VICTROLA VSC-500BTC The Journey+ Cassette Bluetooth Suitcase Record Player Instruction Manual

VICTROLA VSC-500BTC The Journey+ Cassette Bluetooth Suitcase Record

Player

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions -All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated.
2. Keep these instructions -The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings -All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions -All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water-The appliance should not be used near water or moisture -for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or near other wet areas.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Keep at least 5 cm around the apparatus for sufficient ventilations. 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. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart or rack is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 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 rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Please keep the unit in a well ventilated environment.
16. Only use attachments/accessories specified or provided by the manufacturer
17. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.
18. The main plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnected device shall remain readily operable.
19. This product is not intended for commercial use. Household Use Only.
20. It This has been equipment designed is a in Class such II or a way double that it insulated does not electrical require a appliance.safety connection to electrical earth.
    Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not exposed the apparatus to rain or moisture. No naked flame sources such as candles shall be placed on top of the apparatus.
    Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this device. Usage of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous exposure.

SPECIFICATIONS

• AC/DC Adaptor: Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5 Max
  • Output: 5V = 1 .2A
  • Power: 6W
• Speaker Impedance:  4ohm, 3W
• Max Power Consumption: 6W
• Included: . Turntable, Instruction Manual,
  Turntable Operation Sheet, 5V/1.2A switching power supply, and 45 RPM adaptor

Design and specification are subject to change without notice Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Victrola is a registered trademark of Innovative Technology Electronics LLC.

TURNTABLE LAYOUT

1. TURNTABLE PLATTER

2. TURNTABLE SHAFT

3. 45 RPM ADAPTOR

4. [ LIFT LEVER

5. TONE ARM CLIP

6. LINE-IN JACK

7. AUTO AND MANUAL STOP SELECTION SWITCH

8. FUNCTION KNOB
   (BT (BLUETOOTH), LINE-IN, PHONOITAPE, BT OUT)

9. SPEED SELECTION SWITCH

10. TONE ARM

11. POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME CONTROL KNOB

12. POWER/BLUETOOTH LIGHT INDICATOR

13. STYLUS CARTRIDGE

14. HEADPHONE JACK

15. BUCKLE

16. HANDLE

17. SPEAKERS

18. RCA OUTPUT JACK

19. POWER ADAPTOR JACK

20. CASSETTE TAPE SLOT

TURNTABLE OPERATION

POWER SUPPLY
Insert the adaptor plug into the DC IN jack on the rear of the unit, then connect the AC/DC adaptor (5V /1 .2A AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz) to a AC/DC wall outlet.

BASIC OPERATION

1. Lift the BUCKLE on the front of the turntable and open the lid.

2. Turn the FUNCTION KNOB to the PHONO position. Power ON the unit by turning the VOLUME CONTROL KNOB clockwise. The red LED will light to show that the turntable is turned ON.

3. Place a record on the TURNTABLE PLATTER and select the desired speed (33 1/3 / 45 / 78) by sliding the SPEED SELECTION SWITCH according to the record. NOTE: When playing a 45 RPM record, use the included 45 RPM ADAPTOR located in the holder near the tone arm.

4. Open the TONE ARM CLIP to release the TONE ARM. Push the LIFT LEVER backwards to raise the arm. Gently move the tone arm to the desired position over the record. The turntable will begin to spin when the arm is moved toward the record. Push the lift lever forward and lower the arm slowly onto the desired position on the record to begin playing.
   Please Note: The record will begin to spin only when the tone arm is moved over the record if the Auto Stop is turned ON.

5. If the AUTO AND MANUAL STOP SELECTION SWITCH is turned ON, the record will stop automatically when finished. If this switch is OFF the record will NOT stop automatically when finished.

6. To select the volume level, turn the VOLUME CONTROL KNOB to adjust the volume.

HOW TO REPLACE THE TURNTABLE NEEDLE
(Replacement Needle # ITNP-S1) Removing the Stylus from the Cartridge

1. Set a screwdriver at the tip of the stylus and push down to the direction “A”. WARNING: When applying force to stylus, too much may damage or break the stylus.
2. Pull the stylus out toward the direction “B”.

Installing the Stylus

1. Hold the tip of the stylus and insert the other edge by pressing toward direction “C”.
2. Push the stylus up toward direction “D” until it locks at the tip.

Caution:

• Do not remove or bend the stylus needle.
• Do not touch the needle to avoid injury to your hand.
• Turn off the unit’s power before you replace the stylus.
• Keep out of reach of children.
  Please note: The stylus should last about 50 hours under normal use. It is recommended that the sty/us be replaced as soon as you notice a change in sound quality.

VINYL STREAM™ – BLUETOOTH OUT OPERATION

The product supports Bluetooth wireless connection (BT OUT). It can be connected with external Bluetooth-compatible headphones (not included) and Bluetooth speakers (not included).

1. Power ON the unit by turning the VOLUME CONTROL KNOB clockwise.
2.  Turn the FUNCTION KNOB to the BT OUT (Bluetooth Out) position, the red LED light will begin to slow flash.
3. Turn ON your external Bluetooth receiver device (such as Bluetooth headphones and Bluetooth speakers) and set to pairing mode.
4. When pairing is complete, you will hear a chime and the red LED light will stop flashing. (This may take approximately 15-30 seconds)
5. You are now connected to your external Bluetooth device.
6. Place a vinyl record on the turntable. Then move the tone arm to desired playing position on the vinyl record and sound will be heard from the external Bluetooth speaker. (You can ONLY adjust the volume from your external Bluetooth device.)

• Place the Bluetooth device within 1 m (3.3 of the product to perform pairing correctly.
• The product stays in the pairing mode for 30 seconds. If pairing is not properly completed, follow the above steps again from the beginning after turning all devices OFF.
• “BT OUT” is only compatible with vinyl record playback. BT OUT will NOT work in AUX or regular Bluetooth (BT) function modes.

BLUETOOTH OPERATION

An external device with Bluetooth Connectivity can be wirelessly connected to this turntable using the Bluetooth function.

1. Power ON the unit by turning the VOLUME CONTROL KNOB clockwise.
2. Turn the FUNCTION KNOB to the BT (Bluetooth®) position, the blue LED light will begin to flash.
3. Turn your external device’s Bluetooth Setting ON. Wait a moment, then look for the Bluetooth pairing name “Victrola Journey +”.
4. Select the Bluetooth pairing name, to connect the unit. Once connected, the blue LED light will stop flashing.
5. You are now connected to your external device via Bluetooth!
6. Rotate the VOLUME CONTROL KNOB to adjust the sound level.

AUX-IN OPERATION

An external (auxiliary) audio source (i.e. personal CD/MP3 Player/Mobile phone or computer) can be connected to this apparatus via the LINE-IN JACK.

1. Plug a detachable Aux Cable (not provided) into the LINE-IN socket on the function panel of the apparatus.
2.  Turn the FUNCTION KNOB to the LINE-IN position, the LED will turn purple.
3. Plug the other end of the Aux Cable into the Headphone or Line Out socket of your External Source.
4. Power ON the unit by turning the VOLUME CONTROL KNOB clockwise.
5. Rotate the VOLUME CONTROL KNOB to adjust the sound level.

HEADPHONE OPERATION
Plug the headphone jack into the headphone port on the function panel to listen to the record. The built-in speaker will stop playing once the headphones are plugged in. NOTE: For best performance and product maintenance, unplug the turntable when not in use.

CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION

1. 1. Turn ON the unit and adjust the volume to an appropriate level.
   2. Turn the Function knob to “PHONO/TAPE”
   3. Insert a pre-recorded tape into the cassette slot with the tape side to the right. By pushing slightly, the tape will slide into place and begin playing automatically.

NOTE: One end of the tape will remain visible.
To fast forward the cassette tape, press the Tape Operation button halfway down while the cassette is playing. To resume normal playback, release the Tape Operation button. To stop playback, press the Tape Operation button completely. Playback will be stopped and the cassette will be ejected.

FCC STATEMENT

Warning : Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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