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What’s in the Box? Box Contents 1. Majority Histon II DAB / DAB+ / FM Radio Clock 2. UK Standard Plug DC 5V, 1A Power Supply 3. Instructions Guide...
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Support Support Thank you for your purchase of the Majority Histon 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 Getting Started 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.1) and the power supply into the mains. Alternatively, insert 4 x AA batteries into the battery compartment for portability. Ensure the antenna (Ref.13) is extended as far as possible so that you can rotate it which will enable you to get the best signal you can.
Instructions Guide DAB/DAB+ Radio Press the ‘Mode’ button (Ref.4) to switch to DAB/DAB+ Radio. On rst use it will automatically scan all stations and save them. Fully extend the antenna (Ref.13). To auto scan, press the ‘Scan’ button (Ref.5) and then release. This will start scanning up the frequency band and store all stations that have a good signal up to 240 MHz.
Instructions Guide DAB/DAB+ Radio Presets How to store a preset DAB station Up to 10 stations can be preset. To store a station that you are currently playing: Press and hold the ‘Preset’ button (Ref.7) and “<1: (Empty)” will show on the display. Press ‘Prev’...
Instructions Guide Station Information for DAB Radio Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6) repeatedly to show the di erent programme information. Signal Strength: Displays a signal bar with the strength of the current station. Bit Error Rate: Provides details of the signal error rate. Channel and Frequency: Displays the station’s transmission channel number and frequency.
Instructions Guide FM Radio Press the ‘Mode’ button (Ref.4) multiple times to switch between DAB and FM. The rst time you do this, the FM frequency “87.5 MHz” will be displayed on the screen. Fully extend the antenna (Ref.13). To auto scan, press and release the ‘Scan’ button (Ref.5). This will then start scanning up the frequency band and play the rst station it nds with good signal.
Instructions Guide FM Radio Presets How to store a preset FM station Up to 10 stations can be set. To store a station that you are currently playing: Press and hold the ‘Preset’ button (Ref.7). “<1: (Empty)” will show on the display. Press ‘Prev’...
Instructions Guide Station Information for FM Radio FM Radio Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6) repeatedly to show the di erent programme information. Programme Type: Displays a description of the type of programme provided by the broadcaster. Signal Strength: Displays a signal bar with the strength of the current station.
Instructions Guide Clock & Date Settings Manually Setting the time The time will automatically update after the rst use of DAB Radio. However, you can still set the time manually as follows: Ensure the unit is turned on. Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6) and use the ‘Prev/ Next’...
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Instructions Guide Manually Setting the Date The date can be changed after changing the time. The year will ash on the display screen. Press the ‘Prev’ (Ref.8) or ‘Next’ (Ref.9) buttons until you are on the required year. To con rm the year, press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ (Ref.12) button. The month will ash on the display screen.
Instructions Guide Dual Alarm Setting Alarm 1 / Alarm 2 Setting Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6). To highlight your choice, use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.8/9)to select “Alarm 1 Set” or “Alarm 2 Set” and press the ‘Enter/Snooze’...
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Instructions Guide Alarm Functions Cancelling the alarm To turn the alarm o fully before it sounds follow the same steps as you made to create the alarm: Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6). To highlight your choice, use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.8/9) to select “Alarm 1 Set”...
Instructions Guide Other Functions System Reset When doing a system reset, all presets made and setting options will be reset. Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6). Use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.8/9) to highlight “Factory Reset” and press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.12). The display screen will show “Factory Reset”.
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Instructions Guide Sleep Setting This enables you to programme the radio to switch o at a speci c time, up to 120 minutes from activation. Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.6). Use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.8/9) to choose “Sleep Set” and press the ‘Enter/Snooze’...
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 o the unit and turn on after a few seconds. working FM: Static sound Signal reception is low.
Specifications Technical Speci cations Power supply: UK Standard Plug DC 5v in Mode: FM (87.5MHz – 108MHz) DAB / DAB+ (174-240MHz) Output Connector: Earphone jack Aerial: Integral telescopic aerial Power Supply and Batteries The unit is powered and charged by UK Standard Plug DC 5v. The unit is also portable when powered by 4 x AA Batteries (Not Supplied).
Safety Information 1. Read these instructions. ADDITIONAL WARNINGS 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 lled with liquid, such as 3. Heed all Warnings vases, shall be places on the apparatus.