DPR-99+
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Contents
Controls ............................................................................... 2-3
Battery operation ................................................................ 4-5
Using the AC adaptor ............................................................ 5
Operating your radio - DAB .................................................. 6
Selecting a station - DAB ..................................................... 7
Secondary services - DAB ................................................... 7
Display modes - DAB ........................................................... 8
Finding new stations - DAB .................................................. 9
Signal strength display - DAB ............................................. 9
Manual tuning - DAB .......................................................... 10
Autoselect - DAB ................................................................. 10
Dynamic range control - DAB ............................................ 11
Operating your radio - FM .................................................. 12
Manual tuning - FM ............................................................. 13
Stereo / Mono setting - FM ................................................ 16
Scan sensitivity setting - FM .............................................. 17
Software version .................................................................. 18
System reset ........................................................................ 18
Headphone socket ............................................................. 19
Display backlight ................................................................. 19
A few words about batteries ........................................... 20-21
General .................................................................................. 22
Specifications ...................................................................... 23
Circuit features .................................................................... 23
Display modes - FM ........................................................... 14
Presetting stations .............................................................. 15
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Controls
(Front)
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1. Loudspeaker
2. Band button
3. LCD display
4. Charge LED indicator
5. Auto Tune button
6. Menu / Info button
7. On / Off button
8. Volume control
9. Tuning Up / Down buttons
10. Select button
11. Preset buttons
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Controls
(Back)
12. Battery compartment
13. Telescopic aerial
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14. Headphone socket
15. DC jack socket
Battery operation using alkaline batteries
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the cover
in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert six LR6 (AA size) alkaline batteries into the spaces in the
compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the
correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment.
3. Slide the battery switch to the Alkaline position and then replace the
battery cover.
Important: when using alkaline batteries the battery switch must
be placed in the alkaline position. Failure to do so could result
in serious damage to the batteries or radio.
Reduced power, distortion and a 'tuttering' sound are all signs that
the batteries may need replacing.
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.
We would recommend for economy that the radio is used via the
AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional
or stand-by use only. If extended listening using batteries is
anticipated, then the use of rechargeable batteries is recommended.
Battery operation using rechargeable batteries
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the cover
in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert six Rechargeable LR6 (AA size) batteries into the spaces in
the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with
the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment.
The radio is designed to be used with Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
rechargeable batteries.
3. Slide the battery switch to the Rechargeable position and then
replace the battery cover.
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4. The charge indicator lights to show that the batteries are charging.
Batteries will be fully charged in around 7 hours.
Important: when using rechargeable batteries the battery switch
must be placed in the rechargeable position. Batteries will only
be charged when the radio is switched off and connected to the
AC adaptor.
Reduced power, distortion or your radio switching off by itself are all
signs that the batteries may need recharging.
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.
IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like. After use, disposable batteries
should if possible be taken to a suitable recycling centre.
On no account should batteries be disposed of by incineration.
Using the AC adaptor
The AC adaptor for use with the radio should provide 12 volts DC output
at 1 amp, centre pin positive.
1. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC in socket on the left hand side of
your radio.
2. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet.
Whenever the adaptor is plugged in to the radio and switched on at
the mains the batteries are automatically disconnected. If the adaptor
is plugged in to the radio but not switched on then the radio will run
from the batteries if fitted.
The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and
the radio when not in use.
IMPORTANT: The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting
the radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used for the radio
must remain accessible during normal use. In order to disconnect the
radio from the mains completely, the mains adaptor should be
removed from the mains socket outlet completely.
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Operating your radio - DAB
1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial.
2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will
show “Welcome to Digital Radio” for a few seconds.
3. If this is the first time the radio is used to scan of Band III
DAB channels will be carried out, known as Auto-tune. The display
will show “Welcome to DAB”.
4. During Auto-tune, the lower line of the display shows a bar graph
indicating progress of auto-tune. If the radio has been used before,
then the last used station will be selected instead of the
Auto-tune process.
5. When the Auto-tune is completed the first station found
(in numeric-alpha order 0...9...A....Z) will be selected.
6. If the station list is still empty after the Auto-tune your radio will
display “No DAB station”.
7. If no stations are found it may be necessary to relocate your radio to
a position giving better reception.
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Selecting a station - DAB
1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station
currently selected.
2. Press either of the Tuning Up or Down buttons to scroll through the
list of available stations.
3. Press and release the Select button to select the station. The display
may show “Now tuning” while your radio finds the new station.
4. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting.
Note:
If after selecting a station the display shows “Service not available”
it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving
better reception.
Secondary services - DAB
1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services
associated with them. If a station has a secondary service
associated with it the display will show “>>” next to the station
name on the station list. The secondary service will then appear
immediately after the primary service as you press the
Tuning Up button.
2. Press the Select control to select the station.
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Display modes - DAB
Your radio has seven display modes for DAB radio:-
1. Press and release the Info/Menu button to cycle through the
various modes.
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Scrolling text
a.
Programme type
b.
Multiplex name
c.
Time and date
d.
Channel and frequency
e.
Audio type and bit rate
f.
Signal strength
g.
Displays scrolling text messages
such as artist/track name, phone in
number, etc.
Displays type of station being
listened to e.g. Pop, Classic,
News, etc.
Displays name of the DAB multiplex
to which the current station belongs.
Displays current time and date.
Displays channel and frequency for
the station being listened to.
Displays audio type and bit rate for
the station being listened to.
Displays signal strength for the
station being listened to.
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Finding new stations - DAB
As time passes new stations may become available. To find new
stations proceed as follows:-
1. Press and release the Auto Tune button, the display will show
“Scanning”. Your radio will perform a scan of the DAB III
frequencies. As new stations are found the station counter on the
right-hand side of the display will increase and stations will be added
to the list.
Signal strength display - DAB
1. Repeatedly press and release the Info button until the display shows
the signal strength.
2. Position your radio and carefully angle the telescopic aerial for best
reception using the signal strength display as a guide. Move your
radio around and position it so as to give maximum number of black
rectangles on the signal strength display. The clear unfilled rectangle
indicates the minimum signal level required for satisfactory reception.
3. Press the Info button to exit the signal strength display.
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Manual Tuning - DAB
Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III
channels.
1. Press and hold the Select button until the display shows
“Manual tune”. Release the Select button.
2. Press either of the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required
DAB channel.
3. Press and release the Select button to select the required
DAB channel. The open bar in the middle shows you the minimum
signal strength needed for good DAB reception. The signal strength
bars will go up and down showing the changing signal strength as
you adjust the telescopic aerial on your radio.
4. When a DAB signal is found, the display will show the name of the
DAB multiplex. Any new radio stations found will be added to the list
stored in the radio.
5. Press and release the Select button to return to normal tuning.
Autoselect - DAB
As an alternative to pressing the Select button to select a station your
radio can be set so as to automatically select a station.
1. Press and release either of the Tuning Up or Down buttons a
few times, immediately press and hold down the Select button until
the display shows “Autoselect ON”.
2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the station you require is
visible on the display. After a few seconds your radio will
automatically select the station shown on the display.
3. To switch off autoselect press and release the Tuning Up or Down
buttons a few times, immediately press and hold down the Select
button until the display shows “Autoselect Off”.
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Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB
DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in
a noisy environment.
1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio.
2. Press and hold in the Info/Menu button and the display will
show “Station list.”
3. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the display
shows “DRC value”.
4. Press and release the Select button to enter adjustment mode.
5. Press the Tuning Up/Down buttons to select required DRC setting
(default is 0) .
DRC 0 DRC is switched off, Broadcast DRC will be ignored.
DRC 1/2 DRC level is set to 1/2 that sent by broadcaster.
DRC 1 DRC is set as sent by broadcaster.
6. Press and release the Select button to confirm the setting.
The display will return to normal tuning mode.
Note:
Not all DAB broadcasts are able to use the DRC function. If the
broadcast does not support DRC, then the DRC setting in the radio will
have no effect.
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Operating your radio - FM
1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial.
2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will
show “Welcome to Digital Radio” for a few seconds.
3. Press the Band button to select the FM band.
4. Press and release the Select button until the display shows
“Auto tune <>”.
5. Press the Tuning Up button to cause your radio to scan in an
upwards direction (low frequency to high frequency) and stop
automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength.
6. After a few seconds the display will update and show station name
(if RDS information is available).
7. Press the Tuning Down button to scan the FM band in a downwards
direction (high frequency to low frequency).
8. When the waveband end is reached your radio will recommence
tuning from the opposite waveband end.
9. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting.
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10. To switch off your radio press the On/Off button.
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Manual tuning - FM
1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Band button to select the FM band. Fully extend the
Telescopic aerial.
3. Press and release the Select button until the display shows
“Manual tune <>”.
4. Press either of the Tuning Up or Down buttons to tune to a station.
The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz.
5. When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning
from the opposite waveband end.
6. Set the Volume control to the required setting.
7. To switch off your radio press the On/Off button.
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Display modes - FM
In FM mode the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the
following modes:-
1. Press the Info/Menu button to cycle through the various modes.
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a. Scrolling text
b. Program Type
c. Time and date
d. Frequency
Note:
When tuned to the FM band, information display is only available
when the radio is able to receive RDS information from the broadcaster.
Displays scrolling text messages
such as artist/track name, phone in
number etc.
Displays type of station being listened to
e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc.
Displays current time and date.
Displays frequency of the station being
listened to.
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Presetting stations
There are 5 memory presets for each of the two wavebands which allow
you to quickly tune the radio to your favourite stations. Presets are
store in a memory which remembers the settings even when the radio
is switched off.
1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio.
2. Tune to the required station as previously described.
3. Press and hold the required Preset button until the display shows
e.g. Preset 1 stored. The station will be stored under the chosen
preset button. Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets.
4. Stations stored in the memories may be overwritten by following the
above procedure.
Recalling a preset
1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio.
2. Select the required waveband.
3. Momentarily press the required Preset button, your radio will tune to
the station stored in preset memory.
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Stereo / Mono setting - FM
Your radio will play stereo broadcasts in stereo (via headphones) so
long as the received signal is of adequate strength. However, as a
stereo signal becomes weaker the audio signal will become poorer.
It may be preferable to force the radio to play the station in mono in
order to reduce the level of audio noise.
1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio.
2. Tune to the required FM radio station as previously described.
3. Press and hold the Info/Menu button until the display shows
“Mono Override” on the lower line.
4. Press the Select button to enter the Mono Override menu. The lower
line will show “Override Off“ if the radio is in the Auto-Stereo mode.
Press the Tuning Up or Down button to switch on the mono Override.
While this setting is engaged, the radio will play the current station
in mono whether listening via headphones or the loudspeaker.
Mono Override is a temporary setting and is applied to the currently
tuned station only. It is cancelled automatically by tuning to another
radio station.
5. If you wish to cancel Mono Override while listening to the currently
tuned radio station, press and hold the Info button until the display
shows “Mono Override“ on the lower line. Press the Select button to
enter the Mono Override menu. The lower line will show “Override On“
if the radio is in the Mono Override mode.
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6. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons, the lower line shows
“Override Off“. Press the Select button to switch off the
Mono Override. The radio will then play the current station in stereo
through headphones if the signal is sufficiently strong.
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Scan sensitivity setting - FM
Your radio will normally scan for FM broadcasts which are strong
enough to give good reception. However, you may wish the
Auto-scan function to also be able to find weaker signals, possibly from
more distant radio transmitters. Your radio includes a local / distant
option for the Auto-scan function.
1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio.
2. If needed, press the Band button to select the FM band.
3. Press and hold the Info/Menu button until the display shows
“Mono override” on the lower line.
4. Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the display
shows “FM Scan Zone” then press the Select button to enter the
scan zone selection menu.
5. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to switch between Local and
Distant options on the lower line of the display. The Distant option will
allow the radio to find weaker signals when scanning.
6. Press the Select button to confirm your selection. The radio will then
revert to the normal information display. The Local or Distant setting
is stored in the radio and remains in force until changed or until a
System Reset.
Note:
The initial setting (out of the box, or after a System Reset) causes
the radio to ignore weak (distant) signals.
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Software version
The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference.
1. To view the software version on the display press and hold in the
Info/Menu button for two seconds.
2. Press the Tuning Up/Down buttons until the display shows
“SW version“ on the lower line . Press the Select button to enter the
SW version. The version number is then shown on the lower line of
the display. Press and release the Info button will revert to normal
tuning mode.
System reset
If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are
missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure.
1. Press and hold down the Info/Menu button for 2 seconds.
2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the display shows
“Factory reset” on the lower line then press and release the
Select button to select System reset.
3. Press the Select button once more and a full reset will be performed.
All presets and station lists will be erased.
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4. After a system reset a scan of the DAB band will be performed.
In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge, reset the
product (reconnection of power source may be required) to resume
normal operation.
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Headphone socket
A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the left hand side of your radio
is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a
plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.
IMPORTANT:
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause
hearing loss.
Display backlight
1. When using on batteries, the display backlight will be switched on for
approximately 12 seconds when any button is pressed.
2. When your radio is powered by AC mains the display backlight will
always be switched on.
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A Few words about batteries...
Your radio has been designed to use a choice of power sources.
You may plug it into the mains using the supplied adaptor,
or for listening away from the mains you may use either alkaline or
rechargeable batteries. We do not recommend the use of carbon-zinc or
zinc-chloride batteries.
It is very important that you read the advice and warnings given below.
1) Whichever type of batteries you choose to use, it is very important
that the battery selection switch under the cover is set to the
correct type.
a. If no batteries are fitted, then set the switch to the Alkaline position.
This position minimises the power consumption when the radio is
powered from the mains.
b. If Alkaline batteries are fitted, then set the switch to the
Alkaline position.
c. If Rechargeable batteries are fitted, then set the switch to the
Rechargeable position. Your radio is designed to use
Nickel-Metal-Hydride rechargeable batteries. No other type of
rechargeable battery should be used in the radio.
2) NEVER mix old and new Alkaline batteries. The old batteries may
suffer damage and leak which will damage your radio and whatever
the radio is standing on.
3) NEVER mix old and new Rechargeable batteries. This may
result in unreliable charging and shortened battery life. Never mix
Rechargeable batteries of different types or capacities even if they
are new.
4) NEVER mix Alkaline and Rechargeable batteries. The recharging of
Alkaline batteries can be very dangerous.
Rechargeable batteries...
Your radio uses a range of methods to ensure correct and safe charging
of Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride batteries. These work to protect
your batteries from excessive charge and discharge.
These protections can only work properly if the advice above is followed.
In particular, the radio will not be able to correctly charge batteries
if they are a mixture of different brands, or different ages,
or different capacities.
We recommend that all the rechargeable batteries used in your radio
are bought together as a set. They should always be charged together
and discharged together and not “borrowed” from time to time for other
applications. This will ensure that they give their optimum performance
in your radio.
We recommend that the rechargeable batteries that you use should
be from a quality brand, and should be of at least 2000mAh capacity.
Batteries of this capacity should be able to power your radio for between
10 and 20 hours depending upon the volume of the radio, whether DAB
or FM mode is used (DAB mode uses slightly less power than FM),
and also depending on the condition of the batteries.
Before you first install a new set of rechargeable batteries into your
radio you should first make sure that the battery type switch beneath
the battery cover is in the rechargeable position. Install the batteries
arranging them as shown on the back of the radio. Plug the mains
adaptor into a mains socket and then into the radio. While the batteries
are charging the battery indicator should show a red light. When the
batteries are fully charged the indicator will turn off. The time taken to
charge the batteries will depend on how much charging they require.
New batteries may be partly charged when first fitted, but it is normal
for a set of batteries to take several hours to charge fully (this can be
between 5 and 8 hours depending on the battery capacity and their initial
state of charge).
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If you use the radio powered from the batteries, the battery light will
be off. When the batteries are exhausted, the radio will switch itself off.
It does this in order that the batteries are not excessively discharged.
This would otherwise damage the batteries and shorten their life.
If you use the radio powered from the mains with rechargeable batteries
fitted, the charging process is suspended until you switch off the radio.
When you switch off the radio using its On/Off button charging will then
resume. If the batteries have already been charged then they will only
charge for a few more minutes before the battery charge indicator goes
turns off.
To avoid danger and risk of injury, please follow these
guide lines
Improper use of batteries may result in leakage of fluid, overheating
or explosion. Battery fluid is corrosive and may also be toxic.
Battery fluid can cause skin burns, can damage the eyes, and can be
harmful if swallowed.
1. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
2. Do not heat, open, puncture, mutilate or dispose of batteries
by burning.
If you only listen to your radio for short periods, you do not need to
connect your radio to the mains to charge the batteries every time that
you use it. However, if the radio is not to be used for a few weeks we
recommend that the batteries are fully charged before the radio is put to
one side (charge until battery charge light turns off).
If you intend not to use your radio for some months, then we
recommend that the batteries are removed and put away, keeping them
in a cool place out of reach of children, away from moisture and such
that no metal object can contact the battery terminals.
With care, rechargeable batteries can last a long time and can operate
for many hundreds of charge and discharge cycles. When your
rechargeable batteries can no longer power your radio adequately,
please dispose of them thoughtfully.
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3. Do not mix different battery types or old and new batteries.
Always replace all the batteries at the same time.
4. Do not carry or store batteries such that metal objects may contact
the end caps.
5. Remove batteries from the radio if they are worn out or if you are
storing it for a long time.
6. Remove old or worn out batteries promptly, and recycle or dispose of
them according to the regulations applicable to your location.
7. If a battery does leak, remove all batteries from the product,
taking care to avoid directly touching the leaked fluid. If the fluid
contacts skin or clothes wash with water immediately.
Before inserting new batteries, thoroughly clean the battery
compartment with a damp paper towel, or follow the battery
manufacturer’s advice for clean up.
General
Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not
leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a
parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the
outside temperature may not seem too high. It is recommended that the
DAB band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of
quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on
the FM band.
The name plate is located on the back of your radio.
Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the radio.
It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a
minimum distance (10cm recommended) to adjacent objects in order
to ensure good ventilation.
The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it
or its ventilation openings with items such as newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains etc.
No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on
the product.
It is recommended to avoid using or storing the product at extremes
of temperature. Avoid leaving the unit in cars, on window sills,
in direct sunlight etc.
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Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains
Batteries
Battery Life
Frequency Coverage
AC 100 - 240 volts, 50 - 60 Hz only (adaptor)
6 x LR6 (AA size)
Up to 25 hours of listening for 4 hours a day
at normal volume using alkaline cells.
FM 87.5-108MHz
DAB 174.928 - 239.200MHz
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice
Circuit Features
Loudspeaker
Output Power
Headphone socket
Aerial System
75mm
1 Watt
3.5mm dia
FM Telescopic aerial
DAB Telescopic aerial
If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note that: Waste electrical products should not
be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for
recycling advice. (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)
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