TechniSat DIGITRADIO 1 User manual

User manual
DIGITRADIO 1
Portable DAB+/VHF radio

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1 Illustrations
1.1 View from the front and side
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2 6
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3 4
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1 On/Standby (Top)
2 Speaker (Mono)
3 DAB/FM button for changing mode
4 MENU for accessing the menu
5 OK button for confirmation
6 Volume +/- buttons (loud/quiet)
7 Direct selection button
8 FAV button
9 Display
10 t/uSelection buttons
11 Headphone socket (3.5mm jack)
12 DC-IN USB port for external power supply

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1.2 View from the back
Telescopic aerial
Battery
compartment
Battery
Plastic guide
Contacts

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2 Contents
1 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 View from the front and side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 View from the back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 Target group of this operating manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Important instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.3 Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2.4 Servicing notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4 Setting Up the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5 Description of the DIGITRADIO 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.1 Scope of delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.2 Special features of the DIGITRADIO 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.3 Preparing the DIGITRADIO 1 for use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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5.3.1 Inserting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.3.2 Connecting to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.3.3 Aligning the telescopic aerial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.3.4 Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.4 General device functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.4.1 Switching the device on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.4.2 Switching the device off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.4.3 Switching between DAB+ and FM mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.4.4 Setting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.4.5 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.4.6 Accessing the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6 Menu operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7 The DAB+ (digital radio) function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.1 What is DAB+? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.1.1 Data compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.1.2 Audio stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.2 DAB+ (digital radio) reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.2.1 Carrying out a full scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.2.2 Selecting a station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.2.3 Storing DAB+ stations in a storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7.2.4 Accessing DAB+ stations in a storage location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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7.2.5 Overwriting/deleting a stored station position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
7.2.6 Signal strength. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
7.2.7 Manual settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.2.8 Volume adjustment (DRC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.2.9 Deleting inactive stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8 FM (VHF) operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8.1 Switching to VHF radio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8.2 FM (VHF) reception with RDS information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
8.3 Automatic station scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
8.4 Manual station scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8.5 Scan settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8.6 Audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
8.7 Storing VHF stations in a storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
8.8 Accessing VHF stations in a storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8.9 Overwriting/deleting a stored station location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
9 System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
9.1 Setting the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
9.1.1 Setting the time/date manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
9.1.2 Updating the time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
9.1.3 Setting the time format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
9.1.4 Setting the date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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9.2 Display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
9.3 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9.4 Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
9.5 Software version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
11 Eliminating malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
12 Technical data / Manufacturer’s notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
13 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
3 Foreword
This operating manual will help you use your radio - hereafter referred to as the
DIGIRADIO or the device - safely and as intended.
3.1 Target group of this operating manual
This operating manual is intended for anyone setting up, using, cleaning or disposing
of the device.

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3.1.1 Intended use
The device has been developed to receive DAB+/VHF radio broadcasts. The device is
designed for personal use and is not suitable for commercial purposes.
3.2 Important instructions
Please observe the following instructions to minimise any safety hazards, prevent
damage to the device, and help protect the environment.
Please read all the safety instructions carefully and store them for future reference.
Always follow all the warnings and instructions in this instruction manual and on
the rear of the device.
Warning - indicates an important note that you must always observe in order to
avoid problems with the device, loss or abuse of data or unwanted operation.
Tip - indicates a note about the function described as well as other functions
associated with it and any others to be observed with reference to the
respective place in the instruction manual.

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3.2.1 Safety
For your own protection you should read the safety precautions carefully before
using your DIGITRADIO 1. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by
inappropriate handling, or by non-compliance with the safety precautions.
Do not open the device housing under any circumstances!
Touching parts that conduct high voltages can be fatal!
Any necessary repairs to the device should only be carried out by
qualified personnel.
Only operate the device in a temperate climate.
In the event of lengthy transportation and when switching from a cold to a warm
environment, do not switch on immediately; wait for the temperature to equalise.

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Do not expose the device to dripping or sprayed water. If water gets into the
device, switch it off and contact the service department.
Do not expose the device to sources of heat that will heat it up in addition to
normal use.
The device should be disconnected from the mains in the event of a storm.
Overvoltage can damage the device.
If there is an obvious problem with the device, or a smell or smoke is produced,
or there is a significant malfunction or damage to the housing, switch the
device off and contact the service department.
Only connect the device to a mains voltage at 100V-240V~, 50/60 Hz using the
mains adapter.
Never try to operate the device at a different voltage.

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The mains adapter may only be connected after completion of the installation
as instructed.
Do not operate the device if the mains adapter is defective or the device is
damaged in any other way.
When removing the mains adapter from the socket, pull on the plug, not the cable.
Do not operate the device near to baths, swimming pools or where water may
splash onto it during operation.
Never attempt to repair a defective device yourself. Always contact one of our
customer service locations.
Foreign bodies such as nails, coins etc. should not get into the interior of the
device. Do not bring metallic objects into contact with the connection points or
touch them with your fingers. This may cause a short circuit.
No naked flames such as burning candles may be placed on the device.
Never allow children to use this device unsupervised.

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The device is still connected to the mains when in standby mode. Unplug the
mains adapter if you are not going to use the radio for some time. Only pull on
the plug, not the cable.
Do not listen to music or the radio at a high volume. Doing so can cause
permanent hearing damage.
This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
restricted physical, sensory or mental faculties, or who lack the experience and/
or knowledge to use it, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for
their safety or have received instruction from them on how to use the device.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they are not using the device as a toy.
Making modifications to the device is forbidden.
Damaged devices or accessories may no longer be used.

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Using batteries
Keep batteries out of reach of children. Children could put batteries in their
mouths and swallow them. Doing so can cause serious health damage. Seek
medical advice immediately if this occurs! Always keep batteries out of reach of
small children.
Only operate the device with the battery permitted for it.
Standard batteries may not be charged. Rechargeable batteries may not be
reactivated in any other way, may not be disassembled, heated up or thrown
onto an open fire (risk of explosion!).
Clean battery contacts and device contacts before inserting.
There is a risk of explosion if a battery is inserted incorrectly!
Only replace batteries with others of the right type and the right model number.
Caution! Do not expose batteries to extreme conditions.
Do not place on heated objects; do not expose to direct sunlight!

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Leaking or damaged batteries can irritate the skin. Use suitable protective
gloves. Clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
If the device is not used for an extended period, take the battery out.
3.2.2 Disposal
The packaging material used for your device consists entirely of recyclable materials.
Please sort the components appropriately, and dispose of them in line with your local
waste disposal regulations. At the end of its useful life span, this product may not
be disposed of with your regular household waste. It must be taken to a recycling
collection point for electrical and electronic equipment.
This is indicated by the symbol on the product, the operating manual or the
packaging. The materials used can be re-used in accordance with their labelling.
By ensuring that valuable raw materials in old equipment are re-used, you can make
a valuable contribution towards protecting our environment.

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Please contact your local authority for the location of the nearest recycling point.
Please ensure that dead batteries/rechargeable batteries and electronic waste items
are not sent to your regular household refuse site, but are correctly disposed of (either
taken back by a specialist company or at collection points at specialist dealers).
Batteries can contain toxic substances that are hazardous to health and the
environment. Batteries are subject to European Directive 2006/66/EC. They may not
be disposed of with normal household waste.

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Disposal Instructions:
Disposing of packaging:
Your new device has been protected on its way to you by packaging. All the
materials used are environmentally-friendly and can be re-used. Please help by
disposing of the packaging in an environmentally appropriate way. Please contact
your dealer or local waste disposal centre for current disposal instructions.
Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging and parts of packaging away from children.
Risk of suffocation from the plastic film and other packaging materials.
Disposing of the device:
Old devices are not worthless. Valuable raw materials can be extracted from
them so that they can be disposed of in an eco-friendly way. Contact your local
recycling centre for information about the correct way to dispose of your radio.
Batteries contained in the device must be removed prior to its disposal.
This device is marked in accordance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EC.

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At the end of its useful life span, this product may not be disposed of with your
regular household waste. It must be taken to a recycling collection point for
electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on the product, the operating
manual or the packaging indicates this. The materials used can be re-used in
accordance with their labelling. By ensuring that valuable raw materials in old
equipment are re-used, you can make a valuable contribution towards
protecting our environment.
Important notice on the disposal of batteries: Batteries can contain toxic
substances that are hazardous to the environment. Please ensure that batteries
are disposed of in accordance with the applicable legal provisions. Never throw
batteries away with normal household waste. You can dispose of used batteries
with your dealer or at a dedicated waste disposal site at no charge.

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3.2.3 Legal notices
TechniSat hereby declares that the radio unit type DIGITRADIO 1 complies with
Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU conformity declaration can be
found at the following website:
https://www.technisat.com/de_DE/Konformitaetserklaerung/352-687/?productID=11473
TechniSat is not liable for product damage caused by external influences, wear
and tear, inappropriate use, unauthorised repairs, modifications or accidental
damage.
We reserve the right to make amendments and printing errors Version 03/17.
Duplication and reproduction only with the publisher's approval You can find
the current version of the manual in PDF format in the download area of the
TechniSat home page at www.technisat.com.

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DIGITRADIO 1 and TechniSat are registered trademarks of:
TechniSat Digital GmbH
TechniPark
Julius-Saxler-Strasse 3
D-54550 Daun/Vulkaneifel, Germany
www.technisat.de