Franklin BT-333 Typhoon User manual

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1. Unpacking
You will nd the following items in the package:
User’s Guide
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Bluetooth
speaker
Audio
cable
USB
cable
2. Turning On/O the Speaker
Slightly push the speaker down from the top
to reveal the control panel of the speaker. The
speaker is then automatically turned on with the
blue LED indicator activated.
To turn o the speaker – push the speaker
down from the top to hide the control panel.
BT-333
Typhoon
Bluetooth Speaker

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3. General Controls
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1. LED indicator
2. Decreases the volume
3. Skips to previous track
4. Starts or pauses playback, receives calls
5. Increases the volume
6. Skips to next track
7. Microphone
8. External audio input jack
9. Mini USB port
10. Charging indicator
4. Charging
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini
USB port of the speaker and the wide end into a
USB port of your computer or an AC adapter (not
provided) to start charging.
OR
Note: AC adapter
not provided
Charging indicator
During charging, the red charging indicator
stays lit. The charging is complete when the
red charging indicator turns blue. It takes
approximately 2-3 hours for full charging.

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Low Battery
You hear beeping sounds during music playback
and the red LED indicator blink when the battery
is low. When there is no Bluetooth connection,
the red and blue indicators blink alternately.
5. Bluetooth Pairing
5.1 Standard Bluetooth Pairing
1. Slightly push the speaker down from the
top to reveal the control panel and turn on
the speaker.
• TheblueLEDindicatorofthespeakerblinks
quickly. The speaker is ready for pairing.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature of the device
you want to connect with the speaker.
• Select“FranklinTyphoon”onyourdevicefor
pairing.
• Nopasscodeisrequired.
• Whenpairingissuccessful,youhearabeep
sound and the blue LED indicator stays lit.
• Youcanalsopairwithacomputerforinternet
calls (e.g. Skype).
5.2 NFC Fast Pairing
IfyourphoneisequippedwithNFC(NearField
Communication), you can pair with the speaker
in a quick manner.
1. Slightly push the speaker down from the
top to reveal the control panel and turn on
the speaker.
• TheblueLEDindicatorofthespeakerblinks
NFCantenna

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quickly. The speaker is ready for pairing.
2. Locate the NFC antenna and turn on the
NFC feature of your phone.
3. Place the phone on top of the speaker.
Align the NFC antennas as close as
possible. You hear a “cling” sound when
they match.
•Note: Foreasypairing,pleasecheckthe
exactNFCmoduleinstallationpositionin
your phone and place the module exactly
abovethecenter(NFClogo)ofthespeaker.
Otherwise, move your phone around to
locatetheNFCmodule.
• ThiswillactivatetheBluetoothfeatureofyour
phone and start pairing. You may have to
conrm Bluetooth pairing on your phone to
complete pairing.
• Whenpairingissuccessful,youhearabeep
sound and the blue LED indicator stays lit.
5.3 Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection
1. Turn o the Bluetooth feature on your
phone.
• TheblueLEDindicatorofthespeakerstarts
blinking slowly.
2. Turn o the speaker by pushing slightly
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control panel.
• Thepairingmemorywithyourphoneiskept.
Next time when you turn on the speaker, it
will automatically connect to your phone
(with the Bluetooth feature turned on) again.
5.4 Pairing a New Device
1. Turn o the Bluetooth feature on your
phone.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your new
device to be paired.
3. Turn o and then on the speaker to restart
Bluetooth pairing.
• Youmayalsopressandhold to restart
Bluetooth pairing.
4. Pair the new device.
• See5.1 Standard Bluetooth Pairing or 5.2 NFC
Fast Pairing for details.
6. Listening to Music
Start music playback after the speaker is
connected with your device.
• Press once to start or pause playback.
• Press or once to skip to the previous or
next track.
• Pressandhold or to fast rewind or
forward within a track.
• Press or to decrease or increase the
volume.
• Note: Your phone must support AVRCP
(Audio Video Remote Control Prole) for
remote playback controls.
7. Answering Calls
1. When there is an incoming call, press
once to answer it.

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2. Speak to the microphone during a call.
3. Press or to decrease or increase the
volume.
4. Press and hold to switch the call back
to the phone. Press to resume call from
the speaker.
5. Press once to end the call.
8. External Audio Input
1. Plug the two ends of the audio cable into
the AUX jack (3.5 mm) of the speaker and
the earphones jack of an external audio
device.
• Theprovidedaudiocableis3.5mmatboth
ends.
2. Start playback on the external audio
device.
• Note: The Bluetooth feature is disabled when
an audio cable is connected with the speaker.
9. Key Controls Reference
Keys Operations
Press once to skip to next track; press
and hold to fast forward within a track
Press once to skip to previous track;
press and hold to fast rewind within
a track
Press once to increase the volume
Press once to decrease the volume

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When listening to music, press once to
start or pause playback
With a call, press once to receive or end
the call. Press and hold to switch the
call back to the phone
Press and hold to restart Bluetooh
pairing
10. Indicators Reference
LED indicator
Colors Behaviors Meanings
Blue
Blinks quickly Ready to be
paired
Stays lit Paired
Blinks slowly Bluetooth
connection lost
Red Blinks with
beeping sounds
Low battery
(with Bluetooth
connection)
Red &
blue
Blinks
alternately with
beeping sounds
Low battery
(without
Bluetooth
connection)
Charging indicator
Colors Behaviors Meanings
Blue Stays lit Charging is
complete
Red Stays lit Charging is in
progress

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11. Troubleshooting Tips
1. I cannot connect the speaker with my
device via Bluetooth connection.
• MakesureyouhaveturnedontheBluetooth
feature on your device.
• Makesurethebatterylevelofthespeakeris
not too low.
• Makesurethespeakerisnotconnectedwith
an audio cable.
• Pressandhold to restart Bluetooth pairing.
2. There is no sound or distorted sound when
using the Bluetooth connection.
• Makesurethatthespeakerisnottoofar
(within 33 feet or 10 meters) visible from your
paired device, or the speaker is not having
interference from wireless LAN, other 2.4 GHz
wireless device, or microwave oven.
12. Specications
Model/Name: BT-333 Typhoon Bluetooth
Speaker
• Size:75 x 75 x 81 mm
• Weight:295 g
• Bluetooth:3.0+EDR
•Frequency response:100 Hz ~ 20,000 Hz
(0dB at 1 KHz)
• Amplier output: 2 x 2.2W (THD=10%,
1KHz@0dB)
• Amplier max. output: 2 x 2.7W (1KHz@0dB)
• Signal to noise ratio: >60dB
• Audio in: 3.5 mm
•Battery:Built-in Rechargeable Li-polymer
• Charging voltage: 5V DC (via USB port)
• Charging current: 650mA max.
• Charging time: 2.5 hours
• Playback time: ~5 hours (fully charged,

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computer volume at 1/3 level, depending on
music style)
• Standby time: up to 20 hours
Bluetooth: Noise Blackout Extreme, operating
range up to 10 meters. Maximum operating
range may vary depending on obstacles (such
as person, metal, wall, etc.) or electromagnetic
environment (such as wireless LAN).
©2013FranklinElectronicPublishers,Inc.
Burlington, N.J. 08016-4907 U.S.A. All rights
reserved.
Imported to the European Community by:
FranklinElectronicPublishersGmbH,Kapellenstr.
13,85622Feldkirchen,Germany.
FCC ID: CK2-BT333
Bluetooth
The word mark and logos are owned
by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
byFranklinElectronicPublishersInc.isunder
license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
Compatibility
This device is compliant with Bluetooth
Specication 3.0 supporting A2DP1.0, AVRCP1.0,
GAVDP1.0,HFP1.5,HSP1.1.Pleasecheckwiththe
manufacturers of other devices to check for their
compatibility with this device.
NFC
The N Mark is a trademark or registered
trademarkofNFCForum,Inc.inthe
United States and in other countries.
13. Operating and Storage
Temperatures
Do not use or store the device in environments
that exceed the recommended temperatures

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listed below. Otherwise, the device may become
hot and could result in serious injury, death,
or damage to property. Keep also the device
accessories away from heat sources.
• Deviceoperating:32to95˚F(0to35˚C)
• Devicestorage:23to122˚F(-5to50˚C)
14. Product Care
Your device is designed to be light, compact and
durable. However, it is an electronic device and
must be treated carefully. Putting unnecessary
pressure on it or striking the device against other
objects can cause damage. To avoid damage to
your device, please:
• Donotdrop,crush,bend,orapplyexcessive
force to the device.
• Donotexposeyourdevicetomoisture,
extreme or prolonged heat, cold, humidity,
or other adverse conditions. Avoid storing
it in damp, humid or wet places. It is not
waterproof.
• Donotoperateorstoreunitinplaceswith
frequent static electricity or electrical noise
(e.g. speaker, TV set).
• Cleantheunitwithasoftclothoradamp
chamois leather. Never use solvents.
• Theunitmustnotbeopened.
• Pleasekeepplasticbagsawayfrombabies
and children to avoid danger of suocation.
15. Recycling and Disposal
Device Disposal
This device should be disposed through
your local electronic product recycling
system - do not throw in trash bin.
Packaging Disposal
Please save this User’s Guide and all packing
materials, as they contain important information.

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In case of disposal, please refer to your local
recycling system.
Battery Disposal
Do not dispose of batteries with normal
household waste. Please obey your local
regulations when disposing of used
batteries. Please visit www.franklin.com/
eutocontactFranklinoritsdistributorstoget
information for battery disposal and/or
replacement. However, shipping and handling
expenses might apply.
16. Battery Precautions
• Ifthedeviceisnotusedforalongperiodof
time, the battery may lose its charge. Please
recharge the battery following the steps
described above in order to use your device.
• Rechargeablebatteriesareonlytobecharged
under adult supervision.
• Useonlythesuppliedchargertorechargethe
battery. Improperly charging a battery may
damage it or the device.
• Never open the device. Opening the device
by yourself will invalidate the warranty.
• Donotattempttoopentherechargeable
battery or battery pack. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.
• Keepbatteriesoutofreachofsmallchildren.
If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
• Leavingthebatteryinhotorcoldplaces,
such as in a closed car in summer or winter
conditions, will reduce the capacity and
lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the
batterybetween15°Cand25°C(59°Fand
77°F).Adevicewithahotorcoldbatterymay
not work temporarily, even when the battery
is fully charged.
• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinareasthey
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damaged. Dispose of batteries according
to local regulations. Do not dispose as
household waste.
17. FCC Notice (U.S. only)
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modications to this unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Note: 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. Under the inuence of electrostatic
phenomenon, the product may malfunction and
require user to reset. 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 o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2)
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver. 3) Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which
the receiver is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or
an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any
radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
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modications could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement :
ThisequipmentcomplieswithFCCRFradiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
18. EU notice
This product is CE marked according
to the provisions of the R & TTE
Directive(1999/5/EC).Hereby,Franklin
Electronic Publishers Inc., declares that
this product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of
Conformity is enclosed.
19. Warranties
Disclaimer of Warranties
Exceptasspecicallyprovidedherein,Franklin
makes no warranty of any kind, express or
implied, with respect to this product.
Limited Warranty (U.S.)
Warranty Service: If you think your product is
defective,callFranklin’sCustomerServiceDesk
at1-800-266-5626.IfyoureturnyourFranklin
product (transportation charges pre-paid) please
include your name, address, telephone number,
a brief description of the defect and a copy of
your sales receipt as proof of your original date of
purchase.Franklinstronglyrecommendsusinga
trackable form of delivery for your return.
FranklinElectronicPublishers
Attn: Service Department, Burlington, NJ 08016-
4907
This is not a water resistant product. Limited
Warranty does not cover water damage.

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Limited Warranty (EU & Switzerland)
Notwithstanding the disclaimer of warranties
above, this product, excluding batteries and
liquid crystal display (LCD), is guaranteed by
Franklintobefreeofdefectsinmaterialsor
workmanship for a period of two years from the
date of purchase. It will be repaired or replaced
withanequivalentproduct(atFranklin’soption)
free of charge for any defect in workmanship or
materials during that time.
This warranty explicitly excludes defects due to
misuse, accidental damage, or wear and tear.
This warranty does not aect the consumer’s
statutory rights.
This is not a water resistant product. Limited
Warranty does not cover water damage.
Limited Warranty (outside U.S., EU and
Switzerland)
Notwithstanding the disclaimer of warranties
above, this product, excluding batteries and
liquid crystal display (LCD), is guaranteed by
Franklintobefreeofdefectsinmaterialsor
workmanship for a period of one year from the
date of purchase. It will be repaired or replaced
withanequivalentproduct(atFranklin’soption)
free of charge for any defect in workmanship or
materials during that time.
Products purchased outside the United States,
the European Union and Switzerland that are
returned under warranty should be returned to
the original vendor with proof of purchase and
description of fault. Charges will be made for all
repairs unless valid proof of purchase is provided.
This warranty explicitly excludes defects due to
misuse, accidental damage, or wear and tear.
This warranty does not aect the consumer’s
statutory rights.
Limited Warranty (Australia)
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot
be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund
for a major failure and compensation for any

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other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired
or replaced if goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure. This product, excluding batteries
and liquid crystal display (LCD), is guaranteed
byFranklintobefreeofdefectsinmaterialsor
workmanship for a period of one year from the
date of purchase. If you think your product is
defective,pleasecontactFranklintoarrangefor
repair or replacement:
FRANKLINELECTRONICPUBLISHERS(AUST)PTY
LTD.
Unit 4, 25 Gibbes Street, Chatswood, NSW 2067,
Australia
Contact person: Service Manager
Tel: [phone],
Email: ser[email protected]
Charges will be made for all repairs unless valid
proof of purchase is provided. Your product
will be repaired or replaced with an equivalent
product(atFranklin’soption)freeofchargefor
any defect in workmanship or materials during
that time. The repair of your goods may result
in the loss of any user-generated data. Please
ensure that you have made a copy of any data
saved on your goods. Goods presented for
repair may be replaced by refurbished goods
of the same type rather than being repaired.
Refurbished parts may be used to repair the
goods. This warranty explicitly excludes defects
due to misuse, accidental damage, or wear and
tear. This warranty does not aect the consumer’s
statutory rights.

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FranklinElectronicPublishers,Inc.
OneFranklinPlaza,Burlington,NJ08016-4907,USA
TEL: [phone] URL: http://www.franklin.com
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,FranklinElectronicPublishers,Inc.,OneFranklin
Plaza, Burlington, NJ 08016-4907, U.S.A. declare
under our sole responsibility that the product:
Model: BT-333
to which this declaration refers conforms with the
following standards:
EMC:
EN 301489-1: V1.9.2
EN 301489-17: V2.2.1
EN 55013: 2001 + A1: 2003 +A 2: 2006
EN 55020: 2007 + A11: 2011
SAFETY:
EN 60065: 2002 + A1:2006 + A11:2008 + A2:2010 +
A12:2011
SPECTRUM:
EN 300328: V1.8.1
RF EXPOSURE:
EN 62479: 2010
According to the Directive in 1999/5/EC(R & TTE):
Article 3.1a, 3.1b, 3.2
Place Of Issue: Hong Kong
Date Of Issue: October 15, 2013
Signature: _____________________
Name: FrancisChan
Position: Director, Global Quality
BTS-28000-00 A