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Cleaning the Radio

Maintenance

Ensure the unit is fully unplugged from 

the mains socket before cleaning.

•  To clean the unit, wipe the case with 

a slightly moist, lint-free cloth.

•  Do not use any cleaning fl uids 

containing alcohol, ammonia or 

abrasives.

•  Do not spray an aerosol at or near 

the unit.

Troubleshooting

If a problem does occur, it may often be due to something very minor. The following table 

contains various tips.

Symptom

Suggestion

No power.

•  Check that the AC adapter is connected and plugged 

into a power socket.

•  When battery powered, the batteries may be 

exhausted. Try a fresh set.

Poor radio reception.

•  The signal may be weak. Try re-positioning the aerial. 

If this doesn’t work check the radio in a diff erent 

location. Avoid placing the radio near computers 

and other electronic equipment.

No radio information text.

•  The signal may be too weak to receive information 

text.

•  Not all stations broadcast information text.

Insuffi  cient volume when 

playing a Bluetooth or Aux 

source.

•  The volume may be turned down on the source. 

Try a higher setting.

No response to the controls

•  Disconnect AC power or remove the batteries. 

Wait 10 seconds. Re-connect AC power or re-fi t 

the batteries.

Specifi cations

Model

SDABXRL13

Power supply

100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz

DC Power in

9 V, 1 A

Radio frequency range

DAB 174-240 MHz
FM 87.5-108 MHz

Weight

1.056 kg

Dimensions

270 mm (L) x 130 mm (W) x 80 mm (H)

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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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