Silvercrest SRW 250 A1 User manual

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English..................................................................... 2
Deutsch ................................................................. 28

SRW 250 A1 Alarm Clock Radio
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Contents
Introduction.........................................................................3
Intended use........................................................................4
Package contents ................................................................5
Technical specifications ........................................................6
Safety Instructions ...............................................................7
Operating Environment ............................................................................... 7
Note on mains disconnection ..................................................................... 8
Power cable ................................................................................................. 9
Batteries........................................................................................................ 9
Children ......................................................................................................10
Copyright....................................................................................................10
Overview ..........................................................................11
Display........................................................................................................13
Before you start.................................................................13
Getting started ..................................................................14
Switching the Device On/Off...................................................................14
Setting the Time..........................................................................................14
Tuning to a Station.....................................................................................16
Automatic Station Search..........................................................................17
Selecting a Saved Station.........................................................................17
Setting the Alarm........................................................................................18
Enabling the Alarm ....................................................................................19
Switching the alarm off..............................................................................20
Sleep Timer.................................................................................................20
Display Brightness......................................................................................21

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Inserting the Backup Batteries...................................................................22
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 23
Maintenance/Cleaning...................................................... 23
Environmental regulations and disposal information ........ 24
Declaration of conformity.................................................. 25
Warranty and service information .................................... 26
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a SilverCrest product. The SilverCrest SRW 250
A1 Alarm Clock Radio features a digital clock with an alarm clock
function. It also allows you to listen to radio programmes.
Please read the following pages for instructions on how to use your
product.
This symbol indicates important instructions for the safe
operation of the device and the protection of the user.
This symbol denotes further information on the topic.

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Intended use
This device is a consumer electronics device. It has been designed to
receive and play back radio stations. The device can also be used as an
alarm clock. It is suitable only for private use, not for industrial or
commercial purposes. The device may not be used outdoors or in tropical
climates. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage or problems
caused by unauthorised modifications.
Please observe the regulations and laws in the country of use.
Please note that country-specific regulations may exist with respect to the
frequency bands that can be received. Any information received from
frequency bands outside those that are explicitly free for public use may
not be used, nor may its contents be forwarded to any third parties.

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Package contents
SilverCrest SRW 250 A1 Alarm Clock Radio
This User Manual (not shown)

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Technical specifications
Input voltage 230V~/ 50 Hz
Power consumption Standby: max. 1 W *
Operation: max. 2.5 W
Output power 250 mW
Backup batteries 2x AAA (Micro/R03/LR03) 1.5V
batteries (not included)
FM frequency 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM frequency 522 - 1620 kHz
Station presets 40 (20 FM/20 AM)
Dimensions 189 x 92 x 85 mm (W x H x D)
Weight approx. 435 g (without batteries)
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity max. 85 % rel. humidity
* The standby power consumption depends on the display brightness
set.
This information describes the technical characteristics of
your device. Different national regulations may apply in
different countries with respect to the frequency bands
that are free for public use. Please note that receiving
any information from bands outside these frequency
bands will be illegal and may be punishable by law.

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Safety Instructions
Before you use this device for the first time, please read the following notes
in this manual and heed all warnings, even if you are familiar with
handling electronic devices. Keep this manual safe for future reference. If
you sell the device or pass it on, it is essential that you also hand over this
manual.
Operating Environment
The device is not designed for use in environments with high temperatures
or humidity (e.g. bathrooms) or those with above-average levels of dust.
Operating temperature and operating humidity: 5 °C to 35 °C,
max. 85 % RH.
Always make sure that:
there is free circulation of air (do not place the device on shelves, on
a carpet, on a bed, or anywhere that obstructs the ventilation slots
and leave at least 10 cm clearance on all sides);
no direct heat sources (e.g. radiators) can affect the device;
the device is not exposed to direct sunlight or bright artificial light;
contact with sprayed and dripping water and aggressive fluids must
be avoided and the device should never be operated near water.
Never under any circumstances immerse the device in liquid

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(do not place any items containing liquids such as drinks, vases, etc.
on or near the device);
the device is never placed near magnetic fields (e.g. speakers);
no fire hazards (e.g. burning candles) are placed on or near the
device;
no foreign bodies enter the device;
the device is not subject to major great temperature fluctuations as this
can cause condensation and short-circuits;
the device is not subjected to excessive shocks or vibrations.
Note on mains disconnection
The ON/OFF button [2] located on the top of the device does not fully
disconnect the device from the mains. The device still consumes electricity
in standby mode. Disconnecting the device completely involves removing
the power plug from the wall outlet. For this reason, the device should be
positioned such as to enable unobstructed access to the wall outlet so that
the power plug can be pulled out immediately in an emergency. To avoid
the risk of fire, if the device is not going to be used for an extended period
(e.g. during holidays), it should always be disconnected from the power
socket. Always disconnect the device from the power supply in stormy
conditions.
Never open the housing of the device! Opening the housing could expose
you a fatal electric shock.

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Power cable
Always hold the power cord by the plug. Never pull on the cable itself
and never hold the power cord with wet hands as this may cause a short
circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit itself or any furniture or other
devices on the power cord and make sure that the cable does not get
trapped. Never tie knots in the cable and do not tie it to other cables. The
power cord should be positioned so that nobody can trip over it or be
obstructed by it. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or electric
shock. Check the power cord from time to time. If it is damaged, contact
the nearest authorised service centre or your dealer for a replacement.
Batteries
Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. Refer to the diagram inside the
battery compartment. Do not attempt to recharge the batteries and do not
throw batteries into a fire. Do not mix battery types (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.). Remove the batteries if the device will not be in
use for an extended period. Improper use could cause explosions or
leaks.

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Children
Electrical appliances do not belong in the hands of children! Never allow
children use electrical devices unsupervised. Children may not understand
that they can be dangerous. Small parts can represent choking hazards. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical help immediately. Keep the
packaging materials out of the reach of children. There is a risk of
suffocation!
Copyright
All the contents of this user manual are protected by copyright and
provided to the reader for information only. Copying data and information
without the prior explicit written consent of the author is strictly forbidden.
This also applies to any commercial use of the contents and information.
All texts and diagrams are up to date as of the date of printing.

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Overview

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1 TIME/DIMMER (time/display brightness)
2 ON/OFF (switch on/off)
3 ALARM1 (to set or enable/disable ALARM1)
4 TUNE/BAND (to select the frequency band, to set the
frequency)
5 ALARM2 (to set or enable/disable ALARM2)
6 PRESET (save/load preset station, scan for stations)
7 -(Reduce volume or select an option)
8 +(Increase audio volume or select an option)
9 SNOOZE/SLEEP (delay the alarm for approx. 6 minutes,
enable the sleep timer)
10 Display
11 Light sensor
12 Wire antenna
13 Power cable
14 Battery compartment
15 Speaker

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Display
16 Clock/frequency/volume indication
17 PM (for 12 hour mode only)
18 0.05 MHz for FM tuning
19 AL2 – Alarm time enabled with alarm sound
20 AL2 – Alarm time enabled with radio
21 AL1 – Alarm time enabled with radio
22 AL1 – Alarm time enabled with alarm sound
23 FM reception
24 AM reception
Before you start
Position the device on a stable, flat surface and do not place any heavy
objects on the device. Next, connect the power plug of the power cord
[13] to an easily accessible wall outlet.

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You can use backup batteries so you do not have to re-
program all your custom settings if there is a power cut.
For more information, please read the “Inserting the
Backup Batteries” chapter on page 22.
Getting started
Switching the Device On/Off
To power the device on, press the OFF/ON button [2]. When switched
on, the FM LED [23] or the AM LED [24] lights up and the device shows
the current frequency for a few seconds and then the time on the display
[10].
To power the device off, press the OFF/ON button [2] again. When
powered off, the current time is shown on the display [10].
Setting the Time
The time can only be set while the device is powered off. If it is still
powered on, press the ON/OFF button [2] to power the device off.
Press the TIME/DIMMER button [1] until the hour display flashes
[10].

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W
hen powering the device on for the first time, the
device goes into clock setting mode automatically and
the hour display flashes[10].
Press the – [7] or + [8] button to set the hour. You can also press and
hold the – [7] or + [8] button.
Then press the TIME/DIMMER button [1] quickly to set the minutes.
The minutes counter flashes on the display [10].
Press the – [7] or + [8] button to set the minutes. You can also press
and hold the – [7] or + [8] button to set the minutes in 10-minute
steps.
Press the TIME/DIMMER button [1] to toggle between 12 and 24
hour mode. “24” or “12” is shown on the display [10].
You can then the – [7] or + [8] button to change between 12 and
24-hour time mode. To distinguish between morning and afternoon
time in 12-hour mode, there is a PM LED [17] on the display.
Wait until the display [10] shows the set time or press the
TIME/DIMMER button [1] briefly.
Please note that you can only set the time while the
display is flashing [10]. If no input is made for a few
seconds, the display [10] stops flashing and the
procedure needs to be repeated.

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Tuning to a Station
Power the device on by pressing the ON/OFF button [2].
The current frequency is shown briefly on the display [10]. As soon as
the current time is shown, you can press the – [7] or + [8] buttons to
adjust the volume.
First, select the frequency band you want by holding the
TUNE/BAND button [4]. The current frequency band is shown on the
display [10] by means of FM [23] or AM [24] LEDs.
Briefly press the TUNE/BAND button [4] and then briefly press the –
[7] or + [8] button a few times to tune the frequency manually. To
search for a station automatically, press and hold the – [7] or + [8]
button. The frequency displays in MHz (for FM) and in kHz (for AM).
For FM, any frequencies with 0.05 MHz are shown by means of the
0.05 LED [18]. If required, move the wire antenna into a different
position or move the device to improve reception.
You can save a station by pressing and holding the PRESET button [6]
for approx. 1-2 seconds.
“P” flashes on the display [10], followed by a number between 01
and 20.
Press – [7] or + [8] to select the station preset you want.
Press the PRESET button [6] again to save the current station to the
selected preset.

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Automatic Station Search
If you do not want to set the stations manually, you can have the device
search for them automatically. Proceed as follows:
Power the device on by pressing the ON/OFF button [2].
Press and hold the PRESET button [6] for approx. 4 seconds. The
search is started and any stations found are saved automatically.
Press the PRESET button [6] again to cancel the search.
Please note that a maximum of 20 stations can be saved.
If more than 20 stations are found, only the first 20 are
saved.
Selecting a Saved Station
To select a station from a preset, the device has to be powered on. If
it is powered off, press the ON/OFF button [2] to power the device
on.
Press the PRESET button [6] briefly. The current station preset (P01 to
P20) selected is shown.
Press the – [7] or + [8] button to select a different station (preset).

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Setting the Alarm
Make sure that the clock has been set correctly (see the page 14 – Setting
the Time). You can set two different alarm times (ALARM1 and ALARM2).
The alarm time can only be set while the device is powered off. If it is
powered on, press the ON/OFF button [2] to power the device off.
Press and hold the ALARM1 [3] or ALARM2 [5] button until the hour
display flashes [10].
Press the – [7] or + [8] button to set the hour. You can also press and
hold the – [7] or + [8] button.
Press the ALARM1 [3] or the ALARM2 [5] button quickly again to set
the minutes. The minutes flash on the display [10].
Press the – [7] or + [8] button to set the minutes. You can also press
and hold the – [7] or + [8] button to set the minutes in 10-minute
steps.
Wait until the display [10] stops flashing or quickly press the
ALARM1 [3] or the ALARM2 [5] button.
Please note that you can only set the alarm time while the
numbers are flashing on the display [10]. If no input is
made for a few seconds, the numbers on the display [10]
stop flashing and you will have to repeat the procedure.