Boytone BT-101WT

Boytone BT-101WT Bluetooth Turntable Briefcase Record Player User Manual

Model: BT-101WT

1. Introduzione

This manual provides detailed instructions for the operation and maintenance of your Boytone BT-101WT Bluetooth Turntable Briefcase Record Player. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the device to ensure proper function and to prevent damage.

The Boytone BT-101WT is a portable briefcase-style record player featuring Bluetooth connectivity, a built-in rechargeable battery, and dual stereo speakers. It supports 3-speed vinyl playback (33/45/78 RPM), FM radio, and includes an LCD display. The unit offers USB/SD card slots for MP3 playback and direct encoding of vinyl records, FM radio, or AUX input to MP3 files without requiring a computer. It also includes RCA line-out, AUX input, and a headphone jack. The device operates on AC-DC power (110V & 220V compatible).

2. Istruzzioni di sicurità

  • Leghjite tutte l'istruzzioni prima di operare l'unità.
  • Mantene u manuale per riferimentu futuru.
  • Ùn espone micca l'unità à a pioggia o l'umidità.
  • Ùn bluccate micca l'aperture di ventilazione.
  • Assicuratevi chì l'adattatore di alimentazione abbia un vulumetage currisponde à a vostra alimentazione lucale.
  • Prutegge u cordone di alimentazione da esse camminatu o pizzicatu.
  • Scollegate l'unità durante e tempeste di fulmini o quandu ùn hè micca utilizatu per longu periodi.
  • Riferite tutte l'assistenza à u persunale di serviziu qualificatu.
  • Do not open the unit casing.
  • Evitate di mette l'unità vicinu à fonti di calore o in luce diretta di u sole.

3. Cuntenutu di u pacchettu

Verificate chì tutti l'articuli elencati quì sottu sò inclusi in u vostru pacchettu:

  • Boytone BT-101WT Turntable Unit
  • Adattatore di alimentazione AC/DC
  • Cavu USB
  • Manuale d'istruzzioni
  • Adattatore 45 RPM
  • Anti-Static Flat Mat (may be pre-installed)

4. Produttu Finituview

Familiarize yourself with the components of your BT-101WT unit.

Boytone BT-101WT Turntable open in briefcase style

Figure 4.1: Boytone BT-101WT Turntable in open position, showcasing the record player, speakers, and control panel.

4.1 Pannelli di fronte è di daretu

Fronte è posteriore view of Boytone BT-101WT showing control panel and ports

Figura 4.2: Top view showing the control panel with USB, SD, and AUX IN ports. Bottom view showing the power input, RCA line out, and AUX OUT ports.

  • Piattu Turntable: Area where records are placed for playback.
  • Bracciu di tonu: Tene u stylus è traccia i solchi di u discu.
  • Stilu (Agulla): Reads the audio information from the record grooves.
  • Selettore di velocità: Switch to select playback speed (33, 45, or 78 RPM).
  • Interruttore di stop automaticu: Enables or disables automatic stopping of the platter at the end of a record.
  • Manetta di potenza/volume: Turns the unit on/off and adjusts the audio output volume.
  • Function/Mode Button: Cycles through input sources (Phono, Bluetooth, FM, USB/SD, AUX).
  • Display LCD: Shows current mode, track information, and FM frequency.
  • Port USB: For connecting a USB flash drive for playback or MP3 encoding.
  • Slot per carta SD: For inserting an SD card for playback or MP3 encoding.
  • Jack AUX IN: Ingressu di 3.5 mm per cunnette dispositivi audio esterni.
  • Jack per cuffie: 3.5mm output for private listening with headphones.
  • RCA Line Out Jacks: Stereo output for connecting to external amplifiers o altoparlanti alimentati.
  • Jack IN DC: Connection point for the AC/DC power adapter.
  • Altoparlanti integrati: Altoparlanti stereo integrati per l'uscita audio.

4.2 Control Panel Details

Detailed view of the control panel with LCD display, buttons, USB, SD, and AUX IN

Figure 4.3: Close-up of the control panel, highlighting the LCD display, function buttons, USB port, SD card slot, and AUX IN jack.

The control panel features buttons for playback control (Play/Pause, Skip Forward/Backward), recording (REC), deleting files (DEL), and mode selection. The LCD display provides visual feedback on the selected function and media status.

5. Setup

5.1 Cunnessione di putenza

  1. Assicuratevi chì l'unità sia posta nantu à una superficia stabile è piana.
  2. Connect the AC/DC power adapter to the DC IN jack on the rear of the unit.
  3. Inserite l'adattatore in una presa murale.
  4. Alternatively, the unit has a built-in rechargeable battery for portable use. Ensure it is charged before first use.

5.2 Configurazione iniziale

  1. Open the briefcase lid.
  2. Eliminate u capu protettivu da u stylus.
  3. If not already in place, position the anti-static flat mat on the turntable platter.
  4. Turn the Power/Volume knob clockwise to power on the unit. The LCD display will illuminate.

6. Operating Instructions

6.1 Riproduzione di dischi

Image showing 3-speed control for 7, 10, and 12 inch records at 33, 45, and 78 RPM

Figure 6.1: Illustration of the 3-speed control (33, 45, 78 RPM) for different record sizes (7", 10", 12").

  1. Mettite un discu nantu à u platu di u turntable.
  2. Select the appropriate speed (33, 45, or 78 RPM) using the speed selector switch, matching the record's speed.
  3. If playing a 45 RPM single, place the included 45 RPM adapter on the center spindle.
  4. Alzate u bracciu di u sonu aduprendu a leva di cue è pusiziunatelu sopra a traccia desiderata nantu à u discu.
  5. Gently lower the tone arm onto the record using the cue lever. Playback will begin.
  6. Ajustate u vulume cù u buttone Power/Volume.
  7. At the end of the record, if the Auto Stop switch is ON, the turntable will stop spinning automatically. If OFF, it will continue to spin.
  8. To stop playback manually, lift the tone arm and return it to its rest.

6.2 Funzionamentu Bluetooth

Image showing a smartphone connecting via Bluetooth to the Boytone BT-101WT turntable

Figure 6.2: Visual representation of a smartphone wirelessly connecting to the BT-101WT via Bluetooth.

  1. Accende l'unità.
  2. Press the Mode button repeatedly until "BT" appears on the LCD display. The unit will enter Bluetooth pairing mode, indicated by a flashing "BT".
  3. Attivate Bluetooth nant'à u vostru smartphone o altru dispositivu cumpatibile cù Bluetooth.
  4. Cerca "Boytone BT-101WT" in your device's Bluetooth settings and select it to pair.
  5. Once paired, "BT" will stop flashing and remain solid. You can now stream audio from your device to the turntable.
  6. Control playback (play/pause, skip) from your connected device. Adjust volume using the turntable's volume knob or your device's volume controls.

6.3 Funziunamentu di a Radio FM

  1. Accende l'unità.
  2. Press the Mode button repeatedly until "FM" appears on the LCD display.
  3. To auto-scan and save stations, press and hold the Play/Pause button. The unit will scan for available FM stations and store them.
  4. Use the Skip Forward/Backward buttons to navigate through saved stations.
  5. Ajustate u vulume cù u buttone Power/Volume.

6.4 Riproduzione USB/SD

  1. Inserite una unità flash USB in u portu USB o una carta SD in u slot di a carta SD.
  2. Press the Mode button repeatedly until "USB" or "SD" appears on the LCD display. The unit will automatically begin playing MP3/WMA files da i media inseriti.
  3. Use the Play/Pause, Skip Forward/Backward buttons to control playback.
  4. Ajustate u vulume cù u buttone Power/Volume.

6.5 MP3 Encoding (Recording)

The BT-101WT can convert audio from Vinyl, FM Radio, or AUX input directly to MP3 files su una unità USB o una carta SD.

  1. Insert a USB flash drive or SD card into the corresponding slot. Ensure it has sufficient free space.
  2. Select the desired source for recording (Phono, FM, or AUX IN) using the Mode button.
  3. Start playback on the source (e.g., begin playing a record, tune to an FM station, or play audio from an AUX-connected device).
  4. Press the "REC" button on the control panel. The recording indicator will illuminate, and the unit will begin converting the audio to MP3.
  5. To stop recording, press the "REC" button again. The recording will be saved as an MP3 file on your USB drive or SD card.
  6. Per sguassà un arregistratu file, navigate à u file in USB/SD playback mode and press the "DEL" button.

6.6 AUX Input and Output

  • AUX IN: Connect an external audio device (e.g., smartphone, MP3 player) to the AUX IN jack using a 3.5mm audio cable. Press the Mode button until "AUX" appears on the display. Audio from the external device will play through the turntable's speakers.
  • RCA Line Out: Connect the RCA Line Out jacks on the rear of the unit to an external amplifier or powered speakers using RCA cables for enhanced audio output.
  • Jack per cuffie: Plug standard 3.5mm headphones into the headphone jack for private listening. This will mute the built-in speakers.

7. Mantenimentu

7.1 Pulizia di l'unità

  • Asciugate l'esternu di l'unità cù un pannu dolce è asciuttu.
  • Ùn aduprate micca detergenti abrasivi, cere o solventi.

7.2 Cura di u Stilu

  • Handle the stylus with care. Avoid touching the tip.
  • Pulite u stilu periodicamente cù una spazzola dolce, spazzolendu da daretu à davanti.
  • A worn stylus can damage records and degrade sound quality. Replace the stylus when sound quality deteriorates.

7.3 Cura di i registri

  • Keep records clean and free of dust. Use an anti-static brush before each play.
  • Conservate i dischi verticalmente in e so maniche per impedisce a deformazione.

8. Risoluzione di prublemi

PrublemuCausa PossibileSoluzione
Nisun puterePower adapter not connected; Unit not turned on; Battery drained.Check power connection; Turn Power/Volume knob clockwise; Charge the battery.
Nisun sonu da i diffusoriVulume troppu bassu; Cuffie cunnesse; Modu incorrectu sceltu.Increase volume; Disconnect headphones; Select correct mode (Phono, BT, FM, USB/SD, AUX).
Turntable ùn gira miccaUnit not powered on; Tone arm not lifted; Auto Stop engaged at end of record.Ensure power is on; Lift tone arm from rest; Check Auto Stop switch.
Bluetooth ùn hè micca accoppiatuUnit not in pairing mode; Device too far; Bluetooth already connected to another device.Ensure "BT" is flashing; Move device closer; Disconnect from other devices.
Poor sound quality / Skipping recordsDirty stylus; Worn stylus; Dirty record; Unit not on a stable surface.Clean stylus; Replace stylus; Clean record; Place unit on a stable, level surface.

9. Specificazioni

  • Mudellu: BT-101WT
  • Fonte di energia: AC/DC Adapter (110V/220V), Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Velocità di turntable: 33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM
  • Oratori: 2 x altoparlanti stereo integrati
  • Connettività: Bluetooth, USB, SD Card, AUX IN (3.5mm), RCA Line Out (Stereo)
  • Radio: FM Stereo
  • Codificazione: Direct MP3 encoding from Vinyl, FM, AUX to USB/SD
  • Jack per cuffie: 3.5 mm
  • Dimensioni (pacchettu): 16 x 13.1 x 6 inch
  • Pesu: 7 liri
  • Materiale: Plastica

10. Garanzia è Support

Stu pruduttu hè sustinutu da un 1 Year direct Boytone USA warranty. For warranty claims or technical support, please contact Boytone customer service. Refer to the official Boytone websitu o a vostra ducumentazione d'acquistu per i dettagli di cuntattu.

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