Gear4 HouseParty User manual

HouseParty®Portable Wireless
User Manual
Notice d’utilisation | Benutzerhandbuch
Thank you for buying the GEAR4 HouseParty Portable
Wireless, an app-enhanced home speaker for iPod
touch, iPhone and iPad that also works with a wide
variety of Bluetooth devices. Please read this manual
before use and retain it for future reference.
Merci d’avoir choisi le système GEAR4 HouseParty
Portable Wireless, un haut-parleur domestique avec
une app pour iPod touch, iPhone et iPad qui fonctionne
aussi avec une grande variété de périphériques
Bluetooth. Veillez à lire attentivement cette notice
d’utilisation avant de l’utiliser, et conservez-la pour
vous y référer par la suite.
Wir freuen uns, dass Sie sich für den Kauf des GEAR4
HouseParty Portable Wireless entschieden haben,
einem durch eine App optimierten Heimlautsprecher
für iPod touch, iPhone und iPad, der auch mit einer
Vielzahl von Bluetooth-Geräten funktioniert. Lesen Sie
sich dieses Benutzerhandbuch vor der Verwendung
bitte sorgfältig durch, und bewahren Sie es zum
späteren Nachschlagen auf.
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Title: GEAR4 PG731EUK HouseParty Portable Wireless
Date: 17 August 2012
Version: V1.0 - 1218
Artwork Owner: Andrew Albrecht - [email protected]
Finished Dimensions:
Height: 124mm
Width: 124mm
Model: PG731
Power adapter: S032BM1200250
INPUT: 100V-240V ~50/60Hz 900mA
Output: 12V / 2.5A
Made in China. V1.0 - 1218
IC: 8846A-PG731
N30346
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Disruptive Ltd. is under license.
FCC ID: YNKPG731
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HouseParty Portable Wireless Please read before use.
Product features:
■Wireless universal portable speaker
■Ultimate Bluetooth audio with aptX®and AAC
■Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
■Customisable power management
■USB port for charging mobile devices
■Line-in port for use with other music players
■Up to 12 hours’ battery life*
Getting started:
■Plug the power cable into the back of the unit
and then into the mains supply.
■Charge your battery for 24 hours to calibrate
and get the best performance.
■To activate the speaker, press the POWER
button ( ).
Note: When pairing your iPod touch, iPhone or
iPad to HouseParty Portable Wireless for the first
time, your device will display a notification that
your accessory requires an application. Tap OK to
go to the App Store download page and proceed
to install the free SmartLink Wireless app.
To connect your handset with
HouseParty Portable Wireless
using Bluetooth:
■The unit should be on, the power indicator blue.
■Ensure that the Bluetooth ( ) LED is fast
flashing (if slow flashing press Bluetooth ( )
button for 6 seconds until a beep is heard).
■If using an iPhone/iPad go to Settings >
General > Bluetooth. Ensure Bluetooth ( ) is
turned on. ‘HPP Wireless’ should appear in
the list of devices. Select to pair.
■If using an Android device go to Menu >
Settings > Wireless & Networks. Ensure
Bluetooth ( ) is turned on. Select Bluetooth
Settings > Scan for Devices. ‘HPP Wireless’
should appear in the list of devices.
Select to pair.
■Your handset should now be paired and your
audio applications operate through your
HouseParty Portable Wireless.
■To connect additional devices follow the
above process again.
*Wireless app-enhanced features require GEAR4 SmartLink app for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch
(3rd and 4th generation only), iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2 or iPad with iOS 5.0 or higher. Bluetooth connectivity
requires iOS 5.0 or higher. Bluetooth range up to 20m, depending on line of sight. App screens correct at time of print.
Extended power mode will deliver lower volume output.
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To reconnect your paired
handset to HouseParty
Portable Wireless using
Bluetooth:
■If your handset was the last device to be
connected this will happen automatically.
■Otherwise, press the Bluetooth ( ) button.
The Bluetooth ( ) LED should go out. Open
your list of paired devices on your handset
and select to connect.
Note: Only one device can be connected to the
speaker at any given time.
Wireless app-enhanced for
iOS devices:
Smarter than your average speaker, free app
available from the App Store;
■Use your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad to
control the speaker, wirelessly. Simply pair
your device with the speaker via Bluetooth
and launch the SmartLink Wireless app.
■Stream music wirelessly from the iPod touch,
iPhone or iPad in your hand over Bluetooth.
You can do this from the music library on
your device or through the SmartLink
Wireless app.
■Power Management controls let you switch to
different power modes to save battery life. A
battery indicator tells you the state of charge
of the battery.
■The Equaliser controls allow you to optimise
the speaker to your choice of music.
Charging:
■To charge your device, please make sure your
power supply is connected to the speaker.
■Use the USB charge port to charge your
personal electronic devices. This is
compatible with most Smartphones, Tablets
or MP3 players with 1.5A charging.
■Charging your HouseParty Portable Wireless
from empty will take about 4 hours, longer if
other items are connected.
To change to AUX mode:
■Press and hold the power button ( ) until an
audio tone is heard (about 6 seconds). This
indicates that the mode change is successful.
■To return to Bluetooth from AUX mode, press
and hold the power button ( ) for 6 seconds.
For use with other
audio devices:
■Make sure that the speaker is in AUX mode.
Please see above to change modes.
■Plug one end of a 3.5mm audio cable (not
included) into your MP3 or MP4 player and
connect the other end into the AUX line-in
port at the back of the unit.
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Power and Factory Reset:
■The speaker will enter standby mode from
on when the power key is pressed. The
power indicator will show red.
■If powered from the battery the unit will
automatically enter ‘storage mode’ after the
power indicator has shown red for 30
minutes.
■Storage mode can be entered more quickly
by pressing and holding the ‘Vol –‘ key
about 30 seconds until the power indicator
turns off.
■To restore the speaker to its factory settings
from standby (power indicator showing red)
press and hold the power key for about 20
seconds until a beep is heard.
■If the battery has been severely run down it
may be difficult to switch the unit on. In this
case, remove the power cable and press
the power button for 30 seconds. Re-insert
the power cable and allow to charge fully
before use.
Register your HouseParty Portable Wireless
to activate your warranty and receive product
updates at www.gear4.com/register
Please ensure that your iPod / iPhone / iPad
is using the latest software version. To update
the software, connect your iPod / iPhone / iPad
to iTunes. If there is a newer software version
available you will be prompted to upgrade.
Copyright © 2012 Disruptive Limited. All rights
reserved. Reproduction in part or in whole is
prohibited. GEAR4, SmartLink and HouseParty
are trade marks of Disruptive Limited. iPad,
iPhone, iPod and iPod touch are trade marks
of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. App Store is a service mark of
Apple Inc.
“Made for iPod”, “Made for iPhone” and “Made
for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory
has been designed to connect specifically
to iPod, iPhone or iPad respectively and has
been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of
this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments of performance
or procedures other than those specified may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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