1 2 Escape P9 Quick-start guide Regulatory compliance and safety information Electrical safety advisory 1 1.1 Important safety information Make sure that you have read the complete safety information on the www.escapespeakers.com website before using this product. Read and keep these instructions. Do not submerge the unit in water or other liquids. The product is weather-resistant but not water-resistant. Place the speaker inside if you are not using it for a long period of time. Do not install near any heat sources . Do not place open flames, such as lighted candles, on or near the product. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. If the provided plug does not fit into your power outlet, consult an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at power outlets, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit the unit. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when you do not use it for long periods of time. Polyester and plastic bags can be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the unit's packaging away from babies and children. Be careful when placing the Escape P9 outdoors and directly exposed to sunlight. The aluminum handle absorbs and disperses heat. Make sure to take the necessary precautions to prevent injuries and dangerous situations. If the battery leaks and the electrolyte gets into your eyes, do not rub them, instead, thoroughly rinse the eyes with clean running water for at least 15 minutes, and immediately seek medical attention to avoid eyes injury. Only use the built-in charger of the Escape P9 to charge the battery. If the battery gives off an odor, generates heat, becomes discolored or deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use, recharging or storage, immediately remove it from the device and dispose of it. If the battery's useful life expires, wrap the fully discharged battery in insulating tape and put the battery in the specialized recycle bin. Introduction 2 Thank you for choosing the Escape P9 portable loudspeaker. It will transform your outdoor space into one of the most popular places in your home. Every aspect of its design and development has been studied carefully to find better ways of engineering and to build a product that results in an incredible audio experience. 3 Items included Escape P9 Right-angle AC power cord:
country-specific length: 1.5 meters 3.5mm stereo jack cable:
length: 50cm 3 Getting started 4 4.1 Keypad control buttons Control button Function Turn the Escape P9 on and off Power Previous track Play/pause Next track Volume down Volume up Bluetooth Play the previous song Start or pause a song Play the next song Decrease the volume Increase the volume Connect a device using Bluetooth 4 Control button Function Twin mode Connect a second Escape P9 using Twin mode 4.2 Charging the internal battery A complete charging cycle takes between two and three hours. You can use the Escape P9 during the charging process. Never leave the unit unattended while charging. The built-in battery is partially charged in the factory for the purpose of testing. Before using the Escape P9 for the first time, you have to completely charge the internal battery. The battery will slowly discharge if:
it is not connected to the AC power it is not used for several weeks 2 1 IMPORTANT: If you place the device on its side to connect the AC power cord make sure it is on a flat, clean surface. Placing the unit on uneven surfaces or objects may damage the grill. 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 Remove the protective cover from the AC power socket located at the bottom of the unit. Connect the right-angle AC power cord to the three-prong outlet and insert the power cord plug into an AC outlet. The power LED light will be red, indicating that the unit is charging. The battery is fully charged when the red LED is off. Remove the right-angle AC power cord from the three-prong outlet and close the protective cover. 4.3 Power LED - battery status indicator The power LED light indicates the status of the internal battery. LED appearance Battery status flashing red for 3 seconds and white for 0.5 seconds solid red off rapidly flashing red for 10 seconds The battery charge has reached approximately 20%. The unit is not connected to a power outlet and the battery needs to be charged. The unit is connected to a power outlet and is charging. The battery is fully charged. Battery error, for example when the power cable is connected to a power outlet but no battery has been installed. 4.4 Turning the Escape P9 on and off 1 Press and hold down the power button on the keypad for one second. The power LED will light up and turn green. After 3 seconds, all keypad LEDs will turn white. To turn the unit off, shortly press the power button again. 2 4.5 Track controls You can navigate through tracks, pause and play using:
the Escape P9 keypad control buttons the music app of your choice the Escape P9 app 4.6 Volume control You can increase or decrease the volume using:
the Escape P9 keypad control buttons the music app of your choice the volume buttons on your device (in Bluetooth mode only) the Escape P9 app Bluetooth pairing 5 5.1 Connecting an Android and Apple device The Escape P9 memory can hold up to 8 different Bluetooth devices. If a new device is paired after the maximum of 8 has been reached, the new one will replace the paired device with the oldest connection. 1 Press and hold down the power button on the keypad for one second. The power LED will light up and turn green. After 3 seconds, all keypad LEDs will turn white. 2 3 4 5 To start the Bluetooth? pairing sequence, shortly press the Bluetooth button. The white LED will start flashing blue and white for 2 minutes. Go to Settings on your Apple (iOS) or Android device and turn on Bluetooth. Select Escape P9 xxxx from the device list. The xxxx represents the last 4 digits of the device name and is a unique combination that is also part of the serial number. You can find the complete serial number on the label next to the battery compartment, located on the bottom of the unit or on the shipping box. Do not select Escape P9 xxxx App on your device if listed. You will not be able to stream music if you do. Once the connection has been established, the Bluetooth symbol on the Escape P9 keypad will be solid blue. Adjust the volume and navigate through tracks using your device or the buttons on the keypad. TIP: Learn more about the Escape P9 app. 5.2 Clearing the Bluetooth memory Press and hold down the Bluetooth button on the Escape P9 keypad for 10 seconds until you hear a short confirmation tone. All Bluetooth devices stored in the memory will be erased. 5.3 Disconnecting an Apple (iOS) device 1 On your device, go to Settings > Bluetooth. 2 3 In the My Device list, select the Escape P9 and tap the information symbol next to Connected. Select either Disconnect or Forget This Device. The Bluetooth button on the keypad will start flashing blue and white. The device is no longer paired with the Escape P9. 5.4 Disconnecting an Android device 1 On your device, go to Settings > Connections. 2 3 4 Select Bluetooth. Select the Escape P9 in the list of paired devices. Select Unpair. The Bluetooth button on the keypad will start flashing blue and white. The device is no longer paired with the Escape P9. 5.5 Bluetooth Twin mode Bluetooth audio streaming has been limited to one speaker for many years. Now you can connect two Escape P9 speakers via Bluetooth thanks to Twin mode. For details on this feature, please read the full instruction manual. Setting up Bluetooth Twin mode 9 The Twin mode pairing procedure has to be performed only once and will be stored in the memory. Make sure that both units are in close range during setup. The maximum range
(5 to 10 meters) between the two speakers may vary depending on environmental factors and the presence or absence of shields and obstacles. During setup, make sure that the Bluetooth symbol on the Escape P9 keypad is not green. No external audio input should be activated (Aux 1, Aux 2 or USB Flash Drive) on any of the two devices. 1 Turn on unit A and connect your music device via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth LED on the keypad of unit A needs to be solid blue. Turn on unit B. All keypad LEDs must be white. If the Bluetooth LED is blue, unit B is connected to another audio device than unit A. Disconnect the Bluetooth link on this other device (see Disconnecting an Apple (iOS) device and Disconnecting an Android device) or reset the Bluetooth memory on unit B (see Clearing the Bluetooth memory). Make sure that unit A and unit B are in close proximity. Briefly press the Twin button on unit A twice. The Twin button on unit A will be flashing blue and white every 2 seconds. Unit A Unit B Unit A will act as the master device. Press and hold the Twin button on unit B until you hear a confirmation tone. 2 3 4 10 Unit A Unit B The pairing sequence between unit A and B will start. Both Twin buttons will start flashing blue and white every 2 seconds. Unit B will act as the Twin device. The pairing sequence between unit A and B is successful when the Twin button LEDs on unit A and B are solid blue. Both units will now play the same stereo signal. Keypad functions in Twin mode When streaming music from an Apple or Android device using Bluetooth, the control buttons will work on both units. Volume up and down is synchronised and can be controlled on the device and on the Escape P9 keypad. Turning off one of the speakers in Twin mode The master device will remain active when the twin unit is turned off. Music will be paused first in Bluetooth mode. When the master is turned off, the twin unit will no longer receive an audio signal. External audio sources connected to the master speaker Once the Twin mode has been set up, you can connect external audio sources to the master device, such as MP3 players or a USB flash drive. (For more details see external audio sources). External sources connected to the master will also play on the twin unit. External sources connected to the twin unit will play only on the twin. 11 12 Disabling the Twin mode between devices Press and hold down the Twin and the volume down button simultaneously for 2-3 seconds on either master or twin speaker until you hear a short confirmation tone. Unit A Unit B or The blue LEDs on master and twin unit will turn white, indicating that Twin mode has been disabled on both units. 6 You can connect the Escape P9 to the following external audio sources:
Connecting external audio sources Aux 1: universal 3.5mm auxiliary input USB flash drive Aux 2: universal 3.5mm auxiliary input Priority 1 2 3 6.1 External audio sources are listed in order of priority. Lower priority audio sources will be deactivated when an audio input of a higher priority is activated. When one of the 3 external source inputs is activated, the Bluetooth button on the Escape P9 keypad will change from solid blue to green. IMPORTANT: Please observe all warnings in this section that may void warranty. 6.2 Aux 1: universal 3.5mm auxiliary input The 3.5mm aux input has the highest priority. 1 2 3 4 Lift up the left side of the keypad. Connect any portable music player to the aux input using the 3.5mm stereo jack cable. The volume controls on the external player and the keypad are no longer synchronized and the track control buttons will not function. For optimum playback quality, set the volume of the external audio player to approximately 80%. Adjust the desired output volume of the Escape P9 via the control buttons on the keypad. 6.3 USB flash drive The Escape P9 can read audio files in MP3 and WMA formats. Files in DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection or files downloaded from an online music store cannot be played. The USB input will not work as a playback input for Apple devices. The input is in compliance with USB 2.0 (Full Speed). The USB flash drive input is not a charging port. 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 Open the keypad lid from the USB input and press against the snap-lock mechanism to release the keypad out of the compartment. Remove the keypad from the top cover completely. Do not disconnect the keypad from the wire connector To re-install the keypad, slide it into the locking hook (3) next to the auxiliary input and gently press the keypad back into the snap-lock (4) mechanism. App Additional features 7 For additional features and information please check the complete user guide of the P9 on the www.escapespeakers.com website. (Standby mode, locking the keypad, anti-theft anchor point, replacing the battery, frequently asked questions, cleaning instructions and fabric care) 8 Dedicated Escape P9 app for iOS and Android. Select different audio sources, adjust the start-up volume, choose between 3 different optimized DSP and equalizer pre-settings (standard, indoor, outdoor) and 1 custom setting via a 5-band graphic equalizer to create a responsive curve more appealing to your personal taste. Thanks to the dual 24-bit DSP processor you can switch between a direct or wide soundstage. Adjust the balance between two speakers in Twin mode and lock the keypad control buttons (useful in professional settings such as bars and restaurants). The Escape P9 App can be downloaded on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. The separate user manual for the app can be downloaded on the website. 1 2 3 Lift up the right side of the keypad. Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port. Adjust the volume and navigate through tracks with the control buttons of the keypad. 6.4 Aux 2: universal 3.5mm auxiliary input The Escape P9 has a weather-proof compartment underneath the keypad with a 3.5mm auxiliary input and USB power supply output to accommodate future generation receivers. 2 2 4 3 1 Escape sells products only through authorized channels to ensure that customers obtain proper support and service. Any Escape product purchased from an unauthorized dealer or source will not be honored or repaired under the existing warranty policy. Any sale of products by an unauthorized source or other manner not authorized by Escape shall void the warranty on the applicable product. Please check our website for the list of authorized Escape retailers. NOTE: (*) Escapes limited warranty does not modify, affect or substitute the rights under statutory consumer protection laws that may vary from country to country. Limited warranty for the unit 9 Warranty 9.1 The unit is covered by a 1-year limited warranty (*) from the date of invoice when used in accordance with the Escape P9 user manual. The warranty includes any spare parts and labor required to repair the product. This warranty does not cover damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse, negligence, or improper operation or installation, products that have been modified or products whose identifying number or serial number have been altered, defaced, or removed. For this warranty to apply, you must use the unit according to the instructions. 9.2 Limited warranty for the battery The battery is covered by a 6-month warranty worldwide. 9.3 Returning a device for repairs 1 2 3 4 Pack the speaker in the original shipping box or a corrugated container with at least 3 inches / 7.5cm of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit. NOTE: Escape is not responsible for any damage during transportation. Bring the unit and proof of purchase to your retail store, along with a note explaining the nature of service required. If the store of purchase's personnel cannot help you, please send an email to service@escapespeakers.com with a description of the defect, proof of purchase and serial number for a Return Merchandise Authorization number before returning the unit for repair. Write the RMA number on the shipping label and ship to: Escape -
Ter Heidelaan 50a - 3200 Aarschot - Belgium or an authorized service center. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement 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 generate, 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 of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 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. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. RF exposure warning This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Industry Canada (IC) CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) This device complies with Industry Canadas licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cet appareil est conforme la norme RSS d'Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnementestsujet aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) ledispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillageprjudiciable, et
(2) cedispositifdoit accepter tout brouillagereu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnementindsirable. IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Dclarationd'exposition aux radiations:
Cetquipementestconforme aux limitesd'exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl.