Spracht AURA BLU NOTE User manual

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AURA BLU NOTETM
PORTABLE WIRELESS SPEAKER
STREAM MUSIC WIRELESSLY FROM ANY A2DP BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
Or interrupt your music to take/make calls with your paired cell phone
USER GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -1
Package Contents -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -2
Aura BluNote™ Design -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -3
Safety Precautions -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -4, 5
User Guide
Compatibility - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -6
Powering - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -6
What is “Pairing” - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -7
Pairing -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -7, 8
Bluetooth® connection -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -9
Listening to music -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -10
Taking and making calls - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -11
Troubleshooting - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -12
Specifications - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -14, 15
Warranty Information - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -16, 17
FCC statements - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -18, 19

The Aura BluNote™ is a portable Bluetooth® speaker that is compatible with any A2DP Bluetooth® Stereo source. It has been designed
and developed specifically to stream your music wirelessly and to allow you to listen to your playlist from your Bluetooth® A2DP
mobile phone, or make calls wirelessly using the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button on the BluNote™ speaker in stereo sound quality. It can
also be used with your PC or Mac for VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). It can be powered by an AC power adaptor or 4 AA batteries
– perfect for travelling.
FEATURES:
• A2DP Bluetooth® Speaker for high fidelity wireless audio
• Make and receive phone calls in stereo quality using the PTT button.
• Noise reduction and echo cancellation.
• Bass boost feature produces rich, deep, bass tones for a more powerful overall sound.
• Stereo widening feature for 3-dimensional sound.
• Compact and lightweight for ultimate portability.
• Quick and easy to set-up.
• Blue illuminated status LED.
• 2 way power supply: AC adaptor / 4 AA batteries.
For complete specifications, see pages 14-15 of this manual.
Introduction
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1. Aura BluNote™
2. AC power adapter
3. 3.5 mm jack for non-Bluetooth® devices
4. 4 AA Batteries
5. User Guide
6. Warranty/registration sheet
Package Contents
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BUTTONS
1. Bass Boost
2. Stereo Widening
3. Volume Down
4. Volume Up
5. Power On / Off
6. PTT (Push-To-Talk)
LEDs
7. Bluetooth® – Blue
Aura BluNote™ Design
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Safety Precautions
• Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use.
• Explain the content and the hazards associated with using the device/accessories to your children.
• Remember to comply with legal requirements and local restrictions when using the device,
for example: in airplanes, gas stations, hospitals or while driving.
• The functioning of medical devices such as hearing aids or pacemakers can be impaired. Keep at least 9 inches/20cm
between the device and the pacemaker. For more information consult your doctor.
• Do not throw the device into an open fire.
• Do not exceed the voltage specified on the power supply unit (6V). Exceeding the voltage may destroy the
device.
• Plug the power adapter into an easily accessible AC power socket. The only way to turn it off is to unplug it.
• If you use the Aura BluNote™ to take mobile phone calls wirelessly in your car, please obey all cell phone and
driving laws in your area.
Precautions
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• The device may only be opened by authorized service partners. All other changes to this device are strictly prohibited and will
invalidate the guarantee.
• Dispose of unusable devices and their accessories according to the legal regulations.
• Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use the device at high volume. You can adapt over time to a higher volume, which
may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. Set your volume to a safe level. If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use of your system.
• Use only original accessories. This will avoid potential damage to health or property and ensure compliance with all relevant
regulations.
• Do not use the Aura BluNote™ near water, such as a sink or bath tub, or in a wet area.
• Do not use the Aura BluNote™ during an electrical storm or near a gas leak or vapors that could be ignited.
Please Note: Improper use will invalidate the guarantee!
In some countries there may be restrictions to the use of Bluetooth® devices. Please make enquiries with the authorities
responsible.
Precautions
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Compatibility
• Mobile phones*
• Smart phones*
• PDAs*
• PC / Laptops
• Game consoles
• MP3/MP4 players
*Compatible with all Bluetooth devices supporting the A2DP profile.
The 3.5mm audio cable (included) provides instant audio connectivity for any non-Bluetooth devices such as PC/
Mac/Laptops, Game consoles or MP3/MP4 players.
1. Powering your Aura Blu Note™
Before you can pair your Aura BluNote™ to a Bluetooth® device, you must power it either by plugging in the AC
power adapter or by using the 4 AA batteries. To install the batteries, open the battery compartment located on the
base of the Aura BluNote™ speaker, insert the batteries as shown on the inside of the battery cover.
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Please Note: Rechargeable batteries will not be charged through the use of the power adapter.
2. Powering On/Off
•Powering On: Press the Power button until the LED lights up and some tones can be heard. Release the Power button. The blue
LED will flash every few seconds to indicate your Aura BluNote™ is on.
•Powering Off: Press the Power button until the front LEDs turns off.
3. What is “Pairing”
Pairing is the process of two Bluetooth® compatible devices linking or communicating with one another. A mobile phone identifies
a Bluetooth® device and uses a password or PIN to establish the pairing. This process allows only a verified device to connect to
your mobile phone, ensuring security.
4. Pairing the Aura Blu Note™ with a Bluetooth® enabled Mobile Phone or other device
VERY IMPORTANT: When pairing the Aura BluNote™ to a Bluetooth® device, you must pair as "speaker" or "wireless speaker". Do
not pair as headset or earphone, as this will affect the sound quality. Your device may list different pairing options: choose the
one that most closely fits "speaker". If you need assistance with pairing, please call Spracht Customer Service at [phone].
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• Make sure that your Aura BluNote™ is powered on.
• Power on your Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone or other device.
• Activate the pairing mode on the Aura BluNote™ speaker by pressing the PTT button until the LED lights continuously
(a tone will be heard).
• Next, activate Bluetooth® on your mobile phone (or other Bluetooth® enabled device) and search for Bluetooth®
devices (if in doubt please refer to your mobile phone user manual for details on activating Bluetooth).
• Follow your mobile phone’s instruction guide to connect to a Bluetooth® device. Typically, you will click on a Bluetooth®
icon and click “Discover device.”
• If your A2DP Bluetooth® device gives you an option to choose to pair your Aura BluNote™ as a "Headset" or a "Speaker",
please choose "Speaker". NOTE: Choosing the "Headset" option may make your music sound distorted.
• Your mobile phone should find the Aura BluNote™ which is displayed as “BluNote”.
• Click on “BluNote” and click “OK” if your phone prompts you to confirm.
• Your mobile phone will then prompt you to enter a PIN or password. Enter: 0000
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• If the pairing is successful, your mobile phone will indicate a successful pair and the blue LED Bluetooth® indicator will flash quickly
and you will hear a tone.
• Depending on the mobile phone software concerned, your phone may then CONNECT automatically to the Aura BluNote™. You
will then see the message CONNECTED on the unit’s LCD display. In this case you will be able to stream music and make and
receive calls immediately. If you do not become connected automatically, you should return to your phone’s Bluetooth® menu,
select “Blunote” from the list of paired devices and select CONNECT. You will then be connected and ready to make and receive
calls.
5. Bluetooth® connection
• If you switch off your mobile phone and switch it back on again the Bluetooth® connection should be re-established automatically
– although this can depend on the software in your phone. If your phone does not reconnect automatically to the Aura BluNote™
you can re-connect by pressing the PPT button once.
• If you switch off the Aura BluNote™ speaker and switch it back on again the Bluetooth® connection should be re-established
automatically – Otherwise you should receive a request to your mobile phone to reconnect the Aura BluNote™.
6. Playback
• You can operate playback from your mobile phone or any other audio device that is compatible with any Bluetooth® Stereo (A2DP)
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source. Alternatively you can use the audio cable included in the box for all non-Bluetooth® devices.
7. Volume Adjustment
• +/- Press briefly: Increases/decreases volume step by step.
• +/- Press and hold: Increases/decreases volume continuously.
8. Advanced Audio Features Are Located On The Top Of The Aura BluNote™
• Bass-Boost: Press once to increase the bass. Press again to deactivate the bass.
• Stereo-Widening: Press once to activate the three-dimensional sound playback. Press again to deactivate the stereo
widening.
9. Listening to music
Only mobile phones with Media Player and other playback devices with A2DP/AVRCP Bluetooth profiles will work with
the Aura BluNote™ speaker.
Listening to music with an Bluetooth (A2DP) enabled device
• Once you have successfully paired your A2DP mobile phone (or any other A2DP audio device) to the speaker you will
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now be ready to stream your music to it.
• Enter the media player or playback feature on your A2DP device.
• Press the play button on your mobile phone to stream the track to the Aura BluNote™.
• The music should automatically start playing through the Aura BluNote™ - although this can depend on the software in your
phone. If your phone does not stream automatically to the Aura BluNote™ you can manually select to play your tunes via a
Bluetooth® device. (if in doubt please refer to your mobile phone user manual for details on how to play to music via Bluetooth®).
• External devices can be connected using the supplied audio cable.
Please Note: Functionality may be limited depending upon the devices used.
10. Taking and making calls using the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button
Accepting and Rejecting a Call
• PTT Press briefly: Accept call.
• PTT Press and hold: Reject call or end call.
Please Note: Playback is interrupted by incoming calls. You will hear a beep or ring tone informing you of the incoming call.
Making a call using your mobile phone
• Dial as usual on the mobile phone.
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• Press PTT briefly when the call is ringing to transfer the call to the Aura BluNote™ (If supported by the phone).
Please note: If the Bluetooth® connection to the mobile phone is interrupted for several seconds during a handsfree
call you can only continue the call with the mobile phone.
• If the Aura BluNote™ is connected to your mobile phone and is in "idle" mode, you can press the PTT button and it
will dial the last number dialed in phone memory.
11. LED flash sequences
The flash sequence of the LED indicates the different operating states of the Aura BluNote™.
1. LED flashing every few seconds – Powered on
2. LED on continuously – Pairing mode
3. LED quickly flashing 4 times – Pairing successful
12. Troubleshooting
Q: The sound is not working
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A: If the battery is running low, the LED will flash. Change the battery, or use the power supply instead.
Q: Bluetooth connection problems
A: 1. The Bluetooth profiles of your mobile phone and your Aura BluNote™ speaker are not compatible.
or 2. No mobile phone connected.
or 3. Your mobile phone is out of range.
Q: Poor audio quality
A: Confirm that the Aura BluNote™ has been paired as "speaker" or "wireless speaker" and not as headset or earphone. If you find
it is paired incorrectly, re-pair.
A: If the audio quality deteriorates the connection is about to drop.
A: Reduce the distance between the speaker and the mobile phone.
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AURA BLU NOTE™
Order Information: Part Number WS-4010
Features
Bluetooth® version: 1.1 and 1.2 (or higher)
Certifications: FCC, CE, IC, A-TICK
Operating Range: Up to 33’ (10 m)
Play Time (4 AA batteries): Up to 10 hours
Speaker Output Power: 2 x 2 W
700 mVpp (at 10 kOhm)
Operating Temperature: 14° F to 130° F (-10 ° C to +55 ° C)
Audio Input: Jack socket 3.5 mm
Controls and Interfaces
Buttons:
On/Off, Volume Up/Down, PTT, Bass Boost, and Stereo Widening
Specifications
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Operating Mode:
Noise reduction and echo cancellation
Electrical Specifications
Power: 4AA batteries, or AC power adapter
Charger Input: AC120V 60Hz/240 VAC 50Hz/
Output: 5 VDC, 1.2A
Physical Specifications
Aura BluNote™: (LxWxH)
9.4” (24 cm) x 3.15” (8 cm) x 1.2” (3 cm)
Weight 9.6 oz (270 g)
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