1. Kupu Whakataki
Mauruuru koe mo te hokoasing the Gembird SPK-BT-17 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with FM Radio. This device allows you to enjoy music wirelessly via Bluetooth, play audio from USB drives or TF cards, listen to FM radio, and connect external audio sources via AUX input. This manual provides essential information for safe and efficient use of your speaker.
2. Nga korero haumaru
- Panuihia nga tohutohu katoa i mua i te whakamahi i te hua.
- Kaua e tukuna te kaikorero ki te wera nui, te ra tika, te makuku nui ranei.
- Keep the speaker away from water and other liquids. Although the product is indicated as waterproof, avoid submerging it.
- Kaua e ngana ki te wetewete, ki te whakatika ranei i te kaikorero. Tukuna atu nga ratonga katoa ki nga kaimahi whai tohu.
- Use only the specified charging cable and power source (DC 5V).
- Kaua e taea e nga tamariki.
- Horoihia te hua me tana pākahiko kia rite ki nga ture o te rohe.
3. Ihirangi mokete
- Gembird SPK-BT-17 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- Tauira Whakatau USB
- Taura Ororongo (AUX)
- Pukapuka Kaiwhakamahi
4. Hua Neke Atuview
Familiarize yourself with the various parts and controls of your Gembird SPK-BT-17 speaker.

Whakaahua 1: Taha view of the Gembird SPK-BT-17 speaker with the FM antenna extended.

Figure 2: The speaker featuring its integrated tablet/phone holder, with a tablet in place.

Figure 3: Top panel showing control buttons and input/output ports.
Control Panel Layout (Refer to Figure 3):
- ON / WAWHI Whakawhiti: Ka whakakā, ka whakaweto rānei i te kaikorero.
- Tauranga DC 5V: Hei utu i te kaikorero mā te whakamahi i te taura USB kua whakaratohia.
- Tauranga USB: Mo te purei ororongo mai i te puku kohiko USB.
- Kāniwha Kāri TF: Mo te purei ororongo mai i te kaari MicroSD (TF).
- Tāuru AUX: Mo te hono i nga taputapu oro o waho ma te taura ororongo 3.5mm.
- Pātene M (Aratau): Ka huri i waenga i te Nihokikorangi, te Reo Irirangi FM, te USB, te Kāri TF, me ngā aratau AUX.
- |<< (Previous/Volume Down) Button: Short press for previous track/station; long press to decrease volume.
- >>| (Next/Volume Up) Button: Short press for next track/station; long press to increase volume.
- Pātene Purei/Tatari: Plays or pauses audio; in FM mode, short press to auto-scan and save stations.
- Antenna FM: Extend for better FM radio reception.
- Tablet/Phone Holder: Slot on top to securely hold a smartphone or tablet.
5. Tatūnga
5.1 Whakataki Tuatahi
Before first use, fully charge the speaker. Connect the provided USB charging cable to the DC 5V port on the speaker and the other end to a USB power adapter (not included) or a computer's USB port. The charging indicator light (if present) will typically illuminate during charging and turn off or change color when fully charged.
5.2 Kei te Hiko / Weto
Kiriata te ON/OFF switch to the 'ON' position to power on the speaker. You will hear an audible prompt. To power off, slide the switch to the 'OFF' position.
6. Nga Tohutohu Whakahaere
6.1 Kōwhiringa Aratau
Pehia te M (Aratau) button repeatedly to cycle through the available modes: Bluetooth, FM Radio, USB, TF Card, and AUX. An audible prompt will indicate the current mode.
6.2 Aratau Nihokikorangi
- Turn on the speaker and switch to Bluetooth mode using the M button. The speaker will enter pairing mode, indicated by a flashing LED light and an audible prompt.
- Whakahohehia te Nihokikorangi i runga i to waea atamai, papa, etahi atu taputapu Bluetooth-whakahohea ranei.
- Rapua available Bluetooth devices and select "SPK-BT-17" from the list.
- Kia honoa, ka tukuna he oro whakaū mai e te kaikorero, ā, ka mutu te mura o te rama LED.
- You can now play audio from your device through the speaker. Use the Purei/Tatari, |<, a >> | buttons on the speaker or your connected device to control playback.
6.3 FM Radio Aratau
- Extend the FM antenna for optimal reception.
- Whakawhiti ki te aratau Reo Irirangi FM mā te whakamahi i te M pātene.
- To auto-scan and save available stations, short press the Purei/Tatari pātene. Ka matawai, ka penapena aunoa te kaikorero i nga teihana.
- Whakamahia te |< a >> | ngā pātene hei whakatere i waenga i ngā teihana kua tiakina.
6.4 Whakahoki Kaari USB/TF
- Insert a USB flash drive or a TF (MicroSD) card containing MP3 audio files ki roto i te tauranga e tika ana.
- The speaker will automatically switch to USB or TF Card mode and begin playing audio. If not, press the M pātene hei tīpako i te aratau tika.
- Whakamahia te Purei/Tatari, |<, a >> | nga paatene hei whakahaere i te purei ano.
6.5 Aratau Whakauru AUX
- Connect one end of the 3.5mm audio cable (provided) to the AUX input port on the speaker.
- Connect the other end of the audio cable to the headphone jack or audio output of your external device (e.g., MP3 player, laptop).
- Whakawhiti ki te aratau AUX mā te whakamahi i te M pātene.
- Control playback and volume primarily from your connected external device.
6.6 Mana Rōrahi
Pehia roa te |< button to decrease the volume. Long press the >> | pātene hei whakanui ake i te rōrahi.
6.7 Using the Tablet/Phone Holder
The integrated slot on the top of the speaker is designed to securely hold most smartphones and tablets, allowing for convenient viewing while listening to audio.
7. Tiaki
- Te horoi: Horoia te kaikorero ki te kakahu ngohengohe, maroke. Kaua e whakamahi i nga kai horoi me nga whakarewa.
- Rokiroki: Ki te kore e whakamahia mo te wa roa, penapena te kaikorero ki te waahi makariri, maroke, kia matara atu i te ra me te wera nui.
- Tiaki Pūhiko: Hei whakaroa i te ora o te pākahiko, karohia te tuku katoa i te pākahiko. Whakatakihia te kaikorero i nga wa katoa, ahakoa kaore i te whakamahia.
8. Te Raru
- Kore Mana: Ensure the speaker is charged. Check the ON/OFF switch position.
- Kore Oro: Check the volume level on both the speaker and the connected device. Ensure the correct mode is selected. For AUX mode, ensure the cable is fully inserted.
- Nihokikorangi Kaore i te Tuhono: Ensure the speaker is in Bluetooth pairing mode. Turn off and on Bluetooth on your device. Move the speaker closer to your device. Forget the device from your Bluetooth list and try pairing again.
- Te Whiwhinga FM Kino: Whakaroahia te pūihi kia tino whānui. Ngāna ki te neke i te tūnga o te kaikorero. Matawai-aunoa anō.
- Kāore e purei ana te Kāri USB/TF: Me whakarite te ororongo files are in a compatible format (e.g., MP3). Check if the card/drive is inserted correctly and not corrupted.
9. Whakatakotoranga
| Tau tauira | SPK-BT-17 |
| Waitohu | Te kōhatu |
| Hangarau Hononga | Nihokikorangi |
| Momo Kaikorero | Tukuoro Nihokikorangi kawe |
| Whakamahi Manakohia | Music playback with smartphones, tablets, and FM radio |
| Pūrere Hototahi | Waea atamai, Papa |
| Ahu (L x W x H) | 24.64 x 16.51 x 2.79 cm |
| Taumaha | 560 karamu |
| Puna Mana | USB (DC 5V) |
| Mana Putanga Kaikōrero Mōrahi | 10 Watts |
| Rahi Kaioro | 5.2 Henemita |
| Te aukati | 3 Ohm |
| Whakautu auau | Tae atu ki te 20000 Hz |
| Mokowoko Korekore | Tae atu ki te 40 mita |
| Tikanga Mana | Tactile (Buttons) |
| Rauemi | Kirihou |
| parewai | Ae |
| Pūhiko | Requires 1 battery (internal rechargeable) |
10. Pūtāhui me te Tautoko
Gembird products are covered by a manufacturer's warranty. For detailed warranty information, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Gembird website. For technical support, troubleshooting assistance, or inquiries about your product, please contact Gembird customer service through their official channels.
Webpae: www.gembird.com (Please check for regional support contacts)