PERFECTPRO UBOX 200R User manual

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UBOX 200R
Operating instruction
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
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3A81b76L00000
Perfectpro B.V.
Everdenberg 9A
Oosterhout
The Netherlands

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The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Perfectpro B.V. is under license.
WARNING!
WARRANTY BECOMES VOID ONCE THE DEVICE CABINET HAS BEEN OPENED OR ANY MODIFICATIONS OR
ALTERATIONS TO THE ORIGINAL DEVICE HAVE BEEN MADE.
NEVER OPEN THE DEVICE CASING. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE
RESULTING FROM IMPROPER HANDLING. THE TYPE PLATE IS LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THE DEVICE.

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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 ampliers) 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 specied 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.
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. For outdoors
use, to avoid electric shock, only use batteries
power during a raining day or the weather is wet.
This apparatus is provided with protection against
splashing water and dust ingress (IP64).
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. 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.
18. Notice:
The changes or modications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
19. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is
used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
20. A warning that batteries (battery pack or batteries
installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, re or the like.
21. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not
listen at high volume levels for long periods.

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Controls
1. Preset 1
2. Preset 2
3. Preset 3
4. Preset 4 / Rewind button
5. Preset 5 / Play/Pause button
6. Preset 6 / Fast-forward button
7. LCD display
8. Loudness button
9. Tuning control knob/Seek button/
Bluetooth pairing button
10. Info/Menu button
11. Speaker
12. Power On/Off button
13. Volume control/Tone control
14. Source button
15. Battery charging indicator
16. Bluetooth status indicator
17. Aux In socket
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Controls
18. Power cord storage
19. Battery compartment
20. AC power cord
21. NiMH/Alkaline batteries switch
22. Socket for software upgrade
(for factory or customer services only)
23. FM antenna
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LCD Display
A. FM1 mode indicator
B. FM2 mode indicator
C. RDS indicator
D. RDS clock time
E. Bluetooth indicator
F. Loudness indicator
G. Battery power status
H. Frequency/Time/Text display

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Powering the radio
1. Battery operation
1. Installing the batteries, rst turn battery cover xture
anti-clockwise to loosen and open the battery cover.
Note:
Before you insert the batteries, if you use non
rechargeable batteries, make sure the NiMH/Alkaline
switch which located inside the battery compartment
is switched to Alkaline position.
If you use rechargeable batteries, make sure to
switch NiMH/Alkaline switch to NiMH position.
2. Insert 6 X AA size (UM-3) batteries into the
compartment. Ensure the batteries are inserted in
accordance with the diagram shown.
Close the battery cover and fasten the fixture by
turning clockwise.
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, a stuttering sound or
“LOWPOWER” flashing on the display are all
signs that the batteries need replacing or recharging.
(see below information on charging the batteries).
When playing on (rechargeable) batteries the output
power is less compared to the output power when
playing on AC mains power. Because of this the
sound can be somewhat distorted at the highest
volume settings.

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2. AC operation
Before you plug the AC cord into the AC socket, make
sure the voltage is correct. If you have batteries in the
radio and use the AC power cord, the batteries will
automatically be disconnected.
Power cord storage is designed to store the cord when
the radio is not in use.
IMPORTANT:
The mains plug is used as the means of connecting the
radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used for
the radio must remain accessible during normal use. In
order to disconnect the radio from the mains completely,
the mains plug should be removed from the mains outlet
completely.
Charging the batteries
Make sure the radio is switched off and connected to the
AC mains socket.
When the battery charge indicator LED ashes green, this
indicates the batteries are charging. Batteries will be fully
charged in around 5-7 hours. The battery charge indicator
LED shows steady green light when the battery charging
process is complete.
Note:
Duration for charging your batteries fully can vary
according to the mAh capacity of the batteries. Higher
mAh batteries require longer charging time.
Important:
Under some conditions the charging LED indicator
may switch off after flashing briefly. This may happen
if the batteries are already freshly charged, or if the
radio detects that you may be attempting to recharge
alkaline batteries or mixed different types or capacity of
rechargeable battery. In these cases the charging will be
stopped.
INSTALL ONLY PRE-CHARGED (TO THE SAME
VOLTAGE LEVEL) NIMH BATTERIES WITH “LOW
SELF-DISCHARGE” CHARACTERISTICS. USE OF
ORIGINAL PERFECTPRO BATTERIES IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON CHARGING
AND USING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
1. Recharge the batteries in any case at least every 2
months.
2. Make sure the Battery Select switch next the battery
compartment is set to the “CHARGE NiMH ON”
position.
3. Put the batteries in the compartment whilst paying
attention to the correct polarity of the batteries (+ and -).
4. First use: Charge new batteries in one continuous,
uninterrupted, charge until they are full. This first
charge may take longer than normal. For longer battery
life it is advised to always recharge in one continuous,
uninterrupted charge until batteries are full and to not
recharge again whilst the batteries are still full.
5. New batteries will only reach their full capacity after
some time of use (several charge – discharge cycles).
6. Leave the complete group of batteries in place inside
the radio and do not use these batteries or a few of
them for other purposes. This will result in a mix of (fully)
charged and (partly) empty batteries. This can seriously
damage the batteries and radio when recharged.
7.It is advised to only charge batteries at room
temperatures between 5 degrees C – 35 degrees C.
In lower or higher temperatures full charge cannot be
achieved.
8. Depending on the capacity of the batteries, charging
from “empty” to “full” can take several hours, even up to
7 hours or more.
9. Do not charge batteries when the radio is hot or
exposed to heat or heat sources.
10. It is advised to clean the metal contacts of the
batteries and of the charger inside the radio e.g. with
a contact-spray from time to time.
11. Do not use a mix of old and new rechargeable
batteries.
12. Do not use a mix of rechargeable and non-
rechargeable batteries.
13. Do not use a mix of full and empty rechargeable
batteries.
14. Do not use batteries that have a different mAh
capacity.
15. Do not use damaged, deformed or leaking batteries.
16. Battery level indication is an approximate indication
only and can vary with battery type used.
17. Batteries can become hot during charging.
18. In cold conditions the capacity of batteries will
be much lower than when used at normal room
temperature.
19. Batteries (even when supplied with the radio), as
being consumables, do not fall under the warranty
conditions of the radio.
20. It is advised to use Perfectpro rechargeable batteries
as the radio and its charger were developed for use
with these batteries.
21. Batteries should not be disposed of by incineration
and with household waste.
22. Disposable batteries should be taken to a suitable
recycling centre if possible.

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Battery charging status indication
Please note that the battery charging status detection can only be activated when the radio is in charging mode (i.e. the
radio is switched off, the battery switch in the NiHM position and it is connected to the AC mains socket).
1. Make sure the radio is switched off and connected to the AC mains socket when charging the batteries.
2. Press and hold the Info/Menu button to enter the menu setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “BATTERY” shows on the display.
Press the Tuning control knob to see the battery charging status. Rotate the Tuning control knob to view the individual
battery status if required.
When charging is in progress, the battery charging indicator flashes
green.
Note: If the AC power cord is disconnected or the NiMH/Alkaline switch
is slided to Alkaline position when charging the batteries, the display will
show scrolling message “CHARGE INTERRUPTED” (see the picture at
right).
When the charging process is completed, display is shown at right and
the charging indicator lights in steady green.
Note: If you intent to charge the battery but the charging indicator does
not ash, it indicates the batteries are already fully charged.
CHARGE INTERRUPTED
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If charging process is terminated, the display will show “CHECK BAT” (see
the first picture at right).The radio can detect the faulty batteries which
cause the charging failure. Enter the battery menu and then rotate the
Tuning control knob to view each battery status (e.g. The second picture
indicates that Battery 2 is in good condition. The third picture at right
indicates that Battery 1 is detected as faulty/damaged).
If a battery is removed while charging, the display will show “FAIL” (see
the rst picture at right) and the charging indicator ashes red.
If there is no battery/missing batteries in the compartment, some of
batteries are inserted with the incorrect polarity or one of the batteries
capacity is less than 0.3V, the display will show “NO CELL” when you
enter the battery menu to view the battery status (see the second picture
at right).
Note:
Your radio can keep a continuous charge for 10 hours and it will terminate the charging process after this duration with
no exception, as it is considered as charging completed.
CHECK BAT
GOOD BT2
NO CELL
FAIL

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Operating your radio – FM auto-tune
1. Straighten the antenna properly above the radio. Press
the Power On/Off button to switch on your radio.
2. Press and release the Source button until the FM (1 or 2)
band is selected.
3. To scan up in frequency, rst rotate the Tuning control
knob in a clockwise direction and then press the
Tuning control knob. Your radio will scan in an upwards
direction (low frequency to high frequency) and stop
automatically when it finds a station of sufficient
strength. To scan down in frequency, first rotate the
Tuning control knob in a anti-clockwise direction and
then press the Tuning control knob. Your radio will scan
in a downwards direction and stop automatically when
it nds a station of sufcient strength.
After a few seconds the display will update. The display
will show the frequency of the signal found. If the signal
is strong enough and there is RDS data present then
the radio will display the station name.
4. When the waveband end is reached, your radio will
recommence tuning from the opposite waveband end.
5. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting.
6. To switch off your radio, press the Power On/Off button.
Note:
If you find the reception is poor, try repositioning the
antenna. It may be necessary to relocate your radio to a
position giving better reception and carry out a scan to
nd stations.

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Manual tuning – FM
1. Straighten the antenna.
2. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on your radio.
3. Press and release the Source button until the FM (1 or 2)
band is selected.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to tune to a station.
The frequency will change in steps of 50 kHz or 100
kHz. When the waveband end is reached, the radio will
recommence tuning from the opposite waveband end.
5. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting.
6. To switch off your radio, press the Power On/Off button.
Setting tuning step – FM
1. Press and hold the Info/Menu button to enter the menu
setting.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “FACTORY” shows
on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter
the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “FM XK” shows on
the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the
setting.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose the desired
FM tuning step (50 kHz or 100 kHz).Press the Tuning
control knob to conrm the setting.

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Display options – FM
Your radio has a range of display options for FM mode:
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a system in which
inaudible digital information is transmitted in addition to
the normal FM radio programme. RDS offers several
useful features. The following are available on your radio.
1. Press and release the Info/Menu button to cycle
through the various options.
a. Program service name Displays current station
name.
b. Program type Displays type of station
being listened to e.g. Pop,
Classic, News, etc.
c. Radio text
Displays scrolling text
messages such as the artist
or track name, phone in
number, website address,
etc.
d. Signal strength Displays the signal strength
for the station being listened
to.
e. Time Disp lays the current time.
f . Frequency Displays the frequency of
the station being listened
to.
Note:
If no RDS information is available, the radio will be unable
to display the program service name (station name),
program type and radio text information.

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Presetting stations – FM
You may store your preferred FM radio stations to the
preset station memories. There are 6 memory presets for
each FM1, FM2 wavebands.
1. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on the radio.
2. Press the Source button to select the FM (1 or 2)
waveband.
3. Tune to the required station as previously described.
4. Press and hold down the required preset until the
preset number stops ashing. The preset number will
appear in the display and the station will be stored
under chosen preset button.
5. Repeat this procedure as needed for the remaining
presets. Stations stored in preset memories may be
overwritten by following the above procedure.
Recalling a preset station- FM
1. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on the radio.
2. Press the Source button to select the FM (1 or 2)
waveband.
3. Momentarily press the required Preset button, the
preset number and station frequency will appear in the
display.

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Listening to music via Bluetooth streaming
You need to pair your Bluetooth device with your UBOX
200R before you can auto-link to play/stream Bluetooth
music through your UBOX 200R. Pairing creates a ‘bond’
so the two devices can recognize each other.
Pairing and playing your Bluetooth device for the rst
time
1. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on your radio
and press the Source button to select Bluetooth
function. The “PAIRING” will show on the display. The
Bluetooth status indicator ( ) on the panel will ash a
fast blue to show the radio is discoverable.
2. Activate Bluetooth on your device according to the
device’s user manual to link to the radio. Locate the
Bluetooth device list and select the device named
‘UBOX 200R’ (With some Smartphone’s that are
equipped with earlier versions than BT2.1 Bluetooth
device, you may need to input the pass code “0000”).
3. Once connected, there will be a confirmation tone
sound and the Bluetooth status indicator ( ) will turn
a solid blue. You can simply select and play any music
from your source device. The volume control can be
adjusted from your source device, or directly from the
radio. To disconnect your Bluetooth device, Press and
hold the Bluetooth pairing button for 2-3 seconds. To
reconnect to your Bluetooth device, press and release
this button again.
4. Use the controls on your Bluetooth-enabled device or
on the radio to play/pause and navigate tracks.
(Note: To disable Bluetooth status indicator ( ),
please refer to the later section "Bluetooth status
indicator On/Off".)
Note:
1) If 2 Bluetooth devices are pairing for the rst time, both
will search for your radio, it will show its availability on
both devices. However, if one device links with this unit
rst, then the other Bluetooth device will not nd it on
the list.
2) If you take your source device out of range, the
connection will be temporarily disconnected to your
radio. Your radio will automatically reconnect if the
source device is brought back in range. Be aware that
during the period of disconnection, no other Bluetooth
device can pair or link with your radio.
3) If ‘UBOX 200R’ shows in your Bluetooth device list but
your device cannot connect with it, please delete the
item from your list and pair the device with the radio
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4) The effective operation range between the system and
the paired device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet).
Any obstacle between the system and the device can
reduce the operational range.
5) Bluetooth connectivity performance may vary
depending on the connected Bluetooth devices. Please
refer to the Bluetooth capabilities of your device before
connecting to your radio. All features may not be
supported on some paired Bluetooth devices.
6) With some mobile phones, making/receiving calls, text
messages, e-mails or any other activities unrelated
to audio streaming may mute the Bluetooth audio
streaming or even temporarily disconnect from your
device. Such behavior is a function of the connected
device and does not indicate a fault with your UBOX
200R.
Playing audio les in Bluetooth mode
When you have successfully connected your radio with
the chosen Bluetooth source device you can start to
play your music using the controls on your connected
Bluetooth device.
1. Once playing has started adjust the volume to the
required setting using the Volume control on your radio
or on your enabled Bluetooth source device.
2. U se the controls on your Bluetooth source device to
play/pause and navigate tracks. Alternatively, control the
playback using Play/Pause ( ),Next track ( ),
Previous track buttons ( ) on your radio.
3. Press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind button to
move through the current track. Press and release the
button again when the desired point is reached.
Note:
Not all player applications or devices may respond to all
of these controls.

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Playing a previously-paired Bluetooth source device
The UBOX 200R can memorize up to 2 sets of paired
Bluetooth source devices, when the memory exceed this
amount, the earliest paring device will be over written from
the device.
If your Bluetooth source device already paired with the
UBOX 200R previously, the unit will memorize your
Bluetooth source device and it attempts to reconnect
with a Bluetooth source device in memory which is last
connected. If the last connected Bluetooth source device
is not available, the UBOX 200R will try to connect to the
second last Bluetooth source device.
Disconnecting your Bluetooth device
1. Press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button for 2-3
seconds to disconnect with your Bluetooth device or
turn off Bluetooth on your Bluetooth source device to
disable the connection. There will be a confirmation
tone sound and the “PAIRING” will show on the display.
The Bluetooth status indicator ( ) on the panel will
ash a fast blue to show the radio is discoverable again
for pairing. (To disable Bluetooth status indicator ( ),
please refer to the later section "Bluetooth status
indicator On/Off".)
2. You can also press the Source button to select any
mode other than Bluetooth mode to disable the
connection.
Bluetooth status indicator On/Off
1. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Source button to select Bluetooth mode.
3. Press and hold the Info/Menu button to enter the menu
setting.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “BTLED” is shown
on the display. Press and release the Tuning control
knob to enter the setting.
5. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “On” or “Off”. If
“On” is selected, press the Tuning control knob to
conrm the setting. the Bluetooth status indicator ( )
on the panel will ash a fast blue to show the radio is
discoverable. When the radio connected with your
Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth status indicator ( )
will turn a solid blue. If you want to disable Bluetooth
status indicator, select “Off” and press the Tuning
control knob to conrm the setting. The Bluetooth icon
will flash on the display to show the radio is
discoverable. Once the radio connected with your
Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth icon will stop ashing
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Loudness
When the radio is switched on, press the Loudness button
to get compensation on lower and higher frequency.
The effect will be more audible when the radio is in
lower volume level. The display will show “LOUDNESS”
when Loudness function is applied. To turn off the
loudness function, press the Loudness button again. The
“LOUDNESS” indicator will not be shown anymore.
Tone control
You can set up a custom Treble, Middle and Bass setting
to your liking.
1. Make sure your radio is turned on. Press and hold the
Volume control knob to enter the “TREBLE” adjustment
mode.
2. Rotate the Volume control knob until the desired level
(between -10 and +10) is displayed. The sound will
change as you adjust the level. Press the Volume
control knob to confirm the setting. You will enter the
“MIDDLE” adjustment mode.
3. Rotate the Volume control knob until the desired level
(between -10 and +10) is displayed. Press the Volume
control knob to confirm the setting. You will enter the
“BASS” adjustment mode.
4. Rotate the Volume control knob until the desired level
(between -10 and +10) is displayed. Press the Volume
control knob to conrm your setting.
SAFETY AND COURTESY NOTE:
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high
volume levels for long periods or put your ears too close
to the speaker.
Please use the volume level responsibly with respectable
consideration of the situation and other people or animals
in the vicinity.

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Setting the clock time
Setting the clock automatically-Radio Data System
(RDS)
When you set the clock time using the RDS function, your
radio will synchronize its clock time whenever it tunes to a
radio station using RDS with CT signals.
1. When tuning to a station transmitting RDS data, press
and hold the Info/Menu button to enter the menu
setting.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “RDS CT” shows
on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter
the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “CT ON” or
“CT OFF”. With “CT ON” selected, press the Tuning
control knob to conrm the selection, the clock time of
the radio will set up automatically according to the RDS
data received. To disable the clock time (CT) automatic
adjustment function, select “CT OFF” and press the
Tuning control knob to disable the function. Now the
clock time can be set manually, please follow the steps
described in the section of “Setting the clock manually.”
Note:
1) If the RDS clock time icon appears on the LCD
display indicating the radio time is RDS clock time. The
radio clock time will be valid for 24 hours each time the
radio time is synchronized with RDS CT.
2) If clock time from local RDS station is not correct, you
should consider disabling the RDS CT function.
3) Please note that at times the RDS signal may
broadcast the wrong time, this is the fault of the radio
station and not your radio.