INSIGNIA NS-BIPCD01 iPod Dock Boom Box Instruction Manual

INSIGNIA NS-BIPCD01 iPod Dock Boom Box

Introduction

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and retain them in a safe place for future reference.

Power supply

AUX IN jack This product can be powered by either the included AC power adapter (100/240V, 50-60Hz), or by six “C” size alkaline batteries.

Using batteries

1. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of your boom box.
2. Insert 6 “C” size alkaline batteries (not supplied) intothe battery compartment, observing the correct polarity as indicated inside the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment.

Notes

Ensure the compartment cover is securely fitted. When you replace the batteries, make sure you replace them all at the same time and with the same type of battery. If the product is not to be used for an extended period of time, the batteries should be removed to prevent any possible damage to the product from corrosive leakage which will invalidate the warranty. When the batteries reach 20% of capacity, a low battery icon flashes to let you know to change batteries.

Using AC

1. Plug one end of the AC power adapter into the DC 9V jack on the back of your boom box.
2. Plug the other end into an AC power outlet.

Powering your boom box

1. Press the POWER button to turn the boom box ON.
2. Press POWER again to turn the boom box OFF when finished listening.

Controlling the volume

Press the VOLUME +/- buttons to the desired level.

Listening to an external audio device

1. Using an audio cable with a 3.5 mm stereo plug (not provided), connect the external audio equipment to the AUX IN jack on the back panel of your boom box.
2. Repeatedly press the SOURCE button until AUX appears in the display. Audio plays through the speakers.

Using headphones

Use headphones with a 3.5 mm plug (you may need to buy an adapter if your headphones are different). The speakers are automatically switched off when the headphones are being used.

Caution: Listening to high volume sound for long periods of time can damage your hearing.

Listening to the radio

1. Press the POWER button to turn the boom INSIGNIA NS-BIPCD01 iPod Dock Boom Box box ON. The LCD display turns on.
2. Repeatedly press the SOURCE button until the FM mode is selected.
3. Press the / buttons to tune to the desired station.
   Auto Tuning
   Press the / buttons momentarily and release. The tuner will move up or down by 0.2 MHz continually until stop at next/previous exist station.
   Manual Tuning
   Press and hold the / buttons until the display approaches your desired station. Tap the buttons repeatedly until the display shows the exact frequency.
4. When you have finished listening, press the POWER button to turn the boom box OFF.

Features

Front

Back

Bottom

Storing preset stations

The unit enables you to program 10 stations of FM band.

1. Tune to the station you wish to store by pressing the / buttons.
2. Press the MEMORY button once.
3. Press the PRESET button repeatedly to set the desired preset station number
4. Press the MEMORY button again. The station is stored in channel 3.
5. To store other stations, repeat above steps.

Recalling Preset Station

Press the PRESET button repeatedly to select the desired station.

Playing Compact Discs

1. 1. Press the POWER button to ON.
   2. Repeatedly press the SOURCE button to select CD mode. CD READ flashes in the display.
   3. If there is no disc inside, “NO DISC” is displayed.

When there is no disc

To load a disc

1. Lift up the CD door.
2. Load a disc inside and then close the CD door. After that, reading disc will start.
   Note: Ensure the disc is pushed fully and locked in place.

After reading TOC

To play the Disc
In CD stop mode, press PLAY/PAUSE to play the CD.

To stop disc playing
Press the STOP button.
Stop display

Fcc Statements

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply within 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 used in accordance with 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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.

FCC warning

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

Canada ICES-003 statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

FAQs

Q: Can I play music from other devices besides an iPod?

Ans: Indeed! Using a 3.5mm audio connection, you can connect external audio sources such as MP3 players, phones, tablets, and even computers to the AUX input.

Q: Is the boom box portable or does it need to be plugged in?

Ans: Both! It can operate using AC power (included adapter) or with 8 C-size batteries for portable, wireless playback.

Q: How do I dock my iPod safely?

Ans: Make sure the iPod is aligned before gently placing it onto the 30-pin dock connector. Avoid forcing the connection as this could harm your device or the dock.

Q: Are there any sound adjustment features?

Ans: Indeed. To control audio straight from the device, the boom box has simple playback buttons, volume controls, and bass boost.

Q: Does the iPod charge while docked?

Ans: Yes, your iPod will charge while docked if the boom box is powered by AC. When using a battery, it doesn’t charge.

Q: Does it include Bluetooth or wireless streaming?

Ans: No. This model does not allow Bluetooth or Wi-Fi streaming. For audio playback, it uses the dock connector or AUX input.

Q: Can I play CDs on this boom box?

Ans: No, the NS-BIPCD01 does not come with a CD player, despite its name. This speaker system is dock-based and designed especially for iPods and other auxiliary input devices.

Q: Can I use the boom box as external speakers for my computer or TV?

Ans: Indeed. You can connect the device to the boom box’s AUX input as long as it has a 3.5mm audio output.