INSIGNIA NS-SPBTBRICK2 Portable Speaker with Power Bank User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: Insignia

Table of Contents

INSIGNIA NS-SPBTBRICK2 Portable Speaker with Power Bank
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
PACKAGE CONTENTS
FEATURES
Back view
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CHARGING YOUR SPEAKER
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE
USING YOUR SPEAKER
TAKING A PHONE CALL
SPECIFICATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
FCC
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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INSIGNIA NS-SPBTBRICK2 Portable Speaker with Power Bank

Product Information

The NS SPBTBRICK2 / NS SPBTBRICK2 XX is a portable speaker with a power bank feature. It is designed to provide high-quality audio and can be used with Bluetooth-enabled devices or through an audio cable connection. The speaker also functions as a power bank, allowing you to charge external devices.

Package Contents

Portable Speaker with Power Bank
Charging Cable

Features

Power button
Call button
Charging and battery power LED
Bluetooth LED
Volume +/- buttons
Power bank button
Micro USB port
DC OUT port
AUX in jack

Product Usage Instructions

Charging Your Speaker

Open the port cover on the back of your speaker.
Connect the small end of the charging cable to the micro USB port on the back of your speaker.
Connect the other end of the charging cable to a USB port on a USB wall charger or your computer.
To check the battery level, press the Power bank button. The charging LED will indicate the battery level.
- Blinks white: Charging
- Solid white: Fully charged
Note: The speaker beeps when the battery is low. If the battery remains low for about five minutes, the speaker will turn off automatically.

Charging an External Device

Open the port cover on the back of your speaker.
Plug one end of a USB cable into your external device and the other end into the DC OUT port on your speaker.
Press and hold the Power bank button. Your external device will start charging.

Connecting an Audio Device

Press and hold the Power button to turn on your speaker. The Bluetooth LED indicator will blink blue quickly, indicating that your speaker is in pairing mode.
Make sure that your Bluetooth device is within 33 ft. (10 m) of your speaker.
Turn on your Bluetooth device and enable Bluetooth, then enter pairing mode. Refer to the documentation that came with your Bluetooth device for more information.
Select “NS-SPBTBRICK2” on your Bluetooth device. Your speaker will pair with your Bluetooth device, and the Bluetooth LED indicator will light solid blue.
To disconnect, unpair your Bluetooth device from your speaker. Alternatively, you can press and hold the Call button for three seconds on your speaker to automatically lose the Bluetooth connection with your device.
- Blinks blue: The speaker is in pairing mode
- Solid blue: The speaker is connected to a Bluetooth device
- Blinks blue slowly: Speaker is connected to an AUX device

Reconnecting to a Paired Device

If your speaker is not paired to a device, the LED will blink blue. Follow these steps to reconnect:

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1. Turn off your speaker.
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Turn on your speaker. The speaker will search for the last connected Bluetooth device and automatically reconnect.
If your Bluetooth device is out of range, make sure it is within 33 feet of your speaker.
If Bluetooth is turned off on your Bluetooth device, turn it on and ensure that it is in pairing mode.
If you have connected your Bluetooth device to another device, disconnect it from the other device and set your device to pairing mode. Then select “NS-SPBTBRICK2” on your Bluetooth device.

Note: The Bluetooth range may be reduced if the wireless signal has to pass through walls or other obstructions.

Using Your Speaker

Connect your speaker to a device using Bluetooth or an audio cable.
Play audio on your connected device.
Use the + or – buttons to adjust the volume of your speaker.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Bluetooth speaker
USB charging cable
Quick Setup Guide

FEATURES

Stereo speakers
Wirelessly stream from any Bluetooth device
Rechargeable battery lasts up to 40 hours
Integrated power bank charges your mobile devices
Water-resistant body

Back view

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this speaker near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this speaker during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the speaker has been damaged in any way, such as if the speaker is dropped, exposed to liquids, or does not operate normally.
Never expose the product to fire as this could result in personal injury.
Do not store the product in an extremely cold or warm environment.
Never dismantle the product.
Never let children play with the product.
Do not expose the product to dampness or moisture.
The product should not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Pay attention to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
Do not expose the speaker’s battery to excessive heat such as sunshine or fire.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly placed. Do not try to replace the battery.

CHARGING YOUR SPEAKER

Open the port cover on the back of your speaker.
Connect the small end of the charging cable to the micro USB port on the back of your speaker.
Connect the other end to a USB port on a USB wall charger or your computer.
To check the battery level, press the (Power bank button).

Note: The speaker beeps when the battery is low. About five minutes later, the speaker turns off automatically.

CHARGING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE

Open the port cover on the back of your speaker.
Plug one end of a USB cable into your external device and the other end into the DC OUT port on your speaker.
Press and hold the (Power bank button). Your external device charges.

CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE

Bluetooth

Press and hold (power) to turn on your speaker. The Bluetooth LED indicator blinks blue quickly and your speaker automatically enters pairing mode.
Make sure that your Bluetooth device is within 33 ft. (10 m) of your speaker.
Turn on your Bluetooth device, turn on Bluetooth, then enter pairing mode. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth device.
On your Bluetooth device, select NS-SPBTBRICK2. Your speaker pairs with your Bluetooth device and the Bluetooth LED indicator lights solid blue.
To disconnect, un-pair your Bluetooth device from your speaker.
- Press and hold (call) for three seconds on your speaker.
- Your Bluetooth device loses connection automatically.

Audio cable

Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable (not included) from your speaker’s AUX jack to your audio device’s headphone/audio out jack.

RECONNECTING TO A PAIRED DEVICE

When your speaker is not paired to a device, the LED blinks blue.
Note: The Bluetooth range (33 ft./10 m) may be reduced if the wireless signal has to pass through walls or other obstructions.

Notes:

If a device does not automatically reconnect, you may need to reselect NS-SPBTBRICK2 on your Bluetooth device.
If you move your device out of range, it will lose Bluetooth connection until you come back within range.

USING YOUR SPEAKER

Connect to your speaker with Bluetooth or an audio cable.
Play audio on your connected device.
Press + or – to adjust your speaker’s volume.
- Note: Make sure that your connected device’s volume is set to at least 50%.
Use the controls on your connected device to control playback.

TAKING A PHONE CALL

The following functions are available when paired to a phone with Bluetooth:

Reject an incoming call: Press and hold (call).
Answer an incoming call: Press (call).
Switch audio between your speaker and phone during a call: Press and hold (call).
End the current call: Press (call).
Redial the last dialed number: Press (call) twice.

RESETTING YOUR SPEAKER

If you want to clear the list of paired devices or have trouble pairing, press and hold (power) for eight seconds. Your speaker resets

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (H × W × D): 7.48 × 3.1 × 2.8 in. (19 × 7.9 × 7.15 cm)
Battery size: 4,400 mAh
Wattage: 3W
USB charging cable: 11.8 in. (30 cm)
Range: 33 ft. (10 m)
Run time: 40 hours
Charge time: 4.5 hours
Weight: 1.08 lbs. (0.49 kg)

TROUBLESHOOTING

LEGAL NOTICES

FCC

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.

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 correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to 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.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

RSS IC Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.