BT15 Clock - Docking Station BLAUPUNKT - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Docking Station with Alarm Clock
Model	BT15 Clock
Brand	Blaupunkt
Dimensions (approx.)	18.0 x 10.0 x 6.0 cm
Weight (approx.)	300 g
Power Supply	AC adapter (5V, 1A) with backup battery (CR2032)
Main Functions	Alarm clock with dual alarms, Bluetooth speaker, FM radio, USB charging port, snooze, adjustable brightness
Bluetooth Version	5.0
FM Radio Range	87.5 - 108 MHz
Speaker Power	5 W RMS
USB Output	5V, 1A for charging devices
Care and Cleaning	Wipe with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid using liquids or abrasive cleaners.
Safety	Keep away from water and moisture. Do not disassemble. Use only the provided AC adapter.
Spare Parts and Repairability	No user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Blaupunkt support for repairs.
General Information	LED display with dimmer, 12/24 hour format, backup battery for time retention during power failure.

Frequently Asked Questions - BT15 Clock BLAUPUNKT

How do I set the alarm on my Blaupunkt BT15 Clock?

Press the Alarm button to enter alarm setting mode. Use the Up/Down arrows to set hours and minutes, then press Alarm again to confirm. Ensure the alarm indicator is lit on the display.

How can I connect my phone to the BT15 via Bluetooth?

Turn on the BT15 and enable Bluetooth on your phone. Search for devices and select 'Blaupunkt BT15'. If prompted, enter PIN 0000. The device will pair automatically.

How do I set the time manually?

Press and hold the Time Setting button for 3 seconds. Use the Up/Down keys to adjust hours and minutes. Press the button again to save. The clock will also sync via DCF if available.

Can I adjust the display brightness?

Yes, press the Brightness button repeatedly to cycle through High, Medium, and Low brightness levels. You can also set it to auto-dim.

How does the snooze function work?

When the alarm sounds, press the Snooze button (usually the top button) to silence it for 9 minutes. The alarm will re-activate after the snooze period. You can repeat this multiple times.

How do I preset FM radio stations?

Tune to the desired station using the Scan or Manual Tuning buttons. Press and hold a Preset number (1-10) to store the station. Up to 10 presets can be saved.

Can I charge my phone using the BT15?

Yes, the BT15 has a USB charging port on the back. Connect your phone with a USB cable (not included) to charge at 5V, 1A. Please note that charging may be slower than with a dedicated charger.

What happens during a power outage?

The BT15 has a CR2032 backup battery (not included). Insert it to keep the time and alarm settings during a power outage. The display will turn off to save battery.

How do I reset the device to factory settings?

Press and hold the Reset button (located on the bottom) with a paper clip for 5 seconds. All settings will be erased and the device will restart.

What are the speaker specifications?

The BT15 features a 5W RMS speaker with a frequency response of 80Hz-20kHz. The sound is suitable for casual listening and alarm purposes.

USER MANUAL BT15 Clock BLAUPUNKT

To achieve the utmost in enjoyment and performance, and in order to become familiar with its features, please read this manual carefully before attempting to operate this product. This will assure you years of trouble-free performance and listening pleasure.

• This safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference. • The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing or placed in a humid atmosphere such as a bathroom.
• Do not install the product in the following areas:
• Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to radiators. ○ On top of other stereo equipment that radiate too much heat. ○ Blocking ventilation or in a dusty area.
• Areas where there is constant vibration. ○ Humid or moist places. • Do not place near candles or other naked flames. • Operate the product only as instructed in this manual.
• Before turning on the power for the first time, make sure the power adaptor is properly connected.
• Plug-in the USB stick directly or use an USB-extension cable which is not longer than 25 cm.

For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer any servicing to qualified personnel.

Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of the unit; there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions must be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be kept with the product for future reference.
3. Heed warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow instructions - All operating and users' instructions should be followed.
5. Water and moisture - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to rain, dripping, splashing, or excessive moisture such as in a sauna or bathroom. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool (or similar).
6. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Do not place any object containing liquid on top of the product.
7. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
8. Replacement parts - When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
9. Place your clock radio on a stable surface, away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive heat or moisture.
10. Protect your furniture when placing your units on a natural wood and lacquered finish by using a cloth or protective material between it and the furniture.
11. Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water. Stronger agents such as Benzine, thinner or similar materials can damage the surface of the unit. Make sure the unit is unplugged before cleaning.

12. Battery

1). The batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 2). The batteries should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

WARNING

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

1. The apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that objects filled with liquids, such as vases, must not be placed on the apparatus.
2. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to hot places, rain, moisture or dust.
3. Do not locate this unit near any water sources e.g. taps, bathtubs, washing machines or swimming pools. Ensure that you place the unit on a dry, stable surface.
4. Do not place this unit close to a strong magnetic field.
5. Do not place the unit on a amplifier or receiver.
6. Do not place this unit in a damp area as the moisture will affect the life of electric components.
7. If the clock is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the player. If this occurs, the system will not operate properly. Please leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
8. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Wipe with a clean, dry or slightly damp cloth.

NOTICE

CE

This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European community.

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

Recording and playback of material might require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer's Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.

Thank you for buying our product. This model is a mini Bluetooth speaker with the following main features.

• Bluetooth function for audio streaming playback. • PLL FM radio with station memory. • MicroSD card playback. • Clock time with alarm function.
• Aux in • Built-in rechargeable battery. • Big LCD display. • Hi-Fi sound quality.

Location of controls:

Front panel

Rear panel

1. TF or MicroSD card slot.
2. AUX in jack.
3. DC 5V Micro USB power jack.

Top panel

1. M: Power on/off and play source button

Press and hold 3 seconds to power on or off the unit.

Short press it to switch the play source between Bluetooth/FM/MicroSD/AUX in.

2. —: Volume down and previous button

Press and hold it to decrease the volume.

In Bluetooth and microSD card playback mode, short press to select last track.

In FM radio mode, short press it to pick up the last preset radio station.

In time/alarm setting mode, short press it to adjust time; press and hold to select the setting in high speed.

3. ▶ : Play/ pause button

In Bluetooth playback mode, short press it to play or pause the music. When a phone call is incoming, short press it to pick up the phone; press it again to end the call and resume the music playback.

In FM radio, press and hold 3 seconds to auto scan and preset the available station. Short press it to mute the sound output.

In microSD card playback mode, short press it to play or pause the music.

4. +: Volume up and next button

Press and hold it to increase the volume.

In Bluetooth and microSD card playback mode, short press to select next track.

In FM radio mode, short press it to pick up the next preset radio station.

In time/alarm setting mode, short press it to adjust time; press and hold to select the setting in high speed.

5. * : Bluetooth button

Short press it to enter Bluetooth playback.

Press and hold 3 seconds to turn on or off the alarm.

6. ☑ : Time and alarm button

Short press it to enter clock time interface, press it again to check the alarm time.

In clock or alarm time interface, press and hold 3 seconds to start the time and alarm setting.

7. LED indication icon.

: Power on/off and charging indicator.

TF : The icon will light up in TF/MicroSD card playback mode.

FM: The icon will light up in FM radio mode.

AUX: The icon will light up in AUX playback mode.

*: The icon will light up in Bluetooth mode.

: The icon will light up when the alarm is working and on.

Battery charging

This unit has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery. Before starting playback, please follow the steps below for charging.

1. Using the supplied USB to micro USB charging cable, connect the speaker to your USB charger (USB adaptor or USB output port like on a PC, USB rating output: 5V/1A, or other USB charger with current equal to or above 1A). The micro USB connector should connect to the DC 5V power jack on the rear panel of the speaker, and the other terminal should connect to the USB charger. Then plug your USB charger into household AC power.
2. The battery icon will light up and flash during charging, and the icon will become stable when the battery is fully charged.

Important: We recommend connecting a USB charger with a rated output of DC 5V/1A, or a USB power source with an output current equal to or above 1A. The general USB output on a PC (personal computer) is 5V/1A (please reference your PC specifications for checking). There may be some charging noise or abnormal function from the speaker if the charging current is too low. If this happens, please remove the charging power and let the speaker sit for a while; then the speaker will reset to normal function. Please note that this is not a malfunction.

Notes:

Your battery will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines for charging and storing.

a. For the first charge, charge it for at least 10 hours. b. Recharge and store the unit within the temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F). c. Do not charge for longer than 24 hours. Excessive charging or discharging may shorten the battery's life.

d. Battery life naturally shortens slowly over time.

e. Please turn off the speaker if it will not be used for a long time.

f. The speaker can play music while charging.

g. Prolonged charging and discharging will affect the battery life and shorten playback time. We cannot guarantee consistent playback throughout, and this is not covered by our warranty or service.

Power On/Off

Press and hold the "M" button for 3 seconds to power the speaker on or off. Short press the button to switch between Bluetooth, radio, microSD card, and AUX IN modes.

Clock Time and Alarm

The speaker has a 24-hour clock and one alarm, which can wake you up in the morning.

1. Clock time setting: Power on the speaker or short press the button until the time interface is displayed. Press and hold the button until the hour digits flash on the display. Press the "+" and "-" buttons to adjust the hour. Press the button again to confirm the hour, and the minute digits will flash. Press the "+" and "-" buttons to adjust the minutes, then press the button to confirm and finish the clock time setting.
2. Alarm time setting: After finishing the clock time setting, short press the button to switch to the alarm time interface. Press and hold the button until the hour digits flash. Press the "+" and "-" buttons to adjust the hour. Press the button again to confirm the hour, and the minute digits will flash. Press the "+" and "-" buttons to adjust the minutes, then press the button to confirm and finish the alarm time setting. Press the button again to switch back to the clock time interface.
3. Alarm on/off: After finishing the alarm time setting, press and hold the button until "A-on" appears on the display to turn on the alarm. The alarm icon will light up, indicating the alarm is active, and it will ring at the set time. To turn off the alarm, press and hold the button until "A-OF" appears on the display.
4. Alarm sound cancel: When the alarm time is reached, the alarm will ring. Press the button to cancel the sound, and it will ring again at the same time the next day.

Notes:

a. The alarm sound will last for 1 minute and then automatically turn off if you do not press the button to cancel it. b. Only the bell sound is available as the alarm source. c. Please make sure the speaker is connected to USB power or has battery power. The alarm will not work if the battery is off or too low. d. If you set the alarm and then power off the speaker, the alarm will still wake you up at the set time.

Bluetooth Operation

The speaker has Bluetooth functionality, allowing you to wirelessly play audio from other Bluetooth devices such as smartphones. Please follow the steps below for operation.

1. Power on the unit and short press the "M" button until "BLUE" appears on the display; meanwhile, the LED will flash on the top panel, indicating that the speaker is ready for pairing.
2. Enable the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device and search for available Bluetooth devices (please refer to your device manual for operation).
3. Check the available Bluetooth devices on the menu list of your device and select "BP BT15" to start pairing. If a password is required during pairing, please enter "0000" (four zeros). The LED will become stable when pairing is successful.
4. Select and play music on your Bluetooth device. The sound will then be output from the speaker.
5. During Bluetooth playback, you can short press the button to play or pause the music; short press the + or - button to select the next or previous track; press and hold the + or - button to increase or decrease the volume.
6. Phone call hands-free: When the cell phone is paired with the speaker in Bluetooth mode and an incoming call arrives, short press the button to pick up the call. Answer the phone by speaking close to the front of the speaker within 30 cm (suggested) because the microphone is built into the rear side of the speaker grill. Short press the button again to end the phone call and resume music playback.

Notes:

a. Not all Bluetooth devices are guaranteed to pair successfully due to different designs and brands.

b. Please do not place your cell phone very close to the speaker during hands-free phone calls to avoid interference that may affect conversation sound quality.

c. The Bluetooth best working distance is within 10 meters without any obstacle in between.

FM radio operation

Before listening to the radio, please try to move the unit next to the window as you can, and insert the supplied 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo audio cable into the AUX IN jack as an external antenna in order to get better reception.

1. Power on the unit, and short press the "M" button repeatedly till "RdO" shows on display.
2. Press and hold the button to auto scan and save the available FM station (max supported 50 preset stations); short press the + or - to select the next or last preset station; press and hold the + or - button to increase or decrease the volume; short press the button can mute or resume the FM radio sound.

TF/MicroSD card playback

Please copy the MP3 format music into the TF or MicroSD card device (max supported 128GB) before starting the playing, and then insert the card into the slot on the rear panel of the unit. Please kindly note that the TF/MicroSD card playback mode is only available when there is a card device installed on the speaker successfully.

Power on the unit, and short press "M" till "CARD" shows on display; the speaker will read out the card device automatically, and get the music output after a few seconds.

In TF/MicroSD card playback mode, short press the + or – button can select next or last track; press and hold the + or – button can increase or decrease the volume; short press the button to play or pause the music.

Notes:

a. The supported audio format is MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC (24bit/192kHz)/SDHC/SDXC in TF/MicroSD playback mode. b. Not all TF/MicroSD card devices are supported due to different design and brand, the max supported storage is 128GB. c. Please kindly insert the TF or MicroSD card into the slot properly.

AUX IN/ MP3 link mode

Using the supplied 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo audio cable, connect the AUX jack on the speaker rear panel with the line out or headphone jack on any other external audio player like mp3 player etc. Power on the speaker and short press the "M" button till the "AUX" shows on display. Select and play the music from your external audio player, then the sound will output from the speaker.

Notes:

a. In AUX IN mode, the main control is on your external audio player side. But you can still increase or decrease the volume, and mute the sound on the speaker part. b. In Bluetooth mode, the speaker will switch to AUX in mode automatically when you plug in the audio cable. c. Please kindly note the AUX in mode is only available when the audio cable was plugged in.

Specification:

Power source: DC5V, 1A; (or DC 5V, rating current above 1A)

Bluetooth version: 2.1+ EDR, best working distance within 10 meters

FM Frequency: 87.5~108.00MHz

TF/MicroSD card support 128GB max, support audio format MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC(24bit/192kHz)/ SDHC /SDXC.

Frequency Response: 20Hz- 20kHz

Rated power: 5Wx 2

Battery power: 3.7V 4000mAh rechargeable lithium battery

Charging time: approximately 4 hours base on DC5V,1A input.

Music playback time: 5.5 hours.

Power consumption: 10 Watt

Standby power consumption: < 1 Watt

Accessory: 1 pcs x USB charging cable, 1 pcs x 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo audio cable (The above spec may revise without prior notice)

Troubleshooting

1. The unit cannot power on.

a. Please charge the unit and try again. b. Please contact the service center in case the issue remains.

1. There is no or intermittent sound output in Bluetooth mode.

a. Please turn off the Bluetooth, and repair with the speaker. b. Please put your Bluetooth device closer to the speaker.

1. No available FM station or background noise in FM.

a. Please plug in the 3.5mm stereo audio cable and re-scan the available FM station.

b. Please tune to another FM station for listening.

c. Please try to move the unit next to the window in order to get better reception.

1. The speaker cannot read out the music in TF or microSD card.

a. Please check if you insert the TF or microSD card into the slot properly.

b. Please check if the audio format is in MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. TF or MicroSD card slot.
2. AUX IN connector.
3. Micro USB power connector, DC voltage 5 V.

Top panel

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