DAB SmartDAB Operation manual

Introduction
SmartDAB – Connects to your smartphone to give
Digital Radio in any car. It is a plug and play affordable
solution that you can t yourself in minutes. The station
logo, name, song and artist information are displayed
on your phone. Digital music is played through your car
stereo system via the 3.5 mm jack or FM Modulation. Slide-
show images are also displayed if transmitted by the
radio station. The device is controlled by the touch-
screen of your smartphone, however, we strongly
recommend that any setting changes and station
selection is done while the car is stationary so as not to
distract the driver.
SmartDAB package comes with everything you need
to get you listening to digital radio in minutes.
Upgrades (if required) for antenna, permanent tting
or phone holders can be found on the AutoDAB website
www.autodab.com.

What’s in the pack?
User guide and installation instructions
1. SmartDAB module
2. Cigarette lighter power supply
3. 3.5mm jack cable
4. Quick-t antenna
Application Download
Installation of iOS version for iPhones - install via iTunes by searching
for SmartDAB. Download the app and install. The app is free.
Installation of Android version - install via Google play by searching
for SmartDAB. Download the app and install. The app is free.

How to t - PLUG
• Remove all the contents from the SmartDAB box
• Position the antenna in the top right of the front windscreen (top left for right
hand drive cars). The antenna should be located parallel to the A-pillar of
the car (FIG 1). We recommend that it is held in position with a temporary x
until you conrm that you have a good reception.
• Plug the cigarette lighter charger into the nearest 12v supply to where you
want to locate the Smart box – the red light should illuminate.
• Plug the 3.5mm Jack into the cars aux-in socket.
• Now plug all 3 devices into the Smart box (FIG 2)
• USB port available for phone charging.

Getting Started- PLAY
1) Scan – selection of scan will cause the device
to scan to see what stations are available to you.
A simple progress bar will keep you informed of pro-
gress but normally a scan will be quite quick. At the end of the
scan your Smart will tell you how many stations were found.
The 1st menu has 4 options as follows;
Bluetooth Connection
When you open the app it will automatically look for and connect with your SmartDAB device.
2) Stations – A list of stations available to you
will be displayed either alphabetically if ‘list
mode’ selected from settings or by ensemble if
‘ensemble mode’ selected. Selection of ensemble or letter
will help you quickly nd your desired station.
• Simply touch your desired station to select it and it will start
playing and display in the play screen.

3) Favourites
this button stores a list of your favourite stations.
You can add or delete items by pressing the icon
on your station listings.
4) Settings
The settings button allows you to customise your
SmartDAB. We recommend that this function is
not used whilst driving as it could cause distraction.
You can;
• Select the mode of station display, either ensemble or list mode
• Display block text or scrolling text
• Add pictures to display on your play screen
• Delete pictures to display on your play screen
• Change the colour of the app to suit your taste
FM Modulation
The SmartDAB will automatically transmit at 87.5
MHz. Tune the car radio to this frequency.
Choose a preset on the car radio and store the
SmartDAB frequency to it. To change the Smart-
DAB transmit frequency go to the settings menu.

The PLAY Screen
The play screen is the screen which will be viewed the
majority of the time. It has the following features;
1. Displays the logo of the radio station.
2. Dispalys the station name
3. The genre of music played by the station
4. The ensemble it is on, which will tell you whether it is
a national, regional or local station.
5. The signal strength of the station at that point in time
6. Any text transmitted by the station including artist
and song title
7. Any slide-show pictures transmitted by the station.
8. Any pictures selected to display in conjunction or in
stead of the slideshow images.
9. Touch here to select previous station
10. Touch here to select next station
11. Touch screen here to select day or night mode