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Sangean DDR-63+ User Manual

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  • Page 1 DDR-63+ Rersion 1...
  • Page 2 iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. "Made for iPod" means that an electrical accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of the device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Scan tuning Introduction ………………………...………………………………… 57 ……………………………………………..……… 3-10 Stereo/Mono switching DDR-63+ Internet radio features …………………………………………… 58 …………………..………… 3 Presetting stations in DAB and FM modes Before you can use this product ………………… 59 …………………………..… 4 CD/MP3/WMA ……………………………………………………… 60-68 Controls and connections ……………………………………..

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The Sangean DDR-63+ provides the following features in an attractive The DDR-63+ connects to your home computer network, either using compact unit:- WiFi or via a wired Ethernet connection. WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is supported with compatible wireless routers.

  • Page 5: Before You Can Use This Product

    Before you can use this product Before you can use your internet radio, you must have the following: A broadband Internet connection (not required for DAB, FM or Music Player functions). A wireless access point (WiFi) or a wired Ethernet connection connected to your broadband Internet Service Provider, preferably via a router.

  • Page 6: Controls And Connections

    Controls and connections (Front view) Standby button Repeat button Alarm button Remote control sensor Play / pause button Media button Radio button Select / stop button CD Eject button Info / Menu button Tuning Down / Rewind button Loudspeakers x 2 Record button SD card / USB memory socket (behind panel) CD slot...
  • Page 7 Controls and connections (Rear View) Auxiliary input socket Telescopic aerial Wi-Fi antenna Optical output socket (Toslink) Headphone socket Ethernet socket (RJ-45) Line output socket Mains input socket...
  • Page 8 Remote control handset On / Standby button Mute button Key pad button 1-10 / 0 Select / Stop button Tuning Down / Rewind button Info / Menu button Repeat button Media button Sleep / Clock set button Record button Equalizer button Alarm button Radio button Auto-tune / Program tracks button...

  • Page 9: Remote Control Battery Replacement

    Remote control battery replacement Remove the battery cover on the rear of your remote control by applying pressure to the catch in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram, and then lifting the cover. Insert 2 x AAA size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the (+) and the (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown inside the compartment.

  • Page 10: Using The Touch Panel

    Using the touch panel Remote control functions The DDR-63+ has a stylish touch panel instead of conventional buttons. Most of the functions of the DDR-63+ radio can be controlled using either the touch panel or the remote control. However, there are a few functions To operate the buttons simply touch the button area with the tip of a finger which are only accessible using the remote control.

  • Page 11: Remote Control Operation

    Navigation controls This page describes the basic means of controlling your DDR-63+ internet radio. Instructions for each operating mode are given in the later section of this book. Pressing the Standby button brings your radio out of Standby mode. Pressing Standby while the radio is in use will cause it to return to the Standby mode with the clock display.

  • Page 12: Connecting Your Radio To Your Computer Network

    Configuration Connecting your radio to your computer network Place your radio on a flat surface and plug the mains lead into the mains socket located on the back of your radio ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket. If you wish to use a wired network connection, plug the Ethernet cable into the socket at the back of the radio.
  • Page 13 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons on the touch panel (Alternatively, the Folder Up or Down buttons on the remote control handset) to choose an auto-update option for the clock. This can be updated from DAB or FM radio, from the Network, or not updated. The default is to auto update from the network.
  • Page 14 If your network allows automatic configuration (which is normal) the radio will acquire a network address. The screen should say ‘Connecting…’, and then ‘Setup wizard completed’. Press the Select button to exit the setup wizard and show the main menu. There are two indicator lights incorporated into the connector.
  • Page 15 If your network is not found, it may be because the router is configured not to broadcast the SSID. You should then use the Folder Up or Down buttons on the remote control handset and Select buttons to highlight and select the ‘[Manual config]’ option in order to enter the network details manually. This is described in ‘Manual Network Configuration”.
  • Page 16 WEP keys are 10 or 26 characters long (using 0 – 9, and A – F). Some wireless Routers can also use pass-phrases for WEP but these are not supported. WPA keys are usually set up using a pass-phrase of between 8 and 63 characters. Your radio accepts pass-phrases for WPA keys. To enter the WEP or WPA key, characters are selected and entered using the Menu Up or Down, Left or Right (on the remote control) and Select buttons.
  • Page 17 Changing the network connection In the sections above, you chose how your radio would be connected to your network, either using a WiFi connection or using a wired Ethernet cable. From time to time, you may find that you need to connect to different computer networks.
  • Page 18 Manual network configuration If you do not wish to use DHCP for automatic configuration, or if your network is configured with a hidden SSID, then you will need to enter some network settings manually. (Note – a hidden SSID may prevent casual observers from detecting your network, but is not recommended as a means of network security.) From the radio Network settings menu, select ‘Manual settings’.
  • Page 19 In most installations the DNS settings (DNS = Domain Name Server) will be set to the same IP address as your router. In this case the secondary DNS may be left at zero. To enter the DNS address, press the Folder Up or Down buttons on the remote control to set the value for each group of digits and then press the Select button or the Left or Right buttons (on the remote control) to enter the value and to move on to the next group.
  • Page 20 The three controls on the right-hand side of the screen have special functions. You can quickly access these by pressing the Info button and then use the MenuUp or Down and Select buttons as needed: select ‘ ’ to erase a character just entered (long press to clear); Info again to continue select ‘...

  • Page 21: Internet Radio Mode

    Internet Radio Internet Radio – the basics Before you can use your radio to listen to broadcasts via the Internet, it is necessary to have connected it to your computer network using either the wireless (WiFi) connection or the wired Ethernet connection located on the back of the unit.

  • Page 22: Selecting A Radio Station By Location

    Selecting a radio station by location Press the Standby button to switch the radio on. Then press the Radio button to select the internet radio mode display. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons on the touch panel (Alternatively, Folder Up or Down buttons on the remote control handset) to enter the main Internet radio menu.
  • Page 23 Selecting a radio station by location - cont. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons on the touch panel to highlight your chosen radio station and then press the Select button to enter your selection. The display will show ‘Connecting…’ while the radio connects to the new station.

  • Page 24: Selecting A Radio Station By Genre

    Selecting a radio station by genre Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons on the touch panel (Alternatively, the Folder Up or Down buttons on the remote control handset) until ‘Station list’...

  • Page 25: Searching For A Radio Station By Name

    Searching for a radio station by name There may be occasions when you know the name of a radio station but you do not know the location or genre. This facility allows you to search for the station using a part (or parts) of the radio station name. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu.

  • Page 26: Selecting A New Or Popular Station

    Selecting a new or popular station As described in the section ‘Internet Radio – the basics’, your radio connects via the the Internet to a database of radio stations. This option is provided to highlight stations which are newly added to the list of those available, or stations which are particularly popular with listeners around the world.

  • Page 27: Selecting A Podcast/Bbc Listen Again

    Selecting a podcast / BBC Listen Again Some radio stations allow you to listen to programs that have already been broadcast. The BBC’s Listen Again service is an example of this. In addition, radio broadcasters and individuals may make programs which are intended normally to be downloaded into a computer or copied onto a portable media player.

  • Page 28: Presetting Stations

    Presetting stations With so many Internet radio stations available, it is desirable to have a means of rapidly selecting the stations that you listen to most frequently. Your radio has ten memory presets which can easily be set to store the details of any Internet radio station. The radio station presets are retained in memory even when the radio is switched off.

  • Page 29: Display Modes

    Last Listened It is often helpful to be able to go back to a station that you have already listened to. Your radio has a ‘Last Listened’ feature which provides you with quick access to the ten most recently listened to radio stations or podcasts.
  • Page 30 Reliability Displays the reliability of the data stream from the station currently being received. Format Displays the bit rate and format of the station being received. Displays status when connecting to and playing a radio station. This indicates Playback buffer the reliability of the data stream to your radio.

  • Page 31: Customizing Your Radio

    Customizing your radio In addition to storing your favourite radio stations in the radio presets, your radio allows you to create customised lists of stations which can appear in two special menus on the radio called 'My Favourites' and 'My Added Stations'. Your radio uses a database which is accessed via the Internet in order to find out which radio stations are available and how it should connect to them.
  • Page 32 If you attempt to play such a stream, your radio will normally display an error message of some kind. The Sangean DDR-63+ Once you have Internet radio stations available in your ‘My Favorite Stations’ list, can only play MP3, WMA, AAC and Real Audio internet radio streams.

  • Page 33: Selecting Favorite Stations

    Selecting your favorite stations Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons on the touch panel until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button to enter the menu. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons on the touch panel until 'My Favourites' is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 34: Selecting Your Added Stations

    In this event the station will not be playable. The Sangean DDR-63 Plus can only play MP3, WMA, AAC and Real Audio internet radio streams. Note that the audio coding formats listed are generic terms. There are many variations of each format, as well a variety of streaming protocols in use by different radio broadcasters.

  • Page 35: Music Player Mode

    Music player Use with Windows, Apple Mac and Linux Windows Media Player is less flexible than some other UPnP servers, but is The Music Player allows you to play audio fi les which are stored on computer generally easier to set up. It is supplied as a standard component of windows 7, in your network.
  • Page 36 Accessing your audio files via a UPnP server If your computer is running Windows 7, then Windows Media Player version 12 includes a UPnP server which will make your files available to your radio. If you have Windows Vista or XP (Please refer to the section of ‘Accessing your audio files via a UPnP server using Windows Vista and XP’).
  • Page 37 Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons on the touch panel until 'Shared media' is highlighted and press the Select button to select. The radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its scan.

  • Page 38: Locating And Playing Media Files Using Upnp

    Locating and playing media files using UPnP Once the UPnP server has been configured to share media files with your radio, you may select the files that you wish to play as follows:- Press the Standby button to switch on the unit. Press the Media button as needed until the Music Player mode display is shown.

  • Page 39: Media Selection

    Media selection When searching via UPnP you will have a selection of search criteria as determined by the UPnP server software on your computer. This allows you to search by a given information type (Album, Artist, Genre, etc.) and then to narrow the search to an album or to a particular track within an album.

  • Page 40: Controlling Playback

    Listening to a particular track If you wish to play only a particular track from an album or folder, first choose the album or folder as described on the preceding pages. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the required track is highlighted. Press and release the Select button.
  • Page 41 Controlling playback cont. Repeat tracks When playing a track activate the repeat option by pressing the Repeat button. Your selected tracks will be played repeatedly and the repeat indicator will show on the display. To turn off the repeat option press the Repeat button again. Shuffle tracks When playing a track activate the shuffle option by pressing the Random button.

  • Page 42: Display Modes

    Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in Music Player mode. Note that the availability of information depends on the specific media files, their format and upon the server capability. (Not all UPnP servers make information from the media fi les available in the same way.) Press the Info button to cycle through the different options.

  • Page 43: Playlists

    Playlists Sometimes you may wish to set up a list of music tracks or albums which can then be played without further action - as background music for a party, for example. Your radio can be configured to hold a queue of up to 500 tracks in a playlist menu. The tracks or albums for the playlist can be selected from your UPnP server.
  • Page 44 Viewing your playlist Press the Standby button to switch on the unit. Press the Media button as needed until the Music Player mode display is shown. The Music Player menu will then be shown on the display. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons (on the remote control) until 'My Playlist' is highlighted on the display.
  • Page 45 Clearing the playlist Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Music Player menu. To clear the whole playlist press the Folder Up or Down buttons (on the remote control) until 'Clear My playlist' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button. To clear the whole playlist press the Folder Up or Down buttons until 'YES' is highlighted on the display.
  • Page 46 DAB Radio Using DAB mode for the first time Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. Press the Standby button to switch on the radio. If the radio has been used before the last used mode will be selected. Press the Radio button as needed so that DAB radio mode is selected on the display. If this is the first time that DAB mode is used a quick scan of the Band III DAB channels will be carried out.

  • Page 47: Selecting A Dab Radio Station

    Selecting a DAB radio station When playing a DAB radio station, the display normally shows the name of the current station with other related information. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons to access the radio station list and to scroll through the available stations.

  • Page 48: Display Modes

    Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in DAB mode:- Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone in number, traffic alerts, etc. Program Type Displays the type of station being listened to such as Pop, Classic, News etc.
  • Page 49 Bit rate and audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio coding information for the station being listened to. Date Displays the current date. A signal strength indicator is always shown in the lower area of the display on the right hand side. If the broadcast being received is in stereo, then the stereo speaker symbol will be shown.

  • Page 50: Finding New Dab Radio Stations

    Finding new DAB radio stations Should you wish to use your radio for DAB reception in a new location, or if no stations were detected during the initial scan, you can follow this procedure to allow your radio to find out which DAB radio stations are available.
  • Page 51 Manual Tuning Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB channels (5A to 13F). When in DAB mode press and hold the Menu button so that the display shows the DAB menu. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons until 'Manual tune' is highlighted. Press the Select button to enter manual tune mode.
  • Page 52 Dynamic Range Control setting Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment by reducing the dynamic range of the audio signal. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio. Press the Radio button as needed to select DAB radio mode.

  • Page 53: Station Order Setup

    Station order setup Your radio has 3 station order settings from which you can choose. The station order settings are, alphanumeric, ensemble and valid. Note: The default station order on your radio is alphanumeric. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio. Press the Radio button as needed to select DAB radio mode.

  • Page 54: Prune Stations

    Prune stations If you move to a different part of the country, some of the stations which were listed may no longer be available. Also, from time to time, some DAB services may stop broadcasting, or may change location or frequency. Stations which cannot be found, or which have not been received for a very long time are shown in the station list with a question mark.
  • Page 55 FM Radio Operating your radio in FM mode Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the Standby button to switch on your radio. Press the Radio button as needed to select FM radio mode. Press the Tuning Up button (on the radio) or the Tunning Up button (on the remote control) and then the Auto button on the remote control.

  • Page 56: Manual Tuning

    Manual tuning Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the Standby button to switch on your radio. Press the Radio button as needed to select FM radio mode. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons (on the radio) or Tuning Up or Tuning Down buttons (on the remote control) to control the frequency that the radio will tune to.
  • Page 57 Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in FM mode:- Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone in number, traffic alerts, etc. Program Type Displays the type of station being listened to such as Pop, Classic, News etc.

  • Page 58: Scan Setting

    Scan setting When using the FM mode your radio can be set to either scan local stations or to scan all stations including distant radio stations. Press the Radio button as needed to select FM radio mode. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the FM menu. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons on the remote control(or Tuning Up or Down buttons on the touch panel) until 'Scan setting' is highlighted and then press the Select button to enter the scan adjustment mode.

  • Page 59: Stereo/Mono Switching

    Stereo / Mono switching If the FM radio station being listened to has a weak signal, some hiss may be audible. It is possible to reduce this hiss by forcing the radio to play the station in mono rather than stereo. Press the Radio button as needed to select the FM radio mode display and tune to the required FM station as previously described.

  • Page 60: Presetting Stations In Dab And Fm Modes

    Presetting stations in DAB and FM modes There are 10 memory presets each for DAB and FM radio. They are used in the same way for each operating mode. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio. Tune to the required radio station as previously described. To store the station as a preset, press and hold the required Preset button (1 - 10) until the display shows 'Preset stored'.

  • Page 61: Compact Discs

    Compact discs CD-R/CD-RW discs Use only Digital Audio CDs which have the symbol. Your DDR-63+ can playback CD-DA format audio CD-R/CD-RW discs that have been finalized upon completion of recording. DO NOT USE THESE TYPES OF DISC: Mini (8cm) CDs. Use only full-size 12cm discs. Mini CDs will jam the Your DDR-63+ may fail to play some CD-R/CD-RW discs due to poor feed mechanism.

  • Page 62: Inserting A Cd

    Inserting a CD Ensure the CD player is empty before inserting a disc. If there is a disc in the player then the CD indicator will be lit. If you cannot insert a disc, press the CD Eject button to remove the CD currently in the player.

  • Page 63: Selecting A Track

    To stop play, press the Stop button. The total number of CD tracks and the stop symbol ( ) will be displayed. If you put the unit into standby mode without pressing the Stop button, then the next time the unit is switched on it will return to the previously played track. To take out the CD, press the CD Eject button.

  • Page 64: Search Function

    Search function While the CD is playing, press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind button. Release the button when the desired part of the track is reached. Repeat a single track While the CD is playing, press the Repeat button until the repeat single track symbol ( ) appears in the display.

  • Page 65: Cd Track Programming

    CD track programming In addition to playing of complete CDs, selected tracks, or a random selection, the CD player allows you to program a sequence of up to 20 tracks to be played in whatever order you choose. With the unit in CD mode and with a CD inserted, make sure that the CD is stopped (press the Stop button).
  • Page 66 MP3 / WMA CD Mode The DDR-63+ is able to play CD-R and CD-RW discs containing MP3 and WMA files. It is assumed in this section that a file is equivalent to a CD track. An MP3 / WMA CD may not contain more than 512 files and not more than 99 folders. MP3 and WMA files should be created with an audio sample rate of 44.1kHz (this is normal for files created from CD audio content).
  • Page 67 Playing an MP3 / WMA CD Press the Play / Pause button to start playing from the CD. The display will show the first folder and file numbers - " 01" and " 001". To pause playing press the Play / Pause button. To resume playing press the Play / Pause button again.
  • Page 68 Select a specific file For file numbers 1-9 simply press the corresponding digit button. For file numbers ten and above press the required digits using the 10/0 button to enter the digit zero. If the file number entered exceeds the number of playable files on the CD, then the last file will be played.
  • Page 69 Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in MP3 / WMA CD mode. Note that not all information may be available for all files. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. Progress Displays the playback progress for the track currently playing. File name Displays the file name and audio format of the track currently playing.
  • Page 70 Using SD cards or USB memory devices This section describes how to use your radio to access and playback your audio files via USB memory devices and Secure Digital (SD, SDHC) cards. The DDR-63+ can also record to SD, SDHC or USB media in MP3 format.
  • Page 71 Inserting and removing memory devices To insert an SD card into your radio push the card label side upward and gold contacts first into the card slot on the front of your radio until it clicks. To remove the card, push the card in so that it clicks once more.
  • Page 72 Selecting a file While the SD card / USB memory device is playing, press either the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons to change to the desired file. The file number is updated in the display. If there is more than one folder, when all files in the current folder have been played the next folder will be played. You can also skip files when the player is in stop mode.
  • Page 73 Search function While the SD card / USB memory device is playing, press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons. Release the button when the desired part of the current file is reached. To skip to another folder With the SD card / USB memory device in stop or play mode, press and release either the Up or Down Folder button (on the remote control).

  • Page 74: Recording To Sd/Usb

    Recording to SD / USB Your DDR-63+ radio has been designed to allow you to make recordings to SD / SDHC cards or to USB connected memory devices. Recordings are made in MP3 format at 128k bits per second. SD / SDHC or USB memory media must use the FAT32 file system in order to operate with the DDR-63+.
  • Page 75 Making a recording cont. If recording from a CD, recording will be started from the beginning of the currently playing track. Each track on the CD will be recorded as a separate file on the media. In order to stop the recording press the Record button once more.Recording will stop and a file will have been written to the storage media.
  • Page 76 Recording MP3 / WMA files from CD / SD / USB In addition to recording from conventional sources, the DDR-63+ radio can also record from MP3 or WMA files that have previously been written to CD, SD or USB media. In this case the files are copied rather than re-encoded to MP3 in order to avoid a reduction in quality.

  • Page 77: Deleting Files

    Deleting files After having recorded files to SD or USB media, you may later wish to delete them in order to reclaim the space used. The DDR-63+ can be used to delete individual files, or to delete all of the media files on the media.
  • Page 78 Deleting files cont. Deleting all files With the radio in USB or SD mode, and with the media inserted press and hold the Menu button. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons until 'Delete all' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button.

  • Page 79: Ipod Docking

    iPod Docking Your DDR-63+ radio has an iPod dock facility which allows you to play digital audio files and video soundtracks held on your iPod directly. The DDR-63+ uses the Universal Dock Connector developed for use with iPods. Most recent models of iPod are supplied with adaptor inserts which ensure correct alignment of the iPod with the electrical connector.

  • Page 80: Navigating Your Ipod

    Navigating your iPod Use the Menu button on the remote control to navigate to higher level menus on your iPod. Use the Folder Up or Down buttons on the remote control as required to move up and down a menu screen on your iPod. Press the Select button to choose the highlighted on screen menu item.
  • Page 81 Search function While the iPod is playing, press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons. Release the button when the desired part of the item is reached. Repeat a single file While the iPod is playing, press the Repeat button until the repeat single file symbol appears in the iPod display.

  • Page 82: Clock And Alarms

    Clock and Alarms Automatically updating the clock Your radio will normally update the clock automatically when connected to the internet. If you enter a time setting manually, the radio will calculate a local time offset which is then stored in memory. Whenever it synchronizes the clock using the internet, including after a power failure, your radio will then set the clock automatically using this information.

  • Page 83: Setting The Clock Format

    Setting the clock format The clock display used in standby mode and on the playing mode screens can be set to 12 or 24 hour format. The selected format is then also used when setting the alarms. With your radio switched on, press and hold the Menu button to access the menu for the current mode.

  • Page 84: Manually Setting The Clock

    Manually setting the clock The DDR-63+ radio will normally set its clock automatically to UK time after a connection to the Internet has been established. Should you need to set the time manually, change the time zone, or manually switch from winter to summer time (GMT to BST - also known outside the UK as daylight savings time), then please follow this procedure.
  • Page 85 Manually setting the clock - cont. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons to select the correct year. Press the Select button to enter the selection. The hour digits will then flash. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons to select the correct hour. Press the Select button to enter the selection.

  • Page 86: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Setting the alarm clock Your radio has two separate alarms which can be set to wake you to either the radio, CD, USB, SD, iPod or a buzzer alarm. In the event of a power interruption your radio has built in memory that will retain your alarm settings.
  • Page 87 Setting the alarm clock - cont. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons to highlight 'Enable' and press the Select button. The display will show the Frequency options for the alarm. The alarm frequency options are as follows: 'Off' - the alarm will be disabled 'Daily' - the alarm will sound everyday 'Once' - the alarm will sound once 'Weekends' - the alarm will sound only at weekends...

  • Page 88: When The Alarm Sounds

    Setting the alarm clock - cont. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons until the 'Volume:' option is highlighted on the display and press the Select button if you wish to change it. The radio uses the saved volume setting for each alarm when it sounds.

  • Page 89: Disabling Alarms

    Disabling alarms To disable a single alarm enter the alarm setup menu and press the Folder Up or Down buttons until the desired alarm is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons until the 'Enable:' option is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button.

  • Page 90: Snooze Timer

    Snooze timer The buzzer or radio alarm can be silenced for 5 minutes by pressing the Alarm button. Should you wish for a longer snooze duration this can be extended. Pressing the Alarm button again while the radio is snoozed will set the available snooze time to 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes. While the snooze timer is active the remaining snooze time is shown next to the flashing alarm icon on the clock display.

  • Page 91: Display And Audio

    Display and Audio Equalizer function The sound on your radio can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material that you are listening to. The DDR-63 Plus has a range of equalizer modes. Alternatively you may set the treble and bass levels to your own preferences which can be accessed from the My EQ menu item.
  • Page 92 Setting up your My EQ profile If you find the preset equalizer functions not to your liking, you may set up a custom treble and bass setting as follows: Follow steps 1-3 on the preceding page in order to enter the Equalizer menu or alternatively press the EQ button on the remote control.

  • Page 93: Brightness Control

    Brightness control The brightness of the display can be adjusted for when the radio is in Standby and for when it is in use. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you may prefer a lower standby brightness level than the standard setting.

  • Page 94: Mute Function

    Contrast / viewing angle control The contrast of the display can be adjusted. The adjustment also changes the angle from which the display can best be seen. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing and holding the Menu button. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 95: Touch Sensitivity Control Panel

    Touch panel sensitivity control The sensitivity of the touch panel may be adjusted. The default setting will normally be found to provide satisfactory operation, however, the touch panel system may respond differently depending upon the moisture of the skin. The touch panel sensitivity may be set to low, normal or high. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing and holding the Menu button.

  • Page 96: Headphone Socket

    Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for use with headphones. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. Please be aware that the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely. We therefore recommend setting volume to a low level before connecting headphones to the radio.

  • Page 97: Auxiliary Input Socket

    Auxiliary input socket A 3.5mm Auxiliary Input socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for connecting the audio signal from an external audio source such as an MP3 or CD player. Connect a stereo lead from the headphone output of your MP3 or CD player to the Aux In socket located at the rear of the radio.
  • Page 98 Optical S/PDIF output socket A digital output socket providing an S/PDIF signal is provided on the rear of your radio for connection to an amplifier, mini-disc or other equipment with a digital optical input. This feature is not active for iPod or AUX in modes. Aerial removal The fitted telescopic aerial is suitable for most applications.

  • Page 99: Information

    Information Factory reset If you wish to completely reset your radio to its initial state this may be performed by following this procedure. By performing a factory reset, all user entered settings will be erased. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing and holding the Menu button. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons to highlight the 'Main menu' option, then press the Select button to select.

  • Page 100: Software Update

    Internet connection.You should not attempt to update your radio unless it is recommended to you by Sangean Customer Services. Updating the software may remove all network settings, radio station presets and alarm settings from your radio.

  • Page 101: Network Profiles

    Network profiles Each time that you connect your radio to a WiFi network, the radio will store the details of that connection (SSID, security key, DHCP/IP address settings) as a profile. Up to four such profiles are stored in the radio so that if the unit is used in multiple locations there is no need to enter the network settings when returning to a location previously visited.

  • Page 102: Software Version Display

    Software version display The software version display is provided for reference and customer support purposes and cannot be changed. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing and holding the Menu button. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button to enter the System settings menu.

  • Page 103: Accessing Your Audio Files Via A Upnp Server Using Windows

    Accessing your audio files via a UPnP server using Windows Vista and XP If your computer is running Windows Vista or XP, then Windows Media Player version 11 includes a UPnP server which will make your files available to your radio. There are other UPnP server solutions available for non-Windows users and for Windows users who may wish to use an alternative (see the section of Use with Windows, Apple Mac and Linux).
  • Page 104 Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. Press the Folder Up or Down buttons until 'Shared media' is highlighted and press the Select button. The radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its scan.
  • Page 105 Bit-Rates Your radio supports a range of audio codecs which provide compatibility The following table summarizes the maximum supported bit-rates for the with a wide range of Internet Radio stations. These also allow users to various audio formats that are playable on your radio. Higher rates may stream music from their computers or to play directly from USB and be playable in some cases but performance of the product may be affected.
  • Page 106 Cautions Do not allow your radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. The radio shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage. filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the radio. The name plate is located on the rear of the radio.

  • Page 107: Specifications

    Specifications Circuit features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 2x77 mm Mains Power supply: AC 100- 240 V/ 50/60 Hz/32W Output power 12 Watts x2 (peak) Remote Control Battery 6 Watts x 2 (continuous) 2 x AAA Frequency Coverage Headphone socket 3.5 mm diameter, stereo 87.5 - 108 MHz Aux In socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo...

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