Spark NEO User Manual
This document provides comprehensive information for the Positive Grid Spark NEO wireless headphones and transmitter.
Product Specification
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
- Frequency Range: 20 - 20000 Hz
- Stereo/Mono: Stereo
- Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 100dB SPL (@ 1KHz)
- Drivers: ABF (Advanced Bio Fiber) Diaphragm, 40mm Driver Size
- Total Impedance: 32 ohms
- A2DP (Bluetooth Audio): Codec: SBC, Sample Rate: 44.1k / 48k, Bit Depth: 24bit
BATTERY
- Charging Time: Headphone: 3.5 hours @ 2A/5V USB-C Charger; Wireless Transmitter: 2 hours @ 2A/5V USB-C Charger
- Play Time: Bluetooth audio: up to 8 hours; Guitar & Bluetooth audio: up to 6 hours
INCLUDED IN THE BOX
- Spark NEO Headphone
- Wireless Transmitter
- USB-C Cable
- Quick Start Guide
SOFTWARE
- Mobile Apps: Spark App for iOS and Android
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIVITY
- Top Panel Controls: Preset Selector, Guitar Volume
- Onboard Effects: 33 Amp Models, 43 Effects (Noise Gate, Compressor/Wah, Distortion, Modulation/EQ, Delay, Reverb)
- Wired Connectivity: 1/4" Guitar Input
- Wireless Connectivity: Built-in Spark guitar Wireless system, Bluetooth Audio
PHYSICAL UNIT
- Weight: Headphone: 370g, Transmitter: 38.6g
- Dimension: Headphone: 203.5 x 166 x 79.7mm, Transmitter: 107.3 x 25.4 x 27.25mm
Product Material
- Head band: 70° Silica gel cover
- Bridge: Plastic
- Bridge Cap: Plastic
- Hinge: Plastic
- Hinge Cap: Plastic
- Head Band Sponge: Black
- Ear Sponge: Exterior: Black / Interior: Red
- Logo Badge: Aluminum
- 6.3mm Jack: Metal
- Indicator: Plastic
Spark NEO Control Panel
Diagram Description: An illustration shows the Spark NEO headphones with labels A through I pointing to various controls and ports.
- (A) Preset Selector: Press to select one of four presets. Presets can be customized in the Spark app.
- (B) Guitar Volume Control (-/+): Adjusts the guitar volume only.
- (C) Guitar Input: Plug in your guitar using a standard 1/4" (6.3mm) guitar cable.
- (D) Power / Bluetooth Pairing Button: Press to power on Spark NEO. Tap to start Bluetooth pairing.
- (E) Bluetooth LED Indicator: Indicates pairing status.
- (F) Power LED Indicator: Indicates power on/off status.
- (G) Wireless Receiver Power Button: Powers the wireless receiver on/off.
- (H) Wireless Receiver LED Indicator: Indicates connection status.
- (I) USB Type-C Charging Port: Plug in to charge your Spark NEO.
Spark NEO Transmitter
Diagram Description: Illustrations show the Spark NEO Transmitter from multiple angles, with labels A through D pointing to components.
System Overview
- (A) Unlatched Button
- (B) PWM RGB Led
- (C) Pin-Hole Reset Button
- (D) USB-C Port
Wireless Transmitter Technical Specifications
- Frequency Range: 2.4GHz
- Sample Rate: 24-bit, 48kHz
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Distortion (THD+N): Less than 1% at 0.57Vrms input (1KHz); Output power: 19.2mW, less than 1% distortion (1KHz)
- Dynamic Range: 115dB
- Latency: Less than 3.8ms
- Line of Sight Range: 3-5 meters
- Battery Life: 13 hours
- Charging Time: Approximately 2 hours
Button Behaviour
| Function on TX | Action |
|---|---|
| On | Press and hold to turn it on |
| Off | Press and hold to turn it off |
| Mute | Short click to activate silent mode. Repeat to deactivate the silent mode. |
| Re-pairing | Double-click TX to start re-pairing. |
| Manual Shutdown | Use a Pin to push the Pin-hole on the side to engage Manual shutdown. |
Connection LED Status
| Function on TX & RX | Action / LED Status |
|---|---|
| Transmitter Start-up | TX pre-connection LED flashes blue three times, then shows a steady battery level when connected. |
| Receiver Start-up | RX pre-connection LED continuously flashes blue, then shows a steady battery level when connected. |
| Re-Pairing | LED flashes blue until connected, then shows a steady battery level when connected. |
| Mute | LED shows yellow and Green pulse when muted. |
| Critical error | In the event of a system malfunction, the LED indicator will show a steady red light. |
Important Notes
- Not Compatible with Spark LINK: Please note that Spark NEO is not compatible with Spark LINK, which is why the transmitter has a different color.
Music Input & LED Indicators
Music Input (Bluetooth Audio)
- Spark NEO accepts Bluetooth Audio to stream music.
- Bluetooth Audio In will take priority over all other inputs.
LED Indicator Status
| Status | Power Indicator | Bluetooth Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| Battery charging | Blinking Red/Green | |
| Powered on or fully charged | Solid Green | |
| Low battery | Solid Red | |
| Empty battery | Red blinking 3 times | |
| Bluetooth Pairing Mode | Blinking Blue | |
| Bluetooth device connected | Solid Blue | |
| Factory reset mode | Blinking White | |
| Temperature warning | Fast blinking Red | Fast blinking Red |
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Factory Reset
Follow the steps below to perform a factory reset. This process will reset all four presets stored on the Spark NEO, as well as its Bluetooth pairing information and Power Saving Settings.
- Turn off your Spark NEO.
- Hold the Power/Pair and Preset buttons, then release the buttons when the Power Indicator turns white.
- Hold the Power/Pair or Preset button until all four preset LEDs blink once, then release the button.
- Spark GO will turn off automatically when the factory reset is completed. Turn it back on to start playing.
*After step 2, if you are not ready to perform the factory reset, you can cancel the process by tapping the Power/Pair or Preset button.
Force Shutdown & Restart
If Spark NEO becomes unresponsive, freezes, or emits unusual noise, follow these steps to force shutdown and restart.
- Remove the USB cable from Spark NEO.
- Hold the Power/Pair button for over 10 seconds.
- Release the Power/Pair button, and then hold it again to turn Spark NEO on.
Regulatory Information
FCC
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:
- 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.
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.
For Spark NEO TX: The FCC SAR limit is 1.6 W/kg, with a maximum SAR value of 0.157 W/kg when testing the device for use on the body. The device was tested at 0 mm and meets RF exposure requirements.
IC
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B).
For Spark NEO TX: The IC SAR limit is 1.6 W/kg, with a maximum SAR value of 0.181 W/kg when testing the device for use on the body. The device was tested at 0 mm and meets RF exposure requirements.
NCC
Warning: [Warning symbol] Equipment with a communication frequency permit, without approval from the company, firm, or user, shall not alter the frequency, increase power, or change the original characteristics and functions. The use of communication frequency permit equipment shall not affect flight safety and interfere with legal communications; if interference is found, it shall be stopped immediately and improved until no interference occurs before continuing use. The aforementioned legal communications refer to radio communications operated in accordance with the provisions of the Telecommunications Management Act. Communication frequency permit equipment must tolerate interference from legal communications or industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) radiofrequency radiation equipment.
Charger Power Requirement: The power delivered by the charger must be a minimum of 2 Watts required by the radio equipment, and a maximum of 5 Watts to achieve the maximum charging speed.
The USB charging cord supplied is only for charging the unit. It cannot be used for data communication or charging other devices.
TRIMAN
(Regulatory information for France regarding recycling.)
WEEE
Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems. These symbols indicate separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment or waste batteries.
BQB
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Positive Grid LLC is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
IMDA
Complies with IMDA Standards DB106232.
Declarations of Conformity
RoHS
Equipment Name: Wireless Headphone & Wireless System, Type Designation: Spark NEO & Spark NEO TX
Restricted substances and its chemical symbols:
| Part name | Toxic and Hazardous Substances/Elements | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | Mercury (Hg) | Cadmium (Cd) | Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) | Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) | Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) | |
| Speaker | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| PCBA | X | O | O | O | O | O |
| Structural parts | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Accessory | O | O | O | O | O | O |
Note 1: "Exceeding 0.1 wt%" and "exceeding 0.01 wt%" indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence.
Note 2: "O" indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.
Note 3: "-" indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.
Batteries
A warning that batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the light.
- Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard.
- Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, which can result in an explosion.
- Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
- A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
Precautions (CCC):
- Do not place heavy objects on the top of the unit or power cord.
- Read the operating instructions carefully to avoid misoperation.
- The device should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the device, as accidental spills may damage the unit.
- Batteries (battery pack or combined batteries) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
- The device should be connected to a mains power outlet with a protective earth connection.
NBTC
(Regulatory information for Thailand regarding compliance.)
CB
Max Operating temperature: 45°C
MOC
(Regulatory information for Israel regarding wireless approval.)
Importer/Manufacturer: Positive Grid Digital Technology Co., Ltd. / Positive Grid Digital Technology Co., Ltd. Address: 11F, No. 176, Changchun Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City / 11F, No. 176, Changchun Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City TEL: 886-2-25025250
