Victrola Houston VRS-2400 User manual

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Houston
Model: VRS-2400
Instruction Manual
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................3
Product Overview ....................................................................................................5
Basic Operation .......................................................................................................6
Listening to a FM Radio ..........................................................................................7
Listening to an External Audio Device (AUX Mode).............................................7
Listening to an External Audio Device (Bluetooth Mode).....................................8
Specifications...........................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting Guide..........................................................................................10

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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
WARNING: To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle
or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions –All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product
is operated.
2. Keep these instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings –All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions –All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water –The appliance should not be used near water or moisture –for
example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, and the like.
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 radiations, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is 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 the plugs, convenience
receptacles, and at 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 or rack is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
13. Unplug the apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified 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 has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15.
- This 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.

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- Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there are no
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
- The exclamation point within and equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
16.
This equipment is a Class Ⅱordouble insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a
way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.
17. The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
18. WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The
apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.
19. The use of the equipment in moderate climate.
20. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
21. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
22. The symbol with Indication AC voltage.
23. CAUTION, These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the
risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating
instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

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Product Overview
Front View
1. SPEAKER
2. FM SCALE
3. RADIO TUNER KNOB In FM mode, turn to tune into a station.
4. FUNCTION ROTARY SELECTOR (POWER / FM / BLUETOOTH / AUX)
Turn to select Function mode.
Turn to POWER mode to turn the unit off.
Turn to FM mode to listen to the FM radio.
Turn to BLUETOOTH mode to listen to Bluetooth.
Turn to AUX mode to listen to an external device connected to the AUX-IN jack.
5. “VOLUME” KNOB Turn to adjust volume.
Rear View
6. AUX-IN Jack
When connecting a device that has a headphone jack, use a 3.5mm cable to connect to the
AUX-IN jack.
7. Headphones Jack
To listen to the unit using headphones, insert headphonesinto the Headphone jack.
8. FM Telescopic Antenna
While tuned to a station in FM mode, extend the Telescopic Antenna and reposition to adjust for
best reception.
9. AC Power Cord
Plugs into a wall outlet.

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Basic Operation
1. Power on.
Connect the power plug into the wall outlet.
2. Rotate the Function Rotary selector to select a source.
3. Rotate the VOLUME knob to adjust to desired sound level.
4. Power off
Rotate the Function Rotary selector on POWER ( ) position
5. Standby mode
The main unit will turn off when the speaker is idle for approximately 15 minutes (not while in Radio
Mode). Once the unit turnsoff, rotate the Function Rotary selector to turn the unit on again.
6. Listening through Headphones (not included)
For private listening, first reduce the volume level to the minimum.
Insert your headphones’ plug into the HEADPHONES Jack, then
adjust the volume up by turning the VOLUME knob.
Note: The speakers will automatically be deactivated while
headphones are plugged in. When you switch to a different mode,
make sure to unplug your Headphones.
CONDENSATION WARNING:
When the unit is moved from a cold or warm place, or is used following a sudden temperature change, there is the
danger that water vapor in the air may condense on the unit, preventing proper operation. In such cases, leave the
unit for 1-2 hours after plugging it into an AC outlet to allow it to stabilize at the temperature of its surroundings.

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Listening to a FM Radio
Turn the unit on.
1. Rotate the Function Rotary Selector to FM position and the dial scale will light up orange.
2. Rotate the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume level you desired.
3. Rotate the TUNING knob to select your desired station.
4. Pull out the Telescopic Antenna and adjust its length and angle for optimum reception.
Listening to an External Audio Device (AUX Mode)
In AUX (auxiliary) mode, this unit can play audio from an external audio device (iPod, MP3 Player,
Portable CD Player, etc.)
When connecting a device that has a headphone jack, use a 3.5mm AUX cable and connect to the
AUX-IN jack located on the back of the unit.
1. Plug one end of the AUX-IN cable (not included) into the AUX-IN (on the back of the unit).
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the headphone jack of the external audio device.
3. Rotate the Function Rotary Selector to AUX position and the dial scale will light up Green.
4. Turn your external device on to start playback.
5. Rotate the VOLUME knob to adjust the sound level.
6. Adjust the volume level on your device if necessary.
7. You can control playback through your external device.
NOTE: All playback operations are only accessible on your external device.

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Listening to an External Audio Device (Bluetooth Mode)
In Bluetooth mode, this unit can play music from external devices that are Bluetooth compatible.
GETTING CONNECTED USING BLUETOOTH
1. Rotate the Function Rotary Selector to Bluetooth ( ) position and the dial scale will flash blue.
2. Set the Bluetooth function of your external device when the apparatus is on.
3. Open Bluetooth Settings on your external device.
NOTE: The effective distance between your external device and this apparatus is 10 meters (33ft).
4. Wait a few seconds for “VRS-2400” to appear on the device list of your external device’s Bluetooth
settings and select “VRS-2400”. If your device asks for a password enter “0000” then press “OK”.
5. When the Bluetooth connection has been established successfully you will hear an audible
beeping and the dial scale will stopflashing.
6. Start playback through your external device.

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Specifications
GENERAL
Power Requirements AC 120 V ~ 60 Hz
Power Consumption 15W
Dimensions (Lx H x D) 227mm (9”) x 135mm (5”) x 161mm (6”) (approx.)
Weight 1.3 kg. (2.9 lbs.) (approx.)
SPEAKER SYSTEM
Type 1-way
Impedance 8 ohms
Output Power 10W
FM Radio
Range 88 to 108 MHz
BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth V2.1+EDR
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth Frequency range 2.402GHz-2.480GHz
Operating Distance 10 meters (33 ft.)

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Troubleshooting Guide
For further assistance with your product, call Innovative Technology at
TOLL FREE# 1-877-ITECH-97 (1-877-483-2497).
Please note: As a result of continual improvements, the design and specifications of this product are
subject to change without notice.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Made in China.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
•Unit will not power on.
•Unit is unplugged.
•Connect the unit to the AC
power supply.
•No sound output from
speakers.
•The volume level is set too
low.
•The input selector does not
match the playback source.
•Adjust the volume.
•Select the correct input
source.
•Noise/Distortion in
sound output.
•The unit is too close to a TV
set or another interfering
device.
•Turn off the TV or other
appliance, and relocate
the unit.
GENERAL
•Unit fails to respond.
•It might result from external
factors such as ESD
(Electro-static discharge).
•Disconnect the power cord
and external audio device.
Re-plug the power cord
after one minute.
•Cannot listen to any
station, or signal
appears weak.
•The station is not tuned-in
properly.
•A TV set is being used nearby
and is interfering with the radio
reception.
•Properly tune-in the
desired station.
•Turn-off the interfering TV
set.
FMRADIO
•The sound is distorted.
•The antenna is not oriented
properly.
•Re-orient the antenna until
reception improves.
AUX
•No sound output with
external audio device
plugged into rear
AUX-IN jack.
•AUX-IN Cable is plugged in.
•Unplug the AUX-IN Cable.
•No sound
•The unit is not switched to
Bluetooth mode.
•Your device’s and/or the unit’s
volume is too low.
•Your device is too far from the
unit or there is some obstacle
between your device and the
unit.
•Ensure the unit is switched
to Bluetooth mode.
•Move your Bluetooth
device closer to unit.
•Turn up the volume on
your portable device
and/or the unit.
•Turn OFF your Bluetooth
device and unit. Then
power them both back ON
•Sound has a lot of static
•Your device is too far away.
•Bring your device closer to
the turntable.
BLUETOOTH
•Unable to pair with a
Bluetooth device.
•Your device doesn’t have
Bluetooth connectivity.
•The Bluetooth pairing is not
successful.
•Confirm that your device is
Bluetooth compatible.
•Re-pair the unit and device
again.

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FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 of the following
measures:
-Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
-Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
-Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
WARNING: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
The device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
The device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator
and your body.
California PROP 65 Warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead which is known to the
State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Warranty
Victrola is a registered trademark of Innovative Technology Electronics LLC.
Innovative Technology Electronics LLC.
Limited Warranty: 90 Days Labor, One Year Parts
Innovative Technology Electronics LLC. (IT) warrants the product to be free from “Defects” in materials
under normal use for a period of “One Year” from the date of the original purchase. The
Warranty is “Not” transferable. IT agrees, within the initial “90 Day” period, to repair or replace the product if
it is determined to be defective at “No Charge”. It is further agreed that IT will cover the cost to repair or
replace damaged “Parts” only for a total period of “One Year” from the date of the original purchase. The
warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, antennas, AC cords, cabinets, headbands, ear-pads, or
damage due to line power surges, connection to improper voltage supply or settings, misuse, mishandling,
accident, acts of God or attempted repair by an unauthorized service agent.
To obtain service, the purchaser MUST present an original sales receipt / proof of purchase.
Please contact us at www.victrola.com to request an RMA (Return Material Authorization)
number to return products for service or replacement. Returns without an RMA number on the
package will be refused and returned to sender. Upon receipt of the returning item and our full
inspection (IT) may issue a replacement to customer for the same item or of one that has equivalent
value and features. To return an item, supply full name, return address, phone number, item
purchased, receipt of purchase and reason for return to obtain RMA number.
All returns must be in the original packaging or reasonable substitute to prevent damage.
Customer “Must” include full name, shipping address and telephone number inside of package. No
return will be shipped back to a PO Box or APO address. Please include your check or money order
in the amount of
• USD $5.00 for items $10.00 to $39.99 (Price Paid Per Unit)
• USD $10.00 for items $40.00 to $99.99 (Price Paid Per Unit)
• USD $16.00 for items $100.00 and up (Price Paid Per Unit)
• Shipping fees are non-refundable
to be payable to Innovative Technology Electronics LLC. (for handling and return shipping charges)
(IT) will not be responsible for delays or unprocessed claims resulting from a purchaser’s failure to
provide any / all of the necessary information.
Send all inquiries or RMA request via our website www.victrola.com/pages/technical-support.
Innovative Technology Electronics LLC.
1 Channel Drive
Port Washington, NY 11050
Toll free: 1-877-483-2497
Website for support: www.victrola.com/pages/technical-support
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CUSTOMER, (IT) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON
THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS
PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which
vary from state to state.