Positive Grid Spark MINI Portable Smart Guitar Amp and Bluetooth Speaker User Guide

Positive Grid Spark MINI Portable Smart Guitar Amp and Bluetooth Speaker

Welcome to Spark MINI. Check out this guide to startiamming anytime, anywhere.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

• Spark MINI Amplifier

• Carrying Strap

• Quick Start Guide

• Safety Instructions

• USB-C® to USB-A Charging Cable

GET STARTED

Download and install the Spark app that is compatible with your mobile device.

Pairing Spark MINI and the Spark app

• App Store
  iOS 11 or later
  Google Play
  Android 8 or later
  
  Download the Spark app using the QR code above or search for “Spark amp” in the App Store or Google Play.

• Turn on Spark MINI by holding the Power button until the LED lights up and open the Spark app on your mobile device.

• Tap Connect and the Spark app will search for your Spark MINI. Select yours from the list and you’re done!

Using Spark MINI as a Guitar Amp

• Plug your guitar into the Guitar Input jack on the top control panel.

• Select one of the four presets available and adjust the volume by using the Guitar Volume knob on the top control panel.

• To access more tones, download the Spark app using the QR code on page 1 or search for “Spark amp” in the App Store or Google Play.

Using Spark MINI as a Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

• To connect to Spark MINI for the first time, turn Bluetooth® on in the settings of your mobile device, and select “Spark MINI Audio” from the list of scanned devices.

• Spark MINI will automatically pair with the last device it connected to. If the last device is not available, Spark MINI will automatically connect to a device that has been previously paired.

• To pair a new device, press the Pair button on the rear panel, turn Bluetooth® on in the settings of your mobile device, and select “Spark MINI Audio” from the list of scanned devices.

TOP CONTROL PANEL

• A) Power Indicator
  Indicates power and battery status.
  – Solid Green: Powered on or fully charged
  – Solid Red: Low battery
  – Flashing Red/Green: Charging

• B) Bluetooth® Indicator
  Indicates the status of your Bluetooth® audio connection. – Solid Blue: Connected – Flashing Blue: Pairing

• C) Preset Selector
  Turn the knob to select one of the four presets stored on Spark MINI. The red LED indicates the preset currently in use.

• D) Guitar Volume
  Adjusts the overall volume of your guitar.

• E) Music Volume
  Adjusts the sound volume of Bluetooth® devices, AUX IN, and USB audio playback.

• F) Guitar Input
  Plug in your guitar with a standard 1/4″ (6.3mm) guitar cable.

REAR PANEL

• G) Headphone / Line Out (3.5mm)
  Plug in a pair of headphones with a 3.5mm jack. Please note that sound will not come out of Spark MINI’s main speaker when headphones are plugged in.

• H) AUX IN (3.5mm)
  Connect the analog output of an audio device to this port. Please note that USB audio playback and Bluetooth® audio will be disabled when this port is in use.

• I) USB Port
  Connect the supplied USB-C® to USB-A cable to charge Spark MINI or connect to a PC/Mac to use as an audio interface.

• J) Pair / Tuner Button
  Press to enter Bluetooth® pairing mode when connecting to a new device. Hold to enter the tuner mode.

• K) Power Button
  Hold to turn on or turn off Spark MINI.

HEADPHONE/LINE OUT PORT

The 3.5mm headphone/line out port on the rear panel can be assigned as a stereo output for connecting headphones or speakers with a stereo input. It can also be used as a mono output for connecting guitar amps, powered guitar cabinets, mixers, or audio interfaces.
Output mode options can be found in the Spark app settings. Please note that a 3.5mm to 1/4″ or RCA adapter (not included) may be required to connect certain devices.

Stereo Mode
For headphones or speakers with a stereo input. (This mode is on by default)

Mono Mode
For guitar amps, powered guitar cabinets, mixers, or audio interfaces with a mono input.

TUNER MODE

• Hold the Pair button to enter tuner mode.
• While in tuner mode, the 4 Preset LED’s will measure the note being played.
• Please note that your guitar signal will be muted while tuner mode is on. To exit tuner mode, press the Pair button again.

*Tuner mode is set to standard chromatic tuning at 440 Hz. **Standby

| Note Too High

| Note Too Low

| Note In Tune

**
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No signal detected.| The note detected is sharp.| The note detected is flat.| The note detected is in tune.

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