Tecsun Q3 User Manual

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1 FM Radio

5 Recording

3

Q

Radio Recorder /

Digital Audio Player

OPERATION MANUAL

Please read this instruction carefully before using the device

MIC

Computer

Record/Pause

TECSUN

VOLUME

EARLINE IN

Audio Input

Stop

Power Control

Repeat

REC./Pause Stop Repeat

A B

1

2

5

4

7

8

1

Enter

0

Music
Folder

Voice
Folder

3

6

ATS

9

Enter/Delete/MemoryReplay Mode

Volume

Stereo Earphone Jack

Audio Input Jack

DC 5V Charger and Data Cable,
Computer Audio Input

Strap/ FM Antenna

Power Off
MP3
FM

Music Folder

Voice Folder

Next

Play/Pause

ATS

Previous

Turn on the device by pushing the
[OFF/MP3/FM] switch to “FM”. Press and hold
the [ ] or [ ] button to auto search the
next available station.

ATS (Auto Tuning Storage)

When using the radio for the first time, press
and hold the [ ] button to auto search and
store all the available stations into the memory.

Note: When you find yourself at a new
geographical location, it is recommended to
perform the ATS function again.

Selecting Stored Stations (in FM mode)

-Press the [ ] or [ ] button.

-Press the [0-9] buttons to input the FM address
and wait for 2 seconds to auto confirm the
selection, or press [ Enter ] to confirm manually.

Selecting FM Frequency (in FM mode)

Press the [0-9] buttons to input the FM station
frequency.

e.g. [9], [8], [0] is for FM98.0MHz.

Note: “Err” on the display after input an FM
address means the station is not among the stored
stations or the FM frequency is not in the range.

Storing/Deleting Stations

Press [Enter/Delete/Memory] to store a station.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to choose the
station you want to delete and press and hold
the [Enter/Delete/Memory] button until “Del”
flashes on the display, press again to confirm.

Note: All stored stations will be sorted in
sequence after turning off the device.

2 MP3 Player

1. Insert the micro-SD card.

2. Push the [OFF/MP3/FM] switch to “MP3” .

3. Press the [Music Folder] button to play a
music file; press the [Voice Folder] button to
play a recorded file.

4. Press the [ ] button to pause while playing,
press it again to continue.

5. Press the [ ] button to restart the track.

6. Press the [ ] or [ ] button to change
music file; press and hold will fast play the
file.

7. Press the [ ] button to select replay mode.

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8. Press the [0-9] buttons to select a music file
and wait for 2 seconds to auto confirm the
selection, or press [ Enter ] to confirm
manually. If the input number does not exist,
“Err” shows on the display.

3 A-B Repeat

This function is especially useful for learning
foreign languages and singing.

To activate the A-B repeat function in MUSIC
mode, press the [AB] button once to select your
desired starting point (A), and then press it
again to set the ending point (B). The device
will repeat playing the selected A to B section.

To deactivate A-B repeat, press the [AB], [ ]
or [ ] button.

To pause the A-B repeat, press the [ ] button;
press it again to continue.

4 Line-in

Q3 can function as an external speaker for
another audio device by connecting the line-in
cable and turning it on.

Push the [OFF/MP3/FM] button to either “MP3”
or “FM” mode, then press the [Record/Pause]
button to start recording.

- In FM mode, the device records FM
broadcasting.

- In MP3 mode, it records external voice via the
built-in microphone.

- In Line-in mode, it records the audio played on
the connected audio player.

To stop recording

- Radio mode, press the [ ] or [ ] button.

- MP3 or Line-in mode, press the [ ], [ ],
[ ] or [ ] button.

Note: After recording, the device will play the
last recorded file continuously; press the [ ]
or [ ] button to stop.

Pause Recording

To pause recording, press the [ ] button,
press it again to continue.

Note:

1. In radio recording mode, you can press the
[ ] or [ ] button to change the recording
station; the device will keep on recording.

2. All the recorded files will be stored in the
VOICE folder of the micro-SD card.

6 Deleting File

In MUSIC/VOICE mode, press the [ ] or [ ]
button to select your desired file, then press and
hold the [ Enter ] button until “ ” flashes on
the display, press the [ Enter ] button again to
delete the file.

7 Selecting FM Frequency Range

1. Push the [OFF/MP3/FM] switch to “FM”.

2. Press and hold the MUSIC folder button to
select your desired frequency range. The
display shows the selected range 76-108MHz
or 87-108MHz.

8 Display Light Setting

Press and hold the [ ] button, “On” on the
display means the display light is on; “OFF”
means the display light is off.

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9 Charging

When the battery indicator " " flashes on
the display, please charge the battery in time.
Connect to an external USB power supply (not
included) or connect the included USB cable to
your computer to charge. When fully charged,
the battery indicator shows " ".

10 Computer Speaker Function

1. Connect the USB cable to a computer.

2. Push the [OFF/MP3/FM] switch to “MP3” or
“FM”, PC shows on the display.

3. Open the music file on your computer.

4. You can press the [ / ] or [ ] button
to select music files on your computer.

5. If you insert a micro-SD card, you can use
the computer to input or delete files directly.

Note: To exit the speaker function and charge
the battery, press and hold the [AB] button.

11 Questions and Answers

Q: Why I cannot turn on the device?

A: The battery power maybe too low, charge the

battery then try again.

Q: Why I cannot play music from the micro-SD
card?

A: 1. The device can play MP3, WMA or WAV
formats. If you are trying to play a different
file format, it will not play.

2. The file may be corrupted.

3. The card may be damaged.

Q: Why some stations are not stored when
performing the ATS function?

A: For some stations the signal is too weak,
or there may be too much interference. It is
suggested to search and store the stations
manually.

LED Display

No SD card or
no file on card

Pause sign All repeat

Computer Speaker /
data communication

RECREC RECRECRECREC

flashing

Recording

Select start point

Delete file

Power is full

CARDCARD CARDCARD

Music number Duration

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CARDCARD

Single music repeat

FMFM

FM Frequency

Pause/Rec.

flashing

Select Repeat ending point

No file in the folder

flashing

Power is low

Power is exhausted

CARDCARDCARDCARD

Pre select station

Card is full

Audio Input

flashing

Charging

Maintenance

1. Do not drop or damage the device, avoid
contact with water.

2. Do not expose to temperatures below -5 C or
over +50 C.

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3. Do not clean the machine with chemicals.

4. Do not open the machine and change
components.

Note on Lithium Battery

1. The battery may explode if handled in an
improper way.

2. You can only use the same type of battery.

3. Do not use in extremely cold or hot
temperatures.

4. Never throw a used battery into fire.

5. When going onto an aircraft, do not place the
battery into the checked-in luggage; place it
into your cabin luggage..

Included

Lithium Battery

Audio Cable................................................1 PC

USB Cable..................................................1 PC

........................................... 1 PC

Specifications

1. Music formats: MP3/WMA/WAV

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2. Recording format: MP3/128Kbps

3. FM frequency range: 76-108 MHz

You may select as you need
Used in all countries outside Japan and Russia 87-108 MHz
Japan 76 -108 MHz

4. FM noise sensitivity: better than 3μV

5. Speaker size: Φ40mm, 4Ω, 3W

6. Sound response: 20Hz- 20kHz

7. Charger ( Not included): USB, 5V with current 250mA

8. Lithium battery capacity: 800 mAh

Output: 3.7V
Charging time: around 6 hours
Play time: around 6 hours with medium volume level

9. Unit size: 103 x 62 x 23mm

10. Recording time

micro-SD card

Recording Time

Note:

1. This chart shows recording on a blank card, maximum
card supported is 32 GB

2. Each recording time is not limited, but the longest
recording time is 60 minutes, over 60 minutes, it will
create a new file.

1G

15 Hours

2G 4G

30 Hours 60 Hours 120 Hours

8G