Victrola VBB-25 Bluetooth Boombox Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOC, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.WARNING: To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlets unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

IMPORTANT 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 or near a swimming pool, and the like.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiations, 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 has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. – This lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.– Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.– The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
16. This equipment in Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safe connection to electrical earth.
17. The mains plug is used as a disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
18. WARNINGTo 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 that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus.
19. The use of the equipment in a moderate climate.
20. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
21. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
22. The symbol with ~ indication AC voltage.
23. The symbol with = indicates DC voltage.
24. The batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
25. Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
26. CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED:

• INSTRUCTION MANUAL
• WARRANTY (BACK OF MANUAL)
• AC POWER CORD

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. Radio Band2. Cassette Door3. Speaker4. Built-In Microphone5. Previous/Rewind Button6. Play/Pause Button7. Next/Fast Forward Button8. Repeat Button9. Mode Button (Bluetooth, TF, or USB Mode)10. Radio Antenna11. Function Switch12. Volume Knob13. Folding Handle14. Tape Pause Button15. Tape Stop/Eject Button16. Tape Fast Forward Button17. Tape Rewind Button18. Tape Play Button19. Tape Record Button20. Radio Tuning Dial21. TF (Micro SD) Slot22. USB Jack23. Headphone Jack24. Play (Bluetooth, TF, USB) LED Indicator

 

SET UP / BASIC OPERATION

BASIC SET UP

1. Plug the provided AC Power Cord into the back of the unit, then insert plug into the nearest wall outlet. Note: The unit can also be powered by 4x C (UM2) batteries (not included) by placing them in the battery compartment on the back of the unit.
2. The unit will automatically be in Cassette Mode.
3. Use the Function Switch on the top of the unit to switch between Tape, FM, AM, and Bluetooth.
4. Use the Radio Tuning Dial to manually adjust the Radio.
5. Use the Volume Knob to manually adjust the volume.
6. To use Headphones, simply plug headphones (not included) into the Headphone Jack on the side of the unit. The built-in speaker will stop playing once the headphones are plugged in. Use the Volume Knob to manually adjust the volume.
7. To turn off the unit, slide the function switch to TAPE/OFF.Note: Make sure the cassette player is stopped.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS– Be sure to insert the battery in the correct positive “+” and negative “-” orientation.– When using rechargeable batteries, refer to the precautions on their labels.– Do not heat or disassemble batteries and NEVER dispose of old batteries by throwing in a fire.– Do not dispose the batteries into standard garbage disposal sites. Dispose of the batteries at an available Battery Recycling Site after fully discharging. No doing so may violate disposal laws and regulations. Please refer to local regulations for proper battery disposal.

CASSETTE OPERATION

Slide the function switch to TAPE/OFF, then follow the steps below:1. Press the STOP/EJ. button. Insert the cassette tape, bottom side up with the tape facing you. Manually close the Cassette door.2. Play – Press the PLAY BUTTON to start playing the tape.3. Pause – Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during recording or playback, press the pause button a second time the resume play or recording.4. Fast Forwarding and Rewind – To fast forward or to rewind the tape, press the F.FWD or REW button. Press the STOP/EJ. button to stop the tape at the desired location.5. Automatic Stop (Auto Stop) – When the cassette tape that is being played or recorded and reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically stop.6. Recording – Install a cassette to record over. Press the REC button.To record audio from another function, move the Function Switch to the desired position to record audio in that mode.

MIC recordingPress the REC button in TAPE mode, the Built-in Microphone will record all audible content.To stop recording, press the STOP/EJ. button. Rewind the tape to playback the recorded content.The MIC recording can only perform in TAPE mode.

RADIO OPERATION

AM RADIO1. For AM Radio, slide the function switch to AM.2. Use the Tuning Knob to manually adjust the Radio to the desired station. For the best reception, fully extend the antenna located on the top of the unit.FM RADIO1. For FM Radio, slide the function switch to FM.2. Use the Tuning Knob to manually adjust the Radio to the desired station. For the best reception, fully extend the antenna located on the top of the unit.

 

BLUETOOTH / USB / TF (MICRO SD) OPERATION

BLUETOOTH MODE1. Slide the function switch to BT (Bluetooth) Mode.2. Make sure your external device has the Bluetooth turned on. Then open the Bluetooth settings menu on your device and select “VBB-25”. The Play LED Indicator will begin flashing.3. The Play LED Indicator will stop flashing and an audible tone will sound, indicating the connection was successful.4. Use the silver playback buttons on the control panel as usual or control playback directly from your external device.5. To disconnect the external device, simply press the M (Mode) Button.

USB/TF (MICRO SD) MODE1. Use the function switch to switch to BT (Bluetooth) Mode.2. Insert a USB Thumb Drive or TF (Micro SD) Card (not included). 3. Press the M (Mode) Button until the unit starts playing music from the USB Thumb Drive or Card.4. Use the silver playback buttons location on the control panel to control playback as usual.5. The Repeat Button sets the Thumb Drive or Card on repeat. Press once to activate.Note: The USB/SD ports only support MP3/WMA formats and a maximum of 32GB.Note: In USB/BT mode, after 15 minutes of inactivity the unit will enter sleep mode.To turn the unit back on, simply press the play button or move the function switch.

SPECIFICATIONS

Product Weight ……………………………2.25 lbs (1 kg)Product Dimensions …………………….6.3″ H x 9.8″ W x 3.35″ D 160mm H x 250mm W x 85mm DPower Supply: ……………………………….AC 120V~60HzPower: …………………………………………..DC 6V / 4x C (UM2) BatteriesRadio Bands: ………………………………..AM, FMFrequency Range:…………………………………………..FM 87.5-108MHz / AM 520-1710KHzConsumption Power ……………………..4WSpeaker Output: …………………………….2.6WOutput Impedance ………………………..Speaker 6ΩBluetooth: ……………………………………..Version: V5.0 Radiation Power <1mW Frequency Range: 2402~2480MHz

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.Made in China.

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.– Increase the separation between the equipment and 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.

WARNING: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.The device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, place the product at least 20cm from nearby persons.

IC STATEMENT

This device complies with RSS247 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil se conforme a RSS247 de Canada d’Industrie. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prejudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage recu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indesirable.

The device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. L’appareil ne doit pas etre localise ou fonctionner avec d’autres antennes ou transmetteurs.This device complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements de la IC etablies pour un incontrole environnement. The device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. L’appareil doit etre installe et utilise avec une distance minimale de 20cm entre le radiateu et votre corps.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

WARRANTY

Victrola is a registered trademark of Innovative Technology Electronics LLC.Innovative Technology Electronics LLC.Limited Warranty: 90 Days Labor, One Year PartsInnovative Technology Electronics LLC. (IT) warrants the product to be free from “Defects” in materials under normal use for a period of “One Year” from the date of the original purchase. The Warranty is “Not” transferable. IT agrees, within the initial “90 Day” period, to repair or replace the product if it is determined to be defective at “No Charge”. It is further agreed that IT will cover the cost to repair or replace damaged “Parts” only for a total period of “One Year” from the date of the original purchase. The warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, antennas, AC cords, cabinets, headbands, ear-pads, or damage due to line power surges, connection to improper voltage supply or settings, misuse, mishandling, accident, acts of God or attempted repair by an unauthorized service agent.

To obtain service, the purchaser MUST present an original sales receipt/proof of purchase. Please contact us at www.victrola.com to request an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number to return products for service or replacement. Returns without an RMA number on the package will be refused and returned to sender. Upon receipt of the returning item and our full inspection (IT) may issue a replacement to customer for the same item or of one that has equivalent value and features. To return an item, supply full name, return address, phone number, item purchased, receipt of purchase and reason for return to obtain RMA number.All returns must be in the original packaging or reasonable substitute to prevent damage. Customer “Must” include full name, shipping address and telephone number inside of package. No return will be shipped back to a PO Box or APO address.Please include your check or money order in the amount of:

• USD $5.00 for items $10.00 to $39.99. (Price Paid Per Unit)• USD $10.00 for items $40.00 to $99.99. (Price Paid Per Unit)• USD $16.00 for items $100.00 and up. (Price Paid Per Unit)• Shipping fees are non-refundable.

to be payable to Innovative Technology Electronics LLC. (for handling and return shipping charges) (IT) will not be responsible for delays or unprocessed claims resulting from a purchaser’s failure to provide any / all of the necessary information. Send all inquiries or RMA request via our website www.victrola.com/pages/technical-support.

Innovative Technology Electronics LLC.1 Channel DrivePort Washington, NY 11050Toll free: 1-877-483-2497Website for support: www.victrola.com/pages/technical-supportThere are no express warranties except as listed above.REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CUSTOMER, (IT) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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