Brookstone Boombox Instruction Manual

PORTABLE MUSIC SYSTEM FOR iPod

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Boombox

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

Location of Controls on Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

iPod Clips and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Compatible iPod Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-19

Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.

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 unit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read, adhered to and followed
before this unit is operated

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:

1. Always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet immediately after using.

2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.

3. Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

4. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

5. Do not reach for unit that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.

6. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled,
splashed or dripped onto the unit.

7. Do not place objects filled with liquid, such as vases, on the unit.

8. Caution, excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.

9. Turning off the main switch does not completely disconnect power.
Unplug unit directly from power outlet when not in use.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read, adhered to and followed

before the unit is operated.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

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 radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. When 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 plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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Portable Cart Warning

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service 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.

Note:

1. Important safety instructions shall be provided with each appliance.

These safety instructions may be in the form of a separate booklet,

separate sheet, or part of the instruction manual.

2. If being included in the instruction manual, the safety instructions
shall be located before any operating instructions.

3. These instructions shall be entitled ‘IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS’.

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4. The safety instructions shall include, as applicable to the particular apparatus,
the information and warnings listed before. The wording is capable of being
supplements, although not replaced, by drawing or cartoons.

5. The symbol shall be shown adjacent to the text of Important Safety Instructions.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.

• The AC/DC adapter is used as a disconnect device and it should remain readily
operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the
mains completely, the AC/DC adapter should be disconnected from the mains
socket outlet completely.

• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause

hearing loss.

• Special requirement for apparatus (and remote control) used with replaceable
lithium battery. The following warning statement should be closed to the battery
or in both the instruction manual and the service instruction.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

• Dispose of the old batteries properly. Do not dispose of the old batteries
in a fire.

• Do not leave the batteries where a child or pet could play with or swallow
them. If the batteries are swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

• The batteries may explode if mistreated or incorrectly installed.

• Do not attempt to recharge or disassemble the batteries.

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Do not mix old

and new batteries, different types of batteries, or rechargeable batteries
of different capacities.

• Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as fire, heating units
or direct sunlight.

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WARNING

1. Close supervision is necessary when this unit is used by or near children.

2. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.

3. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

4. Never drop or insert an object into any opening.

CAUTION

• Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly installed.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type batteries.

5. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
plug outlets, convenience receptacles and the point where it exits the unit.

6. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Wrap cord loosely around the
unit when storing.

7. The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such
as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including
amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that
radiates heat.

8. Never block the air openings of the unit with materials such as clothing,
plastic bags or papers, or place it on a soft surface such as a bed or couch,

where the air openings may be blocked.

9. Do not overload electrical outlet. Use only the power source as indicated.

10. Do not carry this unit by cord or use cord as handle.

11. Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. If the
unit’s power supply cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself.

12. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair
the unit. Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons
when unit is used.

13. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.

14. To be completely disconnected from the power input, the AC/DC adapter

must be disconnected from the main unit.

15. The AC/DC adapter should not be obstructed or should be easily

accessible during use.

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IMPORTANT

1. Like all electronic devices, your iPod and Boombox can be damaged by

high temperatures.

2. Do not expose your iPod or Boombox to direct sunlight or excessive heat.

3. The temperature of your iPod should not exceed its acceptable operating
temperature range. Please refer to your iPod user manual for more
information.

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FCC INFORMATION

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 or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to 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.

This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions:

1. This equipment may not cause harmful interference.

2. This equipment must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority
to operate this device.

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MENU

SELECT

1. Power

2. Volume Wheel

3. Power LED Indicator

4. Handle

5. Select

6. Menu

7. Scroll Wheel

8.

Play/Pause

9. iPod Dock Door Release

10. iPod Dock Door

11.

Skip Forward

12. Rubber Bumpers (4)

13.

Skip Backward

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1. Remote Compartment

2. Battery Compartment

3. DC In

4. Battery Mode On/Off Switch

5. AUX In

6. Audio Out (Right/Left)

7. Speaker (2)

8. iPod Dock Door

9. iPod Dock

10. Clip Dock

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5

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Back view

LOCATION OF CONTROLS ON REMOTE

1. Power

2.

Play/Pause

3.

Skip Forward

4. Volume Up

5. Battery Compartment
(on back)

6. Key Ring Loop

7. Mute

8. Volume Down

9.

Skip Backward

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2

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4

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3.5mm to

3.5mm Cable

iPod CLIPS AND ACCESSORIES

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Adapter

B

E

A

C

D

F

COMPATIBLE iPod MODELS

Flip the unit on either end for

widescreen view of video.

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iPod touch (2nd generation)
iPod touch (1st generation)
iPod classic
iPod with video (5th generation)
iPod nano (5th generation)
iPod nano (4th generation)
iPod nano (3rd generation)
iPod nano (2nd generation)
iPod nano (1st generation)

OPERATION

BATTERY POWER/AC POWER MODE

Battery Power/Main Unit:

1. To install the batteries, open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR on
the back of the unit by sliding the door down per the arrow on the door.

2. Install 8 D batteries according to the polarity indicators inside the
compartment.

3. Close the BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR securely.

4. If using the unit in battery mode at this time, turn battery mode ON using
the BATTERY MODE ON/OFF switch on the back of the unit.

5. When the battery power is low, the POWER LED INDICATOR will flash
to alert you to change the batteries.

Battery Power/Remote:

1. Open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT tray on the side of the remote by
pushing the tab and sliding the battery tray out.

2. Install one CR2025 button cell battery according to the polarity indicator
inside the compartment.

3. Close the BATTERY COMPARTMENT tray securely.

AC Power:

1. Plug AC adapter (included) into DC jack on the back of the unit,
and then into an electrical outlet.

2. Turn battery mode to OFF using the BATTERY MODE ON/OFF switch
on the back of the unit.

Note: When the AC adapter is plugged into the unit, the battery power is bypassed
to save battery life—even if the BATTERY MODE ON/OFF switch is ON.

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TURNING THE UNIT ON

1. Press on top of the unit or on remote to turn the unit on.
The POWER LED INDICATOR will illuminate.

2. Press

again to turn unit off.

Note: Your iPod will charge while it is docked in the unit only if the

AC power is being used. Charging will not occur if the unit is being

operated in battery mode.

CONNECTING YOUR iPod TO THE UNIT

1. Press the iPod DOCK DOOR RELEASE button to access

the iPod Dock.

2. Select the correct iPod CLIP for your iPod from the list on
page 14 and slide it securely into the docking area on the
front of the unit. See example below.

3. Slide CLIP down onto the CLIP DOCK.

4. Then slide your iPod down through
the clip and securely onto the iPod
DOCK connection.

Note: When removing your iPod
from the dock, only lift up —
DO NOT pull out towards you,
as this may damage the iPod
or the iPod DOCK.

Clip Dock

iPod Dock

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Clip

iPod CLIPS INCLUDED ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Clip A: iPod nano (5th gen)
Clip B: iPod nano (3rd gen)
Clip C: iPod nano (4th gen)
Clip D: iPod touch (1st and 2nd gen)
Clip E: Universal 1 (Older iPod models and Phones)
Clip F: Universal 2 (160GB, 5th gen 80GB and older iPod models)

Note: If you have an iPhone

™

, you may use CLIP E provided, however,
you must switch your iPhone into audio only “Airplane Mode” to avoid
phone transmission interference.

PLAYING AND PAUSING YOUR MUSIC

Dock your iPod in the unit, or with your iPod already docked in the unit,
press

to turn the unit on. iPod playback will begin. Press

to pause

and play iPod.

FAST-FORWARDING AND REWINDING YOUR SONGS

Press and hold

or

to rewind or fast forward within a song.

SKIPPING FORWARD AND BACKWARD TO A SONG

Press and release

or

incrementally to skip forward or backward

to a song.

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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Press VOLUME + or — on remote control or use the VOLUME WHEEL
on top of the unit to adjust sound levels.

MUTING THE SOUND

Press MUTE on the remote to turn off the sound. Press MUTE again
to turn the sound back on.

USING THE IPOD MENU FEATURE

1. Press MENU on the unit to enter the iPod menu.

2. Use the SCROLL WHEEL to scroll through the functions.

3. Press SELECT on the unit to select a function.

CONNECTING OTHER STEREO COMPONENTS

Connect an MP3 Player to the AUX IN jack using a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable

(included). The unit automatically changes to auxiliary mode. Use your MP3

Player as you normally would.

Note: The Remote Control will not control an MP3 Player in auxiliary

mode. Connect the Audio Out terminals of TV, VCR or DVD Player to
the AUX IN jack by using audio cords with mini plugs (not included).

OUTPUTTING SOUND TO OTHER EQUIPMENT/SPEAKERS

Connect the AUX OUT jack on the back of the unit to other equipment
or speakers by using audio cords with mini jacks (not included).

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Wipe Boombox with a soft, dry, clean cloth. Do not use liquid of any sort to clean.

• Boombox is not water resistant. Care should be taken not to expose Boombox

to water.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC/DC Adapter

8 x D Batteries
(1.5V/LR20/UM1) Batteries­Remote Control with 1 CR2025
Button Cell Battery

Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 20 hours

Speaker Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 3" speakers

(max 15W each)

Total Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9W Per Channel (x 2) 18W

Dimensions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.5" w x 7" d x 8" h

iPod not included. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically

to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM SOLUTION

The unit will not turn

on or play music.

Unit powers on but the
volume doesn’t work.

I have fresh batteries in the
unit, and the BATTERY MODE
ON/OFF switch is “ON” but
the unit still will not turn on.

Make sure you have the BATTERY MODE
ON/OFF switch OFF when you are using

AC and ON when you are using the batteries

to run the unit.

The battery power may be low.

Replace the batteries.

Make sure the outlet you have the AC

ADAPTER plugged in to has power.

When the battery is extremely low,

the volume is not functional. Replace
the batteries or use AC ADAPTER.

Make sure you have disconnected the

AC ADAPTER from the DC IN JACK.

If the AC ADAPTER is plugged into the unit,

the battery power is bypassed even if the

BATTERY MODE ON/OFF switch is ON and

the adapter is not plugged into a wall outlet.

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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)

PROBLEM SOLUTION

I am hearing sound distortion
at higher volumes.

After playing a few minutes,

the iPod screen goes dark.

When the battery power is low, distortion
of sound can occur. Replace the batteries
or use the AC ADAPTER.

Some iPod EQ settings may cause distortion
at a high volume. For best results, set EQ to
OFF on your iPod.

Refer to the manual of your iPod to change

the settings so the iPod will not revert to

Power Saver mode.

ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Brookstone® warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship
under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the
original purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received
within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect
at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product
with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or

3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product.
A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance
with instructions provided by Brookstone, assumes the remaining warranty of the
original product. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes
your property and the replaced item becomes Brookstone’s property. When a store
credit is given, the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes
Brookstone’s property.

Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service, call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service at
1-800-292-9819. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and
the nature of the problem. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and replacements
must be authorized in advance. Service options, parts availability and response times
will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of the product or any
parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our instructions.

Limits and Exclusions: Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United
States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories of
Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Limited Warranty applies only
to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the “Brookstone”
trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The Limited
Warranty does not apply to any non-Brookstone products. Manufacturers or
suppliers other than Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser,

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but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.”
This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions
relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by
accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage
caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Brookstone;
d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a product or part
that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be
periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including,
without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold “as is” including, without
limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished items; or h) a product that is
used commercially or for a commercial purpose.

BROOKSTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, BROOKSTONE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF BROOKSTONE
CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.

Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
or 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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