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3-265-723-12(1)

DAB/FM/MW/LW
DIGITAL RADIO

Operating Instructions

XDR-S1

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SC

Digital NR

MEGA BASS

SLEEP

VOL

+

-

+

-

SOUND

TUNE/SET UP

SC

MENU/ENTER

OPERATE

SLEEP TIMER STANDBY

DISPLAY/CANCEL

Digital NR

AUTO TUNE

BAND

PRESET

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Telescopic
antenna

AC power cord

Infrared
receiver

TIMER

STAND BY

SLEEP

OPERATE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

TUNE/

SET UP

SOUND

MENU/ENTER

SC

AUTO TUNE

BAND

Digital NR

DISPLAY

CANCEL

TEXT MEMO

LINE

VOL

A

B

C

AC power cord

AC IN

To wall outlet

DAB BAND-

III

/FM

DAB L-BAND/MW/LW

Size AAA
(R03) 

×

 2

The VOL + and the PRESET 5
button have a tactile dot.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Features

–What is DAB?

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new
multimedia broadcasting system that transmits audio
programmes with a quality which approaches CD
quality.
Each DAB broadcast multiplex “

services

” (radio

programmes)  into an 

“ensemble

 

which are then

broadcast.
Each service (radio programme) contains “

compo-

nent,

” which you can select and you wish to listen to.

All services and components are identified by name,
so you can access any of them without having to
know their frequencies.
Furthermore, additional information (called
programme associated data) can be broadcast along
with the services in the form of text.
DAB programmes are broadcast in Band-III (174 to
240 MHz) and L-Band (1 452 to 1 491 MHz), with
each band divided into ensemble (41 in Band-III and
23 in L-Band). These ensemble have its own channel
label. For the details of the channel label and its
frequency, see “DAB frequency table.” One ensemble
is broadcast per channel by each DAB station.

Note

The status of the DAB broadcast depends on your
country or region.

Ensemble

Service

Service

Service

Secondary Component

Component

DAB frequency table

BAND-III

(MHz)

No. Channel Frequency

No. Channel Frequency

1

5A

174.928

22

10B

211.648

2

5B

176.640

23

10C

213.360

3

5C

178.352

24

10D

215.072

4

5D

180.064

25

10N

210.096

5

6A

181.936

26

11A

216.928

6

6B

183.648

27

11B

218.640

7

6C

185.360

28

11C

220.352

8

6D

187.072

29

11D

222.064

9

7A

188.928

30

11N

217.088

10

7B

190.640

31

12A

223.936

11

7C

192.352

32

12B

225.648

12

7D

194.064

33

12C

227.360

13

8A

195.936

34

12D

229.072

14

8B

197.648

35

12N

224.096

15

8C

199.360

36

13A

230.784

16

8D

201.072

37

13B

232.496

17

9A

202.928

38

13C

234.208

18

9B

204.640

39

13D

235.776

19

9C

206.352

40

13E

237.488

20

9D

208.064

41

13F

239.200

21

10A

209.936

L-BAND

(MHz)

No. Channel Frequency

No. Channel Frequency

42

LA

1 452.960

54

LM

1 473.504

43

LB

1 454.672

55

LN

1 475.216

44

LC

1 456.384

56

LO

1 476.928

45

LD

1 458.096

57

LP

1 478.640

46

LE

1 459.808

58

LQ

1 480.352

47

LF

1 461.520

59

LR

1 482.064

48

LG

1 463.232

60

LS

1 483.776

49

LH

1 464.944

61

LT

1 485.488

50

LI

1 466.656

62

LU

1 487.200

51

LJ

1 468.368

63

LV

1 488.912

52

LK

1 470.080

64

LW

1 490.624

53

LL

1 471.792

DAB Features

DAB broadcast reception

Receiving DAB broadcast means selecting one
service among the multiplex radio programmes into
an ensemble, not receiving one frequency such as the
current FM/MW broadcasts.
To receive a DAB broadcast in this unit, it is
necessary to scan using the DAB search function and
to find the available ensemble in advance.
Any broadcast found during the DAB search are
stored in the unit.
When tuning the unit to the DAB broadcast, it
receives the signal according to the stored information
list.

–What is RDS?

Introduced by the European Broadcasting Union
(EBU) in 1987, the Radio Data System (RDS) allows
information such as station name, etc., to be received
via the 57kHz sub-carrier signal of FM broadcasts.
However, the availability of the RDS data varies
according to area. It therefore may not always be
possible to receive the RDS information.

RDS Features

Using the RDS Functions

When the unit receives an FM station transmitting
RDS data, “

” appears in the display and the

above functions are available. Tune to an FM station
by performing “Manual tuning”, “Preset tuning”, or
“Scan tuning”, and then perform the above functions
as required.

Notes

• When RDS data is not received, “

” will

disappear.

• RDS function will not be activated if the FM station

being received is not transmitting RDS data. It may
also not work properly in areas where RDS
transmissions are in the experimental stage.

• If the radio signal being received is weak, it may

take time to receive RDS data.

Other Features

• A total of 40 stations or services can be preset, 10

DAB services and 10 stations each for FM, MW and
LW.

• Easy to press 10 

PRESET TUNING   

buttons.

• Scan tuning that automatically scans the FM,  MW

and LW stations in the frequency range.

• Radio standby timer that turns on the radio at a

preset time.

• Sleep timer that turns off the radio automatically.

(can be set to turn off after 15, 30, 45 or 60
minutes).

• Noise reduction function for FM, MW and LW.
• MEGA BASS sound produces rich, deep bass tones.
• 5 sound characteristics.
• Digital volume function provides for very precise

adjustment of volume level.

• Backlight for viewing the display in the dark.
• Adjustable LCD contrast.
• Optical-Line out, Line-in/out terminal. (MD Link)

Power sources

Using on house current
(See Fig. 

A

)

Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN
jack of the unit and plug it in to a wall outlet.

Note

If the AC power cord is disconnected for more than 5
minutes, the settings for the clock, standby timers, any
lists of receivable broadcasts for DAB search and
preset station memory will be initialized. Should this
happen, set the function again.

Setting the clock

AM 12:00

” will blink in the display when the AC

power cord is plugged in for the first time. (“

0:00

for non-UK models)

1

Press 

MENU/ENTER 

to show the menu

display.

2

Press 

TUNE/SETUP +/-

 to select

TIME SET

” and press 

MENU/ENTER

.

1 . T I M E   S E T

2 . C L O C K   A U T O   A D J U S T

Then the “hour” sign starts blinking.

    T I M E   S E T

                    A M   1 2 : 0 0

3

Press 

TUNE/SETUP +/- 

to set the hour

for the current time, and then press

MENU/ENTER

.

The “minute” sign starts blinking.

    T I M E   S E T

                    P M     6 : 0 0

4

Press 

TUNE/SETUP +/- 

to set the

minute, then press 

MENU/ENTER

.

The clock starts operating, and “

:

” starts blinking.

Tips

• To set the current time rapidly, hold down

TUNE/SETUP +/-

.

• To set the current time exactly to the seconds, adjust

the minute function in step 

4

 and then press

MENU/ENTER 

to synchronize it with a time signal

(such as the telephone time signal).

• To display the time while the unit is on, press

DISPLAY/CANCEL 

a few times. (See “Changing

the display”.)

Notes

• If you do not operate 

MENU/ENTER 

or

TUNE/SETUP +/- 

within 65 seconds while setting

the clock, the clock setting mode will be cancelled.

• To cancel the clock setting mode halfway, press

DISPLAY/CANCEL

.

Pressing the button will terminate the menu mode.

• The clock system varies depending on the model

purchased. For example, in the 24-hour system,
“0:00” is indicated as midnight, and “12:00” is
indicated as noon.

Setting the Clock Auto
Adjustment Function

This function enables the built-in clock of this unit to
automatically synchronize with the RDS data being
received.

1

Press 

MENU/ENTER 

to show the menu

display.

2

Press 

TUNE/SETUP +/-

 to select

CLOCK AUTO ADJUST

” and press

MENU/ENTER

.

1 . T I M E   S E T

2 . C L O C K   A U T O   A D J U S T

CLOCK AUTO ADJUST

” appears and current

setting of  “

ON

” or “

OFF

” starts blinking.

    C L O C K   A U T O   A D J U S T

                    O N     O F F

3

Press 

TUNE/SETUP +/- 

to select “

ON

”,

then press 

MENU/ENTER

.

RDS data will adjust the clock when the unit receives
it.
To turn off this function, select “

CLOCK AUTO

ADJUST

” function and then press 

TUNE/SETUP +/-

to select “

OFF

”, then press 

MENU/ENTER

.

Notes

• This function works only when receiving RDS data.
• If it may not operate depending on the areas, disable

this function.

• If this function is being activated while adjusting the

clock manually, RDS data will adjust the clock the
next time the unit receives it.

Initial setting for
the DAB

DAB Search makes it easy to create a preset list of
receivable DAB broadcasts.
When you set up the unit for the first time, or move
this unit, adjust the telescopic antenna in the proper
position. Then follow the steps below.
DAB search automatically creates a list of receivable
broadcasts (from minimum BAND-III frequency to
maximum L-BAND frequency).

1

Press 

OPERATE 

to turn on the radio.

PUSH AUTO TUNE

” appears in the display.

2

Press 

BAND 

to select the DAB band.

3

Press 

AUTO TUNE

.

Sound is silent, and “

DAB < SEARCHING >

appears in the upper line, and lower line indicated
with the square marks will become big from left
to right while the scanning.

D A B   <   S E A R C H I N G   >

       

DAB search takes about 3 minutes. When finished,
the unit receives the first service of the lowest
ensemble stored by the DAB search.

D A B   A L P H A 1   R A D I O

            1 1 B   2 1 8 . 6 4 0 M H z

Notes

• If no broadcasts are found by the DAB search,

DAB < NO ENSEMBLE >

” and default frequency

appear in the display.

D A B   <   N O   E N S E M B L E   >

        1 1 B       2 1 8 . 6 4 0 M H z

And to cancel the DAB search during the receiving
broadcasts, press 

AUTO TUNE 

once.

In both cases, the unit returns to the status same as
before the DAB search, and the receiving history list
will not be changed.

• When you move this unit, search for the DAB

broadcasts again.

• If the AC power cord disconnected for a while, the

newest receiving history list is replaced to the initial
setting. The initial setting list is as follows.

United Kingdom:

(MHz)

Channel Frequency

Channel Frequency

11B

218.640

12B

225.648

11C

220.352

12C

227.360

11D

222.064

12D

229.072

12A

223.936

Other countries/regions:

(MHz)

Channel Frequency

Channel Frequency

5C

178.352

LA

1452.960

8B

197.648

LB

1454.672

8C

199.360

LC

1456.384

9D

208.064

LD

1458.096

10B

211.648

LE

1459.808

10D

215.072

LF

1461.520

11A

216.928

LG

1463.232

11B

218.640

LH

1464.944

11C

220.352

LI

1466.656

11D

222.064

LJ

1468.368

12A

223.936

LK

1470.080

12B

225.648

LL

1471.792

12C

227.360

LM

1473.504

12D

229.072

LN

1475.216

13A

230.784

LO

1476.928

13B

232.496

LP

1478.640

13C

234.208

Improving the
Reception

(See Fig. 

B

)

DAB BAND-

III

/FM:

Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust the length
and the angle for best reception.

DAB L-BAND/MW/LW:

Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception.
An antenna is built in the unit.

Note

Adjust the direction of the antenna
by holding the bottom of it. The
antenna can be damaged when you
move the antenna with excessive
force.

Headphone jack

DAB

SERVICE/
COMPONENT
LABEL DISPLAY

PTY

DYNAMIC
LABEL

Features

• Displays the service label and

the component label you are
listening to.

• Displays the program type of

the received service.

• Displays and scrolls the text of

broadcast information.

• Memorizes and recalls it.

The VOL + and the PRESET 5 button have a tactile dot.

RDS

STATION NAME
DISPLAY

PTY

RADIO TEXT

CLOCK AUTO
ADJUSTMENT

Features

• Displays the station name you

are listening to.

• Displays the program type of

the received programme.

• Displays and scrolls the radio

text of broadcast information.

• Memorizes and recalls it.

• Automatic current time

synchronization.

• Auto adjustment for daylight

saving time.

Operating the
Radio

–Manual tuning

1

Press 

OPERATE

 to turn on the radio.

When the unit is turned on again, the last listening
band is received.

2

Press 

BAND 

repeatedly to select the

desired band.

Each press changes the band as follows:

DAB

LW

MW

FM

When you select the DAB band, there are 2
modes of setting. Usually the “NORMAL” setting
is used to tune in to a service in the preset list
created by the DAB search. Alternatively, you can
also search an ensemble by frequency by setting
to “MANUAL.”

Normal mode:

1

Press 

MENU/ENTER 

to show the menu

display.

2

Press 

TUNE/SETUP +/- 

to select “

TUNING

MODE

” and press 

MENU/ENTER

.

3 . S T A N D B Y   T I M E R   S E T

4 . T U N I N G   M O D E

TUNING MODE

” appears and current setting of

NORMAL

” or “

MANUAL

” starts blinking.

    T U N I N G   M O D E

      N O R M A L     M A N U A L

3

Press 

TUNE/SETUP +/- 

to select “

NORMAL

”,

then press 

MENU/ENTER

.

Manual mode:

1

Repeat step 

1

 and 

2

 as Normal mode.

2

Press 

TUNE/SETUP +/- 

to select “

MANUAL

”,

then press 

MENU/ENTER

.

3

Press 

TUNE/SETUP +/- 

to tune in to the

desired service or station.

Two short beeps sound when the lowest ensemble
of DAB or the minimum frequency of LW/MW/
FM is received during tuning.

4

Adjust the volume using 

VOL+/-

.

Tip

You can adjust the volume by 32 steps. The volume
increases as the slider is moved towards the right.

V O L :

N

V O L :

Notes in FM, MW and LW usage

• When you press 

TUNE/SETUP +/-

, the frequency

digits change by one step. When you hold down it,
the frequency digits change rapidly.

• The channel step is set to 0.05 MHz on FM, 9 kHz

on MW, and 3 kHz on LW.

• When you select FM, the name of station will

appear if that station transmits RDS data. (See
“Changing the display”.)

Notes in DAB usage

• Before receiving DAB broadcasts, one or more

ensembles should be stored on the list by the DAB
search. (See “Initial setting for the DAB”.)

• “

< WAITING >

” blinks in the display when the unit

is tuned in to an ensemble.

• “

< NO SERVICE >

” message appears when the

selected service is not being broadcast, and

< NO ENSEMBLE >

” message appears when the

ensemble for the selected service cannot be received.

• You will hear a beep when selecting the first service

of the first ensemble in the receiving history list by
pressing 

TUNE/SETUP +/-

.

• When the selected service finishes during reception,

the sound stops and a “

< NO SERVICE >

message appears. In this case, press

TUNE/SETUP +/- 

to return to the first service of

the same ensemble.

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RESET button

Press this button with a pointed object when the radio fails
to function properly. The clock settings, and the services
and stations you have preset, etc., will revert to the factory
preset.

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