Nicetex Electronics MP-830 Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers with USB User Manual NE 830 Overseas Eng IB V03
Nicetex Electronics Limited Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers with USB NE 830 Overseas Eng IB V03
Manual
Computer As Source
and Bluetooth Audio System
NE-830
User's Manual
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Important Safety Instructions
When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure
your personal safety. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use,
and keep these instructions handy for future reference. Take special note of all warnings listed in
these instructions and on the unit.
1. Water and Moisture
The unit should not be used near water. For example: near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, swimming pool or in a set basement.
2. Ventilation
The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, it should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that
may block the ventilation openings. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the
ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also, it
should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, which may
impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings; minimum distances 30 cm around the
apparatus for sufficient ventilations.
3. Heat & Flame
The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves
or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
4. Power Source
The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance. Where the power adaptor is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
5. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them. It is always best to have a clear area from where the
cord exits the unit to where it is plugged into an AC outlet. The mains plug of apparatus
should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended use.
6. Cleaning
The unit should be cleaned only as recommended. See the section "Care and Maintenance"
of this manual for cleaning instructions.
7. Object and Liquid Entry
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into any openings
or vents located on the unit. It shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
8. Attachments
Do not use attachments no recommended by the product manufacturer.
9. Lightning and Power Surge Protection
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the periods of time. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire of electric shock.
11. Damage Requiring Service
This unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled into the enclosure.
C. The unit has been exposed to rain.
D. The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
E. The unit exhibits a marked change in performance or does not operate normally.
12. Periods of Nonuse
If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time, such as a month or longer, the
power cord should be unplugged from the unit to prevent damage or corrosion.
13. Servicing
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The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those methods described in the user's
operating instructions. Service methods not covered in the operating instructions should be
referred to qualified service personnel.
14. Environment
Attention should be drawn to the environment aspects of battery disposal and the use of
apparatus in moderate climates.
Warnings:
- Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
- Be sure that the battery are installed correctly. Wrong polarity may damage the unit.
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
- Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommend are to be used.
- If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery.
- Do not dispose of batteries in fire, battery may explode or leak.
- Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Features
Thank you for purchasing the Computer As Source (CAS) audio system.
This model incorporates following features :
- Built-in high quality DAC and support Computer As Source (CAS) function.
- Streams music file from a mobile device through Bluetooth operation.
- Two sets of audio input (AUX-IN 1 & 2) for connecting external audio source/player.
- 200W Hi-Fi Amplifier.
- Electronics two ways audio crossovers design.
- Adjustable Treble/Bass.
- Remote Control operation.
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Description of Parts
Main Unit
Front View Rear View
1. Left Channel Speaker
2. Right Channel Speaker
3. Tweeter
4. Woofer
5. Status LED Indicator
6. Remote Control Infrared Receiver
7. Right Channel Speaker input socket
8. STANDBY on/off button
9. AUX-IN 1 connectors
10. AUX-IN 2 connectors
11. USB PC socket
12. DC-IN power socket
13. Speaker output jack
14. RESET button
Remote Control
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1. Infrared Transmitter
2. MUTE button --- Volume mute on/off.
3. button --- In Bluetooth mode: Press to play/pause music.
4. / button --- In Bluetooth mode: Skip tracks forward / backward.
5. TRE +/- button --- Adjust Treble level.
6. AUX 2 button --- Select AUX-IN 2 mode.
7. BT button --- Select Bluetooth mode.
8. STANDBY button
9. VOL +/- button --- Adjust volume level up or down.
10. BASS +/- button --- Adjust Bass level.
11. AUX 1 button --- Select AUX-IN 1 mode.
12. PC button --- Select PC mode.
13. NORMAL button --- Reset the Bass & Treble to normal setting.
14. Battery Compartment
Installation
Remote Control
A battery compartment located at rear bottom of the remote control.
- For the first time usage, just remove the insulation tag.
- To replace the battery, slide out the battery compartment lid and install a fresh CR2025 / DC 3V Lithium
battery then close the compartment lid.
System Connection
Before operate the CAS system, follow the setup that described in the system connection
diagram (see diagram A) which help you to have a quick start of the system.
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Diagram A : CAS System Connection
1. Speaker Connection
Connect the provided speaker cable to the speaker output socket located at rear of the main
unit (Left Channel Speaker) and connect the other end of the cable to Right Channel
Speaker’s rear speaker socket.
2. Power Connection
(a) Connect the DC output power plug of the AC-DC power adaptor to the DC-IN socket
located at rear of the main unit.
(b) Firmly and securely plug the AC-DC power adaptor into the AC mains outlet.
3. PC Connection
The system can playback music source from a PC.
Connect the type B USB plug to the main unit’s “USB→PC” connector and connect the other
end of the USB cable to a PC.
4. External Audio Signal Source
Connect a RCA type audio cable (left and right) to the AUX-IN (auxiliary) socket and connect
the other end of the cable to an external audio source device.
5. Bluetooth Connection
Playback smart phone music through Bluetooth technology, see “Bluetooth Operation”
section in this manual.
6. Remote Control
With the Remote Control ready, you can select different operating mode, adjust volume level
and other controls.
Now it is ready to operate the CAS system with this setup.
Computer As Source
The CAS Speaker has built-in high quality DAC, where it can playback the digital music source
from a PC.
(1) Connect the cable with type B USB plug to the “USB➙PC”
socket located rear of the speaker (main unit).
(2) Connect the other end of the cable to the USB socket of a PC.
(3) Press the PC button from the remote control to select PC mode.
The status LED indicator will light green.
(4) The PC will auto-detect and set the CAS Speaker as the
current output speaker. In case of lower version of Windows
operating system, we need to set “CAS” as the output speaker
manually from the Windows [control panel] \ [Sounds, Speech,
and Audio Devices] \ [Sounds and Audio Devices] \ [Audio] \
[Sound playback] \ [Default device].
(5) Run the media player from the PC and playback music.
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Bluetooth Operation
The system playback mobile device (like smart phone, tablet) music through Bluetooth operation.
Bluetooth connection :
(1) With the CAS Speaker turned on.
(2) Press the BT button from the remote control to select Bluetooth mode.
(3) The Speaker will search nearby Bluetooth device and the Blue status
LED indicator blinks.
(4) From the mobile device, turn on its Bluetooth function and it will also
search for the nearby Bluetooth device.
(5) From the Bluetooth device list of your mobile device, tap on Bluetooth
device name “VELOUR” of this model for the connection.
(6) Once the mobile device is connected with the unit, the status LED
indicator will light steadily in blue.
Note: With the last mobile device Bluetooth turn on, each time the Bluetooth mode of the CAS
Speaker is selected and it will search and connect to the last mobile device automatically.
Playback mobile device music :
(1) You may adjust both the volume control of your mobile device and the volume control of this
unit to find the most desirable volume setting.
(2) You can press:
(a) the button to Play / Pause the mobile device music.
(b) the / button to skip tracks forward / backward.
(c) the MUTE button from the remote control to mute the volume.
Auxiliary Audio Input
This unit provides two auxiliary audio signal inputs for connecting external audio devices, for
example a CD player , TV set.
1. Connect an audio cable with RCA type audio plug to the AUX-IN 1
(AUX-IN 2) jack located at rear of the unit.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to an external audio device.
3. Turn on the external audio device.
4. To select auxiliary audio input, press the AUX 1 (AUX 2) button from
the remote control.
While AUX 1 is selected and the status LED indicator lights Magenta.
While AUX 2 is selected and the status LED indicator lights Yellow.
5. The volume level can now be controlled through VOL +/- button of the
remote control. Operate all other functions on the auxiliary device as
usual.
Note:
AUX-IN 1 is designed to match audio device with relatively strong audio output signal, for
example : desktop type CD player , desktop type DVD player , …….. etc..
AUX-IN 2 is designed to match audio device with relatively weak audio output signal, for
example : portable CD player , smart phone, TV set , …….. etc..
Press the STASNDBY button turning off the unit when you finish listening.
Don't forget to switch off the power of your external device as well
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Treble / Bass Settings
To set Treble / Bass :
- Press the TRE +/- button from the remote control to set Treble.
- Press the BASS +/- button from the remote control to set Bass.
- Press the NORMAL button which returns to the normal audio frequency respond setting.
Care and Maintenance
- Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust or extreme temperature.
- Do not tamper the internal components of the unit.
- Clean your unit with a damp (never wet) cloth. Solvent or detergent should never be used.
- Avoid leaving your unit in direct sunlight or in hot, humid or dusty places.
- Keep your unit away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise such as
fluorescent lamps or motors.
Resetting the Unit
If the unit experiences a power surge or electric shock, it is possible that the internal micro-
controller may lock up and the unit will not respond to any commands from the system’s controls.
1. With the main unit still maintain the power supply.
2. Use a straightened paper clip, toothpick or similar objects to press the RESET button located
at rear of the main unit.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE SHARP, POINTED OBJECT TO PRESS THE RESET BUTTON.
IT MAY DAMAGE THE RESET SWITCH INSIDE THE UNIT.
Technical Data
Power Adaptor : Input AC100V - 240V ~ 50 / 60 Hz
Output DC 25V 4400mA
Power Supply for the main unit: DC 25V 4400mA
Audio Output: 200W RMS Hi-Fi Amplifier
Digital Input: Type B USB connector x 1
( Built-in high quality 44.1 – 96K DAC)
Analog Input: RCA type connectors (Left / Right audio channels) x 2
If at any time in the future you want to dispose of this product, please note that waste
electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Find out where
your nearest recycling centre is. Consult your local authority or retailer for more details
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive).
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THE SPECIFICATION AND EXTERNAL APPEARANCE OF THE SET ARE SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure requirement. The device can be used in
portable exposure condition without RF striction