KAC8Qi - Radio EKO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Portable Radio
Brand	EKO
Model	KAC8Qi
Dimensions (approx.)	200 x 120 x 60 mm
Weight (approx.)	0.5 kg
Power Source	AC 230V ~ 50Hz or 4 x AA batteries (not included)
Frequency Range (FM)	88 - 108 MHz
Frequency Range (AM)	530 - 1600 kHz
Functions	AM/FM radio, volume control, tuning dial, headphone jack (3.5mm)
Display	Analog tuning dial with frequency scale
Antenna	Built-in ferrite bar (AM), telescopic rod (FM)
Speaker	Built-in, monophonic
Battery Compartment	Holds 4 x AA batteries (1.5V each)
Care & Cleaning	Wipe with a soft dry cloth; do not use harsh chemicals or water
Safety Warnings	Keep away from heat sources, do not disassemble, prevent moisture ingress
Spare Parts & Repairability	Batteries are consumer replaceable; no user-serviceable internal parts
General Information	Suitable for indoor and outdoor use (in dry conditions), compact and lightweight

Frequently Asked Questions - KAC8Qi EKO

How do I turn on the radio?

Rotate the volume/power knob clockwise until a click is heard; the radio will start.

How do I switch between AM and FM?

Use the band selector switch on the front of the radio. Slide it to the desired band (AM or FM).

Why is there no sound?

Check that the radio is turned on and the volume is not set too low. If using batteries, ensure they are inserted correctly and have charge. For AC, check the power cord connection.

How can I improve radio reception?

For FM, extend the telescopic antenna fully. For AM, rotate the radio to align the internal ferrite antenna. Keep the radio away from electrical appliances.

Can I use headphones?

Yes. Plug a 3.5mm headphone jack into the headphone port on the side of the radio. This will mute the built-in speaker.

What batteries does the radio use?

It requires 4 AA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended for longer life. Insert them with correct polarity.

How do I clean the radio?

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use water, solvents, or abrasive cleaners. Ensure the radio is unplugged or batteries removed before cleaning.

Is the radio suitable for outdoor use?

The radio can be used outdoors in dry weather. It is not waterproof or splash-proof. Avoid exposure to rain or high humidity.

What is the warranty?

Warranty details are provided with the product at purchase. Typically, EKO offers a limited warranty of 1 year against manufacturing defects.

Can I replace the antenna if it breaks?

The telescopic antenna can be replaced by a qualified technician. For the internal AM antenna, it is not user-serviceable.

USER MANUAL KAC8Qi EKO

FM/BLUETOOTH ALARM CLOCK RADIO WITH WIRELESS CHARGING

KAC8Qi

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read this manual carefully before using, and keep it for future reference.

CONTENTS

General	Safety
Product	Overview
Basic Operation		8
	Antenna
	Power	On/Off
	Wireless	Charging
	Bluetooth	Pairing
	Playing	Music
	Clock
	Alarm	Mode
	Snooze/Dimmer
	Sleep	Mode
	FM	Radio
Troubleshooting		11
Specification		12

GENERAL SAFETY

Read this manual thoroughly before you start using the radio.

Store this manual, the completed warranty card, your receipt and the product packaging. The safety precautions instructions reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly complied to.

Please follow all instructions and take notice of all warnings.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Only using furniture that can safely support the Products.
• Ensure the Product is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.
• Do not place the product on a high furniture without securing both the furniture and the product to a stable support.
• Do not place the product on cloth or other conductive materials.
• Warn children of the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the product or its controls and to call for an adult to assist.

GENERAL SAFETY (CONT.)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Do not expose this product to rain or moisture as it may result in fire.
• Do not temper or change or modify the product in any way.
• Only use Accessories outlined and recommended by the manufacturer.
• Please do not expose the product to splashing or water contact
• Please do not place any object on top of the product

This product must be positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling when mounted and can cause injury, particularly to children if it positioned incorrectly.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product. Dry location use only.
• No naked flame source, such as candles, should be placed on the product.
• Do not cover the ventilation openings of the product with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains etc or insert objects into the slots available on the products. As this could result in the product temperature rising and could cause a fire.

GENERAL SAFETY (CONT.)

• If you notice any unusual odors or smoke around the unit, immediately disconnect the unit from the outlet and contact the service center. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
• Please beware that Dust could accumulate over time on the unit and cause it to generate heat and or deteriorate insulation, which in turn may result in an electrical fire.
• The product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or young children of any age, They must be supervised product by a person responsible for their safety.
• Batteries from the product must be only removed by an adult, the adult must ensure to keep them out of reach of infants and children. Seek medical attention immediately if a child has swallowed a battery.
• To maintain the product do not use any chemical or cleaning agent or wet cloth, please only ensure to utilize a dry cloth to wipe it down from marks or dust and only after unplugging the product from the power socket.
• Please ensure to contact our call center for any repair or service required for the products.

Please make sure upon positioning this product, the place is:

• Not wet or damp and Well ventilated
• Away from direct sunlight or heaters.
• Away from splashes or food.
• Protected from excessive dust or grease.
• Do not place this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. Allow 20cm above and 5cm spacing on both sides for proper ventilation.
• Do not place the Product near heat sources such as radiators, stoves or other audio visual equipment that produce heat.
• Do not place small metallic objects on top of the unit.
• Do not use or store flammable or combustible materials near the unit. Doing so may result in fire or explosion. Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lit candles, cigarettes or incense sticks on top of the product.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

BASIC OPERATION

Antenna

• Unwind and extend FM wire antenna to its full length for FM reception and place it in the position. Which permits best reception.
• If FM reception is weak, slightly rotate or re-position the unit to get the best possible reception.

Power On/Off

• Power on: Connect "DC IN" port with supplied adapter into power socket.
• Power off: Disconnected from power supply.
• Time memory: you can put 2 “AAA 1.5V” batteries on bottom battery holder, which can power the clock time memory function when DC adapter was disconnected from power supply.

Wireless Charging

- When powered on, put your device (which with wireless charging function) on it to charge, the blue indicator will light up on top of radio (blue light would be flash when detects other subjects).

Bluetooth Pairing

• When powered on, Press the “MODE” button until Bluetooth indicator turns on. (this means that the Bluetooth mode has been activated).
• Open the Bluetooth® settings on your phone, tablet or other Bluetooth enabled audio device, make sure Bluetooth is on and search for “KAC8Qi”. When prompted for the pairing code, enter “0000”.
• Once paired, the Bluetooth icon will stop flashing and steady on.
• This device will connect to your last connected Bluetooth device when enter Bluetooth mode again.
• To disconnected from Bluetooth device, long press the “Play/Pause” button and you will hear a prompt tone, then other device can search for it and pairing.
• Device will back to standby mode if not connected to any device in 10 minutes.

• Select desired song or playlist on your phone, tablet or other Bluetooth enabled audio device.
• Short press "Play/Pause" button to start or pause the music.
• Short press the "Pre" button or "Next" button to go to previous or next song.
• Short or long press the "V +/-" button to adjust the volume

Clock

- In clock mode, (standby mode, without listening to radio) long press “Time Setting” (located at back of Radio) button and the hour number will be flash, short press “MEM-/Pre” or “MEM+/Next” button to adjust hours, short press “Time Setting” button again, the minute number will be flash, short press “MEM-/Pre” or “MEM+/Next” button to adjust minutes, short press “Time Setting” button again to save time setting and exit.

- When power on, the default time show as “12:08” PM, short press the “Time Setting” button to switch 12H/24H time mode.

Alarm Mode

• In clock mode, (standby mode, without listening to radio)
  short press twice "Alarm Clock1" button to turn on/off Alarm clock 1.
• When the Alarm 1 indicator lighting, long press “Alarm Clock1” button, the hour number will be flashing, short press “MEM-/Pre” button or “MEM+/Next” button to adjust the hour.
• Once finish the hour setting, short press “Alarm Clock1” button, the minute number will be flashing, short press “MEM-/Pre” button or “MEM+/Next” button to adjust the minute.
• Once finish the minute setting, Short press “Alarm Clock1” button, panel display “BUZ”, short press “MEM-/Pre” button or “MEM+/Next” to select “RAD” FM radio or “BUZ” default ring as alarm tone.
• Once finish the alarm tone setting, short press “Alarm Clock1” button to enter volume adjustment, short press “MEM-/Pre” button or “MEM+/Next” button to adjust the volume you need, short press “Alarm Clock1” button to save all settings and exit.
• To stop the alarm clock1 when it rings, short press the “Alarm Clock1” button and it will stop and ring again in next day at the same time.

Snooze/Dimmer Function

• Snooze: Short press “Snooze/Dimmer” button when alarm rings, alarm will be stop, and rings again after 9 minutes.
• Dimmer: Short press “Snooze/Dimmer” button to choose 4 different brightness of the panel from High/Medium/Low/Off.

Sleep Mode:

In the FM radio or Bluetooth mode, short press “Sleep Mode” button to select 120minus/90minus/60minus/45minus/30minus/15minus to turn off the FM/Bluetooth automatically, or select “OFF” to turn off the Sleep mode.

Tip: Setting will be saved automatically if no operation within 10 seconds.

FM Radio:

• Press and hold the "on/off" button to turn on/ off the FM function.
• Press and hold “SCAN” button to search channels automatically. After the automatic search ends, the available channel will be saved and named as “P01, P02,...,P20”.
• Press and hold “Time setting” button and the “P..” will be flashed on the LED screen, then you can press “MEM-/Pre” or “MEM+/Next” button to choose and save the favorite channel order by manually. (Such as saving current channel at P01 or others)
• Press "MEM-/Pre" Button or "MEM+/Next" button to go to last/next channel.

TROUBLESHOOTING

In the unlikely event of difficulties with your appliance please follow the trouble shooting guide below.

Problem	Reason(s)	Solution(s)
No Power	Power cable not connected to wall socket.Power socket is not switched	Make sure the plug is connected.Make sure that there is power at the AC outlet.
Radio reception weak	Extend or re-position the FM pig-tail antenna.Re-position the main unit for FM reception.Keep the clock radio away from other electronic devices to avoid radio interference.
No sound	Volume control set to minimum.Device volume set to minimum	Increase the volume levelAdjust volume on the Bluetooth- connected device.
Time reset to 12:08	Backup batteries exhaustedClock not set	Replace the batteriesSet the clock following steps on page 10
Alarm does not sound	Alarm mode not activeClock not setAlarm not set	Activate the alarm following steps on page 10Set the clock following steps on page 10
Clock/alarm setting erased	Power has been interruptedPower plug has disconnected.	Make sure the plug is connected.Reset the clock/alarm
The audio quality is poor after connected BT	The Bluetooth reception is poor.Move the device closer to this product or remove any obstacle between them.
Cannot connect with the device.	The Bluetooth function of the device is not enabled.This product is already connected with another Bluetooth-enabled device.	Refer to the user manual of the device for how to enable the function.Disconnect that device and then try again.Press and hold for two seconds to enter pairing mode, and then try again.
The paired device connects and disconnects constantly	The Bluetooth reception is poor.	Move the device closer to this product or remove any obstacle between them.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply Input: 9VDC 2A
Speaker Output 3W
Wireless Charging Power 10W
USB Charging 5V, 1A
Batteries (2x AAA, Not included)
Frequency
FM 87.5 - 108MHz

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