Dedicated Sound and Audio BTA-8 Bluetooth Audio Amplifier User Manual
Dedicated Sound & Audio,Inc. Bluetooth Audio Amplifier
User Manual
® Sound Art™ Speaker
BTA-8 Hi Output Amplifier
Stereo Bluetooth wireless enabled
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
DEDICATED SOUND AND AUDIO AND ITS AFFILIATES DO NOT MAKE ANY GUARANTEES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO ANY OF THESE SUGGESTIONS OR
INSTRUCTIONS. DEDICATED SOUND AND AUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, COST OF
REPLACEMENT, BREACH OF CONTRACT, INJURY, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER EVEN IF DEDICATED SOUND
AND AUDIO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Instructions
•Read these instructions before using or installing this product.
•Keep these instructions for future reference.
•Heed all warnings in this guide.
•Follow all instructions.
•Install and operate in accordance to this document’s instructions only.
Fire and Electric Shock Hazard
•DO NOT open, dismantle, disassemble or modify your Bluetooth Sound Art loudspeaker.
•DO NOT block any ventilation openings.
•DO NOT expose to excessive cold, heat, humidity or direct sunlight.
•DO NOT push objects into holes or any openings.
•ONLY use wall charger supplied.
•Turn off power in areas you’ll be drilling when installing unit to avoid electric shock.
Safety Tips When Working on a Ladder
•Place ladder in a stable position close to where you will be working. Don’t reach.
•Face ladder and always have two hands on the ladder when ascending or descending.
•Don’t carry items up the ladder that could cause you to lose your balance and fall. Have
someone hand you items once in a stable position.
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
The 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 communication. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• 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 the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by the manufacturer could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
SET UP
1/ Connect power adapter to BTA-8 Amplifier using DC input jack on
amplifier.
2/ Connect amplifier output to loudspeaker.
OPERATION
1/ Turn on each BTA-8 amplifier by pressing POWER key for
approximately one second. Amplifier LED’swill light on both amplifiers.
2/ Press and hold the CONNECT key for approximately three seconds on
one amplifier. Its LED will blink.Repeat this process for second amplifier.
3/ The two BTA-8 amplifiers will connect to each other via Bluetooth ,and
both amplifiers’ LED’s will stopblinking.
4/ Turn ON the Bluetooth function for your Bluetooth enabled phone or
other device.You will NOT discover the BTA-8 amplifier in the list of
discoverable devices.
5/ Press the BTA-8 amplifier POWER key for approximately one second on
the amplifier/speaker you prefer connect to first. This BTA-8 amplifier’s
LED will begin blinking.
6/ You can now discover BTA-8 ID on your Bluetooth enabled phone or
device. Select BTA-8 from devices list for pairing and connecting.
The BTA-8 LED will stop blinking. You can now play in stereo mode to
both speakers connected to the BTA-8 amplifiers
Turning OFF:
Press POWER key on one of the BTA-8 amplifiers for approximately three
seconds. Both BTA-8 amplifiers will turn OFF at same time.
Turning ON:
Each BTA-8 amplifier must be powered ON ,separately, as per above
instruction #1
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If your Bluetooth Sound Art loudspeaker appears to have a problem, the following notes may help. If
the problem still persists after having attempted to resolve it, consult your dealer for assistance or
contact ONSIA technical support through www.onsia.com or by calling the number under the
Warranty Information section.
Symptom
Possible Cause
No sound at all
-Check loudspeaker is powered ON.
-Check volume and mute settings on music source device.
-Check if device is paired.
-Reset loudspeaker. Press power key three seconds to
power “OFF”
Press Power key one second to turn “ON”
Unable to pair device
-Check loudspeaker is powered ON.
-Make sure loudspeaker is not paired to another device.
-Place music source device in direct line of sight and within
20 feet. Objects, walls, and moving persons may reduce
wireless operating range.
Reset loudspeaker. Press power key three seconds to
power “OFF”
Press Power key one second to turn “ON”
.
Music breaks, device disconnects
-Place music source device in direct line of sight and within
20 feet. Objects, walls, and moving persons may reduce
wireless operating range.
-If using a streaming music service, try playing music
stored in music source device instead.
Distortion at high volume levels
-Check the recording quality of the music material.
-Check if power adapter has good connection.
SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Output Power: 10 watts RMS @ 8
THD (@1kHz): 1% @ 7.5W RMS, 10% @ 10W RMS
Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20kHz
Bluetooth Version: 4.2
Maximum Wireless Range: 33 feet under ideal conditions (direct line of sight)
Power Suplly:12V DC, 1.2A
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Dedicated Sound and Audio warrants its ONSIA Bluetooth Sound Art speaker products to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. This product contains no
user serviceable parts. DO NOT attempt to open, dismantle, disassemble or modify the unit; doing so will
void its warranty. Except where prohibited by applicable law, this warranty is nontransferable and is
limited to the original purchaser. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights that vary under local laws.
In the event of a defect, Dedicated Sound and Audio will, at its option, repair or replace the product
with no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor. The repaired or replaced product will be warranted
for 90 days from the date of return shipment, or for the balance of the original warranty, whichever is
longer.
To obtain warranty service, the purchaser must call ONSIA at 1 (800) 279-7686. To obtain a return
authorization, the purchaser must provide a copy of the original sales receipt. The purchaser must
return the product postpaid with the purchaser’s return address and the return authorization
information clearly printed on the outside of the package to the Authorized ONSIA Service Center
provided. Dedicated Sound and Audio will not be responsible for any losses or damage to the product
incurred while the product is in transit or is being shipped for repair. Insurance is highly recommended.
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©2017 Dedicated Sound and Audio, Inc. All rights reserved. The ONSIA™ logo, Art Never Sounded So
Good™, Sound Art™, and Your Wall. Your Sound. Your Art.™ are trademarks owned by Dedicated Sound
and Audio, Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Dedicated Sound and Audio, Inc. is under license.
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FCC Warnning:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• 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 the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.
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.