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Contents
Introducing your Hepburn Bluetooth Speaker, DAB/DAB+ and FM Radio
Welcome from the Hepburn Design Team
Hepburn: compatible, stylish, hassle-free
What can my Hepburn do apart from look fab?
Talk to us
Important Safety Information – please read
Finding your way around your Hepburn – knobs, buttons, connectors and batteries.
Top View
Back View
Battery Fitting – Bottom View
Getting Started
Positioning your Hepburn
Adjusting the Aerial
Turning the Unit On and O
Volume Control
Using DAB Mode
Selecting another DAB/DAB+ Station
Updating the Stations List
Displaying Signal Strength
Manual Tuning
Setting Dynamic Range Control (DRC)
Changing Station Display Order
Pruning Your Station List
Viewing Station Information
Using FM Mode
Selecting FM Mode
Scanning for FM Stations
Setting Scan Preferences
Forcing mono for weak stations
Viewing Station Information
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Setting Station Presets for DAB and FM
Storing Preset Stations
Recalling a Preset Station
Using Smart Device Mode with Bluetooth Devices
Pairing your Hepburn with a Bluetooth device
Connecting to an already paired Bluetooth device
Controlling your Bluetooth device with your Hepburn
Using Auxiliary Input Mode
Remotely Controlling your Hepburn with an Android or iOS device
What you can do with the View Quest App
What tablet or smartphone do you need for a remote?
Installing the View Quest App
Setting up the connection with your Hepburn
[Optional] Quickly setting up the app display for your remote
Controlling your Hepburn with your phone or tablet remote
Enjoying DAB/DAB+ with the View Quest App
Enjoying FM radio with the View Quest App
Enjoying your Bluetooth device with the View Quest App
Enjoying an auxiliary device with the View Quest App
General Settings
Equaliser
Count Down Timer (Cooking Timer)
Time and Date
Alarms
Backlight Level
Language
Factory Reset
Software Version
Specication
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Introducing your Hepburn Bluetooth Speaker, DAB/DAB+ and FM Radio
Welcome from the Hepburn Design Team
Hello and welcome to your Hepburn. We are View Quest – an award-winning British company determined to excel in
technical and aesthetic design. With your Hepburn we’ve combined the latest technologies like Bluetooth,
DAB/DAB+ and mobile apps to create a truly stylish way for you to enjoy your favourite sounds – wherever they come
from.
Taking inspiration from the latest trends in fashion and interior design, our goal for Hepburn is to create a feature rich
product that not only sounds exceptional but looks fantastic too.
Hepburn: compatible, stylish, hassle-free
We’ve designed your Hepburn to make compatibility problems a thing of the past.
Compatible with your devices – old and new. Hepburn’s Bluetooth lets you wirelessly connect the latest smart
phones, tablets, MP3 players and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Other audio devices without Bluetooth like
turntables, computers or older phones can plug in to the 3.5mm jack.
Compatible with radio stations all over the world. Enjoy the ever increasing selection of digital broadcasts with
Hepburn’s DAB/DAB+ receiver as well as your old favourites with the FM tuner. Never lose track of any of your
favourite stations with 30 station presets. For useful information about DAB in the UK, websites such as
www.ukdigitalradio.com feature handy postcode nders that will tell you which DAB channels are available in your
area.
Compatible with your Android or iPhone. The View Quest app lets you to sit back, relax and take control of the
music with your smartphone or tablet, whichever Hepburn function you’re using.
Ready to deliver your ideal sound. As well as providing eight preset equaliser proles, Hepburn lets you design one
of your own to exactly match your current desires.
Right for you. Exciting colours and design complement your personal taste and style.

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What can my Hepburn do apart from look fab?
Here’s a brief run-down of your Hepburn’s capabilities. Everything is explained fully later in this guide.
Bluetooth speaker
Lets you play audio from a Bluetooth source like a phone or mp3 player, and lets you control the playback from your
Hepburn. The tracks on your phone will never have sounded so good.
DAB/DAB+ receiver
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is the next big thing in radio. Clarity, station choice and ease of tuning are often
cited as benets. There are two versions, DAB and DAB+. Your Hepburn works with either.
FM Radio
DAB isn’t everywhere, so there’s an FM radio in your Hepburn so that you can still listen to radio wherever DAB is not
available.
Auxiliary connection
Lets you plug in and listen to an external audio source that doesn’t do Bluetooth, so your older devices aren’t left out.
Control from your smartphone or tablet
No more missing remote controls! The View Quest App, available free for Android and iPhone devices, lets you sit
back, relax and control every aspect of your Hepburn.
Phone Charger
When plugged in to the mains your Hepburn can charge a suitable phone or music player using its built-in USB
connector. Convenient, and saves a power socket.
Dual Alarms
Wake up to your favourite radio station – or the buzzer.
Countdown Timer
A cooking timer with a range of up to 99 minutes makes your Hepburn even more useful in the kitchen.

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Talk to us
We would really value your feedback – how well have we succeeded in our mission to create a stylish, compatible
sound experience? If you’d like to share anything about your Hepburn – things you love, things you’d like, or things
that could be better, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected].uk.
And of course, we’re here to help you sort things out if you have any problems; email our support team at
suppor[email protected].uk for expert help on any aspect of your Hepburn. Please call or write – we have friendly
people ready to help, and we really want your Hepburn experience to be rst class.
Thank you and enjoy your Hepburn.
The team at View Quest

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Important Safety Information – please read
Please read this guide before using your unit – it contains guidance and recommendations that can help ensure
long-lasting, trouble-free, safe operation. Please keep this guide for future reference.
Be careful. Avoid:
•Liquids: don’t expose your unit to drips or splashes, and don’t put liquid containers like vases on it or near it.
• Humidity or moisture: humid or moist places like bathrooms and steam rooms need specially-designed equipment.
• Heat: don’t expose your unit to direct sunlight or heat from radiators or other heat sources. Audio/video devices
can generate a lot of heat; don’t put your unit on top of such devices. Don’t use naked ames anywhere near your
unit either.
• Dust and restricted airow: make sure your unit is in free-owing air to avoid overheating.
• Vibration: constant vibration can cause damage.
• Extreme climates: this unit is designed for operation in moderate climates.
IMPORTANT:
• DO NOT listen at high volume: High volumes can permanently damage hearing.
• DO NOT use equipment, especially headphones, when it could distract you from the requirements of traffic or
other safety.
•DO NOT Use equipment that is not working normally or you suspect may be faulty or damaged.
• DO NOT leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specically stated that it is designed for
unattended operation. Switch o using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to
do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for inrm or handicapped people.
Always:
• Operate all controls as instructed in the manual.
• Ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-connections between the
pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch o and
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.
Note: This unit will become warm when used for a long period of time. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with
the unit.
Battery safety guidelines
Be sure to insert batteries of the correct type and ensure correct polarity (+/-).
To insert batteries, remove the battery compartment cover and insert batteries observing polarity.
Ensure the cover is secure and remove batteries in a safe manner without the use of metallic or other conductive objects
Batteries should not be replaced by children
Never dispose of batteries in re as they may explode
Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or naked ame.
Only use batteries of the same type
Do not mix old and new batteries and do not mix alkaline and rechargeable batteries
Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries
If the radio is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries from the battery compartment
Always remove spent batteries from the battery compartment and dispose of them responsibly to protect the
environment
Note: For battery operation, please switch o the mains adaptor and remove the mains power plug from the back of
the radio.’
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Dangerous Voltages, that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons is present within this product’s enclosure.
ATTENTION
The owner’s manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions, for your safety, it is
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Finding your way around your Hepburn
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1. - VOLUME + knob
Turn to adjust volume level.
2. POWER button
Press to switch between standby and active modes.
3. SOURCE button
Press to switch between DAB, FM, Smart Device and Auxiliary Input
modes.
4. PAIR button
Press to select Bluetooth device for pairing in Smart Device mode.
5. SKIP button
Press to skip to next track in Smart Device mode.
Press and hold to fast forwards current track in Smart Device mode.
Continues through next tracks if held.
6. PLAY/PAUSE button
Press to switch between pause/play of current track in Smart Device
mode.
7. BACKWARD button
In Smart Device mode, press to return to start of current track if more
than 2.5 seconds in, otherwise skip to previous track.
Press and hold to rewind current track in Smart Device mode.
Continues through previous tracks if held.
8. LCD display
9. SNOOZE button
Press to change the backlight level.
When alarm is sounding, press to activate Snooze feature.
10. ALARM button
Press to turn Alarms on or o.
11. MENU button
Press to display menu options relevant to current mode.
12. EQ button
Press to select or design Equaliser.
13. INFO button
Press to view station information.
14. PRESETS button
Press and hold to save preset stations;
Press to recall a saved preset station.
15. - TUNING + knob
Turn to tune and press to conrm.
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1. Aerial
2. USB port for charging devices
Outputs 5V volts for charging personal devices such as your
phone or MP3 player.
3. AUX-IN for other devices
4. DC-IN power cable input
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Slide battery cover to the left and
then lift out.
Pull ribbon to remove battery then
replace the ribbon inside.
Tilt product to the left, as shown,
until another battery slides over the
ribbon. Repeat Step 2. 4Tilt product to the right, as shown,
until another battery slides over the
ribbon. Repeat Step 2. Do this twice
as there are two batteries.
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Battery Use
Your Hepburn can be powered by 4 x Type ‘D’ batteries.
Be sure to insert batteries of the correct type and ensure correct polarity (+/-).
Battery Removal
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Getting Started
Carefully remove your Hepburn from its box. You may wish to store the packaging for future use. Inside the box you
will nd:
- Your Hepburn
- Power Adapter with plugs for UK and mainland Europe
- User Manual
Positioning your Hepburn
Place your Hepburn on a at / stable surface, with reference to the safety information section in this manual.
Adjusting the Aerial
The aerial should be extended to ensure you receive the best signal possible in both DAB and FM radio modes. Later
on it may be necessary to alter the position of your Hepburn and its aerial to achieve the best reception.
Turning the Unit On and O
1. Connect the plug at the end of power adapter cable to the DC in jack on the back of your Hepburn. Insert the
power adapter into the mains socket.
2. Turn the mains power on and then press the POWER button to turn on the unit.
Pressing the POWER button again switches your Hepburn to standby mode. To switch the unit o completely, unplug
the power adapter from the mains socket.
Volume Control
Adjust the radio volume by turning the – VOLUME + knob.
Using DAB Mode
Note: When you turn on the radio it will automatically search and store all the available stations. You should conduct an
additional Full Scan to ensure all stations are picked up and stored. It is also recommended every few months to run a new
scan to pick up any new DAB/DAB+ stations that may have begun broadcasting after purchasing your Hepburn.
1. Repeatedly press the SOURCE button until DAB is shown on the display. For the rst time your Hepburn will carry
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2. Once the scanning is complete the DAB/DAB+ stations will be displayed in alphanumeric order. The rst station in
the list will be selected.
Note: if no DAB/DAB+ signal is found in your area, it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a stronger signal area.
Websites such as www.ukdigitalradio.com in the UK feature handy postcode nders that will tell you what DAB channels
you can expect to receive.
Selecting another DAB/DAB+ Station
While a program is playing, turn the - TUNING + knob to cycle through available stations, and then press the
–TUNING + knob to conrm the station you want to play.
Updating the Stations List
Press the MENU button, turn the -TUNING+ knob to select Full scan, and then press the – TUNING + knob to conrm.
Scan will commence.
Displaying Signal Strength
While playing a DAB/DAB+ program, repeatedly press the INFO button until the display shows a signal bar indicating
the strength of the current station.
Manual Tuning
1. Press the MENU button, turn the - TUNING + knob to select Manual tune, and then press the - TUNING + knob to
conrm. The display will show the channel number and frequency.
2. Turn the - TUNING + knob to step through the channels and then press the - TUNING + knob to select the current
channel.
Note: If there is a multiplex corresponding to this channel and frequency, then after a few seconds the display will show a
tuning meter with the signal strength and the multiplex.
The indicator on the signal bar shows the minimum acceptable signal level.
Note: Stations with signal strength below the minimum signal level may not
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3. To exit manual tune, press the - TUNING + knob again.
Setting Dynamic Range Control (DRC)
You can set the compression level of stations to eliminate the dierences in dynamic range or sound level between
radio stations. If loud stations are too loud while quiet stations are too quiet, DRC may help.
Note: DRC o indicates no compression
DRC low indicates little compression
DRC high indicates maximum compression
1. Press the MENU button, turn the – TUNING + knob to select DRC, and press the - TUNING + knob to conrm.
2. Turn the -TUNING+ knob to select 'DRC high', 'DRC low' or 'DRC o', and then press the - TUNING + knob to
conrm your setting.
Changing Station Display Order
You may want to display your stations in a dierent order. Your options are:
Alphanumeric: Display all stations in alphanumeric order.
Ensemble: List currently broadcasting active stations before inactive ones.
Valid: Remove inactive stations from the station list.
1. Press the MENU button, turn the - TUNING + knob to select Station order, and then press the - TUNING + knob to
conrm.
2. Turn the – TUNING + knob to select 'Alphanumeric', ' Ensemble' or 'Valid', and then press the – TUNING + knob to
conrm your selection.
Pruning Your Station List
This feature enables your radio to remove inactive stations from the station list.
1. Press the MENU button, turn the – TUNING + knob to select Prune, and then press the
– TUNING + knob to conrm.
2. Turn the – TUNING + knob to ‘Yes’, and then press the – TUNING + knob to conrm.
Viewing Station Information
To view currently playing station information, press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through DLS (Dynamic Label
Segment), Signal Strength, Program Type, Ensemble, Program Frequency, Signal Quality, Bitrate, Codec and Time
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Using FM Mode
Selecting FM Mode
1. Press the SOURCE button repeatedly until FM is displayed.
2. On rst use the display will show 87.50MHz, the start of the FM frequency range. Otherwise, the last listened-to FM
station will be selected.
Scanning for FM Stations
1. To manually scan FM stations, while frequency is displayed, turn the – TUNING + knob clockwise/anticlockwise to
increase/decrease frequency by 0.05MHz per step.
2. To automatically scan, turn the – TUNING + knob clockwise or anticlockwise and then press the – TUNING + knob.
Your Hepburn will scan forwards or backwards until it reaches the next available station. To scan forwards, turn the
– TUNING + knob clockwise before pressing it. To scan backwards turn the – TUNING + knob anticlockwise before
pressing it.
Setting Scan Preferences
By default, FM scans stop at any available station. This may result in tuning to a weak station, resulting in poor sound
quality. Your Hepburn helps you avoid weak stations.
1. To change the scan settings to stop only at stations with good signal strength, press the MENU button, turn the
– TUNING + knob to select Scan Setting, and then press the – TUNING + knob to conrm.
2. Turn the – TUNING + knob to select ‘Strong stations only’, and press the - TUNING + knob to conrm your
selection.
Forcing mono for weak stations
By default, all stereo stations are reproduced in stereo. For weak stations, this may result in poor sound quality. Your
Hepburn can oset this eect by playing weak stations in mono.
1. To play weak stations in mono, press the MENU button, turn the - TUNING + knob to select Audio setting, and then
press the - TUNING + knob to conrm.
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Viewing Station Information
A variety of station information is transmitted by broadcasters, and your Hepburn oers a convenient way for you to
view it.
To view currently playing station information, press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through Radio Text,
Program type, PS, Audio info and Time and Date.
Setting Station Presets for DAB and FM
Storing Preset Stations
You can store up to both 30 DAB and FM stations as preset stations. This lets you to access your favourite stations
quickly and easily.
1. While your favourite station is playing, press and hold the PRESETS button until the display shows:
If you have stored presets, their details will be displayed instead of ‘Empty.’
2. Turn the - TUNING + knob to cycle through preset numbers 1-30. Find an empty preset, or one you wish to replace.
3. Press the - TUNING + knob and your station will be stored as that preset number.
Recalling a Preset Station
1. Press the SOURCE button to select the mode you wish to play: FM or DAB.
2. Press the PRESETS button to show the saved preset stations.
3. Turn the - TUNING + knob to nd the preset station you want to play, then press the - TUNING + knob to conrm.

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Using Smart Device Mode with Bluetooth Devices
Your Hepburn lets you play and control Bluetooth devices. To let this happen the devices have to be paired.
Pairing your Hepburn with a Bluetooth device
1. Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select Smart Device mode.
2. After two seconds the display will show "Waiting BT Connection".
3. Activate your Bluetooth device and select the search mode.
4. “Hepburn” will appear on your Bluetooth device.
5. Select “Hepburn” and enter “0000” for the password if necessary.
6. “BT Connected” and your device name will show on the display when connection is successful.
Connecting to an already paired Bluetooth device
1. Press the PAIR button. If there are any devices paired with your Hepburn, the rst one will show on the display.
2. Turn the - TUNING + knob to cycle through the list of paired devices, then press the - TUNING + knob to select the
displayed device.
3. The display will show "Waiting BT Connection". Select “Hepburn” on your Bluetooth device.
4. “BT Connected” and the device name will show on the display when connection is successful.
Controlling your Bluetooth device with your Hepburn
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Using Auxiliary Input Mode
Auxiliary Input allows for a quick and easy connection to an MP3 player or other external audio source. You need an
audio cable with a 3.5mm jack (not supplied) to connect to your Hepburn.
1. Before connecting to the mains socket, connect your external audio device to the AUX IN socket on the rear of your
Hepburn.
2. Connect the power adapter to the mains socket, press the POWER button to switch your Hepburn on.
3. Press the SOURCE button repeatedly until Auxiliary Input appears on the display.
In this mode, you control your audio device through its own controls. Volume levels on both the audio device and
your Hepburn may need to be adjusted for optimal volume and clarity.
Remotely Controlling your Hepburn with an Android or iOS device
You can turn your smartphone or tablet into a remote control for your Hepburn with the free View Quest App.
What you can do with the View Quest App
• Sources: switch between Bluetooth, Dab/DAB+, FM and Auxiliary
• DAB/DAB+, FM: adjust volume, channels and presets, display RadioVIS information
• Bluetooth: change tracks and adjust volume
• AUX-IN: adjust the volume
You can also manage equaliser presets and tell your Hepburn to standby or wake up, and all of this without leaving
your chair.
What tablet or smartphone do you need for a remote?
For Apple devices, the App is compatible with all iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices running iOS 3.1.3 or later
(also iPad and iPad 2 devices in iPhone compatibility mode). For Android devices, Android 2.2 or later is supported.
Your device needs Bluetooth and you need to be able to install apps from the appropriate app store.
[note] We’ll refer to your Apple or Android device as your “Remote” from now on.

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Installing the View Quest App
1. Go to the appropriate store for your device; App Store for Apple, Play Store for Android. The simplest way to nd
the View Quest App is to use the search bar at the top of the screen to nd “viewquest” (with no quote marks). The
App is called “View Quest”, it’s free to install and use and its icon looks like this:
2. Install the App by pressing the INSTALL button.
Setting up the connection with your Hepburn
1. After you have installed the View Quest App, the next step is to establish a Bluetooth connection between your
remote and your Hepburn. Please follow the section "Pairing your Hepburn with a Bluetooth device" on page 16.
2. Having paired successfully, Tap the icon on your remote to start the app.
3. The App splash screen will display briey, then the Radio List screen, which will display your Hepburn as an
Unknown Bluetooth device. Click on the Hepburn entry, and the app will connect with your Hepburn.
You are now in control of your Hepburn.
[Optional] Quickly setting up the app display for your remote
The View Quest App automatically optimises its display for the type of device it is running on; it uses a dierent layout
on a phone (portrait) [] to a tablet (landscape) . So if you are, for example, using a tablet in portrait mode, your
display may not be optimal. To change this:
1. Tap your device’s menu key (see your device user manual for assistance nding this).
2. Tap the Settings button for settings.
3. Tap the button next to UI type and select Smartphone or Tablet.
4. The display will adapt to the new setting.
[Note] The View Quest App does not rotate in normal use.
[Note] Selecting Tablet UI type on a small device may truncate some information.
Controlling your Hepburn with your phone or tablet remote
Finding your way around the View Quest App
Main Panels
Your View Quest App has 4 major information panels. They are: • Browse
• Mode
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In smartphone ] mode these panels are accessed one at a time using control buttons at the bottom of the display.
In tablet = mode they appear onscreen at the same time in separate windows. This makes the best of available
space, whatever the size of your device.
The roles of these panels when listening to dierent sources will be explained in ‘Getting Started’.
Menu Items
In both and mode tapping your device menu while the View Quest App is running reveals icons for common
functions. They are:
• EQ Settings – lets you select pre-dened equalisation settings or congure one of your own.
• Settings – opens a panel where you can change common settings:
Radio – Scans for and lists available radios. Choose your Hepburn from this list.
Auto-lock – Disable or enable auto-lock of your phone or tablet.
Power – Power o (standby) or power on your Hepburn.
RadioVIS – Disable or enable the display of images and text messages sent by some radio
stations to accompany their programmes. RadioVIS is transmitted over the internet, so requires
a WiFi or 3g connection.
UI type – selects smartphone [] or tablet = user interface.
About – displays App version information.
Exit – quits the View Quest App.
• Standby – puts your Hepburn in standby mode, and opens the Settings panel ready for you to enable
power to your Hepburn again
• Exit – quits the View Quest App