Parrot PARTY-BLACK User manual

PARROT
PARTY
Black edition
User guide

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Parrot PARTY
15V / 1.2A mains adapter / Rechar-
geable battery pack
Adaptateur secteur 15V / 1,2A /
lot de 4 accumulateurs
Adaptador de alimentación
de 15 V / 1,2 A / lot compuerto
por cuatro pilas
CD-ROM
Jack/Jack cable
câble Jack/Jack
cable Jack/Jack
Carry case / Wrist strap
Housse de transport / Dragonne
Funda de transporte / Correa
LINE IN

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PIN code :
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User guide
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PIN code :
0000
The Bluetooth wireless technology enables audio infor-
mation and data to be sent via a short-distance radio
link. Parrot draws on its long years of experience in the
Bluetooth technology to offer you an innovative system,
the Parrot PARTY.
This compact, easy-to-fit system will enable you to listen
to the tracks on your audio player (mobile phone, PC, etc.),
even when on the move, by means of a Bluetooth link or
an audio cable (jack / jack).
The use of some of these functions depends solely
on your phone. Visit the Support section of our
website at www.parrot.com for further information.
Using the Parrot PARTY for the 1st time...............
Use cases.............................................................................
Setting up the Parrot PARTY................................................
Meaning of the LEDS ..........................................................
Connecting the Parrot PARTY to an
audio player..............................................................
Connecting a phone to the Parrot PARTY............................
Connecting the Parrot PARTY to a computer.......................
Connecting the Parrot PARTY using the Toshiba
Bluetooth software...............................................................
Connecting the Parrot PARTY using the Mac ®
Bluetooth software...............................................................
Using an audio player with a Jack audio cable....................
Using several Bluetooth audio players ................................
Using the Audio Streaming function......................
Listening to music files via your Parrot PARTY.....................
Controlling the volume..........................................................
Using audio effects..............................................................
Parrot Audio Configuration Tool...........................................
Troubleshooting.......................................................
Software Update by Bluetooth...............................
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Use cases
• You can listen to your music tracks stored on your mobile
phone / PDA / smartphone via the Parrot PARTY. Your
mobile phone must be able to support the Bluetooth ®
A2DP profile (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile).
• You can also listen to your music tracks stored on your PC
via the Parrot PARTY. Your PC must support the Bluetooth
A2DP profile (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile).
• If you want to nd out which devices are equipped with
this technology, visit the Support section on our website at
www.parrot.com.
Setting up the PARROT PARTY
1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment
underneath the device.
2. Insert and connect the batteries into the compartment as
shown in the diagram p.3.
3. Replace the cover.
4. Connect the supplied power lead to the Parrot PARTY,
making sure that it is fully inserted, and then plug the lead
into the mains supply.
5. Turn on the Parrot PARTY using the ON/OFF switch on the
back of the device.
> The centre LED on the Parrot PARTY flashes red/blue
and then turns violet: this colour means that the device is
charging.
> The LED turns blue when the batteries are
fully recharged.
• The battery charging time is approximately
2 hours 30 minutes.
• The Parrot PARTY can be used while the batteries are
being recharged.
• You can use the Parrot PARTY for up to 8 hours on fully
charged batteries.
• When the batteries are almost at, the LED on the Parrot
PARTY turns red. You have about 15 minutes’ listening left.
• Make sure the Parrot PARTY is not exposed to a high
temperature while being charged.
- Blast risks may occur if the battery is replaced
with an incorrect battery type.
- Throw used batteries in the garbage in com-
pliance with the provided instructions.
Using the PARROT PARTY for the 1st time
The batteries are neither fully charged nor fitted
when you unpack the Parrot PARTY. You have to
insert and charge them before using the Parrot
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COLOURS MEANING
Flashing red/
blue
The Parrot PARTY is automatically setting up.
> Wait a few seconds.
Red Low battery level: listening time less than 15 min.
> Plug the Parrot PARTY into the mains.
The Parrot PARTY is charging, but can still be used.
The Parrot PARTY is in active mode.
The meanings
are the same,
regardless of
the LED colour.
Flashing quickly The Parrot PARTY is detectable
and ready to be paired.
Flashing slowly
Streaming is in progress, but
the system has been muted
(no sound).
> Press + or – to return to
active mode.
Bright
The audio player is connected
to the Parrot PARTY (Bluetooth
or line-in connection).
Meaning of the LEDs
Purple
Blue
Weak
No device is connected.
LED off The Parrot PARTY is switched off.
> Use the ON/OFF switch on the back of the
device.
Or
The Parrot PARTY is in power saver mode.
> Start the connection from your audio player or
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If your PC doesn’t have any Bluetooth technology,
connect a Bluetooth dongle after having installed
the necessary drivers (refer to the user guide of the
dongle for further information).
Connecting a phone to the PARROT PARTY
Before using the Parrot PARTY with your phone, you first
have to connect both devices. But if it is the first time you
are using this phone with the Parrot PARTY, you will have
to pair both devices before connecting them. The pairing
process is only required once.
1. Press the button.
> The Parrot PARTY LED starts flashing: the device is
ready to be paired.
2. From your Bluetooth phone, search for Bluetooth periphe-
rals (refer to your phone user guide for more information).
> The list of the available Bluetooth peripherals
is displayed.
3. Select “Parrot PARTY”.
> You are prompted to enter a PIN.
4. Enter the PIN code « 0000 » on your source device once
you are prompted to do so.
Connecting the PARROT PARTY to a computer
The connection process between your computer and your
Parrot PARTY may change depending on the Bluetooth
version you have on your computer. Refer to your compu-
ter’s documentation to see which Bluetooth software your
computer is equipped with.
• If your computer is equipped with the Microsoft or the
Widcomm Bluetooth software, connect the Parrot PARTY
to your PC using the Parrot Audio Configuration Tool
software. This program is available on the CD-ROM sup-
plied or on our website www.parrot.com, in the Support
section. Refer to the user guide of the Parrot Audio
Configuration Tool software for further information.
• If you have a Windows computer and the icon appears
on the status bar, refer to the “Connecting the Parrot
PARTY using the Toshiba Bluetooth software” section.
Connecting an audio player
If you are using your Parrot PARTY for the first time,
the device puts itself in pairable mode as you turn
it on.
Before you start, make sure there is no sound
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• If you have a MAC ® computer, refer to the “Connecting
the Parrot PARTY using the Mac Bluetooth software”
section.
Connecting the PARROT PARTY using the
Toshiba Bluetooth software
If your PC is equipped with the Toshiba Bluetooth software,
you have to connect the Parrot device to your compu-
ter before connecting your device with the Parrot Audio
Configuration Tool software. This step is only necessary at
the first use.
1. Double-click on the icon located at the bottom of
your screen.
> The Bluetooth Settings window is displayed.
2. Press the button of the Parrot PARTY.
3. Click on New Connection.
> The list of the detected peripherals is displayed
4. Select your Parrot PARTY and click on Next.
5. Select Express Mode and click on Next.
6. Enter 0000 as the Bluetooth PIN code in the displayed
window, and click OK.
7. Click on OK in the Bluetooth configuration window.
> A new window is displayed allowing you to enter a name
for your device. This step is optional you can click
on Next.
8. Select your Parrot PARTY and click on Next.
9. Follow the prompts to finalize the connection process and
click on Finish.
> Your devices are connected and ready to be used.
Connecting the PARROT PARTY using the
Mac Bluetooth software
If you use the Mac Bluetooth software, you have to connect
the Parrot device to your computer before connecting your
device with the Parrot Audio Configuration Tool software.
This step is only necessary at the first use.
1. Click on the Apple icon located up left of your screen.
2. Select System preferences and click on the
Bluetooth icon.
> The Bluetooth configuration window is displayed.
If your Parrot PARTY is not listed, click on Refresh.
If you are prompted to connect yourself to Windows
Update, click on No.
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3. Press the button of the Parrot PARTY.
4. Click on Set up New Devices then on Continue.
5. Select « Headset » then click on Continue.
> The computer looks for available peripherals.
6. Select the Parrot PARTY and click on Continue.
7. Click on Quit to finalize the connection process.
> Your devices are connected and ready to be used.
Using an audio player with a Jack audio cable
You can connect your audio player to the Parrot PARTY via a
Jack / Jack audio cable to stream music through.
Using several Bluetooth audio players
The Parrot PARTY can be paired to 10 audio players.
However, if an audio player is already streaming music, the
other devices will not be able to play their music through the
Parrot PARTY at the same time. To do so, you must stop the
player currently streaming.
Make sure that the connectors are inserted properly
to avoid any disruption.
Some audio players prevent other devices from
being connected to the Parrot PARTY at the same
time, even if music is not currently being streamed.
You must first disconnect the device from the
Parrot PARTY, so that you can use another
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Listening to music files via your PARROT PARTY
• Before you start streaming music from your audio player
to the Parrot PARTY, both devices must be connected to
each other. Once they have been connected, simply start
playing the track on your audio player and the sound will
come through the Parrot PARTY.
• You can establish a connection between the two devices
via the Bluetooth menu on your audio player, or you will
be prompted to select the Parrot PARTY once you have
started playing a track.
• To save battery life, the Parrot PARTY switches to power
saver mode (the LEDs switch off) if no Bluetooth connec-
tion is detected for two minutes or if there is no streaming
for 5 minutes.
Controlling the volume
The Parrot PARTY offers different possibilities for adjusting
the volume:
• The buttons on top of the Parrot PARTY allow you to
control the volume directly from the device.
• If this function is supported by your audio player you can
control the volume remotely.
• If you are using a computer running Windows XP or
Windows Vista, you can then use the Parrot Audio
Configuration Tool software to adjust the volume settings.
Using audio effects
You can take advantage of the VSBass and Stereo Widening
functions by pressing the corresponding buttons.
To exit the power saver mode, start a connection
from your audio player or press any button.
Button Functions
Increase the volume
- Short press : Decrease the volume
- Long press : Mute the sound
Bass amplification
Widening of the sound field
Button Function
VSBass
Stereo Widening
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Parrot Audio Configuration Tool
The Parrot Audio Configuration Tool, which is part of the
Parrot Audio Suite on the CD-ROM supplied with the Parrot
PARTY, allows you to configure the Parrot PARTY on a
computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista. You can
use Microsoft’s Bluetooth software or Broadcom’s Widcomm
software on these computers.
Prior to launch the Parrot Audio Configuration Tool, you must
ensure that no music is currently being streamed to the Par-
rot PARTY. Once you have started the application, you need
to select your Parrot PARTY before you can configure it.
Once the Bluetooth connection has been established with
your Parrot PARTY, you can :
Control the volume of your Parrot PARTY.•
Adjust the music settings via the equaliser function and•
the audio effects (VS Bass and Stereo Widening).
Enable the volume ramp option, which gradually•
increases the volume when you switch on the
Parrot PARTY.
Adjust the time delay of the Parrot PARTY. This option is•
used to synchronise your audio system with your PC.
Find out the software version used by your Parrot PARTY•
Problem Solution
No sound is coming through
the Parrot PARTY.
- Ensure that the device is
switched on (ON/OFF switch
on the back of the device) and
sufficiently powered.
- Check that your device supports
the Bluetooth A2DP profile and
the source role.
I cannot connect my audio player
to the Parrot PARTY.
- Hold down the Bluetooth button
on the Parrot PARTY for two
seconds, then restart
the search and connect.
The centre LED on the Parrot
PARTY is red.
- The red colour means that the
battery level is low (battery life is
less than 15 min). Plug the Parrot
PARTY into the mains: the LED
turns violet to indicate that the
device is being charged and then
turns blue once the battery has
been fully recharged.
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Software update via Bluetooth
I used a Jack audio cable
to connect my audio player,
but I get no sound.
- Check that the jack audio cable
is properly plugged in to the Parrot
PARTY and audio player.
- Check that there is no Bluetooth
connection with an audio player.
The Bluetooth connection will take
priority over the Jack connection.
My Parrot PARTY makes
a noise when I use
a jack audio cable.
- Check that the jack audio cable
is properly plugged in to the Parrot
PARTY and audio player.
I am using my PC as
a Bluetooth audio player,
but there is no sound coming
from my Parrot PARTY.
- Check that the «Sound
playback» option is set to «High-
quality Bluetooth Audio».
You can find this option
by selecting Start/Settings/Control
panel/Sound and Audio Devices/
Audio on your computer.
When I watch a video, the
sound from the Parrot PARTY
is not synchronised with the
image.
- Use the Parrot Audio
Configuration Tool to check
that your system’s audio delay
is correctly configured
for this type of use.
You can update the software of your Parrot PARTY by
Bluetooth. Upgrading offers you new features and improves
compatibility with a larger number of phones. This operation
is carried out via Bluetooth using a PC equipped with Blue-
tooth technology.
Updates are performed via the Parrot Software Update Tool.
You will find this software, along with instructions on how to
use it in the Support section of our website at www.parrot.
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Technical specification / Spécifications techniques / Especificaciones tecnicas
Dimensions / Medidas / Abmessungen / Dimensioni / Afmetingen / Dimensões
Frequency range / Plage de fréquence / Banda de frecuencia /
Frequenzbereich / Gamma di frequenze / Frequentiebereik / Gama de frequência
Play time / Autonomie / Autonomia / Betriebsdauer /
Autonomia / Autonomy / Autonomia
Battery / Batteries / Bateria / Akku / Batteria / Batterij / Bateria
Power supply / Alimentation / Alimentación /
Spannungsversorgung / Alimentazione / Netvoeding / Alimentação
Bluetooth PIN Code / Code PIN Bluetooth / Código PIN del Bluetooth /
PIN Code / Código PIN
- Input: 100- 240 V~, 50-60 Hz, 0.2 A
- Output: 15V / 1.2A
Output power / Puissance de sortie / Potencia de salida de audio /
Ausgangsleistung / Potenza di uscita / Uitgangsvermogen / Potência de saída
2 x 3 W (RMS)
2 x 6 W (Peak)
8 h
4,8V / 2100mAh
NiMH
Charging time / Temps de charge / Tempo de carga / Ladedauer /
Durata di ricarica / Laadtijd 2 h 30
150Hz – 20kHz
228 x 79 x 85 mm
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Warranty
Without prejudice of legal warranty,
Parrot products are warranted during
1 year from the date of purchase for
defects in materials and workmanship,
provided that no deterioration to the
product has been made, and upon
presentation of proof of purchase
(date of purchase, location of sale and
product serial number) to the retailer or
Parrot directly.
Warranty does not cover: upgrading of
the software items of the Parrot pro-
ducts with Bluetooth® cell phones for
compatibility purpose, data recovery,
deterioration of the external aspect
due to normal use of the product,
any damage caused by accident,
misuse, misapplication, or non-Parrot
products. Parrot is not responsible
for storage, loss or damaged to data
during transit or repair.
Any product wrongfully declared to be
defective will be returned to sender
and inspection, process and carriage
costs will be invoiced to him.
Correct disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equi-
pment)
This marking shown on the pro-
duct or its literature, indicates
that it should not be disposed
with other household wastes at
the end of its working life. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, please separate this from
other types of wastes and recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either
the retailer where they purchased this
product, or their local government
office, for details of where and how
they can take this item for environmen-
tally safe recycling. Business users
should contract their supplier and the
terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product should not be
mixed with other commercial wastes
for disposal.
Modifications
The explanations and specifications
in this guide are given for information
purposes only and may be modified
without prior notice. They are deemed
to be correct at time of going to press.
The utmost care has been taken when
writing this guide,as part of the aim to
provide you with accurate information.
However, Parrot shall not be held
responsible for any consequences
arising from any errors or omissions
in the guide, nor for any damage
or accidental loss of data resulting
directly or indirectly from the use of the
information herein. Parrot reserves the
right to amend or improve the product
design or user guide without any
restrictions and without any obligation
to notify users. As part of our ongoing
concern to upgrade and improve our
products, the product that you have
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purchased may differ slightly from the
model described in this guide.
If so, a later version of this guide might
be available in electronic format at Par-
rot’s website at www.parrot.com.
FCC Compliance Statement
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 unde
sired operation.
Note: The manufacturer is not respon-
sible for any radio or tv interference
caused by unauthorized modifications
to this equipment. Such modifications
could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equip-
ment 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 communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particu-
lar 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.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Parrot S.A. of 174 quai
de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris,
France, declare under our
sole responsibility that our product,
the Parrot PARTY to which this
declaration relates is in conformity with
appropriate standards EEN300328,
EN301489-1, IEC60065 following
the provision of Radio Equipment
and Telecommunication Equipment
directive, with requirements covering
EMC directive 89/336/EEC and Low
Voltage directive 73/23/EEC.
Identication N. 394 149 496 R.C.S.
PARIS
Parrot S.A.
Protection and personal
safety
Carefully read the user guide and
follow the indicated procedure when
setting up the device. Do not dismantle
or open the device and do not touch
the electronic components or the
drivers. Do not attempt to dismantle or
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Never introduce any metal object to
avoid the risks of electric shocks,
fire, short circuits or dangerous
emissions. If your device shows signs
of faulty operation, call the approved
Parrot technical support centre or
an approved retailer. Never leave
the Parrot PARTY exposed to rain or
chemical products; do not place them
in a damp area or where they are likely
to be splashed with water. Never place
your device on a recipient containing
any type of liquid, which might seep
inside the device. Doing so will reduce
the risks of electric shocks, short
circuits, fire and injury.
Copyrights
Copyright © 2007 Parrot. All rights
reserved. The total or even partial
reproduction, transmission or storage
of this guide in any form or by any
process whatsoever (electronic,
mechanical, photocopy, recording or
otherwise) is strictly prohibited without
prior consent from Parrot.
Registered Trademarks
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos
are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by Parrot
S.A. is under license.
Mac, Apple and Leopard are trade-
marks of Apple Computer, Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
Bluetooth QDID :
B012425, B012423, B012424
Important safety instructions
1. This apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing and no
object filled with liquid, such as va
ses, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
2. The AC/DC adaptor which provides
disconnection from mains supply
shall remain readily operable.
Unplug this apparatus when unused
for long periods of time.
3. Read these instructions
4. Keep these instructions
5. Heed all warnings
6. Follow all instructions
7. Do not use this apparatus near
water
8. Clean only with dry cloth.
9. Do not block any ventilation ope
nings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Do not install near any heat as
radiators. Heat registers, stoves
or other apparatus (including ampli
S3125A
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
product.
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 electric shock to persons.
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fiers) that produce heat.
11. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A groun-
ding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not t
into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
12. Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
13. Unplug this apparatus during light-
ning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been dama-
ged in any way, such as power supply
cord or AC/DC adaptor is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture
and objects lled with liquids, such as
vases, should not be placed on this
apparatus.. This apparatus is designed
for indoor use only.
Do not expose the Parrot PARTY
system to outside temperatures below
5°C or above 55°C. The system could
be damaged or the cabinet warped.
Avoid placing the system near a
source of heat or exposing it to sunli-
ght (even through a window).
Similarly, excessively low temperatures
and humidity could damage the
device.
Caution: Wireless technology
Interference can be caused by
devices that emit waves. Devices such
as Wi-Fi routers and microwave ovens
can affect audio transmissions with
your Parrot PARTY and also degrade
your system’s audio quality.

Hotline
Our hotline is at your disposal from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 6 pm (GMT + 1)
[e-mail]
Italy : [+39] 02 86 39 14 63
Spain : [+34] 902 404 202
UK : [+44] (0)870 112 5872
Germany : 0900 1727768
USA : [+1] (877) 9 Parrot (toll free)
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Europe : [+33] 1 48 03 60 69 (Spoken languages : French, English, Spanish and German)
FCC ID: RKX PARTY

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