Kinivo BTX180 User manual
BTX180 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
User Manual
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Email : support@kinivo.com
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions............................................... 4
Speaker Overview ................................................................. 6
Package Contents .................................................................. 7
Features .................................................................................. 7
Operation................................................................................ 8
1. Turn Unit On/O .................................................................................8
2. Adjust Volume......................................................................................9
3. Bluetooth Pairing................................................................................9
4. Bluetooth Multi-point Pairing .....................................................10
5. Adjusting the Equalizer .................................................................11
6. Auxiliary Input................................................................................... 11
7. Charging BTX180 speaker............................................................. 12
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8. LED Indication...................................................................................13
9. Button Functions..............................................................................14
Troubleshooting...................................................................16
1. Unable to pair to smartphone or tablet ..................................16
2. Speaker no longer connects to my device .............................16
3. Speaker works with my smartphone but not my
computer ............................................................................................17
4. Lost or damaged USB cable......................................................... 17
5. Error while pairing to Windows computers: D
river
missing when trying to pair to compu
ter................................18
6. Error messages when connecting on Mac OS X................... 18
Frequently Asked Questions...............................................19
Technical Specications.......................................................23
Warranty ...............................................................................24
Online Support / Contact Us................................................26
FCC Warning .........................................................................27
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Read all safety and operation instructions before using the speaker.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Do not expose the speaker to liquid, moisture or areas of high
humidity.
2. Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the speaker’s case as they
may damage the unit. Always unplug and power o the unit
before cleaning.
3. Do not expose the speaker to extremely high or low temperatures.
4. Keep the unit away from direct sunlight.
5. Use only accessories and attachments as supplied and
designated in the instruction manual.
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6. Do not attempt to open or modify the speaker in any way.
7. Store the speaker in a cool dry place.
8. The BTX180 speaker contains a lithium ion battery. Lithium
ion batteries are ammable and can cause re if misused or
defective.
9. Always dispose of the packaging and unit in accordance with the
local regulations and in a responsible manner.
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Speaker Overview
VOL– VOL+
Play / Pause
Previous Micro USB
Charging Port
Power
switch
AUX Line in
Next / EQ
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Package Contents
BTX180 Speaker
User Manual
3.5mm Audio Cable
Micro USB Charging Cable
Features
Built-in Passive subwoofer for crisp Bass.
Seamlessly stream music from any Bluetooth (A2DP) capable
device.
Built-in microphone for Hands free calling via Bluetooth.
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Rechargeable battery allows up to 4-5 hours of wireless music.
Supporting Bluetooth protocol v2.1+EDR and A2DP 1.2 audio
streaming prole.
Connect an iPod or other non-Bluetooth devices via 3.5mm port.
Multi-point A2DP Bluetooth support; connect to up to two
Bluetooth devices at the same time.
iPhone and iPad battery meter support.
Bass boost and built-in music enhancing equalizer.
Operation
1. Turn Unit On/O
Toggle the power switch to turn the speaker on or o.
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2. Adjust Volume
Press the VOL+ or VOL– button to increase or decrease volume.
3. Bluetooth Pairing
The speaker needs to be paired to a Bluetooth device before using.
Power on the speaker then press and hold the Play ( ) button on the
speaker for 3 to 4 seconds. The speaker will play an audible “Pairing”
sound and the blue and red LEDs will start ashing alternatively.
Activate the Bluetooth function on your device that you wish to
connect to and search for and pair to the BTX180. If prompted for a
passkey or PIN, enter 0000. The speaker will automatically connect
with your device once the pairing is complete.
For iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Navigate to Settings > Bluetooth (On), then select the BTX180 to pair
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the speaker (The sequence might be Settings > General > Bluetooth
(On) for older iOS versions)
For Android smartphones and tablets
Navigate to Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings while
Bluetooth is enabled, then select Scan for devices. Select the BTX180
to pair the speaker.
For all other devices
Please follow your devices’ instructions on how to perform Bluetooth
pairing.
4. Bluetooth Multi-point Pairing
Bluetooth multi-point pairing allows you to connect up to two
Bluetooth capable devices without losing pairing.
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a. Follow the instructions in Bluetooth pairing steps to pair the
speaker with the rst Bluetooth device.
b. Repeat the same pairing procedure for the second Bluetooth
device.
c. The second Bluetooth device should now be connected. In
the rst Bluetooth device’s menu, connect to the BTX180. Both
devices should now be connected.
5. Adjusting the Equalizer
Press and hold the Next / EQ button for 3 seconds to toggle between
modes. The three modes are: Normal (default), Bass and Treble.
6. Auxiliary Input
Use a 3.5mm audio cable to connect the speaker to another audio
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source. While the 3.5mm audio cable is connected, Bluetooth audio
output is disabled.
7. Charging BTX180 speaker
To charge the BTX180 speaker, connect the micro USB cable to the
BTX180 and plug the speaker into a USB power source. USB power
sources include computers, laptops, USB hubs, USB AC adapters and
USB car chargers.
When the BTX180 is charging, the red light will be lit. When the
battery is fully charged, the light will turn blue. The charging process
can take 5 to 6 hours to charge the battery completely.
When the BTX180 has a low battery and it is powered on, the red light
will blink once every ten seconds.
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8. LED Indication
Status LED Indicator
Powered o O
Bluetooth Pairing mode Blinking blue and red
Powered on and not
connected
Blinks blue twice every ve
seconds
Powered on and connected Blinks blue once every ve
seconds
Playing from Aux input Steady blue
Low battery Blinks red once every ten seconds
Battery charging Steady red
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9. Button Functions
Function Operation
Toggle unit on / o Toggle the power switch
Bluetooth pairing
mode
When the speaker is on, press and hold
Play button for 3 to 4 seconds
Refuse incoming call Push and hold the Play button for 2
seconds
Switch call between
phone and BTX180
Push and hold the Play button for 2
seconds
Answer call / End call Press and release Play button quickly
Redial last number Press and release Play button twice
(double click)
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Toggle microphone
mute (during a call)
Press the VOL+ and VOL– button at the
same time
Increase volume Press the VOL+ button, you will hear a
beep when at the maximum level
Decrease volume Press the VOL– button, you will hear a
beep when at the minimum level
Play music
Pause music Press the Play button
Next song Press the Next / EQ button
Previous song Press the Previous button
Toggle Equalizer mode Press and hold the Next / EQ button for
3 seconds
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Troubleshooting
1. Unable to pair to smartphone or tablet
Ensure that the speaker is in pairing mode (see Bluetooth Pairing
section). Now open the Bluetooth conguration on your smartphone
or tablet and scan for Bluetooth devices. You should see the BTX180
speaker - proceed to pair and connect the speaker.
2. Speaker no longer connects to my device
To ensure the BTX180 speaker is in working order, delete all existing
pairings on all devices and try the pairing process again.
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3. Speaker works with my smartphone but not
my computer
The Bluetooth adapter in your computer needs to support the Stereo
Bluetooth prole (A2DP). To ensure the Bluetooth adapter for your
computer is functioning correctly, update the drivers to the latest
version. You may need to verify that your computer’s Bluetooth
adapter supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole). Please
contact Kinivo Support if you are still experiencing any issues.
4. Lost or damaged USB cable
If you have lost or damaged the included USB cable, you can use any
standard micro-USB cable or micro-USB charger to charge the BTX180
speaker.
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5. Error while pairing to Windows computers:
D
river missing when trying to pair to compu
ter
The Bluetooth adapter for your computer provides the drivers for all
Bluetooth speaker. To ensure the Bluetooth adapter for your computer
is functioning correctly, update the drivers to the latest version. In
addition, you may need to verify that your computer’s Bluetooth
adapter supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole). If you
need assistance with locating the drivers for your computer, you may
contact Kinivo Support.
6. Error messages when connecting on Mac OS X
Verify that the BTX180 speaker are powered on. If you are still unable
to connect, restart the computer and remove the BTX180 from the
Bluetooth device list. Try to pair the speaker again.
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If at any point you are unable to resolve your issue, you can contact
Kinivo Support via email at support@kinivo.com or on web at
support.kinivo.com
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the BTX180 speaker compatible with?
In general, the BTX180 speaker will work with devices that support
the A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole) Bluetooth prole. A
list of common devices that support A2DP Bluetooth
Apple devices – iPhone, iPod, iPad
Bluetooth enabled Mac computers – Mac Pro, iMac, MacBook,
MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, etc.
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Bluetooth enabled Windows computers (Windows 8, Windows 7
and Vista)
Tablets – Windows, Apple, Android, Kindle Fire HD
Smartphones – Android, BlackBerry, Windows, Samsung, Droids,
HTC, etc.
2. How do I connect two devices at the same time?
(Multi-point)
Please refer to the Bluetooth Multi-point Pairing section under
Operation.
3. How many Bluetooth connections will the
BTX180 speaker remember?
The BTX180 will remember up to seven previous Bluetooth
connections. When the BTX180 is powered on, it will automatically
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