OAKCASTLE HIFI100 Slim Micro HiFi Stereo System Installation Guide

OAKCASTLE HIFI100 Slim Micro HiFi Stereo System

The Oakcastle HIFI100 is a slim micro hifi stereo system that offers high- quality audio playback and various features for a great listening experience. It comes with a power adapter, instructions guide, and a remote control for easy operation.

Product Usage Instructions

To use the Oakcastle HIFI100, follow these instructions:

1. Power Source: This unit operates on AC 230V ~ 50Hz household current using the included AC-DC adapter. It also requires two AAA (UM-4) batteries for the remote control.
2. AC Power Connection: Plug the AC/DC adapter into an available 230V~ 50Hz AC outlet. Ensure that the plug is securely inserted into the outlet.
3. Standby Mode: When the unit is first plugged in or after all settings have been made, it enters standby mode. In standby mode, the display flashes and shows 00:00. Standby mode is also enabled when all functions (Bluetooth/Radio/CD/AUX) are off, no buttons are pressed, and no alarms are sounding.
4. Setting the Time: In standby mode, press and hold the CLOCK button on the main unit or remote control. The unit defaults to 24-hour format, and “24 H” will be displayed. Use the appropriate buttons to set the desired time.
5. Audio Playback: Use the various buttons on the main unit or remote control to control audio playback. The buttons include volume control, play/pause, skip previous/next, repeat, random, and more.
6. Additional Features: The Oakcastle HIFI100 also offers features such as FM radio tuning, alarm settings, Bluetooth pairing, equalizer settings, and bass enhancement.

Refer to the product manual for detailed instructions on using each button and feature.

What is in the Box

• Oakcastle HIFI100
• Power Adapter
• Instructions Guide
• Remote Control

Controls & Functions

Top View/Control Buttons

1. VOLUME DOWN (-) BUTTON

2. VOLUME UP (+) BUTTON

3. POWER /STANDBY BUTTON

4. MODE BUTTON

5. CLOCK BUTTON

6. SLEEP BUTTON

7. CD REPEAT /RANDOM BUTTON FM MONO/STEREO BUTTON

8. MEMORY BUTTON  FM PRESET BUTTON

9. CD STOP BUTTON/ BLUETOOTH PAIR BUTTON

10. CD/BLUETOOTH PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

11. CD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON

12. CD/BLUETOOTH SKIP PREVIOUS / FM TUNE- BUTTON

13. CD/BLUETOOTH SKIP NEXT / FM TUNE+ BUTTON

14. AUX IN JACK

15. DC IN JACK

16. FM WIRE ANTENNA
    Front View

17. RIGHT/LEFT SPEAKER

18. REMOTE SENSOR

19. LED DISPLAY

Remote Control

GETTING STARTED

POWER SOURCE

• This unit operates on AC 230V ~ 50Hz AC-DC adaptor household current and requires two “AAA” (UM-4) battery (included) for the remote control.
• Do not attempt to operate the unit from any other power source. You could cause damage to the unit and void your warranty.

AC Power Connection

Plug the AC/DC Adapter into an available 230V~ 50Hz AC Outlet. Make sure the plug is securely inserted into the AC outlet.

STANDBY MODE

Standby Mode is when the unit is first plugged into an AC power source (display flashes and shows 00:00) or after all the settings have been made and the time is showing on the display. Standby mode is also enabled when the button is pressed and all functions (Bluetooth/Radio/CD/AUX) are off, no buttons are pressed and no alarms are sounding.

TURNING THE UNIT POWER ON/OFF

The LED DISPLAY will flash 00:00 when the unit is plugged in for the first time. The unit is now in standby mode.

Turning the unit ON:

• In Off (standby) mode, press the POWER/ STANDBY BUTTON on top of the main unit or on the remote control to turn the unit ON. The last selected source icon will show on LED display.

Turning the unit OFF:

• To turn the unit OFF (standby mode), press the POWER/ STANDBY BUTTON on top of the main unit or on the remote control to turn the unit OFF. The LED display will dim and show the current time.

SETTING THE CLOCK

• The LED DISPLAY will flash 00:00 when the unit is plugged in for the first time. The unit is now in standby mode.

Setting the Time:

1. In standby mode, press and hold the CLOCK button on the main unit or remote control, the unit defaults to 24 HOUR format and “24 H” shows on the display.
2. Tap the or Button on either the main unit or remote control to change between 24 Hour mode “24-H” and 12 Hour mode “12-H” if needed.
3. When “24H” is showing on the LED Display, press the CLOCK button on top of the main unit or remote control to select 24 Hour clock format. The LED display will change to the time and the Hour digit will begin flashing.
4. Tap the or button on either the main unit or remote control to adjust the hour. Press and hold the or buttons for fast advance / reverse setting. Make sure the correct AM or PM time is selected when setting the hour.
5. Press the CLOCK button to confirm the hour setting, the minute digits will begin flashing.
6. Tap the or button on either the main unit or remote control to adjust the minutes. Press and hold the or buttons for fast advance / reverse setting.
7. Press the CLOCK button to complete the time setting.

NOTE : The clock will need to be reset if the power is interrupted or in the event of a power outage. “00:00” will appear and start blinking on the LED display to notify you that the power was interrupted and the clock will need to be reset. Please follow steps 1-7 above to reset the clock.

CHECKING THE CLOCK (REMOTE CONTROL ONLY)

The unit will show current time in standby mode. To check the current time in Power ON mode, tap the CLOCK Button on remote control, the current time will show for 3 seconds and then return to the previous screen

ALARM OPERATION

(REMOTE CONTROL ONLY)

This feature allows the system to turn on automatically and wake you using a beeping alarm, the CD or the RADIO.

1. In standby mode, press and hold the ALARM Button on remote control, hour digits of alarm clock start flashing. You can also tap the ALARM Button to direct enter alarm time setting mode without waiting.

2. Press the / button to set the hour and then press the ALARM Button again to confirm, minute digits will be flashing.
   Note : The PM INDICATOR “P” will light located to the right of the Hour digits when the hour digits selected are for PM time. The AM INDICATOR “A” will light when the Hour digits selected are for AM time.

3. Press the / button to set the minute and then press the ALARM Button again to confirm, alarm wake up source will appear in display.

4. Press the / button to select wake to Beep (buzz), CD or and FM (RADIO) then press the ALARM button again to finish alarm setup.

NOTE:

1. If “Wake to CD” is selected but a CD is not inserted, the alarm will default to the Beeping Alarm automatically when the alarm wake time is reached.
2. For ‘Wake to Radio”, the system will default to the last radio station listened to before switching off.

ACTIVE/DE-ACTIVE ALARM FUNCTION

1. To activate ALARM, tap the “ALARM” Button once, the alarm icon “ ” will shown on LED display.
2. To cancel ALARM function by tap again the “ALARM” Button until the alarm icon “ ” goes off.

Wake to Radio, CD or Beeping Alarm

• When the alarm time is reached, the CD, radio or beeping alarm will sound for the time you set then shut off and reset itself for the following day.
• To stop the alarm immediately after it sounds, press the button on main or remote control once. It resets itself for the following day.
• To cancel the following day alarm, tap the ALARM Button once, ALARM icon“ ” goes off.

RADIO OPERATION

1. In Off (standby) mode, press the POWER/ STANDBY BUTTON on top of the main unit or on the remote control to turn the unit ON.
2. Tap the MODE Button to select FM Radio mode. The FM channel frequency shown on the LED Display to confirm what mode you are in.
3. To manually tune to a specific radio station, tap the or button on either main unit or TUNE+ or TUNE- button on remote control repeatedly. Use the manual tuning method to tune in weaker stations that are bypassed during Automatic Tuning.
4. To automatically tune to the next available radio station, press and hold the or button on main unit or TUNE+ or TUNE- Button on remote control for 1-2 seconds until frequency readout on the display begins to scan and then release the button. The tuner will stop scanning when it receives the next broadcasting station of adequate signal strength.
5. Press the volume control VOLUME+/– button on main unit or remote control to adjust the volume to the desired level

FM & FM-Stereo Reception

When listening to the FM radio, press the FM ST. button on remote control or main unit to switch between stereo mode and mono mode. The FM stereo icon “ST” will appear on the display if unit is in stereo mode. It is preferable to receive the program in mono when you are receiving a weak station

HINTS FOR BEST RECEPTION:

FM – For best FM reception, the FM lead wire antenna located on the back of the unit should be fully unwrapped and extended.
NOTE : Automatic tuning depends on the signal strength of the broadcasting station, so weak stations may be skipped. You can manually tune to find the weak stations if a station gets skipped. With strong signals, the tuner may stop before it reaches the actual broadcast frequency, so you may need to manually tune for the best reception.

PRESET RADIO STATIONS

1. Press the POWER/ STANDBY BUTTON on top of the main unit or on the remote control to turn on the unit.
2. If it is not in FM radio mode, tap the MODE Button to select FM radio mode.
3. Tune to the desired radio station either by “manually” or “automatically” tuning method.
4. Press and hold the PRESET/MEMORY Button on main unit or tap MEMORY Button on remote control, display will show memory preset number “P01” flashing and memory icon “PROG” showing in the LED display.
5. Tap the P+ or P- Button on remote control to select the preset number you want to assign the station to.
6. Tap the MEMORY Button on remote control to confirm the setting.
7. Repeat above steps 4 – 6 to preset up to 30 FM stations.

RECALLING PRESET MEMORY CHANNELS
In radio mode, to recall the pre-set channels by

1. Pressing the PRESET/MEMORY BUTTON on main unit, then tape the or Button repeatedly to select the preset radio station you want.
2. Pressing P+ or P- Button on remote control repeatedly to select directly

CD/MP3 CD OPERATION

PLAYING A CD

1. In Off (standby) mode, press the POWER/ STANDBY BUTTON on top of the main unit or on the remote control to turn the unit ON.
2. Tap the MODE Button to select CD mode .
3. Press the open/close button on remote control or button on top of the main unit to open the disc tray.
4. Place the CD with the label side up into the CD compartment, and then press the open/close button to close the disc tray.
5. Unit starts to read the disc, “READING” shows in display. After few seconds, the total number of tracks show one second.
6. PLAY indicator shows in display, the CD will start playing from first track.
7. Press the volume control VOLUME+/- Button on main unit or remote control to adjust to the desired volume level.
8. To pause playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE Button on main unit or remote control. The elapsed timer will be paused and the pause icon will be shown on the display. To resume playing, press the CD PLAY/PAUSE Button again.
9. You can choose to play your favorite track directly by pressing either the SKIP NEXT Button or SKIP PREVIOUS Button. The LED Display will indicate the correct track number selected.
10. To locate a particular section within a track, press and hold the or Button until the section is found. Release the button to continue playing your selection.
11. To stop playing, press the STOP Button.

SKIP AND SEARCH MODE

1. During Play or Pause mode, tap the SKIP NEXT or SKIP PREVIOUS Button to go to the next track or go back to the beginning of the current track.
2. During playback, press and hold the or Button to search within the current track with audible high speed playback.

FOLDER SELECTION
If you are playing an MP3 CD, press the FOLDER or on remote control to select MP3 songs store in different folders.

CD/MP3 TRACK DIRECT ACCESS BUTTON (CD MODE ONLY)
By using the direct track access button, the desired track number on the current disc can be played.

1. In CD play or pause mode, press the direct access button on the remote control to select the desired track, the number you pressed will show on LED display for 2 seconds and then changed to show track number and start to play automatically.
2. The direct access button allows you to select up to track number 9 by one press. To select track number 10 or higher, use two or three buttons method.

For example, to choose track 13 in the disc,

• Press the “1” button once.
• Press the “3” button within 2 seconds.

To choose track 130 in the disc,

• Press the “1” button once.
• And then press the “3” button.
• Finally press the “0” button. All 3 buttons must be pressed within 2 seconds

Notes:

1. A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc cannot be selected.
2. Direct access function is not available in Random Play Mode and CD Stop Mode

DIFFERENT CD PLAY MODES (REMOTE CONTROL ONLY)

Press the REPEAT Button on remote control repeatedly to select different play modes when CD or MP3 CD is playing.

Repeat Playing

During playback press the REPEAT button once the display shows flashing “ ”. This is Repeat One mode. The current track will be played repeatedly. Press the REPEAT button again the display shows “ ” without flashing. This is Repeat All mode. All tracks will be played repeatedly. Press the REPEAT button again to resume normal playback.
REPEAT FOLDER – Folder tracks will repeat continuously. Repeat Folder icon FOLDER shows in display.

Random Play

During playback press the RANDOM button to play music in random order. The display will show “RAN”. Press the RANDOM button again to resume normal playback

CD PLAYBACK PROGRAMMING

This function allows the tracks to be played in a programmed sequence.
NOTE : Program can only be set in STOP mode.

1. Tap the PRESET/MEMORY Button on main unit or MEMORY Button on remote control, display will show program track number “P01” and memory icon “PROG” will be flashing in the LED display.
2. Use the or Button on main unit or remote control to select the desired track. The track number will be shown in display.
3. Tap the PRESET/MEMORY Button on main unit or MEMORY Button on remote control to store the selected track in the memory, the next program number will advance one (i.e.“P02”) in LED display
4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to store more tracks in the memory. You can store up to 32 tracks. Display will show “FULL” after 32 tracks have been programmed.
5. Tap the Button on main unit or remote control to start playing the CD or MP3 CD in the programmed sequence.
6. Press the REPEAT Button on remote control to select Repeat 1/All if necessary.
7. To stop playing, press the STOP Button on main unit or remote control.
8. To cancel the program play, press the STOP Button on main unit or remote control twice, “PROG” icon disappears from display

BLUETOOTH OPERATION

In Off (standby) mode, press the POWER/ STANDBY BUTTON on top of the main unit or on the remote control to turn the unit ON and follow the directions below to connect via Bl ue to oth .
PAIRING (Linking) a BLUETOOTH ENABLED cell phone OR OTHER BLUETOOTH ENABLED DEVICE to the Oakcastle HIFI100
The never been paired with a Bluetooth device before, you need to follow the pairing instructions below to link the with your Bluetooth device.

1. In Off (standby) mode, press the POWER/ STANDBY BUTTON on top of the main unit or on the remote control to turn the unit ON.
2. Tap the MODE Button to select Bluetooth mode, “PAIRING” message running in LED display is in search mode
3. If the HIFI100 has never been paired with a Bluetooth device before or cannot find the last paired device, the running message “PAIRING” on LED will indicate the search mode. You need to follow the pairing instructions below to link your Bluetooth device.
4. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device and enable the search or scan function to find the Oakcastle HIFI100.
5. Select ” Oakcastle HIFI100 ” from the device list when it appears on your device screen. If required, enter the pass code “0000” to pair (link) the your device.
6. After successfully pairing (linking), display will change to show “BT AUDIO” steadily, the Bluetooth icon also will show in display. You can begin playing music from your Bluetooth device wirelessly to the speaker.
7. After selecting your favourite song, press PLAY/PAUSE Button on the unit or remote control to play or pause the song.
8. Press the volume control on main unit or remote control to adjust to the desired volume level.
9. Press or Button on main unit or remote control to skip to previous or next song.
10. If you want to pair another Bluetooth enabled device, press and hold the BT PAIR Button on remote control or PAIRING button on main unit for 2 seconds or turn off the Bluetooth function of device currently paired then repeat step 3 above

AUXILIARY INPUT OPERATION

This unit features an auxiliary audio signal input jack for connecting external audio devices like MP3 players, Digital Audio Device and listen to them through the speakers of this unit.

1. Use an audio cable (not included) with one 3.5 mm stereo plug on each end of the cable.
2. Plug one end into the AUDIO IN JACK on main unit and the other end of the cable into the Line-out Jack or Headphone Jack of your external audio device
3. Turn on the unit and external audio device.
4. Tap the MODE Button to select AUX mode, “AUDIO IN” icon turns on, display shows the current time.
5. The volume level can now be controlled through the main unit. Operate all other functions on the auxiliary device as usual

PRESET EQ (REMOTE CONTROL ONLY)

This unit provides 4 different EQ modes to enhance your listening experience. You can select the desired effect by pressing the EQ Button on remote control repeatedly at following sequence

MUTE

• Press the MUTE Button on remote control to mute the sound output from the speaker temporarily.
• Press the MUTE Button again or VOLUME+/- Button to resume to normal speaker playback.

X-BASS BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL ONLY)

Press the X-BASS button on remote control if you want to enhance the bass when listening to the system, “X-BASS” icon will appear in display. Press the button again to turn off extra bass effect; “X-BASS” icon will disappear in display.

SLEEP OPERATIONS (REMOTE CONTROL ONLY)

The sleep timer allows you to turn the unit off after a designated time is reached.

1. To activate the sleep timer, turn the unit on and tap the MODE button to select FM Radio, CD, Bluetooth or listening to music via AUDIO IN
2. Tap the SLEEP button on remote control, the sleep time icon appears on the display.
3. Repeatedly tap the SLEEP button to select a sleep time. The unit will turn off after 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 or 90 minutes. Wait for 5 seconds after your selection for the unit to confirm the selection, the unit will play for the selected length of time then automatically turn off.
4. To cancel the sleep timer, tap the SLEEP button repeatedly until timer shows “00”, the sleep time icon disappears on the display.
5. To turn the unit off before the selected length of time, press the STANDBY button at any time.

Notes:

1. To check the remaining sleep time, tap the SLEEP button once.
2. If you are falling asleep to music from an external device connected to the AUX input, the sleep timer will shut off the power to this system but it will not turn off the external device.

SNOOZE OPERATIONS (REMOTE CONTROL ONLY)

SNOOZE FUNCTION

1. Should you wish to delay the alarm for 9 minutes you can activate the SNOOZE function.
2. When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE button to delay the alarm for 9 minutes.
3. After alarm off , the SNOOZE function will no longer operate

SPECIFICATIONS

CD Play:

• Type: Single disc multi-play compact disc player
• Signal readout: Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser pickup
• D/A converter: Multi bit D/A converter
• Frequency response: 20 – 20,000 Hz
• Support Disc: CD, CD-RW,CD-DA,CD-MP3,CD-WMA
• Bitrate support: MP3 (32 ~ 320 kbps) WMA (64 ~ 160 kbps)

Power requirement:

• Power
  • AC Adaptor:
  • Input AC 230V ~
  • Output: DC 9V 2.5A
• Remote control:
  • 2 x AAA (UM-4) Batteries

Frequency Range

• Radio Band: FM 87.5 ~ 108 MHz
• Bluetooth: Version 5.0

Warranty

Support

All products come with a standard 12 month warranty. All items must be registered on www.oakcastle.co.uk for the warranty to be valid. Once on the web page, use the menu to find “Register Your Product”. You will also be given the chance to extend your warranty for an additional 24  months, free of charge. If you require further assistance with your newradio, please contact our support team at info@oakcastle.co.uk

Safety Information

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions. Instructions are also available for download at www.oakcastle.co.uk
3. Heed all Warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not clean the apparatus near or with water
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install by the manufacturer’s instructions
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Protect the power from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Unplug this apparatus during light storms or when unused for long periods.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a 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 the rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
12. No naked flame sources, such as lit candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
13. Dispose of used electrical products and batteries safely according to your local authority and regulations.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• Main plug is used to disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. To disconnect the apparatus from the main mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the main socket outlet completely.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like

RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS

• You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing so help the environment.

• This symbol means an electrical product should not be disposed of with normal household waste.

• Please ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal when finished.
  IMPORTANT : Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.

• Risk of electric shock.

• Do not open

• Read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference

• When servicing, use only identical replacement parts

• CAUTION
  RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

• IMPORTANT : Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference

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References

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