BT13GY - Loudspeaker BLAUPUNKT - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Bluetooth Speaker
Brand	Blaupunkt
Model	BT13GY
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 10 x 10 x 10 cm
Weight	Approx. 500 g
Power Source	Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery, 2000 mAh
Charging Time	Approx. 2-3 hours via micro USB
Playback Time	Up to 10 hours (at moderate volume)
Wireless Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0, range up to 10 m
Speaker Driver	Full-range 40 mm driver
Output Power	5 W RMS
Frequency Response	100 Hz - 20 kHz
Water Resistance	IPX5 (splash proof)
Controls	Power, Volume +/-, Play/Pause, Next/Previous, Bluetooth pairing
Microphone	Built-in for hands-free calls
Additional Features	True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing, AUX input (3.5 mm)
Included Accessories	Micro USB charging cable, User manual
Compatibility	Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and any Bluetooth-enabled device
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or immerse in water.
Safety Warnings	Do not disassemble, expose to extreme heat, or use damaged charger. Keep away from children under 3 years.
Spare Parts and Repairability	Contact Blaupunkt service center for battery replacement. Speaker not user-serviceable.
General Information	Manufactured by Blaupunkt. Complies with EU directives. Dispose according to local regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions - BT13GY BLAUPUNKT

How do I pair the BT13GY with my smartphone?

Press and hold the Bluetooth button until the indicator flashes blue. Enable Bluetooth on your device and select 'Blaupunkt BT13GY' from the list.

How long does the battery last?

The built-in battery provides up to 10 hours of playback at moderate volume. Actual battery life may vary with volume level and audio content.

Can I answer calls with this speaker?

Yes, the BT13GY has a built-in microphone. When a call comes in, press the Play/Pause button to answer. Press again to end.

Is the speaker water resistant?

The BT13GY has an IPX5 rating, meaning it is splash-proof. Do not submerge in water.

How do I charge the speaker?

Connect the supplied micro USB cable to the speaker and a USB charger (5V/1A). The LED will turn red during charging and off when fully charged.

Can I connect two speakers for stereo sound?

Yes, the BT13GY supports True Wireless Stereo (TWS). Pair two units: first pair one speaker to your phone, then press and hold the TWS button on both speakers to link them.

What if I forget to turn off the speaker?

The speaker will automatically shut down after 10 minutes of inactivity to save battery.

How do I reset the speaker?

Press and hold the Volume + and Play/Pause buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly. The speaker will reset to factory settings.

Can I use a wired connection?

Yes, the BT13GY has an AUX input (3.5 mm). Use a standard audio cable to connect non-Bluetooth devices.

What should I do if the sound distorts at high volume?

Reduce the volume level. The speaker may distort at maximum volume due to driver limitations. Keep volume below 80% for optimal sound quality.

USER MANUAL BT13GY BLAUPUNKT

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Important Notes

• Safety and operating instructions 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 radiates 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.

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. Installation - Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Power sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated by the marking adjacent to the power cord entry. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
7. Water and moisture - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to train, 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).
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. The highest environmental temperature suitable for this product is 35°C.
12. ESD hints - If the product maybe reset or not reset to operation of control due to electrostatic discharge, just switch off and reconnect again, or move the product to another location.

ERP2 (Energy Related Products) note

This product with ecodesign complies with the stage 2 requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) NO. 1275/2008 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC regard to standby and off mode electric power consumption of electronic household and office equipment.

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. Never use the device unsupervised! Switch off the device whenever you are not using it, even if this is only for a short while.
2. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
4. Before operating this system, check the voltage of this system to see if it is identical to the voltage of your local power supply.
5. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to hot places, rain, moisture, or dust.
6. Do not place this unit close to a strong magnetic field.
7. Do not place the unit on an amplifier or receiver.
8. Do not place this unit in a damp area, as the moisture will affect the life of electric components.
9. If the system 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.
10. 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

Conformity

Hereby, Blaupunkt Competence Center 2N-Everpol Sp. z o.o., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The declaration of conformity can be obtained from the product page at www.blaupunkt.com.

Responsible party: 2N-Everpol Sp. z o.o, Puławska 403A, 02-801 Warsaw, Poland, Phone: [phone], E-mail: [e-mail]

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 2013/56/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.

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by us is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Thank you for buying our product. This model includes the following main features.

• Bluetooth function for audio stream • PLL FM radio with station memory. • MicroSD card playback
• Aux in. • Built-in rechargeable battery power.

Location of controls:

1. On/off switch: push it to power on or off the unit. 2-3. Volume +/- button: press and hold it to adjust the output volume level. 4-5. Previous/next button: short press it to switch to previous and next track. 6. Play and pause button: press it twice to switch the play mode between Bluetooth/FM/microSD and AUX IN.
2. DC 5V power jack and charging LED indicator.
3. microSD card slot. 9. AUX in jack.

Battery charging

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

1. Using the supplied USB to microUSB type charging cable connects the speaker with your USB charger (USB adaptor or USB output port like on PC, USB rating output: 5V/1A, other USB charger with current equal or above 1A). The microUSB connector should connect with the DC 5V power jack of speaker, and the another terminal connect with USB charger. Then plug your USB charger into the household AC power.
2. The charging LED will light on in red color during charging, and the red color LED will off when the battery is fully charged.
3. The speaker will off automatically when the battery power exhausted, please arrange recharge for playing.
4. The output sound may intermittent due to lower power. This is not malfunction. Please arrange it for recharging.

Important: We recommend connect the USB charger with rating output spec at DC 5V/1A, or equal or above 1A output current USB power. The general USB output on PC (personal computer) is 5V/1A (please reference your PC spec for checking). There may have some charging noise or abnormal function from speaker if the charging current is too low. If it happened, please remove the charging power and put the speaker in a while, then the speaker will reset the function in normal. Please kindly note this is not malfunction.

Notes:

Your battery lifetime will last longer if you follow up below simple guidelines for charging and storing.

a. For charging first time, charge it 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 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 long time not to use.

f. The speaker can play music during charging.

g. Due to prolong charging and discharging, the unit battery life will be affected and playback time will also be shortened. We cannot guarantee the same playback consistently throughout and this is not include in our warranty and service.

Bluetooth operation

The speaker includes a Bluetooth function that allows you to wirelessly play audio from other Bluetooth devices such as smartphones. Please follow the steps below for operation.

1. Switch to Bluetooth mode, then the blue LED will flash, indicating that the speaker is ready to pair with other devices.
2. Enable the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device and search for available Bluetooth devices (please refer to your device's manual for operation).
3. Check the available Bluetooth devices on your device's menu list and select "BP BT13" to start pairing. If a password is required during pairing, enter "0000" (four zeros). The blue LED will become steady when pairing is successful.
4. Select and play music on your Bluetooth device. The sound will then output from the speaker.
5. During Bluetooth playback, you can short press the play/pause button to play or pause the music; short press the previous/next button to select the previous or next track.

Hands-free phone calls: When your cell phone is paired with the speaker and an incoming call arrives, short press the play/pause button to answer the call. For better conversation sound quality, talk towards the microphone hole within 30 cm (suggested distance). Short press the play/pause button again to end the call and resume music playback.

Notes:

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

b. During hands-free phone calls, do not place your cell phone very close to the speaker 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, or plug in the audio cable as an external antenna (optional) in order to get better reception.

Station Scanning: switch to FM radio mode, then short press the play/pause button to auto scan and save the available FM stations (max support up to 60 preset stations). Short press the previous/next button to select the last or next preset station; press and hold the volume +/- button to decrease or increase the volume.

TF/MicroSD card playback

Please copy the MP3 format music into the TF or MicroSD card device (max supported 32GB) before starting the playing, and then insert the card into the slot on the rear panel of the unit. Power on and switch to the MicroSD playback mode; 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 previous/next button to select the last or next track; press and hold the volume +/- button to decrease or increase the volume. Short press the play/pause button to play or pause the music.

Notes:

a. The TF/MicroSD card playback mode is only available when there is a card device installed on the speaker successfully.

b. The supported audio format is MP3 in TF/MicroSD playback mode, but not all mentioned audio files are guaranteed.

c. Not all TF/MicroSD card devices are supported due to different design and brand, the max supported storage is 32GB.

d. 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 IN jack of the unit with the line out or headphone jack on any other external audio player like MP3 player etc. Power on and switch to AUX IN playback mode; 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. However, you can still increase or decrease the volume on the speaker side.

b. Please note that AUX IN mode is only available when the audio cable is plugged in.

Specifications:

Power source: DC 5V, 1A (or DC 5V, with a rated current above 1A)

Bluetooth version: 4.1 + EDR, with an optimal working distance within 10 meters

FM frequency range: 87.5~108.00 MHz

TF/MicroSD card support up to 32GB max, supporting MP3 audio format.

Rated power: 2 x 5W

Battery: 3.7V/1200 mAh rechargeable lithium battery

Charging time: approximately 4~5 hours based on DC 5V, 1A input.

Music playback time: approximately 4~5 hours.

Power consumption: 10 watts

Standby power consumption: < 0.5 watts

Accessories: 1 USB charging cable, 1 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable

(The above specifications may be revised 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.

2. 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.

Important information

02-801 Warsaw, Poland

phone:[phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

www.blaupunkt.com

In case of questions or problems

please contact our service.

Tel. [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

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