KH 2030 - Radio SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KH 2030 SILVERCREST

Before using the device for the first time, read these operating instructions carefully and keep them for later reference. Hand the instructions over when transferring the device to a third party. Intended use This device is designed to receive generally approved radio transmissions in all countries (world receiver) and only for domestic use. It has not been designed to receive transmissions that are not generally ap- proved, nor as part of safety radio systems, e.g. on board sports boats, nor for industrial or commercial use. lt has also not been designed for use in temperatures beyond those stated in the Technical Data: Technical Data This device has been tested and approved for adherence to the basic requi- rements and the other relevant regulations of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the Directive on Low Voltage Devices 2006/95/EC. Power consumption 5 watts Power consumption Standby: 13W Operating temperature: +5 +35°C Humidity: 5 - 90% {no condensation)

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B 12 Le 17:11 Uhr Seite 3 Dimensions {L x W x H): 180 x 40 x 110 mm Weight: ca. 380 g Batteries 4x 1.5 V, Type AA/LR6/Mignon (not supplied) Frequency range radio: VHF (FM): 87 - 109 MHz sw: 5.85 17.90 MHz MW (AM] Europe 522-1656 kHz MW (AM] USA 520-1710 kHz IW 144-299 kHz The technical features of the device enable the frequency ranges stated above to be set. Various countries may have different national rules on the radio frequency ranges assigned. Please note that you may not sell, trans- fer to third parties or abuse information received outside the assigned ra- dio frequency ranges Tuning ranges (NORMAL/FINE): FM (HF) 100 kHz/50 kHz sw 5kHz/1 kHz MW (AM] Europe 9 kHz/1 kHz MW (AMI USA 10 kHz/1 kHz IW TkHz Sensitivity: SW can be set to 2 intervals General Memory positions : 1600 [400 for each frequency range] -3.

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B 12 09 17:11 Uhr Seite 4 Headphones Model: E105 Impedance: 320 Wideband characteristic Voltage (WBCV]: 100 mV Headphone socket max. Output voltage: 20 mV Power transformer Manufacturer: S&S MFG. LTD. Model: A400-75 Primary: 230 V - 50 Hz / 30 mA Secondary: 7.5 V DC 400 mA / 3VA Safety information + This device has not been designed for use by people [including chi. dren) with restricted physical, sensory or intellectual abilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a re- sponsible person [for their own safety) or have received instructions on how to use the device. + Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device. + In order to avoid the device being switched on unintentionally, remo- ve the adapter from the mains socket after each use and before cleaning. + Checkthe device and al paris for visible damage. The device’s safety con- cept can only work ifthe device is in perfect condition. + A mains adapter connected to the device must always be easily ac- cessible so that the device can be quickly disconnected from the mains power in an emergency.

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B 12 pes 17:11 Uhr Seite 5 À Risk of electric shock! + Only connect the device to a properly installed and earthed mains so- cket. The mains voltage must agree with that stated on the device's specification plate. + Damaged adapters or mains cables should be exchanged immediate- ly by an authorised technician or the Customer Service in order to avoid risks. + Connection cables or devices that do not work perfecily or have been damaged should be repaired or exchanged immediately by Customer Services. Never immerse the device in water! Simply wipe it with a slightly damp cloth. + Do not expose the device to rain or use it in a damp or wet environ- ment. + Ensure that the connection cable is never wet or damp when in use. + You must not open or repair the device's housing. This can be dangerous and renders the warranty null and void. + Protect the device from moisture and sprayed water. Therefore do not place any objects filled with water (e.g. vases] on or near the device. À Risk of fire! + Do not use the device near hot surfaces. + Do not set the device up where it is exposed to direct sunlight. This could cause it to overheat and damage it beyond repair. + Never leave the device unattended during operation. + Never cover the device's ventilation slots when it is switched on. + Do not place open flames, such as candles, on or near the device.

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B Hg 17:11 Uhr Seite 6 À Risk of injury + Keep children away from the connection cable and device. Children frequently underestimate the danger of electrical devices. + lFthe device has fallen down or is damaged it must no longer be used. Have the device checked by a qualified specialist and, if necessary, re- paired. + Baïteries must noi be handled by children. Children can put batteries in their mouths and swallow them. If a battery has been swallowed, obtain medical assistance immediately. À Thunder storms! Devices connected to mains power can be damaged during a thun- der storm. lFthere is a thunder storm, always remove the mains plug from the socket. À Information on voltage surges (EFT/electrical fast transient} and electrostatic discharges: 1Fthe product does not work properly due to electrical fast transient processes {voltage surges) or electrostatic discharge, it must be reset to restore normal operation. lf necessary, remove the plug from the power socket and insert it again. The batteries (if used) must be re- moved and reinserted. À Information on separating the device from mains power The POWER button on fhis device does not completely separate it from the mains network. In addition, the device uses power when in standby mode. In order to completely separate the device from the mains supply the plug must be removed from the mains socket.

À Notes on handling batteries The device uses batteries. Please note the following on handling batteries: À Risk of explosion! Do not throw batteries into a fire. Do not recharge batteries. + Never open, solder or weld batteries. There is a risk of explosion and injury! + Check batteries regularly. Leaking batteries can damage the device. + lfthe appliance is not going to be used for long periods, remove the batteries. + lfbatteries leak, put on protective gloves. + Clean the battery compartment and contacts with a dry cloth. À Caution! No liability/warranty applies to damage to the device caused by moi- sture due to water penetrating the device or overheating! Operating elements Front side Memory buttons H.0/5-M.4/9 Screen button SNOOZE Frequency selection switch button PAGE button FINE button POWER buttons UP/DOWN

Starting up Unpack the device Remove all packaging materials À Caution! Do not let children play with the plastic film. There is a risk of suffocation. Check the items supplied Whilst unpacking, check that all of the following items are available to you: *_ Shortwave Radio *_ Power transformer æ x

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B Hg 17:11 Uhr Seite 9 + Headphones + Storage case +_ These operating instructions, complete with the warranty card Mains and battery operation When you disconnect the radio from the mains supply, any settings you may have made (time, alarm, stations in memory) will be lost. l£ you wish to keep these settings, insert batteries (see below) before disconnecting. Inserting batteries The device can also be operated with batteries (not supplied) as well as from the mains. You will need four 1.5V mignon batteries, size AA, LR6. + Open the battery compartment on the rear of the device by sliding the cover downwards. + Insert four batteries into the compartment, paying attention to the po- larity. + Replace the cover on the battery compartment. IFthe batteries are too weak, this is indicated on the screen by a flashing symbol D. Mains connection + Connect the plug of the mains adapter to the EXT. DC 7.5 V 400 mA socket on the side of the device. + Plug the mains adapter into an easily accessible socket. To avoid trip- ping hazards, please avoid using an extension cable. Connecting headphones On the left side ofthe radio, you will find the headphone socket.

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B Hg 17:11 Uhr Seite 10 À Caution! Use only the supplied headphones of Type F105 + Insert the headphone jack plug into the headphone output. The speaker will be deactivated automatically. Caution: Listening to music with headphones over long periods of time and at a high volume may damage your hearingl General functions Key lock In order to prevent changing the settings unintentionally by touching the buttons, you can activate the key lock. + Press and hold down the MEM button for around 3 seconds. On screen, the message © flashes. AI buttons, except the buttons SNOOZE and MEM, are now blocked. + Press and hold down the MEM button again for about 3 seconds to can- cel the key lock. The © message on the screen disappears. Screen lighting + Press any button to illuminate the screen. The screen will remain lit for about 10 seconds. Stand + Fold out the base on the rear ofthe device to make the device more stable. D -10-

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B Hg 17:11 Uhr Seite 11 Time functions The time functions can only be set when the radio is switched off. When used for the first time the preset time of the global receiver is set to “0:00 00". IFthe device is disconnected from its power supply the settings are lost. Time, date, time zone and world time You can set the time, date and time zone via the MODE button. You can also query and set the world time, data alarm, medium wave reception, alarm time reception and hourly mode. When you press MODE, the function to be set flashes for about 15 seconds. During this time, adiust the setting with the UP/DOWN buttons. + Press MODE x 1: Setting clock time + Press MODE x 2: Setting the date + Press MODE x 3: Set time zone (“Local City"} + Press MODE x 4: Show world time + Press MODE x 5: Date alarm + Press MODE x 6: Set reception range for medium wave. + Press MODE x 7: Set alarm pause. + Press MODE x 8: Set 12/24 hour mode. To apply a setting, just wait until the screen stops flashing [the screen reverts to the time indication] or press MODE to move on to the next function. Setting clock time + Press MODE once. The most recently set time flashes on the screen. + Press the UP or DOWN button to move the time forward or backward at minute intervals. Hold down one of the buttons for a few seconds to move the setting forward or backward quickly at 10 minute intervals. RIE

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B 12 Le 17:11 Uhr Seite 12 ® Note: Set the time without summer time offset. If summer time is required, this can be set when setting the time zone. Setting the date + Press MODE again or iwice. The date set flashes on the screen [Tu 01:01 08” when first switched on). + Press the UP or DOWN button to move the date forward or backward. Keep either of these buttons pressed for a few seconds to change the date in ten-day steps. The weekday indication follows automatically. The indication uses the first two letters of the English name of the day. The builtin calendar runs from 2000 to 2099. Day ofthe week indication: Su = Sunday Mo = Monday Tu = Tuesday We = Wednesday

Setting the time zone + Press MODE again or three times. The selected time zone flashes on the screen as the abbreviation for the corresponding city (UTC when first switched on); the time disappears. + Press the UP or DOWN button to move the time zone forward or backward. The following table smmarises the city abbreviations for the time zones and time differences.

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B 12 Le 17:11 Uhr Seite 14 *UTC Universal Time Coordinated UTC). UTC is the reference for the times ofthe various time zones around the world. Summer time offset While the time zone indication is still lashing, press the SNOOZE button. The screen shows the SUN OFF message when summer time has been deactivated. Press the SNOOZE button again. The screen now shows SUN ON. Sum- mer time offset is now activated and the clock moves one hour ahead. Show world time Press MODE again or four times to show the world time. The city abbre- viation appears with the corresponding time. Press the UP or DOWN button to move the time zone forward or backward. Special date alarm Press the MODE button a fifth time to set the special date alarm. The screen flashes SDAT and the date in succession. Press the PAGE button to select one of the ten settable date alarms (SDA1-SDA 10). Press the UP or DOWN button to set the date on which the alarm should sound. Press the SNOOZE button to ignore the year number setting so that the alarm sounds every year. IFthe current date is the same as the SDA date, an alarm sounds every hour from 8 ‘clock on this day. In addition, the SDA message Will flash on the screen. Turn off the alarm by pressing any button.

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B Hg 17:11 Uhr Seite 15 O Note: In order to completely deactivate the date alarm set a date that is in the past! Setting 12/24 hour mode + Press MODE eight times. The screen shows the"24 HR” message for 24- hour mode. + Press the UP button to set the 24 hour mode. + Press the DOWN button to set the 12 hour mode. “12HR' is displayed on the screen. In the afternoon in addition PM is shown on the screen. Select display mode You can select which information is shown on the screen when the radio is switched off. The selected mode is indicated by a corresponding symbol on the screen. When the radio is switched off, select the display mode by repeatedly pressing the FINE button in accordance with the following table: Symbol on the screen display mode CLK only the time is displayed CITY The time and world time are shown in succession DATE The time and date are shown in succession CIT DAT the time, date and world time are shown in succession Alarm function The world receiver provides two alarms that can be set independently of one another, ALT and AL2. For both, you can set: whether the alarm should operate on every day ofthe week or only from Monday to Friday; … whether you wish to be woken by the alarm tone or the radio.

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B 12 Le 17:11 Uhr Seite 16 Setting the alarm time You can set two alarm times in your world receiver. Alar: nction Symbol on Acoustic signals K 4 _ F4 Switched off No symbol + Press the VOL+/AL-1 [or VOL.-/AL-2) button. The screen shows the most recenily set alarm time and the symbol for the alarm type. + Press the UP or DOWN button to move the alarm time forward or back- ward at minute intervals. Hold down one of the buttons for a few se- conds to move the setting forward or backward quickly at 10 minute intervals. + Press the VOL+/AL-1 (or VOL.-/AL-2) button until the desired alarm functi- on (see table above) is indicated on the screen. + Press the SNOOZE button to set the weekday on which you want the alarm to sound: You can choose between week days (Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr), weekend (Su, Sa), every day (Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa) or the current day of the week. The selected setting is shown on the screen. + Press the SNOOZE button until the desired alarm days are set. Hold down the SNODZE button until the screen shows an individual week day. + Press the SNOOZE button to set the desired week day. To go back to selecting week days, weekend or every day, briefly hold down the SNOOZE button again. + Press the MODE button to save the setting and return to the time mode. The setting is also saved if you wait around 15 seconds until the screen returns to displaying the time.

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B 12 Le 17:11 Uhr Seite 17 When the alarm sounds. + and'the “Radio” alarm function has been selected, the radio opera- tes for one hour at a predefined alarm volume. To switch off press the VOL+/AL-1 (or VOL.-/AL-2) button. + andthe “signal sounds” alarm function has been selected, the signal sound is played for 10 minutes. To switch off press the VOL+/AL-1 [or VOL-/AL-2) button. © Note: Please note that a station must be selected for the radio alarm to work Interrupting the alarm + Press the SNOOZE button to interrupt the alarm for 10 minutes. Set snooze time + With the radio switched off, press the button MODE seven times. The screen displays the snooze time set (default is "SNO 10”). + Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the snooze time to a time between 1 and 59 minutes. Turning off the alarm function + Press the VOL+/AL-T or VOL.-/AL-2 button until the relevant alarm sym- bols disappear from the screen.

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B 12 Le 17:11 Uhr Seite 18 Stop waïch function The stop watch function is only available when the radio is switched off. + Press and hold down the PAGE button for around 2 seconds, the screen shows 00.00.0 U. + Press SNOOZE to start the stop watch. The maximum time for the stop watch is 99 minutes and 59 seconds. IFthe stop watch exceeds the maximum time, 99:59.0 is displayed and flashes. + During time measurement, it can be stopped by pressing SNOOZE. + Pressing SNOOZE again restarts the stop watch. + Hold down SNOOZE to reset the stop watch. + Leave the stop watch by pressing PAGE. Countdown function The countdown function is only available when the radio is switched off. Set and save countdown + Press and hold down the MEMORY SCAN button for around 2 seconds, the screen shows D 00.00. + Press the UP or DOWN button to set the desired time. 5 countdown times are preset on the memory buttons and you can open these directly using the corresponding memory button: Button M.0/5 10:00 Button M.1/6 30:00 Button M.2/7 45:00 Button M.3/8 60:00 Button M.4/9 90:00 + Press the MEM button to save the set time, the memory space indicator MEM flashes on the screen. Now use the M.0/5-M.4/9 buttons to select a memo- ry space; when you press the relevant memory key the time is saved in this memory space and the time previously stored there overwritten.

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B 12 Le 17:11 Uhr Seite 19 + When the MEMORY SCAN button is pressed again you leave the count: down mode. Call up and activate the countdown function + Press and hold down the MEMORY SCAN button for around 2 seconds, the screen shows D 00. 00. + Selectthe desired, saved countdown time with the aid of the M.0/5- M.4/9 memory buttons. + Press SNOOZE to start the countdown. Pressing the SNOOZE button again pauses the countdown. When the set time has been counted down, an alarm sound plays for one minute becoming gradually higher in tone and louder. + Press the MEMORY SCAN button to pause the countdown and leave count- down mode. Radio operation Switching on/volume control + Press the POWER button to switch the radio on. ON will appear briefly on the screen, followed by the current frequency and band selection. + Press the VOL+/AL-1 or VOL.-/AL-2 button to control the volume: Button VOL.-/AL-2: quieter; Button VOL+/AL1: louder. The volume is shown on the bar indicator to the bottom right of the screen. Switch on bass amplifier + When the radio is switched on, press the BASS button to switch on the bass amplifier. The screen will flash BASS.

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B Hg 17:11 Uhr Seite 20 + In order to switch the bass amplifier off again, press BASS one more time. The BASS message disappears. Switch display message + In radio operation press the MODE button to switch between displaying the time and frequency. Turning off + Switch ihe radio off by pressing the POWER button. OFF is shown briefly on the screen and the time is displayed again. Sleep function You can activate the sleep function via the SNOOZE button. You can set a time of up to 90 minutes in ten-minute steps, after which the radio will auto- matically turn itself off. To do so, first switch the radio off. + Press the SNOOZE button. The symbol for the sleep function E=E and 90 [for 90 minutes) will appear. + Press the SNOOZE button repeatedly until 90 is displayed to count down the sleep time in 10 minute steps. + Either select a sleep time (the sleep symbol FA remains on the screen) or press SNOOZE again until 00 appears on the screen. The sleep time is now switched off. Setting the station + Select the required frequency band (FM, MW, LW or SW), using the frequency select button. The corresponding abbreviation will appear on the screen. + The UP and DOWN buttons can now be used to set the desired frequency. + IFyou keep UP or DOWN pressed for about three seconds, the automatic station search will start.

+ The search stops as soon as a station with sufficient signal strength is found Setting the MW band Since the radio transmitter systems differ from one country to another, you should make the appropriate setting via the reception range setting: + With the radio switched off, press the button MODE six times and then select, using the buttons UP resp. DOWN, the appropriate reception ran- ge as per the following table: fAmerika |10 kHz [520-1710 kHz Europa fo kHz [522-1656 kHz Fine tuning If a station can not be found precisely the fine tuning can be use to improve reception. + During the channel search press the FINE button, the screen shows FINE + Now, using the buttons UP resp. DOWN, adjust the required reception range with smaller frequency steps. + By pressing the FINE again you leave the fine tuning function again. This function is not available for the LW frequency range. Aerial The rotatable telescopic aerial on the radio can be used for the FM and SW bands. + Pullthe aerial out fully and arrange it for optimum reception.

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B Hg 17:11 Uhr Seite 22 The SW SEN. switch on the left side of the device can be used to improve the reception quality for the SW band. Select LX for strong stations and DX to improve reception for weak stations. The telescopic aerial does not work in the MW and LW bands. In these bands, the radio uses its built-in ferrite aerial. + Align the radio for best reception. Memory functions Save station The world receiver can save 400 stations in each frequency range. To store a station, proceed as follows: + Setthe frequency range with the frequency selection switch and then the station that you want to save. + Press the MEM button. The screen shows the PAGE memory page and MEM flashes. + Within 10 seconds press the PAGE button [the PAGE message flashes), and then select a memory page [from 00-39) using the UP or DOWN button. + Within 10 seconds use the M.0/5-M.4/9 buttons to select a memory space to store the station. For example, press the M.0/5 button once for memory space 0 and again for memory space 5. The occupancy is shown on the screen. + Press MEM again to save the station. The PAGE and MEM messages are shown on a permanent basis. © Note: IFthe world receiver is connected to the mains adapter and no batte- ries have been inserted, the station memories are lost when the adap- ter plug is pulled from the socket.

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B 12 pes 17:11 Uhr Seite 23 Selecting a saved station + In order to select a saved station directly, first use the frequency se- lection switch to select the frequency range where the station is saved. + Press the PAGE button and then use the UP or DOWN buttons to select a memory page [from 00-39). + Within 10 seconds press the M.0/5-M.4/9 buttons to select a memory space to store the station. The station is played immediately after entering the memory space. Carry out automatic station search Your world receiver can search the frequencies within a range and store the stations it finds. Do the following to activate the automatic search [auto- matic memory scan/AMS): + Press the MEM button once. The MEM message flashes. + Hold down the MEMORY SCAN button for about 1 second. The world receiver now searches all frequencies in the currently selected frequency range and saves the stations it finds from the currently set memo- ry page and memory space. Displaying memory spaces + Press the MEMORY SCAN button to call up the content of all station memo- ries for the selected band. All stored stations will be played in succession for about five seconds. + Press the button SNOOZE to finish the rendering of the memory positions.

IB_KH2030 DT25841 LB4B Hg 17:11 Uhr Seite 24 Cleaning À Risk of injury from electric shock: + Disconnect the device from the mains power before cleaning it! + Never immerse the device's parts into water or other liquid! + Do not allow liquid to penetrate the housing. Cleaning the housing: Clean the housing surface with a slighily damp cloth. Never use petrol, sol. vent or detergents that could attack the plasticl Disposal Device disposal D Never dispose of the device in the normal household rubbish. Dispose ofthe device using an aufhorised disposal company or your local dispo- M— sal facility. This device is subject to European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please follow the currently valid regulations. In case of doubi, contact your disposal facilities. Disposal of batteries Batteries must not be disposed in the household rubbish. Each consumer is ob- liged by law to bring batteries/rechargeable batteries to a collection point provi- ded by the local authority/council or to retailers. This obligation is so that the batteries can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Only hand in batteries that have been discharged.

Disposal of packaging Ensure all packaging materials are disposed in an environmentally friendly manner. Importer KOMPERNASS GMBH BURGSTRASSE 21 D-44867 BOCHUM www-kompernass.com

Warranty & service You receive a 3-year warranty on this device from the date of purchase. If, in spite of our high quality standards, you have reason to complain about this device, please contact our service hotline: Hitis not possible to deal with your complaint by phone, they will provide + a processing number (RMA number) and + an address where you can send your product for repairs under the warranty. If you send the device please enclose a copy ofthe proof of purchase [till receipt). The device must be packaged securely for transport and the RMA number must be directly visible. Shipments without an RMA number can not be processed. © Note: The warranty applies to material or manufacturing faults. The warranty does not apply to + parts subject to wear and tear + damage to breakable parts such as switches and rechargeable batte- ries The product is only designed for private and not commercial use. Improper handling and usage not in accordance with the intended purpose, use of force and any interventions that are not carried out by our authorised ser- vice centre will render the warranty null and void. This warranty does not affect your legal rights. œæ 26-