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The Un-Official Manual/User Guide for the.....

Retro Cube mini Speaker with MP3 Player
Mobile-USB-SD/MMC Hi-Fi Speaker HF-880


Disclaimer:
This Un-Official Manual/User Guide is a compilation of information found on
various web pages that pertains to the Retro Cube mini Speaker with MP3
Player Mobile-USB-SD/MMC Hi-Fi Speaker Model HF-880.

It contains some useful information about the speaker unit is as well as
operating the speaker unit. Some of the information found was only written
in Japanese and was re-translated from Japanese to English.

Note: The (ref-*) used is for footnotes to hopefully better clarify that item.

Important:
This information should only be considered and used as a Guide and nothing
more. It was written with the intent to help others due to the fact that there
did not seem to be a proper actual Owner's Manual from the Manufacture.



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Table of Contents

Page (3) - Product Overview - Briefly explain the product and features
Page (4) - Package Contents - What you receive when ordering the device
Page (5) - Ref-Footnotes - explanation of the items referred
Page (6) - Operation Manual - Most of the info is taken directly from the
outside of the box that the speaker is shipped with. Added a few extra
information about what kind of SD/MMC card to use.
Page (7) - Remote Control Battery Info - Replacing the Remote battery


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Retro Cube mini Speaker with MP3 Player
Mobile-USB-SD/MMC Hi-Fi Speaker HF-880


The Retro Cube Mini Hi-Fi Speaker hides a versatile MP3 stereo in a an 80's
throwback housing. While it might look like an old tape deck or FM radio, this little box
can play MP3's from SD cards (Class 4), Memory Sticks, and USB flash drives (you can
also plug an iPod or other MP3 player directly into the back). With a unique design and
two channels pumping out a surprisingly powerful 3 watts, you can turn your desktop
into a dance party.

The Retro Cube Mini Hi-Fi Speaker features:
Digital input: reads MP3 files from SDHC (Class-4 and up - The unit will not read
any Class-2 SD/MMC cards) (up to 2GB of music is read from any size card from
4gb - 16gb card and USB device), SD, MMC & USB flash devices (Ref-*8 and 9)
Analog input: standard 1/8" line-in
Buttons: play/pause, next song, previous song
Power: internal lithium-ion battery charges in any PC USB port
Runtime: 3 hours on one hour charge
Audio output: stereo, 3W per channel
Size: 10 x 11 x 11cm (3.9 x 4.3 x 4.3")
Weight: 376g
Package contents: Mini Speaker, remote, 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo cable, USB
charging cable
Color: black with silver accents
You can connect it to your iPod or PC via USB 2.0 and listen to three hours of
music after charging the internal battery for about an hour.


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Package Contents:


USB Retro Wooden Speaker (HF-880)
Remote Controller
USB Cable
Audio Cable

Specifications:
Output: RMS 6W (3W+3W)
TDH = 10%
Frequency Response: 150~18KHz

Product Features:

Wood grain-body design and reminiscent of retro audio equipment
high-output stereo speakers mounted in the +3 W 3W to achieve powerful sound
Can be connected to PC, iPod, iPhone, or DVD player (Ref-*5)
3.5mm audio plug is able to connect with most MP3, MP4, Notebook and other
personal electronic products as source component (Ref-*6)
It can read SDHC, SD, MMC(class-4) (up to 2GB of music from any card or USB
4gb-16gb in size) and USB flash drive directly, support MP3 (Ref-*4)and (Ref-*8)
MP3 sound file playback function (Ref-*3)
Front button operation that can play / pause, next song, previous song
Volume adjustable dial in the back
Operable infrared remote control comes from a remote location (Ref-*1)
Power supply via USB, such as USB-AC adapter or PC
About 3 hours of continuous playback possible (Ref-*2) Built-in lithium-ion battery
Note: ( The power supply, can be done by connecting a 5V-600Ma USB-AC adapter (not
included) or a PC with the provided USB cable. Charging time approx. one hour.)
Blue LED deployment you can see the operating status



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Ref-Footnotes

* 1 - Remote control is compatible with only MP3 player function.

* 2 - Playback time varies depending on operating

* 3 - Sound file that can be played only MP3.
It does not support AAC, such as the WMA.

* 4 - It does not correspond to the media that is formatted with the Mac.

* 5 - There is the case that it is not possible to use the compatibility with the media.

* 6 - Damage peripheral products, such as data due to the use of the product, damage,
failure, or loss in regard, thank you in advance for your understanding that we
cannot assume the responsibility.
*7 - If both the SD/MMC and the USB are plugged into the front speaker ports,
removing the SD/MMC card from the front speaker port will cause the speaker to
begin reading the MP3 music file from the USB Disc.
*8- The songs will be played in no particular random order. There is no way to group
the songs in a list for the unit to play them in a certain sequence.
*9 - The Speaker will not read any Class-2 SD/MMC cards, Only Class-4 or greater.






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Operation Manual (Located on the cover of the shipping Box)
Note: Some of the information is re-written as a footnote. Images were also added.

1. Connect DC5V - 600ma USB adaptor (Not Included) to the DC5V Power input socket
of the Retro Cube Mini speaker using the USB cable provided to Charge or Re-Charge
the Speaker system.


2. With SD/MMC or USB disc reader (Max 2gb is read), MP3 format music can be
played. Note: The actual size of the SD/MMC Class-4 card and USB can be from 4gb-
16gb but only 2gb of it will be read by the speaker in any random order.

3. No need to shift among USB disc and the SD/MMC. The Speaker will automatically
read the first input media device (SD/MMC). The card is inserted upside down with the
pins facing upward.
Note: The SD/MMC Port on the device is read first by default, the USB port is read
second. (Ref-*7,8 and 9)

4. Note: Although there is a volume select wheel in the rear of the unit, the front buttons
are multi-functional and can be used to adjust the volume and make music selections.

- Volume-Backward button, Long press this button, volume decreased, short
press this button, music shifted to previous one.

- Volume+/Forward button, Long press this button, volume increased, short press
this button, music shifted to the next one.

- Pause Button is for pause and Play.

Note: If using the Mobile Speaker Remote Control, the music selection and the volume
controls are separate buttons on the remote.

5. Connect 3.5mm stereo audio cable to speaker socket(aux in), you can enjoy the
music from mobile phone, MP3,MP4,PC,IPOD and other audio devices.

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Remote Control Battery Info.



Image shows the backside of the remote control. There is a small latch (indicated by the
arrow showing what to press) in order for the battery to slide out of the bottom.

Description: This is the CR2025 20mm coin cell battery. You may be
wondering what sets this guy apart from the more common CR2032 coin
cell battery, the answer is actually quite important. The CR2025 is actually
0.7mm thinner, than the CR2032, and is only rated at 165mAh. Some
applications need a thinner battery to conserve space, and the CR2025 fits
the bill.