MAJORITY Abbey BT Manual

CB5-DAB-BLK-BT
ABBEY BT
Digital Radio & Alarm Clock
Instructions Guide

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What’s In The Box?����������������������������������������������������3
Instrucons Guide ���������������������������������������������������� 4
Basic Operaon �������������������������������������������������������� 5
DAB/DAB+ Radio������������������������������������������������������� 6
FM Radio������������������������������������������������������������������ 10
Bluetooth����������������������������������������������������������������� 14
Sengs: Dual Alarm ������������������������������������������������ 15
Alarm Funcons������������������������������������������������������� 16
Sengs: Sleep Timer ����������������������������������������������� 17
Sengs: Time and Date������������������������������������������� 18
Sengs: Addional Opons ������������������������������������ 19
Charging and Portability ����������������������������������������� 20
Troubleshoong ������������������������������������������������������ 21
Specicaons ���������������������������������������������������������� 22
Warranty ����������������������������������������������������������������� 22
Safety Informaon��������������������������������������������������� 23
Contents
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Controls And Funcons
Top View
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6
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1. Scan
2. Standby/Mode
3. Volume -
4. Play/Pause/Enter/Snooze
5. Dimmer/Preset
6. Info/Menu
7. Previous
8. Next
9. Volume +

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Controls And Funcons
Side View
10. USB Output Port 1 11. USB Output Port 2
10 11

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Controls And Funcons
Front View
Back View
12. Display
13. Antenna
14. Headphone Port
15. DC Power Input Socket
16. On /O Switch

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What’s In The Box?
1. Majority Abbey BT Radio
2. UK Standard Plug DC 5V Power Supply
3. Instructions Guide
Box Contents

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Thank you for your purchase of the Majority Abbey BT.
Please follow the guidance of the manual to set up your radio
and enjoy its fantastic variety of stations and features.
If you require further assistance with your new radio,
please contact our support team on the Majority website:
https://www.majorityradios.co.uk/support/
Instrucons Guide
Support

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Please note all (Ref.)refer to the Controls and Functions mapping
guide on Pages 1-2.
Plug the power supply plug into the mains, and the connector
into the back of the system via the DC input (Ref.).
Alternatively, power by using 4 x AA batteries in the battery
compartment (Ref.).
Ensure that the radio is turned on by the ON/OFF switch at the
back of the radio (Ref.)
Fully extend the antenna (Ref.) so that the best signal can be
received.
Press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.) to turn the radio on and
move from the standby screen. The radio should then go straight
to DAB radio mode and automatically start scanning for stations.
The display will show “Searching” and can take a few minutes to
scan.
If the radio does not automatically scan, you will need to go to
DAB mode and press the Scan button (Ref.) to initiate this.
Press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.) to switch between DAB,
FM and Bluetooth modes.
Standby
To put the radio back into standby, press and hold the ‘Standby/
Mode’ button (Ref.). To turn completely o, turn the switch at
the rear of the unit to OFF and switch o at the mains.
Instrucons Guide
Basic Operation

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Instrucons Guide
Press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.) to switch to DAB/DAB+
radio. Ensure that the antenna is fully extended at this point.
On rst use, the radio will automatically scan for available
stations and save them. If the radio has not automatically started
a scan, you can start an auto scan by pressing the ‘Scan’ button
(Ref.) and then release. This will make the radio begin scanning
up the frequency band and store all stations that have good
signal. Please note: if you aren’t in a good DAB signal area then
there may not be many saved stations.
After searching has nished, it will automatically play the rst
station stored.
To listen to all stations that have been stored, use the ‘Next’
(Ref.) and ‘Prev’ (Ref.) buttons to scroll through the stations.
Once on a desired station, select it with the ‘Enter/Snooze’
button (Ref.)
The radio will display station information when you press the
‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.). Press multiple times to view all
information available.
When you power up the radio again after switching it o, it will
automatically tune to the same station (DAB or FM) that was last
selected.
DAB/DAB+ Radio

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How to store a preset radio station
Up to 10 DAB/DAB+ stations can be preset for easy navigation
and listening. To store a station that you are currently playing, it
is best to be listening to the station.
Follow by pressing and holding the ‘Preset/Dimmer’ button
(Ref.). The radio will then display “Preset Empty 1” with the
number ashing. To set the station as preset number 1, simply
press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.) to save as preset 1.
To set as preset number 2-10, press and hold the ‘Preset/
Dimmer’ button (Ref.) as before, but use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’
buttons (Ref./9) to change the preset number to the one that
you would like to store the station as. Press the ‘Enter/Snooze’
button (Ref.) to save the station.
Once the station has been saved, the display will show “Preset (x)
stored”.
How to play a preset station
Press the ‘Preset/Dimmer’ (Ref.) button.
Follow by pressing the‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref./9) to scroll
through your preset stations.
When on your chosen preset station, press the‘Enter/Snooze’
button to select (Ref.).
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DAB/DAB+ Presets

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Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.) repeatedly to show the
dierent programme information.
Bit Rate: Shows the data rate at which the signal is being
transmitted.
PTY (Programme Type): Shows the type and description of the
programme provided by the DAB station.
Channel and Frequency: Displays the stations transmission
channel number and frequency.
Bit Error Rate (BER): Provides details of the signal error rate.
Time and Date: Displays the time and date information
provided by the broadcaster.
Dynamic Label Segment (DLS): Displays scrolling text
information supplied by the broadcaster.
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DAB/DAB+ Station Information

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When on DAB mode, press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button
(Ref.) to begin accessing DAB settings. Using the ‘Prev/Next’
buttons (Ref./9), scroll through the following settings:
Full Scan
Select this option to complete a full rescan for available DAB
stations. Alternatively, press the‘Scan’ button (Ref.)
Manual Scan
Scroll through the stations available by channel number and
frequency.
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)
Select to compress an audio’s dynamic range. Choose between
O, High or Low.
Prune
Deletes stations that are no longer transmitting or have moved
frequency.
Settings
Choose the ‘Settings’option to alter radio settings including
Alarm 1, Alarm 2, Sleep timer, Time/Date, Language, Factory
Reset and SW Version. Follow the settings guidance from page
15 in the manual for more information.
DAB/DAB+ Mode Settings

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Press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.) to switch to FM mode.
The rst time you do this, the FM frequency “87.5 MHz” will be
displayed on the screen.
Fully extend the antenna (Ref.)
To begin auto-scanning for available stations, press and release
the ‘Scan’ button (Ref.). This will then start a scan up the
frequency band for available stations. Once the scan is complete,
the radio will play the rst station it nds with good signal.
How to tune a specic frequency manually
To listen to a specic frequency, press and hold the ‘Next’ button
(Ref.) to search up the bandwidth quickly and the ‘Prev’ button
(Ref.) to search down quickly. It will stop searching when the
button is released.
To search slowly, press the ‘Next’ (Ref.) and ‘Prev’ (Ref.) buttons
multiple times rather than holding.
Stereo or Mono
In FM mode, press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.).
Use the ‘Prev’ (Ref.) or ‘Next’ (Ref.) buttons to scroll to “Audio
Setting” and press the ‘Enter/Snooze’button (Ref.) to select.
Use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref./9) to scroll between setting
FM mode as “Stereo Allowed” or “Forced Mono”. Select your
choice with the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.).
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FM Radio

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All Stations or Strong Stations Only
Set your radio to receive all FM stations or only FM stations with
strong signal. To do this, press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button
(Ref.) and scroll to“Scan Setting”. Press the ‘Enter/Snooze’
button (Ref.) to conrm choice.
Use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref./9) to browse between setting
your radio to receive “All Stations” or “Strong Stations”. Conrm
your choice by pressing the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.)
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How to store a preset radio station
Up to 10 FM stations can be preset for easy navigation and
listening. To store a station that you are currently playing, it is
best to be listening to the station.
Follow by pressing and holding the ‘Preset/Dimmer’ button
(Ref.). The radio will then display “Preset Empty 1” with the
number ashing. To set the station as preset number 1, simply
press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.) to save as preset 1.
To set as preset number 2-10, press and hold the ‘Preset/
Dimmer’ button (Ref.) as before, but use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’
buttons (Ref./9) to change the number “Preset Empty 1” to the
number you would like to store the station as. Press the ‘Enter/
Snooze’ button (Ref.) to save the station.
Once the station has been saved, the display will show “Preset (x)
stored”.
How to play a preset station
Press the ‘Preset/Dimmer’ (Ref.) button.
Follow by pressing the‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref./9) to scroll
through your preset stations.
When on your chosen preset station, press the‘Enter/Snooze’
button to select (Ref.).
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FM Radio Presets

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Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.) repeatedly to show the
dierent programme information.
Signal Strength: Displays a signal bar with the strength of the
current station.
Programme Type: Displays a description of the type of
programme provided by the broadcaster.
Frequency: Displays the station’s transmission frequency
Audio Type: Displays the audio type of the station you are
listening to. It will either be Stereo or Mono.
Time and Date: Displays the time and date.
Radio Text: Displays scrolling text information supplied by the
broadcaster.
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FM Station Information

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Instrucons Guide
Press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.) repeatedly to scroll
through available modes until navigating to ‘Bluetooth Mode’.
The display screen will now show“BT Searching” whilst the radio
searches for available nearby devices.
Go to your phone’s settings and click on the “Majority Abbey” to
begin connecting via Bluetooth.
Once connected, the radio’s display screen will show “BT
Connected”. You can now begin to enjoy music and media from
your Bluetooth device.
Use the ‘Play/Pause/Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.) to Pause and
Play the Bluetooth’s device’s media.
Bluetooth

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Instrucons Guide
1. Ensure that the radio is in DAB or FM mode and press and
hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button to open radio settings. Use the ‘Prev’
or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref./9) to browse to the ‘Settings’ option and
select with the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button.
2. Use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons to scroll to “ALARM 1” or “ALARM
2”. Conrm the alarm you wish to set with the ‘Enter/Snooze’
button (Ref.).
3. Once Alarm x has been selected, “Alarm x Setting” will now
display on the screen. This screen will then switch to “Alarm x
Setup” and the alarm hour will ash. Use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons
(Ref./9) to alter the alarm hour and press the ‘Enter/Snooze’
button to conrm. Repeat the same process for the minutes.
4. Choose your alarm sound: Buzzer/DAB/FM with the ‘Prev’ or
‘Next’ buttons. Press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button to conrm. If you
set DAB or FM, the radio will play the last station listened to.
5. Choose when you want the alarm to sound between Daily/
Weekdays/Weekends/Once with the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons. Press
the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button to conrm.
6. If you chose to set an alarm “Once”, you will now need to set
the date you would like the alarm to sound with the ‘Prev/Next’
buttons and ‘Enter’ button.
7. Set the alarm volume with the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons. Press
the ‘Enter/Snooze button to conrm.
8. To conrm the alarm set up, change the ashing “o” to “on”
with the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons and press the ‘Enter/Snooze button
to conrm. “Alarm Saved” will now show.
Once the alarm is set, an alarm icon for alarm 1 and/or 2 will
display on the screen.
Settings: Dual Alarm

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Alarm Sound
If the alarm is set to sound a DAB or FM station and there is no
signal for this station when it sounds, the radio will automatically
revert to the BEEPER alarm tone.
The alarm will sound for 60 minutes before it turns o
automatically.
Cancelling your Alarm Before it Sounds
To cancel your alarm before it sounds, press and hold the ‘Info/
Menu’ button to open radio settings. Use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’
buttons (Ref./9), browse to the ‘Settings’ option and select with
the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.).
Use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons to scroll to “ALARM 1” or “ALARM 2”.
Conrm the alarm you wish to cancel with the ‘Enter/Snooze’
button (Ref.). Now scroll through and conrm all previous
alarm settings made, until the last option to turn o the alarm
displays. Turn the alarm to “O” and conrm with the ‘Enter/
Snooze’ button.
Snooze/Switch O Alarm when Sounding
When the alarm sounds, press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.)
to snooze for up to 9 minutes.
To turn the alarm o completely when it is sounding, press the
‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.).
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Alarm Functions

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When on DAB or FM mode, press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’
button (Ref.) and use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref./9) to scroll
through to the ‘Settings’ option. Scroll through these range of
settings to alter:
Sleep timer
The sleep setting enables you to programme the radio to switch
o at a selection of set times up to 90 minutes from activation.
Using the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons choose from: OFF, 15, 30, 45, 60,
90 minutes. When your sleep timer choice is displayed, press the
‘Enter/Snooze’ button to select.
To turn the sleep timer o, follow the above instructions and
select “OFF” from the choices.
Once the timer has been set, a snooze icon will show on the
display screen.
Time/Date
When you enter DAB mode on your radio, the time should
automatically update. If this does not happen or you would like
to alter the clock, you can set the date and time manually.
Once this settings option is selected, you will have a range of
date and time settings to alter:
Instrucons Guide
Settings: Sleep Timer