DR 750 - Radio ALBRECHT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DR 750 ALBRECHT

14. Service Address And Technical Hotline (for units sold in Germany) ....................................... 2315English English

1. Overview and functions

No. Description Function

move through menus / tune station in FM

Info Info about the current song

Mode change mode: DAB / FM / Bluetooth / AUX

Hand strap to easily carry the radio

DC 5V Micro-USB socket for power supply

AUX-IN 3.5mm AUX socket to connect external audio source16 English English

• Micro-USB power supply

Connect the DC cable of the power adaptor to the DC IN socket at the back of the radio and plug the power adaptor to the power socket. Turn the volume knob ON/OFF on the left side clockwise to switch on the radio. If it is the rst time to enter DAB mode, the device will automatically start a full scan of all DAB+ stations. During standby mode, press and hold the STANDBY button to turn the device to operation mode. Rotate the VOLUME knob to increase or decrease the volume during music playing. 3.1. Antenna The antenna has already been installed on the device. To get good reception for DAB/FM broadcasting, always extend the antenna to its full length. 3.2. Battery When you connect the power adapter to the radio, the integrated battery is automatically charged. The battery indicator on the display lights up orange during charging. When the battery is fully charged, the LED lights up green. Please note that the signal strength might be effected while charging the radio.17English English

4. Main Menu and Settings

Press the MENU button and select System to enter the main menu and change the devices conguration. Use the ◄ / ► buttons to select a menu item and conrm the selection with OK. 4.1. Sleep Timer Select the Sleep Timer function in the main menu to set a time after which the radio should switch off automatically. This function is useful if you want to listen to the radio before going to sleep. Select the number of minutes (15/30/45/60/90 min.) after which the radio should switch off. Select Off to disable the sleep timer. 4.2. Alarm Clock There are 2 different alarm times available. Choose whether you want to set up Alarm1 or Alarm2. Always conrm each setting with OK. Time: Select the desired wake-up time using the ◄/► buttons Duration: the alarm duration time can be set to 15/30/45/60/90 min. Source: Set here which mode (Buzzer / DAB + / FM) you want to use for the alarm Repetition: Should alarm sound daily / once / weekend / weekday ? An alarm symbol on the left side of the display indicates an active alarm time. The clock symbol is also displayed when the radio is in standby. When the alarm time is reached, the alarm starts quietly and then gets louder continuously. Press the OK button to turn off the alarm. Use the MENU button to activate the snooze function. A symbol appears and the alarm clock sounds again after 10 minutes. Attention: The volume set on the rotary knob is also used for the alarm clock. Do not turn the volume down to 0 or turn the radio off using the rotary knob, otherwise there will be no alarm.18 English English 4.3. Date and Time settings You can make the following settings in this menu:

• Set the time manually

• Activate automatic update of the time

• Set the time format to 12/24 hours

• Select date format 4.4. Language Select the desired OSD menu language: German, English, French, Italian 4.5. Factory Reset If you want to reset the radio to the factory settings, select this item in the main menu. For security reasons you have to conrm your selection again with Yes / No. Attention: Please note that all individual settings (alarm clock, saved stations, etc.) are deleted with this function! 4.6. Software version Shows the software version of the radio.19English English

Press the MODE button to select the operating mode: DAB, FM (FM), Bluetooth, AUX IN.

For best reception you should extend the DAB / FM antenna to the maximum length before use. The icon in the upper right corner of the display shows the strength of the DAB / DAB + signal. 6.1. DAB+ Full Scan Select Full Scan from the main menu to search for all available DAB + stations. After the search, all stations are shown in the station list. 6.2. Station List If you are in DAB mode, you can use the ◄/► buttons to scroll through the station list. To select a station, press OK or wait 3 seconds. 6.3. Manual station settings In addition to the method described above for scanning and selecting stations from the station list, you can also manually set a specic frequency / channel. For manual tuning, select MENU > Manual tuning and use the ◄/► buttons to navigate to the desired frequency / channel. 6.4. Inactive stations (Prune) Use this function to remove stations from the station list that are not available anymore. 6.5. DRC If you are listening to music with a high dynamic range in a noisy en- vironment, you may wish to compress the audio dynamic range. This makes quiet sounds louder, and loud sounds quieter. Select DRC from the main menu and choose high, low or off. This function must be supported by the respective station. 6.6. Save favorite DAB+ station While a DAB+ station is playing, press and hold the PRESET button. Choose a free slot or overwrite an existing favorite. Up to 20 stations can be stored in DAB mode. 6.7. Recall favorite DAB+ station Press the PRESET button to display a list of all stored stations. Select a desired station with ◄/► and conrm the selection with OK. 6.8. DAB+ Information While listening to a radio station, you can press the INFO button several times to switch between the different DAB+ information of the station (e.g. frequency, bit rate, signal strength, etc.).20 English English

The icon in the upper right corner of the screen shows the strength of the FM signal detected by the radio. 7.1. Tune FM stations Use the ◄/► buttons to change the FM frequency in 0.05 MHz steps. If you hold down one of the two buttons, the radio automatically searches for the next available FM station. 7.2. FM scan settings You can choose whether only channels with a strong reception signal or all channels should be found during the station search. 7.3. Save favorite FM stations While listening to an FM station, press and hold the PRESET button. Choose a free slot or overwrite an existing favorite. Up to 20 stations can be stored in DAB mode. 7.4. Recall favorite FM stations Briey press the PRESET button to display a list of all stored stations. Select a desired station with ◄/► and conrm the selection with OK.

In AUX-IN mode you can play audio les from an external source, e.g. from an MP3 player. To play an audio le via AUX-IN mode, follow these steps:

• Turn down the volume on both the DR 750 and the external audio source (if adjustable).

• Connect the external audio source with a 3.5mm audio cable to the AUX-IN socket on the rear of the radio.

When you select Bluetooth mode the rst time, the device starts the pairing mode. Search on your smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth device for the radio. The device‘s Bluetooth pairing name is „ALBRECHT DR 750“. If your device requires a password, enter „0000“. When the connection is successfully established, the screen will show “Bluetooth Connected” and the radio can play the music from your device. You can control the music playback using the (play / pause) and ◄/► (next / last track) buttons. Next time the radio will automatically connect to your Bluetooth device when it is within range. The Bluetooth range is approx. 10m. If the radio is connected to a Bluetooth device and you want to connect the radio to a new Bluetooth device, press the PAIR button. The current connection is terminated and you can pair a new device.21English English

10. Trouble shooting

Error Remedy The device does not switch on or turnes off suddenly.

1. Check if the power adaptor is connected properly.

2. The device may malfunction when used in areas with

strong radio interference. The device will work properly again once interference ceases.

3. The normal function of the product may be disturbed by

strong Electro-Magnetic Interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the procedures specied on instruction manual. If failure persists, try to use the product in other location. No Power 1. Ensure that the power adaptor is plugged to the power socket securely.

2. Ensure that the battery has been charged. If battery

power is low, charge the device by connecting the power adaptor. No Sound or lower sound 1. Turn up the volume as it may be muted.

2. For AUX IN mode, check if the audio cable is connected

properly and the volume of the audio source is set high enough. No signal or hiss in DAB/FM mode. 1. Check the antenna if properly installed or move the antenna to another position. Try to adjust the length of antenna.

2. Move the device to another location.

3. The signal strength might be effected while charging

the radio Cannot connect with the device via Bluetooth.

1. The device is connected with another Bluetooth-

enabled device. Disconnect that device and then try again. Alarm doesn’t work. 1. Switch on the alarm.

2. The volume may not be properly set, refer to the

solutions of “No sound or lower sound”.

3. The source of alarm was set to a station without signal.

Change the source of alarm or refer to “No signal or hiss in DAB/FM mode”.22 English English

11. Technical specications

Model Name DR 750 Modes DAB+/FM/Bluetooth Battery capacity (included) 2,000 mAh Max Play Time(with battery) up to 20 hours Power Consumption 7.5 W Standby Power Consumption < 1 W DAB Frequency 174.928 - 239.200 MHz FM Frequency 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Bluetooth support V2.1 + EDR Bluetooth operation range up to 10 meters Transmission frequency and power 2.402 – 2.480 GHz; 1 mW Protocols A2DP 1.2 Working Temperature 0 °C ~ 35 °C

12. Warranty and Recycling Information

We are legally obliged to include disposal and warranty information as well as EU declaration of conformity with the use instructions in different countries for every unit. Please nd this information on the following pages. 2-Year Warranty From Date Of Purchase The manufacturer/retailer guarantees this product for two years from date of purchase. This war- ranty includes all malfunctions caused by defective components or incorrect functions within the warranty period excluding wear and tear, such as exhausted batteries, scratches on the display, defective casing, broken antenna and defects due to external effects such as corrosion, over vol- tage through improper external power supply or the use of unsuitable accessories. Defects due to unintended use are also excluded from the warranty. Please contact your local dealer for warranty claims. The dealer will repair or exchange the product or forward it to an authorized service center. You can also contact our service partner directly. Please include your proof of purchase with the product and describe the malfunction as clearly as possible.23English English WEEE and Recycling

The European law does not allow any more the disposal of old or defective electric or electronic devices with the household waste. Return your product to a municipal collec- tion point for recycling to dispose of it. This system is nanced by the industry and en- sures environmentally responsible disposal and the recycling of valuable raw materials. Notes for battery disposal The battery used with this product contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment. To preserve our environment, dispose of used battery according to your local laws or regulations. Do not dispose of battery with normal household waste. For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.

13. CE Declaration of Conformity - Standards and Regulations

Hereby, Alan Electronics GmbH declares that the radio equipment type DR750 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.service.alan-electronics.de/CE-Papiere

14. Service Address And Technical Hotline (for units sold in Germany)