RIPTUNES RACR-510BT Radio Cassette Stereo Boombox User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- RIPTUNES
Table of Contents
Radio Cassette Stereo Boombox
USER’S GUIDE
MODEL: RACR-510BT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING AND RESERVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. REFER TO IT WHEN ENCOUNTERING ANY OPERATING PROBLEM.
- WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the player’s main speakers, do not disassemble the player. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact technical support for further assistance.
- WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture (including drips or splashes). Objects filled with liquids, such as vases and water bottles, should not be placed on or near the player. Do not touch the unit with wet hands.
- WARNING: Do not expose the radio/cassette player or batteries to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight, fire, or other heat sources.
- WARNING: Use only the attachments/accessories provided by the manufacturer, except for a standard 3.5 mm (1/8”) auxiliary cable.
- Donot place objects on top of the player.
- Donot place the player on an unstable table, stand, tripod, bracket, or cart. The player may fall, resulting in possible damage or injury.
- Unplug the power from the outlet during lightning storms or when the player is not in use.
- Pay attention to the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. If the provided plug does not fit into our outlet, consult an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, con- venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the player.
- Dispose of this player properly, respecting your local laws for electronics and bat- tery disposal.
WARNING: THE POWER CORD ON THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
FCC WARNINGS
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the follow- ing 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.
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 instal- lation. 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 interfer- ence 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 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.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The
device can be used in mobile(min20cm) exposure condition without restriction.
RF WARNING FOR PORTABLE DEVICE:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The
device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
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THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS
INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF NON-INSULAT-
ED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE’ WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF
SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE
TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PER- SONS.| TO REOUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE FRONT
OR REAR COVER. NO USER SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SER-
VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-
SONNEL.| THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN
EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED
TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE
OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAIN-
TENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN
THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE
APPLIANCE.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of this Radio Cassette Stereo Boombox, complete with USB / SD Slots and an AM/FM/SW1/SW2 Radio! For your safe- ty, and to get the most enjoyment from your boombox, please thoroughly read these instructions.
FEATURES
- Cassette Player
- AM/FM/SW1/SW2 Radio
- SD/USB slots for MP3 Playback and Record
- Record from Cassette, AUX or Radio to MP3
- Wireless Audio – Streaming from your Bluetooth® devices
- AUXin, 3.5mm line in jack – Connect your Devices
- Headphone Jack
- 5W Speakers
- LED color Flashing Lights with the Music Beat
- Folding Carry Handle
- Telescopic Antenna
- Runs on AC Power 120V or 4 D batteries
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
PRODUCT DIAGRAM
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Handle: Collapsible carry handle
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Speakers
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Cassette Tape Door
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LED Panel: During music playback, 10 LEDs on the panel will indicate the music level in real-time
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Telescopic antenna (for FM/SW1/SW2 radio)
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Tone and Volume knobs: Adjust the bass and volume
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Tape transport buttons: Stop, Play, Fast Forward, Rewind, Record
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Microphone: Record your voice to tape or USB/SD Media
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Mode Switch
• Off/Tape: Play cassette tapes
• BT/TF/USB: The “BT” (Bluetooth) Light will be on when this mode is selected. This mode plays back audio wirelessly from Bluetooth devices, USB Media or SD (Also known as “TF”) Cards.
• Radio: Allows radio playback -
Band (in Radio mode): Set the band for Radio Playback (FM/AM/SW1/SW2)
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Tuning Knob: Manual Tuning for Radio Stations
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MicroSD and USB MP3 Play controls
• Mode/ Dir Button: Cycle through folders on the USB/SD Media
• Prev: Go to previous track; long-press to fast reverse
• Next: Go to next track; long-press for fast forward
• Play / Pause / REC -
Repeat/Delete Press once to repeat current song; press twice to repeat all songs.
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MicroSD and USB Ports
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AUXIN: You can connect a mobile device or audio source that uses a 3.5mm (1/8”) cable here. Playback will switch to AUX automatically when plugged in.
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Headphones ( ): You can connect headphones or earbuds here. The main speakers will be disabled while headphones are connected.
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AC Input: Connect the power cable here (see below).
BATTERY INSTALLATION (BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED)
- The boombox takes 4 D batter ies. It also plugs into the wall ae: 17 with the AC cable provided. ee:
To install batteries into the boom- box, open the battery cover on the back of the boombox). Then, match the “+” and “-” signs with the batteries. Replace the battery cover. If the boombox unit is not used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries before storing
PLAYBACK MODES AND FUNCTIONS
CASSETTE TAPE PLAYBACK
turn the function switch to the TAPE position. Press Stop/Eject to open the
tape door. Place the tape in the cassette compartment upside down, as seen to
the left.
The side you wish to play/record should be facing out- ward. Close the door
and press the PLAY button. If you need to fast forward or rewind, press STOP
first. Then, press the fast forward or rewind button. To stop the fast forward
or re-wind, press STOP. Then, you can press PLAY again. Don’t press PLAY while
fast-forwarding or rewinding. Press STOP first, then PLAY. If you need to
pause the playback, press the PAUSE button. If you press the PAUSE button
again, playback will resume.
RECORDING TO CASSETTE TAPE
In any playback mode (BT, USB, SD, Radio or AUX), place a tape in the boombox
and press the REC button on top of the boombox. It should press down with the
Play button and record whatever is currently playing. Make sure the cassette
is a recordable one, else the record button may not press down.
Microphone Recording: If the MODE switch is set to Tape, the tape will record
sound from the built-in microphone.
RADIO MODE
To listen to the radio, adjust the volume to a moderate position and set the
MODE switch to RADIO. Then, select the frequency band with the BAND switch
(FM, SW1, SW2 or AM). Use the tuning knob to tune the sta- tion while looking
at the radio dial. When tuning FM and shortwave (SW) broadcasts, pull out the
telescopic antenna and adjust the position to get better reception. This
antenna is not required for AM, as AM uses an internal antenna. If you’re
listening to AM Radio and the signal is poor, adjust the direction and
position of the boombox itself to obtain a better reception.
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION AND PLAYBACK
This boombox allows you to connect mobile devices, such as your phone, to play back through the boombox BT speakers.
- Slide the MODE switch to the BT/TF/USB position. A pairing tone will sound and the blue indicator light will flash quickly as the boombox enters Bluetooth pairing mode. act
- Perform a Bluetooth scan on your mobile device and pair it with RACR-510BT (the boombox). After the connection is suc- cessful, the blue indicator light stops flashing and you can now play audio from your mobile device through the boombox. During playback, press the PREV button (on the side of the boombox) to skip to the previous song. Press the NEXT button to skip to the next song. Press the play/pause button to pause/continue playback.
- Long press the PLAY/REC button to disconnect the Bluetooth connection. You will hear a disconnection sound. Long-press the PLAY/REC button to reconnect with the Bluetooth device that was last paired.
AUX IN (AUXILLARY INPUT):
You can connect this 3.5mm input jack to an audio source, such as an mp3
device with a headphone output. When a device is connected to this jack, it
will override anything else that is playing back, and you will only hear what
is connected to the AUX IN jack.
USB/SD CARD PLAYBACK AND RECORD
To Playback from USB or SD cards: Set the function switch to the BT/USB/ SD
position, insert the USB drive or SD card to be played, and the machine will
automatically play the tracks on that media. During playback, press the
PLAY/REC button to (on the side of the boom- box) pause/continue playing.
Press the PREV button to skip to the previous song. Press the NEXT button to
skip to the next song.
- MODE/DIR: During playback, press the MODE/DIR button to cycle through the selection of music folders on the media.
- Repeat mode: During playback, press the REP/DEL button to cycle to toggle the repeat playback mode: loop all —> single loop —> loop all The blue LED will correspond to the mode chosen.
- Delete function: During playback from the USB or SD card, long press the REP/DEL key to delete the current track.
Recording to USB/SD: You can record Radio, Tape and Aux In to USB/ SD. With
the Mode set to Radio or Tape (or with an Aux device plugged in), Long-press
the PLAY/REC button to start recording. During the recording, the blue LED
flashes quickly. After the recording is completed, press the PLAY/REC button
to stop recording. The recording file will be automatically saved to USB or
SD. If you then switch the mode to BT/TF/USB and press MODE/DIR, the track
just recorded will be played automatically.
Microphone Recording to USB/SD: With the MODE set to BT/TF/USB, Long-Press the
PLAY/REC button to start recording. During the recording process, the blue LED
flashes quickly. Press the PLAY/REC button again to stop recording. The
recording file will be automatically saved, and the new- ly recorded track
will be automatically played afterward. Note: If a USB Drive and SD card are
inserted at the same time, USB will have priority. Additionally, this model
does not record Bluetooth audio to USB or SD.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE BOOMBOX
- UNPLUG THE UNIT BEFORE CLEANING. Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the outside. Do not wipe any internal parts or get them wet. Soapy water should be sufficient. Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
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No power to unit | •Connect the power cord or install batteries. |
No sound from the speakers | •Make sure volume is up, and the unit has power. |
•Make sure headphones are not connected.
•Make sure that nothing is plugged into the AUX input, or make sure that
what’s plugged in is playing audio properly.
•Make sure that the correct mode is selected for the music source you are
using. Use the mode button and/or function selector
The record button will not press down to re- cord on a cassette.| •Make sure
the two recording tabs on the top of the cassette are present. If they are
not, there will be gaps there instead, which prevent recording. Use a
recordable cassette, or place scotch tape over the gaps.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Input: | A C 120V 60Hz or DC 6V(UM-2 * 4) |
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Weight: | 2.15kg |
Dimensions: | W380H250D100mm |
Supported Cassette types | type 1/2/3/4 |
File system | FAT32 |
Supported Audio file/codecs | MP3, Way Up to 320K bit-rate |
Frequency response: | 100Hz-8KHz |
Speaker Output Power: | 5 Watts |
Auxiliary Input: | Female 3.5mm stereo connector |
Bluetooth version: | 5.0 |
Bluetooth distance: | 10m |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For questions not answered in this manual, or for warranty service, please
contact Riptunes Technical Support:
By phone: 1-888-217-7688 (9:00 AM
to 6:0vv0 PM ET)
By e-mail: service@rip-tunes.com
Online: www.rip-tunes.com
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