Lutec FM-15 User manual

Brand: Lutec

Model: FM-15

Type: User manual

FM-15 Manual Rev.3.0

User Guide

FM-15

Mobile FM Transmitter

User Guide

Bedienungsanleitung

www.lutec.eu

FM-15 Manual

contents

1 Introduction-----------------------------------------------------------------------------4

2 Safety Instructions-------------------------------------------------------------------4

3 Cleaning and maintenance--------------------------------------------------------4

4 Disposal of the device ( Environment)----------------------------------------5

5 Scope of delivery-----------------------------------------------------------------5

6. Location of controls-------------------------------------------------------------------6

7 Installation instruction--------------------------------------------------------------7

7.1 Battery installation--------------------------------------------------------------7

7.2 Re-charging batteries----------------------------------------------------------7

7.3 Battery level indicator----------------------------------------------------------7

8 Operation instructions--------------------------------------------------------------8

8.1 Turning the unit ON/OFF------------------------------------------------------8

8.2 Connection to music players-------------------------------------------------8

8.3 Transmission auto ON/OFF Function--------------------------------------8

8.4 Setting Channels (short-term)-----------------------------------------------8

8.5 Setting Volume-------------------------------------------------------------------8

8.6 Storing Channels (long-term)-----------------------------------8

8.7 Power Safe Mode---------------------------------------------------------------9

9 Technical specifications------------------------------------------------------------9

10. LUTEC service-------------------------------------------------------------------------9

11. FAQs-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10

12. Important Notes---------------------------------------------------------------------11

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a LUTEC product. With LUTEC`s FM

Transmitter FM 15 you can send your music from an audio source

wireless to your car radio or hi-fi system. You just have to plug in the

FM-15 into the earphone connector of your MP3-Player or iPod.

Afterwards set up your car radio or hi-fi system on a free FM frequency

and choose the same frequency on your FM-15 and yet you can listen to

your favourite music in full stereo sound wireless.

With LUTEC`s FM-15 you can send audio data wireless within 5 metres.

You will reach the best results within 3 metres. The use of LUTEC`s

FM-15 is in accord with EU standard (CEPT) for Band II Low Power

Devices and Vfg 7 / 2006 of German Bundesnetzagentur.

2. Safety Instructions

• Please read carefully through the following information concerning

safety and proper use. Make yourself familiar with all functions of the

device.

• Keep this manual on a safe place for future use.

• Do not replace batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact

sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause

explosion.

• Never throw batteries or rechargeable batteries in fire as they may

explode.

• Keep batteries away from small children

• Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Do not dispose as

household waste.

Caution: Please do not try to charge non-chargeable batteries with

your FM-15. Otherwise you will damage your device and the LUTEC

service warranty will not apply.

3. Cleaning and maintenance

• To clean the unit wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water. Don’t use

a cleaner or solvent on the unit, they can damage the case and leak

inside, causing permanent damage.

• Battery contact may be wiped with a dry lint-free cloth.

• If the unit get wet, turn it off and remove the batteries immediately. Dry

the battery compartment with a soft cloth to minimize potential

damage.

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• Leave the cover off the battery compartment overnight or until

completely dry. Do not use the unit until completely dry.

4. Disposal of the device ( Environment)

At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not throw this product into

the regular household garbage but brings the product to a collection point

the recycling of electrical and electronics equipments. The symbol on the

product, user guide and/or box indicates this.

5. Scope of delivery

• FM Transmitter FM-15

• USB charger

• 12V car charger

• 2x 700mA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

• User Manual

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6. Location of controls

1. power ON/OFF button

2. memory locations

3. set button

4. UP button

5. Down button

6. LCD screen

7. wire holder

8. 3.5mm wire connector and cable

9. 5v DC input

10.battery compartment

11.TX icon

12.memory indicator

13.channel frequency

14.battery level indicator

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7. Installation instruction

At first please pull off the protection film from your FM Transmitter

display. The rechargeable batteries will be ex factory in the device.

7.1 Battery installation

-Open the battery cover on FM-15 mobile transmitter; install 2 ‘AAA’

700mA rechargeable batteries by following the polarity marking inside the

battery compartment.

CAUTION: Observe the proper battery polarity orientation when installing

batteries. Incorrect positioning can damage both the batteries and the

unit.

- Close the battery cover.

7.2 Re-charging batteries

You can recharge your 700mA AAA rechargeable batteries with the normal

12V car charger or USB type charger.

CAUTION:

Only use the included 12V car charger or USB charger, with “AAA”

rechargeable batteries.

Do not connect other chargers, this may damage the device and the

LUTEC service warranty will not apply.

• Insert 2 “AAA” rechargeable batteries.

• Plug the 12V car charger or USB charger into the device

• Connect the car charger to your cigarette lighter port or your USB

charger to the USB port of your pc

Note: It takes approximately 12 to 14 hours to fully charge the 700mA

batteries. During the charging process the battery level indicator

flashs. When you change the batteries your stored frequencies will be

lost.

7.3 Battery level indicator.

The battery level indicator is located in the left corner of the LCD panel. It

appears like a battery with bars inside. As the power is used up, the bars

will disappear.

When the batteries become empty , the battery level indicator will start to

flash. To ensure uninterrupted operation, replace or charger the batteries

as soon as possible.

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8. Operation instructions

8.1 Turning the unit ON/OFF

To turn ON:

a. Slide the ON/OFF switch into ON position.

To switch OFF:

b. Slide the ON/OFF switch into the OFF position.

8.2 Connection to music players

Plug the 3.5mm connector into your MP3 or other portable music device.

8.3 Transmission auto ON/OFF Function.

The transmitter will automatically be on (in unit power switch on mode)

when it receives an audio signal from the external device and starts to

transmit the audio music. When transmitting, the transmitting signal ( )

displays on the LCD panel. The transmitter will automatically turns off

transmission when there is no input audio signal for 60 seconds from the

external device and transmitting signal will disappeared from the LCD

planer.

8.4 Setting Channels (short-term).

First, turn your radio to a channel with a free broadcast signal.

a. Once you have chosen the channel on your radio, press SET button on

your FM-15. The channel frequency starts to flash on the display.

b. Press UP or DOWN button to select the frequency you have chosen on

your radio.

c. Press and hold UP or DOWN button for fast forward or fast backward

tuning.

d. Press SET button once to confirm your selection.

8.5 Setting Volume

a. Adjust the volume of your MP3 player or other portable music device to

the desired listening level.

b. Adjust the volume of FM radio to the desired listening level.

8.6 Storing Channels (long-term).

a. Press the SET button once. The channel frequency starts to flash.

Select the desired frequency using UP or DOWN button.

b. While the channel frequency is flashing, press and hold Memory button

(M1) for 2 seconds. The memory location “MEMO 1” display on the

LCD panel. Release the memory button.

c. Follow this procedure for storing other channels in M2 and M3

locations.

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d. In operation mode, pressing the memory buttons will toggle the 3

memory slots to retrieve the memorized frequency.

8.7 Power save mode

You can switch your FM-15 into power safe mode by pressing and holding

the “Set”-button for 2 seconds. When you press the “Set”-button for 2

seconds again, the FM-15 will turn on again.

9. Technical specifications

FM Transmitting frequency 87.6MHz to 107.8 MHz

Channel Interval 0.1MHz

Transmitting Audio Frequency Band 20Hz to 15KHz

Max. Transmitting power 50nW @10m

Working Voltage 5V DC

Max. Operating time 32h with 2x 700mA Ni-MH

re.batteries

Max. Charging time 12h

Connection to audio devices via 3.5 mm connector

Max. Coverage 5m; best signal within 3m

10. LUTEC service

LUTEC service

24 months quality warranty

We are pleased that you have decided in favor of a LUTEC product!

Certainly you will be enthusiastic about the quality of our product like

thousands o satisfied customers before you.

Terms of warranty:

The warranty period runs 2 years of all LUTEC products and starts with

the date of selling to the end-customer.

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The warranty concerns deficiencies which are caused by material or

production failures. The activated warranty is inapplicable for defects or

deficiencies that are caused by incorrect handling or outer effects

(downfall, bash, water, dust, contamination or break). Consumables (e.g.

the chargeable batteries) are excluded from the warranty.

LUTEC`s commitment compared to the pruchaser never ecxess the

required amount for reparation or compensation and is limited to 24

months starting wit the date of purchase. However this is the case when a

clear default of a LUTEC produvct is proved.

Excluded at any time are consequential damages of any kind!

The warranty does not apply for the case that LUTEC products are

damaged deliberatly or because of neglectfulness, when they are

disassembled or when therehave been other impermissible modifications

or missapplication.

Products are replaced within this period or an equivalent substitute will be

offered. The purchase price will not be recompensed.

In event of a service circumstance please contact:

In case you are not satisfied with a LUTEC product or you need further

information please catch up on our homepage www.lutec.eu and contact

afterwards our service team.

By this way you will get a competent support/advice and in case of a

necessary exchange you will get your RMA number.

The adress of our service center is

(Transmittals are only accepted when you got a valid RMA!!!)

Schiffer Service GmbH

Industriestraße 16

D-52134 Herzogenrath-Kohlscheid

Germany

11 FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why can't I hear music?

- Check whether the frequency you have set on the radio is matching with the

frequency set on the FM transmitter.

- Check whether your source device (e. g. MP3 player, iPod, etc.) is properly

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functioning.

- Check whether all devices are properly supplied with power.

- Check whether all devices are switched on.

2. Why is there background noise when I’m listening to music?

- There may be a device in your environment which is interfering with the selected

frequency. Select another frequency and try it once again.

3. Why can’t I listen to the music in stereo mode?

- Check whether all connectors are firmly plugged into the appropriate

connections.

4. Why doesn't the background lighting work?

- Check whether the FM transmitter is supplied with power.

- Check whether the device is switched on.

5. Why can't I receive clear audio signals?

- Check whether the volume control is of your source device is set to medium

level.

- Set the volume of your source device to medium level and adjust the desired

volume on your radio.

12 Important notes

- Protect the device against direct sunlight and keep it away from heat

sources.

- Do not expose the device to unusual temperatures.

- Do not clean the surface of the device with chemicals such as alcohol,

solvents, etc., as this could damage the surface.

- Note that the device can be damaged, if you drop it or expose it to

strong impact.

- Note that the device is neither watertight nor water-resistant.

- Protect the device against heat, humidity and magnetic fields.

- Do not perform any modifications of the device; otherwise your

LUTEC warranty is considered invalid.

- Do not use the device in a dusty or dirty environment, as this could

damage the device.

- Keep the device and all accessories away from children.

Since 3 March 2006, the use of this product is permitted in Germany.

The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the technical specifications of the

product.

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Do you have any questions or do you need support?

You can then make use of the following four sources of information:

1. User guide:

Read the enclosed user guide carefully.

2. Website:

Visit www.lutec.eu to find answers to FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and

information on up-to-date compatibility lists, etc.

3. Hotline for end users:

You can get in touch with us by e-mail: FM15@lutec.eu.

If you require phone support, please call our hotline for end users from Monday to

Friday between 9am and 6pm.

4. Product replacement:

If the hotline comes to the conclusion that your FM transmitter needs to be replaced,

the hotline will assign you an authorization number (RMA no.). Please send your

device, together with this RMA no., accessories and a copy of the purchase receipt to

our service centre. We will then immediately replace the device.

Hotline for end users: from Germany: 01805 – 500 33 23* *= EUR 0.14/min.

E-mail address for end users: FM15@lutec.eu

Service centre:

You may only send deliveries to our service centre after having been authorised by

our hotline, indicating the assigned RMA no. Otherwise, we will not be able to

process the return.

Schiffer Service GmbH

c/o LUTEC RMA No. XXX: (enter here the RMA no. assigned by our hotline)

Industriestr. 16

D-53124 Herzogenrath-Kohlscheid

No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information.Errata

reserved. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the cost/minute for

the hotline support.

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Brand: Lutec

Model: FM-15

Type: User manual

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