Instruction Manual
Portable DAB radio
LRBDAB14/LRNDAB14
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Contents
Safety Warnings ............................................................................................................................. 3
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 5
Front View ..................................................................................................................................................................5
Rear View ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Top View ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Side View .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Power Source .................................................................................................................................7
Mains Power ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Battery Power ...........................................................................................................................................................7
Battery Life (Approx. Hours) ................................................................................................................................ 7
Switching On Your Unit for the First Time .................................................................................... 8
Basic Operation .............................................................................................................................8
Powering ON/OFF .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Selecting Modes ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Adjusting Volume .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Alarm ..............................................................................................................................................9
Set Alarm On or O ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Alarm setup ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Snooze Function ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Stop the alarm ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
DAB Operation .............................................................................................................................10
Auto Scan Modes ..................................................................................................................................................10
Manual Scan ...........................................................................................................................................................10
Presetting Stations ...............................................................................................................................................10
Recalling a Preset Station...................................................................................................................................10
DAB Display Modes ..............................................................................................................................................11
FM Operation ...............................................................................................................................12
Switching from DAB to FM Mode ...................................................................................................................12
Auto Scan .................................................................................................................................................................12
Manual Scan ...........................................................................................................................................................12
Presetting Stations ...............................................................................................................................................12
Recalling a Preset Station...................................................................................................................................12
Audio Mode ............................................................................................................................................................12
FM Display Modes ................................................................................................................................................13
Software Version ...................................................................................................................................................14
System Reset ..........................................................................................................................................................14
Using Earphones ...................................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................14
Hints and Tips ..............................................................................................................................15
Specications ...............................................................................................................................15
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Safety Warnings
• 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
not 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, domestic 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.
• Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight or
sources of excessive heat.
• Attention should be drawn to the use of apparatus in
moderate climates.
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 conned 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 adapter from
the mains socket.
Mains Adapter Cable
• Make sure the unit or unit stand 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.
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 adapter plugged in the mains socket while
unattended for long periods of time. Disconnect the
adapter from the power supply.
Use only power supplies listed in the user
instructions.
Interference
• Do not place the unit on or near appliances which
may cause electromagnetic interference. If you do,
it may adversely aect the working of the unit, and
cause a distorted sound.
Batteries
• 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.
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental
aspects of battery disposal.
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.
• 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 sucient
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 qualied
personnel.
• Do not open any xed covers as this may expose
dangerous voltages.
Maintenance
• Ensure to unplug the unit from the mains socket
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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Mains AdapterMain Unit
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:
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Instruction
Manual
Thank you for purchasing your new product.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual
so that you fully understand all the operational features it oers. 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.
If items are missing or damaged, please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: 0344 800 3456 for assistance.
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Product Overview
Front View
1. VOLUME Dial
• Turn clockwise to increase the volume.
• Turn anticlockwise to decrease the volume.
Rear View
2. Telescopic Aerial
3. Battery compartment cover
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4. LCD display
5. /MODE Button
6. INFO Button
7. SCAN Button
8. ALARM Button
9. / Buttons
10. PRESET Button
11. ENTER/SNOOZE Button
12. DC IN Socket
13. Earphones Socket
MODE
INFO ALARM
PRESET
ENTER/SNOOZE
SCAN
DC IN
Top View
Side View
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• Always unclip and extend the
aerial when listening to DAB or FM
radio. The aerial has a swivel base
so can be set to dierent angles
for best reception.
• Extend the aerial before switching
to DAB mode for the rst time.
This will ensure that the initial
scan captures all stations in your
area.
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Power Source
Mains Power
Connect the mains adapter to the DC IN socket and then the
mains socket.
Battery Power
Insert 4 AA batteries (not included) correctly by
following the polarity (+ or –) indications in the
battery compartment.
DC IN
Battery Life (Approx. Hours)
Battery Type DAB FM
Alkaline (Size AA) 12 13
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 the batteries which are indicated in this manual.
• Do not install new batteries with used ones and do not mix dierent 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.
• Do not take more than 1 minute to replace the batteries, otherwise the clock,
any list of receivable broadcasts for DAB scan, preset favourite services and
all settings will be erased. Should that happen, you will need to set up all the
functions and services again.
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Switching On Your Unit for the First Time
1. After connecting the unit to the power source, press the /MODE button to switch on
the unit. The LCD display will show Welcome to Digital Radio, and then the unit will
enter STANDBY mode. Press the /MODE button again, and the unit will automatically
enter DAB mode. The LCD display will show Autotune Full scan, and then the unit will
start scanning.
2. During scanning, the display will show a slide bar that indicates the progress of the
scan, and the amount of radio stations that have been found so far. Once the scan has
nished, the unit will select the rst alphanumeric station.
• The name of the found group of DAB radio stations will be displayed in the
bottom half of the display.
• The clock will be updated automatically if you can receive DAB signal in your
location. In order to synchronise to the current local time, you must leave it on
the DAB station for a period of time.
• The LCD display shows the time in STANDBY mode.
Basic Operation
Powering ON/OFF
After connecting the unit to the power source:
• Press the /MODE button to switch on the unit, and it will enter STANDBY mode. Press
the /MODE button again to switch the unit to DAB/FM mode.
• While the unit is in DAB/FM mode, press and hold the /MODE button. The LCD display
will show POWER OFF and STANDBY. Press the / Button to select POWER OFF,
and then press the ENTER/SNOOZE button to switch o the unit. Press the /
Button to select STANDBY, and then press the ENTER/SNOOZE button to switch the
unit to STANDBY mode.
• Disconnect the power cable of the mains adapter from the mains socket if you want to
switch the unit o completely.
Selecting Modes
Press the /MODE Button repeatedly to switch between modes (DAB or FM).
Adjusting Volume
Turn the VOLUME Dial clockwise/anticlockwise to increase/decrease the volume.
• If the batteries are replaced while the power is on, the unit may revert to the
factory setting.
• Due to the short battery life span of some alkaline batteries. It is
recommended to use rechargeable batteries are recommended. You will need
to purchase a charger to charge the rechargeable batteries. This saves money
and is more environmentally friendly.
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Alarm
Set Alarm On or O
When the unit is in standby mode, press the ALARM button repeatedly to set the alarm
status of Alarm1 or Alarm 2. When the LCD display shows Alarm1 and Alarm2, press the
/ Button to select to choose ON or OFF. Press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button to conrm.
Alarm setup
In standby mode, press the ALARM Button repeatedly to set the alarm status of Alarm1 or
Alarm2. Press the / Button to select ON and then press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button to
conrm. The LCD display will show Alarm1 Time Set/Alarm 2 Time Set.
1. Press the / Button to set the hour and then press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button to
conrm.
2. Press the / Button to set the minute and then press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button to
conrm.
3. Press / Button to select BEEPER, FM or DAB for Alarm1 Type/Alarm 2 Type and
then press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button to conrm.
After setting up the alarm, the LCD display will show 1/ 2.
Snooze Function
When the alarm rings, press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button to enter snooze mode. The alarm
will ring again after 9 minutes.
When the unit is in snooze mode, press the /MODE Button to switch snooze mode o.
Stop the alarm
When the alarm rings, press the /MODE Button to stop the alarm.
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DAB Operation
To listen to the tuned stations press the / Button. Each time you press the / Button,
you will skip to the previous or next stored station (including primary and secondary
station). The unit will display the station name.
Auto Scan Modes
Full scan
Searches all DAB channels in DAB Band III. Press and hold the SCAN Button for about 2
seconds to start searching.
Manual Scan
As well as 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 and hold the ENTER/SNOOZE Button, the display will show Manual tune.
2. Press the / Button to cycle through the DAB channels, which are numbered from
5A to 13F.
3. After your desired channel number is selected, press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button
to enter the current multiplex, the top line will now display the rst station in the
multiplex.
4. Press the / Button to see what stations are present in the available multiplex.
5. Once you have reached the last station in the available multiplex, it will revert back to
the rst station again. If you wish to exit the Manual tune mode, just press the ENTER/
SNOOZE button.
Presetting Stations
You can store up to 10 of your favourite stations to the memory. This will enable you to
access your favourite stations quickly and easily.
1. To programme a preset station, you must rst be listening to the station that you would
like to save, press and hold the PRESET Button. The display will show “Preset Empty #”.
2. Press the / Button to select your desired preset station number.
3. Press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button to conrm the selection.
4. The station will be stored and the display will show “Preset # Stored”.
Recalling a Preset Station
1. Once you have saved a station to one of the preset buttons, you can recall it by pressing
the PRESET Button.
2. Press the / Button to select your desired preset station number.
3. Press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button to conrm the selection.
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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 (Scrolling Text)
Programme Type
Frequency
Audio Bit Rate
Time/Date
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.
Programme Type
This describes the “Style” or “Genre” of music that is
being broadcast e.g. “Rock” or “Classical”.
Frequency
The frequency of the present station will be
displayed, such as “11C 220.352MHz”.
Audio Bit Rate
The display will show the digital audio bit rate being
received.
Signal Strength
This shows a slide bar to indicate the signal
strength, the stronger the signal, the longer the bar
will be from left to right.
Time/Date
The broadcaster (radio station) provides clock and
date information automatically so there’s no need
to manually set this information.
Signal Strength
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FM Operation
Switching from DAB to FM Mode
Press the /MODE Button to switch to FM mode. The display will show FM frequency.
On the top line of the display is the current frequency. On the bottom of the display,
<Programme Type> will show since no channel is tuned in and no RDS (Radio Data System)
data are available.
Auto Scan
To search for an FM station, press the SCAN Button. This will start scanning up the
frequency band. To scan down the frequency band, press and hold the SCAN Button. Once
a station has been found, the scanning will stop automatically.
If no station is found, then the tuning will stop once it has cycled through the entire FM
band (87.5-108MHz).
Manual Scan
To search for FM stations manually, simply press the / Button repeatedly until your
desired frequency is reached.
Presetting Stations
You can store up to 10 of your favourite stations to the memory. This will enable you to
access your favourite stations quickly and easily. The display will then show “Preset Empty
#”.
1. To programme a preset station, you must rst be listening to the station that you would
like to save, then press and hold the PRESET Button.
2. Press the / Button to select your desired preset station number.
3. Press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button to conrm the selection.
4. The station will be stored and the display will then show “Preset # stored”.
Recalling a Preset Station
1. Once you have saved a station to one of the preset stations, you can recall it by pressing
the PRESET button. The display will then show “Preset # Load”.
2. Press the / Button buttons to select your desired preset station number.
3. Press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button to conrm the selection.
Audio Mode
Press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button to toggle between the Auto or Mono audio mode.
• The unit will automatically switch between stereo and mono mode, when auto mode is
selected but you can override this and switch this function manually by changing it to
mono mode. This is helpful when receiving poor signal reception.
• During stereo reception, the received L/R stereo sound will be automatically combined
into one single channel to suit the single speaker design of this radio.
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FM Display Modes
Every time you press the INFO Button, the bottom line of the display will cycle through the
following display modes.
Frequency
Audio Mode
Radio Text
Programme Type
Signal Strength
Date and Time
Frequency
This shows the frequency of the current station,
e.g. 89.80 MHz.
Audio Mode
When in FM mode, the display will show if the
station being received is in mono or stereo mode.
The receiver will automatically switch between
Stereo and Mono modes. You can however
override this function, so that you can manually
switch between Stereo and Mono modes, which is
helpful if you’re listening to a poor FM signal.
To switch between mono and stereo,
press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button once,
you will see on the display “Auto” or
“Mono”. To toggle between each mode
just press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button
button again.
Radio Text
This is a scrolling message displaying
information about the current programme.
Programme Type
This describes the “Style” or “Genre” of music that
is being broadcast e.g. “Rock” or “Classical”.
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.
Time/Date
Time and date will show on the display.
Time and date cannot be updated in
FM mode. To ensure correct time and
date is displayed, synchronise in DAB
mode rst.
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Using Earphones
Turn down the volume before connecting the
earphones. Slowly increase the volume with the
earphones on until you reach your desired volume.
When earphones are connected, the speaker is
automatically disabled.
Avoid listening to sound at excessive
levels which could be harmful to your ears.
Prolonged listening at full volume can
damage the ears of the user.
Maintenance
Ensure the unit is fully unplugged from the mains socket before cleaning.
• To clean the unit, wipe the case with a slightly moist, lint-free cloth.
• Do not use any cleaning uids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives.
• Do not spray an aerosol at or near the unit.
DC IN
Software Version
While in DAB or FM mode, press and hold the INFO Button. The LCD display will show
SYSTEM RESET. Press the INFO Button again to show the software version of this unit on
the LCD display.
System Reset
There may be times when you need to reset your unit to the factory settings. If you
experience reception problems you may want to reset and try again. If you move the unit
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.
To reset the system, press and hold the INFO Button. The LCD display will show SYSTEM
RESET. Press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button. The LCD display will show Press Enter Key to
Reset. Press the ENTER/SNOOZE Button to conrm. The LCD display shows System Reset.
The unit will then start scanning for DAB channels immediately.
After system reset, all tuned stations, DAB & FM
preset stations will be erased.
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Hints and Tips
Problem Cause / Solution
No Sound Adjust the volume control, it may not be turned up.
Static Sound Signal reception is too low. Adjust the aerial or move the unit to
a stronger signal location.
Sound is distorted Volume is too high. Adjust the volume control.
Desired station not
found
Weak signal. Use the Manual Tune function.
The display shows “Not
available”
No DAB coverage in your area or poor reception. Adjust the
position of the aerial.
The display is blank This may occur if the broadcaster changes the label of a service
or removes a label. The unit will try to retune or perform a scan.
Specications
Model LRNDAB14 / LRBDAB14
Mains Adapter (Use only mains adapter listed below)
Model AD050500500UK
Manufacturer Shenzhen Adition Audio Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
Power Supply Mains adapter Input 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Mains adapter Output DC 5 V 0.5 A
Mains Supply (DC
Battery)
DC battery 4 x 1.5 V (AA) batteries (not included)
Output Power 1 x 1.5 W
Radio Frequency
Range
FM 87.5 – 108 MHz
DAB Band III 174.928 – 239.200 MHz
Features and specications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Notes for battery disposal
The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to the
environment. To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your
local laws or regulations. Do not dispose of batteries with normal household waste.
For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you
purchased the product.
DSG Retail Ltd. (co. no. 504877)
1 Portal Way, London, W3 6RS, UK
The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is
your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over
to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and
ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment.
For more information about where you can drop o your waste for
recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your
product.
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