KENWOOD CR-ST100S Smart Radio User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: KENWOOD

Table of Contents

Before switching on the power supply
Start-up
- Unpacking
- Remote control
Components and functions
- Switching On / Off (standby)
- Navigating the menus
- **Entering passwords, search texts, etc.
- Adjusting volume and “Mute”
Additional information
- Setup wizard
- Setting the menu language
- Starting the setup wizard
Main menu
Internet radio
- Favourites (memory locations)
Podcasts
- Finding podcasts
- Favourites (memory locations)
Spotify
- Use
- Favourites (memory locations)
Music player (USB).
- Playing MP3 files
- Random play and repeat
- Playlist
Digital radio DAB+
- Station search
- Manual tune
Station list
- Delete stations that can no longer be received
- Favourites (memory locations)
- DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
- Station order
FM Radio
- Station search
- Search settings
- Audio settings
Favourites (memory locations)
Bluetooth Audio
- Pairing Bluetooth devices for the first time
- Automatic connection after pairing has already taken place
- Pairing another device
- Interrupting the Bluetooth connection
Analogue connections
- Aux-In
- Line out
Sleep timer
Alarm clock
- Enable:
- Time:
- Mode:
- Preset:
- Volume:
- Save:
- Switching off the alarm clock after waking up
System settings
- Equalizer
- Network settings
- Show network settings
- NetRemote PIN setup
- Network profile
- Clear network settings
Time settings
- “Set Time/Date” menu.
- “Auto Update” menu
- “Set format” menu
- “Standby format” menu
Language
Factory reset
Software update
Setup wizard
Info
Privacy policy
Backlight
UN DOK – control of the radio via App
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and care
Disposal
Technical specifications CR-ST100S
Warranty
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KENWOOD CR-ST100S Smart Radio User Manual

KENWOOD CR-ST100S Smart Radio

Due to the 5 GHz frequency range of the built-in WLAN module, use in the following countries is only permitted inside buildings.

AT| BE| BG| CZ| DK| EE| FR| DE| IS| IE| IT
EL| ES| CY| LV| LI| LT| LU| HU| MT| NL| NO
PL| PT| RO| SL| SK| TR| FI| SE| CH| UK| HR
AT=Austria, BE=Belgium, BG=Bulgaria,CZ=Czech Republic, DK=Denmark, EE=Estonia, FR=France, DE=Germany, IS=Iceland, IE=Ireland, IT=Italy, EL=Greece, ES=Spain, CY=Cyprus, LV=Latvia, LT=Lithuania, LU=Luxembourg, HU=Hungary, MT=Malta, NL=Netherlands, NO=Norway, PL=Poland, PT=Portugal, RO=Romania, SL=Slovenia, SK=Slovakia, TR=Turkey, FI=Finland, SE=Sweden, CH=Switzerland, UK=United Kingdom, HR=Croatia

Before switching on the power supply

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Attention: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation of the device.

Read instructions carefully!

Follow all safety and operating instructions when using this product.

Keep the instructions in a safe place!

You should keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

Follow the warning instructions!

You should strictly follow all warnings provided on the product and listed in the operating instructions.

Clean only with a dry cloth!

Unplug the mains adapter of this device from the mains socket before cleaning this product. Never use liquid cleaning detergents or cleaning sprays. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.

Accessories

Use only the accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Do not use this device near water

The device should never be exposed to water droplets or water splashes, such as those found near a bathtub, wash basin, kitchen sink, washing machine, wet basement or swimming pool. Never place containers filled with liquids, such as e.g. flower vases, on the device.

Ventilation

Slots and openings in the housing are used to ventilate the device to ensure reliable operation of the device and to protect the device from overheating and possible autoignition. Do not block the ventilation holes. Install the device according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Never block the ventilation holes by placing the device on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar soft surfaces. This device should not be installed in a bookshelf or built-in wardrobe unless adequate ventilation is ensured.

Power supply

This device may only be connected to the mains voltage with the supplied mains adapter. Use the plug-in power supply only for the Smart Radio CR-ST100S. In any case, make sure that the local mains voltage matches the specifications on the mains adapter. If you are unsure about the type of power supply in your home, contact your specialised dealer or power company.

Plug-in power supply

Make sure that you can not trip over the cable or that it is disconnected in the immediate vicinity of a power outlet, including auxiliary sockets. Also, at the exit from the mains adapter, the cable must not be squeezed under any circumstances.

Thunderstorm

The device should be disconnected from the mains during thunderstorms and if it is not used for a long time.

Overload

Never overload mains sockets, extension cords or multiple sockets, otherwise there is a risk of fire or electric shock.

Penetration of foreign material and liquid

Be careful not to allow foreign material or liquid to enter this device through ventilation holes, otherwise it may come into contact with high voltage components or short circuit resulting in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind on this device.

Maintenance

Never attempt to carry out the maintenance of this device yourself, because live parts can be exposed through the openings or by removing covers, contacting which can be hazardous. Leave all maintenance to qualified service personnel.

Damages requiring repair

Maintenance and repair work should only be carried out by a qualified customer service.
Maintenance/repair is required if the device has been damaged (e.g. the mains adapter) if liquid has entered the device, if objects have entered the device, if the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, when it stops working properly or has fallen down.

Spare parts

replacement parts are required, make sure that the customer service technician uses spare parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorised parts may cause fire, electric shock or other accidents.

Security check

After completing service or repair of this device, ask the customer service technician to perform a safety test to determine if the equipment is in good working order.

Heat

Do not install the device near hot surfaces, such as radiators, fan heaters, stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that can be hot. Never place objects with open flame, such as candles or lanterns, on or near the device. The installed batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.

Batteries

If you are not going to use the radio for a month or more, remove the batteries from the battery compartment of the reomote control to prevent leakage. Immediately dispose of leaking batteries properly and observe all relevent legal regulations. Leaking batteries can cause injury and damage ,the device. Never mix batteries of different types or old and new batteries.

To minimize the risk of electric shock, fire, etc.

Do not remove screws, covers or body parts.
The power button does not completely disconnect the power supply in any position.
To completely disconnect the device from the mains, unplug the mains adapter from the socket and remove any inserted batteries.

Risks associated with high volume

The device is not designed for listening with headphones. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume for long periods.

Network connection

Please make sure that the firewall function is activated at your network access point (router). Consult your router’s instruction manual.
If you do not want to set up a network connection, please do not run the setup wizard (see 3.8).

Remote control

Exposing the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or high-frequency fluorescent light may cause malfunction. In such cases, you should move the system to a different location to avoid such malfunction.
The supplied batteries are intended for functional testing and may have a limited lifetime. If the range of the remote control decreases, replace the old batteries with new ones.

Caution!
Risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced with the wrong type;

High or low extreme temperatures to which a battery may be exposed during use, storage or transportation;
Low air pressure at high altitude;
Replacing a battery with a wrong type that can bypass a fuse (e.g. with some lithium battery types);
Disposing of a battery in fire or a hot oven, or mechanically squeezing or cutting a battery;
Leaving a battery in an environment with extremely high temperatures, which can lead to an explosion or leakage of flammable liquids or gases;
A battery that is exposed to extremely low air pressure, which can lead to an explosion or the escape of flammable liquids or gases.

Automatic energy saving function

The radio is equipped with an automatic energy saving function. This switches the device to standby mode within 15 minutes if it is played at a very low volume or if the radio is muted. Please note that the setting can´t be changed.

U Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, JVCKENWOOD Corporation declares that the radio equipment type CR- ST100S complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following Internet address:

http://www.kenwood.com/cs/eudoc/

Manufacturer:
JVCKENWOOD Corporation
3-12. Moriyacho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 221-0022, JAPAN Authorised Representative (EU):

JVCKENWOOD EUROPE B.V.
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, THE NETHERLANDS

Start-up

Unpacking

Carefully unpack the device and make sure all accessories are present:

Infrared remote control
Mains adapter
Operating instructions
2 x AAA/LR03 batteries
Audio cable 1.5 meters – 3.5mm jack plug

Connecting

Connect the mains adapter to the radio and to the mains socket.
Open the battery compartment of the remote control and insert the batteries with correct polarity.
The specified polarity (+/-) is marked in the battery compartment.

DAB + / FM telescopic antenna

Carefully unlock the antenna on the left side of the casing.
Turn the antenna upwards and pull out all the elements completely.
Align the antenna for the best reception.

Network connection

In order to receive Internet radio, the radio must be integrated into a network. To do this, the router must be switched on and connected to the Internet. Make sure that the WLAN connection of the router is activated. You can also consult the router’s operating instructions.

Remote control

Standby On/Off; Alarm clock off
Set snooze
MODE Mode selection open/close
MENU Menu open/close
ALARM Set alarm clock
SHUFFFLE/EPEAT Music: Random/repeat selection
Play / Pause
Select track
BT PAIR Bluetooth pairing; Disconnect
▲ High; FM: Set frequency
▼Down; FM: Set frequency
◀ Left; step back
▶ Right; Next Step
OK (SCAN) Confirm input; FM: Search;
Radio image, slide show in full screen mode
EQ Select equalizer preset
Mute, Unmute
Softer / louder

Components and functions

Display
UKW / DAB+ antenna
USB connection
Power supply connector
Line-out connection
Aux-in connection

Front side

Front side

Backside

Backside

Top view

Top view

Volume / Standby
Station buttons (1 – 5)
Select / Confirm
Mode selection
Menu
Favorites (Preset memory)
Alarm clock
Back

Switching On / Off (standby)

Press the button on the remote control or on the device to switch on the radio. Press the button again to put the device into standby mode. To switch it off completely, disconnect it from the power supply.

Navigating the menus

You can navigate through the menus by pressing the <Up/Down/Left/Right> buttons on the remote control. The selection is confirmed by pressing the button. These operating steps can also be carried out on the device using the knob. Turn the knob to navigate through the menus, confirm a menu item by pressing the knob.

**Entering passwords, search texts, etc.

**

Use the <Up/Down/Left/Right> to select the corresponding numbers and/or letters individually and confirm the selection by pressing . To correct an incorrect entry, please go to the field and confirm with the button on the remote control. This will delete the last entry. Use the “CANCEL” field to cancel the entry completely. If your selection is complete, please navigate to the “OK” field and confirm the selection by pressing the button.

Adjusting volume and “Mute”

You can adjust the volume by pressing the and buttons on the remote control or by turning the knob on the device. Pressing the button mutes the radio. Another pressing of the button restores the original volume.

Additional information

By repeatedly pressing the button, depending on the source and station, additional information can be displayed:

Description
Name of the station, the current program, content, topics, etc.
Genre
The program style (genre) of the station is displayed
Signal level and signal error
Bit rate
Channel information
Today’s date and current time

Setup wizard

At the first Start the Setup Wizard starts automatically. The setup wizard runs in English. You can skip the wizard and call it up again later in German.

At the first start-up all available menu languages are listed. Select the desired language with the <UP/ DOWN> button and confirm with.

Starting the setup wizard

For a simple and quick initial start-up (setting the time and date, setting up the internet connection, etc.), we recommend that you run the setup wizard. To do this, please select “YES”. If you want to skip the setup wizard, select “NO”.
All settings that are made using the setup wizard can later be made individually via the system settings. Alternatively, the setup wizard can be run again at any time.
Then select “YES” or “NO” to run the setup wizard automatically or not to run the next time the radio is started. Then you are at the Main menu.

Date/Time
12/24 hour format
Auto update (Time & Date)
Update from DAB or FM (recommended).
With the automatic update via the radio network FM / DAB / DAB +, the time and date are provided by the broadcasters. When adjusting via these sources, the time is set correctly even after a power failure. This means that set wake-up times can also be observed.
Update from NET
When this option is selected, the time and date are automatically set via the Internet connection.. In addition, the time zone and summer/winter time can be adjusted.
No update
The time and date must be set manually.
Keep network connection

The network configuration is discussed in more detail in Section “System Settings”.

The Main menu contains the various audio sources and setting options:

Internet radio
Podcasts
Spotify
Music player (USB)
DAB
FM
Bluetooth
Aux-in
Snooze
Alarm clock
System settings

With a selected audio source, press the

button on the remote control or on the device and select “Main menu”.

Internet radio

The internet radio offers a huge selection of different offers around the world. You can select the stations in a variety of ways. To do this, please select the “Internet radio”.

Station search

The radio offers various options for searching for the desired station.
Navigate within the menu items and options. Once you have found the desired station, confirm you r selection with the button . Internet radio playback can be stopped by pressing the <PLAY/PAUSE> button on the remote control. Another pressing of the button reloads the station.

Search for countries and regions

To search for stations from certain continents, countries and regions, press the

button to call up the “Station list”. Confirm the selection.
Select the “Countries” menu to select a country or region.

Search for genres

To search for stations with specific music styles or themes, proceed as follows:
Press the

button to call up the “Station list”. After confirming the selection, navigate to the “Discover” menu . After confirmation, you can further narrow down your search according to the origin or language of the station.

Search by name

If you know the name of the desired station, you can search for it specifically:

Press the

button to call up the” Station list”. After confirming the selection, navigate to the “Search” menu. Enter all or part of the station name in the input mask and select the “OK” field to start the search. You will receive a list of all stations whose names contain the text you are looking for.

Popular stations

You can find a selection of the most popular stations as follows:

Press the

button to call up the “Station list”. After confirming the selection, navigate to the “Popular” menu and select the desired station.

To specifically search for stations from the country of the current location of the radio, please proceed as follows:
Press the button to call up the ”Station list”. After confirming the selection, navigate to the menu with the country name of the current location (e.g. “Germany”). Within this local limit, you can also search for genres, local or popular stations.

Favourites (memory locations)

20 memory locations (favourites) are available for storing your favourite stations. You can assign these favourites to stations from the sources “Internet radio” and “Podcasts”.

Storing stations on the direct selection buttons 1-5 on the radio:

On the radio, you can assign memory locations 1 – 5 using the number keys. To do this, select the desired station and press a number key until “Preset stored” appears on the display. The memory locations can be called up by pressing the button briefly.

Storing stations with the remote control:

Memory locations 1–10 can be assigned using the number buttons on the remote control. To do this, select the desired station and press a number key on the remote control until “Preset stored” appears on the display. The memory locations can now be called up by pressing the remote control briefly.

Storing stations in memory locations 11 – 20:

Select the desired station and hold down the button on the radio or on the remote control. Now select a memory location from the list of station memories and confirm the selection with the button on the radio. The “Preset stored” appears on the display. You can easily call up the station list by briefly pressing the buttons on the radio or on the remote control. Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons or the knob to select a station and press to confirm.

Note: The memory locations cannot be deleted, but can only be overwritten with other stations.

Podcasts

Podcasts are available articles on various topics, e.g. Information broadcasts, news and much more.
As with internet radio, here you can filter Podcasts or search for a Podcast in the entire database. To do this, please select the source “Podcasts” in the main menu.

Finding podcasts

The radio offers various options for searching for podcasts. Navigate within the menu items and options. Once you have found the podcast you are looking for, confirm your selection with the button. Playback of podcasts can be paused and restarted by pressing the <PLAY/PAUSE> button on the remote control. By pressing the you can fast forward and rewind within the podcast at increasing speed (max. 32 times). Brief pressing of the button you can jumps to the beginning of the podcast.

Search for countries and regions

To search for podcasts from specific continents, countries and regions, press the

button to call up the ”Podcast list”. Confirm the selection. Select the “Countries” menu to select a country or region.

Search for genres

To find podcasts with specific content or topics, proceed as follows: Press the button to call up the ”Podcast list”. After confirming the selection, navigate to the “Discover” menu. After confirmation, you can further narrow down the search according to the origin or language of the podcasts.

Search by name If you know the name of the podcast you want, you can search for it: Press the button to call up the ”Podcast list”. After confirming the selection, navigate to the “Search” menu. Enter all or part of the podcast name in the input mask and select the “OK” field to start the search. You will receive a list of all podcasts or episodes whose names contain the text you are looking for.

Popular podcasts

In order to search for popular podcasts from the country of the current location of the radio, please proceed as follows:
Press the

button to call up the ”Podcast list”. After confirming the selection, navigate to the menu with the country name of the current location (e.g. “Germany”). Within this local limit, you can also search for genres, local or popular podcasts.

Favourites (memory locations)

20 storage spaces (favourites) are available for storing podcasts. You can assign these favourites to stations from the sources “Internet radio” and “Podcasts”.

Saving podcasts on the direct selection buttons 1-5 on the radio:

On the radio, you can assign memory locations 1 – 5 using the number keys. To do this, select the desired podcast and press a number key until “Preset stored” appears on the display. The memory locations can be called up by pressing the button briefly.

Saving podcasts with the remote control:

Memory locations 1–10 can be assigned using the number buttons on the remote control. To do this, select the desired podcast and press a number key on the remote control until “Preset stored” appears on the display. The memory locations can now be called up by pressing the remote control briefly.

Saving podcasts on memory locations 11 – 20:

Select the desired podcast and hold down the button on the radio or on the remote control. Now select a memory location from the list of station memories and confirm the selection with the button on the radio. The “Preset stored” appears on the display. You can easily call up the memory locations by briefly pressing the button on the radio or on the remote control. Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons or the knob to select a podcast and press to confirm.
Note: The memory locations cannot be deleted, but can only be overwritten with other stations.

Spotify

Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how. The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found here:
www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.

For this you need a Spotify account (information at www.spotify.de)
Install the Spotify App on your Android/iOS device. You can download it from the Play Store or from the Apple App Store. After installation, start the App and log in with your access data or register. The radio and the Android/iOS device with the Spotify App must be in the same network.

Use

Please select the source “Spotify” in the main menu and start playing Spotify on your smartphone as usual. The Spotfiy Connect logo and “Available devices” are displayed at the bottom of the phone. Press “Available devices” to display a list of the devices available on the network. Now select “KENWOOD CR-ST100S” and the playback will take place on the radio. A successful connection is indicated by green script. After a successful first connection, you can also connect the smartphone to the radio as follows: Select the source “Spotify” in the main menu and press . The “Press Play …”now appears in the display. Press the <Play/Pause> button on the remote control to establish the connection and start playing the current Playlist. You can also use the remote control to jump between the tracks in the current list.

Favourites (memory locations)

10 memory locations (favourites) are available for storing playlists.

Saving playlists on the direct selection buttons 1-5 on the radio:
On the radio, you can assign memory locations 1 – 5 using the number keys. To do this, select the desired playlist and press a number key until “Preset stored” appears on the display. The memory locations can be called up by pressing the button briefly.

Saving playlists with the remote control:

Memory locations 1–10 can be assigned using the number buttons on the remote control. To do this, select the desired playlist and press a number key on the remote control until “Preset stored” appears on the display. The memory locations can now be called up by pressing the remote control briefly.
Individual tracks that are not in playlists can also be saved.
Note: The memory locations cannot be deleted, but can only be overwritten with other playlists/tracks

Music player (USB).

You can use this source to play MP3 files (16 bit/48 kHz) from a USB stick. To do this, please select the source “USB” in the main menu.
When inserting a USB stick, please confirm “USB disk inserted – open folder?” with” YES”. The display then shows the available files and folders. If you select “NO” at this point, you will be switched back to the last selected audio source or the last used menu.

Playing MP3 files

Select the desired folder or track from the menu, the music playback is started with the . You can use the <UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT> buttons to navigate through the folder structures. With the <PLAY/PAUSE> buttons, playback is paused and continued. By continuously pressing the buttons you can fast forward and rewind within the track with increasing speed (max. 32 times). Brief pressing of the takes you to the beginning of the track or to the previous Track.

Random play and repeat

To play MP3 files in a folder in random rows, or to repeat the playback of the files, please proceed as follows:
Press the button and select “Repeat play” and/or “Shuffle play”. The functions are switched on or off with the button. Alternatively, you can also use the <SHUFFLE/REPEAT> button on the remote control. Repeated presses activate the functions as follows:
Press once: Repeat / press twice: Random playback
Press thrice: Repeat and random playback / press 4 times: Both functions off

Playlist

You have the option to create a playlist for your MP3 files. 200 memory locations are available for this. To save a track in the playlist, press the button in the track list until “Added to My playlist” appears in the display. The track is now saved in the playlist. To play the list, press the,

button, select “Playlist” and confirm the desired track. The random play and repeat functions are also available. You can delete the current playlist by executing the “Clear My playlist” function in the “Menu”. If you confirm “Remove all from My playlist” with “YES” the list is deleted. Individual tracks cannot be removed from the playlist.

Note: If there are tracks in the playlist that are not on the current USB stick, the playback is aborted with the error message “Cannot open selected media.”. Then press the

button to delete the error message. Create a new playlist.

Digital radio DAB+

To receive the digital radio DAB+, please switch to the source “DAB Radio” in the main menu. When switching for the first time, an automatic station search is started. The “Scan” appears on the display, as well as the number of stations found so far and a corresponding progress bar.

Some stations offer additional information as a so-called Slideshow.
To display these on the radio display in large format, press the button on the remote control or on the radio. Pressing the button again switches the display back.

Station search

To search for receivable stations, you can start an automatic search. To do this, use the

button to open the menu and select “Scan”. The “Scan” appears on the display, as well as the number of stations found so far and a corresponding progress bar. The stations are then saved in alphabetical order.
Stations that were found during a previous search but cannot currently be received are shown in the station list with a”?” in front of the station name.

Manual tune

You can also set ensembles manually. To do this, use the

button to call up the menu and select “Manual tune”. Then select the desired station and confirm with . Now information about the ensemble and the signal strength are displayed. Another pressing of the button saves the corresponding stations in the list.

Station list

Press the

button and confirm “Station list” with . Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons or the knob to select a station and press to confirm. The device starts playing automatically.
Note: The reception quality of a station depends on factors such as weather, installation location and antenna orientation. If a station from the station list cannot be received, change the orientation of the antenna or the location of the radio. Stations that can no longer be received can be removed from the station list.

Delete stations that can no longer be received

Stations that can no longer be received can be deleted from the list. To do this, press the

button and select “Prune invalid”. Under “This removes all invalid stations, continue?” select “YES” and these stations will be deleted . Selecting “NO” takes you back into the menu without deleting the stations.

Favourites (memory locations)

20 memory locations (favourites) are available for storing DAB+ stations.

Storing DAB+ stations on the direct selection buttons 1-5 on the radio:

On the radio, you can assign memory locations 1 – 5 using the number keys. To do this, select the desired station and press a number key until “Preset stored” appears on the display. The memory locations can be called up by pressing the button briefly.

Storing DAB+ stations with the remote control:

Memory locations 1- 10 can be assigned using the number buttons on the remote control. To do this, select the desired station and press a number key on the remote control until “Preset stored” appears on the display. The memory locations can now be called up by pressing the remote control briefly.

Saving DAB+ stations in memory locations 11 – 20:

Select the desired station and hold down the button on the radio or

on the remote control. Now select a memory location from the list of station memories and confirm the selection with the button on the radio. The “Preset stored” appears on the display. You can easily call up the memory locations by briefly pressing the button on the radio or on the remote control. Use the buttons or the knob to select a station and press to confirm. **Note:** The memory locations cannot be deleted, but can only be overwritten with other stations.

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

Some DAB+ stations support DRC, which reduces the difference between loud and soft tones. The following settings are possible:

DRC high:
Strong compression of the different volumes. The dynamic is greatly reduced.

DRC low:
Low compression without much loss of dynamics.

DRC off:
There is no compression.
To make the settings, proceed as follows:
Press the

button and select “DRC”. The settings for DRC can be changed in the following menu. The current setting is indicated by”*”.

Station order

By default, the radio sorts the stations in alphabetical order. The stations can also be sorted by ensembles.
To make the settings, proceed as follows:
Press the

button and “Station order”. The settings can be changed in the following menu. The current setting is indicated by”*”.

FM Radio

Select “FM RADIO” in the main menu to switch to FM reception.

Station search

You can automatically search for FM stations. To start the automatic station search, please press the button on the remote control or on the radio. The search stops at the next station found and starts playing .

Search settings

You can use this function to determine whether only stations with a strong reception signal are taken into account. To do this, press the

, button and select “Scan setting”. In the following menu “FM station scan” you can now answer the question “Strong stations only” with “YES” or “NO”. The current setting is identified by”*”.

Audio settings

For stations with poor reception, a slight quality improvement can be achieved by switching to mono reception. To do this, press the

button and select “Audio setting”. In the following menu “FM weak reception” you can now answer the question “Listen in Mono only” with “YES” or “NO”. The current setting is identified by”*”.

Favourites (memory locations)

20 memory locations (favourites) are available for storing FM stations.

Storing FM stations on the direct selection buttons 1-5 on the radio:

On the radio, you can assign memory locations 1 – 5 using the number keys. To do this, select the desired station and press a number key until “Preset stored” appears on the display. The memory locations can be called up by pressing the button briefly.

Storing of FM stations with the remote control:

Memory locations 1-10 can be assigned using the number buttons on the remote control. To do this, select the desired station and press a number key on the remote control until “Preset stored” appears on the display. The memory locations can now be called up by pressing the remote control briefly.

Storing of FM stations in memory locations 11 – 20:

Select the desired station and hold down the button on the radio or

on the remote control. Now select a memory location from the list of station memories and confirm the selection with the button on the radio. The “Preset stored” appears on the display.

You can easily call up the memory locations by briefly pressing the button on the radio or on the remote control. Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons or the knob to select a station and press to confirm.
Note: The memory locations cannot be deleted, but can only be overwritten with other stations.

Bluetooth Audio

The BLUETOOTH function enables the wireless transmission of music files (audio streaming) to the radio. Smartphones, tablets or similar devices can be paired. To do this, select the source “Bluetooth Audio” in the main menu.

Pairing Bluetooth devices for the first time

Make sure that the terminal device to be paired is switched on and Bluetooth is activated. Select the source “Bluetooth Audio” in the main menu. The “Bluetooth Discoverable” appears on the display. Now open the Bluetooth settings on the terminal device to be paired and start searching for available Bluetooth devices there. Select “KENWOOD CR-ST100S” and start the pairing process.
After successful pairing, “Connected” appears on the display. Now the music playback can be controlled via the terminal. To do this, use the music App of your choice.

Basic operation of play/pause and skip forward/backward is possible using the corresponding buttons on the remote control.
Note : Some terminal devices require a PIN code when connecting, then enter “0000”.

Automatic connection after pairing has already taken place

If the source is switched from “Bluetooth Audio” or the radio is switched off, the Bluetooth connection is disconnected. If the radio is switched on again or switched back to the “Bluetooth Audio” source, an automatic connection is established.
Note: If an automatic connection is not possible, please proceed as follows:
Press the

button and select “View details”. Then open the “Paired Device List”, to select and connect the desired device. Press the button to establish the connection and “Connected” appears briefly on the display.

Pairing another device

To connect another device to the radio, please press the

button and select “Setup Bluetooth”.
This will disconnect the current connection.
Now proceed as when you first pair a device. Afterwards, this device is also saved in the list of paired devices and can be selected via the corresponding menu (see above). A maximum of 8 devices can be saved.

Interrupting the Bluetooth connection

If you want to interrupt the connection to a paired device, please press the

button on the remote control for 2 seconds .. The radio then switches back to pairing mode.

Analogue connections

Aux-In

To play music, external devices such as e.g. MP3 players, DVD players or game consoles can be connected. To do this, please select the source “Aux-In” in the main menu.

Line out

You can use this analogue audio output to connect the radio to an external amplifier, for example.
The volume of the radio can be turned down to .. 1″, this has no influence on the playback volume of the external amplifier. The corresponding connection cable is included in the scope of delivery.
Note: Switch off the radio before connecting an external device to it.

Sleep timer

With this function you can switch the radio to standby mode automatically after a set period of time. You can choose between 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes, “Sleep OFF” deletes the previously set period of time. To do this, press the

button while the audio source is selected and select “Main menu”. Use the or to navigate in the menu and select “Snooze”. Use the or button in the “Set snooze time” menu to select the desired time period and confirm with the button. Exit the menus again with the button. Alternatively, you can use the button on the remote control to set the time period.

The remaining time is shown in the bottom left of the display, with minutes running backwards.

Alarm clock

This radio has 2 individually adjustable alarm times. Press the button on the remote control and select “Alarm 1” or “Alarm 2” to make the settings.
Alternatively, you can also call up the alarm clock from the main menu. In addition, a setting on the radio is possible using the button and the

knob. In standby mode, the saved alarm clocks of the button can be activated and deactivated. The following options are available for programming the alarm clock:

Enable:

Select here on which days the alarm should be activated. The following selection is available: Off/Daily/Once/Weekend/Weekdays Select “Off” to deactivate an activated alarm clock.

Time:

Set the hours first with the or buttons and then the minutes after pressing the .

Mode:

Here you set the audio source with which you want to wake up. The following selection is available: Buzzer/ Internet radio / DAB / FM

Preset:

The station with which to wake up is specified here. The station last listened to or the stations saved in the favourites are available here. Does not apply to buzzer mode.

Volume:

Set the desired alarm volume here.

Save:

Once you have made all the settings, please press the button to save the settings. An activated alarm clock is shown with an alarm symbol and the number of the active alarm clock at the bottom left of the display. In standby mode you can also see the set alarm time.

Switching off the alarm clock after waking up

To switch off the alarm clock until the next alarm cycle, please press the

button on the device or on the remote control “Alarm off” appears briefly on the display. If you only want to interrupt the alarm function for a few minutes (snooze), you can use any other button. The alarm delay is set by pressing a button in steps 5, 10, 15 and 30 minutes and can also be extended again and again. After a short time, the radio automatically switches back to “Standby” and the time remaining until waking up again is displayed next to the flashing alarm symbol. **Note:** The saved wake-up times are retained in the event of a power failure.

System settings

In the system settings you can change the settings of the radio and call up important information about it.

Equalizer

With the equalizer you can adjust the sound of the radio to your liking. You can choose from preconfigured settings or create your own profile. Please proceed as follows:

Press the

, button and select “System Settings” and then “Equalizer”. You can select a sound profile with the or buttons and then confirm with . The following profiles are available:

Normal / Flat / Jazz I Rock / Movie / Classic / Pop / News / My EQ

Setting up “My EQ”
To do this, please navigate to “My EQ profile setup” and confirm with . The “Bass” and “Treble” can now be set in the following menu. Confirm the “Bass” or “Treble” with the button, make the appropriate settings with the or buttons and confirm with the button. Alternatively, these settings can also be made with the knob. The active sound profile is marked with”*”.

Network settings

Network wizard

The network wizard helps to connect the radio to the Internet. To call it up, please proceed as follows: Select the “Network” in the “System Settings” menu and then confirm “Network w izard” . The radio now starts a search for available WLAN connections and then lists them. The various networks can be selected using the or buttons and the knob. At the end of the list there is the option to select “[New search)” or “[Manual config)”.

Wireless network connection (WLAN)

Depending on the network, you have several options to choose from to connect to the network. Networks that support a WPS connection (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) are identified in the list by the preceding designation”[WPS … ]”. Other connections are open networks or connections that are protected by the PSK method = pre-shared key (previously agreed key).
Note: An active network connection is indicated by a white symbol at the bottom right of the display. If no connection is active, this symbol is crossed out in red.

WPS / PSK / Open connection

A WPS connection enables the radio to be connected to your network in a simple yet protected manner.
There are two options available. Establishing the connection through PBC = Push-Button-Configuration (configuration at the push of a button) or by the PIN procedure, in which the web interface of your router prompts you to enter a randomly generated sequence of numbers.

PBC setup

Select the desired network “(WPS … )”. Then select the “Push button” opt ion in “WPS menu” and confirm. Now press the WPS button on your router or access point (AP). Please refer to t he operating instructions of your router or AP for the exact procedure .. Alternatively, the process can also be started in the “Network” menu under “PBC WLAN setup”. Follow the instruct ions on the display.

Setup using PIN

Select the desired network “[WPS … ]”. Then use the “WPS menu” to select and confirm the “PIN” option. The radio now generates an 8-digit code, which you should confirm with the button and then enter the number via the user interface of the router or AP. Please refer to the Router or AP manual for more information.

Skip WPS/ Setup using PSK (pre-shared key)

Select “Skip WPS” to establish the connect ion using the network key. In the case of networks without WPS support, you can go directly to the input mask. Now enter the key and confirm it with the “OK” button. If the entry is correct, the radio connects to your network and establishes an Internet connection.

Open connection

We recommend that you do not connect to an open network. If the network you have selected is not encrypted, you can confirm this with the button. Then the internet connection is established.

Manual network connection setup

If DHCP is active, please proceed as follows:
Please select t he menus “Network”-> “Manual settings”-> “Wireless”-> “DHCP enable”. Then enter the full SSID (network name) and confirm it with the “OK” button. Now choose t he appropriate encryption method.
Please refer to the configuration of the router or AP. Depending on the method selected, the network key is now entered and confirmed with the “OK” button.

If DHCP is inactive, please proceed as follows:

Please select the menus “Network”-> “Manual settings”-> “Wireless” -> “DHCP disable”. Now enter the information for “IP address”, “Subnet mask”, “Gateway address”, “Primary DNS” and “Secondary DNS”. The values can be set using the

or on the remote control or the knob. Use the , or to select the individual number. Then proceed as described under “DHCP active”.

Show network settings

In this menu you will find all settings of the network profile currently in use. To do this, select the “View settings” menu in the “Network” menu. The values can be displayed using the or on the remote control or the

knob.

NetRemote PIN setup

In this menu you can set a 4-digit PIN that will be requested when the UNDOK App is set up for the first time (see Chapter 24). The default is “1234”. The PIN should be changed immediately.

Network profile

Here you can see the list of network profiles saved on the radio. If you have created several profiles, choose the one closest to the corresponding router or AP.

You can delete network profiles that are no longer required by pressing the

or button on the remote control or the knob to select the profile to be deleted and confirm with the button. The active network profile is marked with “*”. **Note:** The active network profile cannot be deleted.

Clear network settings

In this menu you can delete the network settings of the current profile. To do this, select the “YES” button and confirm your entry with the . Selecting the “NO” button cancels the process.

Keep network connected

This menu is used to set whether the WLAN connection to the network should be maintained in standby mode. This enables you to switch on the radio using the UNDOK App (see page 27). This means that the power consumption in standby mode is somewhat higher. Select the “YES” or “NO” button for the setting and confirm the entry with the .

Time settings

Settings for lime and dale can be made in the “Time/Date” menu. The following options are available:

The time and date can be set here manually. The values can be changed using the or button on the remote control or the knob. Use the , or button to select the individual blocks of numbers and to save the values.

Here you can specify the source from which the time and date should be updated. The following options are available:

Update from DAB: Time and date are updated via DAB.
Update from FM: The time and date are updated via FM.
Update from Network: The network updates the time and date.
No update: Time and date must be set manually.

The currently selected option is marked with”*” .

In this menu you can specify whether the clock should be displayed in 12 or 24 hour format. Select with the or button, the confirmation is made with the button. The currently selected option is marked with” * ” .

In this menu you can specify whether the clock should be displayed in standby mode in analogue or digital form. Select with the or button, the confirmation is made with the button. The currently selected option is marked with”*”.

Language

In the “Language” menu you can set the menu language of the radio. If you have started up the device with the Setup wizard, the device language has already been set there. To select a language, please use the or buttons and confirm this by pressing the button. Alternatively, the selection can also be made with the knob.

The following languages are available:

Danish, German, English, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Spanish, Turkish.

Factory reset

To reset the radio to the delivery state, please select “YES” in the menu “Factory reset”.
Attention: All previous settings are deleted.
If you select “NO” the process is cancelled.
Note: In any case, reset the radio to the delivery state before you pass it on (e.g. sell, give away or disposal)

Software update

In this menu you can check whether a software update is available for the radio.
If you select “Auto-check setting” the radio automatically checks the availability of new software updates on a regular basis.

Select the menu item “Check now” to search for a new version. If newer software is found, please select “YES” to install it or “NO” to cancel the update. If “YES” the radio restarts to carry out the process.
Then the software is downloaded and you are asked with “Proceed” whether the update should be carried out. Please choose “YES” if you consent or “NO” to cancel the update. The “Warning: do not remove power” and the software version to be installed f lash alternately. When the process is complete, “Update completed” appears on the display and you can confirm the process with the

button.

You can check the version number of the installed software under the “System settings” menu under “Info”.

Attention!
Make sure that there is a stable power supply before you start a software update.
An interruption during an update can cause irreparable damage to the radio’

Setup wizard

You can start the setup wizard again in the “Setup wizard” menu. To do this, proceed as described under “3.8 Starting the setup wizard”.

Info

In this menu you will find the version number of the current firmware, among other things. Have this ready if you want to contact customer service.

Privacy policy

Please read the data protection regulations listed there or go to this website: www.frontiersmart.com/privacy

Backlight

The display illumination can be programmed in 3 brightness levels. The following settings can be made in the “Backlight” menu:

“Timeout”: Time until the display is set to the “Dim level” lighting level.
Choices: “On / 10 / 20 / 30 / 45 / 60 I 90 I 120 / 180 seconds”
“ON” means that the radio always remains in the brightness level of the “On level”.
“On level”: Brightness of the display when t he radio is switched on. Choices: “High” / “Medium” / “Low”
“Dim level”: Brightness adjustment for operation and standby. Choices: “Medium” / “Low”

UN DOK – control of the radio via App

The UNDOK application (App) developed by Frontier Silicon gives you f ull control of radios and speakers on your smartphone.

Regardless of whether you are setting up the device for the first time, configuring Equalizer or managing your favourite channels – UNDOK offers you all the features on your smartphone or tablet and offers you even more convenience. Download the UNDOK App from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

Initial setup of the device with UNDOK
When switched on for the first time, or after t he radio has been set to the factory settings, the radio is in SETUP mode and a so-called micro-access point (own WLAN network) is generated. This allows your smartphone or tablet to connect to the radio.

Set up with Android

Make sure t he radio is in SETUP mode. Open the UNDOK-APP on your smartphone or tablet and select the menu item “Set up audio system””.
Press “NEXT” and select the menu item “SELECT THE ACCESS POINT””.
The WLAN menu of the terminal device opens up, select the “KENWOOD CR-ST100S” network there.
After connecting, “Connected to KENWOOD CR-ST100S” appears in the App. Follow the further instructions of the App to set up the radio completely. Finally, the radio connects to the network and you can now operate the device with the UNDOK APP by pressing “Use my audio system”.

Set up with iOS

Make sure t he radio is in SETUP mode. Open the UNDOK APP on your iPhone or iPad, and select the menu item “Set up audio system”.

Press “NEXT” and select the menu item “SELECT THE ACCESS POINT”.
The WLAN menu of the terminal device opens up, select the “KENWOOD CR-ST100S” network there.
After connecting, “Connected to KENWOOD CR-ST100S” appears in t he App. Follow the furt her instructions of the App to set up the radio completely. Finally, the radio connects to the network and you can now operate the device with the UNDOK APP by pressing “Use my audio system”.

Troubleshooting

Please check t he following points in case of malfunctions:

No sound

Plug in the power plug properly.
Adjust the volume to the correct level.
Make sure the desired source is selected.

The system does not respond at the touch of a button

Unplug the AC adapter and reconnect it.

Problems with radio reception

Reorient the antenna.
Find a more suitable location.
Other elect rical appliances interfere with the reception.
Location not suitable for receiving DAB + signals.

A network connection cannot be established

Check the WLAN function, make sure the password is correct.
Try to set an IP address on the device.
Activate the DHCP function on the router and re-establish the connection on the device.
A firewall is activated in the network – set it so that access is possible.
Place the radio closer to the router or AP
Restart the router or AP.

Maintenance and care

Cleaning the housing: Use a cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent. Do not use detergents containing alcohol, ammonia or scouring agents.

Cautions on condensation

Condensation (dew) may form inside the unit if t here is a significant difference between the temperature of the unit and the ambient temperature. If condensation occurs inside the unit, proper f unction is no longer guaranteed. In this case, you have to wait a few hours; After the moisture has dried, the device can be reused.

Special care should be taken in the following circumstances
When the unit is moved from one place to another at a much higher or lower temperature, or when the humidity at the installation site increases, etc.

Disposal

Disposal of used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries.

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be treated as normal household waste, but must be returned to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries. By helping to properly dispose of this product, you are protecting the environment and the health of your fellow human beings. Improper or incorrect disposal endangers the environment and health. For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local authority or your municipal waste disposal service. Attention: The “Pb” sign under the battery symbol indicates that this battery contains lead.

The end user is responsible for deleting data on the old device using the menu item “Factory reset” before disposal (see page 25).

The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc. and any use of such marks by JVCKENWOOD Corporation takes place under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Technical specifications CR-ST100S

Power supply	AC voltage 100 – 240 V
Input AC frequency	50/60 Hz
Manufacturer AC Adapter	Dongguan Guanjin Electronics Technology Co.Ltd
Model identifier	KPTECTM K25V120200G
Output voltage / current / power	12,0 V / 2,0 A / 24,0 W
Power consumption in standby mode	0,9 watt
Power consumption in networked standby	0,9 watt

Tuner FM/DAB +
DAB tuning range BAND III| 174.928 MHz – 239.200 MHz
FM tuning range| 87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz
Network connection (WLAN)
Supported networks| WIFI IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Supported frequency ranges| WiFi: 2.412 – 2.472 GHz, 5.18 – 5.32 GHz, 5.50 – 5.70GHz, 5.745 – 5.825GHz
Maximum radio-frequency power| WIFI 2.4 G: 15,94 dbm / WIFI 5G: 14,03 dbm WIFI 5.8G: 10,24 dbm
Supported encryption| WEP, WPA, WPA2 (PSK), WPS
Supported streaming formats| MP3, AAC / AAC + (up to 48 kHz, 16 bit)
USB devices| Playable files: MP3 Comp. with USB1.1 full-speed,FAT16, FAT32 Max.500 mA, Bit rates: 32 kBit/s to 320 kBit/s
BLUETOOTH
BLUETOOTH version| V4.2
Power class| Class 1
Maximum radio-frequency power| 7,9 dbm
Range| About 10 meters (may vary depending on the environ- ment)
Frequency range| 2.402 GHz – 2.480 GHz
BLUETOOTH profile| A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, AVRCP

(Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)

Warranty

Dear Customer,

We would like to thank you for purchasing this Kenwood product. If this product is found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal operating conditions, in accordance with the provisions of the following warranty, we will rectify these faults free of charge or replace the device.

Please retain this warranty card in a safe place.

Kenwood grants a two year warranty for this device from the date of purchase according to the invoice or purchase receipt from the Kenwood dealer.
This warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship. We reserve the right to replace the product if economical repair is no longer possible. Costs for packaging and installation and risks associated with the actual repair are not included in the warranty coverage and will be invoiced. Conditions

A. In addition to presentation of this warranty card, the following information is required to assert a claim:
(a) Your name with complete address
(b) The receipt or invoice of a retailer established in an EU state from which the original purchase date can be inferred.
(c) The complete name and address of the retailer from whom the product was purchased.
(d) The serial number and model of the product.

Kenwood reserves to right to deny warranty coverage if the above-mentioned information is missing or if changes have been made to the product after its initial purchase.

B. At the time of delivery of this product to the retailer, this product complied with all standards and safety regulations which apply in the country of destination. Modifications required to operate this device in countries outside the country of destination do not fall under the above-mentioned warranty provisions. Furthermore, we do not accept liability for work connected with this or for damage to the product which arise due to such work.
If the product is used in a country for which it is not designed and produced, then warranty work will only be carried out if the cost for converting the device to nationally valid standards and safety regulations is carried by the user. Furthermore, if the product differs from the products distributed by the official importer and if replacement parts are not available for repairing this device, the user must carry the costs for the transport of the device to and from the land of purchase.
The same applies if no warranty coverage can be offered in the country under consideration because of other, justifiable reasons.

C. Exceptions from warranty coverage are:
(a) Changes to the product as well as normal service and adjustment work, including the regular checks mentioned in the operating manual.
(b) Damage to the product which have occurred as a result of defective or improper work if this work has been undertaken by third parties who are not authorised to carry out warranty services on behalf of the manufacturer.
(c) Damage due to negligence, accidents, modifications, incorrect mounting, defective packaging, incorrect operation or use of incorrect replacement parts during a repair.
(d) Damage due to fire, water damage, lightening, earthquake, insufficient ventilation, force majeure, connection to incorrect voltage or other causes external to Kenwood.
(e) Damage to speakers due to operation at higher outputs than those specified. Damage to records, tapes and video cassettes, CD\ Compact Discs and other articles which are not part of this product.
(f) Consumables and wear parts which must be replaced in the course of normal customer service, such as: Pickup systems, needles, drive belts, recording heads, slots, consoles, dry-cell batteries, rechargeable batteries, power tubes etc.
(g) All products on which the serial number(s) has/have been wholly or partially removed, changed or rendered unrecognisable.

This warranty can be invoked by anyone who has legally purchased the product.
In accordance with the above warranty provisions, the product will be either repaired or replaced free of charge. This right in now way restricts the user’s other rights within the framework of the applicable legal regulations.

Repair or replacement do not effect any extension on the warranty period.
Any further claims shall be excluded, in particular any claims for order cancellation, price reduction or for compensation for any damage.

Contact address:.c
JVCKENWOOD U.K. Limited
12 Priestley Way, London, NW2 7BA
Email : Enquiries@uk.jvckenwood.com www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk

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