Celsus DAB1001 Installation & User Manual

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Wireless Digital Radio Interface

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Page 1 DAB1001 Wireless Digital Radio Interface Installation & User Guide...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installation Procedure ......................5 General Operation ........................8 Display ........................... 8 Remote Control Operation ...................... 8 Setting up the DAB1001 ......................10 Using the Remote Control .....................10 Menu Settings ...........................13 Setting the DAB1001 Transmission Frequency .................16 FAQ ............................19 Technical Specifications ......................20...
Page 3: Introduction
AF (Alternate Frequency) function and how it can be enabled. If this AF function is not built in to your car radio, the DAB1001 has an Autoscan function that can automatically scan for 3 useable FM frequencies. These can be synchronised with the in- car system to allow for consistent reception.
Page 4: Contents Of Package
DAB1001 User Guide Contents of Package DAB1001 Power Cable Powered With Accessory Socket DAB Antenna Rotary Knob CR2032 Battery Dual Lock Tapes x2 Remote Control 25mm x 55 mm Dual Lock Tape x1 screw x2 User Guide 25mm x 35mm...
Page 5: Installation
1. For the best performance, locate the DAB1001 under the car’s glove compartment. If using a different location, ensure it is away from metal objects and in an open area. 2. DAB1001 should be located with the bottom cover up and all cable and connectors to the rear.
Page 6 Consult a professional installer if you have any issues or concerns with the installation. 5. Minimise coiling loops of excessive power and antenna cable, and do not secure them to the DAB1001. Any excess cable that does require looping should be done at least 10cm from the DAB1001 unit. 10 cm...
Page 7 DAB1001 User Guide 6. Connect one end of the power cable into DAB1001 and the accessory plug into car’s accessory socket. There is a lock mechanism on the plug of Power Cable to DAB1001. Connect the DAB1001 before plugging in the accessory socket (see page 10).
Page 8: General Operation
General Operation Display The DAB1001 unit is operated by using a remote controller; the system messages from the remote control operation are converted to RDS text and displayed as an 8 character display on the LCD screen of your in-car audio system.
Page 9 DAB1001 User Guide Below is a list of remote control operations and their affect on the DAB1001: Control General operation Press  Turn on DAB1001 while it is off.  Confirm a selection.  Display DLS/DL+ (station information) while listening to a DAB station.
Page 10: Setting Up The Dab1001
AF feature). This feature is typically enabled as standard. 3. Tune the car radio’s FM frequency to FM 87.6 MHz, which is the same as DAB1001 default FM TX frequency. 4. Start DAB1001 by plugging the cigarette-lighter power plug into the cigarette lighter, the audio system display will show 《...
Page 11 When the signal strength of the DAB station you have selected is too weak, the screen will show《 POOR SIG 》.  Each time you start DAB1001, if the station list is empty, it will perform a Full Scan of DAB stations automatically. To Display Radio Text...
Page 12 《 PX EMPTY 》. To Set the Auxiliary Input Mode The DAB1001 provides the capability to play audio device such as MP3 or iPod ® etc. through your car radio. 1. Press the Rotary Knob then MODE to enter mode function.
Page 13: Menu Settings
DAB1001 User Guide Menu Settings Press the Rotary Knob then MENU button to enter the menu function. Rotate the Rotary Knob [◄] [►] to select a menu setting then press the Rotary Knob to confirm. To Reset FM Transmitting Frequency Setting This function allows you to reset the FM transmitting frequency to the default setting FM 87.6MHz.
Page 14 Note:  Each time you start DAB1001, if the station list is empty, it will perform a Full Scan of DAB stations automatically. You may also need to perform a Scan function if you drive your car to a new area where the broadcasting DAB stations are not on the current station list.
Page 15 3) through the SYNC function. (refer to section on page 18). To Set Antenna Power For DAB1001 to work with the supplied active antenna, the antenna power must be set to ON. If you replace the supplied antenna with any third party antenna, you must set the antenna power to OFF.
Page 16: Setting The Dab1001 Transmission Frequency
Choose a frequency until the desired FM frequency is displayed (e.g. 106.7MHz). Make a note of that frequency number. 5. Press the Rotary Knob, the DAB1001 will set and transmit the FM signal at this new frequency and the screen will show 《 TO Frequency 》.
Page 17 It is suggested to save a few known free transmitting frequencies (up to 4 frequencies) in DAB1001 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 18 1. Press and hold SYNC, the screen will show《 AF Frequency 》where Frequency is the new frequency that DAB1001 will set and use to transmit FM signal and force radio to tune to the same frequency automatically. 2. Now you can listen to DAB stations via this new FM Frequency.
Page 19: Faq
While listening to a DAB station, I lost reception suddenly and hear static noise or a FM program 1. Check if DAB1001 station information shows 《 POOR SIG 》or 《 UNAVAIL 》, if so, you may be leaving the signal coverage area. Also, the station may be unavailable temporarily as you drive into a tunnel.
Page 20: Technical Specifications
DAB1001 User Guide 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: 87.6 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz.