TA-855 - Radio Clas Ohlson - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	USB FM Clock Radio
Brand	Clas Ohlson
Model	TA-855
Dimensions	23 × 14 × 13 cm
Power Supply	230 V AC, 50 Hz
Output Power	5 W
Frequency Range	FM 87.50–108 MHz
Remote Control Battery	1 × CR2025 (included)
Alarm Function	Yes, with snooze (9 min) and multiple alarm types (USB, buzzer, radio)
USB Playback	Yes, supports USB devices (not U3)
AUX Input	3.5 mm jack for external audio sources
Equalizer Presets	6 settings (in USB mode)
Mute Function	Yes, press [MUTE] to toggle
Display	Digital display with backlight
Remote Control	Yes, with standy, mode, volume, EQ, alarm, etc.
Ventilation Requirements	Keep at least 15 cm clearance around ventilation openings
Indoor Use Only	Yes
Cleaning	Use a soft, dry cloth; avoid alcohol, ammonia, benzene
Disposal	Dispose according to local regulations
Included Accessories	Remote control (battery included), telescopic aerial
Safety Certification	Product should only be repaired by qualified technicians

Frequently Asked Questions - TA-855 Clas Ohlson

How do I set the time on the Clas Ohlson TA-855?

Press [MODE] until the time display appears. Then press and hold [TIME] for about 2 seconds until the hour digits flash. Use [PREV] or [NEXT] to adjust hours. Press [TIME] again to switch to minutes, adjust with [PREV]/[NEXT], and finally press and hold [TIME] for 2 seconds to confirm.

How do I set the alarm?

Press [MODE] until time is shown. Press and hold [ALARM] for about 2 seconds until hours flash. Adjust hours with [PREV]/[NEXT], press [ALARM] to move to minutes, adjust, then hold [ALARM] for 2 seconds to confirm.

How do I turn the alarm on or off?

Press and hold [ALARM] until hours flash. Press [ALARM] twice until 'OFF' appears. Use [PREV]/[NEXT] to select ON or OFF, then hold [ALARM] to confirm.

How do I change the alarm sound type?

Press and hold [ALARM] until hours flash. Press [ALARM] three times until 'U' appears. Use [PREV]/[NEXT] to choose between 'U' (USB), 'bb' (buzzer), or 'R' (radio). Hold [ALARM] to confirm.

How does the snooze function work?

When the alarm sounds, press [SNOOZE] to pause it for 9 minutes. Pressing any other button turns off the alarm until the next day. If no button is pressed, the alarm sounds for 1 minute, pauses 5 minutes, and repeats this cycle three times before shutting off.

How do I use the radio?

Extend the telescopic aerial fully. Press [MODE] until the radio display appears. Use [PREV]/[NEXT] to manually tune, or press and hold [PREV]/[NEXT] for about 2 seconds to start automatic scan.

How do I play music from a USB device?

Insert the USB device into the USB port. The radio switches to USB mode automatically. Playback starts automatically. Use [PREV]/[NEXT] to change tracks, press and hold to skip 10 tracks. Note: USB devices with U3 feature are not supported.

How do I connect an external audio device via AUX?

Use a 3.5 mm audio cable (not included) to connect your device to the AUX jack. Press [MODE] until 'AUX' appears on the display.

What are the equalizer settings?

In USB mode, press [EQ] to cycle through 6 preset equalizer settings to adjust sound.

How do I clean the radio?

Use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use cleaning fluids containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as they may damage the casing.

USER MANUAL TA-855 Clas Ohlson

Art.no

38-4823

Model

TA-855

Ver. 20130429

clas ohlson

USB FM Clock Radio

Art.no 38-4823 Model TA-855

Please read the entire instruction manual before use and save it for future reference. We reserve the right for any errors in text or images and for making any necessary technical changes to this document. If you should have any questions concerning technical problems please contact our Customer Services.

Safety

• This product should only be repaired by qualified service technicians.
• The product should not be taken apart or modified.
- Do not cover the product. Adequate ventilation with a distance of at least 15 cm between ventilation openings and the surrounding area is necessary to prevent overheating.
- Remove the batteries if the device is not to be used for a long time. This prevents the batteries from leaking.
- The product should not be taken apart or modified. Certain exposed parts inside the casing carry dangerous current. Touching these can lead to fire or electric shock.
• The product is designed for indoor use only.
- Never subject the product to high temperature, dust, heavy vibration, impacts, humidity or moisture.
- Do not place the product where there is a risk of it falling into water or other liquid. Do not place any objects which contain liquid on the product, e.g. flower vases or fizzy drinks.
- Disconnect the device from the power supply by unplugging it from the wall socket. The product's plug should be easily accessible.

Product description

Trendy desktop radio with remote control. USB port and 3.5 mm input jack for e.g. MP3 players. Alarm clock. 230 V. Display backlight.

Buttons and functions

1. Speaker
2. [SNOOZE] Snooze settings
3. [TIME] Time settings
4. [ALARM] Alarm settings
5. [REPEAT] Repeat selector
6. Digital display
7. [PREV] Previous track
8. [NEXT] Next track
9. [STB] Standby
10. 3.5 mm AUX jack
11. [MUTE] Volume off
12. [EQ] Equalizer settings
13. USB port
14. [MODE] Mode selector
15. [PLAY/PAUSE] - Play/pause control
16. [VOLUME] Volume control
17. Telescopic aerial
18. Mains lead

Remote control

1. [STB] Standby
2. [MODE] Mode selector
3. [ + 10 ] Ten track advance
4. [EQ] Equalizer settings
5. [MUTE] Volume off
6. [REPEAT] Repeat selector
7. [ALARM] Alarm settings
8. [TIME] Time settings
9. [SNOOZE] Snooze settings
10. [PLAY/PAUSE] - Play/pause control
11. [PREV] Previous track
12. [NEXT] Next track
13. [STOP] Stops playback
14. [VOL - ] Lower volume
15. [VOL + ] Raise volume

Inserting the remote control batteries

1. Slide the cover to the right and pull out the battery compartment.
2. Insert 1 × CR2025 batteries (included).
3. Refit the battery holder.

Diagram of a heat exchanger or cooling device with heat flow arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Getting started

Turning the device on

1. Connect the mains lead to a wall socket.
2. Press [STB] to turn the device on.

Setting the time

1. Press [MODE] until the time display appears.
2. Press [TIME] for approx 2 seconds until the hours display begins to flash.
3. Press [PREV] or [NEXT] to change the hours.
4. Press [TIME] again to advance to the minutes setting.
5. Press [PREV] or [NEXT] to change the minutes.
6. Press [TIME] for approx 2 seconds to confirm your settings and exit.

Setting the alarm time

1. Press [MODE] until the time appears.
2. Press [ALARM] for approx 2 seconds until the hours display begins to flash.
3. Press the [PREV] or [NEXT] buttons to change the hours.
4. Press [ALARM] again to advance to the minutes setting.
5. Press the [PREV] or [NEXT] buttons to change the minutes.
6. Press [ALARM] for approx 2 seconds to confirm.

Turning the alarm on/off

1. Press [ALARM] for approx 2 seconds until the hours display begins to flash.
2. Press [ALARM] twice until "OFF" appears.
3. Press the [PREV] or [NEXT] buttons to select either ON or OFF.
4. Press [ALARM] for approx 2 seconds to confirm.

Selecting alarm type

1. Press [ALARM] for approx 2 seconds until the hours display begins to flash.
2. Press [ALARM] three times until "U" appears.
3. Press the [PREV] or [NEXT] to select between "U" (USB), "bb" (buzzer) or "R" (radio).
4. Press [ALARM] for approx 2 seconds to confirm.

Note:

• Pressing [SNOOZE] once the alarm sounds will pause it for 9 minutes. Pressing any other button will turn off the alarm until the next day.
• If no button is pressed when the alarm sounds, it will sound for 1 minute and pause for 5 minutes. This cycle will repeat three times if no button is pressed during this time. After three cycles the alarm will turn off until the next day.
  • The alarm will not be activated if the device is turned off.

Using the radio

1. Extend the aerial fully.
2. Press [MODE] until the radio display appears.
3. Press [PREV] or [NEXT] to find a station.
4. Press [PREV] or [NEXT] for about 2 seconds to start the automatic scan. The search stops when a station has been found.

USB

1. Connect a USB device to the USB port.
2. The device will switch to USB mode automatically.
3. Playback should now start automatically from the device.
4. Press the [PREV] or [NEXT] buttons to change tracks.
5. Press and hold [PREV] or [NEXT] to advance or go back ten tracks. This function is controlled by [+10] on the remote.
6. Press [REPEAT] successively to change between random (RAND), single repeat (SING), repeat folder (FOLD) or repeat all (ALL).
7. If you remove the USB the device will automatically revert to radio mode.

Note: USB devices with the U3 feature will not work with this device.

3.5 mm AUX jack

You can connect an external audio source to the device by using a 3.5 mm lead (not included).

1. Press [MODE] until "AUX" appears.
2. Connect the external device to the 3.5 mm jack.

Settings

• Use the volume control knob to set the volume.
- Press [EQ] to set the equalizer in USB mode. There are six available settings.
- Press [MUTE] to shut off the volume. Press again to turn on the volume.

Care and maintenance

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the device. Do not use cleaning fluids which contain alcohol, ammonia, benzene or abrasives that can cause damage to the casing.

Disposal

This product should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations. If you are unsure how to proceed, contact your local authority.

Specifications

Power supply 230 V AC, 50 Hz

Output power 5 W

Remote control batteries 1 × CR2025 (included)

Size 23 × 14 × 13 cm

Frequency range FM 87.50–108 MHz

Diagram of a heat exchanger or cooling device with heat flow arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Att komma igång

Starta apparaten

Diagram of a heat exchanger or cooling device with heat flow arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Kom i gang

Starte apparatet

Diagram of a heat exchanger or cooling device with heat flow arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Käytön aloittaminen

Taajuusalue 87.50–108 MHz (FM)

Diagram of a heat exchanger or cooling device with heat flow arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Inbetriebnahme

Gerät einschalten

Postal 10 – 13 Market Place

Kingston Upon Thames

Surrey

KT1 1JZ

Deutsch