Sound Spot

SFQ-07

User Manual
 Safety Information
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to where they exit from the apparatus.
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's 11. Only use attachments/accessories
enclosure that may be of sufficient specified by the manufacturer.
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket
The exclamation point within an equilateral or table specified by the manufacturer, or
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the used, use caution when moving the
literature accompanying the appliance.
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
WARNINGS: from tip-over.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER or OPEN THE CABINET.
Dangerous high voltages are present inside the
enclosure. No user serviceable parts inside. Leave all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
IMPORTANT SAFETY storms or when unused for long periods of
INSTRUCTIONS time.
1. Read these instructions. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service
2. Keep these Instructions. personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
3. Heed all Warnings. such as power-supply cord or plug is
4. Follow all instructions. damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
6. Clean only with dry cloth. moisture, does not operate normally, or has
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. been dropped.
Install in accordance with the 15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
manufacturer's instructions. or splashing and no objects filled with
8. Do not install near any heat sources such liquids, such as vase,shall not be placed on
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other the apparatus.
apparatus (including amplifiers) that 16. The mains plug is used as disconnect
produce heat. device and it shall remain readily operable
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the during intended use. In order to disconnect
polarized or grounding - type plug. A the mains plug from the mains completely,
polarized plug has two blades with one the mains plug should be disconnected
wider than the other. A grounding type plug from the mains socket outlet completely.
has two blades and a third grounding prong. 17. The batteries (battery pack & batteries
The wide blade or the third prong is installed) shall not be exposed to excessive
provided for your safety. If the provided plug heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
does not fit into your outlet, consult an

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18. Do not place any naked flame sources, encouraged to try to correct the interference by
such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. one or more of the following measures:
19. The battery used in this product must be y Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
properly recycled or disposed of. Please y Increase the separation between the
contact your local recycling center for equipment and receiver.
proper battery handling and disposal y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
instructions. circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
y Consult the dealer or an experienced radio
TV technician for help.
FCC and IC Information:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Warnings: The device meets the exemption
Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Operation from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) of RSS 102 and users can obtain Canadian
This device may not cause harmful interference, information on RF exposure and compliance
and (2) this device must accept any interference from the Canadian Representative Burnport
received, including interference that may cause Holdings Ltd. 72MT Belcher Pls, East, Calgary,
undesired operation. Alberta, T2Z 2G1, CANADA. Tel: 403-257-4961

Canada IC statments FCC&IC Radiation Exposure

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Statement
d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils This equipment complies with FCC radiation
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) environment and meets the exemption from the
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout 102.
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le 1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or
fonctionnement. operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit 2. This equipment complies with FCC RF
not expressly approved by the party responsible radiation exposure limits set forth for an
for compliance could void the user's authority to uncontrolled environment. This equipment
operate the equipment. should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters from
Note: This equipment has been tested and user and bystanders.
found to comply with the limits for a Class B For compatibility between the system and
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC another device with Bluetooth technology,
Rules. consult the device's documentation and dealer.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable In some countries, there may be restrictions on
protection against harmful interference in a using Bluetooth devices. Check with your local
residential installation. This equipment authorities.
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
is a registered trademark of
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
Bluetooth SIG, Inc
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that Please read rating label at the bottom of system
interference will not occur in a particular for power input and other safety information.
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

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 Side View:
CAUTION - Proper Installation
y Install the system in a place which is level,
dry and neither too hot nor too cold. The
appropriate temperature is between 5oC
and 35 oC. Front side Back side
y Install the system in a location with 15 cm
adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat
from building up inside the unit. (5-15/16")
y Leave sufficient distance between the 10 cm
system and TV. (3- 15/16")
y Keep the system away from TV to avoid
interference with TV.
Information for Users on
CAUTION - Proper Ventilation Disposal of Old Equipment
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to [European Union]
prevent damage, locate the apparatus as This symbol indicates that the
follows: electrical and electronic
equipment should not be
Front: No obstructions and open spacing. disposed as general household
waste at its end-of-life. Instead,
Sides / Top / Back: No obstructions should be Attention: the product should be handed
placed in the areas shown by the dimensions This symbol over to the applicable collection
below. is only valid point for the recycling in
in the accordance with your national
Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an European legislation.
adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a Union.
stand with a height of 10 cm (3-15/16") or more.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will
help to conserve natural resources and will help
Front View: prevent potential negative effects on the
15 cm
environment and human health that could
(5- 15/16")
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more information
about collection point and recycling of this
product, please contact your local municipal
office, your household waste disposal service or
15 cm 15 cm
the shop where you purchased the product.
(5-15/16") (5-15/16") Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.

[Other Countries outside the European

Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do
so in accordance with applicable national
legislation or other rules in your country for the
treatment of old electrical and electronic
equipment.

QDID: B021028

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 Contents
Getting Started .............................................................................................. 6
Package Contents ......................................................................................................................... 6
Charging the Built-in Battery ......................................................................................................... 6
Checking Battery Power ................................................................................................................ 7

System Overview .......................................................................................... 8

Front View ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Rear View ...................................................................................................................................... 9

Basic Operation .......................................................................................... 10

Turning on/off the System ........................................................................................................... 10
Adjusting the Volume................................................................................................................... 10
Selecting a Sound Mode ............................................................................................................. 10
Activating the Power Saving Mode ............................................................................................. 10

Selecting the Sound Source ...................................................................... 11

Playing back via Bluetooth ........................................................................ 12
Establishing a Bluetooth Connection .......................................................................................... 12
Using Multiple Bluetooth Devices ................................................................................................ 12
Playing back from Macbook or Macbook Pro .............................................................................. 13
Playing back from PC/Notebook .................................................................................................13

Playing back from External Source .......................................................... 14

Outputting to other Audio System ............................................................ 15
Dual System Playback ................................................................................ 16
Charging an External Device ..................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 18
Technical Specifications ............................................................................ 19

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 Getting Started
Package Contents
Examine whether the following package contents are all included:

Main Unit USB Power Cable Audio Cable

Quick Start Guide Safety Card Warranty Card

Quick Start Guide Safety Card Warranty Card

Charging the Built-in Battery

To charge the built-in battery of the system, connect the micro plug of the USB power cable to
the POWER IN jack of the system and the standard plug to USB power outlet such as PC USB
port, USB power adapter. For optimal performance, use only the supplied USB power cable.

To USB power
output port
POWER IN

Note:
y For charging Sound Spot please use minimum 1A USB power. To charge while also playing,
it is recommended to use 2.1A USB power. Please charge Sound Spot before using.

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During charging, the charging LED indicator combination with the button will indicate the
charging status as follows:

System Mode During Charging Charging Complete

Standby Blinks in green at a slow rate. Blinks in white at a slow rate.
Power on but in idle mode Blinks in green. Blinks in white.
Bluetooth mode or AUX IN Remains on in green. Remains on in white.
mode

Notes:
y The battery cannot be replaced by the user.
y It takes about 3 hours to charge the battery from empty to full when the system is in standby
mode. Time may vary depending on the temperature or conditions of use.
y The built-in battery will give you portable power for up to 7 hours playback time. The
playback time may vary depending on the temperature or conditions of use.
y Do not dispose of system in fire; battery may explode or leak.

Type: Li-Ion Battery

Model No: LC18650
Rated Voltage: 3.7V
Capacity: 2200mAh

WARNING！
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the same
or equivalent type. Do not expose it to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, etc., where it would
be exposed to high temperatures above 60°C.

Checking Battery Power

When the system is powering on and in idle mode, tap and hold the VOL+ and VOL- buttons
together on the system to check the battery power by the LED indicator.

Status Color Battery Power

Fast blinking (4 times) Green 66%-100%
Fast blinking (3 times) Green 36%-65%
Fast blinking (2 times) Green 15%-35%

Notes:
y If the LED indicator blinks alternately in white and green at a slow rate, it indicates the built-in
battery power is less than 15%. In this case, you need to turn off the system or decrease the
volume level, and connect the USB power cable to charge it in time.
y If the LED indicator blinks simultaneously in white and green at a fast rate, it indicates the
built-in battery voltage is too low, then the system will power off automatically. Please charge
in time and turn the system on again.

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 System Overview
Front View 1. VOL– button
1 Tap to decrease the volume level.
2 2. VOL+ button
3
4 Tap to increase the volume level.
5 3. (Previous/Rewind) button
6 In Bluetooth mode, tap to skip to the start
7 of the current track or skip to previous
track. Hold to rewind a track fast.
4. (Play/Pause) button
In Bluetooth mode, tap to play or pause a
track.
5. (Next/fast forward) button
In Bluetooth mode, tap to skip to next
track. Hold to fast-forward a track.
6. PAIR button
Tap and hold for 1 second to put the
system into pairing mode.
7. (On/Standby) button
Press to switch between standby and
power-on modes.
LED Indicator
- Illuminates and indicates the battery
charging state. (See Charging the
Built-in Battery section)
- When powering on, illuminates and
blinks in white, and blinks once when
any button is tapped.
- When powering on, indicates the
pairing state.
- When powering on, indicates the
battery power by holding VOL+ and
VOL– buttons at the same time. (See
Checking Battery Power section)
- When powering on, indicates the state
of power saving mode by holding PAIR
and the buttons at the same time.

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Rear View 8. AUX IN jack
Inputs audio signals from an external
device.
Establish dual system playback with
another system (purchased separately)
via audio cable (supplied).
9. AUX OUT jack
8
Outputs audio signals to an external
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device.
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Establish dual system playback with
11 another system (purchased separately)
12 via audio cable (supplied).
10. TONE switch
Slide to switch EQ settings among FLAT,
WARM, and BRIGHT.
11. POWER IN jack
Charges the built-in battery of the system
via USB power cable (supplied)
12. POWER OUT jack
Charges your external USB devices.

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 Basic Operation
Turning on/off the System
Press the button on the top to turn on the
System.
On/Standby button

FLAT WARM BRIGHT

TONE

Activating the Power Saving

Mode
Tap and hold PAIR button and the
Press the button again to turn off the
button together to disable the Power Saving
System.
mode. The LED indicator will blink twice in
Adjusting the Volume green to indicate Power Saving mode is off.
The system will keep on all the time.
You can adjust the volume level when one of
sound sources is selected by tapping the
Tap and hold PAIR button and the
VOL +/- buttons.
button together again to enable the Power
Each time you tap VOL + or VOL - button,
Saving mode. The LED indicator will blink
the LED indicator will blink once in white. If
once in green to indicate the Power Saving
the system is at minimum volume level (or at
mode is activated. The system will power off
maximum volume level), then tap VOL-
automatically when the system is idle for 100
button (or VOL+ button), the LED indicator
minutes.
will keep its status as before without any
action.
Note:
Selecting a Sound Mode y If you turn off the system manually, the
system will activate the Power Saving
Sound modes can be selected to enhance
mode automatically next time even if you
the type of music being played. You can
disabled it before.
select one sound mode of FLAT, WARM,
and BRIGHT by sliding the TONE switch on
the back of the system.

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 Selecting the Sound Source
This system enables you to access two sound sources – AUX IN and Bluetooth.

y If AUX IN jack has been inserted, the sound source will switch to AUX IN mode automatically.
Remove the audio cable from the AUX IN jack, the sound source will switch to Bluetooth
mode automatically.

y When a Bluetooth connection has been established and the system is in Bluetooth mode,
once you insert audio cable, the system will suspend the Bluetooth playback and switch to
AUX IN mode.
To resume the Bluetooth playback, you need to remove the audio cable from the AUX IN
jack, and tap the button.

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 Playing back via Bluetooth
Establishing a Bluetooth 5. Select the desired music and press Play
Connection button on your device. The system
automatically starts playing back the
Notes:
y If your mobile phone supports A2DP, music.
AVRCP profiles, its music will play y Before starting playback via Bluetooth,
through the system. make sure the AUX IN jack is not
y You can make a Bluetooth connection inserted using audio cable.
with a mobile phone, an y Try again above steps 2 to 4 if the LED
iPhone/iPad/iPod touch or any other indicator blinks slowly after blinking
Bluetooth-enabled devices. quickly for 3 minutes, the pair was
unsuccessful.
1. Press the button to turn on the
system. Using Multiple Bluetooth Devices
y The LED indicator on top panel Only one device can be used at a time, but
illuminates and blinks in white. you can switch between different Bluetooth
2. Tap and hold PAIR button on top of devices.
system for 1 second to put it in pairing Make sure each device you want to use has
mode. already been paired, to switch devices:
y The indicator starts blinking at a fast rate. 1. On Sound Spot, tap and hold PAIR
y If you hold the PAIR button for more than button for 1 second.
2 seconds during the process of pairing, 2. On Bluetooth device, select the
the operation will be cancelled. connection to Sound Spot.
3. During this period, you can operate the This device is now the connected device to
mobile phone, iPad or Bluetooth-enabled Sound Spot, (the previous connected device
device to pair with the system within a 33 is now disconnected). Repeat those steps to
feet (10m) range. switch the connected device again.
y Please check the user manual of the
iPad or Bluetooth-enabled device with Notes:
which you are initiating pair to learn y If the system has no sound output,
about Bluetooth connection with any please check if the volume level of your
other devices. Bluetooth device connected to the
4. Once the system is detected and its system is set to the minimum, or the
name Sound Spot appears on the Bluetooth device is muted.
display of your Bluetooth-enabled device, y Ensure that the audio cable has been
key in the default password 1234 if a removed from the AUX IN jack.
prompt requests it.
y The LED indicator on top panel starts
blinking quickly to indicate that the
system and your device have entered
into the connection mode.
y After a Bluetooth connection is
established successfully, the LED
indicator will remain on in white.

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 6. Double click the Sound Spot icon and
Playing back from Macbook or the device connection screen will be
Macbook Pro shown.
1. In the desktop screen, select the Open 7. Click the Connect button in the Music
Bluetooth Preference. and Audio option.
2. If there are any old Sound Spot records, 8. Once connected, the LED indicator on
remove them. Click the Continue button the system will be solid on in white and
to continue pairing process. the connection success screen will be
3. Once completed, the pairing success shown.
screen will come out.
Note:
y Don’t quit the page immediately. You
may notice that the previous dialog
screen still shows the device not
connected. Just ignore it. It’s confusing
to the user. In fact, it’s connected
already.
4. Open iTune, play a song. Then use the
mouse to click the Bluetooth icon at the
top right hand corner of the desktop
screen, select the Sound Spot option
and then select the Use as Audio
Device (Stereo). After a while (a few
seconds), the music will come out from
the SFQ-07 system. If not, select the Use
as Audio Device (Stereo) once again.
The Sound Quality should be good.

Playing back from PC/Notebook

1. Press the Start button to open the
Device and Printers dialog box.
2. Turn on the SFQ-07 system, then tap
and hold PAIR button for 1 second to put
into the pairing mode.
3. Select the Add a device in the Device
and Printer dialog box. The Sound Spot
icon will appear on the display.
4. Double click the Sound Spot icon and
wait until the device has been added
successfully.
5. Click the Close button to close the
Device and Printer dialog box. A Sound
Spot icon appears in the dialog box.

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 Playing back from External Source
You can enjoy the sound from an optional component such as a digital music player through the
speakers of this system. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making any
connections. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected.

Connect an external device to the AUX IN jack on the back panel of the system using a stereo
audio cable (supplied).

AUX IN

To audio output
such as CD/MD/
digital music
player, etc.

Note:
y When the audio cable is connected to the AUX IN jack, the system will switch to the AUX IN
mode automatically.
1. Press the button to turn on the system.
2. Set the volume to the minimum position.
3. Start playback on the external device.
4. Adjust the volume to meet your listening requirement.

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 Outputting to other Audio System
This system has AUX OUT jack allowing you to connect to auxiliary audio systems such as
speaker, audio amplifier and perhaps wireless audio transmitter.

Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making any connections. For details,
refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected.

Connect AUX OUT jack on the back panel of the system to an external device using a stereo
audio cable (supplied).

AUX OUT To an external

audio device, such
as speaker, audio
amplifier, etc.

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 Dual System Playback
Two Sound Spot systems can be connected together using the supplied audio cable, and they
will play as one speaker system with left and right audio split between each for true stereo
separation. You should purchase another Sound Spot system separately.

Before establishing the dual system playback, be sure to turn off the power of each system.
Connect the AUX OUT jack of one system to AUX IN jack of another system using the supplied
audio cable.

AUX OUT AUX IN

The Sound Spot that you connect AUX OUT jack will be designated as the primary system; and
at the same time, another Sound Spot that you connect AUX IN jack will be designated as the
secondary system.
y When the primary system is in Bluetooth mode, the left channel and right channel are mixed,
so the secondary system will play only in a mono channel.
y When the primary system is in AUX IN mode with AUX IN jack inserted with external source,
after connecting to the secondary system, the primary system will be designated as L
channel and the secondary system will be designated as R channel. Now you can enjoy
stereo sound effect using these two systems.

Note:
y During dual system playback operations, you need to adjust the Volume level by tapping
VOL+/ VOL– buttons on each system separately.

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 Charging an External Device
The POWER OUT jack can be used to charge most devices that allow for USB charging
(including many mobile phones, smart phones and wireless headsets).
Connect one end of USB power cord to POWER OUT jack of the system, and the other end to
your USB device. Then turn on the system to charge the connected USB device.

POWER OUT

To external USB
devices, such as
mobile, smartphone,
etc.

Notes:
y Please use the USB power cord that came with your device to connect to Sound Spot to
charge.
y We suggest when using the POWER OUT jack to charge external mobile devices, the
system’s battery should be fully charged.
y If the battery power of the system is less than 15%, the charging function will be unavailable.
y When the system is operating by internal battery only and charging external device at the
same time, when the battery level is low, user is suggested to keep playback volume to
low/medium level to avoid sudden turn off of the system when the internal battery is drained
off by the external device
y During Dual System Playback operations, we recommend you do not charge each other
between the two systems (Using primary system to charge secondary system, or using
secondary system to charge primary system.)

POWER IN POWER OUT

Primary System Secondary System

AUX OUT AUX IN

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 Troubleshooting
Check this list for a possible troubleshooting solution before calling for service.

In These Cases Check the Following Points

Power does not come on y The built-in lithium battery is no power. Charge the battery.
Cannot charge the built-in y Check if the USB power cable is connected correctly.
battery y Connect the USB power cable to another USB power
outlet.
No sound output y Check if the volume level of the system is set to the
minimum.
y When in Bluetooth mode, check if the volume level of your
Bluetooth device is set to the minimum or muted; check if
your audio cable is connected to the AUX IN jack of the
system. Unplug the cable.
y When in AUX IN mode, check if your external device is set
to the minimum or muted.
The system is powered off y The system enters the saving energy mode. The system
automatically does not connect with any audio source for more than 100
minutes. Turn on the system again and play back an audio
source.
y The internal battery is exhausted. First, the LED indicator
on the top panel of the system starts blinking 10 times in
white and green at the same time; then the system is
powered off. Charge the battery and turn on the system
again.
Bluetooth connection y The system may be powered off and powered on when
cannot be restored playing back a track over Bluetooth connection. You need
automatically to make the connection again.
If you find USB charging y Maybe your USB cable is not supported by the system,
cannot perform after please try to use another USB cable.
connecting your device to y The battery power of the system is less than 15%.
the POWER OUT jack on
the system
Bluetooth connection y When making a Bluetooth connection between the system
cannot be established and your device for the first time, if the connection is fail,
you need to power off your device and power on again to
clear the device name, and make the connection again.

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 Technical Specifications
Model SFQ-07
Type Sound Spot
Support Bluetooth Bluetooth 1.2, 2.0 and 2.1 compliant
Support Profile A2DP, AVRCP
Input Sensitivity AUX Input 0.3V-0.5V (1.2V max)
Input Terminal External USB IN (for charging the battery), AUX IN
Power Source DC 5V (External USB IN)
Dimensions (Approx.) 133mm (L) x 60.5mm (D) x 128mm (H)
Weight 0.49kg

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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