Perstel DR 301 User manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WHAT IS DAB?
To prevent injury and/or damage, take the following precautions;
Keep the unit away from liquids and areas with steam or high humidity.
Keep the unit turned off while replacing batteries.
Do not reverse battery polarity.
Immediately turn off the power and consult with local dealer when the unit
becomes extremely hot.
Remove batteries from the unit when not in use for a long period of time.
Do not apply shock or drop the unit.
Wipe off the unit with soft and dry cloth to clean.
Never dismantle, repair, or re-assemble the unit. This may cause fatal
damage to the unit, and it results warranty avoidance.
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DAB is the latest digital technology which gives you crystal clear sound, and
easy tuning. You don't need to search for channels across a waveband: the
autoscan function creates a list of all the radio channels in your location from
which you can chose your favourites.
DAB has extra stations not available on other wavebands, and displays
scrolling text which may give news, contact details or song lyrics and titles.
With DAB, Services are bundled into groups, called Ensembles or
Multiplexes. Some Radio stations may have additional secondary services
which appear for special programmes or events - for example sports pro-
grams.
IMPORTANT – DAB Recording
The DR301 includes a feature for recording DAB radio transmissions.
This is intended so that users can time-shift or listen again to programs
they recorded.
Material recorded should not be copied or distributed in any form as
this could constitute music piracy.

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Preparation
Safety Precaution
What’s DAB?
Contents
Package contents
Controls Diagram
LCD Display
Getting Started
Battery Insertion and Replacement
Play-in Earphone
Memory Card
Power On/Off
Volume Control
Button Hold
Operation Guide
DAB Receiver
Service Tuning and Searching
Full Scan
Operation In Preset Mode
Deleting the Entire Preset List
Secondary Service
Operation in Manual Tune Mode
Adding Services to the Preset List
Data Services
Storing Favourite services using the ‘Hot Keys’
DAB signal recording
REW
FM Receiver
Manual Tune Mode
Auto Tune
Preset Tune Mode
Hot Keys
Record and Rewind Functions
Operation Guide
Music Player
File Playback and Stop
Track Search
Additional Menu Options in Music Player
Menu Setting
Region
Contrast
Backlight
Scroll Speed
Sound Balance
DLS Text Size
Announcement
Sleep
Memory Card Status
Firmware Upgrade
Battery and Mains Adaptor Operation
Appendix 1. Trouble Shooting
Appendix 2. Menu Tree
Appendix 3. Regional Frequency Table
Appendix 4. Specifications
Appendix 5. Warranty
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Controls Diagram
TOP
FRONT
RIGHT
SIDE
SD Card Slot
Battery Compartment
Hold On/ Off
Volume Up
Select (Play/ Stop)
FF/REW
Volume Down
HOT KEY 1/2/3
RECORD/ REWIND/ MENU
LCD Display
Power On/Off
Earphone Jack
USB port
L - Band Antenna
Package Contents
DR301 DAB Digital Radio
Stereo Earphone
3 AA Alkaline Batteries
Wrist Strap
USB Cable
CD (Owner's Manual & Driver installation program)
Owner's Manual
Stereo Earphone
DR301 DAB
Digital Radio
3 AA Alkaline Batteries
Wrist Strap
Owner's Manual
USB Cable CD (Manual & Driver
installation program)

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Preparation to use
PREPARATION
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1) Battery Insertion and Replacement
Turn the power off before battery replacement.
For safety purposes, remove batteries from the unit when not in use for a
long period of time.
Open the battery cover. Pull the ribbon to release old batteries, and insert
three (3) AA alkaline batteries in to the compartment following the polarity
indication.
Place the battery cover on the original position and slide it to the left until it
clicks.
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LCD Display
1. Mode Symbol (DAB)
2. RSSI (Receiving Signal Strength Indicator)
3. SD
4. Tune Type
5. Stereo/ Mono/ Data
6. Battery Balance
7. Ensemble Label
8. Service Label
9. Program Type
10. Data Rate (kbps)
11. DLS(Dynamic Label Segment)
1. Mode Symbol (FM Radio)
2. Tuned
3. Tune Type
4. Stereo/Mono
5. Battery Balance
6. Frequency Tuned
7. Frequency Location
<DAB Receiver Display>
<FM Radio Display>
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1. Mode Symbol(Music Player)
2. Equalizer
3. SD
4. File Format
5. Play Mode (Repeat Type)
6. Battery Balance
7. File Name
8. Artist Name
9. Track Number
10. Play Time
11. Progressive Bar
<Music Player Display>
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4) Power On/Off
5) Antenna Setting
To turn on the unit, push Power On/Off but-
ton for more than one second. To turn off the
unit, push Power On/Off button for more
than one second again.
DR301 saves last mode, station and settings
when powered off. When DR301 is powered
on again it recalls last saved mode,
station and settings and resumes operation.
To adjust volume to a desired level press vol-
ume key upward or downward. When the vol-
ume key is pressed and held the volume level
will gradually be raised or lowered.
DR301 has 20 steps of digital volume control.
To avoid hearing problem please do not keep
the volume level too high.
DR301 has two antenna systems for Band-III and L-Band.
When DR301 works on Band-III service, stereo earphones are working as
Band-III antenna.
Do not fold or twist earphone wire to avoid reception problem.
When DR301 works on L-Band service, pull out the L-Band antenna and
keep it stretched out.
6) Volume Control
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Power On/Off
While you enjoy services it is recommended to
lock all buttons to avoid unwanted service
interruption from accidental button work.
To lock/ hold buttons slide HOLD key
clockwise. All keys and buttons are locked,
and HOLD icon appears on LCD.
To unlock/ release buttons slide HOLD key
counter-clockwise. All keys and buttons
are active, and HOLD icon disppears.
7) Button Hold
2) Plug-in earphone
Before use, gently plug the earphone into the
earphone jack located at the right side of the
unit. Use supplied earphone or one designed for
portable stereo music systems for best match to
the unit.
3) Memory card
To use the music player and recording features of the DR301,
you need to use a Secure Digital (SD) flash memory card. The following types
are supported:
Manufacturers: San Disk/ Kingston
Memory size 16MB to 1GB
To insert the card, Hold it with the label facing the front of the DR301.
Push it all the way into the card slot until a click is heard, and then release.
It should be level with the edge of the slot.
To remove the card, Press the card in and then release it.
It will come out far enough to remove completely.

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DAB Receiver
1) Service Tuning and Searching
DAB signals transmitted through radio frequency are called "ensembles"
which consists of several "services" or radio stations. Some services
may be available at certain times only. Please consult the programme
guides from the broadcasters for more details.
The DR301 has two DAB tuning modes: Manual Tune and Preset Tune.
In manual tune mode, you can manually find frequency channels with
DAB signals and you can select any services which are transmitted. You
can add any of your favourite services to a list (called the preset list)
which allows rapid tuning in Preset mode (see below). In areas with many
DAB services this lets you make your own personal list of favourite chan-
nels from the many services which are available. If you are moving from
one region to another you can manually look for new services without
changing your preset list.
The preset list can hold a maximum of 100 entries.
In Preset tune mode the DR301 can tune quickly between the services in
the preset list.
This may be all the services in your area, or the ones you have manually
selected as your favourites. You can add and remove services from the
list.
DR301 is a multi function DAB radio that has FM radio, music player and
recording functions. This chapter gives information on how to operate
DAB functions and how to customize various settings in DAB mode.
There are 3 modes of operation, DAB, FM and Music play mode.
To change the operation mode, press the MENU button, and use the
‚ and keys to select the mode required.
To navigate to the other menu option pages, use the and buttons. < Full Scan >
NOTE
Check that the REGION setting for the set is correct for your area.
Otherwise some of the bands may not be scanned correctly, and ser-
vices may be missed, or the scan may take longer than necessary.
See MENU SETTING section for details.
Press MENU and move to "SER (Search)" using navigation key. Locate cur-
sor to "Full Scan" and press SELECT.
The DR301 begins scanning the entire frequency band and stores every
service of the ensembles found.
The scan can take several minutes to complete. Do not press any buttons
during this process.
When the scan completes, the DR301 creates a preset table and is tuned to
the first service of the first scanned ensemble. The DR301 is now set to
Preset mode.
2) Full Scan
The DR301 can scan the complete DAB
bands and make a preset list of all services
or radio stations in your locality. To do this,
place the set in a good reception location,
(near a window for example), and fully
extend the headphone lead and the L-Band
antenna (if applicable).

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!! Deleting a service from the preset list.
When displaying the preset list, highlight the
preset to be deleted, then press and hold
the SELECT button. Select “YES” to delete
preset.
5) SECONDARY SERVICES
One some networks, secondary services may be added for extra broad-
casts for special programs and events. When a secondary service is avail-
able the “>>” will be shown next to the DAB Ensemble name when you are
receiving the main or primary service .
When you press , the unit will go to the secondary service. At the end of
the transmission, the unit will return to the primary service.
4 ) DELETING THE ENTIRE PRESET LIST
If you move locality to a different region or country, the current preset list
may be full of entries which can not be received. You can delete the entire
preset list, by doing FULL SCAN as described above.
If you interrupt the full scan by pressing the SELECT button, the preset list
will be empty, and you can then add services manually.
ENSEMBLE SERVICE
SERVICE
PRIMARY SERVICE COMPONENT
PRIMARY SERVICE COMPONENT
SECONDARY SERVICE COMPONENT
SECONDARY SERVICE COMPONENT
< Preset Table >
3) OPERATION IN PRESET MODE
To select preset mode, press MENU and
move to "SER” (Searching)" menu using nav-
igation key. Locate the cursor at "Preset" and
press the SELECT button. The PRE (preset
tune) icon will appear and preset tuning mode is
activated.
< Deleting Preset >
NOTE
If you select a service which is not transmitting at that time, the set will
display “Not Available” and return to the previous service
NOTE
If there are no presets in the list, Preset mode cannot be selected, and the
set will return to manual tune mode.
To view the preset list press the SELECT button or the and buttons.
Use the ‚ and buttons to navigate through the list.
To quickly go through the list press and hold the ‚ and keys to go one
page at a time through the list.
Press SELECT to select the service you want.

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6) OPERATION IN MANUAL TUNE MODE
Press MENU and move to "SER” (Searching)" menu using naviga-
tion key. Locate cursor at "MANUAL" and press the SELECT button. MAN
(manual tune) icon will appear and manual tuning mode is activated.
< No signal >
< Auto Tuning >
In manual tune mode pressing the and
buttons will tune the received channel
up or down. See Appendix 4 and check your
Region settings for the channel tuned by
your set.
To find the next available channel going up
press and hold the button.
The tune Icon will show AUTO and the unit
will search for DAB signals.
When there is no Dab signal received the display
will show “NO SIGNAL”.
8) DATA Services
In Manual tune mode it is possible to select data services. There is no audio
with these services and they cannot be stored in the preset list.
< Ensemble Tuned>
When a DAB channel is found, the unit will
tune to the first service on that channel.
To tune to the next channel up, press and
hold the button
To tune to the next channel down, press and
hold the button
NOTE
Once a DAB channel is tuned, the and keys function to
change the service on that channel. When the last service on the
channel is reached, the unit will tune the next channel up or down.
< Storing Preset >
You can add services to the list of preset
channels, for easy tuning in preset mode.
The order they will appear on the preset list is
the same as you store them, so you can cre-
ate your own list.
To add a service to the preset list, press and
hold the SELECT button, and then select
YES to the question “Add to Preset”
When you have added all the services you need to the preset list, you can
change to Preset tune mode for easier tuning.
7) ADDING SERVICES TO THE PRESET LIST – MANUAL TUNE MODE
The DR301 has 3 keys , labelled 1, 2, and 3.
These can store you favourite services.
To store a service: press and hold one of the HOT
KEYS for 2 seconds.
The service can be recalled by pressing and
releasing the HOT KEY.
9) Storing Favourite services using the “HOT KEYS”
< Hot Key >
10) DAB signal recording
DR301 has DAB signal record feature that enables you to record live broad-
casts while listening. DAB recordings are stored in the SD card inserted in
the slot. The recording method makes a copy of the DAB broadcast data
stream. This is in MP2 format, and the bit-rate will be the same as the origi-
nal broadcast. The bit rate of the broadcast is shown on the display. The
amount of memory used will depend on the service you want to record. As a
rough guide the amount of memory required for a 10 minute recording at
common bit rates is as follows:
64kbps 5MB 128kbps 10MB
192 kbps 15MB 256kbps 20MB

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To start a recording, tune to the service required, and then press and hold
the REC key, until the REC icon is shown in the display.
The elapsed time duration of the recording is indicated on the display
To stop the recording press and hold the REC button again. There is a
short delay while the file storage is completed.
To playback your recordings, you need to switch to music play mode. See
section MUSIC PLAY MODE.
< Rewind >
11) REW (Rewind)
The DR301 has a “Rewind” feature, which
lets you listen again to the previous one
minute of a broadcast.
To use the feature, when listening to a ser-
vice, press REWIND
You are now listening to the program trans-
mission from one minute before.
The Icon is shown on the display.
To go back to listen to the live program, press REW again.
1) Manual tune mode
Set tune mode to MAN (manual tune). To
tune press the or buttons to select
the required frequency. When any signal is
tuned tuned, the TUNED icon appears and
audio is broadcasted.
You can add any frequency to the preset list,
by pressing and holding the SELECT button.
At the message "Add to Preset?", locate the
cursor at "OK" and press SELECT button to store the frequency in preset
table.
< Manual Tuned >
< DAB Signal Recording >
< Recording > < Caching> < Stop recording >
Press REC key to stop recording
NOTE
1. If the signal strength becomes very weak or is lost during the recording,
the recording will stop.
2. If the memory card becomes full, recording will stop.
3. You cannot record data services.
NOTE
To get the full one minute of rewind, you must have been listening to
the service for over one minute.
This function does not work on data services.
FM Recevier
The operation in FM mode is similar to DAB mode.

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< Auto Tuning >
5) Record and Rewind Functions
In FM radio mode, RECORD and REWIND functions do not operate.
4) HOT Keys
(Three most favourite frequencies)
Setting and operating HOT Keys are
designed the same manner as DAB. Refer
to HOT Keys in DAB mode.
< Preset Tuned >
< Hot Key >
2) Auto tune
Auto tune enables you to scan for the next or
previous occupied frequency. Auto tune is
available only in manual tune mode.
Press and hold the or button until
AUTO (auto tune) icon appears on the LCD.
When a signal is tuned, AUTO (auto tune)
icon switches back to MAN (manual tune)
icon and auto tune stops.
To stop auto tune, press the or button at any time.
3) Preset Tune Mode
Preset tune enables you to tune to frequen-
cies that are saved in the preset table.
Press MENU and move to "SER (Search)".
Locate cursor at "Preset" and press SELECT
to set preset tune. The PRE (Preset tune)
icon appears on the LCD.
To tune frequencies in the preset list, press
the or buttons.
To view and select from the preset list, press the SELECT button, and select the
required preset. Then press the SELECT button to tune the station.
The preset list can hold a maximum of 10 frequencies in FM mode.
To delete entries in the preset list, press the SELECT button, to show the
preset list. Select the frequency to be deleted and the press and hold the
SELECT button.
1) File Playback and Stop
Before using DR301 in Music Player mode,
please insert an SD into the card slot. If SD is
not inserted, “Please insert SD” message will
appear.
DR301 supports the following file formats :
MP2 files (DAB signal recorded files) MP3
files or WMA (Windows Media Audio).
NOTE that some WMA files with DRM (Digital
Rights Management) protection may not be played. Press PLAY/ STOP
button to play back music files.
To stop playback, press PLAY/ STOP button again.
To conserve battery, DR301 will shut off the power in 30 seconds when
stopped.
Music Player
To switch to music play mode, press MENU and navigate to Music
Player function, and press SELECT
2) Track Search
During playback or while in stop mode, press or key to go to the
previous or the next track.
To search for a desired part of the track, press and hold or button
to go forward or backward.
When you reach the desired part of the track, release the or button
to listen.
3) Additional Menu Options in Music Play mode
a) Delete
This allows you to delete individual files from the SD memory card. Select
the file to be deleted on the display. Press MENU and move to "Del"
using navigation key.
Press SELECT when "Delete One" is selected, and selected file or folder
will be permanently deleted.

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b) Equalizer
Press MENU and move to "Equalizer" using navigation key. Scroll up and
down to select one of 6 equalizer modes. Press SELECT to set equalizer
option.
Equalizer options available are: Normal, Classic, Jazz, Rock, Pop and
User
User Equalizer: This function enables you to adjust bass and treble level
separately.
c) Play Mode
Press MENU and move to "Play Mode" using navigation key. Scroll up and
down to select play mode (repeat).
Press SELECT to set play mode.
Normal: Play back just one time from the current track to the last track.
Repeat One: Play back the current track repeatedly.
Repeat All: Play back all tracks repeatedly in order.
Shuffle: Play back all tracks repeatedly in random order.
Intro: Play back first 10 seconds of each track.
4) Connecting the DR301 to your Computer
System Requirements :
. Pentium® 150MHz processor or higher
. USB Port support
. Microsoft Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP
. 32MB or higher RAM
. 4 x or higher speed CD-ROM drive
Set the DR301 to Music play mode before connecting to your computer.
Connect DR301 to your computer using the USB cable supplied.
Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP should automatically recog-
nise the DR301 it as an removable disk “Mass storage device”.
You may need to wait up to 1 minute the first time you connect the DR301
for Windows to install the necessary driver automatically.
Installation under Windows 98
Windows 98SE requires installation of Driver Program provided in DR301
package. Turn on DR301 and set it to Music Player mode. Connect DR301
to PC with supplied USB cable.
Windows 98 will detect the USB device as [New Hardware].
You will be prompted to Add New Hardware. Press [Next] button to pro-
ceed. When asked for the driver location, insert the installation CD into the
CD-ROM drive.
Specify driver path to driver, for example [DR301_Win98_usbdrv] and click
[OK]. When ready, click [Next]. Driver installation will begin automatically.
When driver installation is completed, click [Finish] to terminate the installa-
tion process.
When installation is completed, you can check whether DR301 is correctly
detected and whether driver is correctly installed by opening “ My
Computer”. A removable disk should be shown in the list of disk drives. If
you connect DR301 to a PC running Win ME or Win2000 or Win XP, USB
driver will be installed onto your pc automatically.
Disconnecting the DR301 from PC (Windows 98, Windows ME and
Windows 2000
If the USB cable is removed arbitrarily, DR301 may get damaged or data
may be lost. To avoid such damage, follow the following procedures:
Make sure that all copy processes have finished. Note that under Windows
98 the progress bar may not be accurate
Double click the removable disk icon in the system tray. Click [USB DISK]
and then click [Stop].
A confirmation window will appear. Click the USB DISK on this window and
then click [OK]. A message will confirm that the “USB Disk can now be
safely removed from the system”. Click [OK].
5) Transferring files between your computer and the DR301
File upload/download operation works only in Music Player mode.
File upload/download can be done easily by copying and pasting files or by
dragging and dropping files onto the removable disk.
You can transfer DAB recording files to your computer where they can be
played on media players which support the MP2 format.

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6) Using Folders on the DR301
You can organise the files on the DR301 memory card into folders. In this
way, you can create folders for different types of music, or recordings.
To create or edit folders, you need to connect to you computer and create
the folders on the removable drive using Windows. Then you can copy files
to the folders you created.
7) Navigating folders on the DR301.
Example – you create a folder called “music” on the DR301 memory card,
with several music files – file1.mp3, file2.mp3 etc.
When you turn on the DR301, set music play mode, and use the or
keys to show the folder “music”. Press the select key to enter the fold-
er. The first entry is “..” which will take you back up out of the music folder.
Press to show file1.mp3, file2.mp3 etc.
When displaying “..”, pressing Select will take you back to the root directo-
ry.
8) Removable Disk Format
If a bad sector has developed in DR301's external memory due to a faulty
download, it may be necessary to format the external memory.
Select the “removable disk” icon and right-click. Select Format.
NOTE
The SD card can be formatted in the FAT16 or FAT32 file systems. For
best compatibility with other devices, the FAT16 file system is recom-
mended.
All files in DR301 are erased by this operation.
NOTE
L Band is an option and may not be available on your set. Please
check the box for model details. If you have a Band III only set, you
should set the Region to Band III.
NOTE
Above-stated regional coverage is subject to change in accordance
with DAB service change
Menu Setting
The main settings and adjustments for the DR301 are in the SET menu
page. To enter this menu, press the MENU button, and then press
to select the SET page. Depending on the mode, different options will
be available.
1) REGION (ONLY AVAILABLE IN DAB MODE)
To enhance efficiency, please select Region where you use the unit. If the
Region setting is NOT properly set, the unit may be set to receive different
frequencies from those transmitted in your locality, and it may not tune to
DAB services in your region.
To check regional frequency table, please refer to Appendix 3 for the
Regional Frequency Table.
Options Available:
Band III: Works for whole Band III region in most European countries
except France.
L-Band Europe: Works only for L- Band only region (France).
Band III & L-Band Europe: Works for whole Band III and L-Band region
where both L Band and Band III are used, for example Germany..
L-Band Canada: Works only for L-Band in Canada region.

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2) CONTRAST
You can adjust contrast setting when the LCD does not seem properly
adjusted. Press MENU and move to "SET (Setting)" menu using navigation
key.
Locate cursor at "Contrast" and press SELECT key to enter contrast setting
menu. Contrast level varies from 0 (dark) to 10 (light).
Adjust contrast level using navigation key and press SELECT when con-
trast level setting is done
7) Announcement (DAB Mode only)
Announcement mode is a service which allows broadcasters to transmit
special messages to interrupt normal programs. These messages may be
alarms, emergencies, news, traffic or other services. Your broadcaster may
not be using this feature. If announcements are selected, the set will
receive the announcement message, and then return to your previous ser-
vice.
You can select which announcement types you want to receive from 12
announcement types:
Select All Alarm Traffic News Transport News
Warning News Weather Event
Special Event Radio Information Sports News Financial News
Press MENU and move to "SET (Setting)" menu using navigation key.
Locate cursor at "Announcement" and press SELECT key
< Setting >
5) SOUND BALANCE
You can adjust sound balance if sound is biased to left or right.
Press MENU and move to "SET (Setting)" menu using navigation button.
Locate cursor at "Sound Balance" and press SELECT button to enter sound
balance setting menu. Sound balance can be set -5 (left) to +5 (right).
Adjust sound balance using navigation key and press SELECT when sound
balance is properly set.30
6) DLS Text Size (DAB Mode only)
The DLS is the line of scrolling text information at the bottom of the display.
You can change the DLS Text size to display either 2 lines of smaller char-
acters, or 1 line of larger characters. Press MENU and move to "SET
(Setting)" menu using navigation button.
Locate cursor at "DLS Text Size" and press SELECT button to enter DLS
Text resizing menu. DLS Text can be resized to "Large" or "Small".
Resize DLS Text using navigation button and press SELECT when resizing
is done.
3) BACKLIGHT
You can adjust the time the backlight stays on after pressing a button.
When the backlight is on, the battery life is reduced a little.
Press MENU and move to "SET (Setting)" menu using navigation key.
Locate cursor at "Backlight" and press SELECT key to enter backlight set-
ting menu.
Backlight time varies by OFF, 3, 5, 10, 30, and 60 seconds.
Adjust backlight level using navigation button and press SELECT when
backlight time setting is done.
4) SCROLL SPEED
You can adjust scroll speed of the DLS text display to optimise readability.
Press MENU and move to "SET (Setting)" menu using navigation button.
Locate cursor at "Scroll Speed" and press SELECT button to enter scroll
speed setting menu. Scroll speed varies from 1 to 11.
Adjust scroll speed level using navigation button and press SELECT when
scroll speed is properly set.

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You can select, single, multiple or all announcements to be active.
1. Single announcement selection:
Scroll up and down over the list of announcement. Press SELECT on the
announcement you would like to be activate, and press MENU to save and
exit the setting menu. To deselect the announcement press SELECT again
when cursor is on that announcement.
2. Multiple announcement selection:
Scroll up and down over the list of announcement. Press SELECT on every
announcement you would like to be activated, and press MENU to save
and exit the setting menu. The selection is not saved unless MENU is
pressed.
3. All announcement selection:
Scroll up and down over the list of announcement and locate cursor on
"Select All". Press SELECT, and all announcements will be selected. To
deselect press SELECT again. Press MENU to save setting and exit.
8) Sleep
The Sleep feature enables you to turn the unit off automatically after
desired amount of time.
Press MENU and move to "SET (Setting)" menu using navigation key.
Locate cursor at "Sleep" and press SELECT button to set sleep timer.
Sleep timer can be set from 0 (off) to 60 minutes in 1 minutes increments.
Set the sleep time using the navigation key and press SELECT when sleep
timer is set. Sleep timer is activated when setting is done.
This setting is common to DAB Receiver, FM Radio and Music Player
modes.
9) Memory Card Status
This enables you to check original size, used space, and available space of
memory card (SD).
To check memory card status, press the MENU and move to "SET
(Setting)" menu using navigation button. Locate cursor at "Memory Status"
and press SELECT key.
Press SELECT key or MENU button to exit the menu.
NOTE
The Announcement service overrides the current DAB service isten-
ing at all times.
To stay on the announcement do not press any buttons. DAB ser-
vice will be automatically brought back when the announcement
ends.
To skip the announcement and return to your program, press the
SELECT button during the announcement. Normal DAB service will
be brought back immediately.
1.
2.
3.
<Memory Card Status>
NOTE
To check Memory Card Status in Music Player mode, please stop play-
back. Memory status can only be checked when the unit is stopped.

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Select Firmware upgrade from the settings menu and press the
SELECT button
The firmware will be upgraded – it takes about 90 seconds. At the end of
the update, the DR301 will turn off.
Turn on the DR301 again, the unit should operate correctly, and the
later firmware issue will be shown at power-on.
When the battery icon blinks you need to replace the batteries immediately.
When the batteries are exhausted the display will show “Low Battery” and
the unit will be turned off automatically within a few minutes.
Rechargeable batteries may be used with DR301. An external charger is
required. For optimum use, Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) types are recom-
mended.
DR301 works with an optional mains adaptor.
The adaptor must provide a regulated power supply of 5V, 300mAh.
The use of unregulated supplies or different voltages may cause perma-
nent damage to the unit. A suitable mains adaptor can be purchased from
Perstel.
For connection, plug the adaptor into the socket on the base of the unit.
The internal batteries are disconnected when the power adaptor is plugged
in.
NOTE
Do not try to turn off or remove the batteries during the firmware
update. Damage could result.
Disconnect the DR301
BATTERY AND MAINS ADAPTOR OPERATION
DR301 is a battery operated unit, and displays the battery capacity on
the screen.
Low Battery
10) FIRMWARE UPGRADE - Only available in Music play mode
Updates may be released to improve the operation and features on the
DR301.
To check if there are any updates go to the website
www.perstel.co.uk/downloads
and check for latest updates and release notes.
To upgrade the firmware:
Download the latest update file DR301UCF.bin and UPGRADER.dat from
the website.
Set the DR301 to music play mode, and connect it to your computer
using the USB cable.
Copy the DR301UCF.bin and UPGRADER.dat file to the DR301 top level
folder.
NOTE
SD card must be inserted.

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APPENDIX 1
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APPENDIX 1. Trouble Shooting APPENDIX 2. Menu Tree
The unit does not turn on.
A DAB signal cannot
be received.
The received signal
strength is too weak
No Audio
Buttons do not work
LCD dim
Backlight does not turn on
Replace batteries.
Check battery polarity.
Check if you are out of available DAB service area.
Adjust antenna length or redirect antenna.
Try other channels.
Try extend- ing or re-positioning the antenna. It may
be required to try another location.
Keep away from PC’s or other possible interference
sources
Check audio format icon. If audio format shows
“DATA”, no audio service is provided.
Earphone is not properly plugged, or malfunctioning.
Replace earphone or plug-in properly.
Volume is turned fully down.
Check if Hold icon is on. Release Button Hold mode
by sliding HOLD key counter-clockwise.
Adjust the contrast of the LCD display
Check the backlight setting and adjust.4
Fault Solution DAB
Mode Setting Search Exit
FM Radio Manual Exit Menu
Music Player Preset
Full Scan
Contrast
Region
Backlight
Scroll Speed
Sound Balance
DLS Text Size
Announcement
Memory Status
Sleep

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FM Radio
Mode Setting Search Exit
DAB Receiver Contrast Manual Exit Menu
Music Player Sound Balance Preset
Scroll Speed
Sleep
Music Player
Mode Setting Equalizer Play Mode
DAB Receiver Contrast Normal
FM Radio Backlight Classic
Scroll Speed Jazz
Sound Balance Rock
Pop
User
Normal
Repeat One
Repeat All
Shuffle
Intro
Sleep
Memory Status
Firmware Upgrade
Delete Exit
Delete One Exit Menu
APPENDIX 2. Menu Tree APPENDIX 2. Menu Tree

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Frequency Label Frequency Label Frequency Label
174.928MHz 5A 199.360MHz 8C 220.352MHz 11C
176.640MHz 5B 201.072MHz 8D 222.064MHz 11D
178.352MHz 5C 202.928MHz 9A 223.936MHz 12A
180.064MHz 5D 204.640MHz 9B 224.096MHz 12N
181.936MHz 6A 206.352MHz 9C 225.648MHz 12B
183.648MHz 6B 208.064MHz 9D 227.360MHz 12C
185.360MHz 6C 209.936MHz 10A 229.072MHz 12D
187.072MHz 6D 210.096MHz 10N 230.784MHz 13A
188.928MHz 7A 211.648MHz 10B 232.496MHz 13B
190.640MHz 7B 213.360MHz 10C 234.208MHz 13C
192.352MHz 7C 215.072MHz 10D 235.776MHz 13D
194.064MHz 7D 216.928MHz 11A 237.488MHz 13E
195.936MHz 8A 217.088MHz 11N 239.200MHz 13F
197.648MHz 8B 218.640MHz 11B
Appendix 3 Regional Frequency Table
Band - III Frequency Label Frequency Label Frequency Label
L- Band Europe
1452.960MHz LA 1466.656MHz LI 1480.352MHz LQ
1454.672MHz LB 1468.368MHz LJ 1482.064MHz LR
1456.384MHz LC 1470.080MHz LK 1483.776MHz LS
1458.096MHz LD 1471.792MHz LL 1485.448MHz LT
1459.808MHz LE 1473.504MHz LM 1487.200MHz LU
1461.520MHz LF 1475.216MHz LN 1488.912MHz LV
1463.232MHz LG 1476.928MHz LO 1490.624MHz LW
1464.944MHz LH 1478.640MHz LP
Frequency Label Frequency Label Frequency Label
L- Band Canada
1452.816MHz 01 1466.768MHz 09 1480.720MHz 17
1454.560MHz 02 1468.512MHz 10 1482.464MHz 18
1456.304MHz 03 1470.256MHz 11 1484.208MHz 19
1458.048MHz 04 1472.000MHz 12 1485.952MHz 20
1459.792MHz 05 1473.744MHz 13 1487.696MHz 21
1461.536MHz 06 1475.488MHz 14 1489.440MHz 22
1463.280MHz 07 1477.232MHz 15 1491.184MHz 23
1465.024MHz 08 1478.976MHz 16

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Appendix 4 Specifications
Frequency Range
Battery
Adaptor
Display
Audio Output Power
Audio Frequency Range
Dimension
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Music Player Format
Band-III : 174 MHz ~ 240MHz
L-BAND : 1452 MHz ~ 1492MHz
FM : 87.5 MHz ~ 108MHz
3AA size alkaline cells
5V / 350mA
4-Line Full graphic LCD with EL backlight
18mW+18mW(L+R) @ 16Ω
20Hz ~ 20KHz˚
108 61 27.3 (mm)
4.25 2.44 1. 07(Inch)
-5˚C ~ +35˚C
-40˚C ~ +80˚C
MP2 / MP3 / WMA
V
L (Option)
F
DAB
Classifications Specifications Options
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
1. About Warranty Service
APPENDIX 5. Warranty
2. Product Information
Perstel Limited warrants that this product will be free from defects in mate-
rials and workmanship for a period of one(1) year from the date of pur-
chase. Should you have any problems within this period, simply take the
product and your proof of purchase to your dealer and the product will be
repaired without charge for parts and labour.
Perstel Limited reserves the right to charge for transportation. Any product
that has been subject to misuse or accidental damage is excluded from
this warranty. This warranty is only applicable to products purchased
through approved dealers and to products that are presented for repair in
a country where Perstel Limited offers the product for sale.
While this warranty does not confer any legal rights other than those set
out above, you may have additional statutory rights that will vary under the
laws of the various countries, states, provinces and other governmental
entities in which Perstel Limited's products are being sold. This warranty is
subject to all statutory rights you may have in the country of purchase.9
Product name
Product code
Serial number
Date of purchase / / (mm/dd/yy)
Dealer
Customer Name
Contact

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3. Warranty Exclusions
4. Warranty Statement
MEMO 39
The following reasons for repair are excluded from our warranty coverage:
any service request due to lack of knowledge of product (read Owner's
Manual carefully); misuse or improper medication (do not open the circuitry
without Service Manual); uncontrollable forces (keep away from fire, salty
water, flood, etc.); and out of product life. There is a charged service for
parts replacement.
This warranty Statement will not be reissued.
Please keep with Owner's Manual with good care.
Perstel Limited
Lansdowne Building
2 Lansdowne Road
Croydon CR9 2ER
www.perstel.co.uk
Contact : [email protected]
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