Monster Speaker Guide

manual and warranty
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Important Safety Information
1. READ these instructions.
2. KEEP these instructions.
3. HEED all warnings.
4. FOLLOW all instructions.
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
The wider blade is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at the plugs and the point where it exits from
the apparatus.
11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
13. DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on
the apparatus.
14. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains,
disconnect the power supply cord plug from The AC receptacle.
15. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain
readily operable.
ENGLISH
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The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electrical shock.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture.
WARNING: No naked flame sources — such as candles — should be
placed on the product.
WARNING: Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Place the equipment near a main power supply outlet and make
sure that you can easily access the power breaker switch.
WARNING: This product is intended to be operated ONLY from the
AC voltages listed on the back panel. Operation from voltages other
than those indicated may cause irreversible damage to the product
and void the product’s warranty. The use of AC plug adapters is
cautioned because it can allow the product to be plugged into
voltages in which the product was not designed to operate.
Use only the type provided with your product. If you are unsure
of the correct operational voltage, please contact your local
distributor and/or retailer.
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Wireless
Module
AC-IN
100-110V
50-60HZ
LINE IN
Back view
Front view
Features and Benefits
Digital power amp
For powerful, room filling sound
iPod®/iPhone®dock
Just set your iPod or iPhone in the integrated dock and start listening
3.5 mm stereo mini jack input
Connect any music player with a standard headphone output
Wireless port
For future use with the Monster Streamcast™Wireless System
Advanced 5.25-inch long throw bass drivers
Deliver powerful, punchy bass without distortion
Two optimized concave 2-inch high frequency drivers
Deliver crisp mids and highs and precise sound staging
Remote control
Control iPod/iPhone playback and volume
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Set-up
Tilting Feet
Beatbox™is designed to rest level. However, Beatbox comes with two
tilting feet if you’d rather it rest on a slightly back-tilting angle. This is
ideal if you’re going to be placing Beatbox in a low position and you
want sound to be projected upward. To install, simply push the pegs
on the feet into the holes on the front corners of Beatbox.
Power
Plug the AC power cord into the back of Beatbox,™as shown.
Plug the two-pronged plug end into a 120-volt power outlet.
Wireless
Module
AC-IN
100-110V
50-60HZ
LINE IN
Connecting Audio Devices
Connecting to iPod®/iPhone®
Beatbox™features a built-in dock for iPod and iPhone
for an easy, direct connection. This will also give you the ability
to control playback with the included remote control.
Using iPod/iPhone Dock Adaptors
Beatbox includes multiple Dock Adaptors that fit iPod nano
(4th and 5th generations), iPod touch (2nd generation), iPod
classic (80GB and 120GB/160GB), iPod with video (30GB)
and iPhone 3G and 3GS.
To install, simply push the adaptor plate that fits your model
into the iPod/iPhone dock.
iPod nano
iPod touch
iPhoneiPod and
iPod classic
iPod nano
5th generation (30GB),
iPod classic 80GB
and 120/160GB
iPhone 3G
and 3GS 2nd generation 4th generation 5th generation
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iPhone
iPod and
iPod classic iPod touch iPod nano iPod nano
Number for which
iPod/iPhone fits
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iPod/iPhone
iPod/iPhone
dock adaptor
iPod/iPhone dock
NOTE: If a dock adaptor for your model of iPod®or iPhone®
isn’t included with Beatbox, you can purchase one
at www.apple.com/store. Apple’s dock adaptors do not
come in black, but the Beatbox’s dock is made to be
compatible with Apple Dock Adaptors.
Docking iPod/iPhone
After installing the proper dock adaptor, set your iPod or iPhone
onto the dock on the top of Beatbox, being sure the dock port
on your player and the dock plug are aligned properly. Your player
should connect easily and remain upright in the port, with no
forcing necessary.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the “Shake to Shuffle” setting is turned
off on your iPod or iPhone. The bass of the speaker may
activate it and interfere with playback.
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Connecting Devices using 3.5 mm
(1/8-inch) mini jack input
You can connect and listen to any music player that has
a standard 3.5 mm headphone port using a mini to
mini stereo cable (not included).
To connect, plug one end of the cable into the 3.5 mm headphone
output of your player and the other end into the 3.5 mm input on the
back of Beatbox.™
IMPORTANT: The iPod®/iPhone®dock will override and disable
the 3.5 mm mini jack input when an iPod or iPhone is docked.
Be sure to remove your iPod/iPhone from the dock before
using the 3.5 mm input.
Listen
Be sure a music player is securely connected, as described
in the previous sections.
Turn on Beatbox by pushing the power button on the left side
of top surface of Beatbox or with the remote control.
Start your player.
Volume
Volume can be controlled with the volume control on the right
side of the top surface of Beatbox or with the remote control.
Using Remote Control to Control Beatbox™
Make sure the CR2025 battery used by the remote is installed
correctly. If it is old, replace it.
Power on and off: Push and release.
Volume: Push and hold to increase volume. Release when
desired volume is reached. Push and hold to decrease volume.
Release when desired volume is reached.
Mute: Push and release.
To resume sound, push again.
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Using Remote Control to Control iPod®/iPhone®
The included remote control can be used control playback
of a docked iPod or iPhone.It cannot control playback
of other connected devices.
Using Remote Control for iPod or iPhone Playback
Play: Push and release.
Pause: Push and release. Push again to resume play.
Skip forward to next track: Push and release.
Skip back to previous track: Push and release.
Scan forward through a track: Push and hold.
Release to stop scanning and resume normal play.
Scan backward through a track: Push and hold.
Release to stop scanning and resume normal play.
Power
Volume up
Skip forward
Scan forward
Play/pause
Skip back
Scan back
Volume down
Mute
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Troubleshooting
The table can help solve most operating problems with your Beatbox.
™
First, follow these precautions:
• Remove your iPod®/iPhone®from the dock completely.
• Reseat it in the dock rmly.
• Make sure your iPod / iPhone has the latest software installed.
Problem What to do
I hear no
sound
coming
from my
Beatbox.
• Make sure you have your iPod/iPhone docked securely.
• Make sure your iPod/iPhone is turned on and music
is playing.
• Make sure you have the power cord properly
connected on the back of your Beatbox
and that it is plugged into a working AC outlet.
• Make sure you press the power button and verify
the power LED is lit.
• If you’re trying to listen to a device connected to your
Beatbox via the mini jack input and cannot hear it,
be sure to remove your iPod/iPhone from the dock.
• On the remote control, press the Play/Pause button.
• Raise the volume.
• Remove your iPod/iPhone from the dock.
Wait 5 seconds. Then reseat your iPod/iPhone.
• Reset the system. First, unplug the power cable
for 60 seconds. Next, plug it back in and push
the power button - verify the power LED is lit.
• If you are listening to a device connected via AUX IN,
make sure the device is turned on and music is playing.
Raise that device’s volume.
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Problem What to do
My iPod/
iPhone
does not
respond
to the
remote
control.
• Make sure there’s a clear path between the remote
and the system with no obstructions.
• Wipe the small lens on the front end of the remote
using a clean, dry cloth.
• Bright room lights or sunlight can cause interference.
Try using the remote from another location.
• Remove your iPod/iPhone from the dock.
Wait 5 seconds. Then reseat your iPod/iPhone.
• Make certain the remote battery is installed correctly.
If it is old, replace it.
The
system
won’t
respond
to any
controls.
• Reset the system. First, unplug the power cable for 60
seconds. Next, plug it back in.
• Contact your dealer or Monster®Customer Service.
Problem What to do
My
Beatbox™
suddenly
stopped
working
and the
red LED is
flashing.
• Carefully check if the back plate of the amplier is
hot. If the Beatbox has been running at it’s highest
power output for an extended period, the amplifier may
have overheated and the protection circuitry has
shut down the Beatbox temporarily. Your Beatbox
provide maximum protection from, amplifier
overdrive, and overheating. Switch off the Beatbox
and wait 30 minutes to let the back plate cool down.
Switch the power back on.
• Raise the volume to check they are operating normally.
• If the Beatbox is still not responding, contact
the dealer you purchased them from, or Monster.
My iPod®/
iPhone®
does not
charge
up.
• Make sure you have the power cord properly
connected on the back of the unit.
• Make sure you have the power cord plugged
into a working AC outlet.
• Remove your iPod/iPhone from the dock.
Wait 5 seconds. Then reseat your iPod/iPhone.
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