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USER MANUAL RR18SW Soundmaster

Do not dispose of this product with the normal household waste at the end of its life cycle. Return it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic devices. This is indicated by the symbol on the product, user manual or packaging The materials are recyclable according to their labeling. By reusing materials or other forms of recycling old devices and packaging, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment. If necessary, remove batteries and personal data before disposal free of charge and ask your local authority about the responsible disposal point.

Risk of electric shock Do not open! Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates the presence of dangerous voltage inside the enclosure, sufficient enough to cause electric shock.

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Used batteries are hazardous waste and NOT to be disposed of with the household waste! As a consumer you are legally obligated to return all batteries for environmentally responsible recycling – no matter whether or not the batteries contain harmful substances*)

Return batteries free of charge to public collection points in your community or shops selling batteries of the respective kind. Only return fully discharged batteries *) marked Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead

• Only use mercury and cadmium-free batteries.

• Used batteries are hazardous waste and NOT to be disposed of with the household waste!!!

• Keep batteries away from children. Children might swallow batteries.

• Contact a physician immediately if a battery was swallowed.

• Check your batteries regularly to avoid battery leakage.

• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods

• Use the device in dry indoor environments only.

• Protect the device from humidity.

• This apparatus is for moderate climates areas use, not suitable for use in tropical climates countries.

• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect devices shall remain readily operable.

• Connect this device to a properly installed and earthed wall outlet only. Make sure the mains voltage corresponds with the specifications on the rating plate.

• Make sure the mains cable stays dry during operation. Do not pinch or damage the mains cable in any way.

• A damaged mains cable or plug must immediately be replaced by an authorized service center.

• In case of lightning, immediately disconnect the device from the mains supply.

• Children should be supervised by parents when using the device.

• Clean the device with a dry cloth only.

• Do NOT use CLEANING AGENTS or ABRASIVE CLOTHS!

• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other heat sources.

• Install the device at a location with sufficient ventilation in order to prevent heat accumulation.

• Do not cover the ventilation openings!

• Install the device at a safe and vibration-free location.

• Install the device as far away as possible from computers and microwave units; otherwise radio reception may be disturbed.

• Do not open or repair the enclosure. It is not safe to do so and will void your warranty. Repairs only by authorized service/ customer center.

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.

• When you are necessary to ship the unit store it in its original package. Save the package for this purpose.

• In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge or fast transient (burst), remove and reconnect the power supply.

• If the unit is not using for a long period of time, disconnect it from the power supply by unplugging the power plug. This is to avoid the risk of fire.RR18 / English Instruction Manual

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POWER SUPPLY Ensure that the voltage is the same as that indicated on the model identification plate. Connect the supplied power cable to a properly installed safety power socket and at the mains connector AC on the right side of the unit. BATTERY OPERATION

1. Open the lid of the battery compartment at the back side of the unit.

2. Insert 4 batteries of type UM-1 (“D” size) 1.5 V. Please ensure that the polarity is correct (see

indicated in the battery compartment).

3. Then close the battery lid.

VERY IMPORTANT If nobody turns the unit OFF after stopping playing or no audio signal, the unit will power off automatically after around 20 minutes. Turn the unit OFF and ON again to resume playing. This is no technical error! BASIC OPERATION

Set the Function switch to “RADIO”, “USB” or press a cassette function button to turn on the unit. Set the Function switch to “TAPE/OFF” or take care that no cassette function button is pressed. ADJUSTING VOLUME Rotate the Volume knob to adjust the desired volume. SOUND ADJUSTMENT Rotate the Tone knob to adjust the sound. RADIO

Set the Function switch to the “RADIO” position

Set the Band Switch to “FM”, “AM”, “SW1” or “SW2” position.

Rotate the Tuning Knob to search the desired radio station. Note:

When operating in FM and SW band radio, pull out the TELESCOPIC ANTENNA completely and adjust the position to get a better reception.

SW1 and SW2 are shortwave radio bands.RR18 / English Instruction Manual

1. Set the Function switch to the “TAPE/OFF” position.

2. Insert the prerecorded cassette into the cassette tray, and press the “PLAY” button.

3. To fast forward, press the “FAST FORWARD” button in. To stop fast forwarding and return

to the playback mode, press the “PLAY” button.

4. To rewind, press the “FAST REWIND” button in. To stop rewinding and return to the

“STOP/EJECT” button again. Note: Remove the cassette from the cassette holder when it is not in use. CASSETTE RECODING Note: To prevent accidental recording, break off the cassette tab from side A or side B.

1. Set the Function switch to the “TAPE/OFF” position

2. Insert a cassette tape and press the “RECORD” button to record the sounds through the

1. Set the Function switch to the “RADIO” position

2. Insert a cassette tape, and press the “RECORD” button to record the sounds from the radio.

3. To record, press the “RECORD” button to start recording.

1. Set the Function switch to the “USB” position

2. Insert a cassette tape, and press the “RECORD” button to record the sounds from USB/SD.

Side A Tab for side A Tab for side BRR18 / English Instruction Manual

1. Set the Function switch to “USB” position.

2. Insert a USB device into the USB port or a SD memory card into the SD card slot.

3. To fast forward, press the “SKIP FORWARD” button in and release.

4. To rewind, press the “SKIP REWIND” button in and release.

1. Set the Function switch to the RADIO position.

2. Insert a USB device or SD memory card and press long the “PLAY/PAUSE/ RECORD”

button to record the current radio program on the USB device or SD memory card.

3. When you have finished recording, press long the “PLAY/PAUSE/RECORD” button.

CASSETTE to USB/SD RECORDING

1. Set the Function switch to the “TAPE/OFF” position.

2. Insert a USB device or SD memory card and press long the “PLAY/PAUSE/RECORD”

button to record the current cassette playing on the USB device or SD memory card.

3. When you have finished recording, press long the “PLAY/PAUSE/RECORD” button.

1. Set the Function switch to the “USB” position.

2. Insert a USB device into the USB port or a SD memory card into the SD card slot. The

playback starts automatically.

4. Press and hold the “USB/SD SKIP FORWARD / DEL” button. The track will be deleted.

5. To delete more tracks, repeat steps 3 and 4.