10
Symptom
Observation
Possible Solution
B. Vacuum Tube
does not light
up, glow.
1) Faulty Vacuum Tube
2) No Power to unit
1) Replace tube
2) Consult Section (A) above
C. No Sound
from
Speakers
1)
Audio input not
connected
2)
Incorrect Input
setting
3) Low volume
1) Check input connections and
make sure that the source is in
play mode if applicable
2) Check input selector
3) Check volume control, check speak-
er connection, check tube
4) For DAB/FM: Check antenna
D. No Bluetooth
connection
1) Bluetooth enabled on
radio, not connected to
mobile device.
1)
Check mobile device and see if
Bluetooth is enabled
2)
Reconnect device to Radio.
3)
Restart Radio, select Bluetooth
function, sync mobile device to
radio.
A.
Unit does
not power
up
Unit does not power up
when power switch
turned on
1)
Check equipment and see if
plugged into an electrical outlet
2)
Check if the power cable is
plugged into the power socket on
the rear panel of unit
3)
Check if there is power on the
outlet being used.
12. 0 Basic Troubleshooting
8.9 Reset to Factory Default:
This deletes all stored settings, stations, sets the
RD
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1 back to factory default. In “SYSTEM SETUP” Mode, Select “FACTORY RESET”.
8.10 Software Version:
The firmware revision level may be checked when re-
quired. In “SYSTEM SETUP” Model, Select “SW VERSION”. The f/w version will be
displayed
9.0 Bluetooth Streaming audio from your mobile device to the RD
-
1 using it as a
Bluetooth Speaker:
To connect to your mobile device, press and hold down the
volume control until “Bluetooth” is displayed. (Or select the Bluetooth key on the Re-
mote.) Turn on the Bluetooth function on your mobile device and have it search for
Bluetooth Devices. When “DARED RETRO RADIO” appears on the list, highlight and
select to connect. Choose your music source. Press play on your mobile device’s appli-
cation. NOTE: Conversations from mobile phones will not play and be heard on the RD
-
1.
10.0 Using a Headphone:
Connect your Headphone using a 3.5mm stereo jack to
the headphone input on the back of RD
-
1. Sound will be played through the headphone
instead of the RD
-
1.
11.0 Using the Pre
-
Amplifier Output:
The RD
-
1 may be used as an Audio Compo-
nent when connected to an audio system. Use an RCA Cable to connect from the Out-
put terminals on the back of RD
-
1 to the input of your system. The Output level from
the RD
-
1 is fixed and where the volume control on the RD
-
1 will not affect the signal
output. You may use the volume control on the RD
-
1 to minimize or turn off completely
the sound from the RD
-
1’s speakers. Using the Mute Key on the Remote will silence
both the RD
-
1’s speakers as well as the signal out to your amplifier.
3
1
.0 UNPACKING:
The
DARED MODEL RD
-
1 Tube DAB/RDS/FM Ra-
dio
should be removed from its box with care. The following acces-
sories should be found inside:
AC power cable
This Owner’s Manual
Wireless Antenna
Remote Control (with batteries)
Warranty Information and Product Registration Card
As soon as the integrated preamplifier is safely removed from its packag-
ing please perform a thorough physical inspection and report any physical
damage to your dealer immediately. We suggest that you keep all of the
original packaging, storing it in a safe, dry place in the event that you may
need it later to transport or move this product.
At this time also please locate the Product Registration Card and write
down the serial number of your new DARED RD
-
1 Tube DAB+RDS FM
Radio in the space provided on the card as well as below for future refer-
ence.
2.0 About your RD
-
1: Our retro
-
style elegant tabletop Tube DAB+/
RDS FM Radio:
A “ Must Have” for Music lovers and audiophiles
who want warm, detailed and true analog
-
like sound from either highly
compressed over
-
the
-
air digital sources in addition to CD players etc.
when connected to the Line input or AUX connection or using wireless
connectivity to your smartphone. Enjoy audiophile quality music like
you've never experienced it before.
The RD
-
1 has a very good transient response offering you with every
precise detail and note along with an incredible soundstage and very
high resolution due to our unique design and custom designed integrated
stereo speakers.
Careful selection of components are used throughout the assembly that
should provide you with many years of listening pleasure. Included in
your component’s design and fabrication :
•
Gold Electroplated RCA input connectors
•
All wiring used is made of Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) having enhanced
conductivity advantageous to audio signal transmission.
•
Custom made EI transformer rated over 1,000 watts with multi
-
core wiring to pre-
vent noise interference
•
PCB using 2 oz copper layer to maintain extreme low resistance and noise
•
Japanese Nichicon high quality Electrolytic Capacitors
•
Panasonic High Quality Coupling Capacitors
•
High End Quality, Select Vacuum Tubes
•
For superior high frequency performance, Non
-
inductive resistors used
•
Advanced OLED Display
