Hitachi KHD101E Instruction Manual

Hitachi KHD101E Instruction Manual

Portable dab+/ fm radio

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Instruction Manual
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KHD101E
PORTABLE DAB+/ FM RADIO

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual KHD101E PORTABLE DAB+/ FM RADIO...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Warnings ..................7 Unpacking ....................9 Product Overview ..................10 Front View ........................10 Rear View ........................11 Power Source .................... 12 Mains Power ....................... 12 Battery Power ......................12 Battery Life (Approx. hours) .................. 13 Knowing when to Replace the Batteries ............13 Connections ....................
  • Page 4 Station List ........................22 DRC (Dynamic Range Control) value ..............22 DAB Display Modes ....................23 FM Operation .................... 25 Switching from DAB to FM Mode ............... 25 Auto Scan ........................25 Manual Scan ....................... 25 Scan Setting ....................... 25 Audio Setting ......................
  • Page 5 SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
  • Page 6 Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused – resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, re or explosion. Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems.
  • Page 7: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings Naked Flames • Read all the instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them • Never place any type of candle or for future reference. naked flame on the top of or near • Retain the manual. If you pass the the unit.
  • Page 8 Mains Adapter Cable Supervision • Make sure the unit or unit stand is not • Children should be supervised to resting on top of the mains adapter ensure that they do not play with cable, as the weight of the unit may the unit.
  • Page 9: Unpacking

    Thank you for purchasing your new product. 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 10: Product Overview

    Product Overview Front View 10 11 7. Enter Button 1. Speaker 2. P1 / P2 / P3 / P4 Button Button 3. PRESET Button 9. DAB/FM Button Standby Button 10. Menu button 11. Vol– Button 5. Display 12. Vol+ Button Button...
  • Page 11: Rear View

    Rear View 1. Aerial Earphones Socket 2. DC IN 6V 500 mA 4. Battery Compartment Socket...
  • Page 12: Power Source

    Power Source Mains Power 1. Connecting the unit to any other power source may cause damage the unit. Unwind the mains adapter cable to its full length. Connect the end of the cable to the DC IN 6V 500 mA socket at the rear of the unit and then connect the mains adapter to the mains socket.
  • Page 13: Battery Life (Approx. Hours)

    Battery Life (Approx. hours) When Using (2/3 volume) Alkaline (Size AA) Knowing when to Replace the Batteries • When the batteries become weak, the sound becomes weak and distorted. The display backlight becomes unstable when a button is pressed. The display will show “Battery Low“. • When the batteries are completely exhausted, the power is turned off.
  • Page 14: Connections

    Connections Using Earphones Turn down the volume before connecting earphones. Slowly raise the volume with the earphones on until you reach your desired level. Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using earphones, especially for extended periods of time.
  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Powering ON/OFF After connecting the mains adapter to the unit and the mains socket, the unit will be switched on. Standby button to switch the unit to Standby mode. • Press the • Press and hold the Standby button to switch off the unit. • Disconnect the power cable of the mains adapter from the mains socket if you want to switch the unit off completely.
  • Page 16: Factory Reset

    Set time/date Press button to adjust the time and date, then Press Enter to confirm. Auto update button to select Update from Any, Press DAB, FM or No Update then Press Enter to confirm. Set 12/24 hour button to select Set 24 hour or Set Press 12 hour then press Enter to confirm.
  • Page 17: Software Version

    Software Version 1. Press Menu and then press button to select <SW version>, then Press Enter to confirm. 2. The software version will show on the display. 3. Press Menu to exit. Setting Sleep Time This feature allows you to programme the unit to switch to Standby mode by itself after a set sleep time.
  • Page 18: Setting Backlight

    Alarm mode DAB, FM or Buzzer (if the wake-up mode is DAB and the DAB signal strength is low, the buzzer alarm will be triggered.) Last listened Last listened or saved preset station (not available for Buzzer mode). Alarm active day Daily, Once, Weekends or Weekdays Alarm volume Press...
  • Page 19: Setting Language

    Setting Language This feature enables you to select a menu language. 1. Press Menu button, and then press button to select <Language>, press Enter button to confirm. button to select the desired language, and then press Enter 2. Press button to confirm.
  • Page 20: Dab Operation

    DAB Operation If the unit is connected to the mains power for the first time, the unit will show “Welcome to Digital Radio“ and then perform auto scan. During the scan the display will show “Scanning…” together with a slide bar that indicates the progress of the scan and the number of stations that have been found so far.
  • Page 21: Presetting Stations

    Presetting Stations You can store up to 20 of your favourite DAB stations to the memory. This will enable you to access your favourite stations quickly and easily. 1. To store a preset, you must first be listening to the station that you would like to save.
  • Page 22: Station List

    Station List This feature enables you to select a station from available station list. 1. Press Menu button, and then press then button to select <Station list>, press Enter button to confirm. button to browse the stations list, and then press Enter 2.
  • Page 23: Dab Display Modes

    DAB Display Modes This feature enables you to select a DAB station information showing on the display. 1. In DAB mode, press Menu button, and then press button to select <Display>. Press ENTER button to confirm. button to select Scrolling text, Signal strength, Program 2.
  • Page 24 Format Scrolling text This shows the radio audio format. Time This display the current time provided Signal Strength automatically by the broadcaster. Date This display the current date provided automatically by the broadcaster. Programme Type Ensemble Frequency Signal Quality Bitrate and codec Format Time Date...
  • Page 25: Fm Operation

    FM Operation Switching from DAB to FM Mode To switch the unit from DAB to FM mode, press DAB/FM once. Auto Scan and then Press Enter to start the To search for an FM station, press forward or reverse scanning. ”Scanning…” will show on the display. Once a station has been found, the scanning will stop automatically.
  • Page 26: Audio Setting

    Audio Setting FM is able to search for Stereo or Mono stations. 1. Press Menu and then press to select <Audio setting>. Press Enter to confirm. to select <Stereo allowed> or <Forced Mono>. Press 2. Press Enter to confirm. The unit will automatically switch between stereo and mono when <Stereo allowed>...
  • Page 27: Fm Display Modes

    FM Display Modes This feature enables you to select a FM station information showing on the display. 1. In FM mode, press Menu button, and then press button to select <Display>. Press Enter to confirm. to select Radio text, Program Type, Ps, Audio info, 2.
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Maintenance Ensure to unplug the unit from the mains socket before cleaning. • To clean the unit, wipe the case with a slightly moist, lint-free cloth. • Do not use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. • Do not spray an aerosol at or near the unit.
  • Page 29: Hints And Tips

    Hints and Tips Problem Solution No Sound Adjust the volume. Static Sound Signal reception is too low. Adjust the aerial or move the unit to a stronger signal location. Sound is distorted Volume is too high. Adjust the volume. When the batteries become weak, the sound becomes weak and distorted.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications Main Unit Model KHD101E Battery DC 1.5V x 4, AA size Audio Output Power 1 W rms Radio Frequency FM 87.5 – 108 MHz DAB 174.928 – 240 MHz Power Consumption Operation: 3 W (Max) Standby: < 1 W Dimension (L) x (W) x (H) 182 mm ×...
  • Page 31 Notes for battery disposal The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment. To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or regulations. 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.
  • Page 32 Importer: Elkjøp, Solheimsveien 6-8, PB 153, NO 1471 Lørenskog, Norge Norge: 815 32 000 Sverige: 0771 115 115 Danmark: 70 80 70 70 Suomi: 020321321 Manufacturer: Hitachi Europe Ltd., Whitebrook Park, Lower Cookham Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 8YA U.K. IB-KHD101E-GB-160519V1...

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