AKAI A60048 Vintage Bluetooth FM Radio User Manual

A60048 Vintage Bluetooth FM Radio
User Manual
VINTAGE BLUETOOTH
FM RADIO
YOUR SAFETY & INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

MODEL: A60048

TECHNICAL DATA

GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of the original purchase.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials or workmanship, the faulty product must be returned to the place of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.
The following conditions apply:
The product must be returned to the retailer with the proof of purchase.
The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this instruction guide.
This item is for domestic purposes only.
This guarantee does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts.
RK Wholesale LTD has limited responsibility for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
Valid in the UK and Eire only.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE

SAFETY INFORMATION
Important safety instructions -read carefully before use.
It is important that this instruction manual should be retained with the appliance for future reference. These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installation or use.

• Check that the voltage of the main circuit corresponds with the rating of the appliance before operating.
• Please ensure that the appliance is used on a stable, level, and heat resistant surface.
• DO NOT immerse cords, plugs or any part of the appliance in water or any other liquid.
• DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while it is operating.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or pets.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children should not play with the appliance.
• WARNING! Water and Moisture- DO NOT use the appliance near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool or lake.
• WARNING! – Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
• CAUTION! Ventilation ­ The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings, or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
• CAUTION! Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Power Sources – The product should be operated only with the type of power supply indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult the manufacturer, product dealer or local power company.
• For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operation instructions.
• Power-Cord Protection – Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
• Non-Use periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when not in use for long periods of time.
• Object and Liquid Entry­ Care should be taken so that objects DO NOT fall and liquids are not spilled into the product case through product openings.
• Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and take it to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.
• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled into, or objects have fallen into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate when used according to the operating instructions.
• Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may interfere with the product’s normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.
• Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating instruction. All servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
• Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching power lines or circuits as contract with them might be fatal.
• Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NEFA 70 provides information with respect to proper to grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding conductress, location of antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode
• Cleaning- Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. DO NOT use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• Lightning-For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
• Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operation condition.
• Overloading -DO NOT overloads wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fir or electric shock.
• DO NOT apply oil or petroleum products to this product
• CAUTION! Invisible laser radiation will be emitted when the product is open and interlocks are defeated. DO NOT defeat the safety interlocks.
• Graphic symbols with supplementary markings are located at the back of the unit.
• Use of controls, adjustments, or performance procedure herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• In the unlikely event the appliance develops a fault, stop using it immediately and seek advice from our Customer Support team.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• DO NOT use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury. DO NOT expose battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperatures. Exposure to fire or temperatures above 60°( (140°F) may cause explosion.

• The battery is a sealed unit and under normal circumstances poses no safety concerns. In the unlikely event that liquid leaks from the battery, DO NOT touch the liquid as it may cause irritation or burns to skin, eyes or nose. Should battery liquid come in contact with skin, immediately wash the affected area with soap and water. In case of eye contact, immediately flush your eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

• In case of inhalation immediately expose to fresh air and seek out medical advice.

• Disposal – wear gloves to handle the battery. Dispose of it immediately, following local ordinances or regulations.

• Follow all charging instructions and DO NOT charge the battery pack or the appliance outside of the temperature range specifed in the instructions. Charging improperly or at a temperature outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fre. To ensure maximum battery life, observe the following guidelines:
  1. When not in use the appliance should be stored at room temperature. Recommended range: 18°( (64°F) to 28°C (82°F).
  2. The ambient temperature range for operation and charging should be 10°C (50°F) to 30°( (86°F).

• FIRE WARNING! DO NOT place this product on or near a cooker or any other hot surface and DO NOT incinerate this appliance even if it is severely damaged. The battery might catch fre or explode.

• FIRE WARNING! DO NOT apply any fragrance or scented product to the filter(s) of this appliance. The chemicals in such products are known to be flammable and can cause the appliance to catch fre.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Instruction Manual
Retro Radio
AUX Cable
Micro USB Charging Cable

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

1 FM Dial
2 BT/ AUX Indicator
3 Volume Dial
4. FM / USB Indicator
5. ON/OFF Switch
6. Micro USB Charging Port
7. Charging Indicator| 8. USB Port
9. AUX Jack
10. MODE Button
11. Previous Button
12. Play/Pause Button
13. Next Button
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USING YOUR APPLIANCE

Before Your First Use:

1. Remove your appliance from the packaging.
2. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
3. Locate your appliance in accordance with the safety instructions.
4. Your appliance is now ready for normal use

Positioning the Handle:
This unit is equipped with a built-in handle. for easy transportation. This handle can be pulled up when moving or carrying the radio. or pushed down for storage. or when the radio is stationary.
To position the handle. simply pull on it to raise it. or push it down until it is parallel with the main body of the unit to retract it.

Charging and Powering the Unit:

• To use the unit. start by charging it via the provided USB cable.
• To charge the unit. connect the Micro-USB end of the included USB charging cable to the corresponding DC5V port on the unit’s control panel and the other end into a  compatible USB socket or mains adaptor (not included). The USB charging indicator will light up red to show the unit is charging.
• The unit is fully charged when the USB charging indicator goes out. When this occurs. unplug the unit from the mains and detach the USB cable from it.
• The unit is now ready for normal use.

Turning the Radio On:

• There will be a sound prompt and the blue BT/AUX indicator at the front of the unit will come on to show it has been turned on.
• Push the ON/OFF switch on the unit’s control panel to the ‘OFF’ position whilst the unit is in operation to turn it off. Sound will stop emitting from the unit and the  illuminated indicator at the front of the radio will go out to show it has been turned off.

Adjusting the Volume:
Rotate the volume control dial at the front of the unit while the unit is turned on to adjust output volume. Rotate this dial clockwise to increase the volume. or counter- clockwise to decrease it.

Selecting Playing Modes:

• This radio is equipped with Bluetooth. AUX. USB and FM playing modes. Press the M button on the unit’s control panel to cycle between the available playing modes. The  corresponding indicator at the front of the unit will light up to show each mode has been selected. as follows:
  – The indicator will flash blue quickly when Bluetooth mode is selected. then flash blue slowly after a Bluetooth device is connected.
  – The indicator will flash red slowly when AUX or USB modes are selected.
  – The indicator will illuminate solid red when FM mode is selected.

• Press the M mode again when a specific playing mode has been selected to switch to a different mode.

FM:
This unit is equipped with an FM mode. To select this mode. press the M button on the unit control panel until the red indicator at the front of the unit lights up and sound  begins to emit from the unit.
Once FM mode has been selected. use the tuning dial at the front of the unit to find and tune into available FM radio stations. Turn this dial clockwise to move progressively  forward across the band. or counter-clockwise to move across it backwards.

AUX Mode:

• This unit can be used to play back sound from an external device. through the included 3.5mm AUX cable.

• To use the AUX function. insert one end of the included 3.5mm AUX cable into the AUX
  In socket on the side of the unit. and the other into the corresponding AUX Out socket on the source device. There will be a sound prompt and the corresponding indicator  at the front of the unit will flash red slowly to show AUX mode has been selected.

• Once the two devices have been connected in this way. use the media controls on the source device to control playback and volume output.
  NOTE: Playback volumes may  have to be adjusted independently on the source device and the unit for optimal playback performance.

Bluetooth Mode:
Connecting to Bluetooth
This unit is equipped with a Bluetooth function. which allows for audio to be played wirelessly from any Bluetooth-enabled device.

• To connect the unit to a compatible Bluetooth device. carry out the following steps:
  – Press the Power On/Off button to turn the unit on.
  – Press the M button until Bluetooth mode is selected. There will be a sound prompt and the corresponding indicator at the front of the unit will flash blue fast to show  Bluetooth mode has been selected.
  – Turn on your Bluetooth enabled device and activate the Bluetooth function.
  – Search for and select the Bluetooth device. ‘A60048′
  – If required, enter the password ’00OO’ to confrm and finalise pairing.
  – Once the speaker and device are successfully paired there will be an audible signal.

Note: The speaker will automatically pair with previously paired devices.
Note: To connect to a new device. firstly disconnect the current connection on your existing device (there will be an audible sound prompt) and then repeat the above  instructions on the different device.
– Once the device has been connected to the Bluetooth. use the media controls on the source device or the unit’s control panel to control playback and volume output. If  controlling playback through the unit’s control panel. use the Previous and Next buttons to skip forwards or backwards across a playlist, and the Play/Pause button to start or interrupt playback.

Note: Playback volumes may have to be adjusted independently on the source device and the unit for optimal playback performance.
USB Mode:

• This unit can be used to play back sound from an external USB memory device.
• To use the USB function. start by inserting a USB memory stick into the corresponding socket on the unit’s control panel.
• Once a USB memory device has been inserted. press the M mode on the unit’s control panel until USB mode is selected. There will be a sound prompt and the  corresponding indicator at the front of the unit will flash red slowly to show this mode has been activated..
• Once a USB device has been connected to the unit. use the Previous and Next buttons to skip forwards or backwards across a playlist, and the Play/Pause button to start or interrupt playback.

TROUBLESHOOTING

to a compatible USB socket or power adaptor (not included) for charging.
Make sure the device is turned on.
The unit will not play.| Make sure the device is turned on.
Make sure the volume level is higher than 0.
Make sure the unit is tuned into an active radio station, paired with a Bluetooth-enabled device, or linked to a USB memory stick or an external device through the included AUX cable.
Make sure the correct source output mode is selected. If necessary, press the M button on the unit’s control panel to select a different output source.
Poor reception in FM mode.| Extend the aerial to its full length.
Move the unit to an area with better reception.
Turn the scanning dial until reception improves.
The unit has been correctly paired to a Bluetooth-enabled device, but no sound is audible.| Make sure the volume level is higher than 0.
Make sure Bluetooth mode is selected and the blue BT/USB indicator at the front of the unit is illuminated.
The unit is linked to an external de- vice via the AUX port, but no sound is audible.| Make sure the volume level is higher than 0.
Make sure AUX mode is selected and the red FM/AUX indicator at the front of the unit is illuminated.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Turn off and unplug the unit before cleaning.
• Wipe over the surfaces with a soft damp cloth.
• Dry the surfaces with a soft dry cloth.
• DO NOT use chemical cleaners.
• DO NOT use any harsh detergents, abrasives, solvents, or cleaners on any part of the unit.
• DO NOT immerse the cord or any part of the appliance in water or any other liquid.

STORAGE

• Store your appliance in a cool. dry place.
• DO NOT place the appliance in direct sunlight

RECYCLING

DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT:
Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish.
You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to information about the recycling of electrical items.
Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to information about the recycling of electrical items purchased in Ireland.
The WEEE directive. introduced in August 2006. states that all electrical items must be recycled rather than taken to landfll.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.

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