BANG OLUFSEN Beosound Explore Durable Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker User Manual

Beosound Explore
Important
For additional information, see: https://www.bang-olufsen.com/support

Important safety instructions

• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
• specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
• When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• CAUTION: Never replace the battery. The danger of explosion exists if the battery is incorrectly replaced or the non-equivalent type is used.
• WARNING: The battery (battery or battery or battery pack) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
• Using USB-C chargers of poor quality may trigger false operations during charging.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
**** 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 product.
Hereby, Bang & Olufsen A/S declares that the radio equipment type Beosound Explore is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full Declaration of Conformity can be found at the following website: on.beo.com/beosound-explore support

Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) In accordance with Article 10.8(a) and 10.8(b) of the RED, the following table provides information on the frequency bands used and the maximum RF transmits the power of the product for sale in the EU:

The product firmware is available for download from the Bang & Olufsen App.
The product is to be sold in all European Union members and EFTA countries.

WEEE Electrical and electronic equipment, parts, and batteries marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal household wastage, it must be collected and disposed of separately to protect the environment.
Your Bang & Olufsen retailer will advise you of the correct way of disposal in your country.
CAUTION To prevent electric shock hazards, do not connect to the mains power supply while the grille is removed.

IMPORTANT

• Avoid placing the product in direct sunlight or direct artificial light, such as a spotlight.
• Make sure that the product is set up, placed and connected in accordance with the instructions.
• Do not place any items on top of your product.
• The max ambient temperature should not exceed 40°C.
• WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles should be placed on the product.
• Do not subject the product to high humidity, rain or sources of heat.
• The product is intended for indoor use in dry, domestic environments only (not applicable to portable products).
• Leave enough space around the product for adequate ventilation.
• Do not attempt to open the product. Leave such operations to qualified service personnel.

FCC statement

• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
  a) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
  b) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

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

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
IC warning
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
a) this device may not cause interference, and
b) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

RSS-102 statement
This equipment complies with Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Model: Beosound Explore
Product Name: Bluetooth SpeakBang & Olufsen A/S
Phone number: +45 96841122
www.bang-olufsen.com

Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bang & Olufsen group is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

An IP67 rating relates to protection against dust ingress and the effects of temporary immersion in water. Waterproof capabilities may diminish over time and can be impacted if
the product is dropped or receives an impact. Do not expose the product to saltwater, ionized water or soapy water. Please note that IP67 describes the product’s ability to shield against penetration of water or solids into the product’s inner structures and subsequently compromising normal operation but does not specify that the product’s appearance is protected as well.

**Limited Warranty

**

B&O products marketed by Bang & Olufsen A/S and purchased from an authorized retailer are covered by a limited warranty. For detailed information on the coverage of this
limited warranty and its limited duration go to www.bangolufsen.com/limited-warranty.

General Conditions
Genuine Bang & Olufsen products (“Bang & Olufsen Products”) are covered by this limited warranty (the “Warranty”). The terms of this Warranty apply to Bang & Olufsen Products purchased in or after November 2019. To claim any rights under this Warranty, the original invoice received at the time of purchase of the Bang & Olufsen Product must be presented to Bang & Olufsen.
This Warranty covers all defects (relevant to the specification of the Bang & Olufsen Product in question) that may arise in the Bang & Olufsen Product within the warranty period. The warranty period commences upon the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser and continues for the following 24 months after that date (the “Warranty Period”).
If a defect covered by the Warranty arises within the Warranty Period and your Bang & Olufsen product is applicable for online return, please make your claim at: https://www.bang-olufsen.com/support
If the online return tool is not available in your country or if the Bang & Olufsen product is not applicable for the tool, please contact the legal entity stated on the original invoice for the Bang & Olufsen Product. Coverage

Bang & Olufsen warrants that the Bang & Olufsen product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the Warranty Period.
Bang & Olufsen Products are products of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. Procedures and suggestions on proper use and maintenance of Bang & Olufsen Products and its internal components should always be followed. Thus, this Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of the Bang & Olufsen Product within the Warranty Period. The Warranty does not cover:

• Defects which have been caused by wrongful use, incorrect and/ or unauthorized installation, incorrect repairs/modifications, or maladjustment of the Bang & Olufsen Product, or neglect, including but not limited to “burn-in” of plasma or OLED displays, overdriving of speakers and similar wrongful use;
• Defects resulting from usage of the Bang & Olufsen Product in conjunction with accessories that are not approved by Bang & Olufsen;
• Defects which have been caused by lightning, fire, water, voltage fluctuations, improper ventilation or other events of force majeure beyond the control of Bang & Olufsen;
• Consequential damage, indirect or direct loss or any related expenses claimed under the Warranty, such as but not limited to loss from inability to operate the Bang & Olufsen Product or costs connected with rent of substitution products;
• Software and content provided by third parties or problems occurring due to modifications made by the software provider;
• Field assistance for problems that can be solved with online software updates. It is the customer’s responsibility to provide network connection for these updates;
• Problems occurring with network/wireless connection caused by external effects present locally only and not impacting functionality in other locations not experiencing such external effects. To obtaininformation about the functionality of specific purposes, please contact Bang & Olufsen;
• Defects in consumables (i.e. components that are expected to require regular replacement such as but not limited to batteries) as well as defects caused by overcharging;
• Unreasonable costs or expenses related to modifications or demolitions of the space in which the Bang & Olufsen Product is placed during the process of repair; and/or
• Costs for cleaning the screen due to external influences. Defects claimed under the Warranty are rectified at Bang & Olufsen’s discretion within the rules of the marketing and consumer law. Rectification is ensured by way of (i) repairing the defective Bang & Olufsen Product, (ii) inserting remanufactured parts into the Bang & Olufsen Product, and/or (iii) replacing the Bang & Olufsen product with a new product equivalent in performance and reliability to the Bang & Olufsen Product. Replacement of limited or special edition Bang & Olufsen Products depends on the availability of the Bang & Olufsen Products in question. Where the Bang & Olufsen Product cannot be repaired (damage is considered as a total loss) and where the exchange is not feasible, compensation is offered on a pro-rata basis of the purchase price.

All exchange modules become the property of Bang & Olufsen.

Exclusions and limitations

Bang & Olufsen is not liable for the damage or loss of any programs, data and/or media content during the repair process. Bang & Olufsen strongly recommends customers to ensure that, if possible, all data is backed up prior to requesting repair services from Bang & Olufsen. The Warranty will not operate if the serial number has been defaced or
altered or if non-authorized modifications in the software have been made.

In countries with governmental requirements on specifically developed versions of Bang & Olufsen products, e.g. due to varying transmission systems and approval demands, and the defect or malfunction is caused by the usage of other versions than required in the specific country, this Warranty does not apply. To obtain information about
usage of the Bang & Olufsen Product in several countries, please contact the legal entity stated on the original invoice for the Bang & Olufsen Product.
All implied warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of this Warranty. In no event shall Bang & Olufsen be liable for damages in excess of the purchase price of the Bang & Olufsen Product or for, without limitation, commercial loss of any sort; loss of
use, time, data, reputation, opportunity, goodwill, profits or savings; inconvenience; incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages; or damages arising from the use or inability to use the Bang & Olufsen Product.
Bang & Olufsen makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, as to the quality, capabilities, operations, performance or suitability of any third-party software or equipment used in conjunction with the Bang & Olufsen Product, or the ability to integrate any such software or equipment with the Bang & Olufsen Product, whether such third-party software or equipment is included with the Bang & Olufsen Product distributed by Bang & Olufsen or otherwise. Responsibility for the quality, capabilities, operations, performance and suitability of any such third-party software or equipment rests solely with the user and the direct vendor, owner or supplier of such third-party software or equipment. Nothing contained in the user manual or any other document shall be construed

to create an express warranty of any kind with respect to the Bang & Olufsen Product. No agent, employee, dealer, representative or reseller is authorized to modify or extend this Warranty or to make binding representations or claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, on behalf of Bang & Olufsen regarding the Bang & Olufsen
Products or this Warranty.

Severability
If any portion of this Warranty is held to be illegal or unenforceable, such partial illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the enforceability of the remainder of the Warranty.

Consumer’s legal rights
This Warranty is provided in addition to the rights and remedies granted by the seller of the Bang & Olufsen Product or granted under applicable legislation. Any and all remedies (e.g. rectification, claim for damages, and/or right to terminate the contract) granted by the seller of the Bang & Olufsen Product or available by law remain unaffected
by this Warranty.

For the Australian market only: Bang & Olufsen Products are subject to the guarantees provided under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a ‘major problem’ and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the Bang & Olufsen Product repaired or
replaced if the Bang & Olufsen product fails to be of acceptable quality and the problem does not amount to a ‘major problem’.

For the US market only: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Thus, the above limitations or exclusions 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.

For the People’s Republic of China market only: The Warranty only applies to Bang & Olufsen Products imported by Bang & Olufsen Enterprise Management (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. and purchased from Authorised Resellers selling from physical stores located or authorized online stores hosted in the People’s Republic of China or legally imported in connection with an end-user’s properly documented relocation to the People’s Republic of China. Bang & Olufsen Products purchased in Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan or elsewhere outside the People’s Republic of China are excluded from the Warranty but subject to the applicable legislation in the relevant market of purchase. Import, sale and use of specific Bang & Olufsen Products in the People’s Republic of China is subject to China Compulsory Certification (CCC), obtained from the above mentioned authorized stores located or hosted in the People’s Republic of China at the time of purchase or upon appropriate documentation of relocation to the People’s Republic of China for Bang & Olufsen products purchased abroad.

For Hong Kong and Macau markets only: The Warranty only applies to Bang & Olufsen products imported by Bang & Olufsen Limited and purchased from authorized physical stores located or authorized online stores hosted in Hong Kong or Macau, or legally imported in connection with an end-user’s properly documented relocation to
Hong Kong or Macau. Bang & Olufsen Products purchased outside Hong Kong or Macau are excluded from the Warranty but subject to the applicable legislation in the relevant market of purchase.

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