DS18 TLV6 Bluetooth Speaker for Party Owner’s Manual

DS18 TLV6 Bluetooth Speaker for Party

Product Usage Instructions

• Read the instruction manual carefully before using the product.
• Do not open the device as there are no serviceable parts for customers. Contact qualified personnel for maintenance or repair.
• The top control panel and remote control include features such as AUX input, USB port, guitar jack, FM presets, mute button, bass EQ effect, power button, and more.
• Connect the power cable to a wall socket. Follow instructions sequentially to avoid hazardous radiation exposure or unsafe operation.

FAQ

• Q: How long does it take to charge the speaker?
• A: Charging time from a low battery is approximately 1 hour using AC input and 2 hours using a 12V input.
• Q: What audio sources are compatible with the speaker?
• A: The speaker supports BT, USB, FM Tuner, Aux, Mic, and Guitar audio sources.
• Q: How can I ensure hearing safety when using the speaker?
• A: Set the volume to a safe level before your hearing adapts to prevent harmful loud sounds. Take breaks to avoid prolonged exposure.

DEAR CUSTOMER

• In order to achieve the best performance of your product, please read this instruction manual carefully before using it, and keep it for future reference.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not open this device, there are no serviceable parts for customers. Please refer any maintenance or repair to qualified personnel.

• This sign means that there are important instructions of operation and handling in the manual that comes with this device.
• This sign means the existence of dangerous voltage inside the unit, which states a risk of electric shock.

WARNING

• Never remove the casing of this device.
• Never lubricate any part of this device.
• Never place this device on top of other electrical equipment.
• Make sure that you always have easy access to the power cord, or adapter to disconnect the device from the power.

IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE USING THIS SPEAKER

• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Read all warnings.
• Follow all warnings.
• Do not use this device near water.
• Clean only with 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 devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• 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 device. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/device combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way. Such as a power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid spilled or objects fall into the device, the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operating normally, or being dropped.
• Battery usage CAUTION-TO prevents battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the remote control.
• Install all batteries correctly,+ and – as marked on the remote control.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.)
• Remove batteries when the remote control is not used for a long time.
• Batteries (battery pack or batteries excessive heat such as sunshine, f ire, or the like).
• The device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing of liquids.
• Do not place any sources of danger on the device (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles).

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• TLV6 Speaker
• Remote control
• User manual
• Aux In/ FM Antenna Cable
• AC Power Cable

FEATURES

Portable 6.5″ 2-Way Bass-Reflex Loudspeaker With RGB LED Lights – Party Speaker

• Audio Source: BT / USB / FM Tuner / Aux / Mic / Guitar
• Connectivity: Bluetooth with TWS (True Wireless Stereo)
• Playing time: 3.5 hours with Full power and
• LED Lights ON (results may vary depending of multiple conditions)
• Rechargeable BATTERY
• The Speaker Comes with a Built-in Rechargeable Battery
• Charging time: From Low Battery -1 hour (Using AC input) – 2 hour (using 12V input)

CAUTION
Hearing safety

• Listen at a moderate volume.
• Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing.
• Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound.
• So after prolonged listening. What sounds “normal” can be loud and harmful to your hearing.
• To guard against this, set your volume to a safe level before your hearing adapts and leave it there.

To establish a safe volume level

• Set your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly without distortion.

Listen for reasonable periods

• Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normal “safe” levels, can also cause hearing loss.
• Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks.

Notice
Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

OVERVIEW OF THE TOP CONTROL PANEL AND THE REMOTE CONTROL

VISTA GENERAL DEL PANEL DE CONTROL SUPERIOR Y EL CONTROL REMOTO A DISTANCIA

1. AUX input 3.5mm jack
2. USB port
3. Previous button
4. Next button
5. Tone button
6. Play – Pause button
7. Volume down (-)
8. Guitar jack
9. Microphone jack
10. Lighting switching button
11. Standby button
12. Menu button
13. Mode switching button
14. Volume up + button
15. FM presets up
16. FM presets down
17. Auto scan preset memory FM stations
18. Mute
19. Bass EQ effect

OVERVIEW OF THE REAR PANEL

GET STARTED

Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence.

CONNECT POWER

Caution

• Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on back or the underside of the unit.
• Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord.
• Before you connect the AC power cord, make sure that you have completed all other connections:
• Connect the power cable to the wall socket:

PREPARE THE REMOTE CONTROL

To insert the remote control batteries:

1. Open the battery compartment.

2. Insert 2 x AAA batteries with the correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
   The 2xAAA battery not included in our products, please purchase from an Authorized Seller.

3. Close the battery compartment.

Please Note

• If you are not going to use the remote for a long time, remove the batteries.
• Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination.

Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.

TURN ON/OFF THE SPEAKER

1. The speaker can work with either connected AC power input (AC mode), or DC power by building in battery (DC mode).
2. AC mode, connect the AC power cable provided to a wall socket. The speaker will be powered by AC power and set the power switch on rear panel to ON position.
3. DC mode, the speaker will be powered by the built-in rechargeable battery. Use the power adaptor ( not in the accessories) to power on the speaker and set the power switch on the rear panel to ON position.
4. Use the remote control to turn it into Standby mode, and press it again to power it on.

Caution
If you do not use this unit for a while, please switch the
“POWER” button to “OFF” status, and disconnect the AC power cable of this unit.

CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY
The speaker comes with a built-in rechargeable battery, follow the below steps to charge it:

1. Connect the power cable and plug to the wall socket on the rear panel.
2. There is a BATTERY indicator light on the rear panel will light up as RED color, the battery is being charged. When the BATTERY indicator RED color lights off, the battery is fully charged, then unplug the power cable to stop charging.

INTERN AL BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

1. There is a battery level indicator on the display, total are three level of the battery, it will decrease the level when the battery is running.
2. When you see there is only 1 level of the battery indicator, please charge the internal battery on time to keep the battery life.
3. When the speaker sound becomes abnormal, please charge the internal battery on time to keep the battery life.

Note: please fully charge the product when it is not going to be used for a long time and charge once a month to keep a longer battery life.

BASIC KEY PLAY OPERATIONS

You can control play through the following operations

CONNECT WITH BLUETOOTH

1. Press the M/MODE button on the top control panel or on the remote control to switch to the BLUETOOTH CONNECT mode, (bLUE) will be displayed on the screen.
2. Open the Bluetooth on the external device (must have Bluetooth function), and the name “DS18 TLV6” will show on the device, please try to connect it.
3. Once connected, you can hear a small sound from the speaker.
4. You can use the key on the Top Control panel to control the tracks of the external device.

Note: This speaker do not need the password.

TWS (TRUE WIRELESS STEREO SPEAK- ERS) INSTRUCTIONS
This party speaker supports the TWS connecting function, please buy two same speakers to enjoy this function.

1. Turn on two-party speakers and keep both speakers in Bluetooth mode
2. Open the Bluetooth on your external device (must have Bluetooth function), and there two Bluetooth names of the DS18 TLV6; and DS18 TLV6-1; will show on your external device, please connect any one of them.
3. Once connected, long press the M button from any one of two speakers, then the TWS will pair automatically from both speaker
4. When the speakers are at TWS mode, long press the Bluetooth button to disconnect TWS from any one of two speakers. Long pressing the Bluetooth again can reconnect the TWS.

FM RADIO INSTRUCTIONS

1. Press M button on the top control panel or press FM on the remote control to switch to FM mode.
2. Press the SCAN or key on the top control panel or on the remote control to search and save the radio stations automatically.
3. Press NEXT and PREV to select programmed radio stations.

CONNECT WITH AUX LINE IN

1. Press the M/MODE button on the Top Control panel or on the remote control to switch to the AUX(Line) mode, (LINE) will be displayed on the screen.
2. Connect this speaker to AUX inserting jack and the external device Earphone jack by the provided AUX cable
3. Once connected, turn on your external device’s music
4. You can use or button on the Top control panel to control the tracks of the external device.

Caution: Please turn off the unit before connecting the AUX cable in order to avoid unexpected noise.

CONNECT WITH WIRED MICROPHONE – GUITAR

When playing with the wired microphone/guitar, please press this knob to adjust the sound volume level of the microphone/guitar.

1. Press this MIC/GT MENU, you can open the volume control of the microphone/guitar, the display will have a corresponding function on the screen, then press volume-/+ to adjust the sound volume level of the microphone/guitar.
2. Press this MIC/GT MENU, you can open the echo volume control of the microphone, the display will have a corresponding function on the screen, then press volume-/+ to adjust the echo sound volume level of the microphone.
3. Press this MIC/GT MENU, you can open the treble or bass volume control of the microphone, the display will have a corresponding function on the screen, then press volume-/+ to adjust the treble or bass sound volume level of the microphone.

Important Notes

• While using the microphone, avoid putting the microphone opposite the bass of the Speaker,as they may have Whistler Noisy. To get the best singing performance, keep the microphone within 5-15cm of the mouth and at a 45-degree angle. When using the microphone, always pay attention to the battery
• If the battery is low, the indicator light will come on and the performance will progressively become poor.

Caution: Please do not put the microphone directly face to the speaker, it may damage the speaker.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• If you encounter problems when using this speaker, check the following points before requesting service.

No power

• Ensure that the AC power plug of the speaker is connected properly.
• Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet.

No sound or poor sound

• Adjust the volume.
• Disconnect the headphones.
• Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
• Check if the stripped speaker wires are clamped.

No response from the speaker
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug, then turn on the speaker again.

The remote control does not work

• Before you press any function button, first select the correct source with the remote control instead of the main unit.
• Reduce the distance between the remote control and the unit.
• Insert the battery with its polarities(+/- signs) aligned as indicated.
• Replace the battery.
• Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the speaker.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL FEATURES

System Type| Portable 6.5″ 2-way bass-reflex Loudspeaker
Maximum SPL Output| 105 dB @ 1 Meter
Frequency Range (-10 dB)| 40Hz – 20kHz
Frequency Response (-3 dB)| 60Hz – 18kHz
Audio Sources| BT / USB / FM Tuner / Aux / Mic / Guita / r
Connectivity| Bluetooth with TWS (True Wireless Stereo)
Battery type| 12V / 4Ah / 20Hr non-spillable (6FM4)
Playing time| Full power and LED Lights ON >3.5 hours (results may vary depending of multiple conditions)
Charging time| From Low Battery <1 hour (Using AC input) <2 hour (using 12V input)
AMPLIFIER:
Power Rating| 200W Music Program (Max) / 50W Continuous (RMS)
Type| Class D
Input Impedance| 20k (balanced)
Input Gain| Guitar:| to +6dBu / Mic:| to +6dBu / Aux:| to +4dBu
Maximum Input Level| Guitar: -20dBu / Mic: -20dBu / Aux: +4dBu
Equalizer| 4 presets and flat

Connectors

| 2 x 1/4” inputs: Mic/Guitar

1 x 3.5mm Stereo Jack input 1 x USB

LED Indicators| Rear Red LED (Charging mode), Top Panel Blue Ring (Unit On)
LED Speaker| Front RGB LED with color modes (switchable On/Off)
Cooling| Passive
AC Power Input| 100-120VAC 50/60Hz; 230-240VAC 50/60Hz
DC Input| 12V / 2A
SPEAKER:
LF Driver| 1 x 6.5″ woofer with 1” voice coil, ferrite magnet, paper cone
HF Driver| 2 x 2″ tweeter, Ferrite magnet, Paper Cone, 0.5″ Voice Coil
Coverage Pattern| 110 x 110 degrees
Crossover Frequency| 2kHz
ENCLOSURE:
Material| Polypropylene, black
Handles| 1
Grille| Preformed Steel Mesh Grill
Dimensions (L x W x H)| 10.8″ x 12.8″ x 13.6″ / 275mm x 325mm x 345mm
Weight| 12.5lb

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 fo the FCC Rules. The 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.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, according to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used under 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 interference to radio of television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and then 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 to a different outlet so that the equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits.”
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.”

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