MAJORITY CB5-DAB-WHT User manual

Majority Abbey
DAB Radio
CB5-DAB-WHT/BLK
User Guide

Contents
Controls and Functions.............................. 1
What’s in the Box? .................................. 3
Instruction Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Basic Operation...........................................4
DAB Radio and Set up Preset for DAB Radio................5
FM Radio and Set up Preset for FM Radio ..................8
Station Information for DAB and FM Radio ................10
Clock and Date Setting...................................12
Dual Alarm Setting ......................................14
Alarm Sound and Snooze ................................15
Other Functions ...................................16
Technical Specification .............................18
Warranty ..........................................18
Important Safety Information ......................20
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Instructions GuideControls and Functions
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1. Standyby/
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2. Volume -
3. Scan
4. Preset/Dimmer
5. Enter/Snooze
6. Info/Menu
7. Previous
8. Volume +
9. Next
10. USB Out
11. USB Out
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Controls and Functions
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12. Power (On/Off)
13. DC In
14. Earphone Jack
15. Antenna
16. LCD Screen
17. Back Up Battery
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What’s in the Box?
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●Majority Abbey DAB Radio Clock
●UK Standard Plug DC 9v Power Supply
●User Guide

Instructions Guide
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Please note all (Ref.) refer to the Controls and Functions
mapping guide on Pages 1-2.
Basic Operation
Plug the power supply plug into the mains and the connector
into the back of the system labelled DC IN (Ref.13).
Power Supply ON/OFF at back of system (Ref.12).
Fully extend the antenna (Ref.15) so that it can rotate to get the
best FM signal.
Press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.1) to turn the unit on.
The system should 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.
Press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.1) to switch to FM or
press again to switch back to DAB.
Standby
To change the music system back into standby, press and hold
the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.1). To turn completely off press
the button on rear of the unit (Ref.12) and switch off at the
mains. The cord must be out of reach of children.

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DAB Radio
Press the‘Standby/ Mode’button (Ref.1) to switch to DAB Radio.
On first use it will automatically scan all stations and save them.
Fully extend the antenna (Ref.15).
To auto scan (if the unit hasn’t automatically done so, or shows
no signal) 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. Please note, if you aren’t in a good DAB
signal area then your signal may be very weak.
The radio will automatically save all the stations with a strong
signal. After searching has finished it will automatically play the
first station stored.
To listen to all stations that have been stored use the ‘Next’
(Ref.9) and ‘Prev’ (Ref.7) buttons to scroll through the stations.
The radio will display station information when you press the
‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6). Press multiple times to view all
information available (see page 10).
When you power up the radio again after switching off, it will
automatically tune to the same station (DAB or FM) that was
last selected.

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How to store a preset radio station
Up to 10 preset stations can be set. To store a station that you
are currently playing:
Press and hold ‘Preset/Dimmer’ button (Ref.4). “Preset Empty
‘1’”will show on the display, the number flashing.
Press ‘Prev’ (Ref.7) or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) button to change the “1” to
the number you want to store the station as. Then press ‘Enter/
Snooze’ button (Ref.5) to save. The display will then show
“Preset (1) stored”.
How to play a preset radio station
Press the ‘Preset’ (Ref.4).
Press ‘Prev’ button (Ref.7) or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) to scroll through your
preset stations, up to 10.
Press ‘Enter’ button (Ref.5) to select your choice.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure you have
extended the antenna (Ref.15) to its full
length. This will then enable you to rotate it
to get the best signal.
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Instructions Guide
FM Radio
Press the ‘Mode’button (Ref.1) to switch to FM. The first time
you do this FM frequency “87.5 MHz” will be displayed on the
screen.
Fully extend the antenna (Ref.15).
To auto-scan press and release the ‘Scan’ button (Ref.3).
This will then start scanning up the frequency band and play
the first station it finds with a good signal.
How to tune a specific frequency manually
To listen to a specific frequency press and hold the ‘Next’
button (Ref.9) to search up the bandwidth quickly and ‘Prev’
button (Ref.7) to search down quickly. It will stop searching
when the button is released. To search slowly press the ‘Next’
(Ref.9) and ‘Prev’ button (Ref.7) multiple times rather than
holding.
Mono and Auto
In working mode, press and hold ‘Info/Menu’button (Ref.6), use
the ‘Prev’ (Ref.7) or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) buttons to choose your option.
Choose“AUDIO MODE”and press the‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.5).
Press ‘Enter/Snooze’ (Ref.5) multiple times to change between
Mono and Auto. The display will show which mode you are in.

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How to store a preset radio station
Up to 10 preset stations can be set. To store a station that you
are currently playing:
Press and hold ‘Preset/Dimmer’ button (Ref.4). “Preset Empty
‘1’” will show on the display, with the number flashing.
Press ‘Prev’ (Ref.7) or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) button to change the “1” to
the number you want to store the station as.
Press ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.5) to save.
The display will then show “Preset (1) stored”.
How to play a preset radio station
Press the ‘Preset’ button (Ref.4).
Press ‘Prev’ (Ref.7) or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) button to scroll through your
preset stations, up to 10.
Press ‘Enter’ button (Ref.5) to select your choice.

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FM Sensitivity
This is a measurement of how well the tuner can pick up
signals. The lower the number (it’s usually in the range of 9 to
11), the better.
Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6).
To make your choice use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref.7/9) to
choose your option.
Choose “FM SENSITIVITY” and press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.5).
To make your choice use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref.7/9) to
highlight your option, then press ‘Enter/Snooze’.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure you have
extended the antenna (Ref.15) to its full
length. This will then enable you to rotate it
to get the best signal.
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Station Information for DAB and FM Radio
DAB Radio
Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6) repeatedly to show the
different programme information.
Bit Rate: Shows the data rate at which the signal is being
transmitted.
Bit Error Rate (BER): Provides 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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FM Radio
Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6) repeatedly to show the
different 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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Clock and Date Setting
Manually Setting the Date
Ensure the unit is in working mode (i.e. listening to DAB/FM
Radio).
Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6).
Use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref.7/9) to choose your option.
Choose “SET TIME/DATE” and press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.5).
The year will flash on the display screen. Using the ‘Prev’
(Ref.7) or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) button press until the required year
is displayed.
To confirm the year press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ (Ref.5) button.
The month will then flash on the display screen. Using the
‘Prev’ (Ref.7) or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) buttons press until the required
month is displayed.
To confirm the month press ‘Enter/Snooze’ (Ref.5).
The date will then flash on the display screen. Using the
‘Prev’ (Ref.7) or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) buttons press until the required
date is displayed.
To confirm the date press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ (Ref.5) button.

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Manually Setting the Time
The time can be changed straight after changing the date.
The hour will flash on the display screen. Using the ‘Prev’
(Ref.7) or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) buttons, press until the required hour
is displayed.
To confirm the hour, press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ (Ref.5) button.
The minutes will then flash on the display screen. Using the
‘Prev’ (Ref.7) or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) button press until the required
minute is displayed.
To confirm the minutes, press ‘Enter/Snooze’ (Ref.5).
The time is now set.
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Dual Alarm Setting
Alarm 1/Alarm 2 Setting
Ensure the radio is in working mode (i.e. listening to DAB or FM
Radio and not in standby mode).
Press and hold ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6). Use the ‘Prev’ (Ref.7)
or ‘Next’ button (Ref.9) to choose your option.
Choose “SET ALARM1” and press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.5).
To turn the Alarm on, press the‘Next’ button (Ref.9) so that “ON”
is flashing and press the‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.5) to confirm.
The hour digits for the alarm will flash. Press the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’
buttons (Ref.7/9) to change the hour and press ‘Enter/Snooze’
button (Ref.5) to confirm.
Press the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.7/9) to change the
minutes and press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.5) to confirm.
Press the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.7/9) to choose when you
want the alarm to sound: Daily/Weekdays/Weekends/Once,
and press the ‘Enter/Snooze' button (Ref.5) to confirm.
Press the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.7/9) to select your
preferred alarm sound: BEEPER/DAB/FM, and press the ‘Enter/
Snooze’ button (Ref.5) to confirm.
Press the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.7/9) to change the alarm
volume and press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.5) to confirm.
To set Alarm 2, follow Alarm 1 instructions but choose“Alarm 2 Set”.

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Alarm Sound, Snooze and Dual USB Ports
Alarm Sound
If the alarm is set to “DAB/FM”mode it will play DAB/FM Station.
If there is no signal it will automatically revert to BEEPER.
If two alarms are set, and ALARM 1 is sounding when ALARM 2
begins to sound it will automatically turn off ALARM 1.
The alarm will sound for 90 minutes before it turns off
automatically.
Snooze/Switch off Alarm when Sounding
When alarm sounds, press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.5) to
snooze for 5 minutes. You can keep snoozing every 5 minutes
for up to an hour.
If ALARM 1 is snoozed then ALARM 2 will also be snoozed.
To turn the alarm off completely press the Standby/Mode button
(Ref.1).
Dual USB Ports – Charging your Phone
Both USB Ports (Ref.10 & 11) output 5V/2A. When connected
via a USB lead into the USB port (Ref.10/11) a phone or tablet
can be charged. You can not play your music via the USB
connection: it is only used for charging a phone or tablet.

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Other Functions
Sleep Setting
This enables you to programme the radio to switch off at a
selection of set times up to 90 minutes from activation.
In working mode, press and hold ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6).
Use the ‘Prev’ (Ref.7) or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) buttons to choose your
option.
Choose “SET SLEEP” and press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.5).
Using the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref.7/9), choose from:
OFF, 10mins, 20mins, 30mins, 40mins, 50mins, 60mins, 70mins,
80 mins or 90mins.
When your choice is displayed press ‘Enter/Snooze’ (Ref.5).
The system will automatically start the timer.
To turn the sleep timer off, follow the above instructions and
select “OFF”from the choices.
Once the timer has been set the minutes will count down on
the display screen on right hand side. Example; if set to turn off
in 10 minutes “S10” will flash, counting down to “S0”. The radio
will then go into standby mode.

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Display Brightness
To change the display brightness, ensure the system is in
standby. Press the ‘Dimmer/Preset’ button (Ref.4) to adjust the
screen brightness. Press multiple times to view the different
levels of brightness.
System Reset
Press and hold ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6). Use the ‘Prev’ (Ref.7)
or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) buttons to choose your option.
Choose “SYSTEM RESET” and press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button
(Ref.5).
The display will show “Press enter key to reset”. Press ‘Enter/
Snooze’ button (Ref.5).
SW Version – Software Version Display
Press and hold ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6). Use the ‘Prev’ (Ref.7)
or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) buttons to scroll through to show software
version “DS540 v1.00”.
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Technical Specifications
Power Supply 100-240V AC INPUT
5V/2.5A DC OUTPUT
Mode FM 87.5MHz
DAB/DAB+ BAND III 5A-13F
Output Power 2W X 2
Standby Mode Show Clock
LCD Black background white fonts,
negative LCD
Warranty
All products come with a standard 12 month warranty.
All items must be registered on www.majoritytech.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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