soundmaster UR260 Clock Radio Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: soundmaster

Table of Contents

soundmaster UR260 Clock Radio
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
INSTALLATION
BASIC OPERATION
DAB
FM
BLUETOOTH®
USB / MICRO SD CARD
AUX INPUT
DIMMER
TIME / ALARM
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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soundmaster UR260 Clock Radio

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Do not dispose of this product with the normal household waste at the end of its life cycle. Return it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic devices.This is indicated by the symbol on the product, user manual or packaging
The materials are reusable according to their markings. By reusing, recycling or other forms of utilization of old devices youmake an important contribution to the protection of our environment.
Please contact your local authorities for details about collection points.

WARNING
Risk of electric shock
Do not open!
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel

This symbol indicates the presence of dangerous voltage inside the enclosure, sufficient enough to cause electric shock.
This symbol indicates the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions for the device
Used batteries are hazardous waste and NOT to be disposed of with the household waste! As a consumer you are legally obligated to return all batteries for environmentally responsible recycling – no matter whether or not the batteries contain harmful substances)
Return batteries free of charge to public collection points in your community or shops selling batteries of the respective kind. Only return fully discharged batteries ) marked Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead

Only use mercury and cadmium-free batteries.
Used batteries are hazardous waste and NOT to be disposed of with the household waste!!!
Keep batteries away from children. Children might swallow batteries.
Contact a physician immediately if a battery was swallowed.
Check your batteries regularly to avoid battery leakage.
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
Use the device in dry indoor environments only.
Protect the device from humidity.
This apparatus is for moderate climates areas use, not suitable for use in tropical climates countries.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect devices shall remain readily operable.
Connect this device to a properly installed and earthed wall outlet only. Make sure the mains voltage corresponds with the specifications on the rating plate.
Make sure the mains cable stays dry during operation. Do not pinch or damage the mains cable in any way.
A damaged mains cable or plug must immediately be replaced by an authorized service center.
In case of lightning, immediately disconnect the device from the mains supply.
Children should be supervised by parents when using the device.
Clean the device with a dry cloth only.
Do NOT use CLEANING AGENTS or ABRASIVE CLOTHS!
Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
Install the device at a location with sufficient ventilation in order to prevent heat accumulation.
Do not cover the ventilation openings!
Install the device at a safe and vibration-free location.
Install the device as far away as possible from computers and microwave units; otherwise radio reception may be disturbed.
Do not open or repair the enclosure. It is not safe to do so and will void your warranty. Repairs only by authorized service/ customer center.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
When you are necessary to ship the unit store it in its original package. Save the package for this purpose.
In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge or fast transient (burst), remove and reconnect the power supply.
If the unit is not using for a long period of time, disconnect it from the power supply by unplugging the power plug. This is to avoid the risk of fire

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

INSTALLATION

CONTENT OF DELIVERY

Main unit
AC adapter
Instruction manual

FIRST USE

For AC operation, make sure the voltage is compatible. Always use the supplied AC power adapter; never use another AC power adapter.
Always disconnect the AC power adapter from the AC power source when it is not in use.
Unroll and extend the antenna completely to ensure you receive the best reception possible in both DAB+ and FM radio mode. It may be necessary to alter the position of the DAB+ Radio and/or aerial to achieve the best signal.

AC ADAPTER OPERATION
Insert one end of the DC 5V adapter to the adapter port of the unit, and the other end to the power supply. The unit will be automatically in standby mode when connecting to AC power. To disconnect the set from the AC supply completely, withdraw the AC adaptor from the wall outlet.

ERP power management
The unit will turn off automatically after 10 minutes in standby mode if there is no audio signal. To turn on the unit again press the “POWER” button.

BASIC OPERATION

POWER ON/OFF
Press the „POWER“ button to switch on the unit. To switch to standby mode, press the „POWER“ button again

SELECTING MODES
Press the “MODE” button repeatedly to select the following modes: DAB, FM, Bluetooth®, USB, MICRO SD Card or AUX.

ADJUST VOLUME
Adjust the sound with the “VOLUME” control on the right side

DAB

AUTO SCAN

The first time the radio is powered and switched on, it will automatically start a quick scan of the DAB channels to search for available stations. Please leave it to complete this process.
Or you press and hold the “INFO/MENU” button until the DAB main menu is shown in the display.
Choose “Full scan” by pressing the “PREVIOUS “ or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter.
The radio starts the automatic search. In the display you will see the number of the found radio stations.

MANUAL TUNE

Press and hold the “INFO/MENU” button until the DAB main menu is shown in the display.
Choose “Manual Scan” by pressing the “PREVIOUS “ or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter.
Press “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT ” to select the desired channel and press “SELECT” to enter the channel

SELECT A RADIO STATION

Press “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT ” button. The display shows the found radio station.
Press “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT ” button and select the desired radio station.
Press the “SELECT” button to confirm the selection.

STORE A STATION IN THE PRESET MEMORY
You can store up to 10 DAB radio stations in the memory. A stored radio station can be erased from the memory by storing another radio station in its place.

Select the desired radio station.
Press the “PRESET” button. The preset list is shown in the display.
Select with the “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT ” button the desired station number.
Press and hold the “SELECT” button until “Preset XX saved” (XX = selected station number) is shown to store the station.
Repeat the steps 1-4 to store further radio stations.

RECALL A PRESET STATION

Press the “PRESET” button. The preset list is shown in the display.
Select with the “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT ” button the desired station number.
Press the “SELECT” button to confirm the selection.

PRUNE
Remove stations that are listed but not available.

Press and hold the “INFO/MENU” button until the DAB main menu is shown in the display.
Choose “Prune station” by pressing the “PREVIOUS “ or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter.
Select “Yes” by pressing the “PREVIOUS “ or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter. All not receivable stations will be deleted.

STATION ORDER
You can choose in which order the radio stations will be displayed.

Press and hold the “INFO/MENU” button until the DAB main menu is shown in the display.
Choose “Station order” by pressing the “PREVIOUS “ or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter.
Select “Multiplex”, “Alphanumeric” or “Active” by pressing the “PREVIOUS “ or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter.

INFORMATION
Press the “INFO/MENU” button repeatedly to select the following information:

Title / Artis
Date
Program Type
Audio bit rate
Multiplex
Signal error

Press the “SELECT” button to activate or deactivate the slideshow

FM

TUNING

Press the “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT ” button until the desired frequency is found.
Press and hold the “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT ” button to start the forward search or backward search to the next receivable radio station.

SCAN

Press the “SCAN” button to jump automatically to the next station.
Press and hold the “SCAN” button to jump automatically to previous station.

SAVE A STATION IN THE PRESET MEMORY
Is the same as in DAB mode.

RECALL A PRESET STATION
Is the same as in DAB mode.

INFORMATION
Press the “INFO/MENU” button repeatedly to select the following information:

Radio Text
Signal strength
Program Type
Date

AUDIO SETTING

Press and hold the “INFO/MENU” button until the FM main menu is shown in the display.
Choose “Audio setting” by pressing the “PREVIOUS “ or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter.
Select “Stereo or mono” or “Mono only” by pressing the “PREVIOUS “ or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter.

BLUETOOTH®

Press repeatedly the „MODE“ button to select the Bluetooth® function.
Activate the Bluetooth® function in your Bluetooth® device.
Select “UR260” on your Bluetooth® device for pairing. The speaker will sound twice to confirm if successfully connect with your Bluetooth® device.
Start music play on your Bluetooth® device.
After connected, you can control the playback, pause, next or previous function by both devices:
- SELECT
  PLAY/PAUSE
- PREVIOUS NEXT
  Previous Track
- NEXT
  Next Track
If you need to disconnect Bluetooth®, you can disconnect the Bluetooth® connection from your mobile device and in the same time the speaker will sound once.

Tips:

The device will be disconnected when the device is moved beyond the operational range. If you want to reconnect the device to the unit, place it within the operational range. The operational range between this unit and a Bluetooth device is approximately 10 meters. Any obstacle between this unit and a Bluetooth device can reduce the operational range.
Keep this unit away from any other electronic device that may cause interference.

USB / MICRO SD CARD

Able to playback all MP3 files which stored in the memory media with USB connector or MICRO SD Card Slot.

Choose with the ”MODE” button the USB or SD CARD mode.
Before connecting the USB media to the unit, make sure the port is in correct direction and will connect. Or insert MICRO SD Card straightly without bending.
The system will automatically start reading the MP3 files in the USB Storage Media or MICRO SD Card.
Press “PREVIOUS ”, “SELECT” or “NEXT ” buttons for control the previous track, play & pause or next track.

Wrongly connect the USB Storage Media or MICRO SD Card upside down could damage the unit or the USB Storage Media or MICRO SD Card. A locked MICRO SD Card cannot be detected or playback.

AUX INPUT

Connect the AUX jack of the unit and your external player such as portable MP3 player with an AUX cable (not included).
Choose with ”MODE” the AUX mode.
Start the playback on your external player to begin playing.
Adjust the volume with the “VOLUME” Control.

DIMMER

Set the “DIMMER” switch to “HI” as brighter brightness LCD display.
Set the “DIMMER” switch to “STD” as standard brightness on LCD display.
Set the “DIMMER” switch to “LO” as darker brightness LCD display

TIME / ALARM

SETTING TIME
After a short time under DAB radio signal or FM RDS radio signal, the current time will appear on the display.

MANUAL SETTING

During in all mode, press and hold the “INFO/MENU” button to enter Menu list.
Choose “Main menu” with “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter. 3. Choose “Time setup” with “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter. 4. Choose “Set Time” with “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter.
Adjust the date and time with “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter.

CLOCK FORMAT
Under point “Clock format” you can set the time format 12h or 24h.

AUTO UPDATE
Under point “Auto update” you can set the clock update from radio or update off.

SETTING THE ALARM

During in all mode, press and hold the “INFO/MENU” button to enter Menu list.
Choose “Main menu” with “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter.
Choose “Alarms” with “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter.
Select “Alarm 1” or “Alarm 2” with “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter.
Set the alarm mode: Off | Daily | Once | Weekdays | Weekends), time, type (DAB | FM | USB | MICRO SD CARD | BUZZER), volume with “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter.
Choose “Save” to store the alarm setting.

ALARM DEACTIVATE
Press the “POWER” button to deactivate the alarm tone.

SNOOZE FUNKTION
When your alarm rings, you can press the “SLEEP/SNOOZE” button to temporarily suspend the alarm. The alarm will ring again 9 minutes later.

SLEEP
While listening to DAB, FM, BT, USB, MICRO SD CARD, press repeatedly the “SLEEP” button to set the sleep time. You can select OFF | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 minutes. The sleep icon will be shown in the display and the rest of the time until the unit turn off in standby. To turn off the radio at any time, press the “POWER” button”.

FACTORY RESET

During in all mode, press and hold the “INFO/MENU” button to enter Menu list.
Choose “Main menu” with “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter. 3. Choose “Factory Reset” with “PREVIOUS ” or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter. 4. Select “Yes” by pressing the “PREVIOUS “ or “NEXT “ and press “SELECT” to enter. All settings will be deleted.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply : Use only the supplied AC-adapter
Power input : 100-240V~ 50/60Hz
Power output : 5V 1A Frequency DAB+ : 174.928 – 239.200 MHz
Frequency range FM : 87.5 – 108MHz
Preset station : 10 DAB+, 10 FM
Bluetooth Version : V5.0
Audio output power : 1 x 4 W RMS

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