User's Manual

9 - English
OPERATION
AUXILIARY MODE
See Figures 5 - 6, page 14.
The jobsite radio can be used as an amplifier for your MP3
player, CD player, smartphone, tablet, and other music
devices.
To use the auxiliary mode:
 Press the MODE button to select AUX mode.
 Connect the included auxiliary cable to your external
device.
 Connect the other end of the auxiliary cable to the AUX
jack located on the side of the radio.
NOTE: If the connected device is small enough, it can
be stored in the frame opening where the AUX jack is
located. For larger devices, the device can be placed on
top of the radio beneath the carrying handle.
 The external device must be ON and in PLAY mode for
sound to be heard through the speakers.
 All external device controls can be used normally while
connected to the radio.
NOTE: Volume for any device connected through the
auxiliary connector can be adjusted using the volume
control for that device and/or with the volume knob on
the radio.
 Turning the radio OFF will NOT turn the external device
OFF.
 The auxiliary cable DOES NOT provide charging function.
 For complete operating instructions for all external de-
vices, always refer to the manual that was included with
your model.
USB DEDICATED CHARGING PORT
See Figures 5 and 7, page 14.
The USB dedicated charging port provides charging power
of up to 1 Amp for your cell phone, MP3 player, tablet, or
other USB devices.
NOTICE:
Attempting to charge devices rated more than
1 Amp could damage the USB dedicated charging
port and/or the device.
Connect one end of a USB cable (not provided) to your
USB device.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB
dedicated charging port to begin charging the device.
NOTE: The USB dedicated charging port provides power
only; it does not provide any communication capabilities.
When the radio is operating on battery power, the USB
dedicated charging port will continue to function for ap-
proximately 1 hour after turning the radio OFF. If the radio
remains inactive after this time, charging will stop. Turn
the radio on to resume operation.
USING THE RIDGID RADIO APP ON YOUR
BLUETOOTH
®
ENABLED DEVICE
See Figures 8 - 15, pages 14 - 15.
Installing the RIDGID Radio app on your BLUETOOTH
®
enabled device allows you to control many of the radio’s
functions from your device.
From the App store on your BLUETOOTH
®
enabled de-
vice, locate and install the RIDGID Radio app.
Open the app and pair the device when prompted.
NOTE: If you are unfamiliar with the process for pair-
ing your device, see Using a BLUETOOTH
®
Enabled
Device (Not Included) With the Radio for step-by-step
instructions.
Sign up to create a User Profile, if desired, or choose Skip
to proceed to the app Home screen.
Press the menu icon in the top left corner of the screen.
This will show you the available features that can be
controlled through the app.
Your BLUETOOTH
®
enabled device can now control the
following features.
Home — lets you control the radio’s AM/FM ( including
presets), auxiliary, and streaming audio settings.
NOTE: The streaming audio services shown work only
when that specific streaming audio app is already in-
stalled on your device. If you do not already have the app
installed, that streaming audio service will not appear.
Settings — allows you to adjust the bass, treble, and
clock settings.
User Profile — allows you to edit your profile.
Pairing — allows you to pair your device with the radio.
Radio Off — turns the radio off.