Silvercrest SRH 5 C3 Product information sheet

DAB+ RADIO SRH 5 C3
IAN 353496_2007
DAB+ RADIO
Operating instructions and safety instructions
RADIO DAB+
Bedienungsanleitung und Sicherheitshinweise

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the device.
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Contents
Introduction ................................................... 3
Information about these operating instructions ...................................3
Copyright................................................................3
Notes on trademarks.......................................................3
Proper use ...............................................................4
Warning notices...........................................................4
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Risk of electrocution........................................................6
Basic safety instructions .....................................................7
Risk of hearing damage.....................................................8
Notes on the radio interface .................................................9
Description of components......................................10
Use .........................................................11
Package contents and transport inspection .....................................11
Requirements for the set-up location ..........................................12
Connecting the power supply ...............................................12
Aerial..................................................................12
Handling and operation........................................13
Switching the device on/off.................................................13
Adjusting the volume ......................................................13
Radio operation..........................................................14
DAB+ radio operation (DAB)................................................14
FM radio operation .......................................................18
Playback via Bluetooth®.................................................22
Connecting external playback devices (AUX IN mode) ...........................24
Connecting headphones ...................................................24

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System menu (System) .........................................25
Nap timer (NAP function) ..................................................25
Automatic switch-off (Sleep function)..........................................26
Alarm..................................................................27
Time/date ..............................................................30
Sound settings ...........................................................33
Backlight ...............................................................34
Language...............................................................35
Factory settings ..........................................................36
Software version .........................................................36
Troubleshooting ..............................................37
Cleaning.....................................................39
Cleaning the housing......................................................39
Storage when not in use .......................................39
Disposal .....................................................40
Disposal of the device .....................................................40
Disposal of the packaging..................................................40
Attachment ..................................................41
Technical data ...........................................................41
Simplified EU declaration of conformity .......................................43
Simplified UKCA declaration of conformity.....................................43
Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty ........................................44
Service.................................................................46
Importer ................................................................46

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Introduction
Information about these operating instructions
Congratulations on the purchase of your new device.
You have selected a high-quality product.
The operating instructions are part of this product. They contain
important information about safety, usage and disposal. Before
using the product, please familiarise yourself with all of the operating and safety
instructions. Use the product only as described and for the range of applications
specified. Retain these operating instructions for future reference. Please also
pass on these operating instructions to any future owner.
Copyright
This documentation is protected by copyright. Any copying or reproduction, in-
cluding in the form of extracts, or any reproduction of images (even in a modified
state), is permitted only with the written authorisation of the manufacturer.
Notes on trademarks
The Bluetooth®logotype and Bluetooth®logo are registered trademarks
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. (Special Interest Group). Any use of the trademarks by
Kompernaß Handels GmbH is made under the provisions of a licence.
The SilverCrest trademark and the retail name are the property of their respective
owner.
All other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owner.

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Proper use
This device is a consumer electronics device designed for receiving DAB+ and
FM radio programmes. It can also be used to play back audio files that can be
played via Bluetooth®or a 3.5 mm jack cable from an external playback
device. The device is not intended for any other purpose nor for use beyond the
scope described. The device is not intended for use in commercial or industrial
environments.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by failure to
observe these instructions, improper use or repairs, unauthorised modifications
or the use of unapproved replacement parts. The risk is borne solely by the user.
Warning notices
The following warnings are used in these operating instructions:
DANGER
A warning at this hazard level indicates a hazardous situation.
Failure to avoid this hazardous situation will result in serious injuries or death.
► Follow the instructions on this warning label to avoid the risk of death or
serious injuries.
WARNING
A warning at this hazard level indicates a potentially hazardous
situation.
Failure to avoid this hazardous situation could result in serious injuries or death.
► Follow the instructions on this warning label to avoid the risk of death or
serious injuries.

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CAUTION
A warning at this hazard level indicates a potentially hazardous
situation.
Failure to avoid this hazardous situation could result in injuries.
► Follow the instructions on this warning label to prevent injuries.
ATTENTION
A warning at this hazard level indicates a risk of property
damage.
Failure to avoid this situation could result in property damage.
► Follow the instructions in this warning notice to prevent property damage.
NOTE
► A note provides additional information which makes handling the device
easier for you.

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Safety
This section contains important safety instructions for handling the device. This
device complies with statutory safety regulations. Improper use may result in
personal injury and property damage.
Risk of electrocution
DANGER
Risk of fatal injury from electrocution!
Contact with live cables or components can result in a fatal
injury!
Comply with the following safety information in order to avoid hazards due to
electrical current:
► Use only the supplied mains adapter. The supplied mains adapter may only
be used for this device.
► Do not use the device if the mains adapter is damaged.
► When disconnecting the device from the mains supply, always pull on the
mains adapter and never on the cable.
► Never touch the mains adapter or the device with wet hands.
► Do not kink or crush the cable of the mains adapter or place heavy objects
on it. Route the power cable so that it does not come into contact with hot
surfaces and so that no one can step on or trip over it.
► Never open the device housing or the housing of the mains adapter.
Touching live connections or making modifications to the electrical or
mechanical structure can lead to a risk of electrocution and fire.
► Do not insert any objects into the ventilation slots or other openings on
the device.
► The device consumes power in standby mode. The mains adapter also con-
sumes a small amount of current when the device is not connected to the
mains adapter. To completely disconnect the device and the mains adapter
from the mains power, the mains adapter must be removed from the power
socket. The device must be positioned so that you have unrestricted access to
the mains socket at all times and can pull out the mains adapter immediately
in an emergency.

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Basic safety instructions
To ensure safe operation of the device, follow the safety guidelines set out
below:
■ Check the device for visible external damage before use. Do not operate
a device that has been damaged or dropped.
■ DANGER! Do not allow children to play with the packaging material!
Keep all packaging materials away from children.
There is a risk of suffocation!
■ This device may be used by children aged 8 years and above and by
persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of ex-
perience and knowledge, provided that they are under supervision or have
been told how to use the device safely and are aware of the potential risks.
Do not allow children to use the device as a toy. Cleaning and user mainte-
nance tasks may not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.
■ If the cables or connections are damaged, have them replaced by an
authorised specialist or the Customer Service department.
■ Keep the power cable away from hot surfaces and sharp edges. Ensure that
the power cable is not stretched tightly or kinked. Do not allow the power
cable to dangle over edges (risk of tripping).
■ All repairs must be carried out by authorised specialist companies or
Customer Service. Improper repairs may put the user at risk. and will also
invalidate any warranty claim.
■ Defective components must always be replaced with original replacement
parts. Compliance with the safety requirements can only be guaranteed by
using these replacement parts.
■ Do not make any unauthorised modifications or alterations to the device.
■ If you move the device from a cold to a warm environment, allow the device
to acclimatise before using it. This can take up to two hours.
■ Always place the device on a stable and level surface. It can be damaged
if dropped.
■ Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or high temperatures.
Otherwise, it may become overheated and irreparably damaged.

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■ Ensure sufficient air circulation to prevent heat build-up. Never cover the
device. There is a risk of fire!
■ Do not place the product near heat sources such as radiators or other
heat-generating devices.
■ Keep the device away from open flames (e.g. candles) at all times.
■ The device is suitable for indoor use only.
■ The device is not designed for use in rooms with high temperature or humidity
(e.g. bathrooms) or excessive dust.
■ Protect the device from drips or splashes of water. Never submerge the
device in water; do not place the device near water and do not place any
object filled with liquid (e.g. vases) on top of the device.
■ WARNING! If you notice a burning smell or smoke, pull out the plug
from the mains socket immediately.
■ In the event of a malfunction and during thunderstorms, disconnect the plug
from the mains power socket.
Risk of hearing damage
WARNING
Danger due to excessive volume!
Loud music can lead to hearing damage.
► Avoid excessive volume levels when using the device, especially over long
periods and when using headphones.

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Notes on the radio interface
■ Keep the device at least 20 cm away from a pacemaker or implanted
defibrillator, as the proper functioning of the pacemaker or the implanted
defibrillator could be affected by radio waves.
■ The transmitted radio waves can cause noise interference in hearing aids.
■ Do not use the device with the radio components switched on in the presence
of flammable gases or in a potentially explosive atmosphere (e.g.in a paint
shop), as the transmitted radio waves can cause an explosion or ignite a
fire.
■ The range of the radio waves is dependent on the environment and the
ambient conditions.
■ Data transmissions via a wireless connection can be intercepted by unautho-
rised third parties.
■ The device receives radio signals in the DAB+ frequency range from
174.9–239.2 MHz and in the FM frequency range from 87.5–108 MHz.
■ 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 exploited, passed on to third
parties or otherwise misused.

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Description of components
(See fold-out page for illustrations)
A. Front
1Display
2button (Standby)
3SOURCE / button
4INFO/MENU button
5PRESET button
6VOLUME | ENTER / SCAN dial (with button function)
7TUNE− button (menu navigation back/change station/track change)
8TUNE+ button (menu navigation forwards/change station/track change)
9Speaker
B. Rear
0 Telescopic aerial
qBass reflex port
wAUX IN socket (3.5 mm Ø jack socket)
eHeadphone socket (3.5 mm Ø jack socket)
rMains adapter connection DC IN

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Use
Package contents and transport inspection
DANGER
► Do not allow children to play with packaging materials.
There is a risk of suffocation.
♦ Remove all parts of the device, the quick start guide and the operating
instructions from the packaging.
♦ Remove all packaging materials from the device.
Check the contents of the package. The following components are included in
delivery:
▯ DAB+ radio
▯ Mains adapter with mains cable (no illustration)
▯ AUX cable (no illustration)
▯ Quick start guide (no illustration)
▯ These operating instructions (no illustration)
NOTE
► Check the package for completeness and signs of visible damage.
► If the delivery is incomplete or damage has occurred as a result of defective
packaging or during transport, contact the Service hotline (see section
Service).

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Requirements for the set-up location
NOTE
► Do not place the device directly onto varnished furniture. The rubber feet of
the device contain chemical softeners that may attack varnished surfaces.
Use a mat if you want to place the device on a varnished piece of furniture.
For safe and trouble-free operation of the device, the set-up location must fulfil
the following requirements:
■ Place the device on a firm, flat and level surface.
■ Position the device so that the speaker9 and the bass reflex opening q
are not covered.
■ Do not operate the device in a hot or very wet environment or in the vicinity
of combustible materials.
■ The power socket must be easily accessible so that the plug of the mains
adapter can be easily disconnected in an emergency.
Connecting the power supply
ATTENTION
► Before connecting the device, compare the connection data on the name-
plate of the power supply unit (voltage and frequency) with those of your
mains supply. These data must match to prevent damage to the device.
♦ Connect the supplied mains adapter to the mains adapter connectionr
and to a mains socket. The device is now in standby mode.
Aerial
♦ Pull out the telescopic aerial 0 completely for DAB+ and FM reception.

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Handling and operation
Switching the device on/off
NOTE
► The DAB+ station list is automatically created or updated the first time
the device is switched on from standby mode using the button 2. The
display 1 now shows the message Scanning.... Depending on the quality
of the DAB+ radio reception, this process can take up to several minutes.
► When you switch on the device from standby mode with the button 2,
the device will be in the last selected mode (DAB, FM, Bluetooth® or
AUX IN).
♦ Briefly press the button 2to switch on the device. The device automati-
cally starts in DAB+ radio mode the first time it is switched on.
♦ Briefly press the SOURCE / button 3to switch between DAB+, FM
radio operation, Bluetooth®or AUX IN mode.
♦ Press the button 2again to switch off the device and put it into standby
mode.
Adjusting the volume
♦ Turn the VOLUME | ENTER / SCAN dial6 clockwise to increase
the volume.
♦ Turn the VOLUME | ENTER / SCAN dial6 anticlockwise to reduce
the volume.
NOTE
► The display 1 shows the volume as a bar for a few seconds after turning
the VOLUME | ENTER / SCAN dial6.

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Radio operation
You can use the radio to receive DAB+ and FM radio stations. You can store up
to 40 preset DAB+ and FM radio stations each.
NOTE
► When the device is first used, it starts in DAB+ radio mode and the station
list of the available DAB+ radio stations is created automatically.
The display1now shows the message Scanning....
DAB+ radio operation (DAB)
Automatic station scan with station storage (AMS)
The automatic station scan with station saving scans the entire frequency band
once and automatically saves the found DAB+ radio stations as a station list.
♦ This device must be switched on. If necessary, briefly press the button2
to switch on the device.
♦ Briefly press the SOURCE/ button 3(several times if necessary) until
DAB+ radio mode DAB is shown on the display1.
♦ Press the INFO / MENU button 4 for approx. 2 seconds. The display
shows the message Full scan.
♦ Press the VOLUME | ENTER/SCAN dial6to start the automatic
station scan with station saving. The display 1 shows the message
Scanning... and the number of stations found. The search progress is dis-
played as a progress bar. The DAB+ radio stations found are automatically
stored in the station list. When the scan is finished, the first station in the
station list is automatically played.
NOTE
► An automatic station scan with station saving may overwrite an existing
station list.

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Selecting stations
♦ In DAB+ radio mode, press the TUNE+button 8or the TUNE–button 7
to select a DAB+ radio station from the station list.
Alternatively, after pressing the TUNE+button 8or the TUNE–button 7,
you can use the VOLUME| ENTER / SCAN dial 6 to select a
station from the station list.
♦ Press the VOLUME | ENTER/SCAN dial 6 to play back the
selected station.
Manual station selection
NOTE
► To set stations manually, you need to know the multiplex number or the
frequency of the DAB+ radio station you want to tune in, so that you can
select it from the station list.
The Manual tune function allows you to adjust the signal strength and thus the
reception quality of a DAB+ radio station.
♦ In DAB+ radio mode, press the INFO/MENU button4for about
2 seconds to call up the DAB settings menu.
♦ Press the TUNE+8 or TUNE−7button several times or turn the
VOLUME | ENTER / SCAN dial6until Manual tune appears
on the display 1.
♦ Press the VOLUME | ENTER/SCAN dial6to confirm the selection.
The display 1 shows the multiplex numbers and frequencies of the DAB+
radio stations. The station name of receivable DAB+ radio stations is
displayed next to the frequency.
♦ Press the TUNE+ 8 or TUNE− 7 button to select a station.
♦ Press the VOLUME | ENTER/SCAN dial6to confirm the selection.
The display 1 shows the station signal strength as a bar graph.
♦ Move the telescopic aerial 0or change the location of the device to
improve the signal strength of a station.
Pay attention to the bars showing the signal strength. For optimum signal
strength, the bars should be as high as possible.

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Saving your favourite stations
♦ In DAB+ radio mode, press the TUNE+8or TUNE−7button to select a
DAB+ radio station from the station list.
♦ Press the VOLUME | ENTER/SCAN dial 6 to confirm the selection.
♦ Press the PRESETbutton 5for approx. 2 seconds. If radio stations have
already been stored, the display 1 shows the preset with the last radio
station selected. If no radio stations have yet been stored, the display 1
shows Store preset 1: (Empty).
♦ Briefly press the TUNE+8or TUNE−7button (several times if neces-
sary) or turn the VOLUME | ENTER / SCAN dial6to select the
desired preset.
♦ Press the VOLUME | ENTER/SCAN dial6to store the station in
the selected preset. The display 1shows Preset (1-40) stored.
NOTE
► Stored radio stations are overwritten if you store other stations in station
presets that are already occupied.
Calling up saved stations
♦ In DAB+ radio mode, briefly press the PRESET button 5 to call up the
DAB+ radio stations stored in the presets. The display 1 shows the
message Preset Recall.
♦ Press the TUNE+8 or TUNE−7button several times or turn the
VOLUME | ENTER / SCAN dial6to select the one of the
presets with a stored radio station.
♦ Briefly press the VOLUME | ENTER/SCAN dial 6 to play the
selected radio station.

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Dynamic Range Control (DRC)
The DRC function ensures that quieter passages are better heard when playing
DAB+ radio stations when the radio is used in a noisy environment.
♦ In DAB+ radio mode, press the INFO/MENU button4for about
2 seconds to call up the DAB settings menu.
♦ Press the TUNE+8 or TUNE−7button several times or turn the
VOLUME | ENTER / SCAN dial6until DRC appears on the
display1.
♦ Press the VOLUME | ENTER/SCAN dial6to confirm the selection.
♦ If necessary, press the TUNE+8 or TUNE−7button or turn the
VOLUME | ENTER / SCAN dial6to select DRC high, DRC low
or DRC off.
♦ Press the VOLUME | ENTER/SCAN dial6to confirm the selection.
Changing the station order
You can sort the order of DAB+ radio stations in the station list by name
(Alphanumeric) or by programme groups (Ensemble).
♦ In DAB+ radio mode, press the INFO/MENU button4for about
2 seconds to call up the DAB settings menu.
♦ Press the TUNE+8 or TUNE−7button several times or turn the
VOLUME | ENTER / SCAN dial6until Station order appears
on the display1.
♦ Press the VOLUME | ENTER/SCAN dial6to confirm the selection.
♦ Briefly press the TUNE+8 or TUNE−7button or turn the VOLUME |
ENTER / SCAN dial6to select Alphanumeric or Ensemble.
♦ Press the VOLUME | ENTER/SCAN dial6to confirm the selection.