SYLVANIA SP118 Water Dancing Bluetooth Mini Tower Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: SYLVANIA

SYLVANIA SP118 Water Dancing Bluetooth Mini Tower

SYLVANIA SP118 Water Dancing Bluetooth Mini Tower
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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.

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.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 7 .9in (20cm) from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The apparatus should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. The apparatus must not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a closed bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Extended exposure to temperatures higher that 170 degrees Fahrenheit, for example inside a closed vehicle during the summer, may result in damage to your product.
No open flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. 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.
Do not install in an area which impedes the access to the power plug. Disconnecting the power plug is the only way to completely remove power to the product and must be readily accessible at all times.
Power source – Use only power supplies of the type specified in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. If a separate power supply is included with this apparatus, do not substitute with any other power supply – use only manufacturer-provided power supplies.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
If the unit will be unused for long periods of time, the batteries should be removed.
Do not place this product on an unstable surface. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product. Use only with a stand, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Move the appliance with care to avoid damage or injury.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way: the 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
For products which incorporate batteries, please refer to local regulations for proper battery disposal.

INDUSTRY CANADA CONFORMITY

Industry Canada Notice
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licenceexempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

SYLVANIA SP118 Water Dancing Bluetooth Mini Tower
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Water Dancing Cover
Remote Sensor
Speakers
Indicator
(Power) Button
/ TUNE – Button
/TUNE+ Button
I (Play/Pause) Button
VOL – (Volume Down)
VOL+ (Volume Up)
SOURCE Button
DC IN Jack
AUX IN Jack
FM ANT(Antenna)

REMOTE CONTROL AND GENERAL OPERATION

SYLVANIA SP118 Water Dancing Bluetooth Mini Tower
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BATTERY INSTALLATION {REMOTE CONTROL)

Before First Use: Remove and discard the insulation tab as shown.

Battery Replacement

Push and slide out the battery door (as shown in the figure below) on the rear of the remote control.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 button cell with the polarity”+” facing up.

Battery Precautions

Follow these precautions when using a battery in this device:

Use only the size and type of battery specified.
Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery as indicated in the battery compartment. A reversed battery may cause damage to the device.
If the batteries in the device are completely drained or the device will not be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer•s instructions.)
The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Clean the battery contacts, and also those of the device, prior to battery installation.

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE

Notes:

When there is an obstacle between the unit and the remote, the remote may not operate.
When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the REMOTE SENSOR of the unit, the remote operation may be unstable.

GETTING STARTED

FM Radio Antenna
Before using your unit for FM reception, unwrap and fully extend the antenna wire. You may need to adjust the position of the antenna wire for maximum signal strength.
Connecting Power
Before connecting the power, check that the mains voltage on the rating plate of the back panel is the same as the voltage in your area. Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Turn the System On
Press the Power Button , the LED light will light in the water cover and water will dance.

Turn the System Off
Press the Power Button(), the LED light will turn off in the water cover and water will stop dancing.

LISTEN TO FM RADIO

Selecting FM Mode
Press the SOURCE Button repeatedly until the indicator turns GREEN.

Automatic Station Search
Press and hold the I Play/Pause button to search the band. The radio will be played automatically when the station is finished searching.

Manual Station Search
Press and hold /TUNE+ or /TUNE – button to search up or down the band. The radio searching will stop automatically when the next station is reached.

Manual Station Tuning
Press /TUNE+ or /TUNE – button to change to next or previous station.

During playback:
Water dancing up and down will be controlled by the volume level.

PLAYING AUDIO VIA BT SOURCE

Your Tower Speaker also includes BTconnectivity. You can connect BT equipped mobile phones, tablets and laptop computers to play through your audio system.

Selecting BT Mode

Press the SOURCE button repeatedly until the blue indicator flashes.
- The system will start searching for the device last connected, if the device is found, the system will reconnect the device automatically.
- Please note, only one BT device can be connected to the unit at one time.
Activate BT on your device (smartphone, tablet, computer, etc.).
In the BT menu of your device, there should be an option to search for BT devices. Select this option.
- Your device will now scan for other BT devices and should find the unit, identified as ‘SYLVAN IA SP118 ‘.
Choose to pair with’ SYLVANIA SP118′.
- If you are asked for a password, enter ‘0000’.
Your BT device will now be connected. Once a connection has been established, the indicator will stay lit. After pairing for the first time, the audio system will appear on the connection menu of your BT device.
If you want to connect another BT device to the unit, deactivate the current connection. Follow the steps above to connect the new device.

During playback:

Press I button to change between Play and Pause mode at any time.
Press or ..-◄ button to select the next or previous track. These functions may not be available for all BT sources.
Press: I@ button on the remote control to turn off sound, press again to resume.
Water dancing up and down will be controlled by the volume level.

PLAYING AUDIO VIA AUX-IN SOURCE

Connecting to AUX IN

Connect one end of the supplied 3.5mm stereo mini jack cable to the line or headphone jack of the source (smartphone, tablet, etc.).
Connect the other end of the cable to the AUX IN jack on the back panel of the BT Tower Speaker.

Playing an AUX Source:

Press the SOURCE button repeatedly until the indicator turns ORANGE.
Set the source to play.
Press VOL-/+ to adjust volume.
Press ):@ button on remote control to turn off sound, press again to resume.
Water dancing up and down will be controlled by the volume level.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you are having problems with your unit, please review the guide below before requesting service.

SYMPTOM

No power

| POSSIBLE CAUSE

Power plug is not plugged into a wall outlet

| POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Plug into the wall outlet properly

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The unit is in standby mode

| Press the <.!> button to turn

on the unit from standby mode

No sound

| Volume is set to minimum| Increase volume level by pressing the VOL+ button
The connected device is not in playing mode| Play the music from the connected device
Sound output of the connected device is set too low| Increase the volume level of the connected device

Input source is incorrect

| Press the SOURCE button repeatedly until indicator turns to correct color

Sound distortion

|

Volume level is too high

|

Reduce the volume level by pressing the VOL- button

Volume level of the connected device is set too high| Reduce the volume level of the connected device

Weak radio reception

| | Extend the FM antenna wire on the rear of the unit and relocate it to get better reception

Remote not functioning

|

Out of range

| Point the remote control to the remote sensor on the unit within 20 feet (6m), +/- 30 degrees
The batteries in the remote control are dead| Replace with new batteries

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Source : 5.8V 2A
Power Consumption: 11.6 w
BT Working Range: Up to33ft (1 Om)
FM Coverage: 87.5-108MHz

Accessories

Instruction Manual
AUX IN Cable
Remote Control with Battery
AC Adapter

SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

For service assistance and product information, please call: 1-800-968-9853. Curtis International Ltd. 7045 BECKETT DRIVE, UNIT 15, MISSISSAUGA, ON, L5S 2A3 www.curtisint.com

To make a warranty claim, do not return this product to the store. Please email support@curtiscs.com or call 1-800-968-9853.

90 Days Warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace it with a similar one of equal or greater value. Prior to a replacement being sent, the product must be rendered inoperable or returned to us.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions., or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase, is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as on the specified rating on the label (e.g. 120V~60Hz).
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by a breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. For faster service, locate the model, type, and serial numbers on your appliance.