Content Page Before start-up Info regarding the battery Declaration of Conformity Start-up Components and functions Main menu Internet radio Podcasts Spotify USB player Digital radio DAB+ FM Radio BLUETOOTH audio Analogue connection Snooze Alarm clock Timer System settings 18.2 Network Settings Time settings Language Factory setting...
• This device may only be connected to the mains voltage with the supplied USB-C power adapter. Use the USB power adapter exclusively for Smartradio CR-ST90S. In any case, make sure that the local mains voltage matches the specifications on the USB power adapter. If you are unsure about the type of power supply in your home, contact your specialised dealer or power company.
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Thunderstorm • The device should be disconnected from the mains during thunderstorms and if it is not used for a long time. Overload • Never overload mains sockets, extension cords or multiple sockets, otherwise there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
2. Info regarding the battery The Lithium-Ion battery contains flammable substances such as organic solvents. If handled incor- rectly, the battery can burst and catch fire or release extreme heat, deteriorate in its performance or develop other damage. Please pay particular attention to these instructions, which treatment is prohibited.
3. Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity Hereby, JVCKENWOOD Corporation declares that the radio equipment type [KENWOOD] CR-ST90S complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following Internet address: http://www.kenwood.com/euukdoc/...
4. Start-up 4.1 Unpacking Carefully unpack the device and make sure all accessories are present: • USB power adapter • Operating instructions 4.2 Connect • Connect the USB power adapter to the radio and to the mains socket. 4.3 DAB +/FM telescopic antenna Carefully unlock the antenna on the left side of the casing.
5.1 Switching On/Off (standby) Press the <ON/OFF> on the device to turn the Radio on. Press the button again to put the device into standby mode. To switch it off completely, disconnect it from the power supply. In battery operation the device switches off completely in order to save battery 5.2 Navigate in the menus With the <NAVIGATE>...
5.8 Starting the setup wizard For a simple and quick initial start-up (setting the time and date, setting up the internet connection, etc.), we recommend that you run the setup wizard. To do this, please select "YES". If you want to skip the setup wizard, select "NO".
7. Internet radio The internet radio offers a huge selection of different offers around the world. You can select the stations in a variety of ways. For this please select the source "Internet radio" in the main menu or using the <SOURCE> button. 7.1 Station search The radio offers various options for searching for the desired station.
7.2 Favourites (memory locations) 40 memory locations (favourites) are available for storing your favourite stations. You can assign these favourites to stations from the sources "Internet radio" and "Podcasts". 7.2.1 Saving stations on the direct selection buttons 1& 2: On the radio, you can assign memory locations 1 & 2 using the number keys. To do this, select the desired station and press a number key until "Preset stored"...
Press "Available devices" to display a list of the devices avail- able on the network. Now select "KENWOOD CR-ST90S" and the playback will take place on the radio. A successful connection is indicated by green script. After a successful first connection, you can also connect the smartphone to the radio as follows: Select the source "Spotify"...
9.2 Favourites (memory locations) 10 memory locations (favourites) are available for storing playlists. 9.2.1 Saving playlists on the direct selection buttons 1 & 2: On the radio, you can assign memory locations 1 & 2 using the number keys. To do this, select the desired playlists and press a number key until "Preset stored"...
11. Digital radio DAB+ Please select the source "DAB Radio" in the main menu or using the <SOURCE> button. When switching for the first time, an automatic station search is started. The "Search" appears on the display, as well as the number of stations found so far and a corresponding progress bar. Some stations offer additional information as a so-called Slideshow.
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11.5.2 Saving DAB+ stations in memory locations 3 - 20: Select the desired station and press and hold the <3+> button on the Radio. Now select a memory location from the list of station memories, and confirm the selection with the <SET> button on the radio.
12. FM Radio Please select the source "FM Radio" in the main menu or using the <SOURCE> button. 12.1 Station search You can automatically search for FM stations. To start the automatic station scan please press the <SKIP TRACK FORWARDS> or <SKIP TRACK BACKWARDS>, until the search starts.
BLUETOOTH devices there. Select "KEN- WOOD CR-ST90S" and start the pairing process. After successful pairing, "Connected" appears on the display. Now the music playback can be controlled via the terminal. To do this, use the music App of your choice.
15. Snooze With this function you can switch the Radio to standby mode automatically after a set period of time. You can choose between 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes, "Sleep OFF" deletes the previously set time pe- riod. For this, press the <MENU> button for 2 seconds while the audio source is selected and select "Main menu".
16.8 Switching off the alarm clock after waking up To switch off the alarm clock until the next alarm cycle, please press the <ON/OFF> button, "Alarm OFF" appears briefly on the display. Please press the <SET> button if you want to interrupt the alarm function only for a few minutes (snooze).
18.2 Network Settings 18.2.1 Network wizard The network assistant helps to connect the radio to the Internet. To call it up, please proceed as follows: Select the "Network" in the "System Settings" menu and then confirm "Network wizard". The radio now starts a search for available WLAN connections and then lists them. You can select different networks using the NAVIGATE>...
18.2.8 Manual network connection setup If DHCP is active, please proceed as follows: Please select the menus "Network" -> "Manual settings" -> "Wireless" -> "DHCP enable". Then enter the full SSID (network name) and confirm it with the "OK" button. Now choose the appropriate encryption method.
19.2 "Auto update" menu Here you can specify the source from which the time and date should be updated. The following options are available: Update from DAB: Time and date are updated via DAB. Update from FM: The time and date are updated via FM. Update from NET: The network updates the time and date.
not remove power" and the software version to be installed flash alternatively. When the process is complete, "Update completed" appears on the display and you can confirm the process with the <SET> button. You can check the version number of the installed software under the "System settings" menu under "Info".
Alternatively, once the radio is set up, you can also use the free OKTIV App from Frontier Silicon to control the device. However, currently an initial setup of the CR-ST90S is still not possible with this App. More detailed information on downloading for iOS or Android is available at: https://www.frontiersmart.com/product/oktiv/...
28. Maintenance and care Cleaning the housing: Use a cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent. Do not use detergents containing alcohol, ammonia or scouring agents. Cautions on condensation Condensation (dew) may form inside the unit if there is a significant difference between the tempera- ture of the unit and the ambient temperature.
29. Disposal Disposal of used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries. The (crossed-out wheeled bin) symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be handled as normal household waste, but handed in to a collection point managed by public waste management authorities or to a collection point set up by the manufacturer or distribu- tor, free of charge.
30. Technical specifications CR-ST90S Power supply AC voltage ~ 100 – 240 V AC input frequency 50/60 Hz USB power adapter Manufacturer USB power adapter DongGuan Obelieve Electronic Co., Ltd., Huazhaoxin Industrial Park B-4/F, Golden Phoenix Industrial Zone, Fenggan Town,- Dongguan, GuangDong Province, People´s Republic of China...
Please keep this warranty card in a safe place. Kenwood guarantees this device for a period of two years from the date of purchase as shown on the invoice or sales receipt from the Kenwood dealer.
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