i-box WJ202B Podium2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Wireless Charging User Manual

i-box WJ202B Podium2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Wireless Charging

Introduction

The i-box Podium 2 is a Bluetooth speaker designed around your phone. Not only does it play music for up to 18 hours. it also has a built-in wireless charger to keep your phone powered up. The Podium 2 also works as a handy phone stand – great for watching movies, looking at recipes, making video calls and much more.

Caring for your Speaker

Important Safety Information

Important – Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating your speaker.

• Keep away from flame sources such as lighted candles
• Do not expose to dripping or splashing fluids. Objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed close to the speaker.
• The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight, very high or low temperature, moisture, vibrations, strong magnetic fields, high frequencies and dusty environments.
• Do not place the unit in enclosed bookcases or racks without proper ventilation. Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
• This product contains a built-in Li一ion battery. Once the battery is fully charged remove the speaker from charge except when it is charging another device. Overcharging damages a Li-ion battery reducing its serviceable life and can be dangerous.
• Never attempt to insert wires, pins or other such objects into the vents or openings of the unit.
• Do not disassemble or modify the speaker, there are no user-serviceable parts
• If the speaker is damaged in any way or malfunctions do not use it. Consult a qualified service engineer.
• Do not use abrasives, benzene, thinner or other solvents to clean the surface of the unit. To clean, wipe with a clean soft cloth and a mild detergent solution.
• This product contains a Li-ion battery and should be disposed of appropriately. Do not dispose of it with household waste at the end of its life cycle; hand it over to a collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances with batteries. Please check with your Local Authority for recycling advice.

Box Contents

1x i-box Podium 2 speaker, 1x 1.2m USB-C charging cable & 1x 50cm AUX IN cable

Getting to know your speake/charger
Before you get started please read the safety information on pages 2-3.

Buttons

1. <.!> Power On/Off
2. HI Play/Pause
3. – Reduce volume/ Previous track
4. + Increase volume/ Next t『ack 

Features

1. Phone stand
2. Wireless charging LED
3. Power/Mode LED
4. Centre of wl『eless charging area

Connections

1. 3.5mm AUX IN socket
2. DC USB-C powe『 socket
3. Wireless Charging On/Off Switch

Charging youPodium 2 speaker
Your Podium 2 speaker has a built-in non user-replaceable Lithium battery. For best results, the first time you use the Podium 2, let it charge for 4-5 hours until fully charged.

1. Connect the USB-C cable supplied to the Podium 2’s USB-C socket (10) and to a powered USB port on a USB charger. Always use a power adaptor with a MINIMUM rating of 5V=2A if you are wireless charging a device
2. The Power/Mode LED (7) will be lit a constant Green while the battery is charging and will also flash Blue and Red while in Bluetooth pairing mode. The Green LED will switch off when the battery is charged or the charging cable is disconnected.
3. For mobile use disconnect the USB cable when the battery is fully charged, for wireless charging leave connected.

Please Note:
The Podium 2 will charge when connected to a 1A, SV USB output but will charge much faster and support up to 10W wireless charging if connected to a 9V USB charger.

Bluetooth connecting & disconnecting 

1. Long press the©(1) power button to switch on your Podium 2. You will hear a “power on” message and the left hand LED (6) will flash Green once. You will next hear “Bluetooth mode”and then “pairing’messages, the Power/ Mode LED (7) will start flashing Blue and red.
2. Place the device you want to pair with your Podium 2 within 1m of it, enter your device’s Bluetooth menu and select “i-box Podium 2” in the device list. When your Podium 2 and device are paired, the Power/Mode LED (7) will stop fast flashing and you will hear the message “connected” and the Power/Mode LED (7) will now flash Blue twice at 5 second intervals.
3. Once paired with a device the Podium 2 will reconnect automatically when switched on if the paired device is within range.

Bluetooth play operation

1. Short press +/一(4/3) to increase or reduce the volume level.
2. Long press+ (4) to play the next track or long press previous track.
3. Press Ml (2) to play or pause the track.
   During Bluetooth playback the Bluetooth LED (7) will be lit constantly Blue.

Please Note: Your Podium 2 will notify you if you receive a call while it is connected to your phone but does not have Handsfree capab山ty. Please answer your phone normally when it is connected to the Podium 2.

Power Saving
If there is no Bluetooth audio input for 5 minutes your Podium 2 speaker will automatically power off.

AUX IN connection and operation
For audio sources without Bluetooth capability you can connect via the 3.5mm AUX IN socket (9) on the back of the Podium 2.

1. Use the 3.5mm audio lead supplied to connect an audio source to the AUX IN socket (9). On connection you will hear an audio message, “AUX mode” and the  Power/Mode LED (7) will be lit a constant Red.
2. Select and play tracks using the controls on your audio source.
3. Short press+/- (4/3) to increase or reduce the volume level. Press .ii (2) to mute the sound (the track will continue to play).

When the aux lead is disconnected the Podium 2 will revert to Bluetooth mode.

Wireless charging
If your phone has wireless charging capability you can use your Podium 2 to charge it. Thanks to the smart positioning of the charging pad it is easy to watch movies etc while
charging it.

1. Make sure the wireless charging sliding On/Off switch is positioned to the left in the On position.
2. Place your smartphone horizontally in a central position on the phone stand (5) as shown opposite
3. The battery charge status can be seen on the display of your phone and the wireless charging LED (6) will be lit a constant Green during wireless charging and switch
   off when charging is complete.

Please Note:

1. You can still charge your phone when the Podium 2 is switched off, as long as the Podium 2 battery is charged or there is a USB power connection.
2. During wireless charging (with the USB cable connected) , the input power can only support wireless charging and cannot charge the speaker battery at the same time. Battery charge level will drop if the speaker 1s used during wireless charging. If the Podium 2 battery level is low you will need to stop wireless charging and give the Podium 2 battery time to recharge
3. If the USB cable is unplugged during wireless charging, wireless charging will stop for 8 seconds while the electric circuit switches from using mains to using the built-in battery 

Please Note: When you have finished wireless charging remember to slide the Charging Switch (11) to the right (Off Position) to extend the battery life.

If problems occur when charging or if charging does not start

• Check the wireless charging switch is set to the left in the “ON” position.
• ve your smartphone from its case if the thickness of the case exceeds 5mm or if it has a metal composition.
• The optimum charging position for phones with wireless charging function can vary by brand/model some phones may need to be placed slightly off centre.
• The charging time varies depending on the charging capacity of the battery and its current residual capacity.
• If charging is slow make sure you are using a power adaptor with a MINIMUM rating of sv2A to ensure a good wireless charging speed.

Please Note: Some fast charging devices will benefit from a 9V2A charger, if they require a 10W output, to ensure optimum charging speed. The components may heat up during the charging process. They will slowly cool down again after the charging process.

Specifications

Power Input:

• SV=1A
• SV=2A (Optimal SW)
• SV=3A
• 9V=2A (Optimal 10W)

Lithium Battery Output: 5,000mAh
Speaker Output: 2 x 3W RMS
Wireless Charging Output: up to 10W (with 9VDC USB charger connected)
Music Playback: Up to 18hrs

Disclaimer

Updates to Firmware and/or hardware components are made regularly. Therefo代some of the instructions, spec巾cations and pictures in this documentation may differ slightly from your particular situation. All items described in this guide are for illustration purposes only and may not apply to your particula『situation. No legal right o『entitlements may be obtained from the description made in this manual.

Declaration of conformity
Hereby, Philex Electronic Ltd. declares that the radio equipment: model i-box Podium 2 Bluetooth Speaker with Wireless Charging for wireless reception in domestic premises is in compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/ EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.philex.com/doc
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