SOUNDMASTER dab200 User manual

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
Scanning for DAB+stations... . ................................ . . . . .. . . 7
Storing a DAB+station preset................................. . ..... . . 7
Tune to a DAB+preset station................................. . . . .. . . . 8
DAB+display information......................... . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . 9
Using the FM radio.......................................... . ... . ....10
FM radio mode.............................................. . . . .. . ...10
Scan setting
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Tuning to a FM station....................................... . ....... . 10
Storing a FM station preset................................... . .... . ..11
Tune to a FM preset station....................................... . ....11
FM station information............................................. . . . 11
Using the alarm...................................................... . 12
Setting the alarm............................................ . .. . . . .. . 12
Stop the alarm.................................................. . . . . . . 13
Turn off the alarm............................................ . . . . . . . . . 13
Sleep timer.................................................. . . . .
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Turn off the sleep timer...................................... . . . . . . . ..13
Reset to factory defaults..................................... . . . . . . . . . 14
Care and maintenance...................................... . . . . . . . . . 15
Technical specification...................................... . . . . . . . . .16
Prune
DRC
Language..
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Software version............................................. . . . . . . . . . 16
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Welcome
Introduction
Thank for purchasingDAB+ & FM stereo radio. With the characteristic
of quick andeasy setup and information display, our product also has
the following features:
* Backlit inverse display
*2 x2
watt stereo
speakers
* Selecting DAB+
station by "Name" instead of "Frequency"
*10 DAB+
and10 FMradio station presets
*Receiving FMradiowith RDS information(where available)
*Clockwithdual alarm
* Waketobuzzer,DAB+
or FMradio
* Snooze and sleep timer
*Headphone socket
* Battery ormains power
What’sin the box?
1xDAB+/FM Radio
1xMainsadaptor
1xUser Manual
Warranty clause
1. Apparatusshallnot be exposedto dripping orsplashingand no
objectsfilled 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 aDAB+
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 putyour radio
Itis important thatyounote and follow the tipson where the radioshould
be situated.
* On a flat 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 brightsunlight or heat sources,such as a radiator
*Not in ahumidorvery damp place such asa 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 radiowill
automaticallyscans for DAB+radio stations.
A progress barwill showthe progress ofthescan,and the number of
stations found willalsobedisplayed.
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 bydefault.
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 4 x 1.5V LR14C-size batteries, make sure that
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Product set up
note the ‘+’ and ‘-’ markings are in thecorrectway. Replace the battery
cover, makingsure it ‘clicks’ shut.
If used continuously on battery power, your radio has an approximate
15 hoursof working life when using good qualitybatteries.When the
battery power is low,'battery low' will appear on thedisplay.
Please switch off theradioand replace the batteries.
Note: For battery operation, please disconnect the mains adaptorand
remove the mains power plug from the back of the radio.
*Only use the recommended batteriesor those of the same equivalent
*Donotmix old and newbatteries or batteries of different types.
* Batteries are to beinserted with the correct polarity.
* The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
* Remove the batteries fromthe radio if the radio will notbe used for an
*Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
* Dispose of old batteriescarefully.
*Never throw batteries in a fire orattempt to openthe outercasing.
* Batteries are harmful if swallowed, sokeep away fromyoungchildren.
Batteries(battery pack or batteriesinstalled) shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such assunshine,fire orthe like.
CAUTION:Danger of explosion may occur if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Backlit displaysetting
1. Long press 'Info' button to 'System', press 'Enter' button to confirm.
2.S
You can select 'Timeout' to set up the backlit display time.
elect 'Backlight' by press button, press 'Enter' button.
or
3.
4.You can choose thebacklitbrightness by setting 'On level'.
Using headphones
You can connect headphones (not included) to your 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
Start up/ Standby
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’, thedisplay willswitch on and ‘Welcome
to Digital Radio’ will be displayed. Your radio will automatically scan for
DAB+radio stations. A progress bar will show the progress of the scan
and the number of stations foundwill alsobe displayed.
When the scan ends, yourradiowill select thefirst available station
and begin to play. Stations are listedin numericaland then alphabetical
order by default.
Note: The DAB+radio station listis stored in the memory and sothe
next time you switch yourradioon, the station search does not take
place.
Your radiowill return to themode thatwas lastused in (DAB+/FM). If
you were listening to aDAB+station before then thisstation will be
automatically selected.
Telescopicaerial
Make sure thatthe aerial isfullyextended and adjusted(avertical
position is recommended),toensure the maximumsignal strengthand
the best possible sound quality.
Switchoff
Press the ‘Power’ button on the top of the radio.
Slidethe power switchontheback ofthe radioto‘Off’ tocompletely
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. Ifthe systemis not set in DAB+mode, press the ‘Mode’ button to go
to DAB+mode.
2. Press theor keyto scrollthroughthe 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 to confirm the station you selected.
Scanning for DAB+stations
With DAB+radio, additional stations andservices regularly become
available,so it’s a good ideato carry out a manual scan every now and
then to make sure that you have the most up-to-date stations stored
within thememory of yourradio.Ifyou have movedyour radioto another
location, eg:ifyougo on holiday, then it’s also a goodideato carry out
a manual scan.
1.If thesystem is not set in DAB+mode,pressthe ‘Mode’button to go
to DAB+mode.
2.Pressand holdthe 'Info'button to choose 'FullScan'
to start ‘Full Scan’ .
and press ‘Enter’
A progressbar will showthe progress of the scan and the number
of stations found during the scan will also be displayed. A local scan
takesapproximately 10 seconds.
3.
Storing a DAB+station preset
Yourradiocanstore up to10 DAB+stations in itspreset memories for
instantaccess to your favourite stations.
Note: When you store DAB+radio station presets, it will not
overwrite your FM station presets.
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Using your DAB+radio
1.Tune your radio tothe station thatyouwant to preset (see changing
DAB+stations,page 7).
2. Long press‘Preset’. The bottom lineofthe display will show
the number of the preset location.
3. Press the orbutton to scroll throughthe numbered preset
locations (1-10). Press
‘ENTER’ to store the stationto a preset
location. ‘Preset X Stored’
where‘X’ is the number of the
preset location is displayed.
Note: If there is alreadyan existing DAB+station storedunder a preset,
itwill be overwritten when you store a new station.
Tuneto a DAB+preset station
In DAB+mode:
1. Press ‘Preset’ and use the or button to scroll through the station
presets. Press'Enter' to confirm it when youselect a station. The
radiowill tuneto thatstation and begin to play.
Note:If noDAB+station has beenstoredunder the preset, the display
will show 'Preset Empty' and revertto thepreviously 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 eight
different types
of information
sent by the
broadcaster.
Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) - this is scrolling textinformation
supplied bythe broadcaster.Information could bethename of an artist
or music title, DJ’s name, contact details for the radiostation etc.
Time and Date - supplied by the broadcaster.
Program Type(PTY) - such as ‘Rock’,‘Pop’,‘Talk’ or‘News’ .
Signal error rate
Signal transmission rate
Multiplex Name -displaysthe broadcasting areaand collection of radio
stations on this frequency eg:
BBC National DAB+, Digital 1 Network.
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 strongerthe signal, the further to the
right therow of solid rectangles will be.
1.Press the ‘Info’ button repeatedly to move through the display options.
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2. Long press or button to initiate auto searching. Long Press button
to search forward and button to search back. The scan will be end
when a signal receiving is enough strong, and also play this station.
If you press the or button during auto scanning, the scanning will
be end.
by pressing the or button, then press 'Enter' to comfirm.
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Using the FM radio
FM Radio Mode
In FM mode, you willseethe radio frequency
to the far right of line 1 of
toge
the display ther with a radiofrequencyeg: 89.60MHz.
When your radiois in FM mode itcan receive Radio Data System or
‘RDS’ information if thisisbeing transmitted by the broadcaster. RDS
information includesthe station name, detail about the programme,
If you werelistening toan FM station whenyou switched the radio off，
then thisstation will be automatically selectedwhile you switchtheradio
back on.
FM stereo ‘Auto’mode
You can change the FM stereo mode of your radio to always play stations
in mono,or to switch automaticallyfromstereo to mono when the signal
quality is low.
1. In FMmode,longpress the ‘Info
Setting’
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Tunin
Scansetting
g to an FM station
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1. In FM mode, long press the 'Info' button to menu, Select 'Scan setting',
confirm by pressing Enter button, you can choose 'Strong station' or
'All station'.
.If you are not in FM mode,press the ‘Mode’button togo toFM mode.
stereo/mono and the current time.
button to menu, select ‘Audio
Choose 'Forced mono' or 'Stereo allowed' by pressing or button,
then confirm with pressing 'Enter'.
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