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Dear Customer,
Congratulations to your purchase of the DAB radio LDA-100. To ensure the proper
of your digital radio, please read this manual carefully.
Scope of Delivery
1 x LDA-100 DAB Radio
1 x power cord
1 x removeable telescope antenna
1 x remote control including 2 micro cells ( AAA )
1 x instruction manual in german and english
Before Use
Connect the telescopic antenna to the connecting thread on the rear of the radio.
Make sure that the antenna is connected thightly. A diminished, weak signalcan
result if the antenna is not connected properly.
Next, connect the power supply cord with the radio first, before you connect the
plug with the 220 V outlet.
For your Safety
To reduce the risk of a short circuit or an electric shock, do not expose the radio
to any water or moisture. Please do not open the radio because of the risk of an
electronic shock.
Do not try to repare or to modify the radio on your own.
Maintenance
To clean the radio and the remote control, use a cloth.
Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight.
As with any other electronic device, do not expose the radio to a shock, do not
drop it.
Remove the batteries of the remote control if you do not use them for a longer
period of time, to avoid the possible leakage of battery liquid.
About DAB
The digital radio technology DAB ( Digital- Audio-Broadcasting ) allows an
improved reception and an expanded functionality. With DAB technology the tra-
ditional radio advances to a multimedia device.
Analog radio signals are subject to numerous kinds of interferences on the way
from the transmitter to the receiver. These problems are caused by the topogra-
phy, buildings and wheather conditions.
While analog signals are transmitted via frequency waves, which are very sensi-
tive, digital signals are transmitted as strings of zeros and ones ( 0 and 1 ). With
the help of error-checking-methods it is possible to substitute lost bits and, there-
fore, recreate the original signal. You receive CD-like quality radio program with-
out any interference and signal distortion.
DAB offers further advantages as it has been designed for the multimedia age.
Near audio signals, DAB can also carry text, pictures, data and even video
signals. In the near future it could be possible to read the lyrics in the display whi-
le listening to the song or you could see the photo of a movie star whose latest
box office hit is portrayed in the radio show.
Notice: With the LDA-100, there is no picture- or video transmission possible.
Because of the advantages of the DAB technology, it is likely that the analog
radio will be eventually replaced by the DAB. In Europe DAB is accepted as a
standard and the number of available DAB radio stations is still increasing. To get
more information about the available DAB radio stations in your area contact
your local governmental department. Also, you will find many information on the
internet.
About RDS
The use of more and more frequencies for radio programs in the VHF/FM range
makes it difficult to tune a conventional radio to a desired prgram. this kind of dif-
ficulty is solved with the Radio-Data-System ( RDS ) that has been on the mar-
ket since 1987.
Of all available UKW-frequencies of a station, RDS constantly searches the best
available frequency and quickly changes to it. This reduces the disruptions and
distortions.
Furthermore, RDS technology allows to display information about the selected
radio station and additional notices. Depending on the selected station, RDS
gives you information about the station’s frequency, the type of program that is
currently played ( news, music, traffic, etc. ), the signal strength, the time and the
date.
Meanwhile, RDS is available in all price segments of radios, and it is possible
that it will advance to the standard for al radios.
DAB Mode
Turn on the radio with the On/OFF button. ( 1 ). The LCD will be illuminated and
it reads “Welcome to the DAB world”.
Should the radio be in the FM mode, please press the MODE button ( 3 ) to
switch to the DAB mode.
When you press the AUTO switch you will read “Auto Tune Quick Scan” in the
display. The number of available radio stations is display on the very right side.
Pressing the Tuning buttons UP ( 7 ) or DOWN ( 8 ) will display the available sta-
tions, one after another. To select a station press the SEL ( 5 ) button.
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