Makita DMR115B User manual

ENGLISH (Original instructions)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
DMR115
Job Site Radio

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL VIEW (Fig. 1)
1. Handle/Built-in antenna(DAB/FM)
2. Battery compartment locker
3. Battery compartment cover (covering battery
cartridge)
4. Speaker
5. DC IN socket
6. Subwoofer
7. Power button
8. Band button
9. Advanced setting button
10. Info button
11. LED light
12. Preset 3/Play/Pause button
13. Preset 5 button
14. Preset 4/Next track/Fast-forward button
15. Volume/Tuning control/Select knob
16. EQ control button
17. AUX IN socket
18. USB power supply port
19. Auto tune button
20. EQ mode LED indicator
21. Preset 2/Previous track/Rewind button
22. Preset 1/Bluetooth pairing button
23. LCD display
24. Battery compartment
25. Micro USB port for software upgrade

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SYMBOLS
The following show the symbols used for the equipment.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
Read instruction manual.
Only for EU countries.
Do not dispose of electric equipment or
battery pack together with household
waste material! In observance of
the European Directives, on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment
and Batteries and Accumulators and
Waste Batteries and Accumulators and
their implementation in accordance
with national laws, electric equipment
and batteries and battery pack(s) that
have reached the end their life must be
collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling
facility.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the following:
1. Read this instruction manual and the charger
instruction manual carefully before use.
2. Clean only with dry cloth.
3. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
4. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
5. Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
6. A battery operated radio with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specied charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a
risk of re when used with another battery.
7. Use battery operated radio only with specically
designated battery packs. Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of re.
8. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws, or other small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns,
or a re.
9. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
10. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
11. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in re, explosion or
risk of injury.
12. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re
or excessive temperature. Exposure to re or
temperature above 130 °C(266°F) may cause
explosion.
13. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery pack or tool outside the temperature range
specied in the instructions. Charging improperly
or at temperatures outside the specied range may
damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
14. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device,
and it shall remain readily operable.
15. Do not use the product at a high volume for any
extended period. To avoid hearing damage, use the
product at moderate volume level.
16. (For products with LCD display only) LCD displays
include liquid which may cause irritation and
poisoning. If the liquid enters the eyes, mouth or skin,
rinse it with water and call a doctor.
17. Do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering the product will increase the risk of
electric shock.
18. This product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the product by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
product. Store the product out of the reach of children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2)
battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively shorter,
stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of
overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with
clear water and seek medical attention right away. It
may result in loss of your eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive
material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with
other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or
rain. A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 50°C
(122°F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out. The
battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. To avoid risk, the manual of replaceable the battery
should be read before use. And the max discharging
current of the battery should be greater than or equal
to 8A.
11. The contained lithium-ion-batteries are subject to
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. For
commercial transports e.g. by third parties, forwarding
agents, special requirement on packaging and
labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consulting
an expert for hazardous material is required. Please
also observe possibly more detailed national
regulations.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the
battery in such a manner that it cannot move around
in the packaging.
12. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove it from
the tool and dispose of it in a safe place. Follow your
local regulations relating to disposal of battery.
13. Use the batteries only with the products specied
by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-compliant
products may result in a re, excessive heat,
explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
If the tool is not used for a long period of time, the
battery must be removed from the tool.
CAUTION:
●Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
●Only use genuine Makita batteries. Use of non-
genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have
been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing res, personal injury and damage. It will
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool
and charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the
battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at
10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F). Let a hot battery cartridge
cool down before charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it for a
long period (more than six months).

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OPERATING TIME
The suitable battery packs for this radio listed as the following table.
The following table indicates the operating time on a single charge.
Battery capacity
Battery cartridge voltage AT SPEAKERS OUTPUT = 100mW
Unit: Hour (Approximately)
10.8V –12Vmax 14.4V 18V In Radio or AUX In Bluetooth + USB
Charging
1.3 Ah BL1415 3.5 0.7
BL1815 4.0 1.0
1.5 Ah
BL1015
BL1016 5.5 0.8
BL1415N
BL1415NA 4.5 0.9
BL1815N 5.0 1.2
2.0 Ah
BL1020B
BL1021B 7.0 1.0
BL1820
BL1820B 6.5 1.6
3.0 Ah
BL1430
BL1430B
BL1430A
8.0 1.6
BL1830
BL1830B 9.0 2.3
4.0 Ah
BL1040B
BL1041B 14 2.1
BL1440 12 2.5
BL1840
BL1840B 13 3.2
5.0Ah
BL1450 15 3.0
BL1850
BL1850B 16 4.2
6.0 Ah
BL1460B
BL1460A 16 3.3
BL1860B 20 5.0
WARNING:
Only use the battery cartridges listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges may cause injury and/or re.
NOTE:
●Table regarding to the battery operating time above is for reference.
●The actual operating time may differ with the type of the battery, charging condition, or usage environment.
●Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.

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INSTALLATION AND POWER
SUPPLY (FIG.2)
CAUTION:
● Be careful not to pinch your ngers when opening
and closing the battery cover.
●Return the battery compartment locker to the
original position, after installing or removing
battery cartridge. If not, battery cartridge may
accidentally fall out of the radio, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
●Always close and lock the battery compartment
locker before moving the radio.
●Always switch off the radio before installing or
removing the battery cartridge.
●Be careful not to drop or strike the radio. Broken
shell may slash your nger or stab your body.
Damaged radio may exhibit unpredictable
behaviour resulting in re, explosion or risk of
injury.
IMPORTANT:
●Reduced power, distortion, “stuttering sound” or when
“ Battery Low” appears on the display are all the
signs that the main battery pack needs to be replaced.
●The battery cartridge can’t be charged via the supplied
AC power adaptor.
●The battery cartridge is not included as standard
accessories.
Installing or removing slide battery
cartridge (Fig. 3 & 4)
●To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in
place with a little click.
●If you can see the red indicator on the upper side of the
button, it is not locked completely. Install it fully until the
red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally
fall out of the radio, causing injury to you or someone
around you.
●Do not use force when installing the battery cartridge.
If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
●To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the radio
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
* Only for battery cartridges with “B” at the end of the
model number.
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1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate
the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light
up for few seconds.
● 14.4V/18V batteries
Indicator or lamps
Remaining Capacity
Lighted Off Blinking
75% ~ 100%
50% ~ 75%
25% ~ 50%
0% ~ 25%
Charge the battery
The battery may
have malfunctioned
● 10.8V-12V max batteries
Indicator or lamps
Remaining Capacity
Lighted Off Blinking
75% ~ 100%
50% ~ 75%
25% ~ 50%
0% ~ 25%
NOTE:
Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient
temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
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Using supplied AC power adaptor
Remove the rubber protector and insert the adaptor
plug into the DC socket on the right hand side of the
radio. Plug the adaptor into a standard mains socket
outlet. Whenever the adaptor is used, the battery pack is
automatically disconnected.
CAUTION:
●Always disconnected the AC power adaptor
completely before moving the radio. If the AC
adaptor is not removed, it may cause an electric
shock.
● Never pull and/or drag the cord of the adaptor. If
not, the radio may accidentally fall down, causing
injury to you or someone around you.
IMPORTANT:
●The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting
the radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used
for the radio must remain accessible during normal
use.
●In order to disconnect the radio, the mains adaptor
should be removed from the mains outlet completely.
●Use the AC power adaptor supplied with the product or
specied by Makita only.
●Do not hold the power supply cable and plug by your
mouth. Doing so might cause an electric shock.
●Do not touch the power plug with wet or greasy hands.
●Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock. If the cord is damaged, have it replaced
by our authorized service center in order to avoid a
safety hazard. Do not use it before repair.
●After use, always store AC power adaptor out of the
reach of children. If Children play with the cord, they
may suffer injury.
Charging with USB power supply port
There is the USB port at the front side of the radio. You
can charge USB device trough the USB port.
1. Connect the USB device, such as a MP3, or CD player,
with USB cable available in the market.
2. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
3. No matter if the radio is AC powered or battery
powered, the radio can charge the USB device when
the radio is switched on and in DAB/FM radio mode, or
BT mode, or AUX mode, which is appeared when an
external audio source is connected.
NOTE:
●The maximum volume of the output power speaker will
decrease when your USB is charging.
●The USB socket can provide max 5V/2.4A of electrical
current.
IMPORTANT:
●Before connecting USB device to the charger, always
backup your data of USB device. Otherwise your data
may lose by any possibility.
●The charger may not supply power to some USB
devices.
●When not using or after charging, remove the USB
cable and close the cover.
●Do not connect power source to USB port. Otherwise
there is risk of re. The USB port is only intended for
charging lower voltage device. Always place the cover
onto the USB port when not charging the lower voltage
device.
●Do not insert a nail, wire, etc. into USB power supply
port. Otherwise a circuit short may cause smoke and
re.
●Do not connect this USB socket with your PC USB port,
as it is highly possible that it may cause breakdown of
the units.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
This radio has three tuning methods- Scan tuning, Manual
tuning and Memory presets recall.
Selecting a station – DAB
Note:
The DAB antenna is built into the handle. When operating
the radio, please straighten the handle properly above the
radio to get better reception.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Select the DAB mode by pressing the Band button.
3. Press the Tuning Control knob to enter the list of the
stations. Or you can also press the Advanced setting
button and then rotate the Tuning Control knob to
select “Station List”. Press the Tuning Control knob to
enter the list of the stations.
4. Rotate the Tuning Control knob to scroll through the list
of available stations. Press the Tuning Control knob to
select the station.
5. Adjust the desired volume by rotating the Volume knob.
Display modes – DAB
Your radio has a range of display options in the DAB
mode.
Press the Info button to cycle through the different options.
a. Dynamic Label
Segment
Supplementary data services in text
form (up to 128 characters) running
alongside the DAB or DAB+ radio
programme. Displays scrolling text
messages such as artist/track name,
phone in number, etc.
b. Program type Displays the type of station being
listened to such as Pop, Classic,
News etc.
c. Multiplex name Displays the name of the DAB
multiplex to which the current station
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d. Frequency and
channel
Displays the frequency and channel
number for the currently tuned DAB
station.
e. Signal error/
strength
Displays the signal error and strength
for the station being listened to. A
lower error number indicates a better
quality of radio signal.
f. Bit rate/Audio
type
Displays the digital audio bit rate and
audio type for the currently tuned
DAB station.
g. Date Displays the current date.
If a DAB broadcast provides a slideshow image, this may
be viewed full-screen by pressing and holding the Tuning
Control knob. If the broadcast being received is in stereo,
then the stereo speaker symbol will be shown at the
bottom of the display.
Finding new stations – DAB
From time to time, new DAB radio stations may become
available. Or you may have moved to a different part of
the country. In this case you may need to activate your
radio to scan for new stations.
To allow the radio to nd the available stations, it is
recommended to carry out a full scan of the entire DAB
Band III frequencies.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Band button to select DAB radio mode.
3. Press the Auto tune button to initiate the scan. The
display will show “Scanning” and your radio will
perform a scan of the DAB Band III frequencies. As
new stations are found the station counter will increase
and stations will be added to the list. The bar graph
indicates the progress of the scan.
Manual tuning – DAB
Manual tuning allows you to tune your radio to a particular
DAB frequency in Band III. This function can also be used
to assist the positioning of the antenna or the radio so as
to optimize reception for a specic channel or frequency.
1. When in DAB mode, press the Advanced setting button
to enter the menu setting.
2. Rotate the Tuning Control knob to select “Manual
Tune”. Press the Tuning Control knob to enter the
manual tuning mode.
3. Rotate the Tuning Control knob to select the desired
DAB channel. Press Tuning Control knob to conrm the
chosen frequency.
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) – DAB
DRC feature can make quieter sounds easier to hear
when your radio is used in a noisy environment by
reducing the dynamic range of the audio signal. There are
three levels of compression:
1 Maximum compression applied.
1/2 Medium compression applied.
0 No compression applied.
1. When in DAB mode, press the Advanced setting button
to enter the menu setting.
2. Rotate the Tuning Control knob to select “DRC”. Then
press the Tuning Control knob to enter the setting. The
display will show the current DRC value.
3. Rotate the Tuning Control knob to select desired DRC
setting.
4. Press the Tuning Control knob to conrm the setting.
Station order setup – DAB
Your radio has 3 station order settings from which you
can choose. The station order settings are alphanumeric,
ensemble and valid station.
1. When in DAB mode, press the Advanced setting button
to enter the menu setting.
2. Rotate the Tuning Control knob to select “Station order”,
then press the Tuning Control knob to enter the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning Control knob to select the following
options and press the Tuning Control knob to conrm
the setting.
Alphanumeric Sorts the station list alpha-
numerically 0...9 A...Z.
Ensemble Organizes the station list by DAB
multiplex.
Valid Shows only those stations for which
a signal can be found.
Scan Tuning – FM
Note:
The FM antenna is built into the handle. When operating
the radio, please straighten the handle properly above the
radio to get better reception.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Band button to select FM radio mode.
3. Press the Auto tune button and the radio will search
and stop automatically when it nds a radio station.
4. After a few seconds the display will update. The display
will show the frequency of the signal found. If the signal
is strong enough and there is RDS data present then
the radio will display the station name.
5. To nd other station, press the Auto tune button as
before.
6. When the end of the waveband is reached your radio
will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the
waveband.
7. Rotate the Volume knob to adjust the sound level as
required.
Note:
The volume should not be too large. To prevent

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possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume
levels for long periods.
8. To switch off your radio press the Power button.
Manual tuning – FM
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Band button to select FM radio mode.
3. Press the Tuning control knob to switch to the tuning
control mode.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to nd your desired
station.
5. To adjust the volume, press the Tuning control knob
again to switch to the volume control mode.
6. Rotate the Volume knob to adjust the sound level as
required.
Display modes – FM (RDS)
Your radio has a range of display options for FM radio
mode.
The RDS indicator at the bottom of the display shows that
there is some RDS data present in the broadcast being
received. The stereo speaker display shows that the radio
is receiving a stereo broadcast.
Repeatedly press the Info button to view the RDS (Radio
Data System) information of the station you are listening
to.
a. Radio text Displays radio text message such as
new items etc.
b. Program type Displays the type of station being
listened to such as Pop, Classic,
News, etc.
c. Frequency Displays the frequency of the FM
signal. (If no RDS information is
available, the display will be shown
“No Name”.
d. Audio mode Displays the current audio mode.
e. Date Displays the current date.
FM scan zone
When using FM mode, your radio can be set to scan
either local stations or to scan all stations including distant
radio stations.
1. When in FM mode, press the Advanced setting button
to enter the menu setting.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Scan zone”.
Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting. The
current audio setting is indicated with a tick.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Local” (Strong
stations only) or “Distant” (All stations). The distant
option will allow the radio to nd weaker signals when
scanning.
4. Press Tuning control knob to conrm the setting.
The local or distant setting is stored in the radio and
remains in force until changed or until a system reset.
Stereo/Mono setting – FM
If the FM radio station being listened to has a weak signal,
some hiss may be audible. It is possible to reduce this
hiss by forcing the radio to play the station in mono rather
than stereo.
1. Ensure your radio is in FM mode and tune to the
required FM station.
2. Press the Advanced setting button to enter the menu
setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Audio
Setting”. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the
setting. The current audio setting is indicated with a
tick.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Forced Mono”
or “Stereo Allowed”. Press Tuning control knob to
conrm the setting.
Presetting stations in DAB and FM
modes
There are 5 preset stations each for DAB and FM radio.
They are used in the same way for each waveband.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Band button to select the desired waveband.
Tune to the required radio station as previously
described.
3. Press and hold the required Preset button until the
display shows “Preset 1 saved” (for example). will
be shown at the bottom of the display. The station is
then stored in the selected preset button. Repeat this
procedure for the remaining presets as you wish.
4. Preset stations which have already been stored may
be overwritten by following the above procedure if
required.
Recalling a preset in DAB and FM modes
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Band button to select DAB or FM radio
mode.
3. Momentarily press the required Preset button to tune
to your radio to one of the stations stored in the preset
memory.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS
Automatically updating the clock
You may specify that the radio sets its clock from DAB
or FM radio broadcasts. After a power failure, the radio
will then set its clock in the next time that you turn on the
radio in DAB or FM mode.
1. With your radio switched on, press the Advanced
setting button to access the menu for the current mode.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Time/Date”.

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Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Auto Update”.
Press the Tuning control knob to enter the auto-update
menu.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose an update
option from “from Any”, “from DAB” or “from FM” as
required. Press the Tuning control knob to conrm your
choice. The current setting will be marked with a tick.
Setting the clock format
1. With your radio switched on, press the Advanced
setting button to access the menu for the current mode.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Time/Date”.
Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Set 12/24
Hour”. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the clock
format setting. The current clock display format is
marked with a tick.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select 12 or 24 hour
format. Press the Tuning control knob to conrm your
setting. If the 12 hour clock format is chosen, the radio
will display a 12 hour clock with an AM or PM indicator.
Setting the date format
1. With your radio switched on, press the Advanced
setting button to access the menu for the current mode.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Time/Date”.
Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Set Date
Format”. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the
setting.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “DD-MM-
YYYY” or “MM-DD-YYYY” date format. Press the
Tuning control knob to conrm the setting.
Loudness
You can get compensation on lower and higher frequency
for your radio by adjusting the loudness function.
1. With your radio switched on, press the Advanced
setting button to access the menu for the current mode.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Loudness”.
Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “On” to turn on
the loudness function. To turn off the loudness function,
select “Off”. Press the Tuning control knob to conrm
the setting.
Language options
There are eight language options available in the
radio: English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Danish,
Norwegian and Polish.
1. With your radio switched on, press the Advanced
setting button to access the menu for the current mode.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Language”.
Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose your desired
language. Press the Tuning control knob to conrm
your setting.
Factory reset
If you wish to completely reset your radio to its initial state
this may be performed by following this procedure. By
performing a factory reset, all user entered settings will be
erased.
1. With your radio switched on, press the Advanced
setting button to access the menu for the current mode.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Factory
Reset”. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the
setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Yes” or “No”.
If you do not wish to carry out a system reset, select
“No” and then press the Tuning control knob to conrm
the setting. With “Yes” selected, press the Tuning
control knob. A full reset will be performed. The station
list and presets will be erased. All settings will be set to
their default values.
In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge,
reset the product (reconnection of power source may be
required) to resume normal operation.
Micro USB port for software upgrade
Software updates for your radio may be available in the
future.
As software updates become available software and
information on how to update your radio can be found at
Makita website.
1. Using the micro USB cable (not supplied) to connect
the USB socket in the battery compartment and your
PC.
2. With your radio switched on, press the Advanced
setting button to access the menu for the current mode.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Software
Update”. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the
setting.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Yes” or “No”. If
you do not wish to carry out a software upgrade, select
“No” and press the Tuning control knob to conrm the
setting. With “Yes” selected, press the Tuning control
knob. The display will show “Waiting for PC wizard”. Go
to the website to download the latest software. Follow
the on-screen instructions on your PC provided with the
upgrade software to complete the software upgrade.
Note:
Please use AC power adaptor as main power when
upgrading software. Do not switch off the power to the
radio until the update operation is complete and the
radio has restarted, otherwise the unit may become
permanently damaged.

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Software version
1. With your radio switched on, press the Advanced
setting button to access the menu for the current mode.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Software
Version”. Press the Tuning control knob to display the
software version.
Equalizer function
There are 7 kinds of color LED indicators around the
Tuning control knob to indicate different EQ modes.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the EQ control button to enter the EQ setting
menu.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select your required
mode. Then press the Tuning control knob to conrm
the selection.
EQ mode LED indicator
Flat White
Jazz Blue
Rock Red
Classic Brown
Pop Pink
News Yellow
MY EQ Green
Set up My EQ prole
1. Press the EQ control button to enter the EQ setting
menu.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “MY EQ
Setup”. Then press the Tuning control knob to enter the
setting menu.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Treble”
setting. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the
setting. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select your
required treble level. Press the Tuning control knob to
conrm the setting.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Middle”
setting. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the
setting. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select your
required middle level. Press the Tuning control knob to
conrm the setting.
5. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “Bass” setting.
Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob to select your required
bass level. Press the Tuning control knob to conrm the
setting.
Note:
When using the equalizer to emphasize the bass and
listening at high volume levels, it may cause sound
cracking and distortion. In this case, adjust the radio
volume appropriately.
LISTENING TO MUSIC VIA
BLUETOOTH STREAMING
You need to pair your Bluetooth device with the radio
before you can auto-link to play/stream Bluetooth music
through the radio. Pairing creates a ‘bond’ so two devices
can recognize each other.
Note:
●To have the better sound quality, we recommend
setting the volume to more than two-thirds level on your
Bluetooth device and then adjust the volume on the
radio as required.
●The radio can memorize up to 8 sets of paired device,
when the memory exceed this amount, the oldest
pairing history will be over written.
Pairing your Bluetooth device for the
rst time
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio. Press the
Band button to select Bluetooth mode. The display will
appear “BT Pair” and the Preset buttons (1-5) ash
white light to show the radio is discoverable.
2. Activate Bluetooth on your device according to the
device’s user manual to link to the radio. Locate the
Bluetooth device list and select the device named
“DMR115” (With some mobiles which are equipped
with earlier versions than BT2.1 Bluetooth device, you
may need to input the pass code “0000”).
3. Once connected, there will be a conrmation tone
sound. The Preset buttons (1-5) will remain in solid
white. You can simply select and play any music from
your source device. Volume control can be adjusted
from your source device, or directly from the radio.
4. Use the controls on your Bluetooth-enabled device or
on the radio to play/pause and navigate tracks.
Note:
● If 2 Bluetooth devices, pairing for the rst time, both
search for the radio, it will show its availability on both
devices. However, if one device links with this unit rst,
then the other Bluetooth device won’t nd it on the list.
●If your Bluetooth device is temporarily disconnected to
the radio, then you need to manually reconnect your
device again to the radio.
●If “DMR115” shows in your Bluetooth device list but
your device cannot connect with it, please delete the
item from your list and pair the device with the radio
again following the steps described previously.
●Optimum Bluetooth streaming range is roughly 10
meters (30 feet) (line of sight) to the radio but distance
up to 30 meters (100 feet) are possible.
●If Bluetooth connection is lost due to exceeding time of
separation, exceeding the optimum distance, obstacles
or otherwise, reconnecting your device with the radio
may be necessary.

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●Physical obstacles, other wireless devices or
electromagnetic devices may affect the connection
quality.
●Bluetooth connectivity performance may vary
depending on the connected Bluetooth devices.
Please refer to the Bluetooth capabilities of your device
before connecting to the radio. All features may not be
supported on some paired Bluetooth devices.
Playing audio les in Bluetooth mode
When you have successfully connected the radio with the
chosen Bluetooth device you can start to play your music
using the controls on your connected Bluetooth device.
1. Once playing has started, adjust the volume to the
required setting using the Volume knob on the radio or
on your enabled Bluetooth device.
2. Use the controls on your Bluetooth source device to
play/pause and navigate tracks. Alternatively, control
the playback using Play/Pause, Next track, Previous
track buttons on your radio.
3. Press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind button to
move through the current track. Release the button
when the desired point is reached.
Note:
●Some player applications or devices may not respond
to all of these controls.
●Some mobile phones may temporarily disconnect
from the radio when you make or receive calls. Some
devices may temporarily mute their Bluetooth audio
streaming when they receive text messages, emails or
for other reasons unrelated to audio streaming. Such
behaviour is a function of the connected device and
does not indicate a fault with the radio.
Playing a previously-paired Bluetooth
source device
If your Bluetooth device already paired with the radio
previously, the unit will memorize your Bluetooth device
and it attempts to reconnect with a device in memory
which is last connected. If the last connected device is not
available, the radio will be discoverable.
Disconnecting your Bluetooth device
Press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button for 2-3
seconds until “BT Pair” is shown on the display or turn
off Bluetooth on your Bluetooth device to disable the
connection.
You can also press the Band button to select any mode
other than Bluetooth mode to disable the connection.
Deleting Bluetooth paired device memory
To clear the memory of all paired devices, press and hold
the Bluetooth pairing button more than 7 seconds until
“Clearing” shows on the display.
AUXILIARY INPUT SOCKET
A 3.5mm Auxiliary input socket is provided at the front
of your radio to permit an audio signal to be fed into the
unit from an external audio device such as a MP3 or CD
player.
1. Connect an external audio source (for example, MP3
or CD player) to the AUX IN socket.
2. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
3. Repeatedly press and release the Band button until
“AUX IN” is displayed.
4. To have the better sound quality, we recommend
setting the volume to more than two-thirds level on your
audio device and then adjust the volume on the radio
as required.
Note:
Audio cord is not included as standard accessories.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
●Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
●Do not wash the radio with water.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Power requirements
AC power adaptor DC 12V 2.5A, center pin
positive
Battery Slide battery: 10.8V-18V
Frequency coverage
FM87.50-108MHz
(0.05MHz/step)
DAB/DAB+
174.928-239.200 MHz
DAB/DAB+ Channel block DAB (Band III) 5A-13F
Compatible standard DAB/DAB+
Bluetooth®
(The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.)
Bluetooth version 5.0 Certied
Bluetooth Proles A2DP/SCMS-T/AVRCP
Transmission Power Power Class2
Transmisson Range
Optimum:
Max.10 meters (33 feet)
Possible:
Max.30 meters (100 feet)
(varies according to usage
conditions)
Bluetooth Codec SBC, AAC
Maximum radio-frequency
power
BT EDR: 1.91dBm
BT LE: 0.21dBm
Operating Frequency 2402MHz~2480MHz
Circuit feature
Loudspeaker 2.5 inches 8 ohm x 2
4 inches 6 ohm x1
Output power
10.8V-12Vmax:
2W x 2 + 10W
14.4V: 3W x 2 + 15W
18V: 5W x 2 + 25W
Input terminal 3.5mm dia. (AUX IN)
Antenna system DAB/FM: Built-in antenna
Dimensions
(L x W x H) 268 x 164 x 295 mm
Weight 4.8 KG
(without battery)

SJN
DMR115-ENEU-1906
3A81d75Z20000
Makita Europe N.V.
Makita Corporation
www.makita.com
Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2,
3070 Kortenberg, Belgium
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan