Grundig Sonoclock 890 WEB User manual

ELECTRONIC
INTERNET
KITCHEN RADIO
Sonoclock 890 WEB

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4 SONOCLOCK 890 WEB
4 Special features
4 Packing contents
4 CE declaration
5 SET-UP AND SAFETY
6 Environmental Note
7 OVERVIEW
7 Controls
10 The remote control
12 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
12 Connecting the power cord
12 Connecting an MP3 player or a USB memory stick
12 Connecting an external device
13 Connecting the headphones
13 Inserting batteries in the remote control
14 LAN connection to the Internet
15 WLAN connection to the Internet
16 Mounting the device
16 Mounting the device under a kitchen shelf
17 SETTINGS
17 Menu navigation
17 Selecting the menu language
17 Setting the time and date
19 Registering the device with the WLAN router
21 Settings for the music archive mode with a computer
22 Searching for and saving DAB stations
24 Setting Dynamic Range Control (DRC) for DAB stations
25 Searching for and saving FM stations
26 Restoring the default settings (reset)
27 GENERAL FUNCTIONS
27 Switching on and off
27 Adjusting the volume
27 Setting the display contrast
28 Listening with headphones or earphones
28 Displaying information
29 INTERNET OPERATION
29 Selecting the Internet radio input source
29 Navigating in the Internet menu
30 Selecting Internet radio stations according to search criteria
32 Saving Internet radio stations to presets
32 Opening preset Internet stations
33 Selecting Internet radio stations for the favourites list
33 Selecting manually added Internet radio stations
33 Opening the most recently selected Internet stations
34 Selecting podcasts
34 Displaying Internet station information
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35 MUSIC ARCHIVE
35 Audio streaming ...
35 Selecting the music archive input source
36 Navigating the music archive menu
36 Playback functions
37 DAB OPERATION
37 Selecting the DAB input source
37 Selecting DAB radio stations
37 Selecting stored DAB stations
38 Displaying DAB station information
39 FM MODE
39 Selecting the FM input source
39 Selecting stored FM stations
39 Stereo and mono reception
40 Displaying RDS station information
41 TIMER MODE
41 Switch-on timer
43 Sleep timer
44 Reminder timer
45 SPECIAL SETTINGS
45 Registering on the GRUNDIG homepage
45 Creating lists of favourites
48 Searching for radio stations that are not provided by V-Tuner
49 Calling information
50 Registering the device with the WLAN router with individual settings in
the network
53 INFORMATION
53 Technical data
54 Troubleshooting
56 Licence conditions
56 “Real enabled” licence conditions for end users
57 Glossary

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SONOCLOCK 890 WEB ------------------------------------------------
Special features
Your device provides you with access to numerous internet radio
stations via a router. You can connect the device to the internet using
a LAN cable or WLAN.
For Internet operation a DSL connection and DSL flat rate are rec-
ommended.
Music titles archived on a PC or hard drive (NAS – Network Attached
Storage) can be played on the device using a UPnP server or enabled
folders via LAN or WLAN (audio streaming).
The MP3 and WMA music data formats can also be played back
via the USB input using a USB memory stick or an MP3 player. This
function is optional, and is enabled through a software update.
Use the Aux input to connect any other audio sources.
As well as internet radio stations, the device can receive DAB and
RM radio stations.
Packing contents
Sonoclock 890 WEB
Remote control
1 lithium battery 3 V CR 2025
Operating manual
Device holder
CE declaration
You can find the CE declaration for Sonoclock 890 WEB in the form
of a pdf file on the enclosed CD-ROM.
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Please note the following instructions when setting up the system:
This device is designed for the playback of audio signals. Any other
use is expressly prohibited.
If you want to set up the device on wall shelves or in cupboards,
please ensure that the device is adequately ventilated. There must
be at least 10 cm space at the side and at the back of the device.
Do not cover the device with newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc.
When setting up the device, remember that furniture is often coated
with various types of varnish and plastic, which often contain
chemical additives These additives may cause corrosion to the feet
of the unit. This may leave stains on the surface of the furniture which
can be difficult or impossible to remove.
If the device is exposed to sudden changes in temperature, for
example when taken from the cold into a warm room, wait at least
two hours before using it.
The device is designed for use in dry rooms. If you do use it outdoors,
make sure it is protected from moisture such as dripping or splashing
water.
Only use the device in a moderate climate.
Do not place the device close to heating units or in direct sunlight, as
this will impair cooling.
Do not place any vessels containing liquids (for example, vases) on
the device. Do not place any naked flames such as candles on the
device.
Do not use any cleaning agents as they may damage the housing.
Clean the device with a clean dry cloth.
Never open the appliance under any circumstances. Warranty
claims are excluded for damage resulting from improper handling.
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SET-UP AND SAFETY ------------------------------------------------------------
Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices. Even if the de-
vice is switched off, it can be damaged by a lightning strike to the
mains. Always remove the mains adapter during a thunderstorm.
If malfunctions occur due to static electricity charges or brief mains
voltage surges, reset the device. To do this, pull out the the power
plug and connect it again after a few seconds.
Make sure the power plug is freely accessible.
Environmental Note
This product is manufactured from high-quality parts and materials
which can be reused and recycled.
Therefore, do not dispose of the product along with normal house-
hold waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic devices. The symbol on
the product, in the operating manual or on the packaging indicates
recyclability.
Please find out about collection points operated by your local
authority.
Help protect the environment by recycling used products.

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OVERVIEW ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Controls
The front of the device
ON/OFF Switches the device in and out of standby
mode.
e 1I6In radio mode: station button 1/6.
In music archive mode: starts playback of a
track.
II 2I7In radio mode: station button 2/7.
In music archive mode: pauses playback.
73I8In radio mode: station button 3/8.
In music archive mode: ends playback.
84I9In radio mode: station button 4/9.
In music archive mode: selects the previous
track.
95I10 In radio mode: station button 5/10.
In music archive mode: selects the next track.

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iDisplays information about the Internet,
DAB and FM radio stations.
Confirms the default settings are restored.
MSwitches between the Internet radio, music
archive, DAB, FM and Aux input sources.
MENU Opens the menu.
SNOOZE/OK In the menu: selects and confirms options.
In alarm mode: interrupts the alarm signal.
+ –Adjust the volume.
&In the menus: moves cursor up.
In radio mode: starts the FM search.
%In the menus: moves cursor down.
Selects options and menu pages in reverse.
Selects options and menu pages forwards.
In radio mode: starts the FM search.
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OVERVIEW ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The back of the device
U Headphone jack for connecting a stereo
headphone set with a jack plug (3.5 mm).
The loudspeaker of the device is automatically
switched off.
AUX IN Audio signal input (stereo/mono) for con-
necting an external device.
USB USB port type B. Only for software
upgrades.
USB USB port type A. For connecting a USB
memory stick or an MP3 player (optional).
LAN Socket for connecting to the Ethernet net-
work via LAN cable.
~Wire antenna for DAB and FM reception.
Power cord.
The only way to disconnect the device com-
pletely from the mains is to pull out the plug.

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The remote control
8Switches the device to standby mode and from
standby mode to the last input source selected.
MSwitches between the Internet radio, music
archive, DAB, FM and Aux input sources.
1 ... 0 Number buttons for various inputs.
In radio mode: Selects Internet, DAB and FM
stations stored on preset channels 1 to 10.
iDisplays information about the Internet, DAB and
FM radio stations and about the music archive.
Confirms the restoring of the default settings.
MENU Switches between the Internet radio, music
archive, DAB, FM and Aux input sources.
Λ In the menus: moves cursor up.
In radio mode: starts the FM search.
V In the menus: moves cursor down.
In radio mode: starts the FM search.
Selects options and menu pages in reverse.
Selects options and menu pages forwards.
OK In the menus: selects and confirms options.
Interrupts the alarm signal.
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X
+Adjusts the volume.
e In music archive mode: starts playback of a
track.
7In music archive mode: ends playback.