Introduction ...........................................................2
What is DAB
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Digital Radio?..........................................2
Setting up..............................................................3
Backlit display.........................................................4
Using headphones.....................................................4
Your Soniq radio.......................................................5
Switch on..............................................................6
Telescopic aerial.......................................................6
Switch off..............................................................6
Adjusting the volume...................................................6
Changing DAB
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stations...............................................7
Station sort.............................................................7
Scanning for DAB
Storing a DAB
Tune to a DAB
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DAB
display information..............................................9
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stations............................................7
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station preset.........................................8
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preset station.........................................8
Using the FM radio...................................................10
FM radio mode.......................................................10
Tuning to a FM station................................................10
Storing a FM station preset...........................................10
Tune to a FM preset station............................................11
FM station information................................................11
Using the alarm.......................................................12
Setting the alarm.....................................................12
Stop the alarm........................................................12
Turn off the alarm.....................................................13
Sleep timer...........................................................13
Turn off the sleep timer...............................................13
Reset to factory defaults..............................................14
Care and maintenance...............................................15
Technical specification...............................................16
Software version......................................................16
WelcomeContents
Introduction
Thank for purchasing Soniq DAB
of quick and easy setup and information display, our product also has
the following features:
* Backlit inverse display
* 2 x 1.5 watt stereo speakers
* Wide choice of National and Local DAB
* Selecting DAB
* 10 DAB
* Receiving FM radio with RDS information (where available)
* Clock with dual alarm
* Wake to buzzer, DAB
* Snooze and sleep timer
* Headphone socket
* Battery or mains power
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station by "Name" instead of "Frequency"
and 10 FM radio station presets
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What’s in the box?
1 x Soniq DAB
1 x Mains adaptor
1 x User Manual
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/FM Radio
Warranty clause
1. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
2. AC/DC adaptor is a disconnect device. The AC/DC adaptor
should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during
intended use.
What is DAB
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DAB
means Digital Audio Broadcasting. The difference between a DAB
radio and a conventional AM/FM radio is that broadcasts are transmitted
digitally, resulting in a high quality audio sound*, without any hiss, fading
or crackles.
Your DAB
for you. Each station name, together with other helpful broadcast
information is shown on the display; select the one that you would like to
listen to, and it’s very easy and quick to use.
* Please note that the sound quality is dependent on a strong signal
strength. Signal strength can vary from area to area.
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Digital Radio?
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radio will automatically scan and find all the available stations
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& FM stereo radio. With the characteristic
or FM radio
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radio stations
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Where to put your radio
It is important that you note and follow the tips on where the radio should
be situated.
* On a flat and stable surface
* Within 1.4 metres of a power socket (if using mains power)
* Where you can fully extend the telescopic aerial
* Away from bright sunlight or heat sources, such as a radiator
* Not in a humid or very damp place such as a bathroom
Setting up
Step 1:
radio (DC IN) and plug the power adaptor into the mains power wall
socket and switch on.
Step 2:
maximum signal strength.
Step 3:
‘Welcome to Digital Radio’ will be displayed and your radio will
automatically scans for DAB
A progress bar will show the progress of the scan, and the number of
stations found will also be displayed.
When the scan ends, your radio will select the first available station
and begin to play. Stations are listed in numerical and then alphabetical
order by default.
Connect the mains power lead into the socket on the back of the
Fully extend the radio aerial in a vertical postition to obtain the
Slide the power switch on the back of the radio to ON.
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radio stations.
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note the ‘+’ and ‘-’ markings are in the correct way. Replace the battery
cover, making sure it ‘clicks’ shut.
If used continuously on battery power, your radio has an approximate
15 hours of working life when using good quality batteries. When the
battery power is low, an icon will appear in the top right of the display.
Please switch off the radio and replace the batteries.
Note:
remove the mains power plug from the back of the radio.
* Only use the recommended batteries or those of the same equivalent
* Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types.
* Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
* The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
* Remove the batteries from the radio if the radio will not be used for an
* Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
* Dispose of old batteries carefully.
* Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open the outer casing.
* Batteries are harmful if swallowed, so keep away from young children.
Batteries(battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion may occur if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
For battery operation, please disconnect the mains adaptor and
type.
extended period of time.
Note:
will not scan for stations next time you switch it on.
Step 4:
(not included), please ensure that the DAB
mains power supply.
On the bottom of the radio, push in the tab on the battery cover and pull
up to remove it. Insert 4 x 1.5V LR14C-size batteries, make sure that
The DAB
Inserting the batteries (optional). Before installing the batteries
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radio station list is stored in the memory and the radio
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Radio is unplugged from the
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Backlit display
If no button being pressed for 10 seconds, the display backlight will dim.
Using headphones
You can connect headphones (not included) to your radio. The headphone
socket can be found on the back of the radio.
Note:
Headphones need a 3.5mm stereo plug.
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