SWDR 500 A1 - Radio SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SWDR 500 A1 SILVERCREST

• Automatic station search and automatic store p. 157
• Manual station search p. 158
• Manually tuning a station p. 159
• Fine tuning p. 159
• Saving a station manually p. 159
• Recalling a saved station p. 160
• Stereo output p. 160
• SLEEP timer p. 161
• Setting the alarm p. 161
• Enabling the alarm p. 163
• Enabling/disabling the button lock p. 164
• Connecting the earphones p. 165
• Storage when not using the product p. 165
• Troubleshooting p. 165
• Environmental regulations and disposal information p. 166
• Conformity notes p. 167
• Warranty and Service Information SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 133 Congratulations! By purchasing the SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 multi-band radio, hereinafter referred to as multi-band radio, you have opted for a high-quality product. Familiarise yourself with the multi-band radio before using it for the first time and read these operating instructions carefully. Observe the safety instructions and only use the multi-band radio in the manner described in these operating instructions and for the indicated fields of application. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place. Hand over all documents in the event that you pass on the multi-band radio to a third party. Intended use This device is a consumer electronics device. It has been designed to receive and play back radio stations. The device can also be used as a clock and as an alarm clock. It is suitable only for private use, not for industrial or commercial purposes. The device may also not be used in tropical climates. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage or problems caused by unauthorised modifications. Only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Observe the regulations and laws in the country of use. Please note that country-specific regulations may exist with respect to the frequency bands that can be received. Any information received from frequency bands outside those that are explicitly free for public use may not be used, nor may its contents be forwarded to any third parties.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 p. 168

Package contents Remove the device and all the accessories from the packaging. Remove the packaging material and check whether all the parts are complete and undamaged. If you find anything missing or damaged, please contact the manufacturer. A Multi-band tuner SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 B Wall plug power adapter C Pouch D Earphones SWDR 500 A1 E These operating instructions (lineart illustration)SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 135 Technical specifications This information describes the technical characteristics of your device. Different national regulations may apply in different countries with respect to the frequency bands that are free for public use. Please note that receiving any information from bands outside these frequency bands will be illegal and may be punishable by law. Multi-band tuner Power supply supplied power adapter optional 4x AA 1.5V (LR6) batteries Max. current consumption 0.3A Power consumption in radio mode: approx. 0.7 W in Standby mode: < 0.2 W Audio output power 500mW Frequency bands Please note that the given tuning bands may slightly vary upwards or downwards because of product tolerances. FM 87.5 - 108 MHz AM 522 - 1620 KHz SW1 4.75 - 5.94 MHz SW2 5.95 - 7.09 MHz SW3 7.10 - 9.49 MHz SW4 9.50 - 11.64 MHz SW5 11.65 - 13.59 MHz SW6 13.60 - 15.09 MHz SW7 15.10 - 17.49 MHz SW8 17.50 – 21.44 MHz SW9 21.45 – 21.85 MHz LW 153 – 279 KHz Station presets 400 (100 per band) Dimensions approx. 17 x 4.1 x 11 cm (W x D x H) Weight approx. 315 g (without batteries)SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

Earphones SWDR 500 A1 Impedance 32 Ohms Broadband characteristic voltage approx. 90mV +/-10% Max. sound pressure level with supplied earphones approx. 95 dB(A) Max. output voltage on earphones jack approx. 110mV Battery life approx. 28 hours Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Storage conditions -10 °C to 50 °C Note: Do not store the device at hot places (e.g. inside a car in summer) Operating humidity max. 85% rel. humidity Power adapter Manufacturer SHENZHEN SHI GUANGKAIYUAN TECHNOLOGY., LTD. Type GKYPS0030060EU1 Input voltage, frequency / input current 100 to 240 V , 50/60 Hz / 0.5 A Output voltage / output current 6V / 0.3A, The technical data and design may be changed without prior notice. Safety instructions Before you use this device for the first time, please read the following notes in this manual and heed all warnings, even if you are familiar with handling electronic devices. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. If youSilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 137 sell the device or pass it on, it is essential that you also hand over this manual. The User Manual is part of the product. Explanation of used symbols DANGER! This symbol and the word "Danger" denote a potentially dangerous situation. Ignoring it can lead to severe injury or even death. WARNING! This symbol and the word “Warning” denote important information required for the safe operation of the product and for the safety of its users. This symbol denotes possible danger due to electric shock. This symbol denotes further information on the topic. Risks associated with high volumes Caution when using earphones. Audio listening at high volume can harm the user’s auditory system. DANGER!

1. Only use the earphones (D) supplied with your device, type

SWDR 500 A1. Other types of earphones can produce harmful sound pressure levels.

2. Do not use the earphones (D) supplied, type SWDR 500 A1,

with other playback devices. Do not use the earphones (D) at high volume levels, otherwise you will damage your hearing and possibly disturb other people. Please remember that environmental noise may sound unfamiliar when using earphones. Although the device is designed to enable you to perceive external noise, only adjust theSilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

volume to a level so that you still capable of hearing what is happening around you. Under dangerous circumstances (for example when driving a vehicle or when working with machines or other situations that require your full attention) the sound may distract your attention or prevent you from being aware of what is happening around you. Therefore, do not use the earphones in such situations.

DANGER! Make sure that: there is free circulation of air (do not place the device on shelves, on a carpet, on a bed, or anywhere that obstructs the ventilation slots and leave at least 10 cm clearance on all sides); the device is not exposed to direct heat sources (e.g. radiators); no direct sunlight or bright artificial light reaches the device; contact with water spray and drops and aggressive fluids is avoided and the device is never operated near water, and the device is never submerged (do not place any items containing liquids, such as drinks, vases, etc. on or near the device); the device is never placed near magnetic fields (e.g. speakers); no naked flames (e.g. burning candles) are placed on or near the device; no foreign bodies can penetrate into the device; the device is not subject to major great temperature fluctuations as this can cause condensation and short-circuits. If the device has been exposed to strong temperature variations, wait for it to reach the ambient temperature before switching it on (about 2 hours); the device is not subjected to excessive shocks or vibrations; the device or the wall plug power adapter is not used during thunder and lightning storms. When there is the possibility of thunderstorms, disconnect the wall plug power adapter from the power socket.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 139 when using an optional wall plug power adapter the power socket used must be easily accessible at all times and cables should be laid so they do not present a trip hazard.

DANGER! Batteries Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. Refer to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Do not attempt to recharge the batteries and do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. Do not mix battery types (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). Remove the batteries when the device is not to be used for an extended period. Improper use could cause explosions or leaks. Batteries must never be opened or deformed, as this could result in chemicals leaking out which could cause injuries. If the battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical aid. Do not allow children to play with the batteries as they represent potential choking hazards. Keep batteries out of reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help immediately.

DANGER! Children and persons with disabilities Electrical devices are not suitable for children. Also persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities should only use electrical devices in appropriate circumstances. Never allow children or persons with disabilities to use electrical devices unsupervised, unless they are instructed accordingly and supervised by a competent person responsible for their safety. Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product. SmallSilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

parts can represent choking hazards. If small parts are swallowed, seek medical help immediately. Keep the packaging away from children and persons with disabilities. Danger of suffocation!

DANGER! Wall plug power adapter Only plug the wall plug power adapter into a suitable and easily accessible power socket. Do not touch the power adapter with wet hands as this could cause an electric shock. Unplug the wall plug power adapter from the mains in the following circumstances: in any dangerous situation if the wall plug power adapter makes an unusual noise or gives off smoke before a storm and/or thunderstorm if the wall plug power adapter is damaged if the wall plug power adapter has been exposed to rain, liquids or high levels of humidity when you wish to clean it The wall plug power adapter consumes electricity even in Standby mode. In order to completely disconnect the device from the mains, the wall plug power adapter must be pulled out from the power socket. Please follow these instructions to avoid risk of potential fatal injury or fire! Never cover the wall plug power adapter, otherwise there is a risk of fire. Do not attempt to open the housing of the wall plug power adapter. This could result in potentially fatal electrocution.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 141 DANGER! Cables Unplug all cables by holding the plugs and never pull on the cables themselves. Never place pieces of furniture or other heavy objects on the cables and take care that they do not become damaged, especially at the plugs and sockets. Never install the cables around hot or sharp objects to avoid damaging them. Never tie knots in cables and do not tie them to other cables. All cables should be positioned so that nobody can trip over them or be obstructed by them.

DANGER! Display Do not apply any pressure to the screen and keep sharp objects away from the screen. A broken screen represents a risk of injury. Wear gloves when collecting the broken parts and contact the manufacturer if necessary. In the case of scratches or other damage to the display, take extreme care to ensure that no fluid escapes from the display. If fluid does escape, proceed as follows: If the fluid comes into contact with the skin, wipe off with a clean cloth and rinse with plenty of water. Contact a doctor if necessary. If the fluid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse them under running water for at least 15 minutes and contact a doctor immediately. If the fluid is swallowed, first rinse the mouth out with water and then drink plenty of water. Contact a doctor immediately!

DANGER! Repairs Repairs are required when this device has been damaged in any way, for example, when the power adapter or device housing is damaged, whenSilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

liquids or objects have entered the device or when the product has been exposed to rain or moisture. Repairs are also necessary if the product is not working properly or has been dropped. If you notice any smoke, unusual noise or strange smells, switch off the device immediately, disconnect the wall plug power adapter from the power supply and remove any inserted batteries. If this occurs, do not continue to use the device and have it checked out by an expert. All repairs must be carried out by qualified service personnel. Never open the housing of the device or the wall plug power adapter.

DANGER! Cleaning Disconnect the device from the mains. Only use a clean, dry cloth for cleaning the multi-band tuner. Never use any corrosive liquids. Do not attempt to open the housing of the device, this will void your warranty. If the batteries leak, contact a technician for a professional cleaning. Copyright All the contents of this user manual are protected by copyright and provided to the reader for information only. Copying data and information without the prior explicit written consent of the author is strictly forbidden. This also applies to any commercial use of the contents and information. All texts and diagrams are up-to-date as of the date of printing. Operating environment The device is not designed for use in environments with high temperatures or humidity (e.g. bathrooms) or those with above-average levels of dust. Operating temperature and operating humidity: 5°C to 35°C, max. 85% rel. humidity.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 143 Overview of controls and button functions These operating instructions have a fold-out cover. Fold-out the cover so you can refer to the relevant controls at any time.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

SNOOZE/BASS button (delay the alarm for 5 to 120 minutes/amplify low-frequency sound)

DISPLAY button (show the time zone)

BAND button (select the frequency band)

SET/STORE button (set time, store a station)

M+/AL2 button (tune in the next station preset, Alarm 2)

TUNE+ button (station scan to increasing frequencies, set minutes +)

M- / AL1 button (tune in the previous station preset, Alarm 1)

Battery compartment (on the back) 20 (receptacle for optional wall plug power adapter) 21 (earphones receptacle)

40 Day of the week indication 41 Frequency band 42 NAP timer Stand On the back panel of the device you’ll find a stand (18) that allows to install the multi-band tuner in an inclined position. To do this, fold-out the retractile stand (18). Before you start You can power the device on either by using the supplied power adapter (B) or by using 4 optional AA-sized (LR6) batteries. The batteries are not included in the package.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 147 External power / battery power operation When disconnecting the multi-band tuner (A) from the power supply, different settings (time and alarm time) are lost. To avoid this, insert batteries before disconnecting the device from the mains. This guarantees that the mentioned settings are preserved. Any stored stations are preserved even if there are no batteries inserted when disconnecting the device from the mains. Inserting the batteries Open the battery compartment cover (19) on the back panel of the device by sliding it towards the bottom and remove it. Insert the batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -), as shown in the following figure. The correct polarity is labelled on the batteries and inside the battery compartment. Re-insert the cover of the battery compartment (19) and slide it upwards until it locks in place. If the display (6) indicates a low battery level (38), the batteries are almost empty. When this happens, replace the batteries with new batteries of the same type.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

WARNING! Remove the batteries when the device is not to be used for an extended period. The batteries could leak and cause damage to the device. Connecting the power adapter Plug the wall plug power adapter plug (B) into the receptacle (20) of the multi- band tuner (A). Plug the wall plug power adapter (B) into an easily accessible power socket. While the wall plug power adapter (B) is connected, the device is powered from the mains and not from any inserted batteries. When powering the device via the wall plug power adapter (B) for a long time, you should remove the batteries to avoid any leakage. Getting started Display illumination Press any button to switch the display illumination on for approx. 9 seconds. It automatically switches back off after this time. Switching the device on/off To power the device on, press the "POWER/SLEEP" button (8) once. When powered on, the currently tuned in frequency, the frequency band and the day of the week are shown on the display (6):

Long wave band For the "FM" band, the name of the station is also shown, if broadcast. When the station transmits no name or when the signal is too weak, the current date is shown instead.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 149 For the "MW", "SW", and "LW" bands, the current date is shown there. To power the device off, press the POWER/SLEEP button (8) again. When powered off, the current date and time, and the day of the week are shown on the display (6). It is recommended to start configuring the multi-band tuner with setting the time zone. To do so, see the "Setting the time zone" section below. Setting the time zone The following table contains an overview of the abbreviated city names for the different time zones. The table also lets you check the time offset and, if applicable, a daylight saving. Abbreviation UTC offset* Daylight saving City / country HNL -10:00h no Honolulu / USA ANC -9:00h yes Anchorage / USA YVR -8:00h yes Vancouver / Canada LAX -8:00h yes Los Angeles / USA DEN -7:00h yes Denver / USA CHI -6:00h yes Chicago / USA MEX -6:00h yes Mexico City / Mexico NYC -5:00h yes New York / USA YYZ -5:00h yes Toronto / Canada YUL -5:00h yes Montreal / Canada CCS -4:30h no Caracas / Venezuela RIO -3:00h yes Rio de Janeiro / Brazil BUE -3:00h no Buenos Aires / Argentina UTC* 0:00h no Universal Time Coordinated LON 0:00h yes London / United KingdomSilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

BER +1:00h yes Berlin / Germany PAR +1:00h yes Paris / France ROM +1:00h yes Rome / Italy CAI +2:00h yes Cairo / Egypt IST +2:00h yes Istanbul / Turkey MOW +3:00h yes Moscow / Russia KWI +3:00h no Kuwait City / Kuwait DXB +4:00h no Dubai / Saudi Arabia KHI +5:00h no Karachi / Pakistan DAC +6:00h yes Dacca / Bangladesh BKK +7:00h no Bangkok / Thailand SIN +8:00h no Singapore HKG +8:00h no Hong Kong PEK +8:00h no Beijing / China SHA +8:00h no Shanghai / China TYO +9:00h no Tokyo / Japan SYD +10:00h yes Sydney / Australia NOU +11:00h no Noumea / New Caledonia AKL +12:00h yes Auckland / New Zealand *UTC: Universal Time Coordinated UTC is the abbreviation for "Universal Time Coordinated", formerly also called GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). UTC is the base for time zone calculation. The corresponding offset is shown in the 2nd column of the table. To set the time zone, proceed as follows: While powered off, press and hold the "SET/STORE" button (9) until the display (6) reads "US" or "EU". Then press the "SET/STORE" button (9) briefly to go to the time zone setting. The currently set city abbreviation andSilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 151 the corresponding local time are shown in the upper part to the display (6). The default setting is "UTC". Press the "VOL-" (12) or "VOL+" (4) button to set the city abbreviation for your current time zone, e.g. BER for Berlin. You can find the city abbreviation in the table above. With each city abbreviation, the displayed time is changed. When finished, set the correct time as described in the following section. Setting the date and time Automatic synchronisation via RDS Upon factory delivery time synchronisation via RDS is enabled. If the device receives an RDS signal after powering on, the date and time are synchronised and shown correctly after a few moments. The multi-band radio is only set automatically if the selected station transmits an RDS signal and the reception quality is strong enough to receive the RDS signal. If an RDS signal is received, the RDS indicator (28) appears on the display. Time synchronisation and the correct time setting also depend on the set time zone. Therefore it is mandatory to set the correct time zone first. To do so, see the "Setting the time zone" section above. Manual setting First disable automatic time synchronisation via RDS. To do so, while powered off, press the "MODE" button (15) four times until "TS ON" (Time Synchronisation ON) appears in the upper part of the display (6). Press the "VOL-" (12) or "VOL+" (4) button to set it to “TS OFF” (Time Synchronisation OFF). Now set the correct time zone.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

The time can only be set while the device is powered off. If it is powered on, press the POWER/SLEEP button (8) to power the device off. If no button is pressed for approx. 7 seconds while changing the setting, the settings are applied and the unit exits the setting mode. You can keep the buttons "VOL-" (12) or "VOL+" (4) pressed to accelerate the digits count. While powered off, press and hold the "SET/STORE" button (9) until the display (6) reads "US" or "EU". Now press the "VOL-" (12) or "VOL+" (4) button to select your preferred date format. Example:

Press the "SET/STORE" button (9) to confirm your selection. Please remember that the tuning spacing for the AM band is also changed with this setting. Now set the correct time zone as described in the previous chapter and press the "SET/STORE" button (9) to confirm the setting. The set time format flashes. Now you can press the "VOL-" (12) or "VOL+" (4) buttons to set the desired time format. Upon factory delivery the time format is set to 24 hours. You have the choice between 12H and 24H. Press the "SET/STORE" button (9) to confirm the setting. The hour digit flashes. Press the "VOL-" (12) and "VOL +" (4) buttons to set the hour. Press the "SET/STORE" button (9) to confirm the setting. The minutes digit flashes. Press the "VOL-" (12) and "VOL +" (4) buttons to set the minute. Press the "SET/STORE" button (9) to confirm the setting. The year digit flashes. Press the "VOL-" (12) or "VOL+" (4) buttons to set the correct year. Press the "SET/STORE" button (9) to confirm the setting. The month digit flashes.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 153 Press the "VOL-" (12) and "VOL +" (4) buttons to set the month. Press the "SET/STORE" button (9) to confirm the setting. The day digit flashes. Press the "VOL-" (12) and "VOL +" (4) buttons to set the day. Press the "SET/STORE" button (9) to confirm the setting. The day of the week (40) is calculated automatically and shown on the display (6). Display Day of the week MON Monday TUE Tuesday WED Wednesday THU Thursday FRI Friday SAT Saturday SUN Sunday You have finished the setting. If you have selected the 12-hour clock format, the "PM" icon (36) appears on the display (6) for post meridian clock hours.

Please note that you should adjust the clock when you move into a different time zone. Displaying the world clock Press the "DISPLAY" button (5). The time is shown in large digits on the display (6). Additionally, you can show the time for a specific time zone in the upper part of the display. Use the "TUNE-" (13) or " TUNE+" (11) button to select the time zone for which you want to know the current time. After this, with each press of the "DISPLAY" button (5) the selected time zone and the corresponding time are displayed. Please remember that the time zone is being displayed only. To set the time zone, proceed as described in the "Setting the time zone" chapter.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

The "MODE" button functions While the device is powered off the "MODE" button (15) lets you access the setting mode for different functions. Press once SDA (Special Date Alarm) Press twice NAP timer Press 3 times Stop watch Press 4 times RDS time synchronisation ON/OFF In radio mode the "MODE" button (15) has the following functions: Press once To show and change the tuning mode Press twice FM: To show and change the "MONO" and "AUTO-ST" settings SW: Quick selection of the different short wave bands SDA (Special Date Alarm) This function lets you program up to 10 yearly-recurring date alarms. The procedure is as follows: While the device is powered off, press the "MODE" button (15) once. The display (6) reads "SDA". 01 (for the first SDA) and the associated date in month.day format flash. If the alarm is disabled, the "SDA" icon (25) will also flash. While an SDA is enabled, the "SDA" icon (25) illuminates. In this case, the "SDA" icon (25) is also shown in clock mode. Press the "VOL-" (12) or "VOL+" (4) buttons to set the desired date. You can keep the buttons pressed to accelerate the digits count. Press the "SET/STORE" button (9) briefly to enable or disable the set SDA. You can enable or disable each SDA independently from the others. The setting will be saved automatically.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 155 Press the "TUNE-" (13) or " TUNE+" (11) button to program more SDAs in the same way. The enabled SDAs will sound every year. If the current date matches the set SDA alarm date, the buzzer will sound for approx. 10 minutes hourly between 08:00 h and 23:00 h. The current radio mode is not interrupted by the SDA. The alarm will sound only after the user has stopped radio mode and the minutes digit has increased by "1". Press any button to disable the alarm sound. NAP timer You can set a nap timer (with alarm buzzer only) for a one-time power on event. There are 6 preset times, use the "TUNE-" (13) or "TUNE+" (11) button to select one. The default settings of the 6 timers are different and are 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 minutes. While the device is powered off, press the "MODE" button (15) twice. The NAP timer icon (42), the timer number and the preset power-on time in minutes appear on the display (6). Press the "TUNE-" (13) or " TUNE+" (11) button multiple times to toggle between the preset times. Press the "VOL-" (12) and "VOL +" (4) buttons to set these times from 1 to 39 minutes as required. Press the "SET/STORE" button (9) briefly to launch the timer. The countdown appears on the display (6). After the timer is finished, an alarm will sound until you disable it. Press any button to disable the nap timer alarm buzzer. Press the "SET/STORE" button (9) briefly to cancel the enabled NAP timer before the countdown ends. The remaining time of the previously set timer is shown on the display. Press the "SET/STORE" button (9) briefly again to relaunch the timer with the remaining time. While the timer is running, you can change its value by pressing the "VOL-" (12) or "VOL+" (4) buttons.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

Please note: When the NAP-timer is activated do not press any buttons apart from “SET/STORE” (9), “VOL-“ (12) or “VOL+” (4). Otherwise the NAP-timer will be finished. Stop watch To use the stop watch, proceed as follows: While the device is powered off, press the "MODE" button (15) three times. The display (6) shows the stop watch icon (23) and "STOP" 00:00 (minutes:seconds) and in the upper right corner the seconds/100 are shown. Press the "VOL+" button (4) briefly to start the stop watch. Press the "VOL+" button (4) briefly again to stop or pause the stopwatch. Press the "VOL+" button (4) again to resume the stopwatch from the currently displayed time count. Press the "VOL-" button (12) briefly to stop reset stop watch to 00:00. While the stop watch is running, the running time is shown on the display (6). After resetting the stop watch to 00:00, the display toggles to the normal clock time after approx. 8 seconds. Setting the AM reception spacing Due to different radio broadcasting band allocation in different countries it is necessary to adjust the tuning spacing: Region Frequency band Tuning spacing Europe 522 kHz - 1,620 kHz 9 kHz America 520 kHz - 1,710 kHz 10 kHz The procedure is as follows: While powered off, press and hold the "SET/STORE" button (9) until the display (6) reads "US" or "EU". Now press the "VOL-" (12) or "VOL+" (4)SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 157 button to select your tuning region. Please remember that the date format is also changed with this setting. Adjusting the volume Press the "VOL–" (12) and "VOL+" (4) buttons to adjust the volume to the desired level. You can set it from level "00" (minimum volume) to level "16" (maximum level). The device will always power on with the volume level that was set when it was powered off. Setting the sensitivity This feature is only relevant for the FM and SW bands. Slide the "DX/LOCAL" switch (22) to the “DX” position to use the device in normal mode. Slide the "DX/LOCAL" switch (22) to the “LOCAL” position to receive strong broadcasting station signals only. This is recommended whenever a weaker local station is receiving interference from a non-local station. Enabling bass amplification You can choose to have the bass sounds amplified. While the device is powered on, press the "SNOOZE/BASS" button (2). BASS (31) is shown on the display (6). Press the "SNOOZE/BASS" button (2) again to disable bass amplification. The "BASS" indicator (31) goes out. Selecting a station For an optimum reception, please fully extend the telescopic antenna (1) before tuning a station. The telescopic antenna (1) can be rotated. This lets you optimise the signal quality. Automatic station search and automatic store The most convenient way to search for and store radio stations is the automatic scan with auto-store. Power the device on.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

Press the "BAND" button (7) to select the desired frequency band. Keep the "SET/STORE" button (9) pressed for approx. 1 second to launch the automatic station search. The automatic station search always starts at the lowest frequency. The multi-band tuner (A) will scan the entire frequency band for strong radio stations. The 100 first found stations are directly saved on the presets P001 to P100. After all 100 presets have been filled, the station search continues to the end of the frequency band but no more stations will be saved. After the scan is finished, the station of preset P001 will be tuned-in. Please note that any station presets already used will be overwritten. Manual station search Power the device on. Press the "BAND" button (7) to select the desired frequency band. The short wave band "SW" is divided into 9 different frequency sub- bands "SW1" to "SW9" (see the "Technical specifications" chapter). To select the different short wave bands, start pressing the "MODE" button (15) twice. The upper part of display reads “SW << >>”. Press the "TUNE-" (13) or "TUNE+" (11) button to select the desired SW band. Press the "MODE" button (15) again to start searching for any stations. Keep the "TUNE-" (13) or "TUNE+" (11) button pressed for approx. one second to launch the station search down or upwards. The search will stop when the next station has been found and its frequency is shown on the display (6).SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 159 Manually tuning a station Besides the automatic station search, you can also tune in a station manually. This allows you to also tune-in any weaker stations. Proceed as follows: Briefly press the "TUNE-" (13) or "TUNE+" (11) button to increase or reduce the frequency stepwise. These steps depends on the selected frequency band and tuning spacing. Please also read the following chapter for different tuning spacings. Fine tuning If you don't succeed to find a specific station, you can adjust the tuning spacing to a finer setting (see the following table). The procedure is as follows: In radio mode, press the "Mode" button (15) once. The display (6) shows the current frequency and above it the "STEP" indication as well as the current tuning spacing. Press the "TUNE-" (13) or "TUNE+" (11) button to toggle between the normal or fine tuning spacing. The setting will be saved automatically. Frequency range Normal / fine tuning spacing FM 100kHz/50 kHz AM EU* 9 kHz/1 kHz AM US* 10 kHz/1 kHz SW 5 kHz/1 kHz LW 9 kHz/1 kHz *For medium wave (AM), the tuning spacing depends on the date format setting (EU or US), as set in chapter "Setting the date and time". Saving a station manually You can save up to 100 stations or frequencies for each frequency band. Proceed as follows:SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

Tune in the station that you want to store. Press the "SET/STORE" button (9) briefly. The last selected preset flashes in the upper part of the display (6). Press "M-/AL1" (14) or "M+/AL2" (10) to select the desired preset where you want to store the station. Press the "SET/STORE" button (9) to finish saving. Please note that any station presets already used will be overwritten. Recalling a saved station To tune in a previously stored station, press "M-/AL1" (14) or "M+/AL2" (10) to select the preset where the desired station has been saved. Please note: On delivery, the presets are empty. When selecting an empty preset, the lowest frequency of the selected band is tuned in. Once a station has been saved on a preset, its frequency is stored until it is overwritten by a new frequency. When no power is supplied to the multi-band tuner, the clock is erased but the stored stations are preserved. Stereo output A stereo sound output is only possible while the earphones are connected. In this case, the display (6) will show the "ST" (30) icon. However, the stereo signal may be weak or noisy in some cases. In "AUTO-ST" mode the multi-band tuner will toggle between "MONO" and "STEREO" depending on the signal quality.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 161 However, you can always use the "MONO" setting if you want. To do so, in radio mode, press the "MODE" button (15) twice and then use the "TUNE-" (13) or "TUNE+" (11) button to select between the "MONO" and "AUTO-ST" settings. The setting made here will prevail until you change it again. SLEEP timer The SLEEP timer function lets you set a countdown time between 10 and 90 minutes. After this time, the multi-band tuner (A) switches off automatically. This setting can be adjusted in 10-minutes steps. The procedure is as follows: Press the "POWER/SLEEP" button (8) to power the device off. Hold down the ‘POWER/SLEEP’ button (8) for approx. one second. The multi-band radio (A) now switches on and the number 90 (for 90 minutes) and the ‘SLEEP’ symbol (32) flash on the display (6). Press the "POWER/SLEEP" button (8) as many times as necessary to display the desired time in minutes (e.g. 40). Each press of the "POWER/SLEEP" button (8) reduces the number of minutes before power off by 10 minutes. The multi-band radio (A) automatically switches off after the selected number of minutes (e.g. 40) has elapsed. While the sleep timer is enabled, the "SLEEP" icon (32) is shown on the display (6). While the sleep timer is enabled, it is still possible to select a different frequency band, to start a station search, to recall a stored station and to set the volume. You can cancel the enabled sleep timer by switching the device off. Setting the alarm You can set up to two alarm times (AL1 and AL2). Verify that the clock displays the correct time. The alarm time can only be set while the device is powered off. If it is powered on, press the "POWER/SLEEP" button (8) to power the device off.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

In the following we describe the setting for AL1. You can program AL2 in the same way. If during the setting procedure no button is pressed for approx. 8 seconds, the settings are applied and the setting mode is quit. Press the "M-/AL1" button (14) for approx. 1 second. The hours flash on the display (6). Press the "VOL-" (12) or "VOL+" (4) buttons to set the desired hour of the alarm time. You can keep the buttons pressed to accelerate the digits count. Press the "M-/AL1" button (14) briefly to apply the setting. The minutes flash on the display (6). Press the "VOL-" (12) or "VOL+" (4) buttons to set the desired minutes of the alarm time. You can keep the buttons pressed to accelerate the digits count. Press the "M-/AL1" button (14) briefly to apply the setting. Now you can press the "VOL-" (12) or "VOL+" (4) button to select if you want to wake-up with the buzzer ("bUZZ") or the radio ("rdA"). Press the "M- /AL1" button (14) to confirm your selection. Now you can press the "VOL-" (12) or "VOL+" (4) buttons to set the desired alarm volume. Press the "M-/AL1" button (14) briefly to apply the setting. Finally you can select the days of the week for which you want enable the set alarm. Press the "VOL-" (12) and "VOL +" (4) buttons to toggle between the following options: Individual days of the week Days of the week from Monday to Friday Weekend Saturday and Sunday All days of the week Press the "M-/AL1" button (14) briefly to apply the setting. You have finished setting the alarm time.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 163 Enabling the alarm In the following we describe the setting for AL1. You can program AL2 in the same way. After you have set the alarm time you want, you can enable the alarm as follows: While the device is powered off, press the "M-/AL1" button (14) briefly to show the set alarm time on the display (6). Press the "M-/AL1" button (14) briefly once again to enable the alarm with the buzzer. The corresponding icon (33) will appear on the display (6). Press the "M-/AL1" button (14) briefly once again to enable the alarm with the radio. The corresponding icon (34) will appear on the display (6). Please note that no earphones must be connected when waking up with the radio. If the earphones are connected, the alarm sound (buzzer or radio) is output over the earphones only. The device will power on at the set alarm time and will receive the last tuned- in frequency and frequency band. However, if you have chosen the buzzer during alarm setting you will wake-up with the buzzer. The alarm tone starts quietly and gradually becomes louder until it reaches the selected alarm volume. Press any button to cancel the alarm sound or press the "SNOOZE/BASS" button (2) briefly to delay the alarm for approx. 5 minutes. The alarm indicator (33, 34) flashes. After the 5 minutes snooze period, the alarm starts again. If you press any button within the 5 minutes of snooze time, the "SNOOZE" function is disabled but the alarm remains enabled.

Upon factory delivery the snooze delay is set to 5 minutes. If required, you can customise it to up to 120 minutes. To do so, while the device is powered off, keep the "SNOOZE/BASS" button (2)SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

pressed for approx. one second. The set snooze time is shown on the display (6). Press the "VOL-" (12) or "VOL+" (4) buttons to change the snooze time. You can keep the buttons pressed to accelerate the digits count. Press the "SNOOZE/BASS" button (2) briefly to apply the setting. To disable the alarm, press the "M-/AL1" button (14) as many times as necessary until no alarm icon (33, 34) is shown on the display (6).

Even when the alarm function is enabled, you can use the device as usual. Please note: Waking up with the radio: The alarm always powers on with the last tuned-in frequency and frequency band. Waking up with the buzzer: The alarm starts very low and gets louder until the set volume is reached. Enabling/disabling the button lock Press and hold the "LOCK" button (3) for approx. one second to activate the button lock. The "LOCK" icon (35) flashes on the display (6). In order to operate the device, you first have to disable the button lock. To do this, press and hold the "LOCK" button (3) again for approx. one second. The "LOCK" icon (35) no longer flashes on the display (6). Please note that the alarm sound cannot be stopped or delayed while the button lock is enabled.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 165 Connecting the earphones WARNING! Do not use any earphones other than the supplied SWDR 500 A1. Other types of earphones can produce harmful sound pressure levels. Caution when using earphones. Listening at a high volume can damage your hearing. You can connect the supplied earphones SWDR 500 A1 (D) to the earphones connector (21). While the earphones are plugged in, the speaker (16) is muted automatically. Storage when not using the product If you will not be using the device for a long period of time, remove any inserted batteries. Store the device in a dry, cool place. To protect against dust, we recommend storing the device in the pouch (C) supplied.

Troubleshooting The device does not switch on. Check whether the wall plug power adapter is plugged in. The inserted batteries may be empty, fit new batteries. Test that the batteries are fitted with the correct polarity. Please note the diagram in the battery compartment and on the batteries. See also the chapter “Inserting the batteries”. Please check if the button lock feature is enabled. If necessary, press and hold the "LOCK" button (3) for approx. one second to disable the button lock.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

No radio reception, poor radio reception Pull the telescopic antenna (1) all the way out and make sure it is orientated correctly. Tune in the station correctly. If necessary, start a new station search. Check whether the "DX/LOCAL" switch (22) is in the correct position. Please also read the chapter "Setting the sensitivity". The station name is not shown. This feature is only supported in FM mode. The tuned-in station does not broadcast any RDS signal or the signal is too weak. Re-orientate the antenna to optimise reception. Device switched on but no sound Check the volume setting. While the headphones are plugged in, the built-in speaker (16) is muted automatically. No alarm sound or alarm sound too low Check the alarm sound volume in the alarm settings and, if necessary, set a higher volume. Unable to operate the device Please check if the button lock feature is enabled.

Environmental regulations and disposal information A symbol depicting a crossed-out rubbish bin on a product means it is subject to European Directive 2012/19/EU. All electrical and electronic devices must be disposed of separately from household waste at official disposal centres. Remove the batteries before disposal of the device. With the proper disposal of old orSilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 167 defective devices you avoid damage to the environment and your personal health. For further information about proper disposal, contact your local government, disposal bodies or the shop where you bought the device. Disposal of packaging Dispose of all packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Cardboard packaging can be taken to paper recycling centres or public collection points for recycling. Any film or plastic contained in the packaging should be taken to your public collection points for disposal. Disposal of batteries Respect the environment. Old batteries must not be disposed of with domestic waste. They must be handed in at a collection point for waste batteries. Please note that batteries must be disposed of fully discharged at appropriate collection points for old batteries. To prevent any short circuits cover the battery poles of not fully discharged batteries with insulating tape. Conformity notes This device complies with the basic and other relevant requirements of the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the Low- voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, the ErP Directive 2009/125/EC and the RoHS II Directive 2011/65/EU. In order to receive the complete EU declaration of conformity, please send an e-mail to the following e-mail address: ce@targa.deSilverCrest SWDR 500 A1

Warranty and Service Information Warranty of TARGA GmbH This device is sold with three years warranty from the date of purchase. Please keep the original receipt in a safe place as proof of purchase. Before using your product for the first time, please read the enclosed documentation. Should any problems arise which cannot be solved in this way, please call our hotline. Please have the article number and, if available, the serial number to hand for all enquiries. If it is not possible to solve the problem on the phone, our hotline support staff will initiate further servicing procedures depending on the fault. Within the warranty period the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge as we deem appropriate. No new warranty period commences if the product is repaired or replaced. Consumables such as batteries, rechargeable batteries and lamps are not covered by the warranty. Your statutory rights towards the seller are not affected or restricted by this warranty.SilverCrest SWDR 500 A1 English - 169 Service