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If you can receive DAB radio signals, 

enabling the auto-update setting is 

strongly recommended.

Equaliser

The Equaliser function enables you to 

change Treble and Bass settings.
•  Select the ‘Equaliser’ option from the 

menu.

•  Select ‘Treble’ or ‘Bass’ from the next 

option display.

•  Treble and Bass can now be set in the 

range -5 (minimum) to +5 (maximum).

Time

The Time function enables you to change 

the time and date settings for your radio.
•  Select the ‘Time’ option from the menu.
•  Select one of the four sub-options -

•  Set Time/Date.
•  Auto update.
•  Set 12/24 hour.
•  Set date format.

All Mode Menu Functions

Setting to ‘Low’ will reduce power 

consumption. This may be useful when 

powered from batteries.

Backlight

The backlight setting enables you to 

change the display brightness.
•  Select the ‘Backlight’ option from the 

menu.

•  Select one of the two sub-options -

•  Power On.
•  Standby.

•  Power On mode backlight can only be 

set to ’High’ or ‘Low’.

Language

The language setting changes the 

language used for the display menus.
•  Select the ‘Language’ option from the 

menu.

•  Choose one of the languages available.

The display menu language will change.

Factory Reset

The Factory Reset function will delete 

all station lists, radio presets and alarm 

settings. It may be necessary to reset your 

radio when you move to another area. 

This will enable the radio to erase and re-

acquire the new station list.
•  Select the ‘Factory Reset’ option from 

the menu.

•  Select ‘Yes’ if you want to continue.

After a short delay, the radio will re-start, 

set to Standby.

Software Upgrade

This function is for the use of a service 

engineer.

Software Version

This function will display the software 

version used in your radio. The information 

may be useful to a service engineer.

Set Time/Date:

•  Select this sub-option to set the time 

and date manually.

You can now set in turn the hour, minute, 

day, month and year.
When the year setting is completed, the Time 

menu will be displayed.

Auto update:

•  You can select to update the time from 

DAB or FM modes, or select ‘No Updates’ 

to switch auto updates off .

Set 12/24 hour:

•  Select this sub-option to change the 

format of the time display.

Set date format:

•  Select this sub-option to change the 

format of the date display.

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Summary of Contents for SDABXRL13

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Portable Wireless DAB Radio SDABXRL13 SDABXRL13_IB indd 1 08 04 2013 10 30...

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Page 3: ...rce 14 Re Connecting 14 Playing the Source 14 Playback Control 14 Aux In 15 Connecting to Aux In 15 Playing the Aux Source 15 Contents Earphones 15 Connecting Earphones 15 Listening to Earphones 15 Fu...

Page 4: ...s damage Switch it off at the mains immediately Withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer Ventilation To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating ensure that curtains...

Page 5: ...table use A headphone jack is provided for personal listening The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dang...

Page 6: ...ss and hold to fast rewind 8 Button Skips forwards to the next track when playing a Bluetooth source Press and hold to fast forward Controls and Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 Button When...

Page 7: ...cket 3 AUX IN Socket Connect AUX Line sources to this socket Controls and Connections BACK VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 DC IN Socket Connect the AC adapter to this socket when using mains power 5 Diagnostic Por...

Page 8: ...d DAB radio AC adapter DAB FM Aerial Always unclip and fully extend the aerial when listening to DAB or FM radio The aerial has a swivel base so can be set to different angles for best reception Fully...

Page 9: ...andby again to switch the unit on Disconnect the AC adapter from the mains socket if you want to switch the unit off completely Getting Started Fitting Batteries You can fit batteries not supplied to...

Page 10: ...e to a DAB station When the scan finishes the radio will play the first station in the sequence Note If no stations are found switch the radio off and move it to a location with a stronger signal When...

Page 11: ...es there are secondary services available for that station These secondary services are related to the primary station e g a sports station may want to add extra commentaries The secondary services ar...

Page 12: ...is a collection of radio stations that are bundled and transmitted on one frequency There are national and local multiplexes Local ones contain stations that are specific to that area Frequency The c...

Page 13: ...dial clockwise to set the scan direction up the band anti clockwise to scan down the band Manual Tuning Turn the SCROLL SELECT dial to tune in frequency steps of 50kHz Turn the dial clockwise to tune...

Page 14: ...equency of the present station will be displayed such as 90 30MHz Audio Mode When in FM mode the display will show if the station being received is in Mono or Stereo mode The receiver will automatical...

Page 15: ...alling a Preset Station Press PRESET The display will show 1 Empty Turn the SCROLL SELECT dial to choose a preset location to store the station Press the SCROLL SELECT dial to confirm The display will...

Page 16: ...tically re connect when Bluetooth mode is next selected if no other device has been connected to the radio Playing the Source Once a source has been paired to your radio you can play music or movies t...

Page 17: ...ct the music etc from your source and set it to play Set the volume from your radio in the normal way Make sure that the volume is turned up at least half way on the source If not you may find the vol...

Page 18: ...ns Available Turn the SCROLL SELECT dial The function options will scroll across the display The functions available will depend on the mode selected A full list of the options available for each mode...

Page 19: ...l scan DRC Prune Sleep Alarm Equaliser Time Backlight Language Factory reset Software upgrade Software version Scan setting Audio setting DAB mode only FM mode only All modes Function Menu Map SDABXRL...

Page 20: ...ent and measure the signal strength Select the Manual Scan option from the menu The display will switch to read multiplex channel number and frequency Turn the SCROLL SELECT dial to scroll through the...

Page 21: ...setting Audio Setting The audio setting enables you to switch FM reception between Stereo Allowed or Forced Mono Setting to Forced Mono will reduce the level of background noise of a weak station whe...

Page 22: ...xpires then set to Standby Alarm Your radio includes dual alarms You can set either or both to wake you at set times Alarm settings cannot be changed when the unit is set to Standby Changing Alarm Set...

Page 23: ...l be displayed Source Turn the SCROLL SELECT dial to set the Alarm source Press the SCROLL SELECT dial to confirm the setting If you selected Buzz as alarm source the Alarm Repeat screen will be displ...

Page 24: ...s the SCROLL SELECT dial to confirm the setting When you confirm the volume setting the Wizard will exit and save settings If either or both of the alarms are set the alarm indicator s will be display...

Page 25: ...tion from the menu Choose one of the languages available The display menu language will change Factory Reset The Factory Reset function will delete all station lists radio presets and alarm settings I...

Page 26: ...tion The signal may be weak Try re positioning the aerial If this doesn t work check the radio in a different location Avoid placing the radio near computers and other electronic equipment No radio in...

Page 27: ...ehold waste There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU For more information please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product The Bluetooth word ma...

Page 28: ...DSG Retail Limited Registered in England No 504877 Maylands Avenue Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 7TG UK IB SDABXRL13 130322 SDABXRL13_IB indd 26 08 04 2013 10 30...

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