You’ll soon be enjoying your new Bluetooth CD Boombox.
It all begins here, with your instructions. Don’t worry, there’s
nothing too technical coming up. Just simple, step-by-step
guidance to get you up and running quickly. Sound good? Then
let’s get started.
Help and Guidance
We’re here to help you get the most from your Bluetooth CD Boombox. Should you require
any guidance, a simple solution can often be found online at:
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If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105
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Contents
Safety information
1
Safety information 6
Getting to know your Bluetooth CD Boombox
2
Ready? Let’s begin 10
Accessories 10
Connection 12
Inserting batteries 13
Auxiliary connection 14
Using your Bluetooth CD Boombox
3
Inserting CD 16
Play mode
Care/Maintenance
FM Radio
Bluetooth Connection
17
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18
Other information
4
Technical specification 22
Product support
5
Troubleshooting 24-25
Disposal and Declaration of Conformance26
Help and assistance 27
Guarantee 29
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1Safety information
Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating
Your Radio should be treated with care. The information below has been provided in
the interest of safety and will help you to enjoy this product and the benefits it brings
for many years.
•
Keep the product and all its parts out of reach of small children.
•
This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
•
Keep it dry. Avoid exposure to precipitation, humidity and liquids which could all
•
Do NOT leave it in high temperatures as electronic devices and plastic parts may
warp in heat.
•
Do NOT leave it in low temperatures as moisture can form inside the product,
which may damage the circuit board.
•
Do NOT block or cover slots, holes or openings on the product by placing on soft
furnishings such as carpets, rugs or beds as these are provided for functionality
and/or ventilation to ensure safe operation of the product
•
Do NOT store in dusty or dirty areas.
•
Do NOT attempt to open the product. This product does not contain any user
serviceable parts. Unauthorised handling of the device may damage it and will void
your warranty.
•
Do NOT use your Radio near emergency/intensive care medical equipment; if you
have a pacemaker fitted or during an electrical storm.
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If the Radio will not be used for a long period of time, make sure that all of the
batteries are removed from the battery compartment.
• Do NOT use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or detergents to clean the
product. Wipe with a damp (not wet) soft cloth to clean.
WARNING:
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen to this radio at high volume levels
for long periods of time.
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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, 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
risk of electric shock to persons
Plea se read these instructions
fully before installing or operating
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Bluetooth CD Boombox
2Getting to know your
Getting to know your Bluetooth CD Boombox
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Ready? Let’s begin...
Please read these instructions carefully. They contain important information which will
help you get the best from your product and ensure safe and correct installation and
operation.
If you require any further assistance, our technical experts are happy to help. For full
details, refer to the product support section at the end of these instructions.
Accessories
1. AC power cord
Accessory
Fig 1.
2.
Instruction manual
Accessory
Instruction manual
CD-78-BTFM
REPEAT
1
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Press to play or pause a loaded
CD or On bluetooth mode: Press
to pair with other musical device.
Stop
Press to stop a CD
during play .
Back
Skip to previous track.
Play/Pause/Pair
REPEAT
1
Press to program the
Program
loaded CD to play
order.
In radio mode, tu rn to
adjust the FM radio station.
Press twice to repeat
Tuning
Press to repeat the
Repeat
current track.
the enti re album.
Telescopic FM
Antenna
Press to skip between tracks on a
Press and hold to search through
Skip/Search
loaded CD.
the current track.
Volume
Turn to adjust the
volume.
CD/Line In, Off, FM,Bluetooth
Adjust to switch
between CD/Line
In, Off, FM,Bluetooth
modes.
AC socket
3.5mm Audio Line
Input
Fig 2.
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Connection
Please consider carefully where your boombox will be situated and make sure that it is:
• on a flat and stable surface
• within 1.4 metres of a power socket
• where you can fully extend the wire radio aerial
• at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference.
Fig 3.
1. Connect the power cable to the back of the boombox.
2. Extend the wire radio aerial. A vertical position is recommended for maximum signal
3. Plug the mains power plug into the mains power wall socket and switch on (Fig3) .
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strength.
The red power LED on the left of the display will light up.
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Getting to know your Bluetooth CD Boombox
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Power connection / Inserting batteries (optional)
Before inserting the batteries (not included), please ensure that the Boombox is switched
o
from the mains power supply.
1. Underneath the Boombox, press in the two battery compartment tabs and pull up to
remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert 8 x 1.5V C-size (UM-2) batteries(Fig4), note the ‘+’ and ‘-’ markings
and install the batteries on the correct way around .
3. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure that it ‘clicks’ home. .
Note: When the battery power is low, you will notice that the audio quality will be a
little distorted and the volume will be quieter. Please switch o
replace the batteries.
Power/Mode switch at the back of the Boombox t
making sure to
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Fig 4.
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Auxiliary connection
Using a 3.5mm audio input connection cable (not included), allows for a quick and easy
connection to an external sound source.
1. Connect one end of a 3.5mm audio connection cable to the headphone or auxiliary
out socket of your secondary device, connect the other end to the Line in socket on
the back of your Boombox.
2. Slide the Power/Mode switch on the back of the Boombox to CD/Line in.
3. Press the Play button on your external device to start playback through the Boombox
speakers.
4. To gain optimal volume levels, adjust the volume level on both the secondary device
and on the Boombox.
Note: It is recommended that you unplug the audio cable from the Line in socket after
you have finished listening to your external device, as the CD player cannot be used
whilst an audio cable is connected. Please wait for approximately 15 seconds after
unplugging the audio cable, for the Boombox to return to CD mode.
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Using your
Bluetooth CD Boombox
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Using your Bluetooth CD Boombox
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Inserting a CD
Check that your Boombox is in CD mode. If you are not already in CD mode, slide the
switch on the back of the Boombox to CD/Line in.
1. Lift up the lid of the CD player on the front edge, where there is a scooped recess.
Note: On first use, please remove the protective card from the CD compartment.
2. Place an audio CD, label side up, into the CD compartment. Please ensure that you
line up the hole in the centre of the CD, with the central spindle and press into place.
3. Close the lid of the CD player.
Playing a CD
Your Boombox will play audio CDs as well as CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-Rewritable
(CD-RW) CDs. It is not possible to play DVD or computer CDs on your Boombox.
Note: If you stop or pause playing a CD for 15 minutes, your Boombox will switch o
automatically.
• Play
Press and release the Play button. The first track will begin to play.
• Pause
Press and release the Play button. The CD will continue to rotate in pause mode .
Press and release the Play button again to
• Next track:
Press and release the Next button.
• Previous track:
Press and release the Back button.
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continue to play the track/CD.
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• Fast forward within a track:
Press and hold the
• Fast backward within a track:
Press and hold the
• Stop:
Press and release the Stop button.
• Repeat:
Press and release the Repeat button,
Press the Repeat button again to repeat all of the tracks on the CD.
Continuously press and release the Repeat button to cycle through the available
Next button.
Back button.
the current track will be repeated.
Programmed play mode
In programmed play mode, you can programme the play order of the tracks on your CD.
You can program up to 20 tracks in total.
1. In CD mode, with the CD you wish to programme in the CD compartment and
stopped, press and release the Program button.
2. Use the Back or Next buttons to go to the track number that you would like to program
to play first. Press and release the Program button to confirm.
3. you can use the Back or Next buttons to select the second track. Continue to select
each track as in Step 2 above, up to a total of 20 tracks. Press and release the Program
button again to confirm the last track in the
4. Press and release the Play button to play the programmed tracks.
5. To exit programmed play mode, press and release the Stop button twice.
programmed play mode list.
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Remove a CD
1. Lift up the lid of the CD player on the front edge, where there is a scooped recess.
2. Put your thumb on the central spindle and put your fingers under the outside edge of
the CD and lift oremove the CD from the compartment.
3. Close the lid of the CD player.
Caring for CDs
• Do NOT touch the playback side of the CD.
• Do NOT attach paper or tape or any other material to the disc.
• Fingerprints and dust on the disc will cause sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from
the centre outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.
• If dust or marks cannot be removed with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a
slightly damp soft cloth and then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
• Do NOT use any type of solvent, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray
for vinyl as it may damage the disc.
• Do NOT store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near a heat source.
• Do NOT store discs in a place subject to moisture or dust, such as a bathroom or
near a humidifier.
• Always store discs vertically in a case, stacking or placing objects on discs may cause
warping.
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FM Radio
Note: When using the FM radio, the red power LED will light up.
1. Please make sure that the wire radio aerial on the back of the Boombox is fully
extended. A vertical position is recommended for maximum signal strength.
2. Slide the switch on the back of the Boombox to FM as appropriate.
3. Use the tuning wheel on the right hand side of the Boombox to tune to each radio
station.
Bluetooth connection
1. Press PAIR to display Bluetooth mode.The BT LED indicater will flash.
2. Active the bluetooth function on your Bluetooth smart devices.
3. Scan bluetooth devices from your smart device and select "CD-78B".
4. Once paired successfully,the blue LED indicater will stop flashing,then you can play
music.
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Other information4
Other information
Helpful technical information
Specification
Power adaptor: Input AC230-240V/50Hz
Batteries: 8 x 1.5V C size (UM-2)
(Optional, not supplied)
Output: 2 x 1W RMS
F
requency range:
Bluetooth version: 2.1+EDR
Supported CD type: CD/CD-R/CD-RW
Manufacturer:Topmind Technology Development Limited
FM: 88 MHz to 108 MHz
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Product support5
Product support
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Troubleshooting
CD does not play
• Check that you are in CD mode. If you are not already in CD mode, slide the switch
on the back of the Boombox to CD/Line in.
• If you have an audio cable plugged into the Line in socket on the Boombox, you
must unplug this before you can use the CD player. After unplugging the audio
cable, please wait for approximately 15 seconds for the Boombox to return to CD
mode.
• Take out the CD and check that it is not marked or scratched. Damaged CDs
cannot be played in the Boombox or may skip or not rotate correctly in the CD
compartment.
• Please check that you are using an original audio CD and not a copy. Often copied
CDs will not play.
The function buttons do not respond.
• Check that mains power wall socket is switched on.
• Slide the switch on the back of the Boombox to the mode you would like to use. The
red power LED to the left of the display will switch on.
• Check that you are trying to use the function buttons for the mode that you are in.
• If you are using batteries, they may be exhausted and need to be replaced.
• If you are using mains power, unplug the mains power. Leave the Boombox for 3
minutes and then reconnect the power.
Radio reception is poor.
• Check that you have extended the wire radio aerial in a vertical position. .
• Move the tuning wheel slowly to tune to each radio station.
• Check there are no other electrical appliances within 1 metre of your Boombox,
which may be causing interference.
• Try moving
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ther location.
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Bluetooth can not connect
•
Make sure your devices are within 10 metres from the Boombox.
•
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The bluetooth will enter into standby mode if there is no device paired after
•
120 seconds.The BT indicater will flash slowly.PressPAIR to pair again.
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Disposal
The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated
as household waste. Instead it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.. By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
humanhealth,which chould otherwise be caused by
product.. For more detailed information about recycling this products ,please contact
product was purchased.
This product is intended for use within the UK. This equipment complies with the
essential requirements for the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
inappropriate waste handling of this
Declaration of Conformance
Hereby, Argos Ltd, declares that this Band II LPD device is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU
The complete declaration of conformity can be obtained by contacting
http://www.argos-support.co.uk.
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operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting
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