Table of conTenTs Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Location of Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED State Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speaker Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Music Operation Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Will complete When finalized... caUTIon TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER . THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE . The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the units 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 literature accompanying the unit . IMPoRTanT safeTY InsTRUcTIons All of the safety and operating instructions should be read, adhered to and followed before the unit is operated . 1 2 safeTY and HandlIng InfoRMaTIon For maximum product life, do not drop, throw, or crush the speaker . Do not expose it to humidity, dust, or operating temperatures outside 32F to 113F (0C to 45C) . save THese InsTRUcTIons!
dangeR To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:
1 . Do not use while bathing or in a shower . 2 . Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink . 3 . Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or 4 . other liquid . Do not reach for a unit that has fallen into water . Unplug it immediately . 5 . Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the unit . WaRnIng 1 . Close supervision is necessary when this appliance/
product is used by or near children or mentally disabled individuals . 2 . Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual . 3 . Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time . 4 . Never drop or insert an object into any opening . 5 . Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug outlets, convenience receptacles and the point where it exits the unit . 6 . Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces . Wrap cord loosely 7 . around the unit when storing . The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat . Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that radiates heat . 3 4 8 . Never block the air openings of the unit with materials such as clothing, plastic bags or papers, or place it on a soft surface such as a bed or couch, where the air openings may be blocked . 9 . Do not overload the electrical outlet . Use only the power source as indicated . 10 . Do not carry this unit by its cord or use the cord as a handle . 11 . Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water . If the units power supply cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself . 12 . To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit . Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons when the unit is used . 13 . Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes . 14 . Never remove the plug from the outlet by pulling the power cord . fcc InfoRMaTIon 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 distance between the equipment and receiver . Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected . 5 6 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help . This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1 . This equipment may not cause harmful interference . 2 . This equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation . Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the users authority to operate this device . locaTIon of PaRTs and conTRols 12 1 2 3 1 . Main Power Off/On Button 2 . LED Ring 3 . Volume Up 4 . Dimmer Button 5 . AUX In Port 6 . AUX Out Port 7 . Power Port 8 . Power Adapter 9 . Treble Knob 10 . Bass Knob 11 . Speaker Grille 12 . Volume Down 11 10 9 7 8 8 5 6 4 7 seT UP 1 . Connect the ADAPTERS jack to the POWER PORT on the back of Big Blue . 2 . Plug the ADAPTER into an electrical outlet . PaIRIng bIg blUe To blUeTooTH devIces Pair your Bluetooth device to the speaker when you turn the speaker on for the first time . 1 . Press and hold MAIN POWER ON/OFF button on Big Blue until you see the LED RING surrounding the button blink . 2 . You are now are in pairing mode . Big Blue will remain in pairing mode for three minutes . 3 . Prepare your Bluetooth device to pair and ensure that you are within 33 feet of Big Blue . 4 . Select the Searching mode on your Bluetooth device
(refer to your Bluetooth devices owners manual for details if necessary) . 5 . Your Bluetooth device should find Big Blue; select it and, if prompted, use 0000 as a PIN for a pairing code . 6 . The Bluetooth LED on the speaker will change to a solid blue when pairing is complete to verify that you are connected . note: to cancel the pairing mode, simply wait the 3 minutes for Big Blue to cancel pairing automatically, or you may press and hold the main poWer on/off button. the led rinG will stop blinking when pairing mode is cancelled. sPeaKeR oPeRaTIon Using Big Blue after you have paired the first time . 1 . Press the MAIN POWER ON/OFF button on Big Blue until you see the LED RING illuminate blue . Release the button and you will hear the ascending tone . Big Blue is now ready to rock!
2 . Turn on your Bluetooth device and select the connection with Big Blue . Big Blue should automatically reconnect with the Bluetooth device to which you last paired . 3 . To turn the speaker off, press and hold the MAIN POWER ON/OFF button until you hear descending beep tones . The speaker will shut down and the LED RING will go off . 9 10 adjustinG volume 1 . Adjust the volume of Big Blues sound by its touch-
sensitive controls . They are located on the top of the cabinet over the MAIN POWER ON/OFF switch . 2 . Tap the + or icons to slowly increase/decrease the volume or place your finger on the symbols continuously to increase/decrease the volume at an accelerated rate . adjustinG Bass and treBle To fine-tune your audio depending on what type of music youre listening to through Big Blue, you may adjust the BASS or TREBLE by turning the knobs on the back of the cabinet . usinG the dimmer To control the LED RING's light, press the DIMMER button on the back of the cabinet . The LED RING has two settings;
On and Off . sPecIal feaTURes play music throuGh a Wired connection You can still play music through the speaker even if your music device does not have Bluetooth capabilities and is not paired to the speaker . You can physically connect your music device to the speaker with a 3 .5mm mini-jack cable (not included) . 1 . Press the MAIN POWER ON/OFF button on Big Blue until you see the LED RING illuminate . Release the button and you will hear the ascending tone . Big Blue is now ready to rock!
2 . Plug one end of the cable into your music device, just like you would a pair of headphones . 3 . Plug the other end of the cable into the Big Blues 3 .5mm port labeled AUX IN . 4 . Use your music device to start and control music playback and volume through the speaker . note: if both a Bluetooth device and a wired device are connected to the speaker, the Bluetooth device will take priority over the wired device. 11 12 sPecIfIcaTIons Total 30W output Full-range 2 x (2 .5") Driver Subwoofer (3") driver + Passive Radiator Distortion <= 10%
S/N Ratio >75dB@1W Frequency Response 80Hz - 15k Hz Power Adapter 18VDC @ 2500mA 13 TRoUblesHooTIng issue solution Disconnection due to Out of Range . Sound is not clear or there is no sound at all . Move back into the connection range of 33 feet and turn the speaker off and back on to reconnect to your Bluetooth device . Turn the speaker off and then back on . Adjust your music devices equalizer . Check the speaker or Bluetooth device volume level . Music wont play on the speaker . Make sure the unit is plugged in and your Bluetooth device has A2DP . Check if devices are connected . Turn the speaker off and then back on to auto-connect with your Bluetooth device . 14 TRoUblesHooTIng (CONTINUED) issue solution noTes
(cont .) Music wont play on the speaker . The speaker volume controls are not working . note: the speaker automatically syncs to the last device connected. if you need to reconnect to the first device that was connected, reconnect it manually. Change the volume from your Bluetooth device . 15 16 one (1) YeaR lIMITed WaRRanTY Big Blue Audio warrants this product against defects in materials and/
or workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (Warranty Period) . If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option, Big Blue Audio will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or 3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product . A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance with instructions provided by Big Blue Audio, assumes the remaining warranty of the original product . When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Big Blue Audios property . When a store credit is given, the original product must be returned to Big Blue Audio and becomes Big Blue Audios property . obtaining service: To obtain warranty service, call Big Blue Audio Limited Warranty Service at 866-577-8955 . Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and the nature of the problem . A purchase receipt is required . All repairs and replacements must be authorized in advance . Service options, parts availability and response times will vary . You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of the product or any parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our instructions . limits and exclusions: Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U .S . Territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U .S . Virgin Islands . This Limited Warranty applies only to products manufactured for Big Blue Audio that can be identified by the Big Blue Audio trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging . The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Big Blue Audio products . Manufacturers or suppliers other than Big Blue Audio may provide their own warranties to the purchaser, but Big Blue Audio, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products as is . This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions relating to products use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Big Blue Audio; d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including, without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold as is including, without limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished items;
or h) a product that is used commercially or for a commercial purpose . BiG Blue audio shall not Be liaBle for incidental or conseQuential damaGes resultinG from the use of this product, or arisinG out of any Breach of this Warranty. to the eXtent permitted By applicaBle laW, BiG Blue audio disclaims any and all statutory or implied Warranties, includinG, Without limitation, Warranties of merchantaBility, fitness for a particular purpose and Warranties aGainst hidden or latent defects. if BiG Blue audio cannot laWfully disclaim statutory or implied Warranties, then to the eXtent permitted By laW, all such Warranties shall Be limited in duration to the duration of this eXpress Warranty. Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you . This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state . 17 18 Now youre rockiN BiG Blue Wireless speaker Big Blue Audio is synonymous with wireless sound. 733673