Albrecht Audio DR 114 User manual

Manual
English
DAB+ Camping Radio
DR 114

Table of contents
1. First steps....................................................................................................... 17
2. Basic functions ............................................................................................... 17
3. Scope of delivery............................................................................................ 17
4. Radio controls................................................................................................. 18
5. Standby mode ................................................................................................ 21
6. Mode selection ............................................................................................... 21
7. DAB+ digital radio mode ................................................................................ 21
7.1. DAB+ station search.................................................................................... 22
7.2. Station list.................................................................................................... 22
7.3. Saving / recalling a favourite stations.......................................................... 22
7.4. DAB menu ................................................................................................... 22
8. FM radio mode ............................................................................................... 22
8.1. FM station search........................................................................................ 22
8.2. Setting the FM frequency manually............................................................. 22
8.3. Saving / recalling a favourite stations.......................................................... 22
8.4. FM menu ..................................................................................................... 23
9. Wireless music streaming (Bluetooth)............................................................ 23
10. System setup................................................................................................ 23
10.1. Alarm ......................................................................................................... 23
10.2. Backlight.................................................................................................... 23
10.3. Time setup................................................................................................. 23
10.4. Language................................................................................................... 23
10.5. Factory reset.............................................................................................. 23
10.6. Software Version ....................................................................................... 23
11. Battery charging............................................................................................ 24
11.1. Solar panel................................................................................................. 24
11.2. Hand crank ................................................................................................ 24
12. SOS emergency function.............................................................................. 24
13. Torch............................................................................................................. 24
14. Technical data............................................................................................... 25
15. Safety instructions ........................................................................................ 26
16. Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 27
17. Warranty and recycling Information.............................................................. 27
17.1. Legal warranty for 2 years from the date of purchase............................... 27
18. Electronic waste law and recycling............................................................... 28
18.1. CE declaration of conformity ..................................................................... 28
18.2. Notes on battery disposal.......................................................................... 28
19. Service address and technical hotline ......................................................... 28

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1. First steps
Thanks for purchasing the Albrecht DR 114 emergency radio.
Before you can start, you should fully charge the internal battery through the
supplied USB-C charging cable. Connect it to any sufcient power source like a
wall adapter, PC, laptop or similar.
Before use, fully extend the antenna for the best DAB+/FM radio reception. Long
press the On/Off button until the radio powers on. If you use the radio for the
very rst time, it will automatically perform a full scan of all available DAB stations
and play the rst station available.
2. Basic functions
• Short press the On/Off button to switch between DAB, FM or Bluetooth
mode.
• Save your favourite stations by long pressing the favourite button.
• Adjust the volume by using the and buttons.
• In each menu you can conrm your selection by pressing the OK button.
• Enter the menu by long pressing the button. Here you can nd several
functions related to the current mode, as well as the main menu, where you
can set the alarm, select a language, adjust the backlight brightness and
much more.
3. Scope of delivery
• ALBRECHT DR 114 emergency radio
• USB-C to USB-A charging cable
• Instruction manual

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4. Radio controls

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No. Description Function
1 Lantern Extend the unit to use the lantern
2 Handle You can use the handle to carry or hang the unit
3 Display Shows information about the current station/song/artist
4 Speaker Here are the two loudspeakers of the radio
5 Controls The following buttons for operating the radio are located
here:
On/Off/Mode
Short press: turn radio on / change mode (DAB / FM
/ Bluetooth)
Long press: Standby mode / turn off completely when
already in standby
Favourites Short press: open a favourite radio station
Long press: save current radio station to favourites
Settings Short press: toggle radio text information
Long press: enter menu
Conrm Short press: conrm any selection in menus
Long press: start full scan in DAB/FM
Right
DAB: next radio station
FM: short press +0.05 MHz / long press: search for next
station
Left
DAB: previous radio station
FM: short press -0.05 MHz / long press: search for
previous station
Volume Up Increase the volume of the radio
Volume Down Decrease the volume of the radio
6Torch on/off
Lantern on/off
Press to activate torch, press again to change torch
If the unit is extended, the button activates the lantern
7SOS button Press SOS button to play a loud siren sound and
activate the emergency light

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8 Hand crank Twist hand crank to manually recharge the internal
battery
9 Solar panel Face the solar panel to the sun to recharge the radio
10 Torch /
Emergency Light
Bright torch to use during night time
Emergency light ashes if SOS button is pushed
11 Connectors Close the cover when the connectors are not in use to
ensure protection against dirt and moisture
USB-C charging Use to recharge the integrated battery of Albrecht DR
114
USB output Power bank function to charge any mobile device
Reset button Hard reset the radio in case of software error
Charging Indicator LED blinks red while charging and turns solid red when
full
12 Antenna Extend antenna to full length for best reception
5. Standby mode
To put the radio into standby mode, long press the On/Off button . To reactivate
the radio, short press the On/Off button . To fully turn off the radio and preserve
battery life, long press the On/Off button again in standby mode. No alarms
are available, when the radio is turned off completely.
In standby mode, press the settings button to quickly view your currently set
alarm settings, or press the OK button to quickly jump to the alarm settings wizard
(see “10.1. Alarm” on page 23).
6. Mode selection
To select the desired audio mode, short press the mode button , while the radio
is turned on. The available audio modes are:
• DAB+ digital radio
• FM analogue radio
• Bluetooth wireless audio
7. DAB+ digital radio mode
Use this mode to listen to digital radio broadcasts. You can cycle through available
stations with the left and right buttons. To access more functions, open the
menu by long pressing the settings button . Navigate the menu with the left
and right buttons, and use the OK button to conrm. To exit the menu use the
settings button again.

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7.1. DAB+ station search
The radio automatically performs a full station search when you turn it on for the
rst time.
If you would like to perform a full station scan again at a later time (e.g. after
moving), press and hold down the OK button for approx. 2 seconds.
7.2. Station list
After the scan is complete, you can view all currently available stations in the station
list, accessible in the menu. Navigate through the list with the left and right
buttons and conrm your selection with OK.
7.3. Saving / recalling a favourite stations
If you want to save the current DAB+ station as a favourite, press the favourite
button for about 2 seconds.
To recall a favourite later, short press the favourite button.
7.4. DAB menu
The DAB menu contains the following options:
• Trim invalid stations: Prune unavailable stations from station list.
• Station order: Sort stations in the station list by name or frequency.
• DRC: Adjust the level of the Dynamic Range Compression, reducing the
volume differences between loud and quite passages.
• Manual tune: Manually tune a DAB frequency.
8. FM radio mode
Use this mode to listen to analogue radio broadcasts. You can cycle through
available stations by long pressing the left and right buttons. To access
more functions, open the menu by long pressing the settings button . Navigate
the menu with the left and right buttons, and use the OK button to conrm.
To exit the menu use the settings button again.
8.1. FM station search
To perform a full station scan, press and hold down the OK button for approx. 2
seconds. All found radio stations will be saved in the favourite station list.
8.2. Setting the FM frequency manually
Press the left and right buttons briey to set an FM frequency manually.
The frequency is adjusted in 0.05 MHz steps.
8.3. Saving / recalling a favourite stations
If you want to save the current FM station as a favourite, press the favourite
button for about 2 seconds.
To recall a favourite later, short press the favourite button on the radio.

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8.4. FM menu
Other menu items in the FM menu include:
• Scan settings: Restrict the full scan to strong stations only.
• Audio settings: Only allow mono stations to improve reception.
9. Wireless music streaming (Bluetooth)
A Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone can be used for wireless playback of any audio
content. For this purpose, you need to activate the “Bluetooth” mode by pressing
the mode button . Once this is done, search for “ALBRECHT DR 114” on your
mobile device. For more details about operation of your mobile phone, please
refer to the device’s manual.
10. System setup
You can nd the system setup in the menu of every audio mode.
10.1. Alarm
Use this menu to congure the alarm function. Two separate alarms can be
programmed. Each alarm can be repeated daily, on weekdays or on weekends.
The alarms can play a standard alarm sound or the last set FM or DAB station.
10.2. Backlight
Use this entry to set the display backlight illumination level and timeout.
10.3. Time setup
Use this entry to set time/date, change the time or date format or congure
automatic time setting via FM/DAB.
10.4. Language
Select one of the following menu languages:
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish, Polish
10.5. Factory reset
Reset the radio to factory settings.
Attention: All settings and favourites will be deleted by this procedure!
10.6. Software Version
The current software version of the radio is displayed here.

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11. Battery charging
During the charging process, the charging indicator blinks red. As soon as the
radio is fully charged, the charging indicator turns solid red.
Attention! Reception may be impaired during charging or when charging an
external device via the USB-A output.
11.1. Solar panel
To recharge the radio, place the radio’s solar panel directly into sunlight. Be careful
to not shade any part of the solar panel. Even small shadows can drastically
decrease the panel’s performance. Articial light sources mostly do not provide
enough energy to charge the radio.
1 hour of solar charging can power the radio for about 20 minutes or the integrated
torch for 1 hour.
11.2. Hand crank
To recharge the radio, extend the hand crank and turn it in either direction. For
optimal charging, turn the crank at 120 - 150 rpm (2 - 2.5 times a second). 1 minute
of turning can power the radio for about 3 minutes.
12. SOS emergency function
Use this function in an emergency to alert people near your location. To activate,
long press the SOS button on the bottom of the radio. The radio will play a loud
siren and ash a red and blue signal light.
Attention: The siren is very loud. Prolonged close range exposure can cause
hearing damage. Try to set up the radio some distance away, when using the
emergency function. Use of the emergency function drains the battery at an
excessive rate.
13. Torch
To turn on the torch, press the button on top of the radio. If you press the button
a second time, the light ashes.
If the lantern is extended, the button does not activate the torch, but the lantern
light instead. This can be set to 3 different levels.

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14. Technical data
Model number Albrecht DR 114
Description DAB+/FM radio
Speaker power 2x 7 Watt
FM 87.5 to 108.0 MHz
DAB+ 174 – 240 MHz (Band III)
Bluetooth Version 5.0 / range 10m
Bluetooth frequency / power 2.402 – 2.480 GHz; 1 mW
Charging input USB-C / 5.0 V; 2 A
Charging output USB-A / 5.0 V; 2 A
Charging time approx. 4 hours
Waterproof IPX5
Operating temperature -10°C to +55°C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 100 x 200 x 100 mm
Weight 810 g

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15. Safety instructions
• Always make sure, the charging port cover is properly closed, to protect
the device from moisture and humidity. Do not expose the device to
water or other liquids while the charging ports are uncovered! Accidental
penetration of liquids into the device can cause serious damage. Do not
charge the device in wet environments!
• Do not remove the screws to reduce the risk of electric shock. The device
contains no user serviceable parts. Entrust maintenance work to qualied
personnel.
• Avoid both extremely high and extremely low temperatures. Do not place
the device near heat sources such as radiators or gas/electric stoves.
• Please note that excessive sound pressure or high volume can damage
your hearing. Do not use the device a high volumes directly next to
you head. Please be aware of the high volume of the emergency siren
function.
• Before cleaning the device, make sure it is unplugged from the charger.
• Never throw batteries and rechargeable batteries into re as this can
cause an explosion. Please dispose of empty batteries in the recycling
bin, not in the normal household waste.
• Do not use scouring cloths or abrasive cleaning agents as these can
damage the device surface.

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16. Troubleshooting
Problem Remedy
The device does not switch on • Make sure the radio is charged, by
connecting it to a power source and
charging for at least 30 minutes.
• If the radio is charged but still does not
switch on, press the reset button under
the charge cover with a small object.
No sound or low volume • Is the radio muted? Use the volume up
button to increase the volume.
No signal or hissing in DAB/
FM mode.
• Re-position the radio or change the
antenna. Check that the antenna is fully
extended.
Some buttons/functions can
no longer be used
• Reset the radio to factory settings (see
“10.5. Factory reset” on page 23).
• Press the reset button under the charge
cover with a small object.
17. Warranty and recycling Information
We are obliged to include information on disposal, legal warranty provisions and
EC declarations of conformity with instructions on the use of devices in various
countries in the scope of supply of every device. This information can be found
below.
17.1. Legal warranty for 2 years from the date of purchase
The seller of this device grants you a legal warranty of two years from the date of
purchase of the device. This warranty covers all failures that occur due to defective
components or faulty functions within the warranty period, other than failures
resulting from normal wear and tear, such as used batteries, scratches on the
screen, housing defects, broken antennas, as well as defects due to external effects
such as corrosion, over-voltage due to improper external power supply or use of
unsuitable accessories. The warranty also excludes failures resulting from improper
use of the device.
In the event of a warranty claim, please contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the device or our service partner without delay. The dealer will either
repair or replace your device, or it will refer you to a specialist service centre.
If you send in your device, please do not forget your purchase receipt as proof
of the date of purchase and describe the fault that occurred as accurately as
possible.

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18. Electronic waste law and recycling
European laws prohibit the disposal of defective or unusable
devices in the household waste. If you want to dispose of your
device, make sure you hand it over to one of the municipal
collection points for recycling. These collection points are
nanced by industry and ensure the environmentally sound
disposal and recycling of valuable raw materials.
18.1. CE declaration of conformity
Standards and directives
Alan Electronics GmbH hereby declares that the model DR
114 radio complies with regulation 2014/53/EU. The full text of
the EU declaration of conformity can be found at the following
Internet address:
www.service.alan-electronics.de/CE-Papiere
18.2. Notes on battery disposal
The batteries used in this product contain environmentally harmful chemicals. To
protect our environment, dispose of empty batteries according to local laws or
regulations. Do not dispose of batteries with normal household waste.
For more information, please contact your local authorities or the dealer where
you purchased the product.
19. Service address and technical hotline
Alan Electronics GmbH
Service
Daimlerstraße 1g
D-63303 Dreieich
Germany
You can call our service hotline at +49 6103 / 9481 - 66 (at a fee of the German
landline network) or email us at [email protected].
Before you send us back a supposedly defective device in the event of a problem,
you can save your time and shipping costs by performing a few simple tests (see
chapter “16. Troubleshooting” on page 27) or use our hotline service for support.
Print errors excepted.
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