USER’S GUIDE V:1614-0805-10 BC118 Portable Boombox For the most up-to-date version of this User’s Guide, go to www.gpx.
Warnings and Precautions • CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. • WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • Avertissement: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil sous la pluie et l’humidité. • CAUTION: Use of any controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those herein specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these Instructions. 2. Keep these Instructions. 3. Heed all Warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a 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 radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Portable Boombox Features • • • • • • • • CD player: CD, CD-R/RW 20 programmable tracks Handle 3.
Table of Contents Warnings and Precautions . . . Important Safety Instructions . • • • • Setup. CD. • • . . . Power Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuning the AM or FM Radio Radio Reception 3.5mm Audio Input. . . Company Information . . • • • Customer Support: 1-888-999-4215 . International Support Contact Information . . . . 8 . . . 4 . 6 . . . . . . 2 3 . . . Using the 3.5mm Audio Input . . . .
Introduction POWER INDICATOR LED DISPLAY REPEAT Press to repeat a single track or the entire disc. PROGRAM Press to program tracks to play in a specified order. SKIP DN/SKIP UP Press to skip between tracks on a loaded CD. Press and hold to search through an individual track. STOP Press to stop a CD during play. PLAY/PAUSE Press to play or pause a loaded CD.
CD/AUX OFF/ RADIO Use to adjust the source between CD, AUX/OFF, and Radio. VOLUME Turn to adjust the volume. TUNING Turn to adjust the AM or FM radio station. AM/FM Use to switch between AM and FM radio mode. FM ANTENNA 3.
Setup Power Plug the included AC power cable into the AC POWER INPUT and a standard AC power outlet to power the boombox.
CD Playing a CD 1. Open the CD Door and load a CD. 2. After loading a CD for play, adjust the CD/AUX/RADIO switch to CD Mode. 3. The loaded CD will begin playing automatically. If the CD doesn’t begin playing automatically, press the Play/Pause button to play or pause the CD. Programming a CD 1. 2. Customer Support: 1-888-999-4215 After loading a CD, press the Program button. The CD must be stopped before it can be programmed.
Radio Tuning the AM or FM Radio 1. Adjust the CD/AUX/RADIO switch to radio mode. 2. Adjust the AM/FM switch to select AM or FM radio bands. 3. Turn the Tuning dial to adjust the AM or FM radio frequency. The AM and FM radio frequencies are listed on top of the Tuning dial. Radio Reception 1. Extend the Telescopic FM Antenna to improve the FM radio reception. An AM antenna is built into the unit. To improve AM radio reception, adjust the position of the unit.
3.5mm Audio Input Using the 3.5mm Audio Input Requires a 3.5mm audio cable (not included) Customer Support: 1-888-999-4215 1. Connect a 3.5mm audio cable to the 3.5MM AUDIO INPUT on the boombox and an audio output on an MP3 player or other audio source. 2. Press the CD/AUX/RADIO switch to AUX. 3. Use the native controls on the connected MP3 player or other audio source to play and control audio played through the boombox.
Company Information International Support To download this User’s Guide in English, Spanish, or French, visit the support section at www.gpx.com. Para transferir esta guía de usuario en inglés, español, o francés, visite la sección de la ayuda en www.gpx.com. Pour télécharger ce guide de l’utilisateur en anglais, espagnol, ou français, visitez la section de soutien chez www.gpx.com. Contact Information Phone: 1-888-999-4215 Email: prodinfo@gpx.com Parts Email: partsinfo@dpi-global.com Website: www.gpx.
