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DAB3+
Dear Customer,
Quality has always been our driving force and founding
Argon Audio is a natural extension of this philosophy.
We have 20 years' experience in creating and specifying
high quality products, manufacturing them and selling them
on to end users with Value-for-Money as the primary aim.
And Argon Audio is a brand fully compliant with these values.
Design, features and quality standards are all specified
in Denmark and manufacturing takes place in the Far East,
where quality vendors are highly competitive - and as a result
supply outstanding Value-for-Money products
– to the delight of both ourselves and our customers!
Congratulations with your new Argon DAB3+
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  • Page 1 Value-for-Money as the primary aim. And Argon Audio is a brand fully compliant with these values. Design, features and quality standards are all specified in Denmark and manufacturing takes place in the Far East,...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DAB3+ Content 1 Introduction page 3 1.1 Safety page 3-5 1.2 Content of the box page 5 2 Usage, controls and connections page 6-7 Using Your Argon DAB3+ page 8 3.1 DAB mode page 8-13 3.2 FM mode page 14-15 4 Using Basic functions page 15 Storing and recalling your stations...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    DAB3+ 1. Introduction 1.1 Safety Safety instructions Read Instructions WARNING Read all safety and operating instructions before To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not operating the product. expose this unit to rain or moisture. Retain Instructions CAUTION Keep all safety and operating instructions for Use of controls or adjustments or performance of...
  • Page 4 DAB3+ Attachments. Heat Do not use attachments of accessories not Do not place this product anywhere near heat recommended by us as they may cause hazards. sources such as radiators, stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Water and Moisture Power Sources Do not use this product near any water source or water hazard.
  • Page 5: Content Of The Box

    DAB3+ Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or 1.2 Contents of the box; integral power circuits as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. • ARGON DAB3+ • DC12V 2A Power adapter Object and Liquid Entry •...
  • Page 6: Usage, Controls And Connections

    DAB3+ 2. Usage, controls and connections This chapter describes and shows you the location of the various controls and connections on your Argon DAB3+. w w w . a r g o n a u d i o . c o m...
  • Page 7: Usage, Controls And Connections

    DAB3+ Usage, controls and connections Function Press to recall a stored radio station. 1. Preset buttons Press to perform quick scan or full scan in DAB mode. Press to performan 2.Autotune button automatic scan in FM mode. 3.Tuning knob Turn to select options, scan or switch stations and select ensembles. Press to confirm selection or activate a function 4.Sleep button Press to activate and set your sleep delay timer.
  • Page 8: Using Your Argon Dab3

    DAB3+ 3. Using Your Argon DAB3+ radio 3.1 DAB mode The display similar to Figure 3-1 appears when Argon DAB3+ is connected to the power outlet. After about 3 seconds, the radio goes to Standby mode; the display similar to the Figure 3-2 appears. The radio displays the correct time in DAB and FM mode, after you perform a full scan in DAB mode for the first time.
  • Page 9 DAB3+ If you are not in DAB mode, press the Source button. The display below appears, and the radio switches to DAB mode. While in DAB mode, press the Source button, The display below appears, and the radio switches to FM mode While in FM mode, press the Source button, The display below appears, and the radio switches to AUX IN mode.
  • Page 10 DAB3+ 3.1.1 Scanning stations in DAB mode There are three ways to scan for stations: • Automatic full scan • Quick scan • Manual scan To do an automatic full scan: 1. Press and hold the Autotune button for 3 sec. to begin automatic scanning of all stations. This may take a few minutes, during which you will see the displays in the sequence below.
  • Page 11 DAB3+ To do a quick scan Press the Autotune button shortly to begin automatic scanning of available ensembles in your country or region. This may take a few seconds, during which you will see the displays in the sequence below. When a station is detected, it plays immediately..
  • Page 12 DAB3+ Note: The Argon DAB3+ is set to automatically do a Full-Scan tune every 5 time it is turned on via the main electric switch. This enables the Radio to store any new stations that might have been added to DAB broadcast.
  • Page 13 DAB3+ There are 6 different types of Display information available for DAB mode:. • Station information with text messages such as song title, artiste name etc, are displayed. • Programs being played. • Stations broadcast frequency. • Signal strength indicator shows that the dashes indicates maximum level required for signal reception, and filled blocks indicate current signal level.
  • Page 14: Fm Mode

    DAB3+ 3.2 FM Mode 3.2.1 Selecting FM mode If you are not in FM mode, press the Source button until the display below appears, and the radio switches to FM mode. 3.2.2 Scanning stations in FM mode To do an autoscan. Make sure you are in FM mode.
  • Page 15: Using Basic Functions

    DAB3+ 3.2.3 Selecting audio mode(Auto or Mono) Follow the steps below to set your radios audio output to Auto or Mono. During and FM stations broadcast, press the Tuning button to select and audio mode. In Auto mode, the radio plays the programs default output: stereo or mono. In Mono mode, the radio plays mono output only.
  • Page 16: Setting The Sleep Timer

    DAB3+ 4.2 Setting the sleep timer This option turns the radio off automatically after a specified period. Press and hold the Sleep button for around 3 seconds when OFF is flashing then turn the Tuning knob to Turn the Tuning knob to increase the specified sleep period by intervals of 15 minutes (to maximum of 90 minutes) shown as Figure 4-1 At last press the Tuning knob to confirm and it will show that the sleep mode has been enabled.
  • Page 17: Checking The Sleep Timer Setting

    DAB3+ 4.3 Checking the sleep timer setting 1. Press and hold the Sleep button for three seconds. The amount of time left is displayed on the bottom-right corner of the display. 2. To deactivate the sleep timer, press and turn the Tuning Knob repeatedly until the display in Figure 4-3 appears.
  • Page 18 DAB3+ 3.Turn the Tuning knob to increase or decrease the hour value. 4.Press the Tuning knob to confirm and go to the minute section. A display similar to Figure 4-5 appears. The current time is shown on the top middle of the display. The minute section of your alarm time flashes. 5.Press the Tuning knob to go to the Alarm Type submenu.
  • Page 19: Use Of The Snooze Function

    DAB3+ 4.4.1 To deactivate the alarm Press Snooze button to temporary stop the alarm. To totally stop the alarm hold the Alarm button for around 3 seconds or press the Power button - alarm status appears OFF. 4.5 Use of the Snooze function When the radio is playing, you can press the Snooze button to mute the radio.
  • Page 20: Viewing Your Radios Software Version

    DAB3+ 4.7 Viewing your radios software version In FM and DAB mode ,press and hold the Display button for 3 seconds until the text “Manual Tune” appears in the Display. Press the Display button repeatedly until the below screen appears in the Display. This shows the software version of your Radio´.
  • Page 21: Foam Plugs For Bass Ports

    DAB3+ 4.9 Foam plugs for Bass ports The Argon DAB3+ gives you stunning sound quality for its size and price. It is however optimized for popular music and rock. Included in your Argon DAB3+ box you will find two small foam plugs. These plugs allow you to fine tune the speaker to your personal taste.
  • Page 22: Dab Frequency Band Overview

    DAB3+ 6. DAB Frequency Band overview w w w . a r g o n a u d i o . c o m...
  • Page 23 BlueTooth This is an addendum to the normal manual for DAB2+V5 and DAB3+V4 that specifically explains the Bluetooth functionality for Argon DAB2+BT and DAB3+BT w w w . a r g o n a u d i o . c o m...
  • Page 24 BlueTooth 1. Usage and controls (for Bluetooth) This chapter describes and shows you the location of the Bluetooth functionality on Argon DAB2+BT and Argon DAB3+BT Function Usage and controls 6. Source button Press to switch between the different modes – including Bluetooth mode.
  • Page 25 3) ”Make Device Discoverable” on your playback device (Phone, Tablet, LapTop etc) 4) change to Bluetooth input on your Argon Audio DAB2+BT/DAB3+, either by using the ”SOURCE” button or directly by pressing the Bluetooth button on the front of the Radio 5) in the display it will then show ”Bluetooth Initial”, followed be ”Bluetooth Connecting”.
  • Page 26 2) all controls on your Media Player will work, like volume control, change track etc. 3) you can also change track directly on the Argon Audio DAB2+BT/DAB3+BT by turning the ”Tuning button” either left or right. You can adjust the volume directly on the Argon Audio DAB2+BT/DAB3+BT 4) during playback, press the Bluetooth symbol on Argon Audio DAB2+BT/DAB3+BT and it will show ”Device...

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