AudioSonic Clockradio MW / FM Radio
Clock radioMW / FM Radio
CL-480
Beware of small pieces and batteries, do not swallow them. It may be hazardous to your health and lead to suffocation. Please, Make sure to keep small devices and batteries especially out of the reach of children.
Important advIce regardIng hearIng protectIoncaution:
- You care for your hearing, and so do we. Therefore, use caution while using thisappliance. Our recommendation: Avoid high volumes.
- Children should be supervised while using headphones; make sure that theappliance is not set too high a volume.
caution!
- High volumes may cause irreparable damage to children’s ears.
- NEVER let allow anyone, especially children, to put objects into the holes, slots, or openings on this device. This may lead to death due to electric shock. The device must only be opened by a qualified assistant.
- Only use the appliance for its intended purpose.
- This device may only be used in housings and business premises.
- Please keep this instruction manual for further reference.
InstructIons on envIronment protectIon
- Do not dispose of this product in the usual household garbage at the end of its life cycle; hand it over at a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances. The symbol on the product, the instructions for use, or the packing will inform about the methods for disposal.
- The materials are recyclable as mentioned in its marking. By recycling, material recycling, or other forms of utilization of old appliances, you are making an important contribution to protect our environment.
- Please inquire at the community administration for the authorized disposal location.
- Do not obstruct the ventilation of the device. Make sure, that no curtains, newspapers, furniture, or any other type of object are blocking the ventilation system of the apparatus. The ventilation system must be clear of objects at all times! Overheating may lead to serious damage to the device and reduce its performance and lifespan.
Heat and warmth
- Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight. Make sure that the appliance isnot subject to direct heat sources such as heaters or open fire. Make sure that the ventilation slots of the appliance are not covered.
Moisture and cleaning
- This appliance is not waterproof! Do not immerse the unit in water. Do not allowthe unit to come in contact with water. If water gets inside the unit, it may cause serious damage.
- Do not use cleaning agents that contain alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these could damage the unit. For cleaning, use a soft, moistened cloth.
Professional recycling
Batteries and packaging should not be disposed of in the trash. Batteries must be handed over to a collection center for used batteries. Separating disposable packaging materials is ecologically friendly.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- READ INSTRUCTIONS – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
- RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS – The safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference.
- HEED WARNINGS – All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
- FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS – All operating instructions should be followed.
- WATER AND MOISTURE – The unit should not be used near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool, or in a wet basement.
- VENTILATION Openings in the device serve its proper ventilation, are necessary for the operation, and prevent overheating. The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Do not place on the bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings, in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
- HEAT – The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- POWER SOURCE – The unit should be connected to the power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.
- POWER CORD PROTECTION – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.
- NON-USE During longer periods of non-use please disconnect from the mains power supply and antenna.
- OBJECT and LIQUID ENTRY – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
- DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE – The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:a. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.b. Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled into the unit enclosure.c. The unit has been exposed to rain or moisture.d. The unit does not appear to operate normally. Only use the units and controls as described in this manual;e. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. f. The unit displays serious changes in its performance.
- SERVICING – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the user operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
- CLEANING Disconnect from the mains power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray cleaners, only use a damp cloth. Follow the care and maintenance instructions in this manual.
- LIGHTNING During lightning and longer periods of non-use please disconnect from the mains power supply and antenna.
- SAFETY CHECK After servicing the unit ask the customer service for a safety check.
- OVERLOAD To avoid fire and electric shock do not overload wall outlets and convenience receptacles.
- ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE- Disconnect from the mains power supply and remove batteries if the unit malfunctions. Reconnect after a short time.
INSTALLATION
Avoid installing the player in areas of
- direct sunlight or heating radiators or closed automobiles;
- high temperature or high humidity;
- excessive dust;
- excessive vibration, as the internal parts may be seriously damaged.
Stacking:
- Place the unit in an upright position. Do not place the unit on or under amplifiersor other equipment, which may heat up.
Mains power supply:
Heed the following instructions to avoid malfunction, fire, injury, and electric shock:
- Check if the mains voltage as shown on the type plate (under the set) corresponds to your local mains voltage. This unit is designed for AC 230V~50Hz.
- Connect the mains lead to the AC mains socket and the wall outlet.
- To disconnect from the wall outlet only pull the plug and not the cable.
- Hold the plug tight when connecting to or disconnecting from the wall outlet.
- Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
- Protect the power cord from heat-generating devices.
- Please turn off the unit and contact authorized customer service if it has been dropped or is damaged otherwise.
Battery safety precautions:
- Keep batteries away from children and pets.
- Insert the batteries observing the polarity (+/-). Failure to properly align the battery polarity can cause personal injury and/or property damage.
- Remove exhausted batteries from the device. Remove the batteries when thedevice will not be used for extended periods of time to prevent damage due to rusted or corroded batteries.
- Never throw batteries into the fire. Do not expose batteries to fire or other heat sources.
- Battery disposal: exhausted batteries must be properly disposed of and recycled in compliance with all applicable laws. For detailed information contact your local municipality’s waste authority.
- Follow the battery manufacturer’s safety, usage and disposal instructions.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
- volume min/max control
- time set
- alarm radio/buzz
- min
- the alarm on/off
- hour
- band am/FM
- alarm set
- tuning control
- sleep
- snooze
- on/off
- Type label
- Display
- Battery compartment
- Speaker
- line-in jack
- dimmer low/high
- FM wire antenna
- Mains power cable
ConnectIons
antenna connection
- The clock radio comes with an FM wire antenna at the rear; please extend forbest reception.
power source
- The unit is powered by a 230V~50Hz mains power supply. The 3V Lithium buttoncell CR2032 (not supplied) is used for clock back-up only. Please remove the battery during a long period of non-use to avoid battery leakage.
- To avoid damages not covered by the warranty only connect the unit to the above power supply.
Insert/change Back-up Battery
- Insert the backup battery in the battery compartment at the bottom of theunit; you need a Phillips screwdriver to open the battery compartment. Please observe the polarity.
- Change the backup battery once a year.
- Your settings (alarm, current time, etc.) are retained during a power failure or when temporarily disconnecting from the mains power supply; the unit automatically switches to the backup battery.
BasIc operatIon
Turn the clock radio on/off
- Turn the radio off with the on/off, when not in use. Turn volume min/max toadjust the volume. Select the frequency band with the band selector band am/ FM, toggle between FM and MW.
- After use, please turn the unit off. To save energy, please disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the battery to avoid battery leakage when not in use for a long period of time.
- The display either shows the current time or the frequency of the radio station.
- The unit is designed for continuous operation; it is either in ON mode or in standby mode.
Display Brightness
- You can set the brightness of the display with the toggle switch dimmer low/high at the rear of the unit. Set to low for dim backlight, set to high for a brighter display.
Set current time
- When first connecting the unit 0:00 is displayed.
- Press and hold the time button and simultaneously press the hour to set the hours in 24-hour mode. Press and hold the button for a fast setting or tap it briefly to increase the setting by one hour.
- Now set the minutes with time (press and hold) and min.
- Press and hold the button for a fast setting or tap it briefly to increase the setting by one minute. The current time is set.
Radio
- Press on/off to turn the radio on. The display shows the frequency band (MWor FM) and the frequency (e.g. 100.6 MHz and 525 kHz). Select the frequency band with the band selector band am/FM, toggle between FM and MW. With tuning you tune into your favorite station, the frequency is displayed in large digits on the display.
- Turn volume min/max to adjust the volume.
- Press on/off to turn the radio off.
- The radio comes with an FM wire antenna; please unwind for the best reception. For best MW reception please direct the radio.
Line-in Jack
- Connect your portable MP3 player or other audio devices via a 3.5mm jack audiocable (not supplied) to playback via your clock radio.
Wake to Radio or Buzzer
- Select the desired radio station and volume level.
- Press and hold the alarm set button and simultaneously press the hour setbutton to set the desired alarm hour. Press and hold the button for a fast setting or tap it briefly to increase the setting by one hour.
- Now press and hold the alarm set button and simultaneously press the min set button to set the desired alarm minutes. Press and hold the button for a fast setting or tap it briefly to increase the setting by one minute.
- Now press the alarm on/off, the alarm indicator lights on the display. The radio will turn on to wake you at the present time with your favorite station. It will play for 1 hour and then automatically turn off.
- For alarm with your favorite station set alarm radio/buzz to the radio.
- To wake to buzzer instead of radio, make sure to turn alarmed radio/buzz to buzz.
- Press alarm on/off to turn off radio or buzzer, the alarm indicator turns off.
- The alarm will come on the next day at the same time.
Snooze Function
- When the buzzer sounds or the radio turns on, press snooze to turn off the buzzer orradio temporarily. Approx. 5 minutes later buzzer or radio will sound again.
- The snooze function is repeated for up to one hour or until you cancel it by pressingthe alarm on/off button. After 1 hour the snooze function is automatically reset.
Sleep to radio
- Select the desired radio station and volume level.
- Press the sleep button to access the sleep timer; the display shows 90 and SLEEP.Repeatedly press sleep to adjust the sleep time to 90, 60, 30, and 10 minutes, the corresponding time is displayed, and SLEEP flashes for a few seconds. The display returns to the frequency and SLEEP is displayed.
- The radio will play for the set period and then turn off automatically.
- To turn the radio off prior to the end of the preset period, simply press the snooze button.
Sleep to radio and Wake to radio or Buzzer
- Select the desired radio station and volume level.
- Press the sleep button and set the desired sleep period as described above.
- Set the alarm as described above.
- The radio turns off after the preset time and wakes you the next morning with a buzzer or radio, according to your setting.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the unit for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these tips, consult your dealer or authorized service center.WarnIng: Never open the device. Always refer service or maintenance to authorized customer service personnel.
References
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