Hitachi KH530B User manual

Brand: Hitachi

Model: KH530B

Type: User manual

Instruction Manual

KH530B

PORTABLE DAB+/ FM RADIO

Contents

Safety Warnings .......................................................................................... 7

Unpacking ................................................................................................... 9

Product Overview .....................................................................................10

Front View ................................................................................................................... 10

Rear View .....................................................................................................................10

Top View ......................................................................................................................11

Side View .....................................................................................................................11

Power Source ............................................................................................12

Mains Power ...............................................................................................................12

Battery Power ............................................................................................................ 13

Battery Life (Approx. hours) ..................................................................................13

Knowing when to Replace the Batteries ..........................................................13

Connections ..............................................................................................14

Using Earphones ...................................................................................................... 14

Basic Operation ........................................................................................15

Powering ON/OFF .................................................................................................... 15

Selecting Modes ....................................................................................................... 15

Adjusting the Volume .............................................................................................15

Automatically Setting the Clock ......................................................................... 15

Setting the Time and Date .................................................................................... 15

Factory Reset..............................................................................................................16

Software Version ....................................................................................................... 17

DAB Operation ..........................................................................................18

Full Scan ....................................................................................................................... 18

Manual Tuning........................................................................................................... 18

Presetting Stations ...................................................................................................19

Recalling a Preset Station ...................................................................................... 19

Prune Invalid .............................................................................................................. 19

DAB Display Modes ................................................................................................. 20

FM Operation ............................................................................................22

Switching from DAB to FM Mode ....................................................................... 22

Auto Scan .................................................................................................................... 22

Manual Scan ............................................................................................................... 22

Scan Setting ............................................................................................................... 22

Audio Setting .............................................................................................................23

Presetting Stations ...................................................................................................23

Recalling a Stored Station ..................................................................................... 23

FM Display Modes .................................................................................................... 24

Maintenance .............................................................................................25

Hints and Tips............................................................................................25

Specications ............................................................................................26

SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like

any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be

assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-

connections between the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with

the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch o and withdraw the mains plug before making or

changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your

equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DO route the mains lead so that it is not likely to be walked on, crushed, chafed, or subjected to

excessive wear and tear or heat.

DON’T remove any xed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers,

tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the

equipment.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing, or objects lled with

liquids, such as vases, to be placed on the equipment.

DON’T place hot objects or naked ame sources such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to

equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to res.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER x legs with wood screws - to ensure complete safety always

t the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the xings provided according to the

instructions.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the

requirements of trac safety.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specically stated that is

designed for unattended operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch o using the switch on

the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements

may need to be made for inrm or handicapped people.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way – switch o, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

ABOVE ALL

– NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in

the case – this could result in a fatal electric shock;

– NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind;

– it is better to be safe than sorry!

Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source

of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused

– resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, re or explosion.

Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to

eliminate any such problems.

Take care to t your batteries

correctly, observing the plus and

minus marks on the battery and

appliance. Incorrect tting can cause

leakage or, in extreme cases, re or

even an explosion.

Replace the whole set of batteries at

one time, taking care not to mix old

and new batteries or batteries of

dierent types, since this can result in

leakage or, in extreme cases, re or

even an explosion.

Remove dead batteries from

equipment and all batteries from

equipment you know you are not

going to use for a long time.

Otherwise the batteries may leak and

cause damage.

Store unused batteries in their

packaging and away from metal

objects which may cause a

short-circuit resulting in leakage or, in

extreme cases, re or even an

explosion.

Never dispose of batteries in re as

this can cause them to explode.

Please recycle dead batteries; do not

put with the normal household

waste.

Supervise children if they are

replacing batteries themselves in

order to ensure these guidelines are

followed.

Never attempt to recharge ordinary

batteries, either in a charger or by

applying heat to them. They may

leak, cause re or even explode.

There are special rechargeable

batteries which are clearly marked as

such.

Remember that small button cell

batteries such as used in some

hearing aids, toys, games and other

appliances, are easily swallowed by

young children and this can be

dangerous.

Make sure battery compartments are

secure.

Keep loose button cells away from

young children.

Seek medical advice if you believe a

cell has been swallowed.

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 o, withdraw the mains

adapter and consult your dealer.

Location of Unit

• The unit must be placed on a at

stable surface and should not be

subjected to vibrations.

• Do not place the unit on sloped or

unstable surfaces as the unit may fall

o or tip over.

• The mains socket must be located

near the unit and should be easily

accessible.

Temperature

• Avoid extreme degrees of

temperature, either hot or cold. Place

the unit well away from heat sources

such as radiators or gas/electric res.

• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and

other sources of heat.

Naked Flames

• Never place any type of candle or

naked ame on the top of or near

the unit.

Moisture

• To reduce the risk of re, electric

shock or product damage, do not

expose this unit to rain, moisture,

dripping or splashing. No objects

lled with liquids, such as vases,

should be placed on the unit. Do not

operate the unit with wet hands, near

water or other liquid.

• If you spill any liquid into the unit, it

can cause serious damage. Switch

it o at the mains immediately.

Withdraw the mains adapter and

consult your dealer.

Ventilation

• To prevent the risk of electric shock

or re 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 conned space. Ensure the

unit is well ventilated.

Safety

• Always disconnect the unit from the

mains supply before connecting/

disconnecting other devices or

moving the unit.

• Unplug the unit from the mains

socket a before lightning storm.

Mains Cable

• Make sure the unit is not resting on

top of the mains cable, as the weight

of the unit may damage the mains

cable and create a safety hazard.

• If the mains cable is damaged it must

be replaced by the manufacturer, its

service agent, or similarly qualied

persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Interference

• Do not place the unit on or near

appliances which may cause

electromagnetic interference. If

you do, it may adversely aect the

operating performance of the unit,

and cause a distorted picture or

sound.

Batteries

• Batteries used in the unit are easily

swallowed by young children and this

is dangerous.

• Keep loose batteries away from

young children and make sure that

the battery holder tray is secure in

the unit. Seek medical advice if you

believe a cell has been swallowed.

• Please dispose of batteries correctly

by following the guidance in this

manual.

Supervision

• Children should be supervised to

ensure that they do not play with

the unit.

• 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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning ash 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

sucient 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.

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 qualied personnel.

• Do not open any xed 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.

Mains Adapter Instruction ManualMain Unit

Instruction

Manual

Thank you for purchasing your new Hitachi Radio.

We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction

manual in order that you fully understand all the operational

features it oers. You will also nd 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 packaging from the unit. Retain the packaging. If you dispose

of it please do so according to local regulations.

The following items are included:

Product Overview

Front View

1. Display

2. Speaker

Rear View

1. Aerial 2. Battery Compartment

DC 6V

1 2 3 4 5

6 7

Side View

Top View

1. Earphones Socket

1. STANDBY Button

2. PRESET Button

3. SELECT Button

4. MODE Button

2. DC 6V Socket

5. TUN/CH Button

6. MENU/INFO Button

7. –VOL+ Button

Power Source

Mains Power

1. Connecting the unit to any

other power source may cause

damage the unit. Unwind the

mains adapter cable to its full

length. Connect the end of the

cable to the DC 6V

Socket at the right side of the

unit and then connect the

mains adapter to the mains

socket. Make sure the mains

adapter is rmly inserted into

the mains socket. The unit is

now ready to use.

2. To switch the unit o

completely, unplug the mains plug from the mains socket.

DC 6V

Battery Power

Insert 4 X 1.5V AA batteries (not included)

correctly by following the polarity (+ or –)

indications in the battery compartment.

Battery Life (Approx. hours)

When Using DAB FM

Alkaline (Size AA) 8 8

Knowing when to Replace the Batteries

• When the batteries become weak, the sound becomes weak and

distorted. The display backlight becomes unstable when a button is

pressed. The display will show “Battery Low“.

• When the batteries are completely exhausted, the power is turned o.

Handling the Batteries

• Improper or incorrect use of batteries may cause corrosion or battery

leakage, which could cause personal injury or damage to property.

• Install the batteries correctly by following the polarity (+ and –)

indications in the battery compartment.

• Use only the types of batteries which are indicated in this manual.

• Do not install new batteries with used ones and do not mix dierent

types of batteries.

• Do not dispose of the used batteries as domestic waste. Dispose of them

in accordance with local regulations.

• If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries

to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

• Due to the short battery life span of some alkaline batteries, it is

recommended to use rechargeable batteries. You will need to purchase

a charger to charge the rechargeable batteries. This saves cost and is

more environmental-friendly.

Connections

Using Earphones

Turn down the volume before connecting earphones. Slowly raise the

volume with the earphones on until you reach your desired level.

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 6V

Basic Operation

Powering ON/OFF

After connecting the mains adapter to the unit and the mains socket, the

unit will enter Standby mode.

• Press the STANDBY button to switch on the unit.

• Press the STANDBY button again to switch the unit back to Standby

mode.

• Disconnect the power cable of the mains adapter from the mains

socket if you want to switch the unit o completely.

While using battery power,

• Press the STANDBY button to switch on the unit.

• Press the STANDBY button again to switch o the unit.

Selecting Modes

Press MODE button repeatedly to switch between modes (DAB or FM).

Adjusting the Volume

Turn the –VOL+ dial to adjust the the volume.

Automatically Setting the Clock

The clock will be updated automatically if you can receive DAB/FM signal

in your location.

In order to synchronise to the current local time, you must leave it on the

DAB/FM station for a period of time.

Setting the Time and Date

1. Switch on the radio, press and hold MENU/INFO to display the menu.

2. Press TUN/CH buttons to select <System>, and then press SELECT

to conrm. Press TUN/CH buttons to select <Time>, then press

SELECT to conrm.

3. Press the TUN/CH buttons to select the option below:

Set time/date

Press TUN/CH buttons to adjust the time

and date, then press SELECT to conrm.

Auto update

Press TUN/CH buttons to select Update

from Any, DAB, FM or No Update then press

SELECT to conrm.

Set date format

Press TUN/CH buttons to select

MM-DD-YYYY or DD-MM-YYYY, then press

SELECT to conrm.

4. Press MENU/INFO to exit the menu.

Factory Reset

When you move the unit to another part of the country, your pre-tuned

and stored DAB/FM stations may no longer be available and you might

need to reset the unit back to its original factory settings. To perform a

factory reset, please do the following:

1. Press and hold MENU/INFO and then press TUN/CH buttons to

select <System>. Press SELECT to conrm.

2. Press TUN/CH buttons to select <Factory Reset> and then press

SELECT to conrm.

3. The display will show “Factory Reset?”. Press TUN/CH buttons to

select <Ye s>.

4. Press SELECT button to start the system reset, “Restarting…” will

show on the display. After the reset is complete, the unit will enter

Standby mode.

After the factory reset, all the tuned stations, DAB & FM preset stations

will be erased.

Software Version

1. Press and hold MENU/INFO and then press TUN/CH buttons to

select <System>. Press SELECT to conrm.

2. Press TUN/CH buttons to select <SW version>, then press SELECT

to conrm.

3. The software version will show on the display.

4. Press MENU/INFO to exit.

DAB Operation

If the unit is connected to the mains power for the rst time, the unit will

show “Welcome! Digital Radio“ and then “00:00:00 Time is not set”.

Press the STANDBY button to switch on the unit and perform auto scan.

During the scan the display will show “Scanning…” together with a slide

bar that indicates the progress of the scan and the number of stations that

have been found so far.

Once the scan has nished, the unit will select the rst alphanumerically

found station. To explore the found stations, press TUN/CH and then

SELECT to conrm selection.

Full Scan

The full scan will search for the entire DAB Band III channels. After the scan

has nished, the rst alphanumerically found station will be automatically

selected.

Full scan will not replace the DAB stations in memory. If you want to

remove all the previously scanned stations, factory reset is required.

1. To activate full scan, press and hold MENU/INFO then TUN/CH to

select <Full scan>. Press the SELECT button to conrm. The display

will show “Scanning…” and a progressing slide bar.

2. All the stations that have been found will be stored automatically. To

explore and listen to the found stations, press TUN/CH and then

SELECT to conrm selection.

Manual Tuning

Manual tuning can help add stations that were missed by full scan.

1. Press and hold MENU/INFO and then TUN/CH to select <Manual

tune>. Press SELECT to conrm.

2. Press TUN/CH to scroll through the DAB channels, which are

numbered from 5A to 13F.

3. Press SELECT to select the station that you would like to listen to.

Presetting Stations

You can store up to 10 of your favourite DAB stations to the memory. This

will enable you to access your favourite stations quickly and easily.

1. To store a preset, you must rst be listening to the station that you

would like to save. Press and hold PRESET. The display will show

“Preset Store <#:(Empty)>”.

2. Press TUN/CH to select the desired preset station number and

then press SELECT to conrm.

3. The station will be stored and the screen will show “Preset # stored”.

Recalling a Preset Station

1. Once you have saved a station, you can recall it by pressing the

PRESET button.

2. Press TUN/CH to select the desired preset station number

3. Press SELECT to conrm.

4. If you choose a preset station number that has not been allocated a

station, “Preset Empty” will be displayed.

Prune Invalid

You may remove all unavailable stations from the list.

1. During DAB mode, press and hold MENU/INFO button, and then press

TUN/CH buttons to select <Prune>. Press SELECT to conrm.

2. Press TUN/CH buttons to select <YES> to conrm delete. Or select

<NO> to cancel.

DAB Display Modes

Every time you press MENU/INFO, the display will show the following

display modes.

Scrolling text

This is a scrolling message giving real-time information, e.g. song titles,

news headlines, etc.

Signal Strength

This show a slide bar to indicate the signal strength, the stronger the

signal, the longer the bar will be from left to right.

Programme Type

This describes the “style” or “genre” of the programme that is belong

broadcast.

Ensemble

This display the name of the multiplex that contains the station you

are listening to. A multiplex is a collection of radio stations that are

bundled and transmitted on one frequency. There are national and local

multiplexes. Local ones contain stations that are specic to that area.

Frequency

This display the frequency of the present station, such as “11C

220.352MHz”.

Signal Error

This displays a number showing the error rate. If the number is 0, it means

the signal received is error free and the signal strength is strong. If the

error rate is high, it is recommended to re-orient the aerial or re-position

the unit.

Bitrate and codec

This shows the radio mode and the digital audio bit rate being received.

Power Used

This shows the power source (Mains Power or Battery) of the unit.

Time

This display the current time provided automatically by the broadcaster.

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Hitachi KH530B User manual

Hitachi KH530B User manual

Hitachi KH530B User manual

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