contents Unpacking ..........................5 Product Overview .........................6 Main Unit .................................6 – Front View ..............................6 – Top View ..............................6 – Rear View ...............................7 Display ................................7 Remote Control .............................8 Removing the Plastic Strip from the Remote Control............9 Battery Replacement for the Remote Control ..............9 –...
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DAB Operation ........................17 DAB Auto Scan ............................17 Secondary Services ........................... 17 Manual Tuning ............................18 DRC ................................. 18 DAB Display Modes ..........................19 FM Operation ........................20 Switching from DAB to FM Mode ......................20 FM Station Scanning ..........................20 Audio Mode ..............................
Thank you for purchasing your new Sandstrøm DAB Radio with docking for iPhone and iPod. We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual to fully understand all the operational features offered. You will also find some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues.
Product Overview Main Unit Front View Display Screen Volume Control/STANDBY Button Remote Control Sensor Top View SNOOZE iPod / iPhone Dock SNOOZE Button • Activates SNOOZE function in alarm mode. • Backlight adjustment in STANDBY mode. • Sleep timer adjustment in ON mode.
Rear View Antenna Socket DC IN Socket Connects to the mains socket with the mains adapter. AUX IN Socket Display SLEEP DAB FM RDS STANDBY Indicator RDS Indicator AlARM 1 Indicator iPod Indicator AlARM 2 Indicator 10. AUX Indicator SNOOSE Indicator 11.
Remote Control STANDBY Button Switches the unit between the ON and STANDBY modes. INFO Button MODE INFO Displays station information in DAB or FM mode. MODE Button Switches between DAB, FM, iPod and AUX modes. iPod mode is only featured when an iPod/iPhone is docked.
Removing the Plastic Strip from the Remote Control Remove the plastic strip from the battery if the battery is being used for the first time. It is located at the bottom rear side of the remote control. Battery Replacement for the Remote Control The remote control requires a CR2025, 3V Lithium battery.
Handling the Remote Control • If you are having difficulty removing the battery cover, use a paper clip to squeeze the battery tab before pulling out the battery cover. Remove the battery. • Do not drop the remote control. • Do not allow anything to impact on the remote control. • Do not spill water or liquid on the remote control.
Connecting the FM Aerial Screw on the rod aerial (included) to the ANT socket. Extend the aerial and adjust its position to obtain optimum reception. Use ony the FM aerial that is supplied with this unit. Do not connect the unit to an exterior aerial as this may affect reception or the unit’s functions.
General Operation Switching ON / OFF • When you first connect the unit to the mains socket, the unit will be in STANDBY mode. • Press the Volume Control Dial on the unit or on the remote control to switch the unit • Press the Volume Control Dial on the unit or on the remote control to switch the unit back to STANDBY mode.
Manual In ANY mode, press SET on the remote control, then to select DATE/TIME. Press ENTER, then to select MANUAL. Press ENTER. The hour digits will flash, use to set the hour. Press ENTER to confirm the hour, and start the minutes digits flashing.
Setting loudness Press SET on the remote control, then to select LOUDNESS. Press ENTER, then to choose ON or OFF. Press ENTER to confirm. Adjusting the Display Brightness Press SET on the remote control, then to select DISP SET. to choose NORMAL (default) for ON mode or STANDBY for unit standby mode.
Setting the Alarm Switch ON the unit and press either on the Set Time remote control to select AlARM 1 or AlARM 2. Either (Hour, Minute) will be displayed along with , which will blink. Press ENTER to start and then press to adjust the setting.
System Reset There may be times when you need to reset your unit back to the factory settings especially when you have moved house. If you experience reception problems you may want to reset and try again. If you move to another part of the country and pick up the local and national DAB stations in that area, your previously tuned channels may no longer be available.
DAB Operation If the unit is connected to the mains power and then switched on from standby for the first time, the unit will automatically enter DAB mode and start automatically scanning. During the scan the LCD display will show “Scan XXX” Once the scan has finished, the unit will select the first alphanumerically found station.
Manual Tuning As well as using the auto tune function, you can manually tune the receiver. This can help you when aligning your aerial or when adding stations that were missed while auto tuning. Press SET on the remote control, then to select MANUAL TUNING.
DAB Display Modes The station name will be displayed. Every time you press INFO on the remote control, the bottom line of the display will cycle through the following display modes: Service Name, DlS, Signal Strength, Programme Type, Ensemble/Multiplex (Group Name), Frequency, Signal Error, Bit Rate, Codec, Time, Date.
Codec The display will show the radio (DAB) mode. Time/Date The broad caster (Radio station) provides clock and date information automatically so there’s no need to manually set this information. In the unlikely event that the broadcaster does not transmit any clock information, the display will show “<TIME/DATE>”.
FM Display Modes Every time you press the INFO button, the display will cycle through the following display modes: Service Name, Radio Text, Programme Type, Frequency, Audio Mode, Time/ Date. Service Name Service Name Describes the type of service the station provides, e.g.
iPod / iPhone Operation Using the iPod/iPhone dock you can use the unit to play music files stored on your iPod/ iPhone. This unit can support the following iPod/iPhone models. Type Support Model iPhone • iPhone 3G/3GS • iPhone 4/4S iPod • iPod touch 2 Generation...
Random Playback All the tracks on the disc can be played in a random order. • During playback, press the button on the remote control. • Press the buttons on the remote control to play the next random track. • After all the tracks have been played once, the playback will stop automatically. • To cancel the random playback, press the button on the remote control during RANDOM playback.
AUX IN operation Before connecting to the mains socket, use a 3.5mm AUX IN cable (not included) to connect your audio device through the AUX IN socket at the rear of the unit. Connect the mains adapter to the unit and then the mains socket. Press the MODE button to switch to AUX mode.
• Insert a new battery. No functions or • Aim remote control directly at the unit’s remote sensor. short range. Specifications Model S9DABI12 AC Power AC 100 -240V ~50/60Hz Unit Output Power 2 x 2 Watts DC Output Voltage 9V 1.66A...
Safety Warnings Ventilation • Read all the instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future • To prevent the risk of electric shock or reference. fire hazard due to overheating, ensure • Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto that curtains and other materials do not a third party, make sure to include this obstruct the ventilation vents.
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Batteries • Batteries used in the unit are easily swallowed by young children and this is dangerous. • Keep loose batteries away from young children and make sure that the battery holder tray is secure in the unit. Seek medical advice if you believe a cell has been swallowed.
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