Contents Controls And Functions ���������������������������������������������� What’s in the Box?���������������������������������������������������� Instructions Guide ����������������������������������������������������� Basic Operation �������������������������������������������������������� DAB/DAB+ Mode ������������������������������������������������������ Setting up DAB mode ������������������������������������������������ Storing DAB Stations ������������������������������������������������� DAB Station Information ������������������������������������������� FM Radio ������������������������������������������������������������������� Clock and Date Setting ��������������������������������������������� Dual Alarm ��������������������������������������������������������������� Alarm Setting �����������������������������������������������������������...
Controls And Functions Side View / Control Buttons Main display screen Back View / Connections 2. USB output 1 5. Headphone jack 3. Power switch (on/off ) 6. Antenna 4. DC in power jack...
Instructions Guide Basic Operation Please note all (Ref.) refer to the Controls and Functions mapping guide on pages 1,2 and 3. Starting up your radio Plug the adaptor connector into the back of the system labelled ‘DC in’ and turn the power on from the mains (Ref.4). Alternatively, insert 4 x AA batteries rather than using the above process for mains power.
Instructions Guide DAB/DAB+ Mode Setting up DAB mode From the ‘Welcome to Digital Radio’ screen, click the ‘Standby’ (Ref.7) button and your radio will automatically scan for DAB stations. Once the scan is complete, all digital stations found will be stored on your radio.
Instructions Guide Storing DAB Stations You can store up to 10 DAB radio stations. To store a station that you are currently playing: Press and hold the “Preset” (Ref.12) button, the display will show “Preset Store<x:(Empty)>” Press the ‘<< ‘ or ‘>>’ button (Ref. 17/18) to change the “<1” to the number you want to store the station as.
Instructions Guide DAB Station Information When listening to a DAB station, press the ‘Menu/Info’ (Ref.16) repeatedly to scroll through and display different program information: Signal Strength: Displays a signal bar with the strength of the current station. Signal Error: Provides details of the signal error rate. Channel and Frequency: Displays the station’s transmission channel number and frequency.
Instructions Guide FM Radio FM Scan Press the “Mode” (Ref.10) button to switch to FM radio. The first time you do this, the FM frequency “87.5MHz” will be displayed on the screen. Fully extend the antenna. To auto scan, press the “Scan” (Ref.11) button and then release. This will then start scanning up the frequency band and play the first station it finds with good signal.
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Instructions Guide Storing FM Stations You can store up to 10 FM radio stations. To store a station that you are currently playing: Press and hold the “Preset” (Ref.12) button, the display will show “Preset Store<x:(Empty)>” Press the ‘<<’ or ‘>>’ button to change the “<1” to the number you want to store the station as.
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Instructions Guide FM Station Information When listening to a FM station, press the ‘Menu/Info’ (Ref.16) repeatedly to scroll through and display different program information: Radio Text: Displays scrolling test information supplied by the broadcaster. PTY (Program Type): Shows the type and description of the program provided by the DAB station.
Instructions Guide Clock and Date Setting Manually Setting the Time Ensure the unit is in working mode (i.e. listening to DAB/FM Radio). Press and hold the Menu/Info button (Ref.16) for 1-2 seconds to open the ‘Set Menu’ option. Use the ‘<<’ or ‘>>’ (Ref. 17/18) buttons to choose your option and select Time/Date by pressing ‘Enter’...
Instructions Guide Dual Alarm Alarm Setting Press the ‘Alarm’ (Ref.13) button once for Alarm1 or twice for Alarm2. Press the ‘Enter’ (Ref.19) button to confirm. To turn the alarm on or off, press ‘<<’ or ‘>>’ button (Ref. 17/18), so that “ON” is flashing and press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm. The hour digits for the alarm will flash, press ‘<<’...
Instructions Guide Alarm functions and Snooze Cancel the Alarm Press the ‘Alarm’ button (Ref.13) once for Alarm1 or twice for Alarm2. Press the “Enter” (Ref.19) button to confirm. To turn the Alarm off, press the ‘>>’ (Ref.18) button, so that “OFF” is flashing and press the “Enter”...
Instructions Guide Sleep Timer and USB Charging Sleep Timer This enables you to programme the radio to switch off at a specific time, up to 120 minutes from activation. Press and hold the “Snooze/Sleep” button (Ref.14), then display shows “Set Sleep: OFF” Choose from 120/90/60/45/30/15/5 minutes by pressing the ‘<<’...
Instructions Guide Additional Functions When the radio is turned on, press and hold the Menu/Info (Ref.16) button. This will open ‘Set Menu’ and display these settings: System Version: Press the ‘<<’ or ‘>>’ button (Ref.17 ) to select your desired sub- option of ‘System Version.
Specifications Specifications DC 5V 1A Power Supply FM 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Mode: DAB 174 - 240 MHz 1.5 RMS Output : Output Connector: Earphone jack Power Supply and Batteries The unit is powered and charged by UK Standard Plug DC 5v and is also portable when powered by 4 x AA batteries (not supplied).
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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