AZATOM HomeHub Q FM Radio with BT Audio and Wireless Charging User Manual

HomeHub Q FM Radio with BT Audio and Wireless Charging

AZATOM®
HomeHub Q
FM Radio with BT Audio & Wireless Charging
User Manual
This manual is available to download online at www.azatom.com

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Contents
Section:

Page:

Controls & Interface………………………………………………………..3 Installing the batteries……………………………………………………5 What’s In The Box?………………………………………………………….6
Using the Home Hub Q:
General Operation / Setting the time / Setting an alarm…………………………………..7 Using Wireless Fast Charging & Using the USB Port………………………………………8 Activate & Deactivate Alarm / Display Brightness…………………………………………9 Play via BT Wireless Audio……………………………………………………………….10 Control via BT Wireless Audio……………………………………………………………11 Listening to / Tuning FM Radio…………………………………………………………..12
Technical Specifications………………………………………………..13 Troubleshooting Guide……………………………………………………14 Important Safety Information………………………………………..15

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Controls & Interface
Top
1 SNOOZE/DIMMER – Repeat the alarm – Adjust the display brightness
2 ON/OFF/SOURCE – Turn on or turn off the unit – Select the play function
3 || – Start or pause play
4 FORWARDS | / BACKWARDS | – Skip to previous/next audio file – Search radio stations manually – Press and hold this button to search radio stations automatically
5 ALARM 1/ALARM 2 – Set the alarm timer – View alarm settings
6 VOLUME +/- Decrease or increase the volume level
7 Display Panel – Show the current status
8 Wireless Fast Charging – Wirelessly Charge
9 AC Wire
10 Battery Compartment
11 LINE IN – Connect to an external audio device
12 USB socket – Use this to charge your device
13 FM Antenna

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Remote

1 – Turn on or turn off unit
2 DIMMER – Adjust display brightness
3 BT – Select BT Wireless Audio Functions
4 FM – Select FM functions
5 SNOOZE – Snoozes the Home Hub Alarm
6 UP – Navigate through the menu – Select a next preset station – Adjust time
7 SKIP BACKWARDS |
– Skip to previous audio file. – Search radio stations manually – Press and hold this button to search radio stations automatically.
8 ||
– Start or pause play 9 PAIR
– Selects the PAIR function 10 DOWN
– Navigate through the menu – Select a previous preset station – Adjust time

11 ALARM 1 – Set the alarm 1 timer – View alarm 1 settings
12 SLEEP – Set the sleep timer
13 EQ – Select a preset sound effect: Classic, Rock, Jazz, etc.
14 MUTE – Mute or resume the sound
15 LINE IN – Select LINE IN function
16 CLOCK – Press and hold this button in the standby mode to set the clock
17 SKIP FORWARDS |
– Skip to next audio file – Search radio stations manually – Press and hold this button to search radio stations automatically 18 PROG – Preset stations for tuner 19 ALARM 2 – Set the alarm 2 timer – View alarm 2 settings 20 VOL+ /VOL- Increase/Decrease the volume level

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Install Batteries

Prepare the Remote Control:

Note:

The provided Remote Control allows the unit to be operated from a distance.

· You can only use AC power as power supply.

· Even if the Remote Control is operated within the effective

Batteries (not supplied) are for powering the clock and alarm only · If the system is unplugged or if a power failure

range (6m), remote control operation may be impossible if there are any obstacles between the unit and the remote control

occurs, all setups of the unit will be erased unless · If the Remote Control is operated near other products which

there are batteries in the unit

generate infrared rays, or if other remote control devices

using infrared rays are used near the unit, it may operate

incorrectly. Conversely, the other products may operate

incorrectly

For First-time use:
The unit has a pre-installed lithium CR2025 battery. Remove the protective tab to activate the remote control battery.
To Replace the Remote Control Battery:
1. Pull out the battery tray and remove the old battery

1. Open the batteries compartment
2. Install two AAA batteries (not supplied) with above
3. Close the battery compartment

2. Place a new CR2025 battery into the battery tray with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated
3. Insert the battery tray back into the slot
Precautions Concerning Batteries
· When the Remote Control is not going to be used for a long time (more than a month), remove the battery from the Remote Control to prevent it from leaking.
· If the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the battery compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
· Do not use any batteries other than those specified.
· Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Never throw them in fire or water.
· Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects. Doing so could cause batteries to short circuit, leak or explode.
· Never recharge a battery unless it is confirmed to be rechargeable.

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What’s in the box?
HomeHub Q User Manual Aux Cable Remote Control AZATOM® Warranty Card Anti Slip Pad

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Using the Home Hub Q
General Operation
Power:
You can use all the functions on the top of the unit or the remote control after connecting to power supply (called Standby Mode).
Turn On:
Press ON/OFF button to turn the system on from standby mode. Press ON/OFF/SOURCE to select different functions.
When turning the system on, the unit will start in the same mode as it was in when it was switched off.
Turn Off:
Press and hold ON/OFF button on the unit or press the button on the remote control again to turn the system off and go to standby mode. The unit will automatically revert to Standby Mode when not in use for 15 minutes unless in FM mode.
Be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet when the system is not in use for an extended period of time.
Set Time:
The built-in clock shows the correct time in the display. 1 In standby mode, press and hold the CLOCK button for some seconds, hour indicator will blink. 2 Set the hour with the button or button. 3 Press the CLOCK button to confirm, minute indicator will blink. 4 Repeat steps 2-3 to set the minutes, day, month and year.
In standby mode, press and hold the CLOCK button for 3 seconds, then press the || button to select 12 / 24 hour format.
Set the Alarm Timer:
You can set two alarms which go off at different times. 1. Ensure that you have set the clock correctly. 2. Press / on the remote control to select an alarm sound source: FM tuner or buzzer. 3. Press and hold ALARM 1 or ALARM 2. The hour digits will begin to blink. 4. aPrreesssettin/g. repeatedly to set the hour then press either Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 depending on which you 5. Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 to move on to setting the minutes. The minute digits begin to blink. 6. Repeat steps 5-6 to set the minute. 7. Repeat steps 5-6 to select whether the alarm will ring for the whole week, on weekdays,
or at the weekend. 8. Repeat steps 5-6 to set the alarm volume.

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Clock Synchronization

1. In the STANDBY mode, press and hold the button on the remote control for few seconds, then the unit will enter the CLOCK SYNC mode.

2. Press / on the remote control or modes:

on the unit to switch the clock synchronization

– RDS Only synchronize with the RDS radio station. – OFF Turn off the clock synchronization function, only adjust the clock manually.

3. Then press on remote control or on main unit to confirm.

Connect the Power Caution:
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the rating label on the back or the underside of the unit. Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed all other connections.
· Connect the AC power cord to the wall socket.
Use USB Charge socket:
Connect a USB cable (not supplied) to the USB socket to charge your smartphone or tablet PC.
Uses of Wireless Fast Charging:
This function only works with mobile devices that support Wireless Fast Charging technology. 1. To prevent the displacement of mobile
devices, please put anti-slip mat first. 2. Make sure your mobile devices are aligned to the
Home Hub Q’s charging area.
· When mobile devices play music while wirelessly charging, mobile devices may rattle against the Home Hub Q, please reduce the volume. · When mobile devices are not charging, please check whether the mobile device is resting within the charge area.

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Activate and Deactivate the Alarm Timer:
With the time correctly set, Press either ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 to activate or deactivate the timer. Pressing once will display the alarms settings – time, volume, source etc. and pressing the alarm button again will enable or disable the alarm. · If the timer is activated, [AL1 ] or [AL2 ] is displayed. · If the timer is deactivated, [AL1 ] or [AL2 ] the alarm clock icon disappears.
Repeat Alarm:
You can press to adjust the interval to repeat alarm. When the alarm rings, press SNOOZE/ DIMMER. The alarm repeats ringing 9 minutes later.
Stop Alarm Ring:
When the alarm rings, press the corresponding ALARM 1 or ALARM 2. The alarm stops but the alarm settings remain.
View the Alarm Settings:
Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 to view the alarm settings.
Set the sleep timer:
This unit can switch to standby automatically after a set period of time. 1. Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period of time (in minutes).
· When the sleep timer is activated, the display will show, the volume will gradually decrease before the unit powers off.
2. Press SLEEP repeatedly until [OFF] is displayed. · When the sleep timer is deactivated, disappears on the display.
Adjust Display Brightness:
Press DIMMER repeatedly to select different levels of display brightness.
Adjust Volume Level:
During play, press the VOL+/- buttons to increase/decrease the volume level.
Select a Preset Sound Effect
During play, press the EQ button repeatedly to select: [FLAT], [Pop], [Classic], [Rock], [Jazz] Mute Sound:
During play press the MUTE button to mute or restore sound. Press this button again to cancel the effect.

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Play with BT Wireless Audio Device:
You can listen to music from a BT Wireless Audio-enabled device via this player.
Pair BT Wireless Audio-enabled Devices Manually
The first time you connect your BT Wireless Audio device to this player, you need to pair your device to this player.
Note:
· The operational range between this player and a BT Wireless Audio device is approximately 8 metres. · Before you connect a BT Wireless Audio device to this unit, familiarise yourself with the BT Wireless Audio capabilities of the device. · Compatibility with all BT Wireless Audio devices is not guaranteed. · Any obstacle between this unit and a BT Wireless Audio device can reduce the operational range. · Keep this player away from any other electronic device that may cause interference.
1. Turn on the BT Wireless Audio function on your device.
2. Switch player’s source to BT Wireless Audio, Display panel shows “BT”, then shows “NO BT” (if no BT Wireless Audio device is connected).
3. Press or PAIR on remote control or on the Home Hub Q for a few seconds to activate Blue tooth pairing mode, display panel shows “PAIR”.
4. Search for BT Wireless Audio device with your device.
5. Select “Home Hub Q” in the pairing list.
6. If prompted, enter default password “0000”, when the pairing succeeds the display panel shows “BT” again.
7. To disconnect connection, turn off the BT Wireless Audio function on your device or switch the player to
another source.
Tip: – If a connection exist, hold and press or PAIR remote control or on the Home Hub Q for a few seconds to re-activate the pairing mode, the connection will be interrupted. – If no other BT Wireless Audio device pairs with this player within two minutes, the player will your device is moved
beyond the operational range. – If you want to reconnect your device to this player, place it within the operational range. – If the device is moved beyond the operational range, when it is brought back, please check if the device is still connected to the player. – If they are connected, display panel shows “BT”. – If the connection is lost, display panel shows “NO BT”. Follow the instruction above to pair your device to the player again.

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Controlling Music from your BT Wireless Audio Device:
· If the connected BT Wireless Audio device supports Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), you can listen to the music stored on the device through the player. · If the device also supports Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), you can use the player’s remote control to play music stored on the device. 1. Pair your device with the player. 2. Start to play music via your device (if it supports A2DP) 3. Use supplied remote control to control play (if it supports AVRCP) – To pause/resume play, press the || button. – To skip to a track, press the | /| buttons.
Play from an External Audio Device:
You can listen to an external audio device through this unit.
1 Ensure that the unit is connected to the TV or audio device. – Connect the 3.5mm audio cable to the LINE IN socket on the rear of unit and to the headphone socket on the audio player. 2 Press the ON/OFF/SOURCE button on the main unit repeatedly or the LINE IN button on the remote control to select the LINE source. 3 Start to play on the audio player. 4 Press the VOL +/­ buttons on remote control or on the main unit to adjust the volume to your desired level.

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Listening to FM Radio

Tuning in a Station:

1. Press the FM button to select the FM source.

2. Press and hold the

buttons, the frequency changes down or up automatically until a

station is found.

3. Press

buttons repeatedly until you find the station you want.

Presetting Stations, You can preset up to 20 FM stations.

Program radio stations automatically:

Press and hold the PROG button for 2 seconds to activate automatic programming. All available stations are programmed in the order of waveband reception strength.

– The first programed radio station is played automatically.

Program radio stations manually:

1. Tune in the desired station, then press the PROG button.

2. Press the / buttons on the remote control to select a preset number.

3. Press the PROG button to store the station.

4. Repeat above steps 1 to 3 for each station you want to store in memory with a preset number.

If the system is unplugged or if a power failure occurs, the preset stations will be lost unless there are batteries in the unit.

Using RDS
By default RDS is turned on for each unit, this will sync the date and time to the radio from FM stations with a strong signal and who are broadcasting RDS time and date data. Sometime the broadcasting station could be issuing the incorrect time and date – this will then sync to your HomeHub Q. To resolve this you will need to disable RDS:
1. While the unit is in standby, press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button. 2. The display will show SYNC, using the FAST FORWARD or REWIND buttons cycle along
until OFF is displayed. 3. Press PLAY/PAUSE again once to confirm the RDS OFF option and return to standby
mode.

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Technical Specifications
General
Power Requirements………………………………………………………………………AC220-240V~ 50/60Hz Power Consumption……………………………………………………………………….25W USB 2.0 socket for charging…………………………………………………………..5V 1A Output Power………………………………………………………………………………….5W x 2 Total Harmonic Distortion………………………………………………………………1%(1kHz, 1W) Audio Input Sensitivity…………………………………………………………………… 500mV Frequency Response………………………………………………………………………40Hz – 20kHz Tuning Range………………………………………………………………………………….87.5 – 108MHz Unit Dimension (W x H x D)…………………………………………………………….198 x 89 x 198mm Speaker Impedance………………………………………………………………………..2
Remote Control
Distance…………………………………………………………………………………………6m Angle…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30° Battery type……………………………………………………………………………………CR 2025
Standard Accessories
Remote Control ……………………………………………………………………………. x 1 Instruction Manual……………………………………………………………………….. x 1 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable………………………………………………………. x 1 Anti Slip Pad………………………………………………………………………………….. x 1

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Troubleshooting Guide
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this unit, check the following points before requesting service.
No power:
– Ensure that the AC cord of the apparatus is connected properly. – Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet. – Press ON/OFF button to turn the unit on.
Remote control does not work:
– Before you press any function button, first select the correct source. – Reduce the distance between the remote control and the unit. – Insert the battery with its polarities (+/-) aligned as indicated. – Replace the battery. – Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the unit.
No Response From the Unit:
– Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug, then turn on the unit again.
Poor radio reception:
– Increase the distance between the unit and your TV or VCR. – Fully extend the FM antenna. – Connect an outdoor FM antenna instead.
Timer does not work:
– Set the clock correctly. – Switch on the timer.
Clock/timer setting erased:
– Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnected. – Reset the clock/timer.
I can’t find the BT Wireless Audio name of this unit on my BT Wireless Audio device for BT Wireless Audio pairing:
– Ensure that the unit is switch on. – Ensure that the BT Wireless Audio function is activated on your BT Wireless Audio device.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Read these instructions.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

2. Keep these instructions. Instructions are also available for download at www.azatom.com
3. Heed all Warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not clean the apparatus near or with water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on 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.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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 cord 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.

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

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply 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.

· Risk of electric shock. Do not open
· Read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.

13. No naked flame sources, such as lit candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

· When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

14. Dispose of used electrical products and batteries safely according to your local authority and regulations.

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References

• AZATOM | Best of British Audio Electronics
• Terms & Conditions | Best of British Audio Electronics
• Product Extend | Best of British Audio Electronics

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