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iPod

 

 

Compatibility 
 

 

You can use the Zikmu with the following devices: iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod 
video, iPod nano (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G) iPod classic, iPod touch (1G, 2G and 3G) and later 
models. 

 

 

If you are using the Zikmu with an iPod nano 1G or an iPod video, only the remote control 
can be used to control the volume and the playback. 

 
Installation 
 

Using the dock 
adapter 

 

Use the dock adapter provided with your iPod or choose 
the one fitting your iPhone among the adapters provided 
with the Zikmu. 
 

 

To insert the dock 
adapter, position it 
above the connector 
and press on both 
sides. 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

Connecting the iPod 
/ iPhone 

Once the dock adapter is inserted on the speaker: 

1.  Unplug the earphones from your iPod / iPhone. 
2.  Connect your iPod / iPhone to the speaker. 

>The iPod / iPhone battery charges until it is fully charged. 
> You can now browse for a song on your iPod / iPhone and 
enjoy it. 

 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Zikmu by Starck

Page 1: ...Parrot Zikmu by Starck User guide...

Page 2: ...et cable 10 Using the web interface 11 iPod 12 Compatibility 12 Installation 12 Commands 13 Bluetooth 14 Using the Zikmu with a Bluetooth phone 14 Connecting a mobile phone PDA to the Zikmu 15 Using t...

Page 3: ...Using the Audio Mixer 24 Using the high volume ramp up 25 Adjusting the room compensation level 26 Software update 27 Updating the Zikmu with a PC via Wi Fi 27 Updating the Zikmu with a PC via Bluetoo...

Page 4: ...equencies make sure there is a minimal distance of 40 cm between the back and lateral walls and the speaker Bass frequencies will get louder if you place your speakers closer to the walls The sound qu...

Page 5: ...gh technology product Please handle the speakers with care Commands Turning the speakers on off Press the button of the remote control or control panel to turn on off the speakers Selecting an audio s...

Page 6: ...ected the music currently played from the first source is automatically suspended if it this first source is an iPod iPhone or an audio player connected via Bluetooth Adjusting the volume Increase vol...

Page 7: ...Windows XP SP2 and later Windows Vista SP1 and Windows 7 operating systems Wi Fi access point You need an access to the internet to download the necessary software and a Wi Fi access point to establi...

Page 8: ...er your modem supports SES or WPS technologies refer to the documentation of your device If you do not have this documentation your modem router cannot support these technologies if you were equipped...

Page 9: ...language and click on OK 2 Specify your preferences concerning the installation and click on OK At the end of the installation a confirmation window is displayed You can click on Close Establishing t...

Page 10: ...lish the connection between your computer and the speakers Before you begin Identify the name of your Wi Fi network Note The name of this network is also referred to as SSID Service Set Identifier It...

Page 11: ...ol it from your PC To do so launch your web browser and enter zikmu local in the address bar The web interface will allow you to Check if a new software update is available Control the playback of you...

Page 12: ...nstallation Using the dock adapter Use the dock adapter provided with your iPod or choose the one fitting your iPhone among the adapters provided with the Zikmu To insert the dock adapter position it...

Page 13: ...ntrol for 2 seconds to turn on off the iPod iPhone connected to the Zikmu Controlling the music playback Pause a song Press the button Resume playback Press the button Rewind or fast forward Hold down...

Page 14: ...ibution Profile Pairing the Zikmu with a Bluetooth phone PDA Before using the Zikmu with your phone both devices must be connected If you are using your phone with the speakers for the first time you...

Page 15: ...y have been connected simply start playing the track on your phone and the sound will come through the speakers You can establish a connection between your phone and the speakers via the Bluetooth men...

Page 16: ...ipped with the Windows Vista OS click on Start Parameters Control panel then select Bluetooth devices Select the Hardware tab If your computer is equipped with the Windows 7 OS click on the Windows ic...

Page 17: ...nection dialog box is displayed 2 Select the New option The available Bluetooth devices list 3 Press the button on the control panel 4 Select the Parrot by Starck and click on Connect A pop up appears...

Page 18: ...t is not the case click on Bluetooth On then click on Set up Bluetooth Device 3 Click on Continue 4 Select Headset then click on Continue 5 Select Parrot by Starck in the displayed list and click on C...

Page 19: ...ikmu to your computer before using the Parrot Audio Configuration Tool This step is only necessary once 1 Double click on the icon The Bluetooth Parameters window is displayed 2 Click on 3 Select Expr...

Page 20: ...th or Wi Fi search 1 Select the Settings tab then click on Friendly name 2 Enter the new name then click on Apply Modifying the PIN code If you are using the Zikmu with a Bluetooth device with a fixed...

Page 21: ...f the speakers the music will be sent via Bluetooth to the other speaker Make sure that the connectors are inserted properly to avoid any disruption Notes To get the best possible sound performances u...

Page 22: ...hone or a UPnP peripheral Click on the icon to set the Zikmu to repeat tracks The Zikmu is not set to repeat tracks The Zikmu is set to repeat all tracks in the current album or playlist The Zikmu is...

Page 23: ...y dragging the left middle and right sliders respectively The pre amp is the overall volume Use it the same way than volume control You can choose one of the eleven equalizer presets including jazz ro...

Page 24: ...Audio Mixer The audio mixer avoids big volume level jumps between several audio sources thus avoiding problems such as a too high volume level after an audio source change Using the Audio mixer on the...

Page 25: ...is positioned to the left it approximately takes 20 seconds to reach the defined volume When the slider is positioned to the right the time taken to reach the defined volume is approximately null Usin...

Page 26: ...sence of furniture the acoustic environment of the Zikmu can be either absorptive like in a recording studio or reflective like in a church or a bathroom This is called room compensation or damping If...

Page 27: ...the Using the web interface for more information If a new software update is available a pop up will be displayed If so click on Apply and wait for a few minutes Updating the Zikmu with a PC via Blue...

Page 28: ...0 Windows 7 1 Right click on the previously downloaded update file and select Send to Bluetooth Other devices 2 Select the Zikmu Toshiba Bluetooth software 1 Right click on the downloaded update file...

Page 29: ...kmu with a Mac 1 Click on the icon and select System Preferences 2 Double click on the icon 3 Click on and select Send File 4 Select the downloaded update file and click on Send 5 If a PIN code is req...

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