Caliber HFG 405D User manual

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Contents
Contents ................................................................................................ 3
Unpacking............................................................................................. 5
Product Overview................................................................................. 6
Front View .............................................................................................................. 6
Rear View................................................................................................................ 7
Connections .......................................................................................... 8
Using Earphones ................................................................................................. 8
Connecting an Auxiliary Equipment............................................................ 8
Mains Power.......................................................................................................... 9
Basic Operation .................................................................................. 10
Powering ON/OFF.............................................................................................10
Selecting Modes................................................................................................10
Adjusting the Volume......................................................................................10
Automatically Setting the Time / Date ......................................................10
Manually Setting the Time / Date................................................................10
Activating the Alarm Function .....................................................................11
Automatic Alarm Repeat ................................................................................12
Snooze Function................................................................................................12
Sleep Function ...................................................................................................13
Settings ............................................................................................... 14
Equaliser ...............................................................................................................14
Backlight...............................................................................................................14
Language .............................................................................................................15
Factory Reset.......................................................................................................15
Software Upgrade.............................................................................................16
Software Version................................................................................................16

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DAB Operation.................................................................................... 17
Auto Full Scan.....................................................................................................17
Secondary Services...........................................................................................18
Manual Tuning....................................................................................................18
Prune Invalid .......................................................................................................19
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)..........................................................19
Presetting Stations............................................................................................19
DAB Display Modes ..........................................................................................20
Recalling a Preset Station...............................................................................20
FM Operation ...................................................................................... 22
Auto Scan.............................................................................................................22
Manual Tune........................................................................................................22
Scan Setting ........................................................................................................22
Audio Mode.........................................................................................................23
Presetting Stations............................................................................................23
Recalling a Preset Station...............................................................................23
FM Display Modes.............................................................................................24
AUX IN Operation ............................................................................... 25
Auxiliary Input....................................................................................................25
Maintenance ....................................................................................... 26
Cleaning the Unit ..............................................................................................26
Hints and Tips...................................................................................... 26
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Safety Warnings.................................................................................. 28

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Unpacking
Remove all packaging from the unit. Retain the packaging. If you
dispose of it please do so according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
Mains Unit
Instruction Manual x 1
Mains Adapter x 1
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We recommend that you spend some time reading this
instruction manual in order that you fully understand all
hints and tips to help you resolve any issues.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and
keep this instruction manual for future reference.
Instruction Manual

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Product Overview
Front View
1. Speaker
2. ALARM Button
3. SCAN Button
Auto-scans in DAB/FM mode.
4. MODE Button
Selects between the DAB, FM
and AUX modes.
5. INFO Button
Displays information on the
LCD display.
6. PRESETS Button
• Presets a radio station.
• Recall a preset station.
7. MENU/EXIT Button
• Displays the main menu.
• Exits the main menu.
8. ON/STDBY Button
Switches the unit between
the ON and STANDBY modes.
9. LCD Display
10. VOLUME Dial
Increases and decreases the
volume.
11. SNOOZE/SCROLL/SELECT
Dial
• Navigates up/down on the
menu screen and adjusts
certain settings.
menu screen.
MENU/
EXIT
PRESETS
INFO
MODE
SCAN
ALARM
– VOLUME +
SNOOZE
SCROLL/SELECT
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
10 11
9
ON/
STDBY

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Rear View
1. FM Aerial
2. EARPHONES Socket
3. AUX IN Socket
4. DC IN Socket
5. Update Port Socket
AUX Update Port
DC:9V
1000mA
234 5
1

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AUX Update Port
DC:9V
1000mA
To the AUX
IN Socket
AUDIO OUT
R
Red
White L
Auxiliary Equipment
Rear side of the unit
Connections
Using Earphones
Turn down the volume before connecting the earphones. Slowly raise
the volume with the earphones on until you reach your desired volume.
When earphones are connected, the speaker is automatically muted.
Connecting an Auxiliary Equipment
Connect the AUX IN socket at the rear of the unit to the line output
sockets on the auxiliary equipment using a 3.5mm to RCA stereo audio
cables (not included), as illustrated below.
AUX Update Port
DC:9V
1000mA
Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is
best to avoid extreme volume when using earphones, especially for
extended periods of time.

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Mains Power
• This unit is designed to operate with a DC 9V 1A power supply.
• Connecting the unit to any other power source may damage the
unit. Unwind the cable to its full length. Connect the end of the cable
to the DC IN Socket at the rear of the unit then connect the mains
ly
inserted into the mains socket. The unit is now connected and ready
to use.
• To switch the unit off completely, unplug the mains adapter from the
mains socket.
AUX Update Port
DC:9V
1000mA
Ensure all connections are connected before connecting to the
mains power socket.

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Basic Operation
Powering ON/OFF
ON.
• Press the STANDBY button to switch the unit to standby mode.
• Press the STANDBY button again to switch the unit on.
• Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket if you want to
Selecting Modes
• Press the MODE button to switch between DAB, FM and AUX IN
modes.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the VOLUME +/– dial to adjust the volume to the desired level.
Automatically Setting the Time / Date
The clock can be set and updated automatically if you can receive DAB/
FM signals in your location. In order for the clock to synchronise to the
current local time you must leave it on one DAB/FM station for a short
period of time.