Grundig Sonoclock 590 User manual

CLOCK RADIO
Sonoclock 590
Sonoclock 590 Q
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SNOOZE RADIO ON
DOWNUP
SLEEP
TIME
ALARM
FM MW
- TUNING +
AL 1 1+2 2
U
+ VOLUME -

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DEUTSCH 04 -14
ENGLISH 15 - 25
FRANÇAIS 26 - 36
ITALIANO 37 - 47
PORTUGUÊS 48 - 57
ESPAÑOL 58 - 67

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SAFETY AND SET-UP____________________________
7 This device is designed for the playback of audio signals. Any other use
is expressly prohibited.
7 Protect the device from moisture (water drops or splashes). Do not
place any vessels such as vases on the device. These may be knocked
over and spill fluid on the electrical components, thus presenting a
safety risk.
7 Do not place any naked flames such as candles on the device.
7 Make sure the device is adequately ventilated. Do not cover the ventila-
tion slots with newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc.
7 When deciding where to place the device, please note that furniture
surfaces are covered by various types of varnish and plastic, most of
which contain chemical additives. These additives can corrode the
device supports, leaving residues on the furniture surfaces which can be
difficult or impossible to remove.
7 Do not use any cleaning agent, as this may damage the casing. Clean
the device with a clean, moist leather cloth.
7 Do not expose the back-up battery to extreme heat, caused for example
by direct sunlight, heaters or fire.
7 Never open the device casing. No warranty claims are accepted for
damage caused by incorrect handling.
7 The type plate is located on the bottom of the device.

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OVERVIEW ______________________________________
See the figure on page 2.
Controls on the top
SLEEP Activates the sleep timer.
To display the current sleep timer setting.
TIME Press and hold down: to set the time.
ALARM Press and hold down: to set the alarm time.
Press briefly: to display the alarm time.
SNOOZE Interrupts the alarm function.
Displays the seconds.
Switches the radio to stand-by mode;
cancelling the alarm for the day;
switching off the sleep timer.
UP To set the clock and alarm time with the time running
quickly forwards.
DOWN To set the clock and alarm time with the time running
slowly backwards.
RADIO ON Switches the radio on from stand-by mode.
Controls on the left side
Sliding switch, switches the alarm between a signal and
radio and cancels the alarm.
- TUNING + For tuning to radio stations.
FM MW FM and MW frequency band switch.

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OVERVIEW ______________________________________
Controls on the right side
+ VOLUME - Adjusts the volume.
AL 1 1+2 2 Sliding switch, switches between alarm time 1 or 2;
activates alarm time 1 or 2 or 1+2.
UHeadphone jack for connecting a stereo headphone set
with a jack plug (3.5 mm).
The loudspeaker of the device is automatically switched
off.
Controls on the back
ÜMains cable.
Wire antenna for FM reception.
The device has a built-in antenna for MW reception. Turn
the device around to direct the antenna.
Controls on the bottom
Battery compartment for 9V back-up battery.
The display
•Sensor for the automatic dimmer.
AL 1 Indicates that the alarm setting is activated with alarm
time 1.
AL 2 Indicates that the alarm setting is activated with alarm
time 2.
10:00 Displays the time, the alarm time and the sleep timer time.
FM 88 108 MHz Shows the frequency of the selected radio station on the
MW 520 1600 KHz frequency scale;
•Indicates that the radio is switched on.

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POWER SUPPLY ________________________________
Mains operation
Check that the mains voltage on the type plate (on the bottom of the device)
corresponds to your local mains supply. If this is not the case, contact your
specialist dealer.
1Plug the mains cable into the socket (230V~, 50 Hz Sonoclock 590,
230V~, 50/60 Hz Sonoclock 590 Q).
Caution:
The device is connected to the mains with the power plug. To fully
disconnect the device from the mains, pull out the plug.
The mains plug is used to disconnect the device. It shall remain readily
operable and should not be obstructed during intended use.
Inserting the back-up battery
During mains operation, the back-up battery ensures that stored settings
are not lost in the case of a power failure or when the device is briefly
disconnected from the mains.
1Open the battery compartment lid by pressing on the arrow and pushing
down the lid.
2When inserting the battery (9 V, 6LF 22), observe the polarity marked on
the base of the battery compartment.
3Close the battery compartment.
Note:
Remove the back-up battery when it is flat or when you know that the
device will not be used for a long period of time.
Batteries, including those which do not contain heavy metal, should not
be disposed of with household waste. Always dispose of used batteries
in accordance with local environmental regulations.

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SETTINGS________________________________________
Setting the clock
When you switch on the device for the first time, the time flashes in the display
to indicate that you must set the clock. The same thing applies after a power
failure, or if the device has been plugged out and no back-up battery is inserted.
The time at Sonoclock 590 will be synchronized by the mains frequency
and for the Sonoclock 590Q it is controlled by an integrated quartz crystal.
1Press and hold down »TIME«.
2Press »UP« (hold down) to set the clock with the time running quickly
forwards;
or
press »DOWN« (hold down) to set the clock running slowly backwards
3Release »TIME« to end setting.
Note:
Using »SNOOZE« (press and hold down), display the seconds (time
e.g. »12:15« and 20 seconds, display: »5:20«).
Setting the alarm time
1Using » « sliding switch set the desired alarm (» «= radio
station, » « = signal).
2When the alarm is switched off push the sliding switch »AL 1 1+2 2« to
»1« or »2«.
– Display: the »AL 1« or »AL 2« LED glows.
3Press and hold down »ALARM«.
4Using »DOWN« (hold down), set the alarm time with the time running
slowly backwards;
or
using »UP« (hold down), set the alarm time with the time running quickly
forwards.
5Release »ALARM« to end the setting.
– The device switches on at the set alarm times with the selected alarm
signal.

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OPERATION_____________________________________
Switching on and off
1Press »RADIO ON« to switch on the device.
2Press » « to switch off (stand-by) the device.
Radio operation
For the best FM (VHF) reception, it is sufficient to direct the wire antenna
accordingly.
Tuning radio stations
1Set the frequency band with »FM MW«.
2Find and tune the station using »- TUNING +«.
Adjusting the volume
1Adjust the volume using »+ VOLUME -«.
Automatic dimmer
Your device is equipped with an automatically adjusts for the brightness of the
display.
Alarm mode
Selecting the alarm times
The alarm stand-by (» « or » «) must be activated.
1Push the »AL 1 1+2 2« sliding switch to »1« or »2«.
– Display: the »AL 1« or »AL 2« LED glows;
or
activate both alarm times by placing the »AL 1 1+2 2« sliding in the
»1+2« position.
– Display: the »AL 1« and »AL 2« LEDs glow.

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Displaying the alarm times
Depending on the setting (»AL 1« or »AL 2«) either alarm time 1 or alarm
time 2 is displayed.
1Press »ALARM« and hold it down.
– Display: the last alarm time set.
2Release »ALARM« to end the display of the alarm time.
– Display: the current time.
Note:
If the »AL 1 1+2 2« sliding switch is set to »1+2«, the alarm times
cannot be displayed.
Alarm with radio station
1Press »RADIO ON« to switch on the device.
2Set the frequency band with »FM MW«.
3Find and tune the station using the »- TUNING +«.
4Set the required alarm volume with »- VOLUME +«.
5Select the radio alarm (» «) with » «.
– The device switches the radio on at the set times (alarm duration 59
minutes).
Alarm with signal tone
1Set the signal alarm (» «) with » «.
– The device switches on at the set alarm times with the alarm signal
(alarm duration 59 minutes).
Interrupting the alarm
1Press »SNOOZE« while the alarm is sounding.
– The alarm (signal or radio) stops.
– The alarm comes again at 6-minute intervals (alarm duration - 59
minutes).
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Cancelling the alarm for the day
1During the alarm press » «.
– The alarm (signal or radio) stops, the alarm stand-by retains the set
time for the next day.
Cancelling/activating alarm stand-by
1Switch » « to » AL OFF « stand-by to cancel the alarm function.
– Display: The »AL 1« and »AL 2« LEDs stop glowing.
– The set alarm times are saved.
2To activate the alarm function, switch » « from »AL OFF« (stand-
by) to » « or » «.
– Display: The »AL 1« and »AL 2« LEDs glow.
Timer mode
The device possesses a sleep timer, which switches it off in radio mode at a
preset time. It is possible to set the switch-off time for between 0 minute (off)
and 59 minutes.
Setting the sleep timer
1Press »SLEEP« to switch on the device.
– Display: The switch-off time »0:59« (59 minutes).
– You will hear the selected radio station.
2To set the required switch-off time press »SLEEP« and hold it down.
3Use »DOWN« (hold down) to set the switch-off time with the time
running slowly backwards;
or
use »UP« (hold down) to set the switch-off time with the time running
quickly forwards.
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Note:
If only »SLEEP« is pressed for longer than 3 seconds, the remaining
switch-off time reduces in 1 minute steps.
4Release »SLEEP« to end the setting.
– After the selected switch-off time has elapsed, the device switches off
automatically.
Switching off the sleep timer
1To switch off the sleep timer before the set time press » «.
or
use »DOWN« (hold down) to set the switch-off time to »0«.
– The device switches off (standby).
Connecting the headphones
1Insert the headphone plug (3.5 mm) into the »U« socket on the device.
– The loudspeaker of the device is switched off.
Important:
Excessive volume levels when using headphones or earphones can
damage your hearing.
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INFORMATION _________________________________
Environmental note
This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials
which can be reused and are suitable for recycling.
Therefore, do not dispose the product and battery with nor-
mal domestic waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
This is indicated by this symbol on the product, in the operating
manual and on the packaging.
Please consult your local authorities to learn the nearest collection point.
Help protect the environment by recycling used products.

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Technical data
This device is noise-suppressed according to the applicable
EU directives.
This product fulfils the European directives 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC, 2005/32/EC.
This device conforms to the safety regulation VDE 0860 and therefore the
international safety regulation IEC 65.
Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz (Sonoclock 590)
230 V, 50/60 Hz (Sonoclock 590 Q)
Max. power consumption: < 3,5 W (operation), < 2 W (standby)
Output: 400 mW
Frequency bands: FM 87.5 ...108.0 MHz
MW 540 ...1606.5 KHz
Dimensions: W x H x L 112 x 112 x 112 mm
Weight : 635 g
Technical and design modifications reserved.
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