PodSpeakers MiniPod Bluetooth User manual

USER GUIDE - ENGLISH

Model: MiniPod Bluetooth MK II – User Guide revision v1.0 – Sept 2016
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THANK
YOU!
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your new MiniPod Bluetooth Hi-Fi speaker.
The iconic design now includes the latest in Wireless Bluetooth
technology.
We wish you many years of audible and visible enjoyment together
with your MiniPod Bluetooth.
Best Regards from,
Your Podspeakers Team.

In the box.................................................
Power.......................................................
How you want to use MiniPod..................
Stand Alone Setup...................................
Wireless Stereo Setup..............................
Stereo Setup..........................................
Connections......................................
Buttons.............................................
Remote............................................
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USER GUIDE - INDEX

LED / Remote Control Sensor................
Running-In Period..................................
Care & Cleaning.....................................
Environmental Information......................
For Your Safety.......................................
Warranty.................................................
Compliance Information....................
For Your Safety (China).....................
Main Specications................................
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USER GUIDE - INDEX

What’s in the box?
1 x MiniPod Bluetooth Wireless Hi-Fi speaker.
1 x Remote control including battery.
4 x AC power cords (1 x EU / 1 x UK / 1 x US / 1 x CN).
1 x User guide in multiple languages.
IN THE BOX
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POWER
1. Connect the power cable to the bottom of your MiniPod Bluetooth and to your wall outlet.
2. Power ON your MiniPod Bluetooth either by pressing the /Mode button on the speaker,
or by using the -button on the remote control. As default, MiniPod Bluetooth will be in
Bluetooth mode when powered on.
You are now ready to nalize the setup depending on how you want to use your MiniPod
Bluetooth.
NOTE: If your MiniPod BT has not played back audio for 5 minutes, it will automatically go to
Network Standby mode, to minimizing power consumption. This is according to EU regulations.
Power consumption in Network Standby mode is below 1.1W.
NOTE: All Wireless communication can be disabled (or enabled again) by pressing and
holding the 2 buttons (BT Pairing and Stereo Pairing) simultaneously for 8 seconds. This is a
mandatory feature according to EU regulations.
Power on the MiniPod Bluetooth
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HOW DO YOU WANT TO USE
YOU MINIPOD BLUETOOTH?
1. As a stand alone speaker
Go to “Stand Alone Setup” page 8
2. As wireless stereo with two MiniPod Bluetooth speakers
Go to “Wireless Stereo Setup” page 9
3. As a stereo set with one MiniPod Bluetooth speaker and
one passive MiniPod speaker
Go to “Stereo Setup” page 10

Setup your MiniPod Bluetooth
as a single speaker
Stand Alone Setup
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Before powering the speaker ON make sure the “Wireless Stereo” switch is set to ON.
Want to play using…
1. Bluetooth: Switch to Bluetooth mode (see 9. on page 26) and connect Bluetooth device
(see 5. on page 16).
2. A source connected to OPT-IN Switch to OPT mode (see 10. on page 26) and connect a
source to OPT-IN using a Toslink cable (see 3. on page 11).
3. A source connected to AUX-IN: Switch to AUX mode (see 11. on page 26) and connect a
source to AUX-IN using a 3.5 mm cable (see 1. on page 11).
For daily use, please see “Remote” on page 23 to see how to operate all functions.
You are ready to go - enjoy!

Setup two MiniPod Bluetooth
for wireless stereo
WIRELESS STEREO SETUP
Before powering the speaker ON make sure the “Wireless Stereo” switch is set to ON.
Pair the two MiniPod Bluetooth speakers to play wireless stereo as described in “Stereo Pairing”
page 20 under “Buttons”.
Want to play using…
1. Bluetooth: Switch to Bluetooth mode (see 9. on page 26) and connect Bluetooth device
(see 5. on page 16).
2. A source connected to OPT-IN: Switch to OPT mode (see 10. on page 26) and connect a
source to OPT-IN using a Toslink cable (see 3. on page 11).
3. A source connected to AUX-IN: Switch to AUX mode (see 11. on page 26) and connect a
source to AUX-IN using a 3.5 mm cable (see 1. on page 11).
For daily use, please see “Remote” on page 23 to see how to operate all functions.
You are ready to go - enjoy!
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Setup one MiniPod Bluetooth and
one MiniPod Passive for stereo
STEREO SETUP
Before powering the speaker ON make sure the “Wireless Stereo” switch is set to OFF.
Connect a Passive MiniPod to the MiniPod Bluetooth using a common speaker cable between
the speaker terminals on both speakers.
Want to play using…
1. Bluetooth: Switch to Bluetooth mode (see 9. on page 26) and connect Bluetooth device
(see 5. on page 16).
2. A source connected to OPT-IN: Switch to OPT mode (see 10. on page 26) and connect a
source to OPT-IN using a Toslink cable (see 3. on page 11).
3. A source connected to AUX-IN: Switch to AUX mode (see 11. on page 26) and connect a
source to AUX-IN using a 3.5 mm cable (see 1. on page 11).
For daily use, please see “Remote” on page 23 to see how to operate all functions.
You are ready to go - enjoy!
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Descriptions of MiniPod
Bluetooth input and output
CONNECTIONS
Bottom view
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Descriptions of MiniPod
Bluetooth input and output
CONNECTIONS
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1. Auxiliary Input:
3.5 mm mini jack stereo input, where sources with analogue output fx CD Players,
Turntables with built-in RIAA, TV sets etc. can be connected.
2. Subwoofer Output:
3.5 mm mono mini jack output with down mixed stereo for adding an active subwoofer.
3. Optical Input:
Toslink input, where sources with digital optical outputs fx DVD, BluRay players, TV sets
etc. can be connected.
4. Power Input:
Connect the supplied power cable suitable for your country.
5. USB Port:
For service only. No devices should be connected.

Description of MiniPod
Bluetooth buttons
BUTTONS
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Bottom view

Description of MiniPod
Bluetooth buttons
BUTTONS
1. Volume Down:
Press and hold to turn the volume down. (Secondary use: Press and hold simultaneously
with VOL+ (3) for 4 seconds to do a factory reset of the speaker).
2. / Mode:
Press once to power on the MiniPod Bluetooth. Press and hold for 4 seconds to set the
MiniPod in standby mode. Always wakes in Bluetooth Mode. / When the speaker is ON
press repeatedly to switch between input modes: Bluetooth, OPT and AUX.
3. Volume Up:
Press and hold to turn the volume up. (Secondary use: Press and hold simultaneously with
VOL- (1) for 4 seconds to do a factory reset of the speaker).
4. Wireless Stereo:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Only operate this switch when speaker is powered OFF.
Set to ON (default) when using the MiniPod Bluetooth speaker as Stand Alone or in
Wireless Stereo setup.
Set to OFF when using the MiniPod Bluetooth in a Stereo Setup where a passive MiniPod
is connected and driven by the built-in stereo amplier.
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Description of MiniPod
Bluetooth buttons
BUTTONS
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Bottom view

Description of MiniPod
Bluetooth buttons
BUTTONS
5. Bluetooth Pairing:
Press and hold for 4 seconds. MiniPod Bluetooth will enter Discoverable Mode (Pairing
Mode) for 1 minute, where it will be visible as a Bluetooth device on the list of Bluetooth
devices on your phone, PC etc. Simply choose MiniPod Bluetooth on the list to establish
the connection.
When entering Pairing Mode 2 short beeps will sound and the LED will start blinking
fast. Once connected to a device a single beep will sound. If no connection is made
within 1 minute, a long beep will sound.
After 1 minute the speaker will go into Connectable Mode where it will be able to manually
connect to known devices (up to 8 devices). Once your device is connected to MiniPod
Bluetooth you can play your music wirelessly by choosing MiniPod Bluetooth as the
playback source.
(Secondary use: For 8 seconds press and hold together with Bluetooth Pairing (7) to
disable (or enable again) all wireless communication).
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Description of MiniPod
Bluetooth buttons
BUTTONS
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Bottom view
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Description of MiniPod
Bluetooth buttons
BUTTONS
6. Audio Settings: (EQ settings)
While playing back audio press repeatedly to change between 3 preset audio settings in
the following sequence Optimal - Flat - Boost. When changing audio setting, the speaker
will briey mute and then start play again using the new audio setting.
When in True Wireless stereo setup this has to be done on left and right channel
individually
Factory default is: Optimal.
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Bottom view
Description of MiniPod
Bluetooth buttons
BUTTONS
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