HIF1898D+BT - Hi-fi system ROADSTAR - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Hi-fi system with turntable, CD/MP3 player, DAB+/FM radio, Bluetooth
Power supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz, mains cable
DAB+ Radio	Band III (174.928 – 239.200 MHz)
FM Radio	87.5 – 108 MHz
Bluetooth	Version not specified, power < 4 dBm (2.5 mW)
USB port	USB 3.0, 200 mA, max. 32 GB
CD player	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3
Turntable	Speeds: 33, 45, 78 rpm; automatic arm return
Equalizer	Built-in presets (EQUALIZER button)
Auxiliary input	AUX-IN socket (3.5 mm jack)
Speakers	2 built-in speakers (not detailed)
Remote control	Included, batteries not supplied
Display	LCD with backlight
Recording function	Direct USB encoding (CD, radio, Bluetooth, AUX)
Sleep timer	Automatic switch-off after 10 minutes without sound
Programming	Up to 20 CD tracks / 99 MP3 files; 20 radio presets
Maintenance and cleaning	Disconnect before cleaning; use a soft dry cloth
Safety	Do not open the casing; avoid moisture, heat and metal objects
Repairability	Refer to a qualified technician; no user-serviceable parts
General information	Brand ROADSTAR, model HIF1898D+BT

Frequently Asked Questions - HIF1898D+BT ROADSTAR

How to set the clock on the HIF1898D+BT?

In DAB or FM mode, press MENU, select SYSTEM, then CLOCK, then CLOCK/DATE SET. Use the SKIP -/+ buttons to adjust hours and minutes, confirm with ENTER. Repeat for the date.

How to store a radio station as a preset?

Tune to the desired station, then press and hold PRESET until 'Preset Store' appears. Use SKIP -/+ to select a number (1-20) and press ENTER to confirm.

How to use the turntable?

Select the PHONO mode with FUNCTION. Place a record on the platter, set the speed (33/45/78) with the selector. Release the arm clip and lift the arm using the lever. Place the stylus on the record and gently lower the lever. At the end of playback, the arm returns automatically.

How to record a CD to a USB flash drive?

Insert a USB flash drive (max 32 GB) into the USB port. Start CD playback. Press RECORD once, then use SKIP -/+ to choose REC-1 (current track), REC-F (folder), or REC-A (entire CD). Press RECORD again to start. Encoding stops automatically.

What to do if the device does not turn on?

Check that the power cord is properly connected to a functional mains outlet. Ensure the voltage matches (230 V ~ 50 Hz). If the problem persists, disconnect for a few seconds then reconnect.

How to connect a smartphone via Bluetooth?

Select the BT mode with FUNCTION. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone and search for devices. Select 'HIF-1898D+BT'. The music played will be transmitted through the system. Play/pause is controlled from the smartphone.

How to clean the device?

Disconnect the device before cleaning. Use a soft dry cloth for the exterior. Do not use solvents, alcohol or abrasive products. Avoid liquid entering the interior.

How to change the menu language?

In DAB or FM mode, press MENU, select SYSTEM, then LANGUAGE. Use SKIP -/+ to choose the desired language and press ENTER.

Can I use a USB flash drive larger than 32 GB?

No, the USB port supports a maximum of 32 GB. Using a larger capacity drive may not be recognized or cause malfunction.

How to delete a recorded track from the USB flash drive?

Start playback of the track you want to delete, then press the DELETE button on the remote control twice. The current track will be deleted from the USB flash drive.

USER MANUAL HIF1898D+BT ROADSTAR

- Your new unit was manufactured and assembled under strict ROADSTAR quality control. Thank-you for purchasing our product for your music enjoyment. Before operating the unit, please read this instruction manual carefully. Keep it also handy for further future references.

1. USB PORT
2. POWER ON/OFF BUTTON (On the remote press & hold for ON/OFF)
3. VOLUME KNOB
4. FUNCTION BUTTON
5. RECORD BUTTON
6. LCD DISPLAY
7. MENU
8. INFO
9. SCAN
10. PRESET
11. EQUALIZER
12. CD DOOR
13. PLAY / PAUSE: Press to play. When it plays, press to stop playback temporarily and press again to resume playback.
14. STOP: Press when you want to finish playback.
15. SKIP - / REWIND: Press to go to the previous track, press & hold to go back fast.
16. SKIP + / FAST FORWARD: press to go to the next track, press & hold to fast forward.
17. PLAY-MODE: press repeatedly to choose the play-mode (REPEAT, RANDOM)
18. CD DOOR OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
19. TUNING KNOB / ENTER: (Press to "ENTER")
20. SPEAKERS
    21.-
22. ANTENNA SOCKET
23. POWER CORD
24. AUXILIARY INPUT
25. TURNTABLE PLATE
26. TRANSIT SCREW
27. TONE ARM
28. TONE ARM LOCK
29. LIFT LEVER
30. 33/45/78 RPM SPEED SELECTOR

REMOTE CONTROL

1. • / + 10 TRACK
2. PROGRAM BUTTON
3. DELETE BUTTON
4. MUTE BUTTON

PRECAUTIONS

• INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the radio is operated. The manual should be retained for future reference.
• HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
• WATER AND MOISTURE - The appliance should not be used near liquids or in rooms with a high level of humidity.
• VENTILATION - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
• HEAT - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves or other appliances that produce heat.
• POWER SOURCE - The radio should be connected to power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
• POWER CORD PROTECTION - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon/against them.
• OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
  • DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

• The power supply cord or plug has been damaged;
• Objects have fallen into or liquids has been spilled into the radio;
• The appliance has been exposed to rain;
• The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged;

- The appliance does not appear to operate normally.

- SERVICING - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that descrive in the user operating instructions. All the servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel

Note: If the display does not function properly or no reaction to operation of any control may due to the electrostatic discharge. Switch off and disconnect the AC cord then turn the power back on after a few seconds.

POWER SOURCES

AC POWER: You can power your portable stereo system by plugging the AC power cord (24) into a wall power outlet. Check that the rated voltage of your appliance matches your local voltage.

TO USE THE RADIO

1. Press the [POWER] button (2) to turn ON the unit;
2. Select the desired audio source by pressing the [FUNCTION] button (4);
3. (Please see detailed instructions for each Source in the following chapters);
4. Adjust the volume with the [VOLUME KNOB] (3) to the desired level;
5. Press and hold the [POWER] button (2) to turn OFF the unit.
   Note: When no sound is produced, the unit will switch OFF automat. after 10 minutes.

NAVIGATE INTO THE MENU

In FM / DAB mode there is an option menu.

1. Press [MENU] (7) to access to the options.
2. Turn the [TUNING KNOB] (19) to navigate into the options.
3. Press [ENTER] (19) to select the options.
4. Press [MENU] (7) to exit the menu.

SYSTEM SETTINGS

In FM / DAB mode, press [MENU] (7) and use [SKIP -/+] (15/16) or [TUNING KNOB] (19) to select "SYSTEM";

• Time: To set the desired time option:
- Set Time/Date;
- Auto Update;
- Set 12 / 24 Hours;
- Set Date Format.

• Language: select this option to change the system language.
• Software Upgrade: select this option if a new software version is released.
• SW version: select this oprion to see the current software version.

CLOCK AND DATE SETTING

In DAB / FM mode:

1. press [MENU] (7);
2. Use [SKIP -/+] (15/16) or [TUNING KNOB] (19) to select "SYSTEM";
3. Confirm with the [ENTER] button (19);
4. Use [SKIP -/+] (15/16) or [TUNING KNOB] (19) to select "TIME";
5. Confirm with the [ENTER] button (19);
6. Use [SKIP -/+] (15/16) or [TUNING KNOB] (19) to select "SET TIME / DATE";
7. Confirm with the [ENTER] button (19);
8. Use [SKIP -/+] (15/16) or [TUNING KNOB] (19) to adjust the hour;
9. Confirm with the [ENTER] button (19);
10. Use [SKIP -/+] (15/16) or [TUNING KNOB] (19) to adjust the minutes;
11. Confirm with the [ENTER] button (19);
12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 to set the date.

DAB RADIO OPERATION

1. Select "DAB" mode by pressing repeatedly the [FUNCTION] button (4);
2. To select the desired radio station press repeatedly the [SKIP -/+] buttons (15/16).

DAB PRESET

You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations.

1. Select your favourite station as explained before;
2. Press and hold [PRESET] button (10). "Preset Store" will appear on display;
3. Press [SKIP -/+] (15/16) to select the preset number;
4. Press [ENTER] (19) to confirm.

To recall a preset station press the [PRESET] (10) then press the [SKIP -/+] button (15/16) to choose the preset number and confirm with [ENTER] (19).

DAB MENU

Press [MENU] (7) to access to the options.

• Full Scan: select this option to perform a full scan of the available DAB programs. You can press [SCAN] (9) to perform the same action.
• Manual Tune: select this option to select manually the DAB frequency.
• DRC: select this option to choose between DRC low, DRC high and DRC off.
• Prune: select this option to choose between PRUNE stations on or off.

DAB INFO

Repeatedly press [INFO] (8) to see the following informations: NAME / KBPS / DATE / TIME.

FM RADIO OPERATION

1. Select "FM" mode by pressing repeatedly the [FUNCTION] button (4);
2. Turn the [TUNING KNOB] (19) to manually select the frequency or press [SCAN] button (9) to scan the next/previous available station.

FM PRESET

See DAB PRESET instructions.

FM MENU

Press [MENU] (7) to access to the options.

• Scan Setting: select this option to choose between scanning all stations or only the strong stations.
• Audio Setting: select this option to choose between forcing mono audio or allowing stereo sound.

FM INFO

Repeatedly press [INFO] (8) to see the following informations: KIND OF PROGRAM / FREQUENCE / AUDIO / DATE / TIME.

TURNTABLE OPERATION

Note: When using the turntable for the first time, unscrew in clockwise sense the [TRANSPORT SCREW] (27) located on the upper right side of the turntable.

1. Select "PHONO" mode by pressing repeatedly the [FUNCTION] button (4);
2. Place a record on the turntable. Place the EP adapter over the central spindle when playing 45 rpm records;
3. Set the [SPEED SELECTOR] (31) to 33, 45 or 78 rpm according to the record;
4. Release the [TONEARM CLAMP] (29), and remove the stylus protector;
5. Lift up the [TONEARM] (28) with the [LIFT LEVER] (30);
6. Move the [TONEARM] (28) to the beginning of the record;
7. Lift down the [TONEARM] (28) with the [LIFT LEVER] (30);
8. When the record is finished the [TONEARM] (28) will automatically return to the rest support and the [PLATE] (26) will stop turning. To stop manually, lift up the tonearm from the record and return it to the rest support.

Note: Do not stop or turn the [PLATE] (26) manually.

When the unit is moved or transported:

- Lock the [TONEARM] (28) with the [TONEARM CLAMP] (29);

- Place the protective cap on the stylus (even when not in use);

- Screw the [TRANSPORT SCREW] (27) counterclockwise until you feel resistance (do not screw it completely).

CD-MP3 OPERATION

1. Select "CD" mode by pressing repeatedly the [FUNCTION] button (4);
2. Press [OPEN/CLOSE] (18) to open the [CD DOOR] (12) and place a CD with the label up in the CD compartment.
3. Close the [CD DOOR] (12). Focus search is performed and playback will start automatically from the first track.

PROGRAMMING

Up to 99 tacks (MP3, 20 in CD) can be programmed and play in any order.

1. Stop the playback by pressing [STOP] (14);
2. Press [PLAY MODE] (17), the display (6) will show "P01" and flash;
3. Select desired track by using [SKIP -/+] buttons (15/16);
4. Press [PLAY MODE] (17) again to confirm desired track into the program memory;
5. Repeat step 3 and 4 to enter additional tracks into the program memory.
6. When all the desired tracks have been programmed, press [PLAY] (13) to play the disc in the order you have programmed.

Note: Press [STOP] (14) twice to terminate programmed play.

USB OPERATION

1. Select "USB" mode by pressing repeatedly the [FUNCTION] button (4);
2. Plug an USB stick (max. 32GB) into the [USB PORT] (1);
3. Playback will start automatically from the first track.

PROGRAMMING

The PROGRAMMING operation is the same as that of CD-MP3.

Notes:

• Some mp3 player may not be able to play via the usb socket. this is not a maul-function of the system.
• To avoid damage to USB memory, remove it only when the radio is turned off.
• The USB port is not designed for charging smartphones or other devices.

BLUETOOTH OPERATION

1. Select "BT" mode by pressing repeatedly the [FUNCTION] button (4);
2. Connect your Bluetooth portable device to the ID Bluetooth tagged as "HIF-1898D+BT";
3. You can now transfer the music to the HIF-1898D+BT.

Note: Music control (play, pause, etc) must be done from your ext. device.

AUX-IN OPERATION

1. Select "PHONO" mode by pressing repeatedly the [FUNCTION] button (4);
2. Use one male to male 3.5mm jack cable (not included) to connect any external audio device to the [AUX-IN SOCKET] (25);
   Note: Music control (play, pause, etc) must be done from your external device.

DIRECT USB ENCODING

Remark:

• Recording speed is 1:1.
• No song title will be recorded during encoding mode.
• To avoid damage to USB memory, remove it only when the radio is turned off.

ENCODE FROM DAB RADIO, PHONO, BLUETOOTH AND AUX-IN:

1. Plug the USB stick into the [USB PORT] (1);
2. Perform normal playback of the source you want to encode & record;
3. Press the [RECORD] button (5) twice to start encoding. On the display will flash "USB";
4. Once the record is finished, press the [STOP] button (14) to stop recording.

ENCODE FROM CD:

1. Plug the USB stick into the [USB PORT] (1);
2. Perform normal playback of the CD you want to encode & record;
3. After focus search is completed, press the [RECORD] button (5);
4. Press repeatedly the [SKIP -/+] button (15/16) during the playback to select the desired encoding option:

• REC-1: Select to record only the current track;
• REC-F: Select to record the whole folder;
• REC-A: Select to record all the tracks of the CD.

1. Press the [RECORD] button (5) to confirm;

2. The playback will stop and restart automatically and on the display (6) "REC" will flash. Encoding is performing now;

3. Press the [STOP] button (14) to finish recording.

Note: After completing of encoding, unit will stop playback and encoding automatically.

DELETE TRACKS FROM USB

1. Perform normal playback of the track you want to delete;
2. During playback of the track you want to delete, press the [DELETE] button (34) on the remote control twice.

TECNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power

Power Supply: AC 230V \~ 50Hz.

Radio Frequency Coverage

DAB+ / DAB: BAND III 174.928MHz - 239.200MHz.

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz.

Speaker

Output Power: 2 x 5 Watt rms.

Max. Output Power: 2 x 40 Watt

General

BT Maximum radiated Power: < 4dBm (2.5 mW).

USB Port Version: USB 3.0 / 200 mA

Specifications and design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvement.

WARNINGS

The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of important instructions accompanying the product.

The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of “dangerous voltage” inside the unit.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

This unit operates on 230V \~ 50Hz. If the unit is not used for a long period of time, remove the plug from the AC mains.

Ensure all connections are properly made before operating the unit.

This unit must not be exposed to moisture or rain.

This unit should be positioned so that it is properly ventilated. Avoid placing it, for example, close to curtains, on the carpet or in a built-in installation such as a bookcase.

Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat radiating sources.

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CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

LAGE DER BEDIENELEMENTE

BT Maximum radiated Power: < 4dBm (2.5 mW).

USB Buchse USB 3.0 / 200mA.

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KORREKTE ENTSORGUNG DIESES PRODUKTS (Elektromüll)

Puissance: 2 x 5 Watt rms.

Puissance Maximale: 2 x 40 Watt.

Général

Aux-In: Prise 3.5mm jack.

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COMMENT ÉLIMINER CE PRODUIT

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CORRECTE AFVALVERWERKING VAN HET PRODUCT (elektrisch en elektronisch afval)

KÓDOVÁNÍ Z GRAMOFON, DAB RADIA, CD, BLUETOOTH A AUX-IN:

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KÓDOVANIE Z GRAMOFON, DAB RADIA, CD, BLUETOOTH A AUX-IN:

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Hereby, Roadstar Management SA declares that the radio equipment type HIF-1898D+BT is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:

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MANUAL VER.: 1

12.06.2019

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