Vifa Helsinki VIFA040 User manual

HELSINKI
Owner’s Manual - Model: VIFA040
ENGLISH

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Regulatory Safety Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Its
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 op-
eration.
Cet appareil est conforme à la section 15 des réglementa-
tions de la FCC. Le fonctionnement de l’appareil est sujetaux
deux conditions suivantes:
1. Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences
néfastes, et 2. Cet appareil doit tolérer les interfé-
rences reçues, y compris celles qui risquent de pro-
voquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
Note:
This product 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 product 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 particular installation. If this product does
cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, 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 dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radioexempts de li-
cence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes:
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est sus-
ceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
FCC/IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC/IC RSS-102 radiation ex-
posure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration de la FCC et d'IC sur l'exposition aux radiations
Cet appareil est conforme à la norme RSS102 de la FCC/
IC relative aux limites d'exposition aux radiations dans un
environnement non contrôlé. Vous devez installer et utiliser
cet appareil en respectant une distance minimale de 20 cm
entre votre corps et &!'élément rayonnant.
Vifa Denmark A/S
Mariendalsvej 2A
DK - 8800 Viborg
vifa.dk
IMPORTANT STATEMENTS:
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accord-
ance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
9 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 grounding 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.
10 Protect the power cord from being wal-ked on or
pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table
specied by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Ser-
vicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-
aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid 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 To completely disconnect unit power from the AC
mains, disconnect the unit’s power cord from the
mains socket.
16 Important! This equipment is not intended to be used
on soft support(like beddings. Blankets etc.)
17 The socket-outlet shall be easily accessible.
18 Disposal of a battery into re or a hot oven, or mechanically
crushing or cutting of a battery can result in an explosion
19 High or low extreme temperatures that a battery can
be subjected to during use is 10ºC - 45ºC, storage -20ºC
- 40ºC or transportation 10ºC - 45ºC; and low air pres-
sure is 86-106Kpa at 2000m. high altitude.
20 Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature sur-
rounding environment that can result in an explosion or
the leakage of ammable liquid or gas.
21 Battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that
may result in an explosion or the leakage of ammable
liquid or gas.
22 Product label afxed to the bottom of the product.
23 CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type.
24 WARNING: The Battery (battery pack or batteries
installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, re or the like.
25 WARNING: The main plug shall remain readily operable.
26 Keep minimum distances 1cm around the apparatus
for sufcient ventilation.
27 The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the
ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.
28 Attention should be drawn to the environmental
aspects of battery disposal.
29 The use of apparatus in tropical and/or moderate cli-
mates.
30 Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incor-
rect type.
WARNING:
• To reduce the risk of re and electric shock do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
• Do not place objects lled with liquids such as vases
on the apparatus.
• Do not open apparatus. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside. Risk of electric shock inside.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
• No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles,such
as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
The lightning ash and arrow head within
the triangle is a warning sign alerting you
of dangerous voltage inside the product
The exclamation point within the triangle
is a warning sign alert-ing you omportant
instructions accompanying the product.
The maximum ambient temperature should not exceed
40°C.
Vifa Denmark A/S hereby declares that the product
Helsinki (VIFA040), which contains Bluetooth radio trans-
ceiver, is in compliance with EU directive
2014/53/EU (RED).
The radiated power for RF frequency range
2402-2480MHz is less than 10dBm.
The complete EU Declaration of Conformity can
be downloaded from: www.vifa.dk/support
Firmware version:
Equal or later than System/2.0.2 and BT/1.3

You’ve chosen well
Vifa Helsinki. A loudspeaker for anyone who values
exclusive Nordic design and authentic sound.
Designed to be intuitive for you to use, this manual just
spells out the details - for instance, how to connect
wirelessly in a ash.
Enjoy!
Product Care.................................................................................. 6
Helsinki Functions
Buttons and indicators on Helsinki ................................................ 8
Mode button & Status indicator..................................................... 9
Battery charge ..............................................................................10
Connecting to Helsinki
Connecting with Bluetooth...........................................................12
Connecting with Bluetooth - NFC ................................................13
Wired connection ........................................................................14
Troubleshooting
Factory Default .............................................................................16
Helsinki Reset...............................................................................17
Support ........................................................................................18
Trademarks ...................................................................................18
Specications ...............................................................................19
For manuals in other languages please visit www.vifa.dk/support

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Helsinki is built for a long-lasting relationship. In order to ensure the quality
music performance please ensure no exposure to rain, moisture, high
humidity or sources of heat that may damage the product. The intended
use is within a temperature range of
5 - 40 °C (40 - 105 °F).
Cleaning
Your Vifa product is covered by beautiful highly durable textile from Kvadrat.
Remove non-greasy stains by carefully dabbing with a
lint-free cloth or use a lint roller to remove lint from the textile.
Never use a vacuum cleaner, this can cause damage to the loudspeaker units
behind the textile.
HELSINKI
FUNCTIONS
PRODUCT CARE

8 9
BUTTONS AND INDICATORS ON HELSINKI
Volume down
NFC area
Volume up MODE button
& Status indicator
Aux analog input
Power socket, battery charge
Turn Helsinki ON
Press and hold the MODE button until the status indicator turns
solid WHITE.
Turn Helsinki OFF
Press and hold the MODE button until the status indicator ashes
WHITE. Then release.
Helsinki SLEEP mode
If no signal input or no button is being pressed for 3 minutes,
Helsinki goes into SLEEP mode, meaning the status indicator will
pulsate.
Status Indicator
WHITE - No connections active
BLUE - Bluetooth connection
GREEN - AUX connection
RED - Fault indications
MODE BUTTON & STATUS INDICATOR

10 11
A full charge will take 3-4 hours. Please charge Helsinki for more than
4 hours the rst time you charge it.
When charging you can see the progress,
Low
Battery level below 5% RED
Medium
Battery level between 5 and 80% YELLOW
Full
Battery level above 80% GREEN
CONNECTING TO
HELSINKI
BATTERY CHARGE

12 13
1. To turn Helsinki on, press and hold the MODE button until
status indicator turns solid WHITE.
2. The NFC area of Helsinki is placed by the volume buttons.
3. Activate NFC function on your device. Place NFC enabled
device on NFC area and accept pairing on your device.
4. The status indicator turns solid BLUE when a connection is
established. Let the music play.
1. To turn Helsinki on, press and hold the MODE button until
status indicator turns solid WHITE.
2. Press and hold the MODE button until status indicator
ashes BLUE.
3. Enable Bluetooth pairing on your device and select Vifa
BTxxxxxx as your Bluetooth device.
4. The status indicator turns solid BLUE when a connection is
established. Let the music play.
CONNECTING WITH BLUETOOTH
®- NFC
Only for NFC enabled devices
CONNECTING WITH BLUETOOTH
®
2
4
Bluetooth
14:52
Bluetooth
VIFA_BTxxxx Paired
3
11
NFC
3 4
TM
NFC
NFC AREA
2

14 15
1. To turn Helsinki ON press and hold the MODE button until status
indicator turns solid WHITE.
2. Connect the wire on the back side and start music playback
from your device.
3. The status indicator turns solid GREEN when wired playback is enabled.
Helsinki prefers Bluetooth over AUX. But briey pressing the MODE button the
connection will switch from Bluetooth to AUX. Pressing it again turns it back to
normal priority.
2
3
1
TROUBLESHOOTING
WIRED CONNECTION

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Reset
May be used if Helsinki freezes.
To reset Helsinki, briey press the reset button (hidden under the rubber
cover on the buttom) - no user settings will be lost.
If you experience issues that are not described in this manual, please refer to
www.vifa.dk/support
Factory default
Resets Helsinki’s software to factory settings
To factory default Helsinki, press and hold the MODE button and the vol-
ume up and volume down buttons simultaneously until the status indicator
turns red.
Release the buttons and Helsinki will go to factory default. Please note that
after factory default ALL USER SETTINGS WILL BE LOST.
To update Helsinki’s rmware, please go to www.vifa.dk/support for further
information.
Reset
HELSINKI RESETFACTORY DEFAULT

18 19
SPECIFICATIONS
Description Portable wireless loudspeaker
Technical features Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Qualcomm®aptX™ audio
AUX 3.5 mm mini-‐jack
NFC
Lithium Ion battery
Force Balanced Woofers
DSP crossover, optimized for low distortion
and high precision
4 channel digital PurePath amplier
Drive Units
Full-range 2 X 50 mm Vifa driver unit with aluminum
cone and neodymium magnet
Woofer 2 X 60 mm Vifa drive units with at
sandwich cone and neodymium
magnet. Mounted mechanically back
to back in a force balanced congu
ration supported by 2 passive radia
tors.
Frequency response 58 Hz – 18 kHz @ +/-‐ 3 dB
Input voltage, wall adaptor 100 Volt - 240 Volt 50/60 Hz 600mA Max
Wall adaptor, manufacturer Ten Pao International Ltd,
Model S024WM1200180
Input voltage, loudspeaker 12VDC,1800mA
Standby power consumption Less than 0.5 watt when battery is
fully charged.
Inputs Bluetooth aptX
AUX 3.5 mm mini-‐jack.
Dimensions Height/Width/Depth 156 mm / 210 mm / 70 mm
Net weight 1.4 kg
Frame One piece diecast aluminium
Enclosure Polycarbonate reinforced
Grilles Custom made Kvadrat textile
Vifa App
An app will be available for your Vifa Helsinki.
More info will be announced on www.vifa.dk/support
Register your Helsinki
We encourage you to register your product at www.vifa.dk/support
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Vifa
Denmark A/S is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered
in the United States and other countries. aptX is a trademark
of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the
United States and other countries.
The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum,
Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
REGISTER AND TRADEMARKS

For more information please visit our website at
www.vifa.dk
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