SRC 4438 - Radio AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SRC 4438 AEG

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ENGLISH General Safety Guidelines

Before using this device, carefully read this user manual

and keep it together with the Warranty Certicate, cashier

receipt and if possible, the original package inclusive its

interior packing. If you hand on the device to any third

person, include the user manual as well.

• To avoid the risk of re or electric shock, you should

not expose the device to rain or humidity. Do not use

the device near water (e.g. bathroom, swimming pool,

• The unit is designed solely for private use and its intended

purpose. This unit is not designed for commercial use.

• Plug the device only into a properly installed socket. Be

sure the device voltage corresponds to the grid voltage.

• When using external grid adaptors, pay attention to the

correct polarity and voltage. Insert batteries correctly.

• Avoid covering the device’s vent openings.

• Never open the device’s case. Improper repairs can

cause severe danger to the user. If the device or

particularly the power cord is damaged, don’t use the

device any further and have it repaired by a qualied

specialist. Check the power cord regularly for damages.

• To avoid any danger, a damaged power cord must be

replaced only by the producer, its customer service or a

similarly qualied person with an equal cord.

• If the device won’t be used over an extended period

of time, disconnect the power cord and remove the

These symbols may be found on the device and shall

indicate the following:

The lightning symbol warns the user of

dangerously high voltages inside the case.

The exclamation mark symbol points to

important instruction or maintenance

remarks in the accompanying guidelines.

Children and disabled persons

• For the safety of your children, keep any packing parts

(plastic bags, cartilage, Styrofoam etc.) out of their reach.

Don’t let small children play with foils for danger of

• This device is not intended for use by persons (includ-

ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge

unless they have been given supervision or instructions

concerning the use of the device by a person respon-

sible for their safety.

• Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the

Symbols in this user manual

Important notes for your safety are marked distinctively.

Pay absolute attention to them to avoid accidents and

damage to the device:

Warns of dangers for your health and indicates poten-

tial risks of injury.

Indicates potential dangers for the device or other

Highlights tips and information for you.

Location of Controls

1 INPUT operation selection button

2 VOLUME+/- volume control buttons

10 ALARM (alarm time) button

12 Button for delayed switch-o (SLEEP)

13 PUSH OPEN to open dock

14 iPod/iPhone connection

18 Battery compartment (backup battery)

9 Activated alarm time

* only if iPod touch/iPhone with installed App is docked41

ENGLISH First Use of the Device/Introduction

• Before the rst use of the device, read the user manual

• Select a proper place for the device such as a dry, and

even non slip area where you can easily operate the

• Make sure the device is vented suciently!

• If still in place, remove the protection foil from the display.

Battery Installation

In case of power failure or a disconnection from mains

power supply the backup battery, if inserted, memorizes

• Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the

device. Turn the lid towards the open lock icon ( ).

• Insert one button cell (CR 2032) in the battery com-

partment. Make sure the polarity is correct.

• Close the battery compartment. Turn the lid towards

Remove the battery during longer periods of non-use to

avoid battery leakage.

• Do not expose batteries to intense heat or direct

sunlight. Never throw batteries onto a re. Danger

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. They are

• Do not force batteries open.

• Avoid contact with metallic objects. (Rings, nails,

screws etc.) Danger of short circuits!

• Short circuits may overheat or even ignite batteries.

This may lead to combustion.

• When transporting the batteries, cover the terminals

for your safety with an adhesive strip.

• If a battery leaks, do not rub the uid into the eyes

or the skin. If acid comes into contact with the eyes,

rinse with puried water and seek medical advice if

Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. Please

take used batteries to an authorised collection point or

Remove the backup battery during longer periods of

• Insert the grid plug into a properly installed three

prong socket with 230V, 50Hz. Connect the device

with the plug connector by inserting its plug into the

DC 5V jack (20) of the device.

• Make sure the grid voltage corresponds to the gures

on the rating plate.

• Time and preset settings are lost if mains power is

disconnected in case no backup battery is inserted.

• The plug connector included must only be used with

this device. Don’t use for other devices.

• Only use a power adapter with 5V ( ), a dif-

ferent adapter may damage the device.

If the device is not used for an extended period of time,

the power adapter must be removed from the socket.

Set Time/Date on the Device

Unless using the “iDock Speaker” App in your iPod touch

or iPhone the time must be set manually on the device.

1. Press the TIME button (11). The hour display ashes.

2. Press the SET-/ SET+ buttons (9) to set the current

3. Press the /ENTER button (8) to conrm your settings.

4. Press and hold the TIME button for approx. 3 seconds

5. Press the SET-/ SET+ buttons (9) to set the date.

6. Press the /ENTER button (8) to conrm your settings.

Due to the many dierent iPod-Models and generations

currently available on the market, full compatibility can-

not be guaranteed. Before connecting your iPod, ensure

that it has a compatible interface.

The delivery includes adaptors for the following devices:

- iPhone 3G Automatic time setting, weather display, etc. is only

available if an iPod touch or iPhone with installed App is

Switch device on/o (4)

By pressing the /ALARM RESET button, you can put the

device into standby mode. Pressing the button again will

switch the device on. The display shows the current mode (8).

You can select or switch o the display brightness with

the DIMMER button (3).42

By pressing the VOLUME+/- buttons (2) you can adjust the

DISPLAY/MEMORY Button (7)

• Repeatedly press this button to display the entered

alarm times, date and/or weather data.

• By default the current date, and with docked iPod/

iPhone with activated App, the weather is displayed

12/24-Hour Mode (16)

Press the 12/24hr button to toggle between the 12-hour

• In 12-hour mode AM and PM is displayed.

• With the iPod touch/iPhone docked you can change

the display mode by pressing the 12/24hr button

only if the “iDock Speaker” App is deactivated.

• The display mode set in the “iDock Speaker” App is

automatically activated when iPod touch/iPhone

with activated App is docked.

Install “iDock Speaker” App

• Important: System requirement for your iPod touch

or iPhone is the operating system iOS 3.0 or above!

• You need a WLAN Internet connection to install the

App. You may be charged for it.

1. Insert the adaptor supplied for your iPod touch/iP-

hone in the dock (14). Only the dock adaptor ensures

correct docking of your iPod/iPhone.

2. Insert your iPod touch or iPhone in the dock (14).

Insert your iPod/iPhone straight in the dock. Do not

bend or tilt the iPod/iPhone when docked. This can

damage the dock/iPod/iPhone.

3. Your iPod touch/iPhone displays that the required App

4. Select “Yes”. The Apple iTunes App Store is automati-

cally displayed. Select the App “iDock Speaker”

and follow the installation instructions.

5. After installing the App the additional functions are

With the App, the following settings can be executed:

• Set Alarm time 1 and 2

• Set and save radio station preset

• Display the current weather data of the nearest avail-

able weather station*

* You need a WLAN Internet connection to display the

weather data. You may be charged for it.

1. Insert the adaptor supplied for your iPod touch/iP-

hone in the dock (14). Only the dock adaptor ensures

correct docking of your iPod/iPhone.

2. Insert your iPod touch or iPhone in the dock (14).

Insert your iPod/iPhone straight in the dock. Do not

bend or tilt the iPod/iPhone when docked. This can

damage the dock/iPod/iPhone.

3. Start the “iDock Speaker” App. The following user

The rst three times you start the App you are

prompted to save your current position data. Touch

OK to conrm the adoption of the weather and date

If you are not connected to

the Internet the message

on the right appears when

accessing the App and the

You can set up to two alarm times.

1. Open the alarm time menu (A).

2. Activate the rst or second alarm time.

3. Select the alarm volume with the scroll bar.

4. Activate and deactivate the snooze function under

5. Touch the “Set Time” screen ash to show the “Set

6. Set the desired alarm time.

7. Select your wake-up track in “Select Song”.

8. Set the wake-up day(s) of the week in “Repeat”.

9. Touch the top right “Done” screen ash to adopt the

settings. With activated App the settings are trans-

ferred to the clock radio. The display shows “ ” and

• With a docked iPod touch/iPhone and activated App

the alarm-function can only be used in iPod mode.

• Previous alarm times which have been set manually

are overwritten with the iPod/iPhone data.

Tune Into/Save Radio Station

The radio stations saved in the App are not synced with

the clock radio. After undocking the iPod/iPhone the

previously preset stations are available on the clock radio.

• Open the radio menu (C).

1. Tune into the desired radio station.

2. Touch “SAVE” to save the station.

3. Select a preset between M1 and M20. Touch OK to

1. Touch the “AUTO” screen ash to start auto search.

2. The detected radio stations are saved in sequence.

Assign station names:

1. Touch the area below the preset to assign a name.

2. Use the virtual keyboard to enter a name.

Please note that assigned station names are short-

ened if they are too long.

3. Touch the “return” screen ash to save the name.

Display Weather Data

You need a WLAN Internet connection to display the

weather data. You may be charged for it.

1. Open the weather menu (D).

2. The weather data of the nearest available weather

station are displayed.

3. Open the “Details >” for detailed current and/or next

day(s) weather information.

1. Open the setup menu (B). You can set the following

Flash Colon (Doppelpunkt)

Set the separator (:) to ash or illuminate.

Brightness (Helligkeit)

Select the App brightness.

24 Hour Mode (24 Std. Modus)

Select between the 24-hour and 12-hour display modes.

In 12-hour mode the display shows AM and PM.

Auto-Lock (Automatische Tastensperre)

Activate and deactivate the automatic key lock.

2. Touch the top right “Done” screen ash to adopt the

Tune Into Radio Station on the Device

• Tune the program by pressing the SET-/ SET+ but-

Press and hold the corresponding tuning button for

approx. 1 second in order to start searching for the

• The stereo icon on the display only illuminates if the

selected station is received in stereo quality. If the

reception is too weak and there is interference on the

channel, try to improve the reception by changing the

position of the aerial and/or coil/uncoil it.

1. Press and hold the DISPLAY/MEMORY button (7) for

approx. 3 seconds to save the radio station.

2. Press the SET-/ SET+ buttons (9) to select a sta-

tion preset between P01 and P20.

3. Briey press the DISPLAY/MEMORY button to save the

Recall Saved Radio Stations

Repeatedly press the PRESET button (6) to recall the saved

ENGLISH Set Alarm on the Device

If not using the “iDock Speaker” App in your iPod touch or

iPhone the alarm time must be set manually on the device.

You can set two alarm times; proceed as follows:

• Press and hold the ALARM button (10). The display

shows the currently set rst alarm time. The display

shows “ ”. The hours ash.

Press the ALARM button again to set the second alarm

time. The display shows “ “. The hours start ashing.

• Press the SET-/ SET+ buttons to set the hours.

Press the /ENTER button to conrm. The minutes

want to be woken. Conrm your selection with the

The following options are available:

An alarm sounds when the wake-up time is

reached. The volume increases slowly.

As soon as your set wake-up time is reached, the

radio switches on. The last set channel will play. The

volume increases slowly.

Before plugging in the iPod/iPhone, make sure

that the radio is not in iPod mode.

• Insert the adaptor supplied for your iPod touch/

iPhone in the dock (14). You can only ensure

that the iPod ts correctly into the iPod/iPhone

port if the adapter is plugged in.

• Insert your iPod touch or iPhone in the dock (14).

Make sure that your iPod/iPhone is plugged up-

right into the port. Do not bend or tilt the iPod/

iPhone whilst it is plugged into the port. This may

lead to the port/iPod/iPhone being damaged.

• Playback from your iPod/iPhone starts in the

set mode at the set alarm time. The volume

• Follow your iPod/iPhone manual to select the

• If no iPod/iPhone is connected the device

wakes you in BUZZER mode.

• Press the ALARM button once or twice, the indicators

“ “ or “ “ appears on the display. The rst or second

wake-up time is active.

• Switch the unit onto Standby Mode using the

/ALARM RESET button (4).

• With docked iPod touch/iPhone and activated App

setting the alarm-function can only be used in iPod

• Previous alarm times which have been set manually

are overwritten with the iPod/iPhone data if iPod/

iPhone with activated App is docked.

Press the /ALARM RESET button to turn o the alarm

Press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button (3) to deactivate the

alarm for approx.10 minutes. The “ “ and “ “ icons

respectively start ashing on the display.

To deactivate the alarm time repeatedly press the ALARM

button (6) until the display (Fig. 2/9) disappears.

Sleep Timer (SLEEP button (12))

During ON mode you can set the automatic sleep timer

in 00-minute steps between 90 and 10 minutes; after this

period of time the device turns into standby mode. Press

and hold the button for approx. 3 seconds. The display

shows “ “ and “00” starts ashing. Press the SET-/

SET+ buttons (9) until the desired snooze time is dis-

played. Press the /ENTER button (8) to conrm. “ “

is displayed if the function is activated. After the set time

the device automatically turns o.

Press the /ALARM RESET button (4) to deactivate this

Music Playback from iPod/iPhone

(iPod/iPhone not supplied)

Before plugging in the iPod/iPhone, make sure that the

radio is not in iPod mode.

1. Insert the adaptor supplied for your iPod touch/iPhone

in the dock (14). You can only ensure that the iPod ts

correctly into the iPod/iPhone port if the adapter is

2. Connect your iPod/iPhone to the iPod dock (14).45

Make sure that your iPod/iPhone is plugged upright

into the port. Do not bend or tilt the iPod/iPhone

whilst it is plugged into the port. This may lead to

the port/iPod/iPhone being damaged.

3. Press the /ALARM RESET button (4) to turn the

device on. Press the INPUT button (1) repeatedly, until

the Display shows “ “.

4. Depending on the iPod/iPhone Model, rstly release

the button lock and start playing music if necessary

with the /ENTER button (8).

5. Follow your iPod/iPhone manual for further use of the

Return to radio mode before disconnecting your iPod/

iPhone from this device to avoid damages to your iPod/

Description of iPod/iPhone Controls

You can pause and continue music playback. Press again

to continue playback.

Press 1 x = Restart of the song from the beginning.

Press 2 x = Skip to the previous song.

Press 3 x = Skip to the song before the previous song,

etc. Press and hold during playback to

search in reverse through the song.

Press to skip to the next song and the following songs.

Press and hold during playback to search forward through

Your iPod/iPhone battery is charged as soon as the iPod/

iPhone is docked. To do this, the unit must be connected

iPod/iPhone connection.

• Not all iPod generations support the charge mode.

• The duration of the charging process depends on

the iPod/iPhone which is used and its operating

AUDIO IN Socket (17)

Connect any analog playback source. You can also listen

to other playback units such as an MP3 Player, CD player

etc. through the speaker via this jack.

1. Connect the external device via 3.5mm stereo jack to

the AUDIO IN socket.

2. Now select AUX out mode with the INPUT button (1).

3. You will nd further instructions in the manual of

your external sound source.

4. You can listen to the playback from the external unit

via the speaker. You can adjust the volume with the

VOLUME+/- volume buttons (2).

Set the volume of the external device to a reasonable level.

• Before cleaning disconnect from mains power supply.

• Clean the device with a soft damp cloth without

• Do not submerge the device in water.

Technical Specications

Backup battery: 1x CR 2032

External power adaptor

Input: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz

Output: DC 5V/1.2A Polarity:

Protection Class:II Radio

Frequency Range: FM 87.5 ~ 108MHz

Technical modications reserved!

This device complies with all current CE directives, such as

electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directive

and is manufactured according to the latest safety

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone“ mean that an

electronic accessory has been designed to connect specically

to iPod or iPhone and has been certied by the developer to

meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible

for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety

and regulators standards.46

ENGLISH Meaning of the “Wheelie Bin” Symbol

Take care of our environment, do not dispose of electrical

applicances via the household waste.

Dispose of obsolete or defective electrical appliances via

municipal collection points.

Please help to avoid potential environmental and health

impacts through improper waste disposal.

You contribute to recycling and other forms of utilization

of old electric and electronic appliances.

Your municipality provides you with information about

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