1
Press [TUNE / SELECT
X
,
W
] to select a station from the station list.
2
Press [SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS / ENTER] to tune to the selected station.
≥
“
” indicates a secondary service station. Secondary service stations are always listed next
to their primary station in the station list.
You can preset up to 10 DAB/DAB+ channels.
1
While listening to a radio broadcast:
Press and hold [PRESET 1-10] for at least 2 seconds.
2
Press [TUNE / SELECT
X
,
W
] to select the desired preset channel number and
then press [SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS / ENTER].
≥
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset in that channel.
Press [PRESET 1-10] repeatedly to select desired channel number.
You can manually tune to 1 frequency block. This can be useful when you are adjusting
the antenna to achieve the best possible reception and scanning a particular frequency
block to update the station list.
1
Press and hold [
j
MENU] for at least 2 seconds.
2
Press [TUNE / SELECT
X
,
W
] to select “Manual tune” and then press [SNOOZE
/ BRIGHTNESS / ENTER].
3
Press [TUNE / SELECT
X
,
W
] to select the frequency block that is receivable in
your region and then press [SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS / ENTER].
The display shows the received signal strength of the selected frequency block. Adjust the
antenna to achieve the best reception.
Listening to the memorised stations
Presetting DAB/DAB+ stations
Listening to preset DAB/DAB+ stations
Manually tuning 1 frequency block
Threshold indicator
Adjust the antenna so that the received signal strength (solid rectangles) exceeds the
threshold indicator.
You can view various information about the DAB/DAB+ broadcast such as dynamic label
information (if available), signal strength, program type, ensemble name, frequency, bit
rate, DAB variant and date.
Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly to view the available information.
Listening to FM radio
You can preset up to 10 FM channels.
Preparation
≥
Turn the unit on.
≥
Press [FM/dab+] repeatedly to select “FM”.
Press and hold [
j
AUTO PRESET] for at least 2 seconds.
(Once this step is performed, all previously preset stations will be erased.)
≥
Auto preset begins with the lowest frequency.
≥
The tuner starts to preset all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order.
≥
To cancel, press [TUNE / SELECT
X
,
W
]. (Erased stations will not be recovered.)
Press [PRESET 1-10] repeatedly to select desired channel number.
∫
Tuning to a station
Press and hold [TUNE / SELECT
X
,
W
] until the frequency starts changing quickly.
≥
The unit stops tuning when it finds a station.
≥
Press [TUNE / SELECT
X
,
W
] repeatedly to search for the required station manually.
∫
Presetting stations manually
1
While listening to a radio broadcast:
Press and hold [PRESET 1-10] for at least 2 seconds.
2
Press [TUNE / SELECT
X
,
W
] to select the desired preset channel number and
then press [SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS / ENTER].
≥
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset in that channel.
Viewing available information
Presetting stations automatically
Listening to preset stations
(Except for Australia and New Zealand)
This unit can show the text data transmitted by the Radio Data System available in some
areas, such as radio text, programme service, programme type and date.
(For Australia and New Zealand)
This unit can show the date.
Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly to view the available information.
≥
Radio Data System may not be available if reception is poor.
Time and alarm settings
This is a 24-hour clock.
The time and date are updated automatically with the DAB/DAB+ broadcast (if available).
You can also set the time and date manually as follows.
(Only when the unit is in standby mode)
1
Press and hold [HOUR /
j
TIME SET] for at least 2 seconds.
2
Set the time. (Hours and minutes)
≥
Press [HOUR /
j
TIME SET] repeatedly to adjust the hour.
≥
Press [MINUTE] repeatedly to adjust the minute.
3
Press [SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS / ENTER].
4
Set the date. (Day, month and year)
≥
Press [TUNE / SELECT
X
,
W
] to adjust the setting and then press [SNOOZE /
BRIGHTNESS / ENTER].
≥
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
You can set two alarms with different desired settings.
Preparation
≥
Ensure the time is set.
(Only when the unit is in standby mode)
1
Press and hold [ALARM/
j
SET, 1] or [ALARM/
j
SET, 2] for at least 2 seconds.
≥
If the time is not set, this unit will enter time setting mode. Make settings for the time.
Viewing available information
Time
Alarm
2
While “Alarm 1 Setup” or “Alarm 2 Setup” is displayed, press [SNOOZE /
BRIGHTNESS / ENTER].
3
Set the alarm time.
≥
Press [HOUR /
j
TIME SET] repeatedly to adjust the hour.
≥
Press [MINUTE] repeatedly to adjust the minute.
4
Press [SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS / ENTER] to confirm the alarm time.
5
Press [TUNE / SELECT
X
,
W
] to select desired item or setting and then press
[SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS / ENTER].
≥
Set the audio source.
Source: Buzzer, DAB, FM
If FM or DAB is set, select the last station you tuned in to (“Last listened”) or a preset
station as the audio source.
≥
Set the volume (8 (minimum) to 16 (maximum))
The alarm starts at a low volume and increases gradually to the preset level.
(Volume adjustment made using [VOLUME
j
,
i
] will not affect the alarm volume.)
≥
Turn on the alarm
Alarm: Off, On
Select “On” to turn on the alarm.
∫
Turning the alarm on/off
The alarm will sound at the set time every day for a duration of 59 minutes.
You can turn the alarm on/off as desired.
(Only when the unit is in standby mode)
Press [ALARM/
j
SET, 1] or [ALARM/
j
SET, 2] to turn the corresponding alarm on/off.
≥
The corresponding alarm indicator (“
” or “
”) will be displayed when its alarm is turned on.
To stop the sounding alarm
Press [
Í
/I] or press the corresponding alarm button ([ALARM/
j
SET, 1] or
[ALARM/
j
SET, 2]).
“Alarm off” is displayed.
To snooze the sounding alarm
Press
[SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS / ENTER]
to put the alarm into snooze mode.
≥
The unit will switch into standby mode and the corresponding alarm indicator (“
” or “
”)
blinks slowly.
≥
Snooze interval is 5 minutes.
≥
Press [
Í
/I] to turn on the unit will also stop the snooze mode.
≥
The alarm works in both unit on and standby modes.
Sleep timer
The sleep timer can turn the unit off after a set time.
Press [SLEEP] repeatedly to select the setting (in minutes).
– Sleep off, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 120 minutes
≥
“SLEEP” is displayed when the sleep timer is set.
≥
To cancel, select “Sleep off”.
≥
Pressing [SLEEP] while the sleep timer is set allows you to check the remaining time.
1
2
1
2
Display brightness
Press [SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS / ENTER] repeatedly to select desired display
brightness (bright, less bright, dim).
≥
You can change the display brightness during unit on or standby mode.
≥
You cannot change the brightness during menu setting mode, or when the alarm sounds or
snoozes.
System settings
1
Press and hold [
j
MENU] for at least 2 seconds.
2
Press [TUNE / SELECT
X
,
W
] to select “System” and then press [SNOOZE /
BRIGHTNESS / ENTER].
3
Press [TUNE / SELECT
X
,
W
] to select desired item or setting and then press
[SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS / ENTER].
≥
To cancel the setting in the middle, press [
j
MENU].
≥
If there is an asterisk on the right-hand side of the menu item, the display is showing the
current setting of the item.
You can set the backlight of display to turn off automatically after 10 seconds of inactivity.
– On:
The backlight is always on.
– 10 sec: The backlight turns off after 10 seconds of inactivity.
(Except for Australia and New Zealand)
You can change the language for the display.
– English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano
Select “Y” (Yes) to reset the unit to factory default setting.
– N (No), Y (Yes)
Select “Y” (Yes) to view the software version installed for this unit.
– N (No), Y (Yes)
Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are uncertain about some of
the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the following guide does not resolve the
issue, then consult your dealer for instructions.
Backlight
Language
Factory Reset
Software ver
Sound is distorted or no sound.
≥
Adjust the volume.
≥
If the AC adaptor or fluorescent lights are near the cords, then keep other appliances and cords away
from the cables.
The unit does not work.
≥
One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.
1
Press [
Í
/I] to switch the unit to standby.
≥
If the unit does not turn off, disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC mains socket. After about 30
seconds, reconnect the AC adaptor to the AC mains socket. Then wait for about 10 seconds.
2
Press [
Í
/I] to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the dealer.
DAB/DAB+ reception is poor.
≥
Keep the antenna away from computers, televisions, other cables and cords.
≥
Move the unit to another location and do a full scan again.
Static or noisy reception is heard while listening to a radio broadcast.
≥
Check and adjust the antenna.
≥
Try to keep a certain amount of distance between the antenna and AC adaptor.
≥
Turn the TV or other audio players off or separate it from this unit.
≥
Keep this unit away from mobile phones if there is interference.
The following messages may appear on the unit’s display.
“Alarm Not saved”
≥
The changes made to the alarm settings are incomplete. The changes will be lost.
“No DAB Station”
≥
No DAB/DAB+ station available.
≥
Check the antenna.
≥
Move the unit to another location and do a full scan again.
“Preset
Empty” (“
” stands for a number.)
≥
There are no preset stations to select. Preset some channels.
To return all settings to the factory defaults
Set “Factory Reset” in System menu to “Y” (Yes).
≥
The settings are returned to the factory defaults. It is necessary to set the settings again.
General
Radio
Messages
“Service Invalid”
≥
No DAB/DAB+ reception.
“Time Not saved”
≥
The changes made to the time settings are incomplete. The changes will be lost.
“USB over current remove USB”
≥
The USB device is using too much power. Disconnect the USB device. Then, disconnect the AC
adaptor from the AC mains socket, and then reconnect the AC adaptor to the AC mains socket.
≥
Check the connection, it may be caused by a faulty cable.
Maintenance
Disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet before maintenance.
∫
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth
≥
When dirt is heavy, wring a wet cloth tightly to wipe the dirt, and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
≥
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥
Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the cloth’s instructions.
∫
To dispose or transfer this unit
The unit may keep the user settings information in the unit. If you discard this unit either by
disposal or transfer, then follow the procedure to return all the settings to the factory defaults to
delete the user settings. (
l
Troubleshooting,
“To return all settings to the factory defaults”)
Specifications
∫
GENERAL
Power supply
AC adaptor
Input
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A
Output
(For Australia and New Zealand) DC 5.0 V, 2.0 A
(For others) DC 5.0 V, 2.0 A, 10.0 W
Main unit
Power supply input
DC IN
DC 5 V, 2 A
Power consumption
9 W
Power consumption in standby mode
Approx. 0.8 W
Memory backup batteries
3 V (2
k
R6/LR6)
≥
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
≥
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
≥
Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer.
[Safety_information_for_customers_in_the_EU]
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Hereby, “
Panasonic Corporation
” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our RE products from our DoC server:
http://www.ptc.panasonic.eu
Contact to Authorized Representative: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH,
Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Dimensions (W
k
H
k
D)
150 mm
k
89 mm
k
90 mm (including protrusions)
Mass
Without batteries
Approx. 0.53 k
g
With batteries
Approx. 0.58 k
g
Operating temperature range
0
o
C to
r
40
o
C
Operating humidity range
20% to 80% RH (no condensation)
∫
AMPLIFIER SECTION
Output power
RMS output power
Front Ch
1 W Mono (8
≠
), 1 kHz, 10% THD
∫
TUNER SECTION
Preset Memory
FM 10 stations
Frequency Modulation (FM)
Frequency range
87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)
∫
DAB SECTION
DAB memories
10 channels
Frequency Band (Wavelength)
Band
III
5A to 13F (174.928 MHz to 239.200 MHz)
Sensitivity *BER 4x10
-4
Min Requirement
s
98 dBm
∫
SPEAKER SECTION
Speaker unit
Full Range
5 cm cone type
k
1
∫
TERMINAL SECTION
USB Port
USB Port power (for charging only)
DC OUT 5 V 1 A
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