Silvercrest SWEP 500 A1 User Manual [el]

KOMPERNASS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM

www.kompernass.com

ID-Nr.: SWEP500A1-11/11-V4

IAN: 71305

Multi-Band Radio SWEP 500 A1

Multi-Band Radio

Operating instructions

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CONTENTS PAGE

Intended use 2 Technical Data 2 Symbols used 4 Safety information 5 Operating elements 9 Starting up 10 General functions 12 Time functions 12

Time, date, time zone and world time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Select display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Alarm function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Stop watch function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Countdown function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Radio operation 24

Setting the station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Fine tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Memory functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Cleaning 29 Disposal 29 Importer 30 Warranty & Service 30

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MULTI-BAND RADIO

Before using the device for the first time, read these operating instructions carefully and keep them for later reference. Hand the instructions over when transferring the device to a third party. This documentation is copyright protected. Every duplication resp. every copying, also as extracts, as well as any reproduction of images, even in an altered state, is only permitted with the written consent of the manufacturer.

Intended use

This appliance is intended for receiving generally approved radio transmissions in all countries (world receiver) and only for domestic use. Utilisation other than as described here is not permitted and it could lead to damages and injuries. No liability will be accepted for damages resulting from misuse or improper handling, the application of force or unauthorised modifications.

Technical Data

This appliance fulfills, in regard to conformity with, the fundamental requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC (Commission Regulation 1275/2008 Annex II, No .1).

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Power consumption: 5 watts Power consumption Standby: approx. 1 W Operating temperature: +5 ~+40°C Humidity: 5 ~90% (no condensation) Dimensions (W x H x D): 17.7 x 11 x 3.9 cm Appliance weight: approx. 425 g Power transformer weight: approx. 185 g

Batteries

4x 1.5 V, Type AA/LR6/Mignon (not supplied)

Frequency range radio:

VHF (FM): 87 – 109 MHz SW: 5.85 – 17.90 MHz MW (AM) Europe 522 – 1656 kHz MW (AM) USA 520 – 1710 kHz LW 144 – 299 kHz

The technical features of the device enable the frequency ranges stated above to be set. Various countries may have different national rules on the radio frequency ranges assigned. Please note that you may not sell, transfer to third parties or abuse information received outside the assigned radio frequency ranges.

Tuning ranges (NORMAL/FINE):

FM (VHF) 100 kHz /50 kHz SW 5 kHz /1 kHz MW (AM) Europe 9 kHz /1 kHz MW (AM) USA 10 kHz /1 kHz LW 1 kHz Sensitivity: SW can be set to 2 intervals

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General

Memory positions: 400

Headphones

Model: E105 Impedance: 32 Ω Wideband characteristic Voltage (WBCV): approx. 110 mV

Headphone socket

max. Output voltage: approx. 35 mV

Power transformer

Manufacturer: Everway Industries Ltd. Model: EW35B400-090A Primary: 230 V ~50 Hz / 25 mA Secondary: 9 V ~400 mA / 3,6 VA

Symbols used

These symbols bring to your attention that here a warning notice follows in regard to one of the following matters:

- Risk of injury,

- Risk of electric shocks,

- Risk of fire,

- Risk of explosion, plus bringing your attention to important matters such as:

- Information regarding the handling of batteries,

- Information about voltage surges,

- Information about mains-power disconnection.

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This symbol warns about submersing the appliance in water or other liquids.

This symbol warns you about hearing damage.

Note:

With this symbol you are given tips about interaction with the appliance.

Safety information

• This device has not been designed for use by people (including children) with restricted physical, sensory or intellectual abilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a responsible person (for their own safety) or have received instructions on how to use the device.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.

• In order to avoid the device being switched on unintentionally, remove the adapter from the mains socket after each use and before cleaning.

• Check the device and all parts for visible damage. The device’s safety concept can only work if the device is in perfect condition.

• A mains adapter connected to the device must always be easily accessible so that the device can be quickly disconnected from the mains power in an emergency.

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Risk of electric shock!

• Connect the mains-power adapter only to correctly installed and earthed mains sockets. Ensure that the rating of the local power supply tallies completely with the details given on the rating plate of the appliance.

• Damaged adapters or mains cables should be exchanged immediately by an authorised technician or the Customer Service in order to avoid risks.

• Connection cables or devices that do not work perfectly or have been damaged should be repaired or exchanged immediately by Customer Services.

Never immerse the device in water! Simply wipe it with a slightly damp cloth.

• Do not expose the wall wart to rain or use it in a damp or wet environment.

• Ensure that the connection cable is never wet or damp when in use.

• You must not open or repair the device’s housing. This can be dangerous and renders the warranty null and void.

• Protect the device from moisture and sprayed water. Therefore do not place any objects filled with water (e.g. vases) on or near the device.

Risk of fire!

• Do not use the device near hot surfaces.

• Do not set the device up where it is exposed to direct sunlight. This could cause it to overheat and damage it beyond repair.

• Never leave the device unattended during operation.

• Never cover the device’s ventilation slots when it is switched on.

• Do not place open flames, such as candles, on or near the device.

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Risk of injury

• Keep children away from the connection cable and device. Children frequently underestimate the danger of electrical devices.

• If the device has fallen down or is damaged it must no longer be used. Have the device checked by a qualified specialist and, if necessary, repaired.

• Batteries must not be handled by children. Children can put batteries in their mouths and swallow them. If a battery has been swallowed, obtain medical assistance immediately.

Thunder storms!

Devices connected to mains power can be damaged during a thunder storm. If there is a thunder storm, always remove the mains plug from the socket.

Information on voltage surges (EFT/electrical fast transient) and electrostatic discharges:

If the product does not work properly due to electrical fast transient processes (voltage surges) or electrostatic discharge, it must be reset to restore normal operation. If necessary, remove the plug from the power socket and insert it again. The batteries (if used) must be removed and reinserted.

Information on separating the device from mains power

The POWER button on this device does not completely separate it from the mains network. In addition, the device uses power when in standby mode. In order to completely separate the device from the mains supply the plug must be removed from the mains socket.

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Notes on handling batteries

The device uses batteries. Please note the following on handling batteries:

Risk of explosion!

Do not throw batteries into a fire. Do not recharge batteries.

• Never open, solder or weld batteries. There is a risk of explosion and injury!

• Check batteries regularly. Leaking batteries can damage the device.

• If the appliance is not going to be used for long periods, remove the batteries.

• If batteries leak, put on protective gloves.

• Clean the battery compartment and contacts with a dry cloth.

Caution!

No liability/warranty applies to damage to the device caused by moisture due to water penetrating the device or overheating!

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Operating elements

A Front panel

Save buttons M.0/5 - M.4/9

Display

Button SNOOZE/SLEEP TIMER

Waveband selector switch (LW/SW/MW/FM)

BASS button

FINE button

UP/DOWN buttons

VOL+(AL-1)/VOL-(AL-2) buttons

MODE button

POWER button

MEM button

PAGE button

MEMORY SCAN button

Loudspeakers

B Back

Stand

Aerial

Carrying strap

switch SW SEN. (DX/LX)

Headphone output

;

AC ~9V 400 mA: Mains adapter connection

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Starting up

Unpack the device

Remove all packaging materials.

Caution!

Do not let children play with the plastic film. There is a risk of suffocation.

Check the items supplied

Whilst unpacking, check that all of the following items are available to you:

• Shortwave Radio

• Power transformer

• Headphones

• Storage case

• These operating instructions

Mains and battery operation

When you disconnect the radio from the mains supply, any settings you may have made (time, alarm, stations in memory) will be lost. If you wish to keep these settings, insert batteries (see below) before disconnecting.

Inserting batteries

The device can also be operated with batteries (not supplied) as well as from the mains. You will need four 1.5V mignon batteries, size AA/LR6.

• Open the battery compartment on the rear of the device by sliding the cover downwards.

• Insert four batteries into the compartment, paying attention to the polarity.

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• Replace the cover on the battery compartment. If the batteries become too weak, this is indicated by the symbol blinking in the display. Subsequently, the appliance then switches itself off.

Mains connection

• Connect the plug of the mains adapter to the AC

the side of the device.

• Plug the mains adapter into an easily accessible socket. To avoid tripping hazards, please avoid using an extension cable.

Note:

When the power adapter is connected the device is supplied with electricity only through the power adapter, not from the batteries. The installed batteries are not charged. In the event of prolonged use of the power adapter the batteries should be removed from the battery compartment. Otherwise there is a risk that the batteries may leak.

9V 400 mA socket on

Connecting headphones

On the left side of the radio, you will find the headphone socket.

Caution!

With this appliance, use only the supplied type E105 headphones.

• Insert the headphone jack plug into the headphone output.

The speaker will be deactivated automatically.

Caution:

Listening to music with headphones for long periods and at high volume levels can lead to hearing damage!

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General functions

Key lock

In order to prevent changing the settings unintentionally by touching the buttons, you can activate the key lock.

• With the radio switched on, press and hold the button 3 seconds. On screen, the message flashes. All buttons, except the buttons

• Press and hold down the cancel the key lock. The message on the screen disappears.

SNOOZE and MEM, are now blocked.

MEM button again for about 3 seconds to

MEM for about

Screen lighting

• Press any button to illuminate the screen. The screen will remain lit for about 15 seconds.

Stand

• Fold out the base on the rear of the device to make the device more stable.

Time functions

When the power provision is established (mains or battery operation) the time indicated by the world receiver begins at “0:00 00” Proceed with settings the date and time, as explained in the following sections. The time functions can only be programmed when the radio is switched off. If the device is disconnected from mains power or the batteries are removed, the settings are lost.

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Time, date, time zone and world time

You can set the time, date and time zone via the MODE button. You can continue to query and adjust the universal time, the date alarm, the mediumwave reception, alarm time interruption and the hours mode. When you press the button programmed blinks for about 15 seconds. During this time, adjust the setting with the

UP/DOWN buttons.

• Press

To apply a setting, just wait until the screen stops flashing (the screen reverts to the time indication) or press MODE to move on to the next function.

MODE x 1: Setting clock time MODE x 2: Setting the date MODE x 3: Set time zone (“Local City”) MODE x 4: Show world time MODE x 5: Date alarm MODE x 6: Set reception range for medium wave. MODE x 7: Set alarm pause. MODE x 8: Set 12/24 hour mode.

MODE with the radio switched off, the function to be

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Setting clock time

• Press MODE once. The most recently set time flashes on the screen.

• Press the minute intervals. Hold down one of the buttons for a few seconds to move the setting forward or backward quickly at 10 minute intervals.

UP or DOWN button to move the time forward or backward at

Note:

Set the time without summer time offset. If summer time is required, this can be set when setting the time zone.

Setting the date

• Press MODE again or twice.

The date set flashes on the screen (“Su 1.01.12” when first switched on).

• Press the Keep either of these buttons pressed for a few seconds to change the date in ten-day steps.

The weekday indication follows automatically. The indication uses the first two letters of the English name of the day. The built-in calendar runs from 2000 to 2099.

Day of the week indication:

Su = Sunday Mo = Monday Tu = Tuesday We = Wednesday Th = Thursday Fr = Friday Sa = Saturday

UP or DOWN button to move the date forward or backward.

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Setting the time zone

• Press MODE again or three times. The selected time zone flashes on the

screen as the abbreviation for the corresponding city (UTC when first switched on); the time disappears.

• Press the

The following table summarises the city abbreviations for the time zones and time differences.

UP or DOWN button to move the time zone forward or backward.

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Short code Difference from CET

HNL -10:00 ANC -9:00 YVR -8:00 LAX -8:00 DEN -7:00 CHI -6:00 MEX -6:00 NYC -5:00 YYZ -5:00 YUL -5:00 CCS -4:30 RIO -3:00 BUE -3:00 UTC* 0:00 LON 0:00 BER 1:00 PAR 1:00 ROM 1:00 CAI 2:00 IST 2:00 MOW 3:00 KWI 3:00 DXB 4:00 KHI 5:00 DAC 6:00 BKK 7:00 SIN 8:00 HKG 8:00 PEK 8:00 SHA 8:00 TYO 9:00 SYD 10:00 NOU 11:00 AKL 12:00

Summer time

no yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no yes no no yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no no no yes no no no no no no yes no yes

Town

Honolulu/USA Anchorage/USA Vancouver/Canada Los Angeles/USA Denver/USA Chicago/USA Mexico City/Mexico New York/USA Toronto/Canada Montreal/Canada Caracas/Venezuela Rio de Janeiro/Brazil Buenos Aires/Argentina Universal Time Coordinated London/GB Berlin/Germany Paris/France Rome/Italy Cairo/Egypt Istanbul/Turkey Moscow/Russia Kuwait City/Kuwait Dubai/United Arab Emirates Karachi/Pakistan Dhaka/Bangladesh Bangkok/Thailand Singapore Hong Kong Beijing/China Shanghai/China Tokyo/Japan Sydney/Australia Noumea/New Caledonia Auckland/New Zealand

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*UTC

Universal Time Coordinated (UTC). UTC is the reference for the times of the various time zones around the world.

Show world time

• Press MODE again or four times to show the world time. The city

abbreviation appears with the corresponding time.

• Press the

UP or DOWN button to move the time zone forward or backward.

Note:

To correctly present your set world time, you must set the summer time offset depending on the world time (see table).

Summer Time Offset

Not every time zone around the world differentiates between summer time and winter time. To correctly display your world time, you must set the summer time offset dependant on the time zone.

• When the display for the time zone is flashing, repeatedly press the

SNOOZE button until the corresponding time offset is set (see table).

Time offset Display Explanation

1 OFFSET 1

0 OFFSET 0

-1 OFFSET -1

In your time zone (Local City) it is winter time and in the set world time it is summer time.

In your time zone (Local City) and in the set world time it is summer resp. winter time.

In your time zone (Local City) it is summer time and in the set world time it is winter time resp. they do not have summer time.

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Special date alarm

• Press the MODE button a fifth time to set the special date alarm. The screen flashes SDA1 and the date in succession.

• Press the (SDA1–SDA 10).

• Press the sound.

• Press the alarm sounds every year.

• When the current date tallies with the SDA alarm, on that day an alarm sounds for 10 minutes on every hour from 8:00 - 23:00. In addition, the SDA message will flash on the screen.

• Turn off the alarm by pressing any button.

Note:

In order to completely deactivate the date alarm set a date that is in the past!

PAGE button to select one of the ten settable date alarms

UP or DOWN button to set the date on which the alarm should

SNOOZE button to ignore the year number setting so that the

Setting 12/24 hour mode

• Press MODE eight times. The screen shows the”24 HR” message for 24-hour mode.

• Press the

“12 HR” is displayed on the screen. In the afternoon in addition PM is shown on the screen.

UP button to set the 24 hour mode. DOWN button to set the 12 hour mode.

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