FENTON 178.373 BoomBox440 Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: FENTON

Table of Contents

Safety Instruction
UNPACKING INSTRUCTION
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
BT CONNECTION
STEREO PAIRING / LINK
REMOTE CONTROL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
References
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**FENTON 178.373 BoomBox440 Instruction Manual

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Safety Instruction

Congratulations to the purchase of this Fenton product. Please read this manual thoroughly prior to using the unit in order to benefit fully from all features.
Read the manual prior to using the unit. Follow the instructions in order not to invalidate the warranty. Take all precautions to avoid fire and/or electrical shock. Repairs must only be carried out by a qualified technician in order to avoid electrical shock.
Keep the manual for future reference.

Prior to using the unit, please ask advice from a specialist. When the unit is switched on for the first time, some smell may occur. This is normal and will disappear after a while.
The unit contains voltage carrying parts. Therefore do NOT open the housing.
Do not place metal objects or pour liquids into the unit This may cause electrical shock and malfunction.
Do not place the unit near heat sources such as radiators, etc. Do not place the unit on a vibrating surface. Do not cover the ventilation holes.
The unit is not suitable for continuous use.
Be careful with the mains lead and do not damage it. A faulty or damaged mains lead can cause electrical shock and malfunction.
When unplugging the unit from a mains outlet, always pull the plug, never the lead.
Do not plug or unplug the unit with wet hands.
If the plug and/or the mains lead are damaged, they need to be replaced by a qualified technician.
If the unit is damaged to such an extent that internal parts are visible, do NOT plug the unit into a mains outlet and DO NOT switch the unit on. Contact your dealer. Do NOT connect the unit to a rheostat or dimmer.
To avoid fire and shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain and moisture.
All repairs should be carried out by a qualified technician only.
Connect the unit to an earthed mains outlet (220- 240Vac/50Hz) protected by a 10-16A fuse.
During a thunderstorm or if the unit will not be used for a longer period of time, unplug it from the mains. The rule is: Unplug it from the mains when not in use.
If the unit has not been used for a longer period of time, condensation may occur. Let the unit reach room temperature before you switch it on. Never use the unit in humid rooms or outdoors.
To prevent accidents in companies, you must follow the applicable guide lines and follow the instructions.
Do not repeatedly switch the fixture on and off. This shortens the life time.
Keep the unit out of the reach of children. Do not leave the unit unattended.
Do not use cleaning sprays to clean switches. The residues of these sprays cause deposits of dust and grease. In case of malfunction, always seek advice from a specialist.
Do not force the controls.
This unit is with speaker inside which can cause magnetic field. Keep this unit at least 60cm away from computer or TV.
If this product have a built-in lead-acid rechargeable battery. Please recharge the battery every 3 months if you are not going to use the product for a long period of time. Otherwise the battery may be permanently damaged.
If the battery is damaged please replace with same specifications battery. And dispose the damaged battery environment friendly.
If the unit has fallen, always have it checked by a qualified technician before you switch the unit on again.
Do not use chemicals to clean the unit. They damage the varnish. Only clean the unit with a dry cloth.
Keep away from electronic equipment that may cause interference.
Only use original spares for repairs, otherwise serious damage and/or dangerous radiation may occur.
Switch the unit off prior to unplugging it from the mains and/or other equipment. Unplug all leads and cables prior to moving the unit.
Make sure that the mains lead cannot be damaged when people walk on it. Check the mains lead before every use for damages and faults!
The mains voltage is 220-240Vac/50Hz. Check if power outlet match. If you travel, make sure that the mains voltage of the country is suitable for this unit.
Keep the original packing material so that you can transport the unit in safe conditions.

This mark attracts the attention of the user to high voltages that are present inside the housing and that are of sufficient magnitude to cause a shock hazard.
This mark attracts the attention of the user to important instructions that are contained in the manual and that he should read and adhere to.

The unit has been certified CE. It is prohibited to make any changes to the unit. They would invalidate the CE certificate and their guarantee!
NOTE: To make sure that the unit will function normally, it must be used in rooms with a temperature between 5°C/41°F and 35°C/95°F

Electric products must not be put into household waste. Please bring them to a recycling centre. Ask your local authorities or your dealer about the way to proceed. The specifications are typical. The actual values can slightly change from one unit to the other.
Specifications can be changed without prior notice.

Do not attempt to make any repairs yourself. This would invalid your warranty. Do not make any changes to the unit. This would also invalid your warranty. The warranty is not applicable in case of accidents or damages caused by inappropriate use or disrespect of the warnings contained in this manual. Fenton cannot be held responsible for personal injuries caused by a disrespect of the safety recommendations and warnings. This is also applicable to all damages in whatever form.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTION

CAUTION: Carefully unpack the box upon receipt. Check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packaging material if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the package itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the package and all packaging materials. If the product must be returned, it is important that the product is returned in the original factory box and packaging.

If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

Controls And Connections

9VDC POWER INPUT
Connector for inserting the supplied power adapter.
Speaker can be used while charging.
USB PORT
Connect your USB devices to this slot to play music with MP3 or WMA format.
SD CARD SLOT
Insert an SD card in this slot to be able to play SD card MP3 music files.
AUX INPUT
3.5mm auxiliary line input jack.
MICROPHONE INPUT
6.3mm jack input for connecting a microphone.
MODE
Press this button to switch between USB/SD-, AUX-, FM and BT modes.
REC
Press to record the signal from the microphone input (when USB is inserted).
PLAY/PAUSE / LINK
Press button to start/resume or pause playback. Press and hold for 3 seconds to initiate the stereo pair (link) function.
MENU
Press to change bass/treble/echo.
PREVIOUS
Press to change to previous track/channel.
VOLUME CONTROL
Turn to adjust the volume output level.
NEXT
Press to change to next track/channel.
POWER SWITCH
Press to turn the device on/off.
LED
Press and hold to turn the party lighting on/off, press to change lighting effect.
MICROPHONE PRIORITY
Press to switch microphone priority function on/off. When set to on, microphone input will have priority, meaning the music volume level will be turned down when a microphone input signal is detected.
REPEAT
Press to toggle repeat modes.

BT CONNECTION

Activate the BT on your device (Mobile phone, tablet etc.) which you want to play the music.
See the operating instructions for that device.
Press the “MODE” button and activate the BT-function.
Select “BoomBox440” on your BT device and pair.
Attention: BT distance is approx. 10meter without any barrier.

STEREO PAIRING / LINK

The BoomBox400 and BoomBox440 feature a stereo pairing function. This means you can purchase 2 BoomBox400 and/or BoomBox440 speakers and connect them to play in stereo wirelessly. Step 1: set up a BT connection with speaker 1. Step 2: set speaker 2 to BT mode. Step 3: hold the PLAY/PAUSE / LINK button on speaker 1 and 2 for 3 seconds. When pairing is successful, you’ll hear a chime to confirm.

REMOTE CONTROL

Remote Control

POWER
Switch to turn the device ON or OFF.
MODE
Press to change modes.
REC
Press this button to start recording. Press again to play recording. Press a third time to exit recording function.
PLAY RECORDING
MASTER VOLUME
Press to raise/decrease volume.
PREVIOUS/NEXT TRACK
Press to choose previous/next track.
PLAY/PAUSE
Press to start/resume or pause play.
EQUALIZER
NUMPAD
REPEAT
Press to toggle repeat modes

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Playback options : BT 5.0 streaming, FM radio, MicroSD, USB
Input connections : 3.5mm Jack, 6.3mm Jack, MicroSD, USB
Output power: max : 180W
Diameter tweeter : 1”
Tweeter type : Piezo
Diameter woofer : 6.5”
Magnet type : Ferrite
Amount of woofers : 2
Frequency response : 35Hz – 20KHz
Impedance : 4 Ohm
Signal-to-noise ratio : >70dB
Battery : 7.4V – 5.4Ah
Power supply : 100-240VAC 50/60Hz (9V Adapter)
Dimensions (L x W x H) : 500 x 250 x 245 mm
Weight (kg) : 4.05

The specifications are typical. The actual values can slightly change from one unit to the other. Specifications can be changed without prior notice.
The products referred to in this manual conform to the European Community Directives to which they are subject:

European Union

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