Boytone BT-101WT

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

Model: BT-101WT

1. Selelekela

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. Litaelo tsa Tšireletso

  • Bala litaelo tsohle pele u sebetsa yuniti.
  • Boloka bukana eo u ka e sebelisang nakong e tlang.
  • Se ke oa pepesetsa yuniti ho pula kapa mongobo.
  • Se ke oa thibela menyetla ea moea o kenang.
  • Ensure the power adapter voltage tsamaisana le phepelo ea motlakase sebakeng sa heno.
  • Sireletsa thapo ea motlakase hore e se ke ea tsamauoa kapa e penngoa.
  • Tlosa yuniti nakong ea lifefo tsa lehalima kapa ha e sa sebelisoe nako e telele.
  • Fetisetsa lits'ebeletso tsohle ho basebetsi ba tšoanelehang.
  • Do not open the unit casing.
  • Qoba ho beha yuniti haufi le mehloli ea mocheso kapa mahlaseling a letsatsi.

3. Likahare tsa Sephutheloana

Netefatsa hore lintho tsohle tse thathamisitsoeng ka tlase li kenyelelitsoe ka har'a sephutheloana sa hau:

  • Boytone BT-101WT Turntable Unit
  • AC / DC Adapter ea Matla
  • Cable ea USB
  • Buka ea Tataiso
  • Adapter ea 45 RPM
  • Anti-Static Flat Mat (may be pre-installed)

4. Sehlahisoa Overview

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 Liphanele tse ka pele le tse ka morao

Pele le ka morao view of Boytone BT-101WT showing control panel and ports

Setšoantšo sa 4.2: Holimo 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.

  • Sejana sa Turntable Area where records are placed for playback.
  • Letsoho la Molumo: O tšoara pene mme o latela mela ea rekoto.
  • Stylus (Nalete): Reads the audio information from the record grooves.
  • Sekhethi sa Lebelo: Switch to select playback speed (33, 45, or 78 RPM).
  • Auto Stop Switch: Enables or disables automatic stopping of the platter at the end of a record.
  • Matla/Molumo oa Molumo: Turns the unit on/off and adjusts the audio output volume.
  • Function/Mode Button: Cycles through input sources (Phono, Bluetooth, FM, USB/SD, AUX).
  • Pontšo ea LCD: Shows current mode, track information, and FM frequency.
  • Boema-kepe ba USB: For connecting a USB flash drive for playback or MP3 encoding.
  • Sebaka sa Karete ea SD: For inserting an SD card for playback or MP3 encoding.
  • AUX HO Jack: Ho kenya ha 3.5mm bakeng sa ho hokela disebediswa tsa modumo tsa kantle.
  • Li-headphone Jack: 3.5mm output for private listening with headphones.
  • RCA Line Out Jacks: Stereo output for connecting to external ampli-lifiers kapa libui tse tsamaisoang ka matla.
  • DC IN Jack: Connection point for the AC/DC power adapter.
  • Libui tse Ahelletsoeng ka hare: Libui tsa stereo tse kopantsoeng bakeng sa tlhahiso ea molumo.

4.2 Control Panel Details

Ka botlalo 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. Seta

5.1 Khokelo ea Matla

  1. Netefatsa hore yuniti e behiloe holim'a sebaka se tsitsitseng, se bataletseng.
  2. Connect the AC/DC power adapter to the DC IN jack on the rear of the unit.
  3. Tšoaea adapter ka leboteng.
  4. Alternatively, the unit has a built-in rechargeable battery for portable use. Ensure it is charged before first use.

5.2 Tlhophiso ea pele

  1. Open the briefcase lid.
  2. Tlosa sekoahelo se sireletsang ho pene.
  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. Litaelo tsa Ts'ebetso

6.1 Playing Records

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. Beha rekoto holim'a platter ea 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. Lift the tone arm using the cue lever and position it over the desired track on the record.
  5. Gently lower the tone arm onto the record using the cue lever. Playback will begin.
  6. Adjust the volume using the Power/Volume knob.
  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 Ts'ebetso ea 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. Bulela yuniti.
  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. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone or other Bluetooth-enabled device.
  4. Batla "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 Ts'ebetso ea seea-le-moea sa FM

  1. Bulela yuniti.
  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. Adjust the volume using the Power/Volume knob.

6.4 USB/SD Playback

  1. Kenya USB Flash drive boema-kepeng ba USB kapa kareteng ea SD ho slot ea karete ea 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 ho tsoa mecheng ea litaba e kentsoeng.
  3. Use the Play/Pause, Skip Forward/Backward buttons to control playback.
  4. Adjust the volume using the Power/Volume knob.

6.5 MP3 Encoding (Recording)

The BT-101WT can convert audio from Vinyl, FM Radio, or AUX input directly to MP3 files ho drive ea USB kapa karete ea 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. Ho phumula e rekotilweng file, leba ho file in USB/SD playback mode and press the "DEL" button.

6.6 AUX Input and Output

  • TLHOKOMELISO 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.
  • Tlhaloso ea RCA: 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.
  • Li-headphone Jack: Plug standard 3.5mm headphones into the headphone jack for private listening. This will mute the built-in speakers.

7. Tlhokomelo

7.1 Ho hloekisa Yuniti

  • Hlakola bokantle ba yuniti ka lesela le bonolo, le omeletseng.
  • Se ke oa sebelisa li-abrasive cleaners, boka, kapa li-solvents.

7.2 Stylus Care

  • Handle the stylus with care. Avoid touching the tip.
  • Clean the stylus periodically with a soft brush, brushing from back to front.
  • A worn stylus can damage records and degrade sound quality. Replace the stylus when sound quality deteriorates.

7.3 Tlhokomelo ea Lirekoto

  • Keep records clean and free of dust. Use an anti-static brush before each play.
  • Store records vertically in their sleeves to prevent warping.

8. Ho rarolla mathata

BothataLebaka le ka khonehangTharollo
Ha ho matlaPower adapter not connected; Unit not turned on; Battery drained.Check power connection; Turn Power/Volume knob clockwise; Charge the battery.
Ha ho modumo ho tswa dibuiVolume too low; Headphones connected; Incorrect mode selected.Increase volume; Disconnect headphones; Select correct mode (Phono, BT, FM, USB/SD, AUX).
Turntable ha e bilikeUnit 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 ha e kopaneUnit 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. Litlhaloso

  • Mohlala: BT-101WT
  • Mohloli oa Matla: AC/DC Adapter (110V/220V), Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Mabelo a Turntable: 33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM
  • Libui: 2 x Libui tsa Stereo tse hahiloeng ka hare
  • Khokahano: Bluetooth, USB, SD Card, AUX IN (3.5mm), RCA Line Out (Stereo)
  • Radio: Setereo sa FM
  • Khouto: Direct MP3 encoding from Vinyl, FM, AUX to USB/SD
  • Li-headphone Jack: 3.5 limilimithara
  • Litekanyo (Sephutheloana): 16 x 13.1 x 6 lisenthimithara
  • Boima ba 'mele: 7 liponto
  • Boitsebiso: Plastiki

10. Tiisetso le Tšehetso

Sehlahisoa sena se tšehetsoa ke 1 Year direct Boytone USA warranty. For warranty claims or technical support, please contact Boytone customer service. Refer to the official Boytone websaete kapa litokomane tsa theko ea hau bakeng sa lintlha tsa puisano.

Boytone Customer Service: Ke kopa o etele the Boytone Store on Amazon or the official Boytone websebaka sa marang-rang bakeng sa tlhahisoleseling ea tšehetso.

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