Contents What’s In the Box?......................Controls And Functions…………………………..…………………………………………...... Instructions Guide……………………………………………………………………………......Basic Operation……………………………………………………………………………………. DAB/DAB+ Radio………………………………………………………………………………. FM Radio……………………………………………………………………………………………… CD Mode………………………………………………………………………......Bluetooth Mode……………………………………………………………………...…………… AUX In Mode……………………………………………………………………………………….. USB Mode…………………………………………………..........Dual Alarm & Sleep Timer…………………………………………………………………….. System Settings…………………………………………………………………..... Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………………………......Specification…………………………………………………………………………………......Warranty………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Safety Information…………………………………………………………………………….......
Controls & Functions Front & Rear View Control Buttons Display Screen Next/Fast Forward Power Mode Eject Info/Menu DC In Alarm AUX In Preset Headphone Port Vol/Enter/Stop USB Playback Port Scan/Play/Pause Telescope Antenna Previous/Rewind CD Tray...
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Controls & Functions Remote Control Buttons Power Dimmer Alarm Menu Stop Next Rewind Ok/Play/Pause Mode VOL+ Previous Down VOL- Input Letters Eject and Number Sleep Prog Mute Fast Forward...
(Rem*number*) or radio buttons e.g. (Ref* number*) in accordance with the diagrams on pages 4-5. Remove the packaging and prepare your Oakcastle DAB500 for use. Unwind the radio power cable included in the box, insert one end into the radio DC IN port (Ref.11) and the other end into a wall socket.
Press the ‘Power/Mode’ button on the unit (Ref.2) or on the remote (Rem.6) repeatedly to change the radio mode to DAB. Once the radio is set to DAB mode for the first time, the Oakcastle DAB500 will automatically start scanning for available DAB/DAB+ radio stations, showing 'Scanning...' on the display screen.
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Instructions Guide Recalling a DAB/DAB+ Preset Radio Station To view your preset favourite stations list, press the ‘Preset’ button on the unit (Ref.5) or the ‘FAV’ button on the remote control (Rem.21) to open ‘Recall from Preset’ Settings. Note: Do not press and hold the button as this will open stored presets rather than the saved presets list.
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Instructions Guide Station Order: Select in which order you would like the DAB/DAB+ stations to be display in such as: alphanumeric, ensemble and valid. Select your chosen option with the ‘Vol/Enter/Stop’ dial or the OK button on the remote. System Settings - Select this option to open System Settings. Main Menu - Select to open available modes on the system.
Instructions Guide FM Radio Ensure that the antenna is fully extended before processing a radio station scan to make sure you will have the best possible radio reception. Press the ‘Power/Mode’ button on the unit (Ref.2) or on the remote control (Rem.6) repeatedly to change radio mode to FM.
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Instructions Guide Recalling a FM Preset Radio Station To view your preset favourite stations list, press the ‘Preset’ button on the unit (Ref.5) or the ‘FAV’ button on the remote control (Rem.21) to open ‘Recall from Preset’ settings. Note: Do not press and hold down the button as this will open the preset store rather than the saved presets list.
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Instructions Guide FM Station Information While playing a FM radio station, the following information can be viewed by pressing the ‘Info/Menu’ button repeatedly (Ref.3) on the unit: Programmed Information: Displays artist and song currently being played on the station. PTY (Programmed Type): Shows the type and description of the program provided by the FM station.
Instructions Guide CD Mode Inserting/Playing a CD: Press the ‘Power/Mode’ button (Ref.2) repeatedly to change into CD Mode. • Press the ‘Eject’ button (Ref.10) to open the CD player’s tray and insert the disc. • Gently push the CD tray to close. •...
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Instructions Guide Programing a CD Press 'Stop' on the remote control to stop playing the CD, and then press 'PROG' (Rem.11) to begin programming your disc to play in a selected order. Press 'Previous' or 'Next' (Rem.16) on the remote control to select your desired track, e.g.
Instructions Guide Bluetooth Mode The Oakcastle DAB500 can be paired via Bluetooth with a device, such as a phone, a tablet or other similar devices to play audio from via DAB500 speaker. Press the ‘Power/Mode’ (Ref.2) button repeatedly to switch to Bluetooth mode.
Instructions Guide Dual Alarm Dual Alarm: Setting Alarm 1/Alarm 2 To set an alarm on your radio, press the ‘Alarm’ button on the remote control (Rem.2). Alternatively, press the ‘MENU’ button (Rem.15) to access the alarms settings via the ‘Main Menu‘ - ‘Alarms’. Once entered, in the Alarm section, select ‘Alarm 1’...
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Instructions Guide How to cancel the alarm Cancel the alarm before it sounds by pressing the ‘Alarm’ button on the remote control (Rem.12). Alternatively, press the ‘Menu’ button on the unit, enter ‘Main Menu’ and select ‘Alarms’ to open alarm settings. Select the alarm that you would like to cancel: Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 using the ‘Vol/Enter/Stop’...
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Instructions Guide Sleep Timer Settings A sleep timer can be set to switch your radio to standby after the selected period of time. Setting the sleep timer using the ‘Sleep’ button: Press the ‘Sleep’ button on the remote control (Rem.10) repeatedly to switch between: 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes or select ‘Sleep Off’.
Instructions Guide System Settings Access system settings by pressing the ‘MENU’ button on the unit (Ref.3) or on the remote control (Rem.15). Scroll through the options to select ‘System Settings.’ Use the ‘Vol/Enter/Stop’ dial (Ref.3) or the ‘Up/Down’ buttons on the remote control (Rem.7/19) to navigate through the system settings where you will have the following options: Equaliser...
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Instructions Guide Daylight Savings: Select whether you would like daylight savings for automatic adjustment between summertime and wintertime switched on or off. Language: Select your chosen default language for the radio from the list using the ‘Vol/Enter/Stop’ dial (Ref.6) or the ‘OK’ button on the remote control. Factory Reset: Select this option to perform a factory reset.
Check the CD is placed correctly. Support Please follow the guidance of the manual to set up your Oakcastle DAB500 and enjoy its fantastic features. If you require further assistance with your new device, please contact our support team on the Oakcastle website:...
CD, CDR, HDCD, MP3 CD 100 seconds/MP3 180 seconds or Shockproof time more Bluetooth Version Average active efficiency 88.39% No-load power consumption 0.06W Warranty Register your product within 30 days of purchase on www.oakcastle.co.uk to activate your extended warranty. Terms and conditions apply.
Safety Information Read these instructions. ADDITIONAL WARNINGS Keep these instructions. Instructions are also The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping, available for download at www.majority.co.uk. splashing or objects filled with water. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. The main plug is used to disconnect the device. In Do no clean the apparatus near or with water.