ACOUSTMAX MNSOLBLK Monster Solara User Manual

ACOUSTMAX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD Monster Solara

User Manual

SOLARAINDOOR/OUTDOOR WIRELESSSOLAR POWERED SPEAKERUSER MANUALVER.  PRELIMMODEL: MNSOL-BLK
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TABLE OF CONTENTSFOR QUESTIONS OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT PLEASE CALL:  1-800-976-0677Please do not return this product to the store.Package Contents 4Controls & Connections 5LED Indicators 6Getting Started - Charging The Speaker 7Bluetooth Connection 9EZ-PLAY Wireless Connection 103.5 mm Aux Input 14Specifications 15Important Safety Instructions 17Help & Troubleshooting 19FCC Warning Statement 20Limited Warranty 223
PACKAGE CONTENTS1.   MONSTER SOLARA: Wireless Solar Speaker 2.   Power Adapter (5V/3A DC Adapter)3.   Aux Cable4.   User Manual (incl. Limited Warranty Statement)5.    Quick Start Guide(Not To Scale)(Not To Scale)If any items are missing, contact our customer service team at 1.800.976.0677.4
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Standby/Wake& Battery Level LED Color& LED TimerBrightness LevelLight Timer& Battery LevelAUXInputUSB ChargingPortDC Power InputPowerON/OFFBluetooth Pairing(When in Bluetooth mode)SourceSelectionSourceSelectionEZ-PlayPairingVolumeDOWN/UP5
LED INDICATORSTX Mode (Transmit) RX Mode (Receive)Slow BlinkTransmit Mode SearchingSolidTransmit Mode ConnectedSlow BlinkReceive Mode SearchingSolidReceive Mode ConnectedBluetooth AUXSlow BlinkBluetooth OnStandbyFast BlinkBluetooth Pairing modeSolidAUX ConnectedSolidBluetooth Connected6
GETTING STARTED - CHARGING THE SPEAKER1.  Connect the power cable to the   Solara speaker.2.  Plug the power cable into a  wall outlet.3.  Flip the Power switch to ON4.  Solara will enter Bluetooth Pairing   mode automatically. Pair with your   Bluetooth device.5.  If AUX Input cable is plugged in,   the speaker will automatically   enter AUX mode.Whenunplugged,the speaker will enter standby mode after5minutes of inactivity.(Not To Scale)BEFORE FIRST USE:Charge the unit for 6 hours.Connect speaker to DC outlet via DC power input to charge the battery.When fully chargedRED LED will stay solid.When low on batteryRED LED will flash rapidly.7
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1.  Set the speaker source to Bluetooth (unpaired).2.  Make sure the Bluetooth function is enabled on  your device.3.  Place the Bluetooth device and speaker within pairing   distance (~3 feet).4.  Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 3 seconds  to enter pairing mode (BLUE LED will flash).5.  Search for Bluetooth connections on your device.   Select “Monster Solara.”6.  The speaker will confirm connection with an  audible message (BLUE LED will turn solid).BLUETOOTH CONNECTION(Not To Scale)SOLARA must be in Bluetooth Pairing  Mode  (Fast Blink Blue LED)to connect to device.9
EZ-PLAY WIRELESS CONNECTION (ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS SOLD SEPARATELY)The EZ-Play feature allows you to connect up to 8 compatible speakers and broadcast your favorite music through all speakers simultaneously – without using a single wire! Speakers can sync and play up to 100 feet apart from each other, and continue to function eectively through walls.1. Make sure the speaker is powered on.The Bluetooth BLUE LED and EZ-PlayTRANSMIT (TX) WHITE LED will flash slowly.2. Press and hold the EZ-PLAY button for 3 secondsto put the speaker into Transmit Pairing Mode. TheTRANSMIT (TX) WHITE LED will flash rapidly.3. The TX speaker will automatically connect with RXspeakers that are in Receive Pairing Mode andwithin pairing range (<10 ft).SET TX SPEAKER (Transmit)10
1.  Make sure the speaker is powered on.   The Bluetooth BLUE LED and EZ-Play  TRANSMIT (TX) WHITE LED will flash slowly.4.  The RX speaker will automatically  connect with a TX speaker that is in  Transmit Pairing Mode   and within  pairing range (<10 ft). RECEIVE (RX)AMBER LED will flash rapidly.5.  Repeat steps to add up to 7 RX  speakers. Play audio through up to 8 speakers at onceSET RX SPEAKER (RECEIVING)2.   Press the EZ-PLAY button to change the speaker mode from Transmit to Receive. The RECEIVE   (RX) AMBER LED will flash slowly.3.  Press and hold the EZ-PLAY button for 3 seconds to put the speaker into Receive Pairing Mode.   The  RECEIVE (RX)AMBER LED will flash rapidly.11
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3.5MM AUX INPUT1.  Plug a 1/2” (3.5mm) cable into the AUX port. The   speaker will automatically turn o2.  Bluetooth  function and switch to AUX.3.  Connect any audio device to the AUX cable to play   audio through the speaker4.  Control volume on the speaker or use the connected   device’s playback functions.SOLARA must be in AUX Pairing Mode (Amber LED)to connect to music Device.14
SPECIFICATIONSGeneralButtons Wake Up | HN/SA | Battery/Timer | Source | Play/Pause/Bluetooth | Share |Pair(WPS/SAC) | Volume Up | Volume Down | PowerLED Indicators Share (TX) (White) | Pair (RX) (Orange) | AUX (Green) | Bluetooth (Blue) |Battery/Timer (Red x1, Green x3)18650 2200mA 3.7V (x3)5V/3A DC InTurns off after 30 minutes of inactivity3.5” Full Range (x4) | 6.5” Passive Radiator (x1)??Plastic8.8” x 12.0” x 8.8”tBatteryPower InputPower SavingDriver LayoutTHD + NoiseCabinet Material Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight 9 lbs (4.1kg)Operating TemperatureOperating Temperature Range 32F° - 104F°Operating Humidity Range 40~90% RHStorage Temperature Range -13F° to 158F°15
KeyWake Up In Transmit Mode (TX), press and hold to power speaker ON/OFF.In Receive Mode (RX), press and hold to power all speakers ON/OFF.HN/SA 40~90% RHBattery/Timer Press to activate current battery level LED (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, 0%). Press and hold to adjust timer (6 hours, 7 hours, 8 hours).Source ??Play/Pause/Bluetooth Press to PLAY/PAUSE audio.Press and hold to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.Share ??Pair (WPS/SAC) ??Volume Up Press (and hold) to increase volume.Volume Down Press (and hold) to decrease volume.Power Switch Switch to power ON/OFF.16
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read all instructions and save them for personal reference in the future.2. Follow all directions for operating the product.3. Heed all warnings on the product and in the operation instructions.4. Clean with a dry cloth only. Always unplug the product from any power source before cleaning.5. Do not use third-party attachments or non-recommended accessories with this product.6.  Do not place product on an unstable surface, such as a cart, stand, tripod, table, etc. Unstable surfaces may cause the product to fall and cause serious injury to peopleand serious damage  to the product. Follow all manufacturer instructions for mountingand accessories.7. Do not block or cover ventilation slots. Openings in the product cabin ensure reliableoperation and prevent overheating. Avoid placing on beds, sofas, and rugs, or mountingon racks or bookcases, unless proper ventilation is provided.8. Do not use plug incorrectly. The product may come with a polarized, alternating-current line plug(one blade is wider/larger than the other). This is a safety feature: the plug will only go into outletreceptacles one way. Do not force the plug. If the plug does not fit, contact your electrician to replace the outlet.9. Prevent power cord hazards. Route cords to avoid walking on them or pinching them, especially atplug ends and connection points to the product & power outlets.17
10. Unplug power cord when not in use. The product should not be plugged into a power source whennot in use for long periods of time.11. Do not use this product near bodies of water. The product is not waterproof and cannot be fully submerged in water. Power cords and electric currents should never be exposed to water.12. Do not set up near heat sources. Avoid radiators, stoves, heat registers, amplifiers, and other devicesthat produce heat. Avoid long exposure to sunlight and high temperatures.13. Refer all service to qualified personnel. If the product becomes damaged during use or encounters amalfunction, contact qualified service personnel. Do not attempt to service yourself.14. To use wirelessly, disconnect AC plug completely. The plug must be completed disconnected fromthe power outlet.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS18
HELP & TROUBLESHOOTINGYou can also contact our support team at: Phone: Telephone: 1-800-976-0677Hours of Operation:Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (PST)Saturday - Sunday: CLOSEDNo power / Wvill not turn on Press battery button to view battery level, if to low please charge by plugging directly into wall outlet.No sound playing1. Increase the volume on source device, press Volume Up (+). Ensuredevice is not muted.2. Increase the volume on speaker, press Volume Up (+).3. Ensure speaker is properly paired with the source device.4. Press Play/Pause button on speaker.5. If source device is outside Bluetooth range move speaker closer.Smartphone / Tablet remoteapp isn’t working Ensure source device is properly paired with speaker.LED button is pulsing red ??19
FCC WARNING STATEMENT20This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsiblefor compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter.
Prevent fire and shock hazards. Do not use extension cords or outlets that expose plug blades. Do not expose cables and plugs to rain or moisture.Do not attempt to perform any servicing that is not included in the operating instructions. Do not attempt to replace the battery, as incorrect installation can cause fire or explosion. For service, contact qualified service personnel.Do not remove cover or back of product. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Attempting to modify controls or performance beyond manufacturer specifications may result in hazardousexposure to radiation.A lightning flash and arrowhead within an equilateral triangle denotes the presence of insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure. The voltage may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons who come into contact with it.An exclamation point within an equilateral triangle denotes the presence of important operation & maintenance/service instructions.WARNING21
LIMITED WARRANTYModel: MNSOL-BLKThis Monster-branded product, marketed as new, in the original carton to the original purchaser (“Product”), is warranted by Russell Distribution Company, LLC against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of Ninety (90) Days for Labor and One (1) year for Parts. This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of Product by you, the Purchaser.This Limited Warranty does not apply to store display products and product sold as a ‘marked down” special, in as is condition, ‘close outs”, “liquidation and clearance sales”, “open box”, products missing accessories, or no fault found.Proof of purchase in the form of a Bill of Sale, Receipt or Receipted Invoice is evidence the Product is within the limited warranty period. The Bill of Sale, Receipt or Receipted Invoice must be presented as a pre-condition to obtaining the limited warranty service.This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase and is valid only on Products purchased through authorized dealers and used In the United States, and Puerto Rico, by the original Purchaser. To receive waranty service, the Purchaser must first contact us for problem determination and service procedures. The original dated bill of sale, receipt or receipted invoice must be presented upon request as proof of purchase.We will repair your product or if repairs cannot be made, we will replace it at no charge with the same or similar product. If the Product is defective as specified in this limited warranty during the limited warranty period, we may use new or remanufactured parts to repair the Product. All replaced parts and products become our property and must be returned to us. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original limited warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.Product freight must be prepaid by you, the original Purchaser and shipped in either its original packaging or packaging aording an equal degree of protection. We will not be responsible for or obligated to replace damaged Products.If the Product is received damaged, it is your responsibility as the consumer to file a claim against the carrier. We will only store the damaged Product for 30 days and reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to dispose of the damaged Product or ship it back to you at your expense after 30 days.22
This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal, and except to the extent otherwise expressly provided for in this statement noncommercial use of this Product, and shall not apply to the following, including, but not limited to: Damage which occurs in shipment; delivery and installation; applications and uses for which this Product was not intended; altered Product or serial numbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish: accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature; use of products, equipment, systems,utilities, services, hardware, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied or authorized by us or the manufacturer, which damage this Product result in service problems: incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges: customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions, cleaning, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book; reception problems and distortion related to noise, echo, interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems; burned-in images. Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Product is not warranted.THERE ARE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLYAFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON US. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY ASTHE CONSUMER. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT; EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED FOR THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, sothe above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. Any provision contained herein which is found contrary to state or local laws shall be deemed null and void and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and eect.To obtain warranty service:Telephone: 1-800-976-067723
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