TDK A73 User Manual
5. Adjust the volume using the Volume/Power control
v
and adjust the Bass and Treble as
described later in this guide.
6. To mute the sound, press the Mute button
ar
on the remote control.
Setting the FM Presets
1. Turn the Wireless Boombox on and select a station as described in steps 1 through 3 above.
2. Press and hold the desired Preset button
bt
on the remote control for three seconds. The Preset
number will blink three times in the display to confirm setting.
3. To call up a preset, simply press and release the Preset number
bt
on the remote control.
Changing the Radio region
This Wireless Boombox allows you to set the desired radio region as follows:
With the power on, press and hold the Volume/Power
v
and Source/Select
y
controls simultaneously
for at least four seconds to enter the radio region setting mode.
Scroll through the menu using the Source/Select control
y
to select the desired region, then press
the Source/Select
y
control to confirm.
Region 1 – United States (FM: 87.5 - 108MHz)
Region 2 – Europe (FM: 87.5 - 108MHz)
Region 3 – Japan (FM: 76 - 108MHz)
AUX Jack (Rear of Unit)
1. Insert one end of an audio cable (not
included) into the LINE OUT or Headphone
jack on your external audio unit and the
other end into the AUX jack
V
on the rear
of the Wireless Boombox.
2. To listen to the external audio unit, turn
the Wireless Boombox on and turn on the
external unit as well.
3. Press the Source/Select control
y
once
so all the modes light. Rotate the Source/
Select control
y
to the AUX position to
select the Line In mode and press the
Source/Select control
y
to confirm, or press the AUX button
ap
on the remote control.
4. Start playback of the external unit and the external audio unit’s output sound will be heard
through the Wireless Boombox’s speakers.
5. Adjust the volume using the Power/Volume control
v
on the Wireless Boombox, or the Volume
control on the Bluetooth device, and adjust the Bass and Treble as described later in this guide.
6. To mute the sound, press the Mute button
ar
on the remote control.
Headphone Jack (Rear of Unit)
For private listening, simply plug headphones into the Headphone jack
at
on the rear of this unit.
The speaker’s sound will be muted when headphones are inserted.
Charging a USB Device with the Wireless Boombox
Connect your device via USB to the USB jack
ak
on the Wireless Boombox. Your device will charge
when the Wireless Boombox is connected to AC power.
Setting the Treble and Bass
1. TREBLE: Press the Source/Select control
y
once so all the modes light. Rotate the Source/Select
control
y
to the TRE (Treble) position and press the Source/Select control
y
to confirm. Adjust
the setting using the Power/Volume control
v
and press the Source/Select control
y
to confirm
the setting.
2. BASS: Press the Source/Select control
y
once so all the modes light. Rotate the Source/Select
to the BAS (Bass) position
y
and press the Source/Select control
y
to confirm. Adjust the setting
using the Power/Volume control
v
and press the Source/Select control
y
to confirm the setting.
Note: If no setting has taken place for five seconds, the unit will exit the Bass/Treble setting mode
and will revert to the previous mode.
Auto Power Off
If the unit has no audio signal, and a USB device is not charging, for 20 minutes, the unit will turn
itself off. To “wake” the unit up, simply press the Power/Volume control
v
on the main unit or the
Power (ON) button
am
on the remote control.
Troubleshooting
If the Wireless Boombox is not producing sound, adjust the volume level on your digital music
device to high.
Wireless Boombox A73
OPERATION
63952712-D
GENERAL:
Power Source (AC) ......Input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz,
...................................1.0A max, Output: 18VDC, 2A
Power (DC) .........Internal NiMH rechargeable battery
Dimensions ........... 17 (W) x 11.5 (H) x 4 (D) inches
............................43.2 (W) x 29.2 (H) x 10.2 (D) cm
Weight .. ............................................. 8.8 lbs / 4 kg
Speakers ..........2 x 2 inch full-range drivers, 1 x 5.25
........ inch subwoofer, 2 x 5.25 inch passive radiators
The TDK Life on Record Logo is a trademark of TDK Corporation and is used under license.
All other trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners.
The Bluetooth
®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Imation Corp is under license.
Power Output ................ 7W x 2 + 15W (subwoofer)
Wireless Audio .....Bluetooth version 2.1-A2DP profile,
................................................................ AAC Codec
Line-input Audio ................ 3.5mm stereo jack up to
...............................................2.5Vrms input signal
USB Port. ............................5 V @ 2.1 A charge only
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY
TDKperformance.com
A73
User Guide
Please read these instructions completely
before operating this product
Turning the Wireless Boombox On/Off:
1. For AC operation: Press the Power/Volume control
v
on the main unit or press the Power (ON)
button
am
on the remote control.
For DC operation: Slide the Main Power switch
W
on the rear of the unit to the ON position.
Press the Power/Volume control
v
on the main unit to turn the unit on.
2. Once the Main Power switch
W
is turned on, you can turn the Wireless Boombox on or off by
pressing the Power/Volume control
v
on the main unit. If using the remote, press the Power
(ON) button
am
to turn the unit on. Press the OFF button
al
to turn the unit off.
Pairing a Bluetooth Device
1. Turn the Wireless Boombox on; the previously listened to source and volume will be selected.
2. Press the Source/Select control
y
once so all the modes light. Rotate the Source/Select control
y
to the Bluetooth ( ) position to select the Bluetooth mode and press the Source/Select
control
y
to confirm, or press Bluetooth button
an
on the remote control.
3. Press and hold the Source/Select control
y
for approximately 3 seconds until the Bluetooth
indicator blinks quickly and makes an audible beep sound to make the speaker “discoverable”,
or press the Bluetooth button
an
on the remote control until the Bluetooth indicator blinks
quickly and makes an audible beep sound.
4. On the Bluetooth device, enable Bluetooth and select “A73” from the Device List. If the
Bluetooth device asks for a passkey, use “0000”. Some Bluetooth devices will ask you to
accept the connection. If the units are paired properly, the speaker will beep and the Bluetooth
indicator will light solid. If it failed, the Bluetooth indicator will blink slowly.
Note: After you pair a device, this unit will remember it for future use.
IMPORTANT: After step 3, you have two minutes to pair the units.
Using a Bluetooth Device
1. Turn the Wireless Boombox on; the previously listened to source and volume will be selected.
2. With a unit paired (see previous section), press the Source/Select control
y
once so all the
modes light. Rotate the Source/Select control
y
to the Bluetooth ( ) position to select the
Bluetooth mode and press the Source/Select control
y
to confirm, or press Bluetooth button
an
on the remote control.
3. Make sure the device is connected to the Wireless Boombox.
4. Operate your Bluetooth device and its sound will be heard through this unit’s speakers.
5. Adjust the volume using the Power/Volume control
v
on the Wireless Boombox, or the Volume
control on the Bluetooth device, and adjust the Bass and Treble as described later in this guide.
6. To mute the sound, press the Mute button
ar
on the remote control.
Using the FM Radio
1. Press the Volume/Power control
v
to turn the Wireless Boombox on; the previously listened to
source and volume will be selected.
2. Press the Source/Select control
y
once so all the modes light. Rotate the Source/Select control
y
to the FM position to select the radio mode and press the Source/Select control
y
to confirm,
or press the FM button
aq
on the remote control.
3. When the FM Station appears in the display, the Wireless Boombox is in Tuner mode, so use
the Source/Select control
y
to select a station. If all the indicators appear around the Source/
Select control, the unit is in Select mode; in this case press the Source/Select control
y
to make
it operate as a tuning control.
4. To have the Wireless Boombox automatically scan for the next strong station, press and hold
the SEEK Up or Down button
ao
on the remote control.
AC CONNECTION / RECHARGING THE BATTERY
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
This unit has a built-in rechargeable battery that will automatically be charged as long as the
unit is plugged in. If the battery is low, the Battery indicator
w
will turn on.
Note: The battery will provide approximately 6 hours of operation at normal listening level.
1. Carrying Handle
2. Power/Volume Control
3. Battery Indicator
4. Display
5. Source/Select Control
6. Remote Sensor
Notes:
• Only use the supplied AC adapter.
• Remove both the DC plug and AC-IN plug to disconnect AC adapter when not in use.
• Disconnect the AC cord to use with DC power (rechargeable battery).
Boombox A73
sans fil
US AC
Plug
Shown
1. Select the appropriate
plug for your country
and connect it to the
AC power adapter.
2. Connect the AC power
adapter jack to the DC
IN jack
X
on the rear
of the unit and then
connect the plug to a
100V-240V wall outlet.
Rechargeable Battery Notes:
• Each time you charge and discharge the battery (charge cycles), battery capacity
slightly diminishes. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles
and need to be replaced eventually.
• You may wish to replace your battery when, or before, the battery does not supply
enough power to operate your device. Also, proper disposal is essential from an
environmental and safety point of view. Putting any battery directly in the trash will
harm the environment.
• Do not incinerate.
Replacing the Remote Control Battery:
1. Remove the Battery Compartment by
pressing in on the tab and then sliding the
compartment out.
2. Install a CR2025 battery, paying attention
to the polarity diagram in the compartment
(positive side up).
3. Replace the Battery Compartment.
Replacing the Rechargeable Battery:
If the battery does not supply enough power (see note in Rechargeable Battery Notes box
below), replace the rechargeable battery as follows:
1. Remove the four screws on the bottom of the unit, then grab the ends of the bottom cover
and rotate the bottom cover clockwise to expose the battery.
2. Unplug the rechargeable battery and replace with battery pack from TDK Life on Record.
3. Replace the bottom plate and tighten the screws.
2
3
1
5
4
6
12. OFF Button
13. Power (ON) Button
14. Bluetooth
®
Button
15. SEEK Buttons
16. AUX Button
17. FM Button
18. Mute Button
19. Volume Buttons
20. Preset Buttons
LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
OFF
AUX
FM
1
2
3
4
X
13
12
14
16
15
17
18
19
20
Press one of the Mode buttons (Bluetooth, AUX, or FM) to
access the respective mode.
7. AUX Jack
8. Main Power (OFF/ON) Switch
9. DC IN Jack
10. Headphone Jack
11. USB CHARGE Jack
8
7
9
10
11
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
BRANCHEMENT SUR SECTEUR/RECHARGE DE LA BATTERIE
DESCRIPTION DE L’APPAREIL
Cet appareil est doté d’une batterie rechargeable intégrée qui se recharge automatiquement
dès que l’appareil est branché. Si la batterie est faible, le voyant de batterie
w
s’allume.
Remarque : La batterie a une autonomie d’environ 6 heures dans des conditions normales
d’écoute.
1. Poignée de transport
2. Commande Power/Volume
(Marche/Volume)
3. Voyant de la batterie
4. Écran
5. Commande Source/Select
(Source/Sélection)
6. Capteur de télécommande
Remarques :
• Utilisez uniquement l’adaptateur secteur fourni.
• Débranchez l’adaptateur secteur de l’appareil ET de la prise secteur lorsqu’il n’est
pas utilisé.
• Débranchez le cordon CA pour utiliser l’alimentation CC (batterie rechargeable).
US AC
Plug
Shown
1. Sélectionnez la fiche
appropriée pour votre
pays et branchez-la dans
l’adaptateur secteur CA.
2. Branchez la prise jack
de l’adaptateur secteur
CA dans la prise jack
d’entrée CC
X
située à
l’arrière de l’appareil
et branchez ensuite
l’adaptateur sur une
prise murale 100-240 V .
Remarques sur la batterie rechargeable :
• Chaque fois que vous chargez et déchargez la batterie (cycles de charge), la capacité
de la batterie diminue légèrement. Les batteries rechargeables ont un nombre limité
de cycles de charge et doivent être remplacées à terme.
• Vous pouvez remplacer votre batterie lorsque cette dernière ne délivre plus suffisamment
de puissance pour faire fonctionner votre unité, ou avant cette échéance. En outre, il est
essentiel de la mettre au rebut de manière à respecter l’environnement et la sécurité.
Jeter une batterie directement à la poubelle est dangereux pour l’environnement.
• N’incinérez pas la batterie.
Remplacement de la pile de la télécommande :
1. Retirez le compartiment de la pile en
appuyant sur le taquet et en faisant glisser
le compartiment vers l’extérieur.
2. Installez une pile CR2025 dans le
compartiment en respectant la polarité
(signe plus vers le haut).
3. Replacez le compartiment de la pile.
Remplacement de la batterie rechargeable :
Si la batterie ne fournit pas suffisamment de puissance (reportez-vous aux remarques sur la
batterie ci-dessous), remplacez-la comme suit :
1. Retirez les quatre vis en bas de l’unité, puis saisissez les extrémités du couvercle inférieur
et tournez-le dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre afin que la batterie soit visible.
2. Débranchez la batterie rechargeable et remplacez-la par le bloc de batteries TDK Life on
Record.
3. Replacez le couvercle du bas et serrez les vis.
2
3
1
5
4
6
Illustration
avec un
adaptateur
CA pour les
États-Unis