MAJORITY Shelford DAB User manual

SEL-DAB-RED
Majority Shelford
DAB / DAB+ / FM Radio Alarm Clock
User Guide

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Contents
Controls And Funcons���������������������������������������������� 1
What’s In The Box?����������������������������������������������������3
Instrucons Guide ���������������������������������������������������� 4
Basic Operaon �������������������������������������������������������� 4
DAB Radio ����������������������������������������������������������������� 6
How to store a preset DAB staon���������������������������� 7
FM Radio������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
How to store a preset FM staon ���������������������������� 10
Staon informaon for DAB and FM Radio ��������������11
Clock and Date Sengs ������������������������������������������� 13
Dual Alarm Seng��������������������������������������������������� 15
Alarm Sounds and Snooze ��������������������������������������� 16
Other Funcons��������������������������������������������������������17
Technical Specicaons ������������������������������������������� 19
Warranty ����������������������������������������������������������������� 19
Troubleshoong Guide ��������������������������������������������20
Safety Informaon��������������������������������������������������� 21

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Controls And Funcons
Front View
1. Standby/Mode
2. Scan/Snooze
3. Preset
4. Info/Menu
5. Previous
6. Next
7. Volume
8. Alarm/Sleep
9. Enter

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Controls And Funcons
Top View
10. O/On
11. Earphones Jack
12. DC 5V
13. Battery Compartment
14. Antenna

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What’s In The Box?
1. Majority Shelford DAB / DAB+ / FM Radio Clock
2. UK Standard Plug DC 5V, 1A Power Supply
3. Instructions Guide

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Please note all (Ref.) refer to Page 1 Controls and Functions mapping guide.
Basic Operation
Instrucons Guide
Plug the connector into the back of the system labelled DC 5V
(Ref.12) and the power supply into the mains.
Ensure the antenna (Ref.14) is extended as far as possible so that
you can rotate it. This will enable you to get the best signal you
can.
Switch the toggle on the rear of the unit to “On” (Ref.10).
Press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button to turn on the unit (Ref.1). It
will automatically take you to DAB radio mode or to the previous
mode that you were using. When DAB Radio is activated for
the rst time it will automatically start scanning and storing
all stations that have a strong signal. If scanning does not
automatically start, press the ‘Scan/Snooze’ button (Ref.2). To
scroll through the stations use the ‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ (Ref.5/6)
buttons. Press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.9) to listen to a station.
To change the mode, press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.1).
This will switch between DAB Radio and FM Radio.
The display screen will dim automatically after 10 seconds if left
in standby or working mode.

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Press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.1) to switch to DAB Radio.
On rst use it will automatically scan all stations and save them.
Fully extend the antenna (Ref.14).
To auto scan, press the ‘Scan/Snooze’ button (Ref.2) and then
release. This will start scanning up the frequency band and store
all stations that have 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 ‘Previous’ or
‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) to scroll through them.
Press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.9) when on the required station.
The radio will display station information when you press the
‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.4). Press multiple times to view all
information available (See page 11).
When you turn the radio on 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.
DAB Radio
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Up to 10 stations can be set. To store a station that you are
currently playing:
Press and hold ‘Preset’ button (Ref.3). ‘Preset In [1] stored’ will
show on the display.
Use the ‘Previous/Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) to change the “1” to
the number you want to store the station as. Then press‘Enter’
button (Ref.9) to save. The display will then show “Preset [1]
stored”.
How to play a preset radio station
Press the ‘Preset’ button (Ref.3).
Use the ‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) to scroll through
your preset stations. You can store up to 10.
Press ‘Enter’ button (Ref.9) to select your choice.
How to store a preset DAB station
IMPORTANT: Please make sure you have
extended the antenna to its full length
(Ref.14). This will then enable you to rotate
it to get the best signal.
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Press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.1) 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.14).
To auto scan, press and release the ‘Scan/Snooze’ button (Ref.2).
This will start scanning up the frequency band and play the rst
station it nds with a strong signal.
To scan down the frequency band, press and hold the ‘Scan/
Snooze’ button (Ref.2) for a few seconds.
The radio will display station information when you press the
‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.4). Press multiple times to view all
information available (See page 11).
FM Radio
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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.4).To make your
choice, use the ‘Previous’or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) to choose
your option.
Select “Scan Setting” and press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.9). Use the
‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) to choose between “All” or
“Only”. Press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.9) to conrm your choice.
To tune a specic frequency manually
To listen to a specic frequency use the ‘Previous’ or ‘Next’
buttons (Ref.5/6) to search forward or back.
Mono and Stereo
In working mode, press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.9) multiple times
to switch between‘Set to Mono’ or ‘Set to Stereo’.
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Up to 10 stations can be set. To store a station that you are
currently playing:
Press and hold ‘Preset’ button (Ref.3). ‘Preset In [1] stored’ will
show on the display.
Use the ‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) to change the “1” to
the number you want to store the station as. Then press‘Enter’
(Ref.9) to save. The display will show “Preset [1] stored”.
How to play a preset radio station
Press the ‘Preset’ button (Ref.3).
Use the ‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) to scroll through
your preset stations. You can store up to 10.
Press ‘Enter’ button (Ref.9) to select your choice.
How to store a preset FM station
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Station information for DAB and FM Radio
DAB Radio
Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.4) repeatedly to show the
dierent programme information.
Signal Strength: Displays a signal bar with the strength of the
current station.
Bit Error Rate: 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
program provided by the DAB station.
Time and Date: Displays the time and date information
provided by the broadcaster.
Bit Rate: The data rate which the signal is being transmitted.
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.4) repeatedly to show the
dierent programme information.
Programme Type: Displays a description of the type of
programme provided by the broadcaster.
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.
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Clock and Date Settings
Manually Setting the time
The time will automatically update after the rst 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.4).
To make your selection, use the ‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ buttons
(Ref.5/6) to choose your option.
Select “Time/Date” and press the‘Enter’ button (Ref.9).
The hour will ash on the display screen.
Press the ‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) until the required
hour is displayed.
To conrm the hour, press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.9).
The minutes will ash on the display screen. Use the ‘Previous’or
‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) until the required minute is displayed.
To conrm the minute, press ‘Enter’ (Ref.9). 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. Use the ‘Previous’ or
‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) until the required year is displayed.
To conrm the year, press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.9).
The month will ash on the display screen. Use the ‘Previous’ or
‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) until the required month is displayed.
To conrm the month, press ‘Enter’ (Ref.9).
The day will then ash on the display screen. Use the‘Previous’or
‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) until the required date is displayed.
To conrm the date, press ‘Enter’ (Ref.9).
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Dual Alarm Setting
Press the ‘Alarm/Sleep’ button (Ref.8) once for Alarm 1 or twice
for Alarm 2. Press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.9) to conrm.
To turn the alarm on or o, use the ‘Previous’or ‘Next’ buttons
(Ref.5/6) so that “ON” is ashing and press the ‘Enter’ button
(Ref.9) to conrm.
The hour digits for the alarm will ash. Use the ‘Previous’ or
‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) to change the hour and press the ‘Enter’
button (Ref.9) to conrm.
Use the ‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) to change the
minutes and press ‘Enter’ (Ref.9) to conrm.
Use the ‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) to change the
volume and press ‘Enter’ (Ref.9) to conrm.
Use the ‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) to change between
which sound you would like: Alarm, DAB or FM Radio. Press
‘Enter’ (Ref.9) to conrm.
To set Alarm 2, follow Alarm 1 instructions but press the ‘Alarm/
Sleep’ button (Ref.8) twice.
NOTE: You can press the ‘Info/Menu’ (Ref.4) button to go back to
the previous step when programming the alarm.
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Alarm Sounds and Snooze
Snooze/Switch o Alarm when sounding
When the alarm sounds, press the ‘Scan/Snooze’ button (Ref.2)
to snooze for 9 minutes. The radio will go into standby mode.
To turn the alarm o completely when sounding, press the
‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref. 1).
To turn o Alarm 1 or Alarm 2
Press the ‘Alarm/Sleep’ button (Ref.8) once for Alarm 1 or twice
for Alarm 2. Press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.9) to conrm.
To turn the Alarm on or o, use the ‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ buttons
(Ref.5/6) so that “OFF” is ashing and press the ‘Enter’ button
(Ref.9) to conrm.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure you have
extended the antenna to its full length
(Ref.14). This will then enable you to rotate
it to get the best signal.
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Other Functions
Sleep setting
This enables you to programme the radio to switch o at a
specic time, up to 120 minutes from activation.
Press and hold the ‘Alarm/Sleep’ button (Ref.8).
Choose from 120/90/60/45/30/15/5 mins or OFF using the
‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6).
When your choice is displayed, press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.9).
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” when the radio will go into
standby mode.
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System Reset
Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.4).
Use the ‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) to highlight “Factory
reset” and press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.9). The display screen will
show “Factory reset”.
Use the ‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) to choose “Yes” or
“No”. Press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.9) to conrm.
System Version
Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.4).
Use the ‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) to select “System
Version”.
Press ‘Enter’ (Ref.9) to conrm.
Standby
To place the music system in standby, press and hold the
‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.1). To turn o fully, switch it o at
the back of the unit (Ref.10) and at the mains. The cord must be
out of reach of children.
Other Functions
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Warranty
Technical Specications
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
nd “ register your product”. You will also be given the chance
to extend your warranty for an additional 24 months, free of
charge.
Power Supply and Batteries
The unit is powered and charged by UK Standard Plug DC 5v.
The unit is also portable when powered by 4 x C Batteries (Not
Supplied). These can be inserted into the battery compartment
on the back of the unit (Ref.13).
Mode: FM(87.5MHz – 108MHz)
DAB / DAB+ 174-240MHz
Output Connector: Earphone jack
Aerial: Integral telescopic aerial
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