Sandstrom SSBDA13E User manual

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Instruction Manual

TV Sound Bar Speaker

Käyttöopas

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Instruksjonsmanual

TV Soundbar-høyttaler

Brugervejledning

TV Soundbar-højttaler

Instruktionsbok

TV-soundbar-högtalare

Návod K Použití

TV Soundbar reproduktor

Návod S Pokynmi

Reproduktor TV Soundbar

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Contents

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

Unpacking ............................................................................................... 14

Product Overview ................................................................................... 15

Front View ..................................................................................................................... 15

Top View ........................................................................................................................15

Rear View.......................................................................................................................16

Side View .......................................................................................................................16

Remote Control .......................................................................................17

Remove the Plastic Strip from the Remote Control ............................. 18

Battery Replacement for the Remote Control ...................................... 18

Remote Control Operation Range ......................................................... 19

Connections ............................................................................................ 20

Using the OPTICAL Connection ............................................................................ 20

Using the AUX Connection .....................................................................................20

Using the MP3 Link Connection ........................................................................... 21

Connecting the DAB Aerial.....................................................................................21

Connecting to the Mains Supply ..........................................................................21

General Operation ..................................................................................22

Powering ON/OFF/STANDBY .................................................................................22

Selecting Modes .........................................................................................................22

Adjusting the Volume ............................................................................................... 22

Adjusting the Sound Eect ....................................................................................22

Turning the Bass ON/OFF ........................................................................................22

Adjusting the Brightness ......................................................................................... 22

Auto Setting the Clock ............................................................................................. 22

Manual Setting the Clock ........................................................................................ 23

Time Display ................................................................................................................23

Setting the Daily Timer ............................................................................................23

Setting the Sleep Timer ...........................................................................................24

System Reset ................................................................................................................24

DAB Operation ........................................................................................ 25

DAB Auto Scan ............................................................................................................25

Secondary Services ...................................................................................................25

Manual Tuning ............................................................................................................25

Presetting Stations ....................................................................................................26

Recalling a Preset Station ........................................................................................26

DRC (Dynamic Range Control) .............................................................................. 26

DAB Display Modes ...................................................................................................27

FM Operation .......................................................................................... 28

Selecting the FM Mode ............................................................................................ 28

Searching for a Station Automatically ................................................................28

Searching for a Station Manually .........................................................................28

Selecting the Audio Mode ...................................................................................... 28

Presetting Stations ....................................................................................................28

Recalling a Preset Station ........................................................................................29

FM Display modes .....................................................................................................29

OPTICAL / AUX / MP3 LINK Operation ................................................... 30

Maintenance ...........................................................................................31

Cleaning the Unit ....................................................................................................... 31

Hints and Tips.......................................................................................... 31

Specications .......................................................................................... 32

Innhold

NO

Sikkerhetsadvarsler ................................................................................. 8

Pakke opp ................................................................................................33

Produktoversikt ...................................................................................... 34

Sett forfra ...................................................................................................................... 34

Sett ovenfra ..................................................................................................................34

Sett bakfra ....................................................................................................................35

Sett fra siden ................................................................................................................ 35

Fjernkontroll ........................................................................................... 36

Fjern plastlmen fra ernkontrollen ....................................................37

Skifte batteriet i ernkontrollen ........................................................... 37

Fjernkontrollens virkeområde .............................................................. 38

Forbindelser ............................................................................................39

Bruke den OPTISKE kontakten ..............................................................................39

Bruke den AUX kontakten.......................................................................................39

Bruke MP3 LINK-kontakten.....................................................................................40

Koble til DAB-antennen ...........................................................................................40

Koble til stikkontakten .............................................................................................40

Generell bruk .......................................................................................... 41

Slå AV/PÅ/VENTEMODUS ........................................................................................41

Velge modus ................................................................................................................41

Justere lydstyrken ...................................................................................................... 41

Justere lydeekten ....................................................................................................41

Slå på/av bass .............................................................................................................. 41

Justere lysstyrken ....................................................................................................... 41

Stille klokken automatisk ........................................................................................ 41

Manuelt stille inn klokken .......................................................................................42

Tidsvisning ...................................................................................................................42

Stille inn daglig påtid................................................................................................42

Stille inn sovnetidsuret ............................................................................................43

Systemtilbakestilling.................................................................................................43

Bruk av DAB ............................................................................................44

Autosøk i DAB ..............................................................................................................44

Sekundære tjenester ................................................................................................44

Manuelt søk..................................................................................................................44

Forhåndsinnstille stasjoner ....................................................................................45

Gjenopprette en forhåndsinnstilt stasjon .........................................................45

DRC (Kontroll av dynamisk rekkevidde) ............................................................45

DAB-visningsmoduser .............................................................................................46

Bruk av FM ...............................................................................................47

Velge FM-modusen ................................................................................................... 47

Søke etter en stasjon automatisk ......................................................................... 47

Søke etter en stasjon manuelt ..............................................................................47

Velge lydmodus ..........................................................................................................47

Forhåndsinnstille stasjoner ....................................................................................47

FM-visningsmoduser ................................................................................................48

Gjenopprette en forhåndsinnstilt stasjon .........................................................48

OPTICAL / AUX / MP3 LINK-Betjening ................................................... 49

Vedlikehold ............................................................................................. 50

Rengjøre enheten ...................................................................................................... 50

Råd og tips .............................................................................................. 50

Spesikasjoner ....................................................................................... 51

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Safety Warnings

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• 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 plug 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.

• This unit is designed for indoor use only.

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.

• If you spill any liquid into the unit, it can cause serious damage. Switch

it o at the mains immediately. Withdraw the mains plug 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.

• A minimum distance of 5cm around the unit should be maintained to

allow for sucient ventilation.

• 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 before a lightning storm.

• In the interests of safety and to avoid unnecessary energy consumption,

never leave the unit switched on while unattended for long periods of

time, e.g. overnight, while on holiday or while out of the house. Switch

it o and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Mains Cable

• Make sure the unit or the unit stand is not resting on top of the mains

cable, as the weight of the unit may damage the 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 remote control for this 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 remote control. Seek medical advice

if you believe a cell has been swallowed.

• Please dispose of batteries correctly by following the guidance in this

manual.

• Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight or sources of excessive

heat.

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.

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 the unit is fully unplugged 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.

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Main Unit

Remote Control

3.5mm to 3.5mm

Audio Cable

Mains Cable

3.5mm to RCA

Stereo Audio Cable

DAB Aerial

Instruction Manual

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:

Thank you for purchasing your new Sandstrøm TV Sound Bar Speaker.

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.

DIM

TIMER CLOCKSLEEP

VOL

–

VOL

+

MUTE

INFOMENU

PROG

SOURCE

SCAN

OK

BASSEQ

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Top View

Product Overview

Front View

1. Button

Switches the unit between ON and

ECOPOWER modes.

2.

Button

Switches between AUX, MP3 LINK,

OPTICAL, TUNER and DAB modes.

3. OK Button

Conrms the selection on a menu

screen.

1. Speakers

2. Standby Indicator

• Indicator lights up red when the unit

is in ECOPOWER mode.

• Indicator lights o when the unit is

on.

4.

Buttons

• Search for a radio station (FM).

• Navigate to select an item on a menu

screen (DAB).

5.

/

Adjust the volume.

1

3 4

2

3 54

1 1

3. Remote Control Sensor

Receives signal from the remote

control.

4. Display

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Rear View

Side View

1. AUX Socket

Connects to an external audio device.

2. DAB Socket

Connects to a DAB Aerial.

1. MP3 LINK Socket

Connects to an external audio device.

3. OPTICAL Socket

Connects to an external audio device.

4. AC~ Socket

Connects the mains cable to the mains

socket.

1 2 3 4

AUX

DAB

AC

~

OPTICAL

MP3 LINK

1

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1. Button

Switches the unit between ON and

ECOPOWER modes.

2. PROG Button

Presets radio stations.

3. SCAN Button

Scan for radio station.

4. MENU Button

Displays menu screen.

5.

Buttons

• Search for a radio station (FM).

• Navigate to select an item on a

menu screen (DAB).

• Select the secondary station

(DAB).

Buttons

Select a preset station.

OK Button

Conrms the selection on a menu

screen.

6. EQ Button

Selects sound eect.

7. MUTE Button

Silences the unit or restores the

sound.

8. TIMER Button

Sets an alarm timer.

9. SLEEP Button

Sets a sleep timer.

10. DIM Button

Adjusts display brightness level.

11. SOURCE Button

Selects between AUX, MP3 LINK,

OPTICAL, TUNER and DAB mode.

Remote Control

1 10

11

12

13

14

15

3

4

6

7

9

5

2

8

DIM

TIMER CLOCKSLEEP

VOL

–

VOL

+

MUTE

INFOMENU

PROG

SOURCE

SCAN

OK

BASSEQ

12. INFO Button

Displays radio station information.

13. BASS Button

Turns the bass ON/OFF.

14. VOL + / – Buttons

Increase or decrease the volume.

15. CLOCK Button

• Displays the time.

• Sets the time.

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Remove the Plastic Strip from the Remote Control

Remove the plastic strip from the battery if the battery is

being used for the rst time. It is located at the bottom rear

of the remote control.

Battery Replacement for the Remote Control

The remote control requires a CR2025, 3V Lithium battery.

1. Slide and hold the battery release tab in the

direction of the arrow.

2. Pull out the battery holder and remove the old

battery.

3. Replace with a new battery.

4. Insert the battery holder back into the remote

control.

Handling the Battery

• Improper or incorrect use of batteries may cause corrosion or battery leakage, which could cause re,

personal injury or damage to property.

• Install the battery correctly in the battery compartment. Normally the battery’s positive polarity (+)

will face up.

• Use only the battery type indicated in this manual.

• Do not dispose of the used battery as domestic waste. Dispose of it in accordance with local

regulations.

• Small button cell batteries such as the one used in the remote control are easily swallowed by young

children and this is dangerous. Keep loose button cells away from young children and make sure that

the battery is secure in the remote control. Seek medical advice if you believe a battery cell has been

swallowed.

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Remote Control Operation Range

• The remote control sensor on the front unit is

sensitive to the remote control’s commands

up to a maximum of 6 metres away and within

a maximum of 60° arc.

• Please note that the operating distance may

vary depending on the brightness of the

room.

30° 30°

Max. 6 m

DIM

TIMER CLOCKSLEEP

VOL

–

VOL

+

MUTE

INFOMENU

PROG

SOURCE

SCAN

OK

BASSEQ

Handling the Remote Control

• Take care of your ngernails when you slide and pull the battery release tab.

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Do not allow anything to impact the remote control.

• Do not spill water or liquid on the remote control.

• Do not place the remote control on a wet object.

• Do not place the remote control under direct sunlight or near sources of excessive heat.

• Remove the battery from the remote control when not in use for a long period of time, as corrosion

or battery leakage may occur and result in physical injury, and/or property damage, and/or re.

• When the battery is exhausted, the remote control will not function.

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AUX

DAB

AC

~

OPTICAL

AUX

DAB

AC

~

OPTICAL

AUX

DAB

AC

~

OPTICAL

Connections

Using the OPTICAL Connection

Use an optical cable (not included) to connect the TV’s OPTICAL OUT socket to the TV

soundbar’s OPTICAL socket.

OPTICAL cable

(not included)

3.5mm to RCA stereo audio cable

(included)

3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable

(included)

TV

Rear of the Unit

Using the AUX Connection

Use a 3.5mm to RCA stereo audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output sockets to the TV

soundbar’s AUX socket.

Use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable to connect the TV’s headphone socket to the TV

soundbar’s AUX socket.

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MP3 LINK

TV

AUX

DAB

AC

~

OPTICAL

Connecting the DAB Aerial

Connect one end of the aerial (included) to the DAB socket at the rear of the unit. Then

position the aerial to obtain optimum reception.

Rear of the Unit

Connecting to the Mains Supply

• This unit is designed to operate with the provided mains cable.

• Connecting the unit to any other power source may cause damage to the unit. Unwind

the mains cable to its full length. Connect the mains plug to a mains socket. Make sure

the mains plug is fully inserted into the mains socket. The unit is now connected and

ready to use.

• To switch the unit o completely, remove the mains plug from the mains socket.

To the mains

socket

Ensure all connections are connected before connecting to the mains power socket.

AUX

DAB

AC

~

OPTICAL

3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable

(included)

Side of the Unit

Using the MP3 Link Connection

Use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable to connect the TV’s headphone socket to the TV

soundbar’s MP3 LINK socket.

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General Operation

Powering ON/OFF/ECOPOWER

When you rst connect the unit to the mains socket, the unit will be in ECOPOWER mode

and the Standby Indicator will be red.

• Press

on the unit or the remote control to switch the unit on. The word “HELLO“ will

show on the display.

• Press

on the unit or the remote control to switch the unit back to ECOPOWER mode.

The Standby Indicator will light up red.

• Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket if you want to switch the unit o

completely.

Selecting Modes

Press on the unit or SOURCE on the remote control repeatedly to switch between AUX,

MP3 LINK, OPTICAL, TUNER and DAB modes. The selected mode will show on the display.

• If the unit is idle in AUX, MP3 LINK and OPTICAL mode, it will automatically switch to

ECOPOWER mode within 15 minutes.

• Please unplug to turn the unit o completely to save energy when not in use.

Adjusting the Volume

• Press / on the unit or VOL

+

/

–

on the remote control to adjust the volume.

• If you wish to turn the sound o, press MUTE on the remote control. Press MUTE

again or press VOL

+

/

–

on the remote control or

/ on the unit to resume normal

listening.

Adjusting the Sound Eect

Press EQ on the remote control repeatedly to select a desired music mode. (FLAT, POP,

CLASSIC, ROCK or JAZZ)

Turning the Bass ON/OFF

Press BASS on the remote control repeatedly to turn the bass on or o.

Adjusting the Brightness

Press DIM on the remote control repeatedly to select brightness level.

Auto Setting the Clock

In FM/DAB mode, press INFO on the remote control repeatedly until CLOCK shows on the display.

Once CLOCK is selected, clock will automatically update.

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Manual Setting the Clock

Manual setting the clock can only be done in ECOPOWER mode.

1. In ECOPOWER mode, press and hold CLOCK on the remote control until the hour

digits are ashing.

2. Press

on the remote control to adjust the hour digits while ashing, then press

CLOCK on the remote control to conrm, then the minute digits will ash.

3. Press

on the remote control to adjust the minute digits while ashing, then press

CLOCK on the remote control to conrm.

4. Press

on the remote control to select SYNCHRONIZATION ON or

SYNCHRONIZATION OFF, and then press CLOCK on the remote control to conrm.

Each activated state will be cleared if no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds.

Time Display

• During ECOPOWER mode, press CLOCK on the remote control to display the clock for

30 seconds.

• While the unit is on, press CLOCK on the remote control to display the clock for 3

seconds.

Setting the Daily Timer

The clock must be correctly set for the timer to operate correctly.

1. In ECOPOWER mode, press and hold TIMER on the remote control until the display

shows “TIMER SET”.

2. Press

on the remote control to select DAB or TUNER mode, and then press TIMER

on the remote control to conrm.

3. The display will show the volume level. Press

on the remote control to adjust the

volume, and then press TIMER on the remote control to conrm.

4. The hour digits will ash on the display. Press

on the remote control to adjust the

hour digits, and then press TIMER on the remote control to conrm.

5. The minute digits will ash on the display. Press

on the remote control to adjust

the minute digits, and then press TIMER on the remote control to conrm.

6. The display will show the selected timer and “ON” will ash on the display. Press

on the remote control to select “ON” to enable the timer, or “OFF” to disable the timer.

Press TIMER on the remote control to conrm.

• Each enabled state will be cleared if a button is not pressed within 15 seconds.

• The DAB/FM tuner timer will show the last tuned station.

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Setting the Sleep Timer

Use the sleep timer to turn the system o after a certain number of minutes in play mode.

By setting the sleep timer, you can fall asleep to music and know that your system will turn

o by itself rather than play all night.

1. In On mode, press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to select your desired

number of minutes. The number of minutes shown will display in this sequence:

SLEEP 120 SLEEP 90

SLEEP 00 SLEEP 10 SLEEP 15

SLEEP 60 SLEEP 30

2. Stop pressing SLEEP when your desired number of minutes is displayed. The sleep

timer is now set.

3. Press SLEEP to view the remaining time before switch o.

4. To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 00” shows on the

display.

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/TUNER stations in that area, your previously tuned channels may no longer

be available.

1. Press MENU on the remote control, then press

repeatedly to select “SYSTEM”.

Press OK to conrm.

2. Press

repeatedly to select “RESET”. Press OK to conrm.

3. Press

to select “Y” to reset. Otherwise select “N” to cancel. Press OK to conrm.

After the system reset, all the tuned stations, DAB and FM preset stations will be erased.

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DAB Operation

DAB Auto Scan

The auto 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 auto scan will not replace the DAB stations in memory. If you want to remove all the

previously scanned stations, system reset is required.

1. In DAB mode, rst press MENU on the remote control to enter the DAB Menu. Then

press

to select “FULL SCAN”, and then press OK on the remote control to

conrm. You can also press SCAN on the remote control to perform a full scan. The

display will show “Scan …”. 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, press

and then OK on the remote control to conrm.

Secondary Services

You may see a “>” symbol after the name of the primary station whilst exploring the found

stations by pressing . 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, press

until you nd the secondary service and

press OK on the remote control to conrm. When the secondary service ends, the unit will

automatically switch back to the primary station.

Manual Tuning

You can also manually tune the receiver. This can help when aligning your aerial or when

adding stations that were missed while auto tuning.

1. Press MENU and then

on the remote control to select “MANUAL”. Press

OK on the remote control to conrm.

2. Press

on the remote control to scroll through the DAB frequencies.

3. After your desired channel frequency is selected, press OK on the remote control to

conrm, the display will now show the frequency.

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Presetting Stations

You can store up to 20 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 PROG on the remote control. The display will show “## Empty“, and the preset

number will ash.

2. Press

on the remote control to select your desired station preset number.

3. Press PROG to conrm your station, the display will show “STORE“.

Recalling a Preset Station

Once you have saved a station, you can recall it by pressing on the remote control to

select your desired preset number.

The stored stations will be saved into the memory and power o will not erase it. Storing a

new station in a preset location will erase the previously stored station in that location.

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

Dynamic Range Control is an advanced technology that reduces the dierence in volume

between stations when switching stations.

1. In DAB mode, press MENU on the remote control and then

to select “DRC”. Press

OK to conrm.

2. Press

to select DRC High, Low or O. Press OK to conrm the setting.

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DAB Display Modes

Every time you press the INFO button, the bottom line of the display will cycle through the

following display modes.

DLS (Dynamic Label Segment)

Dynamic label segment is a scrolling message that

the broadcaster may include with their transmissions.

The message usually includes information, such as

programme details etc.

Signal Strength

The display will 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 music that is

being broadcast e.g. “Rock” or “Classical”.

Ensemble Name

A Ensemble/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.

Ensemble Name

Frequency

Error in signal

Signal Strength

DLS

Programme Type

Bitrate

Clock

Mode

Date

DAB – unlike normal radio, groups together several radio

stations and transmits them on one frequency.

Frequency

The frequency of the present station will be displayed.

Error in Signal

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 reorient the radio aerial or

reposition the unit.

Birate

The display will show the digital audio bit rate being

received.

Mode

The display will show DAB or FM mode.

Date and Clock

The broadcaster (Radio station) provides clock and date

information automatically so there’s no need to manually set

this information. If the information is not available, the display

will show the incorrect time or date.

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FM Operation

Selecting the FM Mode

Select TUNER mode by pressing on the unit or pressing SOURCE on the remote control

until the display reads “TUNER”.

Searching for a Station Automatically

In TUNER mode, press and hold on the remote control until the tuner starts

searching for a station. The tuner will stop searching after tuning into a radio station.

The search may not stop at a station with a very weak signal.

Searching for a Station Manually

In TUNER mode, repeatedly press on the remote control until the desired frequency

reception quality is found.

With FM radio it may be necessary to ne tune each station by pressing on the

remote control repeatedly. Each press will adjust the frequency by 0.05MHz. If reception is

still poor adjust the position of the aerial or try moving the unit to another location.

Selecting the Audio Mode

Press MENU on the remote control, then on the remote control to select “AUDIO”.

Press OK to conrm. Press on the remote control to select “STEREO” or “MONO“. Press

OK to conrm.

The unit will automatically switch between stereo and mono mode. When stereo

mode is selected, you can override this and switch this function manually by

changing it to mono mode. This is helpful when receiving poor signal reception.

Presetting Stations

You can preset up to 20 FM stations.

1. To store a preset, you must rst be listening to the station that you would like to save,

press PROG

on the remote control. The display will show “## Empty” and the preset

number will ash.

2. Press

to select your desired station preset number.

3. Press PROG to conrm your station, the display will show “STORE”.

Or press SCAN to activate automatic programming. All available stations are programmed according to

the waveband signal reception strength. The rst programmed radio station is broadcast automatically.

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Recalling a Preset Station

Once you have saved a station, you can recall it by pressing on the remote control to

select your desired preset number.

The stored stations will be saved into the memory and power o will not erase it. Storing a

new station in a preset location will erase the previously stored station in that location.

Radio Text

As with DAB, the broadcaster can include a

scrolling text that displays information about

the current program.

PTY (Programme Type)

This describes the “Style” or “genre” of music

that is being broadcast e.g. “Rock” or “Classical”.

Station Name

When an RDS station is received, the “RDS” and

the name of that station will be displayed.

RDS CLOCK

The RDS CLOCK system may not properly

operate in areas where RDS CLOCK service is not

available. Once RDS CLOCK service is received,

the RDS CLOCK system keeps operating. “RDS

CLOCK” is displayed in areas where no RDS

CLOCK services are available.

Date

The broadcaster (Radio station) provides

date information automatically. You cannot

manually set this information on this unit. This

information is set within 2 minutes after the

frequency display changes to the station name.

In the unlikely event that the broadcaster does

not transmit any information, an incorrect date

will be displayed.

Frequency

This shows the frequency of the current station

e.g. 89.80MHz.

Radio Text

Programme Type

Station Name

Audio Mode

Date

RDS CLOCK

Frequency

FM Display modes

Every time you press the INFO button, the display will cycle through the following display

modes.

The information is displayed on the lower segment of the display.

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