August MB450 Radio Dual Alarm Clock User Manual

August MB450 Radio Dual Alarm Clock

User Manual
Thank you for purchasing the August MB450 Retro Bluetooth DAB/DAB+/FM Radio and Dual Alarm Clock. This user manual is designed to familiarize you with all the features of this device. Please take the time to read this user manual carefully, even if you are already familiar with a similar product.

• Safety
  To ensure the safety of you and others, please read the Safety Instructions before using this device. Please do not disassemble the product, it can be unsafe and will invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty.

• Disposal
  Please ensure the product and accessories are disposed of in compliance with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive and any other regulations applicable to your country. Always check with the environmental agency and any other relevant authorities for current disposal regulations.

• Declaration of Conformity
  The Declaration of Conformity can be found on our website at http://augustint.com/en/declaration/

• Customer Service
  You can contact us by phone at: +44 (0)845 250 0586:carrierRatesApply)Or by email at: service@augustint.com should you require further technical support or customer service.

Safety Instructions

Storage and Use

Maintenance
Please unplug all leads before cleaning this device.

Main Features

• Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless, USB Port, and MicroSD Card Reader
• FM, DAB, DAB+ Telescopic Aerial for Radio Reception
• Rechargeable Battery Lasts Up To 18 Hours (Mode Dependent)
• Set Two Alarms at Once with Dual Alarm Clock
• Remote Control Included for Ease-of-Use

Box Contents

Part Names and Functions

1. Power| – Press and hold to swich on/ off.

– When the device is switched on, press the button to enter standby mode and view the date and time.

---|---
2. Next|

– Press: Play the next song/ radio station. (BT, Micro SD, USB, DAB mode)

– Press: The radio station increased in steps of 50KHZ. (FM mode)

– Press & hold: Search next available radio station in frequency up automatically. (FM mode)

– Press: Move down. (Menu settings)

3. Previous| – Press: Play the previous song/ radio station. (BT, Micro SD, USB, DAB mode)

– Press: The radio station decreased in steps of 50KHZ. (FM mode)

– Press & hold: Search next available radio station in frequency down automatically. (FM mode)

– Press: Move up. (Menu mode)

4. Mode| – Press to switch the mode: DAB/ FM/ Bluetooth i

Micro SD card/ AUX.

5. Menu/ Info| – Press & hold to enter menu settings.

– Press to return to the previous menu.

– In DAB/FM mode, press the button to display/ turn off the radio information.

6. Preset| – Press to access the pre-set station list. (DAB,

FM mode)

– Press & hold the button to save the station manually. (DAB, FM mode)

7. Multi- Functional Dial| – Volume control: Turn the dial to increase or decrease the volume.

– Menu navigation: Turn the dial to select and change parameters.

– Press the dial/ OK to play or pause the music. ( USB, Micro SD card, BT mode)

– Press the dial/ OK to mute the sound. (in DAB, FM.AUX mode)

– When paired with a smartphone, press the dial/ OK to answer an incoming call. Press & hold the dial/ OK to reject an incoming call. During a call press the dial/ OK to end the call.

– Press and hold the dial/ OK to disconnect Bluetooth. (in BT mode)

– Snooze: When the alarm rings, press the dial/

OK to activate the snooze function.

---|---
a.Microphone|
9. LCD Display|
1a.Charging Indicator| Red light on when charging, off when fully charged.
11.IRReceivei|
12.Speaker|
13.MicroSD Slot| Insert a Micro SD card (max.32GB) with MP3, WAV,

WMA, APE, FLAG music files.

14.USBStick Slot| Insert a USB device (max.32GB) with MP3, WAV,

WMA, APE, FLAG music files.

15.AUX-ln| Connect an AUX cable to the external audio device.

16.AUX-Out

| Connect the headphones or external speaker to the AUX-Out jack.
17.USB-C

Port

| To charge the device, use the provided USB- type-C cable.
18. Antenna| Extend the antenna for optimum radio reception.

Remote Control

1. Power On/ Off/ Standby
2. Mute
3. Volume Down
4. Volume UP
5. Previous/ Frequency Down Rewind (USB, Micro SD mode)
6. Move Up (Menu Settings)
7. Forward (USB, Micro SD mode)
8. Move Down (Menu Settings) OK
9. Next/ Frequency Up
10. Menu Settings/ Info
11. Back
12. Mode
13. Number
14. Favourite/ Preset List
15. Auto Scan

Operation

Charging

• Please fully charge the MB450 before first use or if left unused for a long period of ti me.
• To charge, use the USB-C charging cable provided to connect the MB450 to a powered USB port.
• Ensure the output voltage from the USB port or charger is 5V/2A. Charging voltage greater than 5V may damage the radio.
• The LCD display will turn on and enter standby mode while charging. The full charging bar icon shows when fully charged.
• Unplug the USB cable from the MB450 once the battery is fully charged.

Notes:

1. Charging time will vary if you are listening to music while charging the internal battery. We recommend you switch off the speaker power during the charging process.
2. Rechargeable batteries need to be used for maximum performance and longer battery life. If you don’t use the player that often, be sure to recharge the battery at least once a month in order to keep the internal battery working properly.

Battery Note and Care

• Do not burn or bury batteries.
• Do not puncture or crush.
• Do not disassemble.
• Li-ion batteries must be recycled. Do not dispose of in the trash.
• Use only chargers rated for Li-ion cells. Be sure the charger’s voltage and current settings are correct for the battery pack being charged.
• Charge batteries on a fireproof surface and away from flammable items or liquids. Batteries should NEVER be left unattended while charging. Only adults should charge the batteries.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for charging the product and do not charge longer than recommended. Unplug the charger when the battery is charged or not in use.

Power On/ Off/ Standby

• Press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds to power on the MB450, the display will light and ‘Welcome to Digital radio’ shows on the display.
• Press the MODE button to select different operating modes: DAB, FM, Bluetooth, Aux, Micro SD/TF, or USB.
• Press the POWER button on the device or remote control when radio is on to turn the MB450 into Standby mode.
• During the Standby mode, press the POWER button on the device or remote control to switch the radio back to working mode.
• Press and hold the POWER button on the device or remote control for 2 seconds when radio is on or during standby mode, the unit will power off.

Notes: The time and date can be updated automatically. With auto-update, the time and date are automatically synchronized with national time signals broadcast over DAB and FM (when available).

Menu Controls

– Press to return to the previous menu.

OK| Multi- Functional Dial| – Rotate the dial to scroll up/ down and change parameters.

– Press to select the current menu option.

DAB/DAB+ Radio DAB / DAB+ Controls

– Press to display/ turn off the radio information

FAV| Preset| – Press to access the pre-set station list

– Press & hold the button to save the station manually

OK

| Multi-Functional Dial| – Volume control: Turn the dial to increase or decrease the volume.

– Press to mute the sound

– Press to change to the selected channel / Preset

• DAB radio mode receives DAB/DAB+ digital radio and displays information about the station.
• View signal information, genre, broadcast info and signal loss rate on the display by pressing the Menu / Info Button.

Auto Scan

1. Fully extend the telescopic antenna.

2. Press the MODE button to select DAB mode.
   Note: for the first time use or if the station list is empty, the radio automatically performs a full scan to see what stations are available, the display shows the scan progress and the total channel number during the scanning.

3. When the scan process is completed, it will then set the time and start playing the first station on the station list it finds.

4. If no stations are detected during the scan the display will show “No DAB Station”.

Note:
You may also need to start a scan manually to update the list of stations for one of the following reasons:

• New stations may become available from time to time.
• Stations close or can no longer be received.
• If you have poor reception of some stations causing the audio to break up, you may wish to list only stations with good signal strength.

Performing a full automatic scan

1. Press SCAN on your remote
   Or using either remote or device menu controls above

2. Open the Menu

3. Navigate to “Full Scan”

4. Select “Full Scan”

Manual Tune
You can also manually tune to a particular channel/ frequency. This can be useful for adjusting your antenna to achieve the best possible reception and scanning a particular channel to update the station list.

Performing a Manual Retune
Using either remote or device menu controls above

1. Open the Menu
2. Navigate to “Manual Tune” and select it
3. Scroll through frequencies for the exact frequency you need tuned
4. Select the frequency with OK/ press the multifunction dial

FM Radio

–  Press & hold: Auto-Scan to the next available station.

| Previous| – Press: Decrease FM tuning by 50KHZ.

– Press & hold:Auto-Scan to the previous available station.

MODE| Mode| – Press: Switch mode
MENU| Menu/ Info| – Press & Hold: Open menu

– Press to display/ turn off the radio information

FAV| Preset| – Press: Access the pre-set station list.

– Press & hold: Save the station

manually

| Multi- Functional Dial| – Volume control: Turn the dial to increase or decrease the volume.

– Press the dial/ Mute to mute the sound.

FM radio mode receives analogue radio from the FM band (87.5-108MHz) and displays RDS (Radio Data System) information about the station.

1. Fully extend the telescopic antenna.

2. Press the MODE button to select FM mode.

3. Press SCAN on your remote
   Or using either remote or device menu controls above

4. Open the Menu

5. Navigate to “Full Scan”

6. Select “Full Scan”.

7. Increase and decrease tuning or hold to auto-tune to the next or previous channel

Note :
If the reception is too weak and there is noise on the received station, try to improve the reception by changing the position of the telescopic antenna.

Bluetooth Mode

◄

| Previous| – Press: Play the previous song
MODE| Mode| – Press: Switch mode
MENU| Menu/ Info| – Press & Hold: Open menu

OK

| Multi-Functional Dial| -Volume control: Turn the dial to increase or decrease the volume.

– Press the dial/ OK to play or pause the music.

– When paired with a smartphone, press the dial/ OK to answer an incoming call. Press & hold the dial/ OK to reject an incoming call. During a call, press the dial/ OK to end the call.

– Press and hold the dial/ OK to disconnect Bluetooth.

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>