Teac DAB450 User manual

USER MANUAL
WARRANTY INFORMATION INSIDE. PLEASE READ
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IMPORTANT !
DAB450
Trademark of TEAC Corporation JAPAN
DAB+/FM digital radio

WARRANTY PROCEDURE v1.5.2: DEC 2011
Please read the owner’s manual carefully and ensure that you have followed the correct installation and operating
procedures.
1. Please read this warranty card.
2. Keep your purchase receipt to enable you to proceed quickly in the event of a Warranty Service.
3. If you require Warranty Service, please contact the TEAC Customer Support Hotline at 1300 553 315 for
assistance. Please ensure that you have the model number, serial number and purchase receipt ready when
you call.
Please complete the section below and keep this information for your own records.
Owner’s Name
Owner’s Address
Postcode
Model Name/No. Serial No.
Dealer’s Name
Dealer’s Address
Postcode
Authorised Service Centres in Major Australian Cities
NSW
151 Arthur Street
Homebush West, NSW 2140
Queensland
Unit 1, 320 Curtin Ave West
Eagle Farm, QLD 4009
Western Australia
Unit 2, 50 Pilbara Street
Welshpool, WA 6106
South Australia
11 McInnes Street
Ridleyton, SA 5008
Victoria
282 Normanby Road
South Melbourne, VIC 3205
Thank you for selecting a TEAC product
.
If you should require assistance with your product regarding its setup
or operation, or if any difficulties arise, please call us directly for advice
between Monday to Friday at 8.30AM – 6PM AEST at the
TEAC Customer Support Hotline
1300 553 315
[e-mail]
www.teac.com.au

WARRANTY INFORMATION
v1.5.2: DEC 2011
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled 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 acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Warranty Terms & Conditions
1. TEAC warrants that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal domestic use with
reasonable care and skill. Maintenance and cleaning (i.e. laser head) is not covered by this warranty. The TEAC
warranty only applies to TEAC products purchased, used and serviced in Australia.
2. The benefits to the consumer given by this Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the consumer
under a law in relation to goods or services to which the warranty relates, being the Australian Consumer Law.
3. Refund or replacement via your retailer is available for a period of 14 days after purchase for goods that have been
inspected and determined to have a major failure. Refund and exchange is not applicable for change of mind.
4. Subject to the terms herein, this warranty effectively covers the equipment as specified in the Warranty Periods
Table below from the date of purchase.
TEAC PRODUCT
WARRANTY PERIOD
LED/LCD TV 32” (80 cm) and above
1 Year (In-Home Service/ Pick up Available)*
All other TEAC products
1 Year (Carry-in Service)
5.
This service will only be provided as part of this warranty if all the following conditions are met;
In Home Service/Pick up* Service
a) The product is indicated in the Warranty Period Table.
b) The product is within the warranty period.
c) The product is located within the normal service area of the local TEAC Authorised Service Centre.
If TEAC determines that the product is not repairable on site, TEAC can complete the repair by taking the product to
a TEAC Authorised Service Centre.
Where In-Home service/Pick up* is not available, the purchaser is required to send the product to the nearest TEAC
Authorised Service Centre for repair. In this event, proof of purchase is required to support a warranty claim. After
the repair, the product will be available for collection by or return to the purchaser at a fee upon request. TEAC in-
home service can be made available at a fee upon request.
Carry-in Service
6. A 12-month replacement warranty is applicable to all Accessories such as Remote, Power Adaptors and Cables.
7. TEAC will ensure to the best of its abilities that all required parts are made available for any required service/repair.
8. TEAC Australia Pty Ltd and its Authorised Service Centres will use their best endeavours to complete product
repairs within a reasonable period based on available resources and workload during the time when service is
requested and performed.
9. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the product. In the case of a replacement, the product may be replaced,
with a refurbished unit of the same type or, if one is unavailable, a similar refurbished model with equal or better
features & specifications.
10. Please be advised that if the product presented for repair is capable of retaining user-generated data, the data may
be lost during servicing. Customers are strongly encouraged to back up all important information/data before
sending the product in for service/repair.
11. Service will be provided only during normal business hours and under safety conditions and circumstances. TEAC
and its authorised service agents can refuse any repair if safety, in relation to OH&S, becomes a concern to its staff
or authorised service agents’ personnel.
12. The warranty is void and warranty claims may be refused, subject to the Australian Consumer Law, if:
a) The product was not transported, installed, operated or maintained according to manufacturer instruction, or
b) The product was abused, damaged, tampered, altered or repaired by any unauthorised persons, or
c) Product failure is due to accidents during use, installation or transit, power surges, use of defective or
incompatible external devices, exposure to abnormal conditions such as excessive temperatures or humidity, or
entry of liquids, objects or creatures into the product.
13. No one is authorised to assume any liability on behalf of TEAC or impose any obligation on it, in connection with the
sale of any equipment other than as stated in this warranty and outlined above.
14. TEAC reserves the right to inspect and verify whether the product is exhibiting a major failure as claimed by
customers/retailers.
15. LCD dead pixel policy, please contact TEAC Customer Support Hotline on 1300 553 315 for assistance.

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SafetyPrecautions
Toachievetheutmost inenjoyment and performance, andinordertobecomefamiliarwithits
features, pleaseread thismanualcarefullybeforeattemptingtooperatetheunit, this willassure
youyearsoffaithful, troublefreeperformanceand listeningpleasure.
ImportantNotes
•Thissafetyand operating instruction shouldbe retainedforfuturereference.
•Theapparatusshallnotbe exposed todripping orsplashing andthatnoobjectsfilled
withliquids, suchasvases,shallbe placed onapparatus.
•Avoidinstallingtheunitinlocationsdescribed below:
oPlacesexposedtodirectsunlight orclosetoheatradiatingappliancessuchas
electric heaters.
oOntopof otherstereoequipmentthatradiatetoo muchheat.
oPlacesblocking ventilation ordustyplaces.
oPlacessubject toconstantvibration.
oHumidormoistplaces.
•Nonakedflamesourcessuchaslighted candlesshouldbeplaced on orneartheunit.
•Theuseofapparatusinmoderateclimates.
•Operateturning controlsandswitchesasinstructed inthemanual.
•Beforeturningonthepowerforthe firsttime, makesurethepowercordis properly
installed.
Forsafetyreasons,donotremoveanycoversorattempt togainaccess tothe insideofthe
product. Referany servicingtoqualifiedpersonnel.
Donot attempttoremoveanyscrews, oropenthecasingoftheunit; therearenouser
serviceablepartsinside,referall servicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
CAUTION: TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRIC SHOCKDONOTREMOVE COVER (OR
BACK),NOUSER SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE,REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIED
SERVICEPERSONNEL.
DANGEROUSVOLTAGE
DangerousVoltages,thatmaybeofsufficientmagnitude toconstitutearisk
ofelectric shock topersonsispresent withinthisproduct senclosure.
ATTENTION
Theownersmanualcontainsimportantoperatingand maintenance
instructions, foryoursafety,itis necessarytorefertothemanual.
WARNING:TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCKHAZARD, DONOTEXPOSETHISAPPLIANCE
TODRIPPINGOR SPLASHING.
NOTE:Thisunitwillbecomewarmwhenused foralongperiod of time.Thisisnormaland
doesnotindicateaproblemwiththeunit.

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SafetyInformation
SomeDo s And Don tsOn the SafeUseOf Equipment
Thisequipmenthasbeendesignedandmanufactured tomeetinternationalsafetystandardsbut,
likeanyelectricalequipment, caremustbetakenif youaretoobtainthe bestresultsand safety
istobe assured.
DO readthe operating instructionsbeforeyouattempt tousethe equipment.
DO ensurethatallelectricalconnections(includingthemainsplug, extensionleadsand inter-
connectionsbetweenthe piecesofequipment)areproperlymadeand inaccordancewiththe
manufacturer sinstructions. Switchoff andwithdrawthemainsplugbeforemaking orchanging
connections.
DO consultyourdealerif youareeverindoubt aboutthe installation,operationorsafetyofyour
equipment.
DON Tremoveanyfixed coverasthis mayexposedangerousvoltages.
Overheating willcausedamage and shortenthelifeof theequipment.
DON Tallowelectricalequipmenttobe exposed todripping orsplashing,orobjectsfilledwith
liquids,suchasvases, tobe placedontheequipment.
DON Tplacehotobjectsornaked flamesourcessuchaslightedcandlesornightlightson, or
closetoequipment.High temperaturescanmeltplastic and leadtofires.
DON Tuseequipment suchaspersonalstereosorradiossothatyouaredistractedfromthe
requirementsoftrafficsafety.
DON Tlistentoheadphonesathigh volumelevel, dosomaydamage yourhearing.
DON Tleaveequipmentswitched onwhenitisunattendedunlessitisspecificallystatedthatit
isdesignedforunattended operation.Switchoff using the switchon the equipment and make
surethat yourfamilyknowshowtodo this.Specialarrangementsmayneedtobemade for
infirmorhandicappedpeople.
DON Tcontinue tooperatethe equipment ifyouareinanydoubtabout ifit sworkingnormally
orifitsdamagedinanyway. Switchitoffandwithdrawthemainsplugand consult yourdealer.
ESD Remark:Incaseofmalfunctionduetoelectrostaticdischarge justreset theproduct
(reconnection of powersourcemayberequired)toresumenormaloperation.
NOTE:Donotopenanycoversanddo not repairbyyourself. Qualifiedpersonnelmust carry
out repairwork.

Contentspage
TableofContents
SafetyPrecautions ii
SafetyInformation iii
PackageContent 2
Overview(a)..................................................................................................................3
Overview(b)..................................................................................................................4
DABMode 5
HowtoGetStart?...........................................................................................................5
HowtoDisplaytheSignalStrength?...............................................................................5
DABMenu Tree.............................................................................................................6
HowtoViewStation Information?.................................................................................7
HowtoUpdateStationlist?............................................................................................7
HowtoSetDRC (DynamicRangeControl)Value? ........................................................8
FMMode 9
HowtoChangetoFM Mode?.........................................................................................9
HowtoViewStation Information?.................................................................................9
HowtoGettheBestSignalAvailable?...........................................................................9
HowtoChangeAudioto ForcedMono’?....................................................................10
FM MenuTree.............................................................................................................10
SettingStationPresets(DAB+ and FMMode)..............................................................11
RecallingaPresetStation(DAB+ andFM Mode).........................................................11
Volume Control...........................................................................................................11
Systemsetup 12
HowtoEnterSystemSetup?........................................................................................12
HowtoSetSleep?........................................................................................................12
HowtoSetTime?.........................................................................................................13
HowtoSetBacklight?..................................................................................................13
HowtoSetAlarm?.......................................................................................................14
HowtoSetLanguage?..................................................................................................14
HowtoFactoryReset?.................................................................................................15
HowtoGetSWVersion?.............................................................................................15
Specification 15

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PackageContent
Digital Radio
Adapter
(Toprolong yourradio'slifespan, pleaseusetheadaptorprovided only.)
Instruction
manual

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Overview(a)
DIGITALRADIOFRONTVIEW
DIGITAL RADIOSIDEVIEW

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Overview(b)
DIGITALRADIOTOPVIEW
Control
DAB
+
andFM
mode
STANDBY
Press toturnon/offthe digitalradio
MODE
Press toconvert between DAB+andFMmode
MENU
Press toentermainmenuandselect othermenus
INFO
DAB+/FMmode:
Press tobrowsebroadcaststationinformation
PRESET
DAB+/FMmode:
Press andholdstorePreset station1-10
Press torecallPreset station1-10
SELECT
DAB+/FMmode:
Press or tobrowse,press SELECT toconfirm
+
VOLUME -
Press toadjustvolumelevel

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DABMode
HowtoGetStart?
1.Placethe unit onaflatstable surfaceandextendthetelescopicaerialtoensurebestreception in both
DAB+and FMmodes.ConnectthepoweradaptortotheDC Jackonthesideofthe unit,andpress
STANDBY toswitchiton.
2.Forinitialuse,itwill automaticallyrunafullscanandsaveallthe detected stationsintoitsmemory,
perhapsthiswill needoneortwominutes.
3.Oncethescanningisfinished,the DAB+stationswillbe displayedinalphanumericorder. The first
station inthelistwould beselected.
4.Ifnostationdetected, press MENU,andthenpress to ‘Fullscan àpress SELECT toconfirm.
5.Want tochange toanotherstation?Whileplaying aDAB+program,youcancycle throughstationslist
bypressing or ,andpress the SELECT toconfirmthestationpreferred.
@Note: IfnoDAB+signalfound inyourarea, relocateyourradioandperformanotherscan.
HowtoDisplaytheSignalStrength?
1.While playingaDAB+ program, press INFO, the displaywill showalineof signalbars,which
indicatesthestrengthofthecurrent station.
@Note: Stationswithsignalstrengthbelowtheminimumsignal levelwillnot providea stablestreamingof audio.

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DAB MenuTree

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HowtoView Station Information?
1.WhileplayingaDAB+program,press INFO repeatedlytocycle through infooptions,suchasstation
signalstrength,programtype, multiple name, programfrequency, signal errorrate,timeanddate, etc.
2.While yourtargetoption showsup,stoppressing INFO.
HowtoUpdateStation list?
@Note:It isrecommendedtodoa fullscan nowandthentoadd anynew stationsto the station list.
1.Press MENU, andthenpress to< Fullscan >,press SELECT toconfirm.
Theradio willscan alltheDAB+ channelsandadd anynewstationsavailable intothestationlist.
HowtoStart ManualTune?
1.Press MENU, andthenpress or to< Manualtune >.
2.Press SELECT toconfirm,the displaywill showthechannelnumberand frequencylist.
3.Press or toscroll throughthechannelsand press SELECT toselect perfectedradio channel.
@Note: If thereis amultiplex correspondingtothis channel andfrequency,thenthe displaywill show a tuning
meter withthe signal strengthandthe multiplex name after a few seconds.
4.Press SELECT toexitthisorder.

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HowtoSetDRC (DynamicRangeControl)Value?
TheDRC makesquietersoundseasiertohearwhenyourradioisusedinanoisyenvironment
1.Press MENU, andthenpress or to< DRC >, press SELECT toconfirm.
2.Press or tobrowseoptions:off/low/high.
@Note:a.SetDRCtooffmeansnocompression;
b.SetDRCtolowindicateslittlecompression;
c.Set DRC tohighshowsmaximumcompression.
3.Press SELECT toconfirmyourpreferredoption.
HowtoPrune InactiveStations?
@Note:Pruningremovesinactive stationsfrom thestation list..
1.Press MENU, andthenpress twiceto< Prune >,press SELECT toconfirm
2.Press or to ‘Yes , press SELECT toconfirm.

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FMMode
HowtoChangetoFMMode?
1.Press MODE toswitchfromDAB toFMMode.
2.Oncein FMmode,it willstartat thebeginningoftheFMfrequencyrange(87.50MHz).Otherwise,
the lastFMstation youwerelisteningtowill be selected.
3. ManuallyScan
Tomanuallyscan FMfrequency, press or tochangefrequency by0.05MHzperstep.Press
andhold or toscanlowerorhigherstations.
4. AutomaticScan
Toautomatic scan,press or orpress SELECT
HowtoView Station Information?
@Note:You wantwatchradio textofyourstation,orits program type, Audiotype, time, dateetc.comeon,
followbelowtwo steps.
1.Whileplaying aFMprogram, press INFO repeatedlytocyclethroughinfooptions, suchasAudio type,
time,date, radiotextetc.
2.Whileyourtargetoptionshowsup,stoppressing INFO.
HowtoGettheBestSignal Available?
1.Bydefault,FMscansstopat anyavailable station.Thismayresult inapoorsignal-to-noiseratio(hiss)
fromweakstations.
2.Tochangethe scansettingstostoponlyat stationswithgoodsignal strength, pleasefollow2steps:
a. Press MENU, andthenpress SELECT toconfirmwhileit says< Scansetting >,.
b. Press to ‘Strongstationsonly àpress SELECT toconfirm.

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HowtoChangeAudioto ‘ForcedMono ?
1.Bydefault,allstereostationsarereproducedinstereo. Forweakstations, thismayresult in apoor
signal-to-noiseratio (hiss).
2.Toplayweakstationsin mono, followbelow2steps:
a. Press MENU,press to< Audio setting >, press SELECT toconfirm.
b. Press to ‘Forced mono , andthen press SELECT toconfirm.
FMMenuTree

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Setting StationPresets(DAB+andFMMode)
Yourradio canstore10 DAB+and10FMpresets.
1.Press and hold PRESET until itshowsasbelow.
2.Press or tobrowseoptions1-10, press SELECT toconfirm, anditwill tellyou “”Preset XX
stored”.
RecallingaPresetStation (DAB+andFMMode)
Torecall astoredDAB+orFMstation:
1.Press MODE repeatedlytoswitchDAB+/FMmode àpress PRESET torecall presetstations.
2.Press or toselect 1of10stations,press SELECT toconfirm.
VolumeControl
Adjusttheradiovolumetothedesired levelbypressing VOLUME +or VOLUME-.

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Systemsetup
HowtoEnterSystemSetup?
1.Press MENU, andthenpress to< System >,press SELECT toconfirm.
2.Press or tocyclethroughoptions: ‘Sleep , ‘Alarms , ‘Time , ‘Backlight, ‘Language , ‘Factory
Reset and ‘SWversion available.
JThefollowingwillprovideyoumoredetails.
HowtoSetSleep?
@Note:Your radiocanbe set to turn offafterreaching a pre-define time.
1.Press MENU, andthenpress to< System >,press SELECT toconfirm.
2.While cursorpoint to< Sleep >,press SELECT toconfirm.
3.Press or todefinethesleep period: off/15/30/45/60/90minutes,press SELECT toconfirmthe
oneyoupreferred.
4.Select < Sleep > option again,andthen press SELECT tocheckhowlong itwillbeelapsed.
5.Radiowill turnoff afterreachingthispre-defined time.
6.Tocontinue listening toyourprogram,press STANDBY button.

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HowtoSetTime?
•ManuallySetTime
1.It canbeactivatedfrom<System> à<Time>, andthen press SELECT toconfirm.
2. Press or to enterarangeof time settings:
n<Set12/24 hourformat>: ‘Set24 hour and ‘Set12 hour
n<SetTime/Date>:Manually set-upbothTime andDate
n<Autoupdate>: ‘Update fromDAB,and ‘No update
n<Setdate format>: DD-MM-YYYY and ‘MM-DD-YYYY
•Tobrowse timesetting
1.Simplypress STANDBY button.
HowtoSetBacklight?
@Note: adjustthe backlightlevelof panel display to suityourpersonal preference.
A.For ‘PowerOn condition
1. Itcan be activatedfrom<System> à< Backlight>,press SELECT toconfirm.
2.While cursorpoint to ‘PowerOn ,press SELECT toconfirm.
3.Press or tocyclethroughoptions: ‘High, ‘Medium and ‘Low , then press SELECT toconfirmthe
oneyouwant, settingto ‘High isrecommending for ‘PowerOn condition.
B.For ‘Standby condition
ForStandby‘Poweron condition,setting to ‘Low isrecommended.
.

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HowtoSetAlarm?
@Note:Ensurethattimeissetcorrectlybeforesetting the Alarm.
1.Press Menu toenter< System> à< Alarms >, press SELECT toconfirm.
2.Press or toselect ‘Alarm1 or ‘Alarm2,press SELECT toconfirmyourAlarm#,
Let stakeAlarm1setupforexample.
3. Press SELECT toconfirm ‘Alarm1Setup toenter ‘Alarm1Wizard , then followthedisplay s
instruction toconfigurethefollowingparameters:
∗Alarmstates: Off/ On,press or to ‘On , press SELECT toconfirm.
∗On time:06:00(alarmsoundingtime)
∗Duration time:15/30/45/60/90minutes(alarmsoundinglastingtime)
∗Source:Buzzer/DAB/FM
∗Alarmsoundsfrequency: Daily, Once,Weekendsorweekdays
∗Alarmvolume:press or toyourdesired alarmvolume, andthenpress SELECT toconfirm
until itdisplays Alarmsaved .
Repeat above3stepsforAlarm2Setup settings.
To TurnOff Alarm
1. Toturnalarmoff temporarily,press STANDBY button.
2.Toturnalarmoff permanently,enteralarmsettings,press toOFF,press SELECT toconfirmuntil it
displays"Alarmsaved".
HowtoSetLanguage?
ThedefaultlanguageisEnglish. Tochange, pleasefollowbelow2steps:
1.Press Menu toenter<System> à< Language>, press SELECT toconfirm.
2.Press or toselectyourpreferredlanguageoption,andthen press SELECT toconfirm.

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HowtoFactoryReset?
Performingafactoryreset will resetall settingsincluding alarmsandpresetstationstoreturntoitsfactory
default settings.
1. Press Menu toenter<System> à< FactoryReset>,press SELECT toconfirm.
2. Press to<Yes>,press SELECT toconfirm.
HowtoGetSWVersion?
@Note: Softwarecannot be change. It isforyourreference
1. Press Menu toenter<System> à< SW version>,press SELECT toconfirm.
Specification
ITEMS DESCRIPTION
Specifications: DAB+ FM
PowerRequirements: AC/DC Adapter: Input: 240Vac, 50Hz
DC Output: 9V/600mA
FrequencyRange (FM)87.5-108MHz
(DAB+)174 –240MHz
RatedOutputPower: 2.0Wrmsx2
Speaker: 4ohm
Headphone Jack: 32ohm
Dimension: 200x63x132mm
NetWeight: 749g
Note:Specifications subject to change withoutnotice.
Weightand dimensions are approximate.