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Altec Lansing IMA699 User Manual

Versa smart voice assistant speaker
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A L T E C L A N S I N G
V E R S A S M A R T V O I C E
A S S I S T A N T S P E A K E R
I M A 6 9 9

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  • Page 1 A L T E C L A N S I N G V E R S A S M A R T V O I C E A S S I S T A N T S P E A K E R I M A 6 9 9 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TROUBLESHOOTING: SYSTEM RESTART ............10 THE ALTEC LANSING VERSA™ NAVIGATOR APP ........... 11 ALTEC LANSING VERSA™ BRIDGE ..............17 ALEXA SKILLS ..................... 19 10 / VERSA™ BT MUSIC MANAGER ................ 19 11 / ALTEC LANSING ONE YEAR WARRANTY CARD ..........63...
  • Page 3 ABOUT THE SPEAKER Thank you for purchasing the Altec Lansing VersA smart voice assistant speaker! Bring the power of a great music experience to a whole other level with the Altec Lansing Porta VersA smart voice assistant speaker. Sleek design aesthetic coupled with the Altec Lansing name, this speaker delivers surprisingly powerful, room filling high quality stereo sound everywhere.
  • Page 4 To enable Amazon Alexa on your speaker, you’ll need to: 1. Connect your speaker to a Wi-Fi network 2. Register your speaker on Amazon These are done through the “Altec Lansing VersA Bridge” app which can be accessed from the “Altec Lansing VersA Navigator” app. See detailed instructions below.
  • Page 5 To stream music to your speaker from your phone or tablet via Bluetooth, simply enable Bluetooth mode on the speaker and use the “BT Music Manager” in the “Altec Lansing VersA Navigator” app. See detailed instructions below. USING YOUR SPEAKER AS A VOICE ASSISTANT This is an Alexa-enabled voice assistant speaker and can be used for hands-free controlling.
  • Page 6 USING YOUR SPEAKER ON THE GO Your speaker can be used also on the go, while not plugged in. To prolong usage time while on battery, your speaker will automatically enter standby mode after 30 minutes of dormancy (-the speaker is not playing any music and/or Alexa is not being used).

  • Page 7: Controls

    CONTROLS The following control buttons are on the speaker system. TOP PANEL CONTROLS The following control buttons are available on the top panel of the system. Press the (-) button to decrease the volume. VOLUME UP Short Press: Manually activates Alexa. ACTION BUTTON (when the Turn ON the Amazon Alexa Microphone.
  • Page 8 Press the (+) button to increase the volume. VOLUME DOWN SIDE PANEL CONTROLS The following control buttons are available on the side panel of the system. Long press (3 sec.): Turn the speaker ON/OFF. POWER BUTTON Short press: Play/pause the current track. Short press: Change to Bluetooth mode from Wi-Fi MODE BUTTON mode.

  • Page 9: Led Indications

    (The light ring turns red.) Short press (BT): Change LED lighting mode. SIDE PANEL CONNECTIONS Micro USB for IMA699V For charging use only = INPUT 5V 1A TOP PANEL LED INDICATIONS Charging Internal Battery POWER LED ORANGE Wi-Fi Connected MODE LED WHITE –...
  • Page 10 To stream your music from your phone or tablet, simply follow these steps to pair your mobile device with the speaker: Press and hold the Power button on your speaker for approximately 3-5 seconds to turn on your speaker. You will hear your speaker audibly say, “Powering on, welcome to Altec Lansing.”...

  • Page 11: Wi-Fi Connection

     The speaker can be in either Bluetooth mode or in Wi-Fi mode, they cannot be enabled simultaneously. WI-FI CONNECTION Please see “Altec Lansing VersA™ Bridge” for details about connecting your speaker to your mobile device via Wi-Fi. NOTE: To switch from Wi-Fi mode to Bluetooth mode – short press the Bluetooth button.

  • Page 12: The Altec Lansing Versa™ Navigator App

    Your VersA™ speaker allows you to stream music from your phone or tablet and it also acts as a voice assistant using Amazon Alexa. The Altec Lansing VersA™ Navigator app will provide you control and full access to all the available features this speaker supports.
  • Page 13 Make sure that your mobile device is Wi-Fi enabled and connected to your Wi-Fi network. Launch the Altec Lansing VersA™ Navigator app on your mobile device. You will be taken through the initial app setup. Note that the initial setup steps are seen only upon first launching of the app.
  • Page 14 Tap “Start” to continue the initial setup. NOTE: - The Altec Lansing VersA™ Bridge app is required for setting up your speaker to use Alexa. You must continue to the setup to install this application. - The Amazon Alexa app is required to find enable skills for your Alexa enabled speaker.
  • Page 15 INSTALL THE ALTEC LANSING VERSA™ BRIDGE APP: The next step is to install the Altec Lansing VersA™ Bridge app which is required to set up your speaker to use Amazon Alexa. Tap the “Install Altec Lansing VersA™ Bridge” button and follow the instructions below: (1) The Altec Lansing VersA™...
  • Page 16 Navigator’s Home screen. If you already have Amazon Alexa installed, you will not be prompted to install the application. INITIAL SETUP COMPLETE: Congratulations! The Altec Lansing VersA™ Navigator app has been successfully installed. Please tap “Finish” to open the Altec Lansing VersA™ Navigator Home Screen.
  • Page 17 Manager” for more details. ALTEC LANSING VERSA™ BRIDGE Tap to open the Altec Lansing VersA™ Bridge app that connects your speaker to Wi-Fi and to your Amazon account. This allows you to use your VersA speaker as an Amazon Alexa enabler speaker. Please see “Altec Lansing VersA™...

  • Page 18: Altec Lansing Versa™ Bridge

    Amazon Alexa voice control. This gives you access to music, news, weather shopping and more. The Altec Lansing VersA™ Bridge app also allows you to control your VersA™ speaker. You can set up additional speakers or remove speakers, rename your speakers, and view speaker details including your speaker’s Wi-Fi signal and battery status.
  • Page 19 2) Your ALTEC Lansing VersA™ speaker supports Alexa Voice Services. To begin using Alexa on your ALTEC Lansing Versa speaker, you will need to log in to your Amazon account. Follow the prompts to log in to your Amazon account or create a new one.

  • Page 20: Alexa Skills

    Tap to update your speaker’s Firmware – when an update is available. 3) Remove speaker: Tap to remove the selected speaker from the app. After completing the Altec Lansing VersA™ Bridge settings, please return to the Altec Lansing VersA™ Navigator app. 12 / ALEXA SKILLS From the Navigator Home screen, launch the Help to learn more about Alexa skills.
  • Page 21 phone. Create unique music playlists with combined music from your phone and from your music services. Using the VersA™ BT Music Manger app you can: • Play music from your phone on your VersA™ speakers. • Control Play/Pause/Skip/Volume/Mute • Play Spotify, Deezer and Napster online music services songs on your VersA™ speakers.
  • Page 22 PAIRING YOUR SPEAKER WITH YOUR MOBILE DEVICE Power on your Altec Lansing VersA™ speaker: Press and hold the Power button on your speaker for approximately 3-5 seconds to turn on your speaker. You will hear your speaker audibly say, “Powering on, welcome to Altec Lansing.”...
  • Page 23 Bluetooth status, display of the selected view, display of the speaker battery status, and app menu. The Home button opens the Altec Lansing VersA™ Navigator Home Screen. The Main Menu button is the entry point to all the main functions of the app.
  • Page 24 MAIN MENU OPTIONS • Connect Bluetooth ‘Connect Bluetooth’ allows you, via the Bluetooth connection, to pair and connect your VersA speaker to your mobile device. • All Music ‘All Music’ is the main screen of the app. ‘All Music’ displays an aggregated list of the songs on your mobile device (My Phone) and the connected music services.
  • Page 25 • Search Online ‘Search Online’ allows you to search for songs in your music services and add them to your play queue and playlists. • Settings ‘Settings’ allows you to edit or add music services, go to the Equalizer controls and select Wi-Fi or mobile data connection.
  • Page 26 APP MENU OPTIONS • Search Tap Search to open the search box. Enter your search query into the search box to search the music on your mobile device and music services you are currently connected and signed in to. The search results appear. The search results display results as per the current View in the app.
  • Page 27 Tap the Menu button and then tap Clear queue to remove the list of songs from the queue. • About Tap About from the App Menu list to view the app copyright, version, open source licenses, and license. • Help Tap Help from the App Menu list to open the online Help.
  • Page 28 Tap the Main Menu button > Connect Bluetooth button and then the ‘Connect speakers via Bluetooth’ option. The following instructions are displayed: POWER ON SPEAKER: Power on your Altec Lansing VersA speaker by pressing the Power button. ENABLE BLUETOOTH: Go to your phone Settings and turn on Bluetooth.
  • Page 29 MUSIC PLAYER MINI PLAYER The Mini Player appears on all the main modes. The Mini Player shows the currently playing song on all the main modes and views: All Music, My Phone, Playlists, Spotify, Deezer and Napster. Tap  Play to play song and Pause to pause a playing song.
  • Page 30 Queue: Tap the music play Queue icon (located on the top right) to open the ‘Queue’ screen. The songs you have selected to ‘Add to Queue’ are listed. The music source icon next to the song name displays the source of the music file (My Phone or one of the music services).
  • Page 31 Equalizer Screen Tap on the Equalizer icon on the Music Player to open the ‘Equalizer’ screen. On/Off: Tap to turn Equalizer On or OFF. Equalizer Presets: Select to apply equalizer presets based on the music genre you want: Default Classical Dance Folk Heavy metal...
  • Page 32 ALL MUSIC ‘All Music’ is the main screen of the app. The list of songs displayed in the screen is a combined list of the music on your mobile device and includes all the songs in your connected Music Service accounts. NOTE: If the Internet is not connected, the list of songs that are included in the Music Services does appear, however the songs are greyed out.
  • Page 33 Tap on the Menu icon next to the music source icon on the right to open the file menu options: Select, Play next, Add to Queue, Add to playlist, Song data, Remove song. Tap on a Song to play it.
  • Page 34 ALBUMS VIEW View all songs sorted by albums in the Albums view. Tap the Main Menu button and then tap All Music. Tap the menu on the top center to open the ‘All Music’ list and then select the Albums view. The list of album names is displayed alphabetically.
  • Page 36 ARTISTS VIEW View all songs sorted by artists in the ‘Artists’ view. Tap the Main Menu button and then tap All Music. Tap the menu on the top center to open the ‘All Music’ list and then select the Artists view. The list of artist names is displayed alphabetically with the number of Artist albums and number of songs.
  • Page 37 Artist Album Screen View and play Artist Album tracks. 1. The top part of the screen displays the artist’s album name and thumbnail. Tap  Play to play album songs. 2. The list of song names is displayed alphabetically. The Artist’s name appears under the song name. 3.
  • Page 39 MY PHONE ‘My Phone’ displays the list of songs on your mobile device. ‘My Phone’ has three views: Songs, Albums and Artists. To access the ‘My Phone’ screen: Tap the Main Menu button and then tap My Phone. The ‘Songs’ view opens by default.
  • Page 40 ALBUMS VIEW View all songs sorted by albums in the ‘Albums’ view. Tap the Main Menu button and then tap My Phone. Tap the menu and select the Albums view. The list of album names is displayed alphabetically. An Album thumbnail is displayed next to the name.
  • Page 41 ARTISTS VIEW View all songs sorted by artists in the ‘Artists’ view. Tap the Main Menu button and then tap My Phone. Tap the Songs menu on the top center to open the ‘My Phone’ list and then select the Artists view. The list of artist names is displayed alphabetically with the number of artist albums and number of songs.
  • Page 42 4. Tap on the Menu icon next to the Album name to open the Album menu options: Select, Play next, Add to queue, Add to playlist. 5. Tap on an Album name to open the Artist ‘Album’ screen. Artist Album Screen View and play Artist Album tracks.
  • Page 43 Menu icon next to the playlist name displays the Playlist menu options: Select, Play next, Add to playlist, Add to queue, Delete Tap on a Playlist to open the ‘Playlist’ screen. PLAYLIST SCREEN View and play the track(s) from the selected Playlist. The top part of the screen displays the Playlist name and thumbnail.
  • Page 44 To create a new Playlist tap + New playlist to open the ‘New Playlist’ screen. Tap Deezer, Napster, Spotify or All Music to select the music service from where you’d like to add the songs. NOTE: The music sources are listed as per the music service(s) you are connected to.
  • Page 45 NOTE: The Playlist created when selecting one of the music services will be synced with that music service. This means Playlists created either using the online music service or via the Altec Connect app will be synced. If you select ‘All Music’ – the Playlists are saved locally on your phone only.
  • Page 46 Tap on the Menu icon next to the song name to open the file menu options: Select, Play, Play next, Add to Queue, Add to account. Tap on a song to add to your account. An ‘Add song to account’ window appears. It shows the selected song name and that it does not appear in your selected music service account.
  • Page 47 Songs View View a list of all the songs on your in your Spotify account. 1. The list of song names is displayed alphabetically. The Artist’s name appears under the song name. The music source icon next to the song name displays the source of the music file (Spotify).
  • Page 48 5. Tap on an album name to open the ‘Album’ screen.
  • Page 49 Album Screen View and play album tracks. 1. The top part of the screen displays the album name and thumbnail. Tap  Play to play album songs. 2. The list of song names is displayed alphabetically. Artist name appears under the song name. 3.
  • Page 50 2. The list of artist names is displayed alphabetically with the number of artist albums and number of songs. The music source icon next to the artist name displays the source (Spotify). 4. Tap on the Menu icon next to the album name to open the artist menu options: Select, Play next, Add to queue, Add to playlist.
  • Page 51 Artist Screen View and play Artist tracks. 1. The top part of the screen displays the Artist name and thumbnail. Tap  Play to play artist songs. 2. The list of album names is displayed alphabetically. An album thumbnail is displayed next to the name. The music source icon next to the album name displays the source (Spotify).
  • Page 52 Artist Album Screen View and play artist album tracks. 1. The top part of the screen displays the album name and thumbnail. Tap  Play to play album songs. 2. The list of song names is displayed alphabetically. Artist name appears under the song name.
  • Page 53 NAPSTER Napster displays the list of songs in your Napster music service account. Napster has three views: Songs, Artists and Albums. To access the ‘Napster’ screen: Tap the Main Menu button and then tap Napster. Tap on the Songs drop down menu to select one of the views. Songs View View a list of all the songs on your in your Napster account.
  • Page 54 1. Tap the Main Menu button and then tap Napster. Tap Songs drop down menu to open it and select the Albums view. 2. The list of album names is displayed alphabetically. An Album thumbnail is displayed next to the name. The Artist name appears under the Album name.
  • Page 55 Album Screen View and play album tracks. 1. The top part of the screen displays the album name and thumbnail. Tap  Play to play album songs. 2. The list of song names is displayed alphabetically. Artist name appears under the song name. 3.
  • Page 56 4. Tap on the Menu icon next to the album name to open the artist menu options: Select, Play next, Add to queue, Add to playlist. 5. Tap on an Artist name to open the ‘Artist’ screen. Artist Screen View and play Artist tracks. 1.
  • Page 57 The music source icon next to the song name displays the source (Napster). 5. Tap on a Song to play it. DEEZER Deezer displays the list of songs in your Deezer music service account. Deezer has three views: Songs, Artists and Albums. To access the ‘Deezer’...
  • Page 58 Albums View View all songs sorted by Albums in the ‘Albums’ view. 1. Tap the Main Menu button and then tap Deezer. Tap Songs drop down menu to open it and select the Albums view. 2. The list of album names is displayed alphabetically. An Album thumbnail is displayed next to the name.
  • Page 59 The music source icon next to the song name displays the source (Deezer). 5. Tap on a Song to play it. Artists View View all songs sorted by artists in the ‘Artists’ view. 1. Tap the Main Menu button and then tap Deezer.
  • Page 60 2. The list of album names is displayed alphabetically. An album thumbnail is displayed next to the name. The music source icon next to the album name displays the source (Deezer). 4. Tap on the Menu icon next to the album name to open the album menu options: Select, Play next, Add to queue, Add to playlist.
  • Page 61 SETTINGS The Settings allow you to view and control your Music Services, music Equalizer and usage with Mobile Data. To Access the Settings: Tap the Main Menu button and then tap Settings to open the ‘Settings’ screen. MUSIC SERVICES Music Services displays the list of music service accounts and the connection status of each service.
  • Page 62 When done, tap Back to return to the setup page. Tap Finish to finish setup and go to the ‘All Music’ screen.
  • Page 63 EQUALIZER Equalizer displays the Equalizer controls. To access the ‘Equalizer’ screen: Tap the Main Menu button and then tap Settings to open the ‘Settings’ screen. Tap Equalizer on the Settings screen. On/Off: Tap to turn Equalizer On or OFF. Equalizer Presets: Select to apply equalizer presets based on the music genre you want: - Default - Classical...

  • Page 64: Altec Lansing One Year Warranty Card

    ALLOW USE WITH MOBILE DATA Tap to allow use with mobile/cellular data. 14 / ALTEC LANSING ONE YEAR WARRANTY CARD This warranty covers the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. This warranty covers products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship.
  • Page 65 accessories with the defective product. Any products received by the authorized service center that are not covered by warranty will be returned unrepaired. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED ABOVE SHALL APPLY.
  • Page 66 Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on warranties, so limitation or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
  • Page 67 -- 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. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

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