Laser SPK-DABFM-429 User Manual

User Manual

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DAB+ Radio with FM

SPK-DABFM-429

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Before operating the radio, read and understand
all safety instructions.

• Avoid using the radio near water or moisture.

• Do not install the radio near heat sources such as
radiators, stoves, or other devices that produce
heat.

• Clean the radio only with a dry cloth, and make

sure it is unplugged and switched o before

cleaning.

• Protect the USB cable from being walked on or
pinched, and replace damaged cords.

• Use only recommended power adaptors as

indicated in the specications.

• To prevent hearing damage, avoid listening at
high volume levels for long periods.

• Do not attempt to open, x or modify the device.

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WHAT'S IN THE BOX

• DAB+ Radio

• USB-A to USB-C cable

• User manual

You may also need:

• 5V USB-A power source (like a wall adaptor,

powerbank, laptop/PC) to power/recharge the
battery.

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CONTROLS

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CONTROLS

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1. Speaker

2. Telescopic antenna

Extend to improve DAB+ and FM reception.

3. Volume up

4. Volume down

5. USB-C charging port

6. Power indicator light

7. 3.5mm stereo headphones jack

8. Preset

Press: Recall preset.
Press and hold: Store presets.

9. Info/Menu

Press: Station information.
Press and hold: Access the Menu.

10. Back

When navigating menus, press to return to the
previous level.

11. Power

Press: Standby.
Press and hold: Power on/o.

12. Mode

Switch between DAB, FM and Bluetooth.

13. Previous

In DAB+ mode, press to navigate backward

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CONTROLS

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through saved stations.

In FM mode, press to go back frequency by

0.05MHz.
In FM mode, press and hold to reverse scan for
the next station.

In menu settings, move through options.

14. OK/Scan

Press: Conrm menu selection.
In DAB+ and FM modes, press and hold to auto-
scan the frequency band.

15. Next

In DAB+ mode, press to navigate forward
through stations.

In FM mode, press to increase frequency by

0.05MHz.
In FM mode, press and hold to scan forward for
the next station.

In menu settings, move through options.

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OPERATION

• Fully charge the battery before using your radio

for the rst time.

• Plug one end of the included cable into the radio

and the other end into a USB-A power source

like a wall adaptor, power bank or PC/laptop. The

power light will turn red.

• Fully extend the telescopic antenna vertically.

• Press and hold the Power button to turn on your

radio.

• When you rst turn on the radio, it automatically

scans DAB+ frequencies and saves all the
stations it nds.

• Use the Mode button to switch between DAB, FM

and Bluetooth modes.

• Adjust the volume by pressing the +/- buttons.

• Connect a 3.5mm audio cable to listen to audio

from the radio on other speakers or headphones.

• Check the remaining battery level in the top right

corner of the display.

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OPERATION - DAB+

• Fully extend the telescopic antenna vertically.

• Press Mode, and switch to DAB mode.

• Press and hold OK/Scan for auto scanning DAB+

frequencies. All found stations will save.

NOTE: If no signals are found, move the radio for

better reception, or refer to a DAB+ coverage

map.

• The top line shows selected station's name.

• Press Info/Menu to change bottom display:

Scrolling text, Signal strength, Program type,
Multiplex name, Channel and frequency, Signal

error, Bitrate & audio type, Time, Date.

• Use Prev or Next to switch channels; press OK to

select.

• For manual frequency scan:

• Press and hold Info/Menu to access settings.

• Select Manual Scan > OK.

• Choose frequency > OK.

• Wait for stations to be picked up; radio

switches to rst station found.

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OPERATION - DAB+

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• To store presets:

• Tune to desired station.

• Press and hold Preset.

• Use Prev or Next to select preset number.

• Press OK to save; up to 40 presets allowed.

• To access presets:

• Press Preset.

• Use Prev or Next to select preset; press OK to

switch to station.

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OPERATION - DAB+

Menu options

• Press and hold Info/Menu to see menu options.

• Use Prev or Next to navigate through menus.

• Press Back to return to the previous menu.

• Conrm selection by pressing OK.

• The currently selected option is marked with an

asterisk (*).

• Full Scan: Press OK to scan all DAB+ stations.

• Manual Scan: Use Prev/Next to choose channel

and frequency, then press OK to scan.

• System: refer to pages 17-18.

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OPERATION - FM

• Extend the telescopic antenna fully, preferably in

a vertical position.

• Press Mode to switch to FM mode.

• Press and hold OK/Scan button to scan for FM

stations.

All found stations will be saved in presets; up to

40 presets allowed.
NOTE: If no signals are found, move the radio for

better reception.

• The top line shows selected station's name.

• Press the Info/Menu button to change the

displayed information at the bottom, depending

on the station.

• To access stored stations, press Preset. Use Prev

or Next to nd your station, then press OK to
switch.

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OPERATION - FM

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• For manual frequency scanning:

• Press and hold Next to scan up the frequency

band. Your radio will stop at the next available

station.

• Press and hold Prev to scan down the

frequency band. Your radio will stop at the

previous station.

• Short press Prev or Next button to ne-tune

each frequency in 0.05MHz steps.

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OPERATION - FM

Menu options

• Press and hold Info/Menu to see menu options.

• Use Prev or Next to navigate through menus.

• Press Back to return to the previous menu.

• Conrm selection by pressing OK.

• The currently selected option is marked with an

asterisk (*).

• Scan setting:

• All stations - Stops scan for every station

received, even with poor signal strength.

• Strong stations only - Stops scan only for

strong signal strength, potentially missing
scanned station.

• Audio settings:

Choose Stereo allowed or Forced mono.

• System: refer to pages 17-18.

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OPERATION ­BLUETOOTH

1. Press Mode to switch to Bluetooth mode.

2. Open the Settings app on your smartphone or

tablet.

3. In Settings, scroll down and tap "Connections" or
"Bluetooth," depending on your device.

4. Toggle the Bluetooth switch to turn it on if it's o.

5. Your device will scan for nearby Bluetooth
devices. Tap SPK-DABFM when you see it to start

pairing. Conrm the pairing if prompted.

6. Once paired, your phone may show a notication
conrming the successful connection to the

radio. Audio from your device will now play on
the radio.

7. Use the buttons on the radio or your device to

control volume and playback.

8. The radio can pair with multiple devices, but only
one can play music at a time.

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OPERATION - SET
ALARM

NOTE: Ensure the radio displays the correct date

and time before you set an alarm.

• Press and hold Info/Menu to see menu options.

• Use Prev or Next to navigate through menus.

• Press Back to return to the previous menu.

• Conrm selection by pressing OK.

• The currently selected option is marked with an

asterisk (*).

1. Go to System.

2. Choose Alarms.

3. Select Alarm 1 or Alarm 2.

4. Set the time (hour and minutes).

5. Choose alarm ringing time: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90
minutes.

Snooze time is xed to 9 minutes.

6. Select source: Buzzer, FM, DAB.

7. Choose frequency: Once, Weekends, Weekdays,

Daily.

8. Adjust the volume level.

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OPERATION - SET
ALARM

9. Set alarm status to On/O to activate/deactivate
it. Press OK to save. If alarm is On, Alarm 1 and/or

Alarm 2 symbols will show on the LCD display.

• When the alarm sounds, press the Power button

to turn it o. Press any other button to snooze.

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MENU OPTIONS ­SYSTEM

• Press and hold Info/Menu to see menu options.

• Use Prev or Next to navigate through menus.

• Press Back to return to the previous menu.

• Conrm selection by pressing OK.

• The currently selected option is marked with an

asterisk (*).

System menu options:

• Alarms - refer to pages 15-16.

• Time

• Set Time/Date - Manually set date and time.

• Set 12/24 hour - Choose between 12-hour or

24-hour format.

• Set date format - Choose DD-MM-YYYY or

MM-DD-YYYY.

• Auto update - Set to: Any (default), FM, DAB,

No update.

• Backlight

• On level - Adjust brightness level (Low,

Medium, High).

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MENU OPTIONS ­SYSTEM

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• Timeout - Set duration (10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90,

120, 180 seconds, O - backlight always on)

• Language

Select display language: English, German, Italian,

French, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Polish,
Finnish.

• Factory Reset

Select Yes and press OK to reset settings to
factory defaults. The radio will restart and auto
scan DAB+ stations.

• SW version

View software version number.

• Sleep

Set timeout duration: O, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90
minutes.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

No/poor reception

• Extend and position the telescopic antenna

vertically. Adjust its direction or the radio's

location for better reception.

• Ensure there are no large metal objects or

electronics nearby causing interference.

• Perform a factory reset by navigating to System

> Factory Reset in the menu to restore default
settings, which may improve reception.

• Check for available DAB+ stations in your area by

visiting https://www.digitalradioplus.com.au and
entering your postcode.

No sound

• Increase the volume on both the radio and the

source device if using Bluetooth.

• Make sure no headphones are connected to

the headphones jack, as this mutes the built-in

speakers.

• If using Bluetooth, ensure pairing is active on the

source device and media is playing. Re-pair if
necessary.

• Perform a factory reset to restore default audio

settings if needed.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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No Power:

• Charge the rechargeable battery fully by

connecting the radio to a 5V USB power source

using the included USB cable. The power light

will turn red when charging.

• Ensure the power cable is correctly inserted

into both the radio and the USB power source.
Try using a dierent USB cables and USB power

source if necessary.

• Press and hold the Power button for a few

seconds to turn on the unit. The LCD display

should illuminate.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency

range

Bluetooth
version

Bluetooth
pairing name

Speaker 3W

Power input DC 5V 1A

Rechargeable
battery capacity

Dimensions -

(L×W×H)

DAB+: 170-240 MHz
FM: 87.5-108 MHz

5.0

SPK-DABFM

1200mAh

120×24×64 mm

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