HIKOKI US18DA User manual

US 18DA
Handling instructions
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External devices
such as portable
music players
External devices
such as a
smartphone
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CORDLESS SPEAKER SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
1. Use only the specified power supply voltage.
• Use of any other voltage may lead to fire or electric
shock.
2. Avoid damaging the AC adapter cord.
• Do not modify, forcibly bend, twist or pull the cord,
place heavy objects on it or place it near heating
appliances.
• When not in use, remove the power plug (AC
adapter) from the electric socket and from the
speaker. Failure to do so may lead to electric shock
or fire.
3. Do not touch the power plug (AC adapter) with wet
hands.
• Doing so may result in electric shock.
4. Do not use the speaker in the bathroom or shower.
• Do not use the speaker in wet or damp places or in
the rain.
• Doing so may result in electric shock, emission of
smoke or malfunction.
5. Do not touch the speaker or power plug (AC
adapter) during thunderstorms.
• Doing so may result in electric shock.
6. Do not disassemble or modify the speaker.
• Doing so may result in electric shock or fire.
Inspections and repairs should be performed by the
store where purchased or by a HiKOKI power tool
service center.
7. Insert the power plug (AC adapter) securely as far
as it will go.
• Dust or dirt between the power plug and the electric
socket may lead to fire. Remove the power plug
periodically and wipe offany dust or dirt with a dry
cloth.
8. Do not let any unspecified objects or water get
inside the speaker body.
• With the exception of the rechargeable battery, if any
metal or flammable object or water gets inside the
rear cover, it may lead to electric shock or fire.
9. Do not sit or stand on the speaker.
• Doing so may lead to accidents or malfunction.
10. Do not place the speaker on an unstable surface or
in a high place. Do not hang the speaker from the
handle.
• The speaker may fall and cause injury or malfunction.
11. When no slide battery is loaded, close the rear
cover to prevent cuts and other injuries that may
result from touching the terminal area.
12. Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer.
• A charger that is suitable for one type of rechargeable
battery may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery.
13. Use the speaker only with specifically designated
rechargeable battery.
• Use of any other rechargeable battery may create a
risk of injury and fire.
14. When rechargeable battery is not in use, keep
it away from other metal objects like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal
objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another.
• Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
15. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
• Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
16. Have your speaker serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
• This will ensure that the safety of the speaker is
maintained.
17. The main unit and adapter shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the unit
and adapter.
18. The batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
19. The MAINS plug of adapter is used as the disconnect
device, the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
20. The frequency band of this product operates on
electric medical devices, industrial or scientific
equipment as well as local wireless stations used
for identifying mobile objects utilized in factory
production lines (radio stations that require a
license) and specified low power radio stations
(radio stations that do not require a license).
• Use of this product in these locations may result in
radio frequency interference.
21. The effective range for wireless linking is
approximately 10 m. However, this range may be
shortened by obstructions between the speaker
and the Bluetooth device.
NAMES OF PARTS
Frame Volume button (-) AUX input port
Rear cover Search button (+) USB charging port
Speaker Search button (-) AC adaptor
Port cover EQ indicator (Treble) Battery
Play / Pause button EQ button (Treble) Terminals
Bluetooth button EQ indicator (Bass) Stereo mini plug connector cable
Power button EQ button (Bass) USB charging cable
Volume button (+) AC adaptor port
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PROTECTING YOUR HEARING
Continuous exposure to loud noise may result in permanent
hearing loss. The louder the volume, the shorter the time in
which hearing loss may occur.
If you listen to large volume sound over a long period of
time, your ears will become accustomed to it. This creates
the illusion that the volume level is appropriate, despite the
fact that it may be damaging your hearing.
Observe the following to prevent hearing loss.
CAUTION
1. Make sure you give your ears a rest by taking
regular breaks and not listening for long periods of
time.
Even when set at safe volume levels, listening
continuously over long periods of time may cause
hearing loss.
2. Be careful not to increase the volume as your
hearing adapts to the sound output.
Beware of being accustomed to a certain volume level.
Adjust the volume to a safe level before your ears
become accustomed to loud volumes.
3. If your ears begin to ring, if you feel any discomfort,
or if conversation seems faint or indistinct,
discontinue listening to music and have your ears
examined by a doctor.
WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
The Bluetooth device equipped with this product operates
on a 2.4 GHz frequency range.
To ensure proper use, please be aware of the following.
●In using this product, a radio station license is not
required as this product is granted a certification
of conformance to technical standards as a low
power data communication system wireless station
facility.
●Since this product complies with the certification
of conformance to technical standards, never
disassemble or modify this product.
●This product operates on the same frequency
bands as those for equipment such as microwave
ovens, digital cordless phones, wireless LAN
systems, and other Bluetooth equipment. To
avoid radio interference between the product and
the aforementioned equipment, keep the units
separated during use.
Radio signals may not reach the product.
●With the exception of this product’s malfunction,
the company is not responsible for any damage
that may occur from Bluetooth communication.
●mark and logo are registered trademarks
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and are used under license.
●Individuals using pacemakers or other medical
devices should contact the device’s manufacturer,
appropriate medical institution or dealer to verify
the effects of electromagnetic wave interference.
●Do not use in the vicinity of automatically controlled
devices including automatic doors and fire alarms.
Electromagnetic wave interference from the product
may affect automatically controlled devices, causing
malfunction or accident.
●Avoid use in crowded locations where an individual
wearing a pacemaker may be present.
The electromagnetic wave emitted from the product can
adversely affect a pacemaker’s operation.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN CONNECTING
TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Unexpected problems may result in the loss or corruption of
data stored in smartphones and other peripheral equipment
connected to the speaker. With this possibility in mind, a
backup of the data should always be made in advance.
Note that Koki Holdings cannot be held responsible for the
corruption or loss of data stored within smartphones and
other peripheral equipment connected to the speaker, nor
any damage to the equipment itself.
MAIN FUNCTIONS
○Playback of Bluetooth devices
○Playback of smartphones and portable music players by
AUX input port
○High-quality stereo speaker
○USB device recharging
○Compatibility with HiKOKI power tool rechargeable
battery and AC adapter
SPECIFICATIONS
Speaker
Passive radiator 93 mm × 1
Mid-range 78 mm × 2
Tweeter 31 mm × 2
Max. power
output 10 W × 2
Power supply
Slide battery: DC 14.4 V, 18 V
Household power supply
(using provided AC adapter)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Ver. 4.0
Profile:
A2DP
AVRCP
SCMS-T
Send/receive Sensitivity: Class 2
Exterior
dimensions
L 234 mm x W 255 mm x H 222 mm
Weight 2.8 kg
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SYMBOLS
WARNING
The following show symbols used for the machine. Be
sure that you understand their meaning before use.
US18DA : Cordless Speaker
For applicable power supplies see user
instructions.
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric tools together with
household waste material!
In observance of European Directive 2012/19/EU
on waste electrical and electronic equipment
and its implementation in accordance with
national law, electric tools that have reached
the end of their life must be collected
separately and returned to an environmentally
compatible recycling facility.
Power button
Bluetooth button
Volume button (-) / (+)
Play / Pause button
Search button (-) / (+)
EQ button (Bass)
EQ button (Treble)
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package
contains the accessories listed in the below.
○AC adapter....................................................................1
Standard accessories are subject to change without notice.
PRIOR TO OPERATION
●AC adapter installation
Power can be supplied by plugging the AC adapter
(included) into a standard household outlet.
Pull back the port cover and connect the AC adapter to the
AC adapter port. (Fig. 1)
Next, plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
NOTE
○When used together with the batteries, the AC adapter
is the main power source and no battery power is
consumed.
○When used together with the AC adapter, the batteries
will not recharge as this device has no recharge function.
●Battery installation
CAUTION
Do not touch the terminals.
Doing so may result in cuts to the hand or other injuries.
Only a 14.4 V or 18 V slide-type battery can be used with
this device.
Installing the battery
Open the rear cover, align the battery with the grooves of this
device and slide it all the way in. (Fig. 2)
NOTE
○Do not apply any excessive pressure when inserting the
battery. If the battery does not easily slide into place, it is
not being inserted properly.
Check to see if the battery is facing the correct direction
and that there is nothing obstructing the path of insertion.
BASIC OPERATION
●Power ON
Press and hold the power button of the speaker
(approximately two seconds) to switch on the power and
operate the machine.
●Power OFF
To switch offthe power, press and hold the power button
of the speaker (approximately two seconds).
●Volume Adjustment
NOTE
The speaker is set on medium volume when shipped
from the factory.
The volume of the speaker is adjusted using the volume
button of the speaker.
A continued press of the button will stop at either maximum
or minimum volume.
Press the volume button once each to finely adjust the
volume.
CAUTION
Lower the volume of the speaker and any external
device before play, and then gradually raise the volume.
●PLAY / PAUSE
The Play / Pause button is used to play or pause the
speaker.
* Can be used only when connected by Bluetooth.
● Song Selection (Track Change)
The search buttons are used for song selection (track
change).
* Can be used only when connected by Bluetooth.
●Bluetooth Disconnect/Connect
When paired with other devices, this is used to
disconnect or connect.
* Can be used only when connected by Bluetooth.
NOTE
Excluding the Bluetooth button, the back light for the
control panel will switch offafter 10 seconds to save
power.
●EQ Settings
NOTE
Set at “ ” when shipped from the factory.
Sound quality can be set at six levels by pressing either
the “BASS” or “TREBLE” buttons.
Press the part illuminated in blue
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LOW HIGH LOW HIGH
BASS
TREBLE
When set at HIGH,
further presses
of the button will
reduce to LOW.
All Off
1 Lit
2 Lit
3 Lit
2 Blinking
3 Blinking
CONNECTING WITH BLUETOOTH
DEVICES
If smartphones, portable music players and other devices
are Bluetooth compatible, audio can be output from this
product via Bluetooth communication.
CAUTION
Make sure to lower the volume output of the speaker and
the player before playback.
1. Pairing (Registering devices)
Pairing is required for Bluetooth communication.
Set your Bluetooth device to pairing mode.
(For instructions on pairing, see the manual for the
Bluetooth device to be used.)
2. Set the speaker for pairing mode
Press the power button.
Select “US18DA” on your Bluetooth device’s list of
connected devices to complete the pairing.
3. Input pass key
Some Bluetooth devices may require pass key input
when connecting.
If this should be the case, input “0000”.
Also, if connection authorization is requested, input
“authorized”.
NOTE
○Once paired, connection will be automatically
established the next time the devices are switched on. If
the Bluetooth connection is lost, re-pair the devices.
If unable to pair or the audio is unstable, unregister the
“US18DA” displayed on your Bluetooth device and pair
the device once again.
○No more than two devices can be paired simultaneously.
○Connection with all Bluetooth devices cannot be
guaranteed. Before attempting connection, always
check for compatibility.
○When unable to pair, the “Bluetooth” button will blink.
4. Playback
Make sure to lower the volume output of the Bluetooth
device before music playback.
Volume can be adjusted through the speaker.
Use the Bluetooth device to select tracks.
You can also select tracks with the speaker’s control
buttons.
NOTE
You may be unable to raise the volume level if the
volume level of the external device is too low.
NOTE
○Some Bluetooth devices may not respond to the
speaker’s control buttons.
○The AUX IN connection will be prioritized when an
external device is connected to the AUX IN port.
USING EXTERNAL DEVICES FOR
AUDIO PLAYBACK
Audio can be played back from smartphones, portable
music players and other external devices.
CAUTION
Make sure to lower the volume output of the speaker and
the player before playback.
1. Connect an external device
Switch the speaker’s power offand use a commercially
available stereo mini-plug connector cable (ø3.5 mm) to
connect the speaker’s AUX input port to the audio output
port of the external device. (Fig. 3)
2. Playback
Make sure to lower the volume output of the external
device before music playback.
Volume can be adjusted through the speaker.
NOTE
You may be unable to raise the volume level if the
volume level of the external device is too low.
NOTE
○When connecting a smartphone, please be aware that
the ringtones of incoming calls for some models are not
output to speaker.
○External devices may be damaged if used in locations
exposed to the sun or hot temperatures.
○The “Bluetooth” will repeatedly blink during AUX IN
playback.
RECHARGING USB DEVICE
USB devices such as a smartphone and mobile phone can
be recharged by connecting the device to this speaker.
While recharging, you can enjoy the music on a device
connected by Bluetooth or the AUX IN port.
1. Connect a USB device
Using a commercially available USB connection/recharge
cable, connect to the USB charging port (Fig. 4)
2. After recharging is complete
Confirm the recharge status on the USB device.
Remove the USB charging cable from the USB charging
port.
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MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
WARNING
When not in use or during inspection and maintenance,
be sure to remove the AC plug and rechargeable battery.
●Inspecting the mounting screws
Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that
they are properly tightened. Should any of the screws be
loose, retighten them immediately. Failure to do so could
result in serious hazard.
●Cleaning on the outside
When the speaker is stained, wipe with a soft dry cloth or
a cloth moistened with soapy water.
Do not use chloric solvents, gasoline or paint thinner, for
they melt plastics.
●Storing the Speaker
Do not store the speaker in the following places.
○Within reach of or easily accessible to children
○In humid or dusty places
○In high temperature such as inside a car or exposed
to direct sunlight
○In extremely cold places or directly exposed to cold
draughts
○Where the temperature changes drastically
○Where it is exposed to smoke or steam such as near
a cooking appliance or humidifier
NOTE
Due to HiKOKI’s continuing program of research and
development, the specifications herein are subject to
change without prior notice.
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Code No. C99233211 G
Printed in China
Shinagawa Intercity Tower A, 15-1, Konan 2-chome,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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