Bluestream BS118BT User manual

BLUETOOTH BOOMBOX
Model: BS118BT
PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE
OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
For technical assistance or troubleshooting
call 1-855-719-8324 or visit www.sibrandssupport.com

WARNINGS
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts are inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
• This appliance uses a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not open the cabinet.
Visible and invisible laser radiation is present when the cabinet is open. Avoid direct exposure and do not stare
into the beam.
• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire, or other heat sources.
• Caution: Do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing liquids. Do not put objects filled with liquid, such
as vases on or near the appliance.
• Caution: To turn this appliance off completely, the POWER cord must be unplugged from the wall outlet. The
power cord must be easily accessible at all times.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH
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
TO PERSONS.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE THE FRONT OR
REAR COVER. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE
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.
FCC WARNINGS
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved in this manual could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
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 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
and/or the third prong are 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 plugs, convenience receptacles, and
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 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.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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*BT = BLUETOOTH
REAR
BOTTOM
LEFT RIGHT
1. AUX-IN Jack
12. FM Antenna
2. VOLUME Knob
13. PREV/F.REV button
3. CD/BT button
14. PLAY/PAUSE button
4. STOP button
15. NEXT/F.FWD button
5. REPEAT/PROGRAM button
16. RADIO Tuning Knob
6. PROGRAM Indicator Light
17. FUNCTION Switch (OFF/FM/AM/CD/BT*)
7. BLUETOOTH Indicator Light
18. Speakers
8. CD Door
19. Handle
9. LED Display
20. Power Cord Input (AC 120V~60Hz)
10. PLAY/PAUSE Indicator Light
21. Battery Compartment
11. REPEAT Indicator Light
OFF FM AM CD/BT
TUNING
AUX IN VOLUME
PLAY REP
PROG
BT
CD/BT REP/PROG
STOP
/REW /FWD
PLAY/PAUSE
PLAY REP
PROG
BT
18
20
19
21

POWER
AC POWER (Wall Outlet)
1. Plug the supplied AC Power Cord into the Power Cord Input (20) on the rear of the
unit.
2. Insert the wall plug of the AC Power Cord into an electrical wall outlet.
BATTERY POWER
1. Open the Battery Compartment (21) by gently pushing the tabs on the compartment
door in the direction indicated on the bottom of the unit.
2. Insert 6 ‘C’ size batteries (not included) into the Battery Compartment (21). Be sure
to place the batteries in the same polarity (+ or -) direction indicated on the engraved
diagram inside the Battery Compartment (21).
3. Replace the door to the Battery Compartment (21) by carefully sliding it back into
place.
VOLUME
The volume is adjusted by turning the VOLUME Knob (2) on the left side of the unit.
• To Increase the Volume: Rotate the VOLUME Knob (2) toward the Front of the unit.
• To Decrease the Volume: Rotate the VOLUME Knob (2) toward the Rear of the
unit.
PAIRING TO A BLUETOOTH DEVICE
1. Turn your Bluetooth device OFF entirely and then turn it back ON to refresh the
device’s Bluetooth memory.
2. Find the Bluetooth menu in your device and make sure the Bluetooth function is
turned ON (refer to your device’s user manual for instructions on finding the Bluetooth
menu).
3. Adjust the FUNCTION Switch (17) to the CD/BT position. Press the CD/BT button (3)
unitl the BLUETOOTH Indicator Light (7) blinks, indicating the unit is in Pairing mode.
4. On your device, perform a Bluetooth “device discovery” to add the BS118BT as a new
device.
5. When the boombox is discovered your device will display “BS118BT” in the Bluetooth
menu.
6. If your Bluetooth device asks for a password, enter “0000” and the device will now
pair with the BS118BT and be ready to use.
NOTE: The BLUETOOTH Indicator Light (7) will turn solid BLUE when the boombox
has successfully paired with your device.
7. If supported by your device’s menu, set the BS118BT as “set as authorized” or “add to
trusted devices”.
PLAYING MUSIC
After successfully pairing the speaker with your Bluetooth device, you can begin playing
music simply by choosing the song you wish to hear on your device’s menu system (refer to
your device’s user manual for instruction on playing music).
NOTE: All Playback controls (Play, Pause, Skip + / -, etc.) can also be controlled directly on
your Bluetooth device.
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PLAYING A CD
1. Open the CD Door (8) by gently lifting the door with your thumb and index finger.
2. Insert a CD with the label side facing UP.
3. Close the CD Door (8) by gently pressing down on the door with your finger.
4. Adjust the FUNCTION Switch (17) to the CD / BT position. The unit will automatically
turn ON and the total number of tracks (songs) on the CD will be shown on the
Display. If necessary press the CD / BT button (3) to set the unit to CD mode.
5. Press the PLAY / PAUSE button (14) to start playing the CD. The PLAY / PAUSE
Indicator Light (10) will automatically turn on.
6. Press the PLAY / PAUSE button (14) again to momentarily pause playback. The
PLAY / PAUSE Indicator Light (10) will automatically start blinking. To resume
playback press the PLAY / PAUSE button (14) again.
7. To Stop playing the CD press the STOP button (4).
SKIPPING TRACKS (SONGS)
• To skip to the next track press the NEXT / F.FWD button (15)
• To move to the beginning of the current track press the PREV / F.REV button (13)
• To skip to a previous track press the PREV / F.REV button (13) multiple times in a row
until the desired track is shown on the LED Display (9).
SEARCHING TRACKS
• While playing a CD press and hold the NEXT / F.FWD button (15) to scan Fast
Forward through the current track. Release the button when you reach the desired
portion of the track you want to hear.
• Press and hold the PREV / F.REV button (13) to Fast Reverse through the current
track. Release the button when you reach the desired portion of the track you want
to hear.
PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK
Up to 20 tracks of a CD can be programmed to play in any desired order.
1. To set a Program order, first make sure the CD is not currently playing by pressing
the STOP button (4)
2. Press the REPEAT / PROGRAM button (5). The PROGRAM Indicator Light (6) will
automatically start blinking, and the Display will start blinking “01”
3. Press the NEXT / F.FWD (15) or PREV / F.REV (13) button until the number of the
first track you want to program is shown in the LED Display (9).
4. Press the REPEAT / PROGRAM button (5) to program the track. The LED Display (9)
will automatically start blinking “02”.
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 to program up to 20 different tracks.
6. When you have finished selecting tracks, press the PLAY / PAUSE button (14) to start
playing the CD in the order you have programmed. The PROGRAM Indicator Light
(6) and PLAY / PAUSE Indicator Light (10) will both turn ON.
7. To stop Programmed Playback press the STOP button (4) twice. The PROGRAM
Indicator Light (6) will automatically turn OFF.
REPEAT PLAYBACK
• To Repeat a Single Track press the REPEAT / PROGRAM button (5) once.
The REPEAT Indicator Light (11) will automatically start blinking.
• To Repeat the Entire CD press the REPEAT / PROGRAM button (5) twice.
The REPEAT Indicator Light (11) will automatically turn ON.
• To cancel Repeat Playback press the REPEAT / PROGRAM button (5) continuously
until the REPEAT Indicator Light (11) turns OFF.
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PLAYING A NON-BLUETOOTH iPod, MP3 PLAYER, or OTHER DEVICE
1. Plug one end of a 3.5mm stereo audio cable (not included) into the AUX-IN JACK
(1) on the left side of the player.
• NOTE: The player will automatically stop BLUETOOTH, CD or RADIO playback
and switch to the AUX-IN connection.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the headphone jack or audio output of your
external device.
3. Adjust the volume on your external device to an acceptable level.
4. Press PLAY on your external device to being listening.
• NOTE: All playback controls (Play/Pause, Stop, Next/Previous, must be
controlled on your external device)
5. To resume BLUETOOTH, CD, or RADIO playback, simply unplug the 3.5mm stereo
audio cable from the AUX-IN JACK (1).
LISTEN TO AM/FM RADIO
1. Adjust the FUNCTION SWITCH (17) to either the AM or FM position.
2. The Radio will automatically begin playing.
3. Slowly adjust the TUNING KNOB (16) to select the desired Radio station.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Noise or sound
distorted on AM or
FM broadcast
- Station not tuned properly for
AM or FM.
- FM: Player is not positioned
correctly
- AM: Player is not positioned
correctly
- Retune the AM or FM
broadcast station.
- FM: Reposition the unit until
the best reception is obtained.
- AM: Reposition the unit until
the best reception is obtained.
AM or FM no sound
- Player not in “RADIO” mode.
- Volume set at minimum
- 3.5mm cable is plugged into
the AUX-IN JACK (1)
- Slide Function Switch (17) to
“RADIO” position.
- Increase Volume.
- Unplug the 3.5mm cable
CD player will not
play
- Unit not in CD mode.
- 3.5mm cable is plugged into
the AUX-IN JACK (1)
- CD is not loaded properly.
- If the CD is CD-R, the media
used may not be compatible
with the player.
- Select CD function mode.
- Unplug the 3.5mm cable
- Load CD with label side
up.
- Burn a better quality blank CD
and retest.
CD skips while
playing
- Disc is dirty or scratched.
- Wipe CD with clean cloth or use
another disc.
Intermittent sound
from CD player
- Dirty or defective disc
- Player is subject to excessive
shock or vibration
- Clean or replace the defective
disc.
- Relocate the player away from
shock or vibration.
Sound appears
distorted at high
volume setting
- Volume control is set to
maximum.
- Adjust Volume Control to a
lower comfortable level.
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LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY
We warrant this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal
use for a ninety-day period from the original date of purchase from an authorized
BLUESTREAM dealer.
Should you be missing any of the included accessories or other components (screws, pieces,
etc.), please contact the Customer Support Center to secure a replacement. It is not
necessary to bring the unit back to the store. When calling, please reference the parts list
found in the Instruction Manual to help us accurately identify the missing parts and promptly
provide replacements.
We will replace the unit free of charge should it become defective under this warranty,
providing you, the original purchaser, have your original dated sales receipt.
To obtain warranty service or replacement within the ninety-day warranty period, please
return the product with all parts and accessories along with your original dated store receipt to
the original place of purchase and the unit will be exchanged at no charge. It is not necessary
to contact the manufacturer for warranty replacement.
Our Customer Support Center is available Monday - Saturday (10:00AM to 7:00PM EST) for
technical assistance or troubleshooting. To contact us, please call 1-855-719-8324, or visit
www.sibrandssupport.com.
This warranty applies only under conditions of normal use. Our products are not intended for
outdoor use.
There are no consumer serviceable parts contained in this product and any attempt by the
owner to service or repair the unit will immediately void all warranty coverage.
This warranty does not cover any product which has been subject to damage due to an act of
nature, misuse, neglect, accident, abuse, commercial use, or modification of, or to, any part of
the product, including the antenna. Damage to any external media such as smartphones,
tablets, memory storage, and/or other devices are not covered nor is the cost incurred in
shipping the unit for warranty repair or exchange. Under no circumstances shall
BLUESTREAM be liable for any loss (direct, indirect, incidental, foreseen, unforeseen, special
or consequential) or for any damage arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this
product.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL BLUESTREAM BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
This warranty does not cover re-manufactured, refurbished, or repaired units, or any products
sold 'As Is'.
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in the United States and
Canada and grants specific legal rights.
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Schoenfeld International Inc. and BLUESTREAM
5001 American Boulevard West
Suite 275
Bloomington, Minnesota 55437
©Schoenfeld International Inc., 2016
BS118BT Ver. 1.0 March 2016