Contents INSTALLATION OPERATIONAL CONTROLS STARTING THE SYSTEM USING REMOTE CONTROL KEYS To Turn On or Off ADI-100 To Scan for the DAB Stations To Listen to the DAB Stations To Display Station’s Information To Set a DAB Preset mode To Save a DAB Memory Preset...
AF (alternative frequency) function, and how to enable AF function before using this AFC function. If AF function is not built in your car radio, you can use ADI-100 AutoScan function to au- tomatically scan for 3 useable FM frequencies; you will need to choose a new frequency from the scanned frequencies to set and synchronize it between the car radio and the ADI-100 manually.
Contents Power Cable ADI-100 Control Unit Rotary Knob Remote Control (with Cigarette Lighter) CR2032 Battery Dual Lock Tapes x2 Dual Lock Tape x 1 25mm x 55mm 25mm x 35mm Screw x 2 INSTALLATION...
For many intelligent new cars, ADI-100 may be detected as device not disconnected. u Car radio and ADI-100 may become out of sync when you resume to listening to ADI-100. In this case, please read the troubleshooting section for the solution.
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There is a lock mechanism on the plug of Power Cable to ADI-100. First, plug the power cable into the 12V DC jack (1), and then you need to turn the power plug 90 degree clockwise (2) as illustrated below. This is to ensure that the power cable will be firmly connected to the ADI-100 at all time.
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Securing ADI-100, Step by Step To secure ADI-100 on a chosen store location using the supplied dual lock tapes and/or screws, do the following: Locate the positions on the back of ADI-100 and the chosen mounting location (e.g. in the middle and under the car’s glove compartment) where you want to apply the dual lock tapes.
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Do not tangle the antenna and power cables together. Minimize coiling loops of excessive power cable or antenna cable, and do not secure them on or besides ADI-100. The coiling loops of excessive power or antenna cables should start at about 10 cm away from the ADI-100...
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS In-Car Audio System LCD Display The ADI-100 unit is operated by using a remote controller; the system messages from the remote control operation are converted to RDS text and displayed as 8 characters display on the LCD screen of your in-car audio system.
Adjust FM transmitting frequency by 2MHz after LINK is pressed Press u Recall memory preset P1 Press and Hold u Program memory preset P1 while listening to a DAB station P1 AUX Function AUX u Set ADI-100 to AUX mode to listen to an external audio source...
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Press and Hold P3 DAB u Program memory preset P3 while listening to a DAB station. Function DAB u Set ADI-100 to one of the 3 DAB preset modes to listen to DAB. Press u Recall memory preset P4. Press and Hold u Program memory preset P4 while listening to a DAB station.
AF feature, and how to enable AF feature). Tune the car radio’s FM frequency to FM 87.6MHz, which is the same as ADI-100 default FM TX frequency. Start ADI-100 by plugging the cigarette-lighter power plug into the cigarette lighter, the audio system display will show ( DABRADIO ).
The ADI-100 operating mode can be turned off or turned on by the following: Press and hold the Rotary Knob to turn it off, while ADI-100 is in the operating mode. Press the Rotary Knob to return it to the operating mode, while ADI-100 is off.
When the signal strength of the DAB station you have selected is too weak, the screen will show ( POOR SIG ). Each time you start ADI-100, if the channel list is empty, it will perform a Full Scan of DAB stations automatically.
To set a DAB Preset Mode The ADI-100 provides individual memory settings for up to three sets of DAB Preset Modes: DAB1, DAB2, and DAB3. Each DAB Preset Mode has its own Memory Presets of DAB stations; please refer to To Save a DAB Memory Preset and To Recall a DAB Memory Preset sections below.
(please refer to To Set a DAB Preset Mode section). To Set the Auxiliary Input mode The ADI-100 provides the capability to play audio device such as MP3 or iPod® etc. through your car radio. Press the Rotary Knob then AUX to set the listening mode to auxiliary input mode and start listening to the audio device.
FM TRANSMITTING FREQUENCY SETTINGS The FM transmitting frequency is used by ADI-100 to transmit the audio and for car radio to receive the audio. The FM transmitting frequency can be changed by the following: Set FM transmitting frequency in AFC mode...
(e.g. 106.7MHz). Make a note of that frequency number. Press the Rotary Knob or after 10 seconds timeout, the ADI-100 will set and transmit FM signal at this new frequency and the screen will show ( TO Frequency ).
As unused FM frequency may vary from one area to another, it is suggested to save a few frequencies (up to 4 frequencies) in ADI-100 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.
AFC tunes to a clear frequency you can force an immediate frequency change by: Press and hold LINK, the screen will show ( AF Frequency ) where Frequency is the new frequency that ADI-100 will set and use to transmit FM signal and force radio to tune to the same frequency automatically.
Operating on ADI-100 Press and hold LINK, the screen will show ( TO Frequency ) where Frequency is the new frequency that ADI-100 will set and use to transmit FM signal. Operating on Car Radio Manually change your car radio’s FM frequency to match the new ADI-100 transmitting frequency setup.
This function allows you to reset the FM transmitting frequency to the default setting FM 87.6MHz. Reset ADI-100’s FM transmitting frequency by either way below: Enter the menu function, the screen will show ( 87.6MHz ). Then, Press the Rotary Knob to reset FM transmitting frequency to 87.6MHz.
To perform this AFC function, your car radio must have AF (Alternative Frequency) feature and the AF fea- ture of your car radio must be activated. When the AFC function of ADI-100 is enabled and the AF feature of your car radio is activated, your car radio will tune to an unused FM frequency automatically when you drive into an area where the original FM frequency for DAB is no longer available.
Attention The ADI-100 comes with the AFC function. In order to use this function, your car radio must have AF (alternative frequency) feature, and AF must be enabled. Please consult your car radio manual or the car dealer for these requirements before using this function.
The default setting is OFF. To Set Antenna Power For ADI-100 to work with an active antenna, the antenna power must be set to ON. ADI- 100 can also work with a passive antenna. In the menu function, rotate the Rotary Knob...
Factory reset will erase all previous system’s settings and set them to default. To Display Software Version This function allows you to display the current software version of your ADI-100. In the menu function, rotate the Rotary Knob until the screen shows...
To Upgrade Software This function is used by the maintenance personnel only, to upgrade the existing ADI-100 module software to a new version. TROUBLESHOOTING Please read this user manual carefully before using the ADI-100 In-Car DAB Adapter. If you still have difficulties to use this unit, this section gives some of the most likely solutions to the problems you might have.
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On your ADI-100 press and hold BACK to reset FM transmitting frequency to FM frequency preset 1. If ADI-100 is in AutoScan 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 FM Transmitter.
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. Mains Power: 11 V ~16V DC Input Connectors: DC power jack, 3.5mm stereo audio jack.
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Autoleads is a brand of Armour Automotive Unit 25, Woolmer Way, Bordon, GU35 9QZ +44(0)1420 476767 - info@armourauto.com www.autoleads.co.uk - www.armourauto.com This radio is future-ready because it contains DAB, FM and DAB+ which is a future technology standard being adopted across Europe...
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