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LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
WARNINGS
This device contains a non-removable
lithium-ion battery. The battery must be
recycled or disposed of properly.
Contact your local waste management
office for information on battery
recycling or disposal.
FCC INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B Digital Device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with 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 harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and
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 distance between
the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to
an outlet
on a circuit different from
that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
This equipment complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This equipment may not cause
harmful interference.
2. This equipment must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Modifications not authorized by the
manufacturer may void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
FCC ID: VHVBTVD6000
BIG BLUE AMPLIFIER
IMPROVES HEADPHONE SOUND
LETS YOU GO WIRELESS
Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA 03054
800-846-3000 • Brookstone.com
311665
LOCATION OF PORTS AND
CONTROLS
1. Source Knob
2. Headphone Jack
3. Volume Knob
4. Source LED Indicator x 4
5. Charge LED Indicator
6. SPDIF-Out Port
7. SPDIF-In Port
8. Line-In Port
9. USB-In Port
10. Micro USB Data and Charging
Cable (not shown)
11. 3.5mm Audio Cable (not shown)
CHARGING THE AMPLIFIER
1. Connect the USB Cable (included)
to the Micro USB Port on the
headphone amplifier.
2. With the amplifier powered off, plug
the other end of USB Cable into a
USB Port on your PC or a 5V 1A
adapter (not included).
3. The Charge LED indicator light will
illuminate red while charging and
the Charge LED indicator will turn
solid green when the unit is fully
charged. Charges in approximately
2 hours for up to 10 hours of
listening enjoyment.
BASIC OPERATION
1. Connect an audio cable to an audio
source and the Line-In, SPDIF-In or
USB-In port on the amplifier.
2. Turn the Source knob to select input
source. The blue light will indicate
the selected source.
3. Connect a headphone/earphone to
the headphone jack of the amplifier.
4. Use your audio source to control
music playback and volume, or
adjust volume through the amplifier.
5. Turn the Source knob to OFF. The
LED indicator light will turn off and
the headphone amplifier is powered
off.
12. Travel Pouch (not shown)
SPECIFICATIONS
DC-Input: 5V, 1A
Power Supply: 3.7V 1100mAh
Frequency Response: 20Hz~100KHz
Audio Sample Rate:
up to 384KHz / 32Bit
Range: Class 2, up to 33 ft (10 m)
Charging Time: Approx. 2 hours
Battery Life: Approx.10 hours
Compatibility: Bluetooth
®
2.0 or above
device with A2DP/AVRCP
Dimension: 4.19" x 2.44" x 0.83"
Weight: approx. 0.25lb
The Bluetooth
®
word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned of
Bluetooth
®
SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Brookstone is under
license.
NOTES:
1. When the amplifier is disconnected,
the Bluetooth
®
LED indicator light will
flash blue slowly and will turn solid
when reconnected.
2. When in Bluetooth
®
mode, the
Bluetooth
®
LED indicator light will flash
slowly for 10 seconds looking for the
previously paired device. After 10
seconds, the amplifier will enter pairing
mode with blue LED indicator light
flashing quickly.
CARE AND STORAGE
Store the amplifier in a cool, dry place.
ADJUSTING VOLUME LEVEL
1. Turn the Volume Knob clockwise to
increase volume.
2. Turn the Volume Knob counter
clockwise to decrease volume.
PLAYING MUSIC THROUGH A
WIRED CONNECTION
You can connect your headphone to
the headphone jack of the amplifier
and:
1. Connect one end of the included
3.5mm audio cable into your audio
device and plug the other end of the
cable into the amplifier’s Line-in Port;
OR
2. Connect one end of the included
Micro USB data cable into your
audio device and plug the other end
of the cable into the amplifier’s
USB-in Port;
OR
3. Connect one end of the 3.5mm-to-
coaxial cable (not included) into your
audio device and plug the other end
of the cable into the amplifier’s
SPDIF-in Port;
NOTES:
1. Under USB-In connection, if there
is no sound from the headphone,
please ensure the correct PC
playback device is selected.
2. When there is no input signal for
10 minutes, the amplifier will enter
sleep mode and the selected input
source’s LED indicator light will flash
blue slowly. To wake up the amplifier
you have to turn off the unit and then
turn it back on.
PAIRING YOUR DEVICE
1. Prepare your audio device to pair
using Bluetooth
®
making sure you
are within 33 feet of the amplifier.
Refer to your device owners
manual for details if necessary.
2. Turn the Source knob to Bluetooth
®
mode.
3. The Bluetooth
®
LED indicator light
will flash blue quickly and the
amplifier is ready to pair.
4. Once the amplifier is in pairing mode
and your device is ready to pair,
select 'Big Blue Amplifier.' If
prompted, use 0000 as a PIN for
the pairing code. Once the amplifier
is selected, the Bluetooth
®
LED
indicator light will turn solid blue to
confirm pairing is complete.
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