NO028 - Hi-fi system Karcher Audio - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL NO028 Karcher Audio

Retro Radio with USB

GEFAHR EINES ELEKTRO-

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1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Water and Moisture – Do not use the apparatus near water (e.g. bath tub, sink, swimming pool) or in wet places or tropical climates. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on top of the apparatus. Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
5. Setup – The apparatus should only be placed on a stable, flat surface. Do not let the apparatus fall down or expose it to shock.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. Ensure a minimum distance of 5 cm around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation. Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
8. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
10. Cables and Plugs – The mains plug shall remain readily operable. All cables should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
11. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a dry and clean cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners or detergents. Always pull the mains plug before cleaning the unit.
12. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
13. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
14. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
    a) The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
    b) Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
    c) The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
    d) The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
    e) The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
15. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
16. Open Fire – Keep the apparatus away from open fires. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
17. Thunderstorms – During a thunderstorm the mains plug should be unplugged.
18. Safety Check – After servicing the technician should conduct a safety check in order to ensure that the apparatus is working properly and safely.

19. Batteries – Always place batteries in the correct polarization into electrical components. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Do not mix old and new batteries. Take attention to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Remove batteries before disposing of the product.

20. Volume Levels – To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

21. Headphones (if applicable) – Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Batteries

Batteries may not be disposed of in regular house hold trash. Every consumer has the obligation to return batteries to special disposal locations.

Disposal of Used Electrical & Electronic Equipment

The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical & electronic equipments waste. By ensuring the correct disposal of this product, you will help prevent potential hazards to the environment and to human health, which could otherwise be caused by unsuitable waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Further Notes on the Device

Setting a safe volume level

• If you continually listen to loud music, your hearing gradually adapts to it and gives you the impression that the volume is lower.
  • What seems normal to you can be already for long time too loud and unhealthy.
• To protect yourself from this, set the volume to a low level.
• Increase the volume slowly.
• Damage to your hearing can be extensive and cannot be reversed.

• If you notice a hearing problem, please consult a doctor.

Condensation

• Condensation may occur when moving the device from a cold to a warm environment. If there is moisture inside the player, it may not operate properly.
• Don't turn on the device and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate.

Saving energy

- If the unit is not used for a long period of time, it should be unplugged from the AC socket and batteries should be removed.

Unpacking

• Take out carefully the unit from the packing. Please keep the packing for further use.
- Carefully remove possible protection cardboards and slipcovers.

Location of Controls

1 540 650 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 AM 88 91 94 97 100 103 106 108 FM USB ON/OFF VOLUME kHz MHz ▶II I◀ ▶I USB RADIO AUX IN AM FM TUNING 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 Harcher 12

1. Speakers
2. ON/OFF/VOLUME Switch
3. USB Port
4. Tuning Scale
5. PLAY/PAUSE ▶■Button
6. PREV Button

7. NEXT Button

8. USB Button

9. RADIO Button

10. AUX IN Button

11. AM/FM Button

12. STEREO Indicator

13. TUNING Knob

Power Supply

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Battery Operation

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit by gently pushing the clips downward and outwards.
2. Install 6x 'C' size batteries (UM-2 or equivalent) and take care that the correct polarities are observed.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Note:

- To avoid damage which may result from leaking batteries, remove the batteries when they become exhausted or when the unit is not to be used for a long period of time.

AC Mains Operation

1. Plug the supplied adaptor cable into the connector on the back of the unit and the other end into a suitable wall socket.
2. Make sure that the output power of the wall outlet matches the required power of the adaptor.

Notes:

• When the adaptor is connected and batteries are installed at the same time, then the unit will work over the power adaptor.
• The power adaptor is located inside the compartment at the back of the unit and can be conveniently stored there.

Basic Functions

Switching ON & OFF

• Once you have connected the unit to a power source or inserted batteries, rotate the ON/OFF/VOLUME switch clockwise to turn the unit on.
  • To turn the unit off, rotate the ON/OFF/VOLUME switch counter-clockwise until it snaps into place.
  • Do not overturn the ON/OFF/VOLUME switch in either direction as this may damage the unit.

Volume Setting

• To increase the volume, rotate the ON/OFF/VOLUME switch clockwise.
  • To decrease the volume, rotate the ON/OFF/VOLUME switch counter-clockwise.

Radio

1. Turn the unit on. If there is nothing connected to the USB port, the unit switches to radio mode automatically. If a USB device is connected, the unit will switch to USB mode. In this case press the RADIO button to select radio mode.
2. Select the desired band (AM or FM) by pressing the AM/FM button.
3. Select your desired radio station by rotating the TUNING knob to the according frequency.
4. Adjust the volume to a desired level.

Notes:

• In case a radio station is broadcasting in stereo, the STEREO indicator will light up green.
- For the best FM reception completely unwind the FM wire antenna.

USB Playback

1. While the unit is turned off, insert a USB stick into the USB port at the front of the unit.
2. Turn the unit on. With a USB stick inserted, the unit switches to USB mode automatically. If not, press the USB button.
3. The USB stick will be read and playback will start automatically with the first track found.
4. To pause playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE ▶II button. Press the button again to resume play-back.
5. To jump to the previous track, press the PREV button.
6. To jump to the next track, press the NEXT button.
7. To fast forward the currently playing track, press the NEXT ▶▶ button. Once you reach the desired section of the track, release the button to resume normal playback.
8. To fast rewind the currently playing track, press and hold the PREV ◀◀ button. Once you reach the desired section of the track, release the button to resume normal playback.

Notes:

• A USB device must always be connected directly to the USB port of this product. The use of a USB extension cord is not supported by this product. The USB port of this product cannot communicate with a computer directly.
• The reading time for a USB drive varies depending on the speed of the memory device and the number of songs and folders. In some cases the reading time may be as long as 60 seconds.
• Always switch off the unit before removing a USB flash drive to prevent damage to your USB device. The manufacturer is not responsible for the loss or damage of data.
• Due to numerous methods of compression it could be that some files or USB flash drives cannot be played.

AUX Input

You can connect the audio output of an external device such as an MP3 player to this unit to listen to the sound of that device through the amplifier of this music system.

1. To connect the external device please use a standard stereo audio cable (3.5 mm to 3.5 mm plugs) (not included) to connect the headphone out or audio line out of the external device to the AUX input socket of this unit.
2. Turn the unit on.
3. Press the AUX IN button on the unit.
4. Switch the external device (e.g. MP3 player) on.
5. Start playback of the external device and adjust the volume control of the main unit to the desired level.
6. Remember to switch off the unit when you are finished using the external device.

Note:

- AUX connection will not be detected automatically like USB. You need to select AUX mode manually by pressing the AUX IN button.

Technical Specifications

EN

Power Supply: DC 9V 600mA (external adaptor)

Batteries: --DC 9V

Radio Frequency Range: FM 88 - 108 MHz

AM 540 - 1600 kHz

Dimensions (WxDxH) ca.: 300 x 160 x 184 mm

Technical specifications and design may change without notice.

CAUTION
D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR

AVERTISSEMENT: AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, NE PAS EXPOSER CETTE ANTENNE À LA PLUIE OU À L'HUMIDITÉ.

ATENTION: AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUES D'ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS RETIRER LE COFFRAGE (AVANT OUARRIERE). NE CONTIENT AUCUNE PIECE REMPLACABLE. CONFIER TOUTE REPARATION A DU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.