Imagination Technologies DRX-601ESM Owners Manual

Safety instructions

Keep the unit awa y from heat sources.
Do not use the unit near water.
Avoid objects or liquids getting into the unit.
Unplug the power lead if the unit will not be used for a long period.

Mains safety

The unit uses a 230V A C 50 Hz mains supply.
When replacing the fuse in the supplied moulded mains plug, alwa ys refit the integral fuse

holder/cover . Alwa ys fit a 3 amp fuse either in the plug or adapter, or at the distribution board.

Do not attempt to remove an y screws or open the unit.
No user serviceable parts are inside.
For your safety , alwa ys obey the warning:
CAUTION - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN COVER

Copyright

Copyright 2001 by Imagination Technologies Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied or distributed, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
magnetic, manual or otherwise, or disclosed to third parties without the express written permission of Imagination Technologies Limited.

Disclaimer

Imagination Technologies Limited makes no representation or warranties with respect to the content of this document and specifically disclaims any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, Imagination Technologies Limited reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes in it from time to time without obligation of Imagination Technologies Limited to notify any person or organization
of such revisions or changes.

Trademarks

VideoLogic, Imagination Technologies, and the Imagination Technologies logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Imagination Technologies
Limited. All other product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

Credits

This manual was written by Bruce Murray and illustrated by Philippa Page. It is a product of VideoLogic Systems, Imagination Technologies Ltd., Home
Park Estate, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire WD4 8LZ, UK.

Edition 1 November 2001

Contents

Introduction ..............................................................3

Unpacking................................................................ 4

Controls and Connectors ........................................... 5

Setting up ................................................................6

Using your DRX-601ESM ...........................................8

Using the remote control ......................................... 11

Guide to Digital Radio ............................................. 13

Aerial Advice .......................................................... 15

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 16

Technical Specifications ......................................... 18

Getting Help ........................................................... 19

Accessories ........................................................... 19

Index ..................................................................... 20

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the DRX-601ESM Digital Radio T uner .

This manual provides information on setting up your unit, instructions on using it and details of the
accessories and support available.

The DRX-601ESM is a dedicated high performance digital radio tuner. Also kno wn as Digital Audio
Broadcast (DAB), digital radio provides superb quality sound, eliminating the hiss, crackle and fade
associated with analogue radio broadcasts.

Designed to complement your mini or midi hi-fi system the DRX-601ESM has an anodised aluminium
fascia, silver finish case work and controls, blue LED indicators, an easy to read blue/w hite display, a
discrete remote control and P AC™ technology for a more natural sound.

Attach the DRX-601ESM to quality mini and midi components, pow ered speakers or y our hi-fi.
DAB pro vides high-detail, digital-quality sound; supports ov er 60 national, local and digital-only
channels and enables broadcasters to provide additional text information for news headlines and
programme details.

If you are new to digital radio see our quick guide on pag e 13.

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Unpacking

This section lists the contents of your DRX-601ESM packag e. Contact us if an y items are missing or
damaged.

Package contents

1. DRX-601ESM Digital Radio Tuner unit

2. Tw o AAA batteries for the remote control handset

3. Infrared remote control handset

4. Stereo phono to stereo phono cable

5. DAB ‘T’ indoor aerial

6. Power lead with moulded 3-pin plug

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Controls and Connectors

This section provides information on the controls and connectors available on the front and back
panels of your DRX-601ESM. For information on the remote control, see pag e 11.

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Stereo LED indicates w hen stereo service is being received, see pag e 9
Remote sensor picks up the infrared signal from the remote
Info button chang es the information mode of the display , see pag e 9
Bright button chang es the display brightness
Tuning knob selects the digital radio service, see page 9
Autotune button provides one touch tuning, see page 8
Display button changes the main display mode, see page 10
Backlit LCD display
Remote LED indicates remote control activity
Secondary LED indicates whether secondary services are available, see page 11
Power on/off button
AERIAL connector
S/PDIF co-axial digital output, see page 6
S/PDIF optical digital output, see page 6
RDI (Receiver Data Interface) socket, see page 7
Power socket for connection to power lead
OUTPUT to amplifier line-level stereo (analogue)
INPUT loop through input for AM/FM tuner

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