HOTEC AP-W117 Bluetooth Multimedia Speaker User Guide

: October 30, 2023
: Hotec

HOTEC AP-W117 Bluetooth Multimedia Speaker User Guide

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_ _Introduction__

__ Thanks for purchasing Hotec portable Bluetooth speaker.
We encourage you to take a few minutes to read this manual to help you enjoy the product. You will find the description of the product and the step-by-step instructions to use the product. Read and understand all the safety instructions before using this product.
If you have any questions about this product, the installation or the operation, please contact the seller or distributor for assistance.

Important Safety Instructions

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This device should not be exposed to dripping or No objects filled with liquids such as vases should be plated on top of the device.
Do not block any ventilation Minimum distance of 30cm around the device must be maintained.
Do not install this device near any heat resources such as radiations, heat registers, stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that product
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles should be placed on the
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the

Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long duration.

Product Overview

Speaker Control Panel

POWER: Push the power switch to the right to power on the speaker and push to the left to power off the
Charging status indicator: Solid red light during charging and light is off when fully
Type C charging port: Connect the USB cable to the unit and plug into any USB
TF card music: Insert memory card to playback your stored MP3 format is supported, capacity up to 32G (FAT32)
USB music: Connect to a USB storage device to playback your stored MP3 format is supported, capacity up to 32G (FAT32)
AUX IN: Connect to external device with AUX IN
MIC IN: Insert a microphone with 1/4” mic jack to sing along while listening to music or give a
IR for remote
LED display
Speaker Volume Control: Rotate to change speaker volume in Bluetooth mode, USB/TF Card or AUX mode
Mic Volume Control: Rotate to change the microphone volume
: Short press to select the previous track in Bluetooth/USB/TF Card/AUX
: Short press to select the next track in Bluetooth/USB/TF Card/AUX
: Short press to Play/pause the
MODE: Short press to select the model between USB/TF/AUX/Bluetooth
EQ: Short press to select indoor or outdoor mode
TWS: Power on two AP-W117 speakers and select the Bluetooth mode, the two speakers will pair up Pair either of the two speakers with your Bluetooth enabled device to share the music on both speakers. Long press the TWS button on either speaker to exist TWS mode.
BASS: Short press to set the speaker bass. 4 levels are available. Bass level is indicated in the LED
ECHO: Short press to change the mic ECHO
REC/DEL: Short press to enable During recording, ECHO should be turned to minimum. Long press to delete the recorded file. Recording in microphone mode is available.

Light mode button. Short press to select different lighting modes. There are total 6 lighting modes for choice.

Remote Control

Power button: Power on/off the speaker
MUTE: In USB/TF/FM/AUX/Bluetooth mode, short press it to mute/unmute the speaker.
Cycle button: In USB/TF card music status, short press it to toggle among four playback sequencing modes (All – play all tracks in sequence; RAND – play in random; ONE – repeat one track; FOL – repeat all tracks in a folder).
MODE: Switch between USB/TF/BT/AUX.
BASS: Short press to set the speaker bass. 4 levels are available. Bass level is indicated in the LED display.
EQ: Short press to switch between INDOOR and OUTDOOR
TWS: Power on two AP-W117 speakers and select the Bluetooth mode, the two speakers will pair up Pair either of the two speakers with your Bluetooth enabled device to share the music on both speakers. Long press the MODE button to exist TWS mode.
: Light mode button. Short press to select different lighting modes. There are total 6 lighting modes for choice.
Vol+/-: Short press to increase/decrease the speaker
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Numeric Keys 0~9: In USB/TF card reading status, to play Track 12, just input numbers “1” and “2”, and in 2 seconds the system will go to Track 12 and start playback. Any input of number larger than number of the total available tracks is
Battery installation position: Please note the positive and the negative
Microphone power switch
Battery cover: Clockwise to open and counter clockwise to

Microphone Operation

The two microphones that come with the speaker work with the speaker wirelessly.

Install the AA size battery in the correct
Push the power switch to power on/off the microphone
Change the battery when the battery level is
Change the frequency in case there is Here is how.
Power on one microphone
Hold and press the SET button until you see the mic LCD screen starts to
Before the LCD screen stops blinking, short press the SET button to change the frequency, wait for about 5 seconds until the screen stops blinking. The receiver inside the speaker syncs with the microphone at the selected
Repeat the above process to change the frequency of the other

Basic Operations

TURNING THE DEVICE ON/OFF

Dial the Power button to the Right to turn on the speaker and dial to the left to power off the speaker. When the device is powered on, the LED will be on.

SELECTING MODE

To change the functional modes, short press the MODE button to switch between Bluetooth/FC/AUX/USB/TF modes.

SPEAKER VOLUME CONTROL

Rotate the volume dial for speaker to increase or decrease the music volume to desired level. Maximum volume level is 30.

MICROPHONE

Microphone input is available for all modes.
Two handheld microphones (included) are connected to the speaker wirelessly. There is an additional 1/4” mic input. Connect your additional microphone to the 1/4” mic jack on the top panel of the device.
Rotate the mic volume control button to increase or decrease the microphone volume.
To record, insert a storage device (USB or TF card) and short press the “REC/DEL” button to start recording. During recording, turn the ECHO to minimum
Please maintain a proper distance between speaker and the microphone to avoid feedback.

LINE IN MUSIC

Connect your audio device to the device with AUX IN cable. The device will start playing music automatically from the device connected. Change the volume to your desired level.

TF CARD MUSIC

Short press the MODE button to select “TF” mode. Music stored in your TF card will start playing.

USB MUSIC

Short press the MODE button to select “USB”. Insert a USB stick, the device will read and play the music in your USB storage automatically.
Press button to Pause the music, press it again to resume play. Short press to play the previous track.
Short press to go to the next track.

BLUETOOTH OPERATION

Short Press MODE button to select Bluetooth mode. Place the Bluetooth enabled device within 10 meters range (30 feet). Turn on the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth enabled device and search for “AP-W117” and then connect it. If required, input “0000” as the password. Once the pairing is completed, the device will start playing the music from your Bluetooth enabled device.
Press button to Pause the music, press it again to resume play. Short press to play the previous track.
Short press to go to the next track

TWS MODE

You can pair two AP-W117 speakers to share music. Turn on both the speakers simultaneously. Long press the TWS button to pair the two speakers with each other. Turn on Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth enabled device and search for AP-W117, connect it to your Bluetooth device to enjoy the stereo sound effect.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Trouble	Possible Cause and Solution

Speaker does not

power on

| – Charge the speaker and then power it on after charging

– Reset the power switch and power on the speaker

No sound comes from the speaker| – Increase the speaker volume by dialing the speaker volume knob

– Unmute the speaker from the remote control

– Increase the volume of the Bluetooth enabled device that connects to the speaker via Bluetooth.

– Press the Mode button in the speaker or the remote control to select the AUX mode if the music is streamed via AUX

– Check and change the AUX cable

– Change to another music/track

No sound from the external microphone| – Make sure the external mic is plugged into the 1/4” mic input completely

– Increase the mic volume by dialing the mic volume knob

– Install the battery in the microphone in the right direction and power on the mic

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Bluetooth connection failure| – Short press the Mode button to select the Bluetooth mode

– Restart your Bluetooth enabled device and pair it again.

– Disconnect the speaker with the previously paired Bluetooth enabled device before you connect the speaker to a new Bluetooth enabled device.

– Make sure the speaker and the music source is within 10

meters (30 feet) range.

Audio signal cuts in and out| – Keep the speaker and the music source to be within 10 meters (30 feet) and make sure there is no obstacles in between

– Check and make sure the music source work properly and

there is no interference

Mic audio quality is

too bad

| – Change the Echo of the mic
Others| – Please contact Hotec customer service via e-mail:

[email protected]

SPECIFICATION

MODEL NUMBER	AP-W117
Speaker size	Dual 4” woofer + One 2” Tweeter
Rated Power	40W
Frequency Response	20Hz-20KHz
S/N	≥80dB (A)
THD	>10%
Battery	7.4V 6000mAh
Product Dimension	383 x 161 x 196 mm