Arion DA-300E User Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Guide ···························································································································································· ·3 Features ·································································································································································· 5 Package Contents ··················································································································································· 6 Names of Each Parts··············································································································································· 7 Starting Up ····························································································································································· 9 LCD Screen ··························································································································································· 10 DAB Mode ······························································································································································· 12 MP3 Mode ····························································································································································· 15 FM Radio Mode ····················································································································································· 21 Voice Record Mode ··············································································································································· 23 Using as An External Disk ·····································································································································...
Page 3: Safety Guide
Safety Guide This section contains important safety and handling information for DA-300E. Read all safety information below and handling information before using DA-300E to avoid injury. Keep the DA- 300E User Manual for future reference. Important Safety Information Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other injury or damage. Handling DA-300E: Do not bend, drop, crush, puncture, incinerate, or open DA-300E.
Page 4 Important Handling Information Carrying DA-300E: DA-300E contains sensitive components, including in some cases, a hard drive. Do not bend, drop, or crush DA-300E. If you are concerned about scratching DA-300E, you can use one of the many cases sold separately. Using connectors and ports: Never force a connector into a port.
Page 5: Features
Features DA-300E is the world’s most advanced handheld DAB/FM radio and combined MP3 player/recorder. Seamlessly blending style and ease of use with leading-edge technology, DA-300E takes mobile audio to new levels. You can listen to crystal clear DAB/FM radio on the way to work, in the garden or at sporting events. Wherever you take it, DA-300E fits neatly into your pocket and brings you more channels than ever before.
Page 6: Package Contents
Package Contents Please check to make sure the following contents are in the product package. : Product contents may be subject to change.
Page 7: Names Of Each Parts
Names of Each Part <Front Panel>...
Page 8 <Side Panel>...
Page 9: Starting Up
3. Hold down the “POWER” button for 2 seconds to turn DA-300E on. The backlight will come on and you will see the ’Welcome to Arion’ logo on the display. 4. During the first time usage or when there is no preset station, DA-300E will be switched into DAB mode and automatically scan available stations.
Page 10: Lcd Screen
LCD Screen DA-300E provides 4 modes such as DAB, MP3, FM Radio, and Voice record.
Page 12: Dab Mode
DAB Mode When you first power on DA-300E or switch into DAB mode, DA-300E performs an autoscan to find all the DAB stations available in your area or tunes the stations. <DAB LCD Screen> To listen to DAB at any other time, press the “MODE” button and select the ‘DAB’ mode using the “OK” button.
Page 13: Dab Menu
<DAB Menu> To set the advanced DAB menus such as Scan, Equalizer, etc., press the “MENU” button in the ‘DAB’ mode. Function Button Changing stations 1. Press the “< or >” button. 2. Press the “OK” button. 1. Press the “∧ or ∨” button. Adjusting Volume...
Page 14 Presetting a station 1. Press the “PRESET” button. 2. Press the “< or >” button to search the desired preset number. 3. Press the “PRESET” button to preset the station. Recalling a Preset 1. Press the “PRESET” button. station 2. Press the “< or >” button to search to the desired preset station. 3.
Page 15: Mp3 Mode
MP3 Mode MP3 mode enables you to play MP3, Audio book, and recorded radio files at anywhere. DA-300E has an internal memory and supports the SD type memory card. To insert an SD card, push the card in the SD Card slot on the side. To remove a card, push the card in slightly and it will pop out so you can remove it.
Page 16 <MP3 LCD Screen> To listen to MP3 at any other time, press the “MODE” button and select the ‘MP3’ mode using the “OK” button.
Page 17 <MP3 Menu> To set the advanced MP3 menus such as Play mode, Equalizer, etc., press the “MENU” button in the ‘MP3’ mode. Function Button Playing MP3 Files 1. Press the “OK” button on the desired MP3 file to listen to the file. 2.
Page 18 Repeating Fixed Section 1. Press the “PRESET” button to set the start position of repeating block (A↔B) during the playback(A). 2. Press the “PRESET” button again to set the end position of repeating block(B). The ‘A-B’ icon will show on the top left hand side of the LCD until the repeat mode is turned off.
Page 19 Searching File You can search the desired file by Artist, Album, Track, etc. 1. Press the “INFO” button to enter the searching mode. 2. Press the “>” button continuously until selecting the desired type. If you want to return to the previous status, press the “<” button. 3.
Page 20 Initializing SD Card You can use the SD card after the initialization. If there is a SD card reading error, you should initialize your SD card. 1. Insert the SD card into the SD slot. 2. Initialize the SD card automatically and sort the available file. It will take time according to file size and numbers.
Page 21: Fm Radio Mode
FM Radio Mode FM Radio mode enables you to listen to FM radio and record it. <FM Radio Screen> To listen to FM Radio, press the “MODE” button and select the ‘FM Radio’ mode using the “OK” button. Function Button 1.
Page 22 1. Press the “∧ or ∨” button. Adjusting Volume Presetting a Channel 1. Press the “PRESET” button. 2. Press the “< or >” button to search the desired preset number. 3. Press the “PRESET” button to preset the channel. Recalling a Preset 1.
Page 23: Voice Record Mode
VOICE RECORD Mode VOICE RECORD mode enables you to record your voice. <VOICE RECORD Screen> To record your voice, press the “MODE” button and select the ‘VOICE RECORD’ mode using the “OK” button.
Page 24 < VOICE RECORD Menu> To set the advanced VOICE RECORD menus such as recording mode, VAD, press the “MENU” button in the ‘VOICE RECORD’ mode. Function Button Recording Voice 1. Press the “REC” button to record your voice. 2. Press the “REC” button again to stop recording. The maximum recording time is 7~8 hours according to the data rate and the internal memory space.
Page 25: Using As An External Disk
Using as an External Disk You can use DA-300E as an external disk to store files. Press the “MENU” button in the ‘MP3’ mode. Select the ‘USB CLASS MODE’ – MSC(MASS STORAGE) in order. If you connect DA-300E to PC using the USB cable, PC automatically displays DA-300E by ‘USB STORAGE’.
Page 26: Charging Battery
Charging Battery When the battery icon is blank, please charge the battery for at least 6 hours. Only after the battery is charged fully, DA-300E can be operated normally. Please recharge the battery regularly to maintain properly operation or prepare the spare batteries. You can charge the battery in two ways: 1) Connect DA-300E to PC, 2) Use the USB Adaptor 1.
Page 27 2. Connect DA-300E to the USB Adaptor using the USB cable. Plug the USB adaptor into a standard AC wall outlet. While charging, you can use all function except the USB execution mode. The battery has a limited number of recharge cycles and might eventually need to be replaced. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out.
Page 28: Updating Software
Updating Software You can update your software. It is recommended that you update DA-300E to use the latest software. 1. Hold down the “POWER” button for 2 seconds to turn DA-300E on. 2. Press the “MODE” button, and then select the ‘MP3’ mode using the “OK” button. 3.
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If DA-300E does not work properly after checking it, please contact the dealer. Don't open the cover. It may result in a dangerous electric shock and will invalidate your warranty. 1. DA-300E has no power. Check that your batteries are not drained, that they are inserted correctly, or that the contact pins are clean. 2.
Page 30 5. No response to buttons or the set 'hangs'. 1) Electrostatic discharge. Remove batteries of 1 minute and replace batteries. 2) Lock activated. Adjust lock slider to OFF.
Page 31: Specification
Specifications Items Specifications Stereo handheld personal DAB digital radio with full Band III reception capability. Fully compliant General with ETS 300 401 and capable of decoding all DAB transmission modes 1-4. Earphones In-earphones, also act as aerial(supplied). Frequency Range DAB - Band III (174-240 MHz), FM - 87.5 ~ 108MHz Input connectors 5V DC power adapter socket Output connectors...