Albrecht DR 70 User manual

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DR 70
Portable Digital DAB+ and
FM Radio Receiver
User Manual
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Please read carefully before using this product

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1 Table of Contents
1Table of Contents...............................................................16
2Safety Instructions:............................................................17
3Specification:.....................................................................17
4Controls andAttributes.......................................................18
4.1 Speaker:......................................................................19
4.2 Headphones:...............................................................19
4.3 Radio Antenna:............................................................20
4.4 LED Torch Light:..........................................................20
5First Steps .........................................................................20
5.1 Power up the radio:.....................................................20
5.2 Operating your radio:...................................................20
5.3 DAB+/FM Band Select:................................................20
6DAB Mode.........................................................................21
6.1 Search and select channels.........................................21
6.2 Direct Preset Button 1-5..............................................21
6.3 Preset..........................................................................21
6.4 Service Information .....................................................22
7FM Mode ...........................................................................22
7.1 Search and select channels.........................................22
7.2 Manual tuning..............................................................22
7.3 Service Information .....................................................22
7.4 Direct Preset Button 1-5..............................................23
7.5 Preset..........................................................................23
8Menu .................................................................................24
8.1 Sleep mode:................................................................24
8.2 Select Language: ........................................................24
8.3 Backlighting:................................................................24
8.4 LCD Colour Selection:.................................................25
8.5 Factory Reset:.............................................................25
9Power Off and Maintenance:..............................................25
10 Warranty and Recycling Information.................................26

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2 Safety Instructions:
1. Do not use this radio near water.
2. Clean with dry cloth.
3. Do not block any ventilation openings.
4. Do not use near heat objects.
5. Use accessories provided by manufacturer.
6. Do not allow this unit to be exposed to water, steam, sand or
other environmental hazards.
7. Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause
damage such as expose to direct sunlight in a parked car
where the heat from the sun may damage the unit.
3 Specification:
Model: DR 70
Radio: Digital DAB+ & FM
Dimension: 120 x 80 x 28mm
Weight: Approx. 274g (Included battery)
DAB+ Frequency: Band III (174.0-240.0MHz)
FM Frequency: 87.5-108MHz with RDS
Number of Presets: 20 for DAB+ and 20 for FM
Speaker Output: 1.5W (RMS) 4 Ω
Output Power: 32Ω0.1W (headphone)
Power Source: DCAdaptors (5V, 0.5A)
Battery Source: 3 x AA batteries
Usage Time: Approx 10 Hours (Speaker mode) /
20 Hours (Headphone mode)

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4 Controls and Attributes
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1. Power ON/OFF
2. Up Button
3. Down Button
4. Menu
5. Select
6. DAB/FM Mode
7. Preset
8. LED Torch Light
9. Direct Preset 1
10. Direct Preset 2
11. Direct Preset 3
12. Direct Preset 4
13. Direct Preset 5
14. Telescopic Antenna
15. Battery Compartment
16. Volume Control
17. Headphone Jack
18. DC 5V Power Adaptor socket
4.1 Speaker:
The DR 70 features a high-quality 4Ω1.5W (RMS) speaker.
4.2 Headphones:
The 3.5mm jack is located on the right-hand side of the radio. It is
designed for use with stereo headphones or earpieces.
Important:
Excessive volume from earpieces or headphone may cause
damage to your ears.
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4.3 Radio Antenna:
1. For DAB+ and FM reception there is a built-in telescopic
antenna at the rear of the unit.
2. Extend the antenna and move it around to obtain the best
reception.
3. If the reception is still unsatisfactory, pull the antenna as long
as possible.
4.4 LED Torch Light:
1. A bright LED is built-in for lighting purpose. To turn ON the
LED light, press once the “LIGHT” button or press again to
turn it OFF.
5 First Steps
5.1 Power up the radio:
The DR 70 can be operated by either 3 xAA batteries or a DC 5V
power adaptor.
5.2 Operating your radio:
1. Make sure the batteries are inserted or the DC 5V power
adaptor is connected.
2. Press and hold the “ ” button to turn on the radio.
3. The display will flashing with ‘Starting DAB’and enter DAB
mode (or FM mode if you selected FM before turning off).
4. If the radio is switched on for the first time, the DR 70 will
perform a DAB station scan automatically.
5. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
5.3 DAB+/FM Band Select:
1. Press “DAB/FM”button to select DAB+ or FM mode.
2. When you turn off the radio, the last selection is saved.

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6 DAB Mode
6.1 Search and select channels
1. Make sure the radio is in DAB+ mode.
2. Press the “MENU” button once to enter menu mode,
3. Press “UP or DN” button to select “DAB Autoscan” and
confirm by pressing “SELECT” button to activate the full scan
of all available DAB+ radio channels and all the scanned
channels will be saved in a channel list.
4. Press the “UP” or “DN” button to select the desired channels
from the list.
6.2 Direct Preset Button 1-5
1. Tune to your favorite DAB+ channel with the “UP” or “DN”
button, then long press “1” button to store the current DAB+
channel as Preset 1. Repeat the same procedure for other
direct presets 1-5. A message of “Preset Stored” will be
displayed on the LCD screen if the preset is stored
successfully.
Remark: if this preset already has stored a station this action
will overwrite the memory.
2. To play the direct preset channels, short press the “1” to “5”
preset button once to recall your favorite channel
3. 5 direct preset channels are available for the DAB+ radio
mode.
6.3 Preset
1. Tune to your favorite DAB+ channel with the “UP” or “DN”
button, long press “PRESET”button, then “Null Memory 01”
will show on the display if the position is empty whereas it will
show the name of the channel if it is already occupied. Press
the “UP” or “DN” button to select the position to save, then
press “SELECT” button to confirm. A message of “Preset
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2. To load the preset channels, short press the “PRESET” button
and select the preset channel(the name of channel will be
displayed) by pressing the “UP” or “DN” button, then press
“SELECT” button to confirm.
3. 20 preset channels are available for the DAB+ radio mode.
6.4 Service Information
The Service Information display - Technical information on the
current status of the station being broadcast.
While listening to DAB+, the display will show the followings if
applicable:
1. DLS information
2. Multiplex Frequency
3. Time and Date
4. Channel Name
5. Number of Channels
6. Signal Strength
7. Battery Level
7 FM Mode
7.1 Search and select channels
1. Press and hold the “ ” button to turn the radio on.
2. Make sure the radio is in FM mode.
3. Press and hold the “UP”or “DN” button to search the nearest
FM channel automatically.
7.2 Manual tuning
Short press the “UP” or DN” button to tune the frequency step by
step.
7.3 Service Information
While listening to FM radio, the display will show the following if
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1. Program type
2. Channel Frequency
3. Channel Name
4. Signal Strength
5. Battery Level
7.4 Direct Preset Button 1-5
1. Tune to your favorite FM channel by “UP” or “DN” button, then
long press “1” button to store the current FM channel as
Preset 1. Repeat the same procedure for other direct presets
1-5. A message of “Preset Stored” will be displayed on the
LCD screen if the preset is stored successfully.
Remark: if this preset already has stored a station this action
will overwrite the memory.
2. To play the direct preset channels, short press the “1” to “5”
preset button once to recall your favorite channel
3. 5 direct preset channels are available for the FM radio mode.
7.5 Preset
Tune to your favorite FM channel by “UP” or “DN” button, long
press “PRESET” button, then “Null Memory 01” will show on the
display if the position is empty whereas it will show the name of
the channel if it is already occupied. Press the “UP” or “DN” button
to select the position to save, then press “SELECT” button to
confirm. A message of “Preset Stored” will be displayed on LCD
screen if stored successfully.
To load the preset channels, short press the “PRESET” button
and select the preset channel(the name of channel will be
displayed) by pressing the “UP” or “DN” button, then press
“SELECT” button to confirm.
20 preset channels are available for the FM radio mode.

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8 Menu
8.1 Sleep mode:
1. In the DAB+ or FM Mode, press once the “MENU” button to
enter menu mode, press “UP or DN” button to “SLEEP” and
confirm by pressing “SELECT” button to activate the sleep
function. A flashing sleep timer will be shown on the top of
LCD, press “UP” or “DN” to select the sleep time with each
step 5 minutes (from 0 minutes to 90), then press “SELECT”
to confirm and the flashing will stop.
2. The radio will automatically power off when the timer reaches
zero.
3. To cancel the sleep function select the “SLEEP” menu again
and set it to “0” minute and confirm by pressing “SELECT”.
8.2 Select Language:
1. Press the “MENU” button to enter LCD menu, use “UP” or
“DN” to scroll to the “Language”item, press “SELECT” button
to confirm, then “ Language ” menu will show on the display,
press the “UP” or “DN” button to select Language.
2. Press the “SELECT” button to confirm and save. Press
“MENU” to exit.
8.3 Backlighting:
1. Set how long LCD backlighting remains on.
2. Press the “MENU” button to enter LCD menu, use “UP” or
“DN” to scroll to the “Backlight” item, press “SELECT” button
to confirm, then “ Backlight” menu will show on the display,
press the “UP” or “DN” button again to select LCD backlight
timer from 20s, 40s, 60s to Always On.
3. Press the “SELECT” button to confirm and save. Press
“MENU” to exit.

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8.4 LCD Colour Selection:
1. Set the background colour of the LCD display.
2. Press the “MENU” button to enter LCD menu, use “UP” or
“DN” to scroll to the “Color Select” item, press “SELECT”
button to confirm, then “Color Select” menu will show on the
display, and then use the “UP” or “DN” button to select the
desired LCD background colour.
3. Press the “SELECT” button to confirm and save. Press
“MENU” to exit.
8.5 Factory Reset:
1. Press the “MENU” button to enter LCD menu, use “UP” or
“DN” to scroll to the “Factory Reset” item, press “SELECT”
button to confirm, then “Factory Reset” menu will show on the
display, then use the “UP” or “DN” button to select “YES” or
“NO”. Factory reset function will clear all the preset radio
channels if you select “YES”.
2. Press the “SELECT” button to confirm and save. Press
“MENU” to exit.
9 Power Off and Maintenance:
1. Please shut down the radio when it is not in use and remove
the batteries if it is not used for a longer period of time.
2. Please do not attempt to open the product or change inner
parameter.
*Information of this user manual is subject to change without prior
notice.

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10 Warranty and Recycling Information
We are legally obliged to include disposal and warranty
information as well as EU declaration of conformity with the use
instructions in different countries for every unit. Please find this
information on the following pages.
2-Year Warranty From Date Of Purchase
The manufacturer/retailer guarantees this product for two years
from date of purchase. This warranty includes all malfunctions
caused by defective components or incorrect functions within the
warranty period excluding wear and tear, such as exhausted
batteries, scratches on the display, defective casing, broken
antenna and defects due to external effects such as corrosion,
over voltage through improper external power supply or the use of
unsuitable accessories. Defects due to unintended use are also
excluded from the warranty.
Please contact your local dealer for warranty claims. The dealer
will repair or exchange the product or forward it to an authorized
service center.
You can also contact our service partner directly. Please include
your proof of purchase with the product and describe the
malfunction as clearly as possible.

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WEEE And Recycling
The European laws do not allow any more the
disposal of old or defective electric or electronic
devices with the household waste. Return your
product to a municipal collection point for recycling to
dispose of it. This system is financed by the industry
and ensures environmentally responsible disposal
and the recycling of valuable raw materials.
Service Address And Technical Hotline (for units sold in
Germany)
PST professional support technologies GmbH
Breitscheider Weg 117a
D - 40885 Ratingen
Contact our service hotline by phone +49 2102 / 1459546
(regular costs for German fixed network) or e-mail at
[e-mail].
© 2015 Alan Electronics GmbH

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