Macrom DAB+ M-DL6800DAB User manual

USER MANUAL
M-DL6800DAB
RECEIVERRECEIVER
MULTIMEDIAMULTIMEDIA

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Contents
Contents ....................................................... 2
Safety Precautions ...................................... 3
Installation / Removal ................................. 4
Microphone .............................................. 4
Radio unit installation ............................. 4
Removing the radio unit .......................... 4
Warning ........................................................ 5
Precautions ............................................. 5
Parking brake .......................................... 5
Product overview ......................................... 6
Front panel .............................................. 6
Basic operations .......................................... 7
Power On / Off ......................................... 7
Volume adjustments ............................... 7
Mute ......................................................... 7
Source selections .................................... 7
Screen dimmere mode ............................ 7
AM / FM / DAB radio ................................... 8
Radio mode .............................................. 8
Radio band selection ............................... 8
Tuning ...................................................... 8
TA functions ............................................. 8
DAB radio .................................................... 9
Service following ..................................... 9
PTY function ............................................. 9
AutoLink Android ....................................... 10
Connection procedure .......................... 10
iPod / iPhone ............................................. 11
Connections ........................................... 11
UI overview ............................................ 11
Bluetooth ................................................... 12
Device association................................. 12
USB ............................................................ 13
Content Search ...................................... 13
Audio file overview ................................. 13
Video file overview ................................. 13
Settings ...................................................... 14
Audio ...................................................... 14
View ........................................................ 14
Tuner ...................................................... 14
General .................................................. 14
SWC ....................................................... 14
SWC programming .................................... 15
Miscellaneous ........................................... 15
Additional devices ................................. 15
Reset ...................................................... 15
Fuse replacement ................................. 15
Audio Control ............................................. 16
Equalizer menu ..................................... 16
Audio Effects Preset .............................. 16
Equalizer parameters ........................... 16
Fader and Balance ................................ 16
Specifications ............................................ 17
Connections ............................................... 18

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Safety Precautions
Never expose this unit, amplifier, and
speakers to moisture or water to prevent
electric sparks or fire.
Please don't change the fuse on the power
cord without professional guidance, using
improper fuse may cause damage to this unit
or even cause fire.
Please contact your nearest dealer if one of
the following symptoms is experienced:
(a). Water or other objects enters the unit.
(b). There is smoke.
(c). Peculiar smell.
Only connect the unit to a 12-volt power
supply with negative grounding.
MUTE
OK
MUTE
OK
Never install this unit where the operation &
condition for safe driving is impaired.
Never use the video display function in the
front when driving to prevent the violation of
laws & regulations and also to reduce the
risk of traffic accident except for using rear
view video camera.
MUTE
OK
MUTE
OK
MUTE
OK
MUTE
OK
Thank you for purchasing this product. Please
read through these operating instructions
so you will know how to operate your model
properly. After you’ve finished reading the
instructions, keep this manual in a safe place
for future reference.
To ensure safe driving, please adjust the
volume to a safe and comfortable level in
case of emergency situations.

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Installation / Removal
Microphone installation
1. Place the microphone on the side of the rear view
mirror or on the side of the sun visor.
2. Connect the microphone jack to the unit by
fixingthe cable in multiple positions using adhesive
tape or cable ties to an existing wiring to ensure
correct routing.
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Radio unit installation
1. Insert the metal cage into the radio compartment
of the car and bend the fixing tabs with a
screwdriver to ensure proper tightening.
2. To complete the installation, apply the finishing
frame on the radio body.
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Removing the radio unit
1. Remove the finishing frame with plastic palette,
press lightly on all four sides to be able to extract
the frame.
2. Insert the keys to extract the radio unit into the
appropriate slot.
Pull out the radio unit halfway and pay attention
to avoid injury to the locking pins on the extraction
key.
Fully extract the unit with your hands, being
careful not to drop it.
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USB-1A
PARKING
SWC 2
SWC 1
REVERSE
BLUE / YELLOW
To connect to
parking cable
Precautions
1. Never disassemble or adjust the unit without any professional guidance.
For details, please consult any professional car shop / dealer for inquiry.
2. If the front panel or TFT monitor is dirty, please use a clean silicone cloth and neutral detergent
to wipe off the spot. Using a rough cloth and non-neutral detergent such as alcohol for cleaning
may result in scratching or decoloration to the monitor.
3. If any abnormal behavior of the unit is found, please refer to trouble shooting guide of this
manual. If no relevant information is found, please press the [RESET] key on the front panel to
resume factory default.
4. If you have parked the car in hot or cold weather for a long time, please wait until the
temperature in the car becomes normal before operating the unit.
5. Using the car heater in low temperature environment may result in moisture inside the unit, DO
NOT use the unit in this situation. Eject the disc and wipe off the moisture on the disc. If the unit
still doesn’t work after a few hours, please contact the service center.
6. Do not impact the LCD monitor which could cause damage.
7. To prevent damage to the screen, avoid touching it with sharp objects.
8. To provide a clear demonstration and an alternative for easy understanding to the operation of
this unit, graphic illustrations are used.
However, some illustrations are different from the actual images displayed on the screen.
9. Operate the unit correctly according to this manual to prevent unnecessary problem. The
guarantee won’t be valid if the problem is caused by inappropriate operation.
Warning
Parking brake light
As an alternative to ground
Detect parking brake
• In order to be able to install the android application, the handbrake connection must be
connected. Engage the parking brake for APP installation.
• Connect the cable "BRAKE" to the parking brake switch to view video files on the TFT monitor.
Engage the parking brake for viewing videos.
• When the parking brake is not engaged, the monitor displays "Warning!!!, Video playback is
disabled for your safety. Engage parking brake to watch video.", preventing the driver to watch
content while driving. The rear screens are not interested in this inhibition.
Importante note:
This connection is indispensable for the proper operation.

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Front panel
1. IR sensor for remote control receiver
2. [ ] Sources button
Press the source button to switch modes.
3. [ ] Home button
Press the Home button to display the main menu.
Press the button again to return to the previous mode.
4. Volume +/- [ / ] button
Volume adjustment, the bar shows the desired volume level.
5. Mute / On / Off [ / ] button:
Press briefly to activate the muting function.
Hold down for a long time to turn on / off the radio unit
6. RESET button
Press to restore system settings to factory defaults.
Product overview
Notice:
The graphic in this manual is for reference only, and may be different from the actual unit.
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Power On / Off
Press the [ ] button on the unit to turn on the unit. The buttons on the front of the unit light up
and the status of the current mode is displayed on the LCD.
Press and hold [ ] to turn off the unit.
Volume Adjustment
You can adjust the volume in increments from 0 (off) to 50 (maximum).
Press the [ ] button to increase the volume level, press the [] button to decrease the volume
level.
Mute
Briefly press the [ ] button to mute the device or unmute the previous volume.
Selezione delle sorgenti
Press the [ ] key on the front panel to display the main menu.
The playback mode is displayed on the screen.
1. Date display
2. Time display.
3. Function icons.
1- Date
To set the date, access the function
Time settings in the general menu.
2- Radio
Radio mode (DAB-FM-AM)
3- Bluetooth
Hands-free Bluetooth mode
4- USB
USB audio / video file playback mode
5- Mobile Link
Mobile device mirroring mode
Android connected to the device.
6- BT Audio
Audio streaming mode via the Bluetooth
function of the mobile device connected to the unit.
7- Audio Video Input
Auxiliary Audio-Video mode
8- Settings
Settings related to product operation.
Screen dimmer mode
Press the [ DIM ] dimmer button to adjust the brightness of the screen.
The available modes are; Day, Middle and Night)
Basic Operations
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Radio mode
Open the main menu and select [Radio].
Radio band selection
Touch the desired band icon on the UI to cycle through the radio bands between
AM, FM, DAB.
Tuning
Automatic tuning
During auto tuning, the frequency will be searched automatically.
Touch the [ ] / [ ] key on the user interface to tune in a previous or next station.
Note: When a station is received, the search stops and the station is played.
TA functions
The TA (Traffic Announcement) function allows the unit to receive traffic information automatically.
The TA function can be activated by a TP (Traffic Program) station that broadcasts traffic
information.
When the TA function is activated and a traffic announcement is received, the current playback
source will be switched with the traffic announcement.
The unit returns to the original source after the traffic announcement has been received.
AM/FM/DAB radio
1. Current radio frequency / name
2. Radio presets stored.
Press and hold for two seconds to store the
desired station.
3. Keyboard to directly type the frequency of the
desired station.
4. Press to tune to the next or previous station.
5. TA traffic information
Press TA to activate the traffic information
function.
If a broadcaster is broadcasting traffic information,
the unit can reproduce the news
6. PTY selection of the type of radio program.
Radio overview
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7. Automatically searches for stations.
8. AM / FM / DAB Band Change
Press FM to access the sections: FM1 / FM2 / FM3
Press AM to access the sections: AM1 / AM2
Press DAB to access the sections: DAB1 / DAB2 / DAB3

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FM service following
If the DAB frequency is not present it will automatically
switch to the corresponding station in the FM range.
(See note 1)
1. The DAB signal indicator displays the level
of the received signal in real time.
Excellent level
Fair level
Good level
Poor level
Absent level
DAB radio
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Note :
The “FM Service following” service receives broadcasters with the same identification and name
as the broadcaster in FM mode. If the station received in DAB mode is not present in the FM range,
the device will not be able to provide the alternative service.
PTY function
PTY is the abbreviation for the type of program defined by a code to define the program being
broadcast (for example news or Rock).
PTY Options are displayed on the screen. To view the PTY options, tap the scroll bar and arrows on
the screen.
When a PTY option is selected (eg News), the radio unit searches for the available PTY program.
If the required PTY was not found, the unit returns to the original radio frequency.
Tuning
Automatic tuning is required for the first installation.
Touch the [ ] / [ ] key on the user interface to tune in a previous or next station.
Note: When a station is received, the search stops and the station is played.
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AUTOSTORE ?
2. PopUp automatic scan (AUTOSTORE)
The device readies itself for automatic scanning
when the ( ) button for automatic search is
pressed.
Confirm the automatic scan with the ( ) key or
press ( ) if you want to cancel the scan.

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AutoLink Android
Connection procedure
a. Connect the Android phone via the USB cable provided with the device.
b. Open the phone developer options interface and enable USB debugging.
c. Press "Connect Phone" in the user interface to connect the phone.
d. Confirm authorization to connect the USB accessory on the phone.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The PARKING service file of the device must be linked with the handbrake of the vehicle.
The AutoLink function allows you to connect an Android mobile phone via the USB line, using the
mirror method, the mobile phone screen will be displayed on the vehicle.
The device can be managed from the screen of the radio unit and the connection is made
automatically, convenient and safe, to use the mobile phone.
Note:
AutoLink application only supports Android system from version: 5.0
Access the Goolge store to download the AutoLink application or via QR code.
Android AutoLink must be installed on the phone before connecting.
The connection must be unblocked from the connected device.
Bluetooth must be connected to have audio output.
AutoLink QR code

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iPod/iPhone
Connections
To connect, use the Lightning USB cable supplied with the iPod / iPhone package, or an Apple-
certified USB audio / data cable.
USB Lightning
iPod / iPhone
USB radio unit
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iPod / iPhone overview
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1. Cover
(shown if contained in the audio track)
2. Time scroll bar.
3. [ ] button for Play and / or Pause of the
track.
Touch the [ ] / [ ] key on the user
interface to edit the previous or next track.
4. Repeat the current track [ ]
5. Causal reproduction of the traces [ ]
6. Current track information
7. Search for content
8. Reproduction status

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Through the unit, you can make or receive calls with Bluetooth-enabled phones. You can also listen
to music from a Bluetooth device, the source is stopped and the call menu is displayed.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth device pairing
If you want to connect a device to the audio system for the first time, you need to access the
Bluetooth function of your device.
1. Activate the Bluetooth function on your device.
2. Start the scan on the Bluetooth device and select the “M-DL6800DAB” unit
3. If requested, enter the access code 0000, or confirm the access code automatically proposed for
pairing the devices.
The connection is established and the menu for the registered device is displayed.
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1. Receiving incoming calls.
2. Synchronization of the phone book.
3. Associated device disconnection
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4. Keypad for sending tones and confirming
numbering.
5. Switches the voice output between the mobile
phone and speakers.
6. End the call.
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7. Phone book.
8. Outgoing call log.
9. Incoming call log.
10. Missed call log.
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A. Bluetooth hands-free function.
B. A2DP audio streaming function.

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Content search
1. Audio files / tracks.
Press [ ] to view all available audio files.
Press [D: /] to view all available audio folders.
2. Pictures
Press [ ] to view all available images.
Press [D: /] to view all available picture folders.
3. Video files
Press [ ] to view all available videos.
Press [D: /] to view all available video folders
4. Search for available folders.
5. Cursor for scrolling files or folders
USB
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USB audio file overview
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1. Cover
(shown if contained in the track)
2. Time scroll bar.
3. [ ] button for Play and / or Pause of
the track. Touch the [ ] / [ ] key on the
user interface to edit the previous or next
track.
4. Repeat the current track [ ]
5. Causal reproduction of the traces [ ]
6. Current track information
7. Search for content
8. Reproduction status
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1. Time scroll bar.
2. [ ] button for Play and / or Pause of the
track.
Touch the [ ] / [ ] key on the user
interface to edit the previous or next track.
3. Repeat the current track [ ]
4. Causal reproduction of the traces [ ]
5. Current track information
6. Next / previous page
7. Image Adjustment:
- Brightness
- Contrast
- Tint
- Color
8. Zoom (O - x2 - x3 - x4 - x5 - x½ - x⅓ x¼ )
USB video file overview
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Audio
Audio Settings Options Description
Sound effects Equalizzatore - Fader / Balace Access to Audio settings
Acoustic touch On - Off Activate / deactivate the Beep at the touch of the
screen
Loudness On - Off Turn the Loudness effect On / Off
Subwoofer 80Hz - 120Hz - 160Hz - Off Subwoofer output crossover frequency settings
Volume Subwoofer volume output level
Reverse volume Week - Mid - High - Off Settings for the level of audio suppression when
engaging reverse gear
View
Video settings Options Description
Appearance 16:9 - 4:3 Setting the video aspect of the screen
Tuner
Radio Settings Options Description
Stereo On - Off Stereo / Mono FM radio setting
Local On - Off Local / Distant FM radio settings
Time with RDS On - Off Time synchronization with FM RDS radio function
AF (alternative frequency) On - Off Automatic search for alternative frequencies
General
General Settings Options Description
Language
English
Spanish
French
German
Italian
System language setting
Auto BT connection On - Off Automatic connection of the phone connected to Bluetooth
Time settings
Hour - Minutes - 12/24 Time setting and 12/24 hour mode
Default Reset to factory settings
SWC
SWC Settings Options Description
Learning of the SWC functions of the vehicle
For the learning procedure follow the next page.
Settings

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1. Enter settings and select SWC.
2. Press and hold the steering wheel button you wish
to pair (for example Volume) so that an ADC: xxxx
code appears on the screen
3. Pair the desired function by holding down the
function icon and the steering wheel button at the
same time until [Checking ...] appears, keep it pressed
until [Saved] appears, indicating completion of the
learning process. function.
The selected key will change color to light blue
indicating correct learning.
4. Repeat the step described in point 3 for all the
other functions that you want to combine.
5. At the end of the pairing of all the functions, it is
necessary to confirm the memorization by pressing
the check button [√] followed by the message
[Successfully Saved].
6. To cancel an incorrect programming, press the
trash can.
SWC programming
Various
Additional devices
You can connect an external audio / video device to the unit.
1. Connect the external device with the supplied AV cable.
2. Touch the top left corner to view the main menu.
3. Touch [AV-IN] to access the external device.
Reset
If the unit freezes, it is possible to reset.
Press the [RESET] button with a ballpoint pen or similar tool.
Fuse replacement
If the unit does not turn on, the fuse may be damaged and must be replaced.
1. Remove the unit from the dashboard.
2. Check all electrical connections.
3. Purchase a fuse that matches the amperage of the damaged fuse.
4. Replace the fuse making sure that the unit is disconnected from the power supply.
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Successfully Saved
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Audio Effects Preset
1. Touch the [ ] icon in the user interface to open the
EQ mode.
2. Select the desired EQ preset:
[User] - [Pop] - [Rock] - [Classic] - [Jazz] - [Vocal].
Equalization parameter settings
To adjust the EQ parameters, select the intervention
point on the desired frequency.
The cursor highlights the intervention point of the level increase or decrease.
Fader and Balance Adjustment
You can adjust front/back/left/right balance of the speaker and the subwoofer volume to get
balanced listening effect according to the surroundings and your interest.
1. Open the EQ mode:
Touch the [ ] icon in the user interface
to display the adjustment screen.
2. Adjust the balance / fader:
Touch [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] to adjust
the balance / fader value from -12 to +12.
[ ]: Front speakers
[ ]: Rear speakers
[ ]: Left speakers
[ ]: Speakers on the right
Note:
1. The EQ presets are preset and cannot be edited. Only the "USER" mode can be customized.
2. The EQ mode will change to the 'USER' mode automatically when you change the values.
Audio control
Equalizer menu
The equalizer function allows you to easily adjust your audio system to the acoustic characteristics
of your vehicle.

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Specifications
General
Reference Supply Voltage ...........................................................................................................12V
Operating Voltage Range .............................................................................................. 10.5 - 15.8V
Max Operating Current....................................................................................................................15A
Grounding System ......................................................................................Car Battery Negative Pole
Dimensions(WXHXD)................................................... ............................................... 178x100x75mm
Weight(main unit) .........................................................................................................................1.1kg
FM
Signal Noise Ratio ....................................................................................................................≥55dB
Residual Noise Sensitivity (S/N=30dB) ............................................................................... ≤10dBµV
Frequency Response (±3dB) ......................................................................................... 40Hz~12KHz
Station Seeking Level........................................................................................................ 23±3dBµV
Distortion ................................................................................................................................. ≤1.0%
Stereo Separation (1KHz......................................................................................................... ≥25dB
Antenna Impedance..................................................................................................................... 75Ω
Frequency range.........................................................................................................87,5 /108,0MHz
DAB
Residual Noise Sensitivity (RF=72dBM)...................................................................................... 60dB
Stereo Separation (1KHz).......................................................................................................... ≥55dB
Frequency range............................................................................................................. 174 /240MHz
AM
Residual Noise Sensitivity (S/N=20dB) ................................................................................ ≤28dBµV
Selectivity (±9KHz ..................................................................................................................... ≥50dB
Frequency range............................................................................................................522/1620KHz
BT
Frequency ............................................................................................................... 2,402 - 2,480GHz
EIRP power ............................................................................................................................0.94dbm
LCD
Screen size.............................................................................................................. 6.75 inches(16:9)
Display resolution.......................................................................................................... 800x480dots
Contrast ratio................................................................................................................................. 400
Brightness ...........................................................................................................................280cd/m2
Power output
Frequency Response (±3dB .......................................................................................... 50Hz~16KHz
Maximum Output Power ......................................................................................................... 4×50W
Load Impedance ............................................................................................................................ 4Ω
AUX IN
Distortion .................................................................................................................................. ≤0.5%
Frequency Response (±3dB .......................................................................................... 50Hz~20KHz
Audio Input Level .................................................................................................................. 0.5Vrms
Audio
Audio Output Impedance........................................................................................................... 100Ω
Audio Output Level ......................................................................................................... 2Vrms(Max)
Video
Normal Video Input Level (CVBS ......................................................................................... 1.0±0.2V
Video Input Impedance................................................................................................................ 75Ω
Video Output Impedance ............................................................................................................. N/A
Video Output Level........................................................................................................................ N/A
Versione Software
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Connections
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WHITE
WHITE / BLACK
GREEN
BLUE / YELLOW
Power connector view
Connector A
Connector B
DAB antenna (DC 12 Volt)
Audio Video Input
Video output
FM / AM antenna
Front & Rear Audio Out
Subwoofer Out
Mic In
Connector A
(Out speaker)
1. Rear Right (+)
2. Rear Right (-)
3. Front Right (+)
4. Front Right (-)
5. Front Left (+)
6. Front Left (-)
7. Rear Left (+)
8. Rear Left (-)
Connettore B
(Services and Power)
1. Nc
2. Nc
3. Nc
4. Battery +12V
5. Antenna (+12V output)
6. Nc
7. ACC (+ 12V ignition)
8. GND (Chassis ground)
Video Camera Input
SWC 1
SWC 2
REVERSE
PARKING
White
White / Black
Green
Blue / Yellow
WARNING
DO NOT connect speaker wires to metal body or vehicle chassis.
DO NOT connect the common (-) speaker cables to each other. Connect each speaker cable
directly to each speaker terminal.
All common (-) speaker cables must remain floating.
Before connecting the radio unit to the ISO connectors coming from the car, check the following
conditions:
1. Make sure the pin assignments of the connector match with the macrom drive.
2. Pay attention to the power cord.
3. In case the battery lead and ignition lead do not match, change the position accordingly.
4. In case the car is not equipped with the ignition service, use a Macrom interface to obtain the
missing service or services.
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Dichiarazione di Conformità
The manufacturer GMA ITALIA s.r.l. declares that the type of radio equipment - Multimedia Receiver,
model M-DL6800DAB, brand Macrom - complies with the 2014/53 / EU Directive.
The full text of the EU Declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
www.macrom.it, or at GMA ITALIA s.r.l. - V. Di Vittorio, 7/33 Rho - 20017 (MI) Italy
Made in China by
GMA ITALIA s.r.l. - V. Di Vittorio, 7/33 Rho - 20017 (MI) Italy
Information on disposal of unit
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).
This means that this product must be handled to the local collecting points or given back to
retailer when you buy a new product, in a ratio of one to one (or one to zero if the external
dimension is less than 25 cm) pursuant to European Directive 2012/19/EC in order to be
recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
For further information, please contact your local or regional authorities.
Electronic products not included in the selective sorting process are potentially dangerous for the
environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances.
The unlawful disposal of the product carries a fine according to the legislation currently in force.

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