volkano Retro Tweed Series User manual
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• Bluetooth®:
Version: V 4.2
Chipset: AC6901
Profiles: A2DP / AVRCP
Range: 10 m
• Power Supply: 5 V DC, 2 A
• Sensitivity: 84 dB
• Total Power Output: 6 W RMS / 10 W Peak
• Driver: 2 x 40 x 70 mm
• Max. Size for USB Drive: 32 GB
• Frequency Response: 90 Hz – 18 kHz
• SD Card: Up to 32 GB
• Retro Tweed Series Turntable
• Power Adaptor
• Instruction Manual
• USB Power Cable
• 2 x Spare Styluses
• Aux Cable
• RCA Cable
• Bluetooth® Wireless
• USB Input
• Micro SD Input
• FM Radio
• Three-Speed Record Playback Mode
• Portable
• Headphone and RCA Outputs
• Aux Input
PACKAGE CONTENTS
HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIFICATIONS
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1. Lock Catch
2. Lid / Dust Cover
3. Tonearm
4. Turntable Plate
5. Speaker
6. Carry Handle
7. Cartridge
8. Headphone Jack
9. Power Switch / Volume Control
10. Auto Stop Switch
11. Speed Switch
12. LED Indicator Light
Retro Series
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IDENTIFYING PARTS
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13. USB Input
14.
/MMC
SD Card Input
15. Button
16. Previous Track Button
17. Play / Pause Button
18. Next Track Button
19. Indicator Light
20. FM Antenna
21. Aux Input
22. Right RCA Out Port
23. Left RCA Out Port
24. 5 V DC Power Port
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IDENTIFYING PARTS
MODE
LED
/MMC
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POWERING THE TURNTABLE
Connect the supplied power cable into the 5 V DC Power Port on the back of the Retro
Tweed, then plug the other end of the cable into a 5 V 2 A powered USB port.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
TURNING ON AND OFF
To turn on, rotate the Volume Control clockwise until you hear a click. The Retro Tweed will
power on and go into Bluetooth®Mode, the Power Indicator LED will light up. To turn off,
rotate the Volume Control counter-clockwise until you hear a click.
PAIRING WITH BLUETOOTH®DEVICES
Your Retro Tweed must be paired to a Bluetooth®device before it can be used. It is only
necessary to pair your Retro Tweed once with each device.
1. Open the Bluetooth®Menu on the device you wish to pair. Some devices require you to
select “Search for Devices” or “Add New Device” in order to create a Bluetooth®pairing.
2. With the Retro Tweed turned off, rotate the Volume Control clockwise until you hear
a click. The Retro Tweed will enter Bluetooth®Mode by default. If it does not, short press
the Mode Button to navigate to Bluetooth®Mode, the LED Display will say
“disconnected”.
3. Wait until you see “Retro Tweed” on your device’s screen.
4. Select “Retro Tweed” on your device and follow any further prompts to pair. Once pairing
is complete and a connection is established, the Retro Tweedwill chime once and the LED
Display will say “BT”.
NOTE: If you are unsure on how to access your Bluetooth®Menu on your device, please
refer to your device’s instruction manual.
BLUETOOTH®TRANSMITTER
1. Turn on the Volkano Retro Tweed Turntable, double press the Mode Button.
2. It will now be in Bluetooth®Transmitter Mode, with the LED Display showing “Send”.
3. Make sure that your available Bluetooth®speaker is in “Pairing Mode”.
4. When the Volkano Retro Tweed Turntable and Bluetooth®speakers are both in
“Pairing Mode”, after a few seconds you will hear a beep sound indicating a
successful connection.
5. Press the Mode Button to select Phono, USB or Micro SD Card playback modes.
6. Double press the Mode Button to disconnect the current paired device.
NOTE: If you are unsure on how to access your Bluetooth®Menu on your device, please
refer to your device’s instruction manual.
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1. Adjusting the Volume
Function Operation
Increase / Decrease
Volume
Rotate the Volume Control
• Clockwise to increase the volume
• Counter-clockwise to decrease the volume
2. Audio Control
Function Operation
Bluetooth®, USB & Micro SD Card Modes
Navigate to Next Track Short press the Next Track Button
Navigate to Previous Track Short press the Previous Track Button
Play or Pause Track Press and hold the Play / Pause Button
Phonograph Mode
Turn Auto Stop On / Off Flick the Auto Stop Switch to the respective position
To set the Playback Speed Flick the Speed Switch to the respective position
Playing A Phonograph Record
1. Lightly place the record that you wish to play on
the Turntable plate.
2. Unclip the Tonearm protector and push the Cue Lever back.
3. Slide the Tonearm over the record, at this point the record
will start spinning. Pull the Cue Lever forward. The Tonearm
will slowly lower itself until it rests on the record; the Retro
Tweed will start playing the record.
Stop Playing a Phonograph
Record
1. Push the Cue Lever back.
2. Slide the Tonearm to above the Safety Clip.
3. Pull the Cue Lever forward and allow the Tonearm to rest
on the holder.
4. Clip the Tonearm Protector into place.
5. Remove the record from the Turntable.
3. FM Controls
Function Operation
Navigate to Next Station Short press the Next Track Button
Navigate to Previous Station Short press the Previous Track Button
Auto Search for FM Stations Press and hold the Play / Pause Button
To navigate between the USB, Micro SD Card, Bluetooth®, FM, Phonograph and Aux Modes short
press the Mode Button.
CONTROLS
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AUX MODE
Plug the supplied Aux Cable into the Aux Input on the Control Panel of the Retro Tweed. Plug
the other end of the cable into the device that you wish to play audio from.
Note: In Aux Mode all audio played through the Retro Tweed, excluding volume, is controlled
through your device.
RECORDING MODE
Insert a USB Drive or Micro SD Card into the USB Drive or Micro SD Card inputs. Press and
hold the Mode Button until the LED Display changes to “REC” (Record).
Press the Mode Button again to confirm recording.
Recording will begin.
To stop recording, press the Play / Pause Button or remove the Tonearm to stop the
Turntable.
REPLACING THE STYLUS NEEDLE
• Push back the Arm Lock to release the Tonearm.
• Unclip and remove the Stylus Needle from the Cartridge then replace with a new one.
INSTALLING A NEW STYLUS CARTRIDGE
Note: Please exercise extreme care whilst performing this operation so as to avoid the
Tonearm and Audio Line wires from being damaged.
• Gently unclip the Cartridge from the Tonearm.
• Gently pull out the audio wires attached to the Cartridge.
• Replace with a new Cartridge. Ensure the audio wires are fitted securely, then clip back
onto the Tonearm.
We advise you to clean your records with a soft, anti-static cloth to prolong their life and
protect them from dust.
We also recommend that your Stylus should be replaced periodically (approximately
every 250 hours). Dust the Stylus from time to time using a very soft brush dipped in
alcohol, brushing from back to front of the Stylus Cartridge.
When Transporting Your Retro Tweed:
• Replace the protective cap on the Stylus
• Place the Tonearm into the rest clip
CLEANING AND CARING INSTRUCTIONS
1. My mobile phone cannot find any new Bluetooth®devices?
• Ensure the Device has entered the pairing mode.
• Ensure the Device is within effective working range.
2. Bluetooth®device cannot pair up?
• Ensure your mobile phone allows new connections and has not
reached the maximum number of allowed devices.
3. The Device does not play music or answer calls when it is connected to a
Bluetooth®mobile phone?
• Ensure your mobile phone supports A2DP and HSF (Hands-free) profiles.
• Ensure your mobile phone is within effective working range.
4. When paired with my computer, Windows asks for a new driver.
Can you supply this?
• We recommend you find compatible drivers for your
computer online.
5. Why can I not remotely control the pause, play function when
music is playing?
• This feature needs the Bluetooth®device paired with the Retro Tweed to
support AVRCP (Audio / Video Remote Control Profile). Please ensure your
device supports this.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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• The product should only be used with the parts provided by the manufacturer.
• Never use the Retro Tweed Turntable near water or in areas where it can come into
contact with water. Never handle the Retro Tweed Turntable if it is dropped in water or
any other liquid. If the product comes into contact with water while
switched off, but still plugged in, this is a safety hazard.
• Always make sure your hands are dry before touching the plug or power connections.
• Do not operate the product with a damaged cord or plug, or after it malfunctions, has
been dropped, or damaged in any manner.
• The Retro Tweed Turntable is intended for personal use only. Commercial
use invalidates the warranty and the supplier cannot be held responsible for injury or
damage caused when using the device for any other purpose than that which it was
intended for.
• This Retro Tweed Turntable is not intended for use by children, or persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the device by a person responsible for their safety.
Extreme caution must be exercised.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the turntable.
• At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.
It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection center
or a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household appliance separately
avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from
inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain
significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of
household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled
dustbin.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DISPOSAL
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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This product can expose you to chemicals
including styrene, ethylbenzene, and
cumene, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer. For more
information go to
www.P65Warning.ca.gov.
WARNING
This Retro Tweed Turntable comes with a standard 12-month limited warranty against
manufacturing defects and faults.
Should your Retro Tweed Turntable be unboxed with any faulty parts, poor finishing or
visible damage, or fail to perform due to a manufacturing defect or poor workmanship,
please return it with your proof of purchase (till slip or invoice) to the store of purchase
for an exchange, or repair, depending on the store’s returns policy.
This warranty commences from the date of purchase.
Kindly retain your proof of purchase as well as the packaging for your warranty period.
NOTE:
The warranty does not apply to a product that:
a.) Has failed due to excessive wear and tear beyond what is considered to be
reasonable.
b.) Has been misused or neglected.
c.) Has been damaged accidentally or by Force Majeure including fire and flooding.
d.) Has been used or operated contrary to operating or maintenance instructions
outlined in this manual.
The Store of Purchase / Seller cannot accept any returned products that have not been
returned in accordance with this warranty or which does not follow their own Returns
Policy. Please refer to the Store of Purchase / Sellers Returns Policy for details.
WARRANTY
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DISCLAIMER
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Volkano is under license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.
All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered®trademarks of their
respective holders. The use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement
by them.
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