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
from the top of the speaker to hide the

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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.