Hitachi KHD150E User manual

Brand: Hitachi

Model: KHD150E

Type: User manual

Instruction Manual

KHD150E

PORTABLE DAB+/ FM RADIO

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Contents

Safety Warnings .......................................................................................... 6

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 ............................................................................................................12

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

DAB Operation .......................................................................................... 16

Station List .................................................................................................................. 16

Secondary Services ..................................................................................................17

Full Scan ....................................................................................................................... 17

Manual Tuning........................................................................................................... 17

Prune Invalid .............................................................................................................. 18

DRC (Dynamic Range Control) ............................................................................ 18

Viewing Station Information ................................................................................ 18

Showing Signal Strength .......................................................................................18

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

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

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FM Operation ............................................................................................20

Switching from DAB to FM Mode ....................................................................... 20

Auto Scan .................................................................................................................... 20

Manual Scan ............................................................................................................... 20

Scan Setting ............................................................................................................... 20

Audio Setting .............................................................................................................20

Viewing Station Information ................................................................................ 21

Presetting Stations ...................................................................................................21

Recalling a Stored Station ..................................................................................... 22

System Settings ........................................................................................23

Setting Sleep Timer .................................................................................................23

Setting Alarm ............................................................................................................. 24

Snooze Function .......................................................................................................24

Setting Equaliser ....................................................................................................... 25

Setting the Time and Date .................................................................................... 25

Setting Backlight ...................................................................................................... 26

Setting Language ..................................................................................................... 26

Factory Reset.............................................................................................................. 27

Software Update.......................................................................................................27

Software Version .......................................................................................................27

Maintenance .............................................................................................28

Hints and Tips............................................................................................28

Specications ............................................................................................29

Main Unit ..................................................................................................................... 29

Mains Adapter ........................................................................................................... 29

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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.

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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.

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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.

• 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 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.

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• 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 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.

The mains plug is used as

disconnect device, the

disconnect device shall remain

readily operable.

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 aect the

operating performance of the unit,

and cause a distorted picture or

sound.

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.

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.

• Do not expose the battery to direct

sunlight or sources of excessive heat.

• Attention should be drawn to the

environmental aspects of battery

disposal.

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

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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.

This equipment is a Class II or

double insulated electrical

appliance. It has been designed in

such a way that it does not require

a safety connection to electrical

earth.

~ AC voltage: This symbol indicates

that the rated voltage marked with the

symbol is AC voltage.

DC voltage: This symbol indicates

that the rated voltage marked with the

symbol is DC voltage.

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Mains Adapter Instruction Manual

Main Unit

Instruction

Manual

Thank you for purchasing your new product.

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 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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Product Overview

Front View

1. Speaker

2. Display

3. Preset 1-4 Buttons

Rear View

1. Aerial 2. Battery Compartment

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1 2 3 4 5 6

Side View

Top View

1. Earphones Socket

1. Standby Button

2. FM/DAB Button

3. Info/Menu Button

2. DC IN 6V 500mA

Socket

4. Preset Button

5. Tune/Vol. Button

6. Scroll/Select Button

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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 IN 6V 500mA 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.

Battery Power

Insert 4 X 1.5V AA batteries (not included)

correctly by following the polarity (+ or –)

indications in the battery compartment.

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Battery Life (Approx. hours)

When Using (2/3 volume) 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.

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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.

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Basic Operation

Powering ON/OFF

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

• Press the Standby button to switch to Standby mode.

• Press the Standby button again to switch on the unit.

• Press and hold the Standby button to switch o the unit.

• 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 to Standby mode.

• Press the Standby button again to switch on the unit.

• Press and hold the Standby button to switch o the unit.

Selecting Modes

Press the FM/DAB button repeatedly to switch between modes (DAB or

FM).

Adjusting the Volume

Turn the Scroll/Select dial clockwise/anticlockwise to increase/decrease

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.

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DAB Operation

When you turn on the radio it will automatically search and store all the

available stations. You may conduct an additional Full Scan to ensure

all stations are picked up and stored. It is also recommended every few

months to run a new scan to pick up any new DAB/DAB+ that may have

begun broadcasting after your radio scanned last time.

1. For initial use, your radio will conduct a full scan and store stations list

in memory.

2. Once the scanning is completed, the DAB/DAB+ stations will be

displayed in alphanumeric order. The rst station in the list will be

selected.

• The DAB/DAB+ stations will be displayed and stored in alphanumeric

order.

• If no DAB/DAB+ signal is found, it may be necessary for you to relocate

your radio.

The unit will synchronize the time clock with the DAB station after

receiving its time signal.

Station List

This feature enables you to select a station from available station list.

1. Press and hold Info/Menu and then turn Scroll/Select dial to select

<Station list>, press Scroll/Select to conrm.

2. Alternatively, while a program is playing, press Tune/Vol. and then

turn Scroll/Select dial to show station list.

3. Turn Scroll/Select dial to browse stations list, and then press Scroll/

Select to conrm. The selected station will be broadcasting.

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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, press Tune/Vol. and then turn Scroll/

Select dial until you nd the secondary service you want, and then press

Scroll/Select to conrm. When the secondary service ends, the unit will

automatically switch back to the primary station.

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.

To activate full scan, press and hold Info/Menu and then turn Scroll/

Select dial to select <Full scan>. Press the Scroll/Select button to

conrm.

Manual Tuning

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

1. Press and hold Info/Menu and then turn Scroll/Select dial to select

<Manual tune>. Press Scroll/Select to conrm.

2. Press Scroll/Select to scroll through the DAB channels, which are

numbered from 5A to 13F.

3. Press Scroll/Select to select the station that you would like to listen to.

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Prune Invalid

You may remove all unavailable stations from the list.

1. During DAB mode, press and hold Info/Menu, and then turn Scroll/

Select dial to select <Prune Invalid>. Press Scroll/Select to conrm.

2. Turn Scroll/Select dial to select <YES> to conrm delete. Or select

<NO> to cancel.

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

If you are listening to music with high dynamic range in a noisy

environment, you may wish to compress the audio dynamic range.

1. During DAB mode, press and hold Info/Menu, and then turn Scroll/

Select dial to select <DRC>. Press Scroll/Select to conrm.

2. Turn Scroll/Select dial to select <DRC high/low/o>. Press Scroll/

Select to conrm the setting.

Viewing Station Information

It is possible to view the information that is displayed on the display when

listening to a DAB/DAB+ program by pressing Info/Menu repeatedly.

The display will show the information through Scrolling text, Program

Type, Ensemble, Frequency, Signal quality, Signal strength, Bitrate

and Codec and Date.

Showing Signal Strength

While you selected Signal strength, a signal bar with the strength of the

current station will show on the display.

The indicator on the signal bar shows the minimum acceptable signal

level.

Stations with signal strength below the minimum signal level may not

provide a steady stream of audio.

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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 and hold Preset. The display will show the

“Save to Preset“ screen.

2. Turn Scroll/Select dial to select the desired preset station number and

then press Scroll/Select to conrm.

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

Recalling a Preset Station

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

button.

2. Turn Scroll/Select dial to select the desired preset station number

3. Press Scroll/Select to conrm.

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

station, “Preset Empty” will be displayed.

You may also press and hold 1, 2, 3 or 4 button to store your favourite

stations. To recall Preset Store 1/2/3/4, press 1, 2, 3 or 4.

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FM Operation

Switching from DAB to FM Mode

To switch the unit from DAB to FM mode, press FM/DAB once.

Auto Scan

To search for an FM station, press Tune/Vol. repeatedly to active

tuning function of Scroll/Select dial. Turn Scroll/Select dial clockwise/

anti-clockwise and then press Scroll/Select to start the forward or

reverse scanning. Once a station has been found, the scanning will stop

automatically.

Manual Scan

To search for FM stations manually, press Tune/Vol. repeatedly to active

tuning function of Scroll/Select dial. Turn Scroll/Select dial clockwise/

anti-clockwise until your desired frequency is reached.

With FM radio, it may be necessary to ne tune each station by turning

Scroll/Select dial. Each turn will adjust the frequency by 0.05 MHz. If

reception is still poor, adjust the position of the aerial or try moving the

radio to another location.

Scan Setting

This is a scanning option to scan all stations, or just scan stations with

strong signal.

1. Press and hold Info/Menu and then turn Scroll/Select dial to select

<Scan setting>. Press Scroll/Select to conrm.

2. Turn Scroll/Select dial to select <All stations> or <Strong stations

only>. Press Scroll/Select to conrm.

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