KARCHER DAB Go DAB Plus or FM Radio User Manual

DAB Go DAB Plus or FM Radio
User Manual DAB Go
DAB+/UKW-Radio, Bluetooth
DAB+/FM Radio, Bluetooth

Safety Information

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Water and Moisture – Do not use the apparatus near water (e.g. bath tub, sink, swimming pool) or in wet places or tropical climates. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on top of the apparatus. Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

5. Setup – The apparatus should only be placed on a stable, flat surface. Do not let the apparatus fall down or expose it to shock.

6. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a booccase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. Ensure a minimum distance of 5 cm around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation. Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

7. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. Power Sources – The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

9. Cables and Plugs – The mains plug shall remain readily operable. All cables should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

10. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a dry and clean cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners or detergents. Always pull the mains plug before cleaning the unit.

11. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

12. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
    a) The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
    b) Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
    c) The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
    d) The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
    e) The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

13. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

14. Open Fire – Keep the apparatus away from open fires. Do not place naced flame sources, such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

15. Thunderstorms – During a thunderstorm the mains plug should be unplugged.

16. Safety Check – After servicing the technician should conduct a safety check in order to ensure that the apparatus is working properly and safely.

17. Volume Levels – To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

INTENDED USE

This product is intended for private/personal use only.
NOTES ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1. This instruction manual is published by the manufacturer without any warranty. Corrections and changes of this instruction manual for the removal of typographic mistakes and editorial inaccuracies as well as due to (technical) improvements (changes) of the devices can be done by the manufacturer at any time without announcement. Changes of this kind are considered in future versions of this user manual. All rights reserved.
2. All figures are only for illustration and do not always show the exact representation of the product.
3. This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capacities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.

Information on Electrical and Electronic (Waste) Equipment
The following information is intended for private households that use electrical and/or electronic equipment. Please follow these important instructions in the interest of an environmentally sound disposal of old appliances as well as your own safety.

1. Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic (waste) equipment and on the meaning of the symbol in Annex 3 to the ElektroG
   According to § 2 Paragraph 1 ElektroG, pedelecs are category 4 devices (large devices).
   Owners of WEEE must dispose of it separately from unsorted municipal waste. WEEE may therefore not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and in particular does not belong in household waste. Instead, these WEEE must be collected separately and disposed of, for example, via the local collection and return systems.
   Owners of WEEE must also separate used batteries and accumulators that are not enclosed in the WEEE, as well as lamps that can be removed from the WEEE without damaging it, from the WEEE before handing it in at a collection point.
   The latter does not apply if the WEEE is separated from other WEEE in accordance with Article 14 (4) sentence 4 or (5) sentences 2 and 3 within the framework of opting out by public waste management authorities for the purpose of preparing it for re-use.
   By means of the symbol according to Annex 3 to the ElektroG, owners can recognize old appliances that are to be collected separately from unsorted municipal waste at the end of their life. The symbol for the separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment represents a crossed-out wheeled bin and is designed as shown opposite.

2. Free take-back of WEEE by distributors
   Distributors (any natural or legal person or partnership offering or macing available on the market EEE) with a sales area for EEE of at least 400 m² (in the case of distribution using means of distance communication, instead with storage and dispatch areas for EEE of at least 400 m²) and distributors of foodstuffs with a total sales area of at least 800 m², who offer and mace available on the market electrical and electronic equipment several times in a calendar year or on a permanent basis (in the case of distribution using means of distance communication instead with total storage and dispatch areas of at least 800 m²), are obliged towards end-users to take back WEEE free of charge as follows:
   a) Return/collection in the case of purchase of a new appliance and delivery to a private household.
   When concluding a purchase contract for a new electrical or electronic appliance, the distributor is obliged to tacebacc free of charge an old appliance of the same type that fulfils essentially the same functions as the new appliance.
   If the place of delivery is a private household, the tacebacc shall be effected by a free collection. For this purpose, an old appliance of the same type with essentially the same functions can be handed over to the delivering transport company when the new appliance is delivered.
   If the new appliance is sold exclusively by means of distance communication (Section 312c (2) of the German Civil Code), the following shall apply restrictively:
   • The free collection of an old appliance of the same type and function shall only take place if it is an appliance of category 1 (heat exchanges), 2 (screens, monitors, appliances with screens with a surface area of more than 100 cm²) and/or 4 (large appliances where at least one of the external dimensions is more than 50 cm).
   • If instead it is an old appliance of category 3, 5 and/or 6, free collection does not take place and instead the following letter b) applies to the free return.
   b) Return in the case of purchase of a new appliance and return elsewhere/return of small appliances
   When concluding a purchase contract for a new electrical appliance which is not delivered to a private household and when selling a new appliance of categories 3, 5 and/or 6 exclusively by means of distance communication (Section 312c (2) of the German Civil Code (BGB)) with de- livery to a private household, there is the possibility to return an old appliance of the same type of appliance which essentially fulfils the same functions as the new appliance to the distributor free of charge.
   The same possibility exists independently of the purchase of a new electrical or electronic appliance also for old appliances which are not larger than 25 cm in any external dimension. In this case, the possibility of return by the end user to the distributor is limited to 3 old appliances per type of appliance.
   In the case of sales exclusively by means of distance communication (§ 312c para. 2 BGB), the following may be returned under the above-mentioned conditions
   • of old appliances of categories 3, 5 and/or 6
   • of old appliances which are not larger than 25 cm in any external dimension, by suitable return facilities at a reasonable distance from the respective end user.
   Otherwise, the equipment shall be returned to the place of collection or in the immediate vicinity thereof.
   Distributors must have set up appropriate return facilities for this purpose.

3. Information on the possibilities of returning old appliances
   We provide information on the return options we have set up for old electrical appliances at: https://www.karcher- products.de/index.php/Entsorgungshinweise.html.
   Owners of old appliances can hand them in at the facilities set up and available by public waste management authorities for the return or collection of old appliances to ensure proper disposal of the old appliances. If necessary, it is also possible to hand in electrical and electronic equipment there for the purpose of reusing the equipment. You will receive more detailed information from the respective collection or take-back point.

4. Note on data protection
   Some of the old appliances to be disposed of contain sensitive personal data (e.g. on a PC or a smartphone) which must not fall into the hands of third parties.
   We expressly point out that it is in the end users’ responsibility to delete personal data from the old equipment to be disposed of.

5. Note on our WEEE registration number
   We are registered with the Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register, Nordostpark 72 in 90411 Nuremberg, Germany, as a manufacturer of electrical and/or electronic equipment under the following registration number (WEEE-Reg.-No. DE): 25822316

Batteries
**** Batteries must not be disposed of in regular household trash. Every consumer has the obligation to return batteries to special disposal locations.

Product Overview

Top

1. ON/OFF button| To switch the product on/off (press and hold button for 2 seconds).
2. Preset buttons 1-5| Press and hold to store station on the preset.
Press shortly to play the station stored on that preset.
3. + button| Increase volume.
4. MODE button| Mode selection.
5. PRESET/MEM button| Press and hold to store station in presets.
Press shortly to open preset list.
6. MENU/INFO button| Press and hold to open menu.
Press shortly to show station information.
7. SCAN/OK button| Press and hold in Best Tune, DAB or FM mode to start a full scan.
Press shortly in DAB mode to enlarge slide.
Press shortly in FM mode to mute/unmute volume.
Confirm settings in menus.
8. < button| To navigate left/up in menus.
To open station list in Best Tune and DAB mode.
To fine tune stations in FM mode.
9. > button| To navigate right/down in menus.
To open station list in Best Tune and DAB mode.
To fine tune stations in FM mode.
10. – button| Decrease volume.
Front
11. Left/right speakers
12. Display

Rear

13. Carry strap| Rubber carry strap.
14. Antenna| For optimal reception fully extend the antenna.
15. Carry strap holder| Carry strap holder.
16. Connectors| AUX In (3.5 mm): To connect external devices.
USB (Type C): To charge the battery.
Side
17. Passive radiator

Battery
This product has an internal rechargeable battery that cannot be removed from the product.

• The battery should be charged fully before the first use.
• Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB port on the back of the product and the other end to a suitable USB power source (also mind the instructions of the USB charger).
• It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the battery.
• The battery can be charged while the product is either on or off.
• The play time per battery charge varies depending on the way of use, the settings (esp. volume) and the environmental conditions (batteries have a limited lifetime).

Caution:

• Only use suitable USB chargers/sources/connectors to charge the battery.
• Damaged/defective chargers or USB connectors must not be used. Do not attempt to repair those.
• The product and the battery must not be overcharged or deep discharged.
• The product and battery must not be used or stored in extreme temperatures or low air pressure (e.g. in great heights).
• If the battery is stored for a long period of time it should be charged regularly (at least every three months).

Basic Functions & Getting Started

Switching on Your Radio for the First Time and Switching ON/OFF

1. Fully charge the battery before the first use.

2. Fully extend the antenna.

3. Press and hold for 2 seconds the ON/OFF button to switch on the product.

4. When switching the product on for the first time it will start up in Best Tune mode and automatically search for available radio stations. Once the scan is completed the first found station is played.
   Time and date are synchronized automatically via DAB+/RDS signals and do not need to be set manually.

5. To switch the product into standby mode, press and hold for 2 seconds the ON/OFF button.

Note:

• If the unit is switched off and not connected to a power source, the display will be off.
• If the unit is switched off while connected to a power source, the display will show time, date and alarm status.

Mode Selection (switching between Best Tune / DAB+, FM, Bluetooth and AUX)

• Press the MODE button to enter the mode selection.
• Select your desired mode by pressing the < or > button or by repeatedly pressing the MODE button. Confirm your selection by pressing OK.

Volume Control

• To increase the volume, press the + button.
• To decrease the volume, press the – button.

Best Tune

• When switching the product on for the first time it will start up in Best Tune mode and automatically search for available radio stations.
• In Best Tune mode the product will search both DAB+ and FM bands for available radio stations and saves all found stations to the Station List. Stations that are broadcast on DAB+ and FM will only be stored once (either digital or analog, depending on which signal is stronger).
• If the signal strength is not stable Best Tune will select the best signal for the currently played station (digital or analog).
• When Best Tune mode is active then DAB+ and FM cannot be selected individually.
• To select DAB+ and FM individually, Best Tune must be disabled. This can be done in the menu System Settings > Best Tune.
• Once Best Tune has been disabled in the menu DAB+ and FM modes can be selected independent from each other:
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  Mode selection when Best Tune is activated (default setting)| Mode selection when Best Tune is disabled

Scan/Station List

• A full scan for available radio stations can be done at any time via the menu, or by pressing and holding for 2 seconds the SCAN/OK button.
• Found stations are stored in the Station List.
• To change the station or to open the Station List, press the < or > button, select the desired station and press OK to play it.

Presets
You can store up to 30 stations in your personal presets:

1. Select any radio station.

2. Press and hold for 2 seconds the PRESET/MEM button.

3. Select the preset on which you would like to store the current station using the < & > buttons.

4. Press OK to confirm your setting.
   Alternatively you can store a station on the presets 1 – 5 directly by pressing and holding for 2 seconds one of the Preset 1 – 5 buttons.

5. To recall a stored station, press the PRESET/MEM button to enter the preset list, select the desired preset using the < & > buttons and then press OK.
   Presets 1 – 5 can be selected directly by pressing the according Preset 1 – 5 button.

Info & Slideshow
Content of the display depends on the broadcast of the radio station selected.

• During radio playback press the MENU/INFO button once to show information.
• If there is a picture shown from the radio station (slide) you can press OK to enlarge it to fill the display. Press OK again to return to normal view.

Best Tune Menu

• To enter the Best Tune menu press and hold for 2 seconds the MENU/INFO button.
• Navigate through the menu using the < / > buttons.
• To enter sub-menus or to confirm any settings press OK. Press MENU/INFO to return to previous menus or exit.

DAB+ Radio
Notes:

• To select DAB+ individually the BestTune function needs to be disabled (see section “BestTune“).
• The functions Scan / Station List, Presets and Info & Slideshow are identical to those in BestTune mode and can be used accordingly.
• If there has already been a scan in BestTune mode then the found DAB stations can be found in the DAB station list already.

DAB Menu

• To enter the DAB menu press and hold for 2 seconds the MENU/INFO button.
• Navigate through the menu using the < / > buttons.
• To enter sub-menus or to confirm any settings press OK. Press MENU/INFO to return to previous menus or exit.

FM Radio
Notes:

• To select FM individually the BestTune function needs to be disabled (see section “BestTune“).
• When switching to FM mode for the first time the product will automatically start a full scan and store found stations in the preset list.
• To manually change the frequency press the < oder > button. Each press adjusts the frequency by 0.05 MHz.
• The functions Presets and Info are identical to those in BestTune mode and can be used accordingly.
• In FM mode there are no slides.
• Due to software limitations the preset list in FM mode will show the frequency, not the station name.

FM Menu

• To enter the FM menu press and hold for 2 seconds the MENU/INFO button.
• Navigate through the menu using the < / > buttons.
• To enter sub-menus or to confirm any settings press OK. Press MENU/INFO to return to previous menus or exit.

with weak reception (background noise) it is suggested to force mono as the reception will be better. Mono suppresses background noise to some extent.
System Settings| Enter system settings. See section “System Settings Menu”.

Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth® function let’s you stream music from your smartphone, tablet or any other Bluetooth® enabled device through the speaker of DAB Go.

1. To use the Bluetooth feature, first switch the unit into Bluetooth® mode. When there is no device connected, the display will show “Disconnected”.
2. Go to your device’s Bluetooth® settings and search for DAB Go.
3. Once your device shows DAB Go, connect and pair it. When a device is paired, the display will show “BT Connected”. You can now enjoy music from your device through the speaker of DAB Go.
4. To disconnect your device, do so on your device’s Bluetooth® menu.

Notes:

• Bluetooth® works best within a range of up to 8 to 10 metres. Distance varies depending on different Bluetooth® devices and local conditions (e.g. walls, metallic casing that covers the device, or other devices nearby that operate in the same frequency).
• The appliance can be connected only to one Bluetooth® device at a time.
• When switched back to Bluetooth® mode, the appliance automatically starts reconnecting with last paired device, if available.
• To avoid your previously paired device automatically connecting to DAB Go, unpaid it in your device’s settings.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

AUX Input
You can connect the audio output of an external device such as a CD player to this unit to listen to the sound of that device through the amplifier of this music system.

1. To connect the external device please use a standard stereo audio cable (3.5 mm to 3.5 mm plugs) (not included) to connect the headphone out or audio line out of the external device to the AUX input socket of this unit.
2. Turn on the unit and select AUX mode from the menu.
3. Switch the external device (e.g. CD player) on.
4. Start playback of the external device and adjust the volume control of the main unit to the desired level.
5. Remember to switch off the unit when you are finished using the external device.

System Settings Menu

To enter the System Settings menu press and hold for 2 seconds the MENU/INFO button and then select the menu option “System Settings“.
The navigation in the menu is identical to the other menus already described previously.

turn itself into standby mode automatically. Select the desired time under this menu option.
Alarm| The alarm function is only available while the product is connected to a power source.
Enter to set the alarm(s).
Alarm: Set the selected alarm ON or OFF.
Frequency: Select between Daily/Once/Weekends/Weekdays.
Wake Up Time: Set the desired alarm time.
Source: Select between Buzzer, Digital Radio or FM for wake up source.
Preset: When one of the radio modes is set for mode, select which station should be played (this setting is not available when buzzer is selected for mode).
Duration: Set the desired duration of the alarm.
Volume: Set the desired alarm volume.
When an alarm is set the display will show a clock symbol and the set time in standby mode.
To turn off an active alarm, press the ON/OFF button.
Snooze: When you press the SCAN/OK button during an active alarm, it will activate the snooze function. Press this button repeatedly to select a snooze duration (5 – 30 minutes in 5 minute intervals) after which the alarm will sound again.
To cancel the snooze function and stop the alarm, press ON/OFF .
Equaliser| Select equalizer presets and set and select your own equalizer.
Time/Date| Manually set the time if necessary and do other time/date settings.
Backlight| Display backlight settings.
Language| Change the OSD menu language.
Factory Reset| Reset the unit and restore factory settings (all user settings will be lost).
Software Update| For software updates (special tools required).
Software Version| View the currently installed software version.

Technical Specifications

Battery:| Li-Ion, 3.7V / 2,000 mAh
Integrated, rechargeable
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USB:| Type C
DC 5V 1A (charger not included)
Radio Frequency Range:| DAB+ (Band III): 174.928 – 239.2 MHz
FM 87.5 – 108 MHz
Bluetooth:| Max. radio frequency power transmitted : 5 dBm
Dimensions (WxDxH) ca.:| 191 x 70 x 72 mm

Technical specifications and design may change without notice.

We, Karcher AG, herewith confirm that this product is in line with the basic requirements of regulation 2014/53/EU and further relevant regulations.
A copy of the declaration of conformity can be obtained at the following address:
Karcher AG | Gewerbestr. 19 | 75217 Birkenfeld
Or online at the following link:
http://www.karcher-products.de/index.php/Konformitaetserklaerungen.html

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v1 / 20.04.2022

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