Vivitar BS-KI48 - User Manual

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4. When the baery is fully charged, the red indicator light

will turn oﬀ. Disconnect the charger from the speaker

and the outlet. The speaker is ready for use.

Note: Overcharging could reduce the life of the baery. A

charged baery will lose its capacity if it is not used

on a regular basis.

Important!

Ensure that the baery is fully charged if the speaker is not

used for a long period of me. To avoid a complete

discharge of the baery, charge the speaker at least every

6 months.

Baery Notes

• When the baery power is low, the speaker will beep

every 30 seconds.

Sweden, and United Kingdom and within EFTA in

Iceland, Norway and Switzerland.

Locaon of Controls

① Microphone

② Power/ Play/Pause/Answer

③ Indicator LED/Siri

④ Charging Port

⑤ Auxiliary Port

First Time Use

Charging the Baery

The BS-KI48 Speaker has a built-in, rechargeable

lithium-polymer baery. To avoid damage, do not aempt to

remove the baery. The full performance of the baery is

achieved aer two or three charging-discharging cycles.

Charge the baery fully before ﬁrst use.

1. Connect the USB cable to the speaker.

2. Connect to the correct outlet (wall, computer).

3. When the charger is connected to the speaker, the red

indicator light will turn on.

Note: Charging the baery fully may take up to 2 hours.

Increase the separaon between the equipment and

receiver.

Connect the equipment into 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.

EC Declaraon of Conformity

Operaon is subject to the following two condions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operaon.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for ANY

interference, for example RADIO or TV interference,

caused by unauthorized modiﬁcaons to this

equipment. Such modiﬁcaons could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment. This product is CE

cerﬁed according to the provision of the R&TTE

Direcve (99/5/EC). This declares that this product is

in compliance with the essenal requirements and

other relevant provisions of Direcve 1999/5/EC.

Please note that this product uses radio frequency

bands not harmonized within EU. Within the EU this

product is intended for use in Austria, Belgium,

Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland,

Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain,

FCC Statement

This device complies with the part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operaon is subject to the following two condions: (1) this

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operaon.

Cauon: Changes or modiﬁcaons not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: 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 protecon against harmful

interference in a residenal installaon. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instrucons, may cause harmful

interference to radio communicaons. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

parcular installaon. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television recepon,

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.

In the Box

• BS-KI48 Bluetooth® Speaker

• USB Charging Cable

• User Manual

Safety Precauons

• Please read this User Manual carefully and follow all

instrucons.

• To avoid damage or malfuncon of the speaker do not

drop it from high locaons and/or on to hard surfaces, do

not place heavy objects on it.

• Keep speaker away from humidity, water and other liquids.

If it does get wet, do not operate as this may cause an

electrical shock, explosion and damage to the device or to

the user.

• Do not place or keep this product near heat sources, such

as direct sunlight, radiators, stoves or any other apparatus

that produces heat. This may cause an explosion, degrade

the performance and/or reduce baery life.

• Do not modify, repair or disassemble device (especially the

baery). Doing so will void the warranty. The baery in

this device may present a risk of ﬁre or chemical burns if

misused or tampered with.

• Use only supplied and manufacturer-approved chargers

and unplug this device when not in use for long periods of

me or during lightning storms.

Thank you for purchasing the Vivitar® BS-KI48 Bluetooth®

Speaker.

Introducon

With this speaker, you will enjoy listening to high quality

music wirelessly using Bluetooth® technology. Easily

connect to any mobile device for both conversaon and

music listening. It also pairs with other Bluetooth-en-

abled devices (Bluetooth V4.2+EDR speciﬁcaon and

HSP, HFP, A2DP and AVRCP proﬁles).

Speciﬁcaons

• Bluetooth Speciﬁcaon: V4.2

• Operaon Frequency: 2.402-2.48GHz

• Supported Proﬁle: HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP

• Operaon Range: Up to 33 feet(10 meters)

• Play Time: About 6 hours

• Baery Type: 400mAh, 3.7V, Polymer Lithium Ion

Baery

• Charge Time: About 2 Hours

Vivitar® BS-KI48

Bluetooth® Speaker

User Manual

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This document describes the Vivitar® BS-KI48 Bluetooth® Speaker, a portable audio device designed for wireless music playback and hands-free calling.

Function Description

The Vivitar BS-KI48 Bluetooth Speaker allows users to wirelessly stream high-quality music and make calls from any Bluetooth-enabled mobile device. It supports various Bluetooth profiles for versatile connectivity.

Important Technical Specifications

Bluetooth Specification: V4.2
Operation Frequency: 2.402-2.48GHz
Supported Profiles: HSP (Headset Profile), HFP (Hands-Free Profile), A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
Operation Range: Up to 33 feet (10 meters)
Play Time: Approximately 6 hours
Battery Type: 400mAh, 3.7V, Polymer Lithium Ion Battery
Charge Time: Approximately 2 hours

Usage Features

In the Box

The product package includes:

BS-KI48 Bluetooth® Speaker
USB Charging Cable
User Manual

Location of Controls

The speaker features the following controls and ports:

Microphone
Power/ Play/Pause/Answer button
Indicator LED/Siri
Charging Port
Auxiliary Port

First Time Use: Charging the Battery

The BS-KI48 Speaker has a built-in, rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. To ensure optimal performance and longevity, follow these steps:

Connect the USB cable to the speaker.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to a suitable power outlet (wall adapter or computer USB port).
When charging, a red indicator light will turn on.
Once fully charged, the red indicator light will turn off. Disconnect the charger.

Note: Full charging takes approximately 2 hours. Overcharging can reduce battery life. A charged battery will lose capacity if not used regularly.
Important: If the speaker is not used for extended periods, ensure the battery is fully charged. To prevent complete discharge, charge the speaker at least every 6 months.
Battery Notes: When the battery power is low, the speaker will beep every 30 seconds.

Pairing with Your Phone

Place the speaker close to a Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone.
Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds until the indicator lights flash blue and red, indicating pairing mode.
On your mobile phone, enable Bluetooth and search for available devices.
Select "Viv speaker" from the list of found devices.
If prompted, enter the PIN code "0000" and confirm.
Upon successful pairing, the BS-KI48 will automatically connect to your phone before entering standby mode. The indicator will flicker blue.

Note: If pairing is not completed within 10 minutes, the speaker will turn off. If this occurs, repeat the pairing steps.

General Operation

Turning ON: Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds. If previously paired, the speaker will automatically connect to your mobile device.
Turning OFF: Press and hold the POWER button for 5 seconds.
Note: The speaker will automatically turn off if not connected to a mobile device for approximately 10 minutes.

Music Playback

Play/Pause: Press the Play/Pause button to start or pause music playback.

Using the Phone Function

Last Number Re-dial: Press the ANSWER button twice.
Answering a Call: Short press the ANSWER button when an incoming call rings.
Rejecting an Incoming Call: Press and hold the ANSWER button for 2 seconds.
Ending a Call: Short press the ANSWER button.

Siri/Google Assistant

Activation: Quickly tap the button twice to activate Siri or Google Assistant on your connected device.

Wired External Audio Input

The speaker includes a 3.5mm Auxiliary Cable, allowing you to connect audio devices directly via the AUX In port.

Maintenance Features

Safety Precautions

Read the User Manual carefully and follow all instructions.
Avoid dropping the speaker from high locations or onto hard surfaces, and do not place heavy objects on it to prevent damage or malfunction.
Keep the speaker away from humidity, water, and other liquids. If it gets wet, do not operate it, as this may cause electrical shock, explosion, or damage.
Do not place or store the product near heat sources (direct sunlight, radiators, stoves, etc.), as this can cause an explosion, degrade performance, or reduce battery life.
Do not modify, repair, or disassemble the device, especially the battery, as this will void the warranty and poses a risk of fire or chemical burns if misused.
Use only manufacturer-approved chargers. Unplug the device when not in use for long periods or during lightning storms.

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) it may not cause harmful interference, and (2) it must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution: Unauthorized changes or modifications can void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and complies with Class B digital device limits. If interference occurs, try to correct it by reorienting/relocating the receiving antenna, increasing separation between equipment and receiver, connecting to a different circuit, or consulting a radio/TV technician.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for interference caused by unauthorized modifications. This product is CE certified under the R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC) and complies with essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. It uses radio frequency bands not harmonized within the EU and is intended for use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, and within EFTA in Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install according to manufacturer's instructions.
Do not install near heat sources (radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, especially at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit the apparatus.
Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. Exercise caution when moving a cart/apparatus combination to avoid tip-over injury.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required if the apparatus has been damaged (e.g., power-supply cord/plug damaged, liquid spilled, objects fallen into apparatus, exposed to rain/moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped).

Vivitar One Year Warranty

Coverage: This warranty covers the original consumer purchaser only and is non-transferable. It covers products that fail to function properly under normal usage due to defects in material or workmanship. The product will be repaired or replaced at no charge for parts or labor for one year.
Exclusions: Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship, or from other than normal use, including repairs by unauthorized parties, tampering, modification, or accident, are not covered.
Obtaining Service: Call 1-800-592-9541 (U.S.) or visit www.vivitar.com. To receive warranty service, contact for problem determination and service procedures. Proof of purchase (bill of sale or receipted invoice) evidencing the product is within the warranty period MUST be presented. It is the user's responsibility to properly package and send defective products with a dated copy of proof of purchase, a written explanation of the problem, and a valid return address to the authorized service center. Items not covered by warranty will be returned unrepaired.
Limitations: NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED ABOVE SHALL APPLY. DISTRIBUTOR FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD STATED ABOVE. NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON DISTRIBUTOR. REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE - AT DISTRIBUTOR'S SOLE DISCRETION -ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES OF THE CONSUMER. IN NO EVENT WILL DISTRIBUTOR, ITS MANUFACTURERS, OR SAKAR INT. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS, SAVINGS, DATA OR RECORDS) CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, NO OTHER WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY.
Consumer Recovery: NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, CONSUMER'S RECOVERY AGAINST DISTRIBUTOR SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY DISTRIBUTOR. THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER WHO PURCHASED THE PRODUCT AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Some countries, states, or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on warranties, so these limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary by location. Contact your authorized retailer for additional warranty information. This product is manufactured, distributed, and sold by SAKAR International, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners, who have not sponsored, endorsed, or approved this product.