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HI-FI SEPARATES
SP110 DAB TUNER
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing this Acoustic Solutions DAB tuner, you have chosen to become one of the early adoptors of digital radio in the UK, which will
set the standard for radio quality in the near future. The SP110 DAB tuner has been developed following an extensive research and development program
that has culminated in what we regard as an exceptional mid-range hi-fi product.
Our aim when designing this product was to produce a visually appealing product which would look comparable to higher priced products, and give an
exceptional performance to match.
We trust that this product will give you hours of listening pleasure, and provide years of unparalleled performance. As with any new electrical product please
be patient and allow at least 36 hours use before all components have acclimatized themselves with your surroundings, and found their optimum working
temperature.
WHAT IS DAB?
DAB radio will change the way that people listen to radio over the next few years. You will probably be aware that digital radio will become mandatory in the
future as the terrestrial radio frequencies which you currently listen to will be re allocated for other uses such as emergency services.
This means that today you are one of the pioneers using this technology, however in a short space of time everybody will benefit from clear digital radio
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GLOSSARY
DAB
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DLS
3
4
DRC
LED
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6
7
8-13
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15
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Digital Audio Broadcasting
MMI
Dynamic Label Segment
RDI
Dynamic Range Control
SNR
Light Emitting Diode
S/PDIF
Man Machine Interface
Receiver Data Interface
Signal to Noise Ratio
Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Format
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing this Acoustic Solutions DAB tuner, you have chosen to become one of the early adoptors of digital radio in the UK, which will set the standard for radio quality in the near future. The SP110 DAB tuner has been developed following an extensive research and development program that has culminated in what we regard as an exceptional mid-range hi-fi product. - Page 2 Your Acoustic Solutions SP110 DAB tuner will receive programs broadcast on Band 3 digital radio (174-240MHz), there are 41 channels within this range numbered 5A to 13F, the number of channels you can receive will be dependant on your location and signal strength. The UK has been allocated seven multiplexes by the Radio Authority - in the spectrum 217.5-230.0 MHz, which are numbered 11B to 12D.
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
• Do not install near any heat source, such as radiators, or other equipment that produces heat. • Protect the mains power cable from being damaged. • The SP110 system is double insulated and does not require an earth connection in the UK mains plug. The exclamation point within an equilateral... -
Page 4: Front Panel Controls
12. Headphone socket, stereo 6.4mm jack suitable for use with most headphones 13. LED power indicator light will show green to indicate that the SP110 is on. It will show red if the SP110 is in stand by mode as set by the optional remote control. -
Page 5: Rear Panel Connections
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Warning labels, please observe that this unit contains high voltages, and should not be opened, please refer to page 2 of this manual. Mains cable inlet position, please ensure that this cable strain relief bush is intact and has not been damaged. Analogue audio outputs for connection to line input sockets on amplifiers. -
Page 6: Installation And Position
INSTALLATION AND POSITION This tuner should be positioned on a flat stable surface. We would recommend that the position of your hi-fi equipment should be chosen carefully to provide adequate protection for this device, and also provide an attractive showcase for your investment. Hi-fi equipment is not designed for continuous movement, therefore it is recommended that a permanent home for your hi-fi be achieved as soon as possible. -
Page 7: Fixing The Antenna
FIXING THE ANTENNA As with any radio receiver, the quality of the output signal will be directly determined by the strength of the input signal that it receives. Obviously the location of the tuner in relation to the transmitter will have a direct infl uence on the quality of the available signal, however it is important to pro- vide the best possible antenna to the tuner to provide the best signal conditions possible. -
Page 8: Using The Dab Tuner
USING THE DAB TUNER When you unpack the tuner from the box, all settings will be at default values. These can be altered according to your listening tastes; new settings will be retained within the memory of the tuner and will remain set even after switching the system off. Once you have made all the necessary connections to the DAB tuner, you are now ready to start listening to the DAB radio experience. - Page 9 2 of the LCD). Once the SP110 has built a station list, it will retain this list in memory unless you decide to reset it. Sometimes it may be the case that a particular DAB station is not available in your area, however the station still exists in the memory of the SP110.
- Page 10 SETTING PRESETS The SP110 is fi tted with 4 preset buttons which can store DAB stations of your choice for one- button recall operation. Please note that if you decide to store a secondary level DAB station, there is a possibility that this station will only be broadcast periodically, and may not have station content when you return to this preset in the future.
- Page 11 UK, to include a process to scan for all of these would only add unnecessary time to this function. A search in the UK should take approx 10 seconds. If your SP110 is being used in an area operating on band 3 outside of the UK, then the available channels can be scanned by holding down the Autotune button...
- Page 12 The SP110 will list your top 10 favourite stations at the start of the station order list so that it is not necessary to scroll through the entire list to find the stations which you listen to most often.
- Page 13 2. Press the function control knob to select this option. 2) Manual tune. It is possible to manually tune SP110 to a specific channel allowing this multiplex to be added to the service order list. This feature can be used to assist positioning an antenna to gain optimum reception for a specific channel.To activate this mode, press the function key to display the menu...
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Page 14: Using The Headphones
The headphone level control does not affect the output level of the main output sockets. CARE AND MAINTENANCE To clean the SP110 tuner, wipe the case with a slightly moist, lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. Do not spray an aerosol at or near the tuner. -
Page 15: Trouble Shooting
This may occur if a broadcaster changes the label of a service or removes a label whilst you are listening to it. The SP110 will try to retune to this station, or alternatively follow the procedure for auto tune on page 11. -
Page 16: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS RF Section Band III, 174MHz-240MHz Input: 50R,nominal Max signal: -3dBm typ Sensitivity: -96dBm typ Adjacent Channel Rejection: 35dB typ Display 2 line by 16 character LCD LED backlight Presets Audio Output Stereo, 2.5V P-P 48kHz sample rate 16 bit sample resolution Optical S/PDIF IEC60958 Compliant 48kHz sample rate... -
Page 17: Contact Details
CONTACT DETAILS We trust you are completely satisfied with this product from Acoustic Solutions Limited, however please feel free to contact us if you experience any difficulties, or if you would like to express your views regarding our products Please write to: Acoustic Solutions Limited. - Page 18 REV: 1/026/1.0...
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