Silvercrest SRD 250 A1 User manual

Clock Radio SRD 250 A1
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Clock Radio
Operating instructions
KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
ID-Nr.: SRD 250 A1-01/11-V2
IAN: 61030
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Index
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Information for these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Danger from electric shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Interaction with batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Basic Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting up and connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Package contents and transport inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Set-up location requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Inserting the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Providing mains power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
VHF wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Handling and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming the wake time and method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Switching the alarm function on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Switching the alarm off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Switching the alarm function off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Snooze function (“SNOOZE” function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Automatic Switch-off (“SLEEP” function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the display illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Malfunction causes and remedies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Disposal of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Disposing of the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Information regarding the EG Conformity Declaration . . . . . . . . 19
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Importer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Introduction
Introduction
Information for these operating instructions
These operating instructions are a component of the SRD 250 A1
Clock Radio (henceforth designated as the appliance) and they
supply you with important information about the intended use,
safety and connection as well as operation of the appliance.
These operating instructions must be kept available close to the
appliance. They are to be read and used by anyone assigned to
operate and repair faults in the appliance. Retain these operating
instructions and pass them on to any future owners with the appliance.
Copyright
This documentation is copyright protected.
Any copying and/or reproduction, wholly or partially, as well as
rendition of the illustrations, also in a modified form, is permitted
only with written consent from the manufacturer.
Intended use
This device is intended exclusively for listening to radio programmes
and for waking by an alarm tone or radio in a domestic environment.
This appliance is not intended for any other use or for uses beyond
those mentioned. Claims of any kind for damage caused by improper
use, incompetent repair, unauthorized modification or the use of
unauthorized parts are excluded. The risks from these are borne
entirely by the user.

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Introduction
In these operating instructions the following warnings are used:
DANGER
A warning at this danger level indicates a threatening
dangerous situation.
In the event that the hazardous situation is not avoided it can lead
to death or serious injury.
Compliance to the instructions in this warning are necessary►
to avoid the danger of death or serious injury.
WARNING
A warning at this danger level indicates a potentially
dangerous situation.
If the dangerous situation is not avoided it can lead to injuries.
The directives in this warning are there to avoid personal injuries.►
IMPORTANT
A warning of this danger level signifies possible
property damage.
If the situation is not avoided it can lead to property damage.
The directives in this warning are there to avoid property damage.►
NOTE
A notice signifies additional information that assists in the►
handling of the appliance.

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Safety
Safety
In this chapter you receive important safety information regarding
handling of the appliance. This appliance complies with the statu-
tory safety regulations. Incorrect usage can lead to injuries and
property damage.
Danger from electric shock
DANGER
Life-threatening situation from electric shock!
A life-threatening situation can arise from contact
with live wires or components!
Observe the following safety instructions to avoid electric shock
hazards:
Do not use the appliance if the mains power plug or the►
connection cable are damaged.
Do not, under any circumstances, open the appliance housing.►
The risk of an electric shock is present if the power carrying
connections are touched and the electrical and mechanical
construction is changed.
The appliance consumes power when in standby-mode.►
To completely separate the appliance from mains power, the
power plug MUST be removed from the mains power socket.
The appliance should be positioned so that you have unrestricted
access to the mains power socket at all times, thus enabling
the plug to be immediately withdrawn should an emergency
situation arise.

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Safety
Interaction with batteries
WARNING
Danger from improper use!
For safe handling of batteries observe the following safety
instructions:
Do not throw batteries into a fire.►
Do not short circuit batteries.►
Do not attempt to recharge batteries.►
Never open, solder or weld batteries. The risk of explosions►
and injuries exists.
Regularly check the condition of the batteries. Leaking battery►
acid can cause permanent damage to the appliance. Special
caution should be shown when handling damaged or leaking
batteries. Danger from acid burns! Wear protective gloves.
Store batteries in a place inaccessible to children.►
When swallowed seek immediate medical attention.
If you do not intend to use the appliance for an extended►
period of time, remove the batteries.
Basic Safety Instructions
For safe handling of the appliance observe the following safety
information:
Before use check the appliance for visible external damage. Do■
not put into operation an appliance that is damaged or has been
dropped.
Damaged cables or connections should be replaced by authorised■
qualified persons or by the customer service department.

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Safety
Persons who, due to their physical, intellectual or motor abilities,■
are incapable of operating the appliance safely may only use the
device under supervision or direction from a responsible person.
Only permit children to use the appliance under supervision.■
Repairs should only be carried out by authorised specialist companies■
or by the customer service department. Incorrect repairs can result in
danger to the user. In addition warranty claims become void.
A repair to the appliance during the warranty period may only■
be carried out by a customer service department authorised by
the manufacturer otherwise no additional warranty claims can
be considered for subsequent damages.
Defective components may only be replaced with original replace-■
ment parts. Only by using original replacement parts can you
guarantee that the safety requirements are complied with.
Protect the appliance from moisture and liquid penetration. Never■
submerge the appliance in water, do not place the appliance in
the vicinity of water and do not stand any object filled with liquid
(i.e. vases) on the appliance.
Do not place any objects on the appliance.■
Do not operate the appliance in the vicinity of open flames■
(i.e. candles).
Avoid direct sunlight.■
Always pull on the power plug when disconnecting from the wall■
socket, never pull on the connection cable.
If malfunctions occur or thunder storms threaten pull the power■
plug from the wall socket.

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Operating components
Operating components
SNOOZE Button: Alarm interupt
2Display
3POWER-LED: Lights up when the device is switched on
4MHz-LED: Lights up with VHF reception
5kHz-LED: Lights up with MW reception
6SLEEP-LED: Lights up when the SLEEP function is switched on
7TUNING regulator: Station selection
8Wire antenna
9POWER/BAND button: Switch device on / off /
select frequency band
10 DOWN button: Adjustments downwards
11 Battery compartment
12 UP button: Adjustments upwards
13 TIME button: Set the time
14 SLEEP button: Set the automatic switch off
15 AL2 button: Set Alarm time 2
16 AL1 button: Set Alarm time 1
17 Power Cable
18 VOL control: Volume control
19 DIMMER switch: Set the display illumination

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Setting up and connecting
Setting up and connecting
Package contents and transport inspection
The appliance is delivered with the following components as
standard:
Clock Radio●
Operating instructions●
Extract the appliance and the instruction manual from the carton
and remove all packaging material.
NOTE
Check the contents to ensure everything is present and there►
are no signs of visible damage.
If the contents are not complete or are damaged as a result►
of defective packaging or through transportation, contact the
Service Hotline (see chapter Service).
Set-up location requirements
For safe and fault free operation of the appliance the set-up
location must comply with the following provisions:
Place the appliance on a firm, flat and even surface .■
Place the appliance so that the ventilation slots are not covered.■
Do not place the appliance in a hot, wet or very humid location■
or in the vicinity of flammable materials.

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Setting up and connecting
The surfaces of furniture may contain components that can affect■
the rubber pads of the appliance and could soften them. If neces-
sary, place a covering under the appliance's rubber pads.
The mains power socket must be easily accessible so that, in an■
emergency, the plug can be quickly withdrawn from the socket.
Electrical connection
Before connecting the appliance compare the connection data■
(Voltage and frequency) on the rating plate with that of the mains
electric source. This data must be compatible to avoid possible
damage to the appliance.
Make sure that the appliance's connection cable is not damaged■
and is not laying over hot surfaces and/or sharp edges.
Make sure that the connection cable is not tightly stretched or bent.■
Do not allow the connection cable to hang over edges■
(Trip wire effect).
Inserting the batteries
By inserting two 1.5 V batteries (type R6/LR6/AA/Mignon) you
avoid losing the programmed time of day and wake time in the
event of mains power loss. The batteries make sure that the internal
clock continues to run even during a power outage.
When power is restored the correct time appears automatically
in the display 2.
NOTICE
The display, radio and alarm do not function with battery-►
power alone.

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Handling and operation
Open the cover of the battery compartment♦ 11 on the bottom of
the device.
Insert two 1.5 V batteries type R6/LR6/AA/Mignon (not supplied)♦
into the battery compartment 11 . For correct polarity make sure
that the batteries are inserted according to the diagram in the
battery compartment 11 .
Close the battery compartment♦ 11 by replacing the cover and
allowing it to lock into place.
Providing mains power
Plug the mains power plug into a wall socket. The time of day♦
(- -:- -) will be shown in the display 2.
VHF wire antenna
For VHF reception completely unfold the wire antenna♦ 8.
Handling and operation
In this chapter you receive important information for the handling
and operation of the appliance.
Setting the time
Press and hold the TIME button♦ 13 . In the display 2the hour
indicator blinks.
Press or hold down the UP button♦ 12 and/or DOWN button 10
to set the hour.
Press the TIME button♦ 13 again. In the display 2the minute
indicator blinks.
Press or hold down the UP button♦ 12 and/or DOWN button 10
to set the minutes.
Press the TIME button♦ 13 again. The set time of day will be accepted.

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Handling and operation
NOTICE
The time of day will revert back to - -:- - if the device is discon-►
nected from the mains power supply and no batteries have
been inserted.
Radio operation
Press the POWER/BAND button♦ 9to switch the device on.
With the VOL control♦ 18 set the desired sound level.
Press briefly the POWER/BAND button♦ 9to set the desired
frequency band. With VHF reception the MHz-LED 4lights up,
with MW reception the kHz-LED 5lights up.
With the TUNING control♦ 7set the desired radio station.
Press for approx. two seconds the POWER/BAND button♦ 9to
switch the device off.
NOTE
The technical realities of the appliance permit an adjustable►
frequency range outside the permitted frequency ranges
of VHF (FM) 87.5 - 108 MHz and/or MW (AM) 526,5 -
1606,5 kHz. In some countries, different national regulations
may apply to the assigned radio frequency ranges. Please
note that information received outside of the assigned radio
frequency ranges may not be used, passed on to third parties
or otherwise misused.

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Handling and operation
Programming the wake time and method
When programming the alarm times, you can select whether,
at the programmed time, alarm tones should sound or the radio
should start playing. Two different alarm times (Alarm 1/Alarm 2)
can be programmed.
Press and hold the AL1 button♦ 16 or AL2 button 15. In the display 2
the hour indicator blinks.
Press or hold down the UP button♦ 12 or DOWN button 10
to set the hour.
Press the AL1 button♦ 16 or AL2 button 15 again. In the display 2
the minute indicator blinks.
Press or hold down the UP button♦ 12 or DOWN button 10
to set the minutes.
Press the AL1 button♦ 16 or AL2 button 15 again. The set wake
time is accepted and in the display 2appears the wake method
indicator.
Press the UP button♦ 12 to set the desired wake method ( =
Alarm tone or = Radio).
Press the AL1 button♦ 16 or AL2 button 15 again to accept the
setting.
NOTICE
If you want to be awakened with the radio, apart from the wake►
time programming you must also set, additionally, the desired
radio station and volume (see section Radio operation).

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Handling and operation
Switching the alarm function on
Press briefly the AL1 button♦ 16 and/or AL2 button 15 . In the dis-
play 2a point appears to the left and/or to the right. The alarm
function is now activated.
Switching the alarm off
Whilst the alarm is sounding press the POWER/BAND button♦ 9,
to switch the alarm off for 24 hours.
Switching the alarm function off
Press briefly the AL1 button♦ 16 and/or AL2 button 15 . The alarm
indicators go out in the display 2.
Snooze function (“SNOOZE” function)
Whilst the alarm is sounding press the SNOOZE button♦ to tempo-
rarily switch off the alarm. After 6 minutes the alarm sounds again.
NOTICE
If the snooze function is activated the corresponding alarm►
point blinks in the display 2.
Automatic Switch-off (“SLEEP” function)
With the “Sleep” function the device switches itself off after a time
lapse of between 60 and 10 minutes.
Press the POWER/BAND button♦ 9to switch the device on.
Press the SLEEP button♦ 14 . In the display 2appears the switch off
time 60 minutes and the SLEEP-LED 6lights up. Repeated press-
ing of the SLEEP button 14 shortens the switch off time by
10 minutes respectively.

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Cleaning
Press repeatedly the SLEEP button♦ 14 until the desired
switch of time is shown in the display 2.
To switch off the sleep function press repeatedly the SLEEP button♦ 14,
until in the display 2is shown. The SLEEP-LED 6goes out.
Setting the display illumination
Set the DIMMER switch♦ 19 to HIGH if you want the indicators in
the display 2to appear brighter.
Set the DIMMER switch♦ 19 to LOW if you want the indicators in
the display 2to appear darker.
Cleaning
DANGER
Risk of fatal electrocution!
Remove the plug from the mains power socket before cleaning.►
Whilst cleaning make sure that no moisture is allowed to enter►
the device.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or scouring powder.►
These can affect the surfaces of the device.
Clean the surfaces of the device with a soft, dry cloth.■

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
In this chapter you will receive important information for the locali-
sation of malfunctions and their remedies. Observe the instructions
in order to avoid danger and damage.
Malfunction causes and remedies
The following table will help with localizing and remedying minor
malfunctions:
Defect Possible cause Solution
Appliance
does not
switch on.
The plug is not
inserted.
Insert the plug into the
mains power socket.
Mains power socket
is not supplying
power.
Check the circuit fuse.
No sound The volume is set to
minimum.
Increase the sound
volume with the
VOL regulator 18 .
Noisy radio
reception
The radio station
is not properly
tuned in.
Tune in the radio station
properly with the TUNING
regulator 7.
Reception is
too weak.
Try to improve reception
by moving the wire
antenna 8.
NOTE
If you cannot solve the problem with the aforementioned►
methods, please contact Customer Service .

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Storage/Disposal
Storage
If you do not intend to use the appliance for an extended period
of time, disconnect it from the mains power supply, remove the
battery and store it at a clean, dry location that is not subjected
to direct sunlight.
Disposal
Disposal of the appliance
Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal
domestic waste. This product is subject to the
provisions of European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or
at your community waste facility. Observe the currently applicable
regulations. In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal
centre.
Disposing of the batteries
Do not dispose of the batteries with household waste. Every con-
sumer is legally obligated to hand in batteries at a collection centre
in his/her community/district or a dealer. This obligation is intended
to ensure that batteries are disposed of in an environmentally safe
fashion. Hand batteries in only when they are fully discharged.

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Appendix
Appendix
Technical data
Operational voltage 220-240 V / 50 Hz
Batteries for power reserve
2 x 1.5 V battery
Type AA/Mignon/R6/LR6
(Batteries not supplied)
Power consumption
Operation 10 W
Standby approx. 1.5 W
Max. Loudspeaker
Output Power 250 mW
Frequency FM (USW) 87.5 - 108 MHz
Frequency AM (MW) 526.5 - 1606.5 kHz
Operating temperature +5 - +40 °C
Humidity (no condensation) 5 - 90 %
Measurements (W x H x D) 14.3 x 13.3 x 8.3 cm
Weight approx. 435 g
Protection class II