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Using batteries ............21 Using the adapter ...........23 Using USB ...............24 Connecting to other devices ........25 Analogue line out ............25 Optical digital line out .............25 Hints and tips ............26 Troubleshooting ..............26 Resetting your PocketDAB 2000 ........27 Technical Support ............27 Warranty information ............27...
Thankyou for choosing the PocketDAB 2000, your perfect mobile audio companion. This manual provides guidance on how to get the best from your PocketDAB 2000 and gives advice on what to do if you encounter problems. The Quick Guide provides a pocket-sized summary of the main functions.
Overview diagrams Controls and connectors DABnav ® Rock to scroll LCD screen and push to 128 x 80 pixel select stations, backlit screen tracks and menu options Info Menu Changes the Access setup information options and shown on screen presets Mode Switches Switch between...
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Optical Digital output 3.5 mm of DAB or MP3 headphone Optical or analogue socket output Vol -/+ Volume jog dial. Push in to mute SD card slot Power For removable Hold down for 2 MP3 storage seconds to turn on or off Lock 5.7 V DC Slide to lock...
PocketDAB 2000 and unravel the headphone cable. 2. Insert the power adapter plug into the power socket ) on the side of your PocketDAB 2000 or slide the 5.7 V DC battery cover off and insert 3 AA batteries.
DAB mode When you first switch on your PocketDAB 2000 it switches into DAB mode and performs an autotune to find all the DAB stations available in your area. To listen to DAB at any other time, press the Mode button until the DAB icon is highlighted.
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Once in ReVu mode you can toggle between paused and playing by pushing the ReVu button again. To exit ReVu mode and return to the live broadcast press the centre of the DABnav button. To pause, rewind and replay live radio Push the ReVu button.
Changing the information displayed Press the Info button to change what you see on the screen while you listen to DAB. Scrolling text The default mode, displays scrolling text messages broadcast by most stations. Broadcast info Day and date from the current multiplex. Multiplex the current station belongs to.
Storing and recalling presets Presets enable you to store radio stations on a presets list for easy access. To access presets press the Menu button, use the DABnav button to select the View & manage presets icon and choose one of the following options: To add a preset Rock the DABnav button right.
Recording radio You can record radio* to an SD (Secure Digital) card which you put into the SD card slot on the side of your unit. The amount you can record depends on the size of your card and the quality of the audio being broadcast. 1.
The display will indicate tuning is underway. When finished, the PocketDAB 2000 will return to the station you were listening to and you will hear it through the earphones. All the stations found are now stored in the unit. If no stations are found, you see the message ‘No stations available’...
PocketDAB 2000 for recording*, see page 10, and for playing back digital radio or playing MP3 or MP2 files recorded elsewhere. Your PocketDAB 2000 comes with an SD card, other sizes and additional cards are available from PURE and other electronics retailers.
) on the SD card and the MP3 mode indicator in the top right corner of the screen. PocketDAB 2000 records MP2 files to a TRACKS folder when you record from radio on your PocketDAB 2000. DAB recordings will show recording date and time and show the station name and multiplex when played, MP3s will show track title and additional file information where available.
Managing files To delete files from your SD card you can use the Delete track option in MP2/MP3 settings, see page 19, or connect to a PC using the USB socket and use Windows Explorer to manage files on your SD card.
FM mode To listen to FM radio, press the Mode button until you see the FM icon in the top right of the screen. Selecting stations To change stations you can either: Rock the DABnav button left or right to use seek tuning which automatically finds the next station Rock the DABnav button up or down to step through the frequency range manually (in steps of 0.05MHz)
Adjusting the eq settings Press the Eq button in DAB mode to apply one of six equalisation presets to the audio. The selected eq setting is displayed on the top line of the display using the following icons: ) Flat - no eq applied to the signal ) Bass - boosts the bass and mid frequencies ) Monitor - boosts the treble and mid frequencies ) Studio - boosts the midrange frequencies...
Setup options Press the Menu button and use the DABnav button to select one of the following settings icons to access settings which customise the way your PocketDAB 2000 works. DAB settings To adjust DAB settings select from the following options:...
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Multiplex Lists stations in groups according to their multiplex. Multiplexes are groups of stations owned and broadcast by a multiplex operator. Remove inactive stations Removes inactive stations from the station list. Add favs to presets Available only when Favourite station order (above) has been selected.
Rest of World Full range of digital frequencies in Band III and L-band. FM settings Changes between stereo and mono reception - mono may be clearer for stations with weak signals. MP2/MP3 settings To adjust MP2/MP3 settings select from the following options: Delete tracks You see a list of the tracks and folders on the SD card.
Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish or Swedish. Software version Displays the current software version installed on your PocketDAB 2000. You may be asked to quote this if you contact technical support. Software upgrade To upgrade your software, select this option and follow the instructions on screen.
Note Only the supplied rechargeable batteries can be recharged in your PocketDAB 2000, others will require a separate charger. Connect your PocketDAB 2000 to the mains and switch the unit on with the supplied batteries inserted. Charging will commence and is indicated by an animated battery icon on the display. You can use the unit as normal while battery charging is underway.
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Battery safety For safe operation of your PocketDAB 2000 with batteries ensure that you: - Do not mix battery types or sizes - Do not mix old and new batteries - Remove used batteries as soon as possible to prevent leakage...
Using the adapter A power adapter is supplied for use with your PocketDAB 2000. To prevent damage to your unit, use only the supplied adapter. To use the power adapter plug one end of the cable into the power socket on the side of your unit and plug the other into the mains.
Using USB Your PocketDAB 2000 comes with a USB cable suitable for connecting your PocketDAB 2000 to a PC with a free USB port. You may want to connect your PocketDAB 2000 to your PC to transfer music or other files between your SD card and your PC or to upgrade your PocketDAB 2000 software if updates become available.
Connecting to other devices You can connect your PocketDAB 2000 to other devices such as an external amplifier or MiniDisc recorder using the Optical socket on the top of your unit. You will also need a suitable S/PDIF optical connection cable – available from your nearest PURE dealer or direct from the accessories section of our shop at www.pure.com or by calling the PURE order line on +44 (0)845...
Hints and tips Troubleshooting I can’t get any sound Make sure your PocketDAB 2000 is plugged in or has batteries inserted and is switched on. Check that the volume level is not set too low on the unit or headphones.
The Troubleshooting section on page 26, lists some of the more likely reasons for problems you might have with your PocketDAB 2000. If you still have a problem with your unit, either visit the support section of our website at www.pure.com/support or contact us using the details on the back cover of this manual.
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