Sharp AN-SS1 User manual

SOUND PARTNER
PENGERAS SUARA
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OPERATION MANUAL
PETUNJUK PENGOPERASIAN
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AN-SS1
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AN-SS1_OM_ASEAN.indb 1 2018-09-07 11:57:19

EN-1
Introduction
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.
AN-SS1 consists of Sound Partner and AN-WD1 (Bluetooth
®
Wireless Transmitter).
Special Notes
1 . Radio frequency exposure
Sound Partner AN-SS1 is a radio transmitter and receiver. When in operation it communicates
with a Bluetooth® equipped mobile device by receiving and transmitting radio frequency (RF)
electromagnetic elds (microwaves) in the frequency range 2.4 to 2.48 GHz. This product
is designed to operate in compliance with the RF exposure guidelines and limits set by
national authorities and international health agencies when using compatible mobile phone.
2. Battery information
- A rechargeable battery has a long service life if treated properly.
- A new battery or one that has not been used for a long period of time could have reduced
capacity the rst few times it is used. Do not expose the battery to extreme temperatures,
never above 50°C (122°F) or below -10°C (14°F).
- For maximum battery capacity, use the battery at room temperature.
- If the battery is used in low temperatures, the battery capacity will be reduced. The battery
can only be charged in temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 45°C (113°F).
- RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE
OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
3. Removal of waste batteries and accumulators
(Product with embedded battery ONLY)
- In case this product contains a battery incorporated
within the product which cannot be readily removed
by end users, SHARP recommends that only qualied
professionals remove the battery, either for replacement or for recycling at the end of this
ENGLISH
Recycle the battery
Introduction 1
SpecialNotes 1
Accessories 3
Contents 3
Precautions 4
■General 4
Controlsandindicators 5
■Soundpartner 5
■■BluetoothWirelessTransmitter 5
PreparationBeforeUse 6
■Chargingthebattery 6
■Toturnthepoweron 6
■Checkingthebatterystatus 7
ListeningtoBluetoothenableddevices 8
■Bluetooth 8
■Listeningtothesound 13
ListeningtothesoundthroughBluetoothwirelesstransmitter 16
■ConnectingthetransmittertoTV 16
ListeningtothesoundthroughBluetoothwirelesstransmitter(continued) 17
ListeningtothesoundthroughBluetoothwirelesstransmitter(continued) 18
■ConnectingtoPC 18
■PairingwiththeSoundPartner 18
ListeningtothesoundthroughBluetoothwirelesstransmitter(continued) 19
ListeningtothesoundthroughBluetoothwirelesstransmitter(continued) 20
Troubleshooting 21
■General 21
■Bluetooth 21
Maintenance 22
■Cleaningtheunit 22
Specications 23
■SoundPartner 23
■■BluetoothWirelessTransmitter 24

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product’s working life. To prevent damage to the product, and for their own safety, users
should not attempt to remove the battery and should contact authorised independent
service providers for advice.
CAUTION:
Internal lithium battery in the unit should not be replaced by end users due to danger of
explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced and must be replaced with the exact type battery
by authorised service providers.
Avoiding hearing damage
If volume on the headset is too high, permanent hearing loss may occur. Please set the
volume to a safe level. You can become habitual to hear at high volume that may sound
normal but can damage your ears. If you experience ringing in your ears or mufed
speech, stop listening and have your ears checked by the specialist doctor. The louder
the volume, the more quickly the hearing can be damaged.
Hearing experts suggest how to protect your hearing
• Limit the amount of time you use the headset at high volume.
• Avoid the habit of increasing the volume so that you do not hear the loud noises around you.
• Turn the volume down if you cannot hear people speaking around you.
For setting the maximum volume limit of the connection device, refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the connection device.
Class B equipment (home-use broadcasting communication equipment):
This equipment is intended for home-use (Class B) electromagnetic compatibility
equipment and can be used in all areas.
The Bluetooth
®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by 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.
Qualcomm® aptX™ is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and
other countries. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Ltd., Technologies International, registered
in the United States and other countries.
Special Notes (continued)

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Contents
Accessories
The following accessories are included.
Bluetooth Wireless
Transmitter x 1
(AN-WD1)
USB Charging Cable x 1 3.5mm AUX Cable x 1
USB Extension Cable x 1 Detachable Tape (Hook)
x 1
Detachable Tape (Loop)
x 1
Introduction ......................................1
Special notes .............................1 - 2
Accessories ....................................3
Precautions .....................................4
Controls and indicators ...................5
Preparation before use ..............6 - 7
Listening to Bluetooth enabled
devices .......................................8-15
Listening to the sound through
Bluetooth wireless transmitter ..16-20
Troubleshooting .............................21
Maintenance ..................................22
Specication .............................23-24

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■General
zDo not drop the product from a high
place.
zDo not place anything heavy on the
unit.
zDo not replace the battery, the unit
may explode.
zThis device is not a medical device.
zIf you have a medical device
implanted, contact your doctor
before using this unit.
zKeep the unit away from direct
sunlight, strong magnetic elds,
excessive dust, humidity and
electronic / electrical equipment
which generate electrical noise.
zDo not expose the unit to
moisture, to higher temperatures
or to extremely low temperatures.
zDo not repair or disassemble the
unit. Refer internal service to your
local SHARP service facility.
zNo naked ame sources, such
lighted candles, should be placed on
the apparatus.
zMake sure that an infant or a
child does not swallow a small
components of the product.
zIf the unit is exposed to a large
amount of sweat, wipe the product
clean.
Precautions

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Controls and indicators
1. Right Speaker
2. Left Speaker
3. Power Switch
4. DC IN Socket
5. LED Indicator
6. Call Button
7. Microphone
8. Play/Pause Button
9. Jog (Volume Control, Skip Up/
Down, Mode Button)
1
9
12
2
8
3
4
5
6
7
■Sound partner
1. USB Port
2. Audio Cable Input
3. Pairing Button
4. LED Indicator
■■Bluetooth Wireless Transmitter
1 2 3 4

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■Charging the battery
Open the DC IN cover and then connect the charging cable.
Connect the Micro USB charging cable to the slot and to AC adapter
of which DC voltage output ranges 4.75~5.3V(Typical)
Charging Indication:
LED Red Purple Blue
Battery Status Charging ≥ 80% Completed
If the charger is plug in while the power is ON, the unit will automatically
turns off.
The speaker does not operate while charging.
■To turn the power on
Slide the power switch towards [ON] position.
Preparation Before Use

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Preparation Before Use (continued)
■Checking the battery status
While in pairing mode, slide and hold Jog Button towards (-) position for
2 seconds, voice prompts and LED will blink to indicates battery status.
Indication:
Battery
Status Sufcient Normal Insufcient
LED Blue ashes
three times
Purple ashes
three times
Red ashes
three times
Cautions:
zAt extremely high or low temperatures, the battery may not be fully
charged.
zTo maintain functionality, the device needs to be charged at least once
every six months.
zBattery of the device has limited life, as with any other rechargeable
batteries.
zCapacity may gradually be decreased over time of which extent may vary
depending on the conditions of use and external environment.
zThere are multiple factors such as volume level, external environment
etc that may affect the time of device power turning off, other than the
percentage of battery left.
zUse this product only with an agency approved power supply which meets
local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CSA).
zThe equipment shall be connected only to a power supply with limited
power source.

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Listening to Bluetooth enabled devices
■■Bluetooth
Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range radio technology that
enables wireless communication between various types of digital devices,
such as mobile phone or computer. It operates within a range of about 10
meters without the hassle of having to use cables to connect these devices.
AN-SS1 supports the following:
Communication System: Bluetooth Specication version 4.1. Support
Prole: HSP (Headset Prole), HFP (Hands-free Prole), A2DP (Advance
Audio Distribution Prole), and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Prole)
Qualcomm® aptX™ audio
Qualcomm® aptX™ audio is a Bluetooth wireless technology that prevents
loss of sound and provides CD-quality audio. You can enjoy clear audio
sound when listening to music and watching movies. Qualcomm® aptX™
audio works automatically only on the phones or the audio devices that
support Qualcomm® aptX™ audio.
Qualcomm® aptX™ is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/
or its subsidiaries.
Notes when using unit with a mobile phone
zPlease refer to the operating manual supplied with the mobile phone
for details on operation of your mobile phone while transmitting the
sound using a Bluetooth connection.
Bluetooth devices need to be initially paired rst before they can exchange
data. This unit can memorise up to a maximum of 8 devices. Once paired,
it is not necessary to pair them again unless:
zpairing is made with more than 8 devices. Pairing can only be made
one device at a time. If subsequent device is paired, the oldest device
paired will be deleted and replaced with the new one.

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Listening to Bluetooth enabled devices (continued)
Indicators:
Status Description
Turning Power
On
LED blinks in blue colour 4 times, LED blinks 3 times
in the colour indicating Battery status, and LED blinks
indicating Connection Status.
Turning Power
Off LED blinks 4 times in blue colour.
Search Mode Blue LED is on.
Being con-
nected LED alternately blinks in Red and Blue colour.
Connected LED blinks in blue colour once every 5 seconds.
Call / Music
play LED blinks in blue colour once every 5 seconds.

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This unit can easily be paired / connected with the help of voice prompts.
If voice prompt says that the battery is insufcient, then you are advised
to recharge the battery before proceeding to pair and connect.
In case pairing is not completed within three minutes for various reasons,
the power automatically turns off, with power switch still in ON position.
To turn the device on, slide the Power Switch to OFF position and then
back to ON position.
Quick Connection
1 Turn on the unit by sliding the power switch towards the ON position.
The unit switches to Search Mode and the Blue LED turns on.
2 Perform pairing procedure on the source device to detect this unit.
“AN-SS1 SHARP” will appear in the detected devices list (if available)
in the source device. (Refer to the source device operating manual
for details).
Notes:
zPlace the devices to be paired within 1 meter (3 feet) of each other
when pairing.
zSome source devices are unable to display lists of detected devices.
To pair this unit with the source device, refer to the source device
operating manual for details.
3 Select “AN-SS1 SHARP” from the source list. If Passcode* is required,
enter “0000”. When connection is complete, it is announced by voice
prompt.
* Passcode may be called PIN Code, Passkey, PIN number or Password.
Listening to Bluetooth enabled devices (continued)

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Listening to Bluetooth enabled devices (continued)
Manual Connection
1 Turn on the unit
2 Press and hold the Play/Pause button and Call button simultaneously
for two seconds.
The unit switches to Search Mode and the Blue LED turns on.
3 Select “AN-SS1 SHARP” from the source list.
Automatic Reconnection
This unit automatically reconnects to the Bluetooth enabled device it was
last connected. If automatic reconnection does not work, perform ‘Manual
Connection’ from step 1 onwards.
Cautions:
zPlease note that there can be certain devices that may not be paired/
connected with this unit for various reasons including but not limited
to data security settings.
zIn some cases, any of Automatic Reconnection or Manual Connection
may not work. In this case, delete “AN-SS1 SHARP” from the pairing
device list, and pair the unit again.

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Listening to Bluetooth enabled devices (continued)
Notes:
zIf a device such as microwave oven, wireless LAN card, Bluetooth
device or any other device that uses the same 2.4 GHz frequency
is placed near the system, some sound interruption may be heard.
zThe transmission distance of the wireless signal between the device
and the unit is about 10 meters (33 feet), but may vary depending on
your operating environment.
zIf a steel concrete or metallic wall is between the device and the unit,
the system may not operate at all, because the wireless signal cannot
penetrate metal.
zIf this unit or the source device is turned off before Bluetooth
connection is completed, pairing will not be completed and the pairing
information will not be memorised. Start pairing again.
zTo pair with other devices, repeat Manual Connection for each
device. This unit can memorise up to a maximum of 8 devices. If
subsequent device is paired, the oldest device paired will be deleted.
zOnce a device is ousted or deleted from the pairing list, the pairing
information for the device is also deleted. Perform Quick or Manual
Connection to listen to the sound from the device again.

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Listening to Bluetooth enabled devices (continued)
■Listening to the sound
Media Playback
Function What to do
Play/Pause Press the Play/Pause button.
Volume Control Sliding the Jog button towards (+) or (-) position
changes the volume one level at a time.
Previous Song Slide and hold the Jog button towards (+) position for 1
second while playing the media.
Next Song Slide and hold the Jog button towards (-) position for 1
second while playing the media.
Change Acoustic
Vibe Mode
Press the middle of Jog button and hold for 2 seconds to
turn Acoustic Vibe on and off.
Access voice
control
Press the Call button to activate voice control. To cancel
voice control, press the call button again. This function
is not applicable in case your mobile device does not
support voice control.
Out of Communication Range
The Sound Partner may lose connection if device is out of range (10 meters (33
feet)). This status of losing connection will be notied of by voice prompt, and
the Sound Partner will automatically try to reconnect for 10 minutes. If automatic
reconnection is not made, you can try to connect it manually. After 10 minutes, the
Sound Partner stops to reconnect and LED indicator will blink 2 times quickly in
every 5 seconds in red colour.

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Listening to Bluetooth enabled devices (continued)
Call Functions
Function What to do
Answer a call / End a call Press the Call button.
Redial Press and hold the Call button for 1 second to
dial the last number you have called.
Access voice control to
make a call
While not on a call, press the Call button to
activate voice control. To cancel voice control,
press the call button again. This function is not
application in case your mobile device does not
support voice control.
Switching to Speaker or
to Mobile device while
on a call
Slide the Jog button towards (+) and hold for 2
seconds to switch the call to the speaker or to
your mobile phone.
Answer a second
incoming call and put the
current call on hold
While on a call, press and hold the Call button
for 1 second.
Decline an incoming Call Press and hold the Call Button for 2 seconds.
Switch between two calls With two active calls, press and hold the Call
button for 1 second.

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Call Functions (continued)
Function What to do
Mute a call While on a call, press and hold the Play/Pause
Button for 1 second.
Unmute a Call While on a call, press the Jog Button in the
middle.
Note:
Remote control of call functions with the Speaker may not be applicable
in some mobile devices/applications.
Listening to Bluetooth enabled devices (continued)

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Listening to the sound through Bluetooth wireless
transmitter
The transmitter has different functions which depends on the connected
devices.
■Connecting the transmitter to TV
When you connect the transmitter to a TV that does not support USB
Audio, you need to connect AUX cable to the Audio / Headphone output
terminal of the TV and the Audio input terminal of the transmitter as shown
in Figure 1 and Figure 2. Microphone function is not supported in this case.
Fig. 1) Connecting to TV with Audio cable
USB
AUX

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Listening to the sound through Bluetooth wireless
transmitter (continued)
Fig. 2) Connecting to TV with USB extension cable + Audio cable
Detachable tape
Cautions:
zConnecting as shown in Figure 2 may decrease interference and hence
increase the performance of Bluetooth connection
zIf your TV does not support USB audio and does not have Audio/Headphone
output terminal at the same time, the transmitter cannot be connected and
work.
zSet TV volume at moderate level for better sound quality output from the
speaker.
zSHARP does not guarantee the best performance of transmitter connection
for every single TV in the market. The transmitter may not be connected and
work with so
me TV.

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Listening to the sound through Bluetooth wireless
transmitter (continued)
■Connecting to PC
This transmitter supports plug and play with PC.
■Pairing with the Sound Partner
Manual Connection
1 Connect the transmitter to PC or TV.
2 Press the pairing button for 3 seconds, and the transmitter switches
into pairing mode.
The unit switches to Search Mode and the Blue LED turns on.
3 Turn on the Sound Partner.
4 Press and hold the Play/Pause button and the Call button of the Sound
Partner simultaneously
5 Voice prompt will conrmed when the connection is complete.
Dual streaming connection
The transmitter can be paired to a maximum 2 Sound Partner
simultaneously. To pair with a second Sound Partner, repeat ‘Manual
connection’ from step 2 onwards.
Automatic reconnection
Turn on the Sound Partner while the transmitter is on, and reconnection
will be made automatically. If automatic reconnection does not work,
manually connect it as explained above.
Caution:
If pairing/connecting fails, try again by putting the transmitter out and
then insert it again and repeat the steps.

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Listening to the sound through Bluetooth wireless
transmitter (continued)
Transmitter LED Indicator
Function What to do
Turning Power On
When there is no connection history, the blue
LED blinks quickly for 30 seconds and blinks
three times quickly in every 5 seconds. The
cycle repeats.
When there is previous connection history,
the blue LED blinks twice quickly in every 5
seconds.
Turning Power Off The LED turns off.
Connection Request
Mode
The blue LED blinks quickly for 30 seconds and
blinks three times quickly in every 5 seconds.
The cycle repeats.
Connected Status The blue LED blinks once in every 5 seconds.
Sound Partner function when connected to TV
Function What to do
Speaker on/off Press the Play / Pause button.