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1 Important 4 4 5 Safety Notice 2 Your Docking Entertainment System 6 Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 6 6 7 8 3 Get started 9 9 10 10 10 11 4 Play 11 11 12 5 Listen to radio 12 12 13 13 13 6 Other features 13 13 14 14 Install batteries Prepare the remote control Connect power Set time and date Turn on Play from iPod/iPhone Play from an external device Tune to a radio station Program radio stations automatically Program radio stations man
1 Important g Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. h Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Safety i Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. j Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time. o Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. p Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles). q Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Safety-Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug.
Recycling Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC: Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products.
English Overview of the main unit o n DOCKING ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DC290 a b c d DATE VOL SLEEP SOURCE DOCK for SET TIME PROG e VOL ALARM 1 R E PE AT A L A R M BRIGHTNESS CONTROL f ALARM 2 m l k j i h g a • /DATE View the clock time and date. b SLEEP • Set the sleep timer. c d e • • • • • • • / Search within an audio file. Tune to a radio station. /SET TIME/PROG Set the clock and date. Program radio stations. Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode. Deactivate the sleep timer.
k • • • / Skip to the previous/next audio file. Select a preset radio station. Adjust time. Overview of the remote control l VOL +/• Adjust volume. m Dock for iPod/iPhone • Load an iPod/iPhone. n FM antenna • Improve FM reception. o MP3-LINK • Jack for an external audio device. a b p TUNER POWER c OK d e f SET TIME g MENU MP3 LINK PROG o MUTE n VOL m BRIGHTNESS h i j SLEEP REP ALM DBB k DSC l ALM 1 ALM 2 a POWER • Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode. • Stop alarm.
• • / Search within an audio file. Tune to a radio station. e OK/ • Start or pause iPod/iPhone play. • Confirm selection. f MP3 LINK • Select external audio device source. g MENU • Select the iPhone/iPod menu. 3 Get started English d Caution •• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. i BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM • Adjust the display brightness. • Repeat the alarm.
1 2 3 Open the battery compartment. Insert 2 x R6/UM-3/AA size batteries with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated. Note •• The type plate is located on the bottom of the main unit. Close the battery compartment. Prepare the remote control Caution •• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire. For first-time use: 1 2 3 4 Remove the protective tab to activate the remote control battery. Open the battery compartment.
1 Press POWER. »» The unit switches to the last selected source. Switch to standby 1 Press POWER again to switch the unit to standby mode. »» The time and date (if set) appear on the display panel. English 4 Play Turn on Play from iPod/iPhone You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone through this unit. Compatible iPod/iPhone Apple iPod and iPhone models with a 30-pin dock connector: • iPod classic, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod 5th generation (video), iPod with color display, iPod mini.
3 Press iPhone/iPod to select iPod/iPhone source. »» The connected iPod/iPhone plays automatically. To pause/resume play, press OK/ . To skip to a track, press / . To search during play, press and hold / , then release to resume normal play. To go back to the previous iPod/ iPhone menu, press MENU. To scroll through the menu, press / . To confirm a selection, press OK/ . »» If no key is pressed for more than 10 seconds, OK/ acts back as the play/pause key.
6 Other features You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations. Set the alarm timer 1 In the tuner mode, press and hold SET TIME/PROG for more than 2 seconds to activate automatic program mode. »» [AUTO] (auto) is displayed. »» All available stations are programmed in the order of waveband reception strength. »» The first programmed radio station is broadcast automatically. Program radio stations manually You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations.
Activate and deactivate the alarm timer 1 1 Press ALM 1 or ALM 2 repeatedly to activate or deactivate the timer. »» If the timer is activated, [ AL 1] or [ AL2] is displayed. »» If the timer is deactivated, [ [ AL2] disappears. AL1] or When the alarm rings, press BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM. »» The alarm repeats ringing minutes later. Press SLEEP repeatedly until [OFF] (off) is displayed. »» When the sleep timer is deactivated, disappears on the display.
Adjust volume level 1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/ decrease the volume level. 8 Product information English 7 Adjust sound Note •• Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Mute sound 1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute sound.
General information AC power Operation Power Consumption Standby Power Consumption Dimensions - Main Unit (W x H x D) Weight - With Packing - Main Unit 220~230V, 50Hz 7.5 W <2 W 263 x78 x 165 mm 2.1 kg 1.36 kg 9 Troubleshooting Warning •• Never remove the casing of this apparatus. To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this apparatus, check the following points before requesting service.
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