Istar 12302R User manual

Wireless Bluetooth
Ceiling Speaker Kit
12302R
User Guide
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Warnings
1. All mains electrical wiring should be carried out by a fully qualified electrician and tested regularly
during installation.
2. All electrical work carried out in England and Wales must comply with Part P of the Building
Regulations. If you are located elsewhere check local Building Regulations.
3. Always ensure electricity is switched off at the consumer unit before any wiring work is started.
4. If the Bluetooth module is installed in a bathroom ceiling space you must use a suitable ceiling
mounted pull cord switch or a wall mounted ON/OFF power switch positioned outside the bathroom.
5. The Bluetooth module is designed to be mounted in the ceiling space, always make sure there is
sufficient space surrounding the unit (a minimum of 15cm) to allow sufficient ventilation.
6. Before drilling or cutting into ceiling or walls it is recommended you use a suitable detector to check
for hidden cables and pipes.
7. If the speakers are to be mounted in a ceiling with a room(s) above, in most instances, each speaker
will need to be fitted with a fire hood (not supplied). Please check local Building Regulations.
8. Do not disassemble or modify the speaker or Bluetooth module there are no user serviceable parts.
9. Do not mount the speakers or module close to any heat source.
10. Do not mount the speakers in the ceiling of a shower cubicle or above baths or wash basins.
2 x 6W Ceiling speakers
1 x Bluetooth prewired receiver module - with 2 x 3m speaker cables and 25cm power lead
1 x User guide
Features and box contents
Introduction
You can install this kit into your ceiling for easy and safe music listening in any room you choose. It is
simple to pair with any Bluetooth enabled device such as a smartphone or tablet, and minimises the
risk of water damage to your expensive electronics. Perfect for kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.
The prewired compact Bluetooth module is fitted in the ceiling space and can be connected to an
existing lighting circuit.
The speakers are very low profile and when mounted sit almost flush with the ceiling. They are fitted in
the ceiling in much the same way as downlights and fit into cut outs the same size as most downlights
for a simple and discrete solution.
Positioning and planning the wiring of the Bluetooth module
There are three methods for connecting the Bluetooth module to an existing 6A lighting circuit.
Bear in mind you need to position the module within 3m of both speakers if you want to use the
prewired speaker cable to reach the speakers in their mounted position.
1. Wiring to an existing lighting rose if there is sufficient terminal space. Please note this method should
only be used if you want the Bluetooth module powered only when the lighting is switched on.
2. Wiring a new junction box into the lighting circuit. This method requires running a new cable to an
on/off light switch.
3. Wiring to an existing Wago type junction box in the lighting circuit. This method requires running a
new cable to an on/off light switch.
Positioning and wiring an ON/OFF power switch for the Bluetooth module
There are a number of options for positioning an ON/OFF switch.
1. Running a cable from a ceiling junction box to a new wall mounted switch or ceiling pull cord switch.
2. Running a cable from a ceiling junction box to an existing switch position and replacing a single
light switch with a twin lighting switch (or replacing a twin switch with a triple switch).
N.B. We have supplied a transparent label with a speaker symbol to mark the switch used for the speaker.

Connections to an existing
Wago box are similar to those
shown in Fig. 3. Consult a
qualified electrician if you are
not sure how to make the
right connections.
speaker ceiling
240v Lighting circuit
Bluetooth module
up to 3m up to 3m R
L
junction
box
BT module switch cable
twin switch for light
and Bluetooth module
Typical speaker kit installation
Mounting the Speakers
Power connection for Bluetooth module
NEUTRAL LOOP LINE
MAINS IN
SWITCH
LIGHT
BT MODULE
EARTH
BT MODULE
MAINS IN
MAINS OUT
SWITCH
Fig. 2 shows the Bluetooth
module connected to a
ceiling rose, the light and
module share the same switch.
In Fig. 3 the Bluetooth module
and a new switch are wired to
an existing lighting circuit via a
new junction box interrupting
an existing lighting mains cable.
A new cable needs to be
run to a new switch for
powering on and off the
Bluetooth module
Fig. 1
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Once you have wired your module to the mains and switch you can mount the speakers.
Make sure the 3m prewired speaker cables will reach the speakers in the mounting position chosen.
Check that there are no hidden cables or pipework in the chosen locations.
1. Using a 74mm hole saw and drill to make holes in the ceiling (if 74mm holesaw is not available
72-76mm saws can be used). There is a cutout template overleaf.
2. Pull the speaker cable through the hole and attach to the speaker terminals.
3. Point the spring clips upwards and fit the two arms into the ceiling hole (See Fig 4 & 5).
4. Push the speaker upward until firmly in position, ensuring that
the cable is not trapped (See Fig 5 & 6).

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Waste electrical and electronic products
should not be disposed of with
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Q1 The sound is low or completely silent.
A1 Make sure both your mobile/device is charged.
A2 Make sure you have a Bluetooth connection is fully functioning.
A3 Check mobile/device volume and that an audible music track is playing.
Q2 My device cannot find the module.
A1 If when you switch on the module you don’t hear the triple tone indicating that the module is
ready to connect/pair, switch off and wait a further 60 seconds. Switch back on and you should
hear the triple tone and “iStar BTCSK” should appear in your Bluetooth device list .
A2 Another device may still be connected to the module. To disconnect the other device switch off the
module for 60 seconds as above and then pair your device.
Troubleshooting
Re-connecting to a previously paired device or pairing a new device
Once switched off leave the module switched off for 60 seconds before switching on again to pair to a
new device or to connect to a previously paired device. If when you switch on you don’t hear the triple
tone indicating the module is ready to connect/pair switch off and wait a further 60 seconds before
switching on again. It may be necessary to unpair the previously connected device before a new device
can be connected.
Pairing your speakers with Bluetooth enabled mobiles and tablets
Once wiring is completed switch on the module and you will hear a triple tone to indicate the module
is ready to pair. Select the Bluetooth function on your mobile/device and search for Bluetooth devices.
The speaker will appear as “iStar BTCSK”in the Bluetooth device list, select and pair. Enter the following
Pin Code 1122 to pair. After successful pairing you will hear a double beep. You can now play audio from
your mobile/device.
Please Note: If the pairing is not successful, switch off for 10 seconds, switch back on and try again.
Each time the module is switched off and the device is disconnected it will not reconnect automatically
when the module is switched back on. This allows other devices to connect to the module.
Recommended Speaker Cutout
Diameter 74mm (± 2mm)
Hereby, Philex Electronic Ltd. declares that the radio
equipment: model 12302R Bluetooth Speaker Kit for
radio broadcast reception in domestic premises is in
compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive
2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration
of conformity is available at the following
internet address: www.philex.com/doc
Declaration of Conformity
If you experience problems using
your speakers please visit our
technical website at
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