Hitachi KH 312 is a Design DAB & FM RDS Tabletop Radio. It allows you to listen to your favorite radio stations in crystal-clear digital quality, access real-time information and enjoy your music from external devices. Some of its features include:
- DAB/DAB+ digital radio for a wide range of stations with superior sound quality
- FM radio with RDS for station information display
- 5 preset buttons for quick and easy access to your favorite stations
- Adjustable display brightness for comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions
- Sleep and snooze functions for a gentle wake-up experience
Hitachi KH 312 is a Design DAB & FM RDS Tabletop Radio. It allows you to listen to your favorite radio stations in crystal-clear digital quality, access real-time information and enjoy your music from external devices. Some of its features include:
- DAB/DAB+ digital radio for a wide range of stations with superior sound quality
- FM radio with RDS for station information display
- 5 preset buttons for quick and easy access to your favorite stations
- Adjustable display brightness for comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions
- Sleep and snooze functions for a gentle wake-up experience
Instruction Manual
KH 312
Design DAB & FM RDS Tabletop Radio
Safety Precautions
To achieve the utmost in enjoyment and performance, and in order to become familiar with its
features, please read this manual carefully before attempting to operate the unit, this will
assure you years of faithful, trouble free performance and listening pleasure.
Important Notes
• This safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
• Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:
o Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such
as electric heaters.
o On top of other stereo equipment that radiate too much heat.
o Places subject to constant vibration.
o Humid or moist places.
• No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on or near the
unit;
• Please dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Only use the apparatus in moderate climates.
• Operate turning controls and switches as instructed in the manual.
• Before turning on the power for the first time, make sure the power cord is properly
installed.
For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the
product. Refer any servicing to qualified personnel.
Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of the unit; there are no user
serviceable parts inside, refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK), NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Dangerous voltages, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons is present within this product’s enclosure.
ATTENTION
The owner’s manual contains important operating and maintenance
instructions, for your safety, it is necessary to refer to the manual.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.
Note: This unit will become warm when used for a long period of time. This is normal and
does not indicate a problem with the unit.
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Safety Information
Some Do’s 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 off 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.
DON’T remove any fixed 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
filled with liquids, such as vases, to be placed on the equipment.
DON’T place hot objects or naked flame sources such as lighted candles or
nightlights on, or close to equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to
fires.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted
from the requirements of traffic 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 specifically
stated that it is designed for unattended operation. Switch off 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 infirm 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 off, withdraw the mains plug and
consult your dealer.
Caution: The power adapter has a removable plug, please handle with care.
Caution: The power adaptor will still be supplying power to the unit when connected,
even if the unit appears to be off. The power adaptor must be removed from the
mains socket to power off completely.
ESD Remark: In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge just reset the
product (reconnection of power source may be required) to resume normal operation.
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ...........................................................................................................................2
Safety Information.............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................4
Package Content..............................................................................................................................5
Controls Overview ............................................................................................................................6
Getting Started..................................................................................................................................8
DAB Mode ........................................................................................................................................8
How to search DAB Radio Stations Automatically.......................................................................9
Finding and Adding New DAB Stations .....................................................................................10
How to search DAB Radio Stations Manually............................................................................10
To Show the Signal Strength in DAB mode...............................................................................10
Displaying DAB Station Information...........................................................................................11
DAB Menu Controls ...................................................................................................................12
Setting DAB/FM Station Presets................................................................................................13
Selecting a Preset DAB/FM station............................................................................................13
How to Reset Radio and show Software version.......................................................................13
FM Mode.........................................................................................................................................14
How to tune in FM Radio Stations .............................................................................................14
How to search FM Radio Stations Manually..............................................................................14
How to search FM Radio Stations Automatically.......................................................................14
Displaying FM Station Information.............................................................................................15
FM Menu Controls......................................................................................................................16
AUX IN Operation Mode.................................................................................................................17
Specification ...................................................................................................................................18
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Package Content
AC/DC Adapter
Part Number: KSS12_065_1800B
Instruction
manual
Part Number: IB_AP_KH312 ezDAB
DAB/FM Radio
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Controls Overview
RADIO TOP VIEW
RADIO FRONT VIEW
RADIO RIGHT SIDE VIEW
RADIO REAR VIEW
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01
Volume Knob
DAB/FM/AUX mode:
a
. Turn this knob clockwise to switch the set on.
b. Turn this knob clockwise or anti-clockwise to increase
or decrease the volume.
c. After turning the volume anti-clockwise to the off
position, the radio will be in STANDBY mode.
02
Tuning Knob
FM mode:
Touch
to Auto seek mode or Manual tune
mode, then turn this knob to change FM frequency
with automatically or Manually
DAB mode:
Turning this knob to cycle through DAB stations
03
Preset 1-5
touch pad
DAB/FM mode:
a. Touch and hold to save preset station 1-5;
b. Touch to load preset station 1-5
04
SCAN function
touch pad
DAB mode:
Touch to Quick scan; Touch and hold to Full scan
FM mode:
Touch to switch between Manual tune mode and
Auto seek mode
05
MODE function
touch pad
DAB/FM/AUX mode:
Touch to switch between DAB, FM and AUX mode
06
INFO function
touch pad
DAB/FM mode:
Touch to display station information
FM mode:
Touch and hold to switch the audio mode between
Auto and Mono
DAB mode:
Touch and hold to Manual Tune
07
Display screen A window shows info of your radio
08
Earphone
socket
Designed for connecting to your earphone
09
AUX IN
socket
Designed for connecting to AUX IN
10
DC IN
socket
Designed for connecting to power cord
(DC 6.5V
1800mA)
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Battery
compartment
cover
Remove to insert batteries (C-size/LR14; 1.5V x 4)
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Getting Started
Connect the supplied AC/DC adapter to the DC IN socket and then plug the other end to the
mains socket. Turn the Volume Knob to power the unit on and extend the aerial found on the top
of the DAB radio.
R
ADIO RIGHT SIDE VIEW
DC IN socket
Installing Batteries
1. Switch off the radio and unplug
it from the mains socket.
2. Remove the battery
compartment cover at the
bottom of the radio.
3. Insert 4 new C-size batteries,
referring to the polarity
markings inside the battery
compartment.
Note: Before installing batteries,
ensure that the radio is
disconnected from the mains
supply. If you are not going to use
the radio for an extended period,
please remove the batteries to
avoid damage. Never mix old and
new batteries.
DAB Mode
Then your radio will go into DAB mode, or the last selected
ode (ie: DAB or FM or AUX). If you want DAB mode, touch m
until DAB Mode appears.
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How to search DAB Radio Stations Automatically
1. Touch the for Autotune Quick scan.
For initial use in DAB mode, your radio will now scan for DAB
stations in your area and store the DAB stations in memory. A
slide bar is displayed on the LCD, indicating the progress of the
scan.
Or
2. Touch and hold
for Autotune Full scan.
The radio will now perform a Full scan and store the DAB
stations in memory. A slide bar is displayed on the LCD,
indicating the progress of the scan.
Once the scanning is completed, the DAB station name list will
be displayed in alphanumeric order. The first station in the list
will be selected.
Turn the Tuning Knob
to cycle through available stations, when
your desired station appears, stop turning, your radio will tune to
the selected station.
Note: If no DAB signal is found in your area, it may be necessary for you to relocate your radio.
Alternatively, visit http://www.ukdigitalradio.com/coverage to check that DAB coverage is available
in your area.
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Finding and Adding New DAB Stations
Touch and hold until Autotune Full scan appears on the
display.
The radio will scan the DAB channels and add any new stations
available to the station list.
How to search DAB Radio Stations Manually
1. Touch and hold
to enter Manual Tune.
2. Display will show the current channel number and
frequency.
Turn the Tuning Knob to step between the channels, when
the desired channel appears, stop turning.
Note: If there is a multiplex corresponding to this channel number
and frequency the display will show the multiplex name, and a
tuning meter showing the signal strength.
3. Touch
again to exit.
To Show the Signal Strength in DAB mode
Repeat touching until the LCD screen display shows a
signal bar with the strength of the current station.
Note: The indicator on the signal bar shows the minimum required signal level. Stations
with signal strength below this level will not provide a steady stream of audio.
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Displaying DAB Station Information
It is possible to change the type of information that is displayed on the second line of the
display when listening to a DAB station. There are five types of information available as listed
below with examples on the right.
To change the information displayed touch
repeatedly, the display will cycle through the
follow display modes.
Dynamic Label Segment:
This is scrolling text information supplied by the DAB
station. It may comprise information on music titles or
details of the programme and is provided by the
broadcaster.
Program Type:
This is a description of the type of programme
provided by the DAB station and is provided by the
broadcaster.
Multiplex Name:
This will show the multiplex name that is broadcasting
the programme name you are listening to.
Signal Information:
The indicator on the signal bar shows the minimum
required signal level and the current signal level.
Time and Date:
This displays the time and date and is provided by the
broadcaster.
Touch
again, return to first browse.
Secondary Services
You may see a ">" symbol after the name of the station, 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 Tuning Knob when the ">" appears in the LCD after the station
name. When the secondary service ends, the radio will automatically switch back to the primary
station.
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DAB Menu Controls
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Setting DAB/FM Station Presets
Your radio can store 5 DAB station presets and 5 FM station presets, this will enable you to
et direct access to your favourite stations. g
To store the current station:
1. Touch and hold one of touch pad
Æ , until Preset
# stored displayed on the LCD.
2. You may repeat step 1 until all 5 presets are full.
Or
Selecting a Preset DAB/FM station
1. To select a stored DAB/FM station, first enter
corresponding mode by touching
.
2. Then touch the corresponding preset touch pad
Æ that you have stored, your radio will tune to
that station immediately.
3. If the preset has not been allocated a station, Preset
# empty will be displayed on the LCD.
How to Reset Radio and show Software version
1. Touch and hold
will show software version.
2. Touch
again immediately after step 1, you radio will
perform system reset.
All preset stations will be erased and the set will revert back to its factory default settings.
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FM Mode
How to tune in FM Radio Stations
To listen to FM radio stations switch the DAB radio on and
touch to FM Mode.
If this is the first time in FM mode, your radio will start from
the beginning of the FM frequency range, or the last FM
station you were listening to will be shown.
H
ow to search FM Radio Stations Manually
1. Touch until Manual tune mode appears.
2. Turn the Tuning Knob to scan up or down the
frequency band 0.05MHz per step.
3. When your desired station appears, simply stop turning,
your radio will tune to that station immediately.
4. To search the next active station, please keep turning
the Tuning Knob.
H
ow to search FM Radio Stations Automatically
1. Touch twice and Auto seek mode appears.
2. Turn the Tuning Knob clockwise or anti-clockwise, your
radio will scan upward/downward from the current
frequency automatically.
Note: During this step, touch any button will pause the current
seeking.
3. The unit will display the frequency changing until it stops on
the next station.
4. To find the next strong signal station automatically, simply
turn the Tuning Knob again.
5. When it scans to the end of the frequency range, it will
restart searching at the beginning.
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Displaying FM Station Information
To change the type of information displayed touch repeatedly, the display will cycle
through the follow display modes.
Radio text
This is scrolling text information supplied by the FM
station. It may comprise information on music titles
or details of the program and is provided by the
broadcaster.
Program Type:
This is a description of the type of program provided
by the FM station and is provided by the
broadcaster.
Signal Information:
The indicator on the signal bar shows the minimum
required signal level and the current signal level.
Time and Date:
This displays the time and date and is provided by
the broadcaster.
Frequency:
This displays the transmission Frequency of current
istening station. l
Audio type:
This displays the current audio mode Auto or Mono.
Touch
again, return to the beginning.
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FM Menu Controls
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AUX IN Operation Mode
AUX IN allows for quick and easy connection to an MP3 player or other external sound sources.
1. Touch
until AUX mode is appeared.
2. Connect one end of the audio lead (not provided) to the
headphone (or auxiliary out) socket of your source device, the
other end connect to AUX IN socket on the right side of radio.
3. To gain optimal volume level, adjust the output volume level on
both the source device and the radio.
.
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Specification
General:
Design DAB & FM RDS Tabletop Radio
Audio Output:
2W rms X 2
Frequency Ranges:
DAB Band III (174 - 240 MHz) FM (87.5 - 108
MHz)
Antenna:
Extension antenna
Input Connectors:
DC power socket, Aux-in
Output Connectors:
3.5mm stereo jack headphone socket (32 ohm)
LCD Display:
High resolution display
Power Supply:
6.5V dc 1800mA (AC/DC adaptor supplied)
Dimension:
151mm x 239mm x 87mm
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Instruction Manual IB_AP_KH312 ezDAB
The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC
(WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or
discarded batteries as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available.
If the batteries or accumulators included with this equipment, display the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb,
then it means that the battery has a heavy metal content of more than 0.0005% Mercury, or more than
0.002% Cadmium or more than, 0.004% Lead.
In the unlikely event of a problem developing, please contact the store where you purchased your radio.
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Hitachi KH 312 is a Design DAB & FM RDS Tabletop Radio. It allows you to listen to your favorite radio stations in crystal-clear digital quality, access real-time information and enjoy your music from external devices. Some of its features include:
- DAB/DAB+ digital radio for a wide range of stations with superior sound quality
- FM radio with RDS for station information display
- 5 preset buttons for quick and easy access to your favorite stations
- Adjustable display brightness for comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions
- Sleep and snooze functions for a gentle wake-up experience
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