Majority CB1-DAB-BLK User Manual

Majority Kite

Pocket DAB / DAB+ / FM Radio

CB1-DAB-BLK

User Guide

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Controls and Functions................................1

What’s in the Box?

nstruction Guide

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Basic Operation............................................. 3

DAB Radio, Prune, Dynamic Range Compression,

Manual Tuning and Set up Preset for DAB Radio ............. 4

FM Radio and Set up Preset for FM Radio ....................8

Station Information for DAB and FM Radio..................11

Other Functions .....................................13

Technical Specication...............................16

Warranty

mportant Safety Information

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Controls and Functions

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1. Mode DAB/FM

2. Previous

3. Volume –

4. Volume +

5. Info

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6. Next

7. Ok/Conrm/
Preset

8. Lock

9. On/O

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10. Earphone jack

11. Battery
Compartment

12. Display Screen

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What's in the Box?

● Majority Kite Pocket DAB DAB+ /FM Radio

● Earphones

● User Guide

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Instructions Guide

Please note all (Ref.) refer to the Controls and Functions
mapping guide on Page 1.

Basic Operation

This portable radio is powered by 3 AAA batteries (not supplied).
See Power Source Page 15.

Turn on the power supply by switching the ‘ON/OFF’ button (Ref.9)
on the side of the system to the ‘ON’ position. “Welcome to Digital
Radio” will show on the display.

Then the display will show “Searching” and can take a few minutes
to scan for stations. Once scanning has competed the display will
show the time and station information.

Press the ‘Mode DAB/FM’ button (Ref.1) to switch to FM or again to
switch back to DAB.

Ensure that the earphones are correctly inserted into the earphone
jack (Ref.10) on the top of the system, as they also act as the antenna
of your radio. Without them, no DAB/FM signal will be received.

To lock your pocket radio

To avoid accidently changing stations if the radio is in your pocket,
press and hold the ‘Lock’ button (Ref.8) for a few seconds. A lock
sign will appear on the top left of the display screen to show that
you have successfully locked the radio. To unlock the radio , press
and hold the ‘Lock’ button (Ref.8) for a few seconds and the locked
sign will disappear from the display screen.

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DAB / DAB+ Radio

Press the ‘Mode DAB/FM’ button (Ref.1). On rst use, DAB Radio will
automatically start scanning all stations and save them.

To scan (if the unit hasn’t automatically done so, or shows no
signal) press and hold the ‘Info’ button (Ref.5) and when the display
shows “FULL SCAN”, press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7).

The unit will start scanning up the frequency band and store all
stations that have a good signal. Please note: if you are not in a
good DAB signal area then you will not get a strong signal, if any.

The radio will automatically save all those stations that have a
strong signal. After searching has nished it will automatically play
the rst station stored.

To select any of the stations that have been stored, use the ‘Next’
(Ref.6) and ‘Previous’ (Ref.2) buttons to navigate through the
stations. To listen to a chosen station press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7).

The radio will display station information when you press the ‘Info’
button (Ref.5). Press multiple times to view all information
available (See page 11).

When you turn the radio on again after switching it o, it will
automatically tune to the same station (DAB or FM) that was last
selected.

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Prune

To remove stations which are listed but have become unavailable:

Find the station you would like to remove.

Press and hold the ‘Info’ button (Ref.5). Use the ‘Next’ (Ref.6) and
‘Previous’ (Ref.2) buttons to navigate through the choices.

Choose ‘Prune’, press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7) to conrm.

Use the ‘Next ’ (Ref.6) and ‘Previous’ (Ref.2) buttons to choose ‘Yes/No’.

Press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7) to conrm. The unavailable station will
now be deleted if you chose 'Yes'.

Dynamic Range Compression (DRC)

This function enables you to reduce the dierence between the
maximum and minimum levels in audio volume.

Press and hold the ‘Info’ button (Ref.5), and use the ‘Next’ (Ref.6)
and ‘Previous’ (Ref.2) buttons to navigate through the choices.

Choose ‘DRC’, press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7) to conrm.

Then use the ‘Next’ (Ref.6) and ‘Previous’ (Ref.2) buttons to choose
between DRC “o”, “high” or “low”.

Once you have chosen press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7) to conrm.

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Manual Tuning

As well as an auto tune function, you can manually tune the
receiver. This can help you when aligning your aerial or when
adding stations that were missed while auto tuning.

Press and hold the ‘Info’ button (Ref.5), use the ‘Next’ (Ref.6) and
‘Previous’ (Ref.2) buttons to navigate through the choices.

Choose “Manual Tune”, and press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7) to conrm.

Then use the ‘Next’ (Ref.6) and ‘Previous’ (Ref.2) buttons to cycle
through the DAB+ channels, which are from 5A to 13F.

Once you have chosen press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7) to conrm.

How to preset a radio station

You can store a station using the ‘Preset’ button (Ref.7) and save
up to 10 stations.

First, tune the station you want to store. Then press and hold the
‘Ok’ button (Ref.7), “Preset Recall’’ will show on the display.

Use the ‘Previous’ (Ref.2) or ‘Next ’ (Ref.6) buttons until “Preset Store”
is displayed. Press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7) to conrm. “Preset Store
Empty ‘1’’’will show on the display.

Press the ‘Previous’ (Ref.2) or ‘Next’ (Ref.6) buttons to change
the “1” to the number you want to store the station as.

Press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7) to save.

The display will then show “Preset (1) stored”.

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How to play a preset radio station

Once you have stored all your selected stations, press and hold the
‘Ok’ button (Ref.7). Use ‘Previous’ or “Next ‘ to scroll through your
options and select “Preset Recall” by pressing the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7).

Use the ‘Previous’ (Ref.2) or ‘Next ’ (Ref.6) buttons to scroll through
your preset stations, up to 10.

Press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7) to select your choice.

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FM Radio

Press the ‘Mode DAB/FM’ button (Ref.1).

The rst time you do this FM frequency “87.5 MHz” will be
displayed on the screen.

To auto scan, press and hold the ‘Previous’ button (Ref.2) and then
release. This will scan down the stations. To scan up the stations
press and hold the ‘Next’ button (Ref.6).

After searching has nished the unit will automatically play the rst
station stored with a good signal.

The radio will display station information when you press the ‘Info’
button (Ref.5). Press multiple times to view all information
available (See page 12).

How to tune a specic frequency manually

To listen to a specic frequency, you can search quickly by pressing
and holding the ‘Next’ button (Ref.6) to search up and the ‘Previous’
button (Ref.2) to search down the bandwidth. Searching will stop
when you press the button again. To search slowly, press the ‘Next’
(Ref.6) and ‘Previous’ (Ref.2) buttons multiple times rather than
holding.

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Instructions Guide

Mono and Auto

In working mode, press and hold the ‘Info’ button (Ref.5). Use the
‘Previous’ button (Ref.2) to highlight your option.

Choose “Audio Setting” and press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7).

The display will show “Stereo Allowed” or “Forced Mono”.
Use the ‘Next’ button (Ref.6) to switch between the two.

Choose your option and press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7) to conrm.

The default audio setting for all stations is stereo mode. If you want
to improve the quality, use the above instructions to change it to
Mono mode.

How to preset a radio station

You can store the station using the ‘Preset’ button (Ref.7) and save
up to 10 stations.

First, tune the station you want to store. Then press and hold the
‘Ok’ button (Ref.7). “Preset Recall’’ will show on the display.

Use the ‘Previous’ (Ref.2) or ‘Next ’ (Ref.6) buttons to change to
“Preset Store”, and press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7) to conrm. “Preset
Store Empty ‘1’ ’’ will show on the display.

Press the ‘Previous’ (Ref.2) or ‘Next’ (Ref.6) buttons to change the
“1” to the number you want to store the station as.

Press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7) to save.

The display will then show “Preset (1) stored”.

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How to play a preset radio station

Once you have stored all your selected stations you can press and
hold the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7), then select “Preset Recall” by pressing
the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7).

Use the ‘Previous’ (Ref.2) or ‘Next ’ (Ref.6) buttons to scroll through
your preset stations, up to 10.

Press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7) to select your choice.

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Instructions Guide

Station Information for DAB / DAB+ and FM Radio

/ DAB+ Radio

DAB

Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.5) repeatedly to show the
programme information.

Bit Rate: Shows the data rate at which the signal is being transmitted.

Bit Error Rate (BER): Provides details of the signal error rate.

Channel and Frequency: Displays the station’s transmission

channel number and frequency.

PTY (Programme Type): Shows the type and description of the
programme provided by the DAB station.

Time and Date: Displays the time and date information provided
by the broadcaster.

DAB indication: Indicates DAB mode.

Dynamic Label Segment (DLS): Displays scrolling text information

supplied by the broadcaster.

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FM Radio

Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.5) repeatedly to show the
programme information.

Signal Strength: Displays a signal bar with the signal strength of
the current station.

Time and Date: Displays the time and the date.

Frequency: Displays the station’s transmission frequency.

Audio Type: Displays the audio type of the station you are

listening to. It will either be Stereo or Mono.

Radio Text: Displays scrolling text information supplied by
the broadcaster.

Programme Type: Displays a description of the type of
programme provided by the broadcaster.

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Instructions Guide

Other Functions

System Reset

Press and hold the ‘Info’ button (Ref.5). Use the ‘Previous’ (Ref.2)
or ‘Next’ (Ref.6) buttons to scroll through the options.
Choose “System” then press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7).

Use the ‘Previous’ (Ref.2) or ‘Next ’ (Ref.6) buttons to scroll through
the options. Choose “Factory Reset” and press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7).

Then choose “Yes/No” using the ‘Previous’ (Ref.2) or ‘Next’ (Ref.6)
buttons to switch between the options. Press the ‘Ok’ button
(Ref.7) to conrm and after a short delay the radio will re-start and
perform a quick scan.

SW Version – Software Version Display

Press and hold the ‘Info’ button (Ref.5). Use the ‘Previous’ (Ref.2)
or ‘Next’ (Ref.6) buttons to scroll through the options.
Choose “System” then press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7).

Choose “SW version” and press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7)
to conrm and the details will be displayed on the screen.

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Display

Press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.5) multiple times to display:
Radio Data System (RDS) radio text, Programme type, Station
name, Mono/Stereo, Time and Date.

Time and Date

On rst use of DAB Radio, the time and date will automatically update.

Info Button

Use the ‘Info’ button (Ref.5) to scroll through the functions.
This process is on a loop so, if you go past the one you want,
continue to press ‘Info” until your choice becomes available again.

Backlight

Press and hold the ‘Info’ button (Ref.5). Use the ‘Previous’ (Ref.2)
or ‘Next’ (Ref.6) buttons to scroll through the options.
Highlight “System” and press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7).

Next, choose “Backlight” and press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7) to conrm.

Then choose “Timeout” and press the ‘Ok’ button (Ref.7) to conrm.

You now have the following options to choose from: On, 10, 20, 30,
45, 60, 90, 120, 180 seconds. Use the ‘Previous’ (Ref.2) or ‘Next’
(Ref.6) buttons to switch between the options. Press the ‘Ok’
button (Ref.7) to conrm. The backlight will now stay on for the
chosen time period.

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Power Source

This portable radio is powered by 3 AAA batteries (not included).

To open the battery compartment (Ref.11), put your ngers on the
upper part of the open symbol, press down and pull the door out
of the lock. Insert the 3 AAA batteries. Make sure they are inserted
right way round paying attention to the +/- polarities.

Always remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for
an extended period of time.

When the batteries start to run out, the unit will show “Low Power”
on the display and then will switch o automatically. You will be
able to switch it back on for a little while, until the batteries are
fully depleted.

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Technical Specications and Warranty

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Technical Specications

Power Supply DC4.5V (3 AAA)

Radio frequency range FM 87.5MHz

Warranty

All products come with a standard 12 month warranty.

All items must be registered on www.majoritytech.co.uk for the
warranty to be valid. Once on the web page use the menu to
find “register your product”.

You will also be given the chance to extend your warranty for an
additional 24 months free of charge.

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DAB/DAB+ 174-240MHz

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions. Instructions are also
available for download at

www.majoritytech.co.uk

3. Heed all Warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not clean the apparatus near or with water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

9. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.

11. Unplug this apparatus during light
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power­supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally or
has been dropped.

13. No naked flame sources, such as lit
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

14. Dispose of used electrical products
and batteries safely according to your local
authority and regulations.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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DO NOT OPEN

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IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully

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before use and keep for future reference

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and no objects lled with liquid,
such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.

ain plug is used to disconnect device and it

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should remain readily operable during intended
use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from
the main mains completely, the mains plug
should be disconnected from the main socket
outlet completely
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, re or the like.

RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS

You should now recycle your waste electrical
goods and in doing so help the environment.

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should not be disposed of with normal
household waste. Please ensure it is
taken to a suitable facility for disposal
when nished with.

TANT: Please read all instructions carefully

Risk of electric shock.
Do not open

Read all instructions carefully before use
and keep for future reference

When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts

ATTENTION

RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

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