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A 2698A
Digital (DAB+)
Bluetooth FM Tuner
Instruction Manual
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CONTENTS
Introduction and Features 2
Safety Instructions 3-4
Remote Control 5-6
Front Panel 7
Rear Panel and Antenna 8
Tuning Operations 9-11
Bluetooth Operations 12-13
Menu Functions 14-15
Troubleshooting 16
Specifications 17
Warranty 18
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing this tuner. It has been designed following an extensive research and develop-
ment program that has culminated in what we regard as an exceptional hi-fi product. We trust that this system
will give you hours of listening pleasure, and provide years of unparalleled performance. Please do not oper-
ate this product at high volume levels immediately after switching on.
FEATURES
• DAB+ Digital Tuner / decoder.
• FM Radio Tuner.
• Bluetooth Player for pairing with handheld devices (phones, tablets etc).
• Station Presets (10 for DAB+, 10 for FM) from remote control.
• Remote control with Mute button and Bluetooth transport controls.
• DLS and RDS enabled.
• Autoscan tuning feature for both DAB+ and FM (Seek).
• Jog wheel for volume control and menu navigation and function execution.
Inside The Box:
• Tuner with power cord • Remote control with battery
• 300Ω FM Antenna cable • RCA audio cable 1.5m
IMPORTANT: In this manual, wherever 'DAB' is found, it should be taken to refer to the internationally
recognized DAB+ radio transmission standard protocol, which is an upgrade of the original DAB standard.
DAB+ is the broadcasting technology being implemented in all of Australia's largest cities. The earliest
standard transmission protocol designated for DAB is not broadcast in Australia.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE, REFER ANY SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
• Read these instructions and keep them available for future reference.
• For indoor use only.
• The unit must only be connected to a suitable mains power supply using the mains power lead provided.
Protect the mains power cable from being damaged.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or the spillage of water or liquids
of any kind. Do not place objects containing liquids on or near the apparatus.
• Unplug the unit from the wall socket during lightning storms and when it is not going to be used for a long
period of time.
• Take care that foreign objects do not enter into the enclosure through any openings. If this should happen,
refer to qualified service personnel before attempting to use.
• Ensure adequate ventilation - do not cover this unit with curtains, cloth mats etc.
• Do not install near any heat source, such as radiators, or other equipment that produces heat.
• Do not drop the unit. Clean the apparatus using a dry cloth to remove dust.
The lightning flash symbol with the arrowhead within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of non-insulated 'dangerous voltage'
within the product's enclosure that may be sufficient to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the service literature
relevant to this appliance.
Information for the consumer:
Disposal of your old product-
• Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality components, which can be recycled and
reused.
• When this crossed out wheely bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the
European directive 2002/96/EC.
• Please make yourself aware of the local collection system for electrical and electronic products.
• Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household
waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Symbol for class II
(double insulation)

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Notes On Use
• Avoid high temperatures.
• Allow for sufficient heat dissipation
when installed on a rack.
• Keep the set free from moisture,
water and dust.
• Handle the power cord carefully.
• Hold the plug when unplugging the
cord.
• Unplug the power cord when not
using the set for long
periods of time.
*(For sets with ventilation holes)
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• Do not let foreign objects in the set.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene or
thinner come in contact with the set.
• Never disassemble or modify the
set in any way.

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REMOTE CONTROL
Battery Installation:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert 1x CR2025 lithium battery. Ensure the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ are
positioned correctly.
3. Close the cover until it clicks.
Note: If the distance required between the remote control unit and main unit decreases,
the battery is exhausted. In this case, replace the battery
Precautions Concerning Batteries:
• Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive+ and negative - polarities.
• When the remote control unit is not to be used for a long time (more than a month),
remove the batteries from the remote control unit to prevent them from leaking. If a
leak occurs, wipe away the liquid inside the battery compartment and replace the
batteries with new ones.
• Do not heat or disassemble batteries and never dispose of old batteries by throwing
them in a fire.
Figure 1:
Under side of
remote control
showing battery
compartment
By using the provided remote control unit, the system can be controlled from your listening position. To use the
remote control unit, point it at the remote sensor window at the front of the receiver. Use the remote control
unit within a range of about seven meters and an angle of up to 30 degrees aiming at the remote sensor.
• Line of Site - Even if the remote control unit is operated within the effective range, remote control operation
may be impossible if there are obstacles between the unit and the remote control.
• Interference - If the remote control unit is operated near other appliances which generate infrared rays, or if
other remote control devices using infrared rays are used near the unit, it may operate incorrectly.

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Functions:
1. MODE: Press this to switch between DAB digital
radio and FM analogue radio. It is also used to
leave Bluetooth mode.
2. MUTE: Press once to MUTE audio. Press again
to cancel MUTE and restore audio to set level.
3. STANDBY: The Standby button turns the unit into
or out of standby condition. When the unit is in
standby the LCD backlight is off and the power
LED is red.
4. 1-10 PRESET CHANNELS: Available for each of
DAB+ and FM bands. Press a number once to
select and recall that preset station memory and it
will tune in. Press and hold the numeric button to
store a tuned station to that preset number
memory. See complete steps in Presets section.
5. INFO: This changes what information is displayed
on line two of the LCD display in DAB+ and FM
and Bluetooth modes. See section on LCD
Display Information for more details.
Furthermore, by holding this button on the remote
control while in FM mode, the device will scan up
the FM frequencies..
6. AUTO:
• DAB mode: Press once for quick scan mode. Hold
for longer than two seconds to activate a full
search across entire band(s).
• FM mode: Press once to activate a 'seek' up
through FM frequencies to find the next available
station. Press and hold to activate a 'seek' down
through FM frequencies to find the next available
station.
7/8. TUN+/TUN-: In DAB Mode: Press TUN+ or
TUN- to scroll through the station list i.e. the
names of the stations.
In FM Mode: Press TUN+ or TUN- to scroll
through the frequencies (in steps of 0.05MHz).
9. ENTER: Press to confirm the selection of a DAB+
station after scrolling through the station list.
When in the MENU function, press to select the
function or control parameter. Press and hold for
two seconds to switch into Standby.
10/11. VOL+/VOL-: Adjust the volume level, louder
or softer.
12. BT: Press to select Bluetooth mode and make
the unit’s Bluetooth module discoverable and
searching. Press again to select an already
paired device. To get back to DAB+ / FM, just
press MODE.
13. MENU: Press to gain access to function control
and parameter setting. Factory reset is
available from the SYSTEM sub-menu.
14. >||: Play/Pause button to control playback in
Bluetooth mode.
15/16. |<< & >>|: Press to skip to tracks or to tune
station frequencies.
• Bluetooth mode - these buttons allow the user to
skip back to the start of a track playing, or to the
start of the previous track, or forward to the start
of the next track.
• FM mode - Press either the left or right arrow to
tune the station frequency in either the up or down
direction. Press and hold to auto search in either
direction until the tuner can lock onto the signal of
one station.
• DAB mode - Press to scroll through the DAB
station list in either direction. Press the Enter
button to tune into that station.
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Figure 2: Remote Control

FRONT PANEL:
1. Display: Indicates the mode in which the device is operating (DAB+/FM bands and Bluetooth mode) and
other details pertaining to functions in that mode i.e. station name or frequency, track info, dynamic text
(RDS / DLS), program memory number, menus and sub-menus.
2. >||: Play/Pause button to control playback in Bluetooth mode.
3. |<< & >>|: Press to skip to tracks or to tune station frequencies. See detailed descriptions for the same but-
tons described under the Remote Control heading.
4. BT: Press to select Bluetooth mode and make the unit’s Bluetooth module discoverable and searching.
Press again to select an already paired device. To get back to DAB+ / FM, just press MODE.
5. INFO: This changes what information is displayed on line two of the LCD display in DAB+ and FM and
Bluetooth modes. See section on LCD Display Information for more details.
6. MODE: Press this to switch between DAB digital radio and FM analogue radio. It is also used to leave
Bluetooth mode.
7. MENU: Press to call menu items onto the LCD display, and turn the control knob to scroll through the menu
items. Press the jog-wheel to select which setting you wish to change. Factory Reset is available from the
SYSTEM sub-menu. See full explanation below.
8. CONTROL: When in DAB+ or FM or BT modes, turn knob clockwise or anticlockwise to adjust volume
level. When in MENU status, turn knob clockwise or anticlockwise to scroll through the menu items. Press
the jog-wheel to select a menu item (same as ENTER on the remote control). Also press to select a DAB+
station that has been tuned using the tuning buttons, since there is no auto select for DAB+ stations on this
device.
Press and hold the control knob and the A 2698A will switch into’standby mode’ (same as button 3 on the
remote control.) When in standby mode press the control knob again to power on the device.
9. POWER: Press to turn mains power on or off. Switches the mains power on or off to internal components.
10.LED indicator: Glows blue when switched on, and red when in standby mode. Press STANDBY button on
remote control to switch on again.
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Figure 3: Front Panel
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REAR PANEL:
1. Mains cable connection: Please ensure that the input cable strain relief bush is intact and has not been
damaged.
2. Warning icons: Please be aware that this unit contains high voltages, and should not be opened. See
Safety Instructions at the beginning of this manual.
3. OPTICAL OUTPUT: SPDIF Digital audio output for connection to optical input on amplifiers.
4. SIGNAL OUTPUT: For connection to analogue line input RCA sockets on amplifiers.
5. ANTENNA: F-type socket. Pigtail antenna cable 300 Ohms with F-type connector provided for Band-III
radio reception.
Fixing the Antenna:
The reception quality will be directly determined by the strength of
the input signal. Although the location of the tuner in relation to the
transmitter is the main factor, the positioning of the antenna and the
length of wire or cable also play an important role. Below is the
instruction for fixing the antenna.
1. In DAB+ mode, press INFO button on remote control until signal
strength bar meter appears on the screen. The slightly larger
rectangle indicates the audio quality threshold. If the signal
strength, as indicated by the solid rectangles along the bar from
left to right, lies on or below this threshold, the audio quality will
be poor. (See section on Manual Tuning for DAB+ for more
precise method of adjusting the antenna.)
2. Move the antenna until you get the strongest possible signal.
Note: Keep the antenna wire away from computers, televisions, telephones other cables and cords. In
Australia the wire antenna is best placed vertically out of the back of the unit, preferably near (or even through)
a window that faces in the direction of the station transmitters.
To ensure the best possible signal reception, it is recommended to connect this antenna output to an external
roof-top TV antenna, most of which are also suited for FM reception (cables and connectors not supplied). A
good DAB+ reception will ensure a good FM radio signal reception, for both audio and RDS / DLS data.
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Figure 4: Rear Panel
Adhesive
tape
Pigtail antenna provided for Band III

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TUNING OPERATIONS
LCD Display Information:
The LCD display has three areas of information decoded from digital data that is broadcast by most stations.
The screen indicates the transition between modes DAB+ / FM / Bluetooth. It also shows station name (or
sometimes frequency for FM) on the first line, and displays dynamic text (RDS or DLS) below on second line,
which also displays other menu features.
Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) is the name of the encoded text data system for DAB+, while Radio Data
System (RDS) is the name of the system used with analogue FM radio. And it also displays the text
information relating to Bluetooth playback, all of which is described under the Bluetooth Playback section.
Start Operation:
1. Press the standby button on the remote control to turn on the unit.
2. Select either DAB+ or FM mode by pressing the DAB/FM button.
3. In DAB mode you need to perform a full scan before you can begin listening to any stations. Press and
hold the AUTO button. This scan will take about a minute to complete. (After connecting the power and
the antenna cable, the A2698A will automatically do a full scan for DAB+ stations as soon as the unit is
switched on. It will also do this after a Factory Reset or if the station list is not populated.)
4. To change the station, press the TUN+ or TUN- button on the remote control.
Note: Tun- is the same as |<<, and Tun+ is the same as >>| in both FM and DAB+ and BT modes (although in
BT mode, these buttons function as transport controls among tracks). I.E. these buttons can be used
interchangeably in any mode. If you tune to a DAB station and fail to press enter, the station ID / name will
remain in the LCD for about five seconds and then the screen will revert to the station ID for the station that is
actually playing.
Manual tuning for DAB+:
Press the MENU key on the remote control until ‘Full Scan' appears on line two of the display. Then press the
TUN+ button on the remote control, or move the jog wheel control knob clockwise until you see the words
‘Manual Tune’ appear on the LCD. Press ENTER and use TUN+ or TUN- key to select DAB stations by
channel and frequency (5A to 13F). Press ENTER and a signal strength bar will appear below the channel
details.
The slightly larger rectangle on the signal strength bar indicates the audio quality threshold. If the signal
strength, as indicated by the solid rectangle along the bar from left to right, lies below this threshold, the audio
quality will be poor. Move the antenna to get the most solid rectangles above the threshold on the bar.
The stations operating on the chosen channel will be scanned and stored. Repeat for as many channels as
are operating in your area. Some channels may not have any stations operating.
This method of tuning can be useful for adjusting your antenna to achieve the best possible reception, and
also for scanning a particular channel to update the station list.

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DAB Radio Mode:
DAB radio mode receives DAB+ digital radio signals
and displays information about the station and
program track being broadcast.
The first time you use the A2698A tuner, or if the
station list is empty, the radio will automatically
perform a full scan to capture the available DAB+
stations in that area. You may also need to start a
scan manually to update the station list for one or
more of the following reasons:
• New stations become available from time to time.
• Similarly, some stations that were operating for a
time cease to broadcast. (Invalid stations are
indicated by a ‘?’ in front of their name.)
• If reception was inadequate in the original scan,
some stations may have been missed and the
station list would be incomplete.
• If the reception is poor, you may want to list only
those stations that have a strong signal.
Once a full scan is completed the radio returns to
playing the previously tuned station, or the first
station on the updated station list.
The functions available under the MENU – which
include Full Scan and Prune – are described under
the section headed MENU.
Selecting Stations:
DAB Stations are normally listed in alphabetical order
in the list. The exception to this ordering is the
placement of the secondary stations, which are
normally parked in the list alongside the primary
station with which they are associated. Any station
that has associated secondary services has a’>>’.
Any secondary stations are indicated by the
presence of a ‘>>’ .
DAB+ DLS Information that is available by pressing
INFO:
• DLS - Dynamic Label Segment is information
which may be transmitted by the station including:
song title and artist, program information, news,
sport and weather information, contact details
(web, phone etc.).
• Signal Strength - this is useful when trying to
determine the best position for the unit and its
antenna. The slightly larger rectangle segment of
the signal bar indicates the audio quality
threshold. If the signal is not on or above this
rectangle, then the station reception is likely to be
poor or subject to disruption in the form of drop
outs.
• Program Type - describes the primary format or
genre of a station i.e. Jazz, Rock, Talk, Classical
etc. If it is not present, the screen will display ‘No
PTY’.
• Ensemble name: This tells you from which
transmitter the signal comes. This is helpful for
manual tuning of DAB+ stations.
• Channel and Frequency: Essential for manual
tuning
• Signal Error – Shown as a bar with the error
number.
• Transfer Rate and varies between 22 and 128
kbps. It is displayed on screen as a number
measured in kbps e.g. 64 kbps DAB+ (the digital
decoding mode = DAB or DAB+).
• Time: Displayed as 12 hour or 24 hour format
(default setting).
• Date: Displayed as Day:Month:Year (default
setting).

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FM Radio Mode:
On the remote control, use the TUN+ or >>| to scan the FM frequencies up the dial or TUN- or |<< to scan the
FM frequencies down the dial. Use |<< or >>| on the front panel to tune into available FM radio frequencies.
Press any of these buttons for one second to advance the dial one step of 0.05MHz in either direction. Press
any of these buttons for two seconds for the tuner to seek for the next FM signal (in the direction chosen) that
is strong enough to auto detect. Once a solid signal has been found, the tuning will stop seeking and will start
playing the audio that is being broadcast by a station on that frequency.
The AUTO button on the remote control does exactly the same thing as the other buttons described above.
Auto scanning will take place in the direction along the dial that was previous used, depending on which arrow
button was pressed.
Weak FM stations might have improved reception if the Audio Setting is changed from stereo to ‘Forced
Mono’. However, some low power FM stations are already broadcasting in mono only. These mono stations
cannot be forced into stereo reception. They will always be mono.
While and FM radio station is playing, the screen will display the frequency, the station ID, and any other RDS
information that might be available.
FM RDS information that is available by pressing INFO:
• RT: Radio Text - This is almost equivalent to DLS in a DAB+ broadcast. If there is no data available, screen
will show ‘No Radiotext’;
• PTY: Program Type (i.e. Station format or music genre). If there is no data available, screen will show ‘No
PTY’;
• PS: Program Service = Station ID or Frequency;
• Mode: Stereo or Mono;
• CT: Clock Time - Displayed as 12 hour or 24 hour format (default setting).
• DT: Date - Displayed as Day:Month:Year (default setting).
Note: If the radio station in question has not activated and/or is not broadcasting DLS or RDS data, then the
LCD will show nothing, no scrolling text etc. or it may just show the frequency or an error 'N/A' (Not
Available) message.

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Presets:
The unit has 20 preset memories which can store 10
DAB+ and 10 FM stations of your choice with one-
button recall operation. Please note that if you
decide to store a secondary level DAB+ station, there
is a possibility that this station will only be broadcast
periodically. This means that when you recall the
designated preset at some time in the future, using
the number pad on the remote control, it may no
longer have any program or music content. It will
then be necessary to retune to an alternative station
and save it to that memory.
To store a station or frequency to a preset memory
location number:
1. Tune the unit to the station required using either
the remote control or the |<< or >>| buttons on the
front panel.
2. Decide which preset number you want to store this
station on.
3. Hold down this preset button on the remote control
for a few seconds.
4. LCD display will read 'Preset X Stored', where 'X'
is the number you pressed.
If a preset does not have a station allocated to it, the
LCD will read 'Preset Empty' when this number
button is pressed.
To replace a preset memory and save another station
to that location, simply repeat the steps above for
that number, and the old station will be replaced with
the new one.
To clear presets entirely, simply perform a factory
reset – see Menu section.
Bluetooth Operation:
Select the Bluetooth mode using the MODE button
on the front panel or the remote control. Or you can
enter Bluetooth mode directly by pressing the BT
button instead. The MODE button is also used to
leave Bluetooth mode and return to DAB or FM
mode.
This first message indicates that the Bluetooth mode
is operating and the BT module built into the tuner is
activated and become discoverable to any
compatible Bluetooth-enabled device located in the
vicinity of the A2698A.
This LCD message indicates that the Bluetooth mode
is operating but no devices are connected or paired
with the A2698A. The A2698A Bluetooth remains
discoverable and ready to pair while this message is
displayed on screen.
This message indicates that a handheld device is
pairing with the A2698. If a phone or tablet or similar
handheld device is also switched into Bluetooth
mode, the handheld device will search for
discoverable Bluetooth signals nearby and load their
identity onto the found devices list. From this list,
select ‘A2698A’ and the two devices should
commence pairing. The pairing process should not
take more than 30 seconds and ‘BT ___ Connected’
message will display and the pairing takes place.
As soon as a device and the A2698A are paired, the
A2698A LCD will show the name of the BT paired
device on line one (e.g. ‘BT John’s Mobile’) and ‘||
0:00’ on line two. Select songs from the paired
device’s stored music playlist, or streaming audio
(radio) or video apps, and commence playback from
whichever source is chosen. The audio will play
through the speakers and the amplifier into which the
A2698A is connected. The ‘||’ icon will change to ‘>’
and the track time will begin to advance as the track
is played.

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BT Transport control buttons (on front panel and
remote control) - The >|| button can be used to pause
the playback of the playlist audio, and also restart
play of the audio. The >|| icons will change on the
A2698A screen accordingly. The |<< and >>| buttons
can be used to rewind or fast forward through tracks
that are playing, or advance / skip to the beginning of
the next track or back to the beginning of the current
track or a previous track. To rewind or fast forward
through tracks, press and hold the buttons (This
operation is silent, but the LCD will change from ‘>’ to
‘>>’ for Fast Forward).
To skip the start of the current, previous or next
tracks in the playlist, just press the corresponding
transport buttons momentarily. Moreover, the user
can also fully control the playback from the controls
available on the paired handheld device, and the
A2698A will respond according to the commands
given, such as Play / Pause, Fast Forward / Rewind,
Skip tracks etc.
BT Info - Press the INFO button to scroll through
different types of textual information about the song
that is playing, namely: Time played (Default) > Track
Title > Artist Name > Album Title > Clock Time >
Date. This track data should match what is displayed
on the connected device’s screen (clock time and
date may differ because the A2698A gets its time
from a different source automatically – See System
functions).
BT Switching – It is possible to pair multiple devices
with the A2698A and for these devices to be
remembered by the in-built BT module. By pressing
the BT button repeatedly, a user can scroll through to
any other paired device identity and select it for
playback. If the device is within range and has
Bluetooth active, the connection will be restored and
audio playback will commence. The LCD screen will
display this message when a user presses the BT
button to switch to another paired device:
Where ‘X’ is a number according to the position of the
device in the list order (most recently paired device is
listed first and is number 1) stored by the A2698A BT
module’s memory.
There is a set limit on the number of pairings that can
be stored. Tests have verified that the A2698A can
store at least 8 device pairings. While these devices
remain in range and active, they can be selected by
scrolling through the stored list of devices, and
quickly re-engaged for playback purposes.
Even if a paired device has its Bluetooth switched off,
when it is switched on again, the A2698A will retain a
memory of that pairing, and it can be quickly
reconnected from the list of stored paired devices.
NOTE: To clear the paired devices list completely
and in one step, simply perform a factory reset
(Preset memories will also be cleared!) – see Menu
section. Otherwise, a paired handheld device can be
unpaired by the user simply by deleting the A2698A
pairing from that device’s list of paired items.

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MENU FUNCTIONS
Mode Function Options Actions
DAB+ Full scan None Press ENTER to select and full scan will commence.
Manual Tune Channels 5A – 13F Press ENTER, use the jog wheel or TUN+/TUN- buttons to
select the channel you want and press ENTER again to tune
that bank of stations. (Signal bar will show if the channel is
active in that area).
DRC (Dynamic Range
Compression)
ON / OFF Press ENTER to choose one or the other condition. Default Off.
Prune None Press ENTER and the invalid (? in front of the name) DAB+
stations will be deleted from the station list.
System See Description
FM Scan Setting Strong Stations / All Stations Press ENTER, use the jog wheel or TUN+/TUN- buttons to
select the setting you want and press ENTER again. Default
ALL.
Audio Setting Forced Mono / Stereo Allowed Press ENTER, use the jog wheel or TUN+/TUN- buttons to
select the channel you want and press ENTER again. Default
Stereo.
System SEE DESCRIPTION SAME FOR ALL MODES
Time Setting parameters are important for situ-
ations where the radio tuner is being used in
areas where there are no DAB broadcast serv-
ices (and no FM RDS) available. In such loca-
tions, set the TIME > Auto Update to ‘No
Update’ and then set the time and while the
unit is power on, the time will be maintained by
the internal clock. Where DAB and FM RDS
are both available, the tuner can check the time
by the clock data that is broadcast in these
radio transmissions.
~ DRC function reduces the difference between
the loudest and quietest audio being received
by the tuner. When set to ON, it effectively
makes the loudest audio comparatively quieter
and the softest audio comparatively louder.
^ Factory Reset allows a user to return the unit
to its ‘just-out-of-the-box’ state. This is helpful if
you are having trouble with your unit (i.e. tuning
blockage) or you have moved to another city
and/or you wish to delete the station presets. A
factory reset will initiate a fresh scan of the
DAB+ channels. In most cases the rescanning
will commence automatically after reset. If not,
press and hold AUTO button in DAB mode.
[Need a diagram showing how the Factory
Reset appears on screen]

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Mode Function Options Actions
Bluetooth (BT) Smart Device System SEE DESCRIPTION. SAME FOR ALL MODES
System (is not a mode but a
sub-menu!)
Time Set Time/Date Press ENTER, use the jog wheel or TUN+/TUN- buttons to
change the time (hr:min) and the date (DD:MM:YYYY)
Auto Update Press Enter. use the control knob or the tuning keys to
select how the time / date will be maintained or updated (i.e.
what source will be used to get the correct time): DAB / FM /
ANY / NO UPDATE (Which implies manual time setting
only). Default ANY.
Set 12/24 Hour Choose from 12 hr or 24 hr time display setting. Default 24
Hour.
Set Date Format DD:MM:YYYY (Default) or MM:DD:YYY
Inactive Standby Timeout-OFF / 2
Hours / 4 Hours / 5
Hours / 6 Hours
Press ENTER, use the jog wheel or TUN+/TUN- buttons to
select the channel you want and press ENTER again. This
is basically a sleep timer. Default Off.
Language English / French /
German / Italian
Press ENTER, use the jog wheel or TUN+/TUN- buttons to
select the language you want and press ENTER again.
Default English.
Factory Reset ^ Yes / No Press ENTER and then use the tuning buttons to choose
one or the other condition and press ENTER again.
Software Upgrade Yes / No Press ENTER and then use the tuning buttons to choose
one or the other condition and press ENTER again.
SW Version None Just displays the software version number.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Solutions
A. No sound output from the unit. 1. Ensure that connection leads to the amplifier are correct.
2. Check that the speakers are connected to the amplifier
3. See that the power of the unit or connected amplifier is turned on
4. Ensure that the unit has been able to locate the DAB+ stations.
B. Display has gone blank or says
'Signal N/A' or 'Service N/A'.
1. Check that antenna is connected.
2. Ensure that DAB+ coverage exists in your area.
3. This may occur if a broadcaster changes the label of a service or removes a label whilst you are
listening to it. The unit will try to retune to this station, or alternatively follow the procedure for auto tune.
C. Cannot access secondary
services.
At the time of publishing this manual not many secondary services are available, but this may increase as
more DAB+ stations start broadcasting. If a secondary service station is available, the secondary ’>>’
indicator will be displayed next to the station name.
D. Remote control does not work. 1. Check that the battery is inserted correctly.
2. Replace the remote control battery if it is old and degraded in responsiveness.
3. Turn the unit off then back on at the power point.
E. DAB+ reception is poor. Cannot
find any stations.
1. In a country that uses DAB+, make sure you first perform a full scan, not quick scan.
2. Make sure there is coverage in your area.
F. Burbling sound on some stations DAB+ like other digital media is good at producing quality audio from a low level signal, however if this
signal level is too low a burbling sound can sometimes be heard. To reduce this effect, try repositioning
your antenna to gain maximum signal strength. Or connect the unit to an external TV antenna. Think of
the burbling sound with DAB+ as being similar to the audible hiss or static heard when an analogue FM
signal is weak and unclear.
G. A station or service cannot be
received when a preset button is
pressed.
1. The station or service has not been preset.
2. Another station or service is preset. Preset the station or service again.
H. Bluetooth is not pairing with
external handheld device.
1. Attempt to perform the pairing when in close proximity to the A2698A.
2. The A2698A Bluetooth does have a memory of previously paired devices. Press BT button and scroll
through options.

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SPECIFICATIONS: Digital (DAB+) and FM Tuner
Frequency range: ........................................................ DAB+ BAND III: 174.928 - 239.200MHz (Ch 5A to 13F)
FM 87.5-108MHz
Audio output level: ........................................................................................................................ 750mV (RMS)
Power supply: .............................................................................................................................. AC 240V 50Hz
Max power consumption: ............................................................................................................................ 12W
Signal to noise ration ................................................................................................................................ >80dB
Frequency response: .................................................................................................................... 20Hz - 20kHz
Channel separation: .................................................................................................................................. >65dB
RF Sensitivity: ........................................................................................................................................ -97dBm
Output: ............................................................................................................................ RCA jacks at line level
Antenna: ................................................................ F-type connector 50 Ohm suiting 300 Ohm wire (supplied)
......................................................or 75 Ohm coaxial cable for TV antenna (recommended for ideal reception)
LCD Display: ........................................................................ Two lines, 16 characters each line, blue backlight
NOTE: Specifications and design features are subject to modification without notice

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Altronic Distributors warrants this product for one year from date of purchase from Altronics or its resellers to
the consumer. If this item is part of an installation or another product, please contact the installer or supplier for
your warranty.
During the warranty period, we undertake to repair or replace your product at no charge if found to be defec-
tive due to a manufacturing fault. The warranty excludes damage by misuse or incorrect installation (i.e. failure
to install and operate device according to specifications in the supplied instruction manual), neglect, shipping
accident, or no fault found, nor by use in a way or manner not intended by the supplier.
For repair or service please contact your PLACE OF PURCHASE.
It is at manufacturer discretion as to whether the goods will be repaired or replaced (whilst under warranty);
and as to whether identical goods will be used to replace the item due to changes of models / products.
Note: Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the device yourself or via a non-authorised Altron-
ics service centre, as this will invalidate the warranty!
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are enti-
tled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of accept-
able quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
NOT FIELD SERVICEABLE.

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