Bosch GPB18V-5C 18V Jobsite Radio with Bluetooth 5.0 and Power Station Instruction Manual

BOSCH GPB18V-5C 18V Jobsite Radio with Bluetooth 5.0 and Power Station

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions in this manual and in the battery charger manual. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term “unit” in the warnings refers to your Bosch GPB18V-5C.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this unit near water. Do not expose unit to rain or moisture. Never immerse the unit in liquid or allow any liquid to flow inside the unit. Water entering a unit will increase the risk for electric shock.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the unit or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock and may create a fire.
11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
13. Only plug the unit into a readily accessible outlet to allow the unit to be unplugged quickly.
14. To reduce the risk of electric shock, only plug the unit into a Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected outlet when used in damp locations. if a GFCI protected outlet is not available, use a portable receptacle with built-in GFCI protection.
15. Only operate this unit in a well-ventilated area.
16. The unit shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquids such as a vase shall be placed on the unit.
17. Do not operate this unit in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
18. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture or does not operate normally. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
19. A battery-operated unit with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.
20. Use the battery only in conjunction with your Bosch product. This measure alone protects the battery against dangerous overload.
21. Use only the batteries listed in the battery/charger list. When using other batteries, e. g. imitations, reconditioned batteries or other brands, there is the danger of injury, risk of fire as well as property damage through exploding batteries.
22. Read the rating label on the bottom of the unit for power input and other safety information.

Battery Care

WARNING: 

When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally. An internal short circuit can occur and the battery can burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or unit that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified products may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265 °F may cause an explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Battery Disposal

WARNING: 

Do not attempt to disassemble the battery or remove any component projecting from the battery terminals. Fire or injury may result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape to prevent shorting.

Lithium-ion Batteries
If equipped with a lithium-ion battery, the battery must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environment mentally sound manner.

The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Li-ion batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Li-ion battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area, or return your batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service Center for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool Corporation’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.”

“The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery indicates Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada.

Symbols

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

Functional Description and Specifications

Jobsite Stereo with 4-way outlet

LCD Display

• a. NUMERIC – Shows FM or AM station frequency in tuner mode.
• b. Battery Indicator – Indicates that a battery is in the unit.
• c. PRESET – Illuminates when preset radio station is selected.
• d. BAS – Illuminates when you set the desired Bass level.
• TRE – Illuminates when you set the desired Treble level.
• e. STEREO – Illuminates when the radio station is broadcasting in Stereo channel.
• f. Mute – Illuminates when you mute Stereo.
• g. Bluetooth® – Illuminates when an external audio source is connected via Bluetooth® connection.
• h. FM – Indicates FM band in tuner mode.
  AM – Indicates AM band in tuner mode.
  AUX – Illuminates when you select AUX mode for playing external media player device.
• i. JAZZ – Illuminates when Jazz is selected in Equalizer. ROCK – Illuminates when Rock is selected in Equalizer.
  POP – Illuminates when Pop is selected in Equalizer. CLASSIC – Illuminates when Classic is selected in Equalizer.
  CUSTOM – Illuminates when Custom is selected in Equalizer or when Custom button is pressed.
• j. NUMERIC – Shows the clock time once it has been set and the radio station during tuning.

Setting the Clock

When the AC plug or the battery pack is inserted, the unit defaults to standby mode and the LCD shows “0:00”. Follow the steps below to set the correct local time.

1. Briefly press the Volume/Clock button and choose between 12-hour <12H> and 24-hour <24H> format by turning the Volume/Clock dial.
2. Press the Volume/Clock button to set the hour format.
3. The “hour” is activated and flashes. Turn the Volume/Clock dial to choose the correct hour number.
4. Press the Volume/Clock button once to set the hour and the “minute” is activated and flashes.
5. Turn the Volume/Clock dial to choose the correct minute number.
6. Press the Volume/Clock button once to save the clock setting.

Note: 2 AA batteries are needed to keep time current when the unit is not plugged in. Replace AA batteries when unit no longer keeps proper time. (See charging AA clock battery section.)

GPB18V-5C Controls

1. Power Button – To switch between power-on and standby modes.
2. VOLUME/CLOCK – To increase/decrease the audio volume at all modes. Volume adjusts from 0-30 (min-max) in one full revolution. The dial spins 360-degrees.
3. VOLUME/CLOCK – Pressing sets and saves clock settings. To set: Press once, use the Volume/Clock dial to choose the hour format; Press again, use the Volume/Clock dial to adjust the hour; Press again, use the Volume/Clock dial to adjust the minute; Press again to set.
4. Preset 1 – To select a saved set station. Press until the number of the storage space appears on the storage space indicator.
5. Preset 2 – To select a saved set station. Press until the number of the storage space appears on the storage space indicator.
6. . Preset 3 – To select a saved set station. Press until the number of the storage space appears on the storage space indicator.
7. Preset 4 – To select a saved set station. Press until the number of the storage space appears on the storage space indicator.
8. TUNE/SOURCE – When playing the Radio source, turn the dial to adjust the radio station channel.
9. TUNE/SOURCE – Press to toggle between Radio FM, AM, AUX, or (Bluetooth®).
10. /-Seek or Seek+/ – When playing radio source: Press and hold to quickly seek radio stations up or down. When listening to Bluetooth® device source: Press once to skip to the previous track.
11. MUTE – To mute the volume on your stereo.
12. EQUALIZER – To toggle between preset Jazz, Rock,Pop, Classic, and Custom equalizer settings.
13. Bluetooth® Pairing Button – To pair to a Bluetooth® enabled device.

Operating Instructions

Audio Settings

VOLUME
Your Jobsite Stereo has 30 selectable preset volume settings. To adjust the VOLUME level, turn Volume/Clock dial clockwise or counterclockwise to the desired volume level.

EQUALIZER
Your Jobsite Stereo has 5 selectable preset equalizer settings and custom setting which allow you to custom select the level of Bass and Treble tones.
Pressing Equalizer repeatedly will select through 5 equalizer and custom settings, illuminating each setting on the LCD: JAZZ, ROCK, POP, CLASSIC, and CUSTOM.
To set CUSTOM Bass and Treble settings, follow the steps below:

1. Press the Equalizer button for longer than .5 seconds. CUSTOM appears on the sound pre-set indicator in the display.
2. TRE is shown on the treble/bass indicator; the current treble value flashes. Turn the Volume/Clock dial to change the treble. Press the Volume/Clock button to save the set value.
3. BAS and the current bass value will now be shown on the treble/bass indicator. Change and save the bass setting in the same way as described for the treble.
4. After saving the bass setting or 10 seconds after last using the Volume/Clock button, the radio will return to audio operation.

Note: Bass and Treble settings each have a range of -5 to+5.

STEREO
When a strong FM signal is received by the FM tuner, “STEREO” will illuminate on the LCD display. If a weak signal is received by the FM tuner, “STEREO” will not illuminate on the LCD display. To improve the sound of a weak station, adjust the external antenna or position your Jobsite Stereo in a different location.

Radio Function

TO SELECT BANDS AND STATIONS
This tuner is operated in standard AM frequency from 530-1710kHz and in standard FM frequency from 87.5-107.9MHz. Follow the steps below to tune the station:

1. Press Tune/Source button repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” is selected.
2. Turn the Tune/Source dial clockwise or counterclockwise to tune into desired radiofrequency.
3. To “Seek”, press and hold /-Seek button to seek down or Seek+/ button to seek up until a station with a strong signal is received.

Note: If there is no station received when the unit stops seeking, repeat the steps mentioned above to seek for the preferred stations.

TO PRESET STATIONS
Four Presets for AM and four Presets for FM. Follow the steps below to preset a station:

1. Tune in to desired radio station using the Tune/Source dial.
2. To save a set station, press the reset button of the required storage space until the number of the storage space appears on the preset space indicator.
3. Once this is finished, the station is saved in the selected preset space.
4. To start playback of a saved station, briefly press one of the preset buttons. The number of storage space will appear on the preset space indicator.

Note: Once 4 stations for FM and 4 stations for AM are set, the preset station will be replaced if you continue to preset another station on one of the preset buttons.

TO RETRIEVE PRESET STATIONS
Press the desired preset button.

AUX Function

If you want to use an external audio player such as a digital media player or portable CD player, the unit has one Auxiliary Port to accept these sources.
AUX is intended for use when it is more desirable to control the external player from outside the unit.

1. Press Tune/Source button repeatedly until “AUX” is illuminated on the LCD display.
2. Open Digital Media Bay cover on the left side of the unit.
3. Insert plug from your cord into the AUX IN jack.
4. Connect the other end of the cord into the headphone out or Aux out port on your external audio player.
5. Play the external audio source as you normally would.
6. Use the Volume/Clock dial to adjust the volume.

Bluetooth® Pairing Function

1. Make sure your personal device’s Bluetooth® is turned on.
2. Turn on the unit by pressing the Power Button.
3. Press the Bluetooth® Pairing Button or the Tune/Source button until the Bluetooth® symbol is displayed on the lower right-hand side of the LCD screen and blue light is slowly flashing on the front of the unit.
4. Hold the Bluetooth® Pairing Button for more than .5 seconds.
5. Once the Bluetooth® symbol flashes quickly, select “GPB18V-5C xxxx” from your personal device’s bluetooth® menu.
6. Once the device has been linked the Bluetooth® indicator (on the screen) will light up continuously.
7. Select music from your personal device that you would like to play.
8. Make sure to check the volume level on your personal device as this will impact the volume output on the unit. Note: Set your personal device audio output level to 100% to maximize audio output on the unit. Now control volume with the volume control knob on the unit.
9. Press play on your personal device and enjoy.

USB Charging

The USB Port is designed to charge most USB-enabled devices such as cell phones and external digital media players. Follow the steps below to charge your USB-enabled device:

1. USB charging is available when your Jobsite Radio is plugged into a 120V power source or when the radio has an 18V battery inserted and is turned on.
2. Insert the USB end of your device cable into the USB Port inside the Digital Media Bay. Insert the other end of your device cable into your device. Your device should begin to charge.

Note: With your, Jobsite Stereo plugged into a 120V power source your USB-enabled device will power at any time. * Not guaranteed to work with all USB-enabled devices.

Releasing and Inserting

Battery Pack

WARNING: 

Use only the batteries listed in the battery/charger list. When using other batteries, e. g. imitations, reconditioned batteries, or other brands, there is a danger of injury, risk of fire as well as property damage through exploding batteries.
To release or insert the battery pack from the radio unit, open the Battery Bay by unlocking the latch. To insert the battery, align the battery with the terminals and slide the battery pack onto the terminal until it locks into position. Do not force.
To release the battery, depress the battery release button and slide the battery out of the terminals.
Do not operate the unit without the Battery Bay door closed and latched.

To power the unit

To Connect AC Power Plug
Plug the AC power cord of the unit into a standard AC power outlet/socket with AC 120V/60Hz, it will switch to AC once it is plugged in if it was running from a battery.

To Operate by the Battery
Bosch battery pack supplies DC power to the unit in all modes when the unit is disconnected from AC power. The 4 power outlets are not available until AC cord is plugged into AC.

WARNING: To reduce risk of electric shock, only plug the unit into a Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected outlet when used in damp locations. if a GFCI protected outlet is not available, use a portable receptacle with built-in GFCI protection. Test GFCI protected outlet according to instructions provided by GFCI manufacturer. If the GFCI protected outlet does not pass the GFCI testing, do not use that outlet. Only plug the radio into a functional GFCI protected outlet.

Use of the Convenient 4-way Outlets

WARNING: 

The combined output rating of the four AC outlets is 10A Max. To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire hazards, do not overload the AC outlets.
With the Unit plugged into AC power, perform the following steps to use the convenient power outlets:

1. Lift up the protective cover to expose the AC power outlets.
2. Plug into the outlet the desired AC appliance or power tool.
3. Once you are done using the AC outlets on the unit, ensure that the protective covers properly close.

WARNING: Do not use where water is likely to enter unit. This device will not guard against shock hazard from: 1. Defects or faults in the electrical supply to the interrupter. 2. Personal contact with both circuit conductors from the interrupter.

Changing Clock Batteries

1. Open Battery Bay door.
2. Remove the AA battery cover.
3. Remove old batteries and dispose of them properly.
4. Insert new AA batteries. Do not use mismatched batteries, use only new Alkaline batteries.

Maintenance

Service
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Preventive maintenance performed by un au thorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause serious hazard. We recom mend that all tool service be performed by a Bosch Factory Service Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station. SERVICE -MEN: Disconnect radio unit from power source before servicing.
Service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

BATTERIES
Be alert for battery packs that are nearing their end of life. If you notice decreased tool performance or significantly shorter running time between charges then it is time to replace the battery pack. Failure to do so can cause the tool to operate improperly or damage the charger.

Cleaning

WARNING: To avoid accidents, always disconnect the radio unit from the power supply before cleaning.

THE MAIN UNIT
Never insert a dirty/scraped disc into unit or allow dirt or sand to enter the unit.
Do not remove the unit suddenly from a very cold area into a warm area. Otherwise, moisture condensation may form on the optical lens, preventing proper operation.
Do not leave the unit exposed to direct light sunlight for long periods of time, it may deform or discolor the cabinet and may also cause malfunctioning.
Wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Remove stubborn dirt using a damp cloth that was dipped in soapy water, then wipe dry.
If you intend to use a chemical cleaning cloth, read it’s instructions first.
Do not use alcohol or paint thinners.

CAUTION: Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, car bon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.

Accessories

If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with adequate size conductors that is capable of carrying the current necessary for your tool must be used. This will prevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power or overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and receptacles. NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the CORD.

Trouble Shooting Guide