET UP/RESET
BUTTON until the LED RING turns off (approximately 5 seconds). The WI-FI
STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid white for several seconds while the Big Blue
Studio resets.
2. After reset is complete, the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid red for
several seconds while the Big Blue Party is booting up. The WI-FI STATUS
LED INDICATOR may turn on and off during the booting up process, this is
normal. The booting process may take up to one minute to complete.
3. After booting is complete, the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR continuously
flashes white, indicating the Big Blue Party is ready to be connected to a
Wi-Fi network through the Google Home app.
SYSTEM RESET
If the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR is flashing orange, the system needs to be reset.
1. Press and hold the LIGHTS ON/OFF BUTTON until the WI-FI STATUS LED
INDICATOR turns off (approximately 5 seconds) to perform a system reset.
2. Press the POWER BUTTON to turn Big Blue Party on.
COMPATIBILITY
Bluetooth 4.0 or above device with A2DP and AVRCP.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Warning: this product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent injury, store it out of
direct sunlight.
Clean the speaker with a soft, dry cloth.