denver TCU-211 Portable Stereo CD Boombox Instruction Manual

June 9, 2024
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denver TCU-211 Portable Stereo CD Boombox

denver TCU-211 Portable Stereo CD Boombox

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 you make 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 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 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

CAUTION – INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPENING THE COVER OR PRESSING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM.

  • The device is equipped with a “Class 1 Laser”. Avoid exposure to the laser beam as this could cause eye injuries.
  • 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 shallremain 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

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  1. STOP Stop playback

  2. PROG/FOLDER+
    Program/Folder playback

  3. REPEAT Repeat tracks

  4. POWER Power indicator

  5. LCD display

  6. USB port

  7. FWD/NEXT Go to next title fast forward

  8. REV/BACK Go to previous title fast reverse

  9. PLAY/PAUSE Play/Pause

  10. Carrying handle

  11. Disc compartment lid

  12. FM antenna

  13. TUNING Tuning control

  14. CD/LINE IN OFF/FM/USB Function switch

  15. VOLUME Volume control

  16. AC socket

  17. LINE IN External appliance socket

General

  • Pull the power plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
  • Clean the exterior with a lightly damp cloth.
  • Do not use petrol, alcohol or other abrasive cleansers to clean the exterior.

BEFORE USE

Unpacking

  • remove all packaging.
  • Check for presence of all parts and for transport damage. In case of damage or incomplete delivery, please contact your dealer (-> Guarantee).
  • Please keep the packaging. The appliance can be stored in it if it is not used for a longer period of time.
  • Place the appliance on a level, stable, clean and dry surface.
  • Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation. Keep a minimum distance of 5cm between the product and other objects or walls.

Power supply

  • The appliance can either be powered through an electrical outlet or with batteries.

  • Insert the power cable into the AC~IN at the back of the appliance. Connect the power plug to a suitable electrical outlet. Make sure that the power supply voltage is the same as needed for the appliance.
    Battery operation

  • Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the appliance.

  • Insert 6 “C” size (UM-2) batteries, according to the polarity markings inside the battery compartment and on the batteries.

  • Use batteries of high quality only. Batteries of low quality might leak and cause damage. Do not use new and old batteries together. Close the battery compartment lid after insert the batteries.

  • The appliance is ready for operation.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the appliance with an electrical outlet and batteries at the same time.
Remove batteries before connecting the appliance to mains power and remove the power cable if the appliance is to be powered by batteries

NOTE: The appliance draws a small amount of power even if it is not turned on. If you do not use the appliance for a longer period of time, disconnect the power plug or remove all batteries.

IMPORTANT NOTE

  • Automatic switch-off: The appliance will switch off about 8 – 10 minutes after finishing last playback or after pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button to pause playback. If you will not use the appliance any longer, set the function switch to the OFF position and unplug the power cable with plug.

RADIO OPERATION

Antenna

  • The appliance is equipped with a telescopic antenna located at the back of the appliance. Pull out the antenna completely. Rotate and reposition the appliance to achieve the best reception.

Selecting a station

  • Set the function switch (14) to FM position.
  • Rotate the Tuning control to seek the next strong and clear radio station.

CD OPERATION

Handling CDs

  • Although the quality of the compact disc is not affected by a little dust or small scratches, you should care for them.
  • Protect the compact disc from dust or scratches.
  • Always store the compact disc in the disc case when not in use.
  • To maintain the original sound quality, occasionally wipe off the compact disc with a soft cloth, from center to the outer edge (not in a circular motion). Do not use petrol or other solvents for cleaning.
  • Touch the compact disc on the edges only.

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Audio Compact Discs

  • Only use compact discs with the logo shown below.

Notes:

  • Do not insert foreign objects into the disc compartment as this could damage the mechanics.

  • Do not leave the disc compartment open longer than necessary to avoid dirt.

  • Do not touch the lens inside the disc compartment.

  • When the compact disc is heavily soiled or has many fingerprints on it, then the playback quality may be affected (delayed playback or “skipping”).

  • The information from the compact disc is read by a laser from an optical lens (do not touch).
    If the appliance is brought into a warm room after being in the cold, a build up of condensation on the optical lens may affect the playback quality. In this case, let the appliance adjust to the room temperature for approx. 1 hour before using it. Remove the CD from the appliance. If the problem persists, consult an authorized dealer.
    This appliance reads CD, CD-R/-RW and MP3-CD discs. Other discs are not supported by this appliance.

  • When playing CD-R/-RW discs the playback quality might be influenced by the quality of the burned disc. When burning CD-R/-RW disc with audio files we recommend using the slowest burning speed.

Inserting and removing a disc

  • Flip the carrying handle back, before opening the disc compartment lid.
  • Set the function switch (14) to the “CD/LINE IN” position.
  • Place an audio CD with its label side upward in the CD compartment and close the lid of the CD player.
  • The total number of tracks on the CD will be appear in the LED Display after a few seconds.
Playing a disc
  • Track 1 will be started after inserting a CD. The playback starts playing the first track.
  • Pausing playback: Press the “PLAY/PAUSE” button (9).
  • Continuing playback: Press the “PLAY/PAUSE” button (9) again.
  • Stopping playback: Press the “STOP” button (1).
  • Forward to next folder for MP3-CD discs: Press “PROG/FOLDER+” (2) to forward to next folder.

Searching a track

  • During playback, titles can be searched using the “FWD/NEXT” or “REV/BACK” button (7 or 8).
  • Press and hold “FWD/NEXT” (7) to fast forward or “REV/BACK” (8) to reverse in order to find a particular position with a track. Let go when you reach the desired position. Playback will now continue from this position.

Repeat a track

  • Repeat 1: Press the “REPEAT” button (3) once, the repeat indicator will flash continuously.

This single track will be repeated.

  • Repeat all: Press the “REPEAT” button (3) twice, the repeat indicator will stay lighted. The whole disc will be repeated.
  • To cancel repeat function: Press the “REPEAT” button (3) until the lighted repeat indicator turned off.

Programmed playback

  1. Set the appliance to “STOP” mode and press the PROG/FOLDER+ button (2). P lights up & P01 flashes.

  2. Press “FWD/NEXT” or “REV/BACK” button (7 or 8) to select your desired tracks.

  3. Press the PROG/FOLDER+ button (2) to confirm selected title and save to memory.
    The next track number to be programmed and appears: P02.You can program up to 20 CD-title or 99 MP3 titles in any desired order.

  4. Repeat the steps above to save additional tracks into the program memory.

  5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (9). The playback of all programmed tracks starts.

  6. Press the STOP button (1) twice to delete the program and to return to normal mode.
    Opening the disc compartment lid also deleted the program and P is not shown in the LCD display anymore.

USB OPERATION

  • The appliance can play MP3 files from a USB stick.
  • The maximum handling capacity is up to 32 GB.
  • Set the function switch to USB position.
  • Track 1 will be started after inserting a USB media into the USB port.
  • The playback function of USB mode is identical to MP3 CD playback (-> CD operation).

LINE – IN CONNECTION

  • Insert one side of the audio cable (requires 3.5mm stereo plug, not supplied) into the line- out jack or phones jack on your MP3 player and the other side to the aux-in jack on the unit.
  • Set the function switch (14) to CD/LINE IN position.
  • Turn on your external device and follow the playback instruction.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptoms Possible cause Solution
Noise or sound distorted on FM broadcast Station not tuned properly.
Telescopic antenna is not fully extended Fine tune the FM broadcast station.

Fully extend the FM telescopic antenna
Appliance does not work.| Power cable is not connected properly.| Check if the power cable is properly connected to the AC socket at the back of the appliance and to an electrical outlet.
Unable to play a CD| Unit not in CD function mode.

CD is installed incorrectly.

| Select CD function mode. Insert CD with label side up.
CD skips while playing| Disc is dirty or scratched.| Wipe CD with clean cloth or use another disc.
Intermittent sound from CD player| Dirty or defective disc. Dirty pick up lens.

Player is subject to excessive shock or vibration.

| Clean or replace the defective disc. Use a CD-lens cleaning disc to clean the lens.

Relocate the player away from shock or vibration.

Appliance does not react to pressed buttons/keys| Malfunction due to electrostatic discharge.| Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Connect the power plug again to an electrical outlet.

Appliance enters STANDBY mode after 10 minutes (approx.)| Power saving function enabled| This is normal operation due to new ECO regulation requirements this product incorporates a power saving feature.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Power supply: 230V~ 50Hz
  • Power consumption: 14W Max
  • Standby consumption: 0.5W
  • Power Amps: 2 x 1W
  • Max Output Power: 2 x 1.1W
  • Frequency bands: FM 87.5 – 108 MHz
  • Batteries: 9V 6 x 1.5V “C” size/UM-2/LR14 (Optional, not supplied)

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Electric and electronic equipment and included batteries contains materials, components and substances that can be hazardous to your health and the environment if the waste material (discarded electric and electronic equipment and batteries) is not handled correctly.
Electric and electronic equipment and batteries is marked with the crossed-out trash can symbol, seen below. This symbol signifies that electric and electronic equipment and batteries should not be disposed of with other household waste, but should be disposed of separately.
As the end user it is important that you submit your used batteries to the approriate and designated facility. In this manner you make sure that the batteries are recycled in accordance with legislature and will not harm the environment.

All cities have established collection points, where electric and electronic equipment and batteries can either be submitted free of charge at recycling stations and other collection sites, or be collected from the households. Additional information is available at the technical department of your city.

Hereby, Inter Sales A/S declares that the radio equipment type TCU-211 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.denver- electronics.com and then click the search ICON on topline of website. Write modelnumber: tcu-211 Now enter product page, and red directive is found under downloads/other downloads Operating Frequency Range: FM 87.5 – 108 MHz
Max Output Power: 2 x 1.1W

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DENVER ELECTRONICS A/S
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DK-8382 Hinnerup
Denmark
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