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Summary of Contents for Blueant Sonic
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Page 1: User Manual
Sonic Bluetooth Portable Speakers USER MANUAL BLUEANT SONIC PORTABLE SPEAKERS Thank you for purchasing your new BlueAnt device. www.blueantwireless.com... - Page 2 Sonic Bluetooth Portable Speakers Features • Stream music over A2DP & answer VOIP calls from your Windows PC/Laptop • Stream music over A2DP & answer calls from your mobile phone or PDA • Plug in your iPod or MP3 music player (cable included) •...
- Page 3 Introduction When first using the Sonic please make sure that you: • Fully charge the device for at least 3 hours before using for the first time. Afterwards it takes approximately 2 hours to fully recharge. (Refer below for charging details.) •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
6.2 Pairing to a Windows PC...18 6.3 Voice Connection with a PC………………...19 6.4 A2DP / Stereo connection with a PC…...21 7. Connecting an Audio Source directly by 3.5mm audio cable...22 8. 2.5 mm External Microphone……………...………..22 9. Streaming Audio via the BlueAnt A2DP Streamer (optional accessory)...23... - Page 5 10. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions 10.1 General…………...23 10.2 Bluetooth………………………...27 10.3 Troubleshooting……………………...…...30 11. Contact Us……………………...36 12. Warranty……………………………...37 12.1 Process…………………………...………...37 12.2 Terms and Conditions…………...…...……38 13. Certification and Safety Approvals/General Information……...38 14. Cautions……………………………...40 www.blueantwireless.com...
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Page 6: Product Overview
Sonic Bluetooth Portable Speakers 1. Product Overview 1.1 Description of Buttons and Inputs Front Panel VOL(-) VOL(+) INDICATORS PICK UP / HANG UP PLAY / PAUSE INDICATORS BACKWARD FORWARD... - Page 7 Back Panel MAGNETS POWER ON/OFF DC JACK MIC IN LINE IN MAGNETS www.blueantwireless.com...
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Page 8: Product Specifications
HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP 2.4GHz~2.4835GHz ISM Band 10 meters 48 hours 10 hours@60db 5 hours@95dB 3.7V Li-Polymer rechargeable battery 360g 1. One Sonic Bluetooth Portable Speaker 2. One 100-240V AC adapter. 3. One 3.5mm audio lead 4. User manual 5. Quick Start Guide... -
Page 9: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Wireless Technology with the A2DP technology makes mobile phones, pda’s and computers capable of streaming music. For a list of A2DP compatible phones got to www.blueant.com. 3. Charging the Sonic a. Plug the AC5V charger into an electrical outlet. Plug the adapters’... -
Page 10: Button And Symbol Definitions
Sonic Bluetooth Portable Speakers d. The Sonic can be charged while it is “ON” or “OFF” e. The unit must be charged with the supplied AC5V charger only. 4. Button and Symbol Definitions 4.1 Button Operation • Short Press = Press and release less than 1 second •... - Page 11 Refuse Answering Feature Last Call Redial Switch to Handset Cancel Voice Dialing Volume Up Volume Down Connect To Voice Connection Connect To A2DP/Stereo Connection Play Pause Stop Forward Backward www.blueantwireless.com Long Button Operation Double Long Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Long...
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Page 12: Led Indicators
5. Using with Bluetooth Mobile Phones and PDA’s • If your phone supports Headset or Handsfree profile you can use the Sonic as a speaker phone. • If your phone supports A2DP you can stream stereo music from your phone to the Sonic. -
Page 13: Pairing To A Mobile Phone Or Pda
Hold the you hear a distinct melody (about 6 seconds). At this stage, the Sonic is in Pairing mode and is ready to be found in searches by other Bluetooth devices. c. Turn Bluetooth ON in your mobile phone or PDA. -
Page 14: Voice Connection
2 seconds. Please repeat pairing procedure listed above. 5.2 Voice Connection There are several ways to connect to the Sonic depending on your model of phone. a. Turn the Sonic ON and it may connect automatically…... - Page 15 Sonic. The A2DP/Stereo connection to which it was last connected will be searched … c. Select Sonic in the Bluetooth devices list of your phone, Select Sonic and press Connect. d. Open your devices’ Music Player, select the Output as Sonic if required, and play a track.
- Page 16 Voice Connection If the device supports AVRCP remote control you will be able to control track selection of Windows Media Player using the Sonic buttons otherwise the Play/Pause button will act as “mute” function. Phone Software Please make sure you have the latest firmware upgrade for your Phone especially if you are using a PDA Phone.
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Page 17: Using With Computers For Music And Voip
You may also be able to do this online. 6. Using with Computers for Music and VOIP • Do not insert the BlueAnt USB Bluetooth dongle until after loading the software from the CD • You cannot make a voice connection and a stereo connection at the same time using a PC. -
Page 18: Pairing To A Windows Pc
(about 6 seconds). At this stage, the Sonic is in Pairing mode and is ready to be found in searches by other Bluetooth devices. c. Next, click on the Orange Sun in the center of the screen to activate a ‘Search for devices’... -
Page 19: Voice Connection With A Pc
6.3 Voice Connection with a PC There are two ways to connect the Headset/Handsfree service: a. Right Click on the Sonic Speakers icon and select Connect then Select Bluetooth Headset Service, the Sonic will now ring. Press the secure the connection…... - Page 20 All calls must be dialed and received using the programs controls. The VOIP program cannot be controlled by the Sonic in the same way that you can use Redial and Voice Dial etc as with a Mobile Phone. The Phone button is only used to Connect and Disconnect the Voice Connection when used with a f.
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Page 21: A2Dp / Stereo Connection With A Pc
6.4 A2DP / Stereo Connection with a PC There are two ways to connect the A2DP/AV service and stream music a. Right click on the Sonic Speakers icon and select Refresh Services. You will see the available services icons Headset and AV turn to yellow. -
Page 22: Connecting An Audio Source Directly By 3.5Mm Audio Cable
8. Connecting Music players directly into the 3.5mm audio output Equipped at the rear of the Sonic is a line-in jack to directly connect stereo audio sources; such as an MP3 player, iPod, Discman, laptop etc. a. Firstly, disconnect any A2DP Bluetooth Connection with the Sonic. -
Page 23: Streaming Audio Via The Blueant A2Dp Streamer (Optional Accessory)
9. Connecting an External Microphone (not supplied) via the 2.5 mm input Equipped at the rear of the Sonic is a Mic-in jack for an external microphone. Simply plug the connector into the input jack and turn the Mic on. Adjust the microphone tube position according to locality of the voices to increase sound sensitivity and quality. - Page 24 10. Can I use voice activated dialing if my phone supports this feature? 11. Can I use the Sonic to listen to music from my mobile? 12. How often should I charge my Sonic? 13. Can I use my Sonic with my computer for VOIP applications? 14.
- Page 25 4. How do I handle voice calls when the Sonic is connected? For incoming mobile phone calls simply press the Phone button on the front panel of the Sonic to answer. For outgoing calls you dial from your phones keypad and the call will be transferred to the Sonic. Alternatively you can use the redial or voice dial function using the phone button on the Sonic.
- Page 26 Amber in color. The battery will last for about 48 hrs on standby and much longer if the Sonic is switched off in between uses. When in use, the Sonic battery will last for 10hrs at half volume and 5 hours at full...
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Page 27: Bluetooth
13.Can I use my Sonic with my computer for VOIP applications? Yes, you can connect the Sonic to a PC that supports the Headset or Handsfree profile. To do this you need to have Bluetooth enabled in your computer using the supplied Bluetooth USB Dongle. - Page 28 (This only applies to a few mainly older Bluetooth enabled phones as most new phones have better security.) 2. Can somebody else take control of my Sonic if they are in range? No, the Sonic can only connect to previously paired devices that have been properly authenticated.
- Page 29 Bluetooth device is used in close proximity with a microwave. Check if there are any such devices in the surroundings, and if so keep the distance between the Sonic and such devices to at least 5 - 10m. Usually any interference will only cause a slight crackling sound. The frequency of Bluetooth is much higher than that of radio station bands.
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
8. What Bluetooth devices can use the Sonic? To use the Sonic the device must support either the headset, handsfree or A2DP Bluetooth profiles. Some devices may only support data transmissions and not audio. - Page 31 13. My phone says “Bluetooth Module not found” what can I do? 14. I have a pda phone that pairs to the Sonic but has trouble transferring calls, how can I fix this? 15. Why can’t I hear the dial tone from headset when I dial? 16.
- Page 32 5. Why is the Sonic noisy and distorted? Turn the Sonic Volume down to a level that does not give echo or feedback. Also turn the volume down on your phone. A low battery can also cause bad voice quality. Please charge the Sonic. Some people like to have their phone ring loudly, but this may cause distortion when transferred to the Sonic speaker.
- Page 33 When you switch Bluetooth ON, your phone searches for any Bluetooth devices in the area. This will use more battery power than with Bluetooth OFF. The Sonic has a standby mode it enters when connected to your phone so that it minimizes battery loss. This allows the Sonic to have such outstanding battery life as well as reducing the power required by the phone.
- Page 34 12. How can I stay near the Sonic but not have calls diverted through it? The Sonic will remain connected within a range of 10 meters so if you are staying near the device but want to take calls through the phone simply switch the Sonic off.
- Page 35 Ericsson series). 16. Voice dialing is not successful every time what can I do? Using your Sonic to record the voice tags can enhance the recognition rate. Please refer to the user guide of your phone. Noisy environments can affect voice recognition. Record your voce commends in a quiet environment.
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Page 36: Contact Us
Sonic Bluetooth Portable Speakers 11. Contact Us For Connection Assistance or if you are having difficulties using your Sonic, Please visit our website www. blueantwireless.com Or contact us Nth America support@myblueant.com 1 866 891-3032 Australia support@blueant.com.au 1300 669 049 (AUS) New Zealand support@blueant.com.au... -
Page 37: Warranty
Please call to arrange a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Return the unit to your place of purchase and the store will be able to return the kit to Blueant for testing and replacement of faulty items. www.blueantwireless.com... -
Page 38: Terms And Conditions
There are no user serviceable parts inside this product. Using a non-authorized repairer will void the warranty. d. Sonic Warranty is valid for 2 years (24 months) from the date of purchase. e. Proof of purchase must be supplied to obtain warranty. - Page 39 and found to comply with 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.
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Page 40: Cautions
Sonic Bluetooth Portable Speakers 14. Cautions 14.1 Important information regarding safe and efficient operation. Read this information before using the product. Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the device in any way. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.