RA-E611W-DAB - Radio JVC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	DAB+/DAB/FM Radio with RDS
Brand	JVC
Model	RA-E611W-DAB
Dimensions (approx.)	200 x 120 x 80 mm
Weight (approx.)	0.6 kg
Power Supply	Mains AC 220-240V, 50Hz or 3 x AA batteries (not included)
Radio Bands	DAB/DAB+ (Band III) and FM (87.5-108 MHz)
Preset Stations	30 (DAB) + 30 (FM)
Display	LCD with backlight
Audio Output	Built-in speaker (mono), headphone jack (3.5mm)
Alarm Function	Dual alarm with snooze and sleep timer
Additional Features	Clock, auto scan, manual tuning, DAB signal display, FM RDS
Maintenance	Clean with a soft dry cloth; do not use liquids or solvents
Safety Precautions	Do not expose to water or moisture; keep away from heat sources
Spare Parts & Repairability	No user-serviceable parts; contact JVC service for repairs
General Information	Portable tabletop radio; suitable for home or office

Frequently Asked Questions - RA-E611W-DAB JVC

How do I scan for DAB stations?

Press the Scan button. The radio will automatically scan the DAB Band III frequencies and store stations.

Why is the FM reception poor?

Extend the telescopic antenna fully and try repositioning the radio. FM performance depends on location.

How do I set an alarm?

Press the Alarm button, set the time and choose a source (buzzer, DAB, or FM). Confirm with the select button.

Can I use rechargeable batteries?

Yes, you can use 3 rechargeable AA batteries, but they must be charged externally.

How do I store a preset?

Tune to the desired station, then press and hold a preset number button (1-5) until the display confirms.

The radio won't turn on. What should I do?

Check if the power cord is connected properly or if batteries are inserted correctly. Replace batteries if low.

How do I adjust the sleep timer?

Press the Sleep button repeatedly to select 15, 30, 60, or 90 minutes. The radio will turn off automatically.

Is the clock automatic?

Yes, when receiving a DAB signal, the clock synchronizes automatically. In FM mode, you may need to set it manually.

Can I connect headphones?

Yes, plug 3.5mm headphones into the Headphone jack. The built-in speaker will mute.

How do I reset the radio to factory settings?

Press and hold the Menu button for 5 seconds, then select 'Factory Reset' and confirm.

USER MANUAL RA-E611W-DAB JVC

• Thank you for buying our product.
• Please read through these operating instructions, so you will know how to operate your equipment properly. After you finish reading the instructions manual, put it away in a safe place for future reference.

SAFETY

General

• Do not drop the device and do not expose it to liquid, moisture, or humidity. These might lead to damage to the device.
• If the device is moved from a cold environment into a warmer one, let it adapt to the new temperature before operating the device. Otherwise, it might lead to condensation and cause malfunctions in the device.
• Do not use the device in a dusty environment, as dust can damage the interior electronic components and lead to malfunctions in the device.
• Protect the device from strong vibrations and place it on stable surfaces.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the device.
• If the device is not used for a long period of time, disconnect it from the power supply by unplugging the power plug. This is to avoid the risk of fire.
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
• To maintain compliance with the WiFi RF exposure requirement, place the product at least 20 cm from nearby persons except when operating the controls.

Power adapter

• Only use the power adapter delivered with the device.
• The socket outlet should be installed near the device and should be easily accessible.
• Never touch the power plug with wet hands and never pull on the power cable when pulling the plug out of the power socket.
• Make sure the electrical voltage specified on the device and its power plug is corresponding to the voltage of the power socket. Incorrect voltage will destroy the device.

Risks associated with high volumes

Connect headphones with volume set low and increase it if required. Prolonged listening through some headphones at high volume settings can result in hearing damage. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

Battery handling and usage

• Only adults should handle battery. Do not allow a child to use this apparatus unless the battery cover is securely attached.
• Remove batteries if exhausted or if they will not be used again for a long period. The incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and will corrode the compartment or cause the batteries to burst, therefore:
• Do not mix battery types, e.g. alkaline with zinc carbonate.
• When inserting new batteries, replace all batteries at the same time.
• Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.

1. PRESET buttons
2. ALARM button
3. ▼ button
4. ▲ button
5. SELECT button
6. Display
7. STANDBY button
8. MODE button
9. MENU/INFO button
10. DIMMER/SNOOZE button
11. VOLUME knob
12. Battery compartment
13. Antenna
14. Headphone output
15. DC IN socket

POWER SOURCE

Mains Power

• Connecting the unit to any other power source may cause damage to the unit. Unwind the mains adapter cable to its full length. Connect the end of the cable to the DC IN socket at the rear of the unit and then connect the mains adapter to the mains socket. Make sure the mains adapter is firmly inserted into the mains socket. The unit is now ready to use.
• To switch the unit off completely, unplug the mains adapter from the mains socket.

Battery Power

Insert 4 x 1.5V AA batteries (not included) correctly by following the polarity (+ or -) indications in the battery compartment.

NOTE: When the batteries become weak, the display will show . The batteries should be replaced. When the batteries are completely exhausted, the power is turned off.

BASIC OPERATION

Powering ON/OFF

After connecting the mains adapter to the unit and the mains socket, the unit will enter Standby mode.

• Press the ⏻ STANDBY button to switch on the unit.
• Press the ⏻ STANDBY button again to switch the unit back to Standby mode.
• Disconnect the power cable of the mains adapter from the mains socket if you want to switch the unit off completely.

Display Backlight (Mains Power only)

There are four backlight levels (High, Medium, Low, Off) to choose from. To set the backlight level, repeatedly press the DIMMER/SNOOZE button and the brightness of the display will change.

Volume

Rotate the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume.

Mode selection

Press the MODE button to select the desired source.

NOTE: DAB+ and FM stations will only be available separately when BestTune™ is set to Off.

PRESETS

You can store up to 30 of your favorite DAB or FM stations to the memory. This will enable you to access your favorite stations quickly and easily. To store a preset, you must first be listening to the station that you would like to save.

Storing to Presets 1-7

• Press and hold the PRESET 1-7 buttons.
• The words will show on the display.

Storing to Presets 1-30

• Press and hold the PRESET 8+ button, and then press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select the preset station number to save. Press the SELECT button to confirm selection.
• The words will show on the display.

Recalling Presets 1-7

Press the PRESET 1-7 buttons.

Recalling Presets 1-30

Press the PRESET 8+ button, and then press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select the desired preset station number. Press the SELECT button to confirm selection.

NOTE: If you choose a preset station number that has not been allocated a station, the display will show .

BestTune™

Congratulations, your new radio contains BestTune™. This feature presents DAB+ and FM radio stations in a single list. The selected station will automatically be played on DAB+ or FM, based on which has the best reception. You will see a single list of radio stations after the initial scan and will no longer have to choose between FM and DAB+ modes.

Turning On/Off the BestTune™

• Press and hold the MENU/INFO button to enter the menu.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons repeatedly to select , and then press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons repeatedly to select , and then press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select for turning on BestTune™ mode, or select for turning off, and then press the SELECT button to confirm selection.

Automatically Setting the Clock

The clock will be updated automatically if you can receive DAB/FM signal in your location. In order to synchronize to the current local time, you must leave the unit to receive signals from the DAB/FM station for a period of time.

BestTune™ Operation

When the unit is connected to the mains power and then switched on from standby mode for the first time or you have just performed a factory reset, the unit will automatically enter into the BestTune™ mode and perform a full scan.

During the scan, the display will show together with a slide bar that indicates the progress of the scan and the amount of stations that have been found so far.

Once the scan has finished, the unit will select the first station alphanumerically from the found stations.

To explore the found stations, press the ▲ / ▼ buttons repeatedly to find a station that you would like to listen to, and then press the SELECT button to confirm selection.

NOTE: FM stations without RDS available are not included in the Station List.

Station List

The Station List will show all the found DAB and FM stations after scanning.

• To explore the Station List, press and hold the MENU/INFO button to enter into menu.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons repeatedly to select, and then press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons repeatedly to select a station, and then press the SELECT button to confirm selection.

BestTune™ Scan

The BestTune™ Scan will search for the entire DAB and FM channels.

• To perform BestTune™ Scan, press and hold the MENU/INFO button to enter into menu.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons repeatedly to select, and then press the SELECT button to confirm. The display will show and a progressing slide bar.
• All the stations that have been found will be stored automatically. To explore and listen to the found stations, press the ▲ / ▼ buttons repeatedly to select a station, and then press the SELECT button to confirm selection.

BestTune™ Display (Info.)

To view further information broadcast by the station, press the MENU/INFO button, the display will show the following information:

• Station service title.
• If more than one source is available, press SELECT button and then press ▲ / ▼ buttons to choose the preferred source (DAB or FM), then press SELECT button to confirm.

- This describes the programme type that is being broadcast.

- FM frequency or DAB channel, depending on the source.

- The bitrate for a digital source (0 kbps displayed for FM sources).

- Signal strength expressed as a percentage.

Prune Invalid

This function allows you to delete all stations that are not available or have very poor reception.

• To perform pruning of invalid stations, press and hold the MENU/INFO button to enter the menu.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons repeatedly to select, and then press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select for confirm deletion, or select for exit, and then press the SELECT button to confirm your selection.

DAB OPERATION

NOTE: DAB mode is only available when BestTune is set to Off.

If the unit is connected to the mains power and then switched on for the first time, it will automatically enter DAB mode and perform a full scan. During the scan, the display will show a slide bar indicating the progress of the scan and the number of stations found so far.

Once the scan has finished, the unit will select the first alphanumerically found station. To explore the found stations, press the ▲ / ▼ buttons and then the SELECT button to confirm your selection.

DAB Scan

The DAB Scan will search the entire DAB Band III channels. After the scan has finished, the first alphanumerically found station will be automatically selected.

• To activate DAB scan, press and hold the MENU/INFO button to enter the menu, then press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select. Press the SELECT button to confirm. The display will show a progressing slide bar.
• All the stations that have been found will be stored automatically. To explore and listen to the found stations, press the ▲ / ▼ buttons and then press the SELECT button to confirm selection.

DAB Display (Info.)

To view further information broadcast by the station, press the MENU/INFO button, the display will show the following information:

• Station service title.
• To display the current source.
• This describes the programme type that is being broadcast.
• DAB channel.
• The bitrate for a digital source.
• Signal strength expressed as a percentage.

Manual Tune

As well as the normal method of scanning, you can also manually tune to a particular channel / frequency. This can be useful for adjusting your antenna to achieve the best possible reception and scanning a particular channel to update the station list.

• Press and hold the MENU/INFO button and then press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select. Press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to scroll through the DAB channels, which are numbered from 5A to 13F.
• After your desired channel number is selected, press the SELECT button to enter the current multiplex. It will now display the multiplex and you will see the signal strength.
• You will not see any new radio stations or hear anything while in manual tune. To find the newly tuned in stations, search through the Station List.

Prune Invalid

You may remove all unavailable stations from the list.

• During DAB mode, press and hold the MENU/INFO button, then press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select. Press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select to confirm deletion. Or select to cancel.

FM OPERATION

NOTE: FM mode is only available when BestTune is set to Off.

To switch the unit to FM mode, press the MODE button. The display will show the frequency or station name and any further RadioText information if available.

Auto Scan

• To search for an FM station, press the ▲ / ▼ buttons and then press the SELECT button to start the forward or reverse scanning.
• Once a station has been found, the scanning will stop automatically.

Manual Scan

- To search for FM stations manually, press the ▲ / ▼ buttons repeatedly until your desired frequency is reached.

NOTE: With FM radio, it may be necessary to fine tune each station by pressing ▲ / ▼ repeatedly. Each press will adjust the frequency by 0.05 MHz. If reception is still poor, adjust the position of the aerial or try moving the radio to another location.

Scan Setting

This is a scanning option to scan all stations, or just scan stations with strong signal.

• Press and hold MENU/INFO and then press ▲ / ▼ buttons to select. Press SELECT button to confirm.
• Press ▲ / ▼ buttons to select or. Press SELECT button to confirm.

FM Display (Info.)

To view further information broadcast by the station, press MENU/INFO button, the display will show the following information:

• Station service title.
• This describes the programme type that is being broadcast.
• FM frequency.
• Signal strength expressed as a percentage.

ALARMS AND SNOOZE

As well as a clock/calendar, there are two wake-up alarms with snooze facility. The alarm sound for each alarm can use a Buzzer, Digital Radio or FM.

Alarms (Mains Power only)

• Press ALARM button to enter Alarm menu.
• Press ▲ / ▼ buttons to select or and press SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select and press the SELECT button to confirm below option:
• On / Off
• Daily / Once / Weekends / Weekdays
• (Alarm On time)
• Buzzer / DAB+ / FM
• Last listened / Preset #

NOTE: The option is only available if the is set to DAB+ and/or FM.

• 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 / 120 minutes
• 4-16

- Finally, press MENU/INFO button to return to Alarm menu and press MENU/INFO button again to exit alarm setting.

NOTE: In Stand by mode active alarms are indicated by displaying the relevant Alarm 1 and/or Alarm 2 icons.

At the set time, the alarm will sound, quietly at first, then gradually building up to the set volume. To cancel a sounding alarm and switch the radio to standby, press the ⏻ STANDBY or ALARM button.

Snooze (Mains Power only)

To temporarily silence a sounding alarm, press DIMMER/SNOOZE button. You can change the snooze period by repeatedly pressing DIMMER/SNOOZE button. Snooze periods are 5, 10, 15 and 30 minutes. The radio returns to standby for the set time period with a snooze countdown displayed. When the countdown reaches 0 (zero) the alarm is triggered again.

Press the ⏻ STANDBY or ALARM button to fully cancel a sounding alarm and switch the radio to standby.

SYSTEM SETTINGS

Sleep

• To set the sleep timer, press and hold MENU/INFO to enter the menu.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select, then press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select, then press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select the sleep delay time in minutes from: Sleep Timer Off / 10 / 20 / 30 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 minutes.
• Once you select a sleep delay period, it returns to the Now Playing screen.

Time/Date

• To set the time and date, press and hold the MENU/INFO button to display the menu.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select, and then press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select, then press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select the option below:
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to adjust the time and date, then press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select auto update from Any / from Digital Radio / from FM or No Update, then press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press ▲ / ▼ buttons to select 12 Hour or 24 Hour, then press SELECT button to confirm.

Press ▲ / ▼ buttons to select MM-DD-YYYY or DD-MM-YYYY, then press SELECT button to confirm.

Press ▲ / ▼ buttons to adjust the clock style, then press SELECT button to confirm.

Press MENU/INFO button to exit the menu.

Language

• To set the display language, press and hold the MENU/INFO button to enter into menu.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons repeatedly to select , and then press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons repeatedly to select , and then press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select and then press the SELECT button to confirm selection.
• Press MENU/INFO button to exit the menu.

Factory Reset

• To perform factory reset, press and hold MENU/INFO button to enter Menu.
• Press ▲ / ▼ buttons to select and press SELECT button to confirm.
• Press ▲ / ▼ buttons to select and press SELECT button to confirm.
• Press ▲ / ▼ buttons to select to perform factory reset or to cancel.

Software Version

• To view the software version, press and hold the MENU/INFO button to enter the menu.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select and press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select and press the SELECT button to confirm.
• Press the MENU/INFO button to exit the menu.

MAINTENANCE / CLEANING

• Ensure the unit is fully unplugged from the mains socket before cleaning.
• Never use any harsh or strong solvents to clean the device since these may damage the surface of the device. A dry, soft cloth is appropriate; however, if the device is extremely dirty, it may be wiped off with a slightly moist cloth. Make sure the device is dried off after cleaning. When it is necessary to ship the device, store it in its original package. Save the package for this purpose.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Power Supply Power Adapter, 5,9 V / 1 A
Battery 4 x DC 1,5 V AA size
Power consumption < 2,5 W
Standby Power consumption < 1 W
Display	2,8",	TFT	colour	displa
Weight	Approx.	500	g
Dimensions 210 x 120 X 80 mm
Operation temperature +5°C ~ +35°C

RADIO SECTION

FM Frequency Range	87,5 – 108 MHz
DAB+ Frequency Range	174 – 240 MHz
Presets	DAB+ 30 / FM 30

AUDIO SECTION

Power output

1 x 2 Watts RMS

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

DAB+/FM Digital Radio, Power adapter, User manual

WARNING: DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT NEAR WATER, IN WET AREAS TO AVOID FIRE OR INJURY OF ELECTRIC CURRENT. ALWAYS TURN OFF THE PRODUCT WHEN YOU DON'T USE IT OR BEFORE A REVISION. THERE

AREN'T ANY PARTS IN THIS APPLIANCE WHICH ARE REPARABLE BY CONSUMER. ALWAYS APPEAL TO A QUALIFIED AUTHORIZED SERVICE. THE PRODUCT IS UNDER A DANGEROUS TENTION.

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Disposal of old Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Hereby, ETA a.s. declares that the radio equipment type RA-E611B-DAB / RA-E611W-DAB is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.JVCAUDIO.cz/doc

INTRODUCTION

STATIONS STORED IN MEMORY

	EN - English
Charging adapter
A	Manufacturer's name or trademark, business registration number and address	DONGGUAN DONGNIU ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.3th Floor, No.8, HengLing Street, HengJiao Industrial Park, ShiJie Town,Dongguan City, Guangdong, P.R. China
B	Model identifier DNS051-0591000-AV
C	Input voltage 100 - 240 V
D	Input frequency 50 / 60 Hz
E	Output voltage 5,9 V
F	Output current 1,0 A
G	Output power 5,9 W
H	Average efficiency in active mode 75,0 %
I	Low load efficiency (10%) -
J	Power consumption without load 0,09 W

	CZ - Čeština	PL - Polski	SK - Slovenčina	HU - Magyar	RO - Română	BG - Булгарски
	Napájecí adaptér	Adapter zasilianla	Napájací adaptér	Töltő adapter	Adaptor pentru încărcare	Зарядно устройство
A	Název výrobce nebo ochranná známka, obchodní registrační číslo a adresa	Nazwa producenta lub znak towarowy, handlowy numer rejestracyjny i adres	Názov výrobcu alebo ochranná známka, obchodné registračné číslo a adresa	A gyártó megnevezése vagy védjegye, a cég nyilvántartási száma és címe	Numele sau marca comercială, numărul și adresa de înregistrare ale producătorului	Име на производителя или търговска марка, регистрационен номер и адрес
B	Identifikační značka modelu	Znak identyfikacyjny modelu	Identifikačná značka modelu	A modell azonosító jele	Identificator model	Идентификатор на модела
C	Vstupní napětí	Napięcie wejściowe	Vstupné napätie	Bemeneti feszültség	Tensiune de intrare	Входно напрежение
D	Vstupní frekvence	Częstotliwość wejściowa	Vstupná frekvencia	Bemeneti frekvencia	Frecvență de intrare	Входна честота
E	Výstupní napětí	Napięcie wyjściowe	Výstupné napätie	Kimeneti feszültség	Tensiune de ieşire	Изходно напрежение
F	Výstupní proud Prąd wyjściowy	Výstupný prúd	Kimeneti áramerősség	Curent de ieşire	Изходен ток
G	Výstupní výkon	Moc wyjściowa Výstupný výkon	Kimeneti teljesítmény	Putere de ieşire	Изходна мощност
H	Průměrná účinnost v aktivním režimu	Sprawność średnia w trybie aktywnym	Priemerná účinnosť v aktivnom režime	Átlagos hatékonyság aktiv módban	Eficientă medie în modul activ	Средна ефективност в активен режим
I	Účinnost při malém zatlžení (10 %)	Sprawność przy niskim obciążeniu (10 %)	Účinnosť pri malom zaťažení (10 %)	Hatékonyság alacsony terhelésnél (10 %)	Eficientă la sarcină redusă (10%)	Ефективност при слабо натоварване (10%)
J	Spotřeba energie ve stavu bez zátěže	Zużycie energii w stanie bez obciążenia	Spotreba energie v stave bez zát'aže	Energiafogyasztás terhelésmentes állapotban	Consum de energie fără sarcină	Консумирана мощност без товар

This product is manufactured and distributed exclusively by ETA a.s., serviced and warranted by its designated partner.

"JVC" is the trademark of JVCKENWOOD Corporation, used by such company under license.