PRUNUS J-177 Retro Clock Radio User Manual

PRUNUS J-177 Retro Clock Radio

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: J-177
• Band: FM: 87.5-108MHz
• Music Playback Modes: Bluetooth, TF Card, USB Drive, AUX
• Speaker Power: 8W
• Battery Capacity: 1800mAh
• Charging Standard: DC5V 1A
• Size: 25.5 x 7 x 8cm
• Weight: 515g
• Packing List: J-177 Radio x 1, Charging Cable x 1, User Manual x 1

Power Supply

Use the type-C charging cable (included) to charge this radio.
The charging indicator light will light up during charging and turn off once charging is complete. (Low battery prompt: Low Battery voice prompt when battery is low.)

Tips:

1. To protect the radio, please charge it with a standard DC5V/1A charger (or other devices that can supply this type of power).
2. To protect the battery, please try to avoid charging the radio continuously for a long time, such as 24 hours or more.

How to Use

Power ON/OFF

1. Press and hold < /Clock> for 3 seconds to power on/off.
2. When the device is powered on, briefly press < /Clock> to switch from the working mode (Bluetooth/ TF card/USB drive/AUX/FM mode) to the clock mode (only display time), or switch from the clock mode back to the working mode.

Mode Switch
In working mode, press < Mode/EQ> repeatedly to cycle through and switch between modes, including Bluetooth mode, TF card mode, FM mode, USB drive mode, and AUX IN mode.

Note:

1. When there is no TF card or USB drive inserted, TF card mode and USB drive mode will be automatically skipped.
2. When a USB drive/TF card is inserted, the radio will directly enter USB drive or TF card mode.
3. To switch to FM mode, TF card/USB drive mode or AUX mode, you need to briefly press < /Clock> to enter Bluetooth mode first, then briefly press < Mode/EQ> to switch the mode.
4. Volume Adjustment: Press and hold < -> to decrease the volume. Press and hold < +> to increase the volume.

Bluetooth Mode

1. Bluetooth connection:
2. In clock mode, briefly press < >II> to enter Bluetooth mode, and the BLUE on the display blinks.
3. Enable Bluetooth on your device, such as your phone, thensearch and connect to the device named J-177. After a successful connection, the radio will emit a beep sound, and the BLUE on the display will stop blinking.
4. Open the music app/software on your device and play music.
5. Briefly press < -> or < +> to switch to the previous or the next song.
6. Briefly press < >II> to pause/resume the playback.
7. Press and hold < -> or < +> to adjust the volume.
8. Hands-Free Calling: In the connected state, you can answer incoming calls by briefly pressing < >II>. Press it again briefly to end the call. To decline an incoming call, press and hold < >II>.

FAQ

Q: How do I protect the radio from overheating or damage?
A: Shield the device from direct sunlight to prevent potential overheating or damage.

Q: Can I use this product in extreme temperatures?
A: It is recommended to avoid using this product in extreme temperatures.

PRECAUTIONS

1. If the radio will not be used for an extended period, please remove the battery.

2. Don’t get the radio wet or use it in a moist environment. E.g.
   Keep it out of the rain and use it carefully in bathrooms and kitchens.

3. Refrain from placing any items that could potentially cause damage, such as containers with liquids or lit candles, on top of the radio.

4. Keep the radio away from sources of heat, such as radiators, hot water pipes and fire.

5. Keep the radio away from any solvents, such as white spirit, paraffin and petrol.

6. Keep the radio away from magnets and magnetic fields.

7. To prevent product damage, refrain from stabbing the radio with sharp objects.

8. Only use an undamaged charging cable/charger when charging this device.

9. Shield the device from direct sunlight to prevent potential overheating or damage.

10. Avoid using this product in extreme temperature.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Functional Components

1. Dimmer/Zz:
   Adjust display brightness/Snooze for 5minutes

2. Alarm

3. Mode/EQ

4. /Clock

5. Time Set

6. -: Previous/Volume-

7. +: Next/Volume+

8. II: Play/Pause/Answer/Hang Up Phone/Mute/Confirm

9. Charging Indicator

10. Bluetooth Indicator

11. TF Card Slot

12. USB Drive Slot

13. AUX Jack

14. DC Charging Port

15. Telescopic Antenna

16. Speaker

17. Microphone Hole

Product Specifications

1. Model: J-177
2. Band: FM: 87.5-108MHz
3. Music Playback Modes: Bluetooth, TF Card,USB Drive, AUX
4. Speaker Power: 8W
5. Battery Capacity: 1800mAh
6. Charging Standard: DC5V 1A
7. Size: 25.5 x 7 x 8cm
8. Weight: 515g
9. Packing List: J-177 Radio x 1, Charging Cable x 1,User Manual x 1

POWER SUPPLY

Use the type-C charging cable(included) to charge this radio. The charging indicator light will light up during charging and turn off once charging is complete. (Low battery prompt: “Low Battery” voice prompt when battery is low.)

Tips:

1. To protect the radio, please charge it with standard DC5V/1A charger (or other devices that can supply this type of power).
2. To protect the battery, please try to avoid charging the radio continuously for a long time, such as 24 hours or more.

HOW TO USE

Power ON/OFF

1. Press and hold <④/Clock> for 3 seconds to power on/off.
2. When the device is powered on, briefly press <④/Clock> to switch from the working mode(Bluetooth/ TF card/USB drive/AUX/FM mode) to the clock mode (only display time), or switch from the clock mode back to the working mode.

Mode Switch

In working mode, press <③ Mode/EQ> repeatedly to cycle through and switch between modes, including Bluetooth mode, TF card mode, FM mode, USB drive mode, and AUX IN mode.

Note:

1. When there is no TF card or USB drive inserted, TF card mode and USB drive mode will be automatically skipped.
2. When a USB drive/TF card is inserted, the radio will directly enter USB drive or TF card mode.
3. To switch to FM mode, TF card/USB drive mode or AUX mode, you need to briefly press <④/Clock> to enter Bluetooth mode first, then briefly press <③ Mode/EQ> to switch the mode.
4. Volume Adjustment
   Press and hold <⑥ -> to decrease the volume.
   Press and hold <⑦ +> to increase the volume.

Bluetooth Mode

Bluetooth connection

1. In clock mode, briefly press <④/Clock> to enter Bluetooth mode, and the “BLUE” on the display blinks.
2. Enable Bluetooth on your device, such as your phone, then search and connect to the device named “J-177”. After a successful connection, the radio will emit a “beep” sound, and the “BLUE” on the display will stop blinking.
3. Open the music app/software on your device and play music.
4. Briefly press <⑥ -> or <⑦ +> to switch to the previous or the next song.
5. Briefly press <⑧ >II> to pause/resume the playback.
6. Press and hold<⑥ -> or <⑦ +> to adjust the volume.

Hands-Free Calling:
In the connected state, you can answer incoming calls by briefly pressing the <⑧ >II> . Press it again briefly to end the call. To decline an incoming call, press and hold the <⑧ >II>.

FM Mode

1. Repeatedly press <③ Mode/EQ> to switch to FM mode.
2. Press and hold <⑧ >II> to search stations and save available stations automatically.
3. After the search is complete, you can briefly press <⑥ -> or <⑦ +> to select saved stations.
4. Press <⑧ >II> briefly to mute, and press <⑧ >II> again briefly to unmute.

How to Get Better Reception?

1. Adjust the telescopic antenna while listening to FM.
2. When you’re indoors, approach it to the window and try to keep it away from the electronic devices, such as computers, TVs, refrigerators and mobile phones.
3. When you’re outdoors, please try to listen to the radio in an open place.
4. Human Body Induction: When reception is weak, it will get better if you hold the radio in hand, but its reception will be weak again when the hand is away. This is a common phenomenon among almost all the radios, it’s not a problem.

TF Card/USB Drive Mode

1. Insert the TF Card (32GB or less)/USB Drive loaded with audio files into <⑪ TF Card Slot> or <⑫ USB Drive Slot>. The radio will play music automatically once the audio files are detected.
2. Briefly press <⑥ -> or <⑦ +> to switch to the previous or the next song.
3. Briefly press <⑧ >II> to pause/resume the playback.

Note:

1. Having too many files on the TF card/USB drive can make the device unable to recognize songs. Only save music files on the TF card/USB drive.
2. If there are no music files stored on the TF card/USB drive, the radio will automatically switch to another mode.
3. Music files must be in MP3 or WVA format.
4. Please make sure the USB drive and TF card are in FAT or FAT32 format, as the radio can’t read the USB drive or TF card in NTFS format.

AUX IN Mode

1. Insert one end of AUX cable (not included) into <⑬ AUX Jack> and the another end into earphone jack of your device.
2. Repeatedly short press <③ Mode/EQ> to switch to AUX IN mode, and you will hear “auxiliary connection”.
3. Open the music app/software to play music.
4. Press <⑧ >II> to mute the radio, press again to resume the sound.

OTHER FEATURES

Time Setting

1. In clock mode, briefly press <⑤ Time Set>, and the “hour” digit will flash.
2. Briefly press <⑥ -> and <⑦ +> to set hour.
3. Briefly press <⑧ >II> to confirm and then “minute” digit will flash.
4. Briefly press <⑥ -> and <⑦ +> to set minute.
5. Briefly press <⑤ Time Set> to confirm.

Note:
After the device is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, it will automatically synchronize its time with the phone. If the device’s time is not synchronized after Bluetooth connection, you will need to manually set the time.

Alarm

• Activate/Deactivate Alarm
  In clock mode, press and hold <②Alarm> to activate and deactivate the alarm. When the alarm is activated, the icon will appear, and it will disappear when the alarm is deactivated.

• Alarm Setting

1. In clock mode, briefly press <②Alarm> to enter alarm setting and the “hour” digit will flash.
2. Briefly press <⑥ -> and <⑦ +> to set hour.
3. Briefly press <⑧ >II> to confirm and then “minute” digit will flash.
4. Briefly press <⑥ -> and <⑦ +> to set minute.
5. Briefly press <⑧ >II> to confirm.
6. Briefly press <⑥-> and <⑦+>select alarm sound (8 alarm sounds).
7. Briefly press <⑧ >II> to confirm.
8. Briefly press <⑥ -> and <⑦ +> adjust alarm volume.
9. Briefly press <⑧ >II> to confirm.

• Turn Off Alarm
  When the alarm rings, press any button other than <① Dimmer/Zz> to stop it. The alarm will be deactivated for the day and will ring again the next day.

• Snooze
  When the alarm rings, press the <①
  Dimmer/Zz> briefly to snooze for 5 minutes.
  The alarm will ring again after five minutes.

• EQ Mode

  1. In non-clock mode, press and hold <③ Mode/EQ> to enter the EQ mode.
  2. Briefly <⑥ -> and <⑦ +> to select EQ sound effect. (BASS/POP/- JAZZ/ROCK/LOUD/NORMAL)
  3. Wait for 5 seconds or press <⑧ >II> briefly to confirm and exit the EQ mode.

• Adjusting Display Brightness
  In clock mode, press the <① Dimmer/Zz> briefly to switch between three levels (off, medium, bright) of display brightness.

Note:
In the off state, the display screen will automatically light up (at medium brightness) if the device is operated or when the alarm goes off. It will turn off automatically after 5 seconds of inactivity.

AFTER-SALE SERVICE

1. If the radio fails, please scan this QR code. Then click “Ask a question” and log into Amazon to contact us. We will provide you with the best service.
2. You can also send your messages to our customer service e-mail: [email protected]
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