Insignia NS-BBBT20 Multi Function Bluetooth Boombox Guide

Insignia NS-BBBT20 Multi-Function Bluetooth Boombox

Safety information

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not plug the power cord into an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this boombox to rain or moisture.

Surge protectors

We recommend that you use a surge protector when you use the AC power cord with this boombox. Lightning and power surges ARE NOT covered under the warranty for this product. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within a triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within your boombox’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying your boombox.

Read instructions

Read all of the safety and operating instructions before you use your boombox.

Follow warnings and instructions.

Follow all warnings on your boombox and in the operating instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions.

Placement

When placing your boombox on a lacquered or natural finish, protect your furniture with a cloth or other protective material. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and moisture.

Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, reliable operation, and protection from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Do not block the openings by placing your boombox on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

Water and moisture

Do not use your boombox near water. For example, do not use it near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Do not let water splash or drip onto your boombox. Do not place objects containing liquids, such as a vase, on top of your boombox.

Disconnecting power

The AC adapter is used as the disconnect device. It should remain readily accessible and should not be obstructed during use. To completely disconnect power, the AC adapter should be unplugged from the AC power outlet. The rating label of the boombox is located on the bottom.

Features

• Features Bluetooth, AM/FM radio, CD player, cassette player, and 3.5 mm auxiliary input for the ultimate playback flexibility
• Blue backlit display for input and status • Powerful stereo speakers for great sound, along with a headphone jack for private listening
• 10 preset stations each for AM and FM radio • CD player plays CD-R/RW media
• Can be powered by AC adapter (included) or 6 D-cell batteries (not included)
• Compact form factor allows for easy transportation and fits in tight spaces.

Package contents:

• Boombox
• AC Adapter
• User Guide
• Quick Setup Guide

FRONT PANEL

Top panel

Back panel

Item Description

1. FM antenna wire provides an improved FM signal. Do not connect to an outside antenna.
2. AUX IN jack: Connect an external audio device to this jack.
3. Headphone jack: Connect headphones to this jack to listen to the radio/playback through your headphones.
4. AC IN jack: Connect the AC adapter (included) to this jack to operate your boombox on AC power.
5. Battery compartment: Insert six (6) “D” sized alkaline batteries (not included) into this compartment to operate your boombox on battery power.

Display

In CD mode, the display shows the current track time elapsed (during playback) and the total number of tracks (in stop mode). In Radio mode, the display shows the preset selected and the frequency. In Tape mode, the display shows “CAS.” In Bluetooth mode, the display shows “BT. ” In AUX mode—the display shows “Aud.”

Setting up your boombox

Connecting the AC adapter

1. Make sure that your local AC power source matches the voltage shown on the plate located on the bottom of the boombox. If it does not, consult your dealer or service center.
2. Insert the small connector at the end of the AC adapter into the AC IN jack on the back of your boombox.
3. Plug the AC adapter into a wall power outlet.

CAUTION: To protect your boombox during thunderstorms, unplug the AC adapter from the AC power outlet.

Notes: Unplug the AC adapter when not in use.

The batteries are automatically bypassed when the AC adapter is used.

• Power Electrical Specs: 120V ~ 60 Hz
• Device Electrical Specs: 10 VAC, 1.0 A

Installing the batteries

1. Turn your boombox over, then open and remove the door to the battery compartment.
2. Insert six (6) “D” size alkaline batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that you match the + and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – symbols in the battery compartment.
3. Reinstall and close the battery compartment door and return your boombox to the upright position.

Connecting headphones

• Plug the headphones (not included) into the headphone jack on the back of your boombox.

Using your boombox

Playing the radio

1. Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
2. Press (source) repeatedly to select RADIO mode, then press BAND to select AM or FM.
3. Press (next) or (previous) to tune the radio to a higher or lower frequency.
4. Press and hold (next) or (previous) for two seconds to automatically tune to the next or previous station.
5. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level by pressing either the VOLUME + or VOLUME – button.
6. Press (Standby/ON) to turn off the boombox.

Improving reception

• For FM reception, unwind and extend the FM antenna. You may have to reposition the antenna for best reception. Do not connect the FM antenna wire to an outside antenna.
• For AM reception, turn your boombox slightly until reception improves.

Using presets

1. Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
2. Press (source) repeatedly to select RADIO mode, then press BAND to select AM or FM.
3. Press (next) or (previous) to tune the radio to a higher or lower frequency.
4. Press and hold (next) or (previous) for two seconds to automatically tune to the next or previous station.
5. To save the station as a preset, press and hold the MEM button. “MEMORY” blinks on the display.
6. Press (next) or (previous) to select the preset number you want.
7. Press the MEM button again to confirm and store the preset.
8. Repeat Steps 3 to 7 to store up to 10 AM presets and 10 FM presets.
9. To select a preset station, press MEM repeatedly until you reach the station you want.

Playing CDs

You can play standard and 3” audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.

CAUTION: Do not try to play DVDs, VCDs, or data CDs. You may damage your unit.

1. Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
2. Press (source) repeatedly to select CD mode.
3. Press the PRESS TO OPEN area on the CD door to open the lid.
4. Insert a CD, label side up.
5. Press the PRESS TO OPEN area on the CD door to close it. Playback begins automatically and stops when finished.
6. Press (stop) to stop the CD before it is finished. The total number of tracks appears on the display.

Notes:

• If a CD is inserted incorrectly, is dirty, or is damaged, it appears on the display. If a CD is not present at all, it appears on the display.
• To prevent damage to the CD, never open the CD door while the CD is rotating, and never touch the lens.
• Do not use the carrying handle when playing a CD. The CD player should only be used on a steady surface.

Pausing CD playback

1. Press (play/pause). Playback stops, but the CD continues to spin, and the elapsed time of the current track blinks on the display.
2. Press (play/pause) again to resume normal CD playback.

Skipping or searching a CD track

1. During playback, press (next) or (previous) to skip to the next or previous track, respectively.
2. Press and hold (next) or (previous) to quickly search the current track forward or backward, respectively.

Using repeat mode

1. Press BAND/PLAY MODE while in playback mode to cycle through the repeat modes (Repeat current track, Repeat all, Random). The following appears on the display:- – turns on—Repeat current track turns on—Repeat all tracks- “RANDOM” turns on—Random playback.
2. To cancel repeat mode, press BAND/PLAY MODE until the Random/Repeat icon disappears from the display.

Playing cassette tapes

1. Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
2. Press (source) repeatedly to select TAPE mode. “CAS” appears on the display.
3. Press STOP/ EJECT to open the cassette door.
4. Insert a cassette tape into the door, then gently push the door closed.
5. Press REW or FWD to rewind the cassette tape to the starting point you want, then press STOP/ EJECT to stop the cassette tape.
6. Press PLAY to begin playback.
7. Press PAUSE to pause playback. Press PAUSE again to resume playback.
8. Press STOP/ EJECT to stop playback. Press again to open the cassette door.

Recording to cassette tape Note

Recording to a cassette tape from the radio

1. Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
2. Press (source) repeatedly to select RADIO mode, then press BAND to select AM or FM.
3. Insert a cassette tape into the door, then gently push the door closed.
4. Press (next) or (previous) to tune the radio to the station you want.
5. Press REC and PLAY together to begin recording.
6. Press PAUSE or STOP/ EJECT to pause or stop recording, respectively.

Recording to a cassette tape from a CD

1. Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
2. Insert a cassette tape into the door, then gently push the door closed.
3. Insert a CD and close the CD door.
4. Press (source) repeatedly to select CD mode.
5. Select the track to be recorded.
6. Press REC and PLAY together to begin recording.
7. Press PAUSE or STOP/ EJECT to pause or stop recording, respectively.

Recording to a cassette tape from the AUX IN input

1. Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
2. Press (source) repeatedly to select AUX mode. “Aud” appears on the display.
3. Insert a cassette tape into the door, then gently push the door closed.
4. Start playback from the external audio device.
5. Press REC and PLAY together to begin recording.
6. Press PAUSE or STOP/ EJECT to pause or stop recording, respectively.

Listening to an external audio device

1. Make sure that the boombox is turned off.
2. Plug one end of the 3.5 mm AUX cable (not included) into the AUX IN jack on the back of your boombox.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the Line-out jack on the audio device, such as an iPod, smartphone, or other MP3 player.
4. Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
5. Press (source) one or more times until “Aud” appears on the display.
6. Use the controls on the audio device to control playback.

Listening to a Bluetooth sound source

Before you can use your boombox with a Bluetooth device, you need to pair your device to the boombox. After your boombox is plugged in and turned on, do the following:

Pairing your devices

1. Select Bluetooth as the input source by pressing the (source) button one or more times until BT blinks on the display. The status indicator blinks blue, and the display shows “BT.”
2. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth settings, turn on Bluetooth, then search for available devices. For additional information on pairing your device, see your device’s documentation.
3. On your Bluetooth device, select “NS-BBBT20” from the device list. Repeat steps 1-2 if “NS-BBBT20” is not displayed.
4. If a PIN code is requested, enter “0000.”
5. During the pairing process, the display turns blue while BT is blinking. When the Bluetooth connection has been established, BT stops blinking, and the display shows “BT.”

Disconnecting your devices

• Turn off the Bluetooth function on your device.

Reconnecting to a paired device. When your boombox is not paired to a device, the LED indicator blinks slowly. When you select BT mode, your boombox automatically connects to a previously paired device. If it fails to connect, “BT” keeps blinking.

Connecting to a different device

1. On your Bluetooth device, turn off the Bluetooth function or unpair the boombox in your Bluetooth device list. The boombox can now be connected to another Bluetooth device.
2. Follow the section Pairing your devices on page 14 to connect a new device.

Receiving a phone call while playing music

• When you receive a call while playing music through your phone, the music stops automatically.
• When you hang up, depending on the setting of your phone, the current track may resume playback.

Troubleshooting

Maintaining your boombox

Care and handling of discs

Handling discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

Cleaning discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor sound quality and distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

Cleaning the CD lens

If your CD lens gets dirty, it can cause poor sound quality. To clean the lens, you will need to purchase a CD lens cleaner, which can maintain the output sound quality of your system. For instructions on cleaning the CD lens, refer to the literature accompanying the lens cleaner.

Cleaning your boombox

To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your boombox from the AC power source when cleaning. The finish on your boombox may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture. Use caution when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts. Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used on the front panel.

Maintaining cassette tapes
To protect your recordings from accidental erasure on one or both sides of your cassette, snap out the tab at the top of the cassette. If you decide later to record on the tape, seal the hole with a piece of adhesive tape.

A little bit of slack in your tapes can cause scratches on the tape, or worse yet, the tape could break. If you notice some slack in the tape, use a pencil to tighten it up before you insert it.

Specifications

Legal notices

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and useaccording toby the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for assistance.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Sub-chapter J.

Applicable as of the date of manufacture.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Definitions:

The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).

For this warranty to apply, your Product must be purchased in the United States or Canada from a Best Buy branded retail store or online at www.bestbuy.com or www.bestbuy.ca and be packaged with this warranty statement.

How long does the coverage last?

The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date you purchased the Product. Your purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product.

What does this warranty cover?

During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture Insignia NS-BBBT20 Multi-Function Bluetooth Boombox of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts.

Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts is required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Insignia Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

How to obtain warranty service?

If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy retail store location or from a Best Buy online website (www.bestbuy.com or www.bestbuy.ca), please take your original receipt and the Product to any Best Buy store. Make sure that you place the Product in its original Insignia NS-BBBT20 Multi-Function Bluetooth Boombox packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging.

To obtain warranty service, in the United States and Canada, call 1-877-467-4289. Call agents may diagnose and correct the issue over the phone.

Where is the warranty valid?

This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada at Best Buy branded retail stores or websites to the original purchaser of the product in the country where the original purchase was made.

What does the warranty not cover?

This warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction/education
• Installation
• Set up adjustments
• Cosmetic damage
• Damage due to weather, lightning, and other acts Insignia NS-BBBT20 Multi-Function Bluetooth Boombox of God, such as power surges
• Accidental damage
• Misuse
• Abuse
• Negligence
• Commercial purposes/use, including but not Insignia NS-BBBT20 Multi-Function Bluetooth Boombox limited to use in a place of business or communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment complex, or otherwise used in a place other than a private home.
• Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna
• Display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).
•  Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
• Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply
• Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product
• Products sold “as is” or “with all faults”
• Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e., AA, AAA, C, etc.)
• Products wherthe e factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed.
• Loss or Theft of this product or any part of the product
• Display panels containing up to three (3) pixel failures (dots that are dark or incorrectly illuminated) grouped in an area smaller than one-tenth (1/10) of the display size or up to five (5) pixel failures throughout the display. (Pixel-based displays may contain a limited number of pixels that may not function normally.)
• Failures or Damage caused by any contact, including but not limited to liquids, gases, or pastes.

Contact Insignia: 1-877-467-4289

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FAQs

What devices can I connect to the NS-BBBT20 Boombox?

Any computer, tablet, or smartphone that supports Bluetooth can be connected. The boombox can connect to a variety of audio sources because it also supports AUX-in, USB drives, SD cards, and FM radios.

Can I connect a non-Bluetooth device?

Indeed. A USB drive, an SD card with MP3 files, or a 3.5 mm AUX input can all be used to connect devices. To choose the appropriate input, just plug in the cable or insert the media, then push the Mode button.

Does the boombox have FM radio?

Indeed. Press the Mode button until “FM” appears to enter FM mode. You can manually tune using the Next/Previous keys or use the Scan button to automatically search for stations that are accessible.

How do I save radio stations?

The boombox automatically stores all of the stations it finds in memory after scanning. You can use the Next/Previous buttons to go through them in order.

What is the Bluetooth range?

In open areas, the NS-BBBT20’s wireless range can reach up to 33 feet (10 meters). The effective range may be lowered by metal objects, walls, or other electrical interference.

Can I charge my phone with the boombox?

Indeed. When plugged into an outlet, the boombox’s USB charging connector enables you to charge the majority of smartphones and other tiny USB-powered devices.

Can I use the boombox on battery power?

Indeed. AC power or battery power (using C-size batteries, which are offered separately) can power the NS-BBBT20. It is therefore perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.

How do I improve FM radio reception?

To get the strongest signal, extend and adjust the FM antenna wire on the back of the device. Reposition the boombox away from potentially interfering electronics and metal objects for weak stations.