Versaudio Vers User manual
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1.5R Radio/Alarm Clock for iPod®
Hand-crafted wood sound systems for iPod®
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CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR
BACK. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
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 unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions.•
Keep these instructions.•
Heed all warnings.•
Follow all instructions.•
Do not use this apparatus near water.•
Clean only with dry cloth.•
Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the•
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,•
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly•
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.•
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.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long•
periods of time.
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.
Do not expose the AC/DC Adapter to rain or moisture.•
Rating label is located on the bottom enclosure.•
Disconnect the main plug to shut off the power off completely.•
Place on a level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for•
ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of at least 2 inches.
FOR USA-CALIFORNIA ONLY
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
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DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:
Always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet immediately after using.•
Do not use while bathing or in a shower.•
Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.•
Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.•
Do not reach for unit that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.•
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled•
onto the unit.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects1
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus
The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or2
the like.
The AC/DC adapter is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall3
remain readily operable
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This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other4
household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your
used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer
where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental
safe recycling
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Dispose of the old batteries properly. Do not dispose of the old batteries in a fire.
Do not leave the batteries where a child or pet could play with or swallow it. If the
battery is swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not attempt to recharge or disassemble
the batteries.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type (refer to Installing/Replacing
Back-up Batteries on page 25 and REPLACING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY
on page 44).
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FCC INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class
B digital devices, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the institutions, 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.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
This equipment may not cause harmful interference.
This equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that my
cause undesired operation.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any malfunctions caused by
unauthorized modifications to this unit. Such modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate this unit.
Save these instructions.
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CONTENTS
Main Unit1
Remote Control2
iPod adaptors (#9, #10, #13 & #14)3
15V (1.6A) AC/DC adaptor4
AM external antenna5
FM external antenna6
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MAIN UNIT, top
iPod connector1
iPod adaptor well2
Power indicator3
Up/Down Selector4
Snooze Bar5
Function Buttons:6
Power On/Off Alarm 1 Set
Mode Alarm 2 Set
Display Brightness Sleep Timer
Favorites Save/Recall Clock Set
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MAIN UNIT, front
Tuner1
Volume2
Remote Control Sensor3
Speaker Grill (not detachable)4
Alarm 1 on/off and mode indicator5
Time display6
Alarm 2 on/off and mode indicator7
Favorites 1 – 10 display8
Low battery indicator9
Mode (IPOD, AUX, FM or AM station) & alarm time display10
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MAIN UNIT, bottom
3.5 mm audio in jack1
Antenna (External/Internal) switch2
15V DC power Jack3
3.5 mm audio out jack4
FM external antenna connector5
AM external antenna connector6
Back-up battery compartment for clock7
(2 AA, not included)
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REMOTE CONTROL
1Power 11 Previous/Next Playlist
2Mode 12 Shuffle
3Menu 13 Favorites
4Menu Up/Down 14 Treble -/+
5Menu Select 15 Bass -/+
6Backward 16 Battery compartment (back)
7Play/Pause
8Forward
9Mute
10 Volume
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IPOD ADAPTORS
Select the appropriate adaptor for your iPod (number on bottom). If
the adaptor for your iPod is not among those supplied, use either the
adaptor that came with your iPod or visit versaudio.com.
Adaptor iPod
9.............................................iPod Video 30GB/iPod Classic 80GB
10...........................................iPod Video 60/80GB/iPod Classic 160GB
13...........................................iPod Nano (3rd Gen)
14...........................................iPod Touch
iPod Video 30GB
iPod Classic 80GB
iPod Video 60/80GB
iPod Classic 160GB
iPod Nano
(3rd Gen)
iPod Touch
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OPERATING YOUR RADIO/ALARM CLOCK FOR IPOD
Connecting AC Power
Insert one end of the AC/DC Adapter into 15V DC connector on the
bottom of the unit. Insert the other end into an electrical outlet.
Installing/replacing Back-up Batteries
To maintain settings in the event of power loss, remove the battery
door on the bottom of the unit (24) and in stall 2 AA batteries as
directed (not included). When the back-up battery is low and requires
replacment, the low battery icon will be displayed on the LCD.
Turning Power On and Off
Press on the unit to turn the power on and off. The power indicator
will illuminate when power is on.
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To improve reception of distant stations, seeNote: Attaching
external AM or FM antennas.
Saving and Recalling Favorite AM or FM Stations
With the power on, press to toggle to either
FM or AM modes. Use the Tuner knob on the
front of the unit to adjust to a desired station.
Press and hold until the Favorites icon &
numbers blink (1) . Use to select the desired
Favorites location 1 – 10.
Press and hold again to store the desired station in that favorites
location. Wait 5 seconds for the system to set. To set other stations,
repeat this process.
Changing the Mode
With the power on, press either on the unit or the remote to cycle
between iPod (1), Aux (2) (external audio source), FM (3), or AM (4)
functions.
Using the FM or FM Radio
With the power on, press to toggle to either FM or AM modes. Use
the Tuner knob on the front of the unit to adjust to a desired station.
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Connecting Your iPod
Select the appropriate iPod Adapter and place it in the iPod dock (1).
(refer to IPOD ADAPTERS on page 22.)
Place your iPod in the iPod dock (2).
Press to turn the unit on (3). Press to select IPOD mode (4) (refer
to Changing the Mode on page 26).
Your iPod will turn on automatically.
Turn the volume knob (5) to adjust the volume.
Your iPod’s volume control is suspended when connected to the
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You can fine tune change the equalizer settings either through your
iPod’s EQ menu controls or using the Bass or Treble controls on the
Remote.
Press to turn the unit off. Your iPod will turn off automatically
and go into charging mode.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
The first time you use the remote, remove the plastic battery tab on
the back to energize the remote. To use the remote control, point it at
the remote control sensor on the main unit (middle front). Ensure there
are no obstructions between your remote control and the unit.
Playing and Pausing Your Music
Press to pause playback. Press again to resume playback.
Fast-forwarding or Rewinding a Song
Press and hold to fast-forward a song.
Press and hold to rewind a song.
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Skipping or Recalling a Song
Press incrementally to skip to a song.
Press incrementally to recall a song.
Adjusting the Volume
Press to adjust the volume to your desired listening level.
The volume control of your iPod is suspended when it is
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Muting the Sound
Press mute to suspend the sound. Press mute again or turn the
volume knob on the unit to resume sound playback.
Using the Menu Feature
Press Menu to enter the iPod menu.
Press Menu up or Menu down to scroll through the iPod menu
options.
Press Select to choose desired menu function.
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Using the Shuffle Feature
Press Shuffle to randomize the order of songs played from your
iPod’s library. Press Shuffle again to terminate this function.
Choosing a Playlist
You can create and organize your own music playlists through Apple
iTunes, which can be downloaded from www.apple.com/itunes/
Press to skip to previous playlist.
Press to skip to next playlist.
Selecting Play Mode
Press Mode to cycle between iPod, Aux (external audio source),
FM or AM modes.
Selecting Favorites
Press Favorites when in AM or FM mode to cycle between
stored favorite radio stations
Adjusting Treble
Press or to decrease or increase Treble to desired level.
Adjusting Bass
Press or to decrease or increase Bass to desired level.
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Attaching External AM or FM Antennas
Vers 1.5R is equipped with internal AM &
FM antennas for normal use. If improved
radio reception is desired, first slide the
Antenna switch on the bottom from
Internal to External (1) and attach the
appropriate antenna cable to the correct
connector; FM (2), AM (3).
Make sure the wire for either antenna is
fully extended for best performance.
Reception may need to be tuned by adjusting the physical position of
the wire.
If no external antennas are attached, slide the antenna switch to
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the Internal position.
Adjusting Brightness of the LCD Display
The brightness of the display adjusted by pressing to toggle
between High-Medium-Low setting.
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Setting the Clock
To set the time, press and hold the until the hour position begins
to blink (1). Use the to adjust to the correct hour, press again
to adjust to the correct minute (2), press again to adjust between
the 24 hour (3) or 12 hour (4) display mode. Press again or wait 5
seconds for the unit to set.
Setting the Alarm Time and Mode
To set the alarm time for either alarm setting 1
or 2, press and hold either alarm 1 or alarm
2 until the lower clock hour position begins
to blink (5). Use the to adjust the hours,
press again to adjust the minutes (6), wait 5
seconds for the unit to set.
To activate and choose the alarm mode
for either alarm 1 or alarm 2 settings,
press or to activate either alarm,
press again to cycle between IPOD, FM,
AM, Buzzer or off.
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