Instruction Manual
DAB Radio S6VDAB12
Contents Safety Warnings.....................................................................................................................3 Unpacking..............................................................................................................................4 Product Overview..................................................................................................................5 Front View........................................................................................................................................................5 Rear View..........................................................................................................................................................5 Power Source.........................................................................................................................6 Mains Power....................................................................................................................................................6 Connections...........................................................................................................................6 Using Earphones...........................................................................................................................................6 Basic Operation.....................................................................................................................7 Powering ON/OFF.........................................................................................................................................7 Selecting Modes............................................................................................................................................7 Adjusting the Volume..................................................................................................................................7 Setting the Clock ..........................................................................................................................................7 Setting the Alarm..........................................................................................................................................7 Activating the Alarm Function.................................................................................................................8 Automatic Alarm Repeat............................................................................................................................8 Snooze Function............................................................................................................................................8 Sleep Function...............................................................................................................................................8 Display Backlight...........................................................................................................................................9 System Reset...................................................................................................................................................9 Software Version............................................................................................................................................9 DAB Operation.....................................................................................................................10 DAB Auto Scan............................................................................................................................................ 10 Secondary Services.................................................................................................................................... 11 Manual Tuning............................................................................................................................................. 11 Presetting Stations..................................................................................................................................... 11 Recalling a Preset Station........................................................................................................................ 11 DAB Display Modes................................................................................................................................... 12 FM Operation.......................................................................................................................13 Switching from DAB to FM Mode......................................................................................................... 13 Auto Scan...................................................................................................................................................... 13 Manual Scan................................................................................................................................................. 13 Audio Mode.................................................................................................................................................. 13 Presetting Stations..................................................................................................................................... 13 FM Display Modes...................................................................................................................................... 14 Recalling a Preset Station........................................................................................................................ 14 Maintenance........................................................................................................................15 Hints and Tips......................................................................................................................15 Specifications.......................................................................................................................15
Safety Warnings • Read all the instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference. • Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third party make sure to include this manual. • Check that the voltage marked on the rating label matches your mains voltage.
Damage
• Please inspect the unit for damage after unpacking. • Do not continue to operate the unit if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
Location of Unit
• The unit must be placed on a flat stable surface and should not be subjected to vibrations. • Do not place the unit on sloped or unstable surfaces as the unit may fall off or tip over. • The mains socket must be located near the unit and should be easily accessible. • This unit is designed for indoor, domestic use only.
Mains Adapter
• The mains adapter will continue to draw electricity from the mains supply when plugged in the mains socket. In the interests of safety and to avoid unnecessary energy consumption, never leave the adaptor plugged in the mains socket while unattended for long periods of time. Disconnect the adaptor from the power supply.
Earphones
• Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods of time may permanently damage your hearing. • Before putting on earphones, turn the volume down then put the earphones on and slowly increase the volume until you reach a comfortable listening level.
Supervision
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit and the remote control. • Never let anyone especially children push anything into the holes, slots or any other openings in the case - this could result in a fatal electric shock.
Temperature
CAUTION
• Avoid extreme degrees of temperature, either hot or cold. Place the unit well away from heat sources such as radiators or gas/electric fires. • Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and other sources of heat.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual accompanying the unit.
Naked Flames
• Never place any type of candle or naked flame on the top of or near the unit.
Moisture
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the unit. • If you spill any liquid into the unit, it can cause serious damage. Switch it off at the mains immediately. Withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
Ventilation
• To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and other materials do not obstruct the ventilation vents. • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure the unit is well ventilated.
Safety
Service
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove screws. The unit does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. • Do not open any fixed covers as this may expose dangerous voltages.
Maintenance
• Ensure to unplug the unit from the power supply before cleaning. • Do not use any type of abrasive pad or abrasive cleaning solutions as these may damage the unit’s surface. • Do not use liquids to clean the unit.
• Always disconnect the unit from the mains supply before connecting/ disconnecting other devices or moving the unit. • Unplug the unit from the mains socket during a lightning storm.
Mains Adapter Cable
• Make sure the unit is not resting on top of the mains adapter cable, as the weight of the unit may damage the cable and create a safety hazard.
Interference
• Do not place the unit on or near appliances which may cause electromagnetic interference. If you do, it may adversely affect the operating performance of the unit, and cause a distorted picture or sound.
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Thank you for purchasing your new Sandstrøm DAB Radio.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers. You will also find some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues. Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for future reference.
Unpacking Remove all items from the packaging. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to local regulations. The following items are included:
VOL+
S C RO L L INFO
BACKLIGHT
MEMORY
SLEEP
MODE
VOL-
ALARM
MENU
OK
SNOOZE
The Unit
Mains Adapter x 1
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Instruction Manual x 1
Product Overview Front View
Rear View
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2 3 4 5 6
VOL+
S C RO L L INFO
BACKLIGHT
MEMORY
SLEEP
MODE
VOL-
ALARM
MENU
OK
7 8 9 10 11 12
SNOOZE
15 13 16
1.
LCD Display
2.
Button
9.
DC IN
BACKLIGHT Button
10. VOLUME – Button
3.
INFO Button
11. SLEEP Button
4.
MODE Button
12. ALARM/SNOOZE Button
5.
MEMORY Button
13. Speaker
6.
MENU Button
14. Earphones Socket
7.
SCROLL Dial & OK Dial
15. FM Aerial
8.
VOLUME + Button
16. DC IN Socket
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Power Source Mains Power • This unit is designed to operate with an DC 12V 1.5A power supply. • Unwind the cable to its full length. Connect one end of the cable to the DC IN Socket at the rear of the unit then connect the mains adapter to the mains socket. Make sure the mains adapter is firmly inserted into the mains socket. The unit is now connected and ready to use. • To switch the unit off completely, unplug the mains plug from the mains socket.
DC IN
Ensure all connections are connected before connecting to the mains power socket.
Connections Using Earphones Turn down the volume before connecting the earphones. Slowly raise the volume with the earphones on until you reach your desired volume. When earphones are connected, the speaker is automatically disabled. Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using earphones, especially for extended periods of time.
DC IN
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Basic Operation Powering ON/OFF When you first connect the unit to the mains socket, the unit will be in STANDBY mode and the display will first show the greeting message and then finally the clock. • Press the button to switch the unit on. • Press the button to switch the unit back to standby mode. • Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket if you want to switch the unit off completely.
Selecting Modes Press the MODE button repeatedly to switch between modes (DAB or FM).
Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL +/– buttons to adjust the volume.
Setting the Clock The clock can only set and be updated if you can receive DAB signals in your location. In order for the clock to synchronise to the current local time you must leave it on one DAB station for a short period of time. Manual clock setting is not required.
Setting the Alarm Make sure you have preset FM and DAB stations before setting the Alarm, if you want to wake up to DAB or FM radio. 1.
Press and hold the ALARM/SNOOZE button to set the alarm. The display will show “Alarm Setting” and the hour digits will flash.
2.
Turn the SCROLL dial to adjust the hour digits and then press the OK dial to confirm.
3.
The minute digits will flash. Turn the SCROLL dial to adjust the minute digits and then press the OK dial to confirm.
4.
Turn the SCROLL dial to select from one of the 1-10 DAB preset stations. Press the OK dial to confirm.
5.
Turn the SCROLL dial to select from one of the 1-10 FM preset stations. Press the OK dial to confirm.
6.
Turn the SCROLL dial to select either Buzzer tone 1 or 2. Press the OK dial to confirm.
7.
Turn the SCROLL dial to select the radio wake up volume level from 1-20. Press the OK dial to confirm.
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Activating the Alarm Function 1.
To activate the alarm function, repeatedly press the ALARM/SNOOZE button. The alarm wake-up modes will be displayed and change in the below sequence on every press: Alarm Off
DAB Preset #
FM Preset #
Buzzer Tone #
2.
When the display shows your desired alarm wake-up mode, stop pressing the ALARM/ SNOOZE button. The alarm function is now activated and an alarm icon will be displayed.
3.
When the alarm time arrives, the selected wake-up mode will be on and the alarm icon in the display will flash to indicate that the alarm is triggered. To stop the alarm sooner, press the button.
4.
To check the alarm status, press the ALARM/SNOOZE button. The alarm status will show on the display. • If you have activated the alarm function and the wake-up mode is DAB or FM, make sure that the volume is at a sufficient level for you to hear. • If the wake-up mode is DAB and the DAB signal strength is low, the buzzer alarm will be triggered.
Automatic Alarm Repeat The alarm will automatically repeat each day at the selected time as long as the alarm icon is displayed. To cancel this function, repeatedly press the ALARM/SNOOZE button until “Alarm Off” shows on the display.
Snooze Function When the alarm has triggered, press the ALARM/SNOOZE button to temporarily switch off the alarm for 5 minutes. The display will show “z” to indicate that snooze is on. The snooze function will continue for 1 hour from the set alarm time. To cancel snooze mode press standby to turn the unit on then turn the radio off. The alarm will be ready for the following day.
Sleep Function This function allows you to programme the unit to enter standby mode by itself after a set period of time. 1.
To activate the sleep function, press the SLEEP button repeatedly. The “Sleep Timer” will show on the display. The time will change in the below sequence on every press:
90
8
80
70
60
30
10
2.
When your desired sleep time appears in the display, stop pressing the button and the sleep function will be activated in two seconds. “s”will be displayed on the display.
3.
When the sleep time reaches zero, the unit will enter standby mode. To turn the sleep function off while the sleep timer is still counting down, press the SLEEP button once, “s”will disappear from the display.
4.
Press the INFO button repeatedly to show the sleep timer status on the display when it is turned on.
Display Backlight There are four backlight levels for you to select from when in the Standby and On modes. To set the backlight, press the BACKLIGHT button repeatedly and the brightness of the display will change in the below sequence on every press: Backlight off > Backlight 01 > Backlight 02 > Backlight 03 > Backlight off >…… During standby mode, the backlight will be set to full brightness for 5 seconds on every key press. The display backlight level default is “Backlight 01” in AC standby and “Backlight 03” during operation.
System Reset There may be times when you need to reset your unit back to the factory settings especially when you have moved house. If you experience reception problems you may want to reset and try again. If you move to another part of the country and pick up the local and national DAB stations in that area, your previously tuned channels may no longer be available. 1.
Press and hold the MENU button until the “Press SELECT to confirm reset” shows on the display.
2.
Press the OK dial to start the system reset, “Restarting…” will show on the display. After the reset is complete, the unit will go to standby mode.
3.
Press the button again to turn the unit on, the unit will then start scanning for DAB channels immediately. After the system reset, all the tuned stations, DAB & FM preset stations and alarm settings will be erased.
Software Version 1.
Press and hold the INFO button for 2 seconds and then release it to view the software version of this unit.
2.
The software version will automatically disappear after 5 seconds.
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DAB Operation If the unit is connected to the mains power and then switched on from standby for the first time, the unit will automatically enter DAB mode and start automatically scanning. During the scan the LCD display will show “Scanning…” together with a slide bar that indicates the progress of the scan and the amount of stations that have been found so far. Once the scan has finished, the unit will select the first alphanumerically found station. Explore the found stations by turning the SCROLL dial. When you find a station that you would like to listen to, press the OK dial. If no stations are found after auto scan, the radio will enter the Tune Select Menu, you can now turn the SCROLL dial then press OK dial to select “Manual tune” or “Autoscan” for stations.
DAB Auto Scan The auto scan will search for the all DAB Band III channels. After the scan has finished, the first alphanumerically found station will be automatically selected.
Full auto scan will not replace the DAB stations in the unit’s memory. If you want to delete all the previously scanned stations, a system reset is required.
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1.
To activate auto scan, first press the MENU button to enter the Tune Select Menu. Then turn the SCROLL dial to select “Autoscan”, and then press the OK dial to confirm. The display will show “Scanning …” and a progressing slide bar. This may take a few minutes, depending on the number of stations found.
2.
All the stations that have been found will be stored automatically. To explore the found stations, turn the SCROLL dial. Press the OK dial to confirm.
Secondary Services You may see a “>” symbol after the name of the primary station whilst exploring the found stations by turning the SCROLL dial. This indicates that there are secondary services available to that station. These secondary services contain extra services that are related to the primary station. e.g. a sports station may want to add extra commentaries. The secondary services are inserted directly after the primary station in the station list. To select the secondary station, turn the SCROLL dial continuously until you find the secondary service and press the OK dial to confirm. When the secondary service ends, the unit will automatically switch back to the primary station.
Manual Tuning As well as using the auto tune function, you can manually tune the receiver. This can help you when aligning your aerial or when adding stations that were missed while auto tuning. 1.
Press the MENU button and then press the OK dial to select Manual tune, the display will now show Manual tune.
2.
Turn the SCROLL dial to cycle through the DAB channels, which are numbered from 5A to 13F.
3.
After your desired channel number is selected, press the OK dial to confirm, the top line will now display the channel number, the frequency and the multiplex name. The bottom line will display the signal strength.
4.
Press the OK dial to listen to this channel or turn the SCROLL dial to continue manual tuning.
Presetting Stations You can store up to 10 of your favourite 10 DAB stations to the memory. This will enable you to access your favourite stations quickly and easily. 1.
To store a preset, you must first be listening to the station that you would like to save, press and hold the MEMORY button. The display will show “Empty Preset 1“, and the preset number will flash.
2.
Turn the SCROLL dial to select your desired station preset number.
3.
Press the OK dial to confirm your station, the display will show “Preset # saved“.
Recalling a Preset Station 1.
Once you have saved a station, you can recall it by pressing the MEMORY button, and then turn the SCROLL dial to select your desired preset number, then press the OK dial to confirm.
2.
If you choose a preset that hasn’t been allocated a station, “Preset # empty“ will be displayed. 11
DAB Display Modes The station name will be displayed on the top line of the LCD display. Every time you press the INFO button, the bottom line of the display will cycle through the following display modes: Time/Date, Frequency, Audio Bit Rate, Signal Strength, DLS, Programme Type, Ensemble/Multiplex. Time/Date The broadcaster (Radio station) provides clock and date information automatically so there’s no need to manually set this information. In the unlikely event that the broadcaster does not transmit any clock information, the display will show “
