PERFECTPRO Cubi User manual

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Operating instruction
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bedienungsanleitung
Bruksanvisning
Mode d’emploi

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
“Made for iPod” means that an electrical accessory
has been designed to connect specifically to
iPod and has been certified by the developer to
meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of the device or its
compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

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12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
appliance to Rain or Moisture.
15. The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbol is
provided on the back of unit.
16. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, shall be placed on the apparatus.
17. For outdoors use, to avoid electric shock, use battery only
during a raining day or the weather is wet.
18. The power plug should be close to the radio, and easy to be
approached that during the emergency, to disconnect the
power from the radio, just unplug the power plug from the
AC power slot.
19. Notice:
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.

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Controls and connections
Volume control knob / Mute
Tuning control knob / Seek / Select
Charge LED
Source button
Loudness button
LCD display
EQ button (Equalizer)
FM Stereo / Mono button
Remote control sensor
FM Antenna
iPod Compartment
Backlight button
Fast Forward / Preset 6
Play or Pause / Preset 5
Rewind / Preset 4
Speakers
Preset 3
Select / Preset 2
Menu / Preset 1
Power Standby (On/Off)
Battery compartment
AC Power cord
Aux In 1 socket
10-14V DC In socket
USB / DC charging socket
Aux In 2 socket
Batteries switch
Back-up batteries compartment
Main battery compartment
Passive bass speaker
Storage compartment
iPod compartment door
locking clip
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Display icons
Remote control
Battery power
iPod indicator
Radio band
Clock
Loudness indicator
Stereo indicator
Preset indicator
EQ setting
Frequency display
Volume indicator
Source indicator
Source
Menu / Preset 1
Rewind / Preset 4
Loudness
Tune Up / Down
FM Stereo / Mono
Volume Up / Down
Play/Pause / Preset 5
Fast Forward / Preset 6
Preset 3
Select / Preset 2
Power off
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Remote control functions
Many functions of the Cubi worksite radio can be operated using
the remote control. Some operations require a longer press of
the button. In this case simply keep your finger held on the remote
control button for 2-3 seconds until the display on the radio shows
that the command has been accepted.
Before the first operation: please remove the small
transparent foil from the battery holder to activate the battery.

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Remote control battery replacement
1. Open the battery holder by pulling the holder out in
direction shown.
2. Remove battery from holder.
3. Replace battery (CR2025 or equivalent) ensuring that the
positive side of the battery faces you with holder positioned
as shown.
4. Replace the battery holder.
IMPORTANT:
The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like. After use, disposable batteries should if
possible be taken to a suitable recycling center. On no account
should batteries be disposed of by incineration.
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Power the Radio
A. Battery Operation
1. Installing the batteries, first pull out the battery compartment
locker to release battery compartment following the diagram
shown on the right. There are the main battery pack
compartment and the back up battery compartment.
Note:
Before you insert the batteries, if you use non-rechargeable
batteries, make sure the NiMH/NiCad/Alkaline switch which located
inside the battery compartment is switched to Alkaline position.
If you use rechargeable batteries, make sure to switch
NiMH/NiCad/Alkaline switch to NiMH/NiCad position.
2. Insert 6 x D size (UM-1) battery into the compartment.
Ensure the battery is inserted in accordance with the diagram
shown on page 10.
3. Insert 2 x AA size (UM-3) battery into the back up
battery compartment.
Note:
The back up battery is for time and memory station back up during
power failure. It is suggested to replace the back up battery every
six months to avoid battery leakage.
Run time of the radio on batteries varies strongly depending on
quality and capacity (mAh) of the batteries, temperature,
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4. Close the battery cover and lock the compartment locker back
into place.
If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time,
it is recommended that the batteries are removed from
the radio. Reduced power, distortion and a “stuttering sound”
or low battery sign flashing on the display are all signs that
the batteries need replacing or recharging.
IMPORTANT:
The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like. After use, disposable batteries should
if possible be taken to a suitable recycling center. On no account
should batteries be disposed of by incineration.

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B. AC Operation
Before plug the AC power cord into the AC socket, be sure the
voltage is correct. If you have batteries in the radio and connect the
AC power cord into the AC socket, the batteries will automatically
be disconnected.

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Charging the batteries
Reduced power, distortion and a “stuttering sound” or low battery
sign “ ” flashing on the display are all the signs that the
batteries need to be recharged if you use rechargeable batteries to
power the radio.
Note:
The batteries can be charged only when the radio is off.
Connect the AC power cord into the AC socket to charge
the batteries. Be sure the battery type switch is set to
MiMH / NiCad position.
Battery charging function of this radio only applies to the 6 D-size
(UM-1) batteries and not to the AA-size (UM-3) back up batteries.
When the batteries are being charged, the LED charging indicator
above the STANDBY button will turn red. It will turn green when the
batteries are fully charged.
Charging time can take up to approx. 10 hours depending on the
capacity of the rechargeable batteries. Only charge batteries in
room temperature between 5 degrees C and 35 degrees C.
In lower or higher temperature full charge cannot be achieved and
there may be damage to the batteries or the receiver.
Charge new batteries fully the first time before first use.
This can take longer depending on the capacity of the
rechargeable batteries.
Do not use a mix of old and new rechargeable batteries.
Do not use a mix of full and empty rechargeable batteries.
Do not use batteries that have a different mAh capacity.
Do not use damaged or leaking batteries.

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Charging the batteries in Car
The batteries can also be charged in the radio using a 12V car
(cigarette lighter) adaptor, voltage range 10-14V, maximum current
of 2A, DC dimension 2.0 mm inner diameter with positive pole and
6.3 mm outer diameter with negative pole. To charge, connect the
adaptor to the car (cigarette lighter) socket and DC In socket
located on the side of the receiver.
Setting the clock time
1. Press and hold the Tuning knob, and the clock type 12H / 24H
will begin flashing. Rotate the Tuning knob rightward / leftward
to choose the desired clock format.
2. Press down Tuning knob again and the hour digits will
begin flashing. Rotate the Tuning knob to change the hour
digits as needed.
3. Press and release the Tuning knob to confirm the hour setting,
and the minute digits on the display will flash. Rotate the Tuning
knob to change the minute digits as needed.
4. Press and release the Tuning knob to confirm the minutes
setting and to complete the clock setting. The radio will save
your settings. The display will show saved time after clock time
setting is completed.
Note:
The clock time setting function can not be operated by remote
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LCD illumination
When you use AC outlet to power the radio, the LCD display will
be always illuminated by pressing any buttons unless you press
the BACKLIGHT button to turn off the illumination, or press the
STANDBY button to turn the radio off. If you press the
BACKLIGHT button when the power is off, the LCD display
illumination will turn itself off automatically after 12 seconds.
When using batteries to power the radio, pressing any button will
turn on the LCD illumination for 12 seconds when the power is on.
Pressing the BACKLIGHT button when the power is on and the
LCD display will always be illuminated. You may press the
BACKLIGHT button to turn off the LCD illumination. Pressing any
button when the power is off, the LCD illumination will only last for
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Operating your radio – Manual tuning
1. Press the STANDBY button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the SOURCE button to select FM band and stand up the
rubber antenna properly to get best FM reception.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to tune required frequency in the
increment of 50 kHz.
4. Select required EQ and stereo / mono mode.
5. A stereo symbol will appear on the LCD display if a stereo
broadcasting station is found.
6. Rotate the Volume control knob to get required sound level.
7. To turn off the radio, press the STANDBY button. Display will
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Search tuning FM
1. Press the STANDBY button to turn radio on and select FM band
by pressing the SOURCE button as described.
2. Stand up the FM rubber antenna properly to get best reception.
3. Press the Tuning control knob, and the radio will seek forward
and stop automatically when it finds a radio station with
good signal. The radio will seek forward for the next available
station if pressing down the Tuning control knob again.
FM stereo / mono
1. If the FM station is received with a weak or not optimal signal
some hiss may be audible. To reduce the hiss press and release
the STEREO button so that the Stereo indicator on the display
is cancelled. Your radio will switch to mono mode.
2. To return to stereo mode press and release the STEREO button
so that Stereo indicator on the display is visible. The radio will
switch to stereo mode.
This Stereo / mono switching function is only available in the
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Presetting stations
You may store your preferred FM radio stations to the preset
station memories (1 to 6). The procedure for setting presets and
using them to tune stations is described below.
1. Press the STANDBY button to turn on the radio.
2. Press the SOURCE button and tune to the required station as
previously described.
3. Press and hold the required Preset button (1~6) until radio
beeps and the display shows corresponding “MX” on the upper
right corner.
4. Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets as you wish.
5. Stations stored in preset memories may be overwritten by
following above procedures if required.
Recalling a preset station
1. Press the STANDBY button to turn on the radio.
2. Press the SOURCE button to select FM band.
3. Momentarily press the required Preset button (1~6) to cause
your radio to tune to the station stored in preset memory.

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iPod docking
To open the iPod compartment, softly push the top of the
transparent compartment door a little inside with your thumb
while simultaneously lifting the door locking clip upwards with
your other thumb.
Your radio has an iPod docking facility which allows you to play
digital audio files and soundtracks held on your iPod directly.
Your radio uses the iPod Universal Dock connector developed for
use with iPods. Recent models of iPod are supplied with Universal
Dock Adapter inserts which ensure correct alignment of the iPod
with the electrical connector.
Important:
The radio does not support iPod 3rd generation (build 2003-2004).
To avoid possible damage to your iPod, do not use your iPod with
the product without the correct adapter fitted to the radio.
Always keep the iPod compartment door shut and lock the
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Charging your iPod
1. Place the iPod onto the Universal Dock Adapter into the iPod
docking compartment.
2. Press the STANDBY button to switch on your radio.
Press SOURCE button until “iPod” shows on the display.
Your radio is able to recharge your iPod’s internal battery.
The iPod indicator will appear charging icon on the LCD display
when the source is under Aux In 1 / 2 and iPod mode. Your iPod
won’t be charged under FM and Standby mode.