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Sangean DCR-10 Manual

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  • Page 1 DCR-10 Version 1...
  • Page 2 “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important safety instructions ........2-3 Display and Audio Setup ........49-54 Introduction .............. 4 Information ............55-57 Controls ..............5-8 Remote control function ........9-10 Using the radio for the first time ........ 11 Operating your radio for the first time – DAB+ .... 12 Selecting a station / Secondary services –...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instruction

    Important safety instruction 9. Mains adaptor: The mains adaptor should be positioned so it is not 1. Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before walked on, pinched, or items placed on top of it. Pay particular the radio is operated. attention to wires at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The Sangean DCR-10 DAB + / FM-RDS / SD Card Record / Aux-in Digital Tuning Clock Radio comes with the following range of features: Radio for DAB+ and FM (with RDS) broadcasts. Equipped with 6 sets of EQ settings, tone control (bass/treble) and bass reflex tube to enhance the sound performance.

  • Page 6: Controls

    Controls and connections iPod Universal Dock Adjuster Snooze / Dimmer button iPod Dock connector Source Preset 4 / Play/pause Standby / Sleep button Preset 5 / Stop Volume / Tone control Tuning control / Select button Preset 1 / Folder down Rewind / Record button Preset 2 / Back forward Alarm button...
  • Page 7 Controls and connections LCD display Loudspeakers Remote control sensor...
  • Page 8 Controls and connections FM antenna Headphone socket Aux in socket DC in socket Line out socket SD card slot...
  • Page 9 Display icons PM indicator Time display Signal bar RDS icon CT (clock time) icon Alarm 2 icon Alarm 1 icon Frequency / information for station display DAB+/FM band icon Sleep timer / Snooze icon...

  • Page 10: Remote Control Function

    Remote control On / Standby button Mute button Key pad buttons 1-10/0 Folder Up button Tuning Down / Rewind button Menu button Repeat button Media button Sleep / Clock set button Record button Equalizer button Alarm button Radio button Auto tune button Random repeat button Play / Pause button Folder Down button...

  • Page 11: Remote Control Battery Replacement

    Remote control battery replacement 1. 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. 2. 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 12: Using The Radio For The First Time

    In order to disconnect the radio from the mains completely, the mains plug should be removed from the mains socket outlet completely. 4. When your radio is first switched on the clock display will show SANGEAN and the unit will enter standby mode.

  • Page 13: Operating Your Radio For The First Time - Dab

    Operating your radio – DAB+ 1. If your radio is in standby mode, press the Standby/Sleep button to switch it on. 2. Press and release the Source button to select DAB+ mode. The display will show “TUNING” for a few seconds. 3.
  • Page 14 Selecting a station – DAB+ 1. When the unit is in DAB+ mode the lower line of the text display normally shows the name of the station currently tuned. 2. Rotate the Tuning control to scroll through the list of available stations on the lower line of the text display.

  • Page 15: Selecting A Station / Secondary Services - Dab

    Secondary services – DAB+ 1. Certain radio stations may have one or more secondary services associated with them. If a station has a secondary services associated with it the display will show “>>” next to the station name on the station list. The secondary service will then appear immediately after the primary service as you rotate the Tuning control.

  • Page 16: Display Modes - Dab

    Display modes – DAB+ When in DAB+ mode your radio has a range of display options. 1. Press the Info button repeatedly to cycle through the various modes. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number, etc. Program type Displays the type of station being listened to e.g.
  • Page 17 Channel & frequency Displays the channel number and frequency for the current DAB+ radio station. Bit rate Displays the digital bit rate for the current DAB+ radio station. Audio type Displays the audio type of the station being listened to. Signal strength Displays signal strength for the station being listened to.

  • Page 18: Finding New Stations - Dab

    Finding new stations – DAB+ As time passes new stations may become available. To find new stations proceed as follows: 1. With the unit in DAB+ mode press and hold the Tuning control to enter the main menu. Rotate the Tuning control until the display show “FUL.SCAN”.

  • Page 19: Manual Tuning - Dab

    Manual Tuning – DAB+ Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB+ channels. 1. Press and hold the Tuning control so that the display shows “STA.LIST”. 2. Rotate the Tuning control until “MANUAL” appears on the display. Press and release the Select button.

  • Page 20: 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. Note: The default station order setting is alphanumeric. 1. Press and hold the Tuning control so that “STA.LIST” appears on the display.
  • Page 21 Alphanumeric Rotate the Tuning control until “ALPHA.” appears on the display. This option will cause DAB+ stations to be listed in alphanumeric order 0….9 A….Z. Ensemble Rotate the Tuning control until “ENSEMBLE” appears on the display. This mode organizes the station list by DAB+ multiplex. Valid Rotate the Tuning control until “VALID”...

  • Page 22: Dynamic Range Control (Drc) Setting - Dab+ Only

    Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings DRC can make quieter sound easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. This function is only for the DAB+ waveband. 1. Press the Standby/Sleep button to switch on your radio. 2.

  • Page 23: Operating Your Radio - Search Tuning Fm

    Operating your radio – Search tuning FM 1. Fully extend the FM wire spring aerial. 2. Press the Standby/Sleep button to switch on your radio. 3. Press and release the Source button until the FM band is selected. 4. Press and release the Select button to cause your radio to scan in the direction upwards and stop automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength.

  • Page 24: Manual Tuning & Fm Stereo / Mono

    Manual tuning – FM 1. Press the Standby/Sleep button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Source button to select the FM band and fully extend the wire spring aerial for optimal FM reception. 3. Rotate the Tuning control to tune to a station. The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz.
  • Page 25 FM stereo / mono 1. If an FM station is received with a weak signal some hiss may be audible. To reduce the hiss press and hold the Tuning control, and rotate the Tuning control until “FM AUDIO” appears on the display.

  • Page 26: Display Modes - Fm

    Display modes – FM Your radio has six display options for FM radio mode. In addition to the audio content of the program, data is broadcast using the Radio Data System (RDS). RDS is a system in which inaudible digital information is added to the normal FM radio transmission. In FM mode the lower line of the text display can be set to any of the following options.
  • Page 27 Time Display the current time. Date Display the current date. Frequency Display the frequency of the station being listened to. Note: When tuned to the FM band, information display is only available when the radio is able to receive RDS information from the broadcaster.

  • Page 28: Presetting Stations / Recalling A Preset Station - Dab+ & Fm

    Presetting stations There are 5 preset stations each for FM and DAB+ radio. They are used in the same way for each waveband. 1. Press the Standby/Sleep button to switch on your radio. 2. Tune to the required station as previously described. 3.
  • Page 29 Recalling a preset station 1. Press the Standby/Sleep button to switch on your radio. 2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Source button. 3. Momentarily press the required Preset button (1 to 5) to cause your radio to tune to the station stored in preset memory. Note: If you have not previously stored a preset station and the preset button is pressed “P1 EMPTY”...

  • Page 30: Scan Sensitivity Setting - Fm

    Scan sensitivity setting – FM Your radio will normally scan for FM broadcasts which are strong enough to give good reception. However, you may wish the Auto-scan function to also be able to find weaker signals, possible from more distant radio transmitters. Your radio includes a local / distant option for the Auto-scan function.

  • Page 31: Using 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 32: Using Sd Card

    Using SD cards Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) cards can be used with the DCR-10 for playback of MP3 or WMA files. The DCR-10 can also record to SD and SDHC media in MP3 format. The DCR-10 has been tested with a range of SD cards. SD cards up to 32GB are supported.
  • Page 33 Playing MP3 / WMA files – SD card 1. Press the Play/Pause button to start playing from the SD card. The display will show the first folder and file numbers – “01” and “001”. 2. To pause playing press the Play/Pause button. To resume playing press the Play/Pause button again.
  • Page 34 Repeat, Intro, Random play The DCR-10 allows you to use the same playback options for files as can be used for conventional audio CDs. In addition to Repeat One, Repeat All, Repeat Intro and Repeat Random options, there is also a...
  • Page 35 Recording to SD card Your DCR-10 radio has been designed to allow you to make recordings to SD / SDHC cards. Recordings are made in MP3 format at 128k bits per second. SD/SDHC must use the FAT or FAT32 file system in order to operate with the DCR-10.
  • Page 36 Making a recording 1. Select the desired source for the recording (DAB+ and FM). Set the volume to the required listening level (the volume of the recording will not be affected by this). 2. Insert the media on to which the recording is to be made. 3.

  • Page 37: Ipod Docking

    Your DCR-10 has an iPod dock facility which allows you to play digital audio files and soundtracks held on your iPod directly. The DCR-10 uses the Universal Dock Connector developed for use with iPods. Recent models of iPod are supplied with adaptors inserts which ensure correct alignment of the iPod with the electrical connector.

  • Page 38: Navigating Your Ipod

    Navigating your iPod 1. Use the Menu button on the remote control to navigate to higher level menus on your iPod. 2. Use the Folder Up or Down buttons on the remote control as required to move up and down a menu screen on your iPod. 3.
  • Page 39 Playing a file on your iPod 1. When you have found the required item use the Select button to start the iPod playing (or the Play/Pause button). 2. Adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume control on your radio. 3.

  • Page 40: Repeat Cancel

    Repeat playing files in your iPod There are various repeating modes for playing files in your iPod, and for playing the SD card as well. This function can only be operated with the remote control. Repeat a single file 1. While the iPod is playing, press the Repeat button until the repeat single file symbol appears in the iPod display.
  • Page 41 Your DCR-10 works with the following models of iPod:...

  • Page 42: Clock And Alarms

    Clock and Alarms Alarms Your DCR-10 radio has two alarms which can each be set to wake you to DAB+, FM radio, SD card, iPod or buzzing alarm. The alarms may be set while the unit is in standby mode or while playing.
  • Page 43 7. Rotate the Tuning control to choose the alarm minute and then press and release the Select button to enter the minute setting. Alarm frequency will show on the lower line of the text display. 8. Rotate the Tuning control to select the required option and then press the Select button to confirm the setting.
  • Page 44 11. The alarm has now been set and the unit will revert to the previous display. The alarm indicator (alarm 1 or 2) will show on the display. To view an alarm setting, select “VIEW” instead of “SETTING” at steps 2 and 3. The display will show successively the alarm details. Note: When the alarm is set to wake by DAB+ or FM radio, the last used DAB+ or FM station will be used and the alarm volume will be the...

  • Page 45: Cancelling Alarms

    Cancelling alarms 1. While an alarm is sounding it can be cancelled by press the Standby/Sleep button. 2. To cancel an alarm at any other time, enter the alarm setup menu and set the alarm On/Off option to “OFF”. Snooze 1.

  • Page 46: Sleep Function

    Sleep function Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep setting can be adjusted between 15 and 120 minutes. 1. To use the sleep timer, press and hold the Standby/Sleep button to enter the sleep setup. “SLEEP XX” will appear on the display. 2.

  • Page 47: Setting The Clock Manually

    Setting the clock manually The DCR-10 will automatically set its clock when tuned to a DAB+ radio station or to an FM station which is broadcasting the time via RDS. If the clock cannot be set using DAB+ or FM radio then you will need to set the clock manually before the alarm function can be used.
  • Page 48 5. Rotate the Tuning control to change the hour digits as needed. Press and release the Select button to confirm the hour setting. The minute digits on the display will flash. 6. Rotate the Tuning control to change the minute digits as needed. Press and release the Select button to confirm the minutes setting.
  • Page 49 12. Rotate the Tuning control until the desired year is set. Press and release the Select button to confirm the year to complete the clock and date setting. The display will revert to the display for the previous operating mode. Setting the clock time using RDS CT 1.

  • Page 50: Display And Audio Setup

    Audio and Setup Brightness control The brightness of the display may be adjusted. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you may prefer a lower brightness level than the standard setting. 1. Press and release the Snooze/Dimmer button repeatedly to adjust the brightness level of the LCD display.
  • Page 51 Equalizer function The sound on your radio can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material that you are listening to. The DCR-10 has six preset equalizer modes. Alternatively, you may set the treble and bass levels to your own preferences.
  • Page 52 Bass control 2. Rotate the Volume control until “USER SET” appears on the lower line of the text display. Then press and release the Select button. 3. The current bass setting will be shown on the lower line. Rotate the Tuning control until the desired level is displayed. 4.
  • Page 53 Treble control 5. Press the Volume control and rotate the Tuning control until “USER SET” appears on the display. Press the Select button twice until “TREBLE” appears on the lower line of the text display. 6. To adjust the treble setting rotate the Tuning control until the desired level is displayed.

  • Page 54: Mute Function

    Mute function Pressing the Mute button on the remote will mute the output from the loudspeakers. 1. Press the Mute button will mute the sound output. “MUTE” will appear on the display. 2. Press the Mute button again or rotate the Volume control to un-mute the sound output.
  • Page 55 Line Out socket Headphone socket A 3.5mm stereo Line Out socket is provided on the rear of your A 3.5mm stereo Headphone Socket is provided on the rear of your radio to permit the audio signal to be fed to an external amplifier or radio for use with headphones.

  • Page 56: Information

    Information 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. Press and hold the Tuning control and rotate the Tuning control so that the display shows “SYSTEM” on the lower line of the text display.

  • Page 57: Software Version

    Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. Press and hold the Tuning control and rotate the Tuning control until the display shows SYSTEM, and press the Select button to enter the menu. 2.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Specifications Circuit Features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 2.5” 8 ohm full range Mains DC 12V ~/ 1A Output Power 2.5 Watt Frequency range 87.5 – 108 MHz Headphone socket 3.5mm dia DAB+: 174.928 – 239.200 MHz Auxiliary socket 3.5mm dia Line out socket 3.5mm dia Aerial System FM wire aerial...

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