Owner’s Manual

Read and understand this entire manual before using!

For assistance contact Pyramat. DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.

Item Number:

10176401

Congratulations on the purchase of your Pyramat Laptop Sound Booster. The Laptop Sound Booster delivers a powerful audio experience from your laptop computer designed to intensify your enjoyment of games, movies, music and more. To ensure the best results, please read this manual completely before operating your Sound Booster, and retain it for future reference.

CONTENTS

Safety Warnings ............................................................ 1

Before You Begin ........................................................... 2

Features ......................................................................... 2

Set-Up ......................................................................... 3-5

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................... 5

Warranty ........................................................................ 6

FCC Content .................................................................. 7

SAFETy WARNINGS

WARNING: The Pyramat Laptop Sound Booster is intended for indoor use only. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• Do not expose to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.

• Adult supervision is required for set-up.

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable

(nickel-cadmium) batteries. Do not throw used batteries in the trash. They must be taken to a recycling facility.

• Excessive use of audio equipment at high volume may lead to hearing loss. Listen responsibly and use

common sense.

• Children under 13 should not use this product without adult supervision.

• DO NOT wash or soak the Laptop Sound Booster with water. If it becomes wet, shut off power immediately and

do not use until totally dry.

The Laptop Sound Booster is compatible with:

• Both Mac and PC laptop computers up to 17”

• iPod ® , iPhone ® and MP3 players

• Portable DVD and CD players

Need Help? Visit our website at www.pyramat.com, send an e-mail to

[email protected]

or call toll-free at 877-591-1012.

1

BEFORE yOU BEGIN

Remove the packing material from the Sound Booster and take unit out of box.

Check to make sure you have all the parts shown below and that all items are in good condition.

Laptop Sound Booster iPod ® universal dock with

4 dock adapters for models:

• iPod® nano (2nd Generation)

2GB, 4GB, and 8GB

• iPod ® 60GB and 80GB

(5th Generation, Late 2006)

• iPod ® 30GB (5th Generation)

• iPod ® mini and iPod ® mini

(2nd Generation)

2 foot USB power cable

(Located in the cable storage compartment between the speakers on the back of the unit)

Note: Replacement cables can be purchased at your local audio accessory dealer.

For more information on the universal dock or to order additional dock adapters visit: www.apple.com

or http://docs.info.apple.com/article.

html?artnum=300277

FEATURES

Comfortable ventilation pad

USB Cable Storage

Compartment

Battery compartment

(C Batteries necessary only for MP3 and iPod ® usage)

Volume dial

Illuminating full range speakers

Power Button iPod ® dock port iPhone ® , MP3 and portable

DVD or CD player 3.5mm input

4 Dock Adapters for Models: iPod ® nano (2nd Generation) 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB iPod ® 60GB and 80GB (5th Generation, Late 2006) iPod ® 30GB (5th Generation) iPod ® mini and iPod ® mini (2nd Generation) iPod ® Universal Dock

Ergonomic wrist support

2

SET-UP

Using your Laptop

The Laptop Sound Booster is compatible with both Mac and PC and can support laptops up to 17”. The USB cable provides both power and audio signal from your computer. You do not need to insert batteries to use the Laptop Sound

Booster with your laptop.

Note: Your computer will not correctly connect to the Laptop

Sound Booster if you have any media programs running.

1

Remove the USB cable, stored in the cable storage compartment between the speakers on the back of the Laptop Sound Booster.

2

Insert the small end of the USB cable to the Laptop Sound Booster power input (located between the speakers on the back of the Laptop

Sound Booster).

3

Place your computer on the

Laptop Sound Booster and turn it on.

4

Insert the USB end of the cable into an open USB port on your computer.

5

Turn the Laptop Sound Booster on using the on/off button on the right side of the Laptop Sound

Booster. The speakers will glow if the Laptop Sound Booster is receiving power.

6

Open a music file, DVD, or game to hear sound from the Laptop

Sound Booster. Your computer will automatically recognize the Laptop

Sound Booster – no software is required.

7

Adjust the volume using the volume dial on the right side of the Laptop Sound Booster. You can also adjust the volume on your computer.

3

SET-UP

Using your iPod

®

(For iPhone Use 3.5 mm connection on page 5)

Before you start, disconnect your computer’s connection to the Laptop Sound Booster.

WARNING: Do not dock/undock iPod ® while the docking dongle is attached to the

Laptop Sound Booster.

1

Open the battery casing and insert 4 C cell batteries. Close the casing.

2

Select the correct dock adapter for your iPod ® and insert it into the universal dock.

Note: For information on additional dock adapters visit www.apple.com.

3

Place your iPod ® in the universal dock and plug it into the

USB input on the left side of the

Laptop Sound Booster. Make sure the dock is firmly inserted into the port.

WARNING: Universal

Dock is for use with the Laptop

Sound Booster only! DO NOT

CONNECT TO YOUR COMPUTER

OR OTHER USB DEVICE. This may cause damage to your computer or iPod ® .

4

Turn the Laptop Sound

Booster on using the on/off button on the right side of the

Laptop Sound Booster. The speakers will glow if the

Laptop Sound Booster is receiving power.

5

Turn your iPod ® on. Select and play a music file or video from your iPod ® to hear sound from the

Laptop Sound Booster.

Note: The Laptop Sound Booster will automatically recognize your iPod ® – no software is required.

6

Adjust the volume using the volume dial on the right side of the Laptop Sound Booster.

4

SET-UP

Using your iPhone

®

, MP3, DVD or CD Player

Disconnect your computer’s connection to the Laptop Sound Booster.

1

Open the battery casing and insert 4 C cell batteries. Close the casing.

2

Connect a 3.5mm mini audio cable from your iPhone ® , MP3,

DVD or CD player to the mini input on the left side of the Laptop

Sound Booster.

3

Turn the Laptop Sound Booster on using the on/off button on the right side of the Laptop Sound

Booster. The speakers will glow if the Laptop Sound Booster is receiving power.

4

Turn your MP3, DVD or CD player on. Select and play a music file or video from your iPhone ® , MP3, DVD or CD player to hear sound from the Laptop

Sound Booster.

Note: The Laptop Sound Booster will automatically recognize your

MP3, DVD or CD player – no software is required.

5

Adjust the volume using the volume dial on the right side of the Laptop Sound Booster. You can also adjust the volume on your iPhone ® , MP3, DVD or CD player.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem

Unable to hear sound from the Laptop Sound Booster.

Possible Cause

Loose cable connection.

Your music, movie, or game program was open during the synching process.

Solution

Check your USB and power connections.

Close and restart the program. Or,

Restart your computer with the Laptop Sound Booster turned on and connected to your laptop.

Disconnect your computer from the Laptop Sound Booster.

Your iPod ® , MP3, DVD or CD player and your computer is connected to the Laptop Sound

Booster at the same time.

The speakers are giving off static or clipping.

The volume on your computer is set too high.

Reduce the volume on your laptop and use the volume dial on the right side of the Laptop Sound Booster to increase or decrease the volume.

WARRANTy

Laptop Sound Booster Limited Warranty

Pyramat warranties this product and any included accessories against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty is enforceable only by the original purchaser. ALL DAMAGED OR

MISSING PARTS MUST BE REPORTED WITHIN 14

DAYS OF PURCHASE.

This warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship, but DOES NOT COVER the following:

1. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: a. Acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, improper installation, maintenance or operation, or failure to follow the instructions contained in this manual.

b. Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier).

c. Repair, attempted repair or modification by anyone other than the Pyramat Service Center.

2. Any unit which has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.

3. Any unit used for industrial or commercial purposes.

4. Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses or batteries).

5. Customer installation, set-up, adjustments or signal reception problems.

Pyramat will repair or replace (at its discretion) units covered by this warranty, without charge to the consumer for labor or materials. CONSUMER IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL

CHARGES AND ANY INITIAL SHIPPING CHARGES.

However, we will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the United States if repairs are covered by the warranty.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER

THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE

CONSUMER. PYRAMAT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR

ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE

EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION

TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTy SERVICE

For service assistance, product information, or to locate the dealer nearest you, please call or e-mail:

Pyramat Service Center

877-591-1012 [email protected]

For further information on how to order accessories for this product or other Pyramat products, please visit our website at

www.pyramat.com

.

IMPORTANT

For your records, save your original sales receipt with this manual.

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Need Help? Visit our website at www.pyramat.com, send an e-mail to

[email protected]

or call toll-free at 877-591-1012.

FCC CONTENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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.

FCC part 15.21:

WARNING : Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC part 15.105:

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 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 separation 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.

If you have problems with your

Laptop Sound Booster,

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.

Follow instructions in this manual.

Failure to follow these instructions may damage your Sound Booster and void your warranty.

Need Help? Visit our website at www.pyramat.com, send an e-mail to

[email protected]

or call toll-free at 877-591-1012.

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Pyramat LLC

PO Box 3610

Cerritos, CA 90703

© Copyright 2007 Pyramat LLC

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