Onkyo Sharp GX-BT480 User manual

GX-BT480(BK)/GX-BT480(BL)/
GX-BT480(RD)
MODEL
WIRELESS BLUETOOTH ®SPEAKER SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this manual
carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.

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Accessories
Special notes
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by SHARP is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Contents
Special notes
Accessories
Precautions
General
Volume control
Approved accessories
Electromagnetic interference
Controls and Indicators
Top and side panels
Carrying the unit
Using the carrying strap
Getting started
Plug adaptors
Charging
General control
To turn the power on or off
Mode
Volume control
Equalizer
Bluetooth
Pairing
Music
Calls
SIRI/GOOGLE
Disconnect
Micro SD card
Playback
Aux In mode
Playing music from an audio source
Troubleshooting chart
General
Bluetooth
Micro SD card
If problem occurs
Specification
General
Bluetooth
Micro SD card
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The following accessories are included.
Audio cable x 1 Carrying strap x 1
AC adaptor x 1 set AC adaptor x 1 set
For other countries For India only
INDIA
USB charging cable x 1

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Precautions
Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields,
excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical
equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which
generate electrical noise.
Do not place anything on top of the unit.
Do not expose the unit to temperatures higher than
60°C (140°F) or to extremely low temperatures.
Do not remove the outer cover. Refer internal
service to your local SHARP service facility.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
Attention should be drawn to the environmental
aspects of battery disposal.
This unit should only be used within the range of 5°C -
35°C (41°F - 95°F).
The apparatus is designed for use in moderate
climates.
SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper
use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised service
centre.
The supplied AC adaptor contains no user serviceable
parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so.
The AC adaptor supplied with this unit must not be
used with other equipment.
Never use an AC adaptor other than the one specified.
Otherwise, problem or serious hazards may be
created.
General
Volume control
The sound level at a given volume setting depends on
speaker efficiency, location and various other factors. It is
advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels, which
occurs while turning the unit on with the volume control
setting up high, or while continually listening at high
volumes.
Approved accessories
The use of accessories not approved by SHARP,
including but not limited to batteries, antennas, wall
adapters, car chargers, ear gels and foam tips and
convertible covers, may cause your SHARP device to
malfunction or in the case of non-approved electrical
accessories may cause the device to exceed RF energy
exposure guidelines. Use of non-approved accessories
will void your device’s warranty.
Electromagnetic interference
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to
electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately
shielded, electromagnetic configured for electromagnetic
compatibility. Similar to a mobile phone, this unit is a low
power transmitter / receiver and is covered by regulations
pertaining to such devices. Turn off this unit in any facility
where posted notices instruct you to do so. These
facilities may include hospitals or health care facilities that
may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF
energy.
When instructed to do so, turn off this unit when on
board an aircraft. Any use of a mobile device must be
in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and
airline crew instructions.
Some Bluetooth devices may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you
may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer or
physician to discuss alternatives.
If you use any other personal medical device, consult
the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is
adequately shielded from RF energy. Your doctor or
physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.
If you are in doubt about whether this unit be safely
turned on or used, please consult an authorized
person in the location you want to use it. If no
authorized person is available or you remain uncertain,
SHARP recommends that you turn off your Bluetooth
device and any mobile phones unless they are
required in an emergency situation.

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Controls and indicators
Top and side panel
Mode Button
Bluetooth Indicator
Power Button
Battery Indicator
Track Skip down Button
Equalizer Button
Track Skip Up Button
Volume Down Button
Play/Pause Button
Volume Up Button
Carry Strap Hooks
Micro USB Charge Slot
Micro SD Card Slot
Aux In Jack 3.5 mm
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Plug adaptors are supplied for various countries usage as
below.
Charging
Please use the supplied AC charger and USB cable to
charge this unit. A full charge will take around 3.5 hours.
Please close the port cover after you have done charging.
Getting started
Carrying the unit
Using the carrying strap
This unit can be carried by using a supplied carrying
strap. Insert the carrying strap hook to each end of the
unit as shown below.
Before carrying the unit, make sure the hook is properly
secured and closed, otherwise it will cause damage and
injury.
Hole
Caution:
To change the plug adaptor :
Choose a plug adaptor shape to match the electrical
outlet.
Place the plug adaptor on the adaptor body with the
word “LOCK” aligned to the release knob.
Press the adaptor against the body and twist clockwise
until it locks.
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To remove the plug adaptor :
Press the release knob and twist the plug adaptor anti
clockwise until it is released.
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To lock To open
Release knob
Plug adaptors
For India
only

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Bluetooth
Pairing
Power on the unit and it will enter the Bluetooth mode.
The blue indicator will flash.
On your smartphone search Bluetooth devices list for
“GX-BT480 SHARP”.
Once connected the speaker will announce it is
“connected” and the blue indicator will cease flashing.
Music
Press to play/pause
Press to skip up a track.
Press to go to the beginning of the current track.
Press twice to skip down a track.
Calls
SIRI/GOOGLE
Press to answer an incoming call.
Press to end the active call
Press twice or long press to reject an incoming
call.
Press twice to activate or cancel Siri/Google
voice dialing.
Disconnect
Press and hold until a voice prompt
“disconnected” is heard.
This will disconnect the current Bluetooth
connection.
Other Bluetooth device can now find and pair
with this unit.
General control
To turn the power on or off Volume control
Press the or button to increase or decrease the
volume.
Equalizer
Press the button repeatedly to select desired sound.
The default equalizer is Standard. This is for
use when the music is already in very heavy
Bass and you need to pull it back a bit.
Standard EQ is the loudest option.
Bass Boost EQ will enhance the level of
bass.
Movie EQ enables the use of this unit as a
soundbar with low latency playback and the
ability to hear the dialogue and all the action
without compromise.
Standard :
Bass Boost :
Movie :
Mode
Press the button repeatedly to select desired mode.
Note:
To select Micro SD card mode, insert a Micro SD card into
the Micro SD card slot.
Bluetooth Aux InSD card
Notes :
Each time this unit powers on, it will reset to default
volume.
(For Bluetooth and Micro SD card function only)
After 10 minutes with no activity or connection this unit
will automatically power off to conserve battery.
Press the button to turn the power on or off.
When turning on, battery indicator will light up and a
sound tone will be heard.
When turning off, a voice message “Powering down” will
be heard.

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Micro SD card
Notes:
When you insert a Micro SD Card into this unit, it will
switch to Micro SD card mode and voice message
“Micro SD card playback” will be heard.
This unit supports Micro SD cards upto 32GB, FAT32
format and MP3 formats.
Unsupported file formats are skipped. For example,
Word documents (.doc) or MP3 files with extension .dlf
are ignored and not played.
Even when the files are in a supported format (MP3),
some may not play depending on the compatibility.
In some case, reading may be as long as 60 seconds,
depending on the amout of data and media speed.
This is not a malfunction.
To switch modes, press the button.
Playback
Press to play/pause
Press to skip up a track.
Press to go to the beginning of the current track.
Press twice to skip down a track.
Aux In mode
Notes:
Use the 3.5mm audio cable (included) to connect the
speaker to an audio source (PC, MP3/MP4, mobile
phone).
The speaker will play the music from the audio source.
To change or control tracks, please use your music
source apps.
Playing music from an audio source
Press the button repeatedly to select “AUX IN”
mode. A voice message “Auxilary Input” will be
heard.
Press play on the source device to start playback.
To mute the sound, press button on this unit.
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Troubleshooting chart
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorize SHARP dealer or service centre.
General
Turn the unit off and then turn
it on again.
When a button is
pressed, the unit
does not respond.
The volume level set to “Min”.No sound is
heard.
Symptom Possible cause
There is no MP3 file inside
the SD card.
The SD card is not properly
plugged in.
A copyright protected or false
MP3 file is being played back.
SD card cannot
be detected.
Playback does not
start.
Symptom Possible cause
Micro SD card
The unit is too far from the
Bluetooth audio source
device.
The unit is not paired with the
Bluetooth audio source device
No sound is
heard.
Symptom Possible cause
The unit is too near to a
device that generates
electromagnetic radiation.
There is an obstacle between
the unit and the Bluetooth
audio source device.
Bluetooth sound
is interrupted or
distorted.
Bluetooth
If problem occurs
Factory reset
When this product is subject to strong external
interference (mechanical shock, excessive static
electricity, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may
malfunction.
If such a problem occurs, turn the power off and then turn
it on again.
If it still does not restore the unit, do the factory reset.
Press the button to turn the power on.
When the unit is in idle condition (no connection to
Bluetooth, audio, etc.), press and hold the button
for 8 seconds.
The unit will power off and reset.
Turn on the unit again for normal operation.
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Specification
As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for
product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of
production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual unit.
< 1 mWPower consumption
(standby)
2 x 20 W (RMS)Output power
20 Hz - 20 kHzFrequency response
2.1 kgWeight
Width: 304 mm
Height: 153 mm
Depth: 150 mm
Dimensions
General
FAT32File system
MP3Playback format
Micro SD card
V 4.2Version
2402 MHz ~ 2480 MHzFrequency bands
<20 dBm
Maximum power
transmitted
Bluetooth

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