TechniSat DigitRadio 250 User Manual

Instruction manual

DigitRadio 250

DAB+/DAB FM Radio

Contents

Contents 2
Illustrations 4
Items in the Box 5
Using the Radio Safely 5
Setting Up the Radio 7
Using Batteries/Rechargeable Batteries 7
Disposal Instructions 10
Directives & Standards 11
Features of the Radio 12
Preparing the Radio for Use 13
Improving Aerial Reception 13
Using Headphones 14
Switching the Radio On/Off 14
Using the Radio for the First Time 15
Adjusting the Speaker Volume 15
Switching between DAB & FM 16
DAB Mode 16
What is DAB? 16
Automatic Scan 18
Manual Scan 19
Selecting a Radio Station 20
Saving a Station as Favourite 20
Opening a Favourite Station 20
Dynamic Range Compression (DRC) 21
Information about the Selected Station 22
FM Mode 23
Automatic Tuning 23
Manual Tuning 23
Saving a Station as Favourite 24
Opening a Favourite Station 24
Information about the Selected Station 24

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Scan Settings 25
Audio Settings 25
Display Backlight 27
Factory Default Settings 28
Software Version 29

Technical Data 30

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Illustrations

1 ON/OFF 9 Enter
2 Source 10 Tuning up/down
3 Scan 11 Menu
4 Info 12 Mute
5 Volume +/- 13 Headphone jack
6 Speaker 14 Telescopic aerial
7 LCD Display 15 DC jack
8 Preset 16 Battery compartment

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Items in the Box

Please ensure that all the following accessories
are in the box:

• DAB+/DAB FM Radio with telescopic aerial

• Mains adapter, 5V, 1000 mA

• Instruction manual

Using the Radio Safely

Please read all the safety instructions carefully
and store them for future reference. Always follow
all the warnings and instructions in this instruction
manual and on the rear of the device.

Safety

• Only connect the radio to mains voltage
at 230 V~, 50 Hz using the mains wall

adapter. Never try to operate the radio
at a different voltage.

• Do not operate the radio if the radio's

wall adapter is defective or if the radio is
damaged in any other way.

• Do not handle the mains adapter with wet
hands, as there is a risk of electric shock!

• Never allow children to use the radio

unsupervised.

• Do not leave the radio in the rain or other

humid environments to avoid the risk of fire
and the risk of electric shock.

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• Do not operate the radio near to bathtubs

etc. or where water may splash onto the
radio.

• If you take the radio from a cold to a warm
environment, condensation may collect
inside the radio. In this case, wait around

an hour before using the radio.

• If foreign objects or liquid get into the radio,

immediately unplug the mains adapter.

Have the radio checked by a qualified

technician before using its again. There is
a risk of electric shock.

• Never attempt to repair a defective radio

yourself.

• Do not open the casing. There is a risk

of electric shock.

• There must be no foreign objects inside

the radio.

• The radio is still connected to the mains

when in standby mode. Unplug the mains
adapter if you are not going to use the
radio for some time.

• Do not bring metallic objects into contact

with the connection points on the rear of
the radio. This may cause a short circuit.

• You can damage your hearing if you set
the volume too high, particularly when

using headphones.

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Setting Up the Radio

• Place the radio on a firm, secure and
horizontal surface. Make sure the area

is well ventilated.

• Do not place the radio on soft surfaces

such as carpets and blankets or near
to curtains and wall hangings.

• Do not cover the radio with curtains,

blankets or newspapers.

• Do not place the radio near to sources
of heat, such as radiators. Avoid direct

sunlight and very dusty environments.

• Do not place heavy items on the radio.

• Do not place the radio near to devices

that generate a strong magnetic field.

Using Batteries/Rechargeable Batteries

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

Children may put batteries in their

mouths and choke on them, which can be

seriously harmful to health. Seek medical

advice immediately if this occurs!

• Do not charge, heat or throw normal

batteries into an open fire (risk of

explosion!).

• Replace batteries that are losing charge

before they are spent.

• Always replace all the batteries at the

same time and use batteries of the same
type.

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• Leaking batteries may damage the radio.

If you are not going to use the radio for

a long time, remove the batteries from

the battery compartment.

Caution!

• Leaking or damaged batteries can irritate

the skin. Use suitable protective gloves.
Clean the battery compartment with a dry
cloth.

Important instructions for disposal:

• Batteries can contain toxic substances
that are hazardous to health and the

environment.

• You must therefore always comply with

applicable statutory provisions when you
dispose of batteries. Never dispose of
batteries in normal household waste.

• The following symbols are found on

batteries containing harmful substances:

Pb = battery contains lead
Cd = battery contains cadmium
Hg = battery contains mercury

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Replacing Batteries

> Open the battery compartment (16)

by pressing gently on the arrows on the
battery compartment cover and sliding
the cover in the direction of the arrows
to remove the cover.

> Remove any batteries from the

compartment.

> Insert new Mignon (AA) batteries/

charged rechargeable batteries with the
correct polarity as shown on the battery
compartment.

> Place the battery compartment cover onto

the battery compartment and slide it in the
opposite direction to the arrows until it clicks
into place.

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Disposal Instructions

Risk of suffocation!

Keep packaging and parts of packaging away

from children. There is a risk of suffocation from
the plastic and other packaging materials.

Disposing of packaging

The packaging material used for your radio
consists entirely of recyclable materials. Please
sort the packaging appropriately and dispose
of it as per local waste disposal regulations.

Please contact your dealer or local waste
disposal centre for current disposal instructions.

Disposing of the radio

Old radios are not worthless. Valuable raw
materials can be extracted from them so that
they can be disposed of in an eco-friendly way.
Contact your local recycling centre for information
about the correct way to dispose of your radio.

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