KARCHER DAB 9000CDi 2.1 Channel Internet-DAB+-FM Radio CD Player User Manual

KARCHER DAB 9000CDi 2.1 Channel Internet-DAB+-FM Radio CD Player

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. bathtub, 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. W-LAN RF Exposure – To maintain compliance with the W-LAN RF exposure requirements, place the product at least 20 cm away from nearby persons except when operating the controls.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – This product is not intended for wall or ceiling mounting.
8. 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.
9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Non-use Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
14. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
15. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
    • The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
    • Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
    • The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
    • The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
    • The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
16. 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.
17. Open Fire – Keep the apparatus away from open fires. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
18. Thunderstorms – During a thunderstorm, the mains plug should be unplugged.
19. Safety Check – After servicing the technician should conduct a safety check in order to ensure that the apparatus is working properly and safely.
20. Batteries – Always place batteries in the correct polarization into electrical components. The danger of explosion if the 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.
21. Volume Levels – To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
22. Headphones – Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

WARNING: 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. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.
The lightning flash with an 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.

Batteries
Batteries may not be disposed of in regular house hold trash. Every consumer has the obligation to return batteries to special disposal locations.

Disposal of Used Electrical & Electronic Equipment
The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical & electronic equipments waste. By ensuring the correct disposal of this product, you will help prevent potential hazards to the environment and to human health, which could otherwise be caused by unsuitable waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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.

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.

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.

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

NOTES ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1. This instruction manual is published by the manufacturer without any warranty. Corrections and changes of this instruction manual for the removal of typographic mistakes and editorial inaccu-racies 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. “DAB” and “DAB+” are used synonymously in this manual and the unit’s menu. The function is the same.
4. 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 impression 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.
• If there is no playback in any mode (except radio) for 15 minutes and no button is pressed, then the unit will switch into standby mode automatically.

Unpacking

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

Location of Controls

Front

1. Subwoofer
2. Speakers
3. RC sensor
4. 2.8” TFT LCD Display
5. Control Knob: VOLUME / EJECT
6. Control Knob: OK/SCAN/NAVIGATE
7. CD Player
8. Button / MODE
9. Button PREV/RWD
10. Button NEXT/FWD
11. Button PLAY/PAUSE
12. Button STOP
13. Button MENU/INFO
14. Button FAV/BT PAIR
15. Button / BACK
16. Antenna
17. AUX In
18. Headphone Out
19. USB Port
20. DC In
21. ON/OFF Mains Switch

Back

Remote Control

1. Power Press to switch the unit on/off (standby mode).

2. MODE Press to enter the mode selection.

3. MENU/INFO Press and hold to enter the main menu. Press repeatedly to change display info.

4. Previous Select previous track.

5. Play/Pause Start playback; pause and resume.

6. EQ Press to enter the equalizer menu.

7. Arrow buttons Navigate in menus.

8. OK / SCAN DAB+ mode: Press repeatedly to enlarge slide. Press to select stations from station and preset lists. FM mode: Press to start auto scan.
   Menu: Enter menu options and change items.

9. Mute Press to mute/unmute the sound.

10. Number buttons Press to switch to a preset station. Press and hold to store a preset.

11. FAV / BT PAIR Short press to open preset list. Long press to store the current station to the preset list. In BT mode press to pair external device.

12. EJECT CD mode: Press to eject the disc.

13. FOLDER DOWN CD mode: Skip to previous folder (if available).

14. FOLDER UP CD mode: Skip to next folder (if available).

15. Next Select next track.

16. Stop CD mode: Stop playback.

17. VOLUME+ Press to increase the volume.

18. VOLUME- Press to decrease the volume.

19. SHUFFLE/REPEAT CD mode: Select shuffle and repeat

Display

1. Mode (Internet radio, DAB, FM, CD, Bluetooth or Aux).
2. Clock: This shows the current time.
3. Name of the current radio station.
4. Slide: Displays slides transmitted by the radio station (e.g. station logo, album covers, weather forecast, etc.). In radio mode press the OK button to enlarge the slide.
5. Info field shows different info that is being broadcast from the current radio station (e.g. program name and type, the song currently playing, frequency details, signal error, and strength). Press the MENU/INFO button repeatedly to cycle through such information.
6. Alarm indicator(s) will be shown when alarms 1 and/or 2 are active.
7. The preset indicator will be shown with the preset number when the current station is saved as preset.
8. Signal strength indicator.

Power Supply

AC/DC Adaptor

1. Connect the supplied adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC-in jack of the unit.
2. Firmly and securely plug the supplied adaptor’s AC plug 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.

Remote Control Batteries
Insert two 1.5V “AAA” batteries (not included) in the remote control.
Notes:

• Pay attention to the safety information on page 26.
• If the remote control is not used for a longer period of time, the batteries should be removed.
• If the remote control’s working range becomes less the batteries might be weak and should be replaced.

First Installation

When you power the unit for the first time, it will show a notice concerning your data privacy. To acknowledge and proceed, press OK. The unit will now automatically launch the setup wizard for easy installation and setup of your new radio. If you wish to skip the setup wizard you can do so in the menu (the setup wizard can be launched at any time in the Systems Setting menu).
When you chose to continue with the setup wizard, follow the instructions on the display: Language: Select your language.

• Date/Time: Select between 12 and 24-hour format.

• Auto-update: Select from which source time/date should be synchronized. If you choose “No update” you need to set the time/date manually.

• Set timezone: Select your timezone (UTC +01:00 for Germany).

• Daylight Savings: Select “ON” for countries with daylight savings time.

• Network settings: Select to keep the network connected even when the unit is in standby mode. Otherwise, the network will only be available when the unit is switched on.

• WLAN region: Select your region.
  The unit will now scan for available networks and then list them:

• SSID: Select your desired network.
  WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard for easy setup of a wireless home network. If your selected network supports WPS you can chose from the following options for easy setup:

• Push button: The device prompts you to press the connect button on your router. It then scans for a ready Push Button Connect network and connects.

• Enter PIN: The device generates an 8-digit code which you enter into the wireless router, access point, or an external registrar.

• Skip WPS: Skip WPS and proceed with the network setup as you would otherwise. For more info please also refer to your router’s instructions.

• Key: Enter the network key

Once you’ve entered the correct key, the Setup Wizard will be finished.

You can now select the mode in which you wish to proceed.

Basic Functions

Switching the Unit On & Off (Standby Mode)

1. Power the unit as described above.
2. Set the ON/OFF Mains Switch located on the back of the unit to “ON”.
3. To switch the unit on, press the Power button on the remote control once, or press and hold for 2 seconds the /MODE button on the unit. The unit will switch to the last mode used.
4. To switch the unit off (standby mode), press the Power button on the remote control once, or press and hold for 2 seconds the /MODE button on the unit.
5. To turn off the unit completely, set the ON/OFF Mains Switch on the back of the unit to “OFF”.

Mode Selection
To select between the different modes, you can either

• press the /MODE button on the unit and then select the desired mode using the NAVIGATE knob and then pressing OK, or
• press the MODE button on the remote control, select the desired mode using the arrow buttons and press OK.

Volume Control

• Increase the volume by pressing the VOLUME+ button on the remote control or rotating the VOLUME knob on the unit clockwise.
• Decrease the volume by pressing the VOLUME- button on the remote control or rotating the VOLUME knob on the unit counter-clockwise.

Mute
To mute the sound, press the MUTE button on the remote control. Press the button again to turn the sound back on.

Equalizer (EQ)

• This unit has several different equalizer presets as well as a user adjustable equalizer setting.
• To select between different EQ presets, press the EQ button on the remote control to enter the EQ menu. Select the desired preset using the ▲/▼ buttons and then press OK.

Display Backlight & Timeout Function

• The display brightness can be adjusted in 3 levels (high, medium, low).
• The brightness level can be adjusted in the system settings menu (System Settings > Backlight).
• The Timeout setting in the same menu allows you to set a time after which the display brightness dims down while in standby mode.

Sleep Timer
The sleep function enables you to set a timer after which the unit will turn itself into standby mode automatically.

• The sleep timer can be set in the main menu (Main menu > Sleep).
• You can select between 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
• When the sleep timer is activated the display will show a sleep timer symbol with the remaining time at the bottom.
• To change or cancel the sleep function, you can do so in the sleep menu by selecting “Sleep OFF

Time/Date & Alarms

Time/Date

Time and date will be automatically synchronized through the mode which you select during the setup Time and date will be automatically synchronized through the mode which you select during the setup wizard. That means that upon the initial installation of the unit, time and date will be set automatically through that signal and you do not need to set them manually. If you do wish to set time and date manually, you can do so inside the System Settings menu.
Alarms
This unit enables you to set 2 separate alarms. You can select to wake to buzzer, Internet Radio, DAB or FM. To set an alarm the unit must be switched on.

1. Press and hold the / BACK button on the unit to enter the alarm setup menu or access it via the main menu.

2. Select whether you want to edit alarm 1 or alarm 2 and press OK.

3. You can now do the detailed settings (use the arrow buttons ▲/▼ to scroll through the items and OK or ► to view the options, press ◄ to go back to the previous menu):
   Enable: Set the alarm Off or chose between Daily, Once, Weekends and Weekdays (Mo-Fr).
   Time: Set the desired wake up time.
   Mode: Select the alarm source (buzzer, Internet Radio, DAB+ or FM).
   Preset: When one of the radio modes is set for mode, select which station should be played (this setting is not available when buzzer is selected for mode).
   Volume: Set the max. alarm volume. When the alarm comes on, the volume will increase up to the set max. volume.
   Save: Save your settings.

4. You can exit the alarm setting menu now. When you set the Alarm “On” it will sound at the set time/day.

Deactivating an Alarm

• To deactivate a set alarm, enter the alarm settings menu and set Enable to “Off”. The alarm is not active and will not sound. Stopping an Active Alarm
• When the alarm is sounding, press the button on the remote control or press and hold the/ MODE button on the unit to turn it off. The alarm will come on again on the next day at the set
  time (depending on the set interval).

Snooze
The snooze function allows you to delay an active alarm. To do so, press the OK button on the remote control repeatedly (or rotate either one of the control knobs on the unit) while the alarm is active to set a snooze time of 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes. The alarm will stop and come on again after the set time. While the snooze function is active the alarm symbol is flashing. To cancel this function, press the button.

Internet Radio

Internet radio allows you to tune into tens of thousands of radio stations from all around the world. Switch the unit on as described previously. It will start in the mode last listened to. Select Internet
Radio mode if it isn’t already selected.

Internet Radio Menu
While in Internet Radio mode you can enter the Internet Radio menu by pressing and holding for 2 seconds the MENU/INFO button on the remote control or on the unit. Navigate through the menu using the arrow buttons on the remote, control or the NAVIGATE control knob on the unit. Press the OK button or the ► button to enter submenus or confirm selections. Press the ◄ button or the MENU button to return to the previous

STATION LIST
While in Internet Radio mode press the ▲/▼ buttons on the remote control or the ▲/TUNING+ / ▼/ TUNING- buttons on the unit to enter the Station List. Alternatively you can access it through the Internet Radio menu.

(see next section “My Added Stations”) you can access them here.
Help| Get access code for the internet radio portal.

My Added Stations (Internet Portal)
Favorites are stored in the internet radio portal and are available through all Internet radios registered on the same account. Before favourites can be used, the radio has to be registered with the internet radio portal

1. To register your device, choose Station list > Help to get your radio’s unique portal access code.
2. Visit the portal website >> smartradio.frontier-nuvola.net
3. If this is your first time visiting this portal, register for a new account by entering the required information. If you already have an account and wish to add an additional radio, log in to your account and select to add a new radio.
4. Once your radio is registered with the portal, you can immediately use the internet radio favorites and added stations features.
5. To store a playing station as a favorite, press and hold OK until the display shows “Favourite added”. The station appears in the default favorites list of the web portal.
6. Even though the internet radio portal contains thousands of stations, you may want to listen to stations not listed. You can add your own streams via the portal
7. (also see https://srsupport.frontier-nuvola.net/portal/kb/articles/personal-streams). After adding such a stream in the internet portal you can access them on the radio in the menu Station list > My added Stations.

Presets
This unit enables you to store up to 40 of your favorite radio stations:

1. Select a radio station that you would like to store.
2. Press and hold for 2 seconds the FAV / BT PAIR button on the remote control or on the unit to enter the preset menu.
3. Select the preset no. on which the station should be stored using the ▲/▼ buttons on the remote control or the NAVIGATE control knob on the unit. Alternatively, you can store the current radio station directly on one of the presets from 1 to 10 by pressing and holding for 2 seconds the according to Number button on the remote control.
4. Confirm by pressing the OK button.
5. To recall a stored frequency, press the FAV / BT PAIR button once to view the preset list,on the unit and press OK to play that station. Alternatively, you can select the desired preset station directly by pressing the corresponding Number button on the remote control.

Music Player

The Music Player lets you stream music from your computer on a local network or from USB. Select Music Player mode if it isn’t already selected.

Music Player Menu While in Music Player mode you can enter the Music Player menu by pressing and holding for 2 seconds the MENU/INFO button on the remote control or on the unit. Navigate through the menu using the arrow buttons on the remote control or the NAVIGATE control knob on the unit. Press the OK button or the ► button to enter submenus or confirm selections. Press the ◄ button or the MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Off – Repeat play function is off.
Shuffle play| On – All tracks are played in random order.
Off – Shuffle play function is off.
Clear My playlist| Select to clear your playlist.
Prune servers| Select to prune servers.
System Settings| See chapter 15. System Settings Menu.
Main Menu| Go to the main menu.

Supported Files

Note:
The above table summarizes the maximum supported bit-rates for the various audio formats sup-ported by the device.

Shared Media
It you have set up shared media, an entry consisting of :