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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual DAB Radio SDR15 SDR15_IB.indd 1 02/02/2016 17:53... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Warnings ............................. 4 Unpacking .............................. 6 Product Overview ..........................7 Front View .....................................7 Rear View ....................................8 Power Source ............................9 Battery Power ..................................9 Knowing When to Replace the Batteries ........................9 Mains Power ..................................10 Connections ............................10 Connecting to the Earphones Socket........................10 Basic Operation ...........................11 Powering ON/OFF ................................11 Selecting Modes ................................11... - Page 3 FM Operation ............................19 Switching between DAB and FM Mode ........................19 Auto Scan ...................................19 Manual Scan ..................................19 FM Menu Overview ................................19 Scan Settings ..................................20 Audio Setting ...................................20 Storing Stations ................................20 Recalling a Stored Station ............................20 FM Display Modes ................................21 Maintenance ............................22 Hints and Tips ............................22 Specification ............................22 SDR15_IB.indd 3...
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Page 4: Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings Ventilation • Read all the instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference. • To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that • Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a curtains and other materials do not obstruct third party make sure to include this manual. - Page 5 Supervision • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit and the remote control. • Never let anyone especially children push anything into the holes, slots or any other openings in the case - this could result in a fatal electric shock.
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Page 6: Unpacking
Thank you for purchasing your new Sandstrøm DAB Radio. We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers. You will also find some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues. -
Page 7: Product Overview
Product Overview Front View 1. Speakers 5. SELECT Button 10. ALARM/SNOOZE Button 2. SEARCH Control 6. PRESET Button 11. VOLUME Control 3. STANDBY Button 7. LCD Display 12. SLEEP Button 4. MODE Button 8. MENU Button 9. INFO Button SDR15_IB.indd 7 02/02/2016 17:53... -
Page 8: Rear View
Rear View 1. DAB/FM Aerial 2. Battery Compartment Door 3. Earphones Socket 4. Mains Adaptor Socket SDR15_IB.indd 8 02/02/2016 17:53... -
Page 9: Power Source
Power Source Your unit can be battery powered or mains powered, we recommend for prolonged use to use the mains power. Battery Power Insert 4 x 1.5V AA battery (not included) into the battery compartment located at the rear of the unit. Alarm and System Reset function are not available under battery power. -
Page 10: Mains Power
Mains Power This unit will automatically scan for DAB radio stations when switched on for the first time. Before connecting the power cable, fully extend the aerial vertically to ensure best reception. Before using, connect the supplied power cable to the mains cable socket at the rear of the unit and to the mains socket. -
Page 11: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Powering ON/OFF • When you first switch the unit on it will be in STANDBY mode. Press the STANDBY button to switch it on. The first time the unit is switched on it will scan for available radio stations. • Press the STANDBY button again to switch the unit back to standby mode. -
Page 12: Setting The Clock Automatically
Setting the Clock Automatically The clock on this unit can automatically synchronize with the time transmitted by either DAB or some FM radio stations, so there is no need to set it manually. In order for the clock to synchronise to the current local time you may have to leave it on one DAB station for a short period of time. -
Page 13: Setting The Alarm (Mains Operation Only)
Setting the Alarm (Mains Operation Only) Make sure you have preset FM and DAB stations before setting the Alarm to FM or DAB. 1. The unit has two alarms. Press the ALARM/SNOOZE button to set alarm 1 or alarm 2. The display will show “Alarm # Setup”. -
Page 14: Activating/Deactivating The Alarm Function
Activating/Deactivating the Alarm Function These changes must be made with the unit in STANDBY mode. 1. Press the ALARM/SNOOZE button, then use the SEARCH control to select “Alarm On” or “Alarm Off”. 2. Press SELECT to confirm. If you have activated the alarm function and the wake-up mode is DAB or FM, make sure that the volume is at a sufficient level for you to hear. -
Page 15: System Reset (Mains Operation Only)
System Reset (Mains Operation Only) There may be times when you need to reset your unit back to the factory settings, especially if you have moved house or if you experience reception problems. 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. -
Page 16: Dab Operation
DAB Operation Ensure that you fully extend the aerial vertically before switching the unit on. When the unit is connected to the mains power and then switched on from standby for the first time, or you have just performed a factory reset the unit will automatically enter into the DAB mode and perform auto scan function. -
Page 17: Manual Tuning
Manual Tuning As well as the auto scan function, you can manually tune the radio. This can help if you know your radio has missed stations. You will need to know which multiplex the missing radio station is in. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the menu. 2. -
Page 18: Dab Display Modes
DAB Display Modes Every time you press the INFO button, the lower segment of the display will cycle through the following display modes: DLS (Dynamic Dynamic label segment is a scrolling message that the broadcaster Label Segment) may include with their transmissions. The message usually includes information, such as program details etc. -
Page 19: Fm Operation
FM Operation Switching between DAB and FM Mode Press the MODE button to switch between DAB and FM mode. Auto Scan Ensure that you fully extend the aerial vertically before starting the auto scan. To search for an FM station, press and hold the SELECT button to start the auto scan. The display will show “Scanning ...”... -
Page 20: Scan Settings
Scan Settings You can set your radio to tune in just the strongest stations or all stations. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the menu. 2. Select “Scan Setting” using the SEARCH control, then press SELECT to confirm. 3. Select “All stations” or “Strong stations only” using the SEARCH control, then press SELECT to confirm. -
Page 21: Fm Display Modes
FM Display Modes Every time you press the INFO button, the lower segment of the display will cycle through the following display modes: Radio Text As with DAB, the broadcaster can include a scrolling text that displays information about the current program. If Radio text information is not available, then the display will show <No Radio Text>. -
Page 22: Maintenance
This may occur if the broadcaster changes the label of a service or removes a label. The unit will try to retune or perform a scan. Specification Model SDR15 Mains Adaptor Input : AC 100 – 240V ~50/60Hz 0.3A Output: DC 6V 1.5A Batteries 1.5V x 4, AA size... - Page 23 SDR15_IB.indd 23 02/02/2016 17:53...
- Page 24 Do not dispose of batteries with normal household waste. For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product. DSG Retail Ltd. (co. no. 504877) 1 Portal Way, London, W3 6RS, UK IB-SDR15-160202V3 SDR15_IB.indd 24 02/02/2016 17:53...