Bush 238 User manual

Instruction Manual
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Important safety information........................3
Instructions for use...........................................5
Check the package contents ..................5
Where to put your Tower speaker ........5
Setting up....................................................... 6
Using your Tower Speaker with Dock.......7
Switch on ........................................................7
Switch o........................................................7
Change the mode .......................................7
Adjusting the volume .................................7
Mute..................................................................7
Adjusting the bass setting.........................7
Your Tower Speaker with Dock .................. 8
Remote control eective range: ........... 9
Remote Control........................................... 9
iPod/iPhone/iPad mode.............................. 10
Dock your iPod/iPhone/iPad................10
Playing your iPod/iPhone/iPad............ 10
Remove your iPod/iPhone/iPad...........11
Bluetooth mode ............................................. 12
Bluetooth (BT) mode ............................... 12
Connecting or ‘Pairing’ with your
Tower speaker............................................ 12
Listening to Music/Audio using
Bluetooth ..................................................... 12
Using the FM radio......................................... 13
Wire FM aerial............................................. 13
FM Radio mode ........................................ 13
Tuning to an FM station.......................... 13
Storing an FM station preset ................. 13
Tune to an FM station preset ................ 14
Stereo/Mono .............................................. 14
LINE in mode................................................... 15
AUX in mode.................................................... 16
Troubleshooting ..............................................17
General information......................................20
Product guarantee......................................... 21
Contents

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Your Tower speaker 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
aect the product circuitry.
• 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.
• Disconnect your Tower speaker from the mains power supply during
thunderstorms.
• Always check that you have completely switched o your Tower speaker, before
you change or disconnect the power supply.
• Only use the power supply that came with the product. Using an unauthorised
power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may irrecoverably damage the
product.
• Where the mains power plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect
device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• 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 Tower speaker near emergency/intensive care medical
equipment; if you have a pacemaker fitted or during an electrical storm.
• Do NOT use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or detergents to clean the
product. Wipe with a damp (not wet) soft cloth to clean.
• If the Tower speaker remote control will not be used for a long period of time,
make sure that all of the batteries are removed from the battery compartment.
Important safety information

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• Only use recommended batteries or those of the same equivalent type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of dierent types.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries
• Dispose of old batteries carefully.
• Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open the outer casing.
Batteries are harmful if swallowed, so keep away from young children.

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Check the package contents
The package contains:
• 1 x Tower speaker
• 1 x Base
• 2 x Assembly screws
• 1 x Dock support stand
• 1 x Stereo audio connection cable with 3.5mm plug
• 1 x Mains adaptor
• 1 x Remote control
• 1 x Instruction manual
Where to put your Tower speaker
It is important that you consider carefully in advance where your Tower speaker will be
situated and make sure that it is:
• on a flat and stable surface
Note: Never place your Tower speaker on antique or polished surfaces.
• within 1.4 metres of a power socket. Please ensure that the mains power lead is
not a trip hazard.
• at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference
• where it will be in range of the connected or ‘paired’ blutooth device (eg. iPod/
iPhone/iPad/Android/other phone/computer), which is about 10 metres or less
(33 feet or less) in line of sight.
• where you can easily access the controls on the top of the product, if you choose
not to use the remote control.
• where you can fully extend the wire radio aerial
• away from bright sunlight or heat sources, such as a radiator
• not in a humid or very damp place such as a bathroom
Instructions for use

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Setting up
1. Attach the Tower speaker to the separate base using the screws supplied.
2. Insert the dock support stand supplied into the slot on the top of the Tower
speaker, just behind the dock connector.
3. Insert 2 x AAA batteries into the remote control, noting the ‘+’ and ‘-’ markings and
position the batteries the correct way around.
4. Replace the battery cover, making sure it ‘clicks’ shut.
5. Connect the mains power lead into the socket on the back of the Tower speaker at
the top.
6. Plug the power adaptor into the mains power wall socket and switch on. The red
Standby led will light up.
7. Press and release the ‘ ’ button on the top of the Tower speaker or on the remote
control. The display will fully switch on and the current mode (iPod/BT/LINE/AUX/
Radio frequency) will be displayed.

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Switch on
Press and release the ‘ ’ button on the top of the Tower speaker or on the remote
control. The display will fully switch on and the current mode (iPod/BT/LINE/AUX/
Radio frequency) will be displayed.
Switch o
Press and release the ‘ ’ button on the top of the Tower speaker or on the remote
control. The Tower speaker will go into Standby mode and the red Standby led will
light up.
To completely switch o the Tower speaker, switch o the mains power at the wall
socket.
Note: If you do not use your Tower speaker for 15 minutes and no audio signal is
received, the speaker will automatically go into standby mode. Press the ‘ ’ button on
the top of the speaker or on the remote control to switch the product back on.
Change the mode
Briefly press the ‘Source’ button on the top of the Tower speaker or on the remote
control to change modes. iPod/BT/LINE/AUX/Radio modes are available. Please
check the display, which will confirm the mode.
Adjusting the volume
Use the ‘Volume +’ or ‘Volume -’ buttons on the Tower speaker or on the remote
control to adjust the volume. When you adjust the volume, please check the display
which will confirm the volume setting.
Mute
Press and release the ‘Mute’ button on the remote control to turn the sound o. ‘Mute’
will be displayed
Press and release the ‘Mute’ button to turn the sound on again.
Adjusting the bass setting
Use the ‘Bass +’ or ‘Bass -’ buttons on the remote control to adjust the bass setting.
When you adjust the bass, please check the display, which will confirm the setting.
Using your Tower Speaker with Dock

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Your Tower Speaker with Dock
Top view
Source
(iPod/BT/LINE/Aux/FM Radio
Wire FM aerial
(Top rear)
iPod/iPhone/iPad
Dock support stand
iPod/iPhone/iPad
Lightning dock connector
Volume+
Volume-
Tune + (FM Radio)
Next track/fast search
(iPod mode)
Tune - (FM Radio)
Previous track/fast search
(iPod mode)
Play/Pause
Repeat (iPod mode)
Power on/o
Aux in
Standby LED

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Your Tower Speaker with Dock
Remote Control
Channel -/Down
Menu
Source
Enter
Volume +
Tune +/next track/fast search
Power on/o
Volume -
Battery compartment (at rear)
2 x AAA batteries required
(not supplied
Tune -/prev. track/fast search
Repeat
Stereo/Mono
Random
Bass -
Channel +/Up
Mute
Bass +
Memory Play/Pause
Remote control eective range:
Notes:
The remote signal may not be
received if there is an obstacle
between the remote and the Tower
speaker.
Direct sunlight or other bright light
sources shining on the remote sensor
may aect the performance of the
remote control.

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iPod/iPhone/iPad mode
Check that your Tower speaker is in iPod mode. If you are not already in iPod mode,
briefly press and release the ‘Source’ button on the top of your Tower speaker or on
the remote control, until you are in iPod mode (check the display).
Note: Your Tower speaker has an Apple lightning connector. The lightning connector
works with iPhone 5, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini, iPod touch (5th generation and
iPod nano (7th generation).
Dock your iPod/iPhone/iPad
Note: If you use a cover with your iPod/iPhone/iPad, please remove it before
attempting to dock your product.
Line up the connector on the bottom of your iPod/iPhone/iPad with the dock
connector on the top of the Tower speaker and push down to connect.
The dock will begin to charge your iPod/iPhone/iPad, if necessary and will begin to
play the music stored on your iPod/iPhone/iPad.
Charging will stop automatically when your iPod/iPhone/iPad is fully charged (check
your iPod/iPhone/iPad display).
Note: Care should be taken when connecting your iPod/iPhone/iPad to the dock
connector to avoid damage. Please ensure to line up your iPod/iPhone/iPad with the
dock connector before pushing down.
Playing your iPod/iPhone/iPad
You can use the controls on the top of the Tower speaker or on the remote control
when your iPod/iPhone/iPad is docked.
Note: Menu and Enter button functions on the remote control cannot be used with
Apple OS 7.0 or above.
Play/Pause: Briefly press the ll button to play/pause.
Skip forward: Press and hold the skip lbutton.
Skip back: Press and hold the skip lbutton.
Next track: Briefly press the skip lbutton.
Previous track: Briefly press the skip lbutton.
Repeat: Press the repeat button to set repeat single/repeat all/repeat o
modes. Check your iPod/iPhone/iPad display.
Random: Press the random button to turn random playback on or o.
iPod/iPhone/iPad mode

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Menu: Press the menu button to display your iPod/iPhone menu. Check your
product display.
Press the menu button repeatedly to enter or exit the display menus.
/ (Up/Down)
Use the up and down buttons to move up and down or highlight the
displayed options.
Enter: Press to select a highlighted option.
Note: The Menu and / (Up and Down) functions cannot be used with an iPad.
Please access your docked iPad directly.
Remove your iPod/iPhone/iPad
Hold the Tower speaker steady with one hand and pull up your iPod/iPhone/iPad with
the other hand, until it is clear of the dock connector.

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Bluetooth (BT) mode
Check that your Tower speaker is in Bluetooth mode. If you are not already in
Bluetooth mode, briefly press and release the ‘Source’ button on the top of the Tower
speaker or on the remote control until you are in Bluetooth mode (check the display,
‘BT’ will be displayed).
Connecting or ‘Pairing’ with your Tower speaker
In Bluetooth (BT) Mode:
1. On your Tower speaker ‘BT’ will flash in the display whilst trying to connect with
other Bluetooth devices.
2. On the device that you would like to connect to your Tower speaker via Bluetooth
(e.g. iPhone/iPad/Android/other phone/Computer), turn on Bluetooth connectivity
and ensure that it is ‘discoverable’.
Note: If necessary, refer to the instructions for your device to add or set up
Bluetooth
3. Select to ‘Add new device’, if necessary.
Note: Some products will automatically search for a new device and so the ‘Add
new device’ option is not available.
4. When found, your Tower speaker will be displayed as ‘BUSH Audio’. Select the
device name to begin pairing.
5. When pairing is complete the ‘BT’ in the Tower speaker display will stop flashing
and a tone will sound.
6. Now that you have paired your device with the Tower speaker, it will connect to
it when it is within range, which is about 10 metres or less (33 feet or less), line of
sight.
Note: If your device requests a password, please enter ‘0000’.
Please ensure that you disconnect any audio connection cables from the Tower
speaker before you attempt to play any music via Bluetooth.
Listening to Music/Audio using Bluetooth
In Bluetooth mode:
1. Select and start the music or audio that you wish to listen to on your paired
Bluetooth device.
Note: If your previously paired device is within range but does not automatically
connect, go to the Bluetooth connectivity settings on your device and select
‘BUSH Audio’ to reconnect.
2. You can use the controls on your Bluetooth device as normal when it is paired
with the Tower speaker.
Bluetooth mode

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Wire FM aerial
Please make sure that the wire FM aerial on the back of the Tower speaker is fully
extended before you attempt to tune to an FM station. This will ensure that the
maximum signal strength is available when the Tower speaker begins to scan.
Extending the aerial also ensures the best possible sound quality.
FM Radio mode
If you are not already in FM mode, briefly press and release the ‘Source’ button on the
top of the Tower speaker or on the remote control, until you are in FM mode (check
the display, an FM frequency such as 93.30 will be displayed).
If you were listening to an FM station when you switched the Tower speaker o then
this station will be automatically selected when you switch the Tower speaker back on.
Tuning to an FM station
In FM mode:
1. Press and hold the ‘Tune -’ or the ‘Tune +’ button on the top of your Tower speaker
or on the remote control. Your Tower speaker will begin to search for the next
available station and then stop on that station.
‘Tune -’ scans down the frequency band and ‘Tune +’ scans up the frequency band.
2. Briefly press and release the ‘Tune -’ or the ‘Tune +’ button on the top of your
Tower speaker or on the remote control to fine tune each frequency if necessary.
Note: If reception is still poor check that the wire aerial is fully extended or try
moving the Tower speaker to another location.
Storing an FM station preset
Your Tower speaker can store up to 20 FM radio stations in its preset memories for
instant access to your favourite stations.
1. Tune the Tower speaker to the FM radio station that you wish to preset.
2. Press and release the ‘Memory’ button on the remote control.
3. ‘CHXX’ is displayed, where ‘XX’ is the number of the preset (01-20). The ‘XX’ will
flash.
4. Press and release the ‘Memory’ button on the remote control again to store the
preset. The ‘CHXX’ will stop flashing.
Note: If there is already an existing FM station stored under a preset, it will be over
written when you store the new station.
Using the FM radio

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Tune to an FM station preset
In FM mode:
1. Briefly press the ‘Channel -’ or ‘Channel +’ button on the remote control to move
through the preset locations (01-20).
2. When you stop on a preset location your Tower speaker will tune to that station
and begin to play.
Stereo/Mono
When listening to the radio you can switch between stereo and mono.
1. Press and release the ‘Stereo/Mono’ button on the remote control to switch
between Stereo and Mono. An icon on the Tower speaker display will confirm if
you are in Stereo or Mono mode.

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LINE in mode
If you are not already in LINE in mode, briefly press and release the ‘Source’ button on
the top of the Tower speaker or on the remote control until you are in LINE in mode.
‘LINE’ will be displayed.
1. Connect an audio cable (not supplied) to the Audio Output Jacks (White = Left /
Red = Right) on the DVD player to the rear of the Tower speaker.
2. Start the DVD/VCR/DVR and select the audio/video files to start the playback.
LINE in mode

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Aux in mode
If you are not already in Aux in mode, briefly press and release the ‘Source’ button on
the top of the Tower speaker or on the remote control until you are in Aux in mode.
‘AUX’ will be displayed.
Using the Stereo audio connection cable with 3.5mm plug supplied, Aux in allows for a
quick and easy connection to an external sound source.
1. Connect one end of the audio connection cable to the headphone (or auxiliary
out) socket of your secondary device, connect the other end to the Aux in socket
on the top of your Tower speaker.
2. Press the ‘Play’ button on your external device to start playback through the Tower
speaker.
3. To gain optimal volume levels, adjust the output volume level on both the
secondary device and on the Tower speaker
AUX in mode

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If you are experiencing problems with your Tower speaker, there are some quick and
easy checks that you can do, which may help to solve the problem.
Problem Solution
No sound / power: • Check that the mains power cable is connected
securely, is plugged in and the power switched
on.
• Check that you are not in Standby mode. Press
the button on the top of the Tower speaker or
on the remote control to turn the Tower speaker
on.
• Increase the volume.
• The connected device is not in playback mode.
• Check that you are in the correct mode for the
music that you wish to listen to. Press ‘Source’
on the Tower speaker or on the remote control
to change the mode.
Sound distortion: • The volume or bass levels are too high. Please
reduce the volume or bass levels.
• The volume level of the connected device
is too high. Please reduce the volume of the
connected device.
Radio reception is poor: • Fully extend the wire aerial to get the best
reception and sound quality.
• Retune for radio stations, see page 13.
• Try moving your Tower speaker to another
location to see if reception improves.
• Check that you do not have other electrical
equipment too close to your Tower speaker,
causing interference.
Troubleshooting

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Problem Solution
Your iPod/iPhone/iPad
does not dock:
• If you use a cover with your iPod/iPhone/iPad,
please remove it before docking your product.
• Remove your iPod/iPhone/iPad and check
that the connector on the dock and your
iPod/iPhone/iPad are clean and free from
obstructions.
iPod/iPhone/iPad does
not play:
• Check that the power lead is plugged into the
back of the Tower speaker and that the mains
adaptor is plugged in and switched on.
• Check that the Tower speaker is not in Standby
mode. Press and release the ‘ ’ button on
the top of the Tower speaker or on the remote
control to power on the Tower speaker.
• Check that the iPod/iPhone/iPad is docked. Line
up the connector on the bottom of your iPod/
iPhone/iPad with the connector on the Tower
speaker and push down to connect.
• Check that you are in iPod mode. Briefly press
and release the ‘Source’ button on the top of the
Tower speaker or on the remote control until
IPOD is displayed.
• Check that you have selected a music track.
• Check that your iPod/iPhone/iPad is not paused
and that the volume on the Tower speaker is
turned up.
iPod/iPhone does not
charge:
• Check that the Tower speaker is connected to
mains power.
• Check that your iPod/iPhone/iPad has been
pushed fully home onto the dock connector.
• Your iPod/iPhone/iPad may already be fully
charged. Check your iPod/iPhone/iPad screen.

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Problem Solution
Unable to pair with a
Bluetooth device:
• Check that you are in Bluetooth mode. Press
and release the ‘Source’ button on the top of
the Tower speaker or on the remote control
until you are in Bluetooth (BT) mode. Check the
display.
• Ensure that you are within range of the Tower
speaker for Bluetooth functionality (less than 10
metres, line of sight).
• Move the Tower speaker and Bluetooth device
away from other Bluetooth devices/electrical
equipment.
• If possible, turn o other nearby Bluetooth
devices or disable their Bluetooth functionality.
Aux in/LINE in function
failure
• Check that you are in the correct mode for the
connected external device. Press and release
the ‘Source’ button on the top of the Tower
speaker or on the remote control until you are
in the appropriate mode (AUX in or LINE will be
displayed).
Remote control no
longer works
• Ensure that you are in range of the Tower
speaker when you use the Remote control and
+/- 30 degrees. See page 9.
• The batteries may be exhausted. Please replace
the batteries.

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This symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as normal household
waste and it should be recycled. Please take it to your nearest collection facility or for
further details contact your local council or visit www.recycle-more.co.uk
Batteries contain substances that may be harmful to the environment and human
health. Keep out of the reach of children and seek immediate medical help if
swallowed.
This symbol indicates that batteries should not be disposed of in the normal
household waste but taken to appropriate local recycling facilities, where and when
these are available.
Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open the outer casing
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