Hannlomax HX-508R - User Manual

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Alarm Clock Radio with Bluetooth and USB MP3 playback

Model : HX-508R

(Bluetooth Pairing code: HX-508R HANNLOMAX)

/ FUNC button

FOLDER DN /DIM. button

/ TIME SET button

FOLDER UP / SLEEP button



/ DN button

Speaker



/ UP button

LCD display

AL ON/OFF button

Rod antenna

REPEAT/MEM/SNOOZE button

USB port

M+/ ■ / SNOOZE button

AUX-IN jack

VOLUME + button

DC jack

VOLUME − button

Battery compartment

CONNECTING THE UNIT TO POWER

AC OPERATION

Plug one end of the AC adaptor into the DC power Input, and then plug the other end into AC wall outlet.

Before switching on the unit, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that

indicated on the rating plate.

Attention:

1. Do not plug or unplug the power cable while you have wet hands.

2. When planning not to use this unit for a long time, disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet.

3. When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, do not pull on the cord in order to avoid shock

risks caused by damaged cable.

BATTERY OPERATION

Disconnect the AC cord set completely. Open the battery compartment door and insert 4 pieces UM-2 "C"

size batteries into the battery compartment with battery polarity as shown inside the battery compartment.

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DIMMER (Control the brightness of the display)

1, Press and hold FOLDER DN /DIM. Button. The Display will show “H 1” (Default setting)

2. Press FOLDER DN /DIM. Button to select the desired display brightness. The brightness level:

H1 ＞ d6 ＞ d5 ＞ d4 ＞ d3 ＞ d2 ＞ d1 ＞ OFF

SETTING THE CLOCK

1. You can only perform the Clock setting when the unit is OFF.

(To ensure the unit is OFF, press and hold the / FUNC button for about 1 second. The display will show

“OFF” and then the time)

2. Press and hold / TIME SET button. The HOUR digit will begin to flash on the display.

3. Press the



/ DN or



/ UP button to adjust the hour.

4. When the hour is selected, press the / TIME SET button again, the MINUTE digit will begin to flash

on the display.

5. Press the



/ DN or



/ UP button to adjust the minute. When the minute is selected, press the /

TIME SET button again.

SETTING THE ALARMS

1. You can only perform the Alarm setting when the unit is OFF mode. Press and hold the AL ON/OFF

button. The ALARM time will begin to show on the display with hour digit flashing.

2. Press



/ DN or



/ UP button to adjust the alarm hour.

3. When the desired alarm hour is selected, press the AL ON/OFF button to confirm. The alarm minute

digit will flash.

4. Press the



/ DN or



/ UP button to select the alarm minute.

5. When the desired alarm minute is selected, press the AL ON/OFF button to confirm.

6. Press the



/ DN or



/ UP button to select the alarm wake up source. :

BU: BUZZER

RADIO FREQUENCY: FM RADIO

USb: USB MP3 Playback

7. When the desired alarm alarm wake up source is selected, press the AL ON/OFF button to confirm.

Note : If you choose Radio as the alarm wake up source, when alarm activates, it will go to the last FM

radio station that you listened.

If you choose USB as the alarm wake up source, when alarm activates, it will play the music files in the

USB stick. (It will switch to buzzer alarm if USB device is not inserted or cannot be read)

SNOOZE FUNCTION

1. Whenever the alarm activates, it can be temporarily suspended for a short period of 9 minutes by

pressing the REPEAT/MEM/SNOOZE button or M+/ ■ / SNOOZE button once. The Alarm indicator will

keep flashing.

2. The alarm will then automatically activate again after the 9 minutes SNOOZE period has ended.

3. This procedure can be repeated for up to approximately one hour.

TURN OFF THE ALARM

When the Alarm activate, press the AL ON/OFF button to turn off the Alarm.

TO CANCEL THE ALARM SETTING

Press the AL ON/OFF button repeatedly to cancel the alarm setting. The alarm indicator will go off

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Summary

Dimmer Control

Adjusting Display Brightness

Hold the FOLDER DN /DIM button to set initial brightness, then press to cycle through levels.

Clock Setting Instructions

Setting the Hour and Minute

Press and hold TIME SET, use UP/DN buttons to adjust hour/minute, press TIME SET to confirm.

Alarm Setting Instructions

Setting Alarm Time and Wake Source

Set alarm hour/minute and select wake source (buzzer, FM radio, or USB) using AL ON/OFF.

Snooze and Alarm Off

Snooze Function

Temporarily suspend alarm for 9 minutes by pressing SNOOZE buttons. Repeatable.

Turning Off the Alarm

Press the AL ON/OFF button when the alarm is active to turn it off.

Cancelling Alarm Setting

Repeatedly press the AL ON/OFF button to cancel the alarm setup.

Powering the Unit

AC Operation

Connect AC adaptor to DC input and wall outlet, ensuring voltage compatibility.

Battery Operation

Disconnect AC cord, open compartment, and insert 4 UM-2 'C' size batteries.

Unit Operation Modes

Bluetooth Operation

Select Bluetooth mode, pair device, play audio, pause, skip tracks, and adjust volume.

Playing MP3 Files via USB

Select USB mode, plug in device, play files, pause, stop, skip tracks, and change folders.

Aux-in Connection

Select AUX mode, connect audio device via 3.5mm cable to AUX-IN jack.

Radio Operation

Select FM mode, tune stations manually or digitally, adjust volume.

Radio Station Management

Saving FM Stations

Tune to a station, press REPEAT/MEM/SNOOZE to store in memory (01-10).

Listening to Saved Stations

Press M+/ / SNOOZE button to select and listen to stored FM stations.

Sleep Function

Setting Sleep Timer

Hold FOLDER UP / SLEEP to set sleep time (10-90 min or OFF) for auto turn-off.

This document describes the HANNLOMAX Alarm Clock Radio with Bluetooth and USB MP3 playback, model HX-508R. The device offers a variety of functions including an alarm clock, FM radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and USB MP3 playback, all controlled through a user-friendly interface.

Function Description

The HX-508R serves as a multi-functional alarm clock radio. Its core functions include:

Alarm Clock: Users can set alarms with various wake-up sources: a buzzer, FM radio, or USB MP3 playback. The alarm time is displayed prominently on the LCD.
FM Radio: The device features an FM radio tuner, allowing users to listen to their favorite stations. It supports both digital tuning (automatic search for strong signals) and manual tuning (step-by-step frequency adjustment). Up to 10 FM radio stations can be saved to memory for quick access.
Bluetooth Connectivity: The HX-508R can connect wirelessly to Bluetooth-enabled devices for audio streaming. It supports auto-pairing for convenience and allows users to control playback (play/pause, next/previous track) and volume directly from the unit or the connected Bluetooth device.
USB MP3 Playback: Users can play MP3 music files directly from a USB flash drive inserted into the USB port. The device supports various playback modes, including repeating a single track, a folder, or all tracks, as well as normal sequential playback.
AUX-IN Connection: For non-Bluetooth audio devices, the unit provides an AUX-IN jack, allowing a wired connection to external MP3 players or other audio sources.
Dimmer Function: The display brightness can be adjusted to several levels (H1 to d1) or turned off completely, catering to different lighting conditions and user preferences.
Sleep to Music Function: This feature allows users to set a timer for the radio, USB, Bluetooth, or Aux-in mode to automatically turn off after a specified period (ranging from 10 to 90 minutes), enabling them to fall asleep to music or radio.
Snooze Function: When an alarm activates, the snooze function allows users to temporarily suspend the alarm for 9 minutes by pressing the SNOOZE button. This can be repeated for up to approximately one hour.

Usage Features

The HX-508R is designed for ease of use with clearly labeled buttons and an informative LCD display.

Power On/Off: The unit is turned on by pressing the / FUNC button. Holding this button for about 1 second also ensures the unit is OFF before setting the clock.
Mode Selection: Pressing the / FUNC button cycles through the available modes: Bluetooth, USB, Aux-in, and FM radio.
Clock Setting: The clock can only be set when the unit is OFF. The II / TIME SET button is used to initiate and confirm hour and minute adjustments, which are made using the / DN and / UP buttons.
Alarm Setting: Alarms are set when the unit is in OFF mode. The AL ON/OFF button is used to initiate and confirm alarm hour and minute settings, and to select the wake-up source.
Volume Control: Dedicated VOLUME + and VOLUME - buttons allow for easy adjustment of playback volume across all modes.
Playback Control (Bluetooth/USB): The II / TIME SET button functions as play/pause. The / UP button advances to the next track, while the / DN button goes back to the previous track. For USB playback, FOLDER UP / SLEEP and FOLDER DN / DIM buttons allow navigation through folders.
Radio Tuning: In FM radio mode, the / DN or / UP buttons are used for both digital tuning (long press) and manual tuning (short press).
Memory Stations (Radio): The REPEAT/MEM/SNOOZE button is used to save the current radio station to memory. The M+/ / SNOOZE button allows users to recall saved stations.
Alarm Cancellation: Pressing the AL ON/OFF button repeatedly will cancel the alarm setting, turning off the alarm indicator.
Bluetooth Pairing: The device automatically enters pairing mode when Bluetooth is selected. It will display "HX-508R HANNLOMAX" for connection. A password "0000" may be required.
Bluetooth Unpairing: Holding the II / TIME SET button disconnects the current Bluetooth pairing and initiates a search for a new pairing.

Maintenance Features

The manual provides important guidelines for the safe and proper operation of the device, which contribute to its longevity and user safety.

Power Connection: The unit operates on AC power via an adaptor or DC power using 4 "C" size batteries. Users are advised to ensure the AC voltage matches the rating plate.
Safe Disconnection: It is crucial not to plug or unplug the power cable with wet hands. When not in use for extended periods, the power cable should be disconnected from the wall outlet. Users should always pull on the plug, not the cord, to avoid damage and potential shock risks.
Battery Installation: For battery operation, the AC cord must be completely disconnected. Batteries should be inserted into the compartment with correct polarity.
Antenna: For optimal FM radio reception, the rod antenna should be fully extended.
USB Device Compatibility: When using USB for alarm wake-up, the device will switch to a buzzer alarm if the USB device is not inserted or cannot be read, ensuring an alarm still sounds.
Firmware/Software: While not explicitly stated as a user-maintenance feature, the device's design implies stable firmware for its functions, requiring no user intervention for updates.