MAJORITY NEPTUNE FREE – Bedside Radio and Alarm Clock Instruction Manual

MAJORITY NEPTUNE FREE – Bedside Radio and Alarm Clock

Controls And Functions

Top View

1. Power/Standby button
2. Sleep
3. Set Mode button
4. Alarm 1
5. Alarm 2
6. Volume – button
7. Previous button
8. Play/Resume/Call function
9. Snooze/Dimmer button
10. Next button
11. Volume + button
12. Wireless charging dock

Display View

13. USB Play/Charge
14. Bluetooth Mode
15. Aux Mode
16. Radio Mode
17. Sleep Timer
18. Alarm 1
19. Alarm 2
20. Snooze
21. AM/PM

Back View

22. USB Play/Charge Port
23. AUX input
24. Time Setting
25. – button
26. + button
27. Antenna
28. Power input

What’s In The Box?

Box Contents

1. Majority Neptune Free
2. Remote Control
3. UK Standard Plug DC 5V Power Supply
4. AUX-In Jack Cable
5. Instructions Guide

Instructions Guide

Basic Operation

Plug the DC 5V power supply into the back of the system via the DC 5V input (Ref.28).
The time should now set itself automatically.
Press the ‘Power/Standby’ button (Ref.1) to turn off standby. When taken out of standby mode, the screen will display the current mode.

Setting the time manually
To set the time manually, press the ‘Time’ button (Ref.24) at the back of the unit and “24H” will display and flash.
To change between 12 hour or 24 hour, use the ‘+’ or ‘-’ buttons (Ref. 25/26) to change between them. To select 12 or 24 hours, press ‘Time‘ to confirm (Ref.24).
The time will now begin to flash. To alter the hour on the clock, use the ‘+’ or ‘-’ button (Ref.25/26) to adjust the hour. Press ‘Time’ to confirm when you have made your selection.
Complete the same process for the minutes and confirm the setting by pressing ‘Time’ (Ref.24).
Please note that the setting will exit in 5 seconds if there is no operation.

Listening to Audio

Select Mode
Ensure that the Neptune Free is switched on and not on standby (Ref.1)
To select a mode, press the ‘Set Mode’ button (Ref.3). Press multiple times until your required option is selected – this will show as an icon on the top of the display screen e.g Ref. 13-21.

There are four options:
USB Playing Mode
Bluetooth
AUX-in Playing Mode
FM Radio

Standby
To place the Neptune Free on standby, press the Power/Standby button (Ref.1).
The front display will stop playing any audio but will continue to show the time, as well as holding alarm or sleep settings. These will sound even when on standby.
To switch off fully, switch off at the mains.

USB Functions

USB Playing Mode
Connect a USB stick into the USB port (Ref.22) at the back of the docking station.
Ensure that the unit is switched on and not on standby.
Select the ‘Set Mode’ button (Ref.3) and click repeatedly to scroll through mode choices – these will be displayed as icons on the front display screen.
When the icon appears, USB mode will be selected for USB playing mode.
Audio from the USB stick should begin playing automatically when in USB mode.
Use the ‘<<’ and ‘>>’ buttons (Ref. 7/10) to select previous or next tracks. You can also use the ‘Play/Pause’ button (Ref.8) to play or pause a track.

USB Charging
Connect the USB cable via the USB port (Ref.13) at the back
of the unit. Connect the USB cable to your device to begin charging.

USB charging will charge smart phones, tablets and other devices at the back of the unit.

Bluetooth

Connect to Bluetooth
To select Bluetooth mode, ensure that the unit is switched on and not on standby.
Select the ‘Set Mode’ button (Ref.3) and click repeatedly to scroll through mode choices – these will be displayed as icons on the front display screen.
When the icon appears, Bluetooth mode will be selected and begin searching for Bluetooth enabled devices.
Go to your device settings and choose to connect to the Majority Neptune Free.

Playing audio via Bluetooth
Connect your device via Bluetooth to the Neptune Free. Refer to ‘Connect to Bluetooth’ guidance.
Begin playing audio, streaming services or video services from your device.
Use the ‘<<’ and ‘>>’ buttons (Ref. 7/10) to select previous or next tracks. Use the ‘Play/Pause’ button (Ref.8) to play or pause a track.
Tip: Ensure the volume is switched up on your device to ensure you have sound. Ensure any other users have disconnected from the device before trying to connect.

Bluetooth and AUX-In

Receiving calls via Bluetooth
Connect your device via Bluetooth to the Neptune Free. Refer to ‘Connect to Bluetooth’ guidance.

To answer a call, press the button (Ref.8) to answer the phone.
To hang up on a call, press the button (Ref.8) to stop the call

If your music does not begin playing after the call has cancelled, press the button again to resume.

AUX-In Playing Mode
Connect the 3.5mm AUX cable into your device and connect to the Neptune Free via the ‘AUX in’ port (Ref.23) at the back of the unit.
Select the ‘Set Mode’ button (Ref.3) and click repeatedly to scroll through mode choices – these will be displayed as icons on the front display screen.

When the appears, AUX mode will be selected for AUX input playing mode.
Begin playing audio from your device.
Tip: Ensure the volume is switched up on your device.

FM Radio

Selecting FM Mode
To select FM Radio mode, ensure that the unit is switched on and not on standby.
Select the ‘Set Mode’ button (Ref.3) and click button repeatedly to scroll through mode choices – these will be displayed as icons on the front display screen.

When the icon appears, FM Radio mode will be selected and 88.4MHz will be displayed at the top of the screen.

Playing FM Radio
Unwind the antenna slightly to get the best signal that you can (Ref.27)

Press and hold the button to scan for available stations. This will save the stations that have a good signal in your area.
Press the ‘<<’ and ‘>>’ buttons (Ref. 7/10) to go backwards and forwards through the stations that have been saved.

Wireless Charging

The wireless charger is compatible with ‘Wireless Power Consortium’ (WPC) certified devices. Please check that your device is compatible.
Simply place your WPC certified device on the Majority symbol (Ref.12) on the top of the Neptune to begin charging. For best results entirely cover the symbol and not over the functioning buttons.
Caution
Do not place foreign materials such as metal objects, magnets, and magnetic stripe cards between the mobile device and wireless charger. The mobile device may not charge properly or may be damaged due to overheating.
When the mobile device is fully charged, remove it from the wireless charger.
When the mobile device is not placed on the charging surface properly, or depending on the location of the mobile device’s wireless charging coil, your mobile device may not charge properly.
Wireless charging may not work properly if you have attached a thick case to your mobile device. If your case is thick, remove it before placing your mobile device on the wireless charger.

Alarm Settings

Alarm 1 is a ‘Sound Once’ alarm, and Alarm 2 is an ‘Everyday’ alarm.

Alarm 1 Setting/Alarm 2 Setting

Press the ‘Alarm 1’ button (Ref.4) or ‘Alarm 2’  button (Ref.5) to activate alarm settings.
‘OFF’ will begin flashing on the screen. Select Alarm 1 or 2 button repeatedly to scroll through a range of alarm sound options: rAd – FM mode, bu – Buzz tone, and uSb – USB mode.
Tip: In FM mode the last FM station listened to will sound.

To choose an alarm option, go to the chosen alarm option and confirm it by pressing ‘Set Mode’ (Ref.3).
You will now be able to change your alarm time to sound as the display screen will show ‘00:00’. To change the hour, use the ‘+’ button (Ref.11) to scroll upwards and the ‘-’ button (Ref.6) to scroll backwards. Once the hour has been selected, press Set Mode to confirm.

You will now be able to change the minutes. Repeat the same process and press Set Mode to confirm.
The Alarm 1/Alarm 2 icon will now show on the display screen.
To cancel your alarm, click the ‘Alarm 1’ or ‘Alarm 2’ button repeatedly until ‘OFF’ displays. Press ‘Set Mode’ to confirm.

Alarm Functions

When the alarm sounds the Alarm 1/Alarm 2 icon will flash on the display.
The alarm will sound from low to high volume.

Turn off the alarm when sounding
To Turn the alarm off when it is sounding, press the Power/Standby button (Ref.1) or the ‘Alarm 1’ button (Ref.4) if Alarm 1 is sounding, or the ‘Alarm 2’ button (Ref.5) if Alarm 2 is sounding.
If the ‘Once’ alarm 1 is turned off, the icon will now disappear from the display screen. If the ‘Everyday’ alarm 2 is turned off, the icon will remain on the display screen to sound the next day.

Snooze
When the alarm is sounding, press the Snooze/Dimmer button (Ref.9) to put your radio into snooze. An icon of a clock will now appear on the top right of the display screen.
After 9 minutes, Snooze will sound the alarm again.
If you choose to continue to listen to the Snooze sound, this will play for 30 minutes. To cancel the Snooze sound, press the ‘Power/Standby’ button (Ref.1)

Other Functions

Sleep Mode
Press the ‘Sleep’ button (Ref.2) to set the radio’s sleep mode. This will set the radio to turn after the selected number of inactivity.
Press the ‘Sleep’ button repeatedly to change the sleep timer as either 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10 minutes or OFF.

Once the ‘Sleep’ mode has been set up, a symbol will appear on the display screen.

Display how many minutes are left of Sleep mode by pressing the ‘Sleep’ button.

Dimmer
To change the display screen brightness, use the ‘Dimmer/Snooze’ button (Ref.9) and select repeatedly. There are four brightness levels to choose from.
Please note: If put on the lowest dimmer setting, you will need to select the Dimmer button to light up the screen again.

Specifications

13.8 x 13.8 x 6.9 cm (LxWxH)

Warranty

All products come with a standard 12 month warranty. All items must be registered on www.majorityradios.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.

Safety Information

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions. Instructions are also available for download at www.majorityradios.co.uk
3. Heed all Warnings
4. Follow all instructions
5. Do no clean the apparatus near or with water
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Protect the power from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11.  Unplug this apparatus during light storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12. 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.
13. No naked flame sources, such as lit candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
14. 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 places on the apparatus.
Main plug is used to disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order 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 with.

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

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