BLAUPUNKT BAC28WC FM Alarm Clock Radio with Wireless Charging Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
FM Alarm Clock Radio with Wireless Charging – BAC28WC

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GENERAL SAFETY

Read this manual thoroughly before you start using the radio. Store this manual, the completed warranty card, your receipt, and the product packaging. The safety precautions instructions reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury when correctly complied with. Please follow all instructions and take notice of all warnings.

This unit must be serviced by qualified service personnel only.

The lightning flash with symbol within the triangle is intended to warn you of a non-insulated dangerous voltage in the product’s enclosure that could be of sufficient magnitude to generate a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within the triangle is intended to warn you of the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the documents included with the product.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The lightning flash symbol within the triangle is intended to warn you of non- insulated dangerous voltage in the product’s enclosure that could be of sufficient magnitude to generate a risk of electric shock to persons.

• Only using furniture that can safely support the Products.
• Ensure the Product is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.
• Do not place the product on high furniture without securing both the furniture and the product to a stable support.
• Do not place the product on cloth or other conductive materials.
• Warn children of the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the product or its controls and to call for an adult to assist.

GENERAL SAFETY (CONT.)

• Do not expose this product to rain or moisture as it may result in fire or an electric shock hazard
• Do not temper or change or modify the product in any way.
• Only use Accessories outlined and recommended by the manufacturer.
• Please do not expose the product to splashing or water contact
• Please do not place any object on top of the product

This product must be positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling when mounted and can cause injury, particularly to children if it is positioned incorrectly.

• Do not use a damaged power cord, plug, or loose outlet. Doing so may cause an electric shock.

• Do not plug several devices into the same outlet. Doing so may cause the outlet to overheat and start a fire. Make sure the outlet is readily accessible during the operation
  of the equipment.

• Do not bend, twist or kink the power cord excessively.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product. Dry location use only.

• Do not run the power cord near heat-producing appliances such as radiators, stoves, or irons. The excessive heat could melt the insulation and expose live wires, resulting in
  fire or electric shock.

• No naked flame source, such as candles, should be placed on the product.

• Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.

• Do not run the power cord near heat-producing appliances such as radiators, stoves, or irons. The excessive heat could melt the insulation and expose live wires, resulting in
  fire or electric shock.

• Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Not doing so may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not cover the ventilation openings of the product with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc, or insert objects into the slots available on the products.
  This could result in the product temperature rising and could cause a fire.

• If you notice any unusual odors or smoke around the unit, immediately disconnect the unit from the outlet and contact the service center. Failure to do so may result in fire
  or electric shock.

• When not using the unit for long periods of time or when you are moving the unit please ensure to disconnect the power supply from the wall socket.

• Please beware that Dust could accumulate overtime on the unit and cause it to generate heat and or deteriorate insulation, which in turn may result in an electrical fire.

• The product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or young children of any age, They must be supervised product by a person responsible for their safety.

• Batteries from the product must be only removed by an adult, the adult must ensure to keep them out of reach of infants and children. Seek medical attention immediately if a child has swallowed a battery.

• To maintain the product do not use any chemical or cleaning agent or wet cloth, please only ensure to utilize a dry cloth to wipe it down from marks or dust and only after
  unplugging the product from the power socket.

• Please ensure to contact our call center for any repair or service required for the products.

Please make sure upon positioning this product, the place is:

• Not wet or damp and Well ventilated
• Away from direct sunlight or heaters.
• Away from splashes or food.
• Protected from excessive dust or grease.
• Do not place this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. Allow 20cm above and 5cm spacing on both sides for proper ventilation.
• Do not place the product near heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other audio-visual equipment that produce heat.
• Do not place containers with liquids, if liquid falls inside the products it may result in short-circuit, fire, or electric shock.
• Do not place small metallic objects on top of the unit.
• Do not use or store flammable or combustible materials near the unit. Doing so may result in fire or explosion. Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lit candles,
  cigarettes, or incense sticks on top of the product.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. MIN/TUNING+ button
2. HOUR/TUNING- button
3. SET TIME/PRESET button
4. SLEEP/SCAN button
5. AL1/VOLUME – button
6. AL2/VOLUME + button
7. POWER/SOURCE button
8. PLAY/PAUSE button
9. SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS button
10. BT PAIRING button
11. MICROPHONE
12. DISPLAY
13. AUDIO IN
14. USB (CHARGE SOCKET)
15. USB (CHARGE SOCKET)
16. DC JACK
17. WIRELESS CHARGING LOCATION

BASIC OPERATION

Back up Battery Installation
A Battery backup function has been added to this product to assist with keeping the correct time when the mains power is interrupted for short periods of time.

• Remove the battery compartment cover from the bottom of the unit.
• Insert 2x AA batteries into the compartment, taking care to match the battery orientations marked on the inside of the compartment.
• Replace the battery compartment cover.

NOTE:

1. Battery is used for the clock back up only to the maintain the clock operation without LED display when electrical power has been interrupted.
2. Always remove the battery if the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time to avoid unnecessary battery drain.
3. Use only the size and type of battery specified.
4. Battery shall not be exposed to direct sunlight or any heat source.
5. The battery backup system is only meant to be used for short temporary power failures.
6. For a longer duration, the battery may become exhausted or there may be some deviation inaccuracy.
7. Do not store the clock radio with a backup battery fitted, otherwise, it will run down and may leak and corrode.

BASIC OPERATION (CONT.)

Antenna

• Unwind and extend FM wire antenna to its full length for FM reception and place it in the position. Which permits the best reception.
• If FM reception is weak, slightly rotate or reposition the unit to get the best possible reception.

Setting the Time

1. Ensure the mains power is connected and powered ON.
2. Enter STANDBY mode if not already.
3. Press and hold the SET TIME(3) button. The clock digits will flash on the display.
4. Repeatedly press the HOUR(2) button to set the hour.
5. Repeatedly press the MIN(1) button to set the minute.
6. Press the SET TIME(3) button to confirm the hour and minute digits will stop flashing.

NOTE: For faster scrolling numbers, press and hold the HOUR(2) and MIN(1) buttons.

Setting the Alarm

The alarm settings must be performed while in STANDBY mode.

1. Press and hold the AL1(5) or AL2(6) button (00:00) will be flashing and be shown on the display.

2. When ‘00:00’ is flashing, set the alarm time by repeatedly pressing HOUR(2) and MIN(1), press AL1(5) or AL2(6) button to store the alarm time. And ‘Buzz’ or ‘FM’ will flash to stable.

3. Press the HOUR(2) and MIN(1) buttons repeatedly to select the type of alarm (the buzz or FM radio station), the source indicator will appear on the display.

4. Press AL1(5) or AL2(6) button again to confirm the alarm settings.

5. Press AL1(5) or AL2(6) button repeatedly to activate or deactivate the alarm timer
   • If the alarm timer is activated, the ‘BUZZ’ or ‘FM’ icon is displayed.
   • If the alarm timer is deactivated, the alarm icon disappears.

6. To stop the ringing alarm, press the corresponding AL1(5)/AL2(6) button or the POWER/SOURCE (7) button. The repeats itself in subsequent days.

7. To cancel the alarm, press the AL1(5) or AL2(6) button twice briefly, the alarm indicator will disappear.

NOTE: When using the device, you can press and hold the AL1(5) or AL2(6) button to see what time the alarm was set. Then the alarm time will briefly appear on the display. The alarm volume is not adjustable, but it will go up gradually to gently wake you up.

Snooze Function
When the alarm goes off, press SNOOZE(9) button.

• The alarm snoozes and repeats ringing 9 minutes later.

Sleep Timer

1. In radio mode, repeatedly press the SLEEP(4) button to select the desired sleep time from 120, 90, 60, 30, 15 minutes.
2. When the sleep timer is activated, the sleep indicator will appear.
3. The clock radio switches to standby mode automatically after the preset period.
4. To deactivate the sleep timer, press the SLEEP(4) button repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

Adjust Display Brightness
Press the BRIGHTNESS(9) button repeatedly to select different brightness levels:

• High
• Medium
• Low

Volume Control

1. In radio mode, to increase the volume level press VOLUME+(6) button.
2. In radio mode, to decrease the volume level press the VOLUME-(5) button.

RADIO OPERATION

LISTEN TO FM RADIO

1. Ensure the mains power is connected and powered ON.
2. Fully extend the antenna wire which is located at the rear of the apparatus.
3. Press the SOURCE (7) button repeatedly to switch to FM tuner mode.
4. Press the TUNING-(2) or TUNING+(1) button to tune in to the desired station manually.
5. press and hold the TUNING-(2) or TUNING+(1) button for two seconds tunes to a station with strong reception automatically.

Store FM Radio Stations Automatically

1. In FM tuner mode, press and hold SCAN(4) for two seconds.
2. All available FM radio stations are stored automatically.
3. The first stored radio station broadcasts.

Store FM Radio Stations Manually

You can store up to 20 FM radio stations.

1. Tune to an FM radio station.
2. Press and hold the PRESET(3) button for two seconds. The preset number begins to blink.
3. Press TUNING-(2) or TUNING+(1) to select a number.
4. Press PRESET(3) again to confirm.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other stations

NOTE: To remove a pre-stored station, store another station in its place.

Select a Preset Radio Station
In tuner mode, press PRESET(3) repeatedly to select a preset station.

BLUETOOTH OPERATION

With this clock radio, you can listen to audio from Bluetooth-enabled devices and control the incoming call through Bluetooth.

CONNECT A DEVICE

1. Press SOURCE(7) repeatedly to select Bluetooth mode. ‘BT’ (Bluetooth) flashes on the display.

2. On your Bluetooth device, enable Bluetooth and search for Bluetooth devices (refer to the user manual of the device).

3. When ‘BAC28WC’ is displayed on your device, select it to start pairing and connection. If necessary, enter the default password “0000”.

4. If you cannot find ‘BAC28WC’ for pairing, press, and hold (10) for two seconds to enter pairing mode, and then try again.

5. After successful pairing and connection, ‘BT’ (Bluetooth) stops flashing, and the radio beeps once.

6. To disconnect the Bluetooth-enabled device:
   • Press and hold (10) for two seconds
   • Disable Bluetooth on your device
   • Or move the device beyond the communication range.

7. To disconnect another Bluetooth-enabled device:
   • Press and hold (10) for two seconds to disconnect the currently connected device.
   • The radio enters Bluetooth pairing mode.
   • Connect another Bluetooth device.

PLAY AUDIO FROM A BLUETOOTH-ENABLED DEVICE

After a successful Bluetooth connection, play audio on the Bluetooth device.

1. Audio streams from your Bluetooth device to the clock radio.
2. You can press PLAY/PAUSE(8) to start, pause or resume play.

CONTROL YOUR PHONE CALL
After Bluetooth connection, you can control your incoming phone call with this product.

During a call, press to end the current call.
Press and hold for two seconds to reject an incoming call.

NOTE: Music play pauses when there is an incoming call, and resumes when the call ends

LISTEN TO AN EXTERNAL DEVICE

With this clock radio, you can also listen to an external audio device such as an MP3 player

1. Connect an audio input cable (not supplied) with a 3.5 mm connector on both ends to:
   • The AUDIO IN(13) socket on the clock radio, and
   • The headphone socket on the external device.

2. Press SOURCE(7) repeatedly to select the ‘AUX’ source.

3. Play audio on the external device (refer to its user manual).

OTHER FEATURES

CHARGE YOUR PHONE
With this clock radio, you can charge your phone through the USB socket (14).

1. Connect your phone and the clock radio with the charging cable of your phone (not supplied).
2. Connect the clock radio to AC power. The phone begins to charge.
3. You can also wrap your USB cable that is charging your smartphone around the back part of the BAC23BTC and push the cable through the hole up into the stand. This way, you can charge your smartphone while it’s resting in the stand.

WIRELESS CHARGING

1. Place your smartphone centrally on top of the device as shown.
2. The charge state is indicated in your smartphone display as usual.

NOTE:

– When the phone is being charged your phone’s charging indicator will show as normal. The right side LED will turn green when wireless charging is in progress.
– For maximum charging efficiency, the phone must be aligned with the center of the charging area.
– Phones that are capable of wireless charging may need to be placed slightly off-center. The built-in wireless receiver may not be centered inside the phone. This varies by brand/model.

TROUBLESHOOTING

In the unlikely event of difficulties with your appliance please follow the troubleshooting guide below.

Problem| Reason(s) Solution(s)
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No Power|

• Power cable not connected to a wall socket.
• Power socket is not switched

|

• Make sure the plug is connected.
• Make sure that there is power at the AC outlet.

Radio reception weak|

• Extend or re-position the FM pig-tail antenna.
• Re-position the main unit for FM reception.
• Keep the clock radio away from other electronic devices to avoid radio interference.

No sound|

• Volume control set to minimum.
• Device volume set to minimum

|

• Increase the volume level
• Adjust the volume on the Bluetooth- connected device.

Time reset to 12:00|

• Backup batteries exhausted
• Clock not set

|

• Replace the batteries
• Set the clock following steps on page 10

Alarm does not sound|

• Alarm mode is not active
• Clock not set
• Alarm not set

|

• Activate the alarm following steps on page 10
• Set the clock following steps on page 10

Clock/alarm setting erased|

• Power has been interrupted
• Power plug has disconnected.

|

• Make sure the plug is connected.
• Reset the clock/alarm

The audio quality is poor after connecting BT| The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to this product or remove any obstacle between them.
Cannot connect with the device.|

• The Bluetooth function of the device is not enabled.
• This product is already connected with another Bluetooth-enabled device.

|

• Refer to the user manual of the device for how to enable the function.
• Disconnect that device and then try again.
• Press and hold for two seconds to enter pairing mode, and then try again.

The paired device connects and disconnects constantly|

• The Bluetooth reception is poor.

|

• Move the device closer to this product or
  remove any obstacle between them.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency
FM| 87.5 – 108MHz

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