NIXON mini blaster User manual

THE BLASTER
PORTABLE WIRELESS SPEAKER
USER MANUAL
**caution symbol
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!
Failure to use common sense w ile enjoying t e Blaster may cause permanent damage to t e speaker,
yourself and/or ot ers.
•DO NOT expose to excessive moisture, water, beer or ot er liquids.
•DO NOT expose to extreme ig or low temperatures.
•DO NOT expose to direct sunlig t, fire or ot er direct eat sources.
•DO NOT expose to extreme pressure, s ock or impact.
•DO NOT attempt to open or disassemble.
•DO NOT dispose of in ouse old garbage due to c emical battery contents. Please follow in
accordance wit your local laws and regulations.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
*names and illustrations
THE BLASTER Wireless Speaker
USB C arging Cable
USB to AC Adapter
AUX Audio Cable
User Manual
BLUETOOTH COMPATIBILTY
*names and illustrations/symbols
Smartp ones
Tablets

Portable Music Players
Notebook Computers
LISTEN
NIXON IS FOCUSED ON MAKING THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE EVEN BETTER WITH CUSTOM AUDIO
ACCESSORIES. WE STARTED WITH A BLANK PIECE OF PAPER, COMMITTED TO DESIGNING PRODUCTS THAT
MOVE A CATEGORY FORWARD, INVESTED IN CUSTOM MANUFACTURING, WRAPPED THE WHOLE THING
IN A THOUGHTFUL PACKAGING AND DISPLAY, AND THEN BACK IT ALL UP. WE ARE FULLY COMMITTED TO
MAKING GREAT SPEAKERS AND HEADPHONES AND ELEVATING YOUR MUSIC EXPERIENCE. THANKS FOR
YOUR SUPPORT IN NIXON.
FEATURES
•Wireless connectivity via Bluetoot ® wit most smartp ones and notebook computers
•Seamless rubber construction wit built-in resistance to dirt and moisture
•Precision-tuned acoustics for big, full sound and ultra-low distortion
•Rec argeable battery wit extra capacity for up to 12 ours of continuous play
•On-board volume and playback buttons for remote control of your music
•Integrated microp one for ands-free wireless voice calls on most smartp ones
•Auxiliary stereo input to connect wired-only devices wit included audio cable

BLASTER LAYOUT
*show image of product pointing out all of the buttons, connections, and feature locations; side flaps open
exposing side ports; show actual button/port label or symbol, and also the name
Power Button **power symbol
Multi Button **Icon symbol
Previous **previous symbol
Next **next symbol
Volume Up **volume+ symbol
Volume Down **volume-symbol
C arging Port (Micro-USB) **USB
Aux Input (3.5mm stereo) **AUX
Power LED **round illuminated L D symbol half R D/Y LLOW
Bluetoot LED **round illuminated L D symbol in BLU
*both L Ds need two versions, one representing a steady illumination, one flashing
Microp one ** microphone symbol
POWER IT UP
**Power Button + 2 SEC -->> **Power L D solid
Press and old t e Power Button for 2 seconds t en release to power ON t e Blaster. T e Power LED will
illuminate solid.
Press t e Power Button again for 2 seconds t en release to power OFF.
NOT : The BLAST R will enter Power Saving Mode to after 5 minutes of no music playback. If the battery is
also low, it will power OFF completely to save the remaining battery.
SYNC IT UP
**Multi Button + 2 SEC -->> **Bluetooth L D flash
Press and old t e Multi Button for 2 seconds t en release to enter Bluetoot Pairing Mode. T e speaker
will sound a tone and t e Bluetoot LED will flas repeatedly.
Now locate t e Bluetoot settings on your music device, enable Bluetoot , and t en select
“BLASTER“ from t e list of local Bluetoot devices.
**Bluetooth L D solid
W en Bluetoot pairing is successful, t e Bluetoot LED will stop flas ing and illuminate solid.
NOT : If your music device supports automatic Bluetooth connection requests, the BLAST R may ask your
music device to connect. Simply confirm by selecting “OK” on your music device.
**AUX (show in symbol/illustration styling)
If your music device does not support Bluetoot connections, use t e included AUX Audio Cable to play
music directly to t e Blaster.
**show illustration of AUX cable connecting between the BLAST R to a simple iPod-ish device like the nano
(55cm cable, stereo 3.5mm both ends, Stylus-like plugs)
NOT : When using the AUX input of the Blaster, the Bluetooth audio signal is disconnected, and the
remote control buttons and internal microphone will not function.

CRANK IT UP
**volume+ and volume- symbols
Use t e Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to set t e playback level of t e Blaster.
If t e sound is distorted, decrease t e volume setting on your music device first, t en set t e volume level
of t e Blaster. A low battery can also cause t e sound to become distorted, so it is important to keep a
ealt y c arge.
NOT : Because the volume control buttons of the BLAST R do not control the volume output of your music
device, you must properly adjust the volume settings of each device independently.
SWITCH IT UP
** Multi Button, Previous and Next symbols
You can control many functions of your music device directly from t e BLASTER w en connected via
Bluetoot .
**Multi Button PLAY/PAUSE
**Previous PREVIOUS TRACK
**Next NEXT TRACK
**Previous + HOLD REWIND
**Next + HOLD FAST-FORWARD
NOT : When you first power ON the Blaster and reconnect to your music device, simply pressing the Multi
Button will begin music playback from where you last stopped.
TALK IT UP
You can also use t e BLASTER as a “speakerp one” w en connected via Bluetoot . Incoming and outgoing
calls will automatically pause music playback, t en resume w en t e call is ended.
**Multi Button ANSWER INCOMING CALL (pause music)
**Multi Button + 2 SEC REJECT INCOMING CALL
**Multi Button END CURRENT CALL (resume music)
**Multi Button x 2 (2 symbols) REDIAL LAST NUMBER
**volume+ + volume-, **Power L D and Bluetooth L D flash
Press bot volume buttons at t e same time to MUTE t e microp one during a call. T e two LEDs will
alternate flas ing to let you know MUTE is enabled. Press bot buttons again to UNMUTE t e microp one.
NOT : The internal microphone is designed to pick up your voice from a reasonably short distance. It is not
necessary hold the BLAST R close to your mouth.
CHARGE IT UP
**USB (show in symbol/illustration styling) **Power L D flash
Connect t e USB C arging Cable between t e BLASTER and a USB port on a notebook or desktop
computer, or use t e included USB to AC adapter. W ile c arging, t e Power LED will flas in a repeating
pattern to indicate t e current battery status as s own in t e following Battery C eck section.
**show illustration of USB cable connecting between the BLAST R to a notebook computer (50cm cable,
USB to micro-USB)

**show illustration of USB cable connecting between the BLAST R to a wall socket using the USB to AC
adapter
**Power L D solid
W en c arging is complete, t e Power LED will stop flas ing and illuminate solid if t e BLASTER is
powered ON, or turn off completely if t e BLASTER is powered OFF.
NOT : A full charge will take about 6 hours when connected the USB port of a computer and only 3 hours
when connected to a power source using the included USB to AC adapter.
BATTERY CHECK
**Power Button -->> **Power L D flash
Press t e Power Button once t en release. T e Power LED will turn off briefly, and t en flas in a
repeating pattern to indicate t e battery status.
**Power L D RED flash x 4 (show 4 symbols) 100%
**Power L D RED flash x 3 (show 3 symbols) 75%
**Power L D RED flash x 2 (show 2 symbols) 50%
**Power L D RED flash x 1 (show 1 symbol) 25%
**Power L D YELLOW flash x 1 (show 1 symbol) LOW
On a full c arge, t e battery will last about 12 ours, depending on t e volume level and music content.
**Power L D RED solid -->> Power L D YELLOW solid
NOT : When the battery is LOW, the Power L D will change from R D to Y LLOW while powered ON.
USEFUL TIPS
•You can extend t e battery life of t e Blaster by listening at lower volumes.
•You can also see t e battery in t e Status Bar of Apple iOS devices w en connected via Bluetoot .
•You can avoid sound dropouts by keeping t e battery c arged and staying wit in a reasonable
wireless range.
•T e Battery C eck function is most accurate w en music playback is stopped.
•Be careful w en cleaning t e Blaster. Wipe down dirty surfaces wit a lig tly damp clot t en let
dry. Do not use c emical cleaners or run under water.
•Clean dust, debris, and sand form t e Blaster wit a lig t brus or wit a can of compressed air.
Do not blow air directly into t e speaker grill as t is may cause damage to t e speaker drivers
inside.
TECHNICAL SPECS
•Bluetoot v2.1 + EDR, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
•Supported Codecs: AAC, apt-X
•Wireless Range: 10m (33 ft)
•Output Power: 3W RMS x 2
•Frequency Response: 80 – 20,000 Hz
•C arging Input: DC 5V 1A
•Dimensions: 21.85 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm
•Weig t: 525g

WARRANTY
*slightly modified from headphone warranty
Nixon offers a limited warranty on defects in materials and workmans ip for a period of one (1) year after
original purc ase from an aut orized Nixon dealer. T is means t at if t e materials in your speaker aren’t
rig t or if it isn’t put toget er correctly, we’ll repair or replace it, at our option. But, t is doesn’t mean
you can abuse your speaker and expect us to fix it for free. We don’t cover normal wear and tear or blown
speakers, cut cords, bent plugs, scratc es and gouges, loss or t eft. You will void your warranty if you
disassemble your speaker or dip it in lava or water.
Problems? You can return t e product to t e store of purc ase and t ey will initiate t e warranty claim
and return t e product to Nixon for you. Alternatively, if you would like to return t e product directly to
us, please contact your closest Nixon Service Center and we’ll get you a Return Aut orization number and
provide you wit instructions on ow to initiate service. Headp ones sent back to us wit out a Return
Aut orization number will not receive service. Any claim made under t is warranty directly wit Nixon
will involve you returning t e defective goods to us, at your expense.
SPECIFIC TO NIXON SPEAKERS SOLD IN AUSTRALIA
Our goods come wit guarantees t at cannot be excluded from t e Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any ot er reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to ave t e goods repaired or replaced if t e goods fail
to be of acceptable quality or t e failure does not amount to a major failure.
Australia Warranty Contact Info:
NIXON AUSTRALIA
Nixon Pacific Pty Ltd
1 Billabong Place
Burleig Heads QLD 4220 Australia
CONTACT
*already translated
NIXON NORTH AMERICA
701 S. Coast Hig way 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
PH: 1.888.455.9200
To find a service center close to you
Go to: Nixon.com
Select your country / support / service

FCC COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY STATEMENT
T is equipment as been tested and found to comply wit t e limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of t e FCC Rules. T ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against armful
interference in a residential installation. T is equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance wit t e instructions, may cause armful interference
to radio communications. However, t ere is no guarantee t at interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If t is equipment does cause armful interference to radio or television reception, w ic can
be determined by turning t e equipment off and on, t e user is encouraged to try and correct t e
interference by one or more of t e following measures:
•Reorient or locate t e receiving antenna.
•Increase t e separation between t e equipment and receiver.
•Connect t e equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from t at to w ic t e receiver is
connected.
•Consult t e dealer or an experienced radio/TV tec nician for elp.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
IC STATEMENT:
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This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate
using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter
by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically
radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur
radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inf
érieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les
risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il
faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonn
ée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement
d'une communication satisfaisante.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autoris é e aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.