MAJORITY BAR-DAB-WDN User manual

User Guide
Majority Barton
DAB / DAB+ / FM Radio
BAR-DAB-WDN

Contents
Controls and Functions .............................................................
What’s in the box? .........................................................................
Instruction Guide ..........................................................................
Basic Operation .............................................................................
DAB Radio ........................................................................................
Set Up of the DAB Radio Preset Stations .........................
FM Radio ...........................................................................................
Set Up of the FM Radio Preset Stations ............................
Station information for DAB and FM Radio ....................
Clock and Date Setting .............................................................
Dual Alarm Setting and Alarm Snooze .............................
Other Functions .............................................................................
Technical Specications ...........................................................
Warranty .............................................................................................
Trouble Shooting Guide............................................................
Important Safety Information .............................................
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Controls and Funcons
Front View
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1. Power/Standby
2. Info/Menu
3. Scan
4. Alarm
5. DAB/FM
6. Volume -/+
7. Speaker
8. Display Screen
9. Snooze/Sleep
10. Previous
11. Preset
12. Next
13. Select

Controls and Funcons
Back View
14. O/On
15. DC IN 5V, 1A Power Connector
16. Earphone Jack
17. Antenna
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What’s in the box?
Majority Barton DAB/DAB+/FM Radio Clock
UK Standard Plug DC 5V,1A Power Supply
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Please note all (Ref.) refer to Page 1 Controls and Functions
mapping guide.
Basic Operaon
Plug the connector into the side of the system labelled DC 5V
(Ref.15) and the power supply into the mains.
Ensure the antenna (Ref.17) is extended as far as possible so that
you can rotate it which will enable you to get the best signal you
can.
Switch the button on the rear of the unit to “On” (Ref.14).
Press and hold the ‘Power/Standby’ button to turn on the unit
(Ref.1). It will automatically take you to DAB radio mode or the
previous mode you were using. When DAB Radio is activated for
the rst time it will automatically start scanning and storing all
stations that have a good signal. To scroll through the stations
use the ‘Prev’ (Ref.10) and ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.12). Press ‘Select’
(Ref.13) to listen to a station.
To change the mode, press the ‘Mode’ button (Ref.5) to switch
between DAB Radio and FM Radio.
The display screen will dim automatically after 10 seconds if left
in standby or working mode.
Standby
To place the music system in standby, press the ‘Power’ button
(Ref.1). To turn o fully, switch it o at the mains. The cord must
be out of reach of children.
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DAB / DAB+ Radio
Press the ‘DAB/FM’button (Ref.5) to switch to DAB Radio.
On rst use it will automatically scan all stations and save them.
Fully extend the antenna (Ref.17).
To auto scan, press the ‘Scan’ button (Ref.3) and then release.
This will start scanning up the frequency band and store all
stations that have a good signal.
The radio will automatically save all the stations with a strong
signal, up to 240 MHz. 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.12) and ‘Prev’ buttons (Ref.10) to scroll through them.
Press the ‘Select’ button (Ref.13) when on the required station.
The radio will display station information when you press the
‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.2). Press multiple times to view all
information available (See page 10).
When you turn on the radio again after it switching o, it will
automatically tune to the same station (DAB or FM) that was last
selected.
In DAB mode, the radio will synchronize with the time and date
of the station.
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How to store a preset station
Up to 10 stations can be set. To store a station that you are
currently playing:
Press and hold ‘Preset’ button (Ref.11). “<1: (Empty)” will show
on the display.
Press ‘Prev’ button (Ref.10) or ‘Next’ (Ref.12) to change the “<1”
to the number you want to store the station as. Then press
‘Select’ button (Ref.13) to save. The display will then show
“Preset (1) stored”.
How to play a preset radio station
Press the ‘Preset’ (Ref.11).
Press ‘Prev’ button (Ref.10) or ‘Next’ (Ref.12) to scroll through
your preset stations. You can store up to 10.
Press ‘Select’ button (Ref.13 ) to select your choice.
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FM Radio
Press the ‘DAB/FM’button (Ref.5) multiple times to switch
between DAB and FM. The rst time you do this, the FM
frequency “87.5 MHz” will be displayed on the screen.
Fully extend the antenna (Ref.17).
To auto scan, press and release the ‘Scan’ button (Ref.3). This will
then start scanning up the frequency band and play the rst
station it nds with good signal.
To scan down the frequency band, press and hold the ‘Scan’
button (Ref.3) for a few seconds.
The radio will display station information when you press the
‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.2), press multiple times to view all
information (See page 11).
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FM Scan Setting
Choose between scanning strong and weak signals (All) or only
the strong stations (Only).
Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.2).To make your
choice, use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.10/12) to choose your
option.
Choose “FM Scan Setting” and press the ‘Select’ button (Ref.13).
Press the ‘Prev’ (Ref.10) or ‘Next’ (Ref.12) buttons to choose
between “All” or “Only”. Press the ‘Select’ button (Ref.13) to
conrm your choice.
To tune a specic frequency manually
To listen to a specic frequency press and hold ‘Next’
button (Ref.12) to search forward quickly and ‘Prev’ button
(Ref.10) to search back quickly. It will stop searching when the
button is released. To search slowly press the ‘Next’ (Ref.12)
and ‘Prev’ button (Ref.10) multiple times rather than holding.
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How to store a preset station
Up to 10 stations can be set. To store a station that you are
currently playing:
Press and hold ‘Preset’ button (Ref.11). “<1: (Empty)” will show
on the display.
Press ‘Prev’ button (Ref.10) or ‘Next’ (Ref.12) to change the “<1”
to the number you want to store the station as. Then press
‘Select’ button (Ref.13) to save. The display will then show
“Preset [1] stored”.
How to play a preset radio station
Press the ‘Preset’ button (Ref.11).
Press ‘Prev’ button (Ref.10) or ‘Next’ (Ref.12) to scroll through
your preset stations. You can store up to 10.
Press ‘Select’ button (Ref.13) to select your choice.
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Staon informaon for DAB Radio
DAB / DAB+ radio
Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.2) repeatedly to show the
dierent programme information.
Bit Rate: The data rate which the signal is being transmitted.
Bit Error Rate (BER): Provide details of the signal error rate.
Channel and Frequency: Displays the station’s transmission
channel number and frequency.
PTY ( Programme Type): Shows the type and description of the
programme provided by the DAB station.
Time and Date: Displays the time and date information
provided by the broadcaster.
DAB indication: Indicates DAB mode.
Dynamic Label Segment (DLS): Displays scrolling text
information supplied by the broadcaster.
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Staon informaon for FM Radio
FM Radio
Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.2) repeatedly to show the
dierent programme information.
Signal Strength: Displays a signal bar with the strength of the
current station.
Time and Date: Displays the time and the date.
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.
Radio Text: Displays scrolling text information supplied by the
broadcaster.
Programme Type: Displays a description of the type of
programme provided by the broadcaster.
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Manually Setting the Time
The time will automatically update after the st use of DAB
Radio. However, you can still set the time manually.
Ensure the unit is turned on.
Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.2).
To make your selection, use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref.10/12)
to choose your option.
Select “Time/Date” and press the ‘Select’ button (Ref.13).
The hour will ash on the display screen.
Press the ‘Prev’ (Ref.10) or ‘Next’ (Ref.12) button, press until the
required hour is displayed.
To conrm the hour, press ‘Select’ (Ref.13).
The minutes will ash on the display screen. Press the ‘Prev’
(Ref.10) or ‘Next’ (Ref.12) buttons until the required minute is
displayed.
To conrm the minute, press‘Select’ (Ref.13).
The time is now set.
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Manually Setting the Date
The date can be changed after changing the time.
The year will ash on the display screen. Press the ‘Prev’ (Ref.10)
or ‘Next’ (Ref.12) buttons until the required year is displayed.
To conrm the year, press the ‘Select’ button (Ref.13).
The month will ash on the display screen. Press the ‘Prev’
(Ref.10) or ‘Next’ (Ref.12) buttons until the required month
Is displayed.
To conrm the month, press ‘Select’ (Ref.13).
The day will then ash on the display screen. Press the‘Prev’
(Ref.10) or ‘Next’ (Ref.12) buttons, until the required date is
displayed.
To conrm the date, press ‘Select’ (Ref.13).
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Dual Alarm Seng
Press the ‘Alarm’ button (Ref.4) once for Alarm 1 or twice for
Alarm 2. Press the ‘Select’ button (Ref.13) to conrm.
To turn the Alarm on or o, press ‘Next’ (Ref.12) so that
“ON” is ashing and press the ‘Select’ button (Ref.13) to conrm.
The hour digits for the alarm will ash. Press the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’
buttons (Ref.10/12) to change the hour and press ‘Select’
(Ref.13) to conrm.
Press the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.10/12) to change the
minutes and press ‘Enter’ (Ref.13) to conrm.
Press the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.10/12) to change the
volume and press ‘Enter’ (Ref.13) to conrm.
Press the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.10/12) to change between
which sound you would like: Alarm, DAB or FM Radio and press
the ‘Enter’ (Ref.13) to conrm.
To set Alarm 2, follow Alarm 1 instructions but press the ‘Alarm’
button (Ref.4) twice.
NOTE: You can press the ‘Info/Menu’ (Ref.2) button to go back to
the previous step when programming the alarm.
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To turn o Alarm 1 or Alarm 2
Press the ‘Alarm’ button (Ref.4) once for Alarm 1 or twice for
Alarm 2. Press the ‘Select’ button (Ref.13) to conrm.
To turn the Alarm on or o, press ‘Next’ (Ref.12) so that “OFF” is
ashing and press the ‘Select’ button (Ref.13) to conrm.
Alarm Sound and Snooze
Snooze/Switch o Alarm when Sounding
When the alarm sounds, press the ‘Snooze/Sleep’ button (Ref.9)
to snooze for 9 minutes. The radio will go on standby mode.
To turn the alarm o completely when sounding, press the
‘Power/Standby’ button (Ref. 1).
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Other Funcons
Sleep Setting
This enables you to programme the radio to switch o at a
specic time, up to 120 minutes from activation.
Press the ‘Snooze/Sleep’ button (Ref.9).
Choose from OFF/5 mins/15mins/30mins/45mins/60mins/
90mins or 120mins using the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.10/12).
When your choice is displayed press the ‘Select’ button (Ref.13).
The system will automatically start the timer.
To turn the sleep timer o, follow the above instructions and
choose “OFF” from the choices.
Once the timer has been set, the minutes will countdown on
the display screen. For example, if set to turn o in 5 minutes “S5”
will ash, counting down to “S0” then the radio will go into
standby mode.
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System Reset
Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.2).
Use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.10/12) to highlight “Factory
reset” and press the ‘Select’ button (Ref.13). The display screen
will show “Factory reset”.
Use the ‘Next’ button (Ref.12) to choose“Yes”. Press the ‘Select’
button (Ref.13) to conrm.
SW Version – Software Version Display
Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.2).
Use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.10/12) to choose “SW
Version”.
Press ‘Select’ (Ref.13) to conrm.
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Technical Specicaons
Power supply:
Mode:
Output Connector:
Aerial:
Power Supply and Batteries
The unit is powered and charged by UK Standard Plug DC 5v.
In-built battery
FM(87.5MHz – 108MHz
DAB/DAB+ 174-240MHz
Earphone jack
Integral telescopic aerial
Warranty
All products come with a standard 12 month warranty. All
items must be registered on www.majorityradios.co.uk for
the warranty to be valid. Once on the web page, use the menu
to find “ register your product”. You will also be given the
chance to extend your warranty for an additional 24 months,
free of charge.
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