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Snooper Pro Sound DAB2000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Vehicle DAB Adaptor User Guide...
  • Page 2 Antenna Installation OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS STARTING UP THE SYSTEM USING REMOTE CONTROL KEYS To turn on or off DAB2000 To listen to the DAB stations To display station’s information To set a DAB preset mode To save a DAB memory preset...
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION The DAB2000 is a vehicle audio adaptor that offers a flexible and cost effective way to apply modern digital audio technology to your existing analogue vehicle audio system. The existing analogue system in your vehicle can be easily upgraded to receive DAB/DAB digital radio services.

  • Page 4: Contents Of Package

    CONTENTS OF PACKAGE Power Cable with DAB Antenna with DAB2000 Module Vehicle Power Adaptor Mini Clip x3 Rotary Knob Hook & Loop Tape x2 CR2032 Battery Remote Control 25mm x 55 mm Hook & Loop Tape x1 Screw x2 User Guide...

  • Page 5: Installation

    For any other locations you may consider, please place it away from metal objects and in an open area. 3. Position the DAB2000 module with the bottom cover up and the cables and connectors to the back.
  • Page 6 4. Secure the DAB2000 module with the supplied hook & loop tape and screws. Please refer to the section on Securing the DAB2000 module, Step by Step later in this user guide for further information. 5. Install the suppl ied DAB antenna; pl ease refer to Antenna Installation Guide later in this user guide for installation instructions.
  • Page 7 6. Minimize coiling loops of excessive power and antenna cables, and do not secure them on to the DAB2000 module. Please refer to the section on Installation do’s and don’ts later in this user guide. 7. Plug one end of the power cable into the D AB2000 module, and the cigarette-lighter plug end into the vehicles power point.

  • Page 8: Antenna Installation

    5. The antenna should be fitted either on the passenger side of the front windscreen, or on the rear windscreen as a safety precaution. 6. The DAB2000 provides a 12v phantom power supply to the SMB connector for the DAB antenna to operate.
  • Page 9 Procedure: Front windscreen installation 1.1 For the best digital reception performance, the glass-mount antenna must be placed in the top left hand corner and on the inside of the front windscreen. If there is a UV protection layer across the top of the windscreen then you must place the DAB antenna with Antenna 1 at least 5cm below this layer.
  • Page 10 Rear windscreen installation 2.1 If the cable length for the antenna can reach to the rear windscreen, the glass-mount antenna can be placed in the top left hand corner and on the inside of the rear windscreen that is not reflective-coated. As with the front windscreen installation, attach the antenna 2 over the black band, and as close to the edge of the windscreen as possible.
  • Page 11 Fig 1 Fig 2 Clean the windscreen. Ensure the antenna location on the windscreen is clean and free of dirt, water, or any other substance, which will prevent the antenna from adhering properly to your vehicle’s windscreen. Clean the glass with an alcohol prep pad, and wait until the surface is completely dry before attaching the glass-mount DAB antenna.
  • Page 12 Connect the antenna to the DAB2000 module. 6.1 Ensure that the DAB2000 is switched OFF (unplug the vehicle charger). 6.2 Plug the SMB connector at the end of the antenna cable into the DAB2000 in the socket marked ‘AERIAL’.
  • Page 13 DAB Antenna DAB Receiver NOTE: To achieve the best digital reception, antenna 1 must not be placed over a UV protection layer . There is no such restriction to antenna 2.
  • Page 14 DAB2000 on the marked positions as per the diagram above. 4. Remove the other side of the backing and adhere the DAB2000 module to the chosen location with the DAB2000’s cables and connectors to the back.
  • Page 15 Installation do’s and don’ts As the DAB2000 module has an external antenna and FM Transmitter, it is important to avoid signal interference from coiling the excess cable. Below are the do’s and don’ts when coiling and storing the DAB2000’s excess antenna cable and power cable.

  • Page 16: Overview Of Controls And Connectors

    OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS DAB2000 Module AERIAL - SMB Connector for DAB antenna AUX IN - 3.5mm stereo audio jack, for aux cable 12VDC - Power jack, for power cable with vehicle adaptor...
  • Page 17 Vehicle Audio System LCD Display The DAB2000 is operated by using a remote control; the system messages from operating the remote control are converted into RDS text and are displayed as up to eight characters on the LCD screen of your vehicle’s audio system.
  • Page 18  Confirms a selection.  Change station information while listening to a DAB  station. Press and hold to turn the DAB2000 off.  Rotate Slowly [◄] [►] Step tune to select a DAB station. Rotary  Navigate to items, sub items, and settings after MENU is Knob ...
  • Page 19  or the Aux mode to listen to an external audio source. MODE Press and hold to scan for DAB stations.  Displays DAB2000’s current FM transmitting frequency.  Select and set the FM transmitting frequency from a  manual setting or from one of the four memory presets.

  • Page 20: Starting Up The System

    Tune the vehicle radio’s FM frequency to FM 87.6 MHz, which is the same as the DAB2000’s default FM TX frequency. Switch on the DAB2000 by plugging the vehicle charger into the vehicles power point, the audio system display will show 《 DABRADIO 》.

  • Page 21: Using Remote Control Keys

    The DAB2000 can be switched on or off by doing the following: Press and hold the Rotary Knob, while the D AB2000 is operating, to switch it off. Press the Rotary Knob, while the DAB2000 i s off, to return it to the operating mode. To listen to DAB stations There are two options available for you to select and listen to a DAB station: Quick Tune and Step Tune.
  • Page 22 DAB2000 will tune to the station you selected if the rotary knob is not pressed. The screen will show 《 TUNING 》 . Once tuning is complete, the screen will show 《 station name 》 where station name is the new DAB station name selected.

  • Page 23: To Save A Dab Memory Preset

    When you switch to a different DAB preset mode, the memory preset list of the selected DAB preset will be loaded into the internal operating system of the DAB2000 automatically. The DAB2000 will then perform all funct ions based on the settings of this DAB preset mode.

  • Page 24: To Set The Auxiliary Input Mode

    Frequency is the current FM transmitting frequency. To set the FM transmitting frequency You can set DAB2000 to either AFC or auto scan mode (refer to sections, To enable AFC and To enable auto scan for further information) to change the FM transmitting frequency.

  • Page 25: To Save A Desired Fm Transmitting Frequency In Memory

    As unused FM frequencies may vary from one area to another, it is recommended to save a few FM frequencies (up to a maximum of 4 frequencies) in the DAB2000 so that you can switch to a new FM transmitting frequency instantly when you drive into an area where the original FM frequency for DAB is no longer available.
  • Page 26 FM frequency as before. To recall an FM transmitting frequency saved in memory You may drive into an area where the FM frequency transmitted by DAB2000 is used by an FM broadcaster. When this happens, your reception of the DAB station will get worse with increasing interference from the other FM transmission.
  • Page 27 Press and hold the FM button, the screen will show 《 AF Frequency 》 where Frequency is the new frequency that the DAB2000 will set and use to transmit an FM signal. This will force the radio to tune to the same FM frequency automatically.

  • Page 28: Menu Settings

    To set FM transmitting frequency setting to preset F1 This function allows you to set the FM transmitting frequency to the frequency saved in FM frequency pr eset 1 (F1). DAB2000 will change the transmitting frequency immediately. Press and hold the Last Station button to set the FM transmitting frequency to the frequency saved in FM preset 1 (F1).

  • Page 29: To Enable Afc (Automatic Frequency Change)

    Note: Each time you start the DAB2000, if the station list is empty, it will perform a full scan of the DAB stations automatically. You may also need to perform a scan if you drive your vehicle to a new area where the broadcasting DAB stations are not on the current station list.
  • Page 30 FM frequency is being changed too often, and set AFC_H mode, if you often hear static noise and the FM frequency is not changed. By default, the DAB2000 is set to use the AFC_H mode; however, if you want to change or return to AFC mode, do the following: Setting on DAB2000 Press the MENU button and then turn the Rotary Knob [◄] [►] until...
  • Page 31 FM Preset 1 (F1); refer to the section on page 23, To set FM transmitting frequency setting to preset F1. While in AFC mode, if the FM transmitting frequency for DAB2000 and the vehicle’s radio frequency is out of sync and you wish to reset them, do the following: a) Reset to 87.6MHz...
  • Page 32 ATTENTION The DAB2000 comes with the AFC function. In order to use this function, your vehicle radio must have the AF (alternative frequency) feature, and AF must be enabled. Please consult your vehicle radio manual or the vehicle dealer for these requirements before using this function.
  • Page 33 While in the ‘auto scan’ mode, the DAB2000 will automatically search for three unused FM frequencies and save them into the memory in sequence (from frequency 1 to frequency 3). When you are using the DAB2000 to listen to a DAB service and you experience constant interference from another source, this means that you are driving into an area where the present FM frequency is used by an FM broadcaster.

  • Page 34: To Set Antenna Power

    For the DAB2000 to work with the supplied active antenna, the antenna power must be set to ON. The DAB2000 can also work with a passive antenna; the antenna power must be set to OFF in these circumstances. If you replace the supplied antenna with any third party antenna, you must set the antenna power to OFF.

  • Page 35: To Restore To Factory Settings

    《 FACTORY 》. Press the Rotary Knob to perform a factory reset operation. If you want to reset the DAB2000, turn the Rotary Knob [◄] [►] to find 《 YES 》 and then press the Rotary Knob for confirmation.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    1. Follow the instruction in the section STARTING UP THE SYSTEM to initialize the FM transmitting frequency on DAB2000 and the vehicle radio. 2. Make sure DAB2000 is not in the auxiliary mode, please refer to section To set the auxiliary input mode to check and return to DAB mode. ...
  • Page 37  frequency to FM frequency preset 1. If DAB2000 is in ‘auto scan’ mode, the FM channel you selected for DAB mode may be occupied by an existing radio station. You need to change the frequency settings of the FM transmitter. Please refer to the section...

  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Digital Audio Services: DAB/DAB+.  RF Frequency Range: DAB Band III (174 MHz ~ 240 MHz).  RF Sensitivity for DAB Band III: -98dBm ~ -100dBm.  FM Transmit Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz.  Mains Power: 11 V ~16V DC ...

  • Page 39: Information On Waste Disposal

    INFORMATION ON WASTE DISPOSAL This mark on a product and/or accompanying documents indicates that when it is to be disposed of, it must be treated as Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Any WEEE marked waste products must not be mixed with general household waste, but kept separate for the treat ment, recovery and recycling of the materials used.

  • Page 40: Service Under Warranty

    SERVICE UNDER WARRANTY The DAB2000 comes with a standard 12-month manufacturer’s return to base warranty. If, for some reason your unit requires service under warranty return the DAB2000 by special delivery and in suitable packaging to: The Returns Dept., Performance Products Limited,...

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