Manual Grundig Sonoclock 3500 BT DAB+ Alarm Clock Radio

Manual

CLOCK RADIO

Sonoclock 3500 BT DAB+

These additives can corrode the

device supports, leaving resi-

dues on the furniture surfaces

which can be difficult or impos-

sible to remove.

▪

Only use the device in a moder-

ate climate.

▪

Do not use any cleaning agent,

as this may damage the casing.

Clean the device with a clean,

moist leather cloth.

▪

Do not expose the back-up bat-

tery to extreme heat, caused for

example by direct sunlight, heat-

ers or fire.

▪

Never open the device casing.

No warranty claims are ac-

cepted for damage caused by

incorrect handling.

Compliance with RoHS Directive

The product you have purchased complies with EU

RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain

harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Di-

rective.

Package information

Packaging materials of the product are

manufactured from recyclable materials in

accordance with our National Environ-

ment Regulations. Do not dispose of the

packaging materials together with the domestic or

other wastes. Take them to the packaging material

collection points designated by the local authorities.

This device is noise-suppressed accord-

ing to the applicable EU directives. This

product fulfils the European directives

2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC and

2011/65/EU. You can find the CE declaration of

conformity for the device in the form of a pdf file on

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Power supply:

Manufacturer of AC Adaptor: Dongguan Turnmax

Electronic Co., Ltd.

Adress: Erxiafang Industrial Zone, Xiansha, Gabou

Town, Dongguan, Guangdong Province 523287,

P.R. China

Model: TM-K007VC-00501500PE-02

AC Adaptor Input:100 - 240V

~

, 50/60 Hz 0.25A;

Output: 5V 1.5A 7.5W

Average active efficiency: 76,65%

No-load power consumption: <0.1W

Max. Power consumption:

<11 W (operation)

<1W (standby)

Output:

USB host: 5V 1A charge out

Back up micro batteries:

Back up DC Batt: 2 x 1.5v UM4/R03/AAA

Frequency bands:

DAB/DAB+ 174.928 – 239.200 MHz

BT Frequency: 2402 - 2480 MHz

BT maximum transmitted power: 4dBm

FM 87.5 ...108.0 MHz

Circuit features:

Loudspeaker: 3 inch

Output Power: 2 W

Dimensions:

W x H x L 200 x 120 x 65 cm

Weight: 450 gr

Technical and design modifications reserved.

POWER SUPPLY

Mains operation

Check that the mains voltage on the type plate (on

the bottom of the device) corresponds to your local

mains supply. If this is not the case, contact your spe-

cialist dealer.

1 Plug the power adaptor into the socket

(100 - 240V

~

, 50/60 Hz).

Caution:

▪

The device is connected to the mains with the

power plug. To fully disconnect the device from

the mains, pull out the plug.

▪

The mains plug is used to disconnect the device. It

shall remain readily operable and should not be

obstructed during intended use.

Inserting the back-up battery

The back-up batteries ensure that the stored set¬tings

are not lost in the case of a power failure.

1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the

area market and pushing down the cover.

2 Observe the polarity marked on the base of the

battery compartment when inserting the batteries

(micro batteries, 2 x 1.5 V, R03/ UM 4/ AAA).

3 Close the battery compartment.

Note:

▪

Remove the back-up battery when it is flat or when

you know that the device will not be used for a

long period of time.

Environmental note:

▪

Batteries, including those which do not contain

heavy metal, should not be disposed of with

household waste. Always dispose of used batter-

ies in accordance with local environmental regu-

lations.

DAB MODE

Antenna

For the best DAB and FM (UHF) reception it is suf-

ficient to align the wire antenna accordingly.

Switching “ON/OFF”

1 Switching the device from standby with

»ON/OFF« button;

2 Switch the device to standby with »ON/OFF«

button

Searching for and saving radio sta-

tions - automatically

The radio will perform ATS when you use the radio

for the first time. The radio will search for the DAB

stations and store into the DAB radio list. And then, it

will search for FM stations and store into FM presets.

Selecting a DAB station

1 Press and release the »ON/OFF« button to

switch on your radio.

2 Press the »MODE/MENU« button until the DAB

mode is selected.

3 Press the »TUNING +« or »TUNING -« button

to choose the DAB station from the list.

4 When the desired station name ap-

pears on the display, press the

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button to

select the station. The radio will select the new

station.

Display DAB information

Manual tuning allows you to tune your radio to a

particular DAB frequency in Band III.

1 Press and hold the »MODE/MENU« button for 2

seconds, the display will show DAB menu.

2 Press the »TUNING +« or »TUNING -« button

until ‘MANUAL’ shows on the display.

3 Press the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT«

button to enter manual tuning mode.

4 Press the »TUNING +« or »TUNING -« but-

ton to select the desired DAB channel. press the

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button to

tune to the chosen frequency.

5 If a signal is present, this will be indicated on a

signal strength display. The minimum signal mark-

er (|) shows the minimum signal strength needed

for good DAB reception.

6 Press the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT«

button to store the new DAB stations into the list

and return to normal tuning.

Display DAB information

Your radio has a range of display op-

tions when in DAB mode, press the

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button

to cycle through the various displays, including:

Station name, DLS, Program type, Multiplex name,

Frequency, Bit rate, Signal strength, time and data.

All display options except the text display will revert

to the clock display after 10 seconds.

Dynamic Range Control (DRC)

The Prune stations function will delete the marked

DAB stations from your station list.

1 Press the »ON/OFF« button to switch on your

radio and press the »MODE/MENU« button to

switch until DAB mode.

2 Press and hold the »MODE/MENU« button for 2

seconds, the display will show DAB menu.

3 Press the »TUNING +« or »TUNING -« button

until ‘PRUNE’ shows on the display.

4 Press the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT«

button, then ‘SELECT’ will be shown on the dis-

play.

5 Press the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT«

button to cause the invalid station names to be

removed from the station list. The display will re-

turn to station name display after several seconds.

FM MODE

Automatically and manually tuning for FM radio sta-

tions

You can store 10 radio stations on presets.

The DRC facility can make quieter sounds easier to

hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment.

1 Press the »ON/OFF« button to switch on your

radio.

2 Press and hold the »MODE/MENU« button for 2

seconds, the display will show DAB menu.

3 Press the »TUNING +« or »TUNING -« button

until ‘DRC’ shows on the display.

4 Press the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT«

button to enter adjustment mode.

5 Press the »TUNING +« or »TUNING -« button

to select required DRC setting, DRC 0, DRC 1 or

DRC ½;

6 Press and release the

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button to

confirm the setting. The display will return to the

station name display after several seconds.

Prune stations - DAB

If you move to a different part of the country, some of

the stations which were listed may no longer be avail-

able. Stations which cannot be found, or which have

not been received for a very long time are shown in

the station list with a question mark.

SETUP AND SAFETY EN

▪

This device is designed for the

playback of audio signals. Any

other use is expressly prohibited.

▪

Protect the device from moisture

(water drops or splashes). Do

not place any vessels such as

vases on the device. These may

be knocked over and spill fluid

on the electrical components,

thus presenting a safety risk.

▪

Do not place any naked flames

such as candles on the device.

▪

Thunderstorms are a danger to

all electrical devices. Even if the

device is switched off, it can be

damaged by a lightning strike to

the mains cable.

1 Activate the auto FM station tuning by press-

ing and holding the »TUNING +« or

»TUNING -« buttons until the frequen-

cy display changes to rapid run-through.

The search stops when a station is found.

Note:

▪

To move the frequency forward in steps, briefly

press »TUNING +« or »TUNING -« several

times.

2 Or to start FM manual tuning by briefly pressing

the »TUNING +« or »TUNING -« buttons, the

radio will step up or down for 50kHz by each

pressed.

Display FM information

Your radio has a range of display op-

tions when in FM display mode, press the

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button to cy-

cle through the various displays, including: Station

name, Radio text, PTY, Frequency, time and data. All

display options except the text display will revert to

the clock display after 10 seconds.

FM scanning settings

Your radio includes a local FM for strong FM sta-

tions, and distant option for all the strong and weak

▪

The type plate is located on the

bottom of the device.

▪

Do not expose the device to ex-

treme heat, caused for example

by direct sunlight, heater fire.

Compliance with the WEEE Directive

and Disposing of the Waste Product:

This product complies with EU WEEE Directive

(2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification

symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment

(WEEE).

This symbol indicates that this product

shall not be disposed with other house-

hold wastes at the end of its service life.

Used device must be returned to offical

collection point for recycling of electrical

and electronic devices. To find these collection sys-

tems please contact to your local authorities or re-

tailer where the product was puchased. Each house-

hold performs important role in recovering and

recycling of old appliance. Appropriate disposal of

used appliance helps prevent potential negative con-

sequences for the environment and human health.

Always disconnect the mains

cable during a storm.

▪

If malfunctions occur due to

static electricity charges or brief

mains voltage surges, reset the

device. To do this, pull out the

mains adapter and connect it

again after a few seconds.

▪

Make sure the device is ade-

quately ventilated. Do not cover

the ventilation slots with newspa-

pers, table cloths, curtains, etc.

▪

When deciding where to place

the device, please note that furni-

ture surfaces are covered by var-

ious types of varnish and plastic,

most of which contain chemical

additives.

EN DE

FM stations.

1 Press the »ON/OFF« button to switch on the radio

to FM mode.

2 Press and hold the »MODE/MENU« button, the

display will show Setting.

3 Press the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT«

button to enter Setting.

4 Press the »TUNING +« or »TUNING -« button

to select Local FM or Distant;

5 Press the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT«

button to confirm the setting.

Searching for and saving radio sta-

tions for DAB or FM

You can store 10 radio stations on presets for each of

the DAB mode or FM mode.

1 Switch on the radio to DAB or FM mode.

2 Select the desired DAB station from the list,

or search the desired FM station by pressing

»TUNING +« or »TUNING -« buttons.

3 Press and hold the »PRESET« button to activate

the memory function.

4 Press »TUNING +« or »TUNING -« buttons to

select the preset.

5 Press the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT«

button to save the station.

Note:

▪

If the stations are already stored on the presets,

they are overwritten when new stations are stored.

6 To store more stations, repeat the steps 1 to 4.

Selecting stored stations

7 Select the preset by pressing the »PRESET« but-

ton to select the preset stations one after another.

Adjusting the volume

8 Adjust the volume with »VOLUME -/AL1« or

»VOLUME +/AL2« buttons.

BLUETOOTH MODE

Connect to mobile device with Blue-

tooth

1 Switching the device from standby with

»ON/OFF« button.

2 Press the »MODE/TIME« button repeatedly until

»bt« is shown on display;

3 The Bluetooth icon will be flashing on LCD;

4 Go to your mobile device, and find the “Sonoclock

3500” from the available Bluetooth device list.

Then press to connect to the radio.

5 When Sonoclock 3500 BT DAB+ has been con-

nected to the mobile device, the Bluetooth icon

will be stopped flashing.

Playback control via Bluetooth

1 Press the »ON/OFF« button to switch on the ra-

dio.

2 Connect the Sonoclock 3500 BT DAB+ to mobile

device via Bluetooth.

3 Press the »PRESET« button to toggle the music

playback in between play or pause status.

4 Press the »TUNING-« button to skip back to pre-

vious played songs.

5 Press the »TUNING+« button to skip to the next

songs.

Pairing mode

1 Press the »ON/OFF« button to switch on the ra-

dio;

2 If the Sonoclock 3500 BT DAB+ is connecting to

any mobile device via Bluetooth, press and hold

the »PRESET« button to disconnect the current

Bluetooth connection.

3 The Sonoclock 3500 BT DAB+ will be in Bluetooth

pairing mode with flashing the Bluetooth icon.

4 You can repeat the steps in “Connect to mobile

device with Bluetooth” for a new Bluetooth con-

nection.

Adjusting the volume

1 Adjust the volume with »VOLUME -/AL 1« or

»VOLUME +/AL 2« buttons.

Power saving in Bluetooth

If there is no Bluetooth connection from the radio to

any mobile devices, the Sonoclock 3500 BT DAB+

will switch to standby mode after 15 minutes.

TIMER MODE

Synchronise the time from either DAB

or FM

1 Switch the device from standby with

»ON/OFF« button, then press and hold the

»MODE/MENU« button for two seconds to acti-

vate the menu setting.

2 Press the »TUNING +« or

»TUNING -« button find ‘SYSTEM’, then press

the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button

to enter system menu;

3 Press the »TUNING +« or

»TUNING -« button find ‘TIME’, then press the

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button to

enter;

4 Press the »TUNING +« or

»TUNING -« button find ‘UDPATE’, then press

the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button

to enter;

5 Now you can use the »TUNING +« or

»TUNING -« button choose the time source from

‘ANY’, ‘DAB’, ‘FM’ or ‘NONE’, then press the

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button to

enter system menu;

Manual set time

1 You can enter the time manually by following the

step 1 to 3 from the ‘Synchronise the time from

either DAB or FM’.

2 Select ‘SET TIME’, then press the

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button to

enter manual set time.

3 Please use the »TUNING +« or »TUNING -«

button to select the desired time and date, and

use the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT«

button to confirm the settings.

Set time display format

1 You can enter the time display format by following

the step 1 to 3 from the ‘Synchronise the time from

either DAB or FM’.

2 Select ‘SET FORMAT, then press the

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button to

enter set time display format.

3 Please use the »TUNING +« or

»TUNING -«button to select the ‘12’ or ‘24’, and

use the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT«

button to confirm the settings.

Setting the alarm time

1 Switch the device to standby with »ON/OFF« but-

ton;

2 Press and hold the »VOLUME -/AL 1« button

for alarm 1 or »VOLUME +/AL 2« for alarm 2;

3 For example, press and hold

»VOLUME -/AL 1« button to en-

ter alarm 1 setting menu, then press the

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button to

start alarm 1 setup.

4 Please choose »ON« to activate the alarm, or

»OFF« to deactivate the alarm, then press the

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button to

next.

5 Please use the »TUNING +« or

»TUNING -« button to select the alarm time, and

use the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT«

button to next step.

6 Please use the »TUNING +« or

»TUNING -« button to choose from ‘WEEKDAYS’,

‘WEEKENDS’, ‘DAILY’ or ‘ONCE’, and then use

the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button

to the next settings.

Note:

▪

If you choose ‘ONCE’ alarm, you must set the spe-

cific date for the alarm.

7 Please use the »TUNING +« or

»TUNING -« button to select the desired alarm

from ‘DAB’, ‘FM’ or ‘BUZZER’, then press the

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button to

confirm the settings.

Note:

▪

If you have chosen either ‘DAB’ or ‘FM’ as the

alarm source, you must choose the preset station

or the last listened station of the mode.

8 Please use the »TUNING +« or »TUNING -«

button to select the desired alarm volume, then

press the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT«

button to confirm the settings. The display will be

showing ‘SAVED’ to exit the alarm setup.

Notes:

▪

The device wakes you up at the set alarm time, the

alarm duration is 60 minutes.

▪

After activating the alarm, the corresponding

alarm icon will be lightened.

Snooze the alarm

1 Press the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT«

while the alarm is sounding.

2 During snooze, the SNOOZE LED will be light-

ened.

Note:

▪

The alarm signal will be stopped, and the alarm

will be sounded again after nine minutes.

Cancelling the alarm

1 Press »ON/OFF« while the alarm is sounding.

Note:

▪

The alarm will be sounded again at the next set

alarm time.

Activating and deactivating the alarm

1 In standby mode, press »VOLUME -/AL 1« or

»VOLUME +/AL 2« button to activate the alarm

with last used alarm settings or to deactivate the

alarm.

Sleep timer

1 Press and hold the

»SLEEP/SNOOZE/INFO/SELECT« button for

about 2 seconds to activate the sleep timer.

2 Then repeatedly press the »TUNING +« or

»TUNING -« button to select the auto switch-off

timer from 90 minutes to 10 minutes, then press

the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button

to confirm.

3 To switch off the sleep timer before the set time

press and hold

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button

for about 2 seconds, then repeatedly press

»TUNING +« or »TUNING -« button until

»OFF« is displayed, then press the

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button to

confirm.

Brightness settings

1 Switch the device from standby with »ON/

OFF« button, then press and hold the »MODE/

MENU« button for two seconds to activate the

menu setting.

2 Press the »TUNING +« or

»TUNING -« button find ‘SYSTEM’, then press

the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button

to enter system menu;

3 Press the »TUNING +« or

»TUNING -« button find ‘DIMMER’, then press

the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button

to enter;

4 If you wish to setup the brightness level of radio

modes, please choose ‘NORMAL’; if you wish

to setup the brightness level of standby mode,

please choose ‘STANDBY’.

5 Press the »TUNING +« or

»TUNING -« button find ‘desired brightness lev-

el from ‘HIGH’, ‘MID’ or ‘LOW’, then press the

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button to

confirm;

Language settings

Factory reset

1 Switch the device from standby with

»ON/OFF« button, then press and hold the

»MODE/MENU« button for two seconds to acti-

vate the menu setting.

2 Press the »TUNING +« or

»TUNING -« button find ‘SYSTEM’, then press

the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button

to enter system menu;

3 Press the »TUNING +« or

»TUNING -« button find ‘FACTORY’, then press

the »SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button

to enter;

4 If you wish to reset all the set-

tings to factory default, press the

»SNOOZE/SLEEP/INFO/SELECT« button to

confirm;

Charging a mobile phone

The USB socket on the back side can provide DC

power of 5V for charging a mobile phone. Connect

the mobile phone to the USB socket with an appro-

priate cable. The USB power is available in all the

operating modes and including standby mode. Refer

to the user manual or the manufacturer of the mobile

phone to verify if it supports charging from an USB

power. The USB socket is suitable for DC power-out

only and cannot be used for e.g. playback of music

from a USB stick.

TUNING+ VOL+/AL 2

VOL-/AL 1

TUNING-

ON/OFF

USB

SLEEP

SNOOZE

INFO/SELECT

PRESET

PLAY/PAUSE MODE/MENU

Rating

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