Feature:
1. Cassette Playback and Control: Capable of playing cassette music with fast forward and rewind functions. It features automatic reverse for seamless cassette side switching without manual intervention.
2. Versatile Music Playback, USB MP3 Playback: Supports MP3 music playback from external devices via Bluetooth connection, offering a diverse range of music sources. Plays MP3 files from USB drives, enhancing the variety of music options.
3. FM Radio, Cassette Transcription: Integrated FM radio function allows users to listen to radio broadcasts, enriching entertainment choices. Converts cassette content into 320KBPS stereo MP3 format for storage, preserving and digitizing classic collections more effectively.
4. Sound Interface and External Support: Equipped with a standard 3.5mm jack for connecting headphones or speakers for sound output, ensuring a better sound quality experience (speakers not included).
5. Portability: This player is ideal for nostalgia enthusiasts and individuals looking to digitize and preserve old cassettes while meeting modern multimedia playback needs. Compact and lightweight design makes it easy to carry, suitable for travel or everyday use for listening to music on the go.
6. Retro Nostalgic Design: This cassette player is ideal choice for vintage music enthusiasts as it not only allows people to relive past musical experiences but also meets the convenience needs of modern sound consumption.
Specification:
Item Type: Portable Cassette Tape Player
Material: ABS
Weight: Approx. 287.00g / 10.12oz
Size: Approx. 118x90x30mm / 4.65x3.54x1.18in
Battery (Shipped without Batteries): 2 AA Batteries
Power Supply: DC5V
Power Mode: Battery Powered, Power Cable (Power Cable Recommended)
Output Current: <400mA
Rated Power: <2W
Sound Format: Dual Channel
Tape Speed: Standard 4.76+/-5percent
Data Protocol: USB2.0
Recording Rate: 320KBPS
Bluetooth Version: 5.0
Storage Format: MP3
LED Indicators: White Light, Blue Light
Function Overview:
Play (PLAY)
Auto-Reverse (DIR)
Play Mode (Loop/Single)
Fast Forward (F.F)
Stop (STOP)
Rewind (REW)
Volume Control Knob
USB Port
3.5mm Jack
Tape Compartment Open
DC5V Port
M Function Key
Volume +/Next Track
Function On/Off
Play/Pause
Volume -/Previous Track
LED Indicator
Tape Speed Adjustment Hole
Battery Cover
Product Description:
This product is a stereo cassette player featuring tape playback, fast forward, rewind, and auto reverse functionality. It supports MP3 playback via Bluetooth or USB and includes an FM radio function. It also supports converting tapes to MP3 format at 320KBPS stereo quality. Equipped with a 3.5mm jack, it supports external headphones or speakers (does not include a speaker) for sound playback.
LED Modes:
Power On: Long press the power button (lowest button) for 2 seconds to power on, blue light flashes quickly.
Bluetooth: Blue light flashes quickly during pairing, remains steady upon successful connection, and flashes slowly during playback.
FM: Blue flashes quickly during channel search, and slowly while listening.
USB: Flashes slowly during playback, remains steady while paused.
Recording: White light flashes slowly during recording, steady while paused.
Shutdown: Light turns off.
Sound Quality Guide:
This product is suitable for tape media playback and supports converting tapes to MP3 format. It does not have an external speaker and provides a 3.5mm jack for connecting headphones or speakers.
To ensure optimal sound quality, please consider the following:
1. When using this product for the first time, play without a tape for over 30 minutes.
2. The cassette player may have background noise due to its structural characteristics when used without a tape or playing blank tape parts, this is normal.
3. Maintain the cassette head and prevent dust accumulation if not used for a long time. Clean the head and roller with alcohol before using again, allowing the alcohol to evaporate completely.
4. Store the cassette player in a dry place if not used for a long time.
5. If distortion or pitch change occurs during tape playback, use a tool to adjust via the tape speed adjustment hole on the back of the player.
6. Use tapes to prevent magnetizing the head, and excessive noise during playback.
7. When using unopened tapes, fast forward twice before playing.
8. Check if the tape is loose or the magnetic powder has severely fallen off if distortion or pitch change occurs.
9. When powered by AA batteries, insufficient power may slow tape speed, alter the sound, or cause noise, so replace the batteries when necessary.
10. Use noise cancelling headphones or speakers to improve sound quality.
Cautions:
Do not use batteries with insufficient power; ensure correct polarity when installing.
The device does not have an auto-stop feature during fast forward or rewind; press the stop button immediately after the tape ends to prevent damage to the motor, belt, or components.
Remove batteries when not in use to avoid battery contacts from leakage.
This device should not be placed in extremely cold, hot, or humid environments, and should not be disassembled or subjected to severe impact.
Troubleshooting:
1. No sound, tape isn"t moving:
Cause: Input not correctly connected or power adapter incompatibility.
Solution: Use a 5V adapter, ensure the USB connector is properly inserted.
Cause: Incorrect battery polarity.
Solution: Reinstall the battery correctly.
2. Poor sound quality or low volume:
Cause: Dirty head.
Solution: Clean heads with a cotton swab or no lint cloth dampened with head cleaner or alcohol.
3. No sound, tape isn"t moving, LED is on:
Cause: Buttons stuck.
Solution: Reset buttons, restart device.
Cause: Incorrect operating.
Solution: Refer to operating instructions and retry.
4. No sound, tape is moving:
Cause: Speaker volume turned down.
Solution: Adjust the volume control knob.
Cause: Non-playback button pressed.
Solution: Press the play button again.
Cause: Improper headset/speaker connection or Bluetooth issue.
Solution: Reinsert headphones or reconnect Bluetooth.
5. Buttons unresponsive:
Cause: Buttons stuck.
Solution: Unstick and reset buttons.
6. Distortion in sound:
Cause: Moldy or worn tape.
Solution: Do not use severely worn tapes.
Cause: Inadequately charged batteries.
Solution: Replace batteries or use DC5V power source.
Cause: Tape too tight.
Solution: Fast forward and rewind the tape once.
7. Tape cannot be inserted into tape compartment:
Cause: Foreign object in tape compartment.
Solution: Clean and remove foreign objects.
Cause: Head or roller not reset.
Solution: Ensure buttons and rollers are reset before inserting tape.
Cause: Spring dislodged causing latch misalignment.
Solution: Open and close tape compartment several times with an empty compartment to check the spring latch.
Cause: Deformed or damaged tape.
Solution: Use a normal, undamaged tape.
How to Use the FM Radio Function:
Insert headphones or connect to a speaker (serves as an antenna);
Press the power button on the back of the device for 2 seconds to turn it on, then short press the M button to switch to FM mode. When you hear the FM voice prompt, long press the play/fast forward button for 2 seconds to start auto searching for and saving radio stations. Once the channels are saved, short press the + or - buttons to switch between stations, and long press + or - to adjust the volume.
How to Record Cassette to MP3 Format:
Ensure the cassette player is powered on.
Insert the cassette you wish to record;
Insert a USB drive into the USB port. After pressing the power button on the back for 2 seconds, the blue light will turn on. Then short press the play/fast forward button twice. The white light will turn on. Short press the button once more, and you will hear a transcription voice prompt; the white light will blink slowly to indicate recording has started. Simultaneously press the cassette play button to begin transferring the cassette content. To pause the recording, short press the play/fast-forward button once; the white indicator light will remain steady; To exit recording mode, short press the play/fast forward button twice, and the blue light will turn on.
Notes on Recording:
Choose a USB drive with performance for storing recorded files. Flash drives with poor chip performance or expanded storage may to data loss;
For optimal sound recording quality, power the cassette player using a power cord for stable voltage, and adjust the tape volume knob to maximum;
Supported USB drive file system format is FAT32; exFAT and NTFS are not supported; Use well maintained tapes for recording. Tapes that are losing magnetic powder, or slack cannot be recorded.
When MP3 is playing or when switched to FM radio, tapes cannot be played.
If a USB drive is inserted, it has playback priority. You can use the button to switch between Bluetooth/FM/USB modes..
Package List:
1 x Bluetooth Cassette Player
1 x Earphones
1 x Supply Cord
1 x Storage Bag
Note:
1. This product supports power supply with 2 pieces of 1.5V AA batteries and power cable. When the battery power is insufficient, the walking speed may slow down and the sound may change pitch. It is recommended to use the power cable for long term use. 2. The cassette player is an analog sound device. When playing, there may be some background noise due to the quality of the cassette or environmental interference. Please use genuine or recorded cassettes as much as possible. 3. When using the recording function, please use cassettes and pay attention to the U disk format requirements, which is the key to the recording effect. 4. When recording with the cassette player, please use the matching power cable. 5. Please use U disks or memory cards for recording to avoid losing the recorded song data. 6. This cassette player comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack but without a speaker. You can connect it to external speakers for playback (speaker not included in the package).
