TABLE OF CONTENTS
Functions
Important Safeguards
Battery Safety
Parts
Before First Use
Mains Operation
Battery Operation
Radio Operation
Using Line-in Jack
Using Headphones
Cleaning And Care
Technical Data
Warranty Card
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USER MANUAL
RETRO RADIO
42 646396
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing the Retro Radio. For correct operation and maintenance of this
appliance, please read this User Manual carefully. Please pay particular attention to the Safety
section.
FUNCTIONS
FM: 87.5 –108 MHz / AM: 530 – 1600 KHz Radio
Headphone Jack
Line-in Jack
AC/DC operation
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using this appliance! Follow all the safety
instructions to avoid damage caused by improper use.
Keep the instruction manual for future reference. Should this appliance be given to a third party,
then this instruction manual must also be handed over.
Use this appliance solely for its intended purpose.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
Only use this appliance indoors.
Danger of electroshock! Do not immerse the appliance, power cord or power plug in water or
in other liquids.
Do not place the appliance in the direct vicinity of liquids - e.g. bathtubs and sinks, in a damp
basement or close to a swimming pool.
Do not start up the appliance with damp hands or if you are standing on a wet floor. Never grasp
the power plug with damp or wet hands.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for possible damages that may have been caused by
incorrect usage or mishandling of the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they don't play with the appliance.
Keep the appliance away from all hot surfaces and naked flames.
Do not place any objects on the appliance. Don't put objects with naked flames (such as candles) on
or next to the appliance. Never put items containing liquid (such as vases) on or next to the appliance.
Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
Do not use the appliance if it is damaged. To avoid hazards, defective components must only be
replaced by the manufacturer, his customer service or similar qualified persons.
Do not dismantle and repair the appliance by yourself.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the housing.
Do not cover the appliance while in use.
This appliance should be only operated with the type of power source, or batteries indicated on the
marking label. Marketing label is located at rear enclosure of the appartus.
Always turn the power off before plugging the appliance into the power outlet or unplugging it.
Prevent damage to the power cord by not squeezing, bending or rubbing it on sharp edges. Keep
the cord away from hot surfaces and open flames.
Always pull the plug, not the power cord when disconnecting the appliance from a power outlet.
Plug the appliance into an easily accessible socket, so that you can disconnect it quickly from the
mains, in the event of an emergency. Unplug the appliance from the power socket to switch it off
completely. Use the mains plug as a disconnecting appliance.
If the appliance malfunctions due to electrostatic discharge or short-term overvoltage, disconnect
it from the power supply and connect it once again.
Ensure minimum distances of 5 cm around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation. Do not place
the product in closed bookcases or racks without proper ventilation. The ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths,
curtains, etc.
Do not use or store the equipment in humid or dusty area. Attention should be drawn to the use of
apparatus in tropical and/ or moderate climates.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
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BATTERY SAFETY
Only use Alkaline or rechargeable batteries.
If the batteries leak, remove them with a cloth and dispose of them accordingly. Ensure that
leaking battery acid does not come into contact with skin and eyes. If you do get battery acid in
your eyes, flush them thoroughly with lots of water and consult a physician immediately! If battery
acid comes into contact with your skin, wash the affected area with lots of water and soap.
Danger of explosion! Batteries must not be charged or reactivated by other means, taken apart,
thrown in the fire or short-circuited.
Do not expose batteries to extreme temperatures such as from direct sunlight or fire. Do not place
the appliance on a heater. Leaking battery acid can cause damage.
Caution! There is a danger of explosion if the batteries are inserted incorrectly. Use only the same
battery types with the corresponding technical data to replace them.
Do not use old and new batteries or batteries of a different type or that are from different
manufacturers together.
Always insert batteries in accordance with the correct polarity (+ and -) as illustrated in the battery
compartment.
Batteries are life-threatening if swallowed. Store all batteries out of the reach of small children and
domestic animals. Seek medical help immediately if batteries are swallowed.
Do not allow children to change batteries without adult supervision.
If the battery compartment door does not secure closely, stop using the appliance and keep it away
from the children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek
immediate medical attention.
If the device is not to be used for an extended period of time, then the batteries should be removed,
as the device could become damaged should they leak.
If the device functions weaken, replace all batteries.
Remove the batteries prior to disposing of the device.
Batteries do not belong in household waste! Expired batteries must be disposed of in an
environmentally friendly way and according to the applicable legal regulations.
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