P5

Portable
Bluetooth Speaker

Please read this manual carefully before operating

your set and retain it for future reference.

MODELS
NP5550W NP5550B NP5550NC
NP5550WO NP5550BR NP5559NC
NP5550WL NP5550WG

*MFL69383550* www.lg.com
 Getting Started 3

Safety Information CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of 1
the product and to protect it from over heating.
DO NOT OPEN

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The openings shall be never be blocked by placing
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.
This lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
is intended to alert the user to the Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a
presence of uninsulated dangerous dedicated circuit;
voltage within the product’s That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
enclosure that may be of sufficient that appliance and has no additional outlets or
magnitude to constitute a risk of branch circuits. Check the specification page of this
electric shock to persons. owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
The exclamation point within an outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
equilateral triangle is intended wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
to alert the user to the presence damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
of important operating and Any of these conditions could result in electric
maintenance (servicing) instructions shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your
in the literature accompanying the appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
product. or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK replacement part by an authorized service centre.
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical
OR MOISTURE. abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed
in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits
confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
the appliance. The Power Plug is the disconnecting
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may remain readily accessible.
malfunction due to electrical shock.
CAUTION when using this product in
WARNING: This unit contains magnets which can be environments of low humidity
harmful to some kind of object ( Ex : Magnetic card,
yy It may cause static electricity in environments of
Pacemaker etc..).
low humidity.
yy It is recommended to use this product after
touching any metal object which conducts
electricity.
 4 Getting Started

This device is equipped with a portable battery or Declaration of Conformity

accumulator.
Safety way to remove the battery or the battery
from the equipment: Remove the old battery or
1 battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than Hereby, LG Electronics European Shared Service
the assembly. To prevent contamination of the Center B.V., declares that this Portable Bluetooth
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environment and bring on possible threat to human speaker is compliant with the essential requirements
and animal health, the old battery or the battery and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/
put it in the appropriate container at designated EC. The complete Declaration of Conformity may be
collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or requested through the following postal address:
battery together with other waste. It is recommended LG Electronics European Shared Service Center B.V.
that you use local, free reimbursement systems Krijgsman 1
batteries and accumulators. The battery shall not be 1186 DM Amstelveen
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or The Netherlands
the like.
Do not remove battery incorporated with product for or can be requested at our dedicated DoC website:
your safety. If you need to replace the battery, take it http://www.lg.com/global/support/cedoc/cedoc#
to the nearest authorized LG Electronics service point
or dealer for assistance. This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to system, intended for use in all EU member states and
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled EFTA countries.
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The cord grip for the plug fitted to this product
is built into the existing power cord as supplied.
If, for any reason you need to shorten the cord.
DO NOT RE-USE THE PLUG.
A new plug must be used to ensure your
continued safety by securing the plug to the
power cord in accordance with Plug & Socket
Regulations 1994.
 Table of Contents 5

Table of Contents

1
1 Getting Started 3 Troubleshooting
3 Safety Information 17 Troubleshooting
6 Main Features 17 – General
6 Accessories 2
6 Introduction
7 Main Unit
4 Appendix
8 Charging the Unit 18 About LED indicator
8 –  Connecting the AC adapter 19 Trademarks and Licenses
8 –  Checking the charging status 19 Handling the Unit 3
9 Using BLUETOOTH App 20 Specifications
9 –  Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto
Your BLUETOOTH Device
9 –  Activate BLUETOOTH with “Music Flow
Bluetooth” App 4

2 Operating
11 Basic Operations
11 –  Using power button
11 –  Using volume button
11 –  Simple Operation Guide
12 Using BLUETOOTH® technology
12 –  Listening to music stored on the
BLUETOOTH devices
14 Dual Play Connection (Optional)
14 –  Dual Play Auto Connection
15 LG Sound Sync
(TV Private Sound)
15 –  With wireless connection
16 Listening to Music from Your External Device
16 Other Operation
16 – Resetting
16 –  Notice for Auto Power Off
 6 Getting Started

Main Features What does LG Friends symbol mean?

1 Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device.
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Captain Play
LG Sound Sync
The LG Friends symbol means that the unit is
Controls volume level of this unit by the remote
registered as G5 Friends.
control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG
Sound Sync. It makes your action easier and faster when
launching the Friends Manager App by installing and
running Music Flow Bluetooth App automatically.
Music Flow Bluetooth
You can control this unit with your iPod touch/
iPhone/iPad or Android device via Bluetooth. This
unit and your device must be paired for Bluetooth. Accessories
Visit “Apple App Store” or “Google Android Market
(Google Play Store)” or use the QR code shown Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
below to search for “Music Flow Bluetooth” app. For
detailed information, refer to page 9.

USB cable (1) Simple Manual (1)

(iOS) (Android)

Dual Play Introduction

You can enjoy the sound in stereo by using two
speakers. When using this function, it needs two
speakers. Symbol used in this manual

,,Note
Indicates special notes and operating features.

>>Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.
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Main Unit

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f

b d

c
e

a o : Turn up the volume. e 1/!

b j Turns On / Off : Press and hold it.
- Connects a Bluetooth device to the unit. f Battery indicator
(Press j)
g USB port for charging
- Adds a Bluetooth device for multi pairing.
(Press and hold j) h Portable In connector
- Changes to Bluetooth mode in portable mode. Listens to music from your portable device.
(Press j)
c p : Turn down the volume
d T
- Starts or pauses playback on the Bluetooth
mode.
- Mutes the sound on the Portable and LG Sound
Sync mode.
 8 Getting Started

Charging the Unit Checking the charging status

When AC Adapter is connected, battery charging is
started. If the power turned on, you can check the
charging status by pressing 1/! button.
1 Connecting the AC adapter
This device uses built-in battery. Before using it,
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charge the battery by connecting the AC Adapter.

1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the AC
60 %
adapter. 60
15 %
%
60
15 %
15 %
2. Connect the USB cable to USB port of of the unit.
%
3. Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. 15
15 %
%
15 %
,,Note
yy Operating time is approx. 15 hours.
It may vary depending on the battery status
and operational conditions.
yy If you listening the music while charging, it
will take longer to charge.
(Not supplied)

If the battery is fully charged in charging mode,

indicator is changed from red to green.

>>Caution
AC adapter is not supplied.
It is recommended that you use the 5 V AC
adapter approved by LG Electronics Inc. (more
than 1.8 A) with this speaker because of danger
of explosion. If you do not use the recommended
adapter, charging is unavailable or charging time
may differ.
 Getting Started 9

Using BLUETOOTH App Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App

through “App Store” or “Google Play
Store”
About “Music Flow Bluetooth” App 1. Tap the “App Store” icon or “Google Play Store” 1
“Music Flow Bluetooth” app brings a suite of new icon.

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features to this unit. 2. In the search bar, type in the “Music Flow
To enjoy more features and use this unit more Bluetooth” and search it.
comfortably, you are recommended to download and 3. In the search result list, find and tap “Music Flow
install free “Music Flow Bluetooth” app. Bluetooth” to start downloading Bluetooth app.
4. Tap an icon for installation.
Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” 5. Tap an icon for downloading.
App onto Your BLUETOOTH
Device Activate BLUETOOTH with
There are two ways to install “Music Flow Bluetooth” “Music Flow Bluetooth” App
App onto Your Bluetooth Device. “Music Flow Bluetooth” app helps to connect your
Bluetooth device to this unit.
Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App 1. Tap “Music Flow Bluetooth” app icon on the home
through QR code screen to open “Music Flow Bluetooth” app, and
go to the main menu.
1. Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” app through QR
code. Use the scanning software to scan the QR 2. Tap [Menu] and select the unit you want.
code. 3. If you want to get more information to operate,
2. Tap an icon for installation. tap [Setting] and refer to the [Help].
3. Tap an icon for downloading.

,,Note
yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is
connected to the Internet.
yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device has
a scanning software application. If you don’t
have one, download one from “App Store” or
“Google Play Store”.
yy Depending on the region, QR code may not
work.
 10 Getting Started

,,Note
yy Music Flow Bluetooth app will be available in
version of the software as follow;
Android O/S : Ver 4.0.3 (or later)
1 iOS O/S : Ver 6.0 (or later)
yy Depending on the Bluetooth device, “Music
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Flow Bluetooth” app may not work.

yy After connection of “Music Flow Bluetooth”
app, music may be output from your device. In
this case, try connecting procedure again.
yy If you operate the other applications or
change the settings on your Bluetooth
device while using “Music Flow Bluetooth”
app, “Music Flow Bluetooth” app may operate
abnormally.
yy When “Music Flow Bluetooth” app operate
abnormally, check your Bluetooth device and
the connection of “Music Flow Bluetooth” app
and then try to connect again.
yy Depending on the operating system of smart
device, you have some differences for “Music
Flow Bluetooth” operation.
yy Even though Bluetooth connection will
be disconnected, you can use “Music Flow
Bluetooth” app when you change the
function.
 Operating 11

Basic Operations Using volume button

Using power button

Operating
You can adjust speaker volume.

,,Note
Power On / Off While adjusting volume if you try to increase
or decrease the volume when it is already at
Press and hold the 1/! button.
maximum or minimum level, a beep is played on
the unit.

Simple Operation Guide

Function How to LED and Sound Status
1/! button blinks twice with the
Power On / Off Press and hold the 1/! button.
sound

When j button blinks in white, select

Bluetooth pairing LG Music Flow P5 (XX) from device list j button stays in white with the sound.
on your smart device.

Play / Pause Press T. -

Volume control Press o or p -

Forward skip Press T twice. -

Backward skip Press T three times. -

Press and hold j for 2 seconds to add

Multi pairing j button stays in white with the sound.
another Bluetooth device.
j, 1/! and T buttons blink twice
Initializing Press and hold j for 10 seconds.
and then j button blinks in white.
 12 Operating

Using BLUETOOTH® Listening to music stored on the

BLUETOOTH devices
technology
Pairing your unit and BLUETOOTH
About BLUETOOTH device
Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure the
Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for
Bluetooth feature is turned on in to your Bluetooth
short range connection.
device. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
2 The sound may be interrupted when the connection Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not
interfered by the other electronic wave or you need to be performed again.
Operating

connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms.

1. Turn on the unit then j button blinks in white.
Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth
2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the
wireless technology does not incur any charges. A
pairing operation. When searching for this unit
mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology
with the Bluetooth device, a list of the devices
can be operated via the Cascade if the connection
found may appear in the Bluetooth device display
was made via Bluetooth wireless technology.
depending on the type of Bluetooth device. Your
Available Devices : Mobile phone, MP3, Laptop, PDA unit appears as “LG Music Flow P5(xx)”.
etc.
3. Select “LG Music Flow P5(xx)”.

BLUETOOTH Profiles ,,Note

In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, yy XX means the last two digits of
devices must be able to interpret certain profiles. Bluetooth address. For example, if your
This unit is compatible with following profile. unit has a Bluetooth address such as
9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “LG Music
yy A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
Flow P5 (08)” on your Bluetooth device.
yy Codec : SBC, AAC
yy Depending on the Bluetooth device type,
some device have a different pairing way.
Enter the PIN code (0000) as needed.
yy You can connect this unit with up to 2
Bluetooth devices simultaneously same
method as above description.
yy The multi pairing connection is only supported
on Android or iOS devices. (Multi pairing
connection may not be supported depending
on the connected device specifications.)
yy Removable/detachable Bluetooth device
(Ex : Dongle etc..) doesn't support multi
pairing.

4. When this unit is successfully connected with

your Bluetooth device, blinking buttons will stay
white with beep sound.
5. Listen to music.
To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device,
refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
 Operating 13

,,Note
yy When using Bluetooth technology, you have
to make a connection between the unit and
the Bluetooth device as close as possible and
keep the distance.
However you may experience issues in the
cases below :
-- There is a obstacle between the unit and
the Bluetooth device.
-- There is a device using same frequency 2
with Bluetooth technology such as a

Operating
medical equipment, a microwave or a
wireless LAN device.
yy You should connect your Bluetooth device to
this unit again when you restart it.
yy Even if this unit connected up to 2 Bluetooth
devices, you can play and control music by
using only one of the connected devices.
yy The sound may be interrupted when the
connection interfered by the other electronic
wave.
yy You may not control the Bluetooth device
with this unit.
yy Depending on the type of the device, you may
not be able to use the Bluetooth function.
yy You can enjoy wireless system using phone,
MP3, laptop, etc..
yy The more distance between the unit and the
Bluetooth device, the lower the sound quality
becomes.
yy Bluetooth connection will be disconnected
when the unit is turned off or the Bluetooth
device gets too far from the unit.
yy When Bluetooth connection is disconnected,
connect the Bluetooth device to the unit
again.
yy When you connect Bluetooth device (iOS
device etc.) to this unit or operate the device,
the volume level can be synchronized with
each other.
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Dual Play Connection ,,Note

yy If you use a Bluetooth device using dongle,
(Optional) you cannot use Dual Play.
yy In portable input mode, you cannot use Dual
Play.
You can enjoy the sound in stereo by using two
speakers. Two speakers are needed to enjoy in stereo. yy When you enjoy Dual Play, the multi pairing
connection is not supported.
yy When Dual Play connection is on processing,
you cannot search the units on other
2 Bluetooth devices.
yy When you disconnect Dual Play connection,
Operating

press and hold the buttons of one of the two

speakers again. (j, o or j, p)
yy When you enjoy Dual Play, you can adjust the
volume of both and speakers at the
same time.
yy Once two speakers are connected to each
other via Dual play, all devices connected to
1. Connect the speaker to a Bluetooth device. both speakers are disconnected except for
2. Press and hold the each speaker’s button as the speaker the last connected to speaker.
below at the same time.
yy Using Dual play is limited to only these units
- speaker : j, o button and is unavailable on other Music Flow series.
- speaker : j, p button
- Beep sound is heard and j buttons will blink yy To change the Bluetooth device in Dual Play
white fast. mode, press and hold j for 2 seconds to
disconnect current Bluetooth device and
3. If two speakers are connected, blinking j buttons connect the desired Bluetooth device.
will stay white with beep sound. If the units fail to
detect, go to step 1 and try again. yy In Dual Play mode, you can connect only the
speaker with the Bluetooth device.
yy Dual Play is only supported on Android or iOS
Dual Play Auto Connection devices.
If you turn the power off and then on again in dual yy When you connect Bluetooth device (iOS
play mode, these speakers keep the dual play mode device etc.) to this unit or operate the device,
automatically. the volume level can be synchronized with
-- Turn on the two speakers and wait to complete each other.
the dual play connection. yy In Dual Play mode, make the distance
-- It takes up to 30 seconds to connect to dual play. between the speakers as close as possible
each other.
yy Depending on network environment, the Dual
Play may not work well.
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LG Sound Sync With wireless connection

(TV Private Sound) 1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1/! (Power).
2. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the
sound through this unit :
TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound
output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Wireless)]
3. Press and hold j, T simultaneously until you
You can control some functions of this unit by your hear a beep. j blinks amber. If connected, j stay
TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. The Feature in amber. 2
is only compatible with LG TV’s that support LG
,,Note

Operating
Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo is
on your TV. yy If you turned off the LG Sound Sync
(Wireless) will be disconnected. To use this
Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control :
function again, you should reconnect the TV
Volume up/down, mute
and the unit.
Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of
LG Sound Sync. yy You can mute the sound by pressing T.

Make one of the following connections, depending on

the capabilities of your equipment.

,,Note
yy When the connection fails, make sure of the
condition of the TV and power.
yy Make sure of the condition of this unit and
the connection in the cases below when using
LG Sound Sync.
-- Turn off the unit.
-- Changing the function to the others.
-- Disconnecting the wireless connection
caused by interference or a distance.
yy The amount of time to turn off this unit is
different depending on your TV when you set
AUTO POWER function to ON.
yy Details of TV setting menu vary depending on
the models of your TV.
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Listening to Music from Other Operation

Your External Device
Resetting
The unit can be used to listen to the music from
many types of external device.

2
Operating

In case that the unit freezes due to malfunction,

remove the rubber sleeve and press the reset hole
using an object like a thin pin. Then the unit is turned
1. Connect the external device to the Portable In off completely.
connector of the unit.
2. Turn the power on by pressing and holding 1/! Notice for Auto Power Off
button. When the unit is in BT/LG Sound Sync mode without
3. Turn the external device on and start playing. music playback for 20 minutes or in portable input
mode without button operation for 6 hours, this unit
,,Note is turned off automatically.
yy When you connect the portable cable, the
function is changed to portable in mode
automatically.
yy You can mute the sound by pressing T.
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Troubleshooting

General
Problem Cause & Correction
yy The battery is discharged. Recharge the battery.
No Power.
yy Connect the unit to the power supply with the AC adapter.
yy The unit or your smart device’s volume is set to minimum. Check and adjust the
volume of the unit or Bluetooth device’s volume.
No sound or sound yy When you use an external device at high volume, the sound quality may be
distortion. deteriorated. Lower the volume of the devices.
yy If you use the unit for purposes other than listening to music, the sound quality 3
may be lowered or the unit may not work properly.

Troubleshooting
yy Switch Bluetooth off and on again on your Bluetooth device, then try pairing
again.
yy Be sure your Bluetooth device is on.
yy Remove the obstacle in the path of the Bluetooth device and the unit.
yy Depending on the type of the Bluetooth device or surrounding environment,
your device may not be paired with the unit.
yy While using Bluetooth, you may not activate “Music Flow Bluetooth” app.
Disconnect Bluetooth device you have connected before to use “Music Flow
Bluetooth pairing does
Bluetooth” app properly.
not work well.
yy When your Bluetooth device have been already connected with other unit,
disconnect the Bluetooth connection first. Then you can control your unit
through “Music Flow Bluetooth” app.
yy Depending on the Bluetooth device, “Music Flow Bluetooth” app may work
restrictively not work.
yy The connection you’ve made may be disconnected if you select other
application or change the setting of the connected device via “Music Flow
Bluetooth” app. In such case, please check the connection status.
yy If the battery was fully discharged, the stored Bluetooth information can be
deleted. Previous setting may not be saved when the unit’s power is shut off.
yy In case of malfunction, Battery indicator is lit in white and amber alternately.
The unit does not Please use the unit in proper place where the temperature or humidity is not
operate normally. so high or low.
yy In case of overload, all LED indicators stay white. Please turn the power off and
then on again.

Above solutions do not yy Press Reset hole with a pointed thing like mechanical pencil.
work.
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About LED indicator

General
Battery indicator turns in
In Charging Fully Charged
red to green.
1/! blinks in white with the
Power is turned on.
sound.
1/! blinks in amber with
Battery is discharged. (Blinks rapidly)
the sound.
Battery indicator blinks in The unit operates abnormally.
red and green rapidly. Leave the unit at room temperature (5 - 35 °C) for a while and try again.

Bluetooth
j blinks or stays in white Blink : Searching for Bluetooth device
with the sound. Stay on : Bluetooth device is connected.
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Dual Play & Sound Sync

j blinks fast in white with
the sound. Waiting for dual play connection
(j on the two speakers)
j, blinks in amber with the
Waiting for sound sync
sound.

Dual Play & Sound Sync

T blinks in white. Mute Status (Portable)
 Appendix 19

Trademarks and Handling the Unit

Licenses
When shipping the unit
Please save the original shipping carton and packing
materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum
protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally
Bluetooth wireless technology is a system which packed at the factory.
allows radio contact between electronic devices
within a max. range of 10 meters.
Keeping the exterior surfaces clean
Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth
wireless technology does not incur any charges. A yy Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray
mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology near the unit.
can be operated via the Cascade if the connection yy Wiping with strong pressure may damage the
was made via Bluetooth wireless technology. surface.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by yy Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks with the unit for a long period of time.
by LG Electronics is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of Cleaning the unit
their respective owners. To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the 4
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly

Appendix
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use
strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner,
as these might damage the surface of the unit.
 20 Appendix

Specifications
General
5 V 0 1.8 A (AC adapter)
Power requirements
Built-in rechargeable battery
Power consumption 9W
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 153 mm x 58 mm x 59.5 mm
Net Weight (Approx.) 0.47 kg
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity 5 % to 60 %

Inputs
PORT. IN 0.65 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack)
USB Micro USB port for charging battery

Speakers
4
Type built-in
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Impedance Rated 4Ω
Rated Input Power 10 W
Max Input Power 20 W

Battery
Battery capacity 2100 mAh
Approx. 15 hours.
Operating time
It may vary depending on the battery status and operational conditions.

yy Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.