REKA 708642 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: REKA

REKA 708642 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

Overview

Congratulations!
You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this quality REKA® product.
By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind which comes from purchasing a product that has been manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety, supported by the high quality standards of Quesh Ltd.
We want you to be completely satisﬁed with your purchase, so this REKA® product is backed by a comprehensive manufacturer’s 3 year warranty and outstanding after sales service through our dedicated helpline. We hope you enjoy using this product for many years to come. If you require technical support or in the unlikely event that your purchase is faulty, please telephone our helpline for immediate assistance. Faulty product claims made within the 3 year warranty period will be repaired or replaced free of charge provided that you have a satisfactory proof of purchase. (keep your receipt safe) This does not affect your statutory rights. However be aware that the warranty will become null and void if the product is found to have been deliberately damaged, misused and/or disassembled.

Scope Of Delivery

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Components

Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
USB ‘A’ to USB ‘Micro B’ Power Cable
3.5mm AUX Audio Cable
Adjustable Strap

General Information

This user guide is based on the standards and regulations that are valid within the European Union. Also the country speciﬁc directives and laws outside of the EU.
Reading and storing the user guide This user guide belongs to this Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
(referred to as the “product” below). It contains information on how to setup and use the product. Read the user guide carefully, in particularly the safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow this user guide may lead to severe injury or product damage.

Intended Use

This product is exclusively designed to be recharged when required and to charge other mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and some laptops. This product is not intended for commercial use. Only use the product as described in this user guide. Any other use other than directed may lead to damage of the product or equipment and even possible injury. The manufacturer or retailer assume no liability of damaged caused by improper or incorrect use. This product IS NOT a toy.

Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used on the product and packaging:

This symbol indicates additional information on the assembly or operation of the product.
This symbol refers to the declaration of conformity. Products marked with this symbol meet all the applicable community regulations of European economic area.
This symbol refers to the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment according to Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council. The device and the batteries must not be disposed of together with domestic waste. If you want to dispose of the device, do it the environmentally friendly way by bringing it and the batteries to a public collection point.
This symbol refers to the box packaging. The card used is made from widely recycled material.

Safety

Explanations of instructions
The following symbols and signal words are used in this user guide.

This symbol denotes situations that could cause injury to yourself or others.
This symbol denotes situations that could cause damage to the product or equipment as well as possible injury to yourself.
This symbol denotes important information or advice regarding the correct use of the product.

General Safety Instructions
Please read this important safety information before you use this product.
The following warning and caution information is to prevent injury to yourself or others and to prevent damage to your product or equipment.

Risk of electric shock!

Failure to comply with safety warnings and regulations can cause serious injury or death.

Only connect the product if the mains voltage of the sockets matches the information shown on the rating plate.
Only connect the product to an easily accessible socket so that you can quickly disconnect it from the mains power in the event of a malfunction.
DO NOT operate this product if it has visible damage or if the power cables or plug is faulty.
DO NOT operate this product with wet or damp hands or other body parts.
DO NOT immerse the product, power cable or plug in water or other liquids or expose them to damp or moist conditions.
DO NOT pull the power cable excessively when disconnecting it to prevent possible shock, fire or damage to yourself or the product.
DO NOT excessively bend the power cable. This will minimize excessive wear to the connectors and the power cables. If the power cable of the product is faulty it must be replaced to prevent any possible damage to the product and/or user.
DO NOT open the housing; have repairs performed by qualified professionals. Contact the service centre. No liability is assumed and warranty claims shall be void in the case of unauthorized repairs, improper connection or incorrect operation.
DO NOT carry this product in your pockets. If the product is faulty or damaged it may explode or result in fire if too much pressure is applied to it.
DO NOT drop this product.
DO NOT place this product on or in a heating device, such as a microwave, oven, stove, or radiator. This product may explode when overheated.

Risk of electric shock!

Failure to comply with safety warnings and regulations can cause serious injury or death.

Avoid exposing your product to very cold or very hot temperatures. Extreme temperatures can damage the product and reduce the charging capacity and life of the internal battery.
DO NOT directly connect the positive and negative terminals. Doing so will cause the product to malfunction.
DO NOT leave children unsupervised with this product. It is not a toy.

CAUTION!
Failure to comply with safety cautions and regulations n cause injury or property damage.

If you notice strange smells or sounds coming from your product or you see smoke or liquids leaking from the product, STOP using the product IMMEDIATELY and call the service help centre for advice. Failure to do so may result in a fire or explosion.
Comply with all safety warnings and regulations regarding mobile device usage while operating a vehicle.
Make sure all power cables used are secured or stowed in a manner that prevents snagging, trip or fall hazards.

NOTE:

Handle and dispose of this product with care. Never dispose of this product in a fire. Never crush or puncture the product. Contact your local council for safe disposal of this product as is contains a rechargeable Lilon battery.

Product Description

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Status LED
100% Capacity LED
75% Capacity LED
50% Capacity LED
25% Capacity LED
Bluetooth/Mode Button
TWS Button
Power Button
Volume-/Previous song
Volume+/Next song
Clip Mount
Micro USB Charge In Port
3.5mm AUX In Port
USB Charge Out Port
Dust Cover

Setup

Check and charge the speaker before it’s first use to ensure you get the best experience of the product out of the box.

Checking The Speaker

To check the current charge level of the speaker, press and hold the button A 8 for 2 seconds. The 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% LED indicator lights A 5 , A 4 , A 3 and A 2 on the top will light up according to the available charge stored in the speaker. If the 25% LED A 2 is flashing, the speaker requires a full charge. Press and hold the button A 8 for 2 seconds to turn the speaker off.

Charging The Speaker

To charge the speaker, you will need to use the micro USB port A 9 . Connect the supplied USB ‘A’ to USB ‘Micro B’ power cable to a suitable 5V/2A USB mains adaptor power supply via the USB ‘A’ connector. Insert the USB ‘Micro B’ connector to the micro USB port A 9 .
The micro USB A 12 port is an input only charging point on the speaker. DO NOT use the USB ‘A’ port A 14 to charge the speaker. A full charging cycle will take approximately 6 hours with a mains adaptor that provides an output of 5V/2A. Lower voltage and amperage will take longer to charge the speaker. A 5V/1A mains adaptor will typically take approximate 12 hours to fully charge this speaker. The current charging level will be indicated by a flashing LED. The LED will light up solid once that charge level has been reached. When all four LEDs ( A 2 , A 3 , A 4 and A 5 ) are lit the speaker is fully charged. It is possible to use the speaker while it is charging, but it will increase the charge time needed. Always check the mains adaptor plug face for the output information. Please refer to the Technical Data on page 17 for details regarding input charge. DO NOT charge a device from the USB ‘A’ out port while charging the speaker

Use

Turning The Speaker On/Off

Press and hold the button A 8 for 2 seconds to turn the speaker on. The speaker will state “Power on” followed by a mode statement. The power level LEDs will light up and stay lit for approximately 10 minutes. The status LED A 1 will flash white if the speaker is looking to pair or flash blue if the speaker is automatically connecting to a Bluetooth device. Press and hold the button A 8 for 2 seconds to turn the speaker off. The speaker will state “Power off”

Connecting A Bluetooth Device

This speaker can connect to smart phones, tablets, laptops and Bluetooth capable MP3 players. When the speaker is turned on, it is automatically ready to pair. Make sure your device’s Bluetooth is on. Search and select from the available device list ‘REKA AUDIO’. Pairing is automatically completed when the speaker states “connected” and the status LED A 1 is flashing blue. Once a device has been connected, it will automatically connect to the speaker providing the speaker is still in the ‘paired device’ list of the device.

Headphone and different model speakers are not compatible.

Bluetooth Audio Controls

This speaker has some basic feature Bluetooth controls that are compatible with most Bluetooth devices.

Action: Action:

Voice Assistant will only work if the connected device has this feature and that it is compatible with this speaker.

Bluetooth Call Controls

This speaker has some basic feature Bluetooth call controls that are compatible with most smart phones.

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Resetting Bluetooth

To reset the speakers Bluetooth, press and hold the button A 6 for 5 seconds. Once complete you can now re-pair an existing or new device.

TWS (True Wireless Stereo)

This speaker can pair with another of the same model to provide you with true stereo sound. To connect the two speakers make sure all previously connected Bluetooth devices have their Bluetooth modes turned off. Turn on both speakers simultaneously by pressing and holding the button A 8 for 2 second. Next, on one of the speakers only, give the button A 7 a quick press to initiate TWS pairing mode. Once paired, the ‘master’ speaker’s status LED A 1 will have a blink blue glow and the ‘slave’ speaker’s status LED A 1 will have a solid blue glow Bluetooth controls are only accessible on the ‘master’ speaker. The TWS feature is available in AUX mode.

Unpairing TWS

To unpair the speakers from each other press the button A 7 on the ‘master’ speaker. Both speakers will now be available to pair to separate devices. Please note TWS feature in AUX mode, you can only use 3.5mm cable to the master speaker. Once connected successfully, the master speaker LED light will be solid blue, and the slave speaker LED light will be solid white.

AUX Mode

This speaker features a 3.5mm auxiliary audio in port. To use this feature, connect the Supplied 3.5mm audio cable to the AUX in port A 13 . Connect the other end to either a 3.5mm audio out or headphone port on your chosen device. The speaker will automatically change to AUX mode indicated by a constant blue status LED A 1 and state “Line in”. Disconnect the AUX cable to return to Bluetooth mode.

AUX Controls

This speaker has some basic feature AUX controls.

Action: Action:

For best results, make sure the connected device’s volume is set to maximum.

Charging A Device

This speaker features a 5V/1A USB ‘A’ out port A 14 so the speaker can be used as a power bank. To use this feature, use the device’s manufactures USB charge cable and connect the USB ‘A’ end to the speakers 5V/1A USB ‘A’ out port A 14 and the other end to the device. Check the device for a charging icon or charge notification to confirm the device is taking a charge.
DO NOT charge a device from the USB ‘A’ out port while charging the speaker

Product Care

Please read this important product care information before you store or clean this product. The following information is to prevent damage to your product and to keep it in good working condition

Storing

It is recommended for long term storage that you do the following:

Fully charge the speaker before storing.
Make sure to store the speaker flat.
DO NOT place heavy items on top of the speaker.
DO NOT Store the speaker in direct sunlight.
Always store the speaker in a dry ambient temperature place (0°C-45°C).
Check the speaker every 6 months and recharge if necessary.

You can reduce the effectiveness or damage the internal battery if the device is left with no charge for long periods, stored in damp conditions or in temperatures below 0°C or above 45°C.

Cleaning

It is recommended that to clean your product you do the following:

Use a damp lint free cloth to wipe over the housing of the speaker.
DO NOT use chemicals or detergents.
DO NOT attempt to clean the terminals in the USB ports.

Chemicals and detergents can corrode the speakers’s housing and could damage the battery if there is any liquid ingress.

Trouble Shooting

Problem 1
Bluetooth dropping out after a few minutes.
- Cause
- Full device cashe.
- Low power.
- Solution
- Manually clear the device’s cache & restart the device.
- Replace batteries
Problem 2
Stuttering/delay music.
- Cause
- Too many processes
- Corrupt Bluetooth profile.
- Interference.
- Solution
- Close unused apps.
- Unpair & delete Bluetooth profile, then re-pair device.
- Use away from high powered devices or strong RF signals.
Problem 3
No music.
- Cause
- No compatible music app.
- A2DP is not available on
- Boombox not paired.
- No power.
- Volume low
- Solution
- Use a compatible music app.
- None.
- Check Bluetooth is on & the device is connected.
- Turn on or replace batteries.
- Turn the volume up.
Problem 4
Not playing a track.
- Cause
- DRM protected.
- lnvalid file format.
- Solution
- Use a none DRM protected file.
- Use .MP3 or .WAV file formats.

If you are unsure in anyway about your product please contact the after sales support listed on the warranty card.

Technical Data

General
- Approx. Weight: 1.55Kg
- Approx. Dimensions: 115mm x270mm x 110mm
- Available Ports: 1x USB A’, 1x micro USB, 1x 3.5mm AUX
- IP Rating: IP67
Battery
- Battery Type: Rechargeable Lion
- Capacity: 10000mAH
- Charge Time: Approximately 6 hours (5V/2A)
- Play Time: Approximately 20 hour
Ports
- Input Ports: Micro USB
- Input Voltage Micro USB: 5V/2A
- Output Ports: 1x Micro USB, 1x 3.5mm AUX
- Output Voltage USB ‘A’: 5V/1A
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth Ver: 5.0
- Frequency Range: 2.400GHz-2.483GHz
- Bluetooth Protocol: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, HSP
- Bluetooth Range: 10m
- Bluetooth Name: Reka Audio
Speaker
- Speaker Size: 2x 63.5mm
- Speaker Channels: Stereo
- Speaker Watts: 2x 15W Max
- Speaker Output: 50db
- Impedance 4Q

Declaration Of Conformity

Hereby, Quesh Ltd declares that this product is in compliance with:
Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet
address: www.quesh.co.uk

Disposal Information

Packaging

The card used in the packaging is made from widely recycled material. Dispose of the box in the council approved recycle bin. Check with your local authority or at www.recyclenow.com to see which items are collected in your area.

Product

This product uses a 10000mAH rechargeable Li-Ion internal battery. Do not dispose of batteries in your household waste.
Please contact your local authority for details on safe disposal.

Never throw batteries into a fire or expose to excessive heat sources.
If batteries are swallowed, please seek immediate medical attention.
Always ensure correct t/- battery polarity when installing batteries.
Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

Batteries, should not be thrown away with your household waste. Contact your local authority waste disposal department, as they will be able to provide details of the recycling options available in your area. Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, parts and substances, which can be dangerous to the environment and harmful to human health. Therefore waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) must be disposed of correctly.
Equipment, which is marked with the WEEE logo (as shown on the left), should not be thrown away with your household waste. Contact your local authority waste disposal department, as they will be able to provide details of the recycling options available in your area.

Warranty Conditions

Dear Customer,
This warranty offers you extensive beneﬁts:

Warranty period: years from the date of purchase. 6 months for wear of parts and consumables under normal and proper conditions of use (e.g. Rechargeable batteries).
Costs: Free repair/exchange. Refundable postage cost.
Hotline: 01270 508538 (UK) – 11p/min from a BT
landline. 1800 995 036 (IE) – free phone service.
Calls from mobiles may cost considerably more.
Phone lines Available: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (excluding UK bank holidays).

Please contact our AFTER SALES SUPPORT by phone or email before sending in the device. This allows us to provide support in the event of possible operator error. In order to make a claim under the warranty, please send us:

The completed warranty card with a copy of the original purchase receipt.
The faulty device with all the accessories included within the packaging.

After the expiry of the warranty period, you still have the possibility to have your product repaired at your own expense. If the repair or the estimate of costs is not free of charge you will be informed accordingly in advance. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights. In the event that a product is received for repair, neither the service company nor the seller will assume any liability for data or settings possibly stored on the product by the customer.