Lenco MC-150 Bluetooth cd radio stereo system User Manual

Lenco MC-150 Bluetooth cd radio stereo system

CAUTION
Usage of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN MIND

1. Do not cover or block any ventilation openings. When placing the device on a shelf, leave 5 cm (2”) free space around the whole device.

2. Install in accordance with the supplied user manual.

3. Keep the device away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, candles and other heat-generating products or naked flame. The device can only be used in moderate climates. Extremely cold or warm environments should be avoided. Working temperature between 0° and 35°C.

4. Avoid using the device near strong magnetic fields.

5. Electrostatic discharge can disturb normal usage of this device. If so, simply reset and restart the device following the instruction manual. During file transmission, please handle with care and operate in a static-free environment.

6. Warning! Never insert an object into the product through the vents or openings. High voltage flows through the product and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short circuit internal parts. For the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.

7. Do not use in wet or moist areas such as bathrooms, steamy kitchens or near swimming pools.

8. The device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and make sure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on or near the apparatus.

9. Do not use this device when condensation may occur. When the unit is used in a warm wet room with damp, water droplets or condensation may occur inside the unit and the unit may not function properly; let the unit stand in power OFF for 1 or 2 hours before turning on the power: the unit should be dry before getting any power.

10. Although this device is manufactured with the utmost care and checked several times before leaving the factory, it is still possible that problems may occur, as with all electrical appliances. If you notice smoke, an excessive build-up of heat or any other unexpected phenomena, you should disconnect the plug from the main power socket immediately.

11. This device must operate on a power source as specified on the specification label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply used in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

12. Keep away from animals. Some animals enjoy biting on power cords.

13. To clean the device, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use solvents or petrol based fluids. To remove severe stains, you may use a damp cloth with dilute detergent.

14. The supplier is not responsible for damage or lost data caused by malfunction, misuse, modification of the device or battery replacement.

15. Do not interrupt the connection when the device is formatting or transferring files. Otherwise, data may be corrupted or lost.

16. If the unit has USB playback function, the USB memory stick should be plugged into the unit directly. Don’t use an USB extension cable because it can cause interference resulting in failing of data.

17. The rating label has been marked on the bottom or back panel of the device.

18. This device is not intended for use by people (including children) with physical, sensory or mental disabilities, or a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they’re under supervision or have received instructions about the correct use of the device by the person who is responsible for their safety.

19. This product is intended for non professional use only and not for commercial or industrial use.

20. Make sure the unit is adjusted to a stable position. Damage caused by using this product in an unstable position vibrations or shocks or by failure to follow any other warning or precaution contained within this user manual will not be covered by warranty.

21. Never remove the casing of this device.

22. Never place this device on other electrical equipment.

23. Do not allow children access to plastic bags.

24. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

25. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way, such as the power supply cord or the plug, when liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, when the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

26. Long exposure to loud sounds from personal music players may lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss.

27. If the product is delivered with power cable or AC power adaptor:

    • If any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power cord and refer servicing to qualified personnel.
    • Don’t step on or pinch the power adaptor. Be very careful, particularly near the plugs and the cable’s exit point. Do not place heavy items on the power adaptor, which may damage it. Keep the entire device out of children’s reach! When playing with the power cable, they can seriously injure themselves.
    • Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for a long period.
    • The socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
    • Do not overload ac outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fire or electric shock.
    • Devices with class 1 construction should be connected to a main socket outlet with a protective earthed connection.
    • Devices with class 2 construction do not require a earthed connection.
    • Always hold the plug when pulling it out of the main supply socket. Do not pull the power cord. This can cause a short circuit.
    • Do not use a damaged power cord or plug or a loose outlet. Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.

28. If the product contains or is delivered with a remote control containing coin/cell batteries:
    Warning:

    • “Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard” or equivalent working.
    • The remote control supplied with] This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
    • Keep new and used batteries away from children.
    • If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
    • If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

29. Caution about the use of Batteries:

    • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
    • Battery cannot be subjected to high or low extreme temperatures, low air pressure at high altitude during use, storage or transportation.
    • Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
    • Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.
    • Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or that leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
    • A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
    • Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

INSTALLATION

• Unpack all parts and remove protective material.
• Do not connect the unit to the mains before checking the mains voltage and before all other connections have been made.

WARNING

Class 1 Laser Product

Warning : Do not touch the lens.

• WARNING: When participating in the traffic listening to a personal music player can make the listener less aware of potential dangers such as approaching cars.
• WARNING: To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

FRONT PANEL

1. CD DISC COMPARTMENT DOOR

2. STANDBY
   Press to turn on the unit. Press again to turn off and go to Standby mode

3. DISPLAY
   Display the unit operation status and information

4.  – VOLUME +
   Adjust the main volume

5.  PLAY/PAUSE /SCAN
   CD/USB/BT: Press to toggle between pause and resume playback operation.
   FM: Short press to scan the next available FM station.
   Press and hold to start auto-scanning and store all available FM stations.
   DAB: Press to start auto-scanning and store all available DAB stations.

6. SOURCE
   Press this key to choose different modes of operation: DAB/FM/CD/USB/BT/AUX IN

7. HEADPHONE OUT JACK
   Connect to the external headphone

8. AUX IN
   Connect to external audio player

9. STOP
   Press to stop the CD/USB playback operation

10. USB INPUT

11. /TUNE-
    DAB: Press to display the next station information
    FM: Short press to tune to a different frequency
    Press and hold to scan the next available station
    CD/USB/BT: Press to search to the previous track

12. /TUNE+
    DAB: Press to display the next station information
    FM: Short press to tune to a different frequency
    Press and hold to scan the next available station
    CD/USB/BT: Press to search to the next track

13. MENU/INFO
    DAB/FM: Press to display station information
    Press and hold to enter the Menu for setting change

14. SELECT/MONO/ST
    DAB/FM: Press to select the change setting in the menu operation
    Press and hold to toggle between stereo and force mono when FM station is received

15. IR RECEPTION WINDOW

REAR PANEL

REMOTE CONTROL

1. STANDBY

2. NUMERIC BUTTONS

3. MEMORY

4. PREVIOUS /TUNE

5. FOLDER

6. REPEAT

7. FOLDER

8. INFO SCAN MENU

9. BT PREVIOUS
   BT NEXT
   BT PLAY/PAUSE

10. ID3 TAG DISPLAY CD/USB STOP
    CD/USB PLAY/PAUSE

11. VOLUME + VOLUME –

12. MUTE

13. RANDOM

14. CH-

15. NEXT /TUNE

16. ENTER

17. MONO/ST

18. CH+

19. SLEEP

20. X-BASS

21. EQUALIZER

22. SOURCE

Remote Control Operation
A CR2025 battery is already installed in the remote control unit. Before using, pull out the battery insulation sheet as shown below.

To replace a new battery, please refer to the figure shown below. When inserting a battery, be sure to do so in the proper direction.

• If the remote control conflicts with other devices, the operation will be affected.
• Do not simultaneously press buttons on the unit and the remote control.
• Avoid using two remote controls at the same time as it will cause a malfunction.
• Use only CR-2025 size batteries.
• If there is battery leakage, clean the remote control thoroughly before replacing batteries
• Do not short two terminals of the batteries. Dispose old batteries in a suitable place.

BASIC OPERATION
Plug the AC power cable into the AC wall socket. The display will show “SCANTIME”. The unit is now updating the time from the broadcaster. Wait for a while until it is finished and the real time will be display.
Press the STANDBY button to turn on the unit. To turn off, press the STANDBY button again.

DAB/FM/CD/USB/BT/AUX IN
Press the SOURCE button to select from different sources.

Volume Control
Turn the VOLUME control or press the VOL-/VOL+ buttons on the remote control to change the volume.

Adjusting the Antenna
The wire antenna at the rear panel of the unit should be extended and altered to ensure a good DAB/FM reception.

DAB OPERATION
The first time the DAB mode is selected, it will automatically scan for available DAB stations. Wait until the scanning has finished. The display will show the scanning progress. After scanning it will tune to the first station. Stations are listed in numerical then alphabetic order. All stations scanned are stored. The next time the unit is turned on there will be no automatic scanning.

Auto Scan

1. Turn on the unit and select DAB mode
2. Press the SCAN button on the front or remote control, to start auto-scanning for available DAB radio stations.

Manual DAB scanning

1. Turn on the unit and select DAB mode
2. Press MENU button on the remote control to access the menu control.
3. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button until “MANUAL” is displayed and then press the ENTER button.
4. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button to select the desired channel (Example: 5A-13F).
5. Press the ENTER button to confirm.
6. To select another channel (Example: 5A-13F), press the or NEXT button and then press the ENTER button to  PREVIOUS
7. To quit manual scan, press the MENU button on the remote control.

Tuning

• Press the TUNE or TUNE  button to display the information of the next station. Then press the ENTER button to tune to this station in few seconds.

Storing DAB Presets
You can save up to 20 DAB stations.

1. Tune to the station you wish to store.
2. Press and hold the MEMORY button to access the menu control. Flashing “PROG” is displayed
3. Press the TUNE or TUNE  button to a preset number that you want to store. Then press the ENTER button to save.

Stored DAB Presets
Press the CH- or CH+ button directly tune to the preset channel.

Displaying DAB Station Information
There are several types of information as listed below. To change the display information, press the INFO button repeatedly.

1. Radio Text scrolling
   Comprises music titles or programme details provided by the broadcaster.

2. Signal Bar
   Reception signal level. The more the star mark is displayed, the stronger the signal is received. To improve the reception adjust the wire antenna position.

3. Program Type (PTY)
   Type of program provided by the Radio station.

4. Multiplex Name
   Displays name of multiplex to which the current station belongs.

5. Frequency
   Current channel frequency.

6. Signal Error Rate
   It shows the error received. The larger this value the more errors are received. To improve the reception adjust position of the wire antenna.

7. Audio Bit Rate
   This is the current channel audio bit rate.

OTHER DAB MENU OPERATIONS

Press the MENU button on the remote control to access the menu control. Then press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button for different options as described below.

Dynamic Range Control (DRC)

DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when the unit is used in a noisy environment. The DRC level of a broadcast is set by the radio station and transmitted with the service. Changing the DRC value on your unit enables you to apply a scaling factor to this level. There are three levels of compression:

• DRC high:
  Maximum compression as sent with the transmitted service

• DRC low:
  Set to 1/2 that of the sent transmitted service

• DRC off:
  No compression

1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to access the menu control.
2. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button until “DRC” is displayed and then press the ENTER button.
3. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button to select the DRC value and then press the ENTER to confirm.
4. Press the MENU button on the remote control to exit the menu control.

Note

• Not all DAB stations are able to use DRC function. If the radio station does not support DRC then the DRC setting in the unit will have no effect.
• After you have adjusted the DRC level the sound may be louder.

Prune
This function removes inactive stations.

1. Press MENU button on the remote control to access the menu control.
2. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button until “PRUNE” is displayed and then press the ENTER button.
3. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button to select “PRUNE Y” and then press the ENTER button to prune the unit.
4. Press the MENU button on the remote control to exit the menu control.

FM RADIO OPERATION Auto Scan

1. Turn on the unit in FM mode.
2. Press and hold the SCAN button to start auto-scanning and saving the available stations (max. 20 storage).

Manual Scan

1. Press the TUNE or TUNE  button repeatedly to tune to a different frequency.
2. 2. Alternatively press and hold the TUNE or TUNE button to automatically search to the next available station.

Storing FM Presets
You can save up to 20 FM stations.

1. Tune to the station you wish to store.
2. Press and hold the MEMORY button. Flashing “PROG” is displayed.
3. Press the TUNE or TUNE  button to a preset number that you want to store. Then press the ENTER button to save.

Recall FM Presets
Press the CH- or CH+ button directly tune to the preset channel.

Stereo/Force Mono Selection
When receiving a stereo broadcast FM station, press the MONO/ST button will switch between stereo audio or force mono audio.

Displaying FM Station Information
There are several types of information as listed below. To change the display information press the INFO button repeatedly.

1. Radio Text
   Scrolling text which displays information about music title or program details provided by the active radio station.

2. Program Type (PTY)
   Type of program provided by the broadcaster.

3. Frequency
   Current channel frequency.

4. Audio Type
   Stereo or Mono.

OTHER FM MENU OPERATION
Press the MENU button on the remote control to access the menu control. Then press the PREVIOUS or NEXT  button for different options as described below.

Scan Setting

1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to access the menu control.
2. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button until “SCAN” is displayed and then press the ENTER button.
3. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button to toggle between “ALL” or “STRONG” selections and then press the ENTER button confirm. When “ALL” is selected, all stations will be detected during FM scanning even if the radio station is noisy. When the “STRONG” is selected, only the strong stations are detected. Scanning will ignore those noisy stations.
4. The next time doing a FM scan the unit will search for the stations based on this confirmed setting.

Audio Setting

1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to access the menu control.
2. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button until “AUDIO” is displayed and then press the ENTER button.
3. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button to toggle between “STEREO” or “MONO” selection and then press the ENTER button confirm.

CD/USB OPERATION

Loading and Playing CD Disc
Open the CD door. Install a disc with the CD graphic side facing up. Close the CD door. Press the SOURCE button to CD mode. After reading the total number of tracks will be shown on the display. Press the CD/USB PLAY/PAUSE button to play.

Reading and Playing USB Device
Insert a USB device into the USB input jack. Press the SOURCE button to USB mode. After reading the total number of tracks will be shown on the display. Press the CD/USB PLAY/PAUSE button to play.

Play/Pause Control
To pause playback press the CD/USB PLAY/PAUSE button. Press the button again to resume playback.

Stop Control
To stop playback press the STOP button.

Skip Track
During playback press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button to search to the previous or next track

Random Play
During playback press the RANDOM button to play music in random order. The display will show “RANDOM”. Press the RANDOM button again to resume normal playback.

High-Speed Music Search
During playback press & hold the PREVIOUS or NEXT button to start high-speed searching.
When you release the PREVIOUS or NEXT button normal speed playback will resume.

Repeat Playing
During playback press the REPEAT button once the display shows “RPT ONE”. The current track will be played repeatedly. Press the REPEAT button again the display shows “RPT ALL”. All tracks will be played repeatedly. Press the REPEAT button again to resume normal playback. In case of MP3 file folder playback, there is a repeat folder as well and the display will show “RPT FOLD”.

Programmed Playback
This unit can be programmed to play a sequence of tracks selected.

1. Insert a disc and in stop mode press the MEMORY button. “P01” is shown with “PROG” flashing.
2. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button to select the desired track.
3. Press the MEMORY button to save the desired track.
4. Repeat steps 2-4 to program up to 20 programmed tracks.
5. Press the CD/USB PLAY/PAUSE button to play according to the programmed track.
6. To clear the program play, press the STOP button twice or change to another mode.
   • During program play you can also do the “Repeat One” or “Repeat All” operation. When programmed playback is active, therandom play function is not available.
     Note: when programming MP3 from CD or USB, you need to press the MEMORY button twice before you can start programming.In MP3 programming mode you can select up to 99 tracks.

Folder Select (MP3 file only)
During MP3 playback press the FOLDER or FOLDER button to change the folder.
In stop mode press the FOLDER or FOLDER button to change the folder. Then press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button to select your desired track to play. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback the track.

ID3 Tag Display (MP3 file only in which the ID3 Tag information is included)
Press the DISPLAY button will toggle the ID3 Tag display on/off. When it is on, the MP3 track’s title, artist and album details will be displayed.

BLUETOOTH AUDIO

Please follow the pairing instructions below to link the unit to your Bluetooth device.

1. Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to enter the Bluetooth mode. The display will show “BT”. It will start searching and will display a flashing “PAIRING”.
2. If the unit has never been paired with a Bluetooth device before or cannot find the last paired device, the display and the Bluetooth status indicator will keep on flashing. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your device and enable the search until “Lenco MC 150” is found. Select “Lenco MC 150” on the Bluetooth device to make connection. Enter the pass code “0000” if required.
3. After successfully paired the unit will display “BT AUDIO”.
4. You can now start playing music from your smartphone wirelessly to the speaker.
5. You can press the BT PLAY/PAUSE button to pause or resume the playback.
6. You can press the BT PREVIOUS or BT NEXT button to search to the previous or next song.
   “This product has a bluetooth reception function, you can not transmit any bluetooth sound with it: this means that you can receive wirelessly a bluetooth sound signal from an external source like a smartphone

AUX IN
This allows you to connect an external player’s sound through your unit.

1. Plug a 3.5mm audio cable (not included) into your external player’s line out and the other end into the AUX IN jack.
2. Press the SOURCE button to enter AUX mode. Display shows “AUDIO IN”
3. Start your external player to play music.
4. The unit will output the sound.
   If it is in AUX mode more than 4 hours, it will automatically switch to standby mode. When it is 10 minutes before entering the standby, the display will flash. You can press PLAY button to disable the auto off function

EQ OPERATION
You can enjoy different EQ sound effect modes. Press the EQUALIZER button will change to different sound effects of FLAT/CLASSIC/ROCK/POP/JAZZ.
X BASS
You can also boost the bass effect of the music. Press the X BASS button will toggle the X Bass effect between ON and OFF.

SLEEP FUNCTION

1. When the unit is switched on, press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select a sleep duration from either SLEEP 00 (sleep off), 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20 or 10 minutes. The sleep icon will be shown on the display.
2. When the sleep timer is zero, the unit will turn off automatically.
3. To cancel the sleep function, press the STANDBY button to turn off the unit. Or press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select “SLEEP 00”.

ENERGY SAVING
Due to ErP stage 2 requirement and protect the environment, the unit will turn off to the standby mode automatically once no music has been playing for about 15 minutes except in AUX mode. If it is in AUX mode more than 4 hours, it will automatically switch to standby mode. When it is 10 minutes before entering the standby, the display will flash. You can press PLAY button to disable the auto off function.
To reactivate the unit, press the STANDBY button to turn on the unit.

SOFTWARE VERSION CHECK

You can check the unit software version.

1. Turn on the unit in DAB mode or FM mode.
2. Press the remote control MENU button (or press and hold the MENU/INFO button on the front panel) to access the menu control.
3. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button until “SYSTEM” is displayed and then press the ENTER button.
4. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button until “SW VER” is displayed and then press the ENTER button to show the software version number.
5. Press the remote control MENU button to exit the menu control.

LANGUAGE SETUP
You can set the unit’s language.

1. Turn on the unit in DAB mode or FM mode.
2. Press the remote control MENU button (or press and hold the MENU/INFO button on the front panel) to access the menu control.
3. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button until “SYSTEM” is displayed and then press the ENTER button.
4. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button until “LANGUAGE” is displayed and then press the ENTER button.
5. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button to toggle between different languages. Select your desired language and then press the ENTER button to confirm.
6. Press the remote control MENU button to exit the menu control.

FACTORY RESET
This function resets the unit to the original factory settings.

1. Turn on the unit in DAB mode or FM mode.
2. Press the remote control MENU button (or press and hold the MENU/INFO button on the front panel) to access the menu control.
3. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button until “SYSTEM” is displayed and then press the ENTER button.
4. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button until “RESET” is displayed and then press the ENTER button.
5. Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT button until “RESET Y” is displayed and then press the ENTER button to reset the unit

ACCESSORIES

• Wire antenna x 1
• Remote control x 1
• Instruction manual x 1

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• DAB+ radio frequency range
  174.928-239.2 MHz

• FM radio frequency range
  87.5-108 MHz

• AC power inp
  100-240V~, 50/60Hzut

• Power consumption
  22 W

• Speaker output power
  2 x 10W RMS

• Bluetooth
  V5.0

• USB

• Aux In
  USB 2.0 type A socket

• Headphone out
  3.5mm stereo socket

• Remote control battery
  CR2025 x 1 pcs

• Main Unit dimension (L x D x H)
  140 x 204 x 170 mm

• Speaker box dimension (L x D x H)
  Each speaker box 130 x 123 x170 mm

• Total weight
  2.6 kg

• The specification presents only as a reference. The value of weight and size are approximation.

• Our product is improved ceaselessly and the specification and function may be changed without prior notice.

Guarantee
Lenco offers service and warranty in accordance to European law, which means that in case of repairs (both during and after the warranty period) you should contact your local dealer.
Important note: It is not possible to send products that need repairs to Lenco directly.
Important note: If this unit is opened or accessed by a non-official service center in any way, the warranty expires.
This device is not suitable for professional use. In case of professional use, all warranty obligations of the manufacturer will be voided.

Disclaimer
Updates to Firmware and/or hardware components are made regularly. Therefore some of the instruction, specifications and pictures in this documentation may differ slightly from your particular situation. All items described in this guide for illustration purposes only and may not apply to particular situation. No legal right or entitlements may be obtained from the description made in this manual.

Disposal of the Old Device

This symbol indicates that the relevant electrical product or battery should not be disposed of as general household waste in Europe. To ensure the correct waste treatment of the product and battery, please dispose them in accordance to any applicable local laws of requirement for disposal of electrical equipment or batteries. In so doing, you will help to conserve natural resources and improve standards of environmental protection in treatment and disposal of electrical waste (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive).

CE Marking
Hereby, Lenco Benelux B.V., Thermiekstraat 1a, 6361 HB Nuth, The Netherlands, declares that this product is in compliance with the essential EU directive requirements.
The declaration of conformity may be consulted via [email protected]

Service
For more information and helpdesk support, please visit www.lenco.com Lenco Benelux BV, Thermiekstraat 1a, 6361 HB, The Netherlands.

References

• Lenco.com | Officiële Lenco Webshop‎

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