USER MANUAL for Etronic RA640 - Retro-Lux
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1. Etronic RA640 Project No 5051 USER MANUAL Etronic RA640 Project No 5051 Table of Contents I Miro doe OU RTRH 2 2 POW Gl COMME Oee E E E E E E ERE EE S 2 3 CONTON aa E T A E E E E E E 3 MEG P c 3 SN MER UTD E E E E E E A E E E EE 3 s T E E E 3 D N A NA A E N E E P 3 IS UN E E S 3 4 Bl et oth Bio eT PPP T TETTE 4 Ca E AON e E E E E E E E A 3 eM POSON Che dO osea ott Eun E E teen dus EUR 5 SDAMES un AMMCE E 5 6 ETE RET sete neat co ae ow ers Rm 6 7 DP EESTI ITO PRETI E COT OT 6 8 iz 7 Retro Lux is a trading name of Contrelec Ltd Page 1 High Wycombe e Bucks e England Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Email info retro lux co uk Web www retro lux co uk USER MANUAL Etronic RA640 Project No 5051 Introduction Thank you for buying one of our beautiful radios We hope it will provide hours of trouble free high quality entertainment Your radio is easy to set up and use and with a few simple precautions will continue to look good and operate efficiently for many years AS WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK This unit contains no user serviceable parts Under no circumstances remove the rear panel with the mains voltage connected 2 Power Connection The power mains power connection is via an IEC connector fitted at the rear Insert the suppli2. Cleaning 5 1 Positioning the Radio Do not allow this product to be exposed to water steam or sand Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a parked car or in a conservatory where the heat from the sun can build up even though the outside temperature may not seem too high Do not position the radio close to a radiator or other type of heater Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the radio It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum distance 10cm recommended to adjacent objects in order to ensure good ventilation The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it or its ventilation openings with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on or near the product Do not place this product in an area which receives direct sunlight as this can cause fading to the finish 5 2 Cleaning Your radio will only need cleaning from time to time with a soft duster or lint free cloth Splashes and other marks can be wiped with a damp cloth Under no circumstances use household cleaning products solvents or cleaners as they are liable to damage the finish Do not use silicone based polishes Your radio has been sealed with a modern synthetic varnish and polished with furniture wax which provide
3. ars either through deterioration or general grime and had the appearance of a toffee coloured coating which completely masked the grain and figuring of the underlying veneers The old varnish was completely stripped and the case re finished to a high gloss which has brought out the warmth and attractiveness of the veneers Internally the valve radio components were stripped out but the tuning mechanism and display was left in place A PSU power amplifier Bluetooth receiver and 8 dual concentric loudspeaker have been fitted the speaker cloth has been replaced and the original magic eye replaced with an illuminated VU meter The set is also equipped with batteries which means it will operated either from mains or battery power A replacement back panel to meet modern regulations completed the upgrade There is a mains switch on the rear and the front panel controls have been reassigned as follows the left hand control is a rotary switch with 3 positions off on with illumination on power saving no illumination Next 1s the volume control followed the tuning control which moves the tuning indicator but has no other function The final control is decorative only Retro Lux is a trading name of Contrelec Ltd Page 7 High Wycombe e Bucks e England Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Email info retro lux co uk Neb www retro lux co uk USER MANUAL Etronic RA640 Project No 5051 Retro Lux Vintage Audio Products Contrelec L
4. cold start 9 25C 2 x 12V 1 2aH sealed lead acid rechargeable lasts approx 4 hours at moderate volume Batteries Amplifier Power Output Mode Distortion Audio Source Tone Control Loudspeaker lype Impedance Frequency Power Dimensions Width Depth Height 20 4W RMS 30W Music Power Mono 290 at maximum power Internal Bluetooth receiver None 8 inch Dual Cone Full Range 8 ohms 40Hz 16kHz 60W RMS 120W Peak SPL 1W 1m 90dB 48cm 25cm 31cm 11 5kg with batteries Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Retro Lux is a trading name of Contrelec Ltd Page 6 High Wycombe e Bucks e England Email info retro lux co uk Web www retro lux co uk USER MANUAL Etronic RA640 Project No 5051 8 History The Etronic RA640 AC mains valve radio was originally made in 1948 by the Hale Electric Company Limited based in West Ealing London W13 The price was 21 13s 9d equivalent to 760 in today s money The set 1s housed in a very attractive wooden cabinet constructed from plywood decorated with several different types of wood veneer The control knobs left to right were originally on off and treble waveband tuning and volume and the radio was capable of receiving short 15 to 51 Metres medium 190 to 550 Metres and long 900 to 2200 Metres wavebands The impressive glass tuning band display also housed a magic eye tuning indicator valve The original varnish on this model had become opaque over the ye
5. e TELE RS ec x zs lt lt m iege a RR T gt z gt s lt M T i SDN Be A 5 f eS ey Denm e c lt aan a a a DAS Ig mm i SS Pte e 5 aS San lt 2 M Den 7 d za gt _ _ aan gt p ce a On Off This is a three position switch Turn fully anti clockwise to turn the radio off The first switch position turns the radio on with the dial illumination on The second position turns off the illumination Volume Turn fully anti clockwise to reduce the volume and clockwise to increase Tuning This 1s decorative only and moves the tuning dial indicator Unused This control has no function VU Meter The original unit had a magic eye tuning level indicator The radio does not have a tuning function or the high voltages necessary to drive a magic eye valve so this has been replaced with a miniature VU meter which indicates audio signal level Retro Lux is a trading name of Contrelec Ltd Page 3 High Wycombe e Bucks e England Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Email info retro lux co uk Web www retro lux co uk USER MANUAL Etronic RA640 Project No 5051 4 Bluetooth Operation The radio requires an audio signal from a Bluetooth device such as a smartphone tablet laptop or PC If your device is already paired with an audio device such as headphones or a hands free headset yo
6. ed power lead and connect to a mains outlet Switch on the supply at the mains outlet and then operate the mains switch on the unit The switch will illuminate if power is present which means that the unit is in standby mode If your radio 1s equipped with rechargeable batteries this 1s also the batteries will now be charging Charge the batteries for at least 2 hours before running on batteries alone If the switch fails to illuminate first check that the mains supply is present then disconnect the supply and check the fuse in the mains plug and the unit inlet connector In the unlikely event that any of the fuses have blown the unit may be faulty Retro Lux is a trading name of Contrelec Ltd Page 2 High Wycombe e Bucks e England Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Email info retro lux co uk Web www retro lux co uk USER MANUAL Etronic RA640 Project No 5051 3 Controls The radio controls are as shown below 4 PF J ln s gp e dA s E pem x tt 2 ncn ee ee 7 S RS U I er ANNE e K d 4 a m rE DIW e mM 3 32 3 3 3 4 3 5 See se S Aw s ee ey EE UB OD QR ci E n SS i D gt s gt 1 T5 M gt 1 deze i VN UU m Le A Ty T Rie e A Se E T4 X zu 2h Dun ar a A wae Se ON s 7 Ss a aa eae eS r ESS i Ss M M ii x Re ue c v e A ee x TW ee
7. s a long tasting durable protection The wax finish can be refreshed with energetic buffing Occasionally apply a thin coat of wax and buff to a high sheen but avoid frequent over waxing as the wax layers can build up trapping fine dirt and dust which dimishes the appearance Retro Lux is a trading name of Contrelec Ltd Page 5 High Wycombe e Bucks e England Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Email info retro lux co uk Web www retro lux co uk USER MANUAL Etronic RA640 Project No 5051 6 Guarantee This product is guaranteed for six months from the date of delivery to the original owner against failure due to faulty workmanship or component breakdown subject to the procedure stated below Should any component or part fail during this guarantee period it will be repaired or replaced free of charge This guarantee does not cover e Damage resulting from incorrect use e Products which have been altered or tampered with externally or internally e Consequential damage Any claim under this guarantee should be made by contacting Retro Lux or the dealer from whom the product was purchased to see if the problem can be rectified Should it be necessary to return the product for repair or replacement instructions for its return will be provided by Retro Lux These statements do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer 7 Specifications Power Supply Input Supply 90 264 V AC wide range 127 300 VDC 74W 47 440 Hz inrush 50 A peak 230 VAC
8. td T A High Wycombe e Bucks e England Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Email info retro lux co uk Web www retro lux co uk The information contained in this document is offered in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of issue but may be subject to alteration and amendment Content and images Copyright 2015 Retro Lux Vintage Audio Products Contrelec T A All rights reserved
9. u may have to un pair it first Please refer to your device s instructions to place the unit in scan mode to scan for Bluetooth devices With your device in scan mode turn the volume control up by about one third switch the radio on to standby mode at the power inlet and then turn on using the front panel control You should hear Bluetooth Mode from the radio and the device named YET M1 should appear in the list of available devices on your Bluetooth device Select YET MI to pair with it and if prompted enter 0000 as the code You should then hear Paired from the radio Play some audio from your device and you should hear it through the radio After pairing for the first time the two devices should pair automatically when you power up the radio unless you actively disconnect or un pair it from your device If you have difficulty pairing you may have to turn off the radio at the front panel then turn on again to initiate the pairing process and reset your device to scan mode The range of the Bluetooth receiver in the radio is about 10 metres Outside this range you may experience drop outs especially if you are in another room although reception is good throughout an average family sized house Retro Lux is a trading name of Contrelec Ltd Page 4 High Wycombe e Bucks e England Tel 44 0 1494 526270 Email info retro lux co uk Web www retro lux co uk USER MANUAL Etronic RA640 Project No 5051 5 Care and
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