Oakcastle HIFI100 Slim Hifi CD Music System User Guide

Oakcastle HIFI100 Slim Hifi CD Music System

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: Oakcastle HIFI100
• Power Adapter Included
• Remote Control Included

Product Usage Instructions

Setting the Time

1. In standby mode, press and hold the CLOCK button on the main unit or remote control.
2. The unit defaults to 24-HOUR format and “24 H” shows on the display.

Resetting the Clock
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 the steps below to reset the clock:

1. Press and hold the CLOCK button on the main unit or remote control until the display shows “00:00”.
2. Use the VOLUME UP (+) and VOLUME DOWN (-) buttons to set the correct hour.
3. Press the CLOCK button again to set the minutes.
4. Use the VOLUME UP (+) and VOLUME DOWN (-) buttons to set the correct minutes.
5. Press the CLOCK button once more to save the settings.

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

FAQ

• Q: How do I set the time on the Oakcastle HIFI100?
  A: To set the time, follow the instructions mentioned above in the “Setting the Time” section.

• Q: How do I reset the clock after a power outage?
  A: If the power is interrupted or there is a power outage, “00:00” will start blinking on the LED display. To reset the clock, follow the instructions mentioned above in the “Resetting the Clock” section.

• Q: How can I check the current time on the Oakcastle HIFI100?
  A: In standby mode, the current time will be displayed. To check the current time in Power ON mode, tap the CLOCK Button on the remote control. The current time will show for 3 seconds and then return to the previous screen.

Box Contents

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 120V – 60Hz 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 Adaptor adaptor into an available 120V- 60Hz 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 at 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 the 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, and 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 the current time in standby mode. To check the current time in Power ON mode, tap the CLOCK Button on the remote control, the current time will show for 3 seconds and then return to the previous screen.

ALARM OPERATION

ALARM OPERATION (REMOTE CONTROL ONLY)

SETTING THE ALARM CLOCK
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 the remote control, Hour digits of the alarm clock start flashing. You can also tap the ALARM Button to directly 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 the display.

4. Press the / Button to select wake to Beep (buzz), CD or FM(RAD) then press the ALARM Button again to finish the 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, and the alarm icon “ ” will shown on the LED display.
2. To cancel the ALARM function tap again the “ALARM” Button until the alarm icon “ ” goes off.

Wake to the 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 the main or remote control once. It resets itself for the following day.
• To cancel the following day’s 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 is 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 the main unit or the TUNE+ or TUNE- Button on the 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 the main unit or TUNE+ or TUNE- Button on the remote control for 1-2 seconds until the 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 the 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 the main unit or tap the MEMORY Button on the remote control, display will show the memory preset number “P01” flashing and the memory icon “PROG” showing in the LED display.
5. Tap the P+ or P- Button on the remote control to select the preset number you want to assign the station to.
6. Tap the MEMORY Button on the 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. Press the PRESET/MEMORY BUTTON on the main unit, then tape the or Button repeatedly to select the preset radio station you want.
2. Pressing the P+ or P- Button on the 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 the remote control or the button on the 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. The unit starts to read the disc, and “READING” shows on display. After a few seconds, the total number of tracks shows one second.
6. PLAY indicator shows in the display, the CD will start playing from the first track.
7. Press the volume control VOLUME+/- Button on the main unit or remote control to adjust to the desired volume level.
8. To pause playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE Button on the 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 favourite track directly by pressing either the SKIP NEXT Button or the 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 the remote control to select MP3 songs stored 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 the LED display for 2 seconds and then change to show the 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 the two or three-button method.

For example, to choose track 13 in the disc,

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

To choose track 130 in the disc,

1. Press the “1” button once.
2. And then press the “3” button.
3. 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. The direct access function is not available in Random play mode and CD stop mode.

DIFFERENT CD PLAY MODES

DIFFERENT CD PLAY MODES (REMOTE CONTROL ONLY)
Press the REPEAT Button on the remote control repeatedly to select different play modes when a 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 the repeat-all 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 the Folder icon FOLDER shows in the 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: The program can only be set in STOP mode.

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

PAIRING (Linking) a BLUETOOTH ENABLED cell phone OR OTHER BLUETOOTH ENABLED DEVICE to the Okcastle 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, The “PAIRING” message running in the LED display is in search mode
3. The 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.
   • Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device and enable the search or scan function to find the Okcastle HIFI100.
   • Select ” Okcastle HIFI100 ” from the device list when it appears on your device screen. If required, enter the passcode “0000” to pair (link) the device.
4. After successfully pairing (linking), the display will change to show “BT AUDIO” steadily, and the Bluetooth icon also will show on display. You can begin playing music from your Bluetooth device wirelessly to the speaker.
5. After selecting your favourite song, press the PLAY/PAUSE Button on the unit or remote control to play or pause the song.
6. Press the volume control on the main unit or remote control to adjust to the desired volume level.
7. Press or Button on the main unit or remote control to skip to the previous or next song.
8. If you want to pair another Bluetooth-enabled device, press and hold the BT PAIR Button on the remote control or the PAIRING button on the main unit for 2 seconds or turn off the Bluetooth function of the 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 and digital Audio Devices and listening 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 the 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, the “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

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 the remote control repeatedly at the following sequence

MUTE

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

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

SLEEP OPERATIONS

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 the 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 and then automatically turn off.
4. To cancel the sleep timer, tap the SLEEP button repeatedly until the timer shows “00”, and 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

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 the alarm is off, the SNOOZE function will no longer operate.

SPECIFICATIONS

CD Play:

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

Power requirement:

Power

• AC Adaptor: Input AC 120V ~ 60Hz
• 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

Register your product at www.oakcastle.co.uk within 30 days of purchase to activate your extended warranty. Terms and conditions apply.

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 under 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 a 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.
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. The main plug is used to disconnect the 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.

FCC WARNINGS

FCC ID:2A38H1112BT
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
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Risk of electric shock.

• Do not open
• Read all instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference
• When servicing, use only identical replacement parts

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

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note:
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 measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator & your body.

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