DAR050 - Cd player/recorder LENCO - Free user manual and instructions

Features	Details
Device type	CD player/recorder
Supported formats	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Connectivity	USB, analog audio output
Power supply	Mains power supply
Dimensions	Compact, ideal for home use
Weight	Lightweight, easy to carry
Usage	Playback and recording of audio CDs, compatible with various audio devices
Maintenance	Regular lens cleaning recommended, check connections
Safety	Do not expose to moisture, avoid physical shocks
General information	Ideal product for music lovers wishing to digitize their CDs

Frequently Asked Questions - DAR050 LENCO

How do I turn on the LENCO DAR050?

To turn on the LENCO DAR050, connect it to a power source and press the power button located on the front of the device.

The player does not recognize the CDs I put in, what should I do?

Make sure the CD is clean and free of scratches. Try another CD to see if the problem persists. If the problem continues, the player may need cleaning or repair.

How can I record music onto a CD?

Insert a blank CD into the player, select the audio source you want to record, then press the record button. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recording.

Why is the sound quality poor?

Check that the audio cables are properly connected and in good condition. Also ensure the speakers are properly adjusted and the volume is not too high or too low.

How do I reset the LENCO DAR050 to factory settings?

To reset the device, go to the settings menu, find the 'Reset' option, and confirm your choice. This will restore all settings to default.

My LENCO DAR050 won't turn on, what should I do?

Check that the device is properly plugged in. Try changing the outlet or using a different power cable. If the device still won't turn on, it may be defective.

Can I play MP3 files on the LENCO DAR050?

Yes, the LENCO DAR050 supports MP3 files. Make sure the files are burned onto a CD in a compatible format.

How do I change the menu language?

Go to the settings menu, select 'Language', and choose the desired language from the available options.

The remote control does not work, what should I do?

Check if the remote control batteries are charged and correctly installed. If the problem persists, try resetting the remote or replacing it.

How do I clean the LENCO DAR050?

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the outside of the device. For internal cleaning, it is recommended to consult a professional.

USER MANUAL DAR050 LENCO

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CAUTION

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICIABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Read the instructions. All uses guidelines must be read before start device.
2. Keep the instruc ons for future use.
3. Attention, use and security guidelines must be respected.
4. The device must not be used near water or be put in contact with moisture.
5. Make sure has no liquid is spilled on device and device openings.
6. Move device carefully, avoid shocks.
7. Do not block the breakdown of the device outputs.
8. Do not place the device near from a heat source (e.g. radiator). Do not expose it to the Sun.
9. Plug the device as indicate on this information form.
10. For cleaning the device, please follow the recommenda ons of the notice.
11. Unplug the main plug if you don't use the device for a longer period.
12. Device shall be repaired by a quali ed person when:

a. the power cord is damaged,
b. objects have fallen into the apparatus or a liquid has been spilled into device,
c. device was exposes to the rain,
d. device does not work correctly without notable exterior change,
e. device is broken.

1. The user shall not try to maintain device beyond that which is described in this informa on form. The guarantee would negate.
2. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
3. "To be completely disconnect the power input, the mains plug of apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains." as the disconnect devices is the mains plug of apparatus.
4. The mains plug of apparatus should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended use.
5. Ba ery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
6. Excessive sound pressure form earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

7. Minimum distance (150-180mm) around the apparatus for su cient ventila ons;

8. The ven lation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation opening with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtain etc;

9. No naked ame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus;
10. Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal;
11. The use of apparatus in moderate climates

CLASS I LASER PRODUCT

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

The ba ery compartment is located on the back of the remote control.

1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing in on the tab and li ing it o .
2. Insert two (2) AAA size batteries (not included) into the bary compartment following the polarity markings inside the bary compartment.
3. Replace the ba ery compartment door.

Battery Precautions

• Replacement of batteries must be done by an adult.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
  Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries
  The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
  Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed.
• Only batteries of the equivalent type are to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Dispose of batteries properly. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries may explode or leak.

LOCATION OF CONTROL

1) LCD display
2) Standby LED
3) Play/pause II/Scan bu on
4) Stop Enter bu on
5) On/standby bu on
6) Open/close bu on
7) Func on bu on
8) 3.5mm headphone jack
9) Aux in jack
10) Remote sensor
11) CD tray
12) Skip/Tuning down du on
13) Skip/tuning upbu on
14) Volume up bu on
15) Volume down bu on
16) Menu/Mem/clock-adjust bu on
17) USB socket
18) FM antenna
19) Line out socket
20) DC jack

Cau on:

Usage of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those speci ed herein may result in hazardous radia on exposure.

This unit should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except quali ed service personnel.

Important:

Since movement of the CD mechanism and the sensitive circuitry may cause interference to the radio tuner nearby, switch this unit o while oper ng other radio devices.

Due to the complexity of MCU control, please un-plug the main power supply of the unit if found the unit hang up during opera on!

This is not a malfunc on of the system!

Precau ons for use

Installa on

• Unpack all parts and remove protec ve material.
• Do not connect the unit to the mains before checking the main voltage and before all other connec ons have been made.
• Do not cover any vents and make sure that there is a space of several centimeters around the unit for ven la on.

Connec on

1. Connect the DC plug of the included AC/DC adaptor to DC jack (20) then the AC/DC adaptor connect to the AC outlet.

2. When you first plug the unit into the mains, the unit will go into standby mode. The Standby LED (2) will light up

3. Turn on the unit by pressing "On/Standby" button (5). If the LCD display (1) is on with backlighting, it means the power supply is normal. Now the system is ready to play the music.

Se ng the clock

1. Set unit in standby mode.
2. Press and hold the "Menu/Mem/clk-adj" bu on (16), display will show 24hour, press Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) bu on to select 12 or 24 hrs format, then press "Menu/Mem/clk-adj" button (16) to con rm, the hour digit will flash on LCD display (1), Press the Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) button to set the correct hour. Press the "Menu/Mem/clk-adj" button (16) to store the hour then minute digit will flash.
3. Press the Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) bu on to set the correct minutes.
4. Press "Menu/Mem/Menu/clk-adj" bu on (16) to store the correct hour.

The pre-set time will be re-set completely if dis-connecting the main power supply. You are recommended to switch the system into standby mode for convenience usage.
The clock will synchronous to RDS/DAB clock once receive the RDS/DAB signal if clock did not se ng in advance.

Listening to radio

Opera on

Manual tuning

1. Turn on the unit by On/standby button (5) & then press the Func on button (7) until it reach the "FM" mode.
2. Press the Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) bu on to tune your desired sta on.
3. Adjust volume up/down bu on (14/15) for the desired volume level.

Auto tuning

1. Set the unit to FM mode.

2. Press the auto scan button (3) once, unit will start to scan at tuning up direct until radio sta on received. Press tuning down bu on (12) once and then press the auto scan bu on (3), the unit will scan to tuning down direc on. If the radio data system (RDS) broadcas ng signal received, the unit will set the actual me automa cally.

3. Adjust volume knob (14/15) for the desired volume level

FM scan se ng

A er auto tuning if many unwanted weakness radio sta on received, you can select strong sta on only to iter the weakness signal sta on.

1. In FM mode, press "Menu/Mem/clk-adj" bu on (16) to enter the "Menu", then press Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) bu on to select "Scan setting".
2. Press "Stop/Enter" button (4) to enter the "Scan setting", then press Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) button to select "Strong station only". Then press "Stop/Enter" button on (4) to confirm the setting.
3. Perform the auto tuning opera on again as above.

FM & FM-stereo recep on

• The unit will default the FM mode at Mono. Thus, if FM stereo signal received, set the FM mode to Stereo by press Menu bu on (16), then press Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) bu on to select Audio se ng, press Enter bu on (4) and press Skip down (12) or

Skip up (13) again to select FM stereo, then press Enter bu on (4) to con rm. When stereo signals are weak and noisy. It is preferable to change the FM mode by same procedure.

Hints for best recep on:-

FM: the receiver has rod antenna (18) hanging at the rear cabinet. This antenna should be totally unraveled and extended for best reception on.

Radio data system (RDS) (On remote control only)

This is the features to display the informa on which released from the radio broadcast and will showed on LCD display step by step as below by pressing the Play mode/info bu on continuously (on remote control).

Radio text program type frequency mono/stereo time date

Digital audio broadcas ng (DAB) radio

1. Set the unit to DAB mode by press Func on bu on (7).
2. Press the Play/pause /Scan button (3) once, unit will start to full scan from range 11b-12d one me. Press Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) bu on to select your desired DAB channel then press "Stop/Enter" bu on (10) to con rm the selected channel.
3. Press the Play mode/info bu on (on remote control) con nuously to check the below info released by DAB. signal strength program type Group name frequency signal error transfer rate me date
4. Adjust volume knob (14/15) for the desired volume level.

Dynamic range control

This apparatus provide three dynamic range mode to match different program type in DAB mode.

1. In DAB mode, press "Menu/Mem/clk-adj" bu on (16) to enter the "Menu", then press Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) bu on to select "DRC".
2. Press "Stop/Enter" button (4) to enter the "DRC" set ng, then press Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) bu on to select "DRC high/low/off" mode. Then press "Stop/Enter" button (4) to confirm the setting.
3. In any state press "Menu/Mem/clk-adj" button (16) to quit the se ing mode

Language se ng

This apparatus provide 4 language for FM/DAB opera on display.

1. In DAB/FM mode, press "Menu/Mem/clk-adj" button (16) to enter the "Menu", then press Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) button to select "System".
2. Press "Stop/Enter" bu on (4) to enter the "System" se ing, then press Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) bu on to select "Language" then press "Stop/Enter" button to enter language mode, then press Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) bu on to select your desired language between English/French/German/Italian. Then press "Stop/Enter" bu on (4) to confirm the setting.
3. In any state press "Menu/Mem/clk-adj" button (16) to quit the se ing mode

Preset sta ons

You can store up to total of 20 radio sta ons in the memory (10-FM/10-DAB).

1. Set to FM/DAB mode.
2. Turn to the desired radio station by "manual" or "auto" tuning method.

3. Press and hold the "Mem/clk-adj" button (16) to enable memory state.

4. Press Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) bu on to select the desired sta on memory for storage.

5. Press "Stop/Enter" button (4) to con rm the setting.
6. Repeat step 2 to 5 to store other sta ons.

1. Set to FM/DAB mode
2. Press Pre-up or Pre-down bu on (on remote control) to enable memory recall state.
3. Press Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) button to select the desired recall sta on.
4. Press "Stop/Enter" bu on (4) again to con rm the recall sta on.

DAB/FM reset:

If case would like to erase all the FM/DAB programed memory sta on, operation as below.

1. Set in DAB or FM mode, press "Menu/Mem/clk-adj" button (16) to enter the "Menu", then press Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) button to select "System".
2. Press "Stop/Enter" button (4) to enter the "System" setting, then press Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) button to select "Factory reset". Then press "Stop/Enter" button (4) to enter factory reset mode, press Skip down (12) or Skip up (13) button to select "Y", then press "Stop/Enter" button (4) confirm the factory reset.
3. Apparatus will switch to DAB mode auto scan once and erase all the programmed memory sta on, perform the preset sta on again as above.

Playing CD/MP3 disc

- Ge ng start

1. Press Function button (7) to select CD mode.
2. Open the CD door by pressing the Open/close bu on (6). Put a CD disc into the compartment and close the CD door.
3. Focus search is performance if disc is inside. Total number of tracks is read.

Play/pause mode

1. If Play/Pause bu on (3) is pressed during stop mode, the rst track will be played.
2. If Play/Pause on (3) is pressed during playback, system go to pause mode and the "pause" will appear at the LCD display (1). Press again to resume normal playback.

- Stop mode

1. If Stop button (10) is pressed during play or pause mode. Go to stop mode and display total number of track on the LCD display (1).

- Skip mode (skip up >>/skip down)

1. During play or pause mode, if skip up button (13) is pressed it will go to next track and keep in play or pause mode.
2. During play or pause mode, if Skip down button (12) is pressed, it will go back to previous track and keep in play or pause mode.

For MP3 disc/ le

1. Place the MP3-CD to CD compartment. A er focus search is performing, the total number of track will be shown on the LCD display (2).
2. Press Skip up or Skip down (12/13) button to select the track number.
3. When the desired track and album is being selected, press the "Play/Pause " bu on (3) to start playback.

Remark

• Press "Folder up ▲ or Folder▼" button on remote control can select the MP3 folder upward or backward directly.
• The track number will display on LCD (1) and then it will play to the number of the track when press Play/Pause bu on (3).

- Repeat/Random mode (on remote control only)

Press the "Play mode" button on remote control during playback to select repeat and random function, a single track, single folder (MP3 only) or all the tracks can be played in di erence mode as follow:-

For CD

For MP3 disc/ le

(1) Repeat 1 → (2) Repeat 1 folder → (3) Repeat all tracks → (4) Random →

(5) O mode

Repeat play

You can listen the desired tracks or folder repeatedly by this func on.

- Random play

You can listen all the tracks in a random order by this func on

CD/MP3 disc programming

Up to 20 tacks can be programmed for disc play in any order. Before use, be sure to press the stop bu on.

1. Set in CD mode.

2. Press the Memory button (16), "P01 & T000" will appear on LCD display (1).

3. Select a desired track by using the Skip up /Skip down buns (13/12).

4. Press the Memory bu on (16) to enter the track into the memory.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter addi onal tracks into the memory if necessary.
6. When all the desired tracks have been programmed, press "Play/Pause " bu on (3) to play the disc in the order you have programmed.
7. Press "Stop" bu on (4) to terminate program play.

Press "Stop" button twice (4) at CD stop mode to cancel all programmed memory un I the "MEM" indicator disappear on LCD display (1).
For MP3 disc/ le, press the "Folder up" button on remote control to select the 1^st track of next folder directly and hence to speed up the song selec on.
The programming mode will automa cally stop if no bu on is being pressed in a period of about 10 seconds a er pressing the Memory bu on (16).

Remark:-

MP3 track format requirement:-

• Bit rate: 32 kbps~320kbps, sampling rate: 32kHz, 44.1kHz and 48 kHz decodable
• The performance of playing MP3 disc is various from the quality of recording disc and the method of recording. Furthermore, the searching lead-time for MP3-CD is longer than normal CD due to difference format.

Playback of MP3 song via USB storage media

Connec ng

The system is able to decode and playback all MP3 file which stored in the memory media with USB connec ng port.

1. Set the system at Standby mode rst or other func on except USB mode.

2. Plug-in the USB pen-drive with the face up & make sure it going into completely.

3. Connecting the USB upside down or backwards could damage the audio system or the storage media (USB thumb driver). Check to be sure the direction is correct before connec on.

4. Turn on the unit again by On/standby bu on (5) and set press Function button (7) to select USB mode. The system will start reading the storage media automa cally a er connec ng, and LCD display (1) will show the total number of MP3 les being detected.

5. Repeat the same playback procedure as playing CD/MP3 disc as above.

Remark

The system can detect and read the le under MP3 format only at USB mode but not other music le format.
- If connect the system to MP3 player via the USB socket, due to variances in le system format, some MP3 player may not be able to play via the USB socket. This is not a malfunction on of the system.
- USB port does not support connec on with USB extension cable and is not designed for communica on with computer directly

Aux-in connec on

Connect another audio device, e.g. (portable) CD player, MP3 player, (portable) cassette player, iPod, etc. To this system via a cord with 3.5mm dia jack plugs (not supplied). Connect one end of this cord to the headphones jack of the external device and the other end to the aux-in jack (9) at

the side of the unit. Then press Func on button (3) to "AUX" mode. Start to playback your external device to enjoy your music.

More features (on remote control only)

This func on allows the system to turn on automatically and wake you up CD, FM/DAB, or USB mode. Set the system at standby mode, then press and hold the "Timer" key to enter the Timer se ing mode, LCD (1) will show Timer On me, Moreover, the timer clock will flash the hour digit, means the unit already enter mer se ng mode.

1) On me se ng: Press the skip up or down (13/12) to set the hour. Then press Timer bu on to store the mer star ng hour, minute digit will ash, press skip up or down (13/12) to set the minute. Then press Timer bu on to store the mer on me
2) O me se ng: After above step, the LCD (1) will show "Timer Off" and hour digit was ashing. Press skip up or down 13/12 to set the hour. Then press Timer bu on to store the mer o hour, minute digit will ash, press skip up or down 13/12 to set the minute.
3) Mode: Then press skip up or down (13/12) to select mer on mode. Then press Timer bu on to store the mer on mode. Press skip up or down (13/12) to select mer on volume level and press Timer bu on to complete the mer se ng. Unit will return to standby mode display will show timer icon "②".

Ac ve/de-ac ve mer func on (In standby mode only)

1. To acve mer function, press the "Timer" bu on once the mer indicator " ① " is appear on LCD display (1).
2. To cancel mer func on, press again "Timer" bu on again the timer indicator " ② " disappear.

Remark:-

If there is no music source being detected (CD or USB) when the preset me is reached, system will default to "FM" function for wake up mode automatically. The system will preset at the latest radio frequency being listened before switching o
For FM/DAB wake up, the system will preset at the latest radio frequency being listened before switching o.

There are about 4 seconds for alarm se ing mode, this system will return to normal mode automatically if no keys being pressed in this time frame.
During the alarm on mode, press the "On/standby" button (5) will switch o the system.

B. Sleep func on (on remote control only)

1. Press "Sleep" button "SLP-90" will show on the LCD display (1).
2. Keep pressing the button to adjust the sleep timer in the order of 90 > 80 > 70 > 10 minutes respectively and sleep icon "zzZ" will indicate on LCD.
3. System will stop and go to standby mode automa cally a er running the selected time.
4. To cancel the sleep mode, press "Sleep" button un I "SLP-o" displayed and the "zzz" indicator disappear on LCD display.

Remark (for Europe market only): Due to ErP stage two requirement and protect the environment. The unit will switch to standby mode automatically once no any music playing over 15 minutes.

Control func ons

Ba ery installa on (ba ery not provided)

The infra-red transmi er require 2 pc "AAA" size ba ery for opera on.

Bu on descrip on

On/standby	Press to power on/standby the system
Func on	Select the func on between CD/FM/DAB/USB/Aux
Play/Pause /Scan	In CD/USB mode: press to start playback/pause mode; In FM/DAB mode, press to perform sta on Auto Scan func on
Mem/_clk-adj/Menu	In CD/USB/FM/DAB mode: press to preset memory; In Standby mode: press & hold to adjust clock; In FM/DAB mode: press to ac ve preset sta on mode or enter menu
Skip up /↑/down /←/	Press to select previous/next tracks at CD/USB mode;
Tune+/-	Press to step up/down of radio frequency at FM/DAB mode
Stop /Enter	In CD/USB mode: press to stop the playback; In FM/DAB mode: press to enter the selected command
Folder/Mem Pre Up-Down	In USB mode: press to select folder up/down; In FM/DAB mode: press to select preset memory up/down
-10/+10	In CD/MP3 mode: skip up/down 10 tracks
Open/Close	In CD mode: open/close the CD tray
Volume -/+	Press to adjust volume level up/down
ID3	To ac ve the ID3 func on.
Info/Play mode	In FM/DAB mode: see the broadcast sta on informa on; In CD mode: press to ac ve random/repeat func on
Preset EQ	Press to select di erence EQ mode for enjoyment
Sleep	Press to ac ve sleep func on
Mute	Press to ac ve mute func on (not available for Line out)
Timer	Press to set the mer func on

Guarantee

Lenco offers service and warranty in accordance to European law, which means that in case of repairs (both during and a period) you should contact your local dealer.

Important note: It is not possible to send products that need repairs to Lenco directly.

Important note: If this unit is opened or accessed by a non-o cial service center in any way, the warranty expires.

This device is not suitable for professional use. In case of professional use, all warranty obliga ons of the manufacturer will be voided.

Disclaimer

Updates to Firmware and/or hardware components are made regularly. Therefore some of the instruc on, speci cations and pictures in this documentation may di er slightly from your par cular situa on. All items described in this guide for illustration purposes only and may not apply to par cular situation. No legal right or entitlements may be obtained from the description made in this manual.

Disposal of the Old Device

This symbol indicates that the relevant electrical product or ba ery should not be disposed of as general household waste in Europe. To ensure the correct waste treatment of the product and ba ery, please dispose them in accordance to any applicable local laws of requirement for disposal of electrical equipment or ba erys. In so doing, you will help to conserve natural resources and improve standards of environmental protec on in treatment and disposal of electrical waste (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Direc ve).

CE Marking

Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Direc ve (2014/30/EU) and the Low Voltage Direc ve (2014/35/EU) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

Hereby, Lenco Benelux BV, Thermiekstraat 1a, 6361 HB Nuth, The Netherlands, declares that this product is in compliance with the essen al requirements.

The declara on of conformity may be consulted at [e-mail]

Service

For more informa on and helpdesk support, please visit www.lenco.com Lenco Benelux BV, Thermiekstraat 1a, 6361 HB, The Netherlands.

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