beyerdynamic 728632 SPACE Personal Speakerphone Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: beyerdynamic

728632 SPACE Personal Speakerphone

PERSONAL SPEAKERPHONE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

beyerdynamic

SPACE

PERSONAL SPEAKERPHONE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Safety instructions

Thank you for choosing the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone.

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.

beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone

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

1 On/off button
2 USB-C port with status LED display
3 Kensington lock
4 Illuminated control ring with operating and display elements:

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.
1. Switch on the laptop/PC.
2. Connect the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone
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).
3. 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**

Yellow: Battery 25–62.5 % full

Green: Battery 62.5–100 % 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 software
for updating the product can be downloaded
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.
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:

9 Ensure the beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone
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.

1. Start the connection to your beyerdynamic SPACE
Personal Speakerphone as described above.
“beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone” is
displayed on the connected device.
2. 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 Bluetooth® 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.
2. Press the button and the button
simultaneously for 1 to 3 sec on the second
SPACE device.
The two SPACE devices connect via True
Wireless.
When the two devices are successfully
paired, you will hear “cascade successful”

Operation
10/14 beyerdynamic SPACE Personal Speakerphone
To delete a cascade
9 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):
PRI. Profile Playback devices (PD)
1 HFP (phone operation) PD 1 (device used first)
2 HFP (phone operation) PD 2 (device used second)
3 A2DP
(playback of music)
PD 1 (device used first)
4 A2DP
(playback of music)
PD 2 (device used second)
Setting up multi point:
1. Connect the Personal Speakerphone to the first
device (see „Pairing with a device via Bluetooth®“ on
page 9).
2. Deactivate the Bluetooth® connection on the first
device.
3. Connect the Personal Speakerphone to the second
device (see „Pairing with a device via Bluetooth®“ on
page 9).
4. 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:
9 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.
9 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*
–
) 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 speakerphone
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:
1. Set the volume to minimum on your beyerdynamic
SPACE Personal Speakerphone and to maximum on the
playback device.
2. 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.
3. 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

1. Loop the lock cable around a secure anchor and

insert the lock head into the Kensington socket of your

Personal Speakerphone.

2. Lock the lock with the enclosed key.

To open and remove the lock

1. Open the lock with the enclosed key.

2. Pull the lock head out of the Kensington socket and

remove the lock with the lock cable.

Overview of operating functions

Function Operation

To switch on and off ► Press the on/off

button for 1 to 3

sec.

To start/stop playback ► Press briefly

Next track ► Briefly press

twice

Previous track ► Briefly press

three times

To call up the personal

assistant

► Press for 1 to

3 sec

To mute/unmute ► Press briefly

To increase volume ► Tap to increase

in stages

► Hold to increase

continuously

To decrease volume ► Tap to decrease

in stages

► Hold to

decrease

continuously

To end a call ► Press briefly

To reject a call ► Press briefly

To answer a call ► Press briefly

To switch calls ► Briefly press

twice

To display the battery

status

► Press briefly

To pair

► Press for 1 to 3 sec

To delete pairing and

pairing list

► Press and hold

for at least 10 sec

To switch on Sound-Activated

Lighting Mode +

► Press simultaneously

for 1 to 3 sec To to switch off on

Sound-Activated Lighting

Mode +

► Press simultaneously

for 1 to 3 sec

Can only be used if the second device is detected within 5 m

range and indicated by the Bluetooth®-LEDs.

HELP WITH PROBLEMS / FAQ

beyerdynamic 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 beyerdynamic 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.
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

Bluetooth® frequency range 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz
Transmitting power up to 4 dBm
Maximum loudspeaker output 5 W RMS
Sound pressure level SPL=73.8 dBA
(pink noise),
SPLmax=81 dB @ 1 kHz
Microphone type 4 x MEMS
Microphone frequency range 100 Hz to 10 kHz
Loudspeaker frequency range 90 Hz~ 15 KHz (-10 dB)
Supported profiles HFP, A2DP
Connection Bluetooth® and USB-C
Bluetooth® version 5.0
Battery technology lithium ion
Battery life typ. 20 hours with
communication
Charging connection USB-C
Time of charge 2.5 hours (5V / 1.5 A)
Firmware update possible yes
Length x width x height (mm) 132 x 132 x 40
Weight 354 g
► You can find more detailed information about the
technical specifications online at: www.beyerdynamic.
com/SPACE.html

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

beyerdynamic 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:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. 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.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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.