Loewe klang m1 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker Manual

Introduction

Loewe stands for the highest standards of technology, design and ease of operation. This applies equally to TV, audio and accessories.
Neither technology nor design is an end in itself, but both are intended to provide our customers with the best possible audio and visual experience.
Our design is not influenced by short-term, fashionable trends. You have, after all, purchased a high-quality piece of equipment which you do not want to tire of tomorrow or the day after.
With the aim of a safe and long-term fault-free use of your Loewe Audio System, before putting the set into operation, please read the chapter - Safety Instructions.

Delivery specification

Safety Instructions

For your safety, and to avoid unnecessary damage to your unit, please read and follow the safety instructions below:
This device has been built exclusively for private use in domestic environments. Warranty services cover this intended use.

Do not open the set. There are no parts within the housing that can be repaired by the user. Have repair works done by Loewe specialist dealers only.

Intended Use
The set is intended exclusively for the playback of audio signals, via the standardised Bluetooth interface or audio IN.
Place the set on a flat, non-slip surface to prevent it from falling down or slipping off.
If you wear the Loewe klang m1 with the loop attached, be careful not to hurt anyone.
Candles and other open flames must be kept away from the set at all times, to prevent the spread of fire.

If you've brought the set from the cold into a warm environment, leave it to stand for around an hour due to the formation of condensation. Do not use the loudspeaker until it reaches room temperature. To avoid serious damage to the components.

Protect the set from...

• Wet, moisture, steam
• Strong impacts and excessive mechanical loads
• Magnetic and electrical fields
• Cold, heat, direct sunlight and strong temperature fluctuations
• Dust
• Interventions inside the set

Power supply
Incorrect voltages can damage the set. This set may only be connected to power supply circuit with a 5V/1A USB adaptor.
Do not operate the set unattended. In the case of prolonged absence, pull out the mains plug or the USB port.
When pulling the charging cable out, do not pull the cable but the plug housing.
In the event of a thunderstorm, unplug the charger cable. Surge voltages caused by lightning can damage the set through the power supply.

Installation
Place the set on a stable, level support.
Do not place the set near strong sources of heat or direct sunshine

Air circulation
When installed in a cabinet or closed shelf: (> 10 cm) leave space around the set, so that the air can circulate unhindered and there is no influence on the sound playback.

Sound volume
Loud music can lead to hearing damage. Do not permanently operate the loudspeaker near your ears.
Avoid extreme sound volume, especially for extended periods of time.

Traffic danger
Traffic safety is very important!
When using a motor vehicle, observe the applicable traffic regulations and the operating instructions of your motor vehicle.

Supervision
Do not let unsupervised children handle the set and do not play immediately around the set.
Do not run the set unattended.

Cleaning and care
Disconnect set before cleaning it. Only clean the set with a damp, soft, clean and colour neutral cloth, without any aggressive or scouring cleaning agents.

Connections and operating elements

1. LED display – Display of the charging status and the sound volume
2. Power button – Switch on/switch off in the standby mode, reject/ end call, end jam mode
3. LED display – Display of different statuses of the loudspeakers (power, audio IN, Bluetooth, call, jam mode)
4. –/+ - buttons – Setting of the sound volume

Charging of the integrated battery

Use only a 5V / 1A USB power supply.
The battery is already mounted in the set at the factory The battery must be charged for approx. 2 hours before first use. With a full battery charge, the Loewe klang m1 is ready for operation for approx. 12 hours.

Insert the plug (S) into the socket on the side of the Loewe klang m1. Then insert the USB power supply (N) into a 220-240 V 50/60 Hz plug socket.

The charging status of the battery is indicated via the LED display .

	LED display lights/ pulsates green:	Set switched on/off, battery is being charged
	LED display lights green:	Set switched on/off, battery fully charged

Switching on

	Switch on the Loewe klang m1 with the button (> 1 sec.). The LED display lights. On battery operation, press the button for a short time , then the battery capacity will be shown via the LED display.
	Battery capacity 100% - 80%
	Battery capacity 80% - 60%
	Battery capacity 60% - 40%
	Battery capacity 40% - 20%
	Battery capacity under 20%
	Battery capacity under 10%: The left LED begins to pulsate.

Switch off

Switch the Loewe klang m1 with the button (> 1 sec.) into the standby mode. The LED display goes out. If no music is played back for 10 minutes, or a key is pressed, the Loewe klang m1 automatically switches into standby mode. Exception: An audio source is connected via audio cable (audio IN).

Couple audio source via Bluetooth

You can couple your Loewe klang m1 cordlessly via Bluetooth with an audio source, for example, Smartphone, Tablet, PC, etc.. The audio sources must support the Bluetooth protocol A2DP.
The distance between your Loewe klang m1 and the audio source cannot amount to more than 10m (visual contact).
Up to 5 audio sources can be coupled via Bluetooth with the Loewe klang m1. However, only one active connection is possible at the same time.

Press button on the Loewe klang m1 for a long period (> 1 second). You hear a beep, The LED display (power) flashes.

Activate the Bluetooth function of your audio source. If necessary, consult the operating instructions of your audio source. If necessary, press the Bluetooth search function of the audio source. Bluetooth devices are now searched for in the vicinity of the audio source. Select Loewe klang m1. You hear a beep on connection of the coupling, The LED display lights permanently white, the Loewe klang m1 is now ready for audio playback. For some audio sources, the connection must be explicitly activated before the music playback occurs on the Loewe klang m1.

On switching off the Loewe klang m1 with the button in the standby mode the coupling is disconnected from the audio source. After switching on again with the button the Loewe klang m1 attempts to re-couple the audio source. In this status, the LED display pulsates (power). After successful coupling, the LED display lights perma- nently white.

Connect audio source via audio cable

You can couple your Loewe klang m1 via an audio cable with 3.5 mm jack plug (not contained in the scope of delivery) with your audio source, for example, mobile telephone, music player etc..
Connect the analogue stereo output of your audio source (A) with the stereo audio input Audio IN of the Loewe klang m1. Use for this an audio cable (S) with 3.5 mm jack plug.

The audio playback now occurs automatically via the audio cable.
To change back to Bluetooth mode, simply remove the audio cable from the loudspeaker.

Audio playback

The Loewe klang m1 must be coupled via Bluetooth or connected via audio cable with your audio source and switched on.
The following sequence applies to playback: Cable-associated playback before hands-free before Bluetooth audio playback. A playback of Bluetooth contents is therefore only possible if neither audio content is played back via audio IN nor the integrated hands-free system is used.

	Start the audio playback at your audio source. On connection via an audio cable set the volume of your audio source to a high value before playing back the music, and then select the desired sound volume on the Loewe klang m1 to avoid interference noise.
	On the playback via Bluetooth press 1x the button in order to pause playback. Press again to resume the playback. If you press 2x on the button the next track is played back. If you press 3x on the button the previous track is played back.
	Set the sound volume on the Loewe klang m1 with the buttons +/- . The sound volume can be set in 15 steps, which are optically displayed via five LEDs of the LED display. Every short press on the button +/- raises or reduces the sound volume by a step. Keep the button + or - pressed to travel through the sound volume range. Loud music can lead to hearing damage. Avoid extreme sound volume near to your ears.
	Switch the sound volume on the Loewe klang m1 to mute, whilst pressing the button. The LED display (play) begins to flash. By pressing the button , the muting is removed. The LED display shows again the original sound volume. This is only possible when you play back via an audio cable (audio IN).

Hands-free function

The Loewe klang m1 must be switched on and be coupled and connected via Bluetooth with your mobile telephone.

On an incoming call, a ring tone sounds The LED display (play) and (power) blink. In the case of a running audio playback, this is paused.

	Accept the incoming call by pressing the button on the Loewe klang m1 or the corresponding button on your mobile telephone. The LED display (play) and (power) lights.
	Set the sound volume on the Loewe klang m1 with the buttons +/- .
	End the call by pressing on the button on the Loewe klang m1 or the corresponding button on your mobile telephone. Loud ambient noise interferes with the quality of the handsfree function. Ensure a quiet environment or do not use the hands-free function if the environment is not suitable. In order to achieve good speech intelligibility between the call partners, talk only alternately if possible. The distance between the speaker and Loewe klang m1 should be between 0.3 m and 1.2 m.

Jam mode

With the jam mode, it is possible for you to connect two Loewe klang m1 to each other. The playback is now synchronized via both Loewe klang m1.

A Loewe klang m1 functions hereby as "Master" and a Loewe klang m1 as "Slave".

	To connect the two loudspeakers with each other, press at the same time on both Loewe klang m1 the button (play) > 1 sec..
	Press on one of the pair of Loewe klang m1 the button (play) to select this one as "Master". Couple via Bluetooth the previously selected "Master"- klang m1 with your mobile telephone. The audio playback in the jam mode, behaves the same as the normal audio playback.
	End the jam mode by pressing on the button (power) on the Loewe klang 1.

Battery

The rechargeable batteries are consumables and therefore not covered by the warranty. Customers are not allowed to replace defective rechargeable batteries. In case of a defective rechargeable battery please contact your dealer.

Danger of explosion if Li-polymer battery is incorrectly replaced (reverse polarity/short circuit).

Conformity/Manufacturer's declaration

Loewe Technologies hereby declares that this product meets the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all applicable EU directives.
You can find the complete declaration of conformity in the product selection at: www.loewe.tv/int/my-loewe

Legal details

Loewe Technologies GmbH
Industriestraße 11
D-96317 Kronach
www.loewe.tv
Printed in Germany
Editorial date 09/17-1.0 PS
© Loewe Technologies GmbH, Kronach
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Disposal

Packaging and cardboard
The disposal of the packaging is gladly accepted for you by your specialist dealer. If you dispose of the packaging yourself, sort your packaging before disposal and dispose of it in accordance with local disposal regulations. Add cardboard and paper to the waste paper and place the film wrapping in the collection of recyclables For the disposal of packaging, we have, in accordance to national regulations, paid a fee to authorised recyclers. However, we recommend saving the original box and packaging material so that the set can be transported in a well-protected case, if needed.

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