Technaxx TX-103 User manual

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Technaxx®* User Manual
Nostalgia Bluetooth
All-in-One Record Converter TX-103
The manufacturer Technaxx Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG hereby declares that this
device, to which this user manual belongs, complies with the essential requirements
of the standards referred to the Directive RED 2014/53/EU. The Declaration of
Conformity you find here: www.technaxx.de/ (in bar at the bottom
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manual carefully.
Service phone No. for technical support: 01805 012643 (14 cent/minute from
German fixed-line and 42 cent/minute from mobile networks).
Free Email: [e-mail]
Keep this user manual for future reference or product sharing carefully. Do the same
with the original accessories for this product. In case of warranty, please contact the
dealer or the store where you bought this product. Warranty 2 years
Features
Digitizing vinyl records/cassette/CD or AUXIN to USB or SD card
up to 32GB Music playback & recording via Bluetooth 2.1
Playback of MP3/WMA music files from USB/CD/SD/Bluetooth
devices Recording of MP3 music files on USB or SD card up to
32GB No computer/notebook required RCA output for
connection to HiFi systems Record player with automatic/manual
stop & 3 speeds: 33, 45, 78rpm Built-in stereo loudspeakers
Built-in cassette & CD players Built-in FM radio 3.5mm
AUXIN & 3.5mm headphone jack High quality nostalgia design
with functional handling

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Contents
Features 1
Contents 2
Technical specifications 3
Product Overview 5
First start 8
CD Mode 13
USB/SD Mode 16
Bluetooth Mode 18
Tape Mode 19
AUX Mode 20
Radio Mode 21
Stand-by function 22
FAQ’s 22
Before usage
Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing it in
direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to
vibrations and excessive dust,heat, cold or moisture. Do not install the unit
in a inclined position, It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may
condense inside the player, and cause damage it. When you first install the
unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for 30 minutes
before operating the unit. The ventilation holes should not be covered. Make
sure there is enough space above and beside the amplifier/receiver. Do not
place a CD player or other equipment on top of the device. Do not open the
cabinet. This might cause a damage to circuitry or electrical shock. If you
are not going to use the player for long time, be sure do disconnect the player
from the AC power source. When removing the power plug, never yank the
cord. To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC
power source when cleaning. Use caution when cleaning and wiping the
plastic parts. Do not attempt to clean the unit with the chemical solvents as this
might damage the finish.

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Technical specifications
Bluetooth
V2.1; profil A2DP,EDR & HFP; distance ~8m open areas
Bluetooth transmitting frequency 2.4GHz
Radiated output power max. 2.5mW
Mode
Phono, Cassette, CD, USB, Bluetooth, SD, AUXIN, FM
radio
Speakers
2x 4W stereo loudspeakers (10x10x2cm), input ≦
60mV/30k, impedance 4, frequency range
60Hz16kHz
Radio
88-108MHz (FM); antenna cable
CD
Playing & recording function; format: CD-DA/CD-R/
CD-RW/ MP3/WMA; frequency 20Hz20Hz ± 3dB;
S/N >60dB
Cassette
Playing & recording function; 4 track 2 channel format; 1x
playhead; ≦C-90; speed 4.8cm per second; frequency
127Hz3.6kHz / S/N≧25dB
Phono
Turnable: EP/LP/SP; DC motor; speeds: 33/45/78rpm;
S/N≧45dB; needel cartridge (402M208-015); belt-drive
& semi-automatic play tone pickup arm
AUX-IN & Headphone
3.5mm jack
RCA output
Cinch (Left & Right)
Input voltage / current
DC 12V / 2A

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Power consumption
Max. 24W
Weight / Dimensions
7kg / (L) 44.5x (W) 33.5 x (H) 23.5cm
USB flash drive & SD card
Size
max. 32GB
Playing format
MP3, WMA
Recording format
MP3 128kbps
Folders
99 maximum
Files
999 maximum
Recording time
Use of 4GB memory equals max. ~65 hours
recording time
SD card memory
SD, SDHC, Micro SD, Micro SDHC, corresponding
class 10
Package Contents
Nostalgia Bluetooth All-in-One LP Converter TX-103, 45rpm single Puck
adapter, power adapter, User Manual
Hints for Environment Protection: Packages materials are
raw materials and can be recycled. Do not disposal old
devices or batteries into the domestic waste. Cleaning:
Protect the device from contamination and pollution (use a
clean drapery). Avoid using rough, coarse-grained materials
or solvents/aggressive cleaner. Wipe the cleaned device
accurately. Distributor: Technaxx Deutschland GmbH &
Co.KG, Kruppstr. 105, 60388 Frankfurt a.M., Germany (aus
dem BT-X32 nehmen)

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Product Overview
Front View and Top View
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Display Panel
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Stop: Stop playback in CD/USB/SD modes; stop recording.
CD/USB/SD: Switch to USB, SD card or CD mode
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Record/Delete
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Repeat/Program
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Stereo speakers (one on each side, 2x4W)

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Function Knob: Rotate the knob to select Phono, CD
(USB/SD), AUX/Tape or Radio/BT
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Power
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Compact Disc Tray
9
Slide switch:
Select FM/BT in
RADIO mode
10
Tuning Knob: Tune to a radio
station in RADIO mode
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3.5mm Earphone
jack
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3.5mm AUX-IN jack
13
Volume knob
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Open/Close CD tray
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“ << ”Press to select previous track or press and hold to fast
CD/USB/SD/BT reverse
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“ >> ”Press to select next track or press and hold to fast
forward in CD/USB/SD/BT modes
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Play/Pause: Playback in CD/USB/SD/BT mode. The Play
Indicator illuminates during playback of CD/USB/SD
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USB port
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SD card slot
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Tape operation button (Eject/Fast Forward cassette)
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Cassette Tray
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Dust Cover

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Before use, detach stylus guard (white
plastic cover) by pulling it straight off the
front of the cartridge in the direction of
the arrow.
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Turntable
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45 RMP adapter
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Tone arm
26
Cue-Lever: Use this lever to lift
the tone arm
27
Auto switch
(stopp for records)
28
Speed selector
29
Tone arm lock
30
Cartridge with stylus

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Back view
31
FM antenna
32
RCA (left & right) output
33
Hollow plug socket (DC12V/2A)
First start
Carefully read the manual. Plug the power adapter into a 100-240V
AC outlet and the other end into the TX-103 (33). Be reminded:
-. Power on the device
by pressing the Power button (7). After that start the mode you like to
playback.

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Phono mode (Vinyl)
Open the Turntable Cover
Lift the Turntable cover all the way up until it stops.
Lower the cover slowly until the latch engages.
If the latch does not engage, pull the lower bar by hand.
The cover will now stay open.
Close the Turntable Cover
Lift the cover all the way up until
it stops.
The latch should disengage.
Slowly lower the cover.
If the latch does not disengage,
push out the lower bar by hand.
Make sure you hold the cover
carefully to avoid pinching your
fingers as it closes.
Vinyl records hints
Do not touch the records grooves. Only handle records by their
edges or the label. Ensure that your hands are clean, as skin oil will
gradually deteriorate the record
Keep your records away from dust and store in a dry, cool place.
Keep your records in sleeves when not in use to avoid dust and
scratches.
Store records upright. Records stored horizontally will bend and
warp.
Do not store records in the trunk of a car.
Store records in an area with a stable temperature and low
humidity.
To clean, gently wipe the surface in a circular motion using a soft
anti-static Cloth.

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1 Label / 2 Grooves / 3 Edge
Playing a record ( ! IMPORTANT ! )
When using the turntable, make sure to remove the stylus protector
(2). It should easily slide off the cartridge stylus assembly (1).
Furthermore make sure to unclip the tone arm lock before use and
to secure it again after use.
Turn On the unit and adjust the volume to an appropriate level.
Turn the Function knob to the PHONO position.
Place a record on the turntable platter and select the correct
player speed: 33/45/78rpm according to the vinyl being played.
When playing a 45rpm record, use the included 45 adaptor.

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Set the auto/manual stop control: Set the Auto Stop switch to ON
to stop the turntable turning when the record is finished. If the switch
is set to OFF, the turntable will continue turning.
Remove the stylus guard and unlock the tone arm lock.
Push the lift lever up to raise the tone arm and then gently move
the tone arm to the desired position over the record.
1 = Clamper
The platter will begin to spin when the Tone Arm is moved toward
the record. Push the Lift Lever forward to lower the Tone Arm slowly
onto the desired position on the record. The record will begin
playing.
If the auto switch is turned to ON, the record will stop playing
automatically. If it is set to OFF, the record will not stop automatically.
When the record is finished, push the Lift Lever backwards to
raise the Tone Arm and gently move it back to its rest position.
When you have finished playing records, engage the Tone Arm
lock to protect it from accidental movement. Press the Power button
to switch the unit OFF. Unplug it from the power supply if it is not
going to be used for a while.
NOTE: Should your record stop before the last track finishes, set the
Stop switch to OFF. Your record will now play to the end, but you will
have to stop the turntable rotation manually.

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1 Tone Arm / 2 Cue Lever
Replacing the Stylus
It is recommended that the stylus is replaced as soon as you notice
a change in the sound quality. Prolonged use of a worn-out stylus
may damage the record. Wear and tear on the stylus will be
accelerated when playing 78 RPM records.
A: Removing the stylus from the cartridge
Place a screwdriver at the tip of the stylus heads hell and push
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head shell by pulling it forwards and pushing downwards.
B: Installing the new stylus
Hold the tip of the stylus head shell and insert it by pressing in the
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(1) Guide pins inside

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Caution
Do not bend the stylus. To avoid injury, do not touch the needle.
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of reach of children. Handle with care as the stylus is delicate. Use
of a bent or broken stylus may damage the record and cause
malfunction. Do not expose the stylus to extreme heat. Contact
a qualified repair person if you are having difficulties changing
CD Mode
Compact Discs hints
This Turntable is compatible with conventional audio CDs and
properly finalized CD-R and CD-RW discs. Always place the disc
in the disc tray with the label side facing up. (Compact discs can be
played or recorded on one side only.) To remove the disc from its
storage case, press down on the centre of the case and lift the disc
out, holding it carefully by the edges. Should the disc become dirty,
wipe the surface in a circular motion from the centre whole outwards
with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use chemicals such as record sprays, antistatic sprays or
fluid, benzene or thinner to clean the disc. Such chemicals will do
irreparable damage to the discs plastic surface.
Place the disc back in its case after use to avoid dust and
scratches.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high temperatures for
extended periods of time. Long exposure to high temperatures will
warp the disc.
Playing warped discs may damage the unit.

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Printable discs are not recommended for use with this unit as the
label side may be sticky and damage the unit. Do not use
protective coating spray on the discs. Do not write on discs with
ball point or hard tipped pens. Only use oil-based felt tipped pens. 
Do not use stabilizers. Using commercially available CD stabilizers
may cause damage to this unit. Do n
shape as they may damage the Unit.
If you have any doubts about the care and handling of a disc, read
the precautions supplied with the disc, or contact the manufacturer
directly.
Playing a CD
Turn the unit ON by pressing the Power button. Set the function
knob (PHONO/CD/AUX/RADIO) to CD.
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appear on the display screen.
Place a disc on the tray with the printed label facing up.
Do not place more than one disc in the tray at a time.
The disc must be placed in the centre of the disc tray. If the disc is
not properly inserted, it may not be possible to get the disc out once
it has closed.

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Do not force the tray by hand when it is opening and closing.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button () to close the tray.
The total number of tracks will appear on the display screen.
The system will start playback automatically after several seconds,
or press the PLAY/PAUSE button (▶k.
Disc playback starts from the first track, and the PLAY indicator
will illuminate.
During playback, the number of the track playing will display on
the screen.
Turn the Volume knob to adjust the volume.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (▶ayback. Playback will
stop at the current position and the track number will blink on the
display screen.
To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button (▶

To Skip to the Next or Previous Track
During playback, repeatedly press the NEXT/PREVIOUS buttons
(▶▶/◀◀)until the desired track is found. The selected track will play
from the beginning.
In STOP mode, press the NEXT/PREVIOUS buttons (▶▶/◀◀)
repeatedly until the desired track is found. Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button (▶         
track.
When the PREVIOUS (◀◀) button is pressed during playback, the
track being played will restart from the beginning. To return to the
beginning of the previous track, press the PREVIOUS button (◀◀)
twice.
Search for Part of a Track
During playback, hold down the NEXT or PREVIOUS buttons
(▶▶/◀◀)for fast forward/backward, then release when the desired
section is found.

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Repeat Function
During playback, press the REPEAT button once to repeat a
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During playback, press the REPEAT button one more time to
repeat all tracks. The LED indicator light will stay lit.
Program Function
In STOP mode, press the PROGRAM button. The display will

Press (▶▶/◀◀) to select a track and press the PROGRAM button
again to save the track.
Press (▶▶/◀◀) to select another track and press the PROGRAM
button again. Repeat this step to continue saving tracks.
To play back the programmed tracks, press the PLAY/PAUSE (▶
button.
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USB/SD Mode
USB/SD Card Playback
Turn ON the unit and adjust the volume to an appropriate level.
Insert a USB device into the USB port. Alternatively insert a SD
card into the SD card slot, making sure to insert it straight without
bending.
Turn the function knob to CD position.
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the button. Music playback will start automatically.
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go of the button. Music playback will start automatically.

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Playback controls
To pause playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE (▶ 
halt playing. Press it again to continue playback.
To play the previous track, press ◀◀ once or hold down
continuously to rapidly progress through previous tracks.
To play the next track, press ▶▶ once or hold down continuously to
rapidly advance through tracks.
To delete a file on your media storage device, while in playback

ress REC/ DEL again

To delete a file on your media storage device: While in STOP
mode, select the track by pressing ▶▶ or ◀◀ , press and hold the


flash rapidly and the file will be deleted.

Recording onto a USB flash drive/SD Card
This equipment has the capacity to encode your traditional music
media (vinyl records, cassette tapes or CDs via AUX IN) into digital
format and record it onto a USB device or SD card as MP3 file(s).
Insert a storage device (USB or SD card) into the relevant slot.
Get your traditional music media ready for playback: Either place
a record on the turntable, insert a cassette tape into the cassette slot,
insert a CD into a CD player or connect a different recording medium
to the AUX IN socket.
Set the function switch to the appropriate function: PHONO, CD or
AUX.
NOTE: If you are recording via Cassette, make sure an AUX IN
cable is not connected to AUX socket.

       luminate. A few seconds


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Then start playing your traditional music media.
Press the STOP button to stop recording. The music track(s) will
be saved directly on the USB flash drive/SD card as MP3 file(s).
NOTE: The recording volume level can be adjusted with the
Volume control knob. The recording speed is 1:1. Recording will
take as long as playing the record, cassette tape or CD. The
recording format is preset at MP3 bit rate 128 kbps.
Bluetooth Mode
Bluetooth playing
FM/Bluetoothslide
the slide switch to Bluetooth. The LED of display window will show

Then you should turn on your phone or other media device and start
the Bluetooth searching function, receive carrier will receive the
Bluetooth identification number for: “Technaxx TX-103”,when your
Bluetooth device is connected, the speaker will beep.
And at the same time, select the ▶▶ or ◀◀ or ▶    
make you pause, interrupt or stop the songs. To quit the function, set
the slide switch from Bluetooth to FM or simply turn the function
switch.
Attention: If you reboot the machine, you should repeat those steps
to get the Bluetooth function restarted. Under the Bluetooth function
      -free function. The last
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Tape Mode
Cassette Tape hints
Metal and Chrome (cobalt) tapes have identification holes.
Use your finger or a pencil to turn t
up any slack tape.
Avoid touching the tape. Finger prints attract dust and dirt.
Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes to excessive shock or
force.
IMPORTANT when using the cassette deck: Make sure to
insert the cassette in the correct direction.
To avoid damaging the cassette, we strongly recommend taking it
out of the equipment after playing the cassette.
Playing a cassette
Turn ON the unit and adjust the volume to an appropriate level.
Turn the Function knob to Cassette/AUX and the display will show

exposed side =
Insert a pre-recorded tape into the cassette slot with the tape side
to the right. By pushing slightly, the tape will slide into place and
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NOTE: To fast forward the cassette tape, press the Tape
Operations button halfway down while the cassette is playing. To
resume normal playback, release the Tape operations button. To
stop playback, press the Tape Operations button completely.
Playback will be stopped and the cassette will be ejected.
AUX Mode
Playing Music from an AUX input
Turn the unit ON by pressing the Power button.
Set the Function knob (PHONO/CD/AUX/RADIO) to the AUX
position.
Connect one end of the 3.5mm AUX-IN cable (not included) into
the 3.5mm AUX-IN Jack on the front panel of the unit and the other
         
Smartphone etc.).
Press PLAY on the external audio source.
NOTE: The volume output is affected by the volume level on the
source. Ensure that the source volume is set to about 70-80% to
avoid sound distortion. Playback cannot be controlled from the
front panel when using AUX IN mode. Playback must be controlled
from your connected audio device.
1.Headphone
2. AUX–IN