Roadstar HIF-1996BT Stereo Turntable Vintage User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Roadstar

Table of Contents

Roadstar HIF-1996BT Stereo Turntable Vintage
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
REMOTE CONTROL
POWER SUPPLY
FM/MW RADIO OPERATIONS
LISTENING TO TAPE
PLAYING COMPACT DISC
LISTENING TO RECORDS
AUX-IN
BLUETOOTH OPERATION
PLAYBACK FROM USB
DELETE USB
RECORDING FUNCTION
SPECIFICATIONS
References
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Roadstar HIF-1996BT Stereo Turntable Vintage

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Your new unit was manufactured and assembled under strict ROADSTAR quality control. Thank-you for purchasing our product for your music enjoyment. Before operating the unit, please read this instruction manual carefully. Keep it also handy for further future references.
(GB) IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING USE OF USB MEMORIES
This device has been developed to support most of the USB memories available in the market, however, we can not guarantee a full compatibility due to the different ty-pes of specific drivers contained in the various memories.
In case of problems, we suggest to format the USB memory using a FAT 16 or FAT32 file system.
VERY IMPORTANT:
The device only supports USB memory and in case using external HDD make sure they are powered by external power supply to avoid damages of the internal circuit of the unit.”
VERY IMPORTANT:
In order to use the turntable, turn the TRANSIT SCREW with a coin or screwdriver in clockwise sense

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

VOLUME KNOB
LCD DISPLAY
DUST COVER
USB SOCKET
CD DOOR
DIAL SCALE
TUNING KNOB
TUNER
BT
CD/USB
TAPE
PHONO
AUX
PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
SKIP- BUTTON
SKIP+ BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
CD DOOR OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
SERVICE HOLE
EARPHONE OUTPUT
AUXILIARY INPUT
FM ANTENNA
ON/OFF SWITCH
AC CORD
CASSETTE MECHANISM
FFD/EJ
TRANSIT SCREW
SPINDLE ADAPTOR
TURNTABLE
TONE ARM
33/45/78 RPM SPEED SELECTOR

REMOTE CONTROL

POWER ON/OFF
CD DOOR OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
DELETE BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
REPEAT BUTTON
PROGRAM BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
FAST FORWARD BUTTON
REWIND BUTTON
SKIP- BUTTON
SKIP+ BUTTON
NUMERIC KEYBOARD
+10
VOL –
VOL +
Press (5) on remote repeatedly to select FM / MW / CD/USB / AUX / BLUETOOTH / TAPE / PHO-NO mode.

POWER SUPPLY

This unit operates from a main supply of 230V ~ 50Hz. Connect the AC power cord to the AC household main outlet. Ensure that the voltage is as indicated on the rating plate on the rear of the unit. Connect the unit to the power supply. Switch ON/OFF SWITCH (24) to ON position to turn the unit ON. Switch ON/OFF SWITCH (24) to OFF position to switch the unit OFF.
When no sound is produced, the unit will switch OFF automatically after 15 minutes.
During playback, press and hold PLAY/PAUSE (14) for 3 seconds to turn the unit OFF. Press PLAY/PAUSE (14) again to resume the playback.

FM/MW RADIO OPERATIONS

Press TUNER (8) repeatedly to select between FM/MW. “TUN” will be shown on the display.
Turn TUNING KNOB (7) to select your favourite radio station.
Turn the VOLUME KNOB (1) to the desired volume level.
ANTENNE
For better reception you can plug in (23) an external antenna. You may need to adjust the position of the antenna to get optimum reception.

LISTENING TO TAPE

Press TAPE (11) to select TAPE function. “TAP” will be shown on the display.
Load a cassette tape into the unit. The system will start playback automatically after inserting the cassette tape.
Press FFD/EJ (27) half inwards during playback mode. The tape will wind forward. Slightly press FFD/EJ (27) again to resume playback.
Press FFD/EJ (27) completely inwards and the cassette tape will be ejected through the CAS-SETTE MECHANISM (26).

PLAYING COMPACT DISC

Press CD/USB (10) repeatedly to select CD mode. “CD” will be shown on the display.
Press CD DOOR OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (19) (2 on remote) to open the cd door. Place a cd with the printed side facing up inside the tray, then close the cd door. The first track will start playback.

Press SKIP -/+ (16/17) (12/13 on remote) to select your favorite tunes. If you hold SKIP -/+ (16/17)(10/11 on remote), the playing track will go fast backward or forward until you release the button.
Press PLAY/PAUSE (14) (9 on remote) to pause the playback. The track number will start blinking. Press PLAY/PAUSE (14) (9 on remote) again to resume the playback.
Press STOP (15) (6 on remote) to stop the playback.

REPEAT MODE
During playback, repeatedly press (7) on remote on the remote control to select:

Repeat1: The current track is played repeatedly. “REP” will blink on the display.
RepeatFolder: The current folder is played repeatedly. “REP” will blink slower on the display.
RepeatAll: All tracks are played repeatedly. “REP” will stay steady on the display.

CD PROGRAMMING
You can program up to 99 tracks to play in any desired order.

Insert a disc and press STOP (15) (6 on remote) when it starts playing.
Press (8) on remote. “P01” will be shown on the display.
Press SKIP -/+ (16/17) (12/13 on remote) to select your favorite tunes.
Press (8) on remote to store the track in the program memory. “P02” will be shown on the di-splay.
Repeat steps 3-4 to select and store all desired tracks.
Press PLAY/PAUSE (14) (9 on remote) to start program play.
Press STOP (15) (6 on remote) once to stop the program play. Press STOP (15) (6 on remote) twice to clear programme.

LISTENING TO RECORDS

VERY IMPORTANT!
To prevent damages from transportation, a transit screw is located at the upper right side of the turntable platform. Before start playing, use a screwdriver and turn the transit screw in clockwise direction (screw going down) completely. In case of transportation, remember to clock again this screw in counter-clockwise direction to prevent damages.

Press PHONO (12) to select PHONO function. “PHO” will be shown on the display.
Open the Record Player Cover. Release the Tonearm Clamp, and remove the stylus protector. Place a record on the turntable, over the central spindle. Place the EP adapter over the central spindle when playing 17cm EP records.
Set 33/45/78 RPM SPEED SELECTOR (32) to 33 / 45 / 78 rpm according to the record.
Lift the Tonearm with the Tonearm Lift Lever. Move the tonearm to the beginning of the record, or to the start of a particular track. Gently lower the tone arm onto the record with the Tonearm Lift lever to start playing.
When the record is finished the tonearm will automatically stop and return automatically to the rest. To stop manually, lift the tonearm from the record and return it to the rest.
Moving or jarring the turntable without securing the Tonearm clamp could result in damage to the Tonearm. Replace the protective cap on the stylus when not in use.

AUX-IN

This unit provides an auxiliary audio input jack for connecting external audio device like MP3 players, CD players and allow playback of your external source through the system speakers.

Use an audio cable (not included) with a RCA stereo plugs on one end of the cable. Plug one end into the AUX-IN jack on the main unit and plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT or HEADPHONE Jack of your external audio device.
Turn ON the unit and your external audio device. Press AUX (13) to select AUX function. “AUX” will be shown on the display.
Start to play the external device (see the user manual of the external device).

BLUETOOTH OPERATION

Press BT (9) to select BLUETOOTH function. “BT” will be shown on the display.
Select from your portable device (Smartphone, Tablet…) the ID Bluetooth tagged as HIF-1996BT, then confirm connection.
When the pairing is successful the LED will stop blinking.
Now you can transfer the music to the HIF-1996BT and all operations can only be operated from your mobile device.

PLAYBACK FROM USB

Insert the USB device’s plug into the USB socket.
Press CD/USB (10) repeatedly to select USB mode. “USB” will be shown on the display.
The unit will start reading the device automatically after the connection.
Use the same procedure as CD to listen to your USB/SD device.

DELETE USB

During playback, press and hold REC (18) (4 on remote). “DEL” will be shown on the display.
Press SKIP -/+ (16/17) (12/13 on remote) repeatedly to select between ONE/FOLDER/ALL.
Press REC (18) (4 on remote) again to confirm.

RECORDING FUNCTION

While listening to PHONO/TAPE/BLUETOOTH/AUX-IN, press REC (18) (4 on remote). “REC” will be shown on the display. The REC indicator will light up. Encoding is performing now. Note that the encoding speed is 1:1.
Press STOP (15) (6 on remote) to stop recording.
The unit will create a folder in the USB device, that contain all recorded tracks.

CD

Press REC (18) (3 on remote).
Press SKIP -/+ (16/17) (12/13 on remote) repeatedly to select between ONE/FOLDER/ALL.
Press REC (18) (3 on remote) once more to start recording.

SPECIFICATIONS

AC: 230V ~ 50Hz
FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz
MW: 530 – 1620 kHz
Speaker
Output power: 2×2.5Wrms.
General
Aux In: 3.5mm jack plug
BT Maximum radiated Power: 2.5mW (4dBm)
Specfications and design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvement

WARNINGS

The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of important instructions accompanying the product.
The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of “dangerous voltage” inside the unit.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
This unit operates on 230V ~ 50Hz. If the unit is not used for a long period of time, remove the plug from the AC mains.
Ensure all connections are properly made before operating the unit.
This unit must not be exposed to moisture or rain.
This unit should be positioned so that it is properly ventilated. Avoid placing it, for example, close to curtains, on the carpet or in a built-in installation such as a bookcase.
Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat radiating sources.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

House-hold users should contact the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

Hereby, Roadstar Management SA declares that the radio equipment type HIF- 1996BT is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.roadstar.com/images/ce/HIF-1996BT.pdf

Roadstar Warranty Terms and Conditions
Roadstar- by means of its sales organisation, representative or distributor- guarantees its products against manufacturing defects in material and/or workmanship throughout the period of warranty.
Should the product fail to work or shows manufacturing defect within the warranty period, Roadstar- by means of its sales organisation, representative or distributor – will take the necessary actions to restore the perfect functioning of the product. To repair or to replace is at discretion of Roadstar or it’s representative or distributor.

The warranty period is in accordance with directive 99/44/CE of the European Union. For all non EU members, please refer to the local law of each country.
This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product and/or its parts, any damage, failure, or loss caused by accident, misuse, and any other failure not directly related to a defect of the product.
This warranty does not void consumer’s rights in accordance with EU Directive99/44/CE. For further information please visit the website www.roadstar.com, or write to aftersales@roadstar.com.

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