HR7BR - Radio BLAUPUNKT - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Retro Radio with USB/SD Playback
Brand	Blaupunkt
Model	HR7BR
Power Supply	AC 230V ~ 50Hz
RMS Output Power	5W
FM Frequency Range	87.5 - 108 MHz
Supported Storage	USB and SD card up to 32 GB (FAT32, MP3/WMA)
Audio Input	AUX IN (3.5 mm stereo)
Power Consumption (Operating)	5W
Standby Power Consumption	< 0.5W
Auto Standby (ERP2)	After 60 minutes of no audio signal
Dimensions (approx)	200 x 120 x 150 mm
Weight (approx)	1.5 kg
Speaker	Built-in single speaker
Antenna	Telescopic FM antenna
LED Indicators	Red (standby), Pink (FM), White (AUX), Green (USB), Yellow (SD)
Controls	Standby/Mode button, Volume +/-, Previous/Next, Tuning knob
Cleaning	Unplug before cleaning. Use a dry cloth. Avoid chemical solvents.
Safety Features	Polarized plug, ventilation requirements, no user-serviceable parts
Environmental Protection	Recyclable packaging, WEEE and battery directives compliant

Frequently Asked Questions - HR7BR BLAUPUNKT

How do I turn on the Blaupunkt HR7BR radio?

Press and hold the Standby & mode button for 3 seconds to turn on. Press and hold again to turn off.

How do I switch to FM radio mode?

After turning on, short press the Standby & mode button repeatedly until the LED turns pink. Use the Tuning knob to select a station.

How do I play music from a USB drive or SD card?

Insert the USB or SD card into the slot on the rear panel. Short press the mode button until the LED is green (USB) or yellow (SD). Playback starts automatically. Use Volume +/– for volume and Previous/Next to skip tracks.

What audio formats are supported for USB/SD playback?

The device supports MP3 and WMA formats. However, not all files in these formats are guaranteed to play.

How do I use the AUX IN function?

Connect your external player (e.g., MP3 player) to the AUX IN jack on the rear using a 3.5mm audio cable. Short press the mode button until the LED is white. Play music from your external device and adjust volume using the Volume +/– buttons.

Why does the radio automatically turn off after some time?

The unit has an energy-saving mode (ERP2): if no audio signal is detected for 60 minutes, it switches to standby automatically. To resume, press the Standby button and increase the volume on your audio source.

What should I do if FM reception is poor?

Try adjusting the telescopic antenna, moving the unit closer to a window, or fine-tuning the frequency slightly. You can also try a different station.

Can I use a USB extension cable?

It is not recommended as it may interfere with audio signal transfer and cause intermittent sound. Connect the USB drive directly to the unit.

What is the maximum capacity for USB and SD cards?

The device supports up to 32 GB, but not all brands are guaranteed to work.

How do I clean the radio?

Unplug the unit before cleaning. Use a dry cloth to wipe the surface. Do not use chemical solvents or spray directly on the unit.

USER MANUAL HR7BR BLAUPUNKT

Vintage radio device with antenna and control knobs (no visible text or symbols on main body)

Retro wooden radio with USB & SD playback Radioodtwarzacz USB/SD

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Caution:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not dismantle the product and do not expose the apparatus to rain or moisture. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock to a person or persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

To achieve the utmost in enjoyment and performance, and in order to become familiar with its features, please read this manual carefully before attempting to operate this product. This will assure you years of trouble free performance and listening pleasure.

Important Notes

• This safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference.
• The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing or placed in a humid atmosphere such as a bathroom.
• Do not install the product in the following areas:
  . Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to radiators.
  . On top of other stereo equipment that radiate too much heat.
  . Blocking ventilation or in a dusty area.
  . Areas where there is constant vibration.
  . Humid or moist places.
  . Do not place near candles or other naked flames.
• Operate the product only as instructed in this manual.
  Before turning on the power for the first time, make sure the power
  adaptor is properly connected.

For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer any servicing to qualified personnel.

Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of the unit; there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions must be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be kept with the product for future reference.

3. Heed warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow instructions - All operating and users' instructions should be followed.

5. Installation - Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

6. Power sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated by the marking adjacent to the power cord entry. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

7. Grounding or polarization - the product is not required to be grounded. Ensure that the plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet or extension cord receptacle to prevent blade or pin exposure. Some versions of the product are equipped with a power cord fitted with a polarized alternating line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit onto the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. When using an extension power-supply cord or a power-supply cord other than that supplied with the appliance, it should be fitted with the appropriate molded plugs and carry safety approval appropriate to the country of use.

8. Power cord protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on, kinked or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords from plugs, receptacles and the point where they exit from the product.

9. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or multiple sockets, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

10. Ventilation - The product must be properly ventilated. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or other similar surface. Do not cover the product with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, etc.

11. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products, including amplifiers that produce heat. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

12. Water and moisture - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to train, dripping, splashing or excessive moisture such as in a sauna or bathroom. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool (or similar).

13. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Do not place any object containing liquid on top of the product.

14. Cleaning - Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Dust in the woofer may be cleaned with a dry cloth. If you wish to use an aerosol cleaning spray, do not spray directly on the cabinet; spray onto the cloth. Be careful not to damage the drive units.

15. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

16. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

17. Moving the product - A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

18. Unused periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet during lightning storms or when the apparatus is left unused for a long period of time.

19. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. Please remove the power plug form the main power source or wall power source when not in use. When plugged in to a power source, the system is in standby mode, so the power is not entirely cut off.

21. Replacement parts - When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

1. Mains fuses - For continued protection against fire hazard, use fuses only of the correct type and rating. The correct fuse specification for each voltage range is marked on the product.

2. Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speaker may be damaged when a peak level section is suddenly played.

3. The only means of completely disconnecting the product from the power supply is by removing the power cord from the wall outlet or the product. The wall outlet or the power cord entry to the product must remain freely accessible at all times while the product is in use.

4. Try to install the product near a wall socket or extension cord and shall be easily accessible.

5. The highest environmental temperature suitable for this product is 35°C.

6. ESD hints - 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 instruction manual. In case the function could not resume, please use the product in other location.

28. Battery

1). The batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

2). The batteries should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

3). Battery usage CAUTION-to prevent battery leakage which may result in body injuries, property damage, or damage to the apparatus:

- Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked on the apparatus.

- Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.)

- Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

ERP2 - (Energy Related Products) note

This product with ecodesign complies with the stage 2 requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) NO. 1275/2008 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC regard to standby and off mode electric power consumption of electronic household and office equipment. After 60 minutes without any audio input, the device will automatically switch into standby mode. Follow up the instruction manual to resume the operation.

Important note:

This device is equipped with an energy saving mode: if no signal is given during 60 minutes the device will switch automatically into standby mode in order to save energy (ERP 2 standard). Please note that low volume setting in

the audio source may be recognized as “no audio signal”: this will affect the capability of signal detection from the device and can also originate an automatic switch into standby mode. If this happens please reactivate the audio signal transmission or increase the volume setting on the audio source player (MP3 player, etc.), in order to resume playback. Please contact the local service center if the problem remains.

Warning

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

1. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long time periods respectively a sudden high volume level.

1. Never use the device unsupervised! Switch off the device whenever you are not using it, even if this only for a short while.

2. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

4. Before operating this system, check the voltage of this system to see if it is identical to the voltage of your local power supply.

5. The unit should not be impeded by covering the ventilation opening with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc. Make sure that there are at least 20 cm of space above and at least 5 cm of space on each side of the unit.

6. The apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that objects filled with liquids, such as vases, must not be placed on the apparatus.

7. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to hot places, rain, moisture or dust.

8. Do not locate this unit near any water sources e.g. taps, bathtubs, washing machines or swimming pools. Ensure that you place the unit on a dry, stable surface.

9. Do not place this unit close to a strong magnetic field.

10. Do not place the unit on a amplifier or receiver.
11. Do not place this unit in a damp area as the moisture will affect the life of electric components.
12. If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the player. If this occurs, the system will not operate properly. Please leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
13. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Wipe with a clean, dry or slightly damp cloth.
14. When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug, never pull on the cord.
15. The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device must remain readily operable.

NOTICE

This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European community.

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

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 cat 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.

Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be dispose 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.

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard(box), polystyrene foam(buffer) and poly ethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of material which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment. Recording and playback of material might require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer's Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.

1. SD card slot.
2. USB port.
3. AUX-IN jack.
4. Telescope antenna.
5. Vent tube.
6. AC power cord.
7. Speaker.
8. LED indicator.

a. Red color: Standby on.
b. Pink color: FM mode.
c. White color: AUX IN mode.
d. Green color: USB playback mode.
e. Yellow: SD card playback mode.

1. Tuning knob.

2. Standby & mode button.

3. Volume - & previous button.
4. Volume + & next button.

Power on

Before start the radio listening, please connect the AC plug with wall mount power source. The AC power rating is 230VAC/50Hz. The red color LED will light on in case of the power connection successfully.

Press and hold the standby button 3 seconds to turn on the unit, press and hold it to turn off the unit.

Listen to the radio: After turn on the unit, short press the mode button to switch the mode till the pink LED light on which means enter to FM mode already; turn the tuning knob to adjust the FM frequency for clear station listening; Press and hold the volume +/- button to adjust and get the suitable volume output.

USB & SD card playback: Before start the USB & SD card playback, please copy the MP3 format music file into the storage device; then insert your device into the slot on the rear panel of unit. Short press the mode button to switch the play mode (Green LED for USB mode, yellow LED for SD mode); the unit will decode and playback the track automatically after few seconds. Press and hold the volume +/- button to adjust and get the suitable volume output; short press the previous and next button to skip the playing track.

Notes:

a. We do not recommend connect the USB with extension cable, which will impact the audio signal transfer, and may cause intermittent sound output.
b. The supported storage device of USB & SD is up to 32 GB (not guarantee to all brands).
c. The USB, SD card supported music file is MP3, WMA format (not guarantee all MP3, WMA format).
d. Please kindly note the USB & SD card playback mode is only available when the device insert into the unit successfully.

AUX IN: The unit includes AUX IN function, which allows us to connect with external music player(like MP3 player etc), and get sound output from this unit. Using 3.5mm stereo audio cable(not include) connect the headphone or line out jack of your external player, and plug the another terminal of audio cable into the AUX IN jack on the rear panel. Then short press the mode button till white color LED light on; select and play the music from your external player; Press and hold the volume +/- button to adjust and get the suitable volume output for listening.

Notes:

a. If you connect this unit to the LINE OUT jack of your external device (if available), you can only adjust the volume on this unit. If you connect this unit to the HEADPHONE jack of your external device, you may need to adjust both volume controls of your external device and this unit to obtain the desired volume.

Trouble shooting

1. Cannot power on the unit.

a. Please check if the power source was connected properly.

1. Background noise on the FM radio.

a. Please try to adjust the FM frequency slightly in order to get more accurate broadcasting frequency.
b. Please try to adjust the antenna, or move the unit next to the window in order to get better signal.
c. Please tune to another station for listening.

1. Cannot get USB&SD playback.

a. Please check if the USB & SD device was inserted into the slot properly.

b. Please double check if the music is MP3 format.

Specifications

Power source:	Input: AC 230V ~ 50Hz
RMS output power:	5W
FM frequency:	87.5~108MHz
Supported USB & SD card device:	32GB max (not guarantee to all brands)
Power consumption:	5W
Standby power consumption:	<0.5W
(The above spec may update without prior notice).

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Upozornenie:

Competence Centre Audio

2N-Everpol Sp. z o.o.

ul. Puławska 403A

02-801 Warsaw, Poland

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www.blaupunkt.com

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