Blaupunkt VT100BK Vertical turntable Bluetooth
Safety Instructions
- Installation – Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Power sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated by the marking adjacent to the power cord entry. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
- Grounding or polarization – the product is not required to be grounded. Ensure that the plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet or extension cord receptacle to prevent blade or pin exposure. Some versions of the product are equipped with a power cord fitted with a polarized alternating line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
- Power cord protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on, kinked, or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords from plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
- Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or multiple sockets, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
- Ventilation – The product must be properly ventilated. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or other similar surface. Do not cover the product with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, etc.
ERP2 (Energy Related Products)
This product with ecodesign complies with the stage 2 requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) NO. 1275/2008 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC regarding standby and off-mode electric power consumption of electronic household and office equipment. After 30 minutes without any audio input, the device will automatically switch into standby mode. Follow the instructions manual to resume the operation.
Bluetooth
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Control locations
- Record olate
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- Function knobloower/modeNolumel
- Signal LED indicator. (White color = vinyl mode; blinker white colors vinyl stream(Bluetooth out); blue color Bluetooth in. 3- Kecord vixaton
- Record fixator
- Backward/forward selection
- Record size selector for 7 or 12 inch
- Speed selector (33rpm or 45rpm)
- Start/stop button
- Up/down button for tone arm
- Kepeat button.
- Speakers
- Holder ring for a 45RPM record
- Record fixator storage cabinet I
- Headphone jack
- DC IN power jack
- RCA audio line-out jack
(Remove needle transparent protective cover)
Power on/switch play mode/volume adjustment: press down and hold the function knob for 3 seconds to power on/off the unit; short-press the knob to switch the play mode between vinyl/vinyl stream (Bluetooth out)/Bluetooth(Bluetooth in). A relevant notice voice will come out from the speaker when you switch the mode. Rotate this knob to decrease or increase the output volume.
Vinyl records
- Before starting to play a vinyl record, try to clean it of any dust or dirt particles. To do this, use a suitable brush, and in the case of larger dirt, use a special liquid for cleaning vinyl records.
- A dirty and dusty disc will have a major impact on the sound quality, which may result in crackling and minor distortions.
- If the surface of the record is uneven (a common phenomenon with older records), this may cause the record to sway during playback and change the track path, which will affect the sound quality. Please note that this is not a defect of this turntable. To minimize this phenomenon, try to place the record properly on the platter and fix it securely using the record fixator.
Play a vinyl record
Please follow up below to play the record.
- Power on the unit, short-press the function knob repeatedly to enter the vinyl mode. The signal LED indicator will show in white color.
- Hold and press the left and right lock buttons of the record fixator to loosen it from the record fixator storage cabinet on the rear panel.
- Gently mount and place your vinyl record on the record plate, then put on the record fixator and clip the hold pin in the proper position in order to fix the record.
- Select the correct record size and speed on the front panel.
- Press the play/stop button to start playing the record. The tone arm will auto move to the edge of the record for the 1st track playing. Press the button again to stop the playback, and the tone arm will go back to the arm holder automatically.
- Push out the backward/forward selector to skip Blaupunkt VT100BK Vertical turntable Bluetooth to the previous or next track; press the up/down button to suspend or lift the tone arm.
- Press the repeat button to get the repeat playback function for recording. The signal LED indicator will light up in green. When the unit finishes playing, it will auto move and start playing the record from the beginning. Press the button again to cancel the repeat function.
Bluetooth playback operation
This product includes a Bluetooth function which can wirelessly playback music from other Bluetooth devices (like smartphones, tablets, TV, etc).
- Power on the unit, press the function knob repeatedly till the blue color signal LED indicator blinks, which means the unit is ready to pair.
- Enable the Bluetooth function on your device, and search the available devices (please reference your device manual for operation), then check the available Bluetooth device on the list. Select “ BP VT100” for pairing, and the white color signal LED will become stable after pairing successfully.
- Select and play the music from your Bluetooth Blaupunkt VT100BK Vertical turntable Bluetooth device, adjust the volume level properly, and then the sound will come out from the speaker.
- In Bluetooth playback mode, you should use your Bluetooth device for operational control.
Rca Line Out
The Turntable provides one RCA line-out jack, which allows for wired connection with our external loudspeaker for playback. It is available on vinyl Blaupunkt VT100BK Vertical turntable Bluetooth and Bluetooth mode. Using the RCA to RCA audio cable( not included,) connect the RCA line out jack othe n Turntable with the RCA line in jack on your loudspeaker; switch to line in mode, and adjust the volume level on your external loudspeaker; select and play the music on the Turntable, and then you can get sound output both on the Turntable and the external loudspeaker. In RCA line out playback, you can only control the volume level by the knob on the Turntable and the external loudspeaker separately. You can decrease the volume on the Turntable to avoid overlapping the sound from the outsourcing loudspeaker.
Headphone output: Connecting headphones to the headphone jack on the rear panel can mute the sound from the Turntable, but headphone output only. Please adjust the volume level for listening. In case you have Bluetooth headphones, you can try to connect and play with the Turntable in vinyl stream mode (Bluetooth out). The connection is the same as the above content of this manual.
Replace the Stylus(AT3600L)
The stylus can last about 300 hours under normal use.
- Remove the Stylus from the cartridge.
- Place your fingers at the tip of the stylus and push down to “A”.
- Pull the stylus out toward the direction “B”.
Note: When you are applying force to the Stylus, please take it out gently. The sudden big force may damage or break the cartridge.
- Install the Stylus
- Hold the tip of the stylus and insert the other edge by pressing toward the direction “C”.
- Push the stylus up toward the direction “D” until it locks at the tip.
Specification
- Power source: DC IN, 9V/1.5A
- RMS output: 2 x 5W, THD10%
- Bluetooth version: V5.1
- Bluetooth in/out work range: approx.10 meters
- Transmission frequency: 2.402~2.480GHz
- Protocols: A2DP/AVCTP/AVDTP/AVRCP/GAVDP/HFP/HID/OPP/RFCOMM/SPP
- Turntable rotation deviation: axial run-out <0.6mm
- Cartridge tracing force: 3.5 +/0.5g
- Cartridge model number: AT3600L, Audio Technica brand
- Power consumption: 13.5W
- Standby power consumption: <0.5W
- (Notes: the product spec may change without prior notice)
Troubleshooting
- The speaker cannot turn on.
- Please check if the power connection is correct.
- No sound output.
- Please try to adjust the volume knob and check the play source.
- Please contact the service center for support if the issue remains.
- Sound distortion.
- Please try to adjust and play the music at a lower volume level.
- Please try to clean up your vinyl record, and retry.
- The sound is sounding intermittently in Bluetooth mode.
- Please try to move the Bluetooth device closer to the speaker.
- Please try to repair the speaker with a Bluetooth device.
Customer Support
- WhatsApp: 9156910994
- Toll Free: 1800 209 6820
- Email: support@blaupunktcar.in
FAQs
Can I stream music to the turntable via Bluetooth?
No, the VT100BK solely uses Bluetooth to send audio. Receiving audio from phones or other devices is not supported.
Can I connect headphones directly to the turntable?
There isn’t a headphone output jack on the VT100BK. Headphones must be connected to your Bluetooth amplifier or speaker/receiver.
Is the VT100BK battery-powered?
No, the VT100BK needs to be plugged into a wall outlet and is powered by a typical AC adaptor.
Can I replace the stylus or cartridge?
Indeed. A normal ceramic cartridge with a replacement stylus is used with the VT100BK. Blaupunkt and independent vendors both offer replacement parts.
Is the VT100BK covered under warranty?
Indeed. Usually, Blaupunkt provides a one-year limited warranty that covers manufacturing flaws. For any help or returns, always preserve your original packaging and receipt.
What type of cartridge does the VT100BK use?
A ceramic cartridge that works with the majority of common needles is already installed. Upgrades to magnetic cartridges are not intended for it.