PARROT OPAL BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS User Manual

PARROT BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS Users Manual

Users Manual

ENEnglishContentsUsing the Parrot by Starck speakers for the 1st time............... Plugging the speakers in...................................................................... Selecting an audio source.................................................................... Turning the speakers on / off................................................................ Controlling the volume.......................................................................... Controlling the music files playback..................................................... Using the Parrot by Starck speakers with an iPod / iPhone................................................................ Compatibility......................................................................................... Using the dock adapter........................................................................ Connecting the iPod / iPhone.............................................................. Streaming music from a PC via Wi-Fi.......................................... Using the WPS function....................................................................... Using the Parrot Wi-Fi Wizard.............................................................. Streaming music from a mobile phone via Bluetooth........... Pairing your phone to the speakers...................................................... Connecting your phone to the speakers.............................................. Streaming music from a computer via Bluetooth.................. Using the speakers with a PC.............................................................. Using the speakers with a Mac............................................................ Using an audio player with a Cinch audio cable....................p.12 p.12 p.12 p.12 p.13 p.13 p.14 p.14 p.14 p.14 p.15 p.15 p.15 p.16 p.16 p.16 p.17 p.17 p.17 p.1811
Plug both speakers into an electrical outlet using the provided power cables. > The speakers turn on automatically. The icon blinks for a few seconds then becomes steady. > You can now use the speakers with an iPod / iPhone, an analog audio player connected via a Cinch audio cable or a computer or a mobile phone connected via Bluetooth. • The Parrot by Starck speakers allow you to use several types of audio sources: computer connected via Wi-Fi, audio player connected via Bluetooth, iPod / iPhone, analog audio player connected via a Cinch audio cable. • Press the button on the remote control to switch among the active audio sources. • If you start playing a music le on an iPod / iPhone, a computer connected via Wi-Fi or a phone / computer connected via Bluetooth: - this source is automatically selected on the speakers ; - the music currently played from another source is automatically suspended. Press the button on the remote control or the control panel to turn on / off the speakers. Plugging the speakers inTurning the speakers on / offSelecting an audio source Using the Parrot by Starck speakers for the 1st time12
ENUse the buttons located on the control panel or on the remote control to adjust the volume. Controlling the volumeButton FunctionIncrease the volumeDecrease the volumeMute / UnmuteControlling the music playbackThe remote control allows you to control audio playback*.Using the Parrot by Starck speakers for the 1st time* Apart from audio players connected using a Cinch audio cable and old iPod models.** These functions are only available if you are using the speakers with an iPod / iPhone. Button Function- Short press: Pause / Resume playback- Long press: Turn on / off the iPod / iPhone **- Short press: Go back to the beginning of the track / get to the previous track- Long press : Fast rewind **- Short press : Move to the next track- Long press : Fast forward **13
You can use the speakers with the following devices: iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPod video, iPod nano 1G, 2G and 3G, iPod classic, iPod touch. Use the dock adapter provided with your iPod or choose the one fitting your iPod / iPhone among the adapters provided with the Parrot by Starck speakers. Once the dock adapter is inserted on the speaker : 1. Unplug the earphones from your iPod / iPhone. 2. Connect your iPod / iPhone to the speaker. >The iPod / iPhone battery charges until it is fully charged. > You can now browse for a song on your iPod / iPhone and enjoy it.Using the Parrot by Starck speakers with an iPod / iPhoneCompatibility Using the dock adapter Connecting theiPod / iPhone If you are using the speakers with an iPod nano 1G or an iPod video, only the remote control can be used to control the volume and the playback.14
ENUsing the WPS function If you have a wireless router or a wireless modem supporting the WPS technology: 1. Press the WPS button on your wireless modem or wireless router. Refer to the documentation provided with your device for more information. > A network key is generated. 2. Press the button on the control panel. > The system searches and detects the network key generated by your wireless modem or wireless router. > You can now use the speakers with your PC via Wi-Fi. If your wireless router or wireless modem does not support the WPS technology: 1. Insert the software installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. > The Parrot Audio Suite installation process starts automatically. > If the installation does not start automatically, double click on the drive letter associated to your CD-ROM drive and double click on Setup.exe. 2. Follow the displayed instructions. > At the end of the installation, the Parrot Sound Manager icon is displayed on the task bar at the bottom right of your screen. > Use this icon to define the audio output.Streaming music from a PC via Wi-fi Using the Parrot Wi-Fi Wizard 15
1. Press the button on the control panel. > The button starts flashing.2. From your Bluetooth phone, search for Bluetooth peripherals. Refer to your phone user guide for more information. > The list of the available Bluetooth peripherals is displayed.3. Select « Parrot by Starck ». > You are prompted to enter a PIN code.4. Enter the PIN code « 0000 » . • Before you start streaming music from your phone to the speakers, you must connect both devices. Once they have been connected, simply start playing the track on your phone and the sound will come through the speakers.• You can establish a connection between your phone and the speakers via the Bluetooth menu on your phone.Pairing your mobile phone to the speakers The pairing process is only required once. Streaming music from a mobile phone via BluetoothYou can listen to the music tracks stored on your mobile phone / PDA / smartphone via the Parrot by Starck speakers. If you are using your phone with the speakers for the first time, you have to pair both devices .Connecting your mobile phone to the speakers 16
ENStreaming music from a computer via Bluetooth• If your PC doesn’t have any Bluetooth technology, connect a Bluetooth dongle after having installed the necessary drivers. • The connection process between your computer and your speakers may change depending on the Bluetooth version you have on your computer. ► For further information, refer to the complete user guide available on our website www.parrot.com. Using the speakers with a PCUsing the speakers with a Mac Only the Leopard® OS or later allow you to use the Parrot by Starck speakers with a Mac. 1. Click on the Apple icon located in the top left corner of your screen.2. Select System preferences and click on the Bluetooth icon. > The Bluetooth configuration window is displayed. 3. Press the button on the control pannel of the Parrot by Starck speakers. 4. Click on Set up New Devices then on Continue.5. Select « Headset » then click on Continue. > The computer looks for available peripherals.6. Select the Parrot by Starck speakers and click on Continue.7. Click on Quit to finalize the connection process. > Your devices are connected and ready to be used.17
You can connect your audio player to the speakers via a Cinch audio cable to stream music: connect the cable to one of the speakers - the music will be sent via Bluetoothto the other speaker. Using an audio player with a Cinch audio cable18
General InformationWarranty Without prejudice of legal warranty, Parrot products are warranted during 1 year from the date of purchase for defects in materials and workmanship, provided that no deterioration to the product has been made, and upon presentation of proof of purchase (date of purchase, location of sale and product serial number) to the retailer or Parrot directly.Warranty does not cover: upgrading of the software items of the Parrot products with Bluetooth® cell phones for compatibility purpose, data recovery, deterioration of the external aspect due to normal use of the pro-duct, any damage caused by accident, misuse, misapplication, or non-Parrot products. Parrot is not responsible for storage, loss or damaged to data during transit or repair.Any product wrongfully declared to be defective will be returned to sender and inspection, process and carriage costs will be invoiced to him. Correct disposal of This Product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contract their supplier and the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. Modifications The explanations and specifications in this guide are given for information purposes only and may be modified without prior notice. They are deemed to be correct at time of going to press. The utmost care has been taken when writing this guide,as part of the aim to provide you with accurate information. However, Parrot shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from any errors or omissions in the guide, nor for any damage or accidental loss of data resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the information herein. Parrot reserves the right to amend or improve the product design or user guide without any restrictions and without any obligation to notify users. As part of our ongoing concern to 60
upgrade and improve our products, the product that you have purchased may differ slightly from the model described in this guide.If so, a later version of this guide might be available in electronic format at Parrot’s website at www.parrot.com.Declaration of ConformityWe, Parrot S.A. of 174 quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris, France, declare under our sole responsibility that our product, the Parrot by Starck speakers to which this declaration relates are in conformity with appropriate standards EN300328, EN300220, EN301489-17, IEC60065 following the provision of Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Equipment directive, with requirements covering EMC directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage directive 73/23/EEC.Identification N. 394 149 496 R.C.S. PARISParrot S.A. FCC Compliance StatementThis 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 causeundesired operation.Note: The manufacturer is not responsiblefor any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modications to this equipment. Such modications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.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 equipmentgenerates, 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 particularinstallation. 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 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 an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 61
Important safety instructions WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock , do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Clean only with dry cloth.7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa-ratus (including ampliers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, conve-nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the ap-paratus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 14. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus. 15. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle. 16. The power cord which provides discon-nection from mains supply shall remain readily operable. Unplug this apparatus when unused 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 product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. S3125AThe 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 product. S3125A62
for long periods of time.17. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Registered TrademarksThe Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Parrot S.A. is under license. Bluetooth QDID : B013841, B013839, B013838iPod, Mac, Apple and Leopard are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the US and others countriesiPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. «Made for iPod» means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. «Works with iPhone» means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. NXT is a trademark of New Transducers Limi-ted. TM New transducers Limited Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. 63
Trademark of New Transducers LimitedHotlineOur hotline is at your disposal from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 6 pm (GMT + 1)Hot-line@parrot.comItaly : [+39] 02 59 90 15 97Spain : [+34] 902 404 202UK : [+44] (0)870 112 5872Germany : 0900 1727768USA : [+1] (877) 9 Parrot (toll free)China : [+86] (0)21 6460 1944Hong Kong: [+852] 2736 1169France : 01 48 03 60 69Europe : [+33] 1 48 03 60 69 (Spoken languages : French, English, Spanish and German)Contains FCCID: EW4DWM014 Contains IC: 4250A-DWM014FCC ID : RKXOPALIC: 5119A-OPALFCCID: RKXREM IC: 5119A-REM

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