E-Bench KH 2243 User manual

KH 2243

Kompernaß GmbH
Burgstrasse 
D– Bochum
Deutschland/Germany
—
www.kompernass.com
-
v..KH 
UK

English

Index
1. Safety instructions ....................................................4
2. Scope of delivery........................................................6
3. Usage..........................................................................6
4. Technical data............................................................6
5. Operating controls.....................................................7
6. Preparing the radio for use........................................8
7. Radio operation.......................................................11
8. Turning the radio o ...............................................12
9. Connecting headphones..........................................12
10. Cleaning the radio.................................................13
11. Troubleshooting ....................................................13
12. Disposing of the radio ...........................................16

English

. Safety instructions
†Danger!
Do not place the radio …
Úin areas exposed to direct sunlight! Otherwise the
radio could overheat and be damaged beyond
repair. is could cause a re!
Úin the immediate vicinity of heat sources such as
ovens, heaters and similar devices or vent openings
of other electrical devices! Otherwise the radio could
be damaged beyond repair. is could cause a re!
Úin damp areas or near water. Otherwise moisture
could enter the radio. is could cause danger of
electrical shock and re!
†Danger!
e radio can be operated using AC power from a wall out-
let with a power cable sold separately. Operating the radio
using the wrong power cable could cause risk of electrical
shock! e radio could also be damaged beyond repair!

English

|Warning!
e radio contains no user-serviceable parts. e
warranty is void if the casing of the radio is opened!
For repairs, please contact our service partner nearest
you. You will nd the addresses of our service partners on
the warranty card. e warranty card is included
in delivery of the radio.
ôNote:
No liability will be taken and no guarantee will be made
for damages …
Údue to opening the case of the radio
Úresulting from repair attempts not made by qualied
experts
Úuse of the radio for purposes other than intended!
ôNote:
Battery acid could leak out, especially if the batteries are
old. erefore you should remove all batteries if you do
not plan to use the radio for long periods of time. is
protects the radio from battery acid leakage.

English

. Scope of delivery
'Radio
'ese instructions for use
'Warranty card
. Usage
e radio is exclusively intended …
Úas an entertainment device
Úas a receiver for medium wave (AM) and
frequency modulation (FM) radio stations
Úfor private non-commercial use.
. Technical data
Direct Current (DC): , V ( × AA/Mignon batteries)
Power supply (Adaptor):
Input:  V ~ /  Hz
Output: , V DC , min.  mA
FM frequency range: .– MHz
AM frequency range: – kHz

English

. Operating controls
qCarrying handle
w. mm headphone jack
(on the back of the radio)
eFrequency range scale
rTuning knob
tLoudspeakers
yFrequency range selection switch
uBattery compartment
(on the back of the radio)
iOn/O switch
oVolume control knob
aVolume display
sPower input connection for direct current
(on the back of the radio)
e
w
r
u
y
t
a
s
o
i
q
t

English

. Preparing the radio for use
Carefully remove the radio from the packaging. Do not
drop the radio! Otherwise it could be damaged beyond
repair.
Only place the radio on a level, at, scratchproof, non-slip
surface.
†Danger!
Do not place the radio …
Úin areas exposed to direct sunlight! Otherwise the
radio could overheat and be damaged beyond repair.
is could cause a re!
Úin the immediate vicinity of heat sources such as
ovens, heaters and similar devices or vent openings
of other electrical devices! Otherwise the radio could
be damaged beyond repair. is could cause a re!
Úin damp areas or near water. Otherwise moisture
could enter the radio. is could cause danger of
electrical shock and re!

English

|Warning!
Do not place radio in areas exposed to extreme physical
shock or constant vibrations. Physical shock and constant
vibrations could lead to malfunctions and long-term
damage.
.. Battery-powered operation
To operate the radio using batteries:
1If the radio is turned on: Turn the on/o switch
to the o position.
2
If the radio is connected to a power outlet with
a power cable: Unplug the power plug from the
electrical outlet.
3Open the battery compartment on the back of
the radio.
4Insert three AA/LR/Mignon type batteries in
the battery compartment. Please insert the batte-
ries as shown in the picture.
5Close the battery compartment again. Now the
radio is ready for operation.

English

ôNote:
e batteries should be replaced if …
Úplayback volume decreases without having
adjusted the volume control knob
Úthe sound is distorted during playback or
Úradio reception is interrupted abruptly.
In order to obtain maximum performance from the radio:
always replace all three batteries.
.. Operating the radio using
an AC power supply
e radio can be operated using AC power from a wall
outlet with a power cable sold separately. You can obtain
the required cable at any specialist shop. Pay attention to
polarity of the power supply. is is printed on the radio
casing beside the power input connection for DC power.
Rechargable batteries cannot be charged via the battery
connection.
†Danger!
Operating the radio using the wrong power cable could
cause risk of electrical shock! e radio could also be
damaged beyond repair!

English

To operate the radio using a power adapter in a power
outlet:
1If the radio is turned on: Turn the on/o switch to
the o position.
2If batteries have been inserted in the battery com-
partment: Remove all batteries from the battery
compartment.
3Plug the power adapter into the radio power input
connection.
4Insert the power cable plug into an electrical outlet.
Now the radio is ready for operation.
. Radio operation
.. Receiving radio stations
To receive a radio station:
1Turn the radio to the on position using the on/o
switch.
2Switch the frequency range selection switch to the
frequency range FM (frequency modulation) or
AM (medium wave) as desired.

English

3Search for a radio station with good reception by
turning the tuning knob. You can see the currently
selected frequency on the frequency range scale.
4
Set the desired volume using the volume control knob.
.. Improving radio station reception
e radio has an integrated antenna for radio reception.
Simply turn the radio until reception of the radio station
has improved.
. Turning the radio off
Turn the on/o switch to the o position to turn the
radio o.
. Connecting headphones
If you would like to connect headphones to the radio:
Insert the . mm plug of the headphones in the head-
phones jack of the radio. e loudspeakers on the radio
will be automatically turned o upon connecting head-
phones. Adjust the volume of the headphones using the
volume control knob.

English

. Cleaning the radio
Clean the radio casing only using a slightly damp cloth. To
remove persistent dirt, add a few drops of mild dishwashing
liquid to the damp cloth. When cleaning the device, make
sure that no moisture seeps into the radio!
|Warning!
If moisture enters the radio, it could cause electric shock
and a re!
. Troubleshooting
..The radio is not functioning at all
For battery-powered operation
AMake sure the batteries have been inserted in the
battery compartment according to the picture.
Be batteries may be old. If this is the case, replace
the batteries. As an alternative you can operate the
radio using a power adapter. For further information
pertaining to power adapter operation, please refer
to chapter ..

English

For operation using a power adapter
AMake sure the power cable has been plugged into
the radio and the power outlet correctly.
BMake sure that the electrical outlet that you inserted
the power plug in carries electrical current. To do
this, connect a device which is known to be function-
ing to this power outlet.
.. No reception or poor reception quality
ACarry out the steps described in chapter ..
BSearch for a radio station with better reception by
turning the tuning knob.
.. No sound
Increase the volume by turning the volume control knob.
.. Other malfunctions
Please contact your nearest service partner if …
Úthe malfunctions described in sections .. to ..
can not be rectied as described or

English

Úother malfunctions occur upon operating the radio.
You will nd the addresses of our service partners on the
warranty card delivered with the radio.
|Warning!
e radio contains no user-serviceable parts. e warranty
is void if the casing of the radio is opened! For repairs, please
contact our service partner nearest you. You will nd the
addresses of our service partners on the warranty card. e
warranty card is included in delivery of the radio.
ôNote:
No liability will be taken and no guarantee will be made
for damages …
Údue to opening the case of the radio
Úresulting from repair attempts not made by qualied
experts
Úuse of the radio for purposes other than intended!

English

. Disposing of the radio
Do not dispose of the radio in the household
waste!
Please contact those responsible for waste management in
your city or community and ask how to properly dispose
of electronic devices.
ôNote:
You should remove all batteries before disposing of the
radio. Do not dispose of the batteries in the household
waste! Return the used batteries to an appropriate re-
cycling collection center. Used batteries can usually be
returned to the store in which they were bought.