Alpine CORPORATION SKY426SLR Solar Lantern Bluetooth Speaker with LED Light Owner’s Manual

Alpine CORPORATION SKY426SLR Solar Lantern Bluetooth Speaker with LED

Light

WHAT’S INCLUDED

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions ……………………………………………..6” L x 6” W x 24” H

FEATURES

ASSEMBLING AND USING YOUR PRODUCT

Your Solar Lantern Speaker requires no assembly and can be used indoors or outdoors. We have also included a new feature, a removable ground stake so you can securely place it on your lawn.

Using the Optional Ground Stake
Rest the unit on a smooth surface protected with a soft cloth so the bottom is easily accessible. Fit the threaded end of the garden stake into the nut on the bottom of the base and screw clockwise into place. Find an ideal place on the grass and place the stake into the ground using even pressure on all sides.

Removing the Optional Ground Stake

If you decide to move your speaker indoors or place it on a table outdoors, simply hold evenly around the base and pull it straight up, out of the ground. Unscrew and remove the ground stake and you’re ready to place it on a flat even surface. Keep the stake in a safe place for those times you will want to use it again.

ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT

How Your Solar Lantern Speaker Works
During the day, the solar panel converts sunlight into electricity and charges the replaceable rechargeable battery. At night, the light turns on automatically using the electricity stored during the day. The Bluetooth speaker can be used anytime there is power stored.

Picking the Right Spot
Select a location in full, direct sunlight where the solar panel will receive at least 6-8 hours of daily sunlight. Shaded locations will not allow the batteries to charge fully and will reduce the hours of
nighttime lighting and music playback. Do NOT select locations near nighttime light sources such as streetlights, floodlights or other strong outdoor or home lighting. This may cause the solar lights to turn off automatically .

CHARGING THE SPEAKER WITH THE SOLAR PANEL

Prior to using your Solar Bluetooth Lantern Speaker for the first time, it is recommended to charge the battery fully. To charge the speaker, place the speaker so the solar panel is under direct sunlight or bright indoor light. Recommended charge time using the solar panel is 8 hours, but charge times may vary depending on weather conditions.
It is important to charge the speaker for at least 8 hours before using it for the first time.

CHARGING THE SPEAKER WITH A MICRO USB CABLE

1. Open the back cover protecting the Control Panel. Plug the small end of the included Micro USB Charging Cable into the Micro USB Port on the back of the speaker.
2. Plug the large end of the USB charging cable into your computer or other USB charging device. Recommended charge time with a USB cable is 4-6 hours.
3. When charging is complete, remove the Micro USB charging cable from the speaker.

About the Control Panel

• Power Button: Push to turn the speaker power on or off.
• Function Button: Press once to pause music. Press again to resume playback. Press and hold to begin pairing two SKY426SLR speakers to each other.
• Charging Indicator Light: Lights RED when the speaker is charging and turns to GREEN when it’s fully charged.
• Bluetooth Indicator Light: Flashes BLUE when pairing to a speaker or Bluetooth device and lights steady BLUE when connected. When two speakers are paired the main speaker flashes BLUE and the sub speaker lights steady BLUE. During Playback Indicator lights will flash BLUE.

PAIRING AND USING YOUR SPEAKER(S)

You can pair up to two SKY426SLR Solar Lantern Speakers to a phone or Bluetooth-enabled device. Speakers should be within 25 feet (7.6 m) of each other. The Bluetooth device range is 50 feet (15 m).

Pairing One Speaker to a Bluetooth Device

1. Press the Power button to turn your speaker on. You will hear a tone and the Bluetooth Indicator Light will quickly flash BLUE.
2. Make sure your Bluetooth device is within three feet of the speaker and is turned on with your Bluetooth set to search for devices.
   • Pairing an iOS Phone/Device: Go to Settings > Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is ON.
   • Pairing an Android Phone/Device:
   • Go to Settings >Bluetooth.
   • Search for devices. Make Sure Bluetooth is ON.
   • Pairing other Cell Phones/Devices: Review the instruction manual that came with your phone/device.
3. Select “Alpine Corporation” from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices.
4. After a successful pairing, you will hear a tone and the Bluetooth Indicator Light will light steady BLUE. Your device will be paired anytime it is on and you are within range.

Playing Music

To enjoy wireless music on your Solar Lantern Speaker from your connected Bluetooth device, open your media player and press PLAY. Control the music and volume from your connected device.
You can also pause the music by pressing the Function Button on the back panel of the speaker.

NOTE: When your battery is getting low, the speaker will beep every 30 seconds. Recharge your battery with using your USB Micro USB Charging Cable, or press the Power Button to turn it off until it is
recharged by the sun.

Pairing Two Speakers to a Bluetooth Device:

1. Press the Power Button on both speakers to turn them ON. The Bluetooth Indicator Light on both speakers will quickly flash BLUE and the speakers will automatically pair. You will hear a tone after a successful pairing. The Bluetooth Indicator Light will flash BLUE on the main speaker and light steady BLUE on the sub speaker.
2. With your Bluetooth device within three feet of both speakers, follow Step 2 for “Pairing One Speaker to a Device”.
3. Select “Alpine Corporation” from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices. After a successful pairing, you will hear a tone and the Bluetooth Indicator Light on both speakers will light steady BLUE.
4. Your device will be paired anytime it is on and you are within range. You can move the speakers within 25 feet of each other. When playing music, both speakers will play at the same time and the Bluetooth Indicator Light on both speakers flash BLUE.

NOTE: If the speakers do not automatically pair, press and hold the Function Button on either speaker and the speakers will automatically pair together.

Change the Device Paired to Your Speaker(s)
The speaker(s) can be paired to one Bluetooth device at a time. To change devices, first unpair the speaker from the current device. On your device’s Bluetooth settings, select “Alpine Corporation” and press unpair or disconnect. Then follow Step 3 above to connect speaker(s) to your new device.

Change the Device for One of Two Paired Speakers

1. With both speakers turned ON but not playing music, look for the speaker with the steady BLUE Bluetooth Indicator Light to identify the sub speaker.
2. Press the Power Button to turn the sub speaker OFF. You will hear a tone from the main speaker.
3. With your new Bluetooth device turned on and set to search for devices, press the Power Button to turn the sub speaker back ON, and select “Alpine Corporation” from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices.
4. The sub speaker is now connected to the new Bluetooth device.

Pair the Speakers Back to One Device

1. If the speakers were previously paired together to one device, just disconnect the second device. On that device’s Bluetooth settings, select “Alpine Corporation” and press unpair or disconnect.
2. The two speakers will automatically pair together and play the same music controlled by the first device.

NOTE: If the speakers do not automatically pair:

• Press and hold and the Function Button on the main speaker to start the pairing process.
• After a successful pairing, you will hear a tone and the Bluetooth Indicator Light will flash BLUE on the main speaker and the sub speaker’s Bluetooth Indicator Light will light steady BLUE.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Speaker(s) Not Connecting to Bluetooth Device

• If your device does not show “Alpine Corporation” in your Bluetooth List:
  • “Alpine Corporation” will not appear in your Bluetooth List when it is connected to another device.
  • Check all previously connected devices to the speakers are all disconnected. Remove “Alpine Corporation” from your Bluetooth List.
• Make sure your speaker(s) have sufficient power, the Power Button is in the ON position and the LED Indicator Light is flashing BLUE.
  • If the speaker doesn’t have enough power, it will beep every 30 seconds. Charge your speaker fully before pairing your device.
  • When the Speaker is charging by Micro USB the Charging Indicator light turns RED. When the Speaker is fully charged the Charging Indicator light turns GREEN.
• Make sure your Bluetooth device is turned on, is set to search for devices and is located within 3 feet of the speaker.

Only One Speaker Has Sound

• Make sure both speakers have sufficient power, are turned on and within 25 feet of each other.
  • If a speaker doesn’t have enough power, it will beep every 30 seconds. Charge your speaker fully before pairing to each other or to your device.
  • When the Speaker is charging by Micro USB the Charging Indicator light turns RED. When the Speaker is fully charged the Charging Indicator light turns GREEN.
• Make sure both speakers are paired to each other. When you are not playing music, if both speakers have their Bluetooth Indicator Light lit steady BLUE, it means they are paired to two separate devices.
  • If the second device is not in range, you can disconnect it and pair the two speakers. Press and hold the Function button to begin pairing.
  • If the second device is in range, unpair the speaker from that device. On your device’s Bluetooth settings, select “Alpine Corporation” and press unpair or disconnect.
  • Press and hold the Function Button and follow steps for “Pairing Two Speakers to a Bluetooth Device”
  • Only one speaker should have a flashing light after this is performed.
• You must have only one “Alpine Corporation” in your Bluetooth List. If your device shows “Alpine Corporation” twice on your Bluetooth List, you must remove both on your device:
  • iOS devices: go to settings>Bluetooth> click the (i) icon > forget device
  • Android devices: go to settings> Bluetooth > click Gear icon> click unpair
  • Then follow the steps for “Pairing Two Speakers to a Bluetooth Device”.

REPLACING AND DISPOSING OF BATTERIES

Your product contains one (1) 18650 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery which will generally need to be replaced every 12 months to ensure consistent performance.

Replacing the Battery:

1. Push the Power Button to “OFF” position.
2. Unscrew the battery housing.
3. Remove the old battery and replace it with a new 18650 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, Alpine Item # QLP596-2.

The battery mechanism is spring-loaded. Press in the opposite side of the spring and lift out the batteries. Reverse this process when installing a new battery.

Disposing of Old Batteries:

• Preserve our environment by recycling the batteries or dispose of them in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.
• Never dispose of batteries in the regular trash, municipal waste, streams or by fire as the batteries may leak or explode.
• Never open, mutilate, or short-circuit the batteries as this could result in injury.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

For parts or additional help with your new product, please contact Alpine Customer Service.

LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION

Thank you for choosing an Alpine product! We aim to please with our wide range of products including Fountains, Birdbaths, Statuary, Pond Supplies & More. All of our products are constructed from the highest quality materials. In the event that we have not achieved our usual standard of excellence, we will repair or replace, at our discretion, within the warranty period. A valid proof of purchase, with the purchase date clearly indicated, must be provided. Photos of defective merchandise will also be required to help distinguish the actual cause of the defect. Please read below for a detailed description of warranty coverage.

Water Damage

Alpine products are not manufactured to withstand extreme temperatures. Improper storage that allows water to freeze within a product may cause damage, is considered negligence, and will not be covered under this warranty. The use of “hard water,” and/or caustic cleaners, can affect the painted or other finishes. Failure to keep the unit clean, and use of such additives/cleaners, will also void the warranty. Please note: for fountains, it is normal for some splashing to occur and protecting the immediate surfaces is not the responsibility of Alpine Corporation.

Paint & Color (Retention and/or Loss)

The use of water will cause natural erosion to the color. This area can be touched up using standard paint. The paint is designed to protect the entire finish against breakdown of color. As with any product, all finishes with time will gradually fade and discolor. The warranty will only cover against severe or complete fading, within the first year from date of purchase, with the above exclusion.

Procedure/Service

Should a warranty/claim be needed, you should contact the retailer from whom you purchased the product. If that is not an option, you can contact Alpine Corporation at www.alpine4u.com. When contacting Alpine Corporation, you must be prepared to show proof of purchase, provide photographs and any other information needed to validate your claim. This may be necessary to distinguish between a partial or complete replacement of a defective product. The warranty does not cover any items with multiple parts; the warranty will ONLY cover the individual component of the unit/item that may be defective. Replacement parts can be made available to a consumer through the original selling party, or an approved parts retailer. If this is not an option, contact our customer service department. Item is covered under one year limited warranty from the date of purchase. If your purchase was after our 30-day grace period, payment information will be requested for shipping charges.

Not Covered Under Warranty
The limited warranty will NOT cover cases of damages due to:

1. Inadequate care and/or neglect
2. Environmental and/or natural elements
3. Immersion in water, unless specified
4. Improper Installation/Storage and/or Maintenance

This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, misuse, negligence, improper installation and/or modifications have occurred. This includes any and/or all defects arising out of freezing water damage, hard water damage, failure to keep the unit clean and free of harmful additives such as bleach, chlorine, etc…. which affects the paint and/or parts. This warranty also does not cover any additional charges or installation, removal, disposal and/or shipping costs or consequential damage associated with any warranty claim.

FCC Statement

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. Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

RF Exposure Information
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.

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