APRC55BK – Portable radio/CD player User manual EN © Elmarc, 14/05
Table of contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 Safety 3 Intended use 3 Labels in this manual 3 General safety instructions 3 2 Preparations for use 2.1 Unpacking 2.2 Package contents 5 5 5 3 Installation 3.1 Connecting to the mains 3.2 Install batteries 6 6 7 4 Functions 4.1 APRC55BK 8 8 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.
1 Safety 1.1 Intended use The device functions as a portable radio/CD audio player. The device can play music (MP3) via CD, USB and SD card. Music can be played wirelessly via the bluetooth connection. It is also possible to play music via the AUX port. 55 Read the manual carefully before the first use. 1.2 Labels in this manual 66 WARNING A warning means that injury or death is possible if the instructions are not obeyed. 11 CAUTION A caution means that damage to the equipment is possible.
11 This appliance is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. 55 This appliance is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
2 Preparations for use 2.1 Unpacking • Check the package contents as described below. If any item is missing, please contact your reseller. • Remove the labels from the front panel carefully if present. 55 We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case it ever becomes necessary to return your product for service. This is the only way to safely protect the product against damage in transit.
3 Installation • Put the appliance on a horizontal flat surface. • Connect the appliance to the mains. 11 CAUTION Do not put the appliance near a heat source. 11 CAUTION Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight. 3 55 This appliance is equipped with rubber feet to prevent it from moving. The feet are made from non-migrating material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on furniture.
3.2 Install batteries 4x AA The appliance can also be operated on battery power. For this purpose, the appliance uses six batteries (AA). 55 Please note: these batteries are not included. 55 If you do not use the appliance for an extended period, remove the batteries. Install batteries • Remove the battery cover. • Insert the batteries matching the (+) and (-) polarity markings. • Re-install the battery cover.
4 Functions 4.1 APRC55BK 7 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 16 15 17 14 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. CD compartment LCD Display FUNCTION button STOP/MEMORY/SLEEP/ SNOOZE button VOL-/ALARM button PREV/TUNE- button REPEAT iBLUETOOTH STANDBY button 9. PROGRAM/REPEAT/+10 button 10. VOL+/CLOCK button 11. NEXT/TUNE+ button 12. PLAY/PAUSE/PAIRING/MO-ST button 13. Memory card slot (SD/MMC) 14. USB slot 15. Plug contact 16. Headphone jack 17. AUX jack: 3.
Using the REPEAT/RANDOM function • Press the PROG./+10 button (9) once to repeat the current chapter or track. • Press the button twice to repeat all chapters or tracks. • Press the button 3 times to play all tracks in random order. The repeat function is now off. • Press the button once again to cancel the function. Headphone jack (16) • To connect a headphone, insert the cable plug in the headphone jack. To prevent hearing damage, remember to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
5 Operation 5.1 Setting the clock 10 11 6 • Set the appliance in the standby mode. • Keep key CLK.SET (10) pressed for 2 seconds • Press the PREV (6) or NEXT (11) key to choose between 24 or 12 hour time display. • "12H" or "24H" appears on the display. • Press CLK.SET (10) to confirm. • Press the PREV (6) or NEXT (11) key to set the desired hour. • Press CLK.SET (10) to confirm. • Press the PREV (6) or NEXT (11) key to set the desired minutes. • Press CLK.SET (10) to confirm.
5.2 Setting an alarm 8 4 5 11 6 55 Caution! You can set and activate two alarms. Alarm 1 • Set the appliance in the standby mode. • Keep key ALARM (5) pressed for 2 seconds "AL1" appears on the display. • Press the PREV (6) or NEXT (11) key to set the desired hour. • Press ALARM (5) to confirm. • Press the PREV (6) or NEXT (11) key to set the desired minutes. • Press ALARM (5) to confirm. • To select the source mode (TUNER/CD/CARD/USB/BUZZ), press the PREV (6) button NEXT (11).
Snooze alarm • To snooze the alarm, press SNOOZE (4). The alarm sounds again after the snooze time has elapsed. The default snooze time is: 6 minutes. Turn off alarm • Press the STANDBY key once (8). 5.3 Using the timer 8 3 4 • Select the desired source . To do this, press the FUNCTION key (3). • Keep key SLEEP (4) pressed for 2 seconds "SLEEP" appears on the display. • Press the button SLEEP (4) repeatedly until the desired setting is found.
5.4 Radio functions 2 3 1 4 6 9 11 12 • Slide out the antenna • To select the source mode TUNER, press the FUNCTION button (3). "FM" appears on the display. To switch between Mono and Stereo reception, press the MO/ST button (12). Automatically adjust the frequency • Keep key PLAY/PAUSE (12) pressed for 2 seconds • To skip to the next preset station, press the PREV button (6) or the NEXT button (11).
5.5 CD functions 2 1 2 FUNC 4 2 3 2 CD 5 2 To insert a CD: • Press the CD compartment (1) to open the appliance • Insert the CD with the label upwards • Close the CD compartment 1 3 4 6 9 11 12 Playing a CD: 11 Make sure that no external device is connected to the AUX IN port. • To select the source mode CD, press the FUNCTION button (3). "CD" appears on the display. • To start playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button (12) once.
Program track sequence • To stop playback, press the STOP button (4). • To play a list of tracks (max. 20) in a program, press the PROG./+10 button (9). "P01" appears on the display. MEMORY appears on the display. • Press the PREV button (6) or the NEXT button (11) to select a desired track. • Press the PROG./+10 button (9) to confirm the selection. Repeat the previous step to select more tracks and confirm every selection with the PROG./+10 button (9).
5.6 USB and memory card 2 3 4 6 9 11 12 14 55 Due to the great variety of products with USB ports and their sometimes quite manufacturer-specific functions we can neither guarantee that all devices will be recognised, nor that all operating options that are possible in theory will actually work. USB functions • Insert the USB device in the slot (14). The device can only be connected one way. • To select the source mode USB, press the FUNCTION button (3). USB appears on the display.
• Press the button PROG./+10 (9) to select the next folder on an MP3 disc or a USB flash drive • To stop playback, press the STOP button (4). To remove the device, gently pull it out of the slot. 5.7 AUX IN 1 2 FUNC Aux 3 2 2 3 17 • To connect an external audio device, insert the cable plug in the AUX IN jack (17). • To select the source mode AUX, press the FUNCTION button (3). "AUX" appears on the display.
5.8 Operation with BLUETOOTH 3 sec Search CDP30BT PINcode 0000 connected 7 3 12 You can wirelessly connect the APRC55BK to devices that have Bluetooth A2DP. Preparation • To select the source mode BLUETOOTH, press the FUNCTION button (3). "BT" appears on the display. • You will see the blue LED flashing (7). Your APRC55BK is now ready to establish a wireless connection with your Bluetooth device.
• Enter "0000" when the player asks for the PIN code The blue LED remains lit as soon as the connection has been established. 55 NOTE: your Bluetooth connection has a range of approximately 10 metres Reconnect via Bluetooth If you move outside the Bluetooth range, the connection will be automatically terminated. The Bluetooth connection will be recovered again as soon as you come within the Bluetooth range. 5.9 Auto Power System (APS) 8 The Auto Power System (APS) is intended to save energy.
6 Cleaning and maintenance 66 WARNING Before performing any cleaning or maintenance, switch off and unplug the appliance. • Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft cloth. When the appliance is very dirty, dampen the cloth slightly with water and a neutral solution. 6.1 Handle and care of a disc • Hold the disc with fingers. Hold the disc outer edge and/or the centre spindle hole. Do not touch the disc surface. • Do not bend or press the disc.
7 Technical data Specifications • Voltage: 110-230VAC ~ 50/60 Hz • Power consumption: 14 Watt • Standby power consumption: < 1 Watt • Speaker output: 2 x 1,5 W RMS • Max power: 2 x 1,8 Watt RMS • Battery size: AA (4x) • Disc types: CD/ CD-R/ CD-RW 20 memory locations are available. • Maximum USB memory: 16 GB • Audio formats: MP3 • Frequency range: 87,5 - 108 Mhz 20 memory locations are available. • Dimensions: 25 x 11 x 20,3 cm • Weight: 1100 g.
8 Disposal of used electric and electronic equipment The meaning of the symbol on the material, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipments waste. In the European Union and Other European countries which there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product.
