MEDION LIFE E66050 Flexible Radio User Manual

MEDION LIFE E66050 Flexible Radio

Information about this user manual

• Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you enjoy using this device.
• Please read the safety instructions and the user manual carefully before using the device for the first time. Note the warnings on the device and in the user manual.
• Always keep the user manual close to hand. If you sell the device or give it away, please ensure that you also pass on this user manual. It is an essential component of the product.

Explanation of symbols

If a block of text is marked with one of the warning symbols listed below, the hazard described in that text must be avoided to prevent the potential consequences de-scribed there from occurring.

• DANGER: Warning: risk of fatal injury!
• WARNING: Warning: risk of possible fatal injury and/or serious irreversible injuries!
• CAUTION: Warning: risk of minor and/or moderate injuries!
• NOTICE: Follow the instructions to avoid property damage!
• More detailed information about using the device!
• Follow the instructions in the user manual!

WARNING!

• Warning: risk of electric shock!
• Bullet point/information on steps during operation
• Instruction to be carried out
• Safety instructions to be observed

Proper use

This is a home entertainment device.

The site radio is used to play audio material which can be played via Bluetooth or AUX. In addition, radio stations can be played. The specified reception frequency range represents the technical possibilities of the device. Information received outside this range may not be used or further distributed. The respective national laws must be observed.

Please note that we shall not be liable in cases of improper use:

• Do not modify the device without our consent and do not use any auxiliary equipment that we have not approved or supplied.
• Only use replacement parts or accessories that we have supplied or approved.
• Comply with all the information in this user manual, especially the safety instructions. Any other use is considered improper and can cause personal injury or property damage.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive atmospheres. This includes petrol stations, fuel storage areas, and areas where solvents are processed. This device must also not be used in areas with particle-laden air (for example, flour or wood dust).
• Do not use the device outdoors.
• Do not expose the device to extreme conditions. Avoid:
  • high humidity or wet conditions
  • extremely high and low temperatures
  • direct sunlight
  • naked flames.

Safety instructions

WARNING!

Risk of injury!

Risk of injury to children and persons with limited physical, sensory, or mental abilities (for example, partially disabled people or older people with limited physical and mental abilities) or to those without experience and knowledge (such as older children).

• Keep the device and its accessories out of the reach of children.
• This device can be used by children over the age of 8 and by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental abilities or by those without experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the device and have understood the dangers that result from it. Children must not be allowed to play with the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children.
• Children do not recognize the dangers that can arise when handling electrical devices. Please be particularly careful while using the device if there are children nearby.
• Children younger than 8 should be kept away from the device and the connection cable.
• Keep all packaging materials used (bags, pieces of polystyrene, etc.) out of reach of children.

Setting up the device safely

• If the device has been moved from a cold room to a warm room, wait before connecting it to the power supply. The resulting condensation may damage the device. The device can be operated safely as soon as it has reached room temperature.
• Take care to ensure the following:
  • Allow at least 10 cm clearance at the sides and top of the device if it is placed in a rack or a similar enclosed space.
  • Do not expose the device to direct sources of heat (e.g. heaters).
  • Do not leave the device in direct sunlight.
  • Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures.
  • Do not place the device close to magnetic fields (for example, televisions or other loudspeakers).
  • Do not place naked flames (for example, lit candles) near or on the device.
  • Do not place containers that are filled with liquid, e.g. vas-es, on or near the device. Such containers may tip over and the liquid may impair the electrical safety of the device.

Power supply

• The device must be close to the main socket, which must always be easily accessible. Position the cables so that no one can tread on them or trip over them.
• To disconnect the device from the power supply, remove the plug from the main socket. Always hold the plug firmly when unplugging it. To prevent damage, never pull on the cable.
• Only operate the device from an earthed, easily accessible 100–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz mains socket. Contact the local energy supplier if you have any questions about the power supply at the installation location.
• Do not use the power cable if either the plug or cable is damaged.
• When the plug is plugged into a live mains socket, the site radio is constantly supplied with power to charge the battery, even in standby mode.
  • DANGER!
  • Risk of electric shock!
  • There is a risk of electric shock due to live parts.
• Never open the device housing. Touching live parts or attempting to modify the device’s electrical or mechanical functionality puts you at risk, and may also damage the device.
  • Unplug the device from the power socket if it is not going to be used for a longer period, or during a thunderstorm.
• If the device is not in use, unplug the plug from the main socket or use a switchable multi-outlet strip to prevent the device from using electricity when it is switched off.
• The site radio plug serves as a separating device. As long as the site radio is connected to the power supply, the parts inside it also carry current when switched off.
• Do not touch the power cable or plug with wet hands.
• Do not insert any objects into the openings. The danger of an electric shock!
• Do not use the site radio and accessories if they are damaged, generate smoke, or emit unusual operating noises. In this case, disconnect the power supply immediately.
• The light source of this light is not replaceable; when the light source has reached the end of its life, the entire device must be replaced.

Handling the rechargeable batteries

The site radio is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery and users cannot simply replace it themselves. Never attempt to replace the battery yourself. Please note the following:

• WARNING!
  • Risk of explosion!
  • There is a risk of explosion if the rechargeable battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace batteries only with the same or equivalent type.
• Do not throw the device into a fire, and do not short-circuit it or dismantle it.
• The site radio should not be left unattended while it is being charged.

Cleaning and storage

• Before cleaning, pull the mains adapter out of the mains socket.
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the device. Avoid the use of chemical solutions and cleaning products because these may damage the device’s surface and/or the labels on it.
• If the device is not going to be used for a long period, pull the plug out of the main socket.

Water spray protection

• The radio is protected against damage from dust and water spray according to IP54.
• Please note that protection against water spray is only guaranteed when the site radio is in the upright (normal) position.
• The mains adapter is not protected against damage from water spray. The protection against water spray is only guaranteed if the mains adapter connection is sealed with the rubber protective cap.
• NOTICE!
  • Risk of damage!
  • Risk of damage to the device if installed incorrectly.
• Please note that protection against water spray is only guaranteed when the site radio is in the upright (normal) position.

Trademark information

• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and are used by Medion under license.
• Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Package contents

• Remove the product from the packaging and remove all packaging materials.
• Check your purchase to ensure that all items are included and in perfect condition. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact us within 14 days of purchase. In the event of damage, only use the device after consultation with cus-tomer services.

The following items are supplied with your product:

• Site radio
• User manual and warranty card

DANGER: Risk of choking and suffocation!
Packaging film can be swallowed or used improperly, creating a risk of choking and suffocation.

• Keep all packaging materials used (bags, pieces of polystyrene, etc.) out of reach of children.
• Do not let children play with the packaging material.

THE PACKAGING MATERIAL IS NOT A TOY!

Device parts

1. 1: Station memory slot 1
2. 2: Station memory slot 2
3. Enter Tune +/-: Navigate in the menu, select track, select station, confirm settings
4. 4+: Station memory slot 4
5. 3: Station memory slot 3
6. Display
7. EQ: Select equalizer settings
8. Menu: Open menu
9. Mute Vol +/-: Set volume, mute
10. : Switch the device on/off
11. Mode: Select the operating mode
12. DAB/FM antenna
13. USB 5 V 1 A: USB port
14. Aux in: Audio connection for external device
15. Mains cable
16. Reset: Reset opening

Getting started

Risk of damage to the device if installed incorrectly.

Please note that protection against water spray is only guaranteed when the site radio is in the upright (normal) position.

Connecting the mains plug

• Plug the mains plug into an easily accessible 100–240 V ~ 50–60 Hz mains socket.
• If you do not need to use the device for a long period, please take it out of operation. To do this, unplug the mains plug.

Battery operation/charging of the device

• The device can also be operated without an external power source via the integrated rechargeable battery.
• As soon as the battery reaches a low charge level, the indicator on the display begins to flash.
• Only charge the device when it is dry and indoors. Ensure that the device is completely dry before charging.
• To charge the battery, connect the main cable as described in the previous section.
• During charging, the lights up on the display.
• To extend the battery life, disconnect the device from the external power source when the battery is fully charged.

Basic settings

Control

You can control how tracks are played, the volume, and a range of special functions on your external device and on the radio. The functions available to you depend on your external device and the software you are using. In principle, these buttons on the device are intended for control via Bluetooth®:

• Under basic settings, configure settings that apply to all modes.
  • Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu or the required setting.
  • Press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
  • Press the Menu button to return to the previous menu item.
• The current setting is indicated by a * in the menu.

Switching the device on/off

• Briefly press and hold the button to switch on the radio.
• Briefly press and hold the button to switch off the radio.

Setting the language

Set the system language here. The language is set to English by default. To simplify the initial setup, only English terms are specified in the user manual.

• Briefly press and hold the button to switch on the radio.
• Press the Menu button in any playback mode.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Next, use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Next, use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the required language and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.

Setting the time

The time and date must be set manually: Switch the device on. Briefly press and hold the button to switch on the radio.

• Press the Menu button in any playback mode.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Now, use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the <Set Time/Date> menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Now, use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the current hour and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Next, use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the current minutes and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Next, use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the current date and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Now, use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the current month and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Next, use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the current year and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.

The date and time are now stored automatically.

Auto update

Your device allows you to update the time automatically via the DAB or FM signal.

• Press the Menu button in any playback mode.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• The device obtains the time and date settings from the DAB signal.
  • Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• The device obtains the time and date settings from the FM signal.
  • Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• The device no longer automatically updates the time.

Changing the time format displayed

• Press the Menu button in any playback mode.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the <Set 12/24 hour> menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the <Set 12 hour> menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• The time is now displayed in a 12-hour format.
  • Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the <Set 24 hour> menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• The time is now displayed in a 24-hour format.

Changing the date format displayed

• Press the Menu button in any playback mode.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the <MM/DD/YY> menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• The date is now displayed in the format (month/month/day/day/year).
  • Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the <DD/MM/YY> menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• The date is now displayed in the format (day/day/month/month/year).

Backlight

• Press the Menu button in any playback mode.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.

Set a time after which the display is to switch off if the device is not used, or deactivate the timeout here.

• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the required setting and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Set the display brightness here for when the display comes on.
  • Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the required setting and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.

Equaliser

• Press the Menu button in any playback mode.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection. Press the Menu button in any playback mode.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.

Select a preset equalizer setting (Normal, Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock, or My EQ) here.

• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the required setting and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.

Select to store an equalizer setting.

• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.

Select the required amplification of high frequencies (-7 to +7) here.

• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.

Select the required amplification of low frequencies (-7 to +7) here.

Sleep

• Press the Menu button in any playback mode.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection. Press the Menu button in any playback mode.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.

Set a time after which the device is to switch off, or deactivate the sleep mode here.

• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the required setting and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• The symbol is shown on the display as soon as a sleep timer has been set.

SW version

• Press the Menu button in any playback mode.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• The device now displays the software version installed on the device.

Factory reset

• Press the Menu button in any playback mode.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection and to perform the reset to factory settings.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection to cancel the reset to factory settings.

The basic settings have now been configured.

You can also reset the device with the aid of a pointed object and the reset opening on the back of the device. To do so, simply insert a thin object into the reset opening.

Turning on the device

The following operating functions are available in all modes:

• When the device is switched on, press the Mode button several times to select the required operating mode (DAB, BT, FM, AUX).
• When the device is in use, turn the Mute/Vol -/+ controller towards – to decrease the volume.
• When the device is in use, turn the Mute/Vol -/+ controller towards + to increase the volume.
• When the device is in use, turn the Enter Tune -/+ controller towards – to switch to the previous track in BT mode and to switch to the previous station in radio mode (DAB/FM).
• When the device is in use, turn the Enter Tune -/+ controller towards – to switch to the next track in BT mode and to switch to the next station in radio mode (DAB/FM).
• When the device is in use, press the Mute/Vol -/+ controller to mute the device.
• When the device is in use, press the Menu button to navigate to the respective menu.

DAB mode

You can listen to the radio via DAB in this mode.

• Fold up the antenna.
• Briefly press and hold the button to switch on the radio.
• If necessary, press the Mode button several times until DAB is shown on the display.

When the device is used for the first time, it automatically starts in DAB mode and independently performs a complete search for stations received.

DAB and the antenna symbol with the current reception strength are shown on the display. In principle, the more vertical bars that are displayed, the better the reception.

If you have poor reception or no reception, adjust the antenna position or the device location.

Full scan

If you have moved the device to a different location, (a new station area such as a different region), you should perform a new full station search manually

• Press the Menu button.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.

The device now automatically carries out a station search and all DAB+ stations that can be received are stored.

Manual tune

Manually set the required frequency band here.

• Press the Menu button.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the required frequency band and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.

The set frequency band is now played. If no station is available on this band, there will be nothing to hear.

In DAB mode, we recommend simply using the automatic station search “Full Scan”.

Storing favourites

Store the required station in a program position that you have selected.

• Start DAB mode.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the required station.
• Press and hold one of the 4 station memory buttons 1, 2, 3, 4+.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select a memory slot from 1–40 and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
  • Memory slots 1–4 can be called up directly using station memory but tons 1–4.

DRC

In this case, use the so-called DRC mode. DRC mode reduces the difference between loud and quiet sounds.

• Press the Menu button.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the required frequency band and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.

Select the required setting Low, High or deactivate DRC mode with Off here.

Prune

The device features the option to delete DAB stations from the station list that are no longer transmitting or that have changed frequency.

• Press the Menu button.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.

Inactive stations are deleted.

• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.

The prune function is deactivated.

FM mode

You can listen to the radio via the FM band in this mode.

• Fold up the antenna.
• Briefly press and hold the button to switch on the radio.
• If necessary, press the Mode button several times until FM is shown on the display.
• Unlike in DAB mode, a station search must first be started here.
• The selected FM frequency and the antenna symbol with the current reception strength are shown on the display. In principle, the more vertical bars that are displayed, the better the reception.
• If you have poor reception or no reception, adjust the antenna position or the device location.

Scan setting

Set which radio stations are to be stored in case of an automatic station search.

• Press the Menu button.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select the menu and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.
• Use the Enter Tune -/+ controller to select and press the Enter Tune -/+ controller to confirm your selection.