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USER’S GUIDE
V:0650-1120-09
BI300B
Portable Boom Box with Dock for iPod
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
• AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique,
ne pas exposer cet appareil sous la pluie et l’humidité.
• CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specied may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
• WARNING: Do not place the unit on top of any soft, porous, or sensitive
surfaces to avoid damaging the surface. Use a protective barrier between the
unit and surface to protect the surface.
• WARNING: Use of this unit near uorescent lighting may cause interference
regarding use of the remote. If the unit is displaying erratic behavior move away
from any uorescent lighting, as it may be the cause.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
• PRÉCAUTION: Danger d’explosion si les piles sont remplacées de façon
incorrect. Remplacer les piles seulement par le même type de pile ou
l’équivalent.
• WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if you attempt to charge standard
Alkaline batteries in the unit. Only use rechargeable NiMH batteries.
• WARNING: The remote control’s button cell battery contains mercury. Do not
put in the trash, instead recycle or dispose of as hazardous waste
• WARNING: Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable batteries are recyclable and
should be recycled or disposed of in normal household waste. Contact your local
government for disposal or recycling practices in your area. They should never
be incinerated since they might explode.
Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable
during intended use.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh,
etc) batteries.
No mezcle baterías viejas y nuevas.
No mezcle baterías alcalinas, estándar (carbono-zinc) o recargables (ni-cad,
ni-mh, etc.).
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning ash 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
sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
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.
This product utilizes a Class 1 laser to read
Compact Discs. This laser Compact Disc Player is
equipped with safety switches to avoid exposure
when the CD door is open and the safety interlocks
are defeated. Invisible laser radiation is present
when the CD Player’s lid is open and the system’s
interlock has failed or been defeated. It is very
important that you avoid direct exposure to the
laser beam at all times. Please do not attempt to
defeat or bypass the safety switches.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 ampliers) 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 t 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 specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied 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 qualied 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.
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FCC Warnings
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 or more 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.
Additional Warnings
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on apparatus.
L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé aux écoulements ou aux écla-
boussures et aucun objet ne contenant de liquide, tel qu’un vase,
ne doit être placé sur l’objet.
• Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain
readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the
apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be
disconnected form the mains socket outlet completely.
La prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être facile-
ment accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour être complètement
déconnecté de l’alimentation d’entrée, la prise doit être débranchée du secteur.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
re or the like.
Les piles ne doivent pas être exposées à de forte chaleur, tel qu’à
la lumière du soleil, au feu ou autres choses de semblable.
• Caution marking is located at the bottom of the apparatus.
Les marquages sont inscrits en bas de l’appareil.
• The marking information is located at the rear of apparatus.
Les précautions d’emploi sont inscrites de derrière de l’appareil.
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PORTABLE BOOM BOX WITH DOCK FOR IPOD
Features
• CD player: CD, CD-R/RW
• Made for iPod
• Basic controls for docked iPod
• CD program (20 tracks)
• AM/FM radio
• Telescopic FM antenna
• Built-in speakers
• Line input (3.5mm)
• DC battery power: requires 6 C
batteries (not included)
• AC power input: requires an AC
power cable (included)
Included
• BI300B
• AC power cable
• Docking brackets for iPod (4)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
SETUP
IPOD
CD
RADIO AND AUXILIARY INPUT
COMPANY INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION
CD DOOR
SKIP UP/SKIP DN
Press to skip
between tracks on
a docked iPod or
loaded CD.
Press and hold to
search through an
individual track on
a docked iPod or
loaded CD.
PROGRAM
Press to program
a loaded CD to
play tracks in a
specied order.
CD TRACK
DISPLAY
ADJUSTABLE
DOCK DIAL
Use to adjust the
depth for specic
iPod models.
PLAY/PAUSE
Press to play or
pause a loaded CD
or docked iPod.
STOP
Press to stop a
loaded CD during
play.
REPEAT
Press to repeat
a single track or
entire album on a
loaded CD.
DOCK FOR IPOD
TUNING
Use to adjust the
AM or FM radio
station.
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AM/FM
Use to switch to
AM or FM radio in
RADIO MODE.
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OFF/AUX/iPod/
CD/RADIO
Use to switch be-
tween power o,
AUX, iPod, CD, and
RADIO modes.
VOLUME
Use to adjust the
volume.
TELESCOPIC FM
ANTENNA
Note: An AM antenna is built into
the portable boom
box.
AUXILIARY INPUT
If an auxiliary cable
is connected to the
AUX INPUT, audio
from a docked iPod
will not be played
through the boom
box.
AC POWER INPUT
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SETUP
AC Power
AC power input: requires an AC power
cable (included)
DC Battery Power
DC battery power: requires 6 C
batteries (not included)
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IPOD
Docking an iPod
1 Locate the numbered bracket that
ts the iPod model that will be
docked.
Each included bracket has a number
on it, indicating which iPod model that
bracket is compatible with. See the
separate bracket chart page to identify
which bracket is needed.
2 Snap the bracket into place over the
iPod connector in the dock.
3 Turn the ADJUSTABLE DOCK DIAL
until the arrow on the dial is pointing
to the listed iPod model to be
docked.
iPod models and memory sizes that
are not listed on the Dock Adjustment
Dial can be docked by manually
adjusting the dial to the depth that ts
the iPod best.
4 Connect the iPod to the iPod
connector inside the Dock for iPod.
When the portable boom box is
plugged in, using AC power, the
docked iPod will charge. If the unit is
running on batteries, DC power, the
docked iPod will not charge.
Playing an iPod
1 Follow the instructions for DOCKING
AN IPOD.
2 Adjust the OFF/AUX/iPod/CD/
RADIO switch to “AUX/iPod”.
3 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to
begin playing music from the docked
iPod.
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CD
Loading a CD
1 Open the CD DOOR.
2 Load a CD into the portable boom
box, label side facing up.
Playing a CD
1 Follow the instructions for LOADING
A CD.
2 Adjust the OFF/AUX/iPod/CD/
RADIO switch to “CD”.
3 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to
begin playing the loaded CD.
Programming a CD
1 Follow the instructions for LOADING
A CD.
2 Adjust the OFF/AUX/iPod/CD/
RADIO switch to “CD”.
3 Press the PROGRAM button.
“01”, indicating the current program
track, will begin ashing on the
display.
4 Press the SKIP UP and SKIP DN
buttons to select the CD track you
would like to play in the program.
5 Press the PROGRAM button.
6 Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 to continue
programming CD tracks.
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.
7 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to
begin playing the programmed CD.
8 To cancel a program, press the
PROGRAM button twice.
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RADIO AND LINE INPUT
Tuning the AM/FM Radio
1 Adjust the OFF/AUX/iPod/CD/
RADIO switch to “RADIO”.
2 Adjust the AM/FM switch to the
desired radio band.
3 Extend the telescopic FM antenna
to improve FM radio reception. An
AM antenna is built into the portable
boom box. Adjust the position of the
portable boom box to improve AM
radio reception.
4 Turn the TUNING dial to adjust the
AM or FM radio station.
Using the Auxiliary Input
1 Requires a 3.5mm line input cable
(not included)
2 Connect an MP3 player to the
AUXILIARY INPUT using a line input
cable.
3 Adjust the OFF/AUX/iPod/CD/
RADIO switch to “AUX/iPod”.
4 Use the connected device’s native
controls to play music through the
portable boom box.
If an auxiliary cable is connected to the
AUX INPUT, audio from a docked iPod
will not be played through the boom
box.
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COMPANY INFORMATION
International Support
To download this User’s Guide in English,
Spanish, or French, visit the support section at
www.gpx.com.
Para transferir esta guía de usuario en inglés,
español, o francés, visite la sección de la ayuda en
www.gpx.com.
Pour télécharger ce guide de l’utilisateur en
anglais, espagnol, ou français, visitez la section de
soutien chez www.gpx.com.
Contact Information
Address: 2116 Carr Street, St. Louis MO, 63106
Phone: 1-314-621-2881
Fax: 1-314-588-1805
Email: prodinfo@gpx.com
Parts Email: partsinfo@dpi-global.com
Website: www.gpx.com
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