beyerdynamic SPACE Bluetooth or USB Personal Speakerphone User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: beyerdynamic

Table of Contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
OPERATION
Overview of operating functions
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
References
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SPACE Bluetooth or USB Personal Speakerphone
User Guide

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these instructions carefully and completely before using the product.
Please observe all instructions given, especially those concerning the safe use of the product.
Do not use the product if it is defective.
The company beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG accepts no liability for damage to the product or injury to persons caused by careless, improper or incorrect use of the product, or by use for purposes not specified by the manufacturer.

Intended use

Only use the product as described in this product manual. beyerdynamic accepts no liability for damage to the product or injury to persons caused by careless, improper or incorrect use of the product, or by use for purposes not specified by the manufacturer.beyerdynamic is not liable for damage to USB devices that do not comply with the USB specifications. beyerdynamic is not liable for damage resulting from connection interruptions due to batteries being empty or too old, or due to exceeding the Bluetooth® transmission range. Please also observe the relevant country-specific regulations before using the product.

Risk of swallowing

Keep small parts, such as product, packaging and accessories, away from children and pets. They constitute a choking hazard if swallowed.

Power and connecting cable

Use only the cable we supply to connect the device for both charging and connecting to a laptop.

Using the batteries

Danger from heat, water and mechanical stress
Excessive heat, water and mechanical stress may cause explosion, heat, fire, smoke or fumes. Injuries and irreversible damage to the battery may result.

Do not expose the battery (battery pack or integrated battery) to excessive heat, direct sunlight or fire.
Do not open the housing or disassemble the battery.
Do not use the battery if there is a risk it has come into contact with water.

Storing the battery

If the battery is not going to be used for an extended period, set the charge level to approximately 50 % of the maximum capacity and store it at temperatures up to max. 30 °C.

Environmental conditions

Do not expose the product to rain, snow, liquids or moisture.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual describes the most important functions of the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone. The information in this manual refers to the default settings of the software. A newer version may be available.

You can find information about software updates under „Software update“ on page 8.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

beyerdynamic SPACE
USB-C to USB-C cable
USB-C to USB-A adapter
Drawstring storage bag
Quick Start Guide

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

On/off button
USB-C port with status LED display
Kensington lock
Illuminated control ring with operating and display elements:
1. Multifunction button
Mute button (red LED display)
Increase volume (white LED display)
Decrease volume (white LED display)
Hang up (red LED display)
Pick up (green LED display)
Segmented battery status (green/yellow/red LED display)
Bluetooth® (blue LED display)

FIRST STEPS

Removing from packaging and storing

When not in use and for transport, store the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone and accessories in the carrying case. This provides the best protection and prevents damage.

Securing your Personal Speakerphone

The Personal Speakerphone has a 1/4“ threaded hole in the centre of its underside, which can be used to screw it onto a tripod, for example.

Charging the battery

We recommend you use only the supplied USB cable to charge the battery.

Use the cable supplied to connect the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone to any standard-compliant live USB-C socket (e.g. USB power adapter) via the USB-C port. If necessary, use a USB adapter (see „Scope of delivery“ on page 7).
Remove the USB cable after charging.

Remarks on the life of Li-ion batteries

When fully charged, disconnect the USB cable from the charging unit and the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone.
CAUTION! High temperatures, especially with a high charge level, can cause irreversible damage.
If the battery is not used or is stored for extended periods of time, it is recommended to charge it to approx. 50 % and store it at no more than 20 °C.
Switch off the battery-powered product after use.

Displaying the battery charge level

Briefly press the button once.The charge level is displayed via the LED ring.

Using the product with a USB cable connection

You can operate the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone with a PC or laptop using a USB cable connection.

Switch on the laptop/PC.
Connect the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speaker phone with the desired computer using the enclosed USB cable and the USB port. If necessary, use a USB adapter (USB-C to USB-A, see „Scope of delivery“ on page 7).
If the speakerphone has not come on automatically, switch it on with the on/off switch.

LED display of charge level:

*Red:** Battery 0–25 % full
Green: Battery 62.5–100 % full
Yellow: Battery 25–62.5 % full

The LED flashes when the charge level is close to zero

Using the product with Bluetooth® connection

You can operate the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone via Bluetooth® with a smartphone or PC. For this, the Bluetooth®function must be active, and the speakerphone must be paired with the output device. You can find instructions on how to operate the product under „Operation“ on page 9.

SOFTWARE UPDATE

Firmware updates are carried out via USB-HID using the beyerdynamic Update Hub. The soft ware for updating the product can be down loaded here: https://byr.li/firmwareupdate
The device has a firmware update function (DFU) via USB connection to a PC (Windows and Mac OS). During the update process, the LED ring flashes magenta.

COMPATIBILITY WITH PLAYBACK DEVICES

The beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone is compatible with Bluetooth® playback devices that support the following profiles:

A2DP (for audio transmission)
HFP (for phone operation)

All associated functions are only available if they are supported by the playback device.

SUPPORTED AUDIO CODECS

The beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone supports the audio codec SBC.
Note: Please note that only the Codecs available in the playback device can be used for audio transmission.
The playback device and the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone device automatically select the best mutually available Codec: In this case SBC.

OPERATION

Switching on and off To switch on:

Press the on/off button for 1 to 3 sec.

To switch off:

Press the on/off button again for 1 to 3 sec.

Pairing with a device via Bluetooth®

Before you can use the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone, you must pair it with your mobile phone or another Bluetooth®-enabled device. The connection process may differ depending on the device.

Please refer to the relevant operating instructions of the device with which you wish to pair the Personal Speakerphone.

To establish a connection:

Ensure the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speaker phone is switched on.
Press and hold the button for 1 to 3 sec. The Bluetooth® connection mode will start. The LED display flashes alternately blue and red.
Activate the Bluetooth® function on the playback device and search for new devices if necessary.
In the Bluetooth® menu of the playback device, select “SPACE” from the available devices and connect both devices.

After a successful connection, the LED lights up blue. Each time the device is switched on again, the devices will connect as soon as they are within range of each other.

Connecting with Google Fast Pair:

Android devices from Android 6.0+ enable a fast connection via Google Fast Pair.

Start the connection to your beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone as described above. “beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone” is displayed on the connected device.
Select “beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone”. The two devices are connected.

If the Bluetooth® connection has been lost, the LED briefly flashes blue every 2.5 sec.

Deleting the list of already connected devices:

Press the button for longer than 10 sec. The list of already connected Bluetooth®devices (maximum eight) is deleted and a connection to the active Bluetooth®device is established.A double signal tone confirms success.

Bluetooth® connection with a USB Bluetooth® adapter

A USB Bluetooth®-Adapter is required to enable a wireless Bluetooth® connection to a laptop or desktop PC while ensuring compatibility and synchronisation of the corresponding commands from related communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams. The standard laptop and desktop PC Bluetooth®protocols do not support these commands. The USB WL Adapter (optionally available) has a pairing button to be able to connect it to a beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone. It can be stored on the underside of the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone.For more information, please refer to the operating instructions of your USB Bluetooth®adapter.

Connection displays

LED display of the connection status:

Connecting two speakerphones to form a stereo pair (for music playback)

To set up a cascade

1. Press the  button and the   button simultaneously for 1 to 3 sec on the first SPACE device.

Flashes Red

Press the button and the button simultaneously for 1 to 3 sec on the first SPACE device.
Flashes Red

The two SPACE devices connect via True Wireless. When the two devices are successfully paired, you will hear “cascade successful” operation.

To delete a cascade

Check that both SPACE devices are connected.

Briefly press the button and the button simultaneously on both SPACE devices. The Bluetooth® connection between the two devices (cascading) is deleted.

Multi-point operation

The beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone can be paired with several Bluetooth®-enabled devices. In normal mode, up to eight devices can be paired. In business mode, only one device can be paired. Active connections are possible with up to two devices at a time. However, playback of music and phone operation is only possible with one device at a time. Phone operation has priority over playback of music, i.e. playback of music is interrupted during phone calls. Priority list when using the playback devices (PD):

Setting up multi point:

Connect the Personal Speakerphone to the first device (see „Pairing with a device via Bluetooth®“ on page 9).
Deactivate the Bluetooth® connection on the first device.
Connect the Personal Speakerphone to the second device (see „Pairing with a device via Bluetooth®“ on page 9).
Reactivate the Bluetooth® connection of the first device that automatically connects to the product. Once both devices are paired with the Personal Speakerphone, the speakerphone connects to both devices each time it is switched on.

Using multi point:
If you have connected the speakerphone with two devices and have just activated media playback:

Briefly press the button once to accept an incoming call.

If you have connected the speakerphone to two devices and have just ended a call:

Briefly press the button once to start the media playback that was last played.

Adjusting the volume

To increase/decrease the volume:

In stages: Briefly press the / button.
Continuously: Hold down the / button.

A signal tone sounds when the maximum/minimum volume is reached.

LED display for volume control:

White: zero*–full volume**

1. At a volume close to zero LEDs except one (lit 50%) are off .

At full volume, all LEDs are on (ring illuminated white) .

Using the mute function

To switch mute on/off:

Briefly press the button. Icon is a steady red when mute.
Briefly press the button again.Mute is cancelled.

Playing media

The functions described depend on the playback device and playback device software and may not be available.

To start / pause playback:

Briefly press the button once. To play the next / previous track:
Briefly press the button twice / three times.

Calling up the personal assistant

To call up the personal assistant of your smartphone or tablet:

Press the button for 1 to 3 sec.

Using Sound-Activated Lighting Mode

When Sound-Activated Lighting Mode is activated, the LED ring lights up in time with the audio signals.
To switch on the function:

Press the button and button simultaneously for 1 to 3 sec.

To switch off the function:

Press the button and button simultaneously for 1 to 3 sec.

Using Business Mode

In Business Mode, a maximum of one device can be paired with the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone. The pairing list is automatically deleted when the speakerphone is disconnected or switched off.

To call up Business Mode:

Press the button and button simultaneously for 1 to 3 sec.

To deactivate Business Mode:

Press the button and button simultaneously for 1 to 3 sec.

Using Stealth Mode

In Stealth Mode, the illumination of the LED ring on the beyerdynamic Personal Speakerphone can be switched off without switching off the speakerphone. Operating in Stealth Mode increases battery life during operation.

To activate Stealth Mode:

Press the button and button simultaneously for 1 to 3 sec.
The lighting on the LED ring goes out.

To deactivate Stealth Mode:

Press the button and button simultaneously for 1 to 3 sec.
The lighting on the LED ring comes on. Stealth Mode is also deactivated when the speaker phone is switched off and on again.

Controlling calls

To accept a call:

Briefly press the button.

To end a call:

Briefly press the button.

To reject a call:

Briefly press the button.

To switch a call or accept a second call:

Briefly press the button.

LED display for calls:

Incoming call
- flashes green
- flashes red
Call in progress
- steady green
- steady red
Call on hold
- flashes green
- steady red

Using voice messages

To activate voice messages:

Press the button and button simultaneously for 1 to 3 sec.

To deactivate voice messages:

Press the button and button simultaneously for 1 to 3 sec.

Resetting to factory settings

All personal data is deleted if the device is reset to the factory settings!

To reset to factory settings:

Press the button and button simultaneously for 3 to 4 sec.

Settings for best sound
To achieve the best possible sound with your beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone via Bluetooth®,please observe the following practical tips:

Set the volume to minimum on your beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone and to maximum on the playback device.
Then adjust the volume only on your beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone and not on the playback device.
This applies only to playback devices that do not automatically synchronise the volume. On playback devices that automatically synchronise the volume (e.g. iPhone, iPad, various Android smartphones), the volume on the speakerphone is always identical to the volume of the playback device.
Deactivate any audio effects that may be present in the software of the playback device.

Attaching a Kensington lock

To attach and lock the lock

Loop the lock cable around a secure anchor and insert the lock head into the Kensington socket of your Personal Speakerphone.
Lock the lock with the enclosed key.

To open and remove the lock

Open the lock with the enclosed key.
Pull the lock head out of the Kensington socket and remove the lock with the lock cable.

Overview of operating functions

HELP WITH PROBLEMS / FAQ

Beyer dynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone will not switch on

Battery is empty or almost empty.
- Charge the battery.

No audio output .

There is no Bluetooth® connection
Connect beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone with the playback device.

The Beyer dynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone does not appear among the available Bluetooth® devices in the playback device .

The beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone is switched off.
Switch on the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone.
The beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone is not in connection mode.
Set the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone to connection mode.
There is already a Bluetooth® connection to another playback device.
Disconnect the Bluetooth® connection to the other playback device and connect the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone to the desired device.

The sound reproduction is too low, even though set to maximum on the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone

The audio signal being played back is too quiet.
Set playback volume on the playback device to maximum.

The wireless range is too low, or the connection is disrupted

There is interference with other devices.
Keep your distance from WLAN routers and microwave ovens.
Do not stand between the playback device and the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone.

BATTERY LIFE

Disconnect the USBconnecting cable from the charging unit and speakerphone.
High temperatures, especially with a high charge level, can cause irreversible damage.
If the battery is not used or is stored for extended periods of time, it is recommended to charge it to approx. 50 % and store it at no more than 20 °C.
Switch off the battery-powered product after use.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Use a soft cloth moistened with alcohol cleaner to clean all parts of the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone. Make sure that no liquid enters the housing or the transducer.
Do not use cleaners containing solvents, as these can damage the surface.

DISPOSAL

This symbol on the product, in the operating instructions or on the packaging means that the electrical and electronic devices must be disposed of separately from household waste at the end of their life cycle.

Always dispose of used devices in accordance with the regulations in force.
In the EU, please use the recycling collection systems for this. To return old devices, batteries and rechargeable batteries, you have free collection points and a free return to beyerdynamic available to you, together with other recycling acceptance points where applicable. You can obtain the addresses of collection points for public waste disposal from your local authority. For further information, please contact your local authority or the dealer from whom the product was purchased.

Battery disposal

Dispose of batteries separately from the product after use in accordance with the regulations in force. They must not be disposed of in household waste. Returning batteries is free of charge.
Discharge the batteries before disposal.
NOTE: Non-destructive removal of the battery by the end user is not possible with this product. Please contact beyerdynamic or consult independent specialists.

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

beyerdynamic hereby declares that this radio transmission device complies with the EU Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity can be found on the Internet at: www.beyerdynamic.com/cod

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

You can find more detailed information about the technical specifications online at: www.beyerdynamic.com/SPACE.html

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

Beyer dynamic provides a limited guarantee for the original beyerdynamic product you have purchased.

You can find detailed information about beyerdynamic’s warranty conditions on the Internet at: www.beyerdynamic.de/service/garantie

REGISTERED TRADEMARKS

Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, macOS and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the United States and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by beyerdynamic is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names belong to their respective owners. USB type A, USB type B and USB type C are trademarks of USB Implementers.

FCC / IC REGULATION

FCC ID: OSDSPACE
Canada IC: 3628C-SPACE
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.

NOTICE:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules [and with Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s)]. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICE:
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

NOTICE:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Radio frequency radiation exposure information: For body worn operation, this radio frequency device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used within a minimum distance to the human body.

CONSUMER ALERT

Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC´s wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones. This device operates on a no-protection, no-inteference basis. Should the user seek to obtain protection from other radio services operating in the same TV bands, a radio licence is required. For further details, consult Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s document Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-1-28, Voluntary Licensing of Licence-Exempt Low-Power Radio Apparatus in the TV Bands.