BLAUPUNKT PR8BK FM Portable Radio Owner’s Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Blaupunkt

Table of Contents

BLAUPUNKT PR8BK FM Portable Radio
CAUTION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
LOCATION OF CONTROL
Specification
References
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BLAUPUNKT PR8BK FM Portable Radio

CAUTION

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

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

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

Important Notes

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

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

ERP2 (Energy Related Products) note
This product with ecodesign complies with the stage 2 requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) NO. 1275/2008 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC regard to standby and off mode electric power consumption of electronic household and office equipment.

WARNING
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Never use the device unsupervised! Switch off the device whenever you are not using it, even if this is only for a short while.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Before operating this system, check the voltage of this system to see if it is identical to the voltage of your local power supply.
To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this equipment to hot places, rain, moisture or dust.
Do not place this unit close to a strong magnetic field.
Do not place the unit on an amplifier or receiver.
Do not place this unit in a damp area as the moisture will affect the life of electric components.
If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the player. If this occurs, the system will not operate properly. Please leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Wipe with a clean, dry or slightly damp cloth.

NOTICE

Conformity
Hereby, Blaupunkt Competence Center 2N-Everpol Sp. z o.o., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirement and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Declaration of conformity can be obtained from the product page at www.blaupunkt.com.
Responsible party: 2N-Everpol Sp. z o.o, Puławska 403A, 02-801 Warsaw, Poland, Phone: +48 22 331 99 59, E-mail: info@everpol.pl

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

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

Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be dispose with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam(buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of material which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment. Recording and playback of material might require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958

LOCATION OF CONTROL

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Frequency table
Tuning knob
Headphone
Antenna
Power on/off, volume potentiometer
Battery compartment
AC power outlet
Handle
Signal LED indicator.

Power source
AC main power: using the supplied power cord connect the unit via AC power outlet, and plug on the power plug into the wall socket in order to get the sourcing.
Battery power: Open the battery door and insert 2pcs (3V) type UM-1 size or C cells batteries(not included) into the compartment according to the negative and positive polarity indicates, then close the battery door. Please replace it with a new fresh battery in case of the power is exhausted. The output sound will deform and stop playback in case of battery power is getting weak.

Caution: Please do not install a different brand battery, or old and new batteries together; please take out the battery in the case on no operation in a long period; please dispose the exhausted battery in an environmentally friendly way.

Radio operation
Before start the radio listening, please try to move the unit next to the window and full extent of the antenna; then push the volume potentiometer to power on the unit, and adjust the volume; turn the TUNING knob to adjust the radio frequency in order to get the station. The signal LED indicator will lit up in red color in case of there has received an available station with a strong signal.

Headphone: you can connect the headphone with the headphone jack for listening, and then the sound will output from the headphones and mute the loudspeaker.

Reception improvement: Try to move the unit next to the window; try to full extent the antenna and adjust the direction; try to turn another frequency; try to change any position for listening.