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Foreword OUR THANKS Thank you for choosing this product from the DEGEN series; we are very happy that you are using our product. Please keep this manual in case you need to review it in the future. This package includes: ü...
Contents Location of controls Battery power supply: (I) Installing the battery (II) Battery consumption indicator (III) Charging the lithium battery How to operate the buttons Turn on/off the device Switching modes Bluetooth mode: (I) Pairing a mobile device through a Bluetooth connection 7 (II) Answering incoming calls via Bluetooth (III) Call recording (IV) Bluetooth audio playback...
Battery Power Supply For the power supply, please use a lithium battery that is proven appropriate by DEGEN. If you are using other unqualified batteries, this may cause voltage instability. Although the radio works properly, it may increase the risk of fire or explosion. When the battery’s operating time is shortened or the battery expands or is deformed, replace the battery with a new one immediately.
(III) CHARGING THE LITHIUM BATTERY To charge the battery using an external adapter, connect the device through the mini-USB port to a power source (5V DC/≥500mA, not provided). While charging, the battery symbol shown on the display moves from right to left, and stops when the battery is fully charged. A computer with a USB jack can also be used as a power source to charge the battery.
How to Operate the Buttons The device is operated by three operating keystrokes: short press, long press, and press & hold. Unless specified differently, all keystrokes mentioned in this manual are “short press”. - Short press: press the button to take effect immediately. - Long press: press &...
Turn On/Off the Device (1) While the < ON/OFF > switch is in the "OFF" position, the device is turned off. To turn on the device, push the switch into the "ON" position. The Bluetooth mode is automatically turned on. The device can also be turned off by long pressing the <...
Switching Modes / Bluetooth Mode SWITCHING MODES While the device is turned on, press < > to switch to another mode. The voice prompts indicate the change of mode: Bluetooth mode Time mode Music mode Radio mode BLUETOOTH MODE (I) Pairing a mobile device through a Bluetooth connection. 1.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth of your (mobile) device. 3. Search for the Bluetooth device called DE660. 4. Select the DE660 device and pair with it. If prompted to fill in a password, please enter “0000”. 5. When the pairing is complete, the display of DE660 will show “L Y”.
“PH” is shown on the display, which varies according to phone and Bluetooth connection. NOTE: - While charging the battery, or when the battery power is low, the Bluetooth connection may not be stable. In this case, the Bluetooth Call function may not work properly. - Incoming calls can also be answered in Time mode, Music mode, Radio mode, and while playing audio via a Bluetooth connection.
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NOTE: - Make sure that the audio function of your mobile device is activated. - This Bluetooth speaker has to be in Bluetooth mode in order to listen to audio files on your mobile device. - In Radio mode, press < >...
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However, when answering the call through the iPhone, the device may not immediately work as a handsfree speaker. In this case, after answering the call, you need to enter the “audio source” menu on your iPhone and select DE660. Audio source selection Audio source menu...
Time Mode Press < > to select the Time mode: Time mode: Hour Minute In Time mode, press < > to enter the time setting. Move the cursor by pressing < >. Press the < > or < > to set the number.
Music Mode I. Playing audio files Turn on the device after correctly inserting the Micro-SD card or USB flash disk containing your MP3/WAV audio files. Press < > to select Music mode; the device automatically plays the audio files and displays the playback progress.
II. SONG SELECTION In Music mode, while playing audio, press < > to enter the song selection menu. Short press < > or < > to change track number. Press < > to change digit location. Press < > to confirm and play the selected song.
Radio Mode When turned on, press < > to select Radio mode. The "FM" indicator is shown on the lower right corner of the display. Radio mode: Frequency display FM indicator (I) USING THE WHIP ANTENNA While tuning into stations, extend the antenna according to signal reception.
(III) AUTO TUNING STORAGE (ATS) In Radio mode, long press < > to start the ATS function. All available stations will be stored. The device can save up to 40 radio stations. ATS will stop after searching all frequencies. NOTE: It is recommended not to listen to radio while connected to an external power supply or computer, because this may cause interference of the FM reception.
Active Speaker / Using the Anti-slip Mats ACTIVE SPEAKER (LINE-IN) This device has a line-in jack, enabling it to function as a speaker for an external audio source (such as: laptop, recording pen, small audio players, etc.). Connect one end of the audio cable to the external audio source and another end to this device’s <LINE IN>...
3. Make sure the device is turned completely off (ON/OFF power switch must be in the OFF position) and connect it to a computer with the provided USB cable. 4. Start the DE660 firmware upgrade tool and follow the instructions. NOTE: - The device must be turned off before starting the firmware upgrade.
Care and Maintenance 1. Keep it dry. Rain, humidity and other types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that may cause corrosion to components. If the device does accidentally get wet, remove the battery and wait for the radio to dry completely before placing it back. 2.
Battery Safety Information 1. Use the battery under normal conditions; temperature: (20 ± 5) ° C, relative humidity: 65 ± 20%. Under normal circumstances, the battery can be charged and discharged about 300 times. 2. Do not expose the battery to heat or high pressure, do not drop the battery, prevent children from playing with electric currents.
Battery Hazard Warning 1. Do not disassemble the battery or make amendments. This may lead the battery’s internal protection circuit to malfunction and cause abnormal chemical reactions, electrical heat, smoldering, deformation, fire or explosion. 2. Avoid short-circuiting the battery. Avoid contact of the positive and negative terminals of the battery with metal connectors.
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occurrence of abnormal chemical reactions, electrical heat, smoldering, deformation, fire or explosion. 8. Avoid direct contact with a leaking battery. Electrolyte leakage causes skin irritation. If there is contact with the eyes, immediately wash with water, do not rub your eyes, and quickly go to the hospital for treatment.
Troubleshooting (1) Cannot turn on the device: The battery may be exhausted, charge it in time. (2) Cannot connect to a computer: The USB cable may be damaged. Please use a new cable and try again. The USB port on the computer may be damaged. Please try another port.
Specifications Memory support Micro SD / USB flash disk 64M-8G Audio supported formats MP3 (16-320 Kbps), WMA (8-384 Kbps) FM frequency range 87.0 - 108.0 MHz FM Radio memories 40 stations Recording format Earphone output power ≤10mW*2 USB connection standards USB 2.0 (high speed) The speaker maximum output Approx.
Contents: Toxic and Hazardous Substances In accordance with the requirements of the "Electronic Information Products Pollution Control and Management Measures", the following table lists the toxic or hazardous substances that this DEGEN product may contain. Part Names Toxic and hazardous substances or elements Lead...
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