4 - Speaker SOUNDBOKS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 4 SOUNDBOKS

SOUNDBOKS Harness the full power of a new level of sound, design and Bluetooth Performance. This is SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 4). Questions? Get quick answers here. 01 Charge your BATTERYBOKS fully for ~3.5 hours for optimal performance. 02 Once charged, slide (don’t force) your BATTERYBOKS into the battery slot until it fits snugly. Then plug in the DC connector. Never plug the charger directly into your speaker without the battery. Your charger is not a power supply. 04 Power up your speaker by pressing the Power Button. When the LEDs around the volume knob light up, you’re ready to connect. 05 To connect, go to your device’s Bluetooth settings, find and select SOUNDBOKS #YourTeamID. Your unique Team ID is located on the back of your speaker. 06 Choose your favorite song, turn up, go out and Break Through the Noise. 03 The charger is not a power supply. The SOUNDBOKS is designed to operate on battery only. The charger T-jack was designed to be used together with your battery only while playing at moderate volumes. Keep your SOUNDBOKS under half volume—12 o’clock on the dial with 5 lights illuminated—when playing and charging simultaneously.3

SOUND Amplifier Merus Audio eximo® amp switching 3 × 72W RMS class D amplifiers Advanced Bass DSP Driver Units 2 × 10” woofers 1 × 1” compression driver tweeter Acoustics Effective frequency range: 40Hz - 20kHz Custom sound profile with bass enhancer Custom Pulse Reflex Port Connectivity Bluetooth 5.0 TeamUp wireless connection with up to 5 SKAA compatible SOUNDBOKS products Compatibility Compatible with iPhone® and Android™ Pro Panel 2 × Combo Microphone/Instrument (XLR, 1/4”) Inputs 1 × 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Input 1 × 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Output SKAA Bond Button [SKAA PRO ICON] BUILD Dimensions 66 × 43 × 32 cm ( 25.6 × 17 × 13 inches (H × W × D)) Weight

Materials Poplar cabinet Powder-coated aluminum frame Powder coated steel handles Powder coated or liquid coated (color variant dependent) steel grill Silicone ball corners Features Swappable grill and batteries Pulse Reflex Port 1 × Ø35mm Pole mount UI Panel: Volume control HOST/JOIN mode for wireless TeamUP Temperature General use: -20°C to 55°C Recommended storage: 5°C to 20°C for an optimal product lifetime BATTERY Design 5-Step LED battery-life indicator Reinforced DC-connector Cell Type Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Battery Performance Output: 12.8V Discharge Temperature - 20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F) Charge Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Capacity: 99.84Wh or 7.8Ah Battery Life 40 hours at mid-volume 5 hours at full volume

3.5 hours for full recharge

Battery Management System (BMS) Over and under-discharge protection Short circuit protection Overheat protection Cell voltage management Sleep mode starts after 14 days of inactivity. Press the [icon_lightning_carcoal, size to fit inline] button to wake up. Transport Battery is safety certified for safe transport according to UN38.3 CHARGER Charger Performance Input: 100-240V ~ 50-60Hz, 1.2A MAX Output: 14.0V 3.3A8

Your SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 4) will preserve power by deactivating trailing LEDs after 10 seconds of constant volume level.

Current level Current level Overview Specifications LED behavior SOUNDBOKS (GEN. 4) Customization SKAA & Bond Button

The latest SOUNDBOKS grill is built for easy customization—all you need to do is pop off the grill, remove the logo, believe in your creative self, and you can transform your new SOUNDBOKS into a work of art. Here’s a step-by-step guide to start customizing.

Remove Grill The SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 4) grill is attached to the speaker using a snap-fit fastener, and can be removed with the included Grill Removal Tool. This tool consists of a handle and a rubberized tip.10

To remove the grill, use the rubberized tip to hook into the holes of the grill. Pulling by the corners of the grill will be the easiest. Carefully start to pull the grill off of the speaker. Loosen the grill evenly in multiple points along the edges until it comes off and can be removed by hand. Remove SOUNDBOKS Logo Keep that logo clean. Unscrew the logo and put it somewhere safe. Express Yourself Make the SOUNDBOKS your own. The grill can handle most types of paint—just be sure to apply a layer of primer before and sealer after to make it last. Party On Replace the logo and pop the grill back on. Connect your music, crank it up and take your custom SOUNDBOKS out into the world.11

The SKAA Compatible Badge found on the Product certifies that this Product has been tested and is fully compliant with all of the requirements of the SKAA Standard and has been granted SKAA Certification. This Product will work seamlessly with other products in the SKAA ecosystem of audio transmitting and receiving devices. For more information on the SKAA Standard, please visit www. SKAA.com. The SKAA® name as well as its associated marks, logos and icons are trademarks or registered trademarks of Eleven Engineering Incorporated. The following is the official SKAA RECEIVER USER’S GUIDE. It describes in detail how to operate and troubleshoot the Bond Button, located on the back of your SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 4) on the Pro Panel. The Bond Button is the control button for JOIN-mode through the wireless daisy chaining feature, TeamUP. Each SKAA® receiver has a Green List which remembers your favorite transmitters. A Green Indicator on your receiver means you are listening to a favorite or hunting for one. Your receiver can also explore to find new transmitters—an Amber Indicator means you are exploring for transmitters that are not on your Green List. A Cluster is a product with two or more pieces that behave as one. The Bond Button lets you select which transmitter you’re listening to. The Bond Button has the logo consisting of two arrows. SOUNDBOKS (GEN. 4)

1 Click 2 Clicks 3 Clicks 4 Clicks 6 Clicks Hold during power on Add / Delete Manually add / delete the current transmitter to / from your Green List. Auto Add SKAA will automatically add the current Amber transmitter to your Green List if you listen to it for 30 minutes. Green Mode Rotate through your list of favourite transmitters (Green List) — when a favourite transmitter is found, the search stops and audio plays from that transmitter. Amber Mode Explore for new, unknown transmitters (ones which are not already on your Green List). Mute do again to Unmute; any Click command will first Unmute and then do its function. Red Mode If you have 2 or more transmitters on your Green List, power on just the one you want to hear and it plays automatically Factory Reset Clear Green List. Start over!

1. Place JOIN speakers to be added to the

cluster within 3 meters of the Master JOIN speaker.

2. Power off HOST speaker.

3. Power on all JOIN speakers to be added to

the cluster, but keep the Master JOIN speaker powered off.

4. On the Master JOIN speaker, hold down the

Bond button before pressing Power Button - hold both down and wait until red flashing starts - first release the power button, then the Bond button. The Master JOIN speaker now blinks red. All other LEDs on the Master JOIN speaker go dark. Added Added Hunting Hunting Muted Hunting Reset done Receiver has entered Cluster Up mode. The Cluster has been successfully made Bonded Next one Bonded Bonded Deleted Command

Connect button until JOIN is selected on all JOIN speakers you want to add to the cluster. You will have only 10 seconds for this step.

6. When all JOIN speakers are accepted into the

cluster, their LED will turn to constant RED.

7. Once all of the cluster JOIN LEDS are solid

red, power off all of the JOIN speakers.

8. Power on the HOST speaker and put it in

HOST mode, by clicking the Connect button. Connect BT audio or AUX to play back music on the HOST speaker.

9. Power on JOIN speakers in the cluster and

put these in JOIN mode. All speakers are now playing music from the HOST. The volume on all JOIN speakers can be controlled from any of the JOIN speakers in the cluster, the 3 click function of the BOND button is also shared amongst the cluster to mute all JOIN speakers. The Bond button on the Master JOIN speaker has the same click function as described above. The HOST speaker volume is controlled by its own and is isolated from the cluster. To cancel cluster mode on a unit repeat step 4. Wait for solid red, then 6 click the Bond button14

01 Power Supply Cable 02 Battery DC Input 03 Charger DC Plug Regional plug for reference only 01 Battery DC Plug 02 DC Cable 03 Carry Strap 04 LED Battery Life Indicator 05 Battery Level Status Button

Remember to unplug your battery after it has been fully charged and never to leave it charging for more than 6 hours at a time, as this can potentially damage the battery. Here are the two ways of charging your BATTERYBOKS: Charge the battery outside of the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 4) Insert the BATTERYBOKS DC Plug into the DC Input of your charger and plug the charger’s power supply cable into your nearest power outlet Charge the battery while it’s in the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 4) The charger is not a power supply. The SOUNDBOKS is designed to operate on battery only. The charger T-jack was designed to be used together with your battery only while playing at moderate volumes. Keep your SOUNDBOKS under half volume—12 o’clock on the dial with 5 lights illuminated—when playing and charging simultaneously. IMPORTANT Never use the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 4) without a BATTERYBOKS, i.e. by pluing the charger directly to the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 4). Use only an official charger and battery sold by SOUNDBOKS or other approved distributor. All official SOUNDBOKS chargers and batteries carries the SOUNDBOKS logo on the back print BATTERYBOKS & CHARGER

UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR, NORMAL WEAR

AND TEAR, OR EXTERNAL CAUSES SUCH AS

ACCIDENTS, ABUSE, OR OTHER ACTIONS

OR EVENTS BEYOND OUR REASONABLE

CONTROL. This Limited Warranty is issued to the Customer who buys a new SOUNDBOKS product directly from SOUNDBOKS. This Limited Warranty cannot be assigned or transferred to any subsequent purchaser or user. Any SOUNDBOKS product purchased from an authorized retailer is covered by the warranty terms provided by such authorized retailer. The Limited Warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the SOUNDBOKS product at SOUNDBOKS’ discretion, and neither costs for transportation, removal, nor installation of a SOUNDBOKS product is covered by this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty extends to TWO (2) YEARS from the Customer’s original purchase of the17

SOUNDBOKS product. If SOUNDBOKS receives, during the applicable warranty period, a valid notice of a defect of any SOUNDBOKS product covered by SOUNDBOKS’ warranty, for a list of covered products go to SOUNDBOKS.com/help. SOUNDBOKS will, at SOUNDBOKS’ option, a) within reasonable time after being notified of the defect: b) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or c) replace the product. Response time may vary from country to country and is, among other things, subject to availability of parts, labor and transport. TO OBTAIN SERVICE: VISIT SOUNDBOKS. COM/HELP

ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. WE

LIMIT THE DURATION AND REMEDIES OF

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING

LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

AND CONFORMITY, AND A POSSIBLE

CONDITIONS APPLY IN CASE THE PRODUCT

IS USED FOR RENTAL ACTIVITY. THE RIGHTS UNDER THE RESPECTIVE WARRANTIES,

THEIR CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS AND

REMEDIES ARE SPECIFIED IN THESE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS. WE ADVISE YOU

TO READ OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

TO A LEGAL GUARANTEE. How to obtain warranty service or make a warranty claim: In Europe: SOUNDBOKS ApS, Esromgade 15, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark; CVR nr. 36457597, E-Mail: [e-mail]. Contact the service provider and follow the procedures specified by the service provider. In the US and Canada: Contact SOUNDBOKS Inc., 1968 S. Coast Hwy #2510 Laguna Beach CA 92651 USA, E-Mail: info@SOUNDBOKS. com. The serial number of your SOUNDBOKS (Gen.

4) can be found on the inside of the battery

OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR

EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.19

DISCLAIMER5. Except as provided by the Limited Warranty and to the extent permitted by law, in no event and under no circumstances can SOUNDBOKS, its employees, affiliates, its board of directors, any of and/or the company owners, or its third party suppliers be held accountable for direct, indirect, special, random, or consequential damages (including but not limited to financial loss, personal damages, and loss of assets and property) whether based on contract, tort or any other legal theory, hereunder but not limited to direct, indirect, special, random, or consequential damages caused by careless, wrong and inexpedient usage of the product. SOUNDBOKS needs to, in connection with the aforementioned, draw special attention to the fact that the following actions will exempt SOUNDBOKS from any responsibility:

• Wrongly pluing in the batteries and the speaker

• Prolonged exposure of the SOUNDBOKS product to any form of precipitation

• Submerging any part of the SOUNDBOKS product in any form of liquid

• Using SOUNDBOKS products for other purposes than what they are regularly used for

• Using other chargers than the one produced and delivered by SOUNDBOKS

• Using other batteries than the ones produced and delivered by SOUNDBOKS

• Unsanctioned modification, rebuilding or repurposing of any parts of any SOUNDBOKS product, with the exception of the removal and customization of the SOUNDBOKS grill, using the provided tool20

Hereby, SOUNDBOKS ApS, the manufacturer of the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 4), declares that this SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 4) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EU Directives: Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EU Low-voltage Directive 2014/35/EU EcoDesign Directive 2009/125/EC and Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU with Directive 2015/863/EU REACH SVHC Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU This product contains batteries that are covered under the 2006/66/EC European Battery Directive, amended by Directive 2013/56, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. Please follow local regulations. You may obtain a free copy of the Declaration of Conformity by contacting SOUNDBOKS ApS. UNITED STATES Importer: SOUNDBOKS INC 1968 S. Coast Hwy #2510 Laguna Beach CA 92651 USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:21

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment 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 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. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions, and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter 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. End-users and installers must provide antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. CANADA Industry Canada statement This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/ receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference,

2. This device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) radio frequency exposure limits. The Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. This device has also been evaluated and shown compliant with the ISED RF Exposure limits under mobile exposure conditions (antennas are greater than 20 cm from a person’s body).22

WARNING WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. SPEAKER

• This speaker is extremely loud. Be cautious when standing in front of or near the speaker as it can result in hearing damage.

• If you notice any signs of possible damage, such as melted plastic, abnormally high temperatures, or odors coming from your speaker, turn off your product. Contact SOUNDBOKS via info@ SOUNDBOKS.com.

• If the device emits smoke, smells burnt, or produces unusual sounds, immediately disconnect it from the mains or the battery and do not operate it further. Contact SOUNDBOKS via info@ SOUNDBOKS.com.

• An unstable base may cause the unit to tip and injure or even kill a person; children are particularly at risk. You can prevent a large number of accidents by taking the following precautions: ° Always use on a stable surface. Do not place the SOUNDBOKS speaker where it might fall and injure CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE NOTICE is used to injury address practices not related to physical.23

someone. ° If the SOUNDBOKS speaker is not securely mounted, do not use it in vehicles, in unstable locations, on wobbly tripods or furniture, with insufficient brackets, etc. ° Place the SOUNDBOKS speaker in such a way that it cannot be knocked over inadvertently and make sure that the cables do not pose a trip hazard. ° When storing the SOUNDBOKS speaker, also ensure that it stands safely and that it cannot be knocked down or over. CHARGER

• Be sure to read the instructions chapter for the charger and AC cable before use.

• To avoid the risk of shock or product damage, always use the SOUNDBOKS speaker with the approved charger, such as the one provided with the unit.

• Never carry the charger by the cable..

• The power cord and charger are for indoor use only.

• Only use an official SOUNDBOKS charger.

• Never connect the charger directly to the speaker without the battery connected. BATTERY

• Be sure to read the instructions chapter for the battery before use.

• Handling rechargeable batteries improperly may lead to fire or explosion.

• Keep the rechargeable battery away from paper clips, coins, keys, screws, or other metallic objects that could bridge the contacts. Short-circuiting caused by bridged rechargeable battery contacts may result in burns or fire.

• Only use official SOUNDBOKS batteries.

• Use of car batteries or unofficial batteries may lead to dangerous situations, including risks of fire or explosion.

• If used incorrectly, corrosive battery acid may leak out of the rechargeable battery, avoid any contact with it. In the event of accidental contact, immediately rinse with plenty of water and seek medical attention.

• Never carry the rechargeable battery by the cable.

• Avoid bumps and abrupt stresses.

• Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

• Disposal of a battery into fire or hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery can result in an explosion

• Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

• A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas. GENERAL

• Never allow children to operate electrical devices unsupervised.

• Never open the device housing. Repairs may only be carried out by an authorized specialist workshop. In the process, only parts that correspond to the original device data may be used.

• Only use the accessory products specified by the manufacturer.

• If water or other debris ends up penetrating the housing, immediately pull the main plug and remove the rechargeable battery. Then contact SOUNDBOKS via info@SOUNDBOKS. com.24

• Never modify any part of the device. Unauthorized interventions may affect safety, functionality and warranty. The only part allowed modification is the front grill.

• This device and its accessories can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Extended listening at high volumes may lead to hearing loss. To avoid damage to health, avoid extended listening at high volumes.

• This device operates in the following frequency Bands (for BT, BLE & 2.4G); 2402~2480MHz. The maximum radio- frequency power transmitted is 8.4dBm

• Gross misuse and incorrect care are the main reasons for damage to high- performance rechargeable batteries.

• Avoid deep discharge of under 20% for optimal rechargeable battery power.

• Recharge your rechargeable battery frequently.

• Store your rechargeable battery in a cool, but frost-free area, ideally at 15° C/59° F. Higher temperatures result in a higher rate of self-discharge and shorten the intervals between charges.

• Do not expose the rechargeable battery to direct sunlight or other sources of heat.

• A deep discharge damages the rechargeable battery cells. The most frequent cause of deep discharge is prolonged storage or failure to use a partially discharged rechargeable battery. Only store the rechargeable battery once it is fully charged. CAUTION NOTICE

• If the SOUNDBOKS is subjected to warm temperatures after being cold (e.g. after transport), condensation may occur inside of it. In this case, wait at least 2 hours before you connect and activate the SOUNDBOKS.

• Do not place open fire sources such as burning candles or similar on the SOUNDBOKS.

• Do not place the SOUNDBOKS near heat sources (e.g. heaters, ovens).

• Ensure sufficient ventilation.

• Do not cover with curtains, blankets, posters or similar. The buildup of heat inside any SOUNDBOKS product can shorten its lifetime.

• If the SOUNDBOKS is to be unattended for a prolonged period (e.g. when on vacation), power down and disconnect the unit. Be sure to secure your SOUNDBOKS in a clean, dry, and sheltered location.

• Avoid electrostatic charge or discharge. Never use synthetic cloths or sponges to clean any part of the device; instead only use cloths moistened with water without any additives.25

This product is a loudspeaker intended for playing music and sound in connection with a music device such as a smartphone, tablet, or other compatible devices. This product must not be used for any other purposes. Any other use or use under other operation conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use. INTENDED USE8.26

This product contains batteries and recyclable electronics. To protect the environment, do not dispose with general household waste, but bring to appropriate local collection points. SOUNDBOKS packaging material can be recycled, we recommend to sort parts marked with recycle symbols separately during disposal.27

MARKINGS10. The Bluetooth® trademark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and the use thereof is under license. iPhone® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Android™ is a trademark of Google, Inc. The SKAA Compatible Badge found on the Product certifies that this Product has been tested and is fully compliant with all of the requirements of the SKAA Standard and has been granted SKAA Certification. This Product will work seamlessly with other products in the SKAA ecosystem of audio transmitting and receiving devices. For more information on the SKAA Standard, please visit www. SKAA.com. The SKAA® name as well as its associated marks, logos and icons are trademarks or registered trademarks of Eleven Engineering Incorporated.28

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CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS ET RECOURS

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