AJB4700
User Manual
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1 Important
• Read these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves,orotherapparatus(includingampliers)thatproduceheat.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the unit.
• Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspeciedbythemanufacturer.
• Use only power supplies listed in the user manual.
• Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
• Referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequired
when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• This unit shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
• Donotplaceanysourcesofdangerontheunit(e.g.liquidlled
objects,lightedcandles).
• Where the plug of the Direct Plug-in Adapter is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Warning
•Never remove the casing of this clock radio.
•Never lubricate any part of this clock radio.
•Never place this clock radio on other electrical equipment.
•Keepthisclockradioawayfromdirectsunlight,nakedamesorheat.
•Make sure that you always have easy access to the power cord, plug or
adaptor to disconnect the clock radio from the power.
2 Your FM/DAB+ clock radio
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Introduction
With this clock radio, you can
• listentoFMandDigitalAudioBroadcasting(DAB+)radio;and
• set two alarms.
What's in the box (Fig. )
3 Get started
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence.
Prepare FM/DAB+ antenna
For better reception, fully extend and adjust the position of the FM/
DAB+ antenna. (Fig. )
Note
•To prevent interference, position the antenna as far as possible fromTV,VCR,
or other radiation source.
Connect power
Caution
•Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power supply voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the
clock radio.
•Risk of electric shock! Hold the plug securely when unplugging the adapter.
Note
•The type plate is located on the bottom of the clock radio.
(Fig. )
Turn on
Press POWER.
» The clock radio switches to the last selected source.
Switch to standby mode
Press and hold POWER for 3 seconds.
» Theclock(ifset)appearsonthedisplaypanel.
Set time
1 In standby mode, press and hold INFO for 3 seconds to activate the
time setting mode. (Fig. )
» The hour digits blink.
2 Press / to adjust the hour.
3 Press INFOtoconrm.
» The minute digits blink.
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to set the minute.
5 Repeat steps 2-3 to set the day, month, and year.
Tip
•To adjust the 12/24 hour format, see "Use system menu" > "Set hour
format and synchronize time".
•When being idle for 10 seconds, the clock radio exits clock setting mode
automatically.
4 Listen to DAB+ radio
DigitalAudioBroadcasting(DAB+)isawayofbroadcastingradio
digitally through a network of transmitters. It provides you with more
choice, better sound quality and more information.
For the rst time use
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select DAB+ radio.
» [FULL SCAN](fullscan)isdisplayed.
2 Press SELECT to start full scan.
» The clock radio stores all DAB+ radio stations automatically and
thenbroadcaststherstavailablestation.
» The station list is memorized in the clock radio.When you turn
on the unit next time, the station scan does not take place.
» If no DAB+ station is found, [No DAB Station](noDABstation)
is displayed.
To tune to a station from the station list:
In DAB+ mode, press TUNING / repeatedly to navigate through
the available DAB+ stations.
» If the signal of the DAB+ radio station is too weak, [OFF AIR] (off
air)isdisplayed.
Store DAB+ radio stations automatically
Tip
•New stations and services will be added in the DAB+ broadcast.To make
new DAB+ stations and services available, perform full scan regularly.
In DAB+ mode, press and hold SCAN for 3 seconds.
» The clock radio stores all the available DAB+ radio stations automatically.
» Afterfullscan,therstavailablestationisbroadcast.
Store DAB+ radio stations manually
You can store up to 10 DAB+ radio stations.
1 Tune to a DAB+ radio station.
2 Press and hold PRESET for 3 seconds to activate the storing mode.
3 Press TUNING / to select a number.
» The preset number is displayed for one second.Then if this position
is occupied, the previously stored DAB+ station name will be
displayed;ifthispositionisempty,[Empty] will be displayed.
4 Press PRESETtoconrm.
5 Repeat steps 1-4 to store other DAB+ stations.
Note
•To remove a pre-stored DAB+ radio station, store another station in its
place.
Listen to a preset DAB+ radio station
In DAB+ mode, press PRESET repeatedly to select a preset radio
station.
Use DAB+ menu
1 In DAB+ mode, press and hold MENU for 3 seconds to access
DAB+ menu.
2 Press TUNING / to scroll through the menu options:
• [STATION]: Display a list of available DAB+ stations.
• [FULL SCAN]:ScanandstoreallavailableDAB+radiostations.
• [MANUAL]:Tunetoaspecicchannel/frequencymanuallyand
add it to the station list.
• [DRC](DynamicRangeControl): Add or remove a degree of
compensation for differences in the dynamic range among DAB+
stations.You may experiment the options on different source
materials to decide which option suits best.
• [PRUNE]: Remove invalid stations from the station list.
• [SYSTEM]:Adjust system settings (see the Chapter "Use system
menu").
3 To select an option, press SELECT.
4 Repeat steps 2-3 if sub-option is available under one option.
[DRC]
• [DRC OFF]: No compensation applied.
• [DRC HIGH]: Maximum compensation applied (the default
optionrecommendedfornoisyenvironment).
• [DRC LOW]: Medium compensation applied.
[PRUNE]
• [PRUNE N]: Return to the previous menu.
• [PRUNE Y]: Remove invalid stations from the station list.
Show DAB+ information
While listening to DAB+ radio, press INFO repeatedly to scroll through
thefollowinginformation(ifavailable):
» Stationname
» DynamicLabelSegment(DLS)
» Signalstrength
» Programtype(PTY)
» Ensemble Name
» Frequency
» Signalerrorrate
» Bitrate
» Codec
» Time and date
5 Listen to FM radio
Tune to FM radio stations
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select FM radio.
2 Press and hold TUNING / for 3 seconds.
» The FM tuner tunes to a station with strong reception
automatically.
To tune to a radio station manually:
Press TUNING / repeatedly to tune to a radio station.
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