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Sangean DPR-17 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DPR-17 Version 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ................4 Controls ................... 5-7 Using the Handheld receiver for the First time ..... 8 Operating Your Radio – DAB ..........9 Selecting a station – DAB ............. 10 Finding new stations – DAB ..........11 Manual tuning –...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before the 9. Power sources: The radio should be operated only from the type of radio is operated. power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your radio dealer or power company.
  • Page 4 14. Do not attempt to service the radio yourself. Removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltage, and will void the warranty. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. 15. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this radio through opening as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The DPR-17 receives DAB and FM (with RDS) wavebands. 10 preset stations (5 for DAB and 5 for FM). The DPR-17 plays MP3/WMA files from an SD card and can also play its own recordings in WAV, MP2 and M4A format.

  • Page 6: Controls

    Controls SD Card Slot Volume button Speaker Rewind button Power Button Preset 5 / Play mode / Browser button LCD display Preset 4 / Fast-Forward button Battery charge indicator / Low battery indicator Preset 3 / Backforward button Band button Preset 2 / Stop button Info / Advanced button Preset 1 / Play/pause button...
  • Page 7 Controls 16. Battery compartment 17. FM telescopic antenna 18. Headphone jack 19. DC in socket...
  • Page 8 Controls 20. Alkaline/NiMH/NiCad rechargeable battery switch...

  • Page 9: Using The Handheld Receiver For The First Time

    Using the handheld receiver for the first time Battery operation Using the AC power adaptor 1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of the unit by pressing The AC power adaptor required for this unit should be 7.5 volts DC at the catch.

  • Page 10: Operating Your Radio - Dab

    2. Press the Power button to turn on the radio. The radio will then display “Welcome SANGEAN”. The radio will then scan for DAB signals showing “Tuning…”,and if a DAB signal is found it will then show the current station frequency.

  • Page 11: Selecting A Station - Dab

    Selecting a station - DAB 1. Fully extend the antenna above the radio and locate the radio to get the best reception. Press the Power button to switch on the radio. 2. Press the Band button repeatedly to select the DAB band. 3.

  • Page 12: Finding New Stations - Dab

    Finding new stations – DAB As time passes new stations may be available. To find new stations proceed as follows: 1. Press and hold the Info button to enter the advanced setting. 2. To carry out a full scan of the entire DAB Band III frequencies rotate the Tuning control until “Auto Scan”...

  • Page 13: Manual Tuning - Dab

    Manual tuning – DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB channels. 1. Press and hold the Info button to enter the advanced setting. 2. Rotate the Tuning knob until “Manual Tune” appears on the display. Press and release the Tuning control to enter the setting.

  • Page 14: Display Modes - Dab

    Display modes – DAB Your radio has seven display modes for DAB listening: 1. Press and release the Info button repeatedly to cycle through the various modes. Scrolling text (DLS) Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number, etc. Program type Displays types of station being listened to e.g.

  • Page 15: Dynamic Range Setting (Drc) - Dab

    Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings – DAB The DRC facility can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. 1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Band button to choose the DAB band, then press and hold the Info button to enter the advanced setting.

  • Page 16: Station Order Setup - Dab

    Station order setup – DAB Your radio has 3 station order settings from which you can choose. The station order settings are alphanumeric, ensemble and valid station. Note: Your radio default station order is alphanumeric. 1. Press and hold the Info button. 2.

  • Page 17: (Dab And Fm)

    Presetting stations – DAB and FM There are 5 memory preset stations on each radio band, DAB and FM 1. Press the Band button to choose the band as required. 2. Tune to the required station as previously described. 3. Press and hold the required Preset button until the display shows for example “P5 Saved”.
  • Page 18 Recalling a preset station – DAB and FM 1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio. 2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Band button. 3. Momentarily press the required Preset button, your radio will tune to the station stored in preset memory.

  • Page 19: Operating Your Radio - Search Tuning Fm

    Operating your radio – Search tuning FM 1. Fully extend the antenna above the radio. Press the Power button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Band button to select the FM band. 3. Press and release the Tuning control , your radio will scan in an upwards direction (low frequency to high frequency) and stop automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength.

  • Page 20: Manual Tuning Fm

    Manual tuning – FM 1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Band button to select the FM band. Fully extend the antenna for best reception. 3. Rotate the Tuning control to tune to a station. The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz on FM.

  • Page 21: Display Modes - Fm

    Display modes – FM Your radio has four display modes for FM listening: The Radio Data System (RDS) is a system in which inaudible digital information is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio program. RDS offers several useful features. The following are available on your radio.

  • Page 22: Use Your Radio's Rewind Feature

    Using your radio’s Rewind feature With a single press of the Rewind button you can put your favorite station on hold while you have been interrupted, whether it being a phone call or other important task. After the interruption is finished, simply press the Rewind button to return to your favorite station exactly where you left off so that you never miss anything.

  • Page 23: Using A Sd Memory Card With Your Radio

    Many different brands and capacities of SD card are available. Note: Your DPR-17 has been tested with a wide range of cards up to 16GB The SD card should not be removed during a recording as damage or and support cards of Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) standard.
  • Page 24 Recording an Radio program (DAB & FM) 1. Ensure your SD card is inserted correctly and your radio clock is synchronized. 2. First press the Band button to choose the band as required. Tune to the station you want to record. 3.
  • Page 25 If your radio is not recording correctly check the following: - The card is the correct format - The card has enough recording space available - The card has not become corrupted (possibly by removing the card during recording). Reformat the card if necessary. Note: When the Charge LED indicates low battery capacity, the Recording and Rewind function cannot be performed.
  • Page 26 File playback / Browser The play mode displays the files on the current memory card. The display will show the current file details. 1. Ensure your SD card is inserted correctly. 2. Press and hold the Play mode button and the current recording folder and track name on your SD card will show on the display.
  • Page 27 Fastforward files 1. Press and release the Fastforward button (Preset 4) to skip to the next track. 2. While a track is playing press and hold the Fastforward button until the desired part of the track is reached. Backforward files 1.

  • Page 28: Fm Stereo Mono / Software Version

    FM Stereo / Mono 1. If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible. To reduce the hiss press and hold the Info button. 2. Rotate the Tuning control until “Mono Override” is shown on the display. Press and release the Tuning control to enter the setting. 3.

  • Page 29: Software Version

    Software version 1. To view which software version your radio has press and hold the Info button. 2. Rotate the Tuning control until “SW version” is shown on the display. 3. Press and release the Tuning control to view the software version of your radio.

  • Page 30: System Reset

    System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. 1. Switch on your radio, and press the Band button to choose your required band. 2. Press and hold the Info button. 3.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications Power Requirements Circuit features AC to DC adaptor DC 7.5V = 1.6A Speaker 3” 4ohm 3W full range Output Power 1.2 W 3.5mm dia Frequency Coverage Headphone socket DAB 174.92B – 239.200MHz 87.50 – 108MHz Aerial System DAB and FM If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note that: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.

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