Brookstone Gronk Ball Football Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Instruction Manual

GRONK
BALL
SpEAKER

For ages 14+

CAUTION

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
  THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
  THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous  voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read, heeded, adhered to and followed before the unit is operated.

SAVE THE INSTRUCTIONS!
DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:

1. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
2. Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
3.  Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or other liquid.
4. Do not reach for a unit that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.
5. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the unit.

LITHIUM-POLYMER BATTERY WARNINGS
This device contains a non-removable Lithium-Polymer battery. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local waste management office for information on battery recycling or disposal.

WARNING

1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance/product is used by or near children or mentally disabled individuals.

2. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.

3. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

4. Never drop or insert an object into any opening.

5. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug outlets, convenience receptacles and the point where it exits the unit.

6. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Wrap cord loosely around the unit when storing.

7. The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that radiates heat.

8. Do not overload the electrical outlet. Use only the power source as indicated.

9. Do not carry this unit by its cord or use the cord as a handle.

10. Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. If the unit’s power supply cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself.

11. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit.
    Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons when the unit is used.

12. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.

13. Never remove the plug from the outlet by pulling the power cord.

FCC INFORMATION
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 distance between the equipment and 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.

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This equipment may not cause harmful interference.
2. This equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device.
FCC ID: 2AFVN-AR111A4BKA

TIPS ON USING THE FOOTBALL
To prolong the life of the football, do not drop on hard surfaces, spike, kick, submerge in water or expose to extreme high or low temperatures.

LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS

1. Control Panel Access Cap
2.  Stripes Lights (4)
3.  Laces Lights
4. Speaker Grill (rear)
5.  Stand
6. Micro USB Charging Cable

LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROlS (UNDER CAP)

7. Control Panel
8. Bluetooth Button
9.  Volume – Button
10. Laces Color Button
11.  Laces and Stripes On/Off Button
12. Charging LED Indicator
13. Stripes Color Button
14.  Micro USB Input
15. Volume + Button
16.  Pairing LED Indicator

ACCESSING THE CONTROL PANEL

1. Twist the CONTROL PANEL ACCESS CAP counterclockwise and remove to access the control panel.
2.  Replace the CONTROL PANEL ACCESS CAP, twist clockwise and lock into place.

CHARGING THE FOOTBALL

1. Connect one end of the included MICRO USB CHARGING CABLE into the MICRO USB INPUT and the other end into a USB adapter (5V, 1A or above) (not included) or your computer’s USB port. The football will be fully charged in approximately 4 hours.
2. The CHARGING LED INDICATOR is red while the football is charging and green when the football is fully charged.
3.  When the football’s battery is low, the CHARGING LED INDICATOR will flash red.

USING THE STAND
The included STAND can be used to store the football and to hold the football while it is charging. There is a pass-through on the rear of the STAND for the MICRO USB CHARGING CABLE.
Note: Do not use the STAND as a kicking tee.

PAIRING YOUR DEVICE

1. Prepare your device to pair using Bluetooth’ wireless technology, making sure you are within 90 feet of the football. Refer to your device’s owner% manual for details if necessary.
2. Press and hold the BLUETOOTH BUTTON until the PAIRING LED INDICATOR illuminates blue to turn Bluetooth’ mode on.
3. The PAIRING LED INDICATOR will be solid blue for 5 seconds as the football searches for previously paired devices. If no connection is made within 5 seconds, the football will enter Bluetooth’ pairing mode. The PAIRING LED INDICATOR will flash blue.
4. Once the football is in pairing mode and your device is ready to pair, select ‘Football Speaker” on your device. If prompted, use 0000 as a PIN for the pairing code. Once ‘Football Speaker” is selected, the PAIRING LED INDICATOR will change to solid blue and a tone will sound to confirm pairing is complete.

Notes:

•  After the initial pairing of your device, the football should automatically pair with your device the next time the football is put into Bluetooth’ mode. Depending upon your device, you may have to select “Football Speaker” in your device’s Bluetooth’ menu.
• To cancel pairing mode, press and hold the BLUETOOTH BUTTON until the PAIRING LED INDICATOR turns off, or wait 5 minutes for the football to cancel pairing mode and turn off Bluetooth” mode automatically if no device is paired.

LISTENING TO AUDIO

1. Press and hold the BLUETOOTH BUTTON until the PAIRING LED INDICATOR illuminates to turn Bluetootha. mode on.
2. Press the VOLUME + BUTTON to increase audio volume.
3. Press the VOLUME – BUTTON to decrease audio volume.
4. To turn Bluetootha mode off, press and hold the BLUETOOTH BUTTON until the PAIRING LED INDICATOR turns off.
   Note: If there is no audio streaming for 60 minutes, Bluetooth mode is turned off automatically.

LACES AND STRIPES ON/OFF

1.  Press and hold the LACES AND STRIPES ON/OFF BUTTON until the LACES AND STRIPES LIGHTS turn on.
2. Press and hold the LACES AND STRIPES ON/OFF BUTTON until the LACES AND STRIPES LIGHTS turn off.
   Note: The last used LACES AND STRIPES LIGHTS selection will be remembered when turned on.

SElECTING LACES COlORS

1. Press and hold the LACES AND STRIPES ON/OFF BUTTON until the LACES AND STRIPES LIGHTS turn on. The default color is Blue.
2.  Press the LACES COLOR BUTTON to change the LACES color to Green.
3. Press the LACES COLOR BUTTON to change the LACES color to Purple.
4. Press the LACES COLOR BUTTON to change the LACES color to Orange.
5.  Press the LACES COLOR BUTTON to change the LACES color to Teal.
6. Press the LACES COLOR BUTTON to change the LACES color to White.
7. Press the LACES COLOR BUTTON to change the LACES color to Red.
8. Press the LACES COLOR BUTTON to change the LACES color to Yellow.
9. Press the LACES COLOR BUTTON to change the LACES color to Blue.

SElECTING STRIPES COLORS

1. Press and hold the LACES AND STRIPES ON/OFF BUTTON until the LACES AND STRIPES LIGHTS turn on. The default color is Blue.
2. Press the STRIPES COLOR BUTTON to change the STRIPES color to Green.
3. Press the STRIPES COLOR BUTTON to change the STRIPES color to Purple.
4. Press the STRIPES COLOR BUTTON to change the STRIPES color to Orange.
5. Press the STRIPES COLOR BUTTON to change the STRIPES color to Teal.
6. Press the STRIPES COLOR BUTTON to change the STRIPES color to White.
7. Press the STRIPES COLOR BUTTON to change the STRIPES color to Red.
8. Press the STRIPES COLOR BUTTON to change the STRIPES color to Yellow.
9. Press the STRIPES COLOR BUTTON to change the STRIPES color to Blue.

RESET
The Football can be reset to clear the last paired device.

1.  With Bluetooth mode on, press and hold the LACES AND STRIPES ON/OFF BUTTON and the VOLUME – BUTTON at the same time for 8 seconds. The LACES AND STRIPES LIGHTS will flash blue to confirm the football has been reset and the football will turn off.
2.  Press and hold the BLUETOOTH BUTTON until the PAIRING LED INDICATOR illuminates blue to turn Bluetooth® mode on. The PAIRING LED INDICATOR will flash blue.
3. Select “Football Speaker” on your device. If prompted, use 0000 as a PIN for the pairing code. Once “Football Speaker” is selected, the PAIRING LED INDICATOR will change to solid blue and a tone will sound to confirm pairing is complete.

Note: To pair a device that was previously paired with the football after performing a reset, remove “Football Speaker” from your device’s Bluetooth menu, turn Bluetooth off and then on to refresh the Bluetooth menu on your device and select “Football Speaker” to pair.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Warning: This product contains a lithium-polymer battery. To prevent injury, store it out of direct sunlight.
Unplug and spot clean with a soft, dry cloth.
To prolong the life of the football, do not drop on hard surfaces, spike, kick, submerge in water or expose to extreme high or low temperatures.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Output ………………………………………………….. .5W
Speaker …………………………………………………. 1.5″ driver
Frequency Response …………………………………….120Hz-18kHz
Li-Po Rechargeable Battery …………………………….. 3.7V, 3000mAh
Range……………………………………… Class 2, up to 90 ft (27.4m)
Device Compatibility …………. Bluetooth 2.1 or above with A2DP and AVRCP
Battery Life…………………………………………….. Up to 5 hours
Charging Time …………………………………………Approx. 4 hours
Water Resistance …………………………………….. Splash Resistant
Weight ………………………………………………. Approx. 1.2lb (544g)
Dimensions……………………………… 9″ (230mm) (l) x 4.8″ (124mm) (dia)

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brookstone are under license.
© Brookstone 2017

FREQUENTlY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why won’t audio play?

Ensure your device is within 90 feet of the football and reconnect your device to the football (please refer to page 9 for pairing instructions). Check the football’s or your device’s volume level. Charge the football.

Why isn’t the audio clear?

Ensure your device is within 90 feet of the football. Reconnect your device to the football (please refer to page 9 for pairing instructions). Check the football’s or your device’s volume level. Adjust your device’s equalizer. Charge the football.

how do I pair a new device?

The football remembers the last device paired. If you would like to use another device, turn Bluetooth ® off on the last device that was paired or clear the last paired device by resetting the football. Please refer to page 12 for reset instructions.

Why won’t the laces and Stripes lights stay on?

Charge the football. If the battery is depleted, it may take several minutes after plugging in the MICRO USB CHARGING CABLE for there to be enough battery life to keep the laces and stripes lights on.

ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Brookstone warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by theoriginal purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is receivedwithin the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product.A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordancewith instructions provided by Brookstone, assumes the remaining warranty of theoriginal product. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomesyour property and the replaced item becomes Brookstone’s property. When a storecredit is given, the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomesBrookstone’s property.
Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service, call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service at 1-800-292-9819. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and the nature of the problem. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and  eplacements must be authorized in advance. Service options, parts availability and response times will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of the product or any parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our instructions.
Limits and Exclusions: Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Limited Warranty applies only to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the “Brookstone” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Brookstone products. Manufacturers or suppliers other than Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser, but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.”
This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Brookstone; d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including, without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold “as is” including, without limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished items; or h) a product that is used commercially or for a commercial purpose.
BROOkSTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BROOkSTONE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR  MPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF BROOkSTONE CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.
Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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