MRC 835 - Radio CLATRONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MRC 835 CLATRONIC

Overview of the Components 3

UKW = FM, Mittelwelle = AM

UKW = FM, Middengolf = AM16

7 Bouton minutes (MIN)

VHF = FM, Vague moyenne = AM

Gamma di frequenza: UKW / FM 88,0 ~ 108,0 MHz

GB Instruction Manual

Thank you for selecting our product. We hope that you will enjoy use of the appliance.

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with

these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects.

NOTE: This highlights tips and information.

General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and

keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the

internal packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass on the operating

• To avoid the risk of re or an electric shock, you should not expose the device to rain

or moisture. Consequently, do not use the device in the immediate vicinity of water -

for example near a bath tub, a swimming pool or in a damp cellar.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose.

This appliance is not t for commercial use.

• Only connect the device at a properly installed plug socket. Pay attention that the

specied voltage corresponds to the voltage of the plug socket.

• When using external mains supply, pay attention to the correct polarity and voltage.

Always place the batteries in the correct direction.

• Assemble the device in such a way that the available ventilation openings are not

• Never open the housing of the device. Incorrect repairs can constitute a considerable

risk for the user. Should the device become damaged, in particular the mains supply

cable, do not operate the device any longer, but rather have it repaired by an expert.

Check the mains supply cable regularly for damage.42

• For safety reasons a broken or damaged mains lead may only be replaced by an

equivalent lead from the manufacturer, our customer service department or a similary

• If the device is not used for a longer period, remove the plug connector from the plug

socket or take out the batteries.

These symbols may be found on the machine and are intended to indicate the following:

The lightning symbol should advise the user of parts in the inside of the device

which carry dangerously high voltage levels.

The symbol with an exclamation mark should advise the user of important

operation or maintenance instructions in the accompanying documentation.

Children and Frail Individuals

• In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags,

boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

Do not allow small children to play with the foil as there is a danger of suffocation!

• This device is not intended to be used by individuals (including children) who have

restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities and/or insufcient knowledge and/or

experience, unless they are supervised by an individual who is responsible for their

safety or have received instructions on how to use the device.

• Children should be supervised at all times in order to ensure that they do not play with

Special Safety Instructions

• Do not use the device in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty or moist.

• Ensure that the radio recorder is sufciently ventilated!

• Do not cover any ventilation slits with objects such as magazines, tablecloths, curtains

• Never touch the mains plug or lead with wet hands.

• Keep the mains lead away from heaters.

• Never put a heavy object on the electric lead.

• Keep the device away from vases, baths, wash basins etc. If liquid enters the device

this may cause serious damage.43

GB Overview of the Components

1 Function button (SNOOZE)

5 Function switch turn off alarm time (AL OFF)

6 Hour function button (HOUR)

8 Regulator (TUNING), Station scale

9 Band selector switch (FM/AM)

11 Battery compartment

12 LED for activated alarm function (ALM)

13 Function switch (ON/OFF/AUTO)

14 Volume control (VOLUME/BUZZ)

16 Function button for delayed switch-off (SLEEP)

17 Alarm (ALARM) function button

Putting into function

• Select a proper place for the device such as a dry, and even non slip area where you

can easily operate the device.

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

• Insert the grid plug into a properly installed three prong socket with 230 V, 50 Hz.

• Make sure the grid voltage corresponds to the gures on the rating plate.

• If you have not inserted a backup battery, the stored clock time will be lost as soon as

the power supply is interrupted.

Radio station tuning

1. Set the band selector switch (9) to the position FM or AM, depending on which fre-

quency band you would like to hear.

VHF = FM, Medium wave = AM

2. Move the function switch (13) to the ON position.44

3. Turn the tuning control in order to tune in to a station. The station scale (8) shows the

frequency that has been set.

4. If reception is too weak, change the position of the dipole antenna in order to improve

5. An antenna for reception of AM stations is integrated in the device. The device can be

pointed towards the sender by changing the position.

The desired volume can be sent using the VOLUME regulator (14).

Setting of the Clock (24 h)

Hours: Press the TIME button (15) and the HOUR button (6) simultaneously.

Minutes: Press the TIME button (15) and the MIN button (7) simultaneously.

The device is switched off if the function switch (13) is in the “OFF” position.

Setting of the Alarm (24 h)

Hours: Press the ALARM button (17) and the HOUR button (6) simultaneously.

Minutes: Press the ALARM button (17) and the MIN button (7) simultaneously.

Once the alarm times are set and a radio station has been selected, shift the function

selector (13) to “AUTO”. The “

” symbol lights up in the display (10).

As soon as the alarm time is reached, the radio is switched on. The selected radio sta-

tion plays at the set volume.

• If you would not like to be woken up by the radio, turn the VOLUME control (14) to the

“BUZZ” position until it locks in place.

• Instead of the radio, the buzzer goes off when the alarm time is reached.45

GB Turning off the Alarm

Press the AL OFF button (5) to turn off the alarm signal until the next day.

Deactivating alarm function

To deactivate the alarm function, slide the function switch (13) to the OFF position. The

” (12) in the display will go out.

Automatic Alarm Interval

The automatically set alarm function can be shut off for approximately 9 minutes with the

The delayed switch-off function can be used when the switch is in the positions AUTO or

• When the SLEEP button (16) is pressed the radio switches off after a maximum of

1 hour and 59 minutes. The switch-off time can be adjusted by pressing the SLEEP

and the HOUR button (6) or the MIN button (7) at the same time.

• This function can be cancelled with the SNOOZE button (1).

Inserting the batteries

If there is a power cut or the mains plug has been removed from the power socket, the set-

tings will be retained if the power reserve batteries are inserted.

1. Open the battery compartment on the underside.

2. Connect a 9 V, E compound battery to the supply connection. Please ensure the cor-

3. Close the battery compartment again.

4. If the device is not used for a prolonged period of time, please take the batteries out in

order to prevent leakage of battery acid.

Batteries are not to be disposed of together with domestic wastes. Dispose of the used

batteries at the relevant collection bin or at your dealer’s.46

Do not expose the batteries to high temperatures or direct sunlight. Never throw batter-

ies into the re. There is a danger of explosion!

Do not dip the appliance in water.

• Remove the plug before cleaning.

• Clean the appliance with a slightly humid cloth without any additives.

Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption: 5 W Battery power reserve: 9 V-Block

Protection class: II Net weight: 0.30 kg

Frequency ranges: VHF / FM 88.0 ~ 108.0 MHz

MW / AM 540 ~ 1600 kHz

Subject to technical changes without prior notice!

This device has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as

electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in ac-

cordance with the latest safety regulations.47

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste.

Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points

provided for their disposal.

This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilisation of electrical and elec-

Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained you’re

UKF = FM, Fale średnie = AM

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