Caliber HBC433DAB-BT User manual

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SPECIFICATIONS, CONNECTIONS AND BUTTONS
Input: 230V / 50Hz
Bluetooth: Version 4.2
supports A2DP / AVRCP
Freq range: 2402-2480 Mhz
Max e.r.p: <100mW/20dBm
Output power: 2x1,5 Watt
FM Frequency range: FM 87.5 - 108MHz
DAB/DAB+: 174~239MHz
Battery: 9V DC, 6x 1.5V size ‘C’/UM-2/R14 - not included
Dimensions: 24,5(W) x 22(D) x 12,5(H)cm
1. FM Antenna
2. AUX-in 3.5mm socket
3. CD cover lever
4. Power Button
5. Source:
CD / AUX / FM / DAB+ / Bluetooth®
6. Menu / info
Toggle info on display
Press and hold to enter menu
7. Play mode (( * &)
Prog: Press and hold to store radio
station
8. 5 (Previous) / Tune -
9. 6 (Next) / Tune +
10. 1 /2 / SCAN
11. 3 (Stop) / Enter / Pair
Enter; when in menu’s
Pair: Press and hold to enter Bluetooth®
pairing mode
12. Display
13. USB slot / MP3 playback (up to 32GB)
14. Volume /scroll knob
Scroll through folders (USB)
to AC IN to a wall outlet
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1. CD Door
2. Display
3. Power LED indicator
4. On/Off
5. Source
6. Menu/Info
7. Mode/Program
8. Skip-/Tune-
9. Skip+/Tune+
10. Play/Pause/Scan
11. Stop/Enter/Pair
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2. Volume Scroll
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3. USB Port
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4. Speaker
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Handle
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6. Antenna
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7. Aux Jack
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8. AC socket
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QUICK START GUIDE
Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you enjoy using the device. Below the description of the features
of the HBC 433DAB-BT. The number between the “(...)” refers to the key or connection on the unit. The
illustration can be found in the rst pages of this manual.
Connecting the unit
• AC power:
Use the provided power cord, plug one end into the back of the HBC 433DAB-BT and plug the other end (euro
plug) into a wall socket.
• DC power:
1. On the bottom of the radio, remove the battery cover by following the tabs illustrated [OPEN].
2. Insert 6 pcs. 1.5V size ‘C’/UM-2/R14 batteries (not included).
3. Make sure the polarities of batteries are according to indications marked.
4. Close the battery compartment.
Battery precautions:
• If the radio is not used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from possible battery
leakage.
• Do not try to recharge batteries which are not intended to be recharged, they can overheat and rupture.
Follow the battery manufacturer instructions (Battery compartment has no charge function!).
• Dispose of batteries safely.
Note: loud music and bass need more energy than e.g. spoken text.
Operations
Turn ON the HBC 433DAB-BT by pressing the qknob
Choose the source by using the [ SOURCE] button (5). Press to toggle between CD/AUX/USB/FM/DAB+/
Bluetooth®
Playing from a CD, CD-R or CD-RW
• Choose CD mode using the [SOURCE] button on the unit (5).
• Open the disc tray cover, by lifting the lever (3).
• Place a CD, CD-R or CD-RW with the label side face up and close the disc tray.
• Use the buttons [1/2/3/5/6] on the unit to control the playback.
• Press the mode button to choose: Repeat 1, repeat all, random, intro
Note: to switch back to other modes, use the [SOURCE] button (5).
Connecting by Bluetooth
•
Choose Bluetooth mode (BT) using the [SOURCE] button (5).
Precautions
Points to observe for safe usage
Read this manual carefully before using this item and its components.
They contain instructions on how to use this product in a safe and
effective manner. Caliber Europe BV cannot be responsible for problems
resulting from failure to observe the instructions in this manual.
Turn off the device immediately in case of a problem.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product.
Return it to your authorized Caliber Europe BV dealer for repairing.
Product cleaning.
Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more
severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything else
has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic.
Temperature.
Ensure that the ambient temperature is between 0°C and +45°C
before turning on the device.
Maintenance.
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.
Return it to your Caliber Europe BV dealer for servicing.
Placement.
Place the product on a at surface. Provide enough space
around the product for sufcient ventilation.
Heat.
Do not locate the appliance in the vicinity of a heat surface or in
direct sunlight.
Voltage.
Check the main voltage indicated on the adapter/product rating
label in accordance to the local electricity supply, if it doesn’t,
return the product to the store where you bought it.
Plug.
Remove the plug from the outlet, when the product is unused for
a long period of time and during thunderstorms.
Accessories.
Use only supplied accessories

• Set your Bluetooth device to ‘Search’ using the devices’ Bluetooth menu.
• Choose ‘HBC433DAB-BT_CAL’ from the list.
• When successfully connected, a sound will be heard and you can start playing music on your device. If
your device supports A2DP you can use the buttons [1/2/3/5/6] on the HBC 433DAB-BT to control the
playback.
Playing from USB
• Insert a USB with MP3 or WMA les in the USB slot (13), the unit will automatically switch to USB mode and
start playing. Use these buttons [1/2/3/5/6] to control the playback.
• Or choose USB mode using the [SOURCE] button (5).
• Press the mode button to choose: Repeat 1, repeat all, random, intro, folder
Connecting by AUX-in
• Use a 3.5mm Jack cable (not included) to connect an external device to the AUX-in (2).
•
Choose AUX-in mode using the [SOURCE] button (5) on the unit.
• To control the playback, use the controls on your external device.
Note: the playback control buttons on the HBC 433DAB-BT will not work in AUX mode.
Listening to the FM radio
• Choose FM mode using the [SOURCE] button on the unit (5).
• Press and hold 5/ 6 to ‘scan’ to the previous / next available FM radio station.
Short press 5/ 6 to ne tune
• Storing a radio station to a preset
1) Tune to the desired FM radio station.
2) Press and hold the PROG button (7)
3) Pick the preset number you want to store the radio station to
4) Press 3 / Enter (11) to conrm
• Recall a preset by short pressing the PROG button (7).
Use 5/ 6 to select one.
Press 3 / Enter to conrm.
• This radio is equipped with a telescopic antenna (1). Make sure to extend the antenna to its full length for the
best performance.
Listening to the DAB+radio
• Choose DAB mode using the [SOURCE] button on the unit (5).
• Press and hold the 12 / Scan (10) button to scan and store all available DAB+ radio stations/
• Use 5/ 6 to skip to the previous / next radio station.
• Storing a radio station to a preset
1) Tune to the desired DAB radio station.
2) Press and hold the PROG button (7)
3) Pick the preset number you want to store the radio station to
4) Press 3 / Enter (11) to conrm
• Recall a preset by short pressing the PROG button (7).
Use 5/ 6 to select one.
Press 3 / Enter to conrm.
• This radio is equipped with a telescopic antenna (1). Make sure to extend the antenna to its full length for the
best performance.
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• AC power:
Use the provided power cord, plug one end into the back of the HBC 433DAB-BT and plug
the other end (euro plug) into a wall socket.
• DC power:
1. On the bottom of the radio, remove the battery cover by following the tabs illustrated
[OPEN].
2. Insert 6 pcs. 1.5V size ‘C’/UM-2/R14 batteries (not included).
3. Make sure the polarities of batteries are according to indications marked.
4. Close the battery compartment.
Battery precautions:
• If the radio is not used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage
from possible battery leakage.
• Do not try to recharge batteries which are not intended to be recharged, they can overheat
and rupture. Follow the battery manufacturer instructions (Battery compartment has no
charge function!).
• Dispose of batteries safely.
Note: loud music and bass need more energy than e.g. spoken text.
VOLUME CONTROL
Adjust the volume level by the volume knob
SETTING THE CLOCK
The date and time of the radio is automatically set once it receives DAB/DAB+ radio broadcast
signals (and when such info is available).
You may also set the date and time in DAB or FM mode manually. Please see the detail in
DAB or FM menu
DAB/DAB+ RADIO
Press the Source button to DAB mode
Press Scan button to do auto full scan and some stations are automatically stored with suitable
signal strength. After the search is complete, the first stored station is broadcast automatically.
*If the signal is weak or distortion in DAB mode, try to align the telescopic antenna vertically
DISPLAYING DAB INFORMATION
Press INFO button to the following information (if available).
⚫Frequency
⚫Ensemble name
⚫Time
⚫Date
CONNECTING THE UNIT

1. Full Scan
Full scan is used to perform a wide range search for DAB stations.
Press Enter button to do auto full scan
2. Manual tune
Press Previous / Next button to tune the frequency.
Press Enter button to confirm the station
3. DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
DRC On or Off a degree of compensation for the differences in the dynamic range
between radio stations
Press Previous / Next button to confirm the DRC off, low or high:
Press Enter button to confirm the selected RDC.
⚫DRC off: No compensation applied
⚫DRC low: Medium compensation applied
⚫DRC high: Maximum compensation applied
(The asterisk behind the option indicates the current setting)
4. Prune
Press Previous / Next button to choose No or Yes
Press the Select button to confirm the selected No or Yes.
⚫No: Return to the previous menu
⚫Yes: Remove invalid stations form the station list
5. System
Press the Select button to select different modes:
Sleep
Press Previous / Next button to choose the sleep time: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 minutes or
Sleep off
Set Time/Date
Press Previous / Next button to choose the time:
⚫Set Time/Date
Press Previous / Next button to choose the time, then press Enter button
to save Press Previous / Next button to choose the date, then press
Enter button to save
USING THE DAB MENU
Press and Hold the Menu button
Press previous / next button to choose
different modes Press Enter button to confirm

⚫Software Update
Press Previous / Next button to choose the instruction, then press Enter
button to save
⚫SW Version
Gives software version
⚫Set Date format
Press Previous / Next button choose the DD-MM-YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY, then
press Enter button to save
(The asterisk behind the option indicates the current setting)
⚫Backlight
Press Previous / Next button to choose the instruction, then press Enter button to
save
Timeout (10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120 180seconds or On
On level (High, Medium or Low)
Dim level (High, Medium or Low)
(The asterisk behind the option indicates the current setting)
⚫Language
Press Previous / Next button to choose the
language: then press Enter button to save:
1. English
2. Deutsch(German)
3. Italiano(Italian)
4. Français (French)
(The asterisk behind the option indicates the current setting.)
⚫Factory Reset
Press Previous / Next button to choose Yes or No, then press Enter button
to save.

FM RADIO
Press Source button to FM mode
Press and Hold the Scan button to do full “Auto Scanning” until “Auto End”. Some highest
signal strength station will be stored.
Press the Scan button to do scanning the nearest highest signal strength station.
Press Tune+/- button to select the station.
Press and Hold the Tune+/- button to find the station.
RDS INFORMATION
Radio Data System (RDS) allows FM stations to transmit additional information.
When you tune to an FM radio station that transmits RDS signals, the station name is
displayed.
Press Info button the following RDS information (if available). •
⚫Radio text
⚫Program type (such as NEWS, SPORT, POP M)
⚫Name
⚫Mono
⚫Time
⚫Date
USING THE FM MENU
Press and Hold Menu button
Press Previous / Next button to choose
different modes Press Enter button to confirm
1. Scan setting
Press Previous / Next button to choose
Press Enter button to confirm the selection
⚫All Stations: Regardless of the signal strength
⚫Strong station only
(The asterisk behind the option indicates the current setting.)
2. Audio setting
Press Previous / Next button to choose

Press Enter button to confirm the selection
⚫Stereo allowed
⚫Forced mono
(The asterisk behind the option indicates the current setting.)
3. System
Same as the DAB MENU
PRESENT STATION FM AND DAB
Store your preferred DAB or FM radio stations to the preset station memories.
30 memory preset station = DAB
20 memory preset station = FM
Preset memory is in the power failure
STORING PRESET STATION
1. Tune to the DAB or FM station
2. Press and hold Program button to Preset Store
3. Press Previous / Next button to choose the preset station number
4. Press Enter button to confirm the preset station
The DAB or FM station is stored with the selected preset number.
Repeat steps 1-4 to store more preset stations.
PRESET STATION RECALL
Press the Program button
Press the Previous / Next button to choose the selected preset station
Press the Enter button to recall the selected preset station
USING THE ANTENNA TO IMPROVE SIGNAL RECEPTION
Extend the antenna and adjust the position of the antenna for the best reception
BLUETOOTH
Press the Source button to BT mode
Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device and enable the search
“HBC433DAB-BT_CAL” from the device list.
Pair the unit with your device
Once connection success, the display will show Bluetooth Connected
Press and Hold Pair button to cancel the connection

During the Playback
Press Play/Pause button to Play or Pause the track
Press Previous / Next button to choose the next or previous track
Change the volume level on this item or Bluetooth device separately
CD
Press the Source button to CD mode
Put CD into the CD door insides
Auto CD reading & Auto CD playing from first track
Press Play/Pause button to pause playback temporarily (Display blinking)
Press & Hold Previous / Next button to skip the next or previous tracks & search the
point of sound quickly
Press Mode button to choose (Repeat 1, Repeat All, Random, Intro) function
Press Stop button to stop the playback
USB
Press the Source button to USB mode
Connect the USB memory into the USB input. Music playback will start automatically.
Press Play/Pause button to Play or Pause the track
Press Previous / Next button to choose the next or previous track
Press Mode button to choose (Repeat 1, Repeat All, Random, Intro, Folder) function
Press Stop button to stop the playback
REPEAT (CD / MP3 or USB mode)
Press Mode Button during Playing CD, CD/MP3 or USB
Each Press
Repeat one track
Repeat DIR (Folder)
Repeat all track
Random
Intro
Folder
Normal Playback (DISC or USB display on)

FOLDER
Press the Stop button
Press Previous / Next button to choose the Folder 1, 2 or others. (It depends on how many
files from the source)
PROGRAMMED (CD or CD MP3 or USB mode)
CD = max 20 tracks
CD MP3 or USB = max 99 tracks
Press Stop button
Press Prog button
P01 will appear in the display, press Previous / Next to select the track Press Prog button
again to save the selected track. Repeat the step to save more selected tracks.
Press Play/Pause button to play the programmed track list (“MEM” display on)
Press Stop button twice to cancel the programmed track list
*Repeat function is available for programmed track list
AUX
Press the Source button to AUX mode.
Use 3.5mm jack Aux In cable (not included) to connect the Aux in jack and external audio
player Control the music from the external audio player
Change the volume level on this item or External Music Device separately
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item number: HBC433DAB-BT
Bluetooth 4.2
Radio: DAB, DAB+, FM
Frequency range
FM 87.5-108 MHz
DAB / DAB +: 174,928 ~ 239.200 MHz
Power supply: AC 230V ~ 50/60Hz
Battery: 6 x 1,5V size “C” (battery not included)
Power consumption: 9W
Audio power output: 2 x 1.5W
Speaker: 2 x 3”
Dimensions (W x D x H): 24.5 x 22 x 12.5 cm
Weight: 1.5 kg
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Latest declaration form can be found at:
www.caliber.nl/media/forms/DeclarationHBC433DAB-BT.pdf
GB Caliber hereby declares that the item HBC433DAB-BT is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC (ERP) and 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
FR Par la présente Caliber déclare que l’appareil HBC433DAB-BT est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux
autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC (ERP) et 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
DE Hiermit erklärt Caliber, dass sich das Gerät HBC433DAB-BT in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderung und übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC (ERP) und
2011/65/EU (RoHS) bendet.
IT Con la presente Caliber dichiara che questo HBC433DAB-BT è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle alte
disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla directtiva 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC (ERP) e 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
ES Por medio de la presente Caliber declara que el HBC433DAB-BT cumple con los requisitos esenciales y otra
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC (ERP) y 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
PT Caliber declara que este HBC433DAB-BT está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da
Directiva 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC (ERP) e 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
SHärmed intygar Caliber att denna HBC433DAB-BT Pro står i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga
egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC (ERP)
och
2011/65/EU (RoHS).
PL Niniejszym Caliber oświadcza, źe HBC433DAB-BT jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymaganiami oraz innymi
stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC (ERP) i 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
DK Undertegnede Caliber erklærer hermed, at følgende udstyr HBC433DAB-BT overholder de væsentlige krav og
øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC (ERP) og 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
EE Käesolevaga kinnitab Caliber seadme HBC433DAB-BT vastavust direktiivi 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC
(ERP) ja 2011/65/EU (RoHS) pöhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatelle teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
LT Šiuo Caliber deklaruoja, kad šis HBC433DAB-BT atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 2014/53/EU (RED),
2009/125/EC (ERP) ir 2011/65/EU (RoHS) Direktyvos nuostatas.
FI Caliber vakuuttaa täten että HBC433DAB-BT tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC
(ERP) ja 2011/65/EU (RoHS) oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
IS Hér með lýsi Caliber yr ϸvi að HBC433DAB-BT erί samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í
tilskipun 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC (ERP) og 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
NO Caliber erklærer herved at utstyret HBC433DAB-BT er i samsvar med de grunn-leggende krav og øvrige
relevante krav i drektiv 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC (ERP) og 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
NL Hierbij verklaart Caliber dat het toestel HBC433DAB-BT in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de
andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC (ERP) en 2011/65/EU (RoHS).

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