Item # IMW855 Owners Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Altec Lansing IMW855 XLSOUNDBLADE Portable 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. Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of your speaker. 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 or undue moisture or humidity. 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 your speaker is exposed to water, please power it off immediately. 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. 5. Features
-Seamlessly stream music from your iPad, iPhone, Android device, laptop, tablet or other Bluetooth enabled device.
-Class-D digital amplifier offers high energy efficiency and superior sound.
-Supports Bluetooth protocol V2.1+EDR and A2DP1.2 audio streaming profile.
-AUX IN port allows you to connect additional audio sources using the included 3.5mm Auxiliary Cable.
-Charge Smartphones or tablets by connecting them to the built in 5V USB port. Package Contents 1. IMW855 XLSOUNDBLADE Portable Bluetooth Speaker 2. AC Adapter 3. 3.5mm Auxiliary Cable 4. Owners Manual with Warranty Information Technical Specifications Speaker Units: 2*2 Input: 100V-240V~50/60Hz Output: 9V 2A Dimensions: W 338 D 80 H 103mm A Quick Look at Your Device Charging Your Speaker 1. Connect one end of the included AC adapter to the DC IN jack on your speaker. Then plug the other end of the AC adapter into a suitable power outlet. The red POWER light on your speaker will flash slowly to indicate the internal battery is being charged. You can also use your speaker to steam music while it is charging. NOTE: The internal battery of your speaker takes approximately four hours to charge when completely drained. It can last up to seven hours before needing to be recharged. Understanding the LED Status Indicators Bluetooth PAIR Indicator Light Blinking Blue LED = Bluetooth not connected. (Ready to pair.) Solid Blue LED = Bluetooth connected. POWER Indicator Light Solid Red LED (speaker connected to AC adapter) =Battery Fully Charged Red LED Blinking Slowly (speaker connected to AC adapter) = Battery Charging Solid Red LED (speaker not connected to AC adapter)=Battery Ready for Use Red LED Blinking Rapidly (speaker not connected to AC adapter) = Battery Power Low Powering Your Speakers ON & OFF 1. Press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds to turn on the unit. The POWER Indicator Light will illuminate. The Bluetooth PAIR Indicator Light will start blinking slowly. Now you can pair your audio source with your IMW855 speaker. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds to turn off the unit. Adjusting Volume When listening to audio, press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the volume of your speaker. Press and hold either the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to more rapidly increase or decrease the volume. Note that you can also control the volume using your audio source. In addition, note that some audio sources have separate Bluetooth volume control. Setting Up Your IMW855 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 Bluetooth LED light will start blinking slowly. Now you are ready to pair your device with your iMW855 speaker. A) If your audio source supports Near Field Communication (NFC), make sure that the NFC feature is activated. Touch the NFC area on your audio source with the NFC area located on the top of your speaker in order to automatically pair your speaker with your audio device. To unpair your speaker and audio source, you can again touch the NFC area on your audio source with the NFC area located on the top of your speaker. NOTE: If your phone has NFC support but is running an OS below Android 4.1, you will need to download an NFC Bluetooth APP from Google Play or a similar online store. B) If your Bluetooth audio source does not support Near Field Communication (NFC), follow the steps below. 1. Press the Bluetooth button on your speaker. The blue LED light will start blinking rapidly to indicate it is ready to pair to a suitable audio source. 1. Go to the Bluetooth Manager of your Bluetooth device. 2. Search Bluetooth devices and select iMW855 to start connecting. 3. Enter 0000 if your device asks for the PIN code. 4. Once paired, the unit will beep and the Blue LED light will turn on steadily. Out of Range or Lost Signal If the music 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 music device has been lost. To avoid a lost connection:
1. Move the music device back into range (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. 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.(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 iMW855 from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices to pair. If prompted for a password/pass code enter 0000. F.) When you are turning ON the speaker for the first time 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 iMW855 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 till 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 iMW855.Now click on iMW855 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. 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 5 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 AC adapter that came in the box. 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 Warning 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. 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. 2013 Altec Lansing/AL Infinity, LLC. All rights reserved. ALTEC, ALTEC LANSING, the Altec Lansing logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Altec Lansing/ AL Infinity LLC.