INDEX SS-168 / SS-168B TRUE USB VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) SPEAKER with Built-in Microphone Index 1 Uninstalling The Software 11 Product Features 2 Trouble Shooting 15 Product Overview 3 Frequently Asked Connection 4 Questions 18 Controls 4 Product Specifications 20 Installing the Software 6 Important Safety Instructions USER’S GUIDE Please read and understand all safety instructions before use.
3 PRODUCT FEATURES PRODUCT OVERVIEW The ARTDIO SS-168 VoIP SPEAKER is a full duplex stereo speaker with FRONT VIEW built-in microphone, DSP (Digital Sound Processing) technology, echo cancellation and noise suppression, for you to listen to music and enjoy conversations through the Internet with a hands free experience. Designed to support VoIP soft phones such as Skype™ (Installation CD-ROM is included). • Easy access to Call Button (make/ answer/ disconnect a call).
4 5 CONNECTION (2) Call Button ( support Skype™ only ) 1. Plug in the USB cable from the speakers to the USB port on your computer. 2. The red LED will light to indicate the power for SS-168 speaker is on. Make a Call: Press to make an outgoing call. Answer a Call: Press to answer an incoming call. Disconnect a Call: Press to disconnect a call. (3 & 4) Volume Up & Down Press and hold “ Press and hold “ ” button to increase the volume. ” button to decrease the volume. (5) 2.
6 7 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 2) Note: Please connect the SS-168 speaker to your computer before installation. Note: You must connect the SS-168 speaker to your computer before installing the software. 1. Place the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. Then click “Next” to continue the setup. 2. The setup program will start automatically; if the auto run does not start, please install manually by double-click on the setup (.exe file) on the CD-ROM drive. 3.
8 9 5) Click “Next” to begin installation, or “Back” to re-enter the information. 8) Select the items to be installed in your computer, including: ɛ Install ArtDio Driver ɛ Install Demo Program Click “Next” to continue the setup. 6) The installation for Control Utility begins, which will take less than 1 minute. 9) Select or create a folder to install ArtDio driver, or the setup program will install in the following folder C:\Program Files\ArtDio Click “Next” to continue the setup.
10 11 11) The Installation for ArtDio Driver begins, which takes about 1-2 minutes. UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE NOTE: Please exit all programs before uninstalling the software. UNINSTALL SS-SERIES DRIVER AND CONTROL UTILITY Please follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the software. UNINSTALLING SCREENSHOTS 12) The Installation is completed. 1) Go to Windows Start > All Programs > ArtDio, click on “Uninstall” to uninstall the SS-series Driver and Control Utility.
12 13 3) Note: Please go to the next step, if this window does not display. Perform rollback will restore the computer to the state it was before the last installation or upgrade of this software by restoring any backed up files. Select “Yes” to perform rollback, or “No” to continue uninstalling, then click “Next”. 6)The software has been successfully uninstalled. Please restart your computer after the software is uninstalled. 4) Click “Finish” to perform uninstalling, or “Back” to change any settings.
14 15 TROUBLE SHOOTING 2) Click “OK” to continue uninstallling. No. Symptom Possible Problem Solutions 1 No Power LED (Red) is lit. The USB cable isn’t connected to the USB port on the computer and/ or it is loosened. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. The USB driver is not functioning. Download the USB driver from your computer manufacturer’s website, or install the software CD-ROM included. The power isn’t turned on. Repeat the step 1 - No power LED is lit.
16 17 TROUBLE SHOOTING (con’t) No. Symptom Possible Problem Solutions 3 There is echo sound coming from speakers when the music is playing or while making phone calls. The software CD- ROM is not installed. Follow the steps for installing the software. Speaker volume is set too high. Press and hold “ ” button to decrease the volume. 4 5 6 The Call Button on the speaker does not function. Voice is breaking up while talking through the Internet.
18 19 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS phones. Included with the package, is a specially designed 2.5mm stereo headphone with a microphone, for you to use it to listen to music and enjoy 1. Does the SS-168 VoIP speaker support instant messengers such as MSN your conversations through the Internet. Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, QQ and more, other than Skype™? 4.
20 21 SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS Built-in Speaker Total Power Output 1W + 1W = 2Watts Other Headphone Input Connection 2.5mm Headphone Jack Frequency Response 120HZ-18KHZ Connection Type USB - Audio Support USB 2.0 Driver 1 1/4 inches 4 NdFEB Magnet Physical Outlook Dimensions W1.86” x H 6.75” x D2.
22 23 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and understand all safety instructions before use. 11. Accessories – Only use attachment accessories specified by ArtDio Co, Inc. 12. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3.
