Contents Controls And Functions ���������������������������������������������� What’s In The Box? ���������������������������������������������������� Support �������������������������������������������������������������������� Instructions Guide ����������������������������������������������������� Basic Operation �������������������������������������������������������� DAB/DAB+ Radio ������������������������������������������������������� DAB/DAB+ Presets ���������������������������������������������������� FM Radio ������������������������������������������������������������������ FM Radio Presets ����������������������������������������������������� Clock & Date Settings ����������������������������������������������� Dual Alarm Settings ������������������������������������������������� Alarm Functions �������������������������������������������������������...
Support Support Thank you for your purchase of the Majority Barton II. 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 Page 1 Controls and Functions mapping guide. Plug the connector into the side of the system labelled DC 5V (Ref.15) and the power supply into the mains. Ensure the antenna (Ref.17) is extended as far as possible so that you can rotate it which will enable you to get the best signal you can.
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Instructions Guide Standby To place the music system in standby, press the ‘Power/Standby’ button (Ref.1). To turn off the radio off fully, switch it off at the mains. The cord must be out of reach of children.
Instructions Guide DAB/DAB+ Radio Press the ‘DAB/FM’ button (Ref.5) to switch to DAB/DAB+ Radio. On first use it will automatically scan all stations and save them. Fully extend the antenna (Ref.17). If the unit hasn’t automatically scanned or you would like to rescan the available stations, press the ‘Scan’...
Instructions Guide DAB/DAB+ Presets How to store a preset station To be able to quickly access your favourite DAB/DAB+ stations, you can preset them. Up to 10 different preset stations can be set for you to browse between. To store a station as a preset, it is best to be listening to the station at the time.
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Instructions Guide Station Information for DAB Radio DAB/DAB+ Radio When you are listening to a DAB/DAB+ radio station with good signal, you can press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.2) repeatedly to show the different programme information. Bit Rate: Shows the data rate at which the signal is being transmitted.
Instructions Guide FM Radio Press the ‘DAB/FM’ button (Ref.5) multiple times to switch between DAB and FM. The first time you switch to FM mode, the FM frequency “87.5 MHz” will be displayed on the screen. Fully extend the antenna (Ref.17). To scan for the available stations with good signal, press the ‘Scan’...
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Instructions Guide FM Scan Setting Choose between scanning strong and weak signals (All) or only the strong stations (Only). Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.2).To make your choice, use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.10 ) to choose your option.Choose “FM Scan Setting”...
Instructions Guide FM Radio Presets How to store a preset station To be able to quickly access your favourite FM stations, you can preset the stations, Up to 10 different preset stations can be set for you to browse between. Once listening to the station, press and hold the ‘Preset’...
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Instructions Guide Station Information for FM Radio FM Radio When you are listening to an FM radio station with good signal, you can press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.2) repeatedly to show the different programme information. Signal Strength: Displays a signal bar with the strength of the current station.
Instructions Guide Clock & Date Settings Once the radio has been put into DAB/DAB+ mode, the time and date should automatically set. If this does not happen or you wish to alter the time and date, follow the below guidance: Manually Setting the Time Ensure the unit is turned on and off standby.
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Instructions Guide Manually Setting the Date The date can be changed after changing the time. The year will flash on the display screen. To change the date year, press the ‘Prev’ (Ref.10) or ‘Next’ (Ref.12) buttons until the required year is displayed. To confirm the year, press the ‘Select’...
Instructions Guide Dual Alarm Settings 1. Press the ‘Alarm’ button (Ref.4) once for Alarm 1 or twice for Alarm 2. Press the ‘Select’ button (Ref.13) to confirm the alarm you wish to set. 2. Once alarm 1 or 2 is selected, “OFF” will display on the screen. To turn the alarm on, use the ‘Next’...
Instructions Guide Alarm Functions To Cancel Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 To cancel the alarm, press the ‘Alarm’ button (Ref.4) once for Alarm 1 or twice for Alarm 2. Press the ‘Select’ button (Ref.13) to confirm the alarm you wish to cancel. To turn the Alarm off, press the ‘Next’...
Instructions Guide Other Functions Sleep Setting This enables you to programme the radio to switch off at a specific time, up to 120 minutes from activation. Press the ‘Snooze/Sleep’ button (Ref.9). Using the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.10 ), choose the sleep timer amount from activation: OFF/5 mins/15mins/30mins/45mi ns/60mins/90mins or 120mins.
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Instructions Guide System Reset To erase all setting and preset options, perform a factory reset. This would also be advisable if you are having any functionality issues with your radio. To perform a factory reset, press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.2).
Troubleshooting Observation Potential Cause/Solution No sound The station is not tuned in. Fine tune the station. The volume is set to a low position. Increase the volume. Headphones may be connected. Disconnect the headphones. Buttons are not Turn off the unit and turn on after a few seconds. working FM: Static sound DAB: Signal reception is low.
Spectifications Specifications Power supply DC 5V 1A Power Input Mode FM (87 5MHz – 108MHz) DAB/DAB+ (174-240MHz) Output Connector 3.5mm Earphone jack Aerial Integral telescropic aerial Warranty All products come with a standard 12 month warranty. All items www.majorityradios.co.uk must be registered on for the warranty to be valid.
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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