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Creative SoundWorks 500DAB User Manual

Creative SoundWorks 500DAB User Manual

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative
Technology Ltd.
Copyright © 2005 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
Version 1.0
April 2005
The Creative logo and SoundWorks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries.
All other logos, brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby recognised as such. All specifications are subject to
change without notice. Actual contents may differ slightly from those pictured.
Safety & Regulatory Information
WARNING: To prevent fire or
shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.
WARNING: DO NOT OPEN
To prevent the risk of electric shock,
do not remove the radio's cover. There
are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Important Notice

The serial number for your Creative SoundWorks 500DAB is located on the rear. Please write this number down and
keep it in a secure place. This is for your security.
Compliance
This product conforms to the following:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.
Mains operated products for the European market comply with LVD Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/ EEC.
Communication/RF wireless products for the European market comply with Directive R&TTE 1999/5/ EC.
Fully compliant with ETS 300 401.
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User's Guide
Creative SoundWorks 500DAB

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  • Page 1: Important Notice

    Creative SoundWorks 500DAB Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    When replacing parts, check that the service technician has Arrange the power-cord to minimise the risk of damage from used replacement parts specified by Creative or have the same Do not use this product near any water source or water hazard.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Specifications Using Your SoundWorks 500DAB DAB Mode ........3-1 Selecting DAB mode .
  • Page 4 Information such as radio services, song titles, and special announcements is available on your radio’s liquid crystal display (LCD). Besides DAB radio, SoundWorks 500DAB also offers FM radio, two full-range speakers that provide spacious sound, and individual bass and treble controls to suit your preference.

  • Page 5: Your Dab/Fm Radio Glossary

    Your DAB/FM Radio This chapter describes and shows you the location of the various controls, jacks and elements on your SoundWorks 500DAB. Figure 1-1: Front panel controls and rear panel view Controls, Jacks and Elements Function 1. TUNING knob Turn to select options, scan or switch stations and select ensembles. Press to confirm selection or activate a function.
  • Page 6 Figure 1-2: Top panel view Controls, Jacks and Elements Function 1. INFO button Press to change the INFO display on your LCD. 2. DAB/FM button Press to switch between DAB and FM mode. 3. ALARM button Press to activate and set your alarm. 4.

  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Dab/Fm Radio

    2. Connect the power adapter to your radio and power outlet (Figure 2-1). Turn on the power outlet, if needed. • Your DAB/FM radio may SoundWorks 500DAB goes into Standby mode. receive radio interference from electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers...

  • Page 8: Using Your Soundworks 500Dab

    Using Your SoundWorks 500DAB Creative SoundWorks 500DAB goes into Standby mode when it is connected to the power outlet. The radio displays the radio mode it is in, as shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 The radio displays the correct time in DAB and FM mode, after you perform a full scan in DAB mode for the first time.

  • Page 9: Scanning Stations In Dab Mode

    • ** The empty block indicates the minimum required level for reception and the filled blocks indicate current signal strength. For more information on the display shown, see “Viewing additional information (INFO display)” on page 3-6. Using Your SoundWorks 500DAB 3-2...
  • Page 10 This may take a few seconds, during which you will see the displays in the sequence below. When a station is detected, it plays immediately. Figure 3-6 When a station is not available or its signal is not present, one of the messages similar to Figure 3-5 appears. 3-3 Using Your SoundWorks 500DAB...
  • Page 11 2. Press the TUNING knob to select the ensemble. The name of the current station playing appears. Station name Figure 3-9 3. To select another station, turn the TUNING knob. 4. To end manual scanning, press the TUNING knob. MAN is replaced by DAB on the LCD. Using Your SoundWorks 500DAB 3-4...

  • Page 12: Tuning To Stations

    To turn Autoselect mode on or off Turn the TUNING knob to select a station, and then press and hold the TUNING knob for two seconds. A display similar to Figure 3-12 appears. Figure 3-12 3-5 Using Your SoundWorks 500DAB...

  • Page 13: Viewing Additional Information (Info Display)

    Additional information appears at the bottom row of the display. Each time you press the INFO button, a new INFO display similar to the ones below appear. Program type Ensemble name Signal strength indicator Dynamic lable segment Time and date Figure 3-13 Using Your SoundWorks 500DAB 3-6...

  • Page 14: Fm Mode

    1. When the radio is in Standby mode, press the STANDBY button. The display below appears. Figure 3-14 2. If you are not in FM mode, press the DAB/FM button. The display below appears, and the radio switches to FM mode. Figure 3-15 3-7 Using Your SoundWorks 500DAB...

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Fm Tuning Step

    To scan in descending frequency, press and hold the AUTOTUNE button. Automatic scanning for an FM station begins. Once a station is successfully scanned, a display similar to Figure 3-18 appears, and you hear the FM station’s broadcast. Figure 3-18 Using Your SoundWorks 500DAB 3-8...

  • Page 16: Selecting Audio Mode (Auto Or Mono)

    In Auto mode, the radio plays the program’s default output: stereo or mono. In Mono mode, the radio plays mono output only. Some stations sound better in this mode because of their mode of transmission. This option is available in FM mode only. 3-9 Using Your SoundWorks 500DAB...

  • Page 17: Using Basic Functions

    Using Basic Functions Storing and recalling Your radio can store up to 6 DAB and 6 FM radio stations as presets. your stations 1. To store a station you are listening to, press and hold the PRESETS button you want to store the station in.

  • Page 18: Checking The Sleep Timer Setting

    1. Press and hold the SLEEP button for two seconds. The amount of time left is displayed on Checking the sleep the bottom-right corner of the display. timer setting 2. To deactivate the sleep timer, press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the display in Figure 4-2 appears.
  • Page 19 4. Press the TUNING knob to go to the hours section. A display similar to Figure 4-4 appears. The current time is shown on the left of the LCD. The hour section of your alarm time flashes. Figure 4-4 5. Repeat step 2. 6.
  • Page 20 To activate the alarm Press the ALARM button. The ON alarm status appears. An asterisk also appears on the LCD similar to Figure 4-6. Figure 4-7 To deactivate the alarm Press the ALARM button. The OFF alarm status appears. The asterisk on the LCD disappears.

  • Page 21: Resetting The Radio

    To turn off the Snooze function Press the STANDBY or ALARM button. • The alarm automatically turns off after one hour. • When the radio is playing, you can press the SNOOZE button to mute the radio. To turn off the mute function, press the SNOOZE button again.

  • Page 22: Using The Aux In Jack

    The software version may vary. Using the AUX IN Use the 3.5 mm stereo-to-stereo cable provided to connect an external device, like your CD or MP3 player to the AUX IN jack on your radio. See “Your DAB/FM Radio” on page 1-1. jack After connecting the external audio device, a display similar to Figure 4-12 appears.
  • Page 23 Glossary This chapter describes and defines new terminologies used in this user’s guide. Digital Audio Broadcasting is a new method for the digital transmission of radio signals using a network of terrestrial transmitters, which provides listeners with better sound quality, more choice and information. This method was developed in Europe within the framework of EUREKA Project 147.
  • Page 24 Band III Frequencies Table 1: List of DAB Band III Frequencies Frequency Frequency block Frequency block Frequency (MHz) (MHz) 174.928 MHz 210.096 MHz 176.640 MHz 211.648 MHz 178.352 MHz 213.360 MHz 180.064 MHz 215.072 MHz 181.936 MHz 216.928 MHz 183.648 MHz 217.088 MHz 185.360 MHz 218.640 MHz...
  • Page 25 General Specifications These specifications apply to Creative SoundWorks 500DAB operating from the supplied power adapter. ❑ Frequency range DAB: • Band III (174 – 240 MHz) • Decodes all DAB transmission mode 1- 4. ❑ • 87.5 – 108 MHz ❑...

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