Instruction Manual
Portable Wireless
DAB Radio
SDABXRL13
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Contents ...................................................1
Safety Warnings .......................................2
Introduction .............................................3
Features ..........................................................3
Controls and Connections .......................4
Front View ......................................................4
Back View........................................................5
Getting Started ........................................6
Unpacking ...................................................... 6
DAB/FM Aerial ..............................................6
Mains Power .................................................. 7
Standby Control ........................................... 7
Fitting Batteries ............................................ 7
First Time Use ...........................................8
Initial Scan ...................................................... 8
Setting the Clock ......................................... 8
Basic Operation .......................................9
Mode Select................................................... 9
Volume Control ............................................9
Listening to DAB Radio ...........................9
Browsing Stations........................................9
Secondary Services ..................................... 9
DAB Display Modes ..................................10
Listening to FM radio ............................11
FM Display Modes .....................................12
DAB and FM Station Presets .................13
Bluetooth ...............................................14
Pairing a Bluetooth Source ....................14
Re-Connecting ...........................................14
Playing the Source ....................................14
Playback Control ........................................14
Aux In ......................................................15
Connecting to Aux In ...............................15
Playing the Aux Source ...........................15
Contents
Earphones ..............................................15
Connecting Earphones............................15
Listening to Earphones ...........................15
Function Menu .......................................16
Opening the Function Menu.................16
Browsing the Functions Available .......16
Function Menu Map .................................17
DAB Mode Menu Functions ..................18
Station List ...................................................18
Full Scan ........................................................18
Manual Scan ................................................18
DRC .................................................................18
Prune ..............................................................18
FM Mode Menu Functions .....................19
Scan Setting ................................................19
Audio Setting ..............................................19
All Mode Menu Functions .....................20
Sleep ..............................................................20
Alarm .............................................................20
Equaliser .......................................................23
Time ................................................................23
Backlight .......................................................23
Language .....................................................23
Factory Reset ...............................................23
Software Upgrade .....................................23
Software Version ........................................23
Maintenance ..........................................24
Cleaning the Radio ...................................24
Troubleshooting ....................................24
Specications .........................................24
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Safety Warnings
• Read all the instructions carefully before
using the unit and keep them for future
reference.
• Retain the manual. If you pass the unit
onto a third party make sure to include
this manual.
• Check that the voltage marked on the
rating label matches your mains voltage.
Damage
• Please inspect the unit for damage after
unpacking.
• Do not continue to operate the unit if
you are in any doubt about it working
normally, or if it is damaged in any way switch o, withdraw the mains plug and
consult your dealer.
Location of Unit
• The unit must be placed on a at stable
surface and should not be subjected to
vibrations.
• Do not place the unit on sloped or
unstable surfaces as the unit may fall o
or tip over.
• The mains socket must be located near
the unit and should be easily accessible.
Temperature
• Avoid extreme degrees of temperature,
either hot or cold. Place the unit well away
from heat sources such as radiators or gas/
electric res.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and
other sources of heat.
Naked Flames
• Never place any type of candle or naked
ame on the top of or near the unit.
Moisture
• To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or
product damage, do not expose this unit
to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. No
objects lled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on the unit.
• If you spill any liquid into the unit, it can
cause serious damage. Switch it o at the
mains immediately. Withdraw the mains
plug and consult your dealer.
Ventilation
• To prevent the risk of electric shock or
re hazard due to overheating, ensure
that curtains and other materials do not
obstruct the ventilation vents.
• Do not install or place this unit in a
bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
conned space. Ensure the unit is well
ventilated.
Safety
• Always disconnect the unit from the mains
supply before connecting/ disconnecting
other devices or moving the unit.
• Unplug the unit from the mains socket
during a lightning storm.
Mains Adapter
• The mains adapter will continue to
draw electricity from the mains supply
when plugged in the mains socket.
In the interests of safety and to avoid
unnecessary energy consumption, never
leave the adapter plugged in the mains
socket while unattended for long periods
of time. Disconnect the adapter from the
power supply.
Mains Adapter Cable
• Make sure the unit is not resting on top
of the mains adapter cable, as the weight
of the unit may damage the cable and
create a safety hazard.
Interference
• Do not place the unit on or near
appliances which may cause
electromagnetic interference. If you do,
it may adversely aect the operating
performance of the unit and cause
distorted sound.
Earphones
• Listening to loud sounds for
prolonged periods of time
may permanently damage
your hearing.
• Before putting on earphones, turn the
volume down then put the earphones on
and slowly increase the volume until you
reach a comfortable listening level.
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Supervision
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the unit.
• Never let anyone especially children push
anything into the holes, slots or any other
openings in the case - this could result in a
fatal electric shock.
Safety Warnings
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Introduction
Features
• Your DAB radio features both DAB/
DAB+ reception and FM band for areas
that may not have DAB broadcasts.
• The radio includes Bluetooth
functionality so you can play a
Bluetooth equipped mobile device such
as mobile phones and laptop computer
through the speaker on your radio.
• An AUX (line) input enables connection
of other audio sources such as personal
audio players that are not Bluetooth
enabled.
• Your radio can be powered by the
mains or by tting optional batteries
(not supplied) for fully portable use.
• A headphone jack is provided for
personal listening.
The lightning ash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
unit’s enclosure that may be of
su cient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the manual
accompanying the unit.
Service
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove screws. The unit does not contain
any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all
maintenance work to quali ed personnel.
• Do not open any xed covers as this may
expose dangerous voltages.
Maintenance
• Ensure to unplug the unit from the power
supply before cleaning.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad or
abrasive cleaning solutions as these may
damage the unit’s surface.
• Do not use liquids to clean the unit.
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1. Handle
2. MODE button
Selects between DAB, FM, AUX and
Bluetooth modes.
3. INFO button
Changes the information display.
4. SCAN button
Auto-scans in DAB/FM mode.
5. STANDBY button
Switches the unit between the ON and
STANDBY modes.
When the alarm sounds, press to turn
alarm o
6. Display
7. { Button
Skips backwards to the beginning of
the track or to the previous track when
playing a Bluetooth source. Press and
hold to fast rewind.
8. } Button
Skips forwards to the next track when
playing a Bluetooth source. Press and
hold to fast forward.
Controls and Connections
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9. /, Button
When playing a Bluetooth source. Plays/
pauses/resumes playback.
10. SCROLL/SELECT dial
Station selection and tuning control.
Navigates up/down on a menu screen
and adjusts settings.
Press to conrm a menu selection.
11. VOLUME dial
Increases and decreases the volume.
12. PRESET button
Save or recall preset radio stations.
13. MENU button
Displays the main menu.
FRONT VIEW
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1. DAB/FM Aerial
Always fully extend the aerial when
listening to the radio.
2. Earphones Socket
Connect headphones or earphones to this
socket.
3. AUX IN Socket
Connect AUX (Line) sources to this socket.
Controls and Connections
BACK VIEW
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2 3 4 5 6
4. DC IN Socket
Connect the AC adapter to this socket
when using mains power.
5. Diagnostic Port Socket
For service engineers use only.
6. Battery Compartment Cover
Remove the cover to t batteries.
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Remove all packaging from the unit. Retain
the packaging. If you dispose of it please
do so according to local regulations.
These items are included:
DAB radio
AC adapter
DAB/FM Aerial
Always unclip and fully extend the aerial
when listening to DAB or FM radio.
The aerial has a swivel base so can be set to
di erent angles for best reception.
Fully extend the aerial before
connecting power for the rst time.
This will ensure that the initial scan
captures all stations in your area.
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Mains Power
This unit is designed only to operate with
the supplied AC adapter.
Connecting the radio to any other power
source may damage it.
• Unwind the AC adapter cable to its full
length.
• Connect the plug at the end of the
cable to the DC IN Socket on the back
of the radio.
• Plug the AC adapter into a mains socket
and switch the socket on (if necessary).
The unit is now connected and ready to use.
• To switch the unit o completely,
unplug the mains adapter from the
mains socket.
Standby Control
When you rst connect the radio to the
mains socket, the radio will be ON.
• Press (Standby) to switch the unit to
standby mode.
• Press
(Standby) again to switch the
unit on.
Disconnect the AC adapter from the mains
socket if you want to switch the unit o
completely.
Getting Started
Fitting Batteries
You can t batteries (not supplied) to your
radio for portable operation.
• Press the battery cover catches
(arrowed).
• Lift o the battery cover.
• Fit 6 x AA batteries (not included) into
the battery compartment, observing
polarity as shown.
• Re- t the battery cover.
Dispose of used batteries with regard to
the recycling regulations in your area. Do
NOT short circuit batteries or throw them
into water, the general rubbish or in a re.
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When battery powered, the button
will function as a POWER ON/OFF button.
When switched o , the radio and display
will power o completely to conserve
battery power.
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First Time Use
Initial Scan
When your radio is switched on from
Standby for the rst time it will scan the
DAB band, searching for usable stations.
These will be stored alphanumerically.
The initial scan will take a few minutes.
While the scan is running, the scan
progress will be shown on a bargraph
and the number of stations found will be
displayed.
Manual clock settings will be updated
when you next tune to a DAB station.
When the scan nishes, the radio will play
the rst station in the sequence.
Note: If no stations are found, switch the
radio o and move it to a location with a
stronger signal. When you switch the radio
back on it will automatically repeat the
scan process.
Setting the Clock
Automatically
The time and date are set automatically
from DAB station information.
Setting the Clock Manually
The clock can be set manually if there are
no DAB stations in your area.
Refer to the ‘Time’ section on page 23 for
more details.
Number of stations found
Scan progress
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Basic Operation
Mode Select
• Press MODE repeatedly to switch
between DAB, FM, AUX IN and
Bluetooth modes.
Each mode will be displayed in turn.
Volume Control
• Turn the VOLUME dial to adjust the
volume to the level you want.
The volume level will be displayed on a
bargraph.
Listening to DAB Radio
• Press MODE repeatedly until ‘DAB
Mode’ is displayed.
The radio will tune to the last station played.
The station name and scrolling information
text will be displayed.
Browsing Stations
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
browse the DAB station list for the
station you want.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to select
the station displayed.
Secondary Services
A symbol after the name of a station
indicates there are secondary services
available for that station.
These secondary services are related to the
primary station, e.g. a sports station may
want to add extra commentaries.
The secondary services are inserted
directly after the primary station in the
station list.
• To select a secondary station, turn the
SCROLL/SELECT dial until you nd the
secondary service you want, then press
the SCROLL/SELECT dial to select it.
When the secondary service ends, the
unit will automatically switch back to the
primary station.
If you move your radio to another area
you may need to scan the DAB band
and re-fresh the station list.
If the scan is unsuccessful, you may
need to ‘Factory Reset’ the radio. This
will clear the station list and preset
memories and run a fresh scan.
See page 18 for more details of
scanning.
See page 23 for more details of factory
reset.
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DAB Display Modes
The bottom line of the DAB radio display is
the information display.
• Press INFO repeatedly to change the
information displayed.
The DAB information display options are
shown below.
Information display
DLS (Dynamic Label Segment)
Dynamic Label Segment is a scrolling
message that the broadcaster may include
with their transmissions. The message
usually includes information, such as
programme details etc.
Signal Strength
The display will show a slide bar indicating
the signal strength: the stronger the signal,
the longer the bar will be from left to right.
Programme Type
This describes the “Style” or “Genre” of
music that is being broadcast e.g. “Rock” or
“Classical”.
Multiplex Name
A multiplex is a collection of radio stations
that are bundled and transmitted on one
frequency. There are national and local
multiplexes. Local ones contain stations
that are specic to that area.
Frequency
The channel and frequency of the present
station will be displayed, such as “11C
220.352MHz”.
Signal Error
A number showing the error rate. If the
number is 0, it means the signal received is
error free and the signal strength is strong.
If the error rate is high, it is recommended
to reposition the radio aerial or reposition
the unit.
Bitrate
The display will show the radio mode and
the digital audio bit rate being received.
Time/Date
The broadcaster (radio station) provides
clock and date information automatically
so there’s no need to manually set this
information.
DLS Scrolling text
Signal strength
Programme type
Multiplex name
Frequency
Signal error
Bitrate
Time
Date
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Listening to FM Radio
• Press MODE repeatedly until ‘FM Mode’
is displayed.
The radio will tune to the last station played.
The station frequency and scrolling
information text will be displayed.
Automatic Tuning
• Press SCAN to search for the next
station in the FM band.
Once a station has been found, scanning will
stop automatically.
To change scan direction, turn the
SCROLL/SELECT dial before pressing
SCAN.
Turn the dial clockwise to set the scan
direction up the band, anti-clockwise to
scan down the band.
Manual Tuning
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to tune
in frequency steps of 50kHz.
Turn the dial clockwise to tune up the
band, anti-clockwise to tune down
the band.
RDS (Radio Data System)
Your radio can receive RDS data, broadcast
with some FM stations.
When you tune to a station broadcasting
RDS data, the station name and
information text will be displayed.
After scanning for a station you can
use manual tuning to ne-tune for the
best signal.
Not all FM stations transmit RDS
information.
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FM Display Modes
The bottom line of the FM radio display is
also an information display.
• Press INFO repeatedly to change the
information displayed.
The FM information display options are
shown below.
Information display
Radio Text
The broadcaster can include a scrolling text
that displays information about the current
programme.
Programme Type
This describes the “Style” or “Genre” of
music that is being broadcast e.g. “Rock” or
“Classical”.
Frequency
The frequency of the present station will
be displayed, such as “90.30MHz”.
Audio Mode
When in FM mode, the display will
show if the station being received is in
Mono or Stereo mode. The receiver will
automatically switch between Stereo and
Mono modes. You can however override
this function, so that you can manually
switch between Stereo and Mono modes,
which is helpful if you’re listening to a
station with a weak FM signal.
Time/Date
The broadcaster (radio station) provides
clock and date information automatically
so there’s no need to manually set this
information.
Radio text
Programme type
Frequency
Audio mode
Time
Date
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DAB and FM Station Presets
You can store up to 10 of your favourite
stations as presets on both the DAB and FM
bands. This will enable you to access your
favourite stations quickly and easily.
Saving Preset Stations
• Tune to the station you want to save.
• Press and hold PRESET.
Recalling a Preset Station
• Press PRESET
The display will show <1: (Empty)>.
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
choose a preset location to store the
station.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
conrm.
The display will show <Preset number stored>.
Preset Recall will be displayed.
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
browse the presets.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to select
a preset.
If you choose a preset that hasn’t been
allocated a station, <#: (Empty)> will be
displayed.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth Search indicator
• Activate Bluetooth on the source.
If the source is a mobile phone or tablet,
Bluetooth will normally be activated in the
connectivity section of the settings menu.
If the source is a computer, Bluetooth settings
should be found in the Control Panel.
• In the Bluetooth menu of the source,
there should be an option to search for
Bluetooth devices. Select this option.
The source will now scan for other Bluetooth
devices and should nd the radio, identi ed
as ‘SDABXRL13’.
• Choose to pair with this.
If the device features Bluetooth technology
earlier than V2.0, you will be asked for a
password.
• If so, enter 0000.
Your Bluetooth source will now be connected
to the radio. Once connection has been
established, the Bluetooth Connected
indicator will be displayed.
After pairing for the rst time, the radio will
appear in the connection menu of your
Bluetooth device.
The radio pairing memory can include up to 8
devices. If a further device is then paired, the
oldest in memory will be deleted.
Re-connecting
Your source and the radio should
automatically re-connect when Bluetooth
mode is next selected if no other device
has been connected to the radio.
Playing the Source
Once a source has been paired to your
radio you can play music or movies
through your radio. You can also listen to
your phone calls.
• Select the music, movie etc from your
phone/tablet/laptop and set it to play.
• Turn up the volume on the source.
• Set the volume from your radio in the
normal way.
Playback Control
Once your source is playing you can
control some of the functions from your
radio.
• Press /, to pause the source.
• Press /, again to re-start play.
• Press } to skip to the next track.
• Press { to skip to the previous track.
If you have a mobile source that does
not feature Bluetooth connectivity, you
can still connect it by cable to the AUX
In socket.
You can connect a mobile phone, tablet,
laptop or other Bluetooth equipped source
to play through your radio.
Pairing a Bluetooth Source
Before playing your mobile source it must
be paired and connected to your radio.
• Switch on the radio.
• Press MODE repeatedly until ‘Bluetooth
Mode’ is displayed.
The Bluetooth Search indicator will ash.
Not all Bluetooth sources will include
Playback Control features. In this case,
select tracks etc using the controls on
the source.
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AUX In
You can play your personal music player
or laptop computer through your radio by
connecting the headphone or line output
to your the AUX In socket on the back of
your radio. Always make sure the unit is
switched o at the mains before making
any connections.
Connecting to Aux In
• Connect a 3.5mm jack cable (not
supplied) from the headphone or line
output of the source to the AUX In
socket on the back panel.
Playing the AUX Source
• Press MODE repeatedly until ‘Auxiliary
Input Mode’ is displayed.
• Select the music etc from your source
and set it to play.
• Set the volume from your radio in the
normal way.
Make sure that the volume is turned up
at least half-way on the source. If not,
you may nd the volume level playing
from your radio is low.
Earphones
Connecting Earphones
• Turn down the volume before
connecting your earphones.
• Connect your earphones to the
socket on the back panel.
When earphones are connected, the speaker
is automatically muted.
Listening to Earphones
• Slowly raise the volume with the
earphones on.
Long-term exposure to loud music
may cause hearing damage. It is best
to avoid extreme volume when using
earphones, especially for extended
periods of time.
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Function Menu
Your radio includes additional functions
that you can access via the Function Menu.
Opening the Function Menu
• Press MENU.
The display will switch to show the Function
menu options on the bottom line of the
display.
Browsing the Functions
Available
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial.
The function options will scroll across the
display.
The functions available will depend on the
mode selected. A full list of the options
available for each mode is shown on the
opposite page.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to select
the function displayed.
More details of each of the functions
available in each mode can be found in the
following pages.
Function menu option
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Station list
Full scan
Manual scan
DRC
Prune
Sleep
Alarm
Equaliser
Time
Backlight
Language
Factory reset
Software upgrade
Software version
Scan setting
Audio setting
DAB mode only
FM mode only
All modes
Function Menu Map
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DAB Mode Menu Functions
These menu functions are only available
when the radio is set to DAB mode.
Station List
• Select this option to display the DAB
station list.
Full Scan
You can perform a full scan at any time to
scan for new DAB stations. The stations will
be added to your station list.
• Select the ‘Full Scan’ option from the
menu.
The scan will take a few minutes. While the
scan is running, the scan progress will be
shown on a bargraph and the number of
stations found will be displayed.
Number of stations found
Scan progress
When the scan nishes, the radio will play
the rst station in the sequence.
Manual Scan
This function is for advanced users only stations are selected from the station list.
Manual scan enables you to tune to each
multiplex channel, check if a multiplex is
present and measure the signal strength.
• Select the ‘Manual Scan’ option from
the menu.
The display will switch to read multiplex
channel number and frequency.
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to scroll
through the channel numbers.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to tune
to the displayed channel number.
If there is a multiplex on this channel, the
multiplex name will be shown.
A signal strength bargraph will be displayed.
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to step to
another multiplex number.
DRC (Dynamic Range
Control)
DRC will compress the sound, making
quiet sounds slightly louder. Enable DRC
when listening at very low levels or when
listening in a noisy room.
• Select the ‘DRC’ option from the menu.
• Choose from ‘O ’, ‘High’ or ‘Low’.
Prune
The Prune function enables you to delete
all unavailable stations from the Station List.
• Select the ‘Prune’ option from the menu.
• Select ‘Yes’ to go ahead.
All unavailable stations will be deleted.
• Select ‘No’ to exit and leave the Station
List unchanged.
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FM Mode Menu Functions
These menu functions are only available
when the radio is set to FM mode.
Scan Setting
You can set the FM scan setting to stop
scanning on ‘All Stations’ found or ‘Strong
Stations’ only.
• Select this option to change the scan
setting.
Audio Setting
The audio setting enables you to switch
FM reception between ‘Stereo Allowed’ or
‘Forced Mono’.
Setting to ‘Forced Mono’ will reduce the
level of background noise of a weak
station when listening in stereo through
headphones.
• Select this option to change the audio
setting.
Setting to ‘Forced Mono’ will not a ect
the sound through the radio speaker as
this is a single speaker playing in mono.
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All Mode Menu Functions
These menu functions are available in all
modes.
Sleep
This function allows you to programme the
unit to switch to standby mode by itself
after a set time.
• Select the ‘Sleep’ option from the menu.
The sleep time display will open.
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to select
the Sleep time you want.
Choose from 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 minutes or
‘OFF’.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
conrm the setting.
The sleep indicator will be displayed and
the sleep time will start.
Sleep indicator
The radio will continue to play until the sleep
time expires, then set to Standby.
Alarm
Your radio includes dual alarms. You can
set either or both to wake you at set times.
Alarm settings cannot be changed when
the unit is set to Standby.
Changing Alarm Settings:
• Select the ‘Alarm’ option from the menu.
The Alarm Setup screen will be displayed.
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
choose to setup Alarm 1 or Alarm 2.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
conrm your choice.
The Alarm Wizard will open for the selected
alarm.
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to select
‘Alarm On’ or ‘Alarm O’, enabling or
disabling the selected alarm.
If you select ‘Alarm O’ the alarm will be
disabled and the Wizard will exit. If you select
‘Alarm On’ the Wizard will continue through
the remaining settings.
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Alarm time:
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to set the
alarm hour.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
conrm the setting.
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to set the
alarm minutes.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
conrm the setting.
The Alarm Duration screen will be displayed.
Duration:
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to set the
Alarm duration (how long the alarm will
sound).
Choose from 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
conrm the setting.
The Alarm Source screen will be displayed.
Source:
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to set
the Alarm source.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
conrm the setting.
If you selected ‘Buzz’ as alarm source, the
‘Alarm Repeat’ screen will be displayed.
All Mode Menu Functions
Preset:
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
conrm Last listened.
The Alarm Repeat screen will be displayed.
Repeat:
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to set
how you want the alarm to repeat.
Choose from ‘Daily’, ‘Once’, ‘Weekends’ or
‘Weekdays’.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
conrm the setting.
If you selected ‘Once’, the Date screen will be
displayed.
If you selected ‘Daily, Weekdays’ or
‘Weekends’, the Volume screen will be
displayed.
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Date:
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to set the
Alarm day.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
conrm the setting.
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to set the
Alarm month.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
conrm the setting.
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to set the
Alarm year.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
conrm the setting.
The Alarm Volume screen will be displayed.
Volume:
• Turn the SCROLL/SELECT dial to set the
Alarm volume.
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial to
conrm the setting.
When you conrm the volume setting, the
Wizard will exit and save settings.
If either or both of the alarms are set, the
alarm indicator(s) will be displayed.
All Mode Menu Functions
When the alarm sounds:
When the alarm sounds, you can -
• Press the SCROLL/SELECT dial repeatedly
to set a Snooze time.
If you have set a Snooze time, the time will count
down on the display.
The alarm will sound again after the time you set.
To switch o the alarm:
• Press or press and hold SCROLL/
SELECT to switch o the alarm.
Alarm 1 indicator
Alarm 2 indicator
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If you can receive DAB radio signals,
enabling the auto-update setting is
strongly recommended.
Equaliser
The Equaliser function enables you to
change Treble and Bass settings.
• Select the ‘Equaliser’ option from the
menu.
• Select ‘Treble’ or ‘Bass’ from the next
option display.
• Treble and Bass can now be set in the
range -5 (minimum) to +5 (maximum).
Time
The Time function enables you to change
the time and date settings for your radio.
• Select the ‘Time’ option from the menu.
• Select one of the four sub-options -
• Set Time/Date.
• Auto update.
• Set 12/24 hour.
• Set date format.
All Mode Menu Functions
Setting to ‘Low’ will reduce power
consumption. This may be useful when
powered from batteries.
Backlight
The backlight setting enables you to
change the display brightness.
• Select the ‘Backlight’ option from the
menu.
• Select one of the two sub-options -
• Power On.
• Standby.
• Power On mode backlight can only be
set to ’High’ or ‘Low’.
Language
The language setting changes the
language used for the display menus.
• Select the ‘Language’ option from the
menu.
• Choose one of the languages available.
The display menu language will change.
Factory Reset
The Factory Reset function will delete
all station lists, radio presets and alarm
settings. It may be necessary to reset your
radio when you move to another area.
This will enable the radio to erase and reacquire the new station list.
• Select the ‘Factory Reset’ option from
the menu.
• Select ‘Yes’ if you want to continue.
After a short delay, the radio will re-start,
set to Standby.
Software Upgrade
This function is for the use of a service
engineer.
Software Version
This function will display the software
version used in your radio. The information
may be useful to a service engineer.
Set Time/Date:
• Select this sub-option to set the time
and date manually.
You can now set in turn the hour, minute,
day, month and year.
When the year setting is completed, the Time
menu will be displayed.
Auto update:
• You can select to update the time from
DAB or FM modes, or select ‘No Updates’
to switch auto updates o .
Set 12/24 hour:
• Select this sub-option to change the
format of the time display.
Set date format:
• Select this sub-option to change the
format of the date display.
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Cleaning the Radio
Maintenance
Ensure the unit is fully unplugged from
the mains socket before cleaning.
• To clean the unit, wipe the case with
a slightly moist, lint-free cloth.
• Do not use any cleaning uids
containing alcohol, ammonia or
abrasives.
• Do not spray an aerosol at or near
the unit.
Troubleshooting
If a problem does occur, it may often be due to something very minor. The following table
contains various tips.
Symptom Suggestion
No power. • Check that the AC adapter is connected and plugged
into a power socket.
• When battery powered, the batteries may be
exhausted. Try a fresh set.
Poor radio reception. • The signal may be weak. Try re-positioning the aerial.
If this doesn’t work check the radio in a di erent
location. Avoid placing the radio near computers
and other electronic equipment.
No radio information text. • The signal may be too weak to receive information
text.
• Not all stations broadcast information text.
Insu cient volume when
playing a Bluetooth or Aux
source.
• The volume may be turned down on the source.
Try a higher setting.
No response to the controls • Disconnect AC power or remove the batteries.
Wait 10 seconds. Re-connect AC power or re- t
the batteries.
Speci cations
Model SDABXRL13
Power supply 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz
DC Power in 9 V, 1 A
Radio frequency range DAB 174-240 MHz
FM 87.5-108 MHz
Weight 1.056 kg
Dimensions 270 mm (L) x 130 mm (W) x 80 mm (H)
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