volkano Retro Tweed Series Instruction Manual

: June 7, 2024
: Volkano

Retro Tweed Series

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference.

VK-3160-TW

HIGHLIGHTS

Bluetooth® Wireless
USB Input
Micro SD Input
FM Radio
Three-Speed Record Playback Mode
Portable
Headphone and RCA Outputs
Aux Input

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Retro Tweed Series Turntable
Power Adaptor
Instruction Manual
USB Power Cable
2 x Spare Styluses
Aux Cable
RCA Cable

SPECIFICATIONS

Bluetooth® :
Version: V 4.2
Chipset: AC6901
Proﬁles: A2DP / AVRCP
Range: 10 m
Power Supply: 5 V DC, 2 A
Sensitivity: 84 dB
Total Power Output: 6 W RMS / 10 W Peak
Driver: 2 x 40 x 70 mm
Max. Size for USB Drive: 32 GB
Frequency Response: 90 Hz – 18 kHz
SD Card: Up to 32 GB

IDENTIFYING PARTS

Lock Catch
Lid / Dust Cover
Tonearm
Turntable Plate
Speaker
Carry Handle
Cartridge
Headphone Jack
Power Switch / Volume Control
Auto Stop Switch
Speed Switch
LED Indicator Light

IDENTIFYING PARTS

USB Input
/MMC SD Card Input
Button
Previous Track Button
Play / Pause Button
Next Track Button
Indicator Light
FM Antenna
Aux Input
Right RCA Out Port
Left RCA Out Port
5 V DC Power Port

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

POWERING THE TURNTABLE

Connect the supplied power cable into the 5 V DC Power Port on the back of the Retro Tweed, then plug the other end of the cable into a 5 V 2 A powered USB port.

TURNING ON AND OFF

To turn on, rotate the Volume Control clockwise until you hear a click. The Retro Tweed will power on and go into Bluetooth® Mode, the Power Indicator LED will light up. To turn off, rotate the Volume Control counter-clockwise until you hear a click.

PAIRING WITH BLUETOOTH® DEVICES

Your Retro Tweed must be paired to a Bluetooth® device before it can be used. It is only necessary to pair your Retro Tweed once with each device.

Open the Bluetooth® Menu on the device you wish to pair. Some devices require you to select “Search for Devices” or “Add New Device” in order to create a Bluetooth® pairing.
With the Retro Tweed turned off, rotate the Volume Control clockwise until you hear a click. The Retro Tweed will enter Bluetooth® Mode by default. If it does not, short press the Mode Button to navigate to Bluetooth® Mode, the LED Display will say “disconnected”.
Wait until you see “Retro Tweed” on your device’s screen.
Select “Retro Tweed” on your device and follow any further prompts to pair. Once pairing is complete and a connection is established, the Retro Tweed will chime once and the LED Display will say “BT”.

NOTE: If you are unsure of how to access your Bluetooth® Menu on your device, please refer to your device’s instruction manual.

BLUETOOTH® TRANSMITTER

Turn on the Volkano Retro Tweed Turntable, double press the Mode Button.
It will now be in Bluetooth® Transmitter Mode, with the LED Display showing “Send”.
Make sure that your available Bluetooth® speaker is in “Pairing Mode”.
When the Volkano Retro Tweed Turntable and Bluetooth® speakers are both in “Pairing Mode”, after a few seconds you will hear a beep sound indicating a successful connection.
Press the v Mode Button to select Phono, USB, or Micro SD Card playback modes.
Double press the Mode Button to disconnect the currently paired device.

NOTE: If you are unsure of how to access your Bluetooth® Menu on your device, please refer to your device’s instruction manual.

CONTROLS

To navigate between the USB, Micro SD Card, Bluetooth®, FM, Phonograph, and Aux Modes short press the Mode Button.

**Adjusting the Volume

Function Operation

Increase / Decrease Volume| Rotate the Volume Control

• Clockwise to increase the volume
• Counter-clockwise to decrease the volume

Audio Control

Function	Operation

Bluetooth®, USB & Micro SD Card Modes
Navigate to Next Track| Short press the Next Track Button
Navigate to Previous Track| Short press the Previous Track Button
Play or Pause Track| Press and hold the Play / Pause Button
Phonograph Mode
Turn Auto Stop On / Off| Flick the Auto Stop Switch to the respective position
To set the Playback Speed| Flick the Speed Switch to the respective position
Playing A Phonograph Record|

Lightly place the record that you wish to play on the Turntable plate.
Unclip the Tonearm protector and push the Cue Lever back.
Slide the Tonearm over the record, at this point the record will start spinning. Pull the Cue Lever forward. The Tonearm will slowly lower itself until it rests on the record; the Retro Tweed will start playing the record.

Stop Playing a Phonograph Record|

Push the Cue Lever back.
Slide the Tonearm to above the Safety Clip.
Pull the Cue Lever forward and allow the Tonearm to rest on the holder.
Clip the Tonearm Protector into place.
Remove the record from the Turntable.

FM Controls

Function	Operation
Navigate to Next Station	Short press the Next Track Button
Navigate to Previous Station	Short press the Previous Track Button
Auto-Search for FM Stations	Press and hold the Play / Pause Button

AUX MODE

Plug the supplied Aux Cable into the Aux Input on the Control Panel of the Retro Tweed. Plug the other end of the cable into the device that you wish to play audio from.
Note: In Aux Mode, all audio played through the Retro Tweed, excluding volume, is controlled through your device.

RECORDING MODE

Insert a USB Drive or Micro SD Card into the USB Drive or Micro SD Card inputs. Press and hold the Mode Button until the LED Display changes to “REC” (Record). Press the Mode Button again to conﬁrm recording. The recording will begin. To stop recording, press the Play / Pause Button or remove the Tonearm to stop the Turntable.

REPLACING THE STYLUS NEEDLE

Push back the Arm Lock to release the Tonearm.
Unclip and remove the Stylus Needle from the Cartridge then replace it with a new one.

INSTALLING A NEW STYLUS CARTRIDGE

Note: Please exercise extreme care whilst performing this operation so as to avoid the Tonearm and Audio Line wires from being damaged.

Gently unclip the Cartridge from the Tonearm.
Gently pull out the audio wires attached to the Cartridge.
Replace with a new Cartridge. Ensure the audio wires are ﬁtted securely, then clip back onto the Tonearm.

TROUBLESHOOTING

My mobile phone cannot ﬁnd any new Bluetooth® devices?
• Ensure the Device has entered the pairing mode.
• Ensure the Device is within effective working range.
Bluetooth® device cannot pair up?
• Ensure your mobile phone allows new connections and has not reached the maximum number of allowed devices.
The Device does not play music or answer calls when it is connected to a Bluetooth® mobile phone?
• Ensure your mobile phone supports A2DP and HSF (Hands-free) proﬁles.
• Ensure your mobile phone is within effective working range.
When paired with my computer, Windows asks for a new driver.
Can you supply this?
• We recommend you ﬁnd compatible drivers for your computer online.
Why can I not remotely control the pause, play function when music is playing?
• This feature needs the Bluetooth® of the device paired with the Retro Tweed to support AVRCP (Audio / Video Remote Control Proﬁle). Please ensure your device supports this.

CLEANING AND CARING INSTRUCTIONS

We advise you to clean your records with a soft, anti-static cloth to prolong their life and protect them from dust.
We also recommend that your Stylus should be replaced periodically (approximately every 250 hours). Dust the Stylus from time to time using a very soft brush dipped in alcohol, brushing from back to the front of the Stylus Cartridge.

When Transporting Your Retro Tweed:

Replace the protective cap on the Stylus
Place the Tonearm into the rest clip

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The product should only be used with the parts provided by the manufacturer.
Never use the Retro Tweed Turntable near water or in areas where it can come into contact with water. Never handle the Retro Tweed Turntable if it is dropped in water or any other liquid. If the product comes into contact with water while switched off, but still plugged in, this is a safety hazard.
Always make sure your hands are dry before touching the plug or power connections.
Do not operate the product with a damaged cord or plug, or after it malfunctions has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
The Retro Tweed Turntable is intended for personal use only. Commercial use invalidates the warranty and the supplier cannot be held responsible for injury or damage caused when using the device for any other purpose than that which it was intended for.
This Retro Tweed Turntable is not intended for use by children, or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the device by a person responsible for their safety.
Extreme caution must be exercised.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the turntable.

ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY DISPOSAL

At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.
It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection center or a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain signiﬁcant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

DISCLAIMER

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Volkano is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. The use of them does not imply any afﬁliation with or endorsement by them.

WARRANTY

This Retro Tweed Turntable comes with a standard 12-month limited warranty against manufacturing defects and faults.

Should your Retro Tweed Turntable be unboxed with any faulty parts, poor ﬁnishing or visible damage, or failure to perform due to a manufacturing defect or poor workmanship, please return it with your proof of purchase (till slip or invoice) to the store of purchase for an exchange, or repair, depending on the store’s returns policy?
This warranty commences from the date of purchase.
Kindly retain your proof of purchase as well as the packaging for your warranty period.

NOTE:
The warranty does not apply to a product that:
a.) Has failed due to excessive wear and tear beyond what is considered to be reasonable.
b.) Has been misused or neglected.
c.) Has been damaged accidentally or by Force Majeure including ﬁre and ﬂooding.
d.) Has been used or operated contrary to operating or maintenance instructions outlined in this manual.
The Store of Purchase / Seller cannot accept any returned products that have not been returned in accordance with this warranty or which do not follow their own Returns Policy. Please refer to the Store of Purchase / Sellers Returns Policy for details.