Pinell SUPERSOUND 201 User manual

User Manual
SUPERSOUND 201
DAB/DAB+ / FM / Bluetooth

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Important Safety Instructions
Hereby, TT Micro declares that the radio equipment type Pinell Supersound 201 is in compliance
with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the
following internet address: www.ttmicro.no
This product is only serviceable in DE.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these Instructions.
3. Heed all Warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use the speaker near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
SPEAKER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
To re du ce t he r is k of e le ct ri ca l sh oc k, f ir e, e tc .:
1. Do not place near any heat source such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
2. Do not block any ventilation openings of this product.
3. The device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the device.
4. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs,
convenience receptacles, and at any point where they exit from the device.
5. Please read Rating Labels on the rear of unit for power input and other safety information.
6. Never unplug your unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
7. Repair or replace all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged
immediately. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length, the
plug, or the connector end.
8. To pr ev en t fi re o r sh oc k ha za rd , do n ot u se t hi s pl ug w it h an e xt en si on cord o r ot he r ou tl et
unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
9. To pr ev en t fi re o r sh oc k ha za rd, do not expose this device to rain or moisture.
10. Do not place any heavy loads onto the unit, and do not step on it, the load may fall and cause
serious injury to the unit.
11. Do not attempt to carry out any service work yourself. By opening or removing the cabinet,
you may be exposed to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Any service work should be
carried out by qualified technicians.
12. During lightning or raining days, unplug the unit for additional protection during thunderstorms
or when the unit is not used for prolonged periods. This will prevent damage to the unit from
lightning and power surges.

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13. The normal function of the product may be disturbed by strong Electro-Magnetic Interference.
If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the instruction manual.
In case the function could not resume, please use the product in other location.
14. The means of disconnecting this apparatus from the mains supply is plug of adapter. The
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
15. In the interests of safety and to avoid unnecessary energy consumption, never leave the unit
switched on while unattended for long periods of time, e.g. overnight, while on holiday or
while out of the house. Switch it off and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

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Contents
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................... 1
Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Your radio ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Front View ................................................................................................................................ 5
Rear View ................................................................................................................................. 5
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 6
Digital Radio Mode (DAB Mode) ..................................................................................................... 8
Selecting another Station ......................................................................................................... 8
Secondary Service ................................................................................................................... 8
Scanning Stations .................................................................................................................... 9
Manual Tune ............................................................................................................................ 9
Prune Invalid ............................................................................................................................ 9
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) value ...................................................................................... 9
Viewing Station Information ................................................................................................... 10
Storing Preset Stations .......................................................................................................... 10
Recalling a Preset Station ...................................................................................................... 10
FM Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Selecting FM Mode ................................................................................................................ 11
Scan settings .......................................................................................................................... 11
Audio Settings ........................................................................................................................ 11
Viewing Station Information ................................................................................................... 11
Storing Preset Stations .......................................................................................................... 12
Recalling a Preset Station ...................................................................................................... 12
Bluetooth Mode ............................................................................................................................. 13
Aux in Mode .................................................................................................................................. 13
General Operation ......................................................................................................................... 14
Setting Sleep .......................................................................................................................... 14
Setting Alarm .......................................................................................................................... 14
Setting Equaliser .................................................................................................................... 15
Setting Time/Date ................................................................................................................... 15
Setting Backlight .................................................................................................................... 15
Setting Language ................................................................................................................... 16
Factory Reset ......................................................................................................................... 16
Viewing Software Version ...................................................................................................... 16
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 17

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Your radio
Front View
1. Speaker
2. MENU button
Press to display or exit menu screen.
3. VOLUME knob
Turn to adjust volume level.
4. MODE button
Press to switch among DAB, FM, Aux in
and Bluetooth modes.
5. STANDBY button
Press to turn on the radio or switch to
standby mode.
6. BACK button
Press to return to previous menu screen.
7. SCROLL knob
Turn to browse options.
Press to confirm selection.
Press to activate snooze function when
alarm sounds.
8. INFO button
Press to browse station information.
9. PRESET 1-5 buttons
Press and hold to directly save station.
Press to directly play saved station.
10. Display
Rear View
1. DAB/FM antenna
2. Headphones socket
3. AUX IN socket
4. DC IN socket
5. Update port

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Getting Started
Carefully remove your radio from the box. You may wish to store the packaging for future use.
What you can find inside of your package
n Main unit x 1
n Power adapter x 1
n Instruction manual x 1
Positioning your Radio
Place your radio on a flat / stable surface that is not subject to vibrations.
Avoid the following locations:
n Where the unit will be exposed to direct sunlight.
n Where the unit will be close to heat radiating sources.
n Where the humidity is high and ventilation is poor.
n Where it is dusty.
n Where it is damp or there is a possibility of water dripping or splashing onto unit.
Adjusting the Antenna
Fully extend antenna to ensure you receive the best reception possible in both DAB and FM radio
modes. It may be necessary to adjust the position of the radio and/or antenna to achieve the best
signal.
Turning the Unit On/Off
Connect the plug at the end of power adapter cable to the DC IN socket on the rear of unit. Then
insert the power adapter into the mains socket. The radio will go to standby.
Press STANDBY button to turn on the radio.
To tu rn o ff un it com pl et el y, unplug the power adapter from the mains socket.
Automatically Setting the Clock
The clock can be set and updated automatically if receive DAB/FM signals in your location. In
order for the clock to synchronise to the current local time you must leave it on a DAB or FM
station for a short period of time. You can also choose how you would like to keep the clock up to
date the DAB or FM radio signals. Go to System settings - Time/Date - Auto update.
Volume Control
Turn VOLUME knob anti-clockwise to decrease volume and turn clockwise to increase volume.

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Using Headphones
You wi ll require headphones fitted with a 3.5 mm diameter stereo plug. The Headphones socket
is located at the rear of unit. Headphones are not supplied with this radio.
Turn down the volume before connecting headphones. Slowly raise the volume with the
headphones on until you reach your desired level.
Caution: long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to
avoid extreme volume when using headphones, especially for extended periods of time.
Radio Auto-Standby
Your radio will automatical ly go to standby if there i s no any audi o playback after 15 mi nutes.

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Digital Radio Mode (DAB Mode)
When you turn on the radio it will automatically search and store all the available stations. You
should conduct an additional Full Scan to ensure all stations are picked up and stored. It is also
recommended every few months to run a new scan to pick up any new DAB/DAB+ that may have
begun broadcasting after purchasing your DAB radio.
1. For initial use, radio will carry out a full scan and store stations list in memory
2. Once the scanning is completed, the DAB/DAB+ stations will be displayed in alphanumeric
order. The first station in the list will be broadcasted.
@ Note: if no DAB/DAB+ signal is found in your area, it may be necessary to relocate your radio
to a stronger signal area.
Selecting another Station
This feature enables you to select a station from available station list.
1. While a program is playing, press MENU button, turn SCROLL knob to select “Station List”,
and then press SCROLL knob to confirm.
2. Turn SCROLL knob to select the station you want to play, and then press SCROLL knob to
confirm.
@ Note: alternatively, turn SCROLL knob to cycle through station list and press SCROLL knob
to confirm.
Secondary Service
You may see a “>>” symbol after the name of the station, this indicates that there are secondary
services available to that station. These secondary services contain extra services that are related
to the primary station. E.g. a sports station may want to add extra commentaries. The secondary
services are inserted directly after the primary station (a “<<” symbol is before the name of the
station) in the station list.
To se le ct the secondary station, press MENU button, turn SCROLL knob to select “Station List”,
and then press SCROLL knob to confirm. Turn SCROLL knob until you find the secondary service
you want, then press SCROLL knob to select it.
When the secondary service ends, the unit will automatically switch back to the primary station.

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Scanning Stations
This feature enables your radio to scan for all available stations.
Press MENU button, turn SCROLL knob to select “Full Scan”, and then press SCROLL knob to
full scan.
Manual Scan
This can help you when adjusting your antenna or when adding stations that were missed while
auto tuning.
1. Press MENU button, turn SCROLL knob to select “Manual scan”, and then press SCROLL
knob to confirm, the display will show the channel number and frequency.
2. Turn SCROLL knob to select the channel you wanted, and then press SCROLL knob to
confirm. If there is a multiplex on this channel, the multiplex name will be shown. A signal
strength bargraph will be displayed.
@ Note: the new stations will be added to station list automatically..
3. To play the station, first press BACK button repeatedly to exit manual scan.
Prune Invalid
You may remove all unavai lable st ations fr om the station list.
1. Press MENU button, turn SCROLL knob to select “Prune Invalid”, and then press SCROLL
knob to confirm.
2. Turn SCROLL knob to select “Yes”, and then press SCROLL knob to confirm removing all
invalid stations.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) value
If you are listening to music with high dynamic range in a noisy environment (for example classical
music while cooking), you may wish to compress the audio dynamic range. This makes quiet
sounds louder and loud sounds quieter.
1. Press MENU button, turn SCROLL knob to select “DRC”, and then press SCROLL knob to
confirm.
2. Turn SCROLL knob to select “High”, “Low” or “Off”, and then press SCROLL knob to confirm.

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Viewing Station Information
There is a variety of station information transmitted by broadcast, and this radio offers a
convenient way for you to view them.
To view currently playing station information, press Info button repeatedly the display will show the
information through DLS (Dynamic Label Segment), Program Type, Ensemble, Frequency, Signal
quality, Signal strength, Bitrate, Codec and Date.
@ Note: to view station information while the display is playing slide show in full screen, press
SCROLL knob to play slide show in small image, and then you can press INFO button
repeatedly to view information. Press SCROLL knob a second time to play slide show in full
screen again.
Showing Signal Strength
While you selected signal strength, a signal bar with the strength of the current station will show
on the display.
The indicator on the signal bar shows the
minimum acceptable signal level.
@ Note: Stations with signal strength below the
minimum signal level may not provide a
steady stream of audio.
Storing Preset Stations
Your radio can store up to 5 of your favourite DAB/DAB+ stations. This will enable you to access
your favourite stations quickly and easily.
1. While playing your favourite station, press and hold one of PRESET buttons 1-5 until display
shows “Preset # stored”.
2. Preset number “ #” will show on the display.
Recalling a Preset Station
1. Press one of PRESET buttons 1-5 to play the saved preset station.
2. The display will show “Preset Empty” if the preset station isn’t allocated.