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OPERATION
AUXILIARY MODE
See Figures 6 - 7, page 14.
The jobsite radio can be used as an amplifier for your MP3
player, CD player, smartphone, tablet, and other music
devices.
To use the auxiliary mode:

Press the MODE button to select AUX mode.

Connect the included auxiliary cable to your external
device.

Connect the other end of the auxiliary cable to the AUX
jack located on the side of the radio.
NOTE:
If the connected device is small enough, it can
be stored in the frame opening where the AUX jack is
located. For larger devices, the device can be placed on
top of the radio beneath the carrying handle.

The external device must be ON and in PLAY mode for
sound to be heard through the speakers.
 All external device controls can be used normally while
connected to the radio.
NOTE: Volume for any device connected through the
auxiliary connector can be adjusted using the volume
control for that device and/or with the volume knob on
the radio.
 Turning the radio OFF will NOT turn the external device
OFF.

The auxiliary cable DOES NOT provide charging function.

For complete operating instructions for all external de-
vices, always refer to the manual that was included with
your model.
USB DEDICATED CHARGING PORT
See Figures 6 and 8, page 14.
The USB dedicated charging port provides charging power
of up to 1 Amp for your cell phone, MP3 player, tablet, or
other USB devices.
NOTICE:
Attempting to charge devices rated more than
1 Amp could damage the USB dedicated charging
port and/or the device.

Connect one end of a USB cable (not provided) to your
USB device.

Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB
dedicated charging port to begin charging the device.
NOTE: The USB dedicated charging port provides power
only; it does not provide any communication capabilities.

When the radio is operating on battery power, the USB
dedicated charging port will continue to function for ap-
proximately 1 hour after turning the radio OFF. If the radio
remains inactive after this time, charging will stop. Turn
the radio on to resume operation.
USING THE RIDGID RADIO APP ON YOUR
BLUETOOTH
®
ENABLED DEVICE
See Figure 9, page 14.
Installing the RIDGID Radio app on your BLUETOOTH
®
enabled device allows you to control many of the radio’s
functions from your device.
NOTE: For enhanced BLUETOOTH
®
performance, place the
radio on an elevated surface.

From the App store on your BLUETOOTH
®
enabled de-
vice, locate and install the RIDGID Radio app.

Open the app. The device will automatically pair.
NOTE: If the device does not pair automatically:
• Close the app.
• Hold the button on the radio for 3 seconds to unpair
all BLUETOOTH
®
signals, then reopen the app.
• If pairing still doesn’t work, turn off the radio for 2 min-
utes, then close and reopen the app.

Press the menu icon in the top left corner of the screen.
This will show you the available features that can be
controlled through the app.
 If your BLUETOOTH ® connection is lost for any reason,
press the Reconnect button on the RIDGID Radio app or
close and reopen the app.
NOTE: Pairing the device to work with the app allows the
app to control the radio, but does NOT set up the radio for
streaming audio. To stream audio, you need to connect
to the radio as described in
Streaming Audio Using a
BLUETOOTH
®
Enabled Device (Not Included) .