Loewe SoundPort User manual

35246002
SoundPort
SoundPort Compact
SoundPort Mini
Audiodesign
Bedienungsanleitung, Operating instructions, Mode d‘emploi,
Istruzioni per l‘uso, Instrucciones de manejo, Gebruiksaanwijzing,
Betjeningsvejledning, Käyttöohje, Bruksanvisning

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Table of Contents
WELCOME!...................................................................................................................................................32
For your safety .............................................................................................................................................33
Operating controls.......................................................................................................................................35
Connections ................................................................................................................................................36
Start-up ........................................................................................................................................................ 37
Switching ON/OFF.......................................................................................................................................38
Charging the audio source..........................................................................................................................38
Source selection ..........................................................................................................................................39
Sound settings.............................................................................................................................................40
Cable connection..........................................................................................................................................41
Lightning Connector....................................................................................................................................42
Bluetooth link ...............................................................................................................................................44
USB Audio....................................................................................................................................................46
PC Audio....................................................................................................................................................... 47
Sync..............................................................................................................................................................48
Audio playback / Adjusting the volume.....................................................................................................49
Handsfree function......................................................................................................................................50
Smart Standby mode and Standby mode..................................................................................................51
Accessories..................................................................................................................................................52
Supported iDevices .....................................................................................................................................54
Applicable remote control versions............................................................................................................ 54
Technical Data.............................................................................................................................................. 55
Environmental protection ...........................................................................................................................56
Declaration of conformity............................................................................................................................56
Legal information......................................................................................................................................... 57
Legal details ................................................................................................................................................. 57

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WELCOME!
Thank you
for choosing a Loewe product!
Loewe stands for the highest standards of technology, design and ease of operation. This applies equally
for TV, video, audio and accessories. Neither technology nor design is an end in itself, but both are intended
to provide our customers with the best possible audio and visual experience. Our design is not influenced
by short-term, fashionable trends. You have, after all, purchased a high-quality piece of equipment that
you do not want to be tired of tomorrow or the day after.
Delivery specifications
• SoundPort or SoundPort Compact or SoundPort Mini
• Mains cable
• Audio cable, 3.5 mm jack
• USB cable (type A–B)
• This instruction manual
Performance
Connection options
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Connectivity Easy Pairing (for connection with NFC-enabled devices)
Apple Lightning Connector
AUDIO IN (stereo audio input 3.5 mm jack)
USB A (USB streaming / charging of connected audio sources)
USB B (USB Speaker / Sync)
Headphone jack (3.5 mm stereo audio output)
Replay functions
Support of audio codecs (aptX, SBC)
Bluetooth handsfree equipment
About this instruction manual
The information in this manual refers to the Loewe products SoundPort (item no. 52227x00), SoundPort
Compact (item no. 52228x00), SoundPort Mini (item no. 52229x00).
In the instruction manual the term SoundPort is used as a collective term for all three SoundPort device
versions. In the event that differences in the use / operation of the device versions occur, each SoundPort
device type is described separately.
In the instruction manual the term iDevices is used as a collective term for the Apple devices iPhone,
iPad, iPad mini and iPod.
For best results regarding safety and the longevity of the set, we recommend you read the chapter "For
your safety” (see page 33 before switching it on for the first time).

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For your safety, and to avoid unnecessary damage to your unit, please read and follow the
safety instructions below:
Intended use and ambient conditions
This unit is intended exclusively for playback of audio signals. It must not be used in rooms with a high
level of humidity (e.g. bathroom, sauna) or a high dust concentration. The manufacturer‘s warranty
is only valid for use in the specified permissible environment.
If the unit is used outdoors, make sure that it is protected from moisture (rain, dripping water and splash-
ing water or dew). High humidity and dust concentrations lead to leakage currents in the device. This can
result in a shock hazard by touching it or even fire.
If you have moved the unit out of the cold into a warm environ-
ment, leave it switched off for about an hour because of a
possible formation of condensation.
Do not place objects containing liquids on top of the unit.
Protect the device against dripping and splashing water.
Candles or naked flames must be kept away from the unit at
all times to prevent it from catching fire.
Never place the device in a location where it is exposed to vi-
brations. This can lead to material overload.
Power supply
Incorrect voltages can damage the unit. This device may only be connected to a power supply with the
voltage and frequency indicated on the type plate using the supplied mains cable. The mains plug of the
unit must be easily accessible so that the device can be disconnected from the mains at any time. When
unplugging the unit from the mains, pull at the connector body and not at the cable.
Lay the mains cable so that it cannot be damaged. The connecting cable may not be kinked or laid over
sharp edges, stood on or exposed to chemicals; the latter also applies to the unit as a whole. A mains
cable with damaged insulation can cause electric shocks and poses a fire risk.
Supervision
Do not allow children to use the device without supervision or to play in the immediate vicinity of the
device. The device could tip over, be pushed off or pulled down from the stand surface and injure some-
one. Do not allow the switched-on device to run unattended.
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For your safety
Air circulation and high temperatures
Ensure that there is at least 3 cm free space on the sides and above the set for air circulation, if the set is
placed in a cabinet or on a shelf.
Like any electronic device, your unit requires air for cooling. Obstruction of the air circulation can cause
fires.
Prevent metal items, needles, paper clips, liquids, wax, or similar items, from getting into the interior of
the device through the openings of the device covers. Such objects can cause short circuits in the unit,
which could possibly cause a fire.
If something should get into the interior of the set then immediately unplug the mains plug of the device
and contact the field service for more information.
Set-up
Place the unit on an even, firm, horizontal surface. Particularly make sure that the set does not protrude
to the front and laterally when placed in or on pieces of furniture.
Set up the device where it is not exposed to direct sunlight and where it is not exposed to additional
heating by radiators.
Volume
Loud music can lead to ear damage. Avoid extreme volume especially over long periods.
Make sure that the volume is turned down on the TV set or the TV set is turned off before
you leave the room.
Thunder storms
In the event of a thunderstorm, pull out the mains plug and all connected cables from the device. A
voltage surge caused by lightning conducted through the mains could damage the unit. The mains plug
and all connected cables should also be pulled out during long periods of absence.
Repairs and accessories
Warning: Under no circumstances, do not open or remove the housing cover, otherwise
you will come into contact with dangerous voltages or be exposed to other hazards. There
are no parts inside the unit that can be repaired by the user. Have your device repaired
or serviced by authorised technicians only.
Only use original accessories, if possible.
Cleaning and care
Switch off the device with the main switch prior to cleaning.
Clean the aluminium surface with a soft, slightly damp, clean and colour-neutral cloth only, without any
aggressive or scouring cleaning agents.
You can remove any dust on the speaker surface by carefully using a vacuum cleaner if needs be.

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Operating controls
1
Key (Switching ON/OFF)
2Key SRC (Source selection / Sound settings)
3Key (Handsfree talking / Bluetooth link)
4Key (Volume +)
5Key (Volume –)
6Apple Lightning Connector (max. 2.1A)
7Connectivity Easy Pairing Antenna (for connection with NFC-enabled devices)
8LED display
9Microphone for handsfree talking (hidden behind the speaker cover)
10 Infrared receiver (hidden behind the speaker cover)
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3
4
5
4
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9
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Connections
11
Power switch
12
AC-IN (mains socket)
13
Cable cover (removable)
14
AUDIO IN (stereo audio input, 3.5 mm jack)
15
USB B connection
16
USB A connection
17
Headphone output (3.5 mm jack)
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Start-up
Connecting to the mains supply
Remove from SoundPort / SoundPort Compact the cable cover
13
on the rear side of the device.
Plug the mains cable into the mains socket
12
and connect it to a 220-240 V 50/60 Hz socket.
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Switching ON/OFF
Charging the audio source
Switching on
When switched off, the LED display is
8
dark.
Switch the power switch
11
to position ON.
The SoundPort is in the Standby mode.
The middle two segments of the LED display
8
light dimmed.
Press the ON/OFF key
1
on the unit.
The LED display
8
lights up green on the very first start (AUDIO IN source).
When switching on later, the last selected source remains active.
For the colours of the LED display for each source, see page 39.
After 10 minutes without music playback, receiving or sending a call, pressing a key
on the SoundPort or on the Assist remote control (see page 52), connecting or
disconnecting a device and running a sync process, the SoundPort will automatically
switch to Smart Standby mode.
For further information on the energy modes see page 51.
Switching off
Press the ON/OFF key
1
on the unit.
The SoundPort switches to the Standby mode.
The middle two segments of the LED display
8
light dimmed.
After 4 hours in Smart Standby mode, the SoundPort automatically switches to the
Standby mode.
For further information on the energy modes see page 51.
Charging the audio source
You may charge the battery of your audio source, e.g., a mobile phone, iPad, etc. via your SoundPort.
The power switch of the SoundPort must be switched on.
Only one device should be charged at the same time.
Charging of iDevices at the Lightning Connector:
Plug your iDevice with Lightning Connector on the Lightning Connector built-in in the
SoundPort
6
(see pages 42 and 43).
Charging of USB audio sources:
Connect the type A plug of the USB cable into the USB socket
16
of the SoundPort. To do
this,useaUSBcablewith type Aplug suitable for your audio source (commercially available).
The connected device (Lightning / USB) is charged in both the operating and the Smart
Standby mode of the SoundPort. The audio source will not be charged in Standby mode.

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Source selection
The SoundPort offers several ways to connect and select audio sources. Each source is assigned a dif-
ferent colour on the LED display.
LED colours of the individual sources
AUDIO IN (green)
How to connect an audio source via a 3.5 mm stereo cable to the AUDIO IN port of the
Soundport is described on page 41.
Apple Lightning Connector (violet)
How to connect iDevices to the Lightning Connector is described on page 42/43.
Bluetooth (blue)
How to link audio sources via Blutooth / NFC is described on pages 44/45.
USB Audio (yellow)
How to connect audio sources to USB is described on page 46.
PC Audio (pink)
How to connect the SoundPort as a USB device is described on page 47.
Selection of the source
Each time you press the SRC key
2
you go to the next source.
The sequence of the sources corresponds to the sequence of the LED colours described
above.
Having selected the source, the SoundPort tries to establish a connection to the audio
source via the selected port.
During the search, the LED display
8
flashes in the selected source colour (the maximum
search time is 30 sec).
If successful, the LED display
8
lights up in the selected source colour.
If the search was not successful the LED display
8
lights up dimmed in the selected
source colour (60% brightness).
SRC
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Source selection

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Sound settings
With your SoundPort you have the possibility to select predefined sound settings for audio playback.
Selecting the sound settings
Press the SRC key
2
on the SoundPort for a longer period (approx. 2 sec).
The LED display
8
shows the last selected sound setting (e.g. classic).
Press the +key
4
or –key
5
repeatedly until the desired sound is selected (e.g. flat).
If no key is pressed for a few seconds, the previously selected source will be indicated again.
LED display of the sound settings
1 LED display: presetting flat
2 LED displays: presetting voice
3 LED displays: presetting classic
4 LED displays: presetting pop
SRC
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Sound settings

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Connecting the audio source to AUDIO IN
You can connect your SoundPort to your audio source, e.g., mobile phone, music player, etc., using an
audio cable (3.5 mm jack plug).
Connect the stereo audio input AUDIO IN
14
of the SoundPort with the analogue stereo
audio output of your audio source
A
.
To do so, use the supplied audio cable
S
with 3.5 mm jack plug.
AUDIO IN has been selected as source (see page 39).
The audio signal (see page 49) is now replayed via the audio cable.
SoundPort / SoundPort Compact
A
S
SoundPort Mini
A
S
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Cable connection

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Lightning Connector
Your SoundPort is equipped with an Apple Lightning Connector for iDevices (1. Thus, you can replay any
sound source (music, video, internet radio) from your iDevice with Lightning Connector via the speakers
of the SoundPort.
The iDevice connected to the Lightning connector is charged during operation and also in the Smart
Standby mode of the SoundPort (see page 38).
Opening the Lightning Connector
Press slightly on the top of the closed cover flap at its front. The Lightning Connector opens automatically
when the lock is released.
To fix the holder push the opened cover flap to the rear in its locking position. Now you can use the Light-
ning Connector for iDevices (see page 43).
Closing the Lightning Connector
Press the opened cover flap from the locking position to the front. Close the cover by pushing it down
beyond the closed end position. You will hear the engagement of the cover flap.
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Lightning Connector
(1 Supported iDevices see page 54.

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Lightning Connector
Connecting the audio source to the Lightning Connector
You can connect iDevices with Lightning Connector in vertical alignment with the built-in Lightning Connec-
tor(1 . The iDevices can also be positioned horizontally. In this case, the connection is made via Bluetooth
(see page 44) or via USB cable connection (1 (see page 46).
If the iDevice is plugged into the Lightning Connector of the SoundPort, it is ready for audio playback (see
page 49) or to sync with the PC / laptop (see page 48).
Below you will see which iDevice can be used on the SoundPort device variants (maximally with respect
to size).
SoundPort SoundPort Compact SoundPort Mini
iPad vertical/horizontal iPad vertical/horizontal iPhone 5 / iPod touch
vertical/horizontal
iDevice stored in the cover flap of the
Lightning Connector
iDevice plugged at the Lightning
Connector
(1 Supported iDevices see page 54.
Please remove any protective cover from
your iDevice to ensure a reliable connection
to the lightning connector.

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Bluetooth link
Linking the audio source via Bluetooth
You can link your SoundPort to an audio source, e.g., smartphone, tablet PC, etc. using a wireless Bluetooth
connection. The audio sources must support the Bluetooth A2DP protocol.
The distance between your SoundPort and the audio source must be no more than
10 m (line of sight).
The SoundPort stores the last 5 audio sources linked via Bluetooth. In this way, the
link will be established more quickly when linking again. However, only one active link
is possible at the same time. If a new audio source is added, the "oldest" stored audio
source is deleted from the list of links.
Bluetooth has been selected as source (see page 39).
Press the key
3
on the SoundPort for a longer period (approx. 3 sec).
You hear a signal tone.
The LED display
8
flashes.
Enable the Bluetooth function of your audio source. If necessary, get help from the
instruction manual of your audio source.
If necessary, confirm the Bluetooth Search function of the audio source.
Now, Bluetooth devices will be searched near the audio source.
Select SoundPort_xx(1. If a code is requested, enter 0000.
After the linking is completed you hear a signal tone.
The LED display
8
lights up continuously, the SoundPort is now ready for audio playback
(see page 49).
For some audio sources, the link must be explicitly enabled before music playback can
be heard from the SoundPort.
When changing the source by pressing the SRC key
2
the ongoing music playback is
paused / stopped, but the link to the audio source remains.
When pressing the ON/OFF key
1
the SoundPort will be switched to the Standby mode.
An ongoing music playback is paused / stopped, the link with the audio source is inter-
rupted.
After switching the SoundPort on again using the ON/OFF key
1
, the SoundPort tries
to relink to the audio source. In this state, the LED indicator
8
flashes.
After successful linking the LED will light up permanently.
SRC
(1 xx represents the last two positions of the MAC address of the SoundPort.

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Linking the audio source via Connectivity Easy Pairing
It is especially simple to link your SoundPort to your audio source, e.g., smartphone, tablet PC, etc., when
using the Connectivity Easy Pairing function (linking with NFC-enabled devices). For this purpose,
the audio source must support the NFC function.
Enable the NFC function and the Bluetooth function of your audio source. If necessary,
get help from the instruction manual of your audio source.
Find out the exact NFC detection area in the manual of your audio source.
The link via the Connectivity Easy Pairing function is permanently active for the
SoundPort (exception: Standby mode). Therefore, you do not have to change manually
to the Bluetooth source.
Hold the NFC detection area of your audio source
A
in the direction of the Connectivity
Easy Pairing antenna
7
of the SoundPort.
If necessary, confirm the inquiry of your audio source that it can be coupled to the Sound-
Port. After the linking is completed you hear a signal tone.
The LED indicator
8
lights up permanently.
Now, the SoundPort is linked to your audio source via Bluetooth and is ready for audio
playback (see page 49).
For some audio sources, the link must be explicitly enabled before music playback can
be heard from the SoundPort.
If another NFC-enabled audio source appears in the coupling area of the SoundPort,
this is linked with the SoundPort. The existing link to the previous audio source is
disconnected.
A
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Connecting the audio source with USB cable
You can connect your SoundPort to your audio source, e.g., mobile phone, music player, etc., using a
USB cable.
Connect the USB connector (type A)
16
of the SoundPort with the audio source
A
.
Depending on your audio source use the appropriate USB cable
U
.
Certain audio sources, e.g., Android smartphones have a micro-USB port; iDevices
without Lightning Connector (1 are connected via a 30-pin connector to the USB port
of the SoundPort.
The audio source must support audio playback via USB (USB streaming).
USB Audio is selected as a source (see page 39).
The audio signal (see page 49) is now replayed via USB.
SoundPort Mini
A
U
SoundPort / SoundPort Compact
A
U
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USB Audio
(1 Supported iDevices see page 54.

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Connecting the SoundPort as USB device (PC Audio)
You can connect a PC/laptop to your SoundPort via a USB cable. The SoundPort logs on to the PC/laptop
as a USB speaker and can then be used as a playback device to the PC/laptop.
Audio devices connected to the SoundPort via Lightning Connector can be synchronised with the PC/
laptop via the SoundPort (see page 48).
Connect the USB connector (B type)
15
with a free USB port on your PC/laptop
P
. To
do so, use a USB cable type A-B
U
.
PC Audio is selected as a source (see page 39).
The audio signal (see page 49) is now replayed via USB.
The function depends on the hardware and software package of the connected source,
e.g. connection configuration, used driver, codecs and formats. Please refer also to the
documentation for your source device and if necessary, update the driver or firmware.
SoundPort / SoundPort Compact
P
U
SoundPort Mini
P
U
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SoundPort – iTunes Sync
An iDevice (1 device connected to the Lightning Connector of the SoundPort can be synchronised via the
SoundPort with iTunes on your PC/laptop. The SoundPort serves as a connecting link between iDevice
and PC/Laptop.
The functionality of this application depends on the PC, notebook, operating system,
iTunes, Apple iOS and iDevice as well as on the respective software versions used.
The SoundPort is connected to the PC as a USB device (see page 47).
An iDevice is contacted on the Lightning Connector of the SoundPort (see page 43).
Apple Lightning Connector is selected as source (see page 39).
iTunes is installed on the PC/notebook and the automatic synchronisation is enabled
(for iTunes settings see the software documentation).
The LED display
8
indicates the Apple Lightning Connector as selected source.
Press the key
3
on the SoundPort for a longer period (approx. 3 sec). to activate the
Sync mode.
The LED display
8
flashes during the sync process from left to right.
Also note any possible notifications and messages of the operating system or from
iTunes on your PC/notebook.
During the sync process, no other functions (switching off, source selection, handsfree
talking, volume change etc.) are possible with the SoundPort.
Press the key
3
on the SoundPort for a longer period (approx. 3 sec) to end the Sync
mode.
iTunes
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Sync
(1 Supported iDevices see page 54.