ONSIA Sound Art Series Operating instructions

Installation Guide & Operating Instructions
A r t n e v e r s o u n d e d s o g o o d ™
Name: BTA-8

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Bluetooth® Sound Art™ by ONSIA®. These unique flat-panel speakers,
concealed in Sound Art™ frames, have reliable, proven components and a proprietary design
that will provide a truly enjoyable listening experience. Bluetooth® Sound Art™ speakers
have been designed to be compatible with Blue tooth® wireless technology-enabled
smartphones, laptops, tablets and PCs . We’ve developed this installation guide to give
you step-by-step pointers for a successful do-it-yourself install. Please read this installation
guide & operating instructions document completely before you start. If you have doubts
about completing this installation, you should contact a qualified contractor, or a professional
audio/video installer. The facility where you purchased your Bluetooth® Sound Art™ speaker can
refer you to a qualified installer in your area.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
DEDICATED SOUND AND AUDIO AND ITS AFFILIATES DO NOT MAKE ANY GUARANTEES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANT
ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PURPOSE, WITH RESPE CT TO ANY OF THESE SUGGESTIONS OR INSTRUCTIONS. DEDICATED SOUND AND AUDIO
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, COST OF REPLACEMENT, BREACH OF CONTRACT, INJURY, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER EVEN IF
DEDICATED SOUND AND AUDIO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Instructions
•Read these instructions before using or installing this product.
•Keep these instructions for future reference.
•Heed all warnings in this guide.
•Follow all instructions.
•Install and operate in accordance to this document’s i nstructions only.
Fire and Electric Shock Hazard
•DO NOT open, dismantle, disassemble or modify speaker.
•DO NOT block any ventilation openings.
•DO NOT expose to excessive cold, heat, humidity or direct sunlight.
•DO NOT push objects into holes or any openings.
•ONLY use wall charger supplied.
•Turn off power in areas you’ll be drilling when installing unit to avoid electric
shock.
Safety Tips When Working on a Ladder
•Place ladder in a stable position close to where you will be working. Don’t reach.
•Face ladder and always have two hands on the ladder when ascending or descending.
•Don’t carry items up the ladder that could cause you to lose your balance and fall. Have
someone hand you items once in a stable position.
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by the manufacturer could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
•Determine the position on the wall where you would like the top of the speaker to be positioned
and lightly mark the wall with a pencil at the center point of the top edge of the frame.
•Measure 1 1/8” below your pencil mark and draw a horizontal line using a level.
•Centrally and along this line mark the hole placements 2” apart.
•Attach the Z bar pieces to the wall and your speaker using the hardware provided as shown
in the diagram below. Attach one piece of Z bar to the wall with the wall anchors and wall
anchor screws provided. Attach the remaining Z bar piece to your speaker with the machine
screws provided. Your speaker has metal screw inserts that allow you to hang it in a horizontal or
vertical configuration. Choose the appropriate configuration according to the art on your speaker.
•Install the right-angle DC jack extender by inserting it into the DC jack located in the back of the
speaker.
•To hang the speaker, gently slide the unit down the wall until the two sections of Z bar interlock.
It is important to ensure that the top piece is fully seated with the bottom piece (you should feel
the pieces sliding together).
•Gently pull down on the speaker to make sure that it is secure.
Recommended Tool List (Wall Mount Units)
Phillips screw driver , Hammer , Pencil , Measuring tape , Level , Drill and Ladder.
Package Contents
1 Bluetooth® Sound Art speaker.
1 Wall Charger.
1 Wall Mount Kit: Z bar (2 pieces) and Wall screws.
1 Installation guide & operating instructions document.
General Speaker Placement
Because of the unique technology used in the design of your Bluetooth® Sound Art™
speaker, there is mor e flexibility in placing it relative to the primary listening area. In
other words, the location of the speaker can be based on interior design requirements as well as
acoustical considerations. However, do not place your Sound Art™ in corners, as this tends to create
reverberation and sonic reflections.
Mounting Height (Wall Mount Models)
When determining the mounting height, simply follow the same principles that you normally do when
hanging traditional artwork. The height of the speaker is conditional to the area. If it is to be located
in a living room, dining room, or bedroom, where people are seated, then it should be hung at eye
level. The eye will be drawn to the focus of interest in the art or picture, and sound will be at ear level.
In hallways and entrance ways, consider the fact that people will be standing, and eye level (and
ear level) will change accordingly .
Installation on Wall
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OPERATION
1) Charge it. Charger model SMC-3, SMC-7
It’s recommended to charge your Bluetooth® Sound Art™ speaker unit completely after unpacking.
Once your speaker is mounted on the wall, you may leave the unit ON. Your speaker will automatically
enter a power saving mode when not in use.
3) Pair it. Play it. Love it!
To pair your Bluetooth® Sound Art™, enable Bluetooth® on your music source device and scan for
Bluetooth® devices (read your device’s manual or user’s guide to add or setup a Bluetooth® device).
Pair your device with the Bluetooth® device named “BTA-8”.
A green LED indicator on
the wall charger
indicates the speaker is
fully charged and can be
unplugged.
Your Bluetooth® Sound Art™
canspeaker be played and
recharged at the same time.
Connect the wall charger unit to
an AC outlet and to the DC jack
located on the bottom part of the
Sound Art speaker frame.
A red LED indicator on the wall
charger indicates the Sound Art
speaker is charging.
Your Bluetooth® Sound Art™ will give
you many hours of enjoyable
wireless play time on a single
charge. When it’s time to
recharge,it will let you know by
flashing its LED power indicator
continuously.
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2. QUICK USER GUIDE to help Connect and Play your Onsia® Sound Art™
loudspeaker that is ‘TWS’ (True Wireless Stereo) enabled.
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Onsia® ‘TWS’ enabled loudspeakers:
-BTA-8 (Bluetooth® ID: BTA-8)
Onsia ® Sound Art™ loudspeakers that are ‘TWS’ enabled, feature Bluetooth® version: 4.2 advanced
circuitry.
Pairing Onsia ® ‘TWS’ enabled BTA-8 Speaker(s) to mobile device via Bluetooth® :
Before you begin:
•Set your mobile device and Bluetooth® speaker at least three feet (one meter) apart.
•Turn OFF your Onsia® Sound Art™ Bluetooth® speaker, if it is not already OFF.
•Disconnect other Bluetooth® devices from your mobile device, then turn OFF Bluetooth® funct
on of your phone or other device.
To connect only one ‘TWS’ enabled BTA-8 Onsia® speaker to your mobile device:
1. Turn on speaker by pressing POWER key for approximately one second. The speaker’s Amplifer
LED (Red in color) will light.
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Turn ON the Bluetooth® funct on for your Bluetooth® enabled phone or other device by Going
to Settings (Gear Icon on some devices ) on your mobile device and select Bluetooth®. You
will NOT discover the Onsia® BTA-8 ‘TWS’ speaker in the list of discoverable devices.
iOS
Android
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Press the speaker POWER key for approximately one second. The speaker’s Amplif er LED (Red
in color) will begin blinking.
You can now discover the Onsia® BTA-8 speaker ID on your Bluetooth® enabled phone or
device. Select the Onsia® speaker Bluetooth® ID from devices list for pairing and connecting.
The Amplifer LED (Red in color) will stop blinking. The Amplifer LED (Red in color) will remain lit.
You can now play from the one Onsia® loudspeaker.
iOS
Android
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To connect two ‘TWS’ enabled BTA-8 Onsia® speakers to your mobile device:
Turn ON each ‘TWS’ speaker by pressing its POWER key for approximately one second.
Each speaker’s Amplifer LED (Red in color) will light on both speakers.
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Press and hold the CONNECT key for approximately three seconds on one ‘TWS’ speaker. Its
Amplifer LED Red in color) will blink. On second ‘TWS’ speaker, also press and hold the
CONNECT key for approximately three seconds. Its amp LED will blink too.
The two ‘TWS’ speakers will connect to each other via Bluetooth® and both speaker’s LED’s will
stop blinking. The Amplif er LED (Red in color) on both speakers will remain lit.
Turn ON the Bluetooth® funct on for your Bluetooth® enabled phone or other device by Going
to Settings (Gear Icon on some devices ) on your mobile device and select Bluetooth®.
You will NOT discover the Onsia® ‘TWS’ speakers in the list of discoverable devices.
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4.
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Android
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Press the ‘TWS’ speaker’s POWER key for approximately one second on the one ‘TWS’ speaker
you prefer to pair to device (such as your phone). This speaker’s Amplif er LED (Red in color)
will begin blinking.
5.
You can now discover the Onsia® speaker’s ID on your Bluetooth® enabled phone or
device. Select the Onsia® speakers Bluetooth® ID from devices list for pairing and connect
ng. The Onsia® speaker’s LED will stop blinking. The Amplifer’s LED (Red in color) will remain
lit. You can now play in TRUE stereo mode on both Onsia® BTA-8 Speakers.
iOS
Android
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*If a single speaker or two paired ‘TWS’ speakers are powered OFF, then ON again, they will
automat cally connect to last connect on device if the device (phone) is in range. If not, new pairing
and connect ng again will be required.
If you have an Onsia® ‘TWS’ speaker now and wish to add a second to enable the ‘TWS’ real stereo
play, its important to disconnect the current, single, ‘TWS’ speaker from your phone, TURN OFF
Bluetooth® on phone, then begin this process for connectng and playing two ‘TWS’ speakers. NOTE: Its
important to follow these steps to avoid problems connectng or playing.
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NOTE: You ONLY need to connect to one speaker with your Bluetooth® device (example: phone)
The two speakers will automatically connect to each other & play in stereo, using their ‘TWS’
enabled circuit. The connect on between the two speakers MUST be made BEFORE the Bluetooth
connect on to the audio source.
Turning Off Onsia ® ‘T WS’ enabled speakers:
If playing only one ‘TWS’ speaker:
Press POWER key on the one speakers for approximately three seconds. It will turn OFF.
If using playing two paired ‘TWS’ speakers:
Press POWER key on one of the speakers for approximately three seconds. Both speakers will turn OFF
at same t me.
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If your speaker appears to have a problem, the following notes may help. If the problem still
persists after having attempted to resolve it, consult your dealer for assistance or contact customer
support at ONSIA® through www.onsia.com or by calling customer service at: 1-800 279-7686
Symptom Possible Cause
No sound at all -Check speaker is powered ON.
-Check volume and mute settings on music source device.
-Check device is paired.
-Recharge speaker.
-Reset speaker. Press power key three seconds to power
“OFF”. Press power Key one second to turn “ON”.
Unable to pair device -Check speaker is powered ON.
-Make sure speaker is not paired to another device.
-Place music source device in direct line of sight and within
20 feet. Objects, walls, and moving persons may reduce
wireless operating range.
-Reset speaker. Press power key three seconds to power
“OFF”. Press power Key one second to turn “ON”.
Music breaks, device disconnects -Place music source device in direct line of sight and within
20 feet. Objects, walls, and moving persons may reduce
wireless operating range.
-If using a streaming music service, try playing music stored in
music source device instead.
Distortion at high volume levels -Check the recording quality of the music material.
-Recharge speaker if LED power indicator is flashing.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Life:
BP-3: 13 hours (50% volume level).Will vary depending upon audio content.
BP-4: 15 hours (50% volume level).Will vary depending upon audio content.
Charging Time: SMC-3 or SMC-7 BP-3: 4.1 hours BP-4: 4.7 hours
Standby Time: BP-3 45 days; BP-4 50 days
Audio Output Power: 10 watts RMS, THD (@1kHz): 1% @ 7.5W RMS, 10% @ 10W RMS
Frequency Range: 65Hz to 6kHz
Bluetooth Version: 4.2
TWS ( True Wireless Stereo) enabled.
Loudspeaker Design: Distributed Mode
Sound Dispersion Angle: 170°
Maximum Wireless Range: 33 feet under ideal conditions (direct line of sight)
Battery: Li-Ion
Wall Charger:
SMC-3: Input - 100V to 240V AC 50/60Hz 1.0A max
Output: 12.6 V DC x 1.90A
SMC-7: Input - 100V to 240V AC 50/60Hz 1.0A max
Output: 12.6 V DC x 2.00A
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PRODUCT CARE
Do not use any solvents or liquids to clean your Bluetooth® Sound Art™ speaker. Simply dust unit with a
dry piece of cloth.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Onsia® and its Bluetooth® Sound Art™ speaker products to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. This product contains no user serviceable parts.
DO NOT attempt to open, dismantle, disassemble or modify the unit; doing so will void its warranty.
Except where prohibited by applicable law, this warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the
original purchaser. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary
under local laws.
In the event of a defect, Onsia® will, at its option, repair or replace the product with no charge to the
purchaser for parts or labor. The repaired or replaced product will be warranted for 90 days from the date
of return shipment or for the balance of the original warranty, whichever is longer.
To obtain warranty service, the purchaser must call ONSIA® at 1 [phone]. To obtain a
return authorization, the purchaser must provide a copy of the original sales receipt. The purchaser
must return the product postpaid with the purchaser’s return address and the return authorization
information clearly printed on the outside of the package to the Authorized ONSIA® Service Center
provided. Dedicated Sound and Audio will not be responsible for any losses or damage to the
product incurred while the product is in transit or is being shipped for repair. Insurance is highly
recommended.
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Never Sounded So Good™, Sound Art™, and Your Wall. Your Sound. Your Art.™ are trademarks
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