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- Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and closing the battery cover.
- Return the battery compartment locker to the original position, after installing or removing battery cartridge. If not, battery cartridge may accidentally fall out of the radio, causing injury to you or someone around you.
- Always close and lock the battery compartment locker before moving the radio.
- Always switch off the radio before installing or removing the battery cartridge.
- Be careful not to drop or strike the radio. Broken shell may slash your finger or stab your body. Damaged radio may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
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- Reduced power, distortion, "stuttering sound" or when both low battery indicator and "POWERFAIL" appear on the display are all the signs that the main battery pack needs to be replaced.
- When low battery indicator appears and an "EMPTY" keeps on flashing is the time to replace the back up batteries.
- The battery cartridge can't be charged via the supplied AC power adaptor.
- The battery cartridge is not included as standard accessories.
Installing or removing slide battery cartridge (Fig. 4 & 5)
- To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click.
- If you can see the red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely. Install it fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the radio, causing injury to you or someone around you.
- Do not use force when installing the battery cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.
- To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the radio while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
* Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the model number.
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- Indicator lamps
- Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for few seconds.
Indicator or lamps | Remaining Capacity |
![]() Lighted | ![]() Off | ![]() Blinking |
| 75% ~ 100% |
| 50% ~ 75% |
| 25% ~ 50% |
| 0% ~ 25% |
| Charge the battery |
| The battery may have malfunctioned |
Indicator or lamps | Remaining Capacity |
![]() Lighted | ![]() Off | ![]() Blinking |
| 75% ~ 100% |
| 50% ~ 75% |
| 25% ~ 50% |
| 0% ~ 25% |
NOTE:
Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity.
Back up battery Installation (Fig. 2 & 3)
Keeping back up batteries inside the compartment prevent stored data in preset memories from being lost.
- Pull out the battery compartment locker to release battery compartment. There are main battery pack compartment and back up battery compartment.
- Remove back up battery compartment cover and insert 2 fresh UM-3 (AA sizes). Make sure the batteries are with correct polarity as shown inside the compartment.
Replace the battery cover. - After back up batteries are inserted, insert the main battery pack to power radio.
Using supplied AC power adaptor
Remove the rubber protector and insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket on the right hand side of the radio. Plug the adaptor into a standard mains socket outlet. Whenever the adaptor is used, the battery pack is automatically disconnected.
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- Always disconnected the AC power adapter completely before moving the radio. If the AC adapter is not removed, it may cause an electric shock.
- Never pull and/or drag the cord of the adapter. If not, the radio may accidentally fall down, causing injury to you or someone around you.
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- The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting the radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used for the radio must remain accessible during normal use.
- In order to disconnect the radio, the mains adaptor should be removed from the mains outlet completely.
- Use the AC power adaptor supplied with the product or specified by Makita only.
- Do not hold the power supply cable and plug by your mouth. Doing so might cause an electric shock.
- Do not touch the power plug with wet or greasy hands.
- Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. If the cord is damaged, have it replaced by our authorized service center in order to avoid a safety hazard. Do not use it before repair.
- After use, always store AC power adaptor out of the reach of children. If Children play with the cord, they may suffer injury.
Note:
When your radio has any interference in AM band by its adaptor, please move your radio away from its AC power adaptor over 30 cm.
Charging with USB power supply port
There is the USB port at the front side of the radio. You can charge USB device trough the USB port.
- Connect the USB device, such as a MP3, or CD player, with USB cable available in the market.
- Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
- No matter if the radio is AC powered or battery powered, the radio can charge the USB device when the radio is switched on and in FM radio mode, or BT mode, or AUX mode, which is appeared when an external audio source is connected.
Note:
- You cannot charge USB devices during AM mode because radio signal reception becomes extremely poor when charging USB device.
- The maximum volume of the output power speaker will decrease when your USB is charging.
- The USB socket can provide max 5V/2.4A of electrical current.
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- Before connecting USB device to the charger, always backup your data of USB device. Otherwise your data may lose by any possibility.
- The charger may not supply power to some USB devices.
- When not using or after charging, remove the USB cable and close the cover.
- Do not connect power source to USB port. Otherwise there is risk of fire. The USB port is only intended for charging lower voltage device. Always place the cover onto the USB port when not charging the lower voltage device.
- Do not insert a nail, wire, etc. into USB power supply port. Otherwise a circuit short may cause smoke and fire.
- Do not connect this USB socket with your PC USB port, as it is highly possible that it may cause breakdown of the units.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
Scan tuning AM/ FM
Note:
The FM antenna is built into the handle. When operating the radio, please straighten the handle properly above the radio to get better reception. For the AM band, rotate the radio to get best signal as the AM antenna is built into the radio.
- Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
- Press the Source button to select AM or FM radio mode.
- Press and hold the Tuning control knob to carry out an auto-tune. Your radio will scan up the AM/FM band from the currently displayed frequency and will stop scanning automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength.
- After a few seconds the display will update. The display will show the frequency of the signal found.
- To find other station, press and hold the Tuning control knob as before.
- When the end of the waveband is reached your radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the waveband.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob to adjust the sound level as required.
Note: - While adjusting the volume, make sure the FM/AM is NOT flashing on the screen.
- If AM/FM is flashing on the screen, it allows you to tune the stations manually (see the section of "Manual tuning – AM/FM" for more detail).
- The volume should not be too large. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
- To switch off your radio press the Power button.
Manual tuning – AM/FM
- Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
- Press the Source button to select AM or FM radio mode.
- Press the Tuning control knob and you will see the FM or AM is flashing on the display.
Note: - FM/AM will flash approx. 10 seconds. Within this period, only manual tuning is allowed.
- If volume adjustment is desired while FM/AM is flashing, press the Tuning control knob to stop the flash and you can rotate the Tuning control knob to adjust sound level.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob to tune to a station.
- When the end of the waveband is reached your radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the waveband.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob to adjust the sound level as required.
Presetting stations in AM/FM mode
There are 5 preset stations each for AM and FM radio.
They are used in the same way for each waveband.
- Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
- Press the Source button to select the desired waveband. Tune to the required radio station as previously described.
- Press and hold the required Preset button (1 to 5) until the display shows "P4" for example after the frequency.
The station will be stored using the preset number. Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets as you wish. - Preset stations which have already been stored may be overwritten by following the above procedure if required.
Display modes – FM
Your radio has a range of display options for FM radio mode.
Repeatedly press the Menu/Info button to view the RDS information of the station you are listening to.
- Station name
Displays the name of the station being listened to. - Program type
Displays the type of station being listened to such as Pop, Classic, News, etc. - Radio text
Displays radio text message such as new items etc. - Year/Day
Displays the year and day of the week according to the date setting of your radio. - Date/Day
Displays the date and day of the week according to the date setting of your radio. - EQ mode
Displays the EQ mode of the FM for the station listened to. - Frequency
Displays the frequency of the FM for the station listened to.
FM stereo (auto)/mono
If the FM radio station being listened to has a weak signal some hiss may be audible. It is possible to reduce this hiss by forcing the radio to play the station in mono rather than stereo.
- Press the Source button as needed to select the FM band and tune to the desired FM station as previously stated.
- Press and hold Menu/Info button to enter the menu setting.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob until the "FM AUTO (or MONO)" setting shows on the display. If the setting is Auto, press the Tuning control knob and then rotate the Tuning control knob to switch to Mono mode to reduce the hiss. Press the Tuning control knob to select the option.
Recalling a preset in AM/FM mode
- Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
- Press the Source button to select AM or FM radio mode
- Momentarily press the required Preset button to tune to your radio to one of the stations stored in the preset memory.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS
Setting the time and date format
The clock display used in stand-by mode and on the playing mode screens can be set to different format. The selected format is then also used when setting the alarms.
- Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu setting.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob until "CLOCK xxH" appears on the display and press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting. You will see the time format begins to flash.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob to select either 12 or 24 hour format. Press the Tuning control knob to confirm your choice of clock format.
Note: - If the 12 hour clock format is chosen, the radio will then use the 12 hour clock for the setting.
- Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu setting.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob until a date (e.g. THU APR 3) appears on the display and press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting. You will see the date format begins to flash.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired date format. Press the Tuning control knob to confirm your choice.
Setting the clock time and date
- Press and hold the Menu/Info button.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob until "CLOCK ADJ" appears on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
- The hour setting on the display will begin flashing. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired hour, and press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting. Then rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired minute, and press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob until "DATE ADJ" appears on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired year and press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting. Then rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired month, and press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting. Then rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired day and press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting.
Radio Data System (RDS)
When you set the clock time using the RDS function, your radio will synchronize its clock time whenever it tunes to a radio station using RDS with CT signals.
- When tuning to a station transmitting RDS data, the RDS symbol will be shown on the display. Press and hold the Menu/Info button.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob until "RDS CT" and a clock symbol appear on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob until "RDS CT" appears on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting. The clock time of the radio will set up automatically according to the RDS data received.
Note:
- The radio clock time will be valid for 5 days each time the radio time is synchronized with RDS CT.
- To disable the RDS CT function, go back to step 1 to 2 and then rotate the Tuning control knob to select "MANUAL" option. Press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting.
Setting the alarm clock
Your radio has two alarms which can each be set to wake you to AM/FM radio or buzzer alarm. The alarms may be set while the unit is in standby mode or while playing.
Note:
Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the alarms. If no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds, the radio will exit the alarm setup.
- Setting radio alarm time:
- The radio can be set either when radio is on or off.
- Press and hold the radio alarm button, the radio alarm symbol and the display hour will flash along with a beep.
- During radio alarm symbol flashes, rotate Tuning control knob to select the hour and press Tuning control knob again to confirm hour setting. Then rotate the Tuning control knob to select the minute and press Tuning control knob to confirm minute setting.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob and the display will show the frequency options for the alarm.
The alarm options are as follows:
ONCE – the alarm will sound once
DAILY – the alarm will sound everyday
WEEKDAY – the alarm will sound only on weekdays
WEEKEND – the alarm will sound only at weekends
Press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting. - During radio alarm symbol is flashing, rotate Tuning control knob to select desired wake-up band and station, then press Tuning control knob to confirm the selection.
- Rotate Tuning control knob to select the desired volume and press Tuning control knob to confirm the volume. Radio alarm setting is now completed.
Note: - If new radio alarm station is not selected, it will select the last alarm station.
- If the selected AM/FM alarm station is not available when the alarm is sounding, the buzzer alarm will be used instead.
- Setting HWS (Humane Wake System) buzzer alarm:
A beep tone will activate when selecting the HWS buzzer alarm.
The alarm beep will sound shorter every 15 seconds for one minute followed by one minute silence before repeating the cycle. - The buzzer alarm can be set either when the radio is on or off.
- Press and hold the buzzer alarm button, the symbol and the display hour will flash along with a beep.
- During buzzer alarm symbol flashes, rotate the Tuning control knob to select the hour and press the Tuning control knob again to confirm hour setting. Then rotate the Tuning control knob to select the minute and press Tuning control knob to confirm minute setting.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob and the display will show the frequency options for the alarm.
The alarm options are as follows:
ONCE – the alarm will sound once
DAILY – the alarm will sound everyday
WEEKDAY – the alarm will sound only on weekdays
WEEKEND – the alarm will sound only at weekends.
Press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting.
Note:
There is no volume adjustment for buzzer alarm.
Stopping the alarm sound
To cancel a sounding alarm, press the Power button.
Disable the alarm setting
To disable the alarm setting before the alarm sounds, press and hold the corresponding alarm button until alarm symbol disappears on the display.
Snooze
- When the alarm sounds, press any button other than the Power button will silence the alarm for 5 minutes. "SNOOZE" will appear on the display.
- To adjust the silence time for the snooze timer, press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu setting.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob until "SNOOZE X" appears on the display, then press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting. Rotate the Tuning control knob to adjust the silence time from 5, 10, 15 and 20 minutes for the snooze timer.
- To cancel the snooze timer while the alarm is suspended, press the Power button.
Sleep timer
Your radio can be set to turn off automatically after a preset time has elapsed. The Sleep Timer setting can be adjusted between 60, 45, 30, 15, 120 and 90 minutes.
- Press and hold the Power button to enter the Sleep Timer setting. "SLEEP XX" will show on the display.
- Keep holding the Power button and the Sleep Timer options will start switching on the display. Stop until the desired Sleep Timer setting appears on the display. The setting will be saved and the LCD will return to normal display.
- Your radio will switch off automatically after the preset Sleep Timer has elapsed. The Sleep Timer icon will be shown on the display indicating an active Sleep Timer.
- To cancel the Sleep Timer function before the preset time has elapsed, simply press the Power button to turn the unit off manually.
Loudness
You can get compensation on lower and higher frequency for your radio by adjusting the loudness function.
- Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu setting.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob until "LOUD ON" or "LOUD OFF" appears on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose ON to turn on the loudness function, then press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting.
- To turn off the loudness function, select OFF and press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting.
Equalizer function
There are 7 kinds of color LED indicators around the Tuning control knob to indicate different EQ modes.
- Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
- Press the EQ control button to enter the EQ setting menu.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob to select your required mode. Then press the Tuning control knob to confirm the selection.
EQ mode | LED indicator |
FLAT | White |
JAZZ | Blue |
ROCK | Red |
CLASSIC | Brown |
POP | Pink |
NEWS | Yellow |
MY EQ | Green |
Set up My EQ profile
- Press the EQ control button to enter the EQ setting menu.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob to select "MY EQ". Then press the Tuning control knob to enter the "BASS" setting.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob to select your required bass level. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the "MIDDLE" setting.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob to select your required middle level. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the "TREBLE" setting.
- Rotate the Tuning control knob to select your required treble level. Press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting.
Note:
- When using the equalizer to emphasize the bass and listening at high volume levels, it may cause sound cracking and distortion. In this case, adjust the radio volume appropriately.
LISTENING TO MUSIC VIA BLUETOOTH STREAMING
You need to pair your Bluetooth device with the radio before you can auto-link to play/stream Bluetooth music through the radio. Pairing creates a 'bond' so two devices can recognize each other.
Note:
- To have the better sound quality, we recommend setting the volume to more than two-thirds level on your Bluetooth device and then adjust the volume on the radio as required.
- The radio can memorize up to 8 sets of paired device, when the memory exceed this amount, the oldest pairing history will be over written.
Pairing your Bluetooth device for the first time
- Press the Power button to turn on the radio. Press the Source button to select Bluetooth mode. The display will appear "BT PAIR" and "PAIR" will flash on the display.
- Activate Bluetooth on your device according to the device's user manual to link to the radio. Locate the Bluetooth device list and select the device named 'DMR114' (With some mobiles which are equipped with earlier versions than BT2.1 Bluetooth device, you may need to input the pass code "0000").
- Once connected, there will be a confirmation tone sound. "BLUETOOTH" will remain on the display and the backlight will be dim-out in10 seconds. You can simply select and play any music from your source device. Volume control can be adjusted from your source device, or directly from the radio.
- Use the controls on your Bluetooth-enabled device or on the radio to play/pause and navigate tracks.
Note:
- If 2 Bluetooth devices, pairing for the first time, both search for the radio, it will show its availability on both devices. However, if one device links with this unit first, then the other Bluetooth device won't find it on the list.
- If your Bluetooth device is temporarily disconnected to the radio, then you need to manually reconnect your device again to the radio.
- If 'DMR114' shows in your Bluetooth device list but your device cannot connect with it, please delete the item from your list and pair the device with the radio again following the steps described previously.
- Optimum Bluetooth streaming range is roughly 10 meters (30 feet) (line of sight) to the radio but distance up to 30 meters (100 feet) are possible.
- If Bluetooth connection is lost due to exceeding time of separation, exceeding the optimum distance, obstacles or otherwise, reconnecting your device with the radio may be necessary.
- Physical obstacles, other wireless devices or electromagnetic devices may affect the connection quality.
- Bluetooth connectivity performance may vary depending on the connected Bluetooth devices. Please refer to the Bluetooth capabilities of your device before connecting to the radio. All features may not be supported on some paired Bluetooth devices.
Playing audio files in Bluetooth mode
When you have successfully connected the radio with the chosen Bluetooth device you can start to play your music using the controls on your connected Bluetooth device.
- Once playing has started adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume knob on the radio or on your enabled Bluetooth device.
- Use the controls on your Bluetooth source device to play/pause and navigate tracks. Alternatively, control the playback using Play/Pause, Next track, Previous track buttons on your radio.
- Press and hold the Next track or Previous track button to move through the current track. Release the button when the desired point is reached.
Note:
- Some player applications or devices may not respond to all of these controls.
- Some mobile phones may temporarily disconnect from the radio when you make or receive calls. Some devices may temporarily mute their Bluetooth audio streaming when they receive text messages, emails or for other reasons unrelated to audio streaming. Such behaviour is a function of the connected device and does not indicate a fault with the radio.
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