QFX J-230BT Retro AM/FM Radio Instruction Manual

J-230BT GUIDE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

J-230BT Retro AM/FM Radio

1. Telescopic Antenna
2. Swivel Handle
3. Tape & Radio USB Switch
4. Band Selector
5. External Earphone Jack
6. Mic.
7. Tuning Knob
8. Volume Control Knob
9. Pause Button (Back)
10. Stop Button
11. Fast Forward Button
12. REW Button
13. Play Back Button
14. REC Button
15. Loud Speaker
16. DC Jack
17. Cassette Compartment
18. AC Socket
19. Battery Compartment
20. 3 Band Equalizer
21. USB Slot
22. SD Slot
23. USB/SD REC/MP3 PLAY/PAUSE Button
24. USB/SD REC/DELETE Button
25. USB/SD REW Button
26. USB/SD Fast Forward Button
27. BT/REC/MP3 Play Indicator

SETUP GUIDE

Step 1. Find the AC power cord to the J-230BT located on the back panel of the unit.
Step 2. Find a power outlet (AC 120V/60Hz) and connect the AC cord to the socket to supply the unit with power.
Step 3. Move to the top of part of the panel and set the switch to USB.
Step 4. Insert a USB flash drive in the USB port located below the cassette compartment. The J-230BT will automatically begin playing the .mp3 content.
Step 5. Use the Knob to adjust the Master Volume to your taste.
Step 6. Press the Forward and Rewind keys to move to the next track or prevous track.

Bluetooth Instructions:
Set the function switch to the MP3/BT position. After hearing the Bluetooth prompting sound, open the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device to search the QFX J-230BT.
Select the option to connect. You will then hear a sound and see a light flash. Now you can select music from your favorite music app.

USB/SD:
Insert a USB/SD Card in the corresponding port for music playback. The content will begin playing automatically. Use the Forward and Rewind functions on the unit to navigate through the .mp3 music.
Recording Function:
Radio Recording: Set the function switch to the RADIO position and select the desired station. Insert a USB or SD Card into the device, then press the “REC/DEL” button to start recording when the REC/MP3 PLAY light turns on. If you want to exit the  recording, press the “REC/DEL” button again or set the function switch to the USB position to exit the recording.

IMPORTANT SAFETY MEASURES

Before using this machine, please read all the safety and operating instructions. These safety and operating instructions should be kept in condition of consultation.

1. Electric Power Supply Line: Keep the power cord safe from being trampled on, pressed on by heavy objects, or pierced. Make sure that the cord has ample space to rest on the ground and is not stressed. DO NOT pull or drag or the power supply line.
2. Ventilation: This unit must be set in a ventilated space. DO NOT cover the vents on the back panel for any reason. If placed alongside a wall, distance the unit a minimum of 10cm to allow air flow. DO NOT surface that might restricted good air flow.
3. Dismantling: DO NOT dismantle or open the unit. This is a high-powered unit that can cause serious harm if tampered with. DO NOT Open.
4. Smoke: Please unplug the power supplies cord from the wall outlet immediately if unusual smoke appears and contact customer support.

Please make sure the voltage switch inside battery compartment is set to the AC voltage of the country you are using the stereo.

WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER ON THIS SPEAKER. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING
TO A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN
To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Do not store or operate this product near any liquids, heat sources such as radiators, heat registers or under extreme weather conditions. Clean only with a dry cloth.
Users should exhibit extra safety when the WARNING or CAUTION symbol appears in this instruction manual and follow all precautions as they are stated.

AC Operation

1. Before connecting the unit to an AC outlet, check the operating VOLTAGE of the unit is identical with the VOLTAGE of your local power supply.
2. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC socket at the back of unit.
3. The battery will be automatically disconnected when the AC Power cord is plugged into the socket.

Battery Operation
Unplug the AC cord from AC jack. This unit requires UM Ix4 (not included), open battery insert the batteries in the battery compartment at the downside of the unit, be careful of position according to the notes. Close the battery cover.

Radio Operation

1. Select required band (FM/AM/SW1-SW2) with BAND selector
2. Select desired station by rotating the TUNING control
3. The built-in antenna is directional. When receiving FM or SW-1-SW-2 broadcast, pull out the telescopic antenna in full length; the strongest reception can be achieved by rotating and searching for the strongest signal.
4. Adjust VOLUME control to your listening preference.
5. To turn off the radio, set the function selector to TAPE (OFF) button. Listen with headphones (not included).\For private listening, you can use headphones with the unit.

Connect the headphones (not included) to the headphone jack at the side of the unit.
The sound from the speakers automatically turn off when headphones are connected to the unit.

Playback Operation

Cassette Play

1. Set the function selector to the TAPE position
2. Press the STOP/EJECT button to open the cassette door. Insert the cassette so the open side faces up. Close the cassette door.
3. Use the following buttons and controls for cassette play:

PLAY:
• Press Play to begin playing the cassette tape
F.FWD:
• Press to rapidly advance the cassette tape forward.
REWIND:
• Press to rapidly rewind the cassette tape back.
STOP:
• Stop playing or release the F.FWD and REW button.
AUTO STOP:
• Cassette tape will automatically stop when it reaches the end.
PAUSE:
• Press to stop playing or recording. The use of the PAUSE button does not disturb the setting for either play or record. This function should be used for a temporary stop. It is best to use the pause button when recording. Press PAUSE again to resume playing back or recording.
VOLUME CONTROL:
• Slide the control to the right to increase the volume. Slide the control to the left to decrease the volume.

NOTE:

1. This model includes a built in rechargeable battery.
2. In order to prolong battery life and product normal use, limit charging time to 6-8 hours. While charging the LED charging light will turn RED. The charging light will turn off when it is fully charged.
3. The dry cell batteries cannot be used with the rechargeable battery. For your safety, please take out the dry cell batteries when charging.

Notes for using rechargeable batteries:
After disassembling and installing rechargeable batteries, please plug in the power supply or charger to activate the battery, then turn on the power of the unit to work normally.

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY POLICY

Before returning your Product for service under this Warranty, please (i) read the instruction manual carefully and visit our website at www.qfxusa.com for Product updates and extended support documentation (e.g., Common Troubleshooting Guides); (ii) if you are still having trouble with your Product, please contact the QFX Customer Support Department.
Subject to the terms and conditions herein, QFX, Inc. (herein after called “QFX”) warrants to the original purchaser of the Product (”Customer”) that for the applicable Warranty Period listed below, the Product will be free from defects in material or  workmanship under normal, non-commercial use (”Defects”).
Warranty Period encompasses, as listed below, separate “Coverage Periods” for Parts and Labor, each Coverage Period to begin from the original date of Customer purchase. If Customer returns a defective Product (or any component thereof) during the applicable Warranty Period, QFX will, at its option, during the specified Coverage Periods for Parts and Labor (as applicable either: (i) repair the Product (or, as applicable, any component thereof) or (ii) replace the Product (or, as applicable, any component thereof) with a new or refurbished Product (or, as applicable, any component thereof), in either case free of charge to Customer for Parts and/or Labor (as applicable) during the specified Coverage Period only, and excluding applicable shipping charges (noted
below), for which the Customer is responsible. The foregoing states the Customer’s exclusive remedy and QFX sole liability for breach of the limited warranty contained herein.
This warranty covers only normal use. This warranty is not transferable. QFX is not responsible for warranty replacement should the QFX label or logo be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, immersion in liquids, improper installation, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, or service other than by QFX. In addition, this warranty excludes any Product (or, as applicable, any component thereof) that has been subject to or Defects resulting from: (a) any neglect or misuse by a Customer, an accident, improper application, violation of operating instructions for the Product, any other Customer-induced damage, or the alteration or removal of any Product serial number; (b) any modification or repair to Product (or, as applicable, any component thereof) by any party other than QFX or a party authorized in writing by QFX; (c) any damage to Product (or, as applicable, any component thereof) due to power surges, incorrect  electrical voltage, misconnection to any device, or malfunction of any device used with the Product (or, as applicable, any component thereof); (d) cosmetic damage to the Product (or, as applicable, any component thereof) caused by normal wear and tear; (e) shipping damage that occurs while the Product is in transit; (f) damage caused by heat sources, sunlight, electromagnetic conditions, or other climatic conditions or (g) any acts of God.
Product is sold to Customer for personal, non-commercial use only. Product is not warranted for Customer’s commercial or rental use. In addition, Product is not warranted against failure, and should not be used by Customer for any application where (i) there is a risk that any data stored on Product will be breached or otherwise compromised, or (ii) the date stored on Product is relied upon for medical or lifesaving applications. QFX disclaims any Warranty for any of the foregoing uses to the fullest extent permitted by law. Customer assumes any and all risks associated with such uses of Product, and agrees to indemnify QFX for any damages claimed against QFX for such uses.
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If a returned Product is found to have no problem and/or does not include ALL of the requirements indicated above, it may be returned back to the customer and will not be processed.

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In order to determine the exact shipping cost that must be included with your product or paid for the product being returned, please refer to the table below.
Please find the product you wish to return by category or model number prefix. QFX will not provide any return or refund to any customer for merchandise and will only honor the Limited Warranty restrictions mentioned in this document.
Please make sure to follow all directions prior to shipping back your item. If you are not sure what the shipping cost for your item is, or if your item category conflicts in the table below, please feel free to contact the QFX Support Department for further assistance.

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Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you special legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
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