User Manual IMPERIAL DABMAN 110 portable DAB+ / VHF receiver GB GB
Table of Contents GB 1. Introduction ................................................................................................ 3 1.1. Preliminary Note ................................................................................... 3 1.2. Service and Support ...................................................................... 3 2. Safety Instructions ......................................................... 4 2.1. Basic Safety Instructions ................................................
1. Introduction 1.1. Preliminary Note Thank you for choosing our DAB+ / VHF Radio IMPERIAL DABMAN 110. If you are using the radio for the first time, please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference. Please follow the instructions for optimal and full enjoyment of the various functions of the DAB+/VHF Radio. This manual will help you with the • intended • safe • advantageous use of the DAB+ / VHF IMPERIAL DABMAN 110.
2. Safety Instructions Read the safety instructions carefully before initial operation of the radio. Please observe all warnings and instructions on the device and in the operating manual. 2.1. Basic Safety Instructions • In the event of malfunctions, disconnect the radio from the power source. Note: The switch on the back does not disconnect the device from the mains. • To avoid fire hazards and the risk of electrical shock, do not expose the radio to rain or moisture. • Do not open the body.
Proper location • Place the radio on a firm, level surface. • Avoid proximity of: heat sources, such as radiators, open flames, such as candles, devices with strong magnetic fields, such as speakers. • Do not place any objects filled with liquid (e.g. vases) on the radio. • Avoid direct sunlight and places with excessive dust. • Do not cover the ventilation slots. Provide adequate ventilation of the radio. • Do not place heavy objects on the radio.
2.3. Intended Use The radio is designed to receive DAB+ and FM and is additionally equipped with a connection for external audio equipment, such as MP3 player or iPod, for private application. It is solely intended for this purpose and must always be used according to this intended use. This includes the compliance with all information in this manual, in particular the safety instructions. Any other use is considered improper and can lead to property damage or even personal injury.
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No. Designation Function 13 Alarm/Snooze • • • For turning on sleep mode in alarm function Allows to set the alarm with exact date and time (hold key during operation) Dimmer switch for LCD display (press briefly, options: bright, dim, off) 14 On/Off switch • Slide switch for turning the radio on/off 15 DC Connection • Connection for external power supply 16 3.5mm AUX input • 3.
CAUTION: please unplug the radio completely from the mains, should it not be in use over a longer period. 5.2. Switching On and off • Turn the device on by operating the slide switch (see chapter 4, table 14) on the rear of the device (position "ON"). • The display lights up and the message "Welcome to Digital Radio" is displayed briefly. • Subsequently, the time display flashes showing 00:00, with the message "No Time Setting" underneath.
Note: depending on the location, there may be considerable differences in the reception of DAB+ programms. For the first scan we recommend you set up the radio near a window, extend the telescopic antenna completely and align it. From time to time you should also perform a new search to keep the station list up to date. If a station can no longer be received, the display shows a question mark ("?") in front of the station name. 6.2. Full Station Scan There are two options to start a station scan again: 6.2.
6.4. DAB+ Station Presets The DABMAN 110 is equipped with 20 station presets, which can be programmed according to your preferences. To save a station in the list, proceed as follows: • Select the station to be saved by using the Up/Down buttons and confirm the selection with OK. • Now press and hold the PRESET button (see chapter 4, Table 1), until the note "save the programme" appears in the display.
• The factory setting for DRC is off. 7. FM Mode In this mode, the DABMAN 110 receives analog radio signals from the FM band (between 87.5 and 108 MHz) and RDS signals, provided they are transmitted. To ensure optimum reception, extend the telescopic antenna to the maximum length before you turn on the radio. 7.1. Turn on FM Mode • Turn on the radio by pressing and holding the STBY/FUNC button. • Select the FM mode by briefly pressing the STBY/FUNC button, the display shows the message "FM Mode".
• • • • • the radio. Turn on the MP3 player and start the playback. Turn on the radio by pressing and holding the STBY/FUNC button. Select the AUX mode by briefly pressing the STBY/FUNC button. The message "AUX Mode" will appear in the display. The volume of the playback can be controlled with the volume control of the DABMAN 110 (see chapter 4, table 6). All other functions, such as forward or rewind, pause playback, etc., can be controlled with the externally connected device. 9.
• • • • • • • Then select the time period for which the alarm will be active. If the alarm is not turned off during this time, it automatically returns to standby mode after the time has elapsed. Under "source" you can select the alarm mode by using the Up/Down buttons. DAB, FM, buzzer and AUX are available. In the next item, you can, if DAB or FM are selected in "source", set the station to be played when waking. Here you can choose "last heard" or a station saved in the channel list.
• selection with OK. The menu now switches to the selected language. 10.2. Time and Date Settings Time and date can also be set manually. The manual setting is only necessary if the DABMAN 110 cannot be used in DAB+ or FM mode, as the time and date synchronisation usually happens automatically here. The automatic time recognition is enabled in the factory and can be deactivated in this menu item. 10.2.1.
• 10.3. Factory settings In this menu item you can reset the DABMAN 110 to its factory settings. This may be necessary if changes in the basic settings triggered an impairment of the functions of the DABMAN 110. Important note: by accessing the factory settings, all individual settings, such as preset station lists or alarms, are lost! To access the factory settings, please proceed as follows: • Press the menu button. • Use the Up/Down buttons to select "System", and confirm your selection with OK.
Problem Poss. Cause Solutions Audio quality is poor • • The broadcast signal is too weak • • FM reception: noise The battery is almost empty weak signal • • DAB+ reception: interruption of the sound signal or display message "no reception" • Adjust the antenna or perform a new scan Charge the battery using the included power adapter Check the antenna Realign the antenna or move the radio to a different location Run the a new scan 12.
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