Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Altec Lansing Solo Jacket IMW375 Bluetooth Speaker. You can use this speaker to listen to audio wirelessly from devices such as smart phones, computers, iPods, tablets and most other Bluetooth sound sources. Furthermore you can pair two Solo Jacket speakers to your Bluetooth device simultaneously for true stereo sound. Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of your speaker. Please note the Solo Jacket speaker is rated IPX67 waterproof, shockproof, dustproof. The Solo Jacket can be submerged under water 3 feet for up to 30 minutes but the waterproof cover on the back must be fully closed otherwise any damage caused by water will not be covered under warranty. Important Safety Precautions When using your speaker basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR SPEAKER. 2. Never expose your speaker to high temperatures. 3. In order to avoid the risk of electric shock, never attempt to open your speaker or repair it without the assistance of certified professionals. If you do not intend on using your speaker for an extended period of time, please unplug the AC power adapter from the power outlet and also disconnect it from your speaker. 4. Features
-Seamlessly stream music from your iPad, iPhone, Android device, laptop, tablet or other Bluetooth enabled device that support the A2DP profile.
- Waterproof, Dustproof, Shockproof, Sandproof
- Can be used in conjunction with a second unit to create true stereo sound Package Contents 1. Altec Lansing Solo Jacket IMW375 Bluetooth Speaker 2. Carry Pouch 3. USB Charging Cable 4. Karabiner Clip 5. 3.5mm Auxiliary Cable 6. Extra Skin Jacket 7. Owners Manual with Warranty Information Technical Specifications
- Battery Life: up to 6 hours
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Charging Your Speaker 1. Connect one end of the included USB charging cable to the IMW375 DC input jack. Then plug the other end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer to recharge your speakers internal rechargeable battery. NOTE: The internal battery of your speaker takes approximately four hours to charge when completely drained. 2. When charging, a red LED light will illuminate to indicate that the unit is charging. The red light will turn off when your unit is fully charged. Remarks : The USB port is for charging use only, no data transmission functionality Understanding the LED Status Indicators Power and Bluetooth Indicator Light Blinking Green LED = Your speaker is powered ON and ready for Bluetooth pairing with another Solo Jacket speaker for true stereo sound. Blinking Blue LED = An individual Solo Jacket speaker is ready to be paired with your Bluetooth device for MONO sound, or a pair of Solo Jacket speakers are ready to be paired with your Bluetooth device for STEREO sound. Charging Indicator Lights Solid Red LED = Charging Red LED OFF = Battery fully charged. Powering Your Speakers ON & OFF 1. Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds to turn on your speaker. The LED light will start blinking slowly and the speaker will say, Powering On. Now you are ready to pair your audio source with your IMW375 speaker. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds to turn off the unit. The speaker will say, Powering Off Power Saving Mode The IMW375 will enter a power saving mode if no audio is played for 30 minutes. Press and hold the power button for two seconds to wake the IMW375. Setting Up Your IMW375 Bluetooth Music Receiver Bluetooth Device Compatibility Your speaker connects with all Bluetooth devices that support the A2DP profile including iPads, iPhones, iPod touches, and most smart phones, laptops and tablets. Pairing a Bluetooth Device with Your Speaker Press and hold the POWER button for two seconds to turn on the unit. The speakers LED light will start blinking slowly. Now you are ready to pair your Bluetooth device with your IMW375 speaker. 1. Go to the Bluetooth Manager of your Bluetooth device. 2. Search Bluetooth devices and select IMW375 to start connecting. 3. Enter 0000 if your device asks for the PIN code. 4. Once paired, the speaker will say, You are now paired, enjoy and the Blue LED light will turn on steadily. 5. Although the speaker can only stream audio from one device at a time, it is capable of being paired with up to eight devices. This means that you only have to enter the PIN code no more than one time for each device. Playing Audio from Your Bluetooth Device 1. Once your Bluetooth device is paired with your IMW375 speaker, simply start playing the music, movie or game and all the audio will automatically be played through the IMW375. 2. Press POWER to play/pause the audio. 3. Press + or - to adjust the volume level of the unit. 4. Keep in mind that the IMW375 has a 30 foot Bluetooth wireless range. Note: The volume controls on your media device work separately from the volume controls on the IMW375. When there is an incoming call:
1. Press the Power button to pick up the call. 2. Press and hold the Power button to reject the call. 3. During the call: Press the Power button to hang up the call. To Disconnect Your Bluetooth Device Turn off the paired Bluetooth device or press the Volume + and - buttons simultaneously to disconnect the Bluetooth device from your speaker. Your speaker will power off automatically. Reconnecting Your Device If you move out of range or turn off the Bluetooth feature on your device, the unit will disconnect from your device. To reconnect, simply access the Bluetooth Manager on your device and select IMW375. You will not be asked to enter the PIN code again. Out of Range or Lost Signal If your Bluetooth device is out of range (beyond 30 feet) of your speaker or if there is something blocking the Bluetooth signal, the LED light will flash slowly to indicate that the Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth device has been lost. To avoid a lost connection:
1. Move the Bluetooth device back into range of your speaker (within 30 feet), and/or make sure theres a clear line of sight between the unit and the Bluetooth device. 2. If the connection is lost, the connection will need to be reestablished. Follow the directions under Reconnecting Your Device. Playing music from a non-Bluetooth device The IMW375 includes a 3.5mm Auxiliary Cable. To listen to music from a non-Bluetooth device, plug on end of this cable into the Aux In jack located on the back of the IMW375 (you will need to open the waterproof cover). Plug the other end of the cable into the 3.5mm headphone jack of your non-Bluetooth device. Set the volume on the device to volume and begin playing music. Adjust the volume on the IMW375 to a suitable listening level. Waterproof Feature The IMW375 has an IPX rating of 67 meaning it is waterproof at a depth of 3 feet or approximately 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. You MUST have the waterproof cover on the back of the IMW375 closed and fully sealed to achieve this level of waterproof. Failure to do this voids the warranty. Pairing Two Solo Jacket Speakers with Your Bluetooth Device for True Stereo Sound With the purchase of an additional Solo Jacket speaker, you can pair both speakers to your Bluetooth device in order to get true stereo sound. To do so, follow the steps below:
1. Press and hold the POWER buttons on both speakers simultaneously for 5 seconds. The speakers will say, Powering On and then emit a beeping sound to indicate both speakers can be paired to your Bluetooth device. A green LED light will start blinking on both of your speakers. 2. Both speakers will begin to pair together automatically. The speakers will audibly emit a voice saying, You are now paired, enjoy, and the Green LED light will stay illuminated steadily. Note that the pairing process will take up to 30 seconds. 3. After the successful pairing of both speakers, you will see a blue LED light start blinking on one of either of the two speakers. You can now pair your speakers to your Bluetooth device. 4. Pair your speakers with your Bluetooth device. a. Go to the Bluetooth Manager of your Bluetooth device. b. Search Bluetooth devices and select IMW375 to start connecting. c. Enter 0000 if your device asks for the PIN code. d. Once paired, the speaker will say, You are now paired, enjoy and the Blue LED light will turn on steadily. 5. Play Audio from Your Bluetooth Device a. Once your Bluetooth device is paired with your IMW375 speakers, simply start playing the music, movie or game and all the audio will automatically be played through the two speakers. b. Press POWER to play/pause the audio. c. Press + or - to adjust the volume level of the unit. d. Keep in mind that the IMW375 has a 30 foot Bluetooth wireless range. Note: The volume controls on your Bluetooth device work separately from the volume controls on the IMW375. NOTES
-When two speakers are paired in stereo, and you turn off one speaker, the second speaker will turn off automatically.
-For balancing the volume level on two speakers, maximize the volume on both speakers and control volume using the Bluetooth device or use the volume controls on the speakers to balance the volume level.
-If you wish to pair a single IMW375 in MONO after it was paired in STEREO with another IMW375, with the unit powered on press and hold the Volume - and the Volume + buttons at the same time until the IMW375 powers off. Turn the IMW375 back on and it will automatically go into MONO pairing mode. If you experience connection issues or distortion when pairing two speakers please follow the below steps:
1. Press the Power buttons on both speakers simultaneously to turn them both off. 2. Power both speakers back on by simultaneously pressing the Power buttons on both speakers. 3. The speakers will begin to pair together automatically, wait for pairing to complete. 4. Pair the speakers again to your Bluetooth device. FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions 1. I am having Bluetooth pairing or connection problems, what do I do?
A.) Make sure your Bluetooth device is turned on and is on the discoverable mode. (A blinking blue light denotes that the speaker is ready to accept connections) B.) Make sure your speaker is not already connected with another device (easiest way to determine this is if you see a steady blue light in the center of the speaker). C.)If you want to connect with another device , disconnect (you dont need to unpair) the previously connected device (you will see the solid blue light in the center of the speaker change to a blinking blue pattern - its now ready to accept connections) and try pairing again. D.) If you had already paired your device and connection was successful prior but now your connection is failing or getting a connection error, unpair /forget device (for IOS devices) from your phone or mp3 player and pair again. Now try to connect. E.) If you are pairing the first device to the speaker, after you turn on the speaker and when you see a steady blinking blue light , select IMW375 from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices to pair. If prompted for a password/pass code enter 0000. F.) When you turn ON the speaker it automatically tries to connect to the last paired device, if it cannot find the last paired device and you have paired multiple devices it will try to establish connection with the previously paired devices. If none of the paired devices are available to connect it will turn to a discoverable mode and this can take from 5 to 90 seconds (depending upon the number of previously paired devices and their operating system). If you are trying to establish a connection during this time you will receive an error. Kindly wait for approximately 90 seconds, scan your MP3 player or phone to discover new devices in the Bluetooth manager screen of your device and select IMW375 from that list to pair. If prompted for a password/pass code enter 0000. G.) For android devices after unpairing the speaker it may show up on the available devices. This could happen even if the speaker is turned OFF. If you trying to pair again please make sure your speaker is turned ON (We recommend having your android device close to the speaker), wait for few seconds until you see the blue light blinking (center front of the speaker) and allow 90 seconds for the speaker to establish that no other device is available for connection. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone/player. Click on Scan for Bluetooth devices from your phone/player to discover IMW375.Now click on IMW375 to connect. H.) Please note this speaker can be paired with up to 8 devices and will establish automatic connection to these devices. If youre trying to pair with more than 8 devices, it will pair but you may have issues connecting to the initially paired devices. Please unpair / forget device (for IOS devices) and pair again the device you wish to add and establish connection. 2. My Speaker does not turn ON, what do I do?
A) Please make sure you have charged your speakers. A steady red light in the center of the speaker means that the speaker is charging. Blinking red light means low power. We recommend you charge for a minimum of 4 hours after each usage. 3. How do I extend my battery life?
A.)The battery life is usually 6 hours at moderate listening levels (60% volume). To ensure you get the maximum out of the battery we recommend that you fully charge your speaker before using. We also recommend that you use only the provided power supply unit that came in the box. Please note, using the IMW375 to recharge your device will reduce the battery life until the next time you recharge the IMW375. 4. How do I pause my music or advance to the next or previous track?
A.) You must use your Bluetooth audio source, i.e. MP3 player, smart phone, tablet, etc. in order to control the track being played. Warning When using your speaker please follow these important safety precautions:
1) DO NOT USE the product near a heat source or expose to direct sunlight for an extended period of 2) Use only the approved power supply unit provided in the box. 3) DO NOT leave the product plugged to the main AC power when not used for an extended period of 4) Make sure the product is near a main power supply outlet and you can access the power breaker time. time. switch. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture when charging. Technical Support For technical support issues please visit our website at www.alteclansing.com. You can find manuals, software and FAQs at the website. Cant find what you are looking for? Fill out an online ticket and one of our technical support team members will answer questions or call 1-855-292-4087 to access our technical support information on the phone. Altec Lansing One Year Warranty Card This warranty covers the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. This warranty covers products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship. Your product will be repaired or replaced at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year. What Is Not Covered by Warranty Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties, tampering, modification or accident. To obtain Warranty Service and Troubleshooting information:
Call 1-855-292-4087 or Visit our website at www.alteclansing.com. To receive Warranty service along with the name and address of an authorized product service center, the original consumer purchaser must contact us for problem determination and service procedures. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, evidencing that the Product is within the applicable Warranty period(s), MUST be presented in order to obtain the requested service. It is your responsibility to properly package and send any defective products along with a dated copy of proof of purchase, a written explanation of the problem, and a valid return address to the authorized service center at your expense. Do not include any other items or accessories with the defective product. Any products received by the authorized service center that are not covered by warranty will be returned unrepaired. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED ABOVE SHALL APPLY. DISTRIBUTOR FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD STATED ABOVE. NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON DISTRIBUTOR. REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE - AT DISTRIBUTORS SOLE DISCRETION -ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES OF THE CONSUMER. IN NO EVENT WILL DISTRIBUTOR, ITS MANUFACTURERS, OR SAKAR INT. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS, SAVINGS, DATA OR RECORDS) CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, NO OTHER WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, CONSUMERS RECOVERY AGAINST DISTRIBUTOR SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY DISTRIBUTOR. THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER WHO PURCHASED THE PRODUCT AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on warranties, so limitation or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province. Contact your authorized retailer to determine if another warranty applies. This product is manufactured, distributed and sold by SAKAR International, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of the respective owner, who has not sponsored, endorsed or approved this product. FCC Statement For Users (USA Only) 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. Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: 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 instructions. May 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 experienced radio/ TV technician for help. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Notes on Disposal Dispose of the appliance, packing material and accessories only at specified collection points. Follow the regional and national disposal requirements with regard to the separation of material, waste collection and recyclable material depots.