HELVIA HMX-44 PLAY Series User manual

HMX-44 PLAY Series
Rackmount 4-In / 4-Out Passive Matrix Mixer with Multi-Player
Mixer Passivo a Matrice 4-In / 4-Out a rack con Multi-Player
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Finally, please read this user manual carefully before using the product; incorrect
use could cause damages to you and the product. Take care!
The HELVIA team

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................. 4
1.1. Important Safety Symbols................................................................................................ 4
1.2. Important Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 4
2. GETTING STARTED........................................................................... 6
2.1. Unpacking..............................................................................................................................6
2.2. First Start-Up .........................................................................................................................7
2.3. Phantom Power....................................................................................................................7
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......................................................................7
3.1. Features: .................................................................................................................................8
3.2. Product Size ..........................................................................................................................8
3.3. Front Panel.............................................................................................................................9
3.4. Rear panel ............................................................................................................................12
4. Operation..........................................................................................15
4.1. Media Player Functions....................................................................................................15
4.2. BT Mode ...............................................................................................................................17
4.3. FM Tuner Mode..................................................................................................................18
4.4. DAB+ Mode ....................................................................................................................... 20
4.5. Remote Control................................................................................................................. 22
5. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................. 23
6. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................... 24
7. WARRANTY AND SERVICE .......................................................... 25
8. WARNING ........................................................................................ 26

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1. PRECAUTIONS
1.1. Important Safety Symbols
The above warning is located on the rear of the unit
The lightening ash with arrowhead symbol within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of elec-
tric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompa-
nying the product.
1.2. Important Safety Instructions
yRead these instructions
yKeep these instructions
yHeed all warning
yFollow all instructions
Water and Moisture
The apparatus should be protected from moisture and rain and can not be used
near water; for example near a bathtub, a kitchen sink, a swimming pool, etc.
Heat
The apparatus should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves
or other appliances that produce heat.

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Ventilation
Do not block areas of ventilation openings. Failure to do so could result in re.
Always install according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Connections Safety
yCheck for the correct mains voltage and condition of IEC lead before connect-
ing to power outlet.
yDo not allow any foreign objects or liquids to enter the case, or through the
venitilation grilles.
Power Cord and Plug
In case of external power cord, protect it from being walked on or pinched partic-
ularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus. Please disconnect the device from power source by pulling the plug
other than the power cord. Pulling the power cord may result in damages. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two poles; a grounding type plug has two poles and a third grounding
terminal. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
t into your outlet, refer to an electrician for replacement.
Power Supply
In case of products with external power adapter, the unit should be connected
to power adapters only of the type as marked on the apparatus or described in
the manual. Failure to do so could result in damage to the product and possibly
the user. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods.
Fuse
In case of products with external fuse holder, in order to prevent the risk of re
and damaging the unit, please use only of the recommended fuse type as de-
scribed in the manual. Before replacing the fuse, make sure the unit turned o
and disconnected from the AC outlet.
Positioning
Please disconnect the device from power source before relocating the device.
To avoid deformation of panels and damages to internal components, please do
NOT place the device where there is heavy dust or violent vibration, or where it
is extremely cold or hot. Please keep this device o water drops or splash or vase
lled with water or any other articles of similar nature.
For rack-mounting, ensure adequate support for the weight of the matrix.

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Noise and Interferences
Do not use the device in the nearby of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile
phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the device, TV, or radio may generate
noise.
Electrical Connection
Please disconnect other equipment from power source before they are connected
to this product. Please turn volume to its minimum level before the device is pow-
ered ON or OFF. Improper electrical wiring may invalidate the product warranty.
Precautions in Operation and Cleaning
Please do NOT insert any nger into any gap or opening of the device. Also pre-
vent foreign objects (paper, plastics or metal etc.) from being inserted or falling
into any gap or opening of the device. In such case, please cut o power source
immediately. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use any solvents such as ben-
zene or alcohol.
Servicing
Do not implement any servicing other than those means described in the manual.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel only. Only use accessories/attach-
ments or parts recommended by the manufacturer.
2. GETTING STARTED
2 .1 . Unpacking
Thank you for purchasing your HMX-44 Play Matrix with Multi Player. All units
have been rigorously tested before leaving the factory. This product is widely
used in schools, shops, bars, pubs, shopping malls and other places: it is the ideal
choice for public broadcasting. In order to facilitate your installation, commission-
ing and use of this product, please read this manual before installation.
Carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are
present and in good conditions:
y1 x Matrix
y1 x 19” Rack Ear Kit (screws included)
y1 x Active Antenna
y1 x stereo RCA cable
y1 x Power Cord
y1 x Remote Control
yThis User manual

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If anything got damaged during transport, notify the shipper immediately and
keep packing material for inspection. Again, please save its carton and all packing
materials. If the unit must be returned to the manufacturer, it is important that
the unit is returned in the original manufacturer’s packing. Please do not take any
action without rst contacting us.
Our products are subject to a continuous process of further development. There-
fore modications to the technical features remain subject to change without
further notice.
2.2. First Start-Up
When starting up the matrix for the rst time, please proceed as follows:
1. Turn down the attenuator of each zone.
2. Connect the matrix to a power source. Turn on the power switch. The power
indicator will light.
3. Adjust the zone volume on the matrix until you reach the volume you want.
If you need to change the wiring or installation, make sure to disconnect the
power line of the equipment rst.
4. Adjust volumes source levels according to your needs, and nally adjust again
zone levels once reached the desired levels.
2.3. Phantom Power
Turn on the Phantom Power Switch on the desired input in case of condenser
microphone. Please read the specications of your condenser microphone and
make sure it requires +48V Phantom Power. It is not recommended to turn on in
normal use.
Warning: if it needs a power supply of less than 48V do not connect
to your HMX matrix because you risk to damage the microphone.
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
HELVIA has thought to respond to the main needs of those involved in
small-to-medium audio installations oering versatility and compactness in an
integrated solution such as the HMX-44.
This is a little gem that integrates a passive matrix mixer with a 4-input, 4-output
mixer and a multimedia player. The mixer section provides 3 combo Mic-Line
inputs with 48V Phantom, a front mini-jack stereo Line input combined with the
multimedia player with DAB+, FM, USB, BT. Each input has independent level
adjustment, and the 3 combo Mic/Line inputs also possess high and low tone

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adjustment.
All 4 inputs are assigned independently to the 4 zones and each zone has an out-
put level control.. The HMX-44 provides connection with HMX-MIC microphone
base station via RJ45 connection. The station is equipped with alert chimes and
allows the 4 zones to be selected independently.
3.1. Features:
y4-In / 4-Out Matrix
y4-channel mixer with 3 combo Mic/Line inputs and 1 Mini-jack Stereo front
input
yEuroblock Line Outputs
yMultimedia Player with DAB+, FM, USB, BT and Remote Control
y48V Phantom Power for condenser microphones and Priority on Mic 1
ySmall size in 1 rack unit
yMute function in case of emergency
3.2. Product Size
Width
Max. Width
Height
Max. Height
Depth
WDH
44122
435
Unit: mm
Max. H
54
Max. W
483

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3.3. Front Panel
4-In x 4-Out Mixer with Player
HMX-44 PLAY INPUT 1 INPUT 2
Source
Page Mic
Media
Signal
Signal Signal
Low High Low High
Zone 1 Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Line
AUX
INPUT 3
Signal
Low High
Zone 1
Mute
Signal Clip
Call Mute
Signal Clip
Call Mute
Signal Clip
Call Mute
Signal Clip
ON
ON
OFF
POWER
Call
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4
0 10
Level
0 10
Level
0 10
Level
0 10
Level
0 10
Level
0 10
Level
0 10
Level
0 10
Level
1
2 3
4 5 6 78910 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
1. Media Player
10. Mute (red) or Call (light
green) Led indicator of
zone1-zone4
19. Input 3 level control
2. Input Selector of Media
Player or Line In
11. Audio signal (green) and Clip
(red) Led indicator of zone1-
zone4
20. Input 3 signal indicator
(green)
3. Input Source zone assign
buttons 12. Power indicator (red) 21. Zone 1 output level control
4. Input 1 channel tone control 13. Input signal indicator (green) 22. Zone 2 output level control
5. Input 1 zone assign buttons 14. Media playback or Line In
level control 23. Zone 3 output level control
6. Input 2 channel tone control 15. Input 1 level control 24.Zone 4 output level control
7. Input 2 zone assign button 16. Input 1 signal indicator
(green) 25. Power on/o switch
8. Input 3 channel tone control 17. Input 2 level control
9. Input 3 zone assign buttons 18. Input 2 signal indicator
(green)
1. Media Player
The Media Player section of the matrix. Comprises a BT player, USB player, DAB+
and FM tuner and Aux input. See paragraph “4. Operation” on page 15 for all
Media Player functions.
2. Input Selector of Media Player or Line In
When this button is pressed it plays audio from any device connected to the RCA
(unbalanced) or Euroblock (balanced) Line inputs on the rear panel. When this
button is released it plays audio from any chosen Media Player source.
3. Input Source Zone Assign Button
When one or multiple of these buttons are pressed, audio from this channel is
sent to its chosen zone. Audio from the same source only (media or line) can be
sent to multiple zones at the same time.

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4 Input 1 Channel Tone Controls .
Tone controls provide attenuation of bass and treble response. The at position is
obtained when the knobs are set to middle position. Turn the knob clock wise to
raise tone level approximately + ? dB for bass and+ ? dB for treble; turn count-
er - clockwise to lower tone level by approximately - ? dB for bass and - ? dB for
treble.
5. Input 1 Zone Assign Buttons
Zone assign buttons for Mic input 1. Press one or multiple of these buttons to
send same audio signal to multiple zones.
6. Input 2 Channel Tone Controls
Same as point 4 but for input 2.
7. Input 2 Zone Assign Buttons
Zone assign buttons for Mic/Line input 2. Press one or multiple of these buttons
to send same audio signal to multiple zones.
8. Input 3 Channel Tone Controls
Same as point 4 but for input 3.
9. Input 3 Zone Assign Buttons
Same as point 7 but for input 3.
10. Mute (red) or Call (light green) Led indicator of zone1-zone4
This LEDs light up in red when a 24V trigger voltage is inserted in the Mute
contacts on the rear panel (see point”12. 24V Emergency Mute Contacts” on page
13), or in light green when the HMX-MIC Call Station is activated.
11. Audio Signal (green) and Clip (red) Led indicator of zone1-zone4
This LEDs light up in green when they detect an audio signal incoming, and indi-
cate on which zone the audio is going out to. They light up in red when the input
signal is too high.
12. Power Indicator (red)
This LED lights up when the unit is switched on.
13. Input Signal Indicator (green)
This LED lights up when it detects an audio signal incoming from Media Player

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sources or Line inputs on the rear panel.
14. Media Playback or Line Level Control
This knob adjusts Media playback or Line volume level.
15. Input 1 Level Control
This knob adjusts Mic input 1 volume level.
16. Input 1 Signal Indicator (green)
This LED lights up when it detects an audio signal incoming from the Mic input 1.
17. Input 2 Level Control
Same as point 15 but for Mic/Line input 2.
18. Input 2 Signal Indicator (green)
Same as point 16 but for Mic/Line input 2.
19. Input 3 Level Control
Same as point 15 but for Mic/Line input 3.
20. Input 3 Signal Indicator (green)
Same as point 16 but for Mic/Line input 3.
21. Zone 1 Output Level Control
This knob adjusts the volume level of audio sent to zone 1.
22. Zone 2 Output Level Control
Same as point 21 but for zone 2.
23. Zone 3 Output Level Control
Same as point 21 but for zone 3.
24. Zone 4 Output Level Control
Same as point 21 but for zone 4.
25. Power On/O Switch
Use this switch to turn the matrix on and o.
WARNING: Ensure all volume control knobs are set to minimum when

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switching on and off.
3.4. Rear panel
Line In
G
Off-PhantomOn
Line Mic
Off-PhantomOn
Line Mic
Off-PhantomOn
On Off -Vox
Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 Call Station
24V
Alarm
Contacts
DAB+/FM
Antenna
BT
Antenna
Page Mic
AC 230V~50Hz Fuse: T0.5AL250V
Level
+2
-3
1
12 3 456 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14
15 16
1. Zones 1-4 level outputs
(Euroblock)
7. Input 2 Mic/Line input (XLR/
Jack) 13. FM Antenna connector
2. Line In stereo/mono input (2
x RCA)
8. Input 1 DIP switches (VOX +
phantom) 14. BT Antenna connector
3. Line In balanced input (Euro
block) 9. Input 1 Mic input (XLR) 15. Mains power input & Fuse holder
4. Input 3 DIP switches (mic/
line + phantom)
10. Call station input level con-
trol 16. Ground connection point
5. Input 3 Mic/Line input (XLR/
Jack) 11. Call station connector (RJ45)
6. Input 2 DIP switches (mic/
line + phantom)
12. 24V emergency mute con
tacts 24V emergency mute
contacts
1. Zones 1-4 Line Level Outputs (Euroblock)
Each Zone output has a dedicated Euroblock mono output on the rear panel,
which can be connected to the Line inputs of active speakers or ampliers.
2. Line In Stereo/Mono Input (2 x RCA)
A stereo or mono unbalanced Line level source can be connected to the auxiliary
channel Line In on 2 RCA connectors (e.g. smartphone or laptop).
3. Line In Balanced Input (Euroblock)
In addition, an Euroblock Line input is provided for balanced connections. Please
pay attention to the polarity of the wires (+=Hot, -=Cold, G=ground).
4. Input 3 DIP Switches (Mic/Line + Phantom)
This Mic/Line input has 2 DIP switches: one to set the input level for the correct
type of source (Mic or Line), and the other for phantom power to use with con-
denser microphones. If the source connected is a condenser microphone which
requires phantom power, make sure that the phantom is switched on for this
channel.

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ATTENTION: Always change these DIP switch settings when the
matrix is off. Making any changes when the matrix is powered up may
cause loud bangs through the system which can damage your speak-
ers.
5. Input 3 Mic/Line Input (XLR/Jack)
This combo is for the use of both XLR and 1/4” Jack balanced/unbalanced Micro-
phone or Line signals. You can connect mixers, DJ consoles, CD players, etc. The
input audio signal can be adjusted by using the volume level knob on front panel.
6. Input 2 DIP Switches (Mic/Line + Phantom)
Same as point 4 but for input 2.
7. Input 2 Mic/Line Input (XLR/Jack)
Same as point 5 but for input 2.
8. Input 1 DIP Switches (VOX + Phantom)
Other than the phantom power switch described in point 4, this input has also a
VOX priority switch. This switch attenuates any signal in the zones Mic input 1 is
on when signal from Mic input 1 is detected, and returns them to normal when
Mic input 1 is silent.
9. Input 1 Mic input (XLR)
This input is designed as a Page Mic input and accepts Microphone level sources
with XLR balanced plugs.
10. Call Station Input Level Control
This knob controls the input volume level of the optional 4-zone Call Station.
11. Call Station Connector (RJ45)
This connector is used for the optional addition of a 4-zone Call Station, the
HMX-MIC. The HMX-MIC Call Station comprises a base unit and a paging micro-
phone. Connect the microphone to the XLR input on the top of the base unit. Use
a CAT-5 network cable to connect the matrix and carry power to the Call Station.
12. 24V Emergency Mute Contacts
For buildings with a main emergency alarm panel (for re alarms etc.), the XMA-
44 has Mute contacts on the rear panel, which will mute all audio except for
channel 1 when activated by a 24V trigger voltage. This leaves channel 1 active for

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evacuation announcements in the case of an emergency. The screw terminal plug
can be pulled out to make connection easier. 2-core bell wire is appropriate for
this.
13. FM Antenna Connector
Connect here the DAB+/FM antenna (included). You can also use this plug to con-
nect external antennas and increase the DAB+/FM reception sensitivity.
14. BT Antenna Connector
Connect here the BT external antenna (included) to increase the BT sensitivity.
15. Mains Power Input & Fuse Holder
Power connector for mains power, combined with fuse holder. Plug the power
cord (included) into an AC socket properly congured for your particular model.
Note: If you happen to lose the AC line-cord, always use a three-pin
plug with a ground pin. The wire correspondence is as follows:
Cable Pin International
Brown Live L
Blue Neutral N
Yellow/Green Earth
ATTENTION: Always connect the earth! Pay attention to your safety!
Before taking into operation for the first time, the installation has to
be approved by an expert.
In case of fuse burn, to prevent the risk of re and damaging the unit, use only
the same type of fuse that is written on the device or check paragraph “5. SPECI-
FICATIONS” on page 23.
16. Ground Connection Point
Connect this terminal to the earthing system for safety reasons and to avoid
problems in case of short circuits or malfunctions.

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4. OPERATION
4.1 . Media Player Functions
Source
Aux
1 2
346 8 9
57
1. USB Drive Input 4. Source/System Settings
button
7. Skip Forward/Volume Up
button
2. OLED Screen 5. Skip Backward/Volume Down
button 8. Info button
3. 3.5mm Aux Input 6. Play/Pause button 9. Mute/Power button
1. USB Drive Input
When a USB memory drive is inserted into this USB port press the Source button
and choose “USB Player” option on the OLED screen, then press the Play/Pause
button “ ” or wait a couple of seconds and the mode will be selected automati-
cally. The audio les will start playing and the track time will show on the screen.
Volume is controlled by the Media playback or Line In level contro knob (point 14
on section “3.3. Front Panel” on page 9), or by pressing and holding the Skip
Forward/Volume Up “ / ” or Skip Backward/Volume Down “ / ” buttons on
the front panel.
Press the Info Button repeatedly“ “ and the display will show track number related
to your playlist, le extension, artist, song and album name, time and date. Press
and hold the Info Button “ “ to enter Playmode. Once in Playmode press the Play/
Pause button “ ” and select one of the four functions:

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• Normal - Normal playback
• Repeat All - Repeat all tracks
• Repeat One - Repeat one track
• Random - Random playback
2. OLED Screen
OLED screen displays main information about media player status: music source,
track number, track lenght, track title, le extension, playback progress, DAB+ and
FM frequency, and system settings.
3. 3.5mm Aux Input
To play sound from this input connect your external device with a TRS 3.5 mm
cable then press the Source button and choose “Aux Input” mode. To select this
mode press the Play/Pause button “ ”, or wait a couple of seconds for automatic
selection. Once selected, the OLED screen will show the time. Press the Info
Button “ “ and volume level will be shown. Volume is controlled by the Media
playback or Line In level contro knob (point 14 on section “3.3. Front Panel” on
page 9), or by pressing and holding the Skip Forward/Volume Up “ / ” or
Skip Backward/Volume Down “ / ” buttons on the front panel.
Please notice that Play/Pause “ ”, Skip Forward “ ”, or Skip Back-
ward “ ” buttons will not work in this mode. Use the controls on your
device to play/pause, skip the songs in your playlist.
4. Source/System Settings button
Press this button repeatedly to switch between USB Player, DAB+, FM Tuner, BT
Player and Aux Input modes. Press and hold to enter System Settings.
System Settings
Press and hold the Source / button to enter the System Settings. Use the Skip
Forward “ ” and Skip Backward “ ” buttons to navigate the menu, and choose
between Time, Backlight, Language, Factory Reset and Software Version options.
Use the Play/Pause button “ ” to enter and edit all of these options, or press the
Info Button “ “ to go back.
5-7. Skip Backward/Volume Down - Skip Forward/Volume Up buttons
Single short press in USB and BT modes will change currently playing track. Press-
ing and holding buttons for few seconds will increase or decrease volume level
of media player (this does not work in BT mode). In DAB+ or FM mode, use these
buttons to change frequency in steps, also to switch radio presets.

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6. Play/Pause button
Play and pause function in USB and BT mode. Hold this button in DAB+ or FM
mode in order to start radio station auto scan. Press this button or press and hold
in order to toggle between DAB+ or FM frequency auto/manual scanning mode.
When navigating menu options, press once for selection. This button does not
work in Aux mode.
8. Info Button
Pressing repeatedly or pressing and holding this button will give you dierent
functions depending on the mode you are in. Further details are explained in
dedicated sections in paragraph ”4.1. Media Player Functions” on page 15 . This
button also functions as a “go back” button when navigating menus.
9. Mute/Power button
Press this button to mute audio. Hold this button longer in order to turn o/on
media player.
4.2. BT Mode
BT Mode allows connection of a smartphone or tablet to the media player section
for playback of stored les or streamed digital audio. In order to enable this func-
tion, it will be necessary to pair the sending device to the receiver as follows.
Pairing
• Press the Source button and enter “BT” mode on your HMX media player by
pressing the Play/Pause button “ ”.
• Open the BT settings menu on your mobile device and search for “HMX-44”.
• Select “HMX-44” and conrm that it is connected. You should read “Paired”
on the OLED display.
• To unpair your device press and hold the Play/Pause button “ ” until you read
“Unpaired” on the OLED display. To pair again your device Press and hold the
Play/Pause button “ ”until you read “Paired” on the OLED display.
• Press Play/Pause “ ” to start playback.
Controls
Volume is controlled by the Media playback or Line In level contro knob (point
14 on section “3.3. Front Panel” on page 9), or from your connected mobile
device. Play/Pause function is controlled by the Play/Pause button “ ”, or from
your mobile device.
Use the Skip Forward “ ” or Skip Backward “ ” buttons, or your mobile device, to
skip the songs in your playlist.

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4.3. FM Tuner Mode
The FM Tuner function operates in the same way as a standard FM radio and ben-
ets from the connection of an FM antenna to the rear panel “F” type connector.
Press the Source button and enter “FM Tuner” mode on your HMX media player
by pressing Play/Pause button “ ”. It uses the same buttons as other media Player
modes but with slightly dierent functions.
Volume is controlled by the Media playback or Line In level contro knob (point 14
on section “3.3. Front Panel” on page 9), or by pressing and holding the Skip
Forward/Volume Up “ / ” or Skip Backward/Volume Down “ / ” buttons on
the front panel.
Use the Skip Forward “ ” or Skip Backward “ ” buttons to navigate the menu
options and stations.
Auto Scan
Press and hold Play/Pause button “ ” to start the auto scanning of all available
stations. You will see the number of stations increasing on the bottom right of the
OLED display as the receiver goes through the whole range of frequencies.
Once the scan is completed, the receiver will automatically play the rst station
found. As you go through the stations you will see the station number, frequency
or name change accordingly, as well as Radio Text (when available) on the OLED
display. At any moment during listening press and hold Play/Pause button “ ” to
start the auto scan again.
Press repeatedly the Info Button “ “ in order to see information about the station,
such as: Radio Text, PTY, Name, Signal (stereo or mono), Time and Date.
Manual Scan
Press the Play/Pause button “ ” to start scan stations manually.
Use the Skip Forward “ ” or Skip Backward “ ” buttons to go through the whole
range of frequencies and tune in stations.
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continue nd stations manually. If you press Play/Pause “ ” again on a random
frequency, you will go back to the rst station previously encoded automatically,
or If you press Play/Pause “ ” on an encoded station, you will start from there.
When going through frequencies manually, a station number appears on the top
right of the screen if that station was previously encoded.
At any point during listening, press Play/Pause “ ” to start Manual Scan again.
You will know you are in Manual Scan as the “P” next to the station number disap-
pears.
Scan Settings
Press and hold the Info Button “ “, select “Scan Settings” from the option menu
then press Play/Pause “ ”. Select “Strong stations only” to scan stations with
stronger signal only, or “All stations” to scan all available stations. Press Play/Pause
“ ” to choose. Press the Info Button “ “ to exit the option menu and scan again.
Audio Settings
Press and hold the Info Button “ “, select “Audio Settings” from the option menu
then press Play/Pause “ ”. Choose between “Stereo Allowed” or “Forced Mono”
to decide wheter to allow stereo signals, whenever possible, or switch them into
mono.
Note: this setting works for one station at a time only and has to be
re-set if the station is changed.
Preset Store
Select a desired station then press and hold the Info Button “ “ when the station
is playing. Select “Preset Store” from the option menu then press Play/Pause “
”. Find an empty slot, or overwrite a stored one, and press Play/Pause “ ” to save
the desired station on that slot.
FM Radio Receiver allows to save 30 presets with selected radio stations.
Preset Recall
Press and hold the Info Button “ “, select “Preset Recall” from the option menu
then press Play/Pause “ ”. Navigate through your saved slots and press Play/
Pause “ ” to select the preset previously saved and play it.

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4.4. DAB+ Mode
Press the Source button and enter DAB+ mode on your HMX media player. Press
the Play/Pause button “ ”, or wait a couple of seconds for automatic selection.
Volume is controlled by the Media playback or Line In level contro knob (point 14
on section “3.3. Front Panel” on page 9), or by pressing and holding the Skip
Forward/Volume Up “ / ” or Skip Backward/Volume Down “ / ” buttons on
the front panel.
Use the Skip Forward “ ” or Skip Backward “ ” buttons to navigate the menu
options and stations.
Auto Scan
Press and hold the Play/Pause button “ ” to automatically scan for frequencies
that can be received. Once scanned, the rst available station starts playing. Sta-
tion name and Radio Text are shown on the OLED display. As you start browsing,
the display shows the number of all available stations and the one you are cur-
rently on. Keep browsing until you nd the desired station then press Play/Pause “
” or wait a few seconds for auto-selection.
Press repeatedly the Info Button “ “ in order to see information about the station,
such as: Radio Text, Signal Strength, Radio Category, Current National Network
Operator, DAB+ Frequency, Signal Error, Bit Rate, Time and Date.
Manual Tune
Press and hold the Info Button “ “, select “Manual Tune” from the option menu,
then press Play/Pause “ ”. Use Skip Forward “ ” or Skip Backward “ ” buttons to
browse frequencies in steps, then press Play/Pause “ ” on a chosen frequency.
The display will show the signal strength as the radio will search for stations at this
specic frequency. It will start playing automatically if it receives enough signal.
Full Scan
If you need to rescan for all available stations press and hold the Info Button “ “,
select “Full Scan” from the option menu then press Play/Pause “ ”.
Preset Store
Select a desired station then press and hold the Info Button “ “ when the station
is playing. Select “Preset Store” from the option menu and press Play/Pause “
”. Find an empty slot, or overwrite a stored one, and press Play/Pause “ ” to save
the desired station on that slot.