Albrecht DR 600 User manual

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User Manual
DAB Radio
DR 600

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Please Read Carefully this manual before you operate this radio.
Important Safety Instruction
• This product is intended to work from DC 9 V +/- 10% and from 230 V AC
via the supplied 230 V AC wall adapter.
• Do not attempt to unplug with wet hands.
• Product should be situated away from heat, water and moisture sources
such as radiators, stoves, oven, bath tub, swimming pool or wet basement.
• Do not use any attachment not recommended by Albrecht. Do not
disassemble or reassemble product under any conditions.
• Never spill or spray liquid on the product.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of product.
• Make sure product is placed on a smooth and solid surface.
• To ensure good ventilation. Do not block or cover any slots or openings in
the cabinet.
• If the product is left unattended or unused for a long time. Unplug the
power to prevent possible damage cause by lightning or power surges.
• Avoid placing product near devices which may generate magnetic fields.
• Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician had used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury or other
hazards.
• Servicing – Do not attempt to service this player yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage of other hazards.
Our warranty is void if unauthorized repair attempts are stated. Refer all
servicing only to qualified service personnel.
WARNING:
Any changes or modifications made to this system not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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Unpacking
This section lists the contents of your package. Contact us if any items are
missing or damaged.
1. digital radio unit.
2. 230V AC to 9VDC Mains Power adapter.
3. Removable telescopic aerial (fitted to unit).
4. User Manual
User Manual

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⑭
⑮
Rear Panel
Controls and Connectors
This section provides information on the controls and connectors available on the
front and rear panels for your DAB radio.
Front Panel
①Backlight LCD display
②Preset buttons (1-8) for up to right stations.
③Vol knob adjusts the volume
④Alarm
⑤Auto Scan
⑥Tuning +/-
⑦Enter
⑧Sleep
⑨Std.By
⑩LED Indicator
⑪Menu button changes the text shown on the bottom line of the display
⑫DAB / FM
⑬Headphone Jack
⑭Aerial socket for connection to the supplied telescopic or other aerial
⑮9V DC for connection to mains adapter

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Quick start
1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial.
2. Attach the mains adapter and plug in to your power supply.
3. Push the “Std.By” button to switch the unit on. The LCD will light up and a
progress bar on the bottom line indicates the progress of an auto tune to find
the stations available in your area. If no stations are found you will be
presented with a series of options which you can use to retry the tuning
process or and adjust your aerial position. The stations found will be stored in
alphanumeric order and the first station on the list will be selected.
4. Adjust the “VOL” control if necessary to hear it.
5. Turn the “Tuning +/-“ knob to see all the stations available and push to
“Enter” and listen to another station.
Using your DAB Radio
This section provides information on using your DAB radio including tuning,
selecting a station and altering the display information.
Switching on and off
Before switching on for the first time, check all connections,
extend your aerial fully and ensure that the volume is turned
down. Push and release the “Std. By” button to switch the unit
on or off. The LCD screen will light up when the unit is on.
Auto Scan
When you first switch on the unit it will start an automatic
tuning process described below in first time. You may want to
re-tune the unit at a later date if you move the unit to a
different room or if you want to receive a newly introduced
multiplex.
Auto Scan
Std.By

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Tuning for the first time
When you switch on your DAB radio for the first time an Auto
Tune process will be performed automatically. A progress
indicator on the display show that Auto Tune is just running.
If stations are found during the Auto Tune, the first station on
the list will be selected and you will hear it through the speaker.
If no stations are found during the Auto Tune,
“No station available” will be shown on the display for a few
seconds and then press “Auto Tune” to scan the radio station
again.
Connecting to headphones
You can connect a set of stereo headphones to your radio using
the headphones socket. It is also possible to connect the radio
to a home stereo amplifier by this socket.
Connecting to power supply
Once you have made all other connections, connect the
supplied power lead to the socket on the side of your digital
radio and plug the power adapter into a wall outlet. Do not use
other wall adapters than the original, do not use adapters any
more if cables, plugs or plastic cabinets are damaged.
Adjusting the volume
You can rotate the volume using the volume knob.
9V 1.2 A
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Searching
90.1 MHz FM
Programme Type
No station
Available
Max
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olume
Min

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Menu
Data and Time
Display the date and time obtained from the current multiplex.
DLS
Dynamic Label Segment Displays the mode of the current
service. In most cases the broadcast stations use the DLS for
information about the songs or about the artists
Prg Type
Displays the mode of the program type. This is set by the
broadcaster to suit the type and quality of material being
transmitted.
Channel
Displays the channel identifier for the station to which you are
listening.
Reception
Displays the station of signal reception weak or strong. The bar
display can be used to find the optimum antenna position.
Using the preset knobs
Once you have tuned your radio you select the digital radio
station you want to listen by using the Tuning+/- knob. If you
have assigned stations to preset knobs, you can also select
them directly by pressing the relevant numbered button (1-8).
The numbered buttons (1-8) enable you to store radio stations
for one-touch access.
To store a station
If You have tuned to your desired station and hear it via the
speaker, simply press one of the station storage buttons for
about 2-3 seconds, the storage facility will then take over the
BBC Asian DAB
09:04 19-02-2004
BBC Asian DAB
(DLS)
BBC Asian DAB
(Prg Type)
BBC Asian DAB
BBC Asian DAB
BBC Asian DAB
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1 2 3
4 Shift Mute
1 2 3
4 Shift Mute

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station into the memory location. Station knobs 1-4 have
direct access, while the memory locations 4-8 can be reached
after pressing the shift button first.
You can store a station to a preset while listening it or when you
see the station name on the bottom line of the display while
scrolling through the station list.
To recall a previously stored station
Press and release the numbered button under which you
stored the station. If the selected preset is empty, the display
shows “Preset empty” for a few seconds and you continue
listening to the currently selected station.
Mute
Mute: Push it then muting music, push again and start the
music again.
DAB/FM toggle-switch
DAB/FM: Push it then switching to FM, push again and return to
DAB.
Please note that DAB transmissions are not yet available in all
regions. User conventional FM radio mode when You cannot
find any DAB station. The RDS system is active on the standard
FM band 87.5 to 108 MHz. Stations which are using this system
can be identified in the display.
The national authorities allow long transition periods for the
broadcasters to switch over to digital DAB transmissions, but
sooner or later more and more stations will start DAB
transmissions.
Mute
DAB/FM
1 2 3
4 Shift Mute

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L-Band Selection
In some regions of Germany, France and Canada additional
channels in the L-Band are used to broadcast local radio
programs. In these countries You should activate the L Band
reception parallel to the Band III standard reception.
Menu: Press “Menu” and hold 3 seconds for continue control
Menu: Press “Menu” again
Menu: Press “Menu” to select channel in L1~L23 (Canada) or
LA~LW (Germany and France) mode
Enter: Hold “Enter” 2 seconds to appear “Manual tune”. The n
press “UP” or “Down” to select channel and press “Enter” to
confirm the selection
Menu
Manual tune
LA 1452.96 MHz
BBC Asian DAB
Customer vP1.05
BBC Asian DAB
Stereo 192Kbps
BBC Asian DAB
L-Band L1-L23
BBC Asian DAB
10:10 19-2-2004

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Alarm
Alarm: Press alarm key to activate the Alarm function
(“on” or “off”)
Turning Up/Down: Press “Up” or “Down” to select alarm type,
you can select alarm type as Radio or Beep.
Time set: press turning “Up” or “Down” to set up your alarm
time, you can continue to push it in order to speed up the timer.
Then press enter key to finish the setting, you will see the
“*”graphic to show in LCD at right lower corner.
Stop alarm: During Alarm sounds, just push alarm key then
“Enter” key or “Power” to stop alarm.
Sleep
The Sleep function will switch off the radio automatically after
a pre-determined time.
Press “Sleep” key then “Enter” key . Use “Up/Down” to
select the time after which the radio shall switch off (for
example after 30 minutes).
Enter
Confirm setting with “Enter”.
Alarm
Alarm Status
off
Alarm Type
Beep
Alarm Time Set
10:35 00:00
Sleep
Sleep Status
off
Sleep Status
30 min
Sleep timer
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Manual tune
Push “Enter” key 2 sec. The Display will show “Manual tune”.
This option provides a signal level display which you can use to
find the best position for your radio and aerial. When you select
this option, the bottom line of the display shows the channel
identifier and frequency.
Turn t he “Enter” knob to press “Up/Down” through different
channels and select one. Storing is again possible by pressing
one of the station knobs longer than about 2 seconds.
Trouble Shooting Hints
Problem possible Actions
I cannot switch on the radio Check the power supply and -cable
No Sound
Check whether the radio is switched on,
check whether the volume control is not
in MIN position.
Sound on analogue channels is
distorted
Check antenna position, try a better
antenna position or search for another
transmitting station for the same
program.
"NO SIGNAL" is displayed in DAB
DAB signal is out of range or Display blank
No or too weak DAB reception. DAB
reception may disappear suddenly
completely when the radio is out of
transmitter range. In that case try
another station, get an outdoor antenna
or switch to conventional FM service
Time display is not correct manual settings of time & wake up
I would like to know more about DAB
go to www.worlddab.org, choose a
country and find the regions and
frequencies where DAB is actually
transmitted.
DLS information incorrect
The DLS display fully depends on the
broadcaster’s input. Not all stations are
using already such DLS information!
Manual Tune

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General Specification
Power Supply: DC 9V +/- 10% 1.2 A
Bands: FM (88-108 MHz)
Band Ⅲ( 174~240 MHz)
L Band (1.452 to 1.492 GHz)
Display: LCD, 16*2 Dot matrix
Output Audio: 2 x 2.5 W RMS (per channel)
Dimensions: 210 x 160 x 110 (W x H x D) mm (without handle)
European 2 years warranty
The distributor, dealer or retail shop warrants to the original retail purchaser of
this product that should this product or any part of it, under normal use and
conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 2 years from
the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new
or reconditioned product (at the company's option) without charge for parts and
repair labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this warranty, the
product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale),
specification of defect(s), to the distributor, dealer or his authorized repair center.
The Company disclaims liability for communications range of this product. The
warranty does not apply to any product or part there of which, in the opinion of
the company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper
installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement
of the factory serial number/bar code label(s). The warranty does not apply to
accessory parts or problems caused through not authorized or not recommended
accessories like of the units like headphones, audio cables, external power
supplies and over voltage caused through external power supplies, light bulbs,
broken antennas, broken or damaged acrylic glass windows and cabinet parts.
Please contact the dealer or person where you have purchased your DAB radio.
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