User guide Parrot DS1120 English Using the Parrot DS1120 for the 1st time................................................................... 2 Kit contents ............................................................................................................. 2 Caution : Wireless technology ................................................................................ 2 Introduction............................................................................................................. 2 Use cases ............................................................................................................... 3 Setting up the Parrot DS1120 .................................................................................... 3 1. Selecting a place for the Parrot DS1120 ............................................................. 3 2. Installing the Parrot USB Dongle (Windows 2000, XP & Vista) ........................... 4 3. Connecting the Parrot DS1120 to a PC (Windows 2000, XP & Vista) ................. 4 4. Connecting the Parrot DS1120 to a Bluetooth audio player ............................... 6 5. Standalone mode ................................................................................................ 6 6. Meaning of the LEDs........................................................................................... 7 Streaming Audio ......................................................................................................... 7 1. Using several Bluetooth audio players................................................................ 7 2. Using an audio player with a Jack audio cable ................................................... 8 3. Volume control .................................................................................................... 8 4. Mute mode .......................................................................................................... 8 5. Audio effect ......................................................................................................... 9 6. Using the Parrot Audio Configuration Tool software .......................................... 9 7. Software update ................................................................................................. 9 8. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 10 Hotline ...................................................................................................................... 11 Technical specification ............................................................................................. 11 Speakers ............................................................................................................... 11 Bluetooth .............................................................................................................. 11 Using the Parrot DS1120 for the 1st time Kit contents The kit includes: · · · · · · Two Parrot DS1120 speakers A Jack audio cable (3.5mm) A Parrot Bluetooth USB Dongle Two mains cables Two removable black magnetic speaker covers. A CD-ROM containing : - Parrot Audio Configuration Tool - Acrobat Reader - Parrot Software Update Tool - User guide in pdf format - Parrot Audio Configuration Tool user guide in pdf format - The installation software of the Parrot Bluetooth USB DONGLE Quick start guide of the Parrot DS1120. Parrot products guide · · Caution : Wireless technology Interference can be caused by devices that emit waves. Devices such as Wi-Fi routers and microwave ovens can affect audio transmissions with your Parrot DS1120 and also degrade your system's audio quality. Introduction The Bluetooth® wireless technology enables audio information and data to be sent via a shortdistance radio link. Parrot draws on its long years of experience in the Bluetooth technology to offer you an innovative system, the Parrot DS1120. The Parrot DS1120 is a wireless sound system based on the Bluetooth technology. Plug in the speakers and use your Bluetooth-compatible computer, mobile phone, Smartphone, PDA, or MP3 player to stream your MP3 tracks to the speakers. Your audio device acts as the transmitter and the speakers act as the receiver. Transmitting music in this way is known as streaming. The Parrot DS1120 also features a line-in socket that can be used to stream any music stored on an MP3 player, CD player, and so on. In this case, an audio cable is required to connect the device to either of the two speakers (supplied). Use cases · · · Streaming Audio from a PC (A2DP profile). Refer to the "Using the Parrot Bluetooth USB Dongle" section for more information. Streaming audio from any kind of audio player with the Jack socket (Jack-Jack audio cable supplied) Streaming Audio from a mobile phone / PDA / Smartphone (A2DP profile) NOTE: IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT WHICH DEVICES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE A2DP TECHNOLOGY, VISIT THE SUPPORT SECTIONON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.PARROT.COM Setting up the Parrot DS1120 1. Selecting a place for the Parrot DS1120 The Parrot DS1120 is designed to be placed on a desk, a table or a stable shelf. To get the best possible sound performances, we advise you to respect the following recommendations: · Make sure that you correctly installed the speakers at their respective positions (the "Right" and "Left" labels are located on the back of the speakers). · Install your speakers at the same distance from the listening point. · Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and you. Avoid corners if possible. · Turn the speakers towards the listening point by establishing a 60 degree angle (refer to the diagram) as most of the stereo recordings are realized for this configuration. · Install your speakers at ear level: by doing so, the frequency response will be optimal. · To get the best possible reproduction of the bass frequencies, make sure there is a minimal distance of 40 cm between the back and lateral walls and the speaker. Bass frequencies will get louder if you place your speakers closer to the walls. Optimal conditions ·1=2=3 · 4 > 40 cm · 5 ~ 60° 2. Installing the Parrot USB Dongle (Windows 2000, XP & Vista) If your PC is already Bluetooth compatible, the use of the Parrot USB Dongle and the installation procedure below are not necessary. System requirements: - Min. processor speed 200 MHz - RAM: Min. 64 MB, recommended 128 MB - Free USB port (USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards) - Windows® 2000, XP or Vista 1. Insert the software installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. > If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, the installation process will start automatically. > If you are using Windows Vista, click on Execute Setup. exe. > If the installation does not start automatically, double click on the drive letter associated to your CD-ROM drive and double click on Setup.exe. 2. Click on Install Parrot Audio Suite. > The Bluetooth installation window is displayed. 3. Click OK if you wish to use the Parrot USB Dongle. > The «InstallShield Wizard» software will then install the various functions available with the Parrot USB Dongle. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. > During the installation process you may be asked to connect the Parrot USB Dongle. If the dongle is not yet plugged into the computer, you must connect it to a USB 1.1/2.0 - compatible port on your PC or laptop. Then click on OK to continue. If you want to continue the installation without connecting the Bluetooth peripheral, click on Cancel. 5. You will then see a message confirming that the driver has been installed. > Click on Finish to end the installation process. IMPORTANT: THE USB ADAPTER IS SENSITIVE TO STATIC ELECTRICITY. THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE ELECTRICAL ADAPTER COMPONENTS CAN BE DAMAGED BY STATIC. TO PROTECT THE PERIPHERAL, ALWAYS TOUCH THE METAL CASE OF THE COMPUTER BEFORE HANDLING THE USB ADAPTER. THIS ENSURES THAT YOU DISCHARGE ANY STATIC ELECTRICITY. YOU SHOULD AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH THE METAL CONNECTOR WHEN HANDLING THE USB ADAPTER. VERY DRY WEATHER OR SIMPLY WALKING ACROSS THE FLOOR CAN CAUSE A STATIC CHARGE TO BUILD UP ON YOUR BODY. 3. Connecting the Parrot DS1120 to a PC (Windows 2000, XP & Vista) - If your computer isn't compatible with the Bluetooth technology, refer to the « Installing the Parrot USB Dongle » section. - To connect easily your computer to the Parrot DS1120, use the Parrot Audio Suite software. If you have not installed this software yet, you can find it on the CD-ROM provided or download it from our website www.parrot.com, in the Support section. 1. Make sure your speakers are connected and correctly synchronized. 2. Launch the Parrot Audio Configuration Tool application. > The connection window appears. 3. If you're using the Parrot DS1120 with your computer for the first time, select the option New to display the list of the available Bluetooth peripherals. If it's not the case, select directly your device. 4. Push the Configuration key on one of your speakers. > The LEDs blink rapidly. 5. Once you selected the Parrot DS1120 among the available Bluetooth peripherals, click on Connect. > A window appears at the bottom right of your screen. 6. Click on this window and enter « 0000 » in the Bluetooth Security Code field. NOTE: THIS ACTION IS ONLY REQUIRED FOR THE FIRST USE OF THE PARROT DS1120 WITH YOUR COMPUTER. > The Parrot DS1120 is now connected to your computer. You can begin to listen to music files. > Now, you can start the audio streaming. > Refer to the «USING PARROT AUDIO CONFIGURATION TOOL» section if you wish to change audio parameters. Connecting the Parrot DS1120 to your PC using the Bluetooth Toshiba stack If you are using the Toshiba Bluetooth stack, you have to connect the Parrot device to your computer before connecting your device with the Parrot Audio Configuration Tool software. This step is only necessary at the first use. To do so: 1. Double-click on the screen. at the bottom right of 2. Click on New connection. 3. Click on New connection then click on Next. 4. Push the Configuration key of your Parrot device. > The LED blinks in blue. 5. Select the Parrot DS1120 and click on Next. > The Bluetooth security window is displayed. 6. Enter « 0000 » in the password Bluetooth field. 7. Right click on your device icon and select Connect. > The connection with the Parrot DS1120 is established. 4. Connecting the Parrot DS1120 to a Bluetooth audio player 1. Switch the speakers ON and wait for the LEDs to flash in blue. 2. Press the Configuration button. > The blue LEDs start flashing quickly. > The system is ready: you can now connect your Bluetooth device. 3. On your Bluetooth audio source device, search for peripherals and select « Parrot DS1120 ». > Refer to your audio player user guide for more information. 4. You are prompted to enter a PIN code : enter « 0000 » on your source device. > The Parrot DS1120 is ready to receive music. > Subsequent connections will be established from your device without any need to re-enter the PIN code. NOTE: HOLDING DOWN THE CONFIGURATION BUTTON FOR 5 SECONDS RESTORES THE FACTORY SETTINGS AND RE-PERFORMS AN AUTO-CONFIGURATION. 5. Standalone mode · The Parrot DS1120 works as two independent speakers if the auto-configuration phase does not occur correctly. In that case, only one speaker is active and the LEDs are red. · To return to normal mode, bring the speakers close together (less than 10m) and they automatically switch back to normal mode by restarting the auto-setup phase. 6. Meaning of the LEDs · The blue LED means that the system is being used in normal mode. Colour Alternating blue/red Dim blue Bright blue Blue ­ Flashing quickly Blue ­ Flashing slowly Meanings The two speakers are in the auto-configuration phase. Wait for a few seconds. No device is connected. One or several audio players are connected and the streaming is in progress. The speakers are ready to be paired with the source. Streaming is in progress, but the system has been muted (no sound). > Press + or ­ to unmute the Parrot DS1120. · The red LED means that the system is being used in standalone mode. Colour Alternating blue/red Dim red Bright red Red ­ Flashing quickly Red ­ Flashing slowly Meanings The two speakers are in the auto-configuration phase. Wait for a few seconds. No device is connected. One or several audio players are connected and the streaming is in progress. The speaker is ready to be paired with the source. Streaming is in progress, but the system has been muted (no sound). > Press + or ­ to unmute the Parrot DS1120. Streaming Audio 1. Using several Bluetooth audio players · The Parrot DS1120 can be paired up to 10 audio players. · Several audio players cannot stream music at the same time. You must first stop the player currently streaming to use other audio players. NB: SOME AUDIO PLAYERS PREVENT OTHER DEVICES FROM BEING CONNECTED TO THE PARROT PARTY AT THE SAME T ...