Safety Instructions and Important Information About
Intended Use
Please read the following instructions and safety notes thoroughly before starting to use your
product!
• Intended Use: this device has been designed for receiving and playing back radio
broadcasts. If the product is not used according to the instructions, the user’s and other
persons’ safety is not guaranteed and the warranty will be void.
• User manual: please read this User Manual thoroughly and keep it for any future
reference in a safe place. For your own safety and in order to familiarize yourself with the
different functions of the product, please follow the instructions in this manual carefully.
When passing this product to other persons, please also hand over this User Manual.
Please also read the user manuals of all devices that you are going to connect to this
device.
• Connecting to the Power Supply: do not use the device if the device or its cables
present visible damage.
Connect the device only to the voltage indicated on the corresponding label on the
product. Never connect the device to a different voltage. Connect the device to grounded
power outlets that comply with the corresponding safety standards only. Do not bend or
squeeze the cables.
WARNING: Inside the device there is dangerous voltage. Never open the housing of the
device: there is risk of personal injury by electric shock.
In order to completely disconnect the device from the mains, the power plug must be
pulled out from the wall outlet. Always pull the power cord from the plug and never from the
cable itself. Electric storms may damage any electric equipment; therefore disconnect the
power plug from the wall outlet during a thunderstorm. It is also recommended to
disconnect the device from the mains and to remove any batteries when you are intending
not to use the device for a longer time.
Use this product only with supplied power adapter!
• Objects inside the device: make sure that no foreign objects or liquids enter the device
via the ventilation holes or other openings. There is risk of electric shock, damage to the
device and short-circuit. In case of any emergency, immediately pull the power plug and
contact a qualified service technician.
• Installation: place the device onto a flat and even surface. Never cover the ventilation
holes of the device and make sure that the air can easily flow around the device (keep at
least 10 cm / 4 inch space on the back and sides).
The device has anti-skid rubber feet. Over the long-term, these feet can dissolve due to
chemical substances. It is recommended that you place the device on an anti-skid
surface.
WARNING: do not use this device outdoors!
• Condensation: when bringing this device from a cold to a warm environment (e.g. after
transportation) moisture can condensate inside the device. In order to protect the device
from damage and failure wait at least 2 hours prior to using the device.
• Health injury: extremely high audio volumes can damage your hearing permanently.
Therefore carefully adjust the volume.
Connect the headphones or earphones to the device prior to powering it on, as connecting
it when already powered on can produce high sound levels causing damage to your
hearing.
• Children: Do not allow children to play with electrical devices. Children may not be able to
comprehend the presence of potential risks.
• Batteries
: Keep batteries away from children.
Always replace all the batteries at the same time (never mix old and new batteries). Do not
short-circuit any batteries. There is risk of explosion when misusing the batteries.
Do not place any objects on the device and never apply any pressure onto the housing or
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