Victrola VC-150 User manual

MODEL: VC-150
BLUETOOTH CLOCK RADIO

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 lightning 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.
-Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (orback) 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 Ⅱordoubleinsulatedelectricalappliance. It has been designed
I 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, tablecloths, 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. The symbol with indicate DC voltage.
24. The batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
25. Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
26. 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.
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED:
• INSTRUCTION MANUAL
• WARRANTY (BACK OF MANUAL)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front View
1. OFF/VOLUME: Rotate clockwise to turn the unit ON. Rotate counter-clockwise to turn OFF.
When unit is ON, rotate to adjust the volume.
2. ANALOG RADIO
3. RADIO TUNER KNOB: In FM mode, turn knob to tune to desired station.
4. CLOCK DISPLAY
Top View
5. SNOOZE/DIMMER:
SNOOZE: When the alarm sounds, press to snooze alarm.
DIMMER: Touch lightly to adjust the brightness of the LED clock display.

Rear View
6. CLOCK KNOB: Push in and rotate dial to set the clock time.
7. USB CHARGING PORT: In OFF or Bluetooth mode, it will charge an external device.
8. FM-BT: Slide to select function. (FM Radio, Bluetooth)
9. ON/OFF: Slide to turn on or off the alarm time.
10. ALARM:Rotate to set the alarm time.
11. FM WIRE ANTENNA
While tuned to a station in FM mode, extend the wire and reposition to adjust for best reception.
12. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
13. AC POWER CORD: Connect the AC plug into a wall outlet.
It is strongly recommended that this product be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label.
14. FEET
SETUP / BASIC OPERATION
BATTERY OPERATION
1. Remove the battery compartment door at the back of unit.
2. Insert one (1) AAA battery (not included) into the battery compartment, making sure that the battery
is installed in the designated numerical order and that the proper polarities (+ and -) are
maintained.
Note: The battery is used for memory backup function only.
Battery Precautions!
Be sure to insert the battery with correct positive “+” and negative “-” orientation.!
When using rechargeable batteries, refer to the precautions on their labels.!
Do not heat or disassemble battery, and NEVER dispose of old batteries by throwing them in a fire.
Do not dispose device into standard garbage disposal sites. Dispose of device at available Battery!Recycling Sites
after fully discharging battery. Not doing so may violate disposal laws and regulations. Please refer to local regulations
for proper battery disposal.!

Setup!
1. Remove any packaging materials from the unit.
2. Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Note:
- It is strongly recommended that this product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label.
- To prevent interference, avoid bundling audio signal cables together with the AC power cord.
Basic Operation
1. Rotate the OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise to turn on the unit.
2. Select the source by sliding the FM-BT button.
3. Rotate the VOLUME knob to adjust to the desired sound level.
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.
LISTENING TO FM RADIO
1. Slide the FM-BT switch on FM function.
2. Tune to the desired station by using the Radio Tuner Knob.
3. Rotate the OFF/VOLUME knob to adjust your desired volume.
LISTENING TO AN EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICE (BT MODE)
In BT (Bluetooth) mode, this unit can play music from an external device with the Bluetooth feature.
GETTING CONNECTED USING BLUETOOTH
1. Rotate the OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise to turn on the unit.
2. Slide the FM-BT switch to the BT function.
3. On your external device, turn the Bluetooth function ON.
NOTE: The effective distance between your external device and this apparatus is 10 meters (33ft).
4. Wait a moment for “VC-150” to appear on the devices list. Press “VC-150” to connect to the unit.
If asked for a password. Use “0000”, then press OK on your external device.
5. Skip to the previous/next track from your external device.
6. You can adjust the sound level by rotating OFF/VOLUME knob or control on your external device.

SETTING THE TIME
1. Push in and rotate the CLOCK knob counter-clockwise to adjust the clock time.
(The minute pointer will vary with the adjustment of the hour pointer).
2. Once you have set the time successfully, release the knob.
NOTE: Once the power cord is connected or batteries are installed, the clock will work.
SETTING THE ALARM
1. Slide the ON/OFF switch to ON to activate the alarm.
2. Rotate the ALARM knob to set the alarm time.
3. When the alarm sounds, slide the alarm switch to OFF to turn off the alarm.
SNOOZE FEATURE
1. To snooze the alarm, touch the SNOOZE/DIMMER button. The alarm will snooze for approximately
five(5) minutes.
2. To cancel the snooze feature and alarm sound,slide the ON/OFF alarm switch to OFF.
CHARGING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE
1. Connect the AC plug to awall outlet.
2. Plug aUSB cable (not included) into the USB port of the speaker. Plug the other end of theUSB
cableinto a Smartphone or an external device.
3. The unit will charge the device automatically.
NOTE:Charging function only works in Bluetooth mode or when the unit is OFF.
DIMMER FEATURE
Lightly touch the SNOOZE/DIMMER button to cycle through the three (3) brightness settings.

SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Power Requirements AC 120 V~ 60 Hz
Battery for Clock 1X AAA size
Power Consumption 11W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 13 in x 5.51 in x 5.98 in (approx.)
330 x 140 x 152mm (approx.)
Weight 4.17 lbs (approx.)
1.89 kg. (approx.)
AMPLIFIER
Output Power 5W
Frequency Response 60 to 20, 000 Hz
SPEAKER SYSTEM
Type 1-way
Impedance 6 ohms
Input Power Max. 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 33 feet / 10 meters
USB
USB port for charging 5V 1A

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.
FM RADIO
•The sound is distorted.
•The antenna is not oriented
properly.
•Re-orient the antenna until
reception improves.
•No sound.
•The unit is not switched to
Bluetooth mode.
•Your device’s and/or the unit’s
volume is not turn up.
•Your device is too far from the
unit or there’re some obstacle
between your device and the
unit.
•Ensure the unit is switched
to BT 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.

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.
-Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipment and receiver.
-Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthat
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.
To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, place the product at least 20cm from
nearby persons.
IC STATEMENT
This device complies with RSS247 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil se conforme à RSS247 de
Canada d'Industrie. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif
ne doit pas produire de brouillage prejudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage recu, y
compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indesirable.
The device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
L'appareil ne doit pas être localisé ou fonctionner avec d'autres antennes ou transmetteurs.
This device complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements de la IC établies pour un
incontrôlé environnement. The device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
20cm between the radiator and your body. L'appareil doit être installé et utilisé avec une distance
minimale de 20cm entre le radiateu et votre corps.
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.

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 replacethe
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 there turning item and
our full inspection (IT) may issue a replacement to customer for the same item or 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.
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