Victrola VSC-550BT User manual

Suitcase Turntable with Bluetooth Function
MODEL:VSC-550BT
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT
KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
ATTENTION:
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 appliance.
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: USE UNDER SUPERVISION OF AN ADULT DUE TO LONG
CORD This unit has a long cord that can be easily tripped on or pulled on,
causing injury
.Please make sure it is arranged so that it will not drape over a
tabletop, etc. Where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
FCC NOTICE:
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 or more of
the following measures:
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PART INSIDE, REFER
SERVICING TO
Q
UALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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.
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. The antenna(s) used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least
20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC WARNING:
To assure continued operation, follow the attached installation instructions and
use only shield cables when connecting to other devices. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instruction carefully, please
note that these are general precautions and may not pertain to your unit. For
example, this unit may not have the capability to be connected to an outdoor
antenna.
(1) Read these instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
(2) Keep these instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be kept 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 operation and use instructions should be followed.
(5) Do not use this apparatus near water
The appliance should not be used near water; for example, near a bath
tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool.
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(6) Clean only with dry cloth
The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
(7) Do not block any ventilation openings.Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat source. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
(9) 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 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) Pro
d
ct the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
(11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
(12) Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or tabl
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with th
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution whe
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moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stop,
excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
(13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
To protect your product from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power-line surges.
(14) 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.
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(15) Power source
This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other
source, refer to the operation instructions.
(16) Power lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
(17) Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
(18) Object and liquid entry
Never push objects of any kind into the product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in
fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product.
(19) Outdoor antenna grounding
If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric
Code ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead- in
wire to an antenna discharge product, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna- discharge product, connection to grounding
electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrodes.
(20) Service
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
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(21) Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the
same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire or electric shock or other hazards.
(22) Safety check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operating condition.
(23) Wall or ceiling mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
(24) Damage requiring service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions.
a) When the power- supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions, as an adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
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)
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance- this
indicates a need for service.
(25) Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer' s attention to
Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
NOTE: Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the unit has been damaged in any way such as the
following: the power-supply cord or plug has been damaged, liquid has
been spilled into unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, the
unit has been dropped or the unit does not operate normally.
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BEFORE USING THE UNIT
As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave
The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel.
If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
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 place the unit on an amplifier/receiver.
Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or electrical shock. If a
foreign object should get into the unit, contact your dealer or service company.
When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always
To keep the laser pickup clean, do not touch it, and always close the disc tray.
Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT lift or move the unit during playback.
Doing so may damage thedisc or the unit.
WHEN MOVING THIS UNIT
When changing the unit’s location or packing the unit formoving, be sure to remove the
record or disc. Moving thisunit with the record or disc loaded may result in damage to this
unit. If the unit is to be packed and moved a greatdistance, it is also advisable to tighten
the turntable transport locking screw.
sufficient space around the unit
for ventilation.
pull directly on the plug, never
yank the cord.
this might damage the finish.
Use a clean, dry cloth.
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Do not expose records to direct sunlight or high humidity and
the record.
Do not store your records in the trunk of your car. The
Store records in an aera with a stable temperature and low humidity.
Should the record become dirty, gently wipe the surface in a
To avoid dust and scratches, keep records in their sleeves and jackets when not in use.
Store records upright on their edges. Records stored horizontally will eventually bend and warp.
Keep your records away from dust. Keep them in a cool, dry place.
Do not touch the record's grooves. Only handle records by the
from even clean hands can leave a residue on the record
surface that will gradually deteriorate the quality of your record.
temperature. Long exposure to
high temperatures will warp
temperature in a closed trunk can ruin
your collection.
circular motion, using a soft
anti-static cloth.
edges or the lable. Make sure
your hands are clean. Skin oils
edge
label groove
HANDLING RECORDS
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HOW TO REPLACE THE STYLUS
Guide Pins(inside)
The stylus should last about 50 hours under normal use. However, it is recommended that the
stylus be replaced as soon as you notive a change in sound quality.
Caution:
Do not remove or bend the sylus.
To avoid injury, do not touch the needle.
Turn off the unit's power before you replace the stylus.
Keep out of the reach of children.
record and cause the turntable stylus to malfunction.
Do not expose stylus to extreme heat.
Handle with care, as the stylus is delicate. Use of a bent or broken stylus may damage the
Contact a qualified repair company if you experience difficulty in changing the stylus.
1. Set a screwdriver at the tip of the stylus and push down to the direction "A".
2. Pull the stylus out toward direction "B".
1. Hold the tip of the stylus and insert the other edge by pressing toward direction "C".
2. Push the stylus up toward direction "D" until it locks at the tip.
Removing an old stylus:
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Front View and Rear View
Turntable and Function Panel
Location of Controls
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HEADPHONE
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1. Turntable platter
2. Turntable spindle
3. 45 RPM adapter
4. Lever
5. Tone arm holder
6. LINE IN jack
7. Speed selector
8. Function knob
9. Tone arm
11. Indicators
12. HEADPHONE jack
13. Stylus
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LINE OUT
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17. DC IN jack
18. LINE OUT jacks
14. Metallic buckle
15. Handle
16. Speakers
10.Power ON-OFF/
Volume knob
INDICATOR
DC IN
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Operation
1. Open the top cover as the illustrated follows:
2. Connected the unit to AC power as instructed earlier.
The indicator will illuminate.
4. Turn the Function selector to the desired position.
5. When finished listening, turn the Power ON/OFF--Volume knob counterclockwise until “Click”
is heard to shut off the unit. The indicators will not light.
6. Close the cover then lock it.
General Operation:
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3. Turn the Power ON/OFF--Volume knob clockwise to power on the unit and set the volume to the
desired level.
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Listening through Bluetooth
For first time use or re-pairing to a new BT Device, pairing it as below:
3. Plays the music in the paired BT Device as usual.
Notes:
3. Plays the music in the paired BT Device as usual.
4. During playback, using the control buttons on the paired cell phone to skip the tracks; pause; play...etc.
to Blue and blink.
(For details pairing procedures, please refer to the user’s manual of your BT device.).
BT Device.
turn to Blue and blink.
tone sound of connected will be heard).
(BT) Bluetooth:
Normal operation after paired:
external
1. Power on the unit and turn the Function selector to BT position as the instructed earlier. The color
of indicator will turn
2. Power on the external BT Device and enter to BT searching mode. Start pairing as the on screen
instructions on the external BT Device. After paired, the Blue indicator will stop blinking, the tone
sound of connected will hear.
When the external BT player searched the unit, our model number “Vintage Turntable” will appear
on the display of
1. Power on the unit and turn the Function selector to the BT position as the instructed earlier. The
color of indicator will
2. Wait a few seconds until the unit auto paired to the external BT Device. (The Blue indicator will stop
blinking, the
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Listening a Record
1. In first time use, take off the protective cover from the stylus as the illustrated below:
2. Place the Record on the center spindle.
3. Slide the Speed selector to 33; 45 or 78 to match the play speed of the record.
4. Unlock the Tone Arm from the holder as the illustrated below:
clip
Note: If you are playing a 45 RPM Single (small size record), place the supplied 45 RPM
5. Power on the unit and turn the Function selector to the PHONO position as the instructed
6. Raise the Lever to raising the Tone Arm then move it to the top of the desired location
7. When finished playback, the unit will auto stop turning (or you wants to stop immediately);
then place the record on it.
indicator will turn to Red.
the Tone Arm then put it back to the Holder.
Lever to put the Tone Arm onto the record. Plays will auto start.
Plastic protective cover (White color)
adapter to the
center spindle
earlier. The
color of
of the record.
Release the
raise the
Lever to rising Release the Lever then lock the Tone Arm
on the Holder.
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LINE OUT
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LINE IN:
Mobile Phone
To the Line In/AUX In
jacks on the external
Audio Amplifier
Other Connections
(Audio Connection Cable not supplied)
(Connection Cable not included)
To LINE IN jack on the unit
Connect to the Phones; AUX Out;
Line Out Jack of the external devices
(Such like MP3 Player; cell phones;
iPod/iPad ... etc)
LINE OUT:
To the Line In/AUX In
jacks on the external
LINE IN
Red
White
HEADPHONE:
For private listening, connect the 3.5mm plug
To listening from external Audio Amplifier:
1. Connect one end of the RCA Audio
Connection cable to the Line IN Jacks on
the external Audio Amplifier.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the
LINE OUT jacks as the illustrated below:
3. Power on the unit and plays music as usual.
4. Power on the external Audio Amplifier and
Listen music from the external Audio Player as follows:
1. Connect one end of the Audio Connection Cable to
to the Phones Jack; Line Out Jack or AUX Out Jack
on the external Audio Player.
2. Connect the other end to the LINE IN Jack on the top
of unit as the illustrated below:
3. Power on the unit and turn the Function selector to
the LINE IN position as the instructed earlier. The
color of indicator will turn to Purple.
4. Plays the music on the connected external Audio
Player as usual.
Audio Amplifier
DC IN
set it to LINE IN mode to play the music.
from the Earphone/Headphone (not supplied)
into the HEADPHONE jack on the top of unit.
Sound from speakers will be auto cut.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Power
No power
AC/DC Adaptor had not
connected to unit or wall
outlet
Connected the AC/DC
Adaptor to the unit
wall outlet
Power ON-OFF/Volume
knob is on power off position
Turn the Power
ON-OFF/Volume knob
clockwise to power on
the unit and set the
volume to the desired
level
Turntable
Noise or sound distorted
Speed selector wrong
setting
Set the Speed selector
to the correct posit 33;
45 or 78 as the
record
The stylus may abrasion
after long time used Replace it by the
supplied
BT
BT not functioning The BT Device had not
paired to the unit
Paired the BT Device
to the unit
Sound weak or distortion The BT Device Place the BT Device
close to the unit
a dn
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playing
speed of
extra stylus
far from the unit
too
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SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTICE
Power Source: DC 9V, 1000mA,
Audio Power: W (RMS) x 2
Impendence of Speakers: 4 Ohm; 3W x 2
BT Version: 4.1
BT Effective Range: 32 feet in open area
Turntable:
Speed: 33; 45; 78 rpm selectable
Type of Stylus: CSC-015
1 x User’s Manual
1 x AC/DC Adaptor (Input: AC 100-240V~; 50/60 Hz; 0.5A; Output: DC 9V, 1000mA, )
2 x Stylus (one pre-mounted)
1 x 45 RPM Adaptor
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General Specifications
Accessories
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