8. Getting started
8.1. Mains operation
Only use the supplied mains adapter to connect the radio. The mains adapter has a
type plate with the corresponding information on it.
Connect the plug of the mains adapter to the power cord connection DC IN
12 V of the device.
Plug the mains plug of the mains adapter into an easily accessible 100–240 V ~
50–60 Hz mains socket.
If you do not need to use the device for a relatively long time, please take it
out of operation. Unplug the mains adapter from the wall socket.
8.2. Battery operation / Charging the device
The device can also be operated without an external power source via the integrat-
ed rechargeable battery.
To charge the battery, connect the mains adapter as described in the previous
chapter. The battery can only be charged in standby mode.
During charging, the display flashes as follows
nect the device from the external power source when the battery is fully charged.
If the mains adapter is not connected to the device, the device will auto-
matically run on the batteries.
9. Adjusting the aerial
Pull out the telescopic aerial completely.
The aerial should be fully extended to ensure good signal reception and
sound quality. When adjusting the telescopic aerial, the stations may have
to be searched again.
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. To extend the battery life, discon-