NE6208 - Radio Renkforce - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL NE6208 Renkforce

GB Operating Instructions

NE-6208 DAB+ Radio

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1. Introduction 22
2. Scope of Delivery 23
3. Intended Use 23
4. Explanation of Symbols 24
5. Safety Notes 24
6. Components and Control Elements 27
7. Set-Up 28
8. Commissioning 28

a) Inserting/Replacing the Batteries 28
b) Mains Connection 29

1. Operation 30

a) General Functions 30
b) Menu Operation. 31
c) Operation in DAB-Mode. 32
d)Operation in FM-Mode 34
e) System Settings. 35

1. Maintenance 37
2. Troubleshooting 38
3. Disposal 39

a) Product. 39
b) Disposal of Used Batteries 39

1. Technical Data 39

1. Introduction

Dear Customer,

thank you for purchasing this product.

This product complies with the statutory national and European specifications. To maintain this status and to ensure safe operation, you as the user must observe these operating instructions!

These operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important notes on commissioning and handling. Also consider this if you pass on the product to any third party. Therefore, retain these operating instructions for reference!

If there are any technical questions, please contact:

International: www.conrad.com/contact

United Kingdom: www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/contact

2. Scope of Delivery

DAB+ radio
- AC/DC adapter
- Operating Instructions

Up-to-date Operating Instructions:

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3. Intended Use

The DAB+ radio is used to receive radio channels in the private area. It is not suitable for commercial purposes.

The device must only be supplied with power via batteries or the included AC/DC adapter. The AC/DC adapter is only approved for connection to 100-240 V/50-60 Hz alternating voltage.

It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in bathrooms, must be avoided under all circumstances.

Any use other than that described above will damage this product and involves the risk of short circuit, fire, electric shock, etc.

The entire product must not be modified or converted, and the casing must not be opened.

Observe all safety information in these operating instructions!

4. Explanation of Symbols

The symbol with a lightning bolt in a triangle is used where there is a health hazard, e.g. from electric shock. The device contains no parts that require servicing by the user. Therefore, never open the device.

The exclamation mark indicates important notes in these operating instructions that must be strictly observed.

The arrow symbol indicates special advice and operating information.

This symbol with the house informs the user that the device must only be used in enclosed rooms.

5. Safety Notes

of damage caused by non-compliance with these operating instructions, the warranty/guarantee will expire. We do not assume any liability for consequential damage!

We do not assume any liability for property damage and personal injury caused by improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions. In such cases the guarantee/warranty will expire!

Dear Customer: The following safety information is intended not only for the protection of the device but also for the protection of your health. Please read the following items carefully.

• For safety reasons, any unauthorized conversions and/or modifications to the product are not permitted.
• The AC/DC adapter corresponds to protection class II. Only a proper mains socket (100-240 V/50-60 Hz) of the public supply net must be used as voltage source.
• Use only the enclosed AC/DC adapter or batteries for power supply.
• The mains socket must be close to the device and easily accessible.
• Never touch the AC/DC adapter with wet or damp hands. There is a risk of potentially fatal electric shock!

• Do not touch the AC/DC adapter if it is damaged. First, power down the respective mains socket on all connections (e.g. via the respective circuit breaker and FI switch) and then carefully pull the AC/DC adapter from the mains socket. Never use the product if the AC/DC adapter is damaged.
• Never replace a damaged connection cable of the AC/DC adapter. If the connection cable is damaged, the AC/DC adapter is unusable and must be disposed of. It must not be repaired.
• To disconnect the device from the mains completely, the AC/DC adapter has to be pulled out of the socket.
• Never plug the AC/DC adapter into a mains socket immediately after the device has been taken from a cold to a warm environment. The resulting condensation may destroy the device. Allow the device to reach room temperature before connecting it. Wait until the condensation has evaporated.
• Never place containers containing liquids, e.g. glasses, buckets, vases or plants on the device or in its vicinity. Liquids may get into the housing and impair electrical safety. This also poses great danger of fire or potentially fatal electric shock! If this is the case, first power down the respective mains socket on all connections (e.g. switch off circuit breaker and FI switch) and then pull the AC/DC adapter from the socket. Do not operate the product anymore afterwards, but take it to a specialist workshop.
• Do not take the device into operation near bathtubs swimming pools or splashing water.
• Do not place any open sources of fire, such as burning candles, on or directly next to the device.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures direct sunlight, strong vibrations, mechanical stress, high humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Only operate the device in moderate climates, never in tropical climates.
• Handle the product with care. Impact, blows or falls from even a low height will damage the product.
• Never operate the device unattended.
• Unplug the AC/DC adapter from the mains socket if you do not use the device for some time.

• Never disconnect AC/DC adapters from the mains socket by pulling at the cable. Always pull it out of the mains socket holding it by the contact surfaces provided for this purpose.
• For safety reasons, disconnect the AC/DC adapter from the mains socket in case of an electrical storm.
• This device is not intended for being used by persons (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience and/or lack of knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or instructed in how to use the device.
• This product is not a toy and not suitable for children. Children cannot judge the dangers involved when handling electrical devices.
• Do not listen to excessively loud music over an extended period of time, particularly when using headphones. This may damage your hearing.
• Do not leave any packaging material unattended. It may become a dangerous toy for children.
• Consult an expert if you are unsure as to the function, safety or connection of the product.
• If there are any questions that are not answered in this operating manual, contact our technical support or another expert.

6. Components and Control Elements

(1)STANDBY button (6) MENU/INFO button
(2) Display (7) PRESET button
(3) TUN/CH button (8) SELECT button
(4)VOL buttons (9) TUN/CH button
(5) MODE button

7. Set-Up

Never cover the device. Ensure proper ventilation when setting up the device. Maintain a sufficient distance to other devices and walls.

When setting up the product, make sure that the connection line is not pinched or damaged by sharp edges.

Make sure that it has a stable footing and place it on a stable underground, since falling off of the device may injure persons.

Observe that the device feet may leave coloured prints on certain furniture surfaces. Use protection between your furniture and the device.

• Place the device on a level and stable surface.
• Completely pull out the telescopic aerial and align it vertically.
• If reception is not satisfactory after connection and commissioning, change the alignment of the telescopic aerial or the site of setup of the device for best reception.

8. Commissioning

a) Inserting/Replacing the Batteries

For mains-independent operation, the device can be operated with four batteries type 1.5 V Mignon (AA).

Keep batteries out of reach of children.

keep batteries out of the reach of children. Otherwise, there is a danger of them being swallowed by children or pets. If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

Remove the batteries from the battery compartment if you are not using the device for an extended period of time to prevent damage to the device by leakage. Leaking or damaged batteries may cause alkali burns if they come in contact with the skin. Therefore, use suitable protective gloves.

All batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing old and new batteries may cause the batteries to leak which will result in damage to the device.

Batteries must not be short-circuited, taken apart or thrown into fire. There is a danger of explosion!

Do not expose the batteries to any extreme conditions. Do not place them on radiators and do not expose them to direct solar radiation.

Do not recharge normal, non-rechargeable batteries; danger of explosion! Only charge rechargeable batteries intended for this purpose and use suitable chargers.

Always observe the correct polarity (plus/+ and minus/-) when inserting the batteries.

Remove the batteries from the device as soon as possible to prevent leaking. Use only batteries of the same type and with the same charge condition. Use only leak-protected batteries.

• Open the battery compartment on the rear of the device.
• Insert four new type 1.5 V Mignon batteries (AA) in the battery compartment in the correct polarity. The correct polarity is indicated in the battery compartment.
• Close the battery compartment again.
• If the device no longer works or if the display contrast deteriorates, the batteries are discharged and must be replaced.

b) Mains Connection

Only the enclosed plug-in AC/DC adapter must be used for mains power supply.

If the device is not used for an extended period (e.g. before starting extended travels), pull the AC/DC adapter from the socket and remove the batteries.

The mains socket to which the AC/DC adapter is connected must be close to the device and easily accessible to quickly separate the device from the mains voltage in case of an error.

Ensure that the voltage indication on the AC/DC adapter matches the mains voltage of your power supply. Never try to operate the AC/DC adapter with any other voltage.

Be careful when handling AC/DC adapters and mains connections. Mains voltage may cause potentially fatal electric shock.

Make sure that no cables lie around openly. Install cables professionally to prevent accidents.

• Connect the low-voltage plug of the AC/DC adapter to the AC/DC adapter connection DC 6V on the right side of the device.
• Plug the AC/DC adapter into a mains socket.
• At first commissioning, the message "Time is not set" appears in the display (2).

When receiving DAB stations, the time will set itself automatically. If only FM reception is possible, the time can also be set manually (see "System Settings/Setting time and date").

9. Operation

a) General Functions

Switching on

• Push the button STANDBY (1) to switch on the device.
• After first activation, the device will automatically perform a station scan in the DAB reception range. During the search, the display information shows progress and the number of stations found.
• After completion of the station scan, the first station in alphanumeric order is played back.

If no stations are found, no signal could be received. In this case, move the device or align the telescopic aerial differently, and perform the station scan again.

Setting the volume

• Set the volume with the VOL buttons.

Button + Volume is increased

Button - Volume is reduced

Selection of the operating mode DAB/FM

• Push the button MODE (5) to switch between DAB and FM operation.

Switching Off

• Push the button STANDBY (1) to switch the device off again.

In spite of the deactivated condition, the device is connected to the mains when supplied via the AC/DC adapter.

Connection of Headphones

• If required, plug the connection plug of your headphones into the headphones socket at the right side of the device.
• Once headphones are connected, playback takes place via the headphones and the integrated speaker is switched off.

b) Menu Operation

• Push and hold the MENU/INFO (6) button until the display (2) switches to the menu view.
• Push the TUN/CH▼ (9) or TUN/CH▲3) button to navigate the menu.
• Push the SELECT (8) button to select a menu item.
• Push the MENU/INFO (6) button to jump back one level in the menu.

Menu Structure

c) Operation in DAB-Mode

Search

• The automatic "Full scan" searches through all DAB channels and thus will find all stations that are broadcast in the reception area.
• In the DAB menu, select the item "Full scan" and push the SELECT (8) button.
• The scan starts and the progress bar and number of stations found appear in the display (2).
• After completion of the station scan, the first station in alphanumeric order is played back.

If no station is found, check the alignment of the telescopic aerial and if required, change the site of setup of your device.

Check if DAB stations are broadcast in your area.

Station selection

• Push the TUN/CH▼ (9) or TUN/CH▲(3) button until the desired station appears in the display (2).
• Push the button SELECT (8) to confirm your selection.

Station storage

The device can save up to 10 DAB stations.

• Select the other DAB station to be saved as described above.
• Push and hold the PRESET (7) button until the display (2) shows "Preset Store" and the number of the station memory.

Empty station memories show "Empty" in the display; if the station memory is already occupied, the name of the station saved there will appear.
- Use the button TUN/CH▼ (9) or TUN/CH▲3) to select the desired memory slot and confirm your selection with the SELECT (8) button.

Selection of the stored stations

• Push the PRESET (7) button briefly and select the desired station with the TUN/CH 9 or TUN/CH (2) button.
• Push the button SELECT (8) to confirm your selection.

If no station is saved on the selected station button, the display (2) will show "Preset empty".

Deleting saved stations

• To delete a saved station, just save another station on its storage space.

Manual station search

• In the DAB menu, select the item "Manual tune" and push the SELECT (8) button.
• Select the label (5A to 13F) to be searched and its frequency with the TUN/CH (9) or TUN/CH (3) button and confirm your selection with the SELECT (8) button.
• The signal strength display appears, and when an ensemble is found, the associated name appears in the display (2).
• Push the SELECT (8) button to add the ensemble to the station list.

Calling information

• Push the MENU/INFO button (6) to call various information.
  The following information is displayed:

Information on title/artist etc. > Signal strength > Programme type > Ensemble name > Frequency > Signal error rate > Data bit rate > Information for power supply > Time > Date

Deleting inactive stations

Stations that are no longer broadcasting can be deleted from the station list.

• In the DAB menu, select the item "Prune" and push the SELECT (8) button.
• Select "Yes" and push the SELECT (8) button again.
• All stations that cannot be received are deleted from the station list.

d) Operation in FM Mode

Manual station search

• Briefly push the TUN/CH (9) or TUN/CH (2) button to change the reception frequency step by step.
• Every push of a button changes the reception frequency in steps of 50kHz .

Automatic station search run

• Push the TUN/CH (9) or TUN/CH () button and keep it pushed until the station scan starts (Scanning...).
• If a FM transmitter with sufficiently strong signal is found, the scan stops and the transmitter is played back.

Please set weaker stations by manual station selection.

Use the menu "Scan setting" to set if the automatic station scan is to find only strong stations ("Strong stations only") or all stations ("All stations"). The setting "All stations" may lead to the station scan stopping after every frequency stop in some broadcasting areas. In this case, set the search setting to "Strong stations only".

Station storage

• The device can save up to 10 FM stations.
• The station storage, selection of the stored stations and deletion of stored stations take place as described for DAB operation.

Mono-stereo switching

You may choose if you want to receive FM radio stations in stereo or mono. For weak stations, mono reception is recommended, since this type of reception produces less noise.

• In the FM menu, select the item "Audio setting" and push the SELECT (8) button.
• Select "Stereo allowed" to receive stereo stations.
• Select "Forced mono" to receive stations in mono mode.
• Push the button SELECT (8) to confirm your selection.

Calling information

• Push the MENU/INFO button (6) to call various information.
• For example, the following information is displayed:

Radio text > Programme type PTY > Frequency > Mono, Stereo > Information for power supply > Time > Date

e) System Settings

• In the DAB or FM menu, select the item "System" and push the SELECT (8) button.

Setting time and date

• Select "Time" and push the SELECT (8) button.
• Select "Set Time/Date" and push the SELECT (8) button.
• Set the time and date with the TUM/CH (9) or TUN/CH (3) button. Push the SELECT (8) button to confirm every item to be set.

Date format

• In the TIME menu, select the item "Set date format" and push the SELECT (8) button.
• Select the desired option and confirm your selection with the button SELECT (8).

DD-MM-YYYY Date format day/month/year MM-DD-YYYY Date format month/day/year

Automatic time reconciliation

• In the TIME menu, select the item "Auto update" and push the SELECT (8) button.
• Select the desired option and confirm your selection with the button SELECT (8).

"Update from any" Automatic time reconciliation of DAB or FM

"Update from DAB" Automatic time reconciliation of DAB only

"Update from FM" Automatic time reconciliation of FM only

"No update" No automatic reconciliation of time

Display of the Software Version

• In the system menu, select the item "SW version" and push the SELECT (8) button.
• The display (2) shows the software version.

Reset to factory settings

• In the system menu, select the item "Factory Reset" and push the SELECT (8) button.
• Select "Yes" and push the SELECT (8) button.
• The integrated micro processor is reset and the device switches off.

All settings are deleted in this procedure.

10. Maintenance

Regularly check the safety of the DAB+ radio, e.g. for damage to the AC/DC adapter or the casing.

If you have reason to believe that the device can no longer be operated safely, disconnect it immediately and make sure it is not operated unintentionally. Pull the AC/DC adapter from the socket and remove the batteries!

It can be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible if:

• there is visible damage to the device or to the AC/DC adapter
• the device is longer working
• the device has been stored under unfavourable conditions for an extended period of time or
• the device has been subjected to heavy stress during transport

Always observe the following safety information before cleaning or servicing the device:

Live components may be exposed if covers are opened or components are removed.

The device must be disconnected from all power sources before any servicing or repair work is carried out.

Capacitors inside the device may still carry voltage even though they have been disconnected from all power sources.

Only qualified experts familiar with the hazards involved and the relevant regulations must perform repairs.

Cleaning

Clean the exterior of the device with a soft, dry cloth or brush only. Never use any aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions as these may damage the surface of the casing.

11. Troubleshooting

By purchasing the DAB+ radio, you have acquired a product designed to the state of the art and operationally reliable. Nevertheless, problems or errors may occur. Therefore, we would like to describe how to eliminate possible errors here:

Always observe the safety information!

No function after the device has been switched on:

• The AC/DC adapter is not properly plugged into the socket or the low-voltage plug is not correctly connected to the AC/DC adapter connection DC 6V.
• The mains socket is not supplied with current.
• No batteries are inserted in case of battery operation or the batteries are discharged.

No sound is audible at playback:

The volume is set too low.
- The installed speaker is off because headphones are connected.
- Radio reception is too weak.

Interference signals are audible. Operation is impaired or the display shows no clear indication:

• The device is subject to interference from other devices with high interference emission (e.g. a mobile phone).
• The integrated microprocessor must be reset. Switch the device off and on again or reset it to factory settings.

Radio reception is impaired or impossible:

• Extend the telescopic aerial to its full length and try out different alignments.
• Set up the device elsewhere.
• Check if DAB broadcasting is available in your area.

12. Disposal

a) Product

Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household waste!

Purpose of the product according to the applicable statutory provisions at the end of its service life.

Remove any inserted batteries from the device and dispose of them separately from the product.

b) Disposal of Used Batteries

You as the end user are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all used batteries. Disposing of them in the household waste is prohibited.

Batteries that contain any hazardous substances are labelled with the adjacent icon to indicate that disposal in domestic waste is forbidden. The descriptions for the respective heavy metals are: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead.

You can return your used batteries free of charge to collection points in your municipality and anywhere where batteries/rechargeable batteries are sold. You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment

13. Technical Data

Operating voltage. 100-240 V/50-60 Hz (AC/DC adapter) / 6 V/DC (radio)

Power consumption. 0.45 W (standby) / 3 W (max.)

Batteries 4 x 1.5 V Mignon cell (AA)

Battery lifetime approx. 18.5 h (depending on volume)

Output. 1x1W RMS

Reception frequencies 87.5-108 MHz (FM) / 174-240 MHz (DAB)

Dimensions. 180 x 104 x 49 mm

Weight Approx. 325 g

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