Karcher 6550-N Musik Center User Manual

MC 6550(N)
Music Center with CD/MP3 Player
PLL Radio & Cassette Player
User Manual

Safety Information

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

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

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

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

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

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

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

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

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

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

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

12. Non-use Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

19. Batteries – Always place batteries in the correct polarization into electrical components. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Do not mix old and new batteries. Take attention to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Remove batteries before disposing of the product.

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

21. Headphones – Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.
WARNING: 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 with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Information on Electrical and Electronic (Waste) Equipment
The following information is intended for private households that use electrical and/or electronic equipment.
Please follow these important instructions in the interest of an environmentally sound disposal of old appliances as well as your own safety.
1. Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic (waste) equipment and on the meaning of the symbol in Annex 3 to the ElektroG
Owners of WEEE must dispose of it separately from unsorted municipal waste. WEEE may therefore not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and in particular does not belong in household waste. Instead, these WEEE must be collected separately and  disposed of, for example, via the local collection and return systems.
Owners of WEEE must also separate used batteries and accumulators that are not enclosed in the WEEE, as well as lamps that can be removed from the WEEE without damaging it, from the WEEE before handing it in at a collection point.
The latter does not apply if the WEEE is separated from other WEEE in accordance with Article 14 (4) sentence 4 or (5) sentences 2 and 3 within the framework of opting out by public waste management authorities for the purpose of preparing it for re-use.
By means of the symbol according to Annex 3 to the ElektroG, owners can recognise old appliances that are to be collected separately from unsorted municipal waste at the end of their life. The symbol for the separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment represents a crossed-out wheeled bin and is designed as shown opposite.
2. Free take-back of WEEE by distributors
Distributors (any natural or legal person or partnership offering or making available on the market EEE) with a sales area for EEE of at least 400 m² (in the case of distribution using means of distance communication, instead with storage and dispatch areas for EEE of at least 400 m²) and distributors of foodstuffs with a total sales area of at least 800 m², who offer and make available on the market electrical and electronic equipment several times in a calendar year or on a permanent basis (in the case of distribution using means of distance communication instead with total storage and dispatch areas of at least 800 m²), are obliged towards end-users to take back WEEE free of charge as follows:
a) Return/collection in the case of purchase of a new appliance and delivery to a private household. When concluding a purchase contract for a new electrical or electronic appliance, the distributor is obliged to take back free of charge an old appliance of the same type that fulfils essentially the same functions as the new appliance.
If the place of delivery is a private household, the take-back shall be effected by a free collection. For this purpose, an old appliance of the same type with essentially the same functions can be handed over to the delivering transport company when the new appliance is delivered.
If the new appliance is sold exclusively by means of distance communication (Section 312c (2) of the German Civil Code), the following shall apply restrictively:

• The free collection of an old appliance of the same type and function shall only take place if it is an appliance of category 1 (heat exchangers), 2 (screens, monitors, appliances with screens with a surface area of more than 100 cm²) and/or 4 (large appliances where at least one of the external dimensions is more than 50 cm).
• If instead it is an old appliance of category 3, 5 and/or 6, free collection does not take place and instead the following letter b) applies to the free return.

b) Return in the case of purchase of a new appliance and return elsewhere/return of small appliances When concluding a purchase contract for a new electrical appliance which is not delivered to a private household and when selling a new appliance of categories 3, 5 and/or 6 exclusively by means of distance communication (Section 312c (2) of the German Civil Code (BGB)) with delivery to a private household, there is the possibility to return an old appliance of the same type of appliance which essentially fulfils the same functions as the new appliance to the distributor free of charge.
The same possibility exists independently of the purchase of a new electrical or electronic appliance also for old appliances which are not larger than 25 cm in any external dimension. In this case, the possibility of return by the end user to the distributor is limited to 3 old appliances per type of appliance.
In the case of sales exclusively by means of distance communication (§ 312c para. 2 BGB), the following may be returned under the above-mentioned conditions

• of old appliances of categories 3, 5 and/or 6
• of old appliances which are not larger than 25 cm in any external dimension, by suitable return facilities at a reasonable distance from the respective end user.

Otherwise, the equipment shall be returned to the place of collection or in the immediate vicinity thereof.
Distributors must have set up appropriate return facilities for this purpose.
3. Information on the possibilities of returning old appliances
We provide information on the return options we have set up for old electrical appliances at: https://www.karcher- products.de/index.php/Entsorgungshinweise.html.
Owners of old appliances can hand them in at the facilities set up and available by public waste management authorities for the return or collection of old appliances to ensure proper disposal of the old appliances. If necessary, it is also possible to hand in electrical and electronic equipment there for the purpose of reusing the equipment. You will receive more detailed information from the respective  collection or take-back point.
4. Note on data protection
Some of the old appliances to be disposed of contain sensitive personal data (e.g. on a PC or a smartphone) which must not fall into the hands of third parties. We expressly point out that it is in the end users’ responsibility to delete personal data from the old equipment to be disposed of.
5. Note on our WEEE registration number
We are registered with the Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register, Nordostpark 72 in 90411 Nuremberg, Germany, as a manufacturer of electrical and/or electronic equipment under the following registration number (WEEE-Reg.-No. DE): 25822316
Batteries
Batteries must not be disposed of in regular household trash. Every consumer has the obligation to return batteries to special disposal locations.

1. Handling discs

• Always keep the CD compartment shut to prevent dust or dirt from getting into the CD mechanism.
• Do not touch the recorded surface.
• Do not stick paper or write on either side of the CD.
• Do not bend the CD.
• Only handle a disc on its outer edges.

2. Storing discs

• To avoid scratches/damages always put CDs back into their cases after use.
• Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight, dust, dirt, high temperatures, high humidity or water.

3. Cleaning discs

• Use a soft cloth to wipe fingerprints and dust from the disc surface.
• Carefully move the cloth from the center of the disc to its edge:
• Never use benzene, thinners, record cleaner fluid or antistatic spray to clean CDs.

4. Compatibility

• Due to the numerous compression methods, some discs may not play.

NOTES ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL:

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

FURTHER NOTES ON THE DEVICE

Setting a safe volume level

• If you continually listen to loud music, your hearing gradually adapts to it and gives you the im- pression that the volume is lower.
• What seems normal to you can be already for long time too loud and unhealthy.
• To protect yourself from this, set the volume to a low level.
• Increase the volume slowly.
• Damage to your hearing can be extensive and cannot be reversed.
• If you notice a hearing problem, please consult a doctor.

Condensation:

• Condensation may occur when moving the device from a cold to a warm environment. If there is moisture inside the player, it may not operate properly. Don’t turn on the device and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate.

Saving energy

• If the unit is not used for a long period of time, it should be unplugged from the AC socket

Unpacking:

• Take out carefully the unit from the packing. Please keep the packing for further use.
• Carefully remove possible protection cardboards and slipcovers.

Control elements and functions

Front view Top view Rear view

1. Headphone jack
2. Line In
3. CD tray
4. Cassette tray Cassette functions:
5. PLAY ►: Play
6. REW ◄◄: Fast rewind
7. F.FWD ►►: Fast forward
8. STOP: Stop
9. PAUSE: Pause
10. LCD indications
11. ID3: ID3 tag
12. REPEAT: Repeat mode
13. OPEN: Button for opening the cassette door
14.  VOLUME UP: Increase volume
15. VOLUME DOWN: Decrease volume
16. IR: remote control sensor
17. MUTE: Mute
18. TIMER: Timer function
19. EQ: Equalizer
20. SLEEP: Sleep function
21. FUNCTION: Function selector
22. STANDBY: Standby LED
23. MONO/ST.
24. STANDBY/ ON: Standby mode/On
25. ◄ PRESET /FOLDER: Previous memory location/Previous folder
26. ►►SKIP/TUN. UP: Next track/Radio station search forward
27. ■ STOP: Stop
28. ◄◄SKIP/TUN. DOWN: Previous track/Radio station search backward
29. ►/|| PLAY /PAUSE: Playback/Pause
30. OPEN: Button for opening the CD door
31. PRESET /FOLDER ►: Next memory location/Next folder
32. MEM/C-ADJ: Preset/Adjust clock
33. Speaker
34. FM antenna
35. DC In
36. Compartment for backup batteries
37. Mounting holes

Remote control

1. Indicator Light
2. STANDBY: Standby mode/On
3. PRESET/FOL UP/DOWN
4. EQ
5. ►/|| PLAY /PAUSE: Playback/Pause
6. |◄◄ Previous track/Radio station search backward
7. ■ Stop
8. INTRO : Short introductory playback of tracks
9. 0-9: Number keys
10. MUTE: Mute
11. FUNCTION: Function selector
12. ID3: ID3 tag
13. VOLUME +/
14. MONO/ST
15. REPEAT: Repeat mode
16. RANDOM: Random playback
17. ►►| Next track/Radio station search forward
18. MEM/C-ADJ.: Preset/Adjust clock
19. TIMER: Timer function
20. SLEEP: Sleep function

LCD display

A. Symbol for sleep function
B. Symbol for timer
C. Album/radio memory number/CD indication
D. Stereo indication
E. Volume indication (low – high)
F. Track number/time

Power supply

1. Connect the supplied adaptor’s DC output plug (2) to the DC-in jack of the unit.
2. Firmly and securely plug the supplied adaptor’s AC plug (1) into a suitable AC main outlet. Make sure that the main outlet’s output power matches the required power of the adaptor.

Notes:

• If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, disconnect it from the power.
• Only use the supplied AC/DC adaptor.

Inserting backup batteries (not included):

1. Open the battery compartment cover by slightly pushing down and slide it towards the arrow, until you can lift it up.
2. Insert 3 batteries type UM-3, 1.5 V into the battery compartment (preferably Alkaline). These three batteries keep at short power outages the real-time clock and the data stored in the processor. Please observe the correct polarity marked inside the battery compartment (“+” and “-”).
3. Place the cover again onto the battery compartment and slide it opposite to the direction of the arrow until it snaps in.

Inserting batteries into the remote control
Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing it down and sliding it outwards. Take the cover of the battery compartment away. Insert two batteries type UM-4, 1.5V. Please observe the correct polarity marked inside the battery compartment and on the batteries (“+” and “-”). Place the cover over the compartment, press down lightly, and push it upward until it snaps in. Battery Safety Precautions
Please follow these safety instructions if handling batteries for this device:

• Only use batteries of the same type and size.
• Observe the polarity as marked in the battery compartment. Failure to properly align the battery polarity can cause damages.
• Do not mix different battery types (e.g. alkaline and zinc/carbon batteries) or exhausted and new batteries.
• Do not recharge normal batteries to avoid overheating and explosion.
• Use alkaline batteries for extending the operating time of the batteries as much as possible.
• During longer periods of non-use, please remove the batteries to avoid leaking.

General operating instructions

The settings described below refer to the control elements at the device. The settings are, if not differently indicated, also possible with the remote control.
When connecting the plug with a power outlet for the first time, the appliance will be in the standby mode and the STANDBY LED lights up. Instead of the time the indication flashes “– –:– –” on the display. This is an indication that the time must be set.
Press the STANDBY/ ON button to turn the appliance on or to set it into standby mode. Pull the power plug out of the wall socket if you want to switch off completely.
On/Off

• By pressing STANDBY/ON you can set the device at any time into the standby mode. The device is in standby mode if the current time is indicated and the blue background illumination is dimmed. The STANDBY LED also lights up.
• At the activated device, the blue background of the display lights up intensely and the STANDBY LED extinguishes. The device is now ready for use. When turning on from standby mode to the activated mode, the device continues with the last adjusted  mode.
• Select the audio source by repeated pressing of the FUNCTION key. The corresponding indication “CD”, “TAPE”, “LINE IN” or “TUNER” will light up.
• Adjust the volume with VOLUME (UP or DOWN) (VOLUME + or – VOLUME on the remote control).
• Set the equalizer with the EQ button (“PASS”, “CLASSIC”, “ROCK”, “POP” or “JAZZ”).
• During nonuse switch the device with STANDBY/ON back to the standby mode. In the standby mode the current time is shown on the display.
• The device is construed for continuous operation; it is either turned on or in standby mode.
• If you don’t use the unit, please switch the device for power savings reasons into the standby mode and pull the power plug.

Note:
If in the CD mode no signal is present, the device turns into standby within 15 minutes.
Clock setting
The device must be in the standby mode.

1. Press and hold MEM /C-ADJ. until the time will display 12-hour or 24-hour digit flashing.

2. Press ►►SKIP/TUN. UP or ◄◄SKIP/TUN. DOWN to adjust the 12-hour or 24-hour digit.

3. Press the MEM /C-AD J. button again. The hour indication “00” flashes. Press ►►SKIP/TUN.
   UP or ◄◄SKIP/TUN. DOWN to adjust the hours.

4. Press the MEM /C-AD J. button again. The minute indication “00” flashes. Press ►►SKIP/TUN.
   UP or ◄◄SKIP/TUN. DOWN to adjust the minutes.

5. Press the MEM /C-ADJ. button again to confirm the clock settings.

Note:
If within approx. 10 seconds no key is pressed, the setting mode will be canceled and the appliance returns to the last mode.
Timer setting
The device must be in the standby mode and the clock must be set.

1. Press once the TIMER button. The symbol “ ON” and “00:00” are shown on the display and the hour digits will flash (see figure F1).
2. Press ►►SKIP/TUN. UP or ◄◄SKIP/TUN. DOWN to adjust the hours.
3. Press the TIMER button again. The minute indication flashes. Press ►►SKIP/TUN. UP or ◄◄SKIP/ TUN. DOWN to adjust the minutes.
4. Press the TIMER button again to confirm the turning on time of the timer.
5. The symbol “ OFF” and “00:00” is shown on the display and the hour digits will flash (see figure F2).
6. Repeat steps 2 to 3 and then confirm the turning off time of the time by pressing the TIMER button.
7. Press ►►SKIP/TUN. UP or ◄◄SKIP/TUN. DOWN to select the operation mode “TUNER” or “CD” for the adjusted turning on time.
8. Press the TIMER button again. The indication “VOL ” flashes on the display. Press ►►SKIP/ TUN. UP or ◄◄SKIP/TUN. DOWN to adjust the desired volume of the sound.
9. Confirm again with the TIMER button. The timer settings will be shown on the display one after the other.
10. The appliance will be turned on automatically at the adjusted turning on time, switches to the preset operation mode and will automatically shut off at the adjusted off time.

Notes:

• If within approx. 10 seconds no key is pressed, the setting mode will be canceled and the appliance returns to the last mode.
• If the display shows “ERROR” while setting the turning on time of the timer, then the time for turning on and off is identical. In this case, please set the off time first.

Disabling or modifying of the timer settings:
Disable: Press briefly the TIMER button. The symbol “  ” disappears on the display.
Modify: Press and hold the TIMER button for more than 1 second. Now you can modify the timer settings beginning at step 2 at the “Timer settings” section.
Sleep function

1. If you want to fall asleep to music, press the SLEEP button.
2. You can select the period until turning off automatically: 90, 80, 70 etc. up to 10 minutes. The sleep function can be adjusted during the radio, CD or cassette operation.

Equalizer
Pressing EQ shows the current adjusted sound effect.
Select the desired sound effect by repeated pressing of EQ:“PASS” means that the equalizer function is deactivated.
Function selector
Each time you press FUNCTION, you can select a different operating mode, see below: Radio

• Turn on the appliance by pressing the STANDBY/ON button and press repeatedly the FUNCTION button until “TUNER” is shown on the display.

Manual tuning
To tune for weak stations: Press ►►SKIP/TUN. UP or ◄◄SKIP/TUN. DOWN, until the correct frequency is shown, or until you achieve the best reception quality.
Automatic   tuning

1. Press and hold ►►SKIP/TUN. UP or ◄◄SKIP/TUN. DOWN at least one second. Then release the button. The tuner scans automatically for the first radio station with sufficient signal strength.
2. To select another radio station, repeat the procedure above.

Mono/Stereo
This function can only be used in FM mode.

1. If you cannot select a FM stereo station, press the MONO/ST. button. On the Display the indication “STEREO” is shown. When you receive a FM stereo station the symbol “ ” will appear on the display.
2. If you press the MONO/ST. button again, the display will show “MONO” and the FM stereo indication “ ” will disappear. The appliance will switches to the FM mono operation mode.

Programming of preset radio stations
You can also store your favorite stations in the program memory (up to 30 FM stations).

1. Repeatedly press the FUNCTION button until “TUNER” is shown on the display.
2. Tune the desired radio station.
3. Press the MEM/C-ADJ. button.
4. Press the PRESET /FOLDER (◄ or ►) or PRESET FOL (UP or DN) on the remote control to select the desired memory number.
5. Press the MEM /C-ADJ. button again to confirm the selection.
6. For storing additional radio stations, please repeat the steps 2 to 5.
7. For replacing the stored radio stations, please repeat the steps 2 to 5.

Notes:

• If within approx. 8 seconds no button is pressed, the storing mode will be canceled and the appliance returns to the last mode.
• Storing a new station into a preset location will erase the previously stored radio station in that location.
• To delete all the preset station press and hold the ►/|| PLAY /PAUSE button in standby mode until the STANDBY LED and the LCD will flash once.

Selecting a preset radio station

• Press the PRESET /FOLDER (◄ or ►) or PRESET FOL (UP or. DN) on the remote control, to select the desired preset radio station.
• The number of the radio station will be shown on the display together with its corresponding frequency.

Recommendations for better reception
FM: For best reception fully unwind the FM wire antenna at the rear of the unit.

Cassette operation

Cassette playback

1. To play a cassette first open the cover of the cassette player by pressing the OPEN button at the right side.
2. Be sure to tighten any slack tape in the cassette before use. Using either a pencil or a ball-point pen, simply insert the pen or pencil into the centre of the spool and rotate to remove slackness.
3. Insert the cassette into the compartment with the open end facing downwards and full reel on the left hand side and push the cassette down carefully. Be sure not to touch the tape surface.
4. Select “TAPE” with the FUNCTION button and press the cassette PLAY ► button. You can now close the cassette door.
5. To stop playback, press the cassette STOP ■ button once. Remove the cassette carefully from the cassette tray.

Note:
Please press the cassette STOP ■ button quickly before it reaches the end of the tape in order to prevent potential effects of tape.
Auto Stop
When the tape reaches its end in the playback, the built-in Auto Stop system releases the depressed PLAY ► button. Only the cassette function is stopped automatically.
Notes on tapes

1. Loose tapes may cause trouble. With a pencil etc. gently tighten the tape as shown in Figure 1.

2. Storage of tapes:
   Do not store tapes in places which are subject to direct sunlight or near equipment that generates heat; keep cassette tapes away from magnetic fields.

3. 120-minute tapes:
   Since 120-minute tapes are very thin, the tape could be easily damaged or cut.

4. Endless tape:
   Do not use endless tapes, as this could damage the mechanism of the unit.

5. Cleaning tape heads:

For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for a longer lifespan always keep the head, capstan and pinch rollers clean.
Clean as follows:

1. Open the cassette compartment.
2. Use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to clean the head, capstan and pinch roller carefully.

Note: When cleaning, pay special attention not to damage any components.

CD/MP3
T he CD-player can only play Audio CDs and MP3 CDs. Do not attempt to play data CD or VCD/DVD discs.
Loading a CD

1. Depress the OPEN button to open the CD door. The display shows “OPEN” (see figure F3).
2. Insert a CD into the CD drive and press onto the CD door (CLOSE), until it snaps in.
3. Select with the FUNCTION button the option “CD”, to change to the CD/MP3 mode or press the ►/|| PLAY /PAUSE button. The player reads the MP3/Audio CD automatically.

Notes:

1. The player can play CD, CD-R, CD-RW and MP3 discs.
2. It can read “8 cm” and “Multisession” MP3 discs.
3. The transfer rate during playback is at 8 – 320 kbps.
4. A CD can contain max. 99 folders and 999 tracks.
5. If no CD is inserted or the table of content (TOC) cannot be read, “NO DISC” is shown on the display (see figure F4).

Removing a disc

1. Depress the OPEN button to open the CD door. On the display “OPEN” is shown.
2. Remove the CD by grasping with the fingers at the edge and pull it carefully upwards.
3. To protect the removed CD store it in its cover.

Normal playback (Audio CD)

1. Playback will start by pressing ►/|| PLAY /PAUSE. Playback start with the first track. The display will show “Cd”, the current track number and its elapsed time (see figure F5).
2. To pause playback, press ►/|| PLAY /PAUSE. The time elapse indicator will flash (see figure F6).
3. To resume playback, press ►/|| PLAY /PAUSE again.
4. Press ■ STOP to stop the playback.

Normal playback (MP3 CD)

1. Playback will start by pressing ►/|| PLAY /PAUSE. Playback start with the first track. The display will show “MP3”, the album number and its elapsed time (see figure F7).
2. To pause playback, press ►/|| PLAY /PAUSE. The time elapse indicator will flash (see figure F8).
3. To resume playback, press ►/|| PLAY /PAUSE again.
4. Press ■ STOP to stop the playback.

Selection of a different track (Audio and MP3 CD)

1. Press ►►SKIP/TUN. UP or ◄◄SKIP/TUN. DOWN, until the desired track number is shown on the display (see figures F9 and F10).
2.  Press ►►SKIP/TUN. UP or ◄◄SKIP/TUN. DOWN once. The next or previous track number will be shown and the playback will start.
3. Press during the pause mode the ►►SKIP/TUN. UP button once. The next track number will be displayed. Resume the playback by pressing the PLAY /PAUSE button.
4. Press during the pause mode the ◄◄SKIP/TUN. DOWN button once. The player skips to the beginning of the current track, but remains in the pause mode. On the display flashes “00:00”  (see figures F11 and F12).
5. By pressing the number keys on the remote control you can select the desired track number (The display shows an error message if the number is bigger than the number of tracks on the CD).

Search for a certain position (only during playback, Audio and MP3 CD)
Press ►►SKIP/TUN. UP or ◄◄SKIP/TUN. DOWN to search for the desired position within the track.
Normal playback continues when the button is released. In search mode the volume is reduced.
Selection of one of the other albums (only MP3 CD)
Skip with PRESET/FOLDER (◄ or ►) or PRESET FOL (UP or DN) on the remote control to the next or previous album (if the CD contains more than one album). The album function can only be used with MP3 CDs which include albums. Playback starts with the first track in the selected album.
ID3 tags
Only in MP3 mode.

1. Press ID3 to invoke the ID3 function.
2. If the MP3 file is contains ID 3 information, it will show “Title”, “Artist” and “Album” on the display.
3. Press the ID3 button again. The ID3 function will be disabled.

Repeat mode
Audio CD:

1. If you want to repeat a single track while playing an Audio CD, press the REPEAT button once. The “REPEAT” indication will light up (see figure F13).
2. If you want to repeat all tracks, press the REPEAT button twice. The “REPEAT ALL” indication will light up (see figure F14).
3. Press REPEAT three times to terminate the repeat mode.

MP3 CD:

1. If you want to repeat a single track while playing a MP3 CD, press the REPEAT button once. The “REPEAT ” indication will light up (see figure F15).
2. If you want to repeat all tracks, press the REPEAT button twice. The “REPEAT ALL” indication will light up (see figure F16).
3. If you want to repeat the current album, press the REPEAT button three times. The “REPEAT ALBUM ” indication will light up (see figure F17).
4. Press REPEAT four times to terminate the repeat mode.

Random playback (only on the remote control)

1. Press once the RANDOM button. The “RANDOM” indication will light up (see figure F18).
2. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback. The tracks on the CD will be played in a random order.
3. Press the RANDOM button again to terminate the random playback.

Intro (only on the remote control)

1. Press once the INTRO button. The “INTRO” indication will light up (see figure F19).
2. The device will play the first 10 seconds of each track.
3. Press the INTRO button again to terminate the Intro playback.

Programming the CD player
Up to 32 tracks at an Audio CD or up to 64 tracks at a MP3 CD can be programmed in a specific sequence. The CD player must be in the stop mode.
Audio CD:

1. Insert the CD to be programmed into the CD tray and invoke the programming mode with the MEM/C-ADJ. button.
2. On the display “MEMORY” and “P-01” will be shown (see figure F20).
3. Press SKIP/TUN. UP or SKIP/TUN. DOWN to select the first track to be programmed.
4. When the desired track is shown on the display, press the MEM/C-ADJ. button again.
5. On the display “MEMORY” and “P-02” will be shown.
6. Repeat these steps to store additional CD tracks into the program memory.
7. Afterwards press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The player plays the first programmed track.

Notes:

• When all tracks are played, the total number and total playback time of the Audio/MP3 CD titles will be shown on the display.
• If within approx. 8 seconds no key is pressed, the storing mode will be canceled and the appliance returns to the last mode.

MP3 CD:

1. Insert the CD to be programmed into the CD tray and invoke with the MEM/C-ADJ. button the programming mode.
2. On the display “00”, “MEMORY” and “P-01” will be shown, the album number “00” flashes (see figure F21).
3. The album number can be changed by pressing PRESET/FOLDER (◄ or ►) or PRESET FOL (UP or DN) on the remote control.
4. Press the MEM/C-ADJ. button again, the track number flashes (see figure F22).
5. Press SKIP/TUN. UP or SKIP/TUN. DOWN to select the first track to be programmed.
6. When the desired track is shown on the display, press the MEM/C-ADJ. button again.
7. On the display “00”, “MEMORY” and “P-02” will be shown.
8. Repeat these steps to store additional CD tracks into the program memory.
9. Afterwards press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The player plays the first programmed track.

Notes:

• When all tracks are played, the total number and total playback time of the Audio/MP3 CD titles will be shown on the display.
• If within approx. 8 seconds no button is pressed, the storing mode will be canceled and the appliance returns to the last mode.

Cancel the programmed playback

1. The program will be deleted by pressing the MEM/C-ADJ. button and then change with STOP to the stop mode, or by opening the disc tray and closing it again.
2. By entering a new program an existing program will be deleted.

Notes:

• If you want to repeat the current track in the program mode, press the REPEAT button on the ap- pliance or on the remote control once. The indication “REPEAT” turns on.
• If you want to repeat all programmed tracks, press the REPEAT button twice. The indication “REPEAT ALL” turns on.
• Press REPEAT three times to terminate the repeat mode.

Mute

1.  When you press MUTE once, the volume level indicator flashes and the sound output is muted temporarily (see figure F23).
2. Press the MUTE button again. The indication disappears and the audio output sounds as usual.

Listen to the music by using headphones
A stereo headphone jack is provided for private listening. To connect the headphones (not included), insert the 3.5mm ministereo plug from the headphones into the jack on the left of the appliance.
When connecting the earphones the speakers are automatically muted.
LINE IN jack
Line In mode plays audio from an external audio source, such as an MP3 player or Smartphone.
To play audio through LINE IN mode:

1. Connect the external audio source to the LINE IN (3.5mm) stereo socket.
2. Repeatedly press the FUNCTION button until the display shows LINE IN.
3. Set the desired volume on the radio and external audio device if necessary.

TROUBLESHOOTING
To solve the common problems, read and follow the troubleshooting list. If you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest service dealer.

the volume.
Connect mains cable correctly.
No key function| Electrostatic discharge.| Disconnect mains cable for some seconds and reconnect.
Other malfunctions: noises or interference can be heard| Electrostatic discharge.| Switch off and disconnect, reconnect after appr. 10 seconds.
Place unit at different location.
Radio
Poor reception| The radio station is not tuned prop- erly.
FM: The wire antenna is not directed properly.
Interferences by other appliances (TV sets, VCRs, computers, etc.).| Tune to the radio station again. FM: Adjust wire antenna.
Keep distance to other appliances.
CD/MP3
No playback
Faulty playback| The CD is inserted upside down. The CD is dirty or damaged. The CD is steamy.
The CD is dirty or damaged.| Reinsert CD with label side facing up.
Replace or clean the CD. Wipe with a soft cloth. Replace or dean the CD.
Tape Player
Poor sound quality| Head, capstan or pinch rollers dirty.| Clean head, capstan and pinch rollers.
Remote control No function.| The batteries are inserted in the wrong direction.
The batteries are exhausted.
The remote control is not directed towards the device.
There are obstacles between remote control and the remote control sen- sor.
The operation range is exceeded.| Check the polarity of the inserted batteries.
Replace the batteries.
Direct the remote control directly towards the remote control sensor on the front of the device.
Remove the obstacles.
The remote control has an operation range of 6 meters.
Headphones No sound| The headphones Jack is not plugged in correctly.
Volume is set too low.
The CD is damaged.| Plug in the headphones Jack corredly.
Adjust the volume.
Replace the CD.
Backup batteries Preset is lost after power outage| No backup batteries inserted.
The backup batteries are exhausted.| Insert backup batteries. Replace the backup batteries.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

General
Power Supply: DC 9V 2A (adapter included)
Radio
Frequency Range: FM 87.5 – 108 MHz
Cassette Player
Tape Speed: 4.75 CM/SEC.
Frequency Response: 125 Hz – 8 kHz
CD Player
Optical Pickup: 3 – Beam Laser
Frequency Response: 100 Hz – 16 kHz
Dimensions: 482 (L) x 234 (W) x 95.3 (H) mm
Net Weight: 2.63 kg
Technical specifications and design may change without notice.

Information acc. 2.b) Annex II of Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1782 laying down ecodesign requirements for external power supplies

External power supply manufacturer’s name or trade mark, commercial registration number and address| ShenZhen Rongweixin Technology Co., Ltd.
No.8, Tianyang 3rd Road, Dongfang Community, SongGang Street, Baoan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Model identifier| R122-0902000ED
Input voltage| 100-240 V
Input AC frequency| 50/60 Hz
Output voltage| DC 9.0 V
Output current| 2.0 A
Output power| 18.0 W
Average active efficiency| 86.54%
Efficiency at low load (10%)| 83.34%
No-load power consumption| 0.078 W

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

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