BOSCH 1 609 92A 9C4 GPB 18V-6 C Professional Instruction Manual

: July 30, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

1 609 92A 9C4 GPB 18V-6 C Professional
Safety instructions
Product Description and Specifications
Intended Use
Product Features
Technical Data
Power Supply
Operation
Maintenance and Service
References
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GPB 18V-6 C Professional

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1 609 92A 9C4 | (05.04.2024)
Bosch Power Tools

1 609 92A 9C4 GPB 18V-6 C Professional

Safety instructions

Read all the safety information and instructions. Failure to observe the safety information and follow instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

Always check the speaker before using it. Do not use it if you discover any damage. Do not open the speaker yourse lf. It should be repaired exclusively by a qualified professional using only genuine spare parts. Damaged speakers increase the risk of an electric shock.
When using it for an extended period of time, set the speaker to a medium volume. A loud volume can cause hearing damage over an extended period of time.
Do not modify or open the battery. There is a risk of short-circuiting.
In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be emitted. The battery can set alight or explode. Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek medical attention should you experience any adverse effects. The vapours may irritate the respiratory system.
If used incorrectly or if the battery is damaged, flammable liquid may be ejected from the battery. Contact with this liquid should be avoided. If contact accidentally occurs, rinse off with water. If the liquid comes into contact with your eyes, seek additional medical attention. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally. An internal short circuit may occur, causing the battery to burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
When the battery is not in use, keep it away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that could make a connection from one terminal to another. A short circuit between the battery terminals may cause burns or a fire.
Only use the battery in the manufacturer’s products or those of the AMPShare partners. This is the only way in which you can protect the battery against dangerous overload.
Only charge the batteries using chargers recommended by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery may pose a fire risk when used with a different battery.

Protect the battery against heat, e.g. against continuous intense sunlight, fire, dirt, water and moisture. There is a risk of explosion and short- circuiting.
Products sold in GB only:
Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorised customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trade- marks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Any use of such marks by Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH is under license.

Product Description and Specifications

Please observe the illustrations at the beginning of this operating manual.

Intended Use

The speaker is intended for playing audio signals from connected sources or sources connected via Bluetooth®.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features refers to the diagram of the speaker on the graphics page.

Carrying handle
Speaker
Volume down button
Volume up button
Bluetooth® button
On/off button
Multi-Speaker Sound button
Seek button (scan down)
Seek button (scan up)
Playback/pause button
Status indicator
Power supply rubber mount
Battery compartment cover
Battery compartment cover locking lever
USB Input Type C port for power supply
USB Output Type C port for external devices
Connector compartment
10.8 V/12 V battery holder
Battery release button a)
Rechargeable battery a)
18 V battery holder
Battery unlocking handle
a) This accessory is not part of the standard scope of delivery.

Technical Data

Bluetooth® speaker		GPB 18V-6 C
Article number		3 601 DA6 000

Nominal output per mid-range
speaker| W| 24
Nominal output of bass speaker| W| 40
Bluetooth®
– Compatibility| | Bluetooth® 5.4
– Operating frequency range| MHz| 2402−2480
– Max. transmission power| mW| 8
Cordless power supply
– Li-ion battery| V| 18
– Li-ion battery| V| 10.8/12
WeightA)| kg| 5.6
Protection rating B)| | IP54
Recommended ambient temperature during
charging| °C| 0 … +35
Permitted ambient temperature
during operation| °C| –20 … +40
Permitted ambient temperature
during storage| °C| −20 … +50
Recommended 18 V batteries| | GBA 18V…
ProCORE18V…
Recommended chargers for
18 V batteries| | GAL 18…
GAX 18…
GAL 36…
Recommended 10.8 V/12 V
batteries| | GBA 10,8V…
GBA 12V…
Recommended chargers for
10.8 V/12 V batteries| | GAL 12…
GAX 18…
USB Type C power supply with Power Delivery (USB-PD,
commercially available)
Output voltage| V| 20
Minimum output current| A| 5
Recommended output power for full functionalityC)| W| 100

A) Weight without battery
B) When in battery operation and when the battery compartment cover (13) and connector compartment (17) are closed C) If the power supply provides insufficient power, the speaker will switch itself off.
Values can vary depending on the product, scope of application and environmental conditions. To find out more, visit www.bosch- professional.com/wac.

Power Supply

Power can be supplied to the speaker via the following:
– Bosch 18 V Li-ion battery,
– Bosch 10.8 V/12 V Li-ion battery,
– Commercially available USB Type C power supply with Power Delivery (USB-PD).
As soon as the speaker is connected to the mains via the power supply (including if a rechargeable battery is inserted), energy will be supplied via the power supply.
Operation with a Lithium-Ion Battery (accessory) (see figure A)
Bosch sells some cordless speakers without a rechargeable battery. You can tell whether a rechargeable battery is included with the speaker by looking at the packaging.

Use only the chargers listed in the technical data. Only these chargers are compatible with the lithium-ion batteries that can be used in your speaker.

Note: Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are supplied partially charged according to international transport regulations. To ensure full rechargeable battery capacity, fully charge the rechargeable battery before using your tool for the first time.
Disengage the locking lever (14) of the battery compartment cover and open the battery compartment cover (13).
If you are using an 18 V rechargeable battery, push the charged battery into the battery holder (21) until it clicks into place. To remove the 18 V rechargeable battery, pull the battery unlocking handle (22) so that the battery is unlocked and pushed out. Do not use force to do this.
If you are using a 10.8 V or 12 V rechargeable battery, push the charged battery into the battery holder (18) until it clicks into place. To remove the 10.8 V or 12 V rechargeable battery, press the battery release buttons (19) and pull the battery out of the battery holder. Do not use force to do this.
Close the battery compartment cover (13) and lock it.
Battery Charge Indicator
When the rechargeable battery is inserted, you can see the state of charge of the battery (20) on the status indicator (11).
If the 18 V battery is removed from the speaker, you can also have the state of charge indicated on the battery.
Battery Charge Indicator on the Speaker
If the speaker is not connected to the mains via a power supply, the status indicator (11) will briefly indicate the battery state of charge after the speaker has been switched on and each time a button ispressed.

LED	Capacity
5 × continuous green light	80–100 %
4 × continuous green light	60–80 %
3 × continuous green light	40–60 %
2 × continuous green light	20–40 %
1 × continuous green light	5–20 %
1 × flashing green light	0–5 %

Battery Charge Indicator on the 18 V Rechargeable Battery
If the 18 V rechargeable battery is removed from speaker, its state of charge may be indicated by the green LEDs of the battery charge indicator on the battery.
Press the button for the battery charge indicator On or to show the state of charge.
If no LED lights up after pressing the button for the battery charge indicator, the rechargeable battery is defective and must be replaced.
Note: Not all battery types have a battery charge indicator.

Battery model GBA 18V…

LED	Capacity
3× continuous green light	60–100 %
2× continuous green light	30–60 %
1× continuous green light	5–30 %
1× flashing green light	0–5 %

Battery model ProCORE18V…

LED	Capacity
5 × continuous green light	80–100 %
4 × continuous green light	60–80 %
3 × continuous green light	40–60 %
2 × continuous green light	20–40 %
1 × continuous green light	5–20 %
1 × flashing green light	0–5 %

Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the Battery

Protect the battery against moisture and water.
Only store the battery within a temperature range of −20 to 50 °C. Do not leave the battery in your car in the summer, for example.
Occasionally clean the ventilation slots on the battery using a soft brush that is clean and dry.
A significantly reduced operating time after charging indicates that the battery has deteriorated and must be replaced.
Follow the instructions on correct disposal.
Operation with Power Supply (accessory) (see figure B)

Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the power source must match the voltage specified on the type plate of the power supply.
For mains operations, use only a USB Type C power supply with Power Delivery (USB-PD). Its output voltage, minimum output current and output power must comply with the requirements in the “Technical Data” section. Consult the operating instructions for the power supply. Using different power supplies can damage the speaker. If the power supply provides insufficient power, the speaker will switch itself off.

Open the protective cap of the connector compartment (17). Connect the power supply to the input port (15) of the speaker via a suitable cable. Connect the power supply to the mains supply.
After removing the cable for the power supply, reattach the protective cap of the connector compartment (17) to protect against dirt/debris.
If it fits, you can secure the power supply to the speaker with the rubber mount (12) to store it.

Operation

Protect the speaker against direct water contact. Water entering the speaker increases the risk of electric shock.
Keep the battery compartment cover and the protective cap of the connector compartment closed if possible. The closed covers protect the speaker against water and dust.

Audio Operation
Switching On/Off and Controlling the Volume To switch on the speaker, press and hold the on/off button (6) until the LEDs of the status indicator (11) light up briefly in succession. If power is supplied via a rechargeable battery, the battery state of charge is briefly indicated.
To switch off the speaker, press and hold the on/off button (6) until the LEDs of the status indicator (11) light up briefly in succession and then go out.
The speaker will switch off automatically after 20 min if no connection can be established via Bluetooth® or MultiSpeaker Sound in this time and there is no playback via other media (or playback is paused).You can control the volume by pressing the Volume up (4) or Volume down (3) buttons. When the speaker is switched on, the volume is always set to low.

Overview of Audio Features
The speaker has the following audio features:

Playback of devices connected via Bluetooth® (set by default)
Playback of a USB storage medium via the output port for external devices (16)
Playback via Multi-Speaker Sound
Transmission of the current playback (Bluetooth® or USB) via Multi-Speaker Sound to another device with this feature

If it fits, you can store the connected device (e.g. a smartphone) in the cavity of the carrying handle (1).
Note: Please note that devices that are too small or too large may fall out of the cavity.
You can identify the current audio feature by looking at the middle LED on the status indicator (11):

Blue: Playback of a Bluetooth® signal
Light blue: Playback of a Multi-Speaker Stream
Purple: Transmission of the current playback via MultiSpeaker Sound
LED off: Playback of a USB storage medium

Playing Back/Controlling External Audio Sources via Bluetooth®
When the speaker is switched on, playback via Bluetooth® is set by default. To switch from another audio feature to Bluetooth®, briefly press the Bluetooth® button (5).

To establish a new connection: Start a search for a connection if no saved audio source is available or an available connection to an audio source via Bluetooth® needs to be ended and a new connection needs to be searched for. To do so, press and hold the
Bluetooth® button (5) for longer than 0.5 s. During the search, the middle LED of the status indicator (11) will quickly flash blue. Activate the new connection via the external audio source. For smartphones, that is generally possible via the settings in the Bluetooth® menu. The speaker will appear as an available device under the name GPB 18V‑6 C xxxx. Please observe the operating instructions for your audio source/smartphone.
To reconnect: If the speaker has already been connected to an external audio source (e.g. a smartphone) via Bluetooth® and if this audio source is available, a connection to this audio source will automatically be established. Whilst a connection is being established, the middle LED of the status indicator (11) will slowly flash blue. If the saved audio source is unavailable, a search for a connection will start automatically after 2 min.

If the connection has been established successfully, a rising audio signal will sound and the middle LED of the status indicator (11) will light up continuously.
If the connection is interrupted or ended, a falling audio signal will sound. The speaker switches off automatically after a total of 20 min.
The audio source connected via Bluetooth® can also be controlled via the speaker:

To select a track, briefly press the seek button (scan up) (9) or the seek button (scan down) (8) until the required track has been reached.
To start, interrupt or continue playback, press the relevant playback/pause button (10).
To fast-forward or rewind within a track, press and hold the seek (scan up) button (9) or the seek (scan down) button (8) until the required place in the track has been reached.

Playing/Controlling External Audio Sources via the USB Port
For playback via the USB port, open the protective cap of the connector compartment (17). Insert the USB medium (e.g. stick) into the output port for external devices (16) on the speaker.
When you insert the USB storage medium, an audio signal will sound. If the storage medium cannot be read, the speaker will switch to the default audio feature (playback via Bluetooth®).
The audio source connected via USB can also be controlled via the speaker:

To select a track, briefly press the seek button (scan up) (9) or the seek button (scan down) (8) until the required track has been reached.
To start, interrupt or continue playback, press the relevant playback/pause button (10).
To fast-forward or rewind within a track, press and hold the seek (scan up) button (9) or the seek (scan down) button (8) until the required place in the track has been reached.
To start or end Shuffle, press the seek button (scan up) (9) and the seek button (scan down) (8) simultaneously.

Note: By default, MP3 files from the top file level or the top folder of the storage medium are read and played. It may not be possible to read files stored in sub-folders. File formats other than MP3 will not play.
After removing the USB storage medium, reattach the protective cap of the connector compartment (17) to protect against dirt/debris.
Playing External Audio Sources via Multi-Speaker Sound
To switch from another audio source to playback via MultiSpeaker Sound, briefly press the Multi-Speaker Sound button (7). During the search for a connection, the middle LED of the status indicator (11) will flash light blue. Ifthe connection has been established successfully, a rising audio signal will sound and the middle LED will light up bright blue continuously. If the connection is interrupted or ended, a falling audio signal will sound. The speaker switches off automatically after a total of 20 min.
Transmitting the Current Playback via Multi-Speaker Sound
If an audio source is being played via Bluetooth® or the USB connection, this playback can be retransmitted to additional devices with the Multi-Speaker Sound feature (e.g. GPB 18VH-6 SRC). To do this, press and hold the MultiSpeaker Sound button (7) for longer than 0.5 s. As confirmation, the middle LED of the status indicator (11) will light up purple and an audio signal will sound. To end transmission via Multi-Speaker Sound, press and hold the Multi-Speaker Sound button (7) for longer than 0.5 s. As confirmation, an audio signal will sound. MultiSpeaker Sound is also ended if the audio source for playback is changed (e.g. from Bluetooth® to a USB storage medium).
Power Supply of External Devices
Charging External Devices Via the USB Port
The USB port can be used to charge devices that can be powered via USB (e.g. various mobile phones). The maximum charging current is 1.5 A. Open the protective cap of the connector compartment (17). Connect the external device to the output port for external devices (16) on the speaker.
In order to charge external devices, the speaker must be switched on.
After removing the charging cable, reattach the protective cap of the connector compartment (17) to protect against dirt/debris.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning
Keep the speaker clean to ensure effective, safe operation.
Wipe off any dirt using a damp, soft cloth. Do not use any detergents or solvents.
After-Sales Service and Application Service
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on spare parts at: www.bosch-pt.com
The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you with any questions about our products and their accessories.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate of the product.
Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair.
Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com
You can find further service addresses at:
www.bosch-pt.com/serviceaddresses

Transport
The recommended lithium-ion batteries are subject to legislation on the transport of dangerous goods. The user can transport the batteries by road without further requirements.
When the batteries are shipped by third parties (e.g. air transport or forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and labelling (e.g. ADR regulations) must be met.
A dangerous goods expert must be consulted when preparing the items for shipping.
Dispatch battery packs only when the housing is undamaged. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging. Please also observe the possibility of more etailed national regulations.
Disposal
Electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmentally friendly recycling.
Do not dispose of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries in the household waste!
Only for EU countries:
According to the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its transposition into national law, electrical and electronic equipment that are no longer usable, and, according to the Directive 2006/66/EC, defective or drained batteries must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.
If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful effects on the environment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances.
Only for United Kingdom:
According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890) (as amended), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
Battery packs/batteries:
Li-ion:
Please observe the notes in the section on transport (see “Transport”, page 14).