Parrot prefers to put user documents online rather than print them out. This simplified guide to the Parrot Zikmu Solo is therefore limited to providing you w ith the main instructions that w ill make it easy for you to use the device.
Getting started Note : For the purpose of readability, the iPod touch® and iPhone® (in music mode) shall be designated by the term "iPod" in this manual. Compatible telephones or tablet PCs shall be designated by the term "Smartphone". Connection to mains supply Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet using the provided pow er cable (diagram p.4).
Turning the Parrot Zikmu Solo on / off Press the of the remote control or control panel to turn the speaker on / off. Removing the front grid Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Reset buttons are accessible by removing the magnetic Parrot Zikmu Solo front grid (diagram p.5).
Reboot the speaker. Selecting an audio source The Parrot Zikmu Solo allow s you to use several types of audio sources: computer connected via Wi-Fi, computer or Smartphone connected via Bluetooth , iPod/iPhone, analogue audio player, TV or DVD player w ith an optical audio output.
Press the SOURCE button of the remote control to sw itch among the active audio sources. If you start playing a music file from a second source, this source is automatically selected. The music currently played from the first source is automatically suspended except if the first source is an analogue audio player connected via a Jack cable.
Using the dock adapter Tw o dock adapters provided w ith the Parrot Zikmu Solo allow you to use the speaker w ith iPhone 4S / iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS / iPhone 3G. To use the Parrot Zikmu Solo w ith another iDevice, use the dock adaptor supplied w ith the Apple device.
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® Login to the App Store or Google Play and dow nload the free Parrot Audio Suite application. This application w ill allow you to modify several audio settings and connect the speaker to your Wi-Fi netw ork easily. English...
Note : The performance of the Parrot Zikmu Solo depends highly on the performance of your modem / router. The sound quality of the Parrot Zikmu Solo may be affected if there is an obstacle or a wall between the speaker and your modem / router.
Connection with an RJ45 cable Note : The RJ45 cable, also called ethernet cable, is not provided with the Parrot Zikmu Solo. 1. Connect your computer to the Parrot Zikmu Solo using an RJ45 cable (diagram p.8).
The Parrot Zikmu Solo creates a Wi-Fi netw ork by default. You can connect your computer or Smartphone to this netw ork in order to connect the Parrot Zikmu Solo to your Wi-Fi netw ork. Note : If the Parrot Zikmu Solo has already been connected to a Wi-Fi network, it will English...
Wi-Fi network. To do so, you first need to reset the Parrot Zikmu Solo Wi-Fi parameters by holding down the button for 2 seconds. 1. On your computer, scan for available Wi-Fi netw orks. 2. Join the "SoloNet-xx.xx" Wi-Fi netw ork (as if you w ere trying to establish a connection w ith a router / modem).
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1. Connect the Parrot Zikmu Solo to your Wi-Fi netw ork using one of the previously described methods. 2. On your computer or Smartphone, launch your w eb brow ser. 3. Enter http://zikmu-solo.local (or http://[new -name].local if you changed the speaker name) in the address bar.
The detailed connection procedure depends on your computer and the Bluetooth softw are you are using. For more information, refer to your device user guide or to the Parrot Zikmu Solo complete user guide on our w ebsite w w w .parrot.com. English...
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But if you are using your Smartphone or computer w ith the Parrot Zikmu Solo for the first time, you need to pair both devices before connecting them. The pairing process is only necessary once.
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If your Smartphone supports the NFC function, connection is also possible by touching the Parrot Zikmu Solo dock connector (diagram p.8). The area of the Smartphone w hich needs to touch the speaker depends on the phone model.
(diagram p.7) and start playing a track. If you w ish to connect the Parrot Zikmu Solo to an audio player w ith an optical audio output (TV or DVD player), use the provided toslink / jack adapter (diagram p.7).
3. Reestablish the Bluetooth connection betw een the Parrot Zikmu Solo and the audio player. If you are having an issue w ith your Parrot Zikmu Solo and need to reboot the speaker, remove the front grid (diagram p.5) and press the Reset button.
Parrot Zikmu Solo is turned on. Software update Make sure you have the latest softw are update on your Parrot Zikmu Solo. Using the Web interface you can easily identify w hether a new softw are update is available.
Compatibility If your phone does not seem to w ork w ith the Parrot Zikmu Solo, refer to the compatibility page on our w ebsite to check if your phone is compatible w ith the Parrot Zikmu Solo and to consult the corresponding pairing procedure : w w w .parrot.com/uk/compatibility.
(invoice) to the retailer. Warranty does not cover: upgrading of the softw are items of the Parrot products w ith Bluetooth cell phones for compatibility purpose, data recovery, deterioration of the external aspect due to normal w ear of the product, any damage caused by accident, misuse, misapplication, or non-Parrot products.
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How ever, 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.
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PARROT SA. The Bluetooth ® w ord mark and logos are registered trademarks ow ned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Parrot S.A. is under license. Bluetooth QDID : B013841, B013839, [-] iPod, iPhone, Mac and Apple are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the US and others countries.
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Declaration of Conformity We, Parrot S.A. of 174 quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris, France, declare under our sole responsibility that our product, the Parrot Zikmu Solo speaker to w hich this declaration relates are in conformity w ith appropriate standards EN300328, EN300220, EN301489-17, IEC60065 follow ing the provision of EMC 204/108/ EEC, electrical security 2006/95/CE and R&TTE 1999/5/EC directives.
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may cause undesired operation of the device FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies w ith FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and operated w ith minimum distance 20cm betw een the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction w ith any other antenna or transmitter.
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encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow ing measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the distance betw een the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to w hich the receiver is connected.
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- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the distance betw een the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to w hich the receiver is connected. Important safety instructions WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock , do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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polarized plug has tw o blades w ith one w ider than the other. A grounding type plug has tw o blades and a third grounding prong. The w ide 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.
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time. 17. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 18 . Do not dismantle the speakers and do not remove any screw of the device. Maximum temperature: 40°C English...
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