VQ RETRO MINI User manual

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Operation Guide
Guide d’utilisation
Betriebsanleitung
Guía de funcionamiento
Guia de Operação
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bruksanvisning

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Welcome To VQ
VQ is a unique British brand inspired by the fusion of Sound and Style.
At VQ we believe that colour and design is an important part of who we are, so why should
the technology we buy only be Black or Silver and lacking individuality of design?
Our award winning acoustic development programme ensures all our products feature the latest
technology and unbeaten sound quality. Couple this with our passion for the creative world of: the arts,
fashion & interior design and this means our products don’t just sound great, they look great too.
So thank you for joining the VQ Revolution with our award winning
technology that’s designed to match your style.
We encourage you to fall in love with VQ and your new Retro Mini.
Jonathan Merricks Daniel Copley
CEO & Creative Director Product Designer

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An Iconic design which embodies our Sound & Style mission
DAB / DAB+ / FM Radio Reception
Bluetooth Connectivity
Award winning British Speaker Technology
DAB | DAB+ | FM | Bluetooth

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Classic design, modern functionality
DAB / DAB+ / FM Radio Reception
Bluetooth & NFC Connectivity
Optional Rechargable Battery Pack & Carry Case
DAB | DAB+ | FM | Bluetooth

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Retro Design with Modern Sounds
DAB / DAB+ / FM Radio Reception
Enhanced Connectivity with Apple Lightning Dock and Bluetooth
DAB | DAB+ | FM
Apple Lightning Dock | Bluetooth

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Vintage style with modern functionality
DAB / DAB+ / FM Radio Reception
Bluetooth Connectivity
DAB | DAB+ | FM | Bluetooth

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The VQ Colour Range
CREAM
BLACK
BROWN
RED
MUSTARD
EMERALD
BLUE
RADIANT ORCHID
PURPLE
HOT PINK
TEAL

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POLKA DOT
PINK WALLPAPER
ROSE & BEE
MARMALADE
BLUE DAISY
BLACK TOAST
SAMPLER
Pattern Range 2015/16

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RETRO STYLE | MINI DESIGN | MODERN SOUNDS

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Contents
Welcome to VQ .....................................................................................................................................................................................3
If You Love Retro Mini... You’ll Love... ...........................................................................................................................................4
The Benets of Digital Radio ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Your VQ Retro Mini - Born in Britain ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Finding Your Way Round Your VQ Retro Mini ....................................................................................................................... 14
What Can My VQ Retro Mini Do? ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
DAB/DAB+ Radio Reception ................................................................................................................................... 17
FM Radio Reception .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Bluetooth ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Auxiliary Connections ................................................................................................................................................ 18
MyEQ ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
VQ Lifestyle Alarm ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
Turn on, Tune in and Enjoy Retro Mini Sound & Style ......................................................................................................... 20
Positioning ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Preparing ......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Switching On .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
DAB/DAB+ ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
FM ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Bluetooth ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Auxiliary Connections ................................................................................................................................................ 25
MyEQ ................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
VQ Lifestyle Alarm ....................................................................................................................................................... 27
Sleep Timer ..................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Other Functions ............................................................................................................................................................ 29
Important Safety & Environmental Information ................................................................................................................... 30
Specication ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Support .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 34

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The Benets of Digital Radio
When you upgrade to digital radio you get more choice than ever before – with your existing favourite
stations just waiting to be experienced in digital quality but also a plethora of new digital-only stations
featuring all kinds of; music, chat and programming you’ll love.
Digital radio is not just about choice, it’s about quality – with digital broadcasts you’ll hear everything in
crystal clear clarity.
If you have any concerns about the digital coverage in your area – you can check your signal on the UK Digital
Radio website, it’s completely free and totally impartial – www.ukdigitalradio.com

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Your VQ Retro Mini - Born In Britain
You can be proud of your Retro Mini and rely on its quality as it’s
designed and engineered in Britain featuring British acoustic
development.
At VQ we’re proud to be British and we’re proud to take
our inspiration from quintessential British areas of excellence
- Design, Fashion, Music and The Arts.
It’s our aim to take these inspirations and create our own unique sense of Sound & Style – but also to share
these inuences with you to inspire your own sense of style.

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Finding Your Way Around Your Retro Mini
Front View
1. Centre button
2. Vol- button
3. MODE button
4. FAVOURITE button
5. Play/Pause button
6. Left button
7. LCD display
8. Vol+ button
9. MENU button
10. INFO button
11. Alarm button
12. Right button
MODE MENU
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Back View
13. Battery Compartment
14. AUX IN socket
15. Headphone socket
16. Telescope Antenna
17. 5V/2A DC IN socket
18. 5V/1A USB charge out socket
AUX INHEADPHONE
DC : 5V/2000mA
USB CHARGING
5V/1000mA
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LCD DISPLAY
19. 2x16 dot matrix
20. Alarm 2 icon
21. Alarm 1 icon
22. PM icon
23. Snooze icon
24. Volume bar
Battery Use
Your Retro Mini can be powered by 4 x Type ‘AA ’ batteries.
Battery Removal
1. Use the thumb or
nger to pull clip down
and outward in order
to release battery
cover.
NOTE: If you’re not powering your Retro Mini with batteries we recommend you remove them.
25. Sleep icon
26. AM icon
27. Clock icon
28. FM mode icon
29. DAB mode icon
30. STEREO icon
31. AUX in mode icon
2. Be sure to insert
batteries of the correct
type and ensure correct
polarity (+/-). And then
secure the battery cover.
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AUX INHEADPHONE
DC : 5V/2000mA
USB CHARGING
5V/1000mA

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What Can My VQ Retro Mini Do?
Overview
• DAB / DAB+ / FM Radio Reception
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• 3.5mm Aux-in Connection
• 3.5mm Headphone Connection
• USB Charging (For External Devices)
• MyEQ
• VQ LifeStyle Alarm – dual alarm & sleep timer
• Mains or Battery Power
DAB/DAB+ Radio Reception
DAB / DAB+ (Digital Radio) brings a superior listening experience whether it’s music, chat or any other
programming. Your Retro Mini features DAB and DAB+ the two standards in digital broadcasting which means you
can listening to digital radio all across Europe. And when you nd a station you love save it as one of your 30 preset
favourites.
FM Radio Reception
Just in case you nd yourself without Digital Coverage we make sure you can keep listening to the radio with FM
reception, and you can save your favourite stations to the 30 presets.
Bluetooth
When it’s time for your own music simply connect by Bluetooth and you can enjoy all the music you’ve got on any
of your smart devices – whether it’s stored on your device or being streamed through services such as Spotify or
TuneIn, it all sounds great on your Retro Mini.

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Auxiliary Connections
3.5mm Aux-in Connection:
If you don’t have a smart device or would rather not use Bluetooth but still want to listen to your own music, it’s no
problem with Retro Mini, simply connect via the 3.5 Aux-in cable connection.
3.5mm Headphone Connection:
Past your bedtime and time to hide under the covers with your favourite tunes – just plug in your headphones and
no one will know.
USB Charging:
Your Retro Mini is a very useful companion as you can charge smart devices from the USB connection – perfect for
a bedside table, in the ofce or just anywhere you need a little power boost.
MyEQ
The MyEQ function on Retro Mini gives a range of specially tailored presets controlling bass and treble because it’s
your sound, so it should be perfect for what you’re listening to, where you’re listening and when you’re listening.
VQ Lifestyle Alarm
The dual alarms and sleep timer make Retro Mini the perfect bedside companion, his & hers or week & weekend -
set the alarm or countdown for whenever you need it.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Turn On, Tune In and Enjoy Retro Mini Sound & Style
Positioning
A good place for your Retro Mini:
- has a at and stable surface with sufcient ventilation
- is within 1.4metres of a power socket if you are using mains power.
- has space above it for you to fully extend the telescopic aerial vertically.
- is away from bright sunlight, heat sources, humidity and dampness.
Preparing
- If using mains power: connect the mains power lead into the socket on the back of the radio (DC IN).
Switch the mains power wall socket off. Now plug the power adaptor into the wall socket, and switch the wall
socket on.
- If not using mains power, ensure new batteries are correctly tted. Your Retro Mini can be powered by four type
‘AA’ alkaline or rechargeable batteries (not supplied). When using batteries to power the unit, function and
operation are the same as using the mains, except that in standby mode, the LCD will shut down and can not
charge out for any device .
If operating on batteries, please switch off the mains adaptor and remove the mains power plug from the back of
the radio.
- Fully extend the radio aerial vertically for the best reception.
Switching on
- When switching on the unit, press and hold the Centre button.
What you will see when you switch on:
- “VQ” will be displayed for 2 seconds, followed by the clock. This is ‘standby’ mode.
- After 10 seconds the display backlight will switch off.
Leaving and entering standby mode
- Press and hold Centre button to switch between working and standby mode. In standby mode the
display shows a clock and date, in working mode the display shows information about the current
function.