Sangean DPR-17 User Manual

DPR-17

Version 1

Table of Contents

Introduction .............................................................................. 4

Controls ................................................................................... 5-7

Using the Handheld receiver for the First time ..................... 8

Operating Your Radio – DAB .................................................. 9

Selecting a station – DAB ..................................................... 10

Finding new stations – DAB .................................................. 11

Manual tuning – DAB ............................................................. 12

Display Modes – DAB ........................................................... 13

Dynamic Range Setting (DRC) – DAB ................................ 14

Station order setup – DAB ..................................................... 15

Presetting Stations / Recalling a preset station

(DAB and FM) .................................................................... 16-17

Operating Your Radio – Search tuning FM ........................ 18

Manual tuning FM .................................................................. 19

Display Modes – FM .............................................................. 20

Use your radio’s Rewind feature ........................................... 21

Using a SD memory card with your radio ...................... 22-26

FM Stereo mono / Software version ............................... 27-28

System reset ............................................................................ 29

Headphone socket / Specifications ............................... 29-30

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before the radio is operated.

2. Retain instruction: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for further reference.

3. Heed warnings. All warnings on the appliance and operating instructions should be followed.

4. Follow all operations and use instructions.

5. Water and moisture: The appliance should not be used near water. Do not use near a bathtub, washbowl, laundry tub, kitchen sink, wet basement, swimming pool, etc.

6. Unplug the radio from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the radio.

7. Do not place the radio on an unstable cart, stand, bracket or table. The radio may fall, causing serious personal injury and damage to the radio.

8. Ventilation: This radio should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the radio should not be used on a bed, sofa, rug or other soft surfaces that may block the ventilation openings. It should not be place in a built-in situation like a cabinet that may reduce air flow through the ventilation openings.

9. Power sources: The radio should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your radio dealer or power company.

10. Mains adaptor: The mains adaptor should be positioned so it is not walked on, pinched, or items placed on top of it. Pay particular attention to wires at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. Unplug the mains adaptor by gripping the adaptor, not the wire. Operate the radio using only the current type of power source indicated. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

11. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords. This can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Never insert objects of any kind into the radio through opening. The objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. This could cause a fire or electrical shock.

12. If the radio is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage caused by lightning or power line surges.

13. If the radio is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, remove the batteries. The batteries may leak and damage furniture or your radio.

14. Do not attempt to service the radio yourself. Removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltage, and will void the warranty. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel.

15. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this radio through opening as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind of product.

16. The appliance should be serviced by qualified personnel when: The mains adaptor or the plug has been damaged.

Objects have fallen or liquid had been spilled into the radio.

The radio has been exposed to rain or water.

The radio does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance. The radio has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

Introduction

The Sangean DPR-17 DAB+/FM Handheld Receiver with SD recording provides the following range of features in an attractive portable unit:

The DPR-17 receives DAB and FM (with RDS) wavebands.

10 preset stations (5 for DAB and 5 for FM).

The DPR-17 plays MP3/WMA files from an SD card and can also play its own recordings in WAV, MP2 and M4A format.

MP3 file browsing.

Large and easy to read display with backlight.

Rewind DAB+/FM via SD card.

Deep bass compensation.

A standard 3.5mm headphone socket is provided for private listening.

Rechargeable with charging LED indicator.

Controls

SD Card Slot

Speaker

Power Button

LCD display

Battery charge indicator / Low battery indicator

Band button

Info / Advanced button

Tuning control / Select / Record knob

Volume button

9. Rewind button

10. Preset 5 / Play mode / Browser button

11. Preset 4 / Fast-Forward button

12. Preset 3 / Backforward button

13. Preset 2 / Stop button

14. Preset 1 / Play/pause button

15.

Controls

16. Battery compartment

17. FM telescopic antenna

18. Headphone jack

19. DC in socket

Controls

20. Alkaline/NiMH/NiCad rechargeable battery switch

Using the handheld receiver for the first time

Battery operation

1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of the unit by pressing the catch. Note: Before you insert the batteries, if you use non-rechargeable batteries, make sure the NiMH/Alkaline switch which located inside the battery compartment is switched to Alkaline position. If you use rechargeable batteries, make sure to switch NiMH/Alkaline switch to NiMH position.

2. Insert four UM-1 (D size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment.

3. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with correct polarity as shown on the rear cabinet. Replace the battery cover.

4. Reduced power, distortion and a “stuttering sound” are all signs that the batteries need replacing.

5. If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time, it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.

Using the AC power adaptor

The AC power adaptor required for this unit should be 7.5 volts DC at

1.6 A center pin negative. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket on the left side of the radio. Plug the adaptor into a standard mains socket outlet. Whenever the adaptor is used, the batteries are automatically disconnected. The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the main supply when not in use.

Operating your radio – DAB

1. Fully extend the FM telescopic antenna and locate the radio to get the best reception.

2. Press the Power button to turn on the radio. The radio will then display “Welcome SANGEAN”. The radio will then scan for DAB signals showing “Tuning…”,and if a DAB signal is found it will then show the current station frequency.

3. If no signal is received the radio will display “DAB No Service”. Try reposition the antenna. Press the Power button and the radio will rescan. If a signal is found the radio will then tune to a station. If necessary reposition again and press and hold the Tuning knob to auto tune until stations are found.

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