DAB/FM/MW/LW
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AC INPress this button with a pointed object when the radio fails to function properly. The clock settings, and the services and stations you have preset, etc., will revert to the factory preset.
To wall outletAC power cordDAB Features
| DAB | Features |
| SERVICE/ | • Displays the service label and |
| COMPONENT | the component label you are |
| LABEL DISPLAY | listening to. |
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| PTY | • Displays the program type of |
| the received service. |
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| DYNAMIC | • Displays and scrolls the text of |
| LABEL | broadcast information. |
| • Memorizes and recalls it. |
Setting the clock
“AM 12:00” will blink in the display when the AC power cord is plugged in for the first time. (“0:00” for
Initial setting for the DAB
DAB Search makes it easy to create a preset list of receivable DAB broadcasts.When you set up the unit for the first time, or move this unit, adjust the telescopic antenna in the proper position. Then follow the steps below.
DAB search automatically creates a list of receivable broadcasts (from minimum
Operating the
Radio
–Manual tuning
1 | Press OPERATE to turn on the radio. |
| When the unit is turned on again, the last listening |
2 | band is received. |
| Press BAND repeatedly to select the | |
| desired band. |
| Each press changes the band as follows: |
DIGITAL RADIO
Operating Instructions
Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic
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B | DAB | DAB |
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TIMER | OPERATE |
STAND BY | SLEEP |
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DISPLAY | TEXT MEMO | LINE |
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Size AAA(R03) ⋅ 2
The VOL + and the PRESET 5 button have a tactile dot.DAB broadcast reception
Receiving DAB broadcast means selecting one service among the multiplex radio programmes into an ensemble, not receiving one frequency such as the current FM/MW broadcasts.
To receive a DAB broadcast in this unit, it is necessary to scan using the DAB search function and to find the available ensemble in advance.
Any broadcast found during the DAB search are stored in the unit.When tuning the unit to the DAB broadcast, it receives the signal according to the stored information list.
–What is RDS?
Introduced by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in 1987, the Radio Data System (RDS) allows information such as station name, etc., to be received via the 57kHz
RDS Features
| RDS | Features |
| STATION NAME | • Displays the station name you |
| DISPLAY | are listening to. |
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PTY | • Displays the program type of |
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| RADIO TEXT | • Displays and scrolls the radio |
| text of broadcast information. |
| • Memorizes and recalls it. |
| CLOCK AUTO | • Automatic current time |
| ADJUSTMENT | synchronization. |
| • Auto adjustment for daylight |
| saving time. |
Using the RDS Functions
When the unit receives an FM station transmittingRDS data, “
” appears in the display and the above functions are available. Tune to an FM station by performing “Manual tuning”, “Preset tuning”, or “Scan tuning”, and then perform the above functions as required.
A M 12:00
3Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to set the hour for the current time, and then pressMENU/ENTER.The “minute” sign starts blinking.TIM E SET
P M 6:00
4Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to set the minute, then press MENU/ENTER.The clock starts operating, and “:” starts blinking.Tips•To set the current time rapidly, hold downTUNE/SETUP•To set the current time exactly to the seconds, adjust the minute function in step 4 and then press MENU/ENTER to synchronize it with a time signal (such as the telephone time signal).
•To display the time while the unit is on, press DISPLAY/CANCEL a few times. (See “Changing the display”.)
Notes
•If you do not operate MENU/ENTER or TUNE/SETUP +/- within 65 seconds while setting the clock, the clock setting mode will be cancelled.
•To cancel the clock setting mode halfway, pressDISPLAY/CANCEL.Pressing the button will terminate the menu mode.•The clock system varies depending on the model purchased. For example, in the
Setting the Clock Auto
Adjustment Function
This function enables the
| 1 Press MENU/ENTER to show the menu |
Sound is silent, and “DAB < SEARCHING >” appears in the upper line, and lower line indicated with the square marks will become big from left to right while the scanning.
DA B < SEARCHIN G >DAB search takes about 3 minutes. When finished, the unit receives the first service of the lowest ensemble stored by the DAB search.
DA B ALPHA 1 RADIO11 B 218 . 640MHzNotes
•If no broadcasts are found by the DAB search,“DAB < NO ENSEMBLE >” and default frequency appear in the display.
| DA B < N O | ENSEMBL E > |
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And to cancel the DAB search during the receiving broadcasts, press AUTO TUNE once.
In both cases, the unit returns to the status same as before the DAB search, and the receiving history list will not be changed.
•When you move this unit, search for the DAB broadcasts again.•If the AC power cord disconnected for a while, the newest receiving history list is replaced to the initial setting. The initial setting list is as follows.
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FMWhen you select the DAB band, there are 2 modes of setting. Usually the “NORMAL” setting is used to tune in to a service in the preset list created by the DAB search. Alternatively, you can also search an ensemble by frequency by setting to “MANUAL.”
Normal mode:1Press MENU/ENTER to show the menu display.2Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select “TUNING MODE” and press MENU/ENTER.
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“TUNING MODE” appears and current setting of “NORMAL” or “MANUAL” starts blinking.
| TUNIN G | MODE |
| NORMA L | MANUAL |
Two short beeps sound when the lowest ensemble of DAB or the minimum frequency of LW/MW/ FM is received during tuning.
4Adjust the volume usingYou can adjust the volume by 32 steps. The volume increases as the slider is moved towards the right.
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OPERATE | SLEEP TIMER STANDBY |
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BAND AUTO TUNE | Digital NR DISPLAY/CANCEL | receiver |
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AC power cord
Headphone jackPRESET
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
The VOL + and the PRESET 5 button have a tactile dot.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Features
–What is DAB?
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new multimedia broadcasting system that transmits audio programmes with a quality which approaches CD quality.
Each DAB broadcast multiplex “services” (radio programmes) into an “ensemble” which are then broadcast.
Each service (radio programme) contains “compo- nent,” which you can select and you wish to listen to. All services and components are identified by name, so you can access any of them without having to know their frequencies.
Furthermore, additional information (called programme associated data) can be broadcast along with the services in the form of text.
DAB programmes are broadcast in
Ensemble
Service
Service
Service
Component
DAB frequency table
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1 | 5A | 174.928 | 22 | 10B | 211.648 |
2 | 5B | 176.640 | 23 | 10C | 213.360 |
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6 | 6B | 183.648 | 27 | 11B | 218.640 |
7 | 6C | 185.360 | 28 | 11C | 220.352 |
8 | 6D | 187.072 | 29 | 11D | 222.064 |
9 | 7A | 188.928 | 30 | 11N | 217.088 |
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10 | 7B | 190.640 | 31 | 12A | 223.936 |
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14 | 8B | 197.648 | 35 | 12N | 224.096 |
15 | 8C | 199.360 | 36 | 13A | 230.784 |
16 | 8D | 201.072 | 37 | 13B | 232.496 |
17 | 9A | 202.928 | 38 | 13C | 234.208 |
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42 | LA | 1 452.960 | 54 | LM | 1 473.504 |
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43 | LB | 1 454.672 | 55 | LN | 1 475.216 |
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44 | LC | 1 456.384 | 56 | LO | 1 476.928 |
45 | LD | 1 458.096 | 57 | LP | 1 478.640 |
46 | LE | 1 459.808 | 58 | LQ | 1 480.352 |
47 | LF | 1 461.520 | 59 | LR | 1 482.064 |
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48 | LG | 1 463.232 | 60 | LS | 1 483.776 |
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50 | LI | 1 466.656 | 62 | LU | 1 487.200 |
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51 | LJ | 1 468.368 | 63 | LV | 1 488.912 |
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” will disappear.•RDS function will not be activated if the FM station being received is not transmitting RDS data. It may also not work properly in areas where RDS transmissions are in the experimental stage.
•If the radio signal being received is weak, it may take time to receive RDS data.
Other Features
•A total of 40 stations or services can be preset, 10 DAB services and 10 stations each for FM, MW and LW.
•Easy to press 10 PRESET TUNING buttons.•Scan tuning that automatically scans the FM, MW and LW stations in the frequency range.
•Radio standby timer that turns on the radio at a preset time.•Sleep timer that turns off the radio automatically. (can be set to turn off after 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes).
•Noise reduction function for FM, MW and LW.•MEGA BASS sound produces rich, deep bass tones.•5 sound characteristics.•Digital volume function provides for very precise adjustment of volume level.•Backlight for viewing the display in the dark.•Adjustable LCD contrast.•Power sources
Using on house current (See Fig. A)
Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN jack of the unit and plug it in to a wall outlet.
Note
If the AC power cord is disconnected for more than 5 minutes, the settings for the clock, standby timers, any lists of receivable broadcasts for DAB search and preset station memory will be initialized. Should this happen, set the function again.
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MENU/ENTER. |
1 . TIM E SET
2 . CLOC K AUT O ADJUST
“CLOCK AUTO ADJUST” appears and current setting of “ON” or “OFF” starts blinking.
| CLOC K AUT O | ADJUST |
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To turn off this function, select “CLOCK AUTO ADJUST” function and then press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select “OFF”, then press MENU/ENTER.
Notes
•This function works only when receiving RDS data.•If it may not operate depending on the areas, disable this function.•If this function is being activated while adjusting the clock manually, RDS data will adjust the clock the next time the unit receives it.
5C | 178.352 | LA | 1452.960 |
8B | 197.648 | LB | 1454.672 |
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9D | 208.064 | LD | 1458.096 |
10B | 211.648 | LE | 1459.808 |
10D | 215.072 | LF | 1461.520 |
11A | 216.928 | LG | 1463.232 |
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11C | 220.352 | LI | 1466.656 |
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12A | 223.936 | LK | 1470.080 |
12B | 225.648 | LL | 1471.792 |
12C | 227.360 | LM | 1473.504 |
12D | 229.072 | LN | 1475.216 |
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Improving the
Reception
(See Fig. B)
DABExtend the telescopic antenna and adjust the length and the angle for best reception.
DABRotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. An antenna is built in the unit.
Note
Adjust the direction of the antenna by holding the bottom of it. The antenna can be damaged when you move the antenna with excessive force.
•When you press TUNE/SETUP
•When you select FM, the name of station will appear if that station transmits RDS data. (See “Changing the display”.)
Notes in DAB usage•Before receiving DAB broadcasts, one or more ensembles should be stored on the list by the DAB search. (See “Initial setting for the DAB”.)
•“< WAITING >” blinks in the display when the unit is tuned in to an ensemble.•“< NO SERVICE >” message appears when the selected service is not being broadcast, and
“< NO ENSEMBLE >” message appears when the ensemble for the selected service cannot be received.
•You will hear a beep when selecting the first service of the first ensemble in the receiving history list by pressing TUNE/SETUP
•When the selected service finishes during reception, the sound stops and a “< NO SERVICE >” message appears. In this case, press TUNE/SETUP +/- to return to the first service of the same ensemble.
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