PARTY-BLACK - PARROT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PARTY-BLACK PARROT

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The Bluetooth wireless technology enables audio infor- mation and data to be sent via a short-distance radio link. Parrot draws on its long years of experience in the Bluetooth technology to offer you an innovative system, the Parrot PARTY.

This compact, easy-to-fit system will enable you to listen:

to the tracks on your audio player (mobile phone, PC, etc),

even when on the move, by means of a Bluetooth link or an audio cable (jack / jack)

The use of some of ihese TUncRons dEPERdE SOI on your phone. Visit the Support section of our website at www parrot.com for further information.

EXD Using the Parrot PARTY for the 1st time. Use cases. Setting up the Parrot PARTY.

Meaning of the LEDS Connecting the Parrot PARTY to an

audio player s Connesting a phone to the Parrot PARTY. 08 Connecting the Parrot PARTY to a computer. 08 Connecting the Parrot PARTY using the Toshiba Bluetooth software 09 Connecting the Parrot PARTY using the Mac ® Bluetooth software 09 Using an audio player with a Jack audio cable. 10 Using several Bluetooth audio players 10

Using the Audio Streaming function.

Listening to music files via your Parrot PARTY. 11 Controling the volume. 11 Using audio effects. 11 Parrot Audio Configuration Tool 12

Troubleshooting. Software Update by Bluetooth.

Using the PARROT PARTY for the 1st time

+ ou can listen to our music tracks stored on your mobile phone / PDA / smartphone via the Parrot PARTY. Your mobile phone must be able to support the Bluetooth® A2DP profile (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile).

+ You can also listen to your music tracks stored on your PC via the Parrot PARTY. Your PC must support the Bluetooth A2DP profile (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile).

If you want to find out which devices are equipped with this technology, visit the Support section on our website at ww parrot.com,

Setting up the PARROT PARTY The batteries are neither fully charged nor fitedl when you unpack the Parrot PARTY. You have to insert and charge them before using the Parrot PARTY for the first time.

1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment underneath the device.

2. Insert and connect the batteries into the compartiment as shown in the diagram p.3. 8. Replace the cover.

4. Connect the supplied power lead to the Parrot PARTY, making sure that it is full inserted, and then plug the lead into the mains supply.

6. Turn on the Parrot PARTY using the ON/OFF switch on the back of the device. > The centre LED on the Parrot PARTY flashes red/blue and then turns violet: this colour means that the device is charging. > The LED turns blue when the batteries are fuly recharged

= Blast risks may ocour If the battery Is replaced with an incorrect battery type.

= Throw used batteries in the garbage in com- pliance with the provided instructions.

+ The battery charging time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.

+ The Parrot PARTY can be used while the batteries are being recharged.

+ You can use he Parrot PARTY for up Lo 8 hours on fuly charged batteries.

+ When the batteries are almost flat, the LED on the Parrot PARTY turs red. You have about 15 minutes’ listening left.

+ Make sure the Parrot PARTY is not exposed to a high temperature while being charged.

Meaning of the LEDS LOURS MEANIN No danic is connected. Vieak

The Parat PARTY in power saver mode.

> Star the connection rom your aude player or press any button.

Fashing red/ | The Parot PARTY is automatcaly stting up. bu > Via à fan socondks. Fed Low battery leve: Istening me less than 16 mn. > Plug he Panot PARTY into the mains. Purple The Parot PARTY Is chargng, bu can sut be used. Be Te Parot PARTY I in active mode. Flaching quick | The Panoï PARTV is datectahle andready to ba pare. Streaming is n progress, but Te meanings | Fiaching low | 1ne system has been muted a the same, {no sound rgarless of > Press + or = Lo ru to the LED colour. active mode. ‘The audio players connected Ergnt Lo to Parot PARTY [luetooth orne: connection}.

Connecting an audio player

4. Enter the PIN code « 0000 » on your source device once you are prompted to do so.

Before you start, make sure there Is no sound transfer processing on your Parrot PARTY. Connecting the PARROT PARTY to a computer

Connecting a phone to the PARROT PARTY Before using the Parrot PARTY with your phone, you fist have to connect both devices. But fit is the first time you are using this phone with the Parrot PARTY, you will have to pair both devices before connecting them, The pairing process is only required once.

the device puts itself in pairable mode as you turn

Q Tyou are using your Parrot PARTY for the first time, iton.

Press ire © van 2 he Parrot PARTY LED stars lang: te device ls réa to be pare

From your Bluetooth phone, search for Bluetooth periphe- rals (rer to your phone user guide for more information > The list of the avallable Bluetooth perpherals

3. Select “Parrot PARTY”

> You are prompted to enter a PIN.

T your PC doësn' have any Eluetooïh technology, (Q] connect a Bluetooth dongle after having installed

the necessary drivers refer to the user guide of the dongle for further information)

The connection process between your computer and your Parrot PARTY may change depending on the Bluetooth version you have on your computer. Refer to your compu- ters documentation to see which Bluetooth software your ‘computer is equipped with.

+ I your computer ls equipped with {he Microsof or the Widcomm Bluetooth software, connect the Parrot PARTY to your PC using the Parrot Audio Configuration Tool software. This program is available on the GD-ROM sup- plied or on our website wunw.parrot.com, in the Support section. Refer to the user guide of the Parrot Audio Contiguration Tool software for further information:

+ I you have a Windows computer and the Ÿ. icon appears on the status bar, refer to the “Connecting the Parrot PARTY using the Toshiba Bluetooth software” section

If you have a MAC ® computer, refer to the “Connecting the Parrot PARTY using the Mac Bluetooth software” section.

Connecting the PARROT PARTY using the Toshiba Bluetooth software

I your PC is equipped with the Toshiba Bluetooth software, you have to connect the Parrot device Lo your compu-

ter before connecting your device with the Parrot Audio Configuration Tool software. This step is only necessary at the first use.

Double-click on the Ÿ_ icon located at the bottom of jour areen

2e Bluetooth Setinge window is dipayed

Pros the D buton of tie Parot PARTY Gick on New Connection

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Select your Parrot PARTY and click on Next.

If your Parrot PARTY is not listed, click on Refresh.

Select Express Mode and click on Next.

Enter 0000 as the Bluetooth PIN code in the displayed window, and click OK.

Click on OK in the Bluetooth configuration window. > Anew window is displayed allowing you to enter a name for your device. This step is optional you can click

Select your Parrot PARTY and click on Next.

1 you are prompted to connect yourself to Windows Update, click on No.

Follow the prompts to finalize the connection process and click on Finish. > Your devices are connected and ready to be used.

Connecting the PARROT PARTY using the Mac Bluetooth software

The following procedure onÿy applies to the Leo pard 0 version

If you use the Mac Bluetooth software, you have to connect the Parrot device to your computer before connecting your device with the Parrot Audio Configuration Tool software. ‘This step is only necessary at the first use.

1. Click on the Apple icon located up left of your screen.

2. Select System preferences and click on the Bluetooth icon. > The Bluetooth configuration window is displayed.

Presse 9 buton otre Part PARTY kon Set up New Devices en on Continue.

Select « Headset » then click on Continue. > The computer looks for available peripherals.

Select the Parrot PARTY and click on Cor

Click on Quit to finalize the connection process. > Your devices are connected and ready to be used.

Using an audio player with a Jack audio cable

You can connect your audio player to the Parrot PARTY via a Jack / Jack audio cable to stream music through.

Make sure that the connectors are Inserted propeñy to avoid any disruption.

Using several Bluetooth audio players

‘The Parrot PARTY can be paired to 10 audio players. However, if an audio player is already streaming music, the other devices will not be able to play their music through the Parrot PARTY at the same time. To do so, you must stop the player currently streaming

Some audio players prevent other devices from being connected to the Parrot PARTY at the same time, even if music Is not current} being streamed. You must first disconnect the device from the Parrot PARTY, so that you can use another

Using the Audio Streaming function

Listening to music files via your PARROT PARTY

+ Before you start streaming music from your audio player ta the Parrot PARTY, both devices must be connected to each other, Once they have been connected, simply start Playing the track on your audio player and the sound will come through the Parrot PARTY.

+ You can establish a connection between the two devices via the Bluetooth menu on your audio player, or you will be prompted to select the Parrot PARTY once you have Started playing a track

+ To save battery life, the Parrot PARTY switches to power saver mode (the LEDS switch off if no Bluetooth connec- tion is detected for two minutes or if there is no streaming for 5 minutes.

To exit the power saver mode, star à connection from your audio player or press any button.

Controlling the volume

- Short press : Decrease the volume - Long press : Mute the sound

+ Ifthis function is supported by your audio player you can control the volume remotely.

+ If you are using a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista, you can then use the Parrot Audio Configuration Tool software to adjust the volume settings.

You can take advantage of the VSBass and Stereo Widening functions by pressing the corresponding buttons.

‘The Parrot PARTY offers different possibilties for adjusting

+ The buttons on top of the Parrot PARTY allow you to control the volume directly from the device.

1 Widening of the sound field Stereo Widening

Parrot Audio Configuration Tool

‘The Parrot Audio Configuration Tool, which is part of the Parrot Audio Suite on the CD-ROM supplied with the Parrot PARTY, allows you to configure the Parrot PARTY on à ‘computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista. You can use Microsoft Bluetooth software or Broadcom's Widcomm software on these computers.

Prior to launch the Parrot Audio Configuration Tool, you must ‘ensure that no music is currently being streamed to the Par- rot PARTY. Once you have started the application, you need to select your Parrot PARTY before you can configure it.

Once the Bluetooth connection has been established with your Parrot PARTY, you can + Gontrol the volume of your Parrot PARTY.

‘Adjust the music settings via the equaliser function and the audio effects (VS Bass and Stereo Widening) Enable the volume ramp option, which gradualy increases the volume when you switch on the Parrot PARTY. ‘Adjust the time delay of he Parrot PARTY. This option is used to synchronise your audio system with yeur PC.

Find out he software version used by your Parrot PARTY Troubleshooting

No sound is coming through the Parot PARTY.

Eneure that the device is Suitehed an (ON/OFF saiteñ on tne back of the device) and suficenty ponered.

(Check hat your dvico supports the Bluetooth ADP profie and the source role.

1 cannot connect my aux player La the Parot PARTY.

Hold down the Blugtootn buton on te Parrot PARTY for ho seconds, en restart

the ssarch and connect

The centre LED on ie Parrot PARTY is red.

he red colour maans that he battery levels low (battery le &s less Man 15 min) Pug the Parot PARTY io the maine: no LED Aus volet Lo indicate that the den is being charged and then tums blug once ta batery has bon ulyrechargod!

used a Jack audio cable 10 connect my audio player but get no sound

Check hat the jack audio cable IS proper puggedin 10 the Parrot PARTY and aucho player.

Check hat there is no Bluetootn <connecion with an audio player ‘ne Bluetooth connection vd take roety our the Jack connection.

My Parot PARTY makes noise ven use jack audio cable.

Check hat the jack audio cable IS proper puggedin 10 the Parrot PARTY and aucho player.

l'am using my PC as a Bluetooth audio payer,

Put ner is no sound coming from my Parrot PARTY.

Check hat the «Sound Playbacks oplon is set to «High quai Bluetooth Audio

You can fnd this option

y salectng Star/Seltings/Conrol pana/Sound and Audio Davices/ Audio an your computer.

Wen 1 atch a video, the sound rom the Parot PARTY is nat synchronisod th tne image.

ce he Parot Audio (Goniguration Too! to eneck that your systems audio deb Is comect configure

Software update via Bluetooth

You can update the software of your Parrot PARTY by Bluetooth. Upgrading offers you new features and improves compatibility with a larger number of phones. This operation Îs carried out via Bluetooth using a PC equipped with Blue- tooth technology.

Updates are performed via the Parrot Software Update Too! You wil find this software, along with instructions on how to use itin the Support section of our website at wwu.parrot com

Technical specification / Spécifications techniques / Especificaciones tecnicas

Output power / Puissance de sortie / Potencia de salida de audio / Ausgangsieistung / Potenza di uscita / Uitgangsvermogen / Poténcia de saida

2 x 3 W (RMS) 2 x 6 W (Peak)

Warranty Without prejudice of legal warranty, Parrot products are warranted during

1 year from the date of purchase for defects in materials and workmanship, provided that no deterioration to the product has been made, and upon presentation of proof of purchase {date of purchase, location of sale and product serial number to the retaller or Parrot direct.

Warranty does not cover: upgrading of the software items of the Parrot pro ducts with Bluetooth® cell phones for compatiblity purpose, data recovery, deteriration of the external aspect due to normal use of the product,

any damage caused by accident, misuse, misapplication, or non-Parrot products. Parrot is not responsible

for storage, loss or damaged to data during transit or repair.

Any product wrongfuly declared to be defective wi be retumed to sender and inspection, process and carriage

costs will be invoiced to him.

Correct disposal of This Product (Wste Electrical & Electronic Equi- pment)

This marking shown on the pro- ce or is literature, indicates:

that it should not be disposed mm th other household wastes at the end of its working li. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontralled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recyole it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either 1h retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of were and how they can take this em for environmen- tal safe recycling. Business users should contract their supplier and {he terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be

mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal

Modifications ‘The explanations and specifications

in this guide are given for information purposes only and may be modified without prior notice. They are deemed to be correct at time of going to press. ‘The utmost care has been taken when writing this guide,as part of the aim to provide you with accurate information. However, Parrot shall not be held responsible for any consequences rising from any errors or omissions

in the guide, nor for any damage

or accidental loss of data resulting directly or indirectiy from the use of the information herein. Parrot reserves the right to amend or improve the product design or user guide without any restrictions and without any obligation to notify users. As part of our ongoing concern to upgrade and improve our products, the product that you have

purchased may differ slightiy from the model described in this guide.

If s0, a later version of this guide might be avallable in electronic format at Par- rot's website at wumparrot.com

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 16 of

the FCC rules. Operation Is subject to

the following to conditions:

{1}. is device may not cause harmiul interference, and

{@). his device must accept any interterence received, including interference that may cause unde sired operation.

Note: The manufacturer is not respon- sible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for à Glass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCG Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equip- ment 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 oceur in a particu-

lar installation. Ithis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

cr television reception, which can be

determined by turing the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to

y 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 recelver.

- Gonnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Gonsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Declaration of Conformity We, Parrot S.A. of 174 quai Ç Essionmanes 75010 Pre, France, declare under our sole responsibility that our product, the Parrot PARTY to which this declaration relates is in conformity with appropriate standards EEN300328, EN301489-1, 1EC60065 following the provision of Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Equipment directive, with requirements covering. EMC directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage directive 73/23/EEC. Identification N. 394 149 496 R.C.S. PARIS Parrot SA.

Protection and personal

Carefully read the user guide and follows the indicated procedure when setting up the device. Do not dismantie or open the device and do not touch the electronic components or the drivers. Do not attempt to dismantie or modify either of the speakers.

Never introduce any metal object to avoid the risks of electric shocks,

fire, short circuits or dangerous emissions. If your device shows signs of faulty operation, call the approved Parrot technical support centre or

an approved retaller. Never leave

the Parrot PARTY exposed to rain or chemical products; do not place them in a damp area or where they are likely 0 be splashed with water. Never place your device on a recipient containing any type of liquid, which might seep inside the device. Doing so wil reduce the risks of electric shocks, short circuits, fre and injury.

Copyrights Copyright © 2007 Parrot. Al rights reserved. The total or even partial reproduction, transmission or storage of this guide in any form or by any process whatsoever (electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise) is strictiy prohibited without prior consent from Parrot.

Registered Trademarks The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Parrot SA is under license.

Mac, Apple and Leopard are trade- marks of Apple Computer, Inc., regis- tered in the U.S. and other countries.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Bluetooth QDID 8012425, 8012423, B012424

Important safety instructions

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PIN ET Fended t aent the Les Line presence of Important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions ie era socompanying he product

1 equlteel tiangie, is PEN ITS the presence of uniraulsteg dangerous Voagee ibn ie role encisure at may be of Auticien magnitude to consltute à ak ON ete shock 1 persons

1. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no object filled with liquid, such as va ses, shall be placed on the apparatus.

2. The AC/DC adaptor which provides: disconnection from mains supply shall remain readily operable. Unplug this apparatus when unused for long periods of time.

3. Read these instructions

4. Keep these instructions

6. Heed all warnings

6. Follow al instructions

7. Do not use this apparatus near water

8. Clean only with dry cloth

9. Do not block any ventilation ope nings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

10. Do not install near any heat as radiators. Heat registers, stoves

or other apparatus (including ampli

fiers) that produce heat. 11. Do not defeat the safety purpose ofthe polarized or grounding type Plug. À polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. À groun- ding type plug has to blades and a third grounding preng. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe provided plug does not ft into Your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

13. Unplug this apparatus during light ing storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dama- ged in any way, such as power Supply cord or AC/DC adaptor is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has. been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normal}, or has been

15: ARMING: T reduce ie risk of re or elec shock do nat expose Ans apparatus to rain or molsture and oct led win Hquds, Such

vases, should not be placed on this apparatus... This apparatus is designed for indoor use only.

Do not expose the Parrot PARTY system to outside temperatures below $°C or above 55°C. The system could be damaged or the cabinet warped. ‘Avoid placing the system near à Source of heat or exposing it to sunli- ght {even through a window).

Similary, excessively low temperatures and humidity could damage the device.

Caution: Wireless technology

Interference can be caused by devices ihat emit waves. Devices such 28 Wi-Fi routers and microwave ovens can affect audio transmissions with your Parrot PARTY and also degrade Your system's audio quality.