SWD 250 A1 - Radio SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SWD 250 A1 SILVERCREST

Intended use This is a consumer electronics device which is used to receive and play radio stations. The device can also be used as an alarm clock. It is only designed for private use and not for industrial or commercial purposes. Furthermore, the device may not be used in tropical climates. The manufacturer does not accept any liability for any resulting damage or faults in the event of unauthorised modifications to the device. Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer. Please observe the regulations and laws in the country of use. Please note that different countries may have different national regulations regarding free-to-air frequency ranges. Information received outside of the permitted frequency ranges must not be exploited nor its content or the fact of its reception forwarded to third parties.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1 English - 99 Supplied items A World receiver SWED 250 A1 B 2 batteries of type AA, 1.5V C Pouch D Earphones SWED 250 A1 E These instructions (symbolic representation)SilverCrest SWED 250 A1

Technical data These specifications describe only the technical features of the device. Different legal regulations may apply in different countries to the free-to-air frequency range. Please note that reception outside of these regulations may then be illegal and subject to punishment. Power supply Mains adapter: 5V Polarity of mains adapter Maximum power consumption 200mA Battery type 2x AA 1.5V (Mignon, LR6) Power output 250mW Frequency bands Please note that the specified upper and lower limits of the reception range may vary slightly due to production tolerances. FM 87.5 to 108 MHz MW 522 to 1620 kHz SW1 5.5 to 7.5 MHz SW2 7.51 to 9.5 MHz SW3 9.51 to 11.5 MHz SW4 11.51 to 13.5 MHz SW5 13.51 to 15.55 MHz SW6 15.56 to 18.2 MHz Station presets 80 (10 per frequency band) Dimensions 129 x 80 x 34 mm (W x H x D) Weight 160 g (without batteries) Headphones SWED 250 A1SilverCrest SWED 250 A1 English - 101 Impedance 32 Ohm Wideband characteristic voltage (WBCV) approx. 80mV Maximum sound pressure with the enclosed headphones approx. 85 dB(A) Maximum output voltage at the headphone jack approx. 27mV Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C Storage temperature -10°C to 50°C Operating air humidity 85% rel. air humidity The technical data and design may be changed without notification. Safety instructions Before using this device for the first time, please read the following instructions carefully and take note of the safety warnings, even if you are familiar with the use of electronic devices. Store these instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you sell the device or pass it on, always include this manual.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1

Health risks due to high volume Take care when using the enclosed headphones. Listening at high volume for prolonged periods of time can damage your hearing. Only use the enclosed headphones. Operating environment The device is not designed for use in environments with a high temperature or humidity (e.g. bathrooms) or in extremely dusty conditions. Operating temperatures and operating air humidity: 5°C to 35°C, max. 85% rel. air humidity. Ensure that air can always circulate freely (do not place the device on shelves, on a carpet or a bed or anywhere where ventilation slots are covered, and always leave at least 10 cm clearance on all sides); no direct heat sources (e.g. heating) can affect the device; no direct sunlight or bright artificial light reaches the device; any contact with splashed and dripping water and corrosive liquids is avoided and the device is not operated in the vicinity of water. In particular, the device should never be submerged in liquid (do not place any items filled with liquid, e.g. vases or drinks, on or near the device);SilverCrest SWED 250 A1 English - 103 the device is not in the immediate vicinity of magnetic fields (e.g. speakers); no fire sources (e.g. burning candles) are placed on or near the device; no foreign objects penetrate the device; the device is never subjected to extreme temperature fluctuations as this could result in condensation and electrical short circuits. If the device was subjected to extreme temperature fluctuations, however, wait (approx. 2 hours) until the device has reached ambient temperature before use; the device is never subjected to excessive shocks and vibrations; the device or an optional mains adapter is not used during a thunderstorm with lightning and remove an optional mains adapter from the mains socket; when using a mains adapter, the mains socket to which the device is connected is easily accessible at all times. Always lay cables in such a manner that nobody can trip over them.

Batteries Always ensure correct polarity of the batteries. Please note the markings next to the battery compartment. Never try to recharge batteries and never throw them into an open fire. Never mix batteries (old and new, alkaline and carbon, etc.) at the same time. Remove the batteries if you will not beSilverCrest SWED 250 A1

using the device for an extended period of time. In the event of improper use, there is a risk of explosion and leakage. Batteries may not be deformed or opened as leaking chemicals can cause injuries. In the event of skin or eye contact with chemicals, they must be immediately rinsed with generous amounts of water and a doctor must be consulted.

Children and persons with disabilities Electrical devices do not belong in the hands of children. Persons with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities should also only use electrical devices appropriately. Never allow children or persons with disabilities to use electrical devices unsupervised unless they have been instructed accordingly or are supervised by a person responsible for their safety. Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this device. Batteries and small parts may cause choking resulting in death or serious injury. Store the batteries in a safe place. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help immediately. Always keep plastic packaging out of reach also. It poses a suffocation risk!SilverCrest SWED 250 A1 English - 105 Cleaning / maintenance It is necessary to repair the device if it has been damaged in any way, for example, if the mains adapter or housing is damaged, if liquid or objects have penetrated the device or if the product has been exposed to rain or moisture. Repair work is also required if the device is not working properly or has been dropped. If you notice any smoke, unusual noises or strange odours, switch off the device immediately and remove the batteries or remove the mains adapter from the mains socket. In these cases, the device should not be used until it has been inspected by authorised service personnel. Only have the device repaired by qualified personnel. Never open the housing of the device. Only use a clean, dry cloth for cleaning and never use any corrosive liquids. Never try to open the housing of the device as this would void your warranty. If the batteries have leaked, the device must be cleaned by authorised service personnel. Copyright All information contained in these instructions is subject to copyright and is provided for information purposes only. It is only permitted to copy or duplicate data and information with the express and written consent of the author. This also includes commercial use of the content and data. The text and illustrations are based on the state of the art at the time of printing.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1

M- (call previous preset, - hour setting)

M+ (call next preset, + hour setting)

BAND (select frequency band)

VOLUME +/SNOOZE (increase volume/postpone alarm for approx. 9 minutes)

LOW BATTERY indicator (low battery) 13 (keypad lock)

SLEEP (activate SLEEP timer)

12/24 (switch between 12-hour/24-hour display)

DX (set reception sensitivity)

Battery compartment (at the back)

Stand (at the back)SilverCrest SWED 250 A1

Display 25 Frequency band 26 Snooze 27 Sleep timer 28 Keypad lock 29 Reception sensitivity 30 Battery low 31 Alarm function with radio 32 Alarm function with alarm tone 33 Unit of frequency 34 Time/frequency display 35 PM display Stand A stand [24], with which you can position the world receiver at an angle, is located at the back of the device. Simply open out the stand [24] and close it again after use.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1 English - 109 Prior to use You can use the device either with the enclosed batteries of type AA (Mignon) or with an optional mains adapter (not supplied). Ensure correct polarity when using batteries! The mains adapter must have a suitable DC voltage plug and have an operating voltage of 5V. Do not use both operating options at the same time. Remove the batteries before you connect the device with the mains adapter because the batteries may leak when not in use.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1

Inserting the batteries Remove the connection cable of the mains adapter if such a cable is connected. Then open the battery compartment [23] at the back of the device by sliding its cover downwards in the direction of the imprinted arrow. Insert the batteries with the correct polarity (note + and -) as shown in the following illustration. The polarity is illustrated on the batteries and next to the battery compartment. Replace the battery compartment cover and slide it back in the opposite direction to the arrow.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1 English - 111 Saved radio stations are preserved when batteries are changed. The device has a LOW BATTERY indicator [12] warning light for the energy level of the batteries. If this indicator lights up yellow and the symbol [30] is indicated on the display [8], the batteries are weak. Then replace the batteries shortly with new batteries of the same type. Remove the batteries if you will not be using the device for an extended period of time. Connecting a mains adapter Remove the batteries from the battery compartment [23] at the back of the device if you have previously inserted them. Insert the plug of the mains adapter into the socket [22] of the world receiver. Then insert the mains adapter into an easily accessible mains socket.

hen laying the cable, make sure that nobody can trip over it.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1

First use Switching the device on and off To switch on the device, press the POWER ON/OFF button [10] once briefly. When it is switched on, the device shows the tuned frequency and the frequency band (FM, MW, SW) on the display [8]. To switch off the device, press the POWER ON/OFF button [10] again. When it is switched off, the display [8] shows the time that is currently set. When you press a button, please note that the backlight of the display is always switched on first before the device performs the function (except for switching on and off). This function is useful in the dark, for example, for reading the time on the display without inadvertently using another function. Setting the time You can set the time only when the device is switched off. Switch off the device with the POWER ON/OFF button [10] if it is switched on. You can use the 12/24 button [17] to switch between the 12-hour and 24-hour display. For the 12-hour display, the symbol "PM" [35] is indicated on the display once it is past noon.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1 English - 113 Press the CLOCK button [19] once so that the time starts to flash on the display. If only the backlight was switched on when you pressed the button, you must press the CLOCK [19] button again. You can set the time while it is flashing. Set the hours with the M– [2] or M+ [3] button. You can also keep the M– [2] or M+ [3] button pressed to speed up the progress of the numbers. Set the minutes with the < SEARCH [6] or SEARCH > [7] button. You can also keep the < SEARCH [6] or SEARCH > [7] button pressed to speed up the progress of the numbers. Wait until the set time stops flashing on the display [8] or briefly press the CLOCK button [19]. Note that you can only adjust the time as long as the time is flashing on the display [8]. If no entry has been made for a few seconds, the time on the display [8] stops flashing and the process must be repeated. Selecting a station The telescopic aerial can only be swivelled and cannot be inserted into the device housing. Otherwise, the device could be damaged. Switch on the device by pressing the POWER ON/OFF button [10]. Set the desired volume using the VOLUME – [15] or VOLUME + [11] buttons.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1

First, select the desired frequency band. To do so, repeatedly press the BAND button [5] to go from one frequency band to another in succession. The tuned frequency is shown on the display [8]. Pull out the telescopic aerial [1] completely. Press the < SEARCH [6] or SEARCH > [7] button briefly or repeatedly to tune in the desired frequency manually. To search automatically for a station, press the < SEARCH [6] or SEARCH > [7] button a little longer. The frequency is shown on the display in MHz (FM and SW) or in kHz (MW). If necessary, move the telescopic aerial in a different direction, or change the position of the device to improve the reception. Saving a station After you have selected a station, you can save it as follows: Press the MEM button [4]. "P" then flashes on the display [8], followed by 01 to 10. Select the desired programme preset using the M– [2] or M+ [3] button. Press the MEM button [4] again briefly to save the station to the currently selected programme preset. The station is saved and the frequency of the station is then indicated on the display [8].SilverCrest SWED 250 A1 English - 115 Selecting a saved station In order to select a saved station, the device must be in use. Switch on the device with the POWER ON/OFF button [10] if it is switched off. Press the M– [2] or M+ [3] button to select another station (programme preset). Alarm function

ith the radio alarm function, the device automatically switches itself on at the set alarm time with the last se

olume, the established frequency and the last tune

frequency band. Make sure that the time is set correctly (see page 112 - Setting the time). You can set the alarm function only when the device is switched off. Switch off the device with the POWER ON/OFF button [10] if it is switched on. Press the ALARM button [16] once to activate the alarm function with alarm tone. If only the backlight was switched on when you pressed the button, you must press the ALARM button [16] again. The alarm time and the symbol [32] then flash on the display [8]. Press the ALARM button [16] twice to activate the alarm function with radio. If only the backlight was switched on when you first pressed the button, you must press the ALARM button [16] again. The alarm time and the symbol [31] then flash on the display [8]. While the alarm time is flashing, you can set it.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1

Set the hours with the M– [2] or M+ [3] button. You can also keep the M– [2] or M+ [3] button pressed to speed up the progress of the numbers. Set the minutes with the < SEARCH [6] or SEARCH > [7] button. You can also keep the < SEARCH [6] or SEARCH > [7] button pressed to speed up the progress of the numbers. Then wait until the set alarm time stops flashing on the display [8]. The alarm time is then saved automatically. The display [8] then indicates the time and the symbol [32] again for the alarm function with alarm tone or the symbol [31] for the alarm function with radio. To deactivate the alarm function, press the ALARM button [16] repeatedly until the symbols [32] and [31] are deleted from the display [8]. Note that you can only adjust the alarm time as long as the alarm time is flashing on the display [8]. If no entry has been made for a few seconds, the alarm time on the display [8] stops flashing and the process must be repeated. Even if the alarm function is activated, you can use the device as usual.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1 English - 117 Switching off the alarm When the alarm sounds, you can deactivate it as follows: Press the POWER ON/OFF button [10] to stop the alarm. The alarm is switched off until the next day.

Press the SNOOZE button [11/15] to postpone the alarm for about 9 minutes. The alarm sounds again after this time. During snooze, "SNOOZE" [26] is indicated on the display [8] and the symbol [32] or [31] flashes. Sleep timer You can use the sleep timer to switch on the device and switch it off automatically after a selected time. Press the SLEEP button [14] when the device is switched on or off. If only the backlight was switched on when you pressed the button, you must press the SLEEP [14] button again. The display then shows "SLEEP" [27] and the number "90" and thus indicates that the device will switch off after 90 minutes. Repeatedly press the SLEEP button [14] to reduce the switch-off time. Each time you press the button, the time is reduced by a further 10 minutes.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1

If you have reached the switch-off time "10" and you press the SLEEP button [14] again, the sleep timer is deactivated, but the device remains switched on. You can press the SLEEP button [14] again to select the time settings once again.

hen the sleep timer is activated, you can switch it an

the device off at any time using the POWER ON/OF

button [10]. If you press the SLEEP button [14] while the timer is on, the remaining time of the timer appears on the display [8]. Connecting the headphones To avoid hearing damage, you must set the volume to the lowest level before connecting the headphones. You can then adjust the volume to the desired level. Do not use any other headphones than the supplied SWED 250 A1 headphones. Other headphones can create harmful sound pressure.

Take care when using the headphones Listening at high volume for prolonged periods of time can damage your hearing.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1 English - 119 You can connect the supplied headphones SWED 250 A1 to the socket [21]. When the headphones are connected, the loudspeaker [20] is automatically switched off. Backlight The backlight is switched on automatically for approx. 3 seconds when a button is pressed (except when switching the device off). Keypad lock Press the button [13] once so that the symbol [28] is indicated on the display [8] to lock the buttons against accidental entries. If only the backlight was switched on when you pressed the button, you must press the button [13] again. Press the button [13] once so that the symbol [28] is no longer indicated on the display [8] to release the keypad lock. If only the backlight was switched on when you pressed the button, you must press the button [13] again. If the keypad lock is activated, this is indicated by the symbol [28] on the display [8].SilverCrest SWED 250 A1

Setting the reception sensitivity The DX function is activated in the original condition of the device. This is indicated by "DX" [29] on the display [8] when the device is switched on. Use the DX function if you would like to use the device in normal operation. Switch off the DX function if only stations with a high field strength are to be received. This is recommended, for example, if a desired weak local station is superimposed by stronger national channels. To switch off the DX function, press the DX button [18] when the device is switched on. The "DX" indicator [29] then fades out from the display [8]. Press the DX button [18] again to switch on the DX function again.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1 English - 121 Troubleshooting The device cannot be switched on The batteries may be empty, therefore, replace the batteries. Check whether the batteries have been inserted with the correct polarity. Please note the markings next to the battery compartment and on the batteries. Also refer to the description on page 110. No radio reception, poor radio reception Pull out the telescopic aerial [1] completely and make sure that it is oriented correctly. Tune in the station correctly using the BAND button [5] and the < SEARCH [6] or SEARCH > [7] buttons. Check the set reception sensitivity. Please pay particular attention to the section "Setting the reception sensitivity" on page 120. No sound although device is switched on Check the volume setting. Check if headphones are connected and remove them if necessary.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1

Environmental and disposal information When the crossed out wheelie bin symbol appears on a product, this indicates that the product is subject to the European Directive 2012/19/EU. All old electrical and electronic devices must be separated from normal household waste and disposed of at designated state facilities. The correct disposal of old/defective devices in this manner will prevent environmental pollution and human health hazards. For further information about proper disposal of old/defective devices, contact your local authorities, waste disposal office or the shop where you bought the device. Disposal of the packaging Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally compatible manner. Cardboard can be put out for municipal paper collections or brought to public collection points for recycling. Films and plastic used for packaging the device are collected by your local disposal services and disposed of in an environmentally compatible manner. Disposal of batteries Remember to protect the environment. Used batteries should not be disposed of in domestic waste. They must be taken to a collection point for old batteries. Please note that only discharged batteries may be depositedSilverCrest SWED 250 A1 English - 123 in collection bins for portable batteries. Care must be taken to ensure that batteries that are not fully discharged do not short circuit. Conformity information This device meets the basic requirements and other relevant regulations of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as well as the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. Warranty and servicing advice 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 or online help. 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.SilverCrest SWED 250 A1

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