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  • Page 1 DDR-66BT Version 1...
  • Page 2 The UNDOK App enables remote control of the DDR-66BT running on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or Android smartphone. The UNDOK™ App is available for Android and iOS. You can easily control every SmartLink device from your Smartphone or tablet with our full function UNDOK™ App to stream your favorite music or station.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Scan tuning ………………………...…………………………………… 68 Introduction …………………………………………………..……… 3-11 Before you can use this product …………………………………..… 4 Stereo/Mono switching ………………………………………………… 69 Presetting stations in DAB and FM modes …………………………… 70 Controls and connections …………………………………………..5-7 CD/MP3/WMA ………………………………………………………… 71-79 Remote control operation ………………………..……………..… 8-9 Compact discs ………………………………………….………………...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is 2. Keep these instructions. required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such 3. Heed all warnings. as power-supply cord or plug is damaged. liquid has been spilled 4.

  • Page 5: Before You Can Use This Product

    Before you can use this product Before you can use your internet radio, you must have the following: ● A broadband Internet connection (not required for DAB, FM or Music Player functions). ● A wireless access point (WiFi) or a wired Ethernet connection connected to your broadband Internet Service Provider, preferably via a router.

  • Page 6: Controls And Connections

    Controls and connections (Front view) Speaker Back/Bluetooth pair button Remote control sensor LCD display Tuning up/Fast-forward button Record button CD slot Tuning down/Rewind button Alarm button CD eject button Select/Stop/Preset button Radio button Media button Play/Pause button Standby/Sleep button Info/Menu button Volume up/down button...
  • Page 7 Controls and connections (Rear View) Telescopic aerial Auxiliary input socket Wi-Fi antenna SD card slot Mains input socket Line out socket Headphone socket Ethernet socket (RJ-45) USB socket Optical output socket...
  • Page 8 Controls and connections (Rear View) 28. NFC detection area...

  • Page 9: Remote Control Operation

    Remote control handset . On/Standby button . Key pad button 1-10/0 . Folder up button . Tuning down button/Rewind . Back button . Info/Menu button . Radio button . EQ button . Auto tune . Repeat button . Record button .

  • Page 10: Remote Control Battery Replacement

    Remote control battery replacement 1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of your remote control by applying pressure to the catch in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram, and then lifting the cover. 2. Insert 2 x AAA size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the (+) and the (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown inside the compartment.

  • Page 11: Network Remote Control Options

    Remote control functions Most of the functions of the DDR-66BT radio can be controlled using either the panel or the remote control. However, there are a few functions which are only accessible using the remote control. These are: CD track access by numbers...

  • Page 12: Navigation Controls

    Navigation controls This page describes the basic means of controlling your DDR-66BT internet radio. Instructions for Main menu Internet radio each operating mode are given in the later section of this book. Spotify 1. Pressing the Standby button brings your radio out of Standby mode. Pressing Standby while Music player the radio is in use will cause it to return to the Standby mode with the clock display.

  • Page 13: Network Configuration

    DIGITAL RADIO outlet completely. 4. When you apply power, the display on the radio will light up and say: ‘SANGEAN’ and‘STARTING’ with a progress indicator. The first time that you use your radio (or after Factory Reset) the display will show “Setup wizard” and “YES” will be highlighted on the Setup wizard screen.
  • Page 14 6. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons on the panel (Alternatively, the Folder Up or Down Auto update buttons on the remote control handset) to choose an auto-update option for the clock. This Update from DAB can be updated from DAB or FM radio, from the Network, or not updated. The default is to Update from FM Update from Network auto update from the network.
  • Page 15 If your network allows automatic configuration (which is normal) the radio will acquire a Setup wizard network address. The screen should say ‘Connecting…’, and then ‘Setup wizard completed’. Press the Select button to exit the setup wizard and show the main menu. Setup wizard completed There are two indicator lights incorporated into the connector.
  • Page 16 14. If your network is not found, it may be because the router is configured not to broadcast the SSID SSID. You should then use the Folder Up or Down buttons on the remote control handset and Jones family Select buttons to highlight and select the ‘[Manual config]’ option in order to enter the network [WPS] Paul’s network Smith details manually.
  • Page 17 18. To enter the WEP or WPA key, characters are selected and entered using the Menu Up or Key: Down, Left or Right (on the remote control) and Select buttons. The highlight scrolls through 0 5 9 BKSP the available characters as well as the three controls on the right. The character currently highlighted will be entered when you press the Select button.
  • Page 18 Changing the network connection In the sections above, you chose how your radio would be connected to your network, either Internet radio using a WiFi connection or using a wired Ethernet cable. From time to time, you may find that you Last listened Station list >...
  • Page 19 Manual network configuration If you do not wish to use DHCP for automatic configuration, or if your network is configured with a Network settings hidden SSID, then you will need to enter some network settings manually. (Note – a hidden SSID Network wizard View settings may prevent casual observers from detecting your network, but is not recommended as a means...
  • Page 20 In most installations the DNS settings (DNS = Domain Name Server) will be set to the same IP address as your router. In this case the secondary DNS may be left at zero. To enter the Primary DNS DNS address, press the Folder Up or Down buttons on the remote control to set the value for each group of digits and then press the Select button or the Left or Right buttons (on Secondary DNS the remote control) to enter the value and to move on to the next group.
  • Page 21 The three controls on the right-hand side of the screen have special functions. You can Authentication quickly access these by pressing the Info button and then use the FolderUp or Down and Open Pre-Shared Key Select buttons as needed: select ‘ ’...

  • Page 22: Internet Radio Mode

    The DDR-66BT radio connects to a radio station database which serves many users in many countries. This means that there is a very wide range of program content available.

  • Page 23: Selecting A Radio Station By Location And Genre

    Selecting a radio station by location 1. Press the Standby button to switch the radio on. Then press the Radio button to select the Internet radio internet radio mode display. Last listened Station list > 2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons on the panel (Alternatively, Folder Up or Down buttons System settings >...
  • Page 24 Selecting a radio station by location - cont. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons on the panel to highlight your chosen radio station and BBC Radio 1 then press the Select button to enter your selection. The display will show ‘Connecting…’ BBC Radio 1 Podcasts >...

  • Page 25: Selecting A Radio Station By Genre

    Selecting a radio station by genre Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Press the Tuning Up Internet radio or Down buttons on the panel (Alternatively, the Folder Up or Down buttons on the remote My Favourites >...

  • Page 26: Searching For A Radio Station By Name

    Searching for a radio station by name There may be occasions when you know the name of a radio station but you do not know the Internet radio location or genre. This facility allows you to search for the station using a part (or parts) of the Last listened Station list >...

  • Page 27: Selecting A New Or Popular Station

    Selecting a new or popular station As described in the section ‘Internet Radio – the basics’, your radio connects via the the Internet Internet radio to a database of radio stations. This option is provided to highlight stations which are newly Last listened Station list >...

  • Page 28: Selecting A Podcast/Bbc Listen Again

    Selecting a podcast / BBC Listen Again Some radio stations allow you to listen to programs that have already been broadcast. The BBC’s Internet radio Listen Again service is an example of this. In addition, radio broadcasters and individuals may Last listened Station list >...

  • Page 29: Presetting Stations

    Presetting stations With so many Internet radio stations available, it is desirable to have a means of rapidly selecting the stations that you listen to most frequently. Your radio has ten memory presets which can easily be set to store the details of any Internet radio station. The radio station presets are retained in memory even when the radio is switched off.

  • Page 30: Display Modes

    Last Listened It is often helpful to be able to go back to a station that you have already listened to. Your radio has Internet radio a ‘Last Listened’ feature which provides you with quick access to the ten most recently listened to Last listened Station list >...
  • Page 31 c. Reliability Displays the reliability of the data stream from the station currently Internet radio 12:34 being received. BBC Radio 2 Reliability d. Format Displays the bit rate and format of the station being received. Excellent e. Playback buffer Displays status when connecting to and playing a radio station. This indicates the reliability of the data stream to your radio.

  • Page 32: Customizing Your Radio

    Customizing your radio In addition to storing your favourite radio stations in the radio presets, your radio allows you to Internet radio Internet radio create customised lists of stations which can appear in two special menus on the radio called Last listened >...
  • Page 33 The stations will be available on your radio from the Internet radio menu Sangean DDR-66BT can only play MP3, WMA, AAC and Real Audio item 'My Favourites'. internet radio streams.

  • Page 34: Selecting Favorite Stations

    Selecting your favorite stations 1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Internet radio 2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons on the touch panel until 'Station list' is highlighted on the Last listened Station list >...

  • Page 35: Selecting Your Added Stations

    My Added stations playable. Aardvark Radio The Sangean DDR-66BT can only play MP3, WMA, AAC and Real Audio internet radio streams. Brooklands FM Note that the audio coding formats listed are generic terms. There are many variations of each Huntingdon Community Ra format, as well a variety of streaming protocols in use by different radio broadcasters.

  • Page 36: Music Player Mode

    Music player Use with Windows, Apple Mac and Linux The Music Player allows you to play audio fi les which are stored on Windows Media Player is less flexible than some other UPnP servers, computer in your network. but is generally easier to set up. It is supplied as a standard component of windows 7, Vista or XP.

  • Page 37: Accessing Your Files Via Upnp

    Accessing your audio files via a UPnP server If your computer is running Windows 7 or 8, then Windows Media Player version 12 includes a UPnP server which will make your files available to your radio. If you have Windows Vista or XP (Please refer to the section of ‘Accessing your audio files via a UPnP server using Windows Vista and XP’).
  • Page 38 Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. 4. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons on the panel until 'Shared media' is highlighted and Music player press the Select button to select. The radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. It may take Shared media >...

  • Page 39: Locating And Playing Media Files Using Upnp

    Locating and playing media files using UPnP Once the UPnP server has been configured to share media files with your radio, you may select the files that you wish to play as follows:- 1. Press the Standby button to switch on the unit. Press the Media button as needed until the Music Player mode display is shown.

  • Page 40: Media Selection

    Media selection When searching via UPnP you will have a selection of search criteria as determined by the UPnP JENNY: Jenny’s music server software on your computer. This allows you to search by a given information type (Album, Music > >...

  • Page 41: Controlling Playback

    Listening to a particular track 1. If you wish to play only a particular track from an album or folder, first choose the album or The Beatles folder as described on the preceding pages. The Beatles - 1 > Abbey Road >...
  • Page 42 Controlling playback cont. Repeat tracks 1. When playing a track activate the repeat option by pressing the Repeat button. Your selected Music player 12:34 tracks will be played repeatedly and the repeat indicator will show on the display. Love Me Do Artist: 2.

  • Page 43: Display Modes

    UPnP server. 07/04/2014 The DDR-66BT is able to display the album art for the track being played. The ability of the radio to display art depends on the presence of the art in the fi le being played, the art being...

  • Page 44: Playlists

    Playlists Sometimes you may wish to set up a list of music tracks or albums which can then be played without further action - as background music for a party, for example. Your radio can be configured to hold a queue of up to 500 tracks in a playlist menu. The tracks or albums for the playlist can be selected from your UPnP server.
  • Page 45 Viewing your playlist 1. Press the Standby button to switch on the unit. Press the Media button as needed until the Music player Music Player mode display is shown. The Music Player menu will then be shown on the Shared media >...
  • Page 46 Clearing the playlist 1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Music Player menu. Music player 2. To clear the whole playlist press the Folder Up or Down buttons (on the remote control) until Shared media > 'Clear My playlist' is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 47: Wake On Lan

    Wake On LAN If you use a computer as a UPnP server for playing your music files via your radio, you may not Shared media wish to keep that computer running when you are not using the radio. If your computer is suitably ?DAD: LES: >...

  • Page 48: Windows 7 'Play To' Function (Upnp Render)

    Keep network connected Keep network connected By default, your radio will shut down its WiFi connection when it is in standby. This minimizes 06/04/2011 06/04/2011 power consumption but it does mean that you will need to switch that radio on manually in order 15:37 15:37 to use either the ‘Play to’...
  • Page 49 ‘Play to’ to operate correctly-please consult your anti-virus software supplier. The ‘Play to’ function in Windows 7 has been tested successfully with the DDR-66BT radio when using Microsoft’s security Essentials software without problems.

  • Page 50: Listening To Spotify

    Listening to Spotify Playing music using Spotify Connect Introduce your radio to a whole new world of music. With Spotify, you can enjoy instant access to millions of songs A Spotify Premium subscription is required. For details, see the Spotify homepage. http://www.spotify.com The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses...
  • Page 51 Press the item and your smartphone/tablet is linked with your radio (e.g. Smartlink 9). Fables of Faubus You can see the green Connect icon indicating the connect is on radio. Now you can listen to Sangean WFR-29C audio streamed wirelessly from your linked smartphone/tablet. Spotify Note: If you cannot see the icon, it indicates no connect device available.
  • Page 52 Display mode- Spotify Connect Your radio has a range of display options when playing Spotify Connect. Press the Info button to Spotify 09:08 cycle through the different options Fables of Faubus a. Progress bar Displays the playback progress for the track currently playing b.
  • Page 53 Streaming data rate - Spotify Connect Your radio can change different music streaming quality when you stream content from Spotify. If Network settings Internet radio your internet connection has a low data usage allowance, or has a relatively low maximum data Last listened Network wizard Station list...

  • Page 54: Listening Music Via Bluetooth Streaming

    Listening music via Bluetooth streaming You need to pair your Bluetooth device with DDR-66BT before you can auto-link to play/stream Bluetooth music through your radio. Paring creates a `bond' so two devices can recognize each other. Bluetooth Bluetooth Pairing and playing your Bluetooth device for the first time 1.
  • Page 55 Playing audio files in Bluetooth mode When you have successfully connected your speaker with the chosen Bluetooth device you can start to play your music using the controls on your connected Bluetooth device. 1. Once playing has started adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume buttons on your radio or on your enabled Bluetooth device.
  • Page 56 Deleting Bluetooth paired device memory 1. Press the Media button as needed to select Bluetooth mode. Bluetooth 2. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the Bluetooth menu. Paired Devices Forget devices 3. Press the Folder up/down button until ‘Forget Devices’ is highlighted and then press the Select System settings >...
  • Page 57 Pairing and playing your device via NFC Your radio is equipped with wireless NFC (Near Field Communication) feature, allowing NFC- enabled devices to pair and play the music with your radio. For non-NFC devices, please refer to the above sections for standard Bluetooth pairing. Turn on the NFC feature on your device. Touch the NFC area of your playing device directly against the NFC tag marked on top of your radio.

  • Page 58: Dab Mode

    DAB Radio Using DAB mode for the first time 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the Standby button to switch on the radio. If the radio has been used before the last used mode will be selected. 3. Press the Radio button as needed so that DAB radio mode is selected on the display. radio 4.

  • Page 59: Selecting A Dab Radio Station

    Selecting a DAB radio station 1. When playing a DAB radio station, the display normally shows the name of the current 12:34 station with other related information. Heart More music varety on 2. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons to access the radio station list and to scroll through Heart the available stations.

  • Page 60: Display Modes

    Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in DAB mode:- 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. 12:34 Heart a. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone More music variety on in number, traffic alerts, etc.

  • Page 61: Finding New Dab Radio Stations

    Finding new DAB radio stations Should you wish to use your radio for DAB reception in a new location, or if no stations were detected during the initial scan, you can follow this procedure to allow your radio to find out which Station list >...

  • Page 62: Manual Tuning

    Manual Tuning Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB channels (5A to 13F). 1. When in DAB mode press and hold the Menu button so that the display shows the DAB menu. Station list >...

  • Page 63: Dynamic Range Control Settings

    Dynamic Range Control setting Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment by reducing the dynamic range of the audio signal. 1. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio. radio 2.

  • Page 64: Station Order Setup

    Station order setup Your radio has 3 station order settings from which you can choose. The station order settings are, alphanumeric, ensemble and valid. Note: The default station order on your radio is alphanumeric. radio 1. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio. DAB Radio 2.

  • Page 65: Prune Stations

    Prune stations If you move to a different part of the country, some of the stations which were listed may no longer be available. Also, from time to time, some DAB services may stop broadcasting, or may change location or frequency. Stations which cannot be found, or which have not been received for a very radio long time are shown in the station list with a question mark.

  • Page 66: Fm Mode

    FM Radio Operating your radio in FM mode 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Radio button as needed to select FM radio mode. 3. Press the Tuning Up button (on the radio) or the Tunning Up button (on the remote control) radio and then the Auto button on the remote control.

  • Page 67: Manual Tuning

    Manual tuning 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Radio button as needed to select FM radio mode. 3. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons (on the radio) or Tuning Up or Tuning Down buttons (on the radio remote control) to control the frequency that the radio will tune to.
  • Page 68 Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in FM mode:- 12:34 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. Heart FM a. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone Heart FM - The in number, traffic alerts, etc.

  • Page 69: Scan Tuning

    Scan setting When using the FM mode your radio can be set to either scan local stations or to scan all stations including distant radio stations. 1. Press the Radio button as needed to select FM radio mode. radio 2. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the FM menu. FM Radio 3.

  • Page 70: Stereo/Mono Switching

    Stereo / Mono switching If the FM radio station being listened to has a weak signal, some hiss may be audible. It is possible to reduce this hiss by forcing the radio to play the station in mono rather than stereo. 1.

  • Page 71: Presetting Stations In Dab And Fm Modes

    Presetting stations in DAB and FM modes There are 10 memory presets each for DAB and FM radio. They are used in the same way for each operating mode. 1. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio. 12:34 2.

  • Page 72: Cd/Mp3/Wma

    Finalizing enables a CD-R/CD-RW disc to playback on audio players with a large transparent section will not be detected and may fail such as your DDR-66BT. A disc which has not been finalized may have to play or eject. information added to it using a computer but may always be playable.

  • Page 73: Playing A Cd

    Inserting a CD Ensure the CD player is empty before inserting a disc. If there is a disc in the player then the CD indicator will be lit. If you cannot insert a disc, press the CD Eject button to remove the CD currently in the player.

  • Page 74: Selecting A Track

    Selecting a track 1. While the CD is playing, press either the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons to change to the desired track. The updated track number is shown in the display. 2. You can also skip tracks when the player is paused or stopped. Skip to the desired track using the Fast-forward or Rewind button, release the button when the desired track is displayed.
  • Page 75 Search function 1. While the CD is playing, press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind button. Release the button when the desired part of the track is reached. Repeat a single track 2. While the CD is playing, press the Repeat button until the repeat single track symbol ( ) appears in the display.

  • Page 76: Cd Track Programming

    CD track programming In addition to playing of complete CDs, selected tracks, or a random selection, the CD player allows you to program a sequence of up to 20 tracks to be played in whatever order you choose. 1. With the unit in CD mode and with a CD inserted, make sure that the CD is stopped (press the 12:34 Stop button).

  • Page 77: Cd/Mp3/Wma Mode

    MP3 / WMA CD Mode The DDR-66BT is able to play CD-R and CD-RW discs containing MP3 and WMA files. It is assumed in this section that a file is equivalent to a CD track. An MP3/WMA CD may not contain more than 512 files and not more than 99 folders. MP3 and WMA files should be created with an audio sample rate of 44.1kHz (this is normal for files created...
  • Page 78 Playing an MP3 / WMA CD 1. Press the Play/Pause button to start playing from the CD. The display will show the first folder 12:34 and file numbers - " 01" and " 001". F01 T001 02:38 Playing 2. To pause playing press the Play/Pause button. To resume playing press the Play/Pause button again.
  • Page 79 (on the remote control). The first file of the next or previous folder will be played. Repeat, Intro, shuffle and Programmed play The DDR-66BT allows you to use the same playback options for files as can be used for conventional audio CDs. In addition to Repeat Once and Repeat All options, there is also a...
  • Page 80 Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in MP3/WMA CD mode. Note that not all 12:34 F01 T001 02:38 information may be available for all files. Playing 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. a.

  • Page 81: Sd/Usb Playback And Recording

    USB device. The DDR-66BT has been tested with a range of USB memory devices of up to 64GB capacity and SD cards up to 2GB and SDHC cards up to 16GB are supported. However, there are many different card variants available and not all cards can be guaranteed to work in the DDR-66BT.
  • Page 82 Inserting and removing memory devices 1. To insert an SD card into your radio push the card label side upward and gold contacts first into the card slot until it clicks. To remove the card, push the card in so that it clicks once more. It will then be pushed out slightly allowing removal.

  • Page 83: Sd/Usb File And Folder Selection

    Selecting a file 1. While the SD card/USB memory device is playing, press either the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons to change to the desired file. The file number is updated in the display. If there is more than one folder, when all files in the current folder have been played the next folder will be played.
  • Page 84 Repeat, Intro, shuffle and Programmed play The DDR-66BT allows you to use the same playback options for files as can be used for conventional audio CDs. In addition to Repeat Once and Repeat All options, there is also a...

  • Page 85: Recording To Sd/Usb

    Recording to SD / USB Your DDR-66BT radio has been designed to allow you to make recordings to SD/SDHC cards or to USB connected memory devices. Recordings are made in MP3 format at 128k bits per second. SD/SDHC or USB memory media must use the FAT32 file system in order to operate with the DDR-66BT.
  • Page 86 The USB connection is primarily intended to be used to allow the DDR-66BT to play MP3 and WMA files from solid-state fl ash memory devices. You may be able to play files which have been stored on a USB hard disc drive (but the drive must have its own power supply).
  • Page 87 Recording MP3 / WMA files from CD / SD / USB In addition to recording from conventional sources, the DDR-66BT radio can also record from Record initial... 12:34 MP3 or WMA files that have previously been written to CD, SD or USB media. In this case the...

  • Page 88: Deleting Files

    After having recorded files to SD or USB media, you may later wish to delete them in order to reclaim the space used. The DDR-66BT can be used to delete individual files, or to delete all of the media files on the media.
  • Page 89 Deleting files cont. Deleting all files 1. With the radio in USB or SD mode, and with the media inserted press and hold the Menu button. System settings > Main menu > 2. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons until 'Delete all' is highlighted on the display. Delete this file 3.

  • Page 90: Multi-Room

    Multi-room This radio is part of Sangean SmartLink multiroom series. This series has ‘Multi-room’ feature allowing the same music to be played simultaneously through Sangean SmartLink Series (i.e. multi-room capable devices) with users being able to share music on their home network and also from Spotify, Internet radio and other music source.
  • Page 91 CANCEL or while out of the house, select NO to save power is recommended. 9. Alternatively, you can manage groups via your Sangean SmartLink devices itself. Enter Menu Add to group of current mode> System settings> Multi-room> press the Select button to enter the setting...

  • Page 92: Clock And Alarms

    Clock and Alarms Automatically updating the clock Your radio will normally update the clock automatically when connected to the internet. If you enter a Main menu time setting manually, the radio will calculate a local time offset which is then stored in memory. Internet radio Spotify Whenever it synchronizes the clock using the internet, including after a power failure, your radio will...

  • Page 93: Setting The Clock Format

    Setting the clock format The clock display used in standby mode and on the playing mode screens can be set to 12 or 24 Main menu hour format. The selected format is then also used when setting the alarms. Bluetooth AUX in 1.

  • Page 94: Manually Setting The Clock

    Manually setting the clock The DDR-66BT radio will normally set its clock automatically to UK time after a connection to the Main menu Internet has been established. Should you need to set the time manually, change the time zone, Bluetooth...
  • Page 95 Manually setting the clock - cont. 8. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons to select the correct year. Press the Select button to Set Time/Date enter the selection. The hour digits will then flash. 24-08-2010 9. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons to select the correct hour. Press the Select button to 13:53 enter the selection.

  • Page 96: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Setting the alarm clock Your radio has two separate alarms which can be set to wake you to either the radio, CD, USB, Alarms Alarm 1: Off [00:00] SD, or a buzzer alarm. In the event of a power interruption your radio has built in memory that Alarm 2: Off [00:00] will retain your alarm settings.
  • Page 97 Setting the alarm clock - cont. 6. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons to highlight 'Enable' and press the Select button. The display Alarm 1 will show the Frequency options for the alarm. The alarm frequency options are as follows: Enable:Off Time: 07:30 'Off' - the alarm will be disabled...

  • Page 98: When The Alarm Sounds

    Setting the alarm clock - cont. 9. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons until the 'Volume:' option is highlighted on the display Alarm 1 and press the Select button if you wish to change it. The radio uses the saved volume setting Enable:Once Time: 07:30 for each alarm when it sounds.

  • Page 99: Disabling Alarms

    Disabling alarms 1. To disable a single alarm enter the alarm setup menu and press the Folder Up or Down buttons Alarm 1 until the desired alarm is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button. Enable:Off Time: 07:30 2. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons until the 'Enable:' option is highlighted on the display. Mode: Buzzer Press the Select button.

  • Page 100: Snooze Timer

    Snooze timer 1. The buzzer or radio alarm can be silenced for 5 minutes by pressing the Alarm button. Should you wish for a longer snooze duration this can be extended. Pressing the Alarm button again while the radio is snoozed will set the available snooze time to 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes. 2.

  • Page 101: Inactive Standby

    Inactive standby Your radio can be set to standby mode automatically if it idles for a preset period of time. The idle time setting can be adjusted between 2, 4, 5 and 6 hours. 1. Press and hold the Menu button and press the Folder up/down button until 'System Settings' is highlighted.

  • Page 102: Display And Auto

    The sound on your radio can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material that you are Main menu listening to. The DDR-66BT has a range of equalizer modes. Alternatively you may set the treble Bluetooth AUX in and bass levels to your own preferences which can be accessed from the My EQ menu item.
  • Page 103 Setting up your My EQ profile If you find the preset equalizer functions not to your liking, you may set up a custom treble and Equaliset bass setting as follows: Classic 1. Follow steps 1-3 on the preceding page in order to enter the Equalizer menu or alternatively News press the EQ button on the remote control.

  • Page 104: Brightness Control

    Brightness control The brightness of the display can be adjusted for when the radio is in Standby and for when it is Main menu in use. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you may prefer a lower standby brightness level than Bluetooth AUX in the standard setting.

  • Page 105: Language Selection

    Language selection By default your radio will display all menus and messages in English. You can choose your System settings preferred language. Backlight > Equaliser > 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing and holding the Menu button. Press the Network >...

  • Page 106: Headphone Socket And Line Out Socket

    Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for use with headphones. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. Please be aware that the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely. We therefore recommend setting volume to a low level before connecting headphones to the radio.

  • Page 107: Auxiliary Input Socket

    Auxiliary input socket A 3.5mm Auxiliary Input socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for connecting the audio signal from an external audio source such as an MP3 or CD player. 1. Connect a stereo lead from the headphone output of your MP3 or CD player to the Aux In socket located at the rear of the radio.

  • Page 108: Optical S/Pdif Output Socket

    Optical S/PDIF output socket A digital output socket providing an S/PDIF signal is provided on the rear of your radio for connection to an amplifier, mini-disc or other equipment with a digital optical input. This feature is not active for AUX in modes. Aerial removal The fitted telescopic aerial is suitable for most applications.

  • Page 109: Information

    Information Factory reset If you wish to completely reset your radio to its initial state this may be performed by following this Main menu procedure. By performing a factory reset, all user entered settings will be erased. Bluetooth AUX in 1.

  • Page 110: Software Update

    Internet connection.You Bluetooth AUX in should not attempt to update your radio unless it is recommended to you by Sangean Customer Sleep Services. Updating the software may remove all network settings, radio station presets and alarm...

  • Page 111: Network Profiles

    Network profiles Each time that you connect your radio to a WiFi network, the radio will store the details of that Internet radio connection (SSID, security key, DHCP/IP address settings) as a profile. Up to four such profiles Last listened Station list >...

  • Page 112: Software Version Display

    Software version display The software version display is provided for reference and customer support purposes and cannot Main menu be changed. Bluetooth AUX in 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing and holding the Menu button. Press the Sleep Folder Up or Down buttons until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 113: Vista And Xp

    Accessing your audio files via a UPnP server using Windows Vista and XP If your computer is running Windows Vista or XP, then Windows Media Player version 11 includes a UPnP server which will make your files available to your radio. There are other UPnP server solutions available for non-Windows users and for Windows users who may wish to use an alternative (see the section of Use with Windows, Apple Mac and Linux).
  • Page 114 Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. 4. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons until 'Shared media' is highlighted and press the Select button. Music player The radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. It may take a few seconds for the radio to Shared media >...

  • Page 115: Codecs

    Bit-Rates Your radio supports a range of audio codecs which provide compatibility The following table summarizes the maximum supported bit-rates for the with a wide range of Internet Radio stations. These also allow users to various audio formats that are playable on your radio. Higher rates may stream music from their computers or to play directly from USB and be playable in some cases but performance of the product may be affected.

  • Page 116: Specifications

    Specifications Circuit features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 2x77mm Mains Power supply: AC 100-240V/50/60Hz/32W Output power 12Wattsx2 (peak) Remote Control Battery 2xAAA 7Wattsx2 (continuous) Frequency Coverage Headphone socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo 87.5-108MHz Aux In socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo 174.928-239.200MHz Line Out socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo Wired Ethernet 10/100M bits/sec via RJ-45 socket...

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