HouseParty Portable Wireless - Speaker GEAR4 - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HouseParty Portable Wireless GEAR4

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Black portable electronic device with textured surface and 'GEV4' logo (no readable text beyond branding)

HouseParty® Portable Wireless

Thank you for buying the GEAR4 HouseParty Portable Wireless, an app-enhanced home speaker for iPod touch, iPhone and iPad that also works with a wide variety of Bluetooth devices. Please read this manual before use and retain it for future reference.

HouseParty Portable Wireless

Please read before use.

Product features:

■ Wireless universal portable speaker
■ Ultimate Bluetooth audio with apt and AAC
■ Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
■ Customisable power management
■ USB port for charging mobile devices
■ Line-in port for use with other music players
■ Up to 12 hours' battery life*

Getting started:

• Plug the power cable into the back of the unit and then into the mains supply.
  ■ Charge your battery for 24 hours to calibrate and get the best performance.
  ■ To activate the speaker, press the POWER button (⏻).

Note: When pairing your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad to HouseParty Portable Wireless for the first time, your device will display a notification that your accessory requires an application. Tap OK to go to the App Store download page and proceed to install the free SmartLink Wireless app.

To connect your handset with HouseParty Portable Wireless using Bluetooth:

■ The unit should be on, the power indicator blue.
■ Ensure that the Bluetooth(ED is fast flashing (if slow flashing press Bluetooth (*) button for 6 seconds until a beep is heard).
If using an iPhone/iPad go to Settings > General > Bluetooth. Ensure Bluetooth (*) is turned on. 'HPP Wireless' should appear in the list of devices. Select to pair.
If using an Android device go to Menu > Settings > Wireless & Networks. Ensure Bluetooth (*) is turned on. Select Bluetooth Settings > Scan for Devices. 'HPP Wireless' should appear in the list of devices. Select to pair.
■ Your handset should now be paired and your audio applications operate through your HouseParty Portable Wireless.
■ To connect additional devices follow the above process again.

To reconnect your paired handset to HouseParty Portable Wireless using Bluetooth:

■ If your handset was the last device to be connected this will happen automatically.

- Otherwise, press the Bluetooth button. The Bluetooth (*) LED should go out. Open your list of paired devices on your handset and select to connect.

Note: Only one device can be connected to the speaker at any given time.

Wireless app-enhanced for iOS devices:

Smarter than your average speaker, free app available from the App Store;

■ Use your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad to control the speaker, wirelessly. Simply pair your device with the speaker via Bluetooth and launch the SmartLink Wireless app.

■ Stream music wirelessly from the iPod touch, iPhone or iPad in your hand over Bluetooth. You can do this from the music library on your device or through the SmartLink Wireless app.

■ Power Management controls let you switch to different power modes to save battery life. A battery indicator tells you the state of charge of the battery.

■ The Equaliser controls allow you to optimise the speaker to your choice of music.

Charging:

■ To charge your device, please make sure your power supply is connected to the speaker.

■ Use the USB charge port to charge your personal electronic devices. This is compatible with most Smartphones, Tablets or MP3 players with 1.5A charging.

■ Charging your HouseParty Portable Wireless from empty will take about 4 hours, longer if other items are connected.

To change to AUX mode:

■ Press and hold the power button ( ) until an audio tone is heard (about 6 seconds). This indicates that the mode change is successful.

■ To return to Bluetooth from AUX mode, press and hold the power button (⏻) for 6 seconds.

For use with other audio devices:

■ Make sure that the speaker is in AUX mode. Please see above to change modes.

Plug one end of a 3.5mm audio cable (not included) into your MP3 or MP4 player and connect the other end into the AUX line-in port at the back of the unit.

Power and Factory Reset:

■ The speaker will enter standby mode from on when the power key is pressed. The power indicator will show red.

If powered from the battery the unit will automatically enter 'storage mode' after the power indicator has shown red for 30 minutes.

■ Storage mode can be entered more quickly by pressing and holding the 'Vol –' key about 30 seconds until the power indicator turns off.

■ To restore the speaker to its factory settings from standby (power indicator showing red) press and hold the power key for about 20 seconds until a beep is heard.

If the battery has been severely run down it may be difficult to switch the unit on. In this case, remove the power cable and press the power button for 30 seconds. Re-insert the power cable and allow to charge fully before use.

Register your HouseParty Portable Wireless to activate your warranty and receive product updates at www.gear4.com/register

Please ensure that your iPod / iPhone / iPad is using the latest software version. To update the software, connect your iPod / iPhone / iPad to iTunes. If there is a newer software version available you will be prompted to upgrade.

Copyright © 2012 Disruptive Limited. All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. GEAR4, SmartLink and HouseParty are trade marks of Disruptive Limited. iPad, iPhone, iPod and iPod touch are trade marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

"Made for iPod", "Made for iPhone" and "Made for iPad" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone or iPad respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments of performance or procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Ensure batteries are inserted as indicated inside the battery compartment.

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

Unpack your unit carefully. We recommend that you save the packaging in case you ever need to store your unit. To avoid damage, never place the unit or its batteries near radiators, in front of heating vents, under direct sunlight or near water.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• When disconnecting the power supply, pull the plug first. Do not pull the cord by itself.
• Never handle the power plug with wet hands, as this could cause fire or electric shock.
  – Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Do not open the housing.
• Do not twist or pinch the power supply cord. If the plug or power supply cord needs to be replaced, ensure that it complies with the manufacturer's recommendation.
  – Unplug the unit during lightning storms and when unused for extended periods of time.
• Where the MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

dISPOSAL

According to the European Directive 2002 / 96 / EC all electrical and electronic products must be collected separately by a local collection system. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste.

Do not dispose of batteries with your normal household waste. Follow local regulations for safe disposal.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert user to the presence of uninsulated 'Dangerous

Voltage' within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock to person.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

FCC RULES

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance 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, and a Class C Low Power Transmitter, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 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 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.

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.

The antennas used for this transmitter as shown in this filing must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

INdUSTRy CANAdA

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.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Commandes de HouseParty Portable Wireless :

① BLUETOOTH*
② VOLUME +
③ VOLUME -
④ MARCHE / ARRÊT
⑤ ENTRÉE CC
⑥ PORT DE CHARGEMENT D'APPAREIL
7 PORT MICROPROGRAMME
⑧ PRISE D'ENTRÉE POUR AUTRES LECTEURS

HouseParty Portable Wireless

HouseParty Portable Wireless

Bediening HouseParty Portable Wireless:

① BLUETOOTH*
② VOLUME +
③ VOLUME -
④ AAN / UIT
⑤ GELIJKSTROOMINVOER
⑥ USB-OPLAADPOORT HANDSET
⑦ FIRMWAREPOORT
⑧ LINE IN (VOOR ANDERE MUZIEKSPELERS)

Productkenmerken:

Copyright © 2012 Disruptive Limited.

HouseParty Portable Wireless

HouseParty Portable Wireless

GEAR4 One Year Warranty

Disruptive Limited, trading as GEAR4, warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials at the point of sale. Subject to this product being used in accordance with its instructions for use, the product shall continue to be free from defects, for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.

Any damage or defects caused by a failure to follow the instructions which relate to this product or as the result of an accident, abuse, misuse, misapplication, product modification, faulty ancillary equipment, improper voltage or current, lightning or other acts of God, commercial non-home use, normal wear and tear, shipping damage or loss, damage to digital media players or damage caused by the actions of anyone other than Disruptive Limited are expressly excluded from the warranty stated above.

Disruptive Limited will, at its sole election, repair or replace any product that proves to be defective in either or both of workmanship or materials and as covered by this warranty. If the product is no longer manufactured or is out of stock at or after the time Disruptive Limited learns of the warranty claim, Disruptive Limited may, at its sole election, replace your product with a similar product. Disruptive Limited's liability is limited to the repair or replacement, of any defective product under warranty and any incidental or consequential damages are expressly excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. This warranty is not transferable and does not extend to users other than the person who originally purchased the product.

Nothing in this manual shall limit or exclude liability of Disruptive Limited for death or personal injury resulting from Disruptive Limited's negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation or breach of the terms implied by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights in addition to the ones afforded you by the laws of your country. This warranty is not intended to operate to limit such legal rights.

Australian Consumer Law

In Australia, the Trade Practices (Australian Consumer Law) Amendment Regulations 2010 (No. 1) apply. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

GEAR4 | One Year Warranty

Return Policy / Warranty Service

Warranty claims will only be valid when proof of purchase is supplied to Disruptive Limited to evidence that the product was purchased from an authorised Disruptive Limited dealer and that the claim is within one (1) year of purchase. To make a warranty claim you must first contact Disruptive Limited by email to [e-mail] stating your name, full postal address, contact telephone number, the name of the product and its serial number, date and place of purchase and a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing.

If the defect is covered by this warranty then you will be provided with an authorisation number and instructions for return shipment. Where possible, you must send to Disruptive Limited the damaged or defective product. The returned product MUST be accompanied by the original proof of purchase. We highly recommend that you retain a copy of this proof of purchase for your records. Disruptive Limited shall not be responsible for lost or damaged products during shipment. Any product returned without the original proof of purchase will be returned without being examined or tested and such return shall be at the customer's expense.

To avoid any additional charges, all returns and exchanges must include the original packing materials, product box, all included accessories which may include, but not necessarily be limited to, power adapters or power cords, connecting cables, remote controls, adapters, inserts, cards and instruction manuals. The absence of any of the aforementioned items may mean that you incur a charge for their replacement. Disruptive Limited shall not be liable for any indirect or direct consequential loss.

Contact details:

Disruptive Limited

Windsor House

Turnpike Road

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

HP12 3NR

United Kingdom

tel: [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

web: www.gear4.com

Return Policy / Warranty Service | GEAR4

HouseParty Portable Wireless controls: Box contents:

POWER LED ⭕ BLUETOOTH LED ⭕ VOLUME ⭕ VOLUME- BLUETOOTH ⭕ POWER ⭕ DC IN ⭕ AUX IN HANDSET CHARGING PORT ⭕ FIRMWARE PORT

Made for iPod touch (3rd and 4th generation only)
Made for iPhone 4S, Phone 4 and Phone 3GS
Software supported: iOS 5.0 and higher.

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HouseParty Portable Wireless

Power supply (UK & EU) Alimentation (EU & GB) Normal (EU & GB)

User manual Notes of urisation Berulzenhandbuch

Mode
Off	Unit in	Storage mode
Red Off	Unit in	Standby mode
Blue Off		Unit on, # Buclath oil, or switching between cevises
Blue	Fast Flash	Unit on, # Buclath pairing
Blue	Slow Flash	Unit on, # Buclath reconnecting
Blue On		Unit on, # Buclath connected

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