Manual

Quickstart Guide
Audioengine B2 Premium Bluetooth ® Speaker
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Quick Setup
Setup and pairing is really easy. The following instructions will
help you connect B2 with your tablet, computer, or smartphone.
Step 1: Connect the Bluetooth antenna to the B2 rear panel.
The B2 will not function without the antenna connected.
Step 2: Connect the power cable to the B2 rear panel and plug
the power cable into an AC outlet.
Step 3: Turn on the B2 power switch, which is located on the rear
panel. B2 will automatically go into pair mode and the Pair button
on the B2 rear panel should be ashing.
Step 4: On your device, turn on Bluetooth and go to Bluetooth
preferences.
Step 5: Select “Audioengine B2” to pair and connect.
The Pair indicator on the B2 rear panel should be solid.
Step 6: Play your music and adjust volume levels on B2 and your
device.
Repeat Steps 3 thru 6 to add additional devices. B2 can connect
to only one device at a time, however it will remember up to six
devices.
To disconnent B2 from a paired device and put B2 back into pair
mode, press and hold the Pair button on the B2 rear panel until
the indicator begins ashing.
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Cleaning
We don’t recommend using any solvents or cleaners on Audioengine
cabinets or speakers. Just wipe down with a soft, dry cloth.
Break-In Period
B2 sounds great right out of the box and will sound even better over
time. However, give it 40 to 50 hours break-in time before doing any
critical listening.
Troubleshooting Tips
B2 is connected but the Pair button does not light up.
Verify that the B2 is plugged into a functioning AC outlet.
My device will not pair with B2.
Verify that Bluetooth on the device is turned on.
Conrm that the B2 Pair button is blinking (in Pair/Discovery mode).
Make sure your device is within range of the B2.
The B2 Pair light is solid, but I cannot connect my device.
Make sure no other devices are connected. If so, either disconnect or
turn o Bluetooth on the other devices or press and hold the B2 Pair
button until it ashes, then try connecting.
Try unpairing and re-pairing your device to the B2.
Cycle power by turning the B2 power switch o and back on again.
B2 pair light is solid and my device is connected but no audio output.
Check the volume levels on your computer OS and player app.
Try unpairing and re-pairing your device to the B2.
Cycle B2 power by disconnecting and reconnecting the power cable.
The volume output level from B2 seems low.
Check the volume levels on your computer OS and player app.
Also check the volume level on the rear panel of your B2.
Only one side of the B2 plays music.
Check your music player app and/or OS audio controls to ensure that the
audio balance is centered.
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Troubleshooting Tips (cont’d)
The sound quality is poor and/or audio is cutting out.
Move B2 or your device away from cordless phones, routers, micro-
wave ovens, or other Bluetooth devices.
Try moving your device closer to B2.
Try another location.
Turn o your device’s Wi-Fi.
Try unpairing and re-pairing your device to the B2.
Unplug power from B2 and power back on.
Check that your device’s OS is updated to the latest version.
More Info
More product information and setup tips can be found on our website:
audioengineusa.com
Contact Support
If you have any questions or feel you may need service, contact us
via email: [e-mail]
or call toll-free in the United States: [phone]
B2 Rear View
Safety Instructions
1. Please read these instructions before using this product.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings on the product and in this guide.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth and as directed by the manufacturer.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or other apparatus that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wider blade or third prong are provided for your safety.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Use only attachments or accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specied by the
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time to prevent damage to this product.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Introduction
Welcome to the Audioengine family and congratulations on your
purchase of the Audioengine® B2 Premium Bluetooth® Speaker! The
Audioengine team is dedicated to bringing you the highest-quality
listening experience possible and the Audioengine B2 was designed with
the same attention to detail and operational simplicity as all other
Audioengine products. Our goal is to get you to your music as simply as
possible without all the “gadget tinkering” many other products require.
As with our other past eorts we thank our customers, distributors and
resellers for the inspiration to create another great product.
What’s in the box
B2 Bluetooth Speaker
Power cable
Microber speaker bag
Quickstart guide
Features
Streams audio from any Bluetooth-enabled device
Easy setup, connects in seconds
Custom Kevlar woofers and silk tweeters
Hand-built wood cabinet
Detachable magnetic grill
Aux audio input
Overview
Your computer, iDevice, or Android phone already has Bluetooth, so get
more out of your music with the B2 wireless speaker. Experience
award-winning Audioengine® sound, including hand-built wood
cabinets, Bluetooth® aptX® coding and extended wireless range.
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1 Volume control
2 Pair button/power indicator
3 Bluetooth antenna
4 Aux audio input (mini-jack)
5 AC power inlet
6 Power on/o switch