USER MANUAL for Columbia C301 - Retro-Lux
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1. Vintage Audio Products Contrelec Ltd T A High Wycombe e Bucks e England Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Email info Oretro lux co uk Web www retro lux co uk The information contained in this document is offered in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of issue but may be subject to alteration and amendment Content and images Copyright O 2015 Retro Lux Vintage Audio Products Contrelec T A All rights reserved2. USER MANUAL Columbia C301 Project No 3034 USER MANUAL Columbia C301 Project No 5054 Table of Contents I kuma 2 2 POW Gl COMME AA E E E E A 2 3 A A o E eee ee 3 SL On OI V le a i in i at tae t ia 3 cA 3 SEMEN ee 3 o eble PE Po ee gg ms 3 4 BC LOONA DE EAN sia maata taa amaan m OT 4 5 RAS AIG CISA as EOI E 5 de 1 OSIMOM 2 the Kadile mmm mummud mus mat 5 SPAA Sn um 5 6 E AA A e E A E 6 7 iS o E 6 8 PP ii 7 Retro Lux is a trading name of Contrelec Ltd Page 1 High Wycombe e Bucks e England Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Email info retro lux co uk Web www retro lux co uk USER MANUAL Columbia C301 Project No 5054 Introduction Thank you for buying one of our beautiful radios We hope it will provide hours of trouble free high quality entertainment Your radio is easy to set up and use and with a few simple precautions will continue to look good and operate efficiently for many years A WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK This unit contains no user serviceable parts Under no circumstances remove the rear panel with the mains voltage connected 2 Power Connection The power mains power connection is via an IEC connector fitted at the rear Insert the supplied power lead and connect to a mains outlet Switch on the supply at the mains outlet and then operate the mains switch on the unit The switch will illuminate if powe
3. an audio signal from a Bluetooth device such as a smartphone tablet laptop or PC If your device is already paired with an audio device such as headphones or a hands free headset you may have to un pair it first Please refer to your device s instructions to place the unit in scan mode to scan for Bluetooth devices With your device in scan mode turn the volume control up by about one third switch the radio on to standby mode at the power inlet and then turn on using the front panel control You should hear Bluetooth Mode from the radio and the device named YET M1 should appear in the list of available devices on your Bluetooth device Select YET MI to pair with it and if prompted enter 0000 as the code You should then hear Paired from the radio Play some audio from your device and you should hear it through the radio After pairing for the first time the two devices should pair automatically when you power up the radio unless you actively disconnect or un pair it from your device If you have difficulty pairing you may have to turn off the radio at the front panel then turn on again to initiate the pairing process and reset your device to scan mode The range of the Bluetooth receiver in the radio 1s about 10 metres Outside this range you may experience drop outs especially if you are in another room although reception is good throughout an average family sized house Retro Lux is a trading name of Contr
4. cleaners as they are liable to damage the finish Do not use silicone based polishes Your radio has been sealed with a modern synthetic varnish and polished with furniture wax which provides a long tasting durable protection The wax finish can be refreshed with energetic buffing Occasionally apply a thin coat of wax and buff to a high sheen but avoid frequent over waxing as the wax layers can build up trapping fine dirt and dust which dimishes the appearance Retro Lux is a trading name of Contrelec Ltd Page 5 High Wycombe e Bucks e England Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Email info retro lux co uk Web www retro lux co uk USER MANUAL Columbia C301 Project No 5054 6 Guarantee This product is guaranteed for six months from the date of delivery to the original owner against failure due to faulty workmanship or component breakdown subject to the procedure stated below Should any component or part fail during this guarantee period it will be repaired or replaced free of charge This guarantee does not cover e Damage resulting from incorrect use e Products which have been altered or tampered with externally or internally e Consequential damage Any claim under this guarantee should be made by contacting Retro Lux or the dealer from whom the product was purchased to see if the problem can be rectified Should it be necessary to return the product for repair or replacement instructions for its return will be provided by Retro Lux These s
5. badge that it pre dates this event Columbia never built or designed their own chassis but used Plessy then Marconi chassis after the merger The control knobs left to right were originally tone 1 2 3 on off and volume tuning and waveband selection LW MW SW The condition of this radio was quite poor and had the appearance of a model which had had several repairs attempted but internally was really just a collection of loose components The dial glass was dislodged but thankfully unbroken and the veneer damaged in several places Externally the finish on the case was stripped back the veneer repaired and re finished Internally the valve radio components were stripped out but the tuning mechanism and display was left in place The proprietary Retro Lux PSU Power Amplifier and Tone Control PCB circuitry was installed together with a high performance 6 5 full range dual concentric 50W loudspeaker A replacement back panel to meet modern regulations completed the upgrade There is a mains switch on the rear and the front panel controls have been assigned as follows left to right bass variable on off and volume tuning mechanism control decorative only treble variable Retro Lux is a trading name of Contrelec Ltd Page 7 High Wycombe e Bucks e England Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Email info retro lux co uk Web www retro lux co uk USER MANUAL Columbia C301 Project No 5054 Retro Lux
6. elec Ltd Page 4 High Wycombe e Bucks e England Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Email info retro lux co uk Web www retro lux co uk USER MANUAL Columbia C301 Project No 5054 5 Care and Cleaning 5 1 Positioning the Radio Do not allow this product to be exposed to water steam or sand Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a parked car or in a conservatory where the heat from the sun can build up even though the outside temperature may not seem too high Do not position the radio close to a radiator or other type of heater Y our radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the radio It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum distance 10cm recommended to adjacent objects in order to ensure good ventilation The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it its ventilation openings or heatsink with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on or near the product Do not place this product in an area which receives direct sunlight as this can cause fading to the finish 5 2 Cleaning Your radio will only need cleaning from time to time with a soft duster or lint free cloth Splashes and other marks can be wiped with a damp cloth Under no circumstances use household cleaning products solvents or
7. r is present which means that the unit is in standby mode If your radio 1s equipped with rechargeable batteries this 1s also the batteries will now be charging Charge the batteries for at least 2 hours before running on batteries alone If the switch fails to illuminate first check that the mains supply is present then disconnect the supply and check the fuse in the mains plug and the unit inlet connector In the unlikely event that any of the fuses have blown the unit may be faulty Retro Lux is a trading name of Contrelec Ltd Page 2 High Wycombe e Bucks e England Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Email info Oretro lux co uk Web www retro lux co uk USER MANUAL Columbia C301 Project No 5054 3 Controls The radio controls are as shown below 3 02 3 3 4 On Off Volume Bass Turn fully clockwise to increase bass and anti clockwise to decrease On Off Volume Turn fully anti clockwise to turn the radio off Turn clockwise to firstly switch the radio on then continue turning clockwise to increase volume Tuning This 1s decorative only and moves the tuning dial indicator Treble Turn fully clockwise to increase treble and anti clockwise to decrease Retro Lux is a trading name of Contrelec Ltd Page 3 High Wycombe e Bucks e England Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Email infoOretro lux co uk Web www retro lux co uk USER MANUAL Columbia C301 Project No 5054 4 Bluetooth Operation The radio requires
8. tatements do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer 7 Specifications Power Supply Input Supply Batteries Amplifier Power Output Mode Distortion Audio Source Tone Control Loudspeaker lype Impedance Frequency Power Dimensions Width Depth Height 220 240 VAC 60W 50 60 Hz inrush lt 50 A peak 230 V AC cold start 9 25C None fitted fitted on request 20W RMS 30W Music Power Mono 2 at maximum power Internal Bluetooth receiver Volume proportionate loudness separate bass and treble tone controls with cut and boost 6 5 inch Dual Cone Full Range 8 ohms 50Hz 18kHz SOW RMS 100W Peak SPL 1W Im 90dB 46cm 19cm including front panel knobs 41cm 8 5kg excluding batteries Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Retro Lux is a trading name of Contrelec Ltd Page 6 High Wycombe e Bucks e England Email info Oretro lux co uk Web www retro lux co uk USER MANUAL Columbia C301 Project No 5054 8 History We are struggling to find any information at all about this particular model It was manufactured by a company called Columbia which could either be a company based in Newcastle or the better known Columbia Phonograph Co A label affixed to the top of the case removed during re finishing a h would indicate that it is of USA origin Col nibia Columbia merged with HMV to eventually form EMI in 1931 so it may be reasonable to assume that since this radio carried the Columbia in
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