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| Product type | Portable radio |
| Brand | Lenco |
| Model | PDR-033 |
| Dimensions (L x H x D) | 20 x 12 x 8 cm |
| Weight | 500 g |
| Power supply | 4 LR14 (C) batteries or 6 V DC power adapter (not included) |
| Frequency ranges | FM 87.5-108 MHz, AM 530-1710 kHz |
| Speaker | 1 x 10 cm, 8 ohms, 3 W |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 mm jack |
| Antenna | FM telescopic antenna, built-in AM ferrite antenna |
| Main features | FM/AM radio, standby, alarm, sleep timer |
| Volume control | Rotary knob |
| Indicators | Power indicator light |
| Care and cleaning | Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive products. |
| Safety | Do not expose to moisture or rain. Do not open the case. |
| Spare parts and repairability | Power adapter available as an option. Repair by a professional recommended. |
| General information | Manual available in several languages at notice-facile.com |
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USER MANUAL PDR-033 LENCO
User manual - Portable DAB+/FM radio with Bluetooth
Usage of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN MIND:
- Do not cover or block any ventilation openings. When placing the device on a shelf, leave 5 cm (2") free space around the whole device.
- Install in accordance with the supplied user manual.
- Keep the device away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, candles and other heat-generating products or naked flame. The device can only be used in moderate climates. Extremely cold or warm environments should be avoided. Working temperature between 0° and 35° C.
- Avoid using the device near strong magnetic fields.
- Electrostatic discharge can disturb normal usage of this device. If so, simply reset and restart the device following the instruction manual. During file transmission, please handle with care and operate in a static-free environment.
- Warning! Never insert an object into the product through the vents or openings. High voltage flows through the product and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short circuit internal parts. For the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.
- Do not use in wet or moist areas such as bathrooms, steamy kitchens or near swimming pools.
- The device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and make sure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on or near the apparatus.
- Do not use this device when condensation may occur. When the unit is used in a warm wet room with damp, water droplets or condensation may occur inside the unit and the unit may not function properly; let the unit stand in power OFF for 1 or 2 hours before turning on the power: the unit should be dry before getting any power.
- Although this device is manufactured with the utmost care and checked several times before leaving the factory, it is still possible that problems may occur, as with all electrical appliances. If you notice smoke, an excessive build-up of heat or any other unexpected phenomena, you should disconnect the plug from the main power socket immediately.
- This device must operate on a power source as specified on the specification label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply used in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
- Keep away from animals. Some animals enjoy biting on power cords.
- To clean the device, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use solvents or petrol based fluids. To remove severe stains, you may use a damp cloth with dilute detergent.
- The supplier is not responsible for damage or lost data caused by malfunction, misuse, modification of the device or battery replacement.
- Do not interrupt the connection when the device is formatting or transferring files. Otherwise, data may be corrupted or lost.
- If the unit has USB playback function, the USB memory stick should be plugged into the unit directly. Don't use an USB extension cable because it can cause interference resulting in failing of data.
- The rating label has been marked on the bottom or back panel of the device.
- This device is not intended for use by people (including children) with physical, sensory or mental disabilities, or a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they're under supervision or have received instructions about the correct use of the device by the person who is responsible for their safety.
- This product is intended for non professional use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
- Make sure the unit is adjusted to a stable position. Damage caused by using this product in an unstable position vibrations or shocks or by failure to follow any other warning or precaution contained within this user manual will not be covered by warranty.
- Never remove the casing of this device.
- Never place this device on other electrical equipment.
- Do not allow children access to plastic bags.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way, such as the power supply cord or the plug, when liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, when the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
- Long exposure to loud sounds from personal music players may lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss.
- If the product is delivered with power cable or AC power adaptor:
- If any trouble occurs, disconnect the AC power cord and refer servicing to qualified personnel.
- Don't step on or pinch the power adaptor. Be very careful, particularly near the plugs and the cable's exit point. Do not place heavy items on the power adaptor, which may damage it. Keep the entire device out of children's reach! When playing with the power cable, they can seriously injure themselves. ● Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for a long period. ● The socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
- Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fire or electric shock. ● Devices with class 1 construction should be connected to a main socket outlet with a protective earthed connection. ● Devices with class 2 construction do not require an earthed connection. ● Always hold the plug when pulling it out of the main supply socket. Do not pull the power cord. This can cause a short circuit.
- Do not use a damaged power cord or plug or a loose outlet. Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
- If the product contains or is delivered with a remote control containing coin/cell batteries:
Warning:
● "Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard" or equivalent wording. ● [The remote control supplied with] This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. - Keep new and used batteries away from children. - If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. - If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
- Caution about the use of Batteries:
● Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. ● Battery cannot be subjected to high or low extreme temperatures, low air pressure at high altitude during use, storage or transportation.
- Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
- Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion. ● Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or that leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
- A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas. ● Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
INSTALLATION
● Unpack all parts and remove protective material. - Do not connect the unit to the mains before checking the mains voltage and before all other connections have been made.

Please use a USB adaptor delivering minimum 1W
No USB power adaptor included

Switching the device on/off or standby
Pull the telescopic antenna all the way out.
Press and hold the power On/Off button until the device switches on.
The device starts in the previously selected audio mode.
Note: When the device is started for the first time it will start in DAB Radio mode and does an automatic radio station scan. The date and time will automatically sync when radio stations are found.
Standby mode
To switch off the device to standby mode, short press the Power on/off button. The time will be shown on the display. Short press again to turn on the device again.
Off mode
If you won't be using the radio for a longer period of time, you can use the Off mode.
To enter the Off mode, press and hold the power button for about 5 seconds, until the display turns off. (The radio should be in standby mode first.)
To switch back to standby mode, repeat the above until the display shows the time.
Now you can turn on the radio by short pressing the power button.
Note: After approximately 15 minutes with no signal reception, the device will automatically switch to standby mode when powered by the mains.
Adjusting the volume
Use the volume control on the right side of the device. The volume bar will appear on the display. The volume range is from 0 to 20.
Changing the device language
- Long press MODE to open the system menu.
- Use the volume control or ≤/≥ until Language is shown and confirm with OK.
- Use the volume control or ≤/≥ until your desired language is shown and confirm with OK.
Setting saved will appear briefly on the display, which then reverts back to the previously selected mode.
Note: If you don't press any button in about 10 seconds, the display will revert back to the previously selected menu option. (The settings that are not confirmed by pressing the OK button will not be stored.) To quit the menu, short press the MODE button or wait 10 seconds.
Changing the operating mode
- Short press the MODE button repeatedly to switch between the digital radio (DAB+), FM radio, AUX, and Bluetooth modes.
- Press OK to confirm the highlighted selection, or wait a few seconds until the device automatically enters the selected mode.
DAB radio mode
Tuning
Switching to DAB mode will automatically play the previously selected station.
- Short press ≤/≥ to open the full list of stations.
- Use ≤/≥ to select the desired station and confirm with OK.
Note: You will also find the complete list of stations in the menu (long press the mode button) by selecting Station List.
In this same menu you can also initiate a full channel scan by selecting Scan and press OK.
If you want to select a specific frequency/frequency block, select Manual Tune.
The signal strength of the chosen frequency block will be shown as bars on the display.
There are no setting options available in this screen. Press OK, then MODE to quit the system menu.
Not all stations are on the air at all times; It could be that some stations have disappeared, or you have received stations in another region that you can no longer receive in your new location: To clean up the station list, you can remove these stations in the system menu with Prune Invalid.
FM mode
Selecting FM mode will automatically play the previously selected station.
If that station cannot be received at that time, the device will automatically search for the next station which can be received.
Short press ≤/≥ to search for a station in 0.05 MHz steps.
Long press ≤/≥ to start a station scan. The scan stops once the first receivable station is located.
Note: in the system menu (long press the mode button) select Scan Setting. Here you can select whether All Stations or only Strong Stations will be included in the scan. Confirm your choice by pressing the OK button.
Saving your favorite stations
in DAB/FM mode
- Select the station that you wish to save as favorite.
- Long press MODE to open the system menu.
- Short press to select DAB/BT/FM/AUX functions.
- Long press to save stations to 3 direct preset buttons.
- Use ≤/≥ to select Preset Store and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select the desired memory preset and confirm with OK.
Favorite Station Set! appears briefly in the display which then returns to the DAB or FM mode. It's possible to store a maximum of 20 presets.
Recall stored favorite stations
in DAB/FM mode
- Long press and hold MODE to open the system menu.
- Use ≤/≥ to select Preset Recall and confirm with OK. The full preset list will show.
- Use ≤/≥ to select the desired station and confirm with OK.
The display will jump back to DAB or FM mode.
The memory preset will be shown on the display.

Significance of icons in the display

Alarm 1 on

Alarm 2 on

Sleep function activated, time remaining 55 minutes

Speaker on

Saved station

Stereo reception

Radio station with RDS

Signal strength

Bluetooth® connection

Battery capacity
Aux-in mode
- Short press mode multiple times until Audio In is highlighted and press OK.
- Use a 3.5mm stereo audio cable (not included) and connect it to the AUX IN jack on the right side panel of the unit. You can connect an MP3 player or other audio device.
Note: If the volume on the Lenco PDR-033 / Lenco PDR-034 is too low, turn up the volume on your external device.
Bluetooth
In Bluetooth mode, you can connect your Bluetooth-enabled mobile device and play saved music via the speaker of the radio.
Note: Always refer to the instruction manual of your mobile device on how to scan for Bluetooth devices.
Establishing a Bluetooth connection
First, switch on the Bluetooth function on your mobile device.
- Short press mode multiple times until Bluetooth (*) is highlighted and press OK.
- The display shows a flashing 'Pairing'.
Note: If the radio was connected to another device before, long press the OK button until 'Pairing' is shown on the display.
- Start the device scan on your mobile device.
- Select: "Lenco PDR-033 / Lenco PDR-034" on your mobile device and connect the device.
- Connected will appear on the display, a beep will sound and the name of the connected device will appear on the screen.
- Now you can use your favorite music player app to play music.
Controlling music play.
The radio can play all music supported by your mobile device by using your favorite music player app. First start playback on your mobile device.
You can use play functions directly on the radio unit:
Short press OK to start and pause playback.
Skip to the previous track with ≤
Skip to the next track with ≥
Use volume to adjust the volume
Note: If the volume on the radio unit is too low, turn up the volume on your mobile device.
Alarm function
Setting the alarm
Important note: In battery mode you can't use the alarm function if the device is used in battery mode or when the device is in full off mode (long press the power button in standby mode until the screen is black).
Following steps will guide you how to set the alarm.
- Press and hold MODE on the volume control to open the system menu.
- Use ≤/≥ and select Alarms. Confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select Alarm and use OK to switch between On and Off.
- Use ≤/≥ to select Time and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to set the hour and the minute, then confirm each with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select Source and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select between FM, DAB and Buzzer and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select Repeat and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select between Once, Daily, Weekends and Workday and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select Volume and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to set the volume in the bars from 8 to 20 and confirm with OK.
Note: The volume can't be set to 0.
- Quit the menu with MODE. The alarm symbol 1

lights up in the display.
- Switch the device to standby by short pressing on/off.
- The selected alarm signal will sound at the set time.
When the alarm is triggered:
Press the OK button to snooze for 5 minutes or if you would like to extend the snooze time you can press ≤/≥ repeatedly (after first pressing the OK button when the alarm is triggered) to extend the snooze alarm to 5 – 10 – 15 or 30 minutes.
Press The on/off button to deactivate the alarm signal. (The alarm will sound the next day when configured)
Sleep mode
Setting the sleep mode
Sleep mode is a timer which turns off the device after a specific configured time.
- Press and hold MODE to open the system menu.
- Use ≤/≥ to select Sleep and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select between 15 - 30 - 45 - 60 - 75 - 90 - 105 - 120 minutes or Off.
- Short press the OK to confirm.
The display shows the sleep symbol

and the remaining sleep time.
Time settings
Setting the time/date manually
If you do not have any DAB/FM reception, you can also configure the time and date manually.
- Long press the MODE to open the system menu.
- Use ≤/≥ to select Time/Date and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select Set Time/Date and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to set Day – Month – Year – Hour – Minute one by one, and confirm each with OK.
The display will go back to the menu screen.
Setting the time format
- Long press the MODE to open the system menu.
- Use ≤/≥ to select Time/Date and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select Set Hour System and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select 24 hour system or 12 hour system and confirm with OK.
The display will go back to the menu screen
Setting the Date format
- Long press the MODE to open the system menu.
- Use ≤/≥ to select Time/Date and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select Set Date Format and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to toggle between dd-mm-yyyy, mm-dd-yyyy and yyyy-mm-dd, and confirm with OK
The display will go back to the menu screen.
Setting the Clock style
- Long press the MODE to open the system menu
- Use ≤/≥ to select Time/Date and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select the Clock style (view on the standby display) and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select between Analog and Digital, and confirm with OK.
The display will go back to the menu screen.
Setting the Auto update
- Long press the MODE to open the system menu
- Use ≤/≥ to select Time/Date and confirm with OK
- Use ≤/≥ to select Auto Update and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select between No Update and Update from Radio (the DAB station will set the time automatically if reception is good), and confirm with OK.
The display will go back to the menu screen.
Setting the display lighting
- Long press the MODE to open the system menu
- Use ≤/≥ to select Backlight and confirm with OK
- Use ≤/≥ to select Timeout and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select between Always On and a switch-off time for the lighting between 10 and 180 seconds, and confirm with OK.
The display will go back to the menu screen.
Setting the display lighting level
- Long press the MODE to open the system menu
- Use ≤/≥ to select Backlight and confirm with OK
- Use ≤/≥ to select Level and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select the brightness of the display between Low, Medium and High, and confirm with OK.
The display will go back to the menu screen.
Setting the EQ (Equalizer)
- Long press the MODE to open the system menu
- Use ≤/≥ to select EQ and confirm with OK
- Use ≤/≥ to select Level and confirm with OK.
- Use ≤/≥ to select between Normal, Classic, Pop, Jazz, Rock, Flat, Movie and News, and confirm with OK.
The display will go back to the menu screen.
Restoring factory settings
- Long press the MODE to open the system menu
- Use ≤/≥ to select Factory Reset and confirm with OK
- Use ≤/≥ to select No or Yes and confirm with OK.
Software version
Here you can view the software version installed.
- Long press MODE to open the system menu.
- Use ≤/≥ to select System Version and confirm with OK.
The Software version is displayed.
Press MODE to quit the menu item.
Internal (non-replaceable) rechargeable battery:
Lithium-ion battery 3.7 V/1900 mAh
(tested as per UN 38.3) Watt-hour rating: 7.03 Wh
Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours
Playback time: approx. 10 hours
DongGuan LiNuo Industrial Co., Ltd. 3/F, No.7, East 2nd Street, Xingfa South Road, Wusha, Chang'an Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong, P.R. China
Guarantee
Commaxx B.V. offers service and warranty in accordance with European law, which means that in case of repairs (both during and after the warranty period) you should contact your local dealer.
Important note: It is not possible to send products that need repairs to Commaxx B.V. directly.
Important note: If this unit is opened or accessed by a non-official service center in any way, the warranty expires.
This device is not suitable for professional use. In case of professional use, all warranty obligations of the manufacturer will be voided.
2. Disclaimer
Updates to firmware and/or hardware components are made regularly. Therefore, some of the instructions, specifications, and pictures in this documentation may differ slightly from your particular situation. All items described in this guide are for illustration purposes only and may not apply to a particular situation. No legal right or entitlements may be obtained from the description made in this manual.
3. Disposal of the Old Device

This symbol indicates that the relevant electrical product or battery should not be disposed of as general household waste in Europe. To ensure the correct waste treatment of the product and battery, please dispose them in accordance with any applicable local laws or requirements for disposal of electrical equipment or batteries. In so doing, you will help to conserve natural resources and improve standards of environmental protection in treatment and disposal of electrical waste (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive).
4. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Commaxx declares that the radio equipment type [Lenco PDR-033 / Lenco PDR-034] is in compliance with directive 2014/53/EU.
https://commaxx-certificates.com/doc/pdr-033_doc.pdf
https://commaxx-certificates.com/doc/pdr-034_doc.pdf
| Type RF | Frequency range (MHz) | Power (dBm) |
| Bluetooth | 2402-2480 | <6 |
| DAB | 174-240 | - |
| FM | 87.5-108 | - |
Service
For more information and helpdesk support, please visit www.lenco.com
Commaxx B.V. Wiebachstraat 37, 6466 NG, Kerkrade, The Netherlands.
Dutch
CAUTION:
DongGuan LiNuo Industrial Co., Ltd. 3/F, No.7, East 2nd Street, Xingfa South Road, Wusha, Chang'an Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong, P.R. China
Warranty
https://commaxx-certificates.com/doc/pdr-033_doc.pdf
https://commaxx-certificates.com/doc/pdr-034_doc.pdf
| Type RF | Frequentiebereik (MHz) | Vermogen (dBm) |
| Bluetooth | 2402-2480 | <6 |
| DAB | 174-240 | - |
| FM | 87,5-108 | - |
Service
DongGuan LiNuo Industrial Co., Ltd. 3/F, No.7, East 2nd Street, Xingfa South Road, Wusha, Chang'an Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong, P.R. China
Warranty
https://commaxx-certificates.com/doc/pdr-033_doc.pdf
https://commaxx-certificates.com/doc/pdr-034_doc.pdf
DongGuan LiNuo Industrial Co., Ltd. 3/F, No.7, East 2nd Street, Xingfa South Road, Wusha, Chang'an Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong, P.R. China
Warranty
4. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
https://commaxx-certificates.com/doc/pdr-033_doc.pdf
https://commaxx-certificates.com/doc/pdr-034_doc.pdf
DongGuan LiNuo Industrial Co., Ltd. 3/F, No.7, East 2nd Street, Xingfa South Road, Wusha, Chang'an
Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong, P.R. China
Warranty
https://commaxx-certificates.com/doc/pdr-033_doc.pdf
https://commaxx-certificates.com/doc/pdr-034_doc.pdf
DongGuan LiNuo Industrial Co., Ltd. 3/F, No.7, East 2nd Street, Xingfa South Road, Wusha, Chang'an Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong, P.R. China
Warranty
https://commaxx-certificates.com/doc/pdr-033_doc.pdf
https://commaxx-certificates.com/doc/pdr-034_doc.pdf
| Type RF | Frekvensområde (MHz) | Effekt (dBm) |
| Bluetooth | 2402 - 2480 | < 6 |
| DAB | 174-240 | - |
| FM | 87,5-108 | - |
Service
Visit www.lenco.com for more information and support from our helpdesk. Commaxx B.V. Wiebachstraat 37, 6466 NG, Kerkrade, The Netherlands.
Swedish
CAUTION:
DongGuan LiNuo Industrial Co., Ltd. 3/F, No.7, East 2nd Street, Xingfa South Road, Wusha, Chang'an Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong, P.R. China
Warranty
DongGuan LiNuo Industrial Co., Ltd. 3/F, No.7, East 2nd Street, Xingfa South Road, Wusha, Chang'an Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong, P.R. China
Warranty
https://commaxx-certificates.com/doc/pdr-033_doc.pdf
https://commaxx-certificates.com/doc/pdr-034_doc.pdf
| RF-typpi | Taajuusalue (MHz) | Teho (dBm) |
| Bluetooth | 2402–2480 | < 6 |
| DAB | 174–240 | - |
| FM | 87,5–108 | - |