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Equaliser

Your radio has preset equaliser setting. This feature enables you to set a sound equalization profile. The 

equalization setting will change the tone of the sound from your radio.
1.  In ON mode, press MENU button, and then turn the +/– dial or press     button to select System

Press the +/– dial to confirm.

2.  Turn the +/– dial or press     button to select Equaliser. Press the +/– dial to confirm.
3.  Turn the +/– dial or press     button to select a profile through NormalClassicJazzPopRock, and 

Speech and then press the +/– dial to confirm.

Adjusting the Bass and Treble
1.  After choosing My EQ... in the Equaliser menu, turn the +/– dial or press     button to select 

between Treble and Bass, and then press the +/– dial to confirm.

2.  Turn +/– dial or press     button to set the value of Treble and Bass among -3 to +3, and then press 

the +/– dial to confirm.

Your setting will now be stored into MY EQ... so you can access them at any time.

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Summary of Contents for RETRO SPLDAB17

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Portable DAB radio SPLDAB17 SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 1 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

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Page 3: ...3 Top View 14 Rear View 15 Connections 16 Using the AUX Connection 16 Using Earphones 17 Connecting to the Mains Supply 18 General Operation 19 Switching ON OFF 19 Selecting Modes 20 Adjusting the Volume 20 System Settings 21 SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 3 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 4: ...e 25 System Reset 25 Software Version 26 DAB Operation 27 Auto Scan 28 Manual Tune 29 DRC 29 Presetting Stations 30 Recalling a Preset Station 31 DAB Display Modes 32 FM Operation 35 Selecting FM Mode 35 Searching for a Station Automatically 36 SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 4 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 5: ...lly 36 Scan Setting 37 Audio Setting 37 Presetting Stations 38 Recalling a Preset Station 39 AUX Operation 40 Maintenance 41 Cleaning the Unit 41 Hints and Tips 42 Specifications 44 SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 5 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 6: ...s damaged in any way switch off and consult your dealer Location of Unit The unit must be placed on a flat stable surface and should not be subjected to vibrations Do not place the unit on sloped or unstable surfaces as the unit may fall off or tip over Do not place the unit close to table edge It may fall off due to vibration during high volume listening Temperature Avoid extreme degrees of tempe...

Page 7: ...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 confined space Ensure the unit is well ventilated Interference Do not place the unit on or near appliances which may cause electromagnetic interference If you do it may adversely affect the operating performance of t...

Page 8: ...t when not in use Do not leave a fully charged battery connected to a charger since overcharging may shorten its lifetime If left unused a fully charged battery will lose its charge over time Leaving the product in hot or cold places such as in a closed car in the summer and winter conditions will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery Always try to keep your device in a cool moisture fre...

Page 9: ...mistreated Do not attempt to open the product or replace the battery It is built in and not changeable Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion and the warranty will be terminated Only recharge your battery with the provided approved charger or USB cable designated for this product Dispose of batteries according to local regulations Please recycle when possible Do not dispose...

Page 10: ...Maintenance 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 SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 10 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 11: ...manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers You will also find 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 SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 11 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 12: ...e do so according to local regulations The following items are included Main Unit Mains Adapter 3 5mm to 3 5mm Stereo Audio Cable Instruction Manual If items are missing or damaged please contact Partmaster UK only Tel 0344 800 3456 for assistance SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 12 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 13: ...13 Product Overview Front View 1 1 Speaker SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 13 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 14: ...iew 1 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 ON OFF Button 2 SCAN Button 3 MODE Button 4 INFO Button 5 Display 6 Aerial 7 VOLUME Dial 8 TUNE Button 9 MENU Button 10 PRESET Button SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 14 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 15: ...15 RESET AUX IN DC IN 5V Rear View 1 RESET Button 2 AUX IN Socket 3 Earphones Socket 4 DC IN 5V Socket 1 2 3 4 SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 15 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 16: ...ile device 3 5 mm to 3 5 mm stereo audio cables included Using the AUX Connection Use a 3 5 mm to 3 5 mm stereo audio cable included to connect a mobile device to the main unit s AUX IN socket SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 16 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 17: ...olume with the earphones on until you reach your desired volume When earphones are connected the speakers automatically mute Long term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage It is best to avoid extreme volume when using earphones especially for extended periods SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 17 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 18: ...ket Make sure the mains cable is firmly inserted into the mains socket It starts battery charging and the unit is now ready to use Charge the internal battery for 12 hours before first time use It will automatically charge battery when the unit is connected to mains socket The display will show Charging for its charging status Once the unit is fully charged the display will show Mains Power Ensure...

Page 19: ...Press and hold button again to switch the unit off While using mains power Press and hold button to switch the unit on Press and hold button again to switch the unit in Standby mode To switch the unit off completely unplug the power plug from the mains socket SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 19 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 20: ...but without input signal for approximately 10 minutes Selecting Modes Press MODE button repeatedly on the unit to switch between DAB FM and Auxiliary Input mode The selected mode will show on the display Adjusting the Volume Turn the dial clockwise anticlockwise to increase decrease the volume Press button to mute resume playback SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 20 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 21: ...ximum of 90 minutes 1 In On mode press MENU button and then press the dial or press button to select System Press the dial to confirm 2 Turn the dial or press button to select Sleep Press the dial to confirm 3 Turn the dial or press button to select between Sleep off 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes or 90 minutes and then press dial to confirm SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 21 10 5 2017 9...

Page 22: ... dial to confirm 3 Turn the dial or press button to select a profile through Normal Classic Jazz Pop Rock and Speech and then press the dial to confirm Adjusting the Bass and Treble 1 After choosing My EQ in the Equaliser menu turn the dial or press button to select between Treble and Bass and then press the dial to confirm 2 Turn dial or press button to set the value of Treble and Bass among 3 to...

Page 23: ...ess the dial to confirm 3 Turn the dial or press button to select options and then press dial to confirm the setting Set Time Date Here you can manually set the time and date Auto update Choose how you want the time to be automatically updated Update from Any Update from DAB Update from FM No update Set 12 24 hour Set 24 hour or Set 12 hour SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 23 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 24: ...3 Turn dial or press button to select between High Medium or Low and then press the dial to confirm Inactive Standby 1 In ON mode press MENU button and then turn the dial or press button to select System Press the dial to confirm 2 Turn the dial or press button to select Inactive Standby Press the dial to confirm 3 Turn dial or press button to select between Off 2 hour 4 hour 5 hour or 6 hour and ...

Page 25: ...ton to select a language and then press dial to confirm System Reset There may be times when you need to reset your unit back to the factory settings especially when you have moved house If you experience reception problems you may want to reset and try again If you move to another part of the country and pick up the local and national DAB TUNER stations in that area your previously tuned channels...

Page 26: ...select No to cancel Press the dial to confirm After the system reset all the tuned stations DAB FM preset stations will be erased Software Version This information may be requested when dealing with technical support issues 1 In ON mode press MENU button and then turn the dial or press button to select System Press the dial to confirm 2 Turn the dial or press button to select SW version Press the ...

Page 27: ...tations list in memory Once the scanning is completed the DAB DAB stations will be displayed in alphanumeric order The first station in the list will be selected Make sure the aerial is fully extended before selecting DAB mode because your radio will automatically scan for DAB radio stations If the aerial is not fully extended your radio will not tune in properly The clock will be updated automati...

Page 28: ...the progress of the scan and the amount of stations that have been found so far 3 Once the scan has finished the unit will display the total number of stations have been found and a list of the found stations All the stations that have been found will be stored automatically To explore the found stations turn the dial or press button to select a scanned station and then press the dial to confirm I...

Page 29: ...e dial to confirm 2 Turn the dial or press button to select DAB stations from 5A to 13F Press the dial to confirm DRC You can set the DRC Dynamic Range Compression to High Low or Off This will reduce the volume of loud sounds and increase the volume of quiet sounds 1 In ON mode press MENU button and then turn the dial or press button to select DRC Press the dial to confirm 2 Turn the dial or press...

Page 30: ...nd then turn the dial or press button to select Preset Press the dial to confirm 2 Turn the dial or press button to select Save Press the dial to confirm 3 Turn the dial or press button to select the preset position that you would like to store the station in then press the dial to save the station The words Preset Stored will show on the display SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 30 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 31: ...o select Recall Press the dial to confirm 3 Turn the dial or press button to select your desired preset station number Press the dial to confirm The stored stations will be saved into the memory and power off will not erase it Storing a new station in a preset location will erase the previously stored station in that location SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 31 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 32: ...ually includes information such as programme details etc DAB unlike normal radio groups together several radio stations and transmits them on one frequency 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 Programme Type This describes the Style or genre of music that is being broadcast e g Rock o...

Page 33: ... on a wide number of frequencies Frequency The frequency of the present station will be displayed Error in signal A number showing the error rate If the number is 0 it means the signal received is error free and the signal strength is strong If the error rate is high it is recommended to reorient the radio aerial or reposition the unit Audio Mode The display will show the audio mode Stereo or Mono...

Page 34: ...vides clock information automatically If the information is not available the display will show the incorrect time Date The broadcaster Radio station provides date information automatically If the information is not available the display will show the incorrect date SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 34 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 35: ...it will start at the beginning of the FM frequency range 87 50 MHz Or it will play the last FM station you were listening to The clock will be updated automatically if you can receive DAB FM signal in your location In order to synchronize to the current local time you must leave it on the DAB FM station for a period of time SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 35 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 36: ...y weak signal Searching for a Station Manually In FM mode repeatedly press the button until the desired frequency reception quality is found With FM radio it may be necessary to fine tune each station by pressing the button repeatedly Each press will adjust the frequency by 0 05MHz If reception is still poor adjust the position of the aerial or try moving the radio to another location SPLDAB17_IB_...

Page 37: ...Turn the dial or press button to select All stations or Strong stations Press the dial to confirm Audio Setting If you find that the station you are listening is not clear you can select to listen to it in MONO this can often clear up some of the static 1 In ON mode press MENU button and then turn the dial or press button to select Audio setting Press the dial to confirm 2 Turn the dial or press b...

Page 38: ...nd then turn the dial or press button to select Preset Press the dial to confirm 2 Turn the dial or press button to select Save Press the dial to confirm 3 Turn the dial or press button to select the preset position that you would like to store the station in then press the dial to save the station The words Preset Stored will show on the display SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 38 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 39: ...o select Recall Press the dial to confirm 3 Turn the dial or press button to select your desired preset station number Press the dial to confirm The stored stations will be saved into the memory and power off will not erase it Storing a new station in a preset location will erase the previously stored station in that location SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 39 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 40: ...1 Connect to another audio device using the AUX IN socket via a RCA stereo audio cable not included 2 While in the ON mode press MODE button repeatedly to select Auxiliary Input mode 3 Turn the dial to adjust the volume to your desired level 4 In Auxiliary Input mode operate your audio device directly for playback features SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 40 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 41: ...rom the mains socket before cleaning To clean the unit wipe the case with a slightly moist lint free cloth Do not use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives Do not spray an aerosol at or near the unit SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 41 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 42: ...e the mains cable is connected securely Make sure that the unit is switched on 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 SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 42 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 43: ...e the Manual Tune function No 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 while tuned The unit will try to re tune or perform a scan If any functional abnormality is encountered unplug the unit from the mains socket and reconnect it again SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will in...

Page 44: ...ncy response 100 Hz 10 KHz 10dB THD 10 SNR 65 dB A Radio Frequency range FM 87 5 MHz 108 MHz DAB 174 928 MHz 239 200 MHz Battery Lithium battery 2200 mAh 3 7 V Playback Time 6 hours 50 Volume Net Weight 496 g Dimensions 171 mm W 53 mm D 99 mm H SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 44 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 45: ...odel PS06H050K1000BD Power Adapter Manufacturer Shenzhen Flypower Technology Co LTD Power Supply Input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 25 A Output 5 V 1 0 A Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 45 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 46: ... deliver direct to your door the very next day Visit www partmaster co uk or call 0344 800 3456 UK customers only Calls charged at National Rate For general information about this appliance and handy hints and tips please visit www knowhow com knowledgebank or call UK 0344 561 1234 Ireland 1890 818 575 SPLDAB17_IB_170509_will indd 46 10 5 2017 9 17 AM ...

Page 47: ...pment 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 off your waste for recycling please contact your local authority or where you purchased your product All trademarks are the property of...

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