Connecting the speaker to an AC outlet

This speaker can run on power either from the AC outlet to which it is connected by the supplied AC adaptor or from the built-in battery.

When using the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the built-in battery for more than 1 hour before turning on the power.

You can operate the speaker with the built-in battery by charging the speaker before use.

Note

  • Depending on your countries/regions, the shape of the AC adaptor may be different from the one illustrated below.
  1. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 5V jack on the speaker, and then plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

    The speaker turns on automatically.

    The CHARGE indicator lights up in orange while charging. Charging is completed in about 6 hours* and the indicator turns off.

    If the built-in battery is fully charged when you connect the speaker to an AC outlet, the CHARGE indicator lights up in orange then turns off after about 1 minute.

    * Time that is required to charge the empty built-in battery to its full capacity when the speaker turns off.

    Hint

    • While you listen to music through the speaker, the speaker is capable of charging the built-in battery as long as it is connected to an AC outlet by the suppled AC adaptor. However, it may take longer to charge the battery depending on the conditions of use. When you charge the battery, it is recommended that you turn off the power to the speaker.

Built-in battery life (using the BLUETOOTH connection or the Wi-Fi connection)

  • About 12 hours

    • The volume level of the speaker is set to 60%.

    • The lighting function is set to off.

    • The Sound Mode is set to STANDARD.

  • About 11 hours

    • The volume level of the speaker is set to 60%.

    • The lighting function is set to on. (factory default settings)

    • The Sound Mode is set to EXTRA BASS. (factory default settings)

  • About 4 hours

    • The volume level of the speaker is set to maximum.

    • The lighting function is set to on. (factory default settings)

    • The Sound Mode is set to EXTRA BASS. (factory default settings)

  • The built-in battery life above is measured using the specified music source.

  • Actual performance time may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.

When the built-in battery is running low

  • When the CHARGE indicator and (power) indicator flash slowly, the built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged.

  • When the CHARGE indicator and (power) indicator flashes 3 times and turns off, the built-in battery is empty and needs to be charged.

Using a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) for charging

Connect one end of a micro-USB cable compliant to the USB standard (commercially available) to the DC IN 5V connector on the speaker and the other end to a USB AC adaptor (commercially available). Then, connect the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet.

The speaker turns on automatically.

During battery charge, the CHARGE indicator lights up in orange. It takes about 8 hours* to fully charge the battery and then the indicator goes out. This speaker supports charging from a USB device with the capability to output 1.5 A or more power. Use a micro-USB cable compliant to the USB standard for charging. Charging from any other device is not guaranteed.

* To charge the battery with a USB AC adaptor, turn off the power to the speaker. While charging is in progress, no activities with the speaker, such as playing music, are guaranteed.

Note

  • When you use the speaker at a loud volume, the built-in battery may run low even if the speaker is connected to an AC outlet. If you want to use the speaker while charging, lower the volume of the speaker. Otherwise, turn off the speaker and charge the built-in battery sufficiently.

  • When you use the speaker at a loud volume for a long time, the built-in battery may run low even if the speaker is connected to an AC outlet. As a result, sound becomes low. This is not a malfunction. Turn off the speaker and charge the built-in battery sufficiently.

  • The maximum power output will be lower when the built-in battery is running low.

  • In an extremely cold or hot environment, charging stops for safety. If charging takes a long time, it also makes charging of the speaker stop. To resolve these issues, disconnect the supplied AC adaptor or a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), and then connect it again within an operating temperature between 5 °C and 35 °C (41 °F and 95 °F).

  • Do not charge in places where water may splash on the speaker. The ports on the supplied AC adaptor and the speaker (USB/DC-IN) are neither waterproof nor dust proof.

  • Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the built-in battery sufficiently once every 6 months to maintain its performance.

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