BLAUPUNKT KR14BT Bluetooth Kitchen Radio Owner’s Manual

June 14, 2024
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BLAUPUNKT KR14BT Bluetooth Kitchen Radio

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Important Notes

  • This safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference.
  • The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing or placed in a humid atmosphere such as a bathroom.
  • Do not install the product in the following areas:
  • Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to radiators.
  • On top of other stereo equipment that radiate too much heat.
  • Blocking ventilation or in a dusty area.
  • Areas where there is constant vibration.
  • Humid or moist places.
  • Do not place near candles or other naked flames.
  • Operate the product only as instructed in this manual.
  • Before turning on the power forthe first time, make sure the power adaptor is properly connected.

For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer any servicing to qualified personnel.
Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of the unit; there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Read Instructions-All the safety and operating instructions must be read before the product is operated.
  2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be kept with the product for future reference.
  3. Heed warnings-All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  4. Follow instructions-All operating and users’ instructions should be followed.
  5. Installation – Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  6. Power sources- This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated by the marking adjacent to the power cord entry. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
  7. Water and moisture-To reduce the riskoffire or electric shock, do not expose the productto train, dripping, splashing or excessive moisture such as in a sauna or bathroom. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool (or similar).
  8. Object and Liquid Entry- Never push objects of any kind into this productthrough openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Do not place any object containing liquid on top of the product.
  9. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  10. Replacement parts-When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
  11. The highest environmental temperature suitable for this product is 35’C.
  12. ESD hints- If the product maybe reset or not reset to operation of control due to electrostatic discharge,just switch off and reconnect again, or move the product to another location.

ERP2 (Energy Related Products) note

This product with ecodesign complies with the stage 2 requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) NO. 1275/2008 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC regard to standby and off mode electric power consumption of electronic household and office equipment.

WARNING

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities, 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 thatthey do not play with the appliance.

  1. Never use the device unsupervised! Switch off the device whenever you are not using it, even if this only for a short while.
  2. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means ofan external timer or separate remote control system.
  3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
  4. Before operating this system, check the voltage of this system to see if it is identical to the voltage of your local power supply.
  5. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to hot places, rain, moisture or dust.
  6. Do not place this unit close to a strong magnetic field.
  7. Do not place the unit on a amplifier or receiver.
  8. Do not place this unit in a damp area as the moisture will affect the life of electric components.
  9. If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the player. If this occurs, the system will not operate properly. Please leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
  10. Do not attemptto clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Wipe with a clean, dry or slightly damp cloth.
  11. The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
  12. Replacement of a battery with an incorrecttype that can defeat a safeguard.
  13. Dlsposal of a battery Into fire or a hot oven, or mechenlcally crushing or cutting of a battery, thet can result In en exploslon.
  14. Leaving a battery In an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result In an explosion orthe leakage offtammable liquid or gas.
  15. A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result In an explosion or the leakage offlamma ble liquid or gas.

NOTICE

Conformity

Hereby, BlaupunktCompetenceCenter 2N-Everpol Sp. z o.o., declares thatthis equipment is in compliance with the essential requirement and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Declaratlon of conformity can be obtained from the product page at www.blaupunkt.com.
Responsible pany: 2N-Everpol Sp.zo.o, Pulawska 403A,02-801 Warsaw, Poland, Phone:+48 22 688 08 01. E-mail: lnfo@everpol.pl

Your products Is designed a manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol ls attached to a product It means that the product ls covered by the European Directive 2012/19/EU. Please inform yourselfabout the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please cat according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be dispose with normal household waste. Please Inform your1elf obout the local rules on separate collect Ion of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health.

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (bax),polystyrene foam(buffer] and poly ethylene [bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of materlal which can be recycled and reused If dlsassembled by a specialized company. Please obserw the local regulatlons regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment. Recording and playback of material might require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.

Caution

  • RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
  • DO NOT OPEN

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

  • The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock to a person or persons.
  • The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

Many thanks to purchase our model, please read and reference the manual before operatrng this unit Please keep the manual for future operation reference.

Location of control

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  1. Volumelnower|function bache
  2. Timer1/2/Dimmer
  3. Alarm/memory/AMS(scan)
  4. Display
  5. Stereo/mono/light on/off;
  6. Preset-/search
  7. Preset +/search +/setup
  8. Timer/play/pause/pair knob;
  9. Foldable stand
  10. Battery compartment
  11. Speaker
  12. Power cord
  13. FM antenna

Install backup battery power And Wall-mount

Install backup battery power

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Push out the battery compartment door (at the bottom of unit), insert 2 AA size batteries (not include). Make sure that the inserted battery is in correct position according to the engraved positive and negative polarity symbol. The battery power is use to backup clock and alarm setting only.

Note

  • Please deposal the battery in environmental friendly way, please reference and follow the requirement by your local government.
  • Please do not install the battery with mix up brand; please take out the battery in case of no operation in a long time to avoid liquid leakage issue.

Using the unit on a table: You can put the unit on an even table. Pull out the stand to keep a better sight and adequate space for sound, as the speakers are equipped at the bottom of the unit.

Wall-mount the unit

Important: You should only use the mounting accessories (included) when you mount the unit. Use of unapproved accessories that have not been designed specifically for this unit may lead to safety hazards.

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  • Retract the bottom stand before mounting the unit; use the provided cabinet mounting template to location where you want to mount the unit. Drill the mounting holes directly then done, remove the template. To reduce the risk of danger, please consult the technician if the location you want to mount the unit is firm enough to hold weights and safe before you do the mounting.
  • Push out the mounting plate (refer to illustration (a)).
  • If you find unit has to be mounted too high to reach, use the supplied long plastic poles. Insert the long plastic poles into the position holes (refer to illustration (b)).
  • Position the mounting plate and fix it on the mounting place with the supplied screws.
  • Slide the unit back to the mounting plate.

Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, do not place any heating or cooking apparatus beneath this unit.

Power connection And setting

Power connection and unit on: loose the attached power cable, then Insert the power plug into the household AC wall-mount socket in order get the power source. The display will light on, and auto scan and save the available FM station. Short press down the ON/OFF knob to standby on/off the unit.

Clock time setting: in standby mode, press and hold setup button 2 seconds till “24H” digits flash on display, then rotate the timer knob to select the time format between 12 or 24 hours; press the setup button again to confirm the selection, and skip to set up hours; repeat previous operation to finish the rest setting for hour/minute/year/month/day/ RDS/DT(auto dim on/off).

Clock time updating synchronization by RDS: When you select RDS on, there will have a clock icon appear under the clock time of display; the clock can update synchronous in case there have clock signal from the broadcasting radio station. Alarm setting: in standby mode, press and hold the alarm button 2 seconds till the hour digit flash on display, rotate the timer knob to adjust the hours, press alarm button again to confirm your selection and skip to minute setting; repeat the previous operation to finish the setting for minute/alarm source(radio/buzz/off).

Note

  • There unit will revert to standby mode automatically in case of no further operation last 10 seconds.
  • The alarm will be activated in case of alarming time is being, Short press down the ON/OFF knob to cancel the alarm voice, and the alarm setting will remain, and wake up again in the coming time of next day.

Countdown time setting for cooking: the unit includes 2 set countdown timer (T1 and T2) which is good use for cooking. The unit will alert by buzzer in case of the setting time is being. In standby mode, rotate the timer knob to adjust the timer 1 range between 1 min to 3hours 59mins, press down the timer knob to confirm the setting, then the T1 icon and countdown time information will show on display; short press the Timer 1/2 button till the T2 icon flash on display, and rotate the timer knob to adjust the timer2’s setting range between 5 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes, press down the timer knob to confirm it. Then the timer 2 will start to work.

Note

  • The time format will in” MM: SS” show on display in case of the setting less than 5 minutes; and switch to” HH:MM” format in case of setting equal or above 5 minutes.
  • The unit will send a short alarm each when the remaining countdown time arrive 30s, 15s, 10s, 5s; and become to continuous alarming when the time is being; short press down the ON/OFF knob to cancel the alarm.
  • When there only set up one countdown time no matter about Timer1 or Timer2, please press and hold the timer knob can cancel it; short press the time1/2 button twice, then press and hold the timer knob can cancel the time2 setting when both Timerl and Timer2 were set up.

Radio And Bluetooth Operation

Radio Operation

Before listen to the radio, please full extent the tail antenna in order to get better reception. Rotate the volume knob to adjust the output level for listening. In case of noise output in station, you can try to switch mono or stereo mode (long press mono/stereo button) for clear sound listening.

  • Scan and all-in-one scan: press and hold the search +/- button 2 seconds to auto scan the available station in upward or downward frequency, the unit will stop and broadcast the available station; press and hold the AMS button 2 seconds to scan and save the available station automatically (max support up to 20 stations); short press the preset +/- button to switch the preset station. The unit also can scan and save available station automatically when you connect power first time.
  • Station manual memory: when you tuned a favorite station by scanning, short press the memory button first, press preset +/- to select the preset station number you desire to save, short press the memory button again to confirm it; then the current station will be saved.

Bluetooth operation

This product includes Bluetooth function which can wireless playback the music from other Bluetooth device (like smart phone, tablet etc).

  • Short press down the power/function knob to power on the unit, press and hold down the power/function knob 2 seconds to switch to Bluetooth mode, rotate the volume knob to adjust the output volume level.
  • Enable the Bluetooth function on your device, and search the available device (please reference your device manual for operation), then check the available Bluetooth device on the list. Select” BP KR14BT” for pairing, and a short notice sound will come out from speaker after paired successful.
  • Select and play the music from your Bluetooth device, adjust the volume level on your device and radio side, then the sound will wireless play and come out from the speaker.
  • Short press preset +/- button can select last or next track; short press down the play/pause knob to play or pause the music playback; Press and hold down play/pause knob 2 seconds to disconnect the Bluetooth connection with current device, and search other device for paring.

The Bluetooth® wordmark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by us is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Display brightness adjustment: press and hold the dimmer button 2 seconds to adjust the brightness of display between high and low. When the display is in low level, press anyone button can light up 10 seconds and off automatically.
  • Auto dim: in case of you select DT ON during clock time setting (a DT icon shows on display); the display will auto dim between 23:00~5:00
  • LED light: short press the light on/off button to turn on or off the LED light, and the light will light up 120mins and off automatically in case of vou forget to turn off it

Specification

  • power source: 230V~,50/60Hz
  • Backup Battery power: 2 x AA size batteries (not included)
  • FM radio frequency: 87.5~108.00MHz
  • Bluetooth version: 5.0
  • Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP
  • Bluetooth Frequency range: 2.402GHz-2.480GHz
  • The maximum RF Power: < 5dBm
  • RMS output power: 2 × 0.8W
  • Standby power consumption: <0.5W
  • Power consumption: 8 W
  • Unit dimension: 260 x 156 x 52mm (L/D/H)

(The above spec may update without priority notice.)

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