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Controls And Functions Top View 1. Scan 6. Info/Menu 2. Standby/Mode 7. Previous 3. Volume - 8. Next 4. Play/Pause/Enter/Snooze 9. Volume + 5. Dimmer/Preset...
Instructions Guide Support Thank you for your purchase of the Majority Abbey BT. Please follow the guidance of the manual to set up your radio and enjoy its fantastic variety of stations and features. If you require further assistance with your new radio, please contact our support team on the Majority website: https://www.majorityradios.co.uk/support/...
Instructions Guide Basic Operation Please note all (Ref.)refer to the Controls and Functions mapping guide on Pages 1-2. Plug the power supply plug into the mains, and the connector into the back of the system via the DC input (Ref.13). Alternatively, power by using 4 x AA batteries in the battery compartment (Ref.17).
Instructions Guide DAB/DAB+ Radio Press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.1) to switch to DAB/DAB+ radio. Ensure that the antenna is fully extended at this point. On first use, the radio will automatically scan for available stations and save them. If the radio has not automatically started a scan, you can start an auto scan by pressing the ‘Scan’...
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Instructions Guide DAB/DAB+ Presets How to store a preset radio station Up to 10 DAB/DAB+ stations can be preset for easy navigation and listening. To store a station that you are currently playing, it is best to be listening to the station. Follow by pressing and holding the ‘Preset/Dimmer’...
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Instructions Guide DAB/DAB+ Station Information Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6) repeatedly to show the different programme information. Bit Rate: Shows the data rate at which the signal is being transmitted. PTY (Programme Type): Shows the type and description of the programme provided by the DAB station.
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Instructions Guide DAB/DAB+ Mode Settings When on DAB mode, press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6) to begin accessing DAB settings. Using the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref.7 ), scroll through the following settings: Full Scan Select this option to complete a full rescan for available DAB stations.
Instructions Guide FM Radio Press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.1) to switch to FM mode. The first time you do this, the FM frequency “87.5 MHz” will be displayed on the screen. Fully extend the antenna (Ref.15) To begin auto-scanning for available stations, press and release the ‘Scan’...
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Instructions Guide All Stations or Strong Stations Only Set your radio to receive all FM stations or only FM stations with strong signal. To do this, press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6) and scroll to “Scan Setting”. Press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.5) to confirm choice.
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Instructions Guide FM Radio Presets How to store a preset radio station Up to 10 FM stations can be preset for easy navigation and listening. To store a station that you are currently playing, it is best to be listening to the station. Follow by pressing and holding the ‘Preset/Dimmer’...
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Instructions Guide FM Station Information Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6) repeatedly to show the different programme information. Signal Strength: Displays a signal bar with the strength of the current station. Programme Type: Displays a description of the type of programme provided by the broadcaster. Frequency: Displays the station’s transmission frequency Audio Type: Displays the audio type of the station you are listening to.
The display screen will now show “BT Searching” whilst the radio searches for available nearby devices. Go to your phone’s settings and click on the “Majority Abbey” to begin connecting via Bluetooth. Once connected, the radio’s display screen will show “BT Connected”.
Instructions Guide Settings: Dual Alarm 1. Ensure that the radio is in DAB or FM mode and press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button to open radio settings. Use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.7 ) to browse to the ‘Settings’ option and select with the ‘Enter/Snooze’...
Instructions Guide Alarm Functions Alarm Sound If the alarm is set to sound a DAB or FM station and there is no signal for this station when it sounds, the radio will automatically revert to the BEEPER alarm tone. The alarm will sound for 60 minutes before it turns off automatically.
Instructions Guide Settings: Sleep Timer When on DAB or FM mode, press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6) and use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref.7 ) to scroll through to the ‘Settings’ option. Scroll through these range of settings to alter: Sleep timer The sleep setting enables you to programme the radio to switch off at a selection of set times up to 90 minutes from activation.
Instructions Guide Settings: Time & Date When you enter DAB mode on your radio, the time should automatically update. If this does not happen or you would like to alter the clock, you can set the date and time manually. Once this settings option is selected, you will have a range of date and time settings to alter: Set Time/Date...
Instructions Guide Settings: Additional Options Language Select the ‘Language’ option and choose between English, French, German or Italian. Select your language option with the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button. Factory Reset Select this option to perform a factory reset of the radio and remove all settings and preset options.
Instructions Guide Charging & Portability Dual USB Charging Ports Both USB ports (Ref.10 ) have a charging output of 5V/2A. When connected via a USB lead into the USB port, a phone or tablet can be charged. Please note: You cannot play your music via the USB connection, it is only for charging a phone or tablet.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Observation Potential Cause/Solution No sound The station is not tuned in properly. Please perform a rescan for available stations or manually scroll through available stations. Buttons are not Turn off the unit and turn on after a few seconds. Please working also try unplugging/replugging the radio.
Specifications Secifications Power supply DC INPUT 5V/2.5A 100 - 240V AC INPUT Mode DAB/DAB+ BAND III 5A - 13F FM 87.5MHz - 108 MHz Bluetooth Output Connector: Earphone jack Aerial: Integral telescopic aerial Dimensions 400g; 15 x 14.5 x 5.5 cm (LxWxH) Warranty All products come with a standard 12 month warranty.
Safety Information ADDITIONAL WARNINGS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. Instructions are also The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or available for download at www.majorityradios.co.uk splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as 3. Heed all Warnings vases, shall be places on the apparatus.
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