Brookstone podz User manual

podz™
wireless rechargeable speakers
with auto-tuning
working
name
FPO

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We believe that exacting standards are the core of our success.
The PODZ™ Wireless Rechargeable Speakers with Auto-Tuning have
been thoroughly tested to be certain they meet our rigorous quality
control criteria. We stand behind every Brookstone® product, promising
100% satisfaction, 100% of the time.
With our PODZ™ Wireless Rechargeable Speakers with Auto-Tuning,
you’ll have portable sound—anywhere you want it. Just attach the
transmitter to your audio source, turn on the speakers and take your
music with you anywhere—inside or out! The 900 MHz technology
transmits through walls, floors, and ceilings up to 150 feet away from
the transmitter.
podz™
wireless rechargeable speakers
with auto-tuning
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WARNING
1. Do not try to disassemble the speakers.
2. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
3. Do not place speakers near heat sources such as radiators and
heating vents.
4. Do not store speakers in extreme temperatures.
5. Turn the transmitter and speaker power off when not in use.
6. Do not place speakers where there is moisture, rain, vibration, shock
or excessive dust.
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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 which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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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.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any audio or television
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.
Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
TRANSMITTER
1. TRANSMITTER POWER INDICATOR
2. CHANNEL/OFF/1/2/3
3. DC 9V
4. R/L LINE IN
5. MONO/STEREO
SPEAKERS
5. POWER INDICATOR
6.
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9. SPEAKER BOTTOM
10. CHANNEL 3/2/1
11. REAR COVER
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Top View
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ACCESSORIES
12. CHARGING BASE (2)
POWER ADAPTERS/CABLES
13. TRANSMITTER POWER ADAPTER
14. CHARGING BASE POWER ADAPTER (2)
15. DUAL RCA CABLE
16. Y ADAPTER 3.5MM CABLE
TRANSMITTER OPERATION
CONNECTING THE TRANSMITTER TO AN AUDIO SOURCE
The transmitter may be connected two ways depending on your audio
source. If your audio source has left and right RCA output jacks, you will only
use the DUAL RCA CABLE. If your audio source does not have left and right
RCA output jacks, but rather a stereo headphone jack, you will use both the
Y ADAPTER 3.5MM CABLE and the DUAL RCA CABLE.
LEFT AND RIGHT RCA OUTPUT JACKS
1. Insert one end of the TRANSMITTER POWER ADAPTER into DC 9V
on the transmitter, and the other end into an electrical outlet.
2. Insert one end of the DUAL RCA CABLE into the appropriately colored
R/L LINE IN jacks on the transmitter, and the other end into your audio
source’s left and right audio output jacks.
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SPEAKER OPERATION
CHARGING THE SPEAKERS
Charging time is approximately 10 hours.
1. Insert one end of the CHARGING BASE POWER ADAPTER into the
CHARGING BASE’s cord and the other end into an electrical outlet.
2. Place the SPEAKER BOTTOM on the CHARGING BASE. A red indicator light
illuminates inside the speaker.
USING THE SPEAKERS
You can leave the speakers connected to the CHARGING BASE, or you can
remove them and use the rechargeable battery power.
1. Turn on the power to your audio source.
Note:
• If the transmitter is connected to your audio source’s variable-level
output jacks, you may adjust the volume on your audio source.
If the transmitter is connected to your audio source’s fixed-level output
jacks, no volume adjustment is needed.
Note:
• If there are no fixed-level audio outputs on your audio source, connect
the DUAL RCA CABLE to variable-level (HI-FI) audio outputs or refer to
Headphone Jack for Y ADAPTER 3.5MM CABLE connection instructions.
• Do not connect the DUAL RCA CABLE to speaker terminals on your audio
source. This may damage the transmitter or your audio source.
HEADPHONE JACK
1. Insert one end of the TRANSMITTER POWER ADAPTER into DC 9V
on the transmitter and the other end into an electrical outlet.
2. Insert one end of the DUAL RCA CABLE into the appropriately colored R/L
LINE IN jacks on the transmitter and the other end into the appropriately
colored ends of the Y ADAPTER 3.5MM CABLE.
3. Insert the 1/8” single end of the Y ADAPTER 3.5MM CABLE into your audio
source’s headphone jack.
Note: If your audio source requires a 1/4” headphone plug, you will need a
1/4” adapter (not included).
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Note:
• The mono/stereo function maximizes the sound when using multiple
speakers with the same transmitter. To use this fuction, slide MONO/
STEREO to the STEREO position.
• If signal interference occurs, adjust the channel on the transmitter.• When
not in use, press on the speaker to turn off the power
and slide CHANNEL/OFF/1/2/3 on the transmitter to the “Off” position.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Wipe the transmitter and speakers with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive chemicals.
• Do to the unit's software, you may need to turn
your audio source off, then on again when using
the unit for the first time.
• Ensure the transmitter and speaker(s) are set to
the same channel.
2. Slide CHANNEL/OFF/1/2/3 on the transmitter
to channel 1, 2 or 3. The TRANSMITTER POWER
INDICATOR illuminates.
3. Remove the speaker(s) REAR COVER. See Figure 1.
4. Slide CHANNEL 3/2/1 on the speaker(s) to the same
channel selected on the transmitter.
5. Press on the speaker(s). The speakers’ POWER
INDICATOR illuminates.
6. Press or to adjust the speaker(s) volume
to your desired listening level.
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SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMITTER
Range: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 feet
Fine Tuning:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic
Number of Channels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Dimensions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6" w x 5.4" d x 4.8" h
Power Supply:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Adapter (included)
SPEAKERS
Power On/Off: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes
Volume Control: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes
Fine Tuning: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic
Speaker Unit:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1/2”
Frequency Level: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Hz-20kHz
Dimensions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13" Spherical
Power Supply: AC Adapters (included)
Built-in Replaceable
Rechargeable Batteries,
6V 1600 mAh
Charging Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 hours
Charging Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 hours

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