Contents Controls And Functions ���������������������������������������������� What’s In The Box? ��������������������������������������������������� Instructions Guide ����������������������������������������������������� Basic Operation �������������������������������������������������������� DAB Radio ����������������������������������������������������������������� How to store a preset DAB station���������������������������� FM Radio ������������������������������������������������������������������� How to store a preset FM station ����������������������������� Station information for DAB and FM Radio ������������� Clock and Date Settings �������������������������������������������...
Instructions Guide Instructions Guide Basic Operation Please note all (Ref.) refer to Page 1 Controls and Functions mapping guide. Plug the connector into the side of the system labelled DC 5V (Ref.1) and the power supply into the mains. Ensure the antenna (Ref.13) is extended as far as possible so that you can rotate it which will enable you to get the best signal you can.
Instructions Guide DAB Radio Press the ‘Mode’ button (Ref.4) to switch to DAB Radio. On first use it will automatically scan all stations and save them. Fully extend the antenna (Ref.13). To auto scan, press the ‘Scan’ button (Ref.5) and then release. This will start scanning up the frequency band and store all stations that have a good signal.
Instructions Guide How to store a preset DAB station Up to 10 stations can be set. To store a station that you are currently playing: Press and hold ‘Preset’ button (Ref.7). “<1: (Empty)” will show on the display. Press ‘Prev’ button (Ref.8) or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) to change the “<1” to the number you want to store the station as.
Instructions Guide FM Radio Press the ‘Mode’ button (Ref.4) multiple times to switch between DAB and FM. The first time you do this, the FM frequency “87.5 MHz” will be displayed on the screen. Fully extend the antenna (Ref.13). To auto scan, press and release the ‘Scan’ button (Ref.5). This will then start scanning up the frequency band and play the first station it finds with good signal.
Instructions Guide How to store a preset FM station Up to 10 stations can be set. To store a station that you are currently playing: Press and hold ‘Preset’ button (Ref.7). “<1: (Empty)” will show on the display. Press ‘Prev’ button (Ref.8) or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) to change the “<1” to the number you want to store the station as.
Instructions Guide Station information for DAB and FM Radio DAB Radio Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6) repeatedly to show the different programme information. Signal Strength: Displays a signal bar with the strength of the current station. Bit Error Rate: Provides details of the signal error rate. Channel and Frequency: Displays the station’s transmission channel number and frequency.
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Instructions Guide FM Radio Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6) repeatedly to show the different programme information. Programme Type: Displays a description of the type of programme provided by the broadcaster. Signal Strength: Displays a signal bar with the strength of the current station.
Instructions Guide Clock and Date Settings Manually Setting the time The time will automatically update after the fist use of DAB Radio. However, you can still set the time manually as follows: Ensure the unit is turned on. Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6). To make your choice, use the ‘Prev/Next’...
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Instructions Guide Manually Setting the Date The date can be changed after changing the time. The year will flash on the display screen. Press the ‘Prev’ (Ref.8) or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) buttons until you are on the required year. To confirm the year, press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ (Ref.12) button. The month will flash on the display screen.
Instructions Guide Dual Alarm Setting Alarm1 / Alarm2 Setting Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6). To highlight your choice, use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.8/9). Select “Alarm 1 Set” or “Alarm 2 Set” and press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.12). To turn the Alarm on, press ‘Next’...
Instructions Guide Alarm1 / Alarm2 Setting To turn the alarm off fully, follow the first three steps above and select “OFF”. Alarm Sounds and Snooze Snooze/Switch off Alarm when sounding When the alarm sounds, press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.12) to snooze for 9 minutes. The radio will go on standby mode. To turn the alarm off completely when sounding, press the ‘Power’...
Instructions Guide Other Functions System Reset Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6). Use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.8/9) to highlight “Factory reset” and press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.12). The display screen will show “Factory reset”. Use the ‘Next’ button (Ref.9) to choose “Yes” or “No”. Press the ‘Enter/Snooze’...
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Instructions Guide Other Functions Sleep Setting This enables you to programme the radio to switch off at a specific time, up to 120 minutes from activation. Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6). Use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.8/9) to choose “Sleep Set” and press the ‘Enter/Snooze’...
Instructions Guide Technical Specifications Power supply UK Standard Plug DC 5v Mode: FM(87.5MHz – 108MHz) DAB / DAB+ 174-240MHz Output Connector: Earphone jack Aerial: Integral telescopic aerial Power Supply and Batteries The unit is powered and charged by UK Standard Plug DC 5v. The unit is also portable when powered by 4 x AA Batteries (Not Supplied).
Troubleshooting Guide Observation Potential Cause/Solution No sound The station is not tuned in. Fine tune the station. The volume is set to a low position. Increase the volume. Headphones may be connected. Disconnect the headphones. Buttons are not Turn off the unit and turn on after a few seconds. working FM: Static sound Signal reception is low.
Safety Information ADDITIONAL WARNINGS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. Instructions are also The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or available for download at www.majorityradios.co.uk splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as 3. Heed all Warnings vases, shall be places on the apparatus.
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