SOUNDMASTER dab200 User manual

DAB200
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOLDEUTSCH
PORTUGUÊS
FRANÇAIS NORSK
NEDERLANDS

Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 2
What is DAB+Digital Radio?.......................................... 2
Setting up.............................................................. 3
Backlit display......................................................... 4
Using headphones..................................................... 4
Your radio
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Switch on.............................................................. 6
Telescopic aerial....................................................... 6
Switch off.............................................................. 6
Adjusting the volume................................................... 6
Changing DAB+stations............................................... 7
Station sort............................................................. 7
Scanning for DAB+stations............................................ 7
Storing a DAB+station preset....................................... . . 8
Tune to a DAB+preset station......................................... 8
DAB+display information.............................................. 9
Using the FM radio...................................................10
FM radio mode.......................................................10
Tuning to a FM station................................................10
Storing a FM station preset...........................................10
Tune to a FM preset station............................................11
FM station information................................................11
Using the alarm.......................................................12
Setting the alarm.....................................................12
Stop the alarm........................................................12
Turn off the alarm.....................................................13
Sleep timer...........................................................13
Turn off the sleep timer...............................................13
Reset to factory defaults..............................................14
Care and maintenance...............................................15
Technical specification...............................................16
Software version......................................................16

Welcome
Introduction
Thank for purchasing DAB+ & FM stereo radio. With the characteristic
of quick and easy setup and information display, our product also has
the following features:
*Backlit inverse display
* 2 x 1.5 watt stereo speakers
*Wide choice of National and Local DAB+radio stations
*Selecting DAB+station by "Name" instead of "Frequency"
* 10 DAB+and 10 FM radio station presets
* Receiving FM radio with RDS information (where available)
* Clock with dual alarm
*Wake to buzzer, DAB+or FM radio
*Snooze and sleep timer
* Headphone socket
*Battery or mains power
What’s in the box?
1 x DAB+/FM Radio
1 x Mains adaptor
1 x User Manual
Warranty clause
1. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
2. AC/DC adaptor is a disconnect device. The AC/DC adaptor
should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during
intended use.
What is DAB+Digital Radio?
DAB+means Digital Audio Broadcasting. The difference between a DAB+
radio and a conventional AM/FM radio is that broadcasts are transmitted
digitally, resulting in a high quality audio sound*, without any hiss, fading
or crackles.
Your DAB+radio will automatically scan and find all the available stations
for you. Each station name, together with other helpful broadcast
information is shown on the display; select the one that you would like to
listen to, and it’s very easy and quick to use.
*Please note that the sound quality is dependent on a strong signal
strength. Signal strength can vary from area to area.

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Product set up
Where to put your radio
It is important that you note and follow the tips on where the radio should
be situated.
*Onaflat and stable surface
*Within 1.4 metres of a power socket (if using mains power)
*Where you can fully extend the telescopic aerial
*Away from bright sunlight or heat sources, such as a radiator
*Not in a humid or very damp place such as a bathroom
Setting up
Step 1: Connect the mains power lead into the socket on the back of the
radio (DC IN) and plug the power adaptor into the mains power wall
socket and switch on.
Step 2: Fully extend the radio aerial in a vertical postition to obtain the
maximum signal strength.
Step 3: Slide the power switch on the back of the radio to ON.
‘Welcome to Digital Radio’ will be displayed and your radio will
automatically scans for DAB+radio stations.
A progress bar will show the progress of the scan, and the number of
stations found will also be displayed.
When the scan ends, your radio will select the first available station
and begin to play. Stations are listed in numerical and then alphabetical
order by default.
Note: The DAB+radio station list is stored in the memory and the radio
will not scan for stations next time you switch it on.
Step 4: Inserting the batteries (optional). Before installing the batteries
(not included), please ensure that the DAB+Radio is unplugged from the
mains power supply.
On the bottom of the radio, push in the tab on the battery cover and pull
up to remove it. Insert 4x 1.5V LR14C-size batteries, make sure that

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Product set up
note the ‘+’ and ‘-’ markings are in the correct way. Replace the battery
cover, making sure it ‘clicks’ shut.
If used continuously on battery power, your radio has an approximate
15 hours of working life when using good quality batteries. When the
battery power is low, an icon will appear in the top right of the display.
Please switch off the radio and replace the batteries.
Note: For battery operation, please disconnect the mains adaptor and
remove the mains power plug from the back of the radio.
*Only use the recommended batteries or those of the same equivalent
*Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types.
*Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
*The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
*Remove the batteries from the radio if the radio will not be used for an
*Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
*Dispose of old batteries carefully.
*Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open the outer casing.
*Batteries are harmful if swallowed, so keep away from young children.
Batteries(battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion may occur if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Backlitdisplay
If no button being pressed for 10 seconds, the display backlight will dim.
Using headphones
You can connect headphones (not included) toyour radio. The headphone
socket can be found on the back of the radio.
Note:Headphones need a 3.5mm stereo plug.
extended period of time.
type.

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Your radio
Backlit display
Power
Press and release to power on
Press and release to power off
DAB+/FM presets
Scroll down
Vol. -
Info.
Mode
Press to switch between
DAB+and FM modes
Stereo speakers
Telescopic aerial
Power on/off switch
Enter
Vol. +
Scroll up
Mains power socket
Headphone socket
Battery compartment (underneath)
Requires 4 x 1.5V C-size batteries (not supplied)

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Using your DAB+ radio
Switch on
Slide the power switch to ‘On’, the display will switch on and ‘Welcome
to Digital Radio’ will be displayed. Your radio will automatically scans for
DAB+radio stations. A progress bar will show the progress of the scan
and the number of stations found will also be displayed.
When the scan ends, your radio will select the first available station
and begin to play. Stations are listed in numerical and then alphabetical
order by default.
Note: The DAB+radio station list is stored in the memory and so the
next time you switch your radio on, the station search does not take
place.
Your radio will return to the mode that was last used in (DAB+/FM). If
you were listening to a DAB+station before then this station will be
automatically selected.
Telescopic aerial
Make sure that the aerial is fully extended and adjusted (a vertical
position is recommended), to ensure the maximum signal strength and
the best possible sound quality.
Switch off
Press the ‘Power’ button on the top of the radio.
Slide the power switch on the back of the radio to ‘Off’ to completely
switch off the radio and display, this will also stop any batteries, if fitted,
from going flat.
Adjusting the volume
Press the ‘Vol.+’ to increase the volume and the ‘Vol.-’ to decrease the
volume. Press and hold the ‘Vol.+’ or ‘Vol.-’ to progressively increase or
decrease the volume.

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Using your DAB+radio
Changing DAB+stations
1. If the system is not set in DAB+mode, press the ‘Mode’ button to go
to DAB+mode.
2. Press the or key toscroll through the stations. The stations are
listed in numerical and then alphabetical order.
3. When the station that you would like to listen to is displayed, press the
‘Enter’ button. “Tuning...” will be displayed whilst your DAB+radio tunes
to your selected station.
Note:Press and hold the ‘Enter’button to switch between ‘Auto Enter
On’and ‘Auto Enter Off’. With Auto Enter setting to “On”, you can change
DAB+radio stations by just pressing the or buttons. With Auto Enter
setting to"Off", ‘Tuning...’ will be displayed whilst your DAB+radio tunes
to that radio station.
Station sort
This feature enables you to set the station order in Alphanumeric (Station
name), Ensemble (Station frequency) or Valid Station (current active
stations).
1. Press and hold the ‘Info’ button until ‘Station sort’ is displayed. Press
the ‘Enter’ button.
2. Press the or key toscroll through the options and press ‘Enter’ to
confirm.
Scanning for DAB+stations
With DAB+radio, additional stations and services regularly become
available, so it’s a good idea tocarry out a manual scan every now and
then to make sure that you have the most up-to-date stations stored
within the memory of your radio. If you have moved your radio to another
location, eg: if you go on holiday, then it’s also a good idea to carry out
a manual scan.
1. If the system is not set in DAB+mode, press the ‘Mode’ button to go
to DAB+mode.
2. Press and hold the ‘Info’ button until ‘Station sort’ is displayed.
Press the ‘Info’ button again and ‘Auto Scan’ will be displayed.

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Using your DAB+radio
3. Press the ‘Enter’ button tostart a local search for stations. The
display will change to ‘Scan Services, Quick Scan’. A progress bar
will show the progress of the scan and the number of stations found
during the scan will also be displayed. A local scan takes approximately
10 seconds.
4. If you are using your DAB+radio outside of Germany, then press and
hold the ‘Enter’button for 2 seconds (at Step 3) to begin a wider,
national and local scan (Full Scan). A national and local scan takes
minimum 1 minute.
Storing a DAB+station preset
Your radio can store up to 10 DAB+stations in its preset memories for
instant access to your favourite stations.
Note: When you store DAB+radio station presets, please do not
overwrite your FMstation presets.
1. Tune your radio tothe station that you want to preset (see changing
DAB+stations, page 7).
2. Press‘Preset’. The bottom line of the display, showing the number
of the preset location, will flash.
3. Press the or button toscroll through the numbered preset
locations (1-10). Press and hold ‘Preset’for 2 seconds tostore the
station to a preset location.‘PXX Saved’ where ‘XX’ is the number
of the preset location is displayed.
Note:If there is already an existing DAB+station stored under a preset,
it will be overwritten when you store a new station.
Tune to a DAB+preset station
In DAB+mode:
1. Press ‘Preset’and use the or button to scroll through the station
presets. Briefly press ‘Preset’ when you select a station. The radio
will tune tothat station and begin to play.
Note:If no DAB+station has been stored under the preset, the display
will revert tothe previously selected station.

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Using your DAB+radio
DAB+display information
When listening to a DAB+station you can change the information that
appears on the second line of the display.
There are six different types of information sent by the broadcaster.
Dynamic Label Segment (DLS)-this is scrolling text information
supplied by the broadcaster. Information could be the name of an artist
or music title, DJ’s name, contact details for the radio station etc.
Program Type (PTY)- such as ‘Rock’, ‘Pop’, ‘Talk’ or ‘News’ .
Multiplex Name - displays the broadcasting area and collection of radio
stations on this frequency eg:
BBC National DAB+, Digital 1 Network.
Time and Date- supplied by the broadcaster.
Channel and Frequency - eg: 12B 225.64 MHz
Signal Strength - The row of solid rectangles indicate the actual signal
strength that you are receiving. The stronger the signal, the further tothe
right the row of solid rectangles will be.
1. Press the ‘Info’ button repeatedly to move through the display options.

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Using the FM radio
FM Radio Mode
In FM mode, you will see ‘FM’ to the far right of line 1 of the display
together with a radio frequency eg: 89.60MHz.
When your radio is in FM mode it can receive Radio Data System or
‘RDS’ information if this is being transmitted by the broadcaster. RDS
information includes the station name, detail about the programme and
the current time.
If you were listening to an FMstation when you switched the radio off
then this station will be automatically selected when you switch the radio
back on.
FM stereo ‘Auto’ mode
You can change the FM stereo mode of your radio to always play stations
in mono, or toswitch automatically from stereo to mono when the signal
quality is low.
1. InFM mode, briefly press the ‘Enter’button toswitch between ‘Auto’
(Stereo) and ‘Mono’ modes.
Tuning to an FM station
1. If you are not in FM mode, touch the ‘Mode’ button to go toFM mode.
2. Press the or button tosearch for stations. A long press of the
or button initiates an auto search for the next station, where it
will stop and show the frequency of RDS information, if it is available.
A short press allows you tofine tune each station.
Note: If reception is still poor, adjust the position of the aerial or try
moving the radio to another location.
Storing an FM station preset
Your radio can store up to 10 FM stations in its preset memories for
instant access toyour favourite stations.
Note: When you store FM radio station presets, these do not overwrite
your DAB+station presets.

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Using the FM radio
1. Tune your radio tothe station that you want to preset (see Tuning to
aFM station above).
2. Press ‘Preset’. The bottom line of the display, showing the number of
the preset location will flash.
3. Press the or button toscroll through the numbered preset
locations (1-10). Press and hold ‘Preset’ for 2 seconds tostore the
station to a preset location. ‘PXX Saved’ where‘XX’ is the number
of the preset location is displayed.
Note: If there is already an existing FMstation stored under a preset, it
will be overwritten when you store a new station.
Tune to an FMpreset station
In FM mode:
1. Press ‘Preset’and use the or button toscroll through the station
presets. Briefly press ‘Preset’when you see the station that you
would like to listen to. The radio will tune tothat station and begin to
play.
Note:If no FM station has been stored under the preset, the display will
revert tothe previously selected station.
FM station information
When listening toaFMstation you can change the information that
appears on the bottom line of the display. Available information includes
the station name, detail about the programme and the current time.
Press ‘Info’ repeatedy to move through the display options. (Operation
resembles that of DAB+.)

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Using the Alarm
Setting the alarm
Note: Ensure that your radio has picked up the correct time and date
from the radio signal before you set an Alarm.
Repeatedly press the ‘Info’ button until the time and date is displayed.
There are 2 alarm settings available.
1. In DAB+press and hold "Info" button until "Station Sort"appears;
InFM, press and hold "Info" until "Alarm Set"displays.
2. In DAB+repeatedly press the ‘Info’ button until ‘Alarm Set’is displayed.
Press ‘Enter’to select.
3. ‘Alarm 1’ will flash in the top right of the display. Press the or
button to change between ‘Alarm 1’ and ‘Alarm 2’. Press‘Enter’ to
select.
4. ‘OFF’ will flash in the display. Press the or button to scroll tothe
frequency for your alarm. You can choose from ‘DAILY’, ‘DATE’,
‘WEEKDAY’, ‘WEEKEND’, ‘WEEKLY’, ‘ONCE’,or ‘OFF’. Press
‘Enter’toselect.
5. The alarm time will now flash. Press the or button to scroll tothe
hour for your alarm (24 hour clock) and press ‘Enter’ toselect.
6. Press the or button toscroll tothe minutes for your alarm and
press ‘Enter’toselect.
7. Press the or button toscroll tothe volume level for your alarm
and press ‘Enter’toselect.
8. Press the or button toscroll tothe mode for your alarm, ‘BUZZ’
(Buzzer) or ‘RADIO’. Press‘Enter’ to select. A bell icon will be
displayed toconfirm that the alarm is set.
Note: If you select ‘RADIO’,then the alarm will use the radio mode and
station (DAB+or FM) that you last listened to. If the DAB+radio
station you were listening to is not transmitting at the time of the
alarm, the Buzzer will sound instead.
Stop the alarm
When the alarm sounds, press the power button on the top of the radio to
stop the alarm. Alternatively, you can press any button and the radio will
go into ‘Snooze’ mode. A ‘Z’will be displayed and the alarm will sound
again in 5 minutes.

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Using the Alarm
Tuneoff the alarm
Follow steps 1 to 4 and scroll to ‘OFF’. Press ‘Enter’ to select.
Sleep timer
You can set your radio toturn off automatically using the Sleep timer.
You can select from between 15 to 90 minutes for the sleep time.
1. Press and hold the ‘Info’ button until ‘Station Sort’is displayed.
2. Repeatedly press the ‘Info’ button until ‘Sleep Set’is displayed.
Press ‘Enter’ to select.
3. Press the or button toscroll to ‘ON’ and press ‘Enter’toselect.
4. Press the or button toscroll tothe number of minutes for your
sleep timer. You can choose from 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 or 90 minutes.
Press ‘Enter’toselect. An ‘s’ will be displayed, indicating the
sleep timer has been set.
5. When the sleep time you have set has elapsed, the radio will switch
itself off and the ‘s’ will no longer be displayed.
Turn off the sleep timer
Follow steps 1 to 3 and scroll to‘OFF’. Press ‘Enter’toselect or simply
switch off the radio.

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Simple solutions
If you are experiencing problems with your radio, there are some quick
and easy checks that you can do, which may help to solve the problem.
Radio reception ispoor
-Please check that the aerial is FULLY extended for the maximum
signal strength and improved reception.
-Try moving your radio to an alternative location to see if the reception
improves. Please remember to scan for DAB+stations again once you
have moved your radio. See page 8.
-Check that you do not have other electrical equipment too close to
your radio, causing interference.
No sound
-Adjust the volume using the ‘Vol+’ button.
-You have headphones connected. Please remove or use the
headphones to listen tothe radio.
-Please check that the mains power lead is connected at the back of
the radio and the mains power wall socket is switched on.
-You may need to re-scan if the station you last listened to is no longer
available. See page 8.
The function buttonsdo not respond
-Check that the power lead is plugged into the back of the radio and
that the mains adaptor is plugged in and switched on. If you are using
batteries, they may be exhausted and need to be replaced. Slide the
power switch on the back of the radio to ‘On’.
-Turn off the radio, unplug the mains power and remove the batteries.
Leave for 1 minute and then reconnect your radio.
-Try a reset tofactory defaults.
1. Press and hold ‘Info’ until ‘Station Sort’is displayed.
2. Repeatedly press the ‘Info’ button until ‘System Reset’is displayed.
Press ‘Enter’ to select . Your radio will now return to its original
factory settings and the preset radio stations will be deleted.

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General information
Care and Maintenance
Your radio is of superior design and manufacture and should be treated
with care. The suggestions below will help you to enjoy this product and
the benefits it brings for many years.
-Keep the product and all its parts out of reach of children.
-Keep it dry. Avoid exposure to precipitation, humidity and liquids which
could all affect the product circuity.
-Do not leave it in high temperatures as electronic devices and plastic
parts may warp in heat.
-Do not leave it in low temperatures as moisture can form inside the
product, which may damage the circuit board.
-Do not store in dusty or dirty areas.
-Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or detergents to clean
the product. Wipe with a damp (not wet) soft cloth to clean.
-Do not attempt to open the product. Unauthorised handling of the
device may damage it and will void your warranty.
-Only use the power supply that came with the product. Using an
unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may
irrecoverably damage the radio.

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Technical specification
Technical specification
Power adaptor: Output 6V. Input 100-240V 50/60Hz
Batteries: 4 x LR14 (Size C) batteries or equivalent
(not included).
Frequency range:
DAB Band lll, 174 MHz to 240 MHz
FM 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
Headphone: Stereo socket 3.5mm diameter
Software version
If you call the helpdesk, they may ask you for the software version of
your radio. To check the software version:
1. Press and hold ‘Info’ until ‘Station Sort’ is displayed.
2. Repeatedly press the ‘Info’ button until some
numbers and letters is
note of it here:
displayed. This is the software version and you may need to make a