MARMITEK BoomBoom 100 Audio Receiver and Transmitter User Manual

MARMITEK BoomBoom 100 Audio Receiver and Transmitter

Safety instructions

Please read these instructions thoroughly before you use the device and keep them for future reference.

• Only for indoor use.
• Do not use the product in a damp environment or near water.
• Do not expose the product to extremely high or low temperatures, strong light sources or direct sunlight.
• This product is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid using headphones/speakers with the volume turned up for an extended period of time. Doing so may damage your hearing. It is advisable to keep the volume at a moderate level at all times.
• Never open the product: the device may contain parts with deadly voltage.
• Repairs or service should only be performed by qualified personnel.
• Improper use, self-installed modifications or repairs will void any and all warranties.
• Marmitek does not accept any product responsibility for incorrect use of the product or use other than for which the product is intended.
• Marmitek does not accept liability for any consequential damage other than the legal product responsibility.

Your product

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Marmitek
BoomBoom 100.
This combined Bluetooth music transmitter and receiver enables you to transmit the music from a Bluetooth technology-enabled audio source (e.g. a smartphone, tablet or PC/laptop with Bluetooth dongle) wirelessly to your audio system.
Alternatively, you can transmit the sound of a TV or audio system wirelessly to Bluetooth headphones or another Bluetooth technology-enabled audio receiver. You can then adjust the volume via your audio source (e.g. your TV) or audio receiver (Bluetooth headphones).
You can set up the BoomBoom 100 to switch very easily between receiver and transmitter.
The BoomBoom 100 supports:

• SBC
• AAC
• aptX and aptX Low Latency

The BoomBoom 100 can remember up to 8 paired smartphones. The Marmitek BoomBoom 100 provides ample range to operate music in the same or an adjacent room.

Package contents

• A. 1x BoomBoom 100
• B. 1x Micro USB power cable
• C. 2x Mini-jack adapter cable
• D. 2x Mini-jack cable
• E. 2x Toslink cable
• F. 1x 10 cm double-sided mounting tape
• G. 1x USB power adapter
• H. 1x User manual

**Product overview

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Mini-jack adapter cable
This cable enables you to connect the BoomBoom 100 to the audio input/output (right-left) of your TV or audio system.

Mini jack cable
Use the mini jack cable if no Toslink connector is available on the audio system or TV. This cable is plugged into the
BoomBoom 100’s audio input/output (3 / 7) and is then connected to C . Toslink cable
This cable is plugged into the BoomBoom 100’s audio input/output (5 / 6) and provides the most optimal audio connection (fully digital).

Double-sided mounting tape
This adhesive tape enables you to install the BoomBoom 100 in a permanent location.

USB power adapter
Connect B to G and power the BoomBoom 100.

Led status

Getting started

Please take the following steps before using the product:

• Connect the BoomBoom 100 to your TV and/or audio system
• Power the BoomBoom 100
• Switch on the BoomBoom 100 and choose whether to use the BoomBoom 100 as a transmitter (TX) or receiver (RX)
• Pair the BoomBoom 100 with a smartphone (RX) or Bluetooth-enabled headphones (TX)
• Enjoy!

We will now explain this step by step.

Power supply

Connect the supplied USB cable (B) to the USB adapter (G) or a powered USB port and the micro USB socket at the back of the BoomBoom 100.

The BoomBoom 100 as a transmitter (TX)

The BoomBoom 100 is a slim and compact Bluetooth audio transmitter that digitally streams hifi audio wirelessly from your TV or music system to your favourite Bluetooth headphones or Bluetooth speakers.

Audio inputs

The audio inputs are only used when the BoomBoom 100 is set as a transmitter. If the BoomBoom 100 is set as a transmitter, it requires an audio source to send audio wirelessly. This source can be a TV, game console, computer, mp3 player, etc.

Switching on

Slide the TX/Off/RX switch to the TX position.
The blue LED will now start to blink slowly, indicating that the BoomBoom 100 is switched on.

Pairing in TX mode

• Connect the BoomBoom 100 to your TV or computer using the correct cable (C, D or E). You can now pair the BoomBoom 100 with a pair of Bluetooth headphones or a speaker.
• Place your headphones or speaker within 1 metre of the BoomBoom 100 and put it into pairing mode.
• Slide the multifunctional switch (2) all the way to the right (BT). The LED will now start to blink red/blue, indicating that the BoomBoom 100 is ready for pairing. Now slide the multifunctional switch back to the centre position for optical connection (OPT), or all the way to the left for analogue connection (AUX).
• The BoomBoom 100 and your headphones or speaker should both be in pairing mode to establish a connection. The BoomBoom 100 will remain in pairing mode for up to 30 seconds until the connection has been established. Once the connection has been established, the LED will turn blue or green.
• The sound from your TV will now be played over your headphones or speaker.

Pairing a second Bluetooth device

The BoomBoom 100 allows you to pair two Bluetooth receivers simultaneously. After pairing the first Bluetooth device, put the second device in pairing mode.
Slide the multifunctional switch (2) all the way to the right (BT). The LED will now start to blink red/blue, indicating that the BoomBoom 100 is ready for pairing. Now slide the multifunctional switch back to the centre position for optical connection (OPT), or all the way to the left for analogue connection (AUX).
The pairing with the first Bluetooth device will be momentarily interrupted, after which both Bluetooth devices will be paired with the BoomBoom 100. This may take up to two minutes.

The BoomBoom 100 as a receiver (RX)

The BoomBoom 100 is a slim and compact Bluetooth audio receiver that digitally streams hifi audio wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet to your audio system.

Audio outputs
The audio outputs are only used if the BoomBoom 100 is set as a receiver. If the BoomBoom 100 is set as a receiver, it requires an audio source to receive audio wirelessly. This source may be a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet or computer.

Switching on
Slide the TX/Off/RX switch to the RX position.
The blue LED will now start to blink slowly, indicating that the BoomBoom 100 is switched on.

Pairing in RX mode
Connect the BoomBoom 100 to your audio system using the correct connection cable (C, D or E).
Slide the multifunctional switch (2) all the way to the right (BT). The LED will now start to blink red/blue, indicating that the BoomBoom 100 is ready for pairing. Now slide the multifunctional switch back to the centre position for optical connection (OPT), or all the way to the left for analogue connection (AUX).

Pairing with a smartphone
Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and scan for Bluetooth devices. Select the BoomBoom 100 to pair and connect. Once the connection has been established, the LED will turn blue or green. The music from your smartphone is now played through your audio system.

Use

Switching on
The BoomBoom 100 does not start connecting to your devices if these are already switched on. Therefore, it is advisable to switch on the BoomBoom 100 first, followed by the previously connected devices.

Re-pairing
Previously paired Bluetooth devices connect automatically with the BoomBoom 100 when switched on.

Adjusting the volume
The BoomBoom 100 is a passive transmitter or receiver and does not have volume settings. The desired volume level must be set on the devices that are paired with the BoomBoom 100.

Removing paired devices
To remove previously paired devices from memory, please follow these steps:
Ensure that the BoomBoom 100 is switched on in RX or TX mode. Slide the multifunctional switch (2) all the way to the right (BT) for 6 seconds.
The LED will first flash red/blue and then turns red/blue constantly.
If the LED then starts to flash red/blue again, you can slide the multifunctional switch back to the centre position for the optical connection (OPT), or completely to the left for the analogue connection (AUX).
The BoomBoom 100 is now in pairing mode and all previously paired devices have been deleted from its memory.
Continue with point 4.2.3 or point 4.3 to pair your Bluetooth device.

Product details

Technical specifications

Bluetooth

• Control Auto Pairing and connection
• Connection up to two Bluetooth devices (BT 3.0 or higher)
• Supported Bluetooth profiles A2DP
• Supported Codec SBC, AAC (RX), aptX, aptX Low Latency
• No aptX or AAC support links with SBC
• Audio Latency SBC, 170 ms – 270 ms
• AAC, 90 ms – 150 ms
• aptX, 60 ms -80 ms
• aptX Low Latency, 32 ms – 40 ms
• Support Multiple pair up to 8 devices
• Support multiple connect (TX) Up to 2 devices simultaneously.
• Electric Performance – RF
• Bluetooth version V4.1, class 2
• Chip CSR
• Range Up to 10 meters with Class 2> <2 connection
• Up to 15 meters with Class 2> <1 connection
• Input
• Interface Audio Input Jack 3.5 mm stereo Toslink Digital stereo
• Output
• Interface Audio output Jack 3.5 mm stereo Toslink Digital stereo
• Electrical Performance—audio RL (1kHz tone / A-weight / 2 Vrms)
• Audio Input Level (Max) 1.2V (rms)
• Audio output level (nominal) 2 +/- 10% V (rms)
• Audio frequency range 20Hz ~ 48kHz
• Dynamic range typ. 95 dBA
• Channel Separation Audio R/L 85 dB
• Toslink
• Golflengte (nominal) 640 ~670 nm
• Light output (nominal) -17 dBm
• Physical
• DC Power 5V, trough Micro USB
• Operation on headphones or audio source
• Light Indicator 3 color LED (blue / green / red)
• size (W x D x H) 105 x 25 x 20 mm
• Weight 25 g
• Operation temperature -10°C ~ +55°C
• Storage temperature -20°C tot +70°C
• Power Adapter
• Input voltage 100-240 VAC
• Input AC frequency 50-60 Hz
• Output voltage 5 V
• Output current 0.5 A
• Output power 2.5 W
• Average active efficiency 73.77%
• Efficiency at low load (10 %) 73.63%
• No-load power consumption 0.07 W

With a view to further improving the product, Marmitek retains the right to change specifications and/or designs without prior notice

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

The BoomBoom 100 is plugged in, but won’t turn on.

1. Please ensure that the BoomBoom 100 is powered using the supplied USB cable.
2. Please ensure that the BoomBoom 100 is switched on in RX or TX mode.

I cannot connect the BoomBoom 100 to my Bluetooth device.

Please ensure that the TX/RX switch is in the correct position.
TX mode: the BoomBoom 100 can only connect to receiving Bluetooth devices such as a pair of headphones, speaker or Bluetooth receiver.
RX mode: the BoomBoom 100 can only connect to transmitting Bluetooth devices such as a pair of smartphone, tablet or computer

My Bluetooth headphones are connected, but I do not hear any audio.

Please ensure that your audio source (TV or computer) is connected to the BoomBoom 100’s audio input.
Please ensure that the multifunctional switch is in the correct position (AUX or OPT).
Please ensure that your audio source is playing music and the volume is set to “high”.
Please ensure that the volume on your headphones is set correctly.
If you are using an optical connection, please ensure nothing is connected to the aux input.

My smartphone is connected to the BoomBoom 100, but I do not hear any music through my audio system.

Make sure that your audio system’s audio input is properly connected to the BoomBoom 100’s audio output and the TX/RX switch is in RX mode.
Please ensure that the multifunctional switch is in the correct position (AUX or OPT).
Check that the volume of your smartphone and the app you are using are set correctly.
If you are using an optical connection, please ensure nothing is connected to the aux input.

Low volume level.

In TX mode: check the volume on both your Bluetooth headphones and your TV, as both may be able to adjust the volume.

In RX mode: check the volume of your smartphone and the app you are using. Also check the volume of your audio system.
I connected my BoomBoom 100 to the headphone jack of the TV and use my TV’s USB port to power the BoomBoom 100, but I hear a ‘buzz’ in the audio.
Please use a USB adapter to power the BoomBoom 100, or use your TV’s Toslink connector. In your TV’s settings, please ensure that Toslink is set to PCM Stereo.

Poor audio quality and/or audio stutter.

1. To achieve the most low-noise audio possible, set the volume on your audio source to the highest possible level. Then adjust the volume to the desired level on your headphones.
2. Please ensure that you are within range of your Bluetooth device.
3. Bluetooth devices are susceptible to interference from other Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, routers, microwaves and wireless devices operating on the 2.4 GHz band. Please eliminate as many potential sources of interference as possible while using your Bluetooth headphones/speakers.

Audio has a delay (latency)

1. Bluetooth is a digital wireless signal and you can expect some delay due to, for example, the required encryption/decoding and compression/decompression steps.
2. The aptX and aptX Low Latency audio codecs supported by the BoomBoom 100 ensure a much smaller delay compared to regular Bluetooth audio. AptX Low Latency is not even noticeable (<40ms).
3. Use the BoomBoom 100 with a pair of headphones that supports aptX or aptX Low Latency such as the BoomBoom 577.
4. Some modern TVs and receivers also have an audio delay option. To minimise delay, please ensure that the audio delay is set to 0.

What is SBC?

SBC (Low Complexity Subband Coding) enables you to wirelessly listen to audio with reasonable sound quality. SBC is the standard method to send audio via Bluetooth.

What is AAC?

AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) enables you to wirelessly listen to CD-quality audio. This codec is, for example, used by Apple in their iPhones and iPads. However, the audio delay is much greater than with aptX or aptX Low Latency and about 120ms +/-30ms.

What is aptX?

AptX® enables you to wirelessly listen to CD quality audio. When your device is equipped with aptX, it is no longer necessary to use the entire bandwidth to transmit music via Bluetooth. A Bluetooth connection is a sort of data pipeline between different devices. This pipeline only has a maximum width and therefore it can sometimes be difficult to send large music files through it. AptX solves this problem by reducing the size of the music files being sent wirelessly via Bluetooth. The files can be sent through the wireless pipeline without affecting the quality of the files. This allows you to use aptX to listen to CD quality music anytime, anywhere. The BoomBoom 100’s green LED will start to flash slowly with an aptX connection.

What is xptX Low Latency?

aptX Low Latency ensures a very short audio delay of less than 40 ms. With a regular Bluetooth connection, this is more than 100 ms. Both the transmitter and the receiver must have aptX Low Latency to be able to use this feature. With the BoomBoom 55, 77, 93 and 100, the LED lights up green to indicate an aptX Low Latency connection.
Do you have any other questions that have not been resolved by the above information? Please go to www.marmitek.com

Notification

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Marmitek BV, declares that this BOOMBOOM 100™ is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following Directives:

Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC.
Directive (EU) 2017/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2017 amending Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1782 of 1 October 2019 laying down eco-design requirements for external power supplies pursuant to Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Commission Regulation (EC) No 278/2009.
You can read the full Declaration of Conformity at http://www.marmitek.com

Recycling

Environmental Information for Customers in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems.

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. For more detailed information about the disposal of your old equipment, please contact your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

Copyrights

Marmitek is a trademark of Vogel’s Holding B.V. All rights reserved. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Marmitek is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Copyright and all other proprietary rights in the content (including but not limited to model numbers, software, audio, video, text and photographs) rests with Marmitek B.V. Any use of the Content, but without limitation, distribution, reproduction, modification, display or transmission without the prior written consent of Marmitek is strictly prohibited. All copyright and other proprietary notices shall be retained on all reproductions. Other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Mention of third-party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Marmitek assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products.
Marmitek BV – PO Box 4257 – 5604 EG Eindhoven
The Netherlands

References

• Marmitek | Specialist for 25 years | Wireless HDMI & audio and Smart Home
• Marmitek | Al 25 jaar specialist in slimme oplossingen

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