SBTBR14 - Loudspeaker Sandstrøm - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Brand	Sandstrøm
Model	SBTBR14
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Wireless Range	Up to 10 meters
Battery Capacity	2000 mAh
Playback Time	Up to 6 hours
Charging Time	Approximately 2-3 hours
Charging Port	USB-C
Audio Input	3.5mm AUX
Supported Audio Formats	MP3, WAV
Controls	Play/Pause, Volume +/-, Track Skip, Power
Dimensions (W x H x D)	200 x 100 x 100 mm
Weight	500 g
Color	Black
Water Resistance	Not rated (avoid liquids)
Speaker Power Output	10 W
Frequency Response	80 Hz - 20 kHz
Maintenance	Clean with a soft, dry cloth
Safety	Do not expose to water or extreme temperatures
Included Accessories	USB charging cable, AUX cable, user manual

Frequently Asked Questions - SBTBR14 Sandstrøm

How do I pair the Sandstrøm SBTBR14 speaker with my device?

Turn on the speaker and enable Bluetooth on your device. Select SBTBR14 from the available devices.

How long does the battery last on a full charge?

The battery provides up to 6 hours of playback time depending on volume level.

Can I use the speaker while it is charging?

Yes, you can use the speaker during charging, but it may take longer to fully charge.

How do I reset the speaker?

Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds until the LED flashes quickly.

Is the speaker water resistant?

No, the SBTBR14 is not water resistant. Avoid exposure to water or moisture.

What devices are compatible with this speaker?

Any device with Bluetooth capability (smartphones, tablets, laptops) or a 3.5mm AUX output.

How do I know when the battery is low?

The LED indicator turns red when the battery is low and blue when fully charged.

Can I connect two SBTBR14 speakers together for stereo sound?

No, this model does not support dual pairing or stereo linking.

What should I do if the speaker does not turn on?

Ensure the battery is charged by connecting it to a USB-C charger for at least 30 minutes, then press and hold the Power button.

How do I clean the speaker?

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use any liquids or abrasive cleaners.

USER MANUAL SBTBR14 Sandstrøm

Portable wireless speaker

SBTBR14

Black portable electronic device with two circular sound dividers and a handle (no visible text or symbols)

Contents

Safety Warnings....4

Unpacking....6

Product Overview....7

Front View ....7

Bottom View....7

Connections 8

Using the AUX Connection....8

Connecting to the Mains Supply 9

Charging from the USB CHARGING Port 10

General Operation....11

Powering ON/OFF 11

Adjusting the Volume 11

Bluetooth® Operation 11

NFC Operation 12

AUX Operation....12

Maintenance ....13

Cleaning the Unit 13

Hints and Tips ....13

Specifications....14

Safety Warnings

• Read all the instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference.
• Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third party make sure to include this manual.
• Check that the voltage marked on the rating label matches your mains voltage.

Damage

• Please inspect the unit for damage after unpacking.
• Do not continue to operate the unit if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way - switch off, unplug from the mains socket and consult your dealer.

Location of Unit

• The unit must be placed on a flat stable surface and not subjected to vibrations.
• Do not place the unit on sloped or unstable surfaces as the unit may fall off or tip over.
• The mains socket must be located near the unit and should be easily accessible.
• This unit is designed for indoor use only.

Temperature

• Avoid extreme degrees of temperature, either hot or cold. Place the unit well away from heat sources such as radiators or gas / electric fires.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and other sources of heat.

Naked Flames

- Never place any type of candle or naked flame on the top of or near the unit.

Moisture

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the unit.
• If you spill any liquid into the unit, it can cause serious damage. Switch it off at the mains immediately. Withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

Ventilation

- To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and other materials do not obstruct the ventilation vents.

• A minimum distance of 5cm around the unit should be maintained to allow for sufficient ventilation.
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure the unit is well ventilated.

Safety

• Always disconnect the unit from the mains supply before connecting / disconnecting other devices or moving the unit.
• Unplug the unit from the mains socket during a lightning storm.
• In the interests of safety and to avoid unnecessary energy consumption, never leave the unit switched on while unattended for long periods of time, e.g. overnight, while on holiday or while out of the house. Switch it off and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Mains Cable

• Make sure the unit or unit stand is not resting on top of the mains cable, as the weight of the unit may damage the mains cable and create a safety hazard.
• If the mains cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Interference

- Do not place the unit on or near appliances which may cause electromagnetic interference. If you do, it may adversely affect the working performance of the unit, and cause a distorted sound.

Batteries

• Batteries used in the unit are easily swallowed by young children and this is dangerous.
• Keep loose batteries away from young children and make sure that the battery holder tray is secure in the unit. Seek medical advice if you believe a cell has been swallowed.
• Please dispose of batteries correctly by following the guidance in this manual.
• Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight or sources of excessive heat.

Supervision

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
- Never let anyone especially children push anything into the holes, slots or any other openings in the case - this could result in a fatal electric shock.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual accompanying the unit.

Service

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove screws. The unit does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel.
• Do not open any fixed covers as this may expose dangerous voltages.

Maintenance

• Ensure to unplug the unit from the power supply before cleaning.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad or abrasive cleaning solutions as these may damage the unit's surface.
• Do not use liquids to clean the unit.

Thank you for purchasing your new Sandstrøm Portable wireless speaker.

We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers. You will also find some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues.

Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for future reference.

Unpacking

Remove all items from the packaging. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to local regulations.

The following items are included:

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Main Unit

Instruction Manual

3.5mm to 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable

Coiled cable with two connectors and a terminal connector (no text or symbols visible)

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Mains AdapterMains Cable

If items are missing, or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).

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Product Overview

Front View

1. Leather Handle
2. Standby ⏻ Button

Switch the unit between the On and Standby mode.

1. Volume +/- Button

Press + to increase the volume.

Press – to decrease the volume.

Slide from - to + to increase the volume.

Slide from + to - to decrease the volume.

1. NFC area
2. Bluetooth Indicator
3. Battery Status Show the power status of the unit
4. Speakers
5. AUX LINE IN Socket Connects to an external audio device.
6. USB FOR CHARGING ONLY 5V == 1A Charging Port For charging external devices only.
7. POWER INPUT 13.5V = 3.5A ⊖ ⊕ ⊕ Socket

Bottom View

11. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH

Connections

Using the AUX Connection

Use a 3.5mm to RCA stereo audio cable to connect the audio device's audio output sockets to the unit's AUX LINE IN Socket.

Use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo audio cable to connect the mobile device's headphone socket to the unit's AUX LINE IN socket.

Connecting to the Mains Supply

• This unit is designed to operate with an AC power supply or with the built-in battery.
• Connecting the unit to any other power source may cause damage to the unit. Unwind the mains cable to its full length. Connect the mains cable to the mains adapter, and then connect the other end of the mains adapter to the POWER INPUT 13.5V—3.5A
• Socket of the unit. Connect the mains cable plug into the mains socket with power supply. It starts battery charging and the unit is now ready to use.

- Charge the internal battery for 8 hours before first time use. Do not overcharge the unit. Disconnect the mains cable plug from the mains socket to stop charging.

- If the unit will not be used for more than 72 hours, slide the POWER ON/OFF SWITCH to OFF position to save battery power.

• To switch the unit off completely, slide the POWER ON/OFF SWITCH to OFF position and unplug the mains plug from the mains socket.

• Ensure all audio connections of the unit are connected before connecting to the mains power socket.
• The surface of the unit may get hot if used at maximum volume for a prolonged period of time. Avoid body contact with the base of the unit whilst operating.

Charging from the USB CHARGING Port

The USB FOR CHARGING ONLY 5V == 1A Charging Port is designed only for charging mobile devices (e.g. MP3 player, mobile phone, etc). It supplies 5V DC at a charging current of up to 1000mA (1A).

Use a USB cable (not included) to connect mobile device to the USB FOR CHARGING ONLY 5V = 1A Charging Port of the unit and the mobile device will start charging.

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ONLY use the USB FOR CHARGING ONLY 5V --- 1A Charging Port to charge small mobile devices. NEVER use this port for any other purpose.

General Operation

Powering ON/OFF

When you first connect the unit to the mains socket, the unit will be in Standby mode.

• Press ⏻ for about 3 seconds to switch the unit to On mode. The button will light up.
• Press ⏻ for about 3 seconds to switch the unit back to Standby mode. The ⏻ button will turn off.
• To switch the unit off completely, slide the POWER ON/OFF SWITCH to OFF position and unplug the mains plug from the mains socket.

When the unit is idle for approximately 30 minutes, it will automatically switch to standby.

DO NOT USE near to fire, flame or heat source or under direct sunshine.

Adjusting the Volume

• Press + on the unit, or slide from - to + on the unit to increase the volume.
• Press – on the unit, or slide from + to – on the unit to decrease the volume.

Bluetooth® Operation

The unit has a Bluetooth function that can receive a signal within 8 metres.

Pairing the unit with a Bluetooth device to listen to music:

1. While in the ON mode, the unit is entering the bluetooth pairing mode.
2. Activate your Bluetooth device and select the search mode.
3. "SBTBR14" will appear on your Bluetooth device list.
4. Select "SBTBR14" and enter "0000" for the password if necessary.
5. The Bluetooth * button will illuminate when connection successful.
6. To disconnect the Bluetooth function, disable the function from your Bluetooth device.

• If the signal strength is weak, your Bluetooth receiver may disconnect, but it will re-enter pairing mode automatically.
• For better signal reception, remove any obstacles between the unit and the Bluetooth device.
• This unit supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profi le) and AVRCP (Audio Video remote Control Profi le) functions. This can only be paired with one Bluetooth device at one time.
• Compatibility with all devices and media types is not guaranteed.
• Some mobile phones with the Bluetooth function may connect and disconnect as you make and end calls. This is not an indication of a problem with your unit.

NFC Operation

NFC is a one touch way of pairing your NFC device via Bluetooth to your speaker.

1. Activate NFC on your mobile device.
2. Place the NFC sensor area on the device close to the unit's NFC sensor area (it will work best within 10 mm) to connect your device to the unit.
3. Place the NFC sensor area on the device close to the unit's NFC sensor area again to disconnect Bluetooth connection.

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If you are trying to pair your speaker to a mobile device and your mobile device shows the message 'failed to connect and password is incorrect', then switch the unit off at the mains switch, wait 1 minute then switch the unit back on. Try pairing again using bluetooth or NFC modes.

AUX Operation

1. There is a AUX LINE IN Socket located at the rear of the unit. Analogue audio sound signals from other sources can be input to the unit through this socket.
2. Connect the input to another audio device via an AUX cable with AUX LINE IN socket.
3. Press VOL +/- to adjust the volume control for your desired sound output level.
4. In AUX mode, operate your audio device directly for playback features.

• When connecting the external audio device, refer to the owner's manual of the external device, as well as the manual.
  • Examples of External Audio Device that can be connected to the unit are: Portable MP3 Players, Cassette Players, Mini Disc Players, DVD Players, etc.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Unit

Ensure the unit is fully unplugged from the mains socket before cleaning.

• To clean the unit, wipe the case with a slightly moist, lint-free cloth.
• Do not use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives.
• Do not spray aerosol at or near the unit.

Hints and Tips

If a problem occurs, it may often be due to something very minor. The following table contains various tips:

Problem Solution
No power• Ensure the mains cable is connected securely at both ends.Make sure that the ON mode is selected.Make sure the POWER ON/OFF SWITCH is ON
The unit does not respond when pressing any buttons	• The unit may freeze up during use. Switch the unit off and then on again at the mains socket to reset the unit.
USB
USB port not charging• Make sure the allowable charging current of the mobile device is compatible with the unit’s charging current (1000mA or 1A). Otherwise, use the mobile device’s own charging adapter for charging.
Bluetooth
I cannot find “SBTBR14” on my Bluetooth device	• Ensure the Bluetooth function is activated on your Bluetooth device.

Specifications

Model SBTBR14
Power
Power Supply AC 100V–240 V ~50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 56 W
ECO Standby Power Consumption	< 0.5 W
Output Power 10 W x 2
USB Output 5 V	== 1000mA
Feature
Connectivity USB FOR CHARGING ONLY 5V LINE IN Socket x 1	== 1A Charging Port x 1, AUX
Dimension
Unit 335 mm (W) x 125 mm (D) x 155 mm (H), handle not included
Net Weight
Unit 4.2 kg

Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product.

Notes for battery disposal

The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment.

To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or regulations. Do not dispose of batteries with normal household waste.

For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.

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