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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BLUETOOTH TOWER SYSTEM

MODEL: A58002 (ALL COLOURS)

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TECHNICAL DATA

MODEL NO: A58002 (ALL COLOURS)

POWER: AC 220-240V ~50Hz

OUTPUT: 2 X 25 WATTS + 1 X 50 WATTS

Warning:to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).

There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

SUTTON HOUSE

BERRYHILL ROAD

FENTON

STOKE ON TRENT

STAFFORDSHIRE

ST4 2NL

UK POSTAL ADDRESS ONLY

1. iPad/iPhone/iPod dock

2. AUX In 1 Jack

3. LED for AUX 1 / Bluetooth

4. LED for Standby

5. LED for AUX 2

6. LED for iPhone/iPod

7. Power button

8. Function. Press to switch between iPod, iPhone or iPad,

AUX1, AUX2 modes

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9. Skip Forward

10. Skip Backward. Press to skip backward tracks or chapter on iPod or iPhone. Press and hold to rewind to rewind content form a docked iPod or iPhone / iPad

11. Volume - Press to decrease volume

12. Play/Pause. Press to play or pause a docked iPad/iPod or iPhone

13. Volume + Press to increase volume

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE

MADE FOR IPOD IPHONE

“MADE FOR IPHONE” AND “MADE FOR IPOD” MEANS THAT AN ELECTRONIC ACCESSORY HAS

BEEN DESIGNED TO CONNECT SPECIFICALLY TO IPOD AND IPHONE AND HAS BEEN CERTIFIED

BY THE DEVELOPER TO MEET APPLE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. APPLE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR THE OPERATION OF THIS DEVICE OR ITS COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY AND REGULATORY

STANDARDS. IPHONE AND IPOD ARE TRADEMARKS OF APPLE INC., REGISTERED IN THE U.S.

AND OTHER COUNTRIES. IPOD NOT INCLUDED. NOT IPOD SHUFFLE

COMPATIBLE.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed.

• This equipment is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge. They should be given appropriate supervision and instructions to use the equipment by a person responsible for their safety.

• Ensure the equipment is not too close to heat emitting appliances or placed in direct sunlight.

• Check that the voltage indicated on the data plate corresponds with that of the local network before connecting the equipment to the mains power supply.

• Do not leave the equipment unattended while connected to the power supply.

• Do not immerse the equipment in water or any other liquids.

• It is imperative to unplug the power cord after the equipment has been used before it is cleaned and while being repaired.

• Close supervision is required when using this equipment near children.

• Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed by qualified personnel. Improper repairs may place the user and/or equipment at serious risk.

• This equipment is intended for household use only and should not be used for industrial or commercial purposes.

• Do not operate this appliace with a damaged plug or cord, after a malfunction or after being dropped or damaged in any way.

• Do not use this equipment for anything other than its intended use.

• This equipment must be placed on a stable, heat resistant surface.

• Do not push objects into any openings as damage to the equipment and/or electric shock may occur.

• Do not use this product in wet or bad weather conditions.

• This product is not a toy.

• Do not play music at excessive level especially near children.

• WARNING: Use of this unit near fluorescent lighting may cause interference regarding the use of the remote control. If the unit is displaying erratic behaviour, move away from any fluorescent lighting, as that may be the cause.

BATTERY SAFETY

Always:

• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbonzinc), or rechargeable (Ni-Cad, NiMh, etc) batteries.

• WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if you attempt to re-charge standard Alkaline batteries.

Only use rechargeable NiMH batteries.

• WARNING: The remote control’s button cell battery contains mercury. Do not dispose of it with normal household waste, instead recycle as hazardous waste.

• WARNING: Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable batteries, are recyclable and should be recycled and not disposed of in normal household waste. Contact your local government for disposal or recycling practices in your area. They should never be incinerated as they might explode.

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE

GETTING STARTED

REMOVE THE EQUIPMENT FROM THE BOX.

REMOVE PACKAGING AND PLACE INSIDE THE BOX TO STORE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND /OR USE.

FEATURES

• Works with iPad

• Works with iPhone

• Made for iPod

• Supporting universal docking bracket

• Recharge Circuit for iPod or iPhone iPad

• Controls connected iPod or iPhone players

• Treble and Bass control

• Digital Volume

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2 x full range speakers and 1x built-in subwoofer speaker

Bluetooth connectivity

Video output

Aux-In (line in 3.5mm type ) Jack for other

Audio Player on the top

Auxiliary in Jack from the back (RCA)

Full-Function Remote Control

• AC Power Built-in AC power cable

Included

• Tower body

• Cradle for Ipad

• Tower base

• Remote control (batteries included)

• 7pcs Screws

• 3.5mm line in cable

• Instruction manual

Compatible iPod / iPhone / iPad model iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone iPod Touch (2ndgeneration), iPod Touch (1st generation), iPod Classic 120G 160G (2009) iPod Classic 160G (2007) , iPod Classic 80G, iPod

Nano (5th generation ), iPod Nano (4th generation

) , iPod Nano (3th generation ), iPod Nano (1st generation), iPod Mini, iPod (4th generation) iPod (5th generation), iPad

BACK PANEL

1. VIDEO OUTPUT

2. AUX IN 2 (L) (AUXILIARY INPUT RCA TYPE)

3. AUX IN 2 (R) (AUXILIARY INPUT RCA TYPE)

4. ON/OFF SWITCH

USING YOUR APPLIANCE

REMOTE CONTROL

1. STANDBY / ON

2. IPOD

3. AUX / BLUETOOTH

4. SKIP BACKWARD

5. PLAY / PAUSE

6. SKIP FORWARD

7. MENU

8. SCROLL UP

9. REPEAT

10. BASS +

11. ENTER

12. TREB +

13. BASS –

14. SCROLL DOWN

15. TREB –

16. MUTE

17. VOLUME –

18. VOLUME +

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

THE BATTERY

To get your remote control working intially, pull the clear tab from the battery compartment located at the bottom of the remote.

If your remote becomes intermittent or you find you have to move closer the unit to operate, then probably batteries need to be replaced.

To replace batteries, slide the holder out from the base of the remote. Remove the battery and replace with a 3 volt Lithium

CR2025.

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE

SETUP

• Take out the tower body and tower base carefully from the box.

• Take out the accessories of 7pcs screws.

• Fit the base with the body with the

4 holes.

• Screw the base into the body by screw driver with the 7pcs screws.

• Put the tower standing on the floor. It is now redy to use.

• If the iPad is docked, please insert the detachable holder to hold the iPad.

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE

AUX-IN 1 (LINE IN TYPE)

Requires an 3.5mm cable (cable included )

1. Connect an 3.5mm cable to Aux-in 1 Jack .Connect the other end of 3.5mm cable to an MP3 player or other audio source.

2. Press the power button to turn the unit on.

3. Press the function button to switch to Aux-in 1 mode .(Aux button on the remote by pressing one time )

4. Use the native controls on the connected device to begin playing audio routed through the unit .

POWER

Plug the attached AC cord into a standard AC power outlet to the power of

Tower

VIDEO OUTPUT FROM AN IPHONE/IPOD /IPAD

1. Connect the unit to a television using the Composite video output .

2. On your iPod/iPhone/ iPad ,navigate to VIDEOS >VIDEO SETTINGS or by pressing MENU on Remote and turn TV OUT to “On” .

3. Follow the instruction for Docking an iPhone / iPod / iPad on this page .

4. Dock the iPod/iPhone/iPad onto this unit and begin playing a video from the docked iPhone/iPod/iPad .

DOCKING AN IPHONE /IPOD /IPAD

1. Press the Power to turn the unit on.

2. Press the function to switch to iPhone /iPod / iPad mode (iPod button on the remote )

3. Connect the iPhone iPod / iPad to the connector inside the dock for iPhone / iPod /iPad .When the unit is plugged in ,using AC power ,the docked iPhone/iPod/iPad will charge .

4. Note:If the iPad is docked ,please insert the detachable holder to hold the iPad .

PLAYING AN IPHONE/ IPOD /IPAD

1. Follow the instruction for docking an iPhone/ iPod /iPad .

2. Press the PLAY /PAUSE button to begin playing music from the docked device

3. Press the PLAY /PAUSE button to begin playing the docked device

AUX-IN 2 (AUXILIARY INPUT RCA TYPE)

Requires an RCA cable (not included)

1. Connect an RCA cable to AUXILIARY INPUT .Connect the other end of the RCA cable to the audio output on a DVD player ,stereo system ,gaming system

,television ect .

2. Press the POWER button to the unit on.

3. Press the FUNCTION button switch to Aux-in button on remote by pressing twice .

4. Use the native controls on the connected device to begin playing audio routed through the unit .

USING BLUETOOTH

1. Press the “Function” key and set to “AUX1” to activate the Bluetooth.

2. The Bluetooth/AUX1 LED will flash green & red, which indicates “Searching” status. If the

Bluetooth of the previously paired device is On, it will connect automatically with iTower.

3. If not, the LED will turn to red, which indicates that iTower has detected a device and then the device can be paired with iTower.

4. The name and password is “‘AKAI A58002” and “0000” respectively. Input password if necessary during pairing.

5. Once, the device is paired iTower, desired music can be played using the external (paired) device via Bluetooth through iTower.

6. If it still doesn’t work, please re-start the unit or turn off the Bluetooth of paired cellphone, and follow above steps again.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE EQUIPMENT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING.

2. CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT WITH A SOFT, DAMP, LINT FREE CLOTH.

3. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES OR HARSH CLEANERS.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

WE PFD LTD DECLARE THAT THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO THE FOLLOWING

PRODUCT LEGISLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVE(S):

2004/108/EEC. THE EMC DIRECTIVE (THE ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE).

2006/95EC. THE LVD DIRECTIVE (LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE).

2002/95/EC. THE ROHS DIRECTIVE (RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES DIRECTIVE).

PETER BOWDEN

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER.

SUTTON HOUSE, BERRYHILL ROAD, FENTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT,

STAFFORDSHIRE, UK. ST4 2NL

UK POSTAL ADDRESS ONLY

GUARANTEE

THIS PRODUCT IS GUARANTEED FOR 12 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE.

IF ANY DEFECT ARISES DUE TO FAULTY MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP, THE FAULTY PRODUCT

MUST BE RETURNED TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

REFUND OR REPLACEMENT IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE RETAILER.

THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY:

THE PRODUCT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE RETAILER WITH THE PROOF OF PURCHASE.

THE PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS

CONTAINED IN THIS INSTRUCTION GUIDE.

THIS ITEM IS FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES ONLY.

THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT COVER WEAR AND TEAR, DAMAGE, MISUSE OR CONSUMABLE

PARTS

PFD HAS LIMITED RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE.

VALID IN THE UK AND EIRE ONLY.

DISPOSAL

DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR AKAI ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WEEE DIRECTIVE.

APPLIANCES BEARING THE SYMBOL SHOWN ABOVE MAY NOT BE DISPOSED OF IN

DOMESTIC RUBBISH.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DISPOSE OF THE OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES

LIKE THIS SEPARATELY, PLEASE VISIT :

WWW.RECYCLE-MORE.CO.UK OR WWW.RECYCLENOW.CO.UK

FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECYCLING OF ITEMS.

THE WEEE DIRECTIVE, INTRODUCED IN AUGUST 2006 STATES THAT ALL ELECTRICAL ITEMS

MUST BE RECYCLED RATHER THAN TAKEN TO LANDFILL.

PLEASE ARRANGE TO TAKE THIS APPLIANCE TO YOUR LOCAL REFUSE CENTRE.

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