ALBRECHT DR 452 DAB+ Digital Radio User Manual

ALBRECHT DR 452 DAB+ Digital Radio

Product Overview and Functions

mobile
phones
2| Preset| Recall or save favorite stations
3| On/Off Snooze| Turn on/off (short press: standby / long press: completely
off)
During alarm: activates the snooze timer
4| Dimmer Night Light| Short press: change the illumination of the display
Long press: de-/activate night light
5| +/- Mode| Increase / reduce the volume
Change reception mode: DAB+/FM/Bluetooth/AUX
6| Alarm Select| Long press: Open the alarm settings menu
In menus: short press to confirm your selection
7| Scan Play/Pause| Long press: start full scan
In Bluetooth/AUX mode: Play / Pause
8| / Info| Move left/right im menus
Short press: change information about current radio station
Long press: open the main menu to change settings
9| Menu| Short press: change information about current radio
station
Long press: open the main menu to change settings
10| Night Light| Soft light for use at night

Delivery Content

The package contains the DAB+ Digital Radio DR 452 and a power adaptor.

Product First Steps

1. Connect the DC cable of the power adaptor to the USB-C socket (,,IN) at the backside of the radio and plug the power adaptor to the power socket.
2. Always extend the antenna to its full length to get the best DAB/UKW radio reception.
3. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds to switch on the radio. At the very first start, the unit automatically performs a scan for all available DAB+ stations.
4. Use the +/- buttons to change the volume.
5. The default language is German. To change the language, check chapter “9.6. Language” on page 14 of the manual.
6. Use the Mode/Alarm button to change the reception mode. You can choose between DAB+/FM/Bluetooth/AUX-IN.
7. Press the ON/OFF button briefly to switch from operating mode to standby mode. If you want to switch off the radio completely, you must press and hold the ON/OFF button again for 2 seconds.

Integrated Battery

When you connect the power adapter to the radio, the integrated battery is automatically charged. The battery indicator on the display lights up red during charging. When the battery is fully charged, the LED lights goes off.

Product Technical Specifications

• Please refer to chapter “11. Technical Data” on page 15 of the manual for technical specifications.

Product Safety Instructions

• Never touch the power cable when disconnecting the power supply.

Product Electronics Recycling

Please dispose of electronic waste at designated recycling centers. The recycling system is funded by the industry and ensures environmentally friendly disposal and recycling of valuable raw materials.

Product Service Address and Technical Hotline

• Please refer to chapter “13. Service Address and Technical Hotline” of the manual for the service address and technical hotline.

Overview and functions

mobile phones
2| Preset| Recall or save favorite stations
3| On/Off| Turn on/off (short press: standby / long press: completely off)

4

| Snooze

Dimmer Night Light

| During alarm: activates the snooze timer

Short press: change the illumination of the display Long press: de-/activate night light

5| + / –| Increase / reduce the volume
6| Mode

Alarm

| Change reception mode: DAB+/FM/Bluetooth/AUX

Long press: Open the alarm settings menu

7

| Select Scan

 Play/Pause

| In menus: short press to confirm your selection Long press: start full scan

In Bluetooth/AUX mode: Play / Pause

8| ◄ / ►| Move left/right im menus

9

| Info

Menu

| short press: change information about current radio station

Long press: open the main menu to change settings

10| Night Light| Soft light for use at night

Delivery content

• ALBRECHT DR 452 Digital Radio
• USB-C power supply
• Manual

First steps

• Connect the DC cable of the power adaptor to the USB-C socket („IN“) at the backside of the radio and plug the power adaptor to the power socket. Always extend the antenna to its full length to get the best DAB/UKW radio reception.
• Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds to switch on the radio. At the very first start, the unit automatically performs a scan for all available DAB+ stations.
• Use the +/- buttons to change the volume.
• The default language is German. To change the language please check chapter „9.6. Language“.
• Use the Mode/Alarm button to change the reception mode. You can choose between DAB+/FM/ Bluetooth/AUX-IN.
• Press the ON/OFF button briefly to switch from operating mode to standby mode. If you want to switch off the radio completely, you must press and hold the ON/OFF button again for 2 seconds.

Integrated Battery

• When you connect the power adapter to the radio, the integrated battery is automatically charged. The battery indicator on the display lights up red during charging. When the battery is fully charged, the LED lights goes off.
• Please note that the signal strength might be effected while charging the radio.

Modes

• Press the MODE button to select the operating mode: DAB, FM, Bluetooth, AUX IN.

DAB+ Digital Radio Mode

• For best reception you should extend the DAB / FM antenna to the maximum length before use.

Station List

• If you are in DAB mode, you can use the ◄/► buttons to scroll through the station list. To select a station, press SELECT or wait 3 seconds.

Save favorite DAB+ station

• While a DAB+ station is playing, press and hold the PRESET button. Choose a free slot or overwrite an existing favorite. Up to 20 stations can be stored in DAB mode.

Recall favorite DAB+ station

• Press the PRESET button to display a list of all stored stations. Select a desired channel with ◄/► and confirm the selection with SELECT.

DAB+ Information

• While listening to a radio station, you can press the INFO button several times to switch between the different DAB+ information of the station (e.g. frequency, bit rate, signal strength, etc.).

DAB+ Full Scan

• Select Full Scan from the main menu to search for all available DAB + stations. After the search, all stations are shown in the station list.

Manual station settings

• In addition to the method described above for scanning and selecting stations from the station list, you can also manually set a specific frequency/channel. For manual tuning, select MENU > Manual tuning and use the ◄/► buttons to navigate to the desired frequency/channel.

Inactive stations (Prune)

• Use this function to remove stations from the station list that are not available anymore.

FM Mode

Search for FM stations

Use the ◄/► buttons to change the FM frequency in 0.05 MHz steps. If you hold down one of the two buttons, the radio automatically searches for the next available FM station. Long press the SCAN button to perform a full scan and automatically save all found stations in the favorites.

FM scan settings

• You can choose whether only channels with a strong reception signal or all channels should be found during the station search.

Save favorite FM stations

• While listening to an FM station, press and hold the PRESET button. Choose a free slot or overwrite an existing favorite. Up to 20 stations can be stored in DAB mode.

Recall favorite FM stations

• Briefly press the PRESET button to display a list of all stored stations.
• Select a desired station with ◄/► and confirm the selection with SELECT.

Aux-In Mode

In AUX-IN mode you can play audio files from an external source, e.g. from an MP3 player. To play an audio file via AUX-IN mode, follow these steps:

• Turn down the volume on both the DR 452 and the external audio source (if adjustable).
• Connect the external audio source with a 3.5mm audio cable to the AUX-IN socket on the rear of the radio.
• Press the MODE button and select AUX IN in the main menu.

Bluetooth Mode

• When you select Bluetooth mode the first time, the device starts the pairing mode. Search on your smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth device for the radio. The device‘s Bluetooth pairing name is „ALBRECHT DR 452“. If your device requires a password, enter „0000“.
• When the connection is successfully established, the screen will show “Bluetooth Connected” and the radio can play the music from your device. You can control the music playback using the (play/pause) and ◄/► (next / last track) buttons.
• Next time the radio will automatically connect to your Bluetooth device when it is within range. The Bluetooth range is approx. 10m.
• If the radio is connected to a Bluetooth device and you want to connect the radio to a new Bluetooth device, press the button. The current connection is terminated and you can pair a new device.

Main Menu and Settings

• Press the MENU button and select System to enter the main menu and change the radio settings.
• Use the ◄ / ► buttons to select a menu point and confirm the selection with SELECT.

Alarm Clock

There are 2 different alarm times available. Choose whether you want to set up Alarm1 or Alarm2. Always confirm each setting with SELECT.

• Time: Select the desired wake-up time using the ◄/► buttons
• Source: Set here which mode (Buzzer / DAB / FM) you want to use for the alarm
• Volume: Select the desired volume for your alarm
• Repetition: Should alarm sound daily / once / weekend/weekday
• Turn on: to finish select Alarm on with the ◄/► buttons to activate the alarm

An alarm symbol on the upper right side of the display indicates an active alarm time. The clock symbol is also displayed when the radio is in standby. When the alarm time is reached, the alarm starts softly at first and then becomes continuously louder. Press any button to switch off the alarm. Press the SNOOZE button to activate the snooze timer with a runtime of 5 minutes. The remaining time until the next alarm is shown in the display.

Date and Time settings

You can make the following settings in this menu:

• Set the time manually
• Set the time format to 12/24 hours
• Select date format
• Activate automatic update of the time

Sleep Timer

• Select the Sleep Timer function in the main menu to set a time after which the radio should switch off automatically. This function is useful if you want to listen to the radio before going to sleep.
• Select the number of minutes (15/30/45/60/90 min.) after which the radio should switch off. Select Off to disable the sleep timer.

Backlight (of the display)

• In the Time Out menu item you can select after how many seconds the display should automatically dim down to save power. You can choose between 10/20/30/45/60/90/120/180 seconds. If you select On the display remains permanently illuminated.
• In the ON LEVEL menu you can select the brightness level of the display. Choose between Low / Medium / High.
• With the SNOOZE key (press briefly) you can change the brightness quickly and directly on the radio.

Equalizer (EQ)

• In the equalizer menu you can adjust the sound of the radio. The following preset equalizer settings can be selected:
• Normal, Classic, Voice, Bass, Reduced Bass, Treble, Reduced Treble, Pop, Jazz, Rock, Centre

Language

• Set the desired menu language: German, English, French, Italian

Factory Reset

• If you want to reset the radio to the factory settings, select this item in the main menu. For security reasons you have to confirm your selection again with Yes / No.

_ Attention: _Please note that all individual settings (alarm clock, saved stations, etc.) are deleted with this function!

Software version

• Shows the software version of the radio.

Wireless charging (Qi)

If your smartphone supports Qi charging technology, you can charge it wirelessly via the Albrecht DR 452 clock radio. To do so, place the smartphone with its backside on the Qi charging surface on the top of the radio. Depending on the position of the charging technology in your phone, you may have to adjust the position a little. When the phone is placed correctly, the Qi charging indicator on the front lights up. Your phone should now also show in the display that it is charging.

Note: To use the function the radio must be attached to main power with the power adapter. Please note that the reception strength may be worse during charging than during normal operation.

Troubleshooting

1. Check if the power adaptor is connected properly.
2. The device may malfunction when used in areas with strong radio interference. The device will work properly again once interference ceases.
3. The normal function of the product may be disturbed by strong Electro-Magnetic Interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the procedures specified on instruction manual. If failure persists, try to use the product in other location.

No Power|

1. Ensure that the power adaptor is plugged to the power socket securely.
2. Ensure that the battery has been charged. If battery power is low, charge the device by connecting the power adaptor.

No Sound or lower sound|

1. Turn up the volume as it may be muted.
2. For AUX IN mode, check if the audio cable is connected properly and the volume of the audio source is set high enough.

No signal or hiss in DAB/FM mode.|

1. Check the antenna if properly installed or move the antenna to another position. Try to adjust the length of antenna.
2. Move the device to another location.
3. The signal strength might be effected while charging the radio

Cannot connect with the device via Bluetooth.|

1. The device is connected with another Bluetooth- enabled device. Disconnect that device and then try again.

Alarm doesn’t work.|

1. Switch on the alarm.
2. The volume may not be properly set, refer to the solutions of “No sound or lower sound”.

Technical specifications

Warranty and Recycling Information

We are legally obliged to include disposal and warranty information as well as EU declaration of conformity with the use instructions in different countries for every unit. Please find this information on the following pages.

2-Year Warranty From Date Of Purchase

The manufacturer/retailer guarantees this product for two years from date of purchase. This warranty includes all malfunctions caused by defective components or incorrect functions within the warranty period excluding wear and tear, such as exhausted batteries, scratches on the display, defective casing, broken antenna and defects due to external effects such as corrosion, over voltage through improper external power supply or the use of unsuitable accessories. Defects due to unintended use are also excluded from the warranty.

Please contact your local dealer for warranty claims. The dealer will repair or exchange the product or forward it to an authorized service center. You can also contact our service partner directly. Please include your proof of purchase with the product and describe the malfunction as clearly as possible.

WEEE and Recycling

European law does not allow any more the disposal of old or defective electric or electronic devices with household waste. Return your product to a municipal collection point for recycling to dispose of it. This system is financed by the industry and ensures environmentally responsible disposal and the recycling of valuable raw materials.

Notes for battery disposal

The battery used with this product contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment. To preserve our environment, dispose of used battery according to your local laws or regulations. Do not dispose of battery with normal household waste. For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.

CE Declaration of Conformity – Standards and Regulations

Hereby, Alan Electronics GmbH declares that the radio equipment type DR 452 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.service .alan-electronics.de/CE-Papiere

Service Address And Technical Hotline

(for units sold in Germany)

• Alan Electronics GmbH Service
• Daimlerstraße 1g D-63303 Dreieich Germany
• Contact our service hotline by phone: +49 6103 / 9481 – 66 or e-mail to [email protected]

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Information in this user manual is subject to change without prior notice.

© 2023 Alan Electronics GmbH – Daimlerstrasse 1g – 63303 Dreieich – Germany

References

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