PURE HIGHWAY 300DI User manual

Highway 300Di
Owner’s manual

Safety instructions
WARNING
Fit the unit and the aerial in a position that does not obscure the driver’s view.
Fit the unit securely.
Do not fit the unit or the aerial in such a way that may interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle, the
deployment of air bags or other safety equipment.
Avoid objects or liquids getting into the unit.
Do not remove screws from or open the unit casing.
Do not operate the unit while driving.
Read this manual fully before operating the unit, including all safety notices.
CAUTION
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight for long periods, for example, inside a hot car.
To reduce the risk of theft, remove the controller from your vehicle, or position it out of sight, before
leaving your vehicle unattended.
This WARNING symbol is used throughout this manual to indicate a potentially
serious risk to your personal safety. Obey all safety notices that accompany this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING

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Contents
Introduction .............................................................................. 2
Controls and connectors ............................................................. 3
Getting started .......................................................................... 5
Listening to digital radio ............................................................ 7
Connecting an iPod/iPhone/iPad/USB device.............................. 9
Using aux-in ............................................................................ 11
Removing/fitting the controller ................................................. 12
Removing/fitting the aerial mast............................................... 13
Settings................................................................................... 14
Technical Specifications ........................................................... 16
PURE Warranty Statement for Australia...................................... 17

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Introduction
This manual provides instructions for using Highway 300Di. Highway is designed for professional
installation and there are a number of different options for how Highway can be connected to your existing
car stereo depending on your car and your stereo.
Your installer will be able to advise you which method has been used and give you some basic instruction
on how to operate Highway in your car.
There are three main components to Highway 300Di:
Main unit This is typically installed behind your dashboard or in a glovebox with extension
cables run to convenient points for connecting your iPod, iPhone, iPad, USB device or
other auxiliary music sources.
Controller The compact, removable controller should be installed within easy reach and has a
high-contrast OLED display with back-lit buttons and a simple rotary control for easy
station selection or control over other connected devices.
Aerial The supplied active (powered) aerial provides unsurpassed digital radio reception
and includes a removable section to prevent damage from a car wash. The patent
pending monopole design uses your car roof as a grounding plane and amplifies the
received radio signal before transmitting it through the glass.
Installation instructions including wiring guidance are available from the support section of our website at
http://support.pure.com.

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Controls and connectors
Controller Power/Home button
Press to switch Highway on.
Press again to cycle through
available sources and settings.
Press and hold to switch off.
Presets/More button
Digital Radio: Press to view station presets list.
iPod/USB: Press and repeat to change track
shuffle options. Press and hold, then press again to
change track repeat options.
Rewind button
Digital radio: Press and repeat to
Rewind live radio in steps of 15
seconds.
iPod/USB: Press to skip back.
Hold to rewind.
Fast forward button
Digital radio: Press and repeat to jump forward in
the audio buffer in steps of 15 seconds if you have
used the pause/rewind feature.
iPod/USB: Press to skip forward. Hold to fast
forward.
Back button
Press to move back up a level in
menus/lists.
Digital radio: Press to return to live
radio if using the pause/rewind
feature.
Play/pause button
Digital radio: Press to pause digital radio
(maximum pause duration 5-15 minutes
depending on the station’s bitrate). Press again to
play from where you paused.
iPod/USB: Press to play/pause track playback.
Select knob
Turn to browse stations, tracks and
menu items. Push to select.

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Main unit
The Highway 300Di main unit is usually
installed out of sight, so you may only see
cable extensions enabling you to connect
to the Aux in and USB sockets.
1 USB
Usually connected to the
supplied USB extension
cable. Connect your iPod
or USB media player to the
extension (or directly) for
playback and charging. Also
used for USB memory stick
software updates.
2 Power In
Connected to your car
ignition 12V power
supply.
3 Controller
Connected to the
Highway controller.
4 Line out (3.5mm)
Audio out (could be
connected to your car
stereo auxiliary input).
5 Aux in (3.5mm)
Audio in from any
auxiliary audio device.
6 Aerial out
Connects to the FM
aerial input on your car
stereo if using FM direct
inject.
7 FM Aerial In
Connects to your
existing FM car aerial if
using FM direct inject.
8 Digital Radio Aerial In
Connected to your
Highway digital radio
aerial.

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Getting started
Switching on and off
Press the button on top of the controller to switch Highway 300Di on.
To switch off press and hold the button down until the display switches off.
Forecourt pause
Ideal for quick stops at the petrol station or cashpoint, forecourt pause keeps Highway 300Di on standby
for 15 minutes after you remove the keys, making sure it’s ready for your return. Restart the ignition or
press the button within this period and Highway immediately resumes playing the station you were
listening to or the music you were playing exactly where it left off. If you’re listening to digital radio, you can
even pause it for around 5-15 minutes, and resume listening without missing a second – see page 7
for more details.
Picnic mode
Continue to enjoy Highway 300Di after you’ve reached your destination with picnic mode, which enables
you to listen with the ignition off and your car keys removed. Simply switch Highway on again to activate
picnic mode. To save power, USB-connected devices are not charged in picnic mode and Highway will
automatically shut down after an hour.
Note Both forecourt pause and picnic mode are subject to different vehicle specifications. For
example, some vehicles will only supply power to the car stereo for 15 minutes with the ignition
off and the keys out.
Highway
Highway 300Di Startup screen

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Listening to Highway 300Di
Depending on how your unit has been installed, there are three possible methods for hearing Highway
300Di through your car stereo:
Auxiliary input Select the aux in source on your car stereo if Highway has been wired in as an
auxiliary source.
FM direct inject This method effectively takes over your FM source and replaces it with output from
Highway when you switch Highway on. Select the FM radio source on your car stereo
and tune to a particular frequency (default 87.6 MHz). Depending on your installation
this method may also retain access to your normal FM stations to allow for traffic
announcements and data services used by some navigation systems. You can change
this frequency in Settings, see page 14.
FM broadcast This method broadcasts the output from Highway over FM to your car aerial. Select
the FM radio source on your car stereo and tune to a particular frequency (default
87.6 MHz). You can change this frequency in Settings, see page 14.
Selecting your audio source
Highway 300Di gives you a choice of available audio sources depending on your installation.
Choose from Digital radio, USB (USB connection), iPod (USB connection) or Auxiliary input via (3.5mm
connection) as follows:
Press the button and repeat to step through the source options until you see the one you want then
wait for a few seconds to select the source shown on the bottom line of the screen.
or
Press the button and turn the Select knob to browse through the source options then press the Select
knob to select the source shown on the bottom line of the screen.
Digital radio
iPod
Changing source
(current source on top line)

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Listening to digital radio
To listen to digital radio, select the Digital radio source as described on page 6.
Selecting stations
Turn the Select knob to browse the list of available stations and press the Select knob to change station.
Changing the information on the display
Press the button, select Settings > Info display and select one of the following options:
Station name Full height station name (scrolls if necessary)
Name and text Station name and any scrolling text broadcast by the station
Signal strength Signal strength and signal quality
Don’t get distracted – avoid reading scrolling text information while driving.
Pausing and rewinding digital radio
Highway enables you to pause and rewind digital radio by saving an audio ‘buffer’ of the current station.
You can rewind for around 5–15 minutes depending on the bitrate of the current station and/or how long
you’ve been tuned to the current station. Use the following controls to pause and control digital radio:
Pause and restart playback (display shows a pause icon and a timer counting time behind live)
Skip back through the saved audio in increments of 15 seconds
Skip forward through saved audio in 15 second increments until you get back to live radio
To return to live radio immediately, push the Select knob or change the station.
Amazing Radio
Smooth Radio UK
Changing station
(current station on top line)
Smooth Radi
Station name option - scrolling full
height text
Smooth Radio UK
01:05
Digital radio paused
(1 minute and 5 seconds behind live)
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Using presets
You can save up to 30 of your favourite digital stations in a presets list for easy access. By default some of
our favourite partner stations appear as the first few presets. You can replace these if you want.
Saving presets
1. Tune to one of your favourite stations.
2. Press the button on top of the controller.
3. Turn the Select knob to browse through your presets list and select where you want to save your
favourite.
4. Press and hold the Select knob or button down to save the current station to that position on the
list. Previous presets can be overwritten. You see ‘Preset saved’ on screen when the preset has been
saved.
Selecting presets
1. Press the button.
2. Press the button again to step through the presets list until you see the one you want then wait for
a few seconds to tune to that preset.
or
Turn the Select knob to browse through your presets list and push the Select knob to select one.
BFBS Radio
dedications to and from
Tune to your favourite station
Preset 01
Smooth Radio UK
Browsing your presets list
Preset saved
Your preset has been saved

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Connecting an iPod/iPhone/iPad/USB device
Playlists
Browsing your tracks
Rock N Roll Train
AC/DC - Black
Track playing
Rock N Roll Train
AC/DC - Black Ice
Track paused
Connect your iPod, iPhone, iPad or USB device (MP3 player, mobile phone or USB memory stick) to
Highway 300Di’s USB input using its cable. (If your main unit is inaccessible your installer will have fitted a
USB extension cable for easy access.) Once connected, you can use Highway’s controller to select tracks
and control playback.
To listen to your iPod, iPhone or iPad, select the iPod source or to listen to a USB device, select the USB
source as described on page 6.
Browsing and selecting tracks
1. Press the button to access your device menu and turn the Select knob and press to choose
whether to list by Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres or Tracks. You can also sort by Folders (USB devices
only) or by Composers, Audiobooks and Podcasts (Apple devices only), depending on content.
2. Turn the Select knob to browse through your tracks and press to select one and start playing it.
A
+symbol on the display indicates that there are further choices within the selected category.
Controlling playback
Use the following controls to pause and control your device:
Pause and restart playback (display shows a pause icon)
Skip to start of current track or press again within three seconds to skip back to previous tracks. Hold
to fast rewind
Skip to start of next track. Hold to fast forward.

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Shuffle and repeat options
Press the button, select Settings and choose one of the following options:
Shuffle
For Apple devices choose Tracks, Albums or Off, for USB devices choose On or Off.
Note Alternatively you can press the button to cycle through Shuffle states.
Repeat
Choose Track, All or Off.
Note Alternatively you can press and hold the button, then press again to cycle through Repeat
states.
Changing the information on the display
Press the button, select Settings > Info display and select one of the following options:
Track name Full height track name (scrolls if necessary)
Track and artist Information on the selected track
Track time Track name with time into track and time remaining
Note Apple devices which draw more than 500mA when charging such as iPad will charge more
quickly if iPod source is selected on Highway 300Di.
Off
Track
Track repeat options
Green Onions
Full height track name option
Off
On
USB track shuffle options

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Using aux-in
Connect the line out or headphone socket of any audio device to Highway 300Di using an appropriate
3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable plugged into the AUX in input on Highway. Depending on the position in
which your main unit has been fitted this cable may have been pre-fitted by your installer.
This connection enables audio to be played through Highway into your car stereo. While connected you
use the normal controls on your audio device and car stereo, Highway cannot control playback as it does
when connected using the iPod/USB connection.
To listen to music from your auxiliary device, select the Auxiliary input source as described on page 6.
Changing the auxiliary input gain
You can adjust the gain on the Highway 300Di auxiliary input if you find the volume level from your device
seems too quiet or too loud. To adjust auxiliary input gain:
1. Select the Auxiliary input source.
2. Press the button, select Settings > Aux gain and choose a value between 0 (quieter) and +3
(louder).
AUX in
AUX in source selected

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Removing/fitting the controller
The controller can be fitted and removed easily for security purposes. Your installation may also use a
swivel bracket or some sort of universal or model-specific mounting bracket onto which the controller
bracket shown is mounted – if so, take extra care when removing or fitting the controller.
Removing the controller
Hold the bracket and pull the controller firmly up by the sides to remove it.
If Highway 300Di is switched on when you remove the controller it will continue radio or track playback
until you replace and stop playback, turn off Highway or turn off your ignition.
Note We recommend that you remove the controller from your car (or store out of direct sunlight) on
hot/sunny days if your vehicle is to be left unattended, as temperatures inside a closed vehicle
can get very high.
Fitting the controller
Slide the controller onto the mounting bracket as shown and click in to place.
Removing the controller
Fitting the controller

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Removing/fitting the aerial mast
The supplied aerial can be fitted and removed easily to prevent damage from a car wash or vandalism. If
an alternative aerial type has been fitted check with your installer for details of how to remove it if required.
Removing the aerial
1. Lift the magnetic tail off your car roof as shown.
2. Angle the removal tool downwards as shown and carefully push the removal tool pins into the two
slots on the rear of the plinth.
3. Push down on the handle to release the aerial from its plinth.
4. Lift the rear of the aerial base up out of the plinth and lift the aerial out towards the rear.
Refitting the aerial
1. Put the front edge of the aerial into place on the windscreen plinth.
2. Push down firmly on the rear to click the aerial into place.
3. Adjust the angle of the aerial mast as required. More vertical generally ensures better reception.
4. Ensure the magnetic tail is attached to your car roof.
Removing the aerial mast
To remove only the adjustable aerial mast section of the aerial, unscrew the mast at the base as shown.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Unscrewing the aerial mast

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Settings
You can view and adjust the following settings from any source:
Backlight
1. Press the button, select Settings > Backlight
2. Choose from the following backlight options for the display and backlit buttons:
Timed dim Dims the backlight after around 7 seconds and brightens when any button is pressed
Timed off Switches the backlight off after around 7 seconds and switches on again when any
button is pressed
Dim Dim backlight option
Bright Bright backlight option
Software update
Software updates for your Highway 300Di may be made available in the future which you can load on to
Highway using a USB stick connected to the USB input. If you register your product and include a valid
e-mail address you will receive notification of software updates (register at www.pure.com/register).
Available software updates are also made available for download from http://support.pure.com.
To update:
1. Press the button, Select Settings > Software update.
2. Insert the USB stick containing the update into Highway’s USB socket/lead and press the Select knob.
Note The update process may take around five minutes. Ensure that you don’t switch off Highway or
start your car during the update process or the update may fail.
Timed dim
Bright
Setting backlight options
V1.0 4.85.1.26.007
Insert USB stick then pres
Software update screen showing the
current software version number (left) and
build number (right)

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Language
You can change the language Highway 300Di uses for displaying menus and options.
1. Press the button, select Settings > Language.
2. Turn the Select knob and press to choose from English, French, German or Italian.
Restore defaults
Restore defaults removes all saved presets, clears the station list and resets all options to their defaults.
1. Press the button, select Settings > Restore defaults.
2. Press the Select knob to confirm you want to restore Highway 300Di defaults.
Highway will reset, switch off and on again, you will then be asked to choose your preferred language, an
autotune will be performed to refresh the digital station list and Highway will tune to a digital station.
FM transmit frequency
If your unit has been installed to use FM transmit or FM direct inject, you can change the frequency on
which Highway 300Di transmits if you find it is interfering with a broadcast station.
1. Press the button, Select Settings > FM transmit frequency.
2. Turn the Select knob to choose a new transmit frequency and push the Select knob to confirm.
3. Retune your car stereo to the new FM frequency you have chosen.
English
Deutsch
Changing the display language
Press SELECT to confirm
Confirm restore defaults

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Technical Specifications
Radio DAB/DAB+/DMB-Radio depending on region. Dual digital radio tuners.
Frequency ranges Band III 174-240 MHz, L-Band 1452-1490 MHz and FM transmit 87.5-108 MHz.
Input connectors Digital radio aerial in: FAKRA SMBA connector
FM aerial in: ISO connector
Analogue AUX in: 3.5mm auxiliary input
Power supply: 8 way latched Molex connection – 12V from vehicle supply
USB: (type A) USB connection for iPod, iPad, iPhone, MP3 players and USB sticks for audio playback, also used for software updates
Output connectors FM aerial out: ISO connector for pass-through of FM connection
Line out: 3.5mm audio out to car stereo
Controller connection: 6 way latched Molex connection to micro USB
Apple compatibility Supports most iPod, iPhone and iPad models. For the latest information, check the compatibility table on our website:
www.pure.com/products/ipod-compatibility
Controls Backlit rewind and fast forward controls, play/pause and back buttons. Home and presets. Rotary knob with push to select
Display High contrast yellow-on-black graphical OLED display
Aerial Active through-glass aerial with 2.5m cable. Reception may be affected by heated windows or windows with metal content in the tinting/reflective surface.
Dimensions Controller: 70mm wide x 53mm high x 27mm deep. Main unit: 150mm wide x 24mm high x 85mm deep
Temperature range Maximum recommended operating temperature 75°C, maximum recommended storage temperature 85°C.
Approvals CE marked. Compliant with the EMC and Low Voltage Directives (2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC). ETSI EN 300 401 compliant.
Hereby, PURE Digital declares that this Band II LPD device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.
Please go to www.pure.com for the full Declaration of Conformity. Suitable for use in the following markets:- A, B, BG, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FIN, F, D, EL, HU, IRL, I, LV,
LT, L, MT, NL, PL, P, RO, SK, SL, E, S, GB, ISL, LIE, NOR, CHE

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PURE Warranty Statement for Australia
This statement replaces any reference to warranty which
may be contained elsewhere within this manual.
What do you need to do now?
Option 1
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Or you can do nothing other than keep your proof of
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was ever required.
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consumer under a law in relation to the goods or services
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