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Craig CHT973 Owner's Manual

Craig CHT973 Owner's Manual

2.1 channel tower speaker system with bluetooth wireless technology

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SIZE: 148x210mm
3. Heed all warning
FCC NOTICE:
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
should be adhered to.
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
4. Follow all instructions
residential protection against harmful interference in a
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
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
5. Do not use this apparatus near water
interference to radio communications.
Do not use the product near water and moisture. For example,
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink and laundry tub, in a wet
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
basement, or near a swimming pool.
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
6. Clean only with dry cloth
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
or more of the following measures:
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
cleaning.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitry
with the manufacturer`s instructions.
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the
technician for help.
product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked
by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
FCC NOTICE:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
hear source. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation instructions and use only shielded cables when
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
connection to other devices. Modifications not authorized by
is provided or the manufacturer`s instructions have been
the manufacturer may void user's authority to operate this
device.
adhered to.
8. Do not install near any hear sources such as radiators, hear
Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and
may not pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
have the capability to be connected to an outdoor antenna.
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
1. Read these instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
the product is operated.
third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
2. Keep these instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
future reference.
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
POWER SOURCE:
20. Service
or table specified by the manufacturer,
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
1. Insert the small plug from the supplied AC/DC adapter into the DC IN jack on the rear of the unit.
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
2. Insert the AC/DC adapter into a conveniently located AC outlet having AC 100-240V~; 50 or 60Hz. The
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
used, use caution when moving the
Red Standby Indicator will light.
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
21. Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer of those that
unused for long periods of time.
have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire or electric shock or other hazards.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
22. Safety check
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does
product is in proper operation condition.
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
To Wall Outlet
23. Wall or ceiling mounting
15. Power Source
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
The product should be operated only from the type of power
recommended by the manufacturer.
source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer
24. Damage requiring service
or local power company. For products intended to operate from
Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
NOTES:
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instruction.
service personnel under the following conditions:
Remove the AC/DC adapter from wall outlet when not using a long period of time.
Insert the AC/DC adapter into the wall outlet in vertical and horizontal direction only.
16. Power lines
a . When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
b . If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
product.
LOCATION OF CONTROL:
c . If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing
d . If the product does not operate normally by following the
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
1. FM ANT (FM Antenna)
operating instructions.
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them
2. DC IN jack
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
3. AUX IN 1 jack
night be fatal.
instructions, as an adjustment of other controls may result in
4. AUX IN 2 jacks
damage and will require extensive work by a qualified
5. USB port
17. Overloading
technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
6. SD card slot
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result
7. Indicators
e . If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
in a risk or fire or electric shock.
8. LED display
damaged.
9.
(Power On/Off) button
f . When the product exhibits a distinct change in
/SCAN button
18. Object and liquid entry
10.
Never push objects of any kind into the product through as they
performance-this indicates a need for service.
11.
button
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
12.
button
25. Note to CATV system installer
result in fire or electric shock.
13.
(Mode)button
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer`s attention
Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product.
14.EQ (Equalizer) button
to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
15.Remote sensor
grounding, and in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
19. Outdoor antenna grounding
LOCATION OF CONTROL (REMOTE CONTROL):
connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the
If an outside antenna is connected
point of cable entry as practical.
to the product, be sure the
antenna system is grounded so
Note:
as to provide some protection
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
1
2
against voltage surges and built
required when the unit has been damaged any way such as the
1.
(Power On/Off) button
up static charges. Section 810 of
following: the power-supply cord or plug has been damaged,
2.
(Mute) button
the National Electrical Code,
liquid has been spilled into the unit, the unit has been exposed to
3. Mode button
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
rain or moisture, the unit has been dropped or the unit does not
3
4
4. SCN(FM Radio Scan) button
with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
operate normally.
5.
(Play/Pause) button
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
5
6
6. EQ button
product, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
7.
button
discharge product, connection to grounding electrodes and
8
8.
button
requirements for the grounding electrodes.
9
7
9. VOL(Volume)+/- buttons
BATTERY INSTALLATION (Remote Control):
OPERATION:
Generaloperation:
In first time use, slide the insulation film from the battery door and discard it
as the figure on right:
1. Press and hold the
button on the unit or remote control approximate 1 second to turn it on.
2. Press the M (Mode) button on the unit or Mode button on the remote control repeatedly to change the
modes.
When the battery is consumed, replace the battery as below:
3. Press and hold the
or
buttons on the unit or press the VOL -; VOL + buttons on the remote
1. Push the tab on the battery tray and slide it out as the figure below:
control to adjust volume level.
2. Install a new CR 2025 button cell to the battery tray as the polarity makings on the
4. Press the EQ (Equalizer) button on the unit or remote control repeatedly to set or reset the equalizer
rear of remote cabinet.
modes as bellows:
3. Close the battery tray.
nOr=
Normal
POP= Pop
rOC=
Rock
Jazz
CLA= Classic
Country
bAS=
Bass
5. Press the "
" button on the remote control to turn off the sound temporary. Press again to resume.
6. In BT; SD Card and USB Device playback mode:
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS:
Press the
or
buttons on the unit or remote control
repeatedly
to skip the tracks.
Follow these precautions when using a battery in this device:
Press the
/SCAN button on the unit or the
button on the remote control to pause; press
1. Use only the size and type of battery specified.
again to resume normal playback.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery as indicated in the battery
compartment. A reversed battery may cause damage to the device.
7. When finished listening, press and hold the
button on the unit or remote control approximate 1
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old
second again to shut it off.
batteries with fresh ones.
4. If the batteries in the device are consumed or the device is not to be used for a long period
of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
5. Do not try to recharge the battery not intended to be echarged; it can overheat and rupture.
BT (Bluetooth) mode
(Follow battery manufacturer's instructions.)
The first time you use the speaker or pair it to a new Bluetooth Device, please follow these
6. Do not dispose of battery in fire. Battery may explodes or leak.
instructions:
7. Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
1. Power on the unit and enter to BT mode as previous procedures. "bt" will appear on the display; the
8. This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed,
it can cause severe internal burn in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used
color of the Indicator will turns to blue and blanking.
batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using
2. Power on the external Bluetooth Device and enter to searching mode. Start paring follow the
the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed
screen instructions from the external Bluetooth Device. After pairing,the Blue Indicator will stop
blinking.
or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
Notes:
When the external Bluetooth Device searched the unit, our model number "CHT973" will appear
on the display of external Bluetooth Device.
Pairing code "0000"
or "1234"
may need to enter.
EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF REMOTE TRANSMITTER
Normal operation after pairing:
NOTES:
1. Turn on the BT function of the external Bluetooth Device.
When there is an obstacle between the unit and
2. Power on the unit and enter to BT mode as previous procedure, wait until the Blue Indicator stop
the transmitter, the transmitter may not operate.
blinking. (It needs take a few seconds).
When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp,
3. Plays the music in the paired Bluetooth Device as usual.
fluorescent lamp or any other strong light
Radio mode:
shines on the REMOTE SENSOR of the
unit, the remote operation may be unstable.
1. Power on the unit and press the M (Mode) button on the unit or the Mode button on the
remote control repeatedly to enter to Radio mode as previous procedure, FM frequency
"XXX.X MHz" will appear on the display.
2. In first time use or retune the FM stations, press and hold the
/SCAN button on the unit or the
SCN button on the remote control to search and store all the available FM stations. (Total 60 stations can
be stored).
3
.
Press the
or
button on the unit or remote control repeatedly to search and plays the desired
stored station.
FM Antenna:
The Antenna wire on the rear of unit is for radio reception. If reception is weak, unwound and extended
the wire or relocation the wire to improve the radio reception.
USB Device or SD Card playback mode:
2. Power on the unit and press the M (Mode) button on the unit or the Mode button on the remote control
repeatedly to enter to AUX mode as previous procedure, "LINE" will appear on the display.
1. In power off mode, insert the USB Device or SD Card (not included) into the USB port/SD card slot as
3. Plays the music on the connected audio player as usual. (Make sure the volume level of the
the figure below:
connected audio player is in high level. Otherwise, sound from this unit is weak).
Note: When 3.5mm jack was inserted, AUX IN 2 sound will be auto cut off.
AUX 2 Mode:
1. In power off mode, connect the RCA jacks from the RCA audio connection cable (not included) to
the AUX out/Line out jack on the external video/audio player. Connect the other end to the AUX
IN 2 jacks on the rear of unit as the figure below:
AUX out/Line out
jacks on the
TV/DVD/VCR/DVR
AUDIO OUT
White
Red
Red
White
(Connection cables not include)
SD Card
USB Device
DVD
2. Power on the unit and press the M (Mode) button on the unit or the Mode button on the remote
control repeatedly to enter to USB/SD playback mode as previous procedure, indicators "USB"
or "SD" on the display will light and playback will start automatically.
2. Power on the unit and press the M (Mode) button on the unit or the Mode button on the remote
Notes:
control repeatedly to enter to AUX mode as previous procedure,"LINE" will appear on the display.
Up to 16GB USB Device or SD Card (not included) the unit support to play.
3. Plays the music or video on the connected audio or video player as usual. (Make sure the volume
Before replacing USB Device or SD Card, make sure the unit has been powered off.
level of the connected player is in high level. Otherwise, sound from this unit is weak).
When inserting the SD Card, make sure the direction you selected is correct. Never insert
IMPORTANT: Make sure the 3.5mm jack had NOT inserted to the AUX IN 1 jack. Otherwise, only
violently to avoid damaging the USB Device or SD Card or the unit. If it doesn't work, please
the sound form AUX IN 1 jack can be hearing.
check if the direction is correct.
Yo u a l s o n e e d t o d o w n l o a d t h e d e s i r e d m u s i c i n M P 3 i n t o t h e U S B D e v i c e o r S D Card
Troubleshooting Guide:
before installing into the unit.
Check the follows before requesting service:
AUX 1 Mode:
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOULTION
1. In power off mode, connect the 3.5mm stereo jack from the supplied audio connection cable to the
AUX out/Line out/Phone jack on the external audio player. Connect the other plug to the AUX IN 1
No power
AC/DC Adaptor had not plug in
Plug it to the wall outlet properly
wall outlet
jack on the rear of unit as the figure below:
Small plug from the supplied
Insert the small plug from the
AC/DC Adaptor had not
supplied AC/DC Adaptor to the
connected to the unit
DC IN jack on the rear of unit
The unit in standby mode
Press and hold the
button on
the unit or remote control approx.
1 second to power on the unit
No Sound
Volume in minimum position
Rise volume level by press and
hold the
button on the unit
or VOL + button on the remote
control
The connected device is not in
Plays the music/video in the
playback mode
connected device
Sound output of the connected
Rise the volume level of the
device weak
connected device
Input source incorrect
Set the input source as the
connecting
Sound distortion
Volume level too high
Reduce the volume level by
press and hold the
button
on the unit or press the VOL -
button on the remote control
Volume level of the connected
Reduce the volume level of the
device too high
connected device
EQ was set to super bass or
Set the EQ to others mode
others mode
BT not functioning
The external BT device too far
Place the external BT device
from the unit
close to the unit
The battery in the remote control
Replace by new battery.
Remote not functioning
consumed
General Specification:
Power source:
DC
12V; 2.5A,
RadioFrequency:
87.5 – 108MHz
Audio Power (Total 25W):
Loud Speaker:
5W (RMS) per channel
Woofer:
15W (RMS)
Speaker Impedance:
Loud
Speaker:
4Ohm,
8W x 2
Woofer:
4Ohm, 20W
Accessories:
1 x User's Manual
1 x Remote Control (Uses 1 x DC 3V CR 2025 button cell, included)
1 x AC/ DC Adaptor (Input: AC 100-240V~; 50/60 Hz; 0.8A Max.
Output: DC
12V; 2.5A,
)
1 x Audio Connection Cable with 3.5mm stereo jacks
SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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