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USER MANUAL RT253 THOMSON

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PORTABLE FM/SW/MW/LW RADIO

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE

OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE

Contents

Setting Started 1

Safety and Notice

Care for your product 2

Care of the environment

What's in the box 3

Power

Battery power

Diagram and Key Functions 4

Operation

Rod Antenna (5)

Aux-In (8) 5

Headphone (9)

Replacing Batteries

Basic Specifications

Remarks

6

Setting Started

• Remove the appliance from the box.
• Remove any packaging from the product.
• Place the packaging inside the box and either or dispose of safely.

Safety and Notice

Read and understand all instructions before you use this product. If damage is caused by failure to follow the instructions, the warranty does not apply.

Safety

Warning

• Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
• Never lubricate any part of this apparatus.
• Never place this apparatus on other electrical equipment.
• Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked Fames or heat.
• Never look into the laser beam inside this apparatus.
• Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this apparatus from the power.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the Point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

1. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in anyway, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
2. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
3. Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles).
4. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
5. Make sure there is enough free space around the product for ventilation.
6. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Care for your product

1. Always unplug the appliance when not in use and before cleaning.
2. Do not play music at excessive volume levels as damage to hearing and or the equipment may occur.
3. Do not use this unit in wet or damp conditions.
4. Always disconnect the unit from the mains power supply before cleaning. Clean the appliance with a soft, damp, lint free cloth. Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaners.

Care of the environment

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

What's in the box

Check and identify the contents of your package:

• Main unit
• AC cord (Stored behind battery door)
• User manual

Power

CAUTION

• Risk of product damager! Make sure that the power voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back label.
• Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power cord always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord.
• Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed all other connections.

Place the unit in the desired position and unravel the mains cable. Insert the cable into the supply socket and switch on if applicable.

Battery power

• Be sure that the batteries are inserted correctly to avoid damage to the appliance. Always remove the batteries when appliance will not be used for a long period of time, as this will cause leakage to the batteries and subsequently damage to your set.
• Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of batteries together.
• Do not throw the battery into the fire, or exposed to sunshine or the like.
• If the liquid contained in the batteries comes in contact with eyes or skin, wash the area immediately and carefully with clear water and consult a doctor.

Diagram and Key Functions

Key Functions:

1. Speaker
2. Power-On Indicator Light
3. Radio Frequency Bar
4. Band Selector: 4 bands FM/SW/MW/LW
5. Rod Antenna
6. Volume Control (On/Off)
7. Tuning Control
8. Aux-In Jack
9. Headphone Jack

10. Battery Door

11. AC Power Cord (stored behind the battery door)

1) Operation

• Release the AC power cord behind battery door & plug the cord (11) into an AC 230V 50Hz socket
• Rotate the Volume Control (6) to turn on the radio. The Power light (2) will be on.
• Switch band selector (7) to select FM/SW/MW/LW

4 bands: see Frequency bar (4)

FM 87.5 ~ 108 MHz

SW 2.3 22MHz

MW 522~1620 KHz

LW 144 ~ 290 KHz

• Rotate the Tuning Control (7) and the Frequency Bar (3) to select the station you would like to hear.
• Adjust the sound level by rotating the Volume control (6).
• To turn off the radio, turn the Volume (6) to the "OFF" position.

Rod Antenna (5)

When receiving FM/SW stations, always keep the Rod Antenna fully extended.

If the signal is weak, adjust the antenna position until you get the strongest signal.

MW/LW: If the signal is weak, adjust the radio's position until you get the strongest signal.

Aux-In (8)

Play Audio Via MP3 Player (AUX-IN)

1. Using a 3.5mm jack lead (not provided), connect one end to the MP3 Player and the other end to the Audio-In jack (8) on this unit.
2. Operate your MP3 player as directed by your manufacturer

Headphone (9)

You can plug stereo headphones (not included) equipped with a 3.5mm jack and impedance of 32 ohms or greater into the headphone jack (9). When using headphones, the speakers are automatically disconnected.

WARNING: USING HEADPHONES

Please avoid extended play at a very high volume when using headphones. If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or shut off your unit. Excessive volume can result in damage to your eardrums and partial or permanent hearing impairment. If your ears hurt, please contact a doctor.

Replacing Batteries

• Insert 4 × 1.5V , UM-2 "C" size, R14 batteries. Check the polarity (+ and - at ends of the battery) and follow the instructions on the diagram near the battery compartment. Close the compartment door.

NOTE: Please make sure to properly dispose of batteries (see your local regulations).

Basic Specifications:

Output: 0.5 W

230V AC ~ 50 Hz

4 bands: Frequency range

FM 87.5 ~ 108 MHz

SW 2.3 ~ 22 MHz

MW 522 ~ 1620KHz

LW 144 ~ 290KHz

1.5V DC x 4, UM-2, “C” size , R14

Remarks:

Don't discard the electrical and electronic appliances in the regular waste disposal.

Take them to a collection point.
- Some components in these appliances may be hazardous to health and the environment.

In order to save energy when the unit has no sound output for a while, the unit will be switched to stand-by automatically. It can be switched ON by using the POWER selector again.

THOMSON is a trademark of TECHNICOLOR SA or its affiliates and is used under license by Bigben Interactive.

• Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation at less 1cm.
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.;
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on this apparatus;
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal;
• The use of apparatus in tropical and/or moderate climates.

Manufactured by BIGBEN INTERACTIVE SA

396, Rue de la Voyette

CRT2-FRETIN

CS 90414

59814 LESQUIN Cedex - France

www/bigben.eu

Made in China

REACH

Fabricant:BigbenInteractive FRANCE

396, Rue de la Voyette, C.R.T. 2 Fretin,

CS 90414-59814 LESQUIN Cedex

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RT250

RADIO FM/SW/MW/LW PORTÁTIL

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RADIO PORTATILE FM/SW/MW/LW

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