beyerdynamic Space Speaker User Guide

beyerdynamic Space Speaker

Thank you for placing your trust in us and purchasing the beyerdynamic SPACE speaker.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Please read these instructions carefully and completely before using the product.
• Please observe all instructions given, especially those concerning the safe use of the product.
• Do not use the product if it is defective.
• The company beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG accepts no liability for damage to the product or injury to persons caused by careless, improper or incorrect use of the product, or by use for purposes not specified by the manufacturer.

Intended use

Only use the product as described in this product manual. beyerdynamic accepts no liability for damage to the product or injury to persons caused by careless, improper or incorrect use of the product, or by use for purposes not specified by the manufacturer.
beyerdynamic is not liable for damage to USB devices that do not comply with the USB specifications.
beyerdynamic is not liable for damage resulting from connection interruptions due to batteries being empty or too old, or due to exceeding the Bluetooth® transmission range. Please also observe the relevant country-specific regulations before using the product.

Risk of swallowing

• Keep small parts, such as product, packaging and accessories, away from children and pets. They constitute a choking hazard if swallowed.

Power and connecting cable

Use only the cable we supply to connect the unit for both charging and connecting to a laptop.

Using the batteries

Danger from heat, water and mechanical stress
Excessive heat, water and mechanical stress may cause explosion, heat, fire, smoke or fumes. Injuries and irreversible damage to the battery may result.

• Do not expose the battery (battery pack or integrated battery) to excessive heat, direct sunlight or fire.
• Do not open the housing or disassemble the battery.
• Do not use the battery if there is a risk it has come into contact with water.

Storing the battery

• If the battery is not going to be used for an extended period, set the charge level to approximately 50 % of the maximum capacity and store it at temperatures up to max. 30 °C.

Environmental conditions

• Do not expose the product to rain, snow, liquids or moisture.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual describes the product’s most important functions. The information in this manual refers to the software’s default settings. A newer version may be available.

• You can find information about software updates under “Software update” on page

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

• beyerdynamic SPACE
• USB-C to USB-C cable
• USB-C to USB-A adapter
• Carrying case for storage
• Quick Start Guide

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. On/off button
2. USB-C port with status LED display
3. Kensington lock
4. Illuminated control ring with operating and display elements:
   Multifunction button
   Mute button (red LED display)
   Increase volume (white LED display)
   Decrease volume (white LED display)
   Hang up (red LED display)
   Pick up (green LED display)
   Battery status segmented (green/yellow/red LED display)
   Bluetooth® (blue LED display)

FIRST STEPS

Removing from packaging and storing

• When not in use and for transport, store the product and accessories in the carrying case supplied.

This provides the best protection and prevents damage.

Charging the battery

We recommend you use only the supplied USB cable to charge the battery.

1. Connect the product with the cable supplied to any standard-compliant live USB-C socket (e.g. USB power supply). If necessary, use a USB adapter (see “Technical data” on page 31).
2. Remove the USB cable after charging.

Remarks on the life of Li-ion batteries

• When fully charged, disconnect the USB cable from the charger and the product.
• CAUTION! High temperatures, especially with a high charge level, can cause irreversible damage.
• If the battery is not used or is stored for extended periods of time, it is recommended to charge it to approx. 50 % and store it at no more than 20 °C.
• Switch off the battery-powered product after use.

Displaying the battery charge level

• Briefly press the button once.
  The charge level is displayed via the LED ring

Using the product with a USB cable connection

You can operate beyerdynamic SPACE with a PC or laptop via a USB cable connection.

1. Switch on the laptop/PC.

2. Use the enclosed USB cable to connect the product to the desired computer via the USB port.
   If necessary, use a USB adapter (USB-C to USB-A, see “Scope of delivery” on page 22) at the computer end.

3. If the product has not switched on automatically, switch it on with the on/off switch.

LED display of charge level:

*Red:| Battery 0–25 % full|
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Yellow:| Battery 25–62.5 % full|
Green:**| Battery 62.5–100 % full|

Using the product with Bluetooth® connection

You can operate the product via Bluetooth® with a smartphone or PC. For this, the Bluetooth® function must be active and the product must be paired with the output device. You can find instructions on how to operate the product under “Operation” on page 25.

SOFTWARE UPDATE

Firmware updates are carried out via USB-HID using the beyerdynamic Update Hub. The unit has a firmware update function (DFU) via USB connection to a PC (Windows and Mac OS). During the update process, the LED ring flashes magenta.

OPERATION

Switching on and off

Switching on:

• Press on/off button for 1 to 3 s.

Switching off:

• Press on/off button again for 1 to 3 s.

Connecting to a device via Bluetooth® (pairing)

Before you can use the product, you must pair it with your mobile phone or another Bluetooth®-enabled device. The pairing procedure may differ depending on the device.

• Please refer to the relevant operating instructions of the device you wish to pair the product with.

Establishing a connection:
The product is switched on.

1. Press and hold the button for 1 to 3 s.
   The Bluetooth® connection mode will start.
   The LED display flashes alternately blue and red.

2. Activate the Bluetooth® function on the playback device and search for new devices if necessary.

3. In the Bluetooth® menu of the playback device, select “SPACE” from the available devices and connect both devices.

After a successful connection, the LED is a steady blue. Each time the unit is switched on again, the units will connect as soon as they are within range of each other.

Deleting the list of already connected devices:

• Press the button for longer than 10 s.
  The list of already connected Bluetooth® devices (maximum 8) is deleted and a connection to the active Bluetooth® device is established.
  A double signal tone confirms success.

Connection displays

Bluetooth® : Pairing/recognition possible| | Flashes blue and red alternately
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Bluetooth® cascade: Applicable/recognised| | Flashes red
Bluetooth® : Connected| | Steady blue
Bluetooth® : Connectable / connection lost| | Flashes blue
Connected to USB|  | Entire LED ring is white

Multi-point operation

The product can be paired to multiple Bluetooth®-enabled devices.
In normal mode, up to 8 devices can be paired.
In business mode, only 1 device can be paired.
Active connections are possible with up to two devices at a time. However, playback of music and phone operation is only possible with one device at a time. Phone operation has priority over playback of music; i.e. playback of music is interrupted during phone calls.
Priority list when using the playback devices (PD):

Prio.

|

Profile

|

Playback devices (PD)

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1

|

HFP (phone operation)

|

PD 1 (device used first)

2

|

HFP (phone operation)

|

PD 2 (device used second)

2

|

A2DP (playback of music

|

PD 2 (device used second)

4

|

A2DP (playback of music)

|

PD 2 (device used second)

Setting up multi point:

1. Connect the product to the first unit (see “Connecting to a device via Bluetooth® (pairing)” on page 26).
2. Deactivate the Bluetooth® connection on the first device.
3. Connect the product to the second unit (see “Connecting to a device via Bluetooth® (pairing)” on page 26).
4. Re-activate the Bluetooth® connection to the first device that automatically connects to the product. Once both devices are paired with the product, the product automatically connects with both devices each time it is powered up.

Using multi point:

✓ You have connected the product to two devices and have just activated media playback.
► Briefly press the button once to accept an incoming call.
✓  You have connected the product to two devices and and have just hung up a call.
► Briefly press the button once to start the media playback that was last played.

Adjusting the volume

Increasing/decreasing the volume:

• In stages: briefly press the /  button.
• Continuously: hold down the / button.

A signal tone sounds when the maximum/minimum volume is reached.

LED display for volume setting: ­

White zero*–full volume**

*) At a volume close to zero, all LEDs except one (lit 50%) are off.
**) At full volume, all LEDs are on (ring illuminated white).

Setting the mute function

Switching mute on/off:

• Briefly press the button.
  Icon is a steady red when mute.

• Briefly press the button again.
  Mute is cancelled
  
  

Playing media

The functions described depend on the playback device and playback device software and may not be available.

Starting / pausing playback:
► Briefly press the button once.
Playing the next / previous track:
► Briefly press the button twice / three times

Calling up the personal assistant

Calling up the personal assistant on your smartphone or tablet:

► Press the button for 1 to 3 s.

Controlling calls

Accepting a call:
► Briefly press the button.
Ending a call:
► Briefly press the button.
Rejecting a call:
► Briefly press the button.
Switching a call or accepting a second call:
► Briefly press the button.

LED display for calls:

Incoming call| flashes green
flashes red|
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Call in progress| steady green
steady red|
Call on hold| flashes green
steady red|

Settings for best sound

To achieve the best possible Bluetooth® sound with your product, please observe the following practical tips:

1. Set the volume to minimum on the product and to maximum on the playback device.

2. Then adjust the volume only on the product, not on the playback device.
   This applies only to playback devices that do not automatically synchronise the volume. On playback devices that automatically synchronise the volume (e.g. iPhone, iPad and various Android smartphones), the volume on the product is always identical to the volume of the playback device.

3. Deactivate any audio effects that may be present in the software of the playback device.

DISPOSAL

This symbol on the product, in the user manual or on the packaging means that your electrical and electronic devices must be disposed of separately from household waste at the end of their life cycle.

• For further information, please contact your local authorities or the dealer where you purchased the product.
• Always dispose of used batteries or devices with batteries in accordance with the applicable regulations. Returning batteries is free of charge. Please dispose of discharged batteries only.

Battery disposal

This symbol on the product, in the user manual or on the packaging means that your electrical and electronic devices must be disposed of separately from household waste at the end of their life cycle.

Batteries must be disposed of separately from the product after use. They must not be disposed of in household waste.
Please use the collection systems for recycling in the EU. For further information, please contact your local authorities or the dealer where you purchased the product.
Always dispose of used batteries or devices with batteries in accordance with the applicable regulations.
You can return used batteries free of charge. Please dispose of discharged batteries only.

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

beyerdynamic hereby declares that this radio transmission device is in compliance with the EU Directive 2014/53/EU.

► The full text of the EU declaration of conformity can be found on the Internet at: www.beyerdynamic.com/cod

TECHNICAL DATA

You can find more detailed information about the technical data online at: www.beyerdynamic.com/SPACE.html

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

beyerdynamic provides a limited warranty for the original beyerdynamic product you have purchased.
► You can find detailed information about beyerdynamic’s warranty conditions on the Internet at: www.beyerdynamic.de/service/garantie

FCC / IC REGULATION

FCC ID: OSDSPACE
Canada IC: 3628C-SPACE
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.

NOTICE:
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by
beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
NOTICE:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Radio frequency radiation exposure information:
For body-worn operation, this radio frequency device has been tested and meets the FCC
RF exposure guidelines when used within a minimum distance to the human body.

CONSUMER ALERT
Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system.
Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device.
Purchasers should also be aware that FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change.
For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL FCC) or visit the FCC´s wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones.
This device operates on a no-protection, no-inteference basis. Should the user seek to obtain protection from other radio services operating in the same TV bands, a radio licence is required. For further details, consult Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s document Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-1-28, Voluntary Licensing of Licence-Exempt Low-Power Radio Apparatus in the TV Bands.

TRADEMARKS

Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Apple, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, macOS and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and all use of these trademarks by beyerdynamic is licensed. Other trademarks and trade names are the property of the respective owners.
USB Type-A, Type-B and Type-C are trademarks of USB Implementers.

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