Safety instructions Mains safety Keep the unit away from heat sources. Do not use the unit near water. Avoid objects or liquids getting into the unit. Unplug the power lead if the unit will not be used for a long period. The unit uses a 230V AC 50 Hz mains supply. When replacing the fuse in the supplied moulded mains plug, always refit the integral fuse holder/cover. Always fit a 3 amp fuse either in the plug or adapter, or at the distribution board.
Contents Introduction ............................................................................ 1 Unpacking .............................................................................. 2 Controls and Connectors .......................................................... 3 Setting up ............................................................................... 5 Using your DRX-601EX............................................................. 7 Using the remote control .................................
Introduction Thank you for choosing the DRX-601EX digital radio. This owner’s manual provides information on setting up your unit, instructions on using it and details of the accessories and support available. Using the same electronics as the multi-award winning DRX-601ES hi-fi tuner, the DRX-601EX is a mains-powered stand-alone portable radio for your bedroom, kitchen or study, containing twin high performance bass/mid speakers with concentric tweeters for superb audio quality.
Unpacking This section lists the contents of your DRX-601EX package. Contact us if any items are missing or damaged. Package contents 1. DRX-601EX digital radio unit 2. Infrared remote control handset 3. Telescopic DAB indoor aerial 4. Two AAA batteries for the remote control handset 5. 3.5mm jack to stereo phono cable 6.
Controls and Connectors This section provides information on the controls and connectors available on the front, side and rear panels of your DRX-601EX. For information on the remote control, see page 10.
Front Panel Side Panel Stereo LED indicates when stereo service is being received, see page 8 Aerial socket Secondary LED indicates whether secondary services are available, see page 11 S/PDIF co-axial digital output, see page 6 Remote LED indicates remote control activity Remote sensor picks up the infrared signal from the remote S/PDIF optical digital output, see page 6 RADIO/AUX IN switch, switches between DAB radio and any auxiliary source connected to the INPUT connectors.
Setting up This section provides information on connecting your aerial and connecting to any other devices. Connector sockets are provided on the side and rear panels of your DRX-601EX. Before connecting other devices to your DRX-601EX, switch both devices off. For a quick setup you can connect just your aerial and power supply - the other connections listed are optional and will not prevent normal operation of the unit.
Connecting to an auxiliary source If you have an existing radio tuner, portable CD/MiniDisc player or similar you can connect it through your DRX601EX. When the source selection switch is set to AUX IN, you will hear the auxiliary device through the speakers on your DRX-601EX. Connect the INPUT sockets to the output socket(s) on your auxiliary device using the supplied 3.5mm to stereo phono cable or a stereo phono cable as appropriate.
Using your DRX-601EX This section provides information on using your DRX-601EX including tuning, selecting a service and altering the displayed information. Switching on and off Before switching on for the first time, check all connections and ensure that the volume is turned down. Push the power switch on the side of your DRX-601EX to the I (on) position to switch the unit on or to the 0 (off) position to switch the unit off. The LCD screen will light up when the unit is switched on.
Selecting a service Once you have tuned your DRX-601EX as explained above you can select the digital radio service you want to listen to. You use the large turn-and-push knob to select a service. 1. Rotate the large tuning knob to see the names of other stored services on the bottom line of the display. Stop when you find the service you want to listen to. 2. Push and release the large tuning knob to listen to the service you have selected.
Viewing extra information The DRX-601EX has two information modes which enable you to view extra information about the current multiplex. Press the Info button on the front panel of your DRX-601EX and repeat or hold down to cycle through the two different information modes. Press the Display button to return to normal display mode. Mode Displays the mode of the current service, Stereo (ST) or Mono (MN) and the data rate at which the audio signal is being transmitted.
Using the remote control The infrared remote control provides access to the main functions of your DRX-601EX and also advanced facilities such as presets and dynamic range control. Before using your remote, insert the supplied batteries. Aim the remote control at the sensor on the front panel of your DRX-601EX. Preset buttons The numbered buttons (1-9) and the STORE button enable you to store your favourite radio services for one-touch access.
MUTE button The MUTE button is a quick way of reducing the output volume from your DRX-601EX. 1. Press the MUTE button to mute the sound. The display on your DRX-601EX shows MUTE. 2. Press any button on the remote control or main unit to return to the previous volume. DISPLAY button The DISPLAY button enables you to change the display mode on your DRX-601EX. This button performs the same function as the Display button the main unit. See page 8 for details.
Guide to Digital Radio Your DRX-601E/ES enables you to receive and listen to the new DAB radio programmes. Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) is a new form of radio broadcasting using digital signals rather than traditional analogue signals. DAB provides near CD-quality audio with virtually interference-free reception. DAB also enables broadcasters to transmit additional data along with the audio including other audio channels, text and in the future, perhaps computer data and images.
Useful addresses The following addresses provide additional useful information about digital radio including coverage, available services and usage tips: BBC Digital Radio Room 5661 Broadcasting House Portland Place London, W1A 1AA tel: 08700 100 123 e-mail: digitalradio@bbc.co.uk website: www.bbc.co.uk/digitalradio Digital Radio Development Bureau The Radiocentre 77 Shaftesbury Avenue LONDON, W1D 5DU tel: 020 7306 2630 e-mail: info@drdb.org web: www.drdb.
Troubleshooting This section gives some of the most likely solutions to problems you might have with your DRX-601EX. I can’t get any sound Make sure your DRX-601EX is plugged in and switched on as explained on page 7. Check that the source selection switch on the side panel is set to RADIO. Check that the volume is not set too low and that you have not selected MUTE on the remote control, see page 11 for details.
Display has gone blank This may occur if a broadcaster changes the label of a service or removes a label whilst you are listening to it. As the display is constantly updated it therefore may go blank. Follow the Autotune procedure, on page 7, to restore all available services to your unit.
Technical Specifications This section lists the technical specifications for the DRX-601EX. General Stereo digital radio with full Band III reception capability, for reception of all UK DAB broadcasts. Fully compliant with ETS 300 401 and capable of decoding all DAB transmission modes 1-4. Analogue stereo output and input, optical and coaxial 48 kHz S/PDIF digital output and RDI digital output.
LCD Display High visibility STN LCD display with 16 x 2 characters and 4 user-selectable brightness levels Indicators (front panel) Remote control activity indicator Stereo service indicator Secondary service availability indicator Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz for 48 kHz decode 20 Hz to 12 kHz for 24 kHz low sample frequency (LSF) decode THD (nominal output) Less than 0.
Aerial advice Your DRX-601EX is supplied with a telescopic DAB aerial. This is an indoor aerial which is designed to give good reception in areas with good to moderate DAB signal strength. In areas with poor DAB coverage or poor signal strength you may want to consider using a loft mounted or external aerial. To find out about coverage in your area, see page 13. The following options may help you improve reception in your area and are available from our website, see page 19. 1.
Getting Help The Troubleshooting section of this manual, on page 14, lists some of the more likely reasons for problems you might have with your DRX-601EX. If you still have a problem with your DRX-601EX, either visit our website at www.videologic.com/pure or contact us using the details below for the latest support information. VideoLogic Systems, Imagination Technologies Ltd, Home Park Estate, 01923 277477 Kings Langley, 01923 270188 Herts., WD4 8LZ, UK support@videologic.
Index A D I P Accessories 19 Address 19 Aerial 2, 5 Aerial connector 3, 5 Autotune 7 Autotune button 3, 7 DAB 12 Data rate 9 Display brightness 9 Display button 3, 8 Display mode 8 DRC 10 DRC button 10 DRX-601EX 1 Info button 3, 9 Information mode 9 INPUT sockets 3, 6 Introduction 1 Items 2 Package contents 2 Phono cable 2 Power Lead 2 Power switch 3 Preset buttons 10 PRI/SEC button 11 Primary services 12 Program Type 8 B Band III 12 Batteries 4 Brightness button 3, 9 C Changing the display mode 8
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