Logik L44DAB10 User manual

DAB Radio
Instruction Manual
L44DAB10
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Contents
Unpacking..................................................................................................................................4
Product Overview......................................................................................................................5
Front View ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Rear View............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Power Source .............................................................................................................................6
Mains Power ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Battery Power ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Battery Life (Approx. Hours) ........................................................................................................................... 6
Knowing When to Replace the Batteries ................................................................................................... 6
Switching on Your Unit for the First Time ................................................................................7
Basic Operation .........................................................................................................................8
Powering ON/OFF ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Selecting Modes ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Adjusting Volume .............................................................................................................................................. 8
DAB Operation...........................................................................................................................8
Memory.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Storing Stations................................................................................................................................................... 8
Recalling a Stored Station............................................................................................................................... 9
DAB Display Modes ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Software Version...............................................................................................................................................10
Auto Scan Modes .............................................................................................................................................10
Secondary Services..........................................................................................................................................10
Manual Tuning...................................................................................................................................................10
System Reset......................................................................................................................................................11
FM Operation ...........................................................................................................................12
Switching from DAB to FM Mode...............................................................................................................12
Auto Scan............................................................................................................................................................12
Manual Scan.......................................................................................................................................................12
Storing Stations.................................................................................................................................................12
Recalling a Stored Station.............................................................................................................................12
Select Sensitivity in FM...................................................................................................................................12
FM Display Modes............................................................................................................................................13
Software Version...............................................................................................................................................14
System Reset......................................................................................................................................................14
Using Earphones...............................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................15
Hints and Tips ..........................................................................................................................15
Specication ............................................................................................................................15
Safety Warnings.......................................................................................................................16
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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 Adapter
P.N.: UKAD87006-500
Main Unit
Instruction Manual
P.N.: L44DAB10-002
DAB/FM
SCAN
PRESET
PREV NEXT
INFO
VOL–
VOL+
ENTER
Thank you for purchasing your new Logik DAB Radio.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in
order that you fully understand all the operational features it oers. You will
also nd some 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.
If items are missing or damaged, please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: [phone] for assistance.
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Product Overview
Front View
1. LCD Display
2. DAB/FM Button
3. SCAN Button
4. PRESETS Button
5. PREV Button
6. ENTER Button
7. NEXT Button
8. INFO Button
9. VOL– Button
10. VOL+ Button
11. Telescopic Aerial
Rear View
12. ON/OFF Switch
13. DC IN Socket
14. Earphones Socket
15. Battery
compartment
OFF ON DC IN
11
12 13 14 15
DAB/FM
SCAN
PRESETS
PREV NEXT
INFO
VOL–
VOL+
ENTER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Power Source
Mains Power
Connect the mains adapter (included) to the DC IN
socket and the mains socket.
Battery Power
Insert 4 AA batteries (not included) correctly by
following the polarity (+ or –) indications in the battery
compartment.
Battery Life (Approx. Hours)
Battery Type DAB FM
Alkaline (Size AA) 5 6
Knowing When to Replace the Batteries
• When the batteries lose power, the sound becomes weak and distorted.
• When the batteries are completely exhausted, “ ”appears in the display and the power is
turned o.
• When “ ”appears, replace all the batteries with new ones. After the batteries have been
replaced, switch the ON/OFF switch to the “OFF” position to turn the unit o.
OFF ON DC IN
OFF ON DC IN
Always switch the unit o after use to conserve the
battery life.
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Switching on Your Unit for the First Time
1. Switch the ON/OFF switch at the back of the unit to “ON” position to turn the unit on. For
initial use, the unit will automatically enter the DAB mode and start the auto tune quick
scan for DAB stations.
2. During scanning, the display will show a slide bar that indicates the progress of the scan,
and the amount of radio stations that have been found so far. Once the scan has nished,
the unit will select the rst alphanumeric station.
Handling the Batteries
• Improper or incorrect use of batteries may cause corrosion or battery leakage, which could
cause personal injury or damage to property.
• Install the batteries correctly by following the polarity (+ and –) indications in the battery
compartment.
• Use only the types of the batteries which are indicated in this manual.
• Do not install new batteries with used ones and do not mix dierent types of batteries.
• Do not dispose of the used batteries as domestic waste. Dispose of them in accordance with
local regulations.
• If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
• Do not take more than 1 minutes to replace the batteries, otherwise the clock, any lists
of receivable broadcasts for DAB scan, preset favourite services and all settings will be
initialized. Should that happen, set the functions again.
• If the batteries are replaced while the power is on, the unit may revert to the factory setting.
• Due to the short battery life span of some alkaline batteries. It is recommended to use
rechargeable batteries. You will need to purchase a charger to charge the rechargeable
batteries. This saves cost and is more environmentally friendly.
The name of the found group of DAB radio stations will
be displayed in the bottom half of the display.
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Basic Operation
Powering ON/OFF
After connecting the mains adapter to the unit and the mains socket switch the ON/OFF
switch at the back of the unit to the“ON”position to switch the unit on.
• Switch the ON/OFF switch to the “OFF” position to turn the unit o.
• Disconnect the power cable of the mains adapter from the mains socket if you want to
switch the unit o completely.
Selecting Modes
Press the DAB/FM button repeatedly to switch between modes (DAB or FM).
Adjusting Volume
Press the Vol+ or Vol– button to increase/decrease the volume.
DAB Operation
To listen to the tuned stations press either the PREV / NEXT buttons. Each time you press the
PREV / NEXT buttons, you will skip to the previous or next stored station. The unit will display
the station name.
Memory
When you power up the unit again, the unit plays the same mode and station (DAB or FM) as
the last operation.
Storing Stations
You can store up to 10 of your favourite stations to the memory. This will enable you to access
your favourite stations quickly and easily.
1. To store a preset, you must rst be listening to the station that you would like to save,
press and hold the PRESETS button.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to select your desired preset station number.
3. Press the ENTER button to conrm the selection.
4. The station will be stored and the display will show “Preset # stored“.
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Recalling a Stored Station
1. Once you have saved a station to one of the preset buttons, you can recall it by pressing
the PRESETS button.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to select your desired preset station number.
3. Press the ENTER button to conrm the selection.
4. If you choose a preset that hasn’t been allocated a station, “Preset empty #“ will be
displayed.
DAB Display Modes
Every time you press the INFO button, the display will cycle through the following display
modes: Programme Type, Multiple Name, Signal Strength, Time/Date, DLS (Scrolling Text).
The information is displayed on the lower segment of the display.
Programme Type
Multiplex Name
Signal Strength
Time/Date
DLS (Scrolling Text)
Programme Type
This describes the “Style” or “genre” of
music that is being broadcast e.g. “Rock” or
“Classical”.
Multiplex Name
A multiplex is a collection of radio stations
that are bundled and transmitted on one
frequency. There are national and local
multiplexes. Local ones contain stations
that are specic to that area.
Time/Date
The broadcaster (Radio station) provides
clock and date information automatically
so there’s no need to manually set this
information.
DLS (Dynamic Label Segment)
Dynamic label segment is a scrolling
message that the broadcaster may include
with their transmissions. The message
usually includes information, such as
program details etc.
DAB – unlike normal radio,
groups together several radio
stations and transmits them
on one frequency.
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Software Version
1. Press and hold the INFO button for 2 seconds and then release it to view the software
version of this unit.
2. The software version will automatically disappear after 5 seconds.
Auto Scan Modes
There are two types of scans, one is Quick scan and the other is Full scan.
• Quick scan:
Searches the stations between channels 10A and 12D.
To activate the quick scan press the SCAN button.
• Full scan:
Searches all DAB channels in the UK DAB Band III.
Press and hold the SCAN button for 2 seconds.
Secondary Services
You may see a “>” symbol after the name of the station, this indicates that there are secondary
services available to that station. These secondary services contain extra services that are
related to the primary station. e.g. a sports station may want to add extra commentaries. The
secondary services are inserted directly after the primary station in the station list.
To select the secondary station, press the NEXT button when the “>” appears in the display
before the station name. When the secondary service ends, the unit will automatically switch
back to the primary station.
Manual Tuning
As well as the auto tune function, you can manually tune the receiver. This can help you when
aligning your aerial or when adding stations that were missed while auto tuning.
1. Press and hold the ENTER button, the display will now show Manual tune.
2. Press the PREV / NEXT buttons to cycle through the DAB channels, which are numbered
from 5A to 13F.
3. After your desired channel number is selected, press the ENTER button to enter the
current multiplex, the top line will now display the rst station in the multiplex.
4. Press the PREV / NEXT buttons to see what stations are present in the found multiplex.
5. Once you have reached the last station in the found multiplex, it will revert back to the
rst station again. If you wish to exit the Manual Tuning mode, just press the ENTER
button.
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