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DAB Features
RESET button
Setting the clock
Initial setting for
the DAB
Operating the
A
B
C
DAB
Features
Press this button with a pointed object when the radio fails
to function properly. The clock settings, and the services
and stations you have preset, etc., will revert to the factory
preset.
“AM 12:00” will blink in the display when the AC
power cord is plugged in for the first time. (“0:00”
for non-UK models)
Radio
SERVICE/
COMPONENT
LABEL DISPLAY
• Displays the service label and
the component label you are
listening to.
DAB Search makes it easy to create a preset list of
receivable DAB broadcasts.
–Manual tuning
1 Press OPERATE to turn on the radio.
When the unit is turned on again, the last listening
band is received.
1 Press MENU/ENTER to show the menu
display.
When you set up the unit for the first time, or move
this unit, adjust the telescopic antenna in the proper
position. Then follow the steps below.
DAB search automatically creates a list of receivable
broadcasts (from minimum BAND-III frequency to
maximum L-BAND frequency).
PTY
• Displays the program type of
the received service.
To wall outlet
2 Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select
DYNAMIC
LABEL
• Displays and scrolls the text of
broadcast information.
“TIME SET” and press MENU/ENTER.
2 Press BAND repeatedly to select the
AC power cord
desired band.
• Memorizes and recalls it.
1.TIME SET
AC IN
Each press changes the band as follows:
1 Press OPERATE to turn on the radio.
“PUSH AUTO TUNE” appears in the display.
2 Press BAND to select the DAB band.
2.CLOCK AUTO ADJUST
DAB/FM/MW/LW
DAB
LW
MW
FM
DAB broadcast reception
Then the “hour” sign starts blinking.
Receiving DAB broadcast means selecting one
service among the multiplex radio programmes into
an ensemble, not receiving one frequency such as the
current FM/MW broadcasts.
DAB BAND-III/FM
DAB L-BAND/MW/LW
TIME SET
AM 12:00
3 Press AUTO TUNE.
When you select the DAB band, there are 2
modes of setting. Usually the “NORMAL” setting
is used to tune in to a service in the preset list
created by the DAB search. Alternatively, you can
also search an ensemble by frequency by setting
to “MANUAL.”
DIGITAL RADIO
Sound is silent, and “DAB < SEARCHING >”
appears in the upper line, and lower line indicated
with the square marks will become big from left
to right while the scanning.
To receive a DAB broadcast in this unit, it is
necessary to scan using the DAB search function and
to find the available ensemble in advance.
Any broadcast found during the DAB search are
stored in the unit.
When tuning the unit to the DAB broadcast, it
receives the signal according to the stored information
list.
3 Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to set the hour
for the current time, and then press
MENU/ENTER.
Operating Instructions
DAB < SEARCHING >
Normal mode:
The “minute” sign starts blinking.
1 Press MENU/ENTER to show the menu
display.
2 Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select “TUNING
MODE” and press MENU/ENTER.
TIME SET
DAB search takes about 3 minutes. When finished,
the unit receives the first service of the lowest
ensemble stored by the DAB search.
PM
6:00
4 Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to set the
minute, then press MENU/ENTER.
The clock starts operating, and “:” starts blinking.
–What is RDS?
3.STANDBY TIMER SET
4.TUNING MODE
Introduced by the European Broadcasting Union
(EBU) in 1987, the Radio Data System (RDS) allows
information such as station name, etc., to be received
via the 57kHz sub-carrier signal of FM broadcasts.
However, the availability of the RDS data varies
according to area. It therefore may not always be
possible to receive the RDS information.
DAB ALPHA1 RADIO
11B 218.640MHz
“TUNING MODE” appears and current setting of
“NORMAL” or “MANUAL” starts blinking.
TIMER
OPERATE
Tips
Notes
STAND BY
SLEEP
• To set the current time rapidly, hold down
TUNE/SETUP +/-.
• If no broadcasts are found by the DAB search,
“DAB < NO ENSEMBLE >” and default frequency
appear in the display.
TUNING MODE
NORMAL
MANUAL
• To set the current time exactly to the seconds, adjust
the minute function in step 4 and then press
MENU/ENTER to synchronize it with a time signal
(such as the telephone time signal).
• To display the time while the unit is on, press
DISPLAY/CANCEL a few times. (See “Changing
the display”.)
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3 Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select “NORMAL”,
RDS Features
DAB < NO ENSEMBLE >
then press MENU/ENTER.
11B
218.640MHz
RDS
Features
Manual mode:
STATION NAME • Displays the station name you
And to cancel the DAB search during the receiving
broadcasts, press AUTO TUNE once.
1 Repeat step 1 and 2 as Normal mode.
2 Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select “MANUAL”,
then press MENU/ENTER.
DISPLAY
PTY
are listening to.
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In both cases, the unit returns to the status same as
before the DAB search, and the receiving history list
will not be changed.
• When you move this unit, search for the DAB
broadcasts again.
• If the AC power cord disconnected for a while, the
newest receiving history list is replaced to the initial
setting. The initial setting list is as follows.
• Displays the program type of
the received programme.
VOL
TUNE/
SET UP
BAND
Notes
• If you do not operate MENU/ENTER or
TUNE/SETUP +/- within 65 seconds while setting
the clock, the clock setting mode will be cancelled.
• To cancel the clock setting mode halfway, press
DISPLAY/CANCEL.
3 Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to tune in to the
RADIO TEXT
• Displays and scrolls the radio
text of broadcast information.
• Memorizes and recalls it.
AUTO TUNE
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desired service or station.
Printed on 100% recycled paper using
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
Two short beeps sound when the lowest ensemble
of DAB or the minimum frequency of LW/MW/
FM is received during tuning.
MENU/ENTER
CLOCK AUTO
ADJUSTMENT
• Automatic current time
synchronization.
• Auto adjustment for daylight
saving time.
SOUND
Digital NR
LINE
Pressing the button will terminate the menu mode.
4 Adjust the volume using VOL+/-.
• The clock system varies depending on the model
purchased. For example, in the 24-hour system,
“0:00” is indicated as midnight, and “12:00” is
indicated as noon.
DISPLAY
CANCEL
TEXT MEMO
United Kingdom:
(MHz)
Channel Frequency
Tip
XDR-S1
Channel Frequency
You can adjust the volume by 32 steps. The volume
increases as the slider is moved towards the right.
Using the RDS Functions
When the unit receives an FM station transmitting
RDS data, “
above functions are available. Tune to an FM station
by performing “Manual tuning”, “Preset tuning”, or
“Scan tuning”, and then perform the above functions
as required.
11B
11C
11D
12A
218.640
220.352
222.064
223.936
12B
12C
12D
225.648
Size AAA
(R03) × 2
227.360
229.072
Setting the Clock Auto
Adjustment Function
This function enables the built-in clock of this unit to
automatically synchronize with the RDS data being
received.
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” appears in the display and the
The VOL + and the PRESET 5
button have a tactile dot.
VOL:
N
Other countries/regions:
Channel Frequency
(MHz)
Channel Frequency
VOL:
Notes
1 Press MENU/ENTER to show the menu
display.
2 Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select
“CLOCK AUTO ADJUST” and press
MENU/ENTER.
• When RDS data is not received, “
disappear.
• RDS function will not be activated if the FM station
being received is not transmitting RDS data. It may
also not work properly in areas where RDS
transmissions are in the experimental stage.
• If the radio signal being received is weak, it may
take time to receive RDS data.
” will
DAB frequency table
5C
178.352
197.648
199.360
208.064
211.648
215.072
216.928
218.640
220.352
222.064
223.936
225.648
227.360
229.072
230.784
232.496
234.208
LA
LB
LC
LD
LE
LF
LG
LH
LI
1452.960
1454.672
1456.384
1458.096
1459.808
1461.520
1463.232
1464.944
1466.656
1468.368
1470.080
1471.792
1473.504
1475.216
1476.928
1478.640
WARNING
Notes in FM, MW and LW usage
BAND-III
(MHz)
8B
• When you press TUNE/SETUP +/-, the frequency
digits change by one step. When you hold down it,
the frequency digits change rapidly.
• The channel step is set to 0.05 MHz on FM, 9 kHz
on MW, and 3 kHz on LW.
• When you select FM, the name of station will
appear if that station transmits RDS data. (See
“Changing the display”.)
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
No. Channel Frequency No. Channel Frequency
8C
1
2
5A
5B
5C
5D
6A
6B
6C
6D
7A
7B
7C
7D
8A
8B
8C
8D
9A
9B
9C
9D
174.928
176.640
178.352
180.064
181.936
183.648
185.360
187.072
188.928
190.640
192.352
194.064
195.936
197.648
199.360
201.072
202.928
204.640
206.352
208.064
209.936
22 10B
23 10C
24 10D
25 10N
26 11A
27 11B
28 11C
29 11D
30 11N
31 12A
32 12B
33 12C
34 12D
35 12N
36 13A
37 13B
38 13C
39 13D
211.648
213.360
215.072
210.096
216.928
218.640
220.352
222.064
217.088
223.936
225.648
227.360
229.072
224.096
230.784
232.496
234.208
235.776
237.488
239.200
9D
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
1.TIME SET
10B
10D
11A
11B
11C
11D
12A
12B
12C
12D
13A
13B
13C
SLEEP
2.CLOCK AUTO ADJUST
3
“CLOCK AUTO ADJUST” appears and current
setting of “ON” or “OFF” starts blinking.
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Digital NR
MEGA BASS
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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Other Features
• A total of 40 stations or services can be preset, 10
DAB services and 10 stations each for FM, MW and
LW.
• Easy to press 10 PRESET TUNING buttons.
• Scan tuning that automatically scans the FM, MW
and LW stations in the frequency range.
• Radio standby timer that turns on the radio at a
preset time.
• Sleep timer that turns off the radio automatically.
(can be set to turn off after 15, 30, 45 or 60
minutes).
• Noise reduction function for FM, MW and LW.
• MEGA BASS sound produces rich, deep bass tones.
• 5 sound characteristics.
• Digital volume function provides for very precise
adjustment of volume level.
5
CLOCK AUTO ADJUST
6
Notes in DAB usage
ON
OFF
• Before receiving DAB broadcasts, one or more
ensembles should be stored on the list by the DAB
search. (See “Initial setting for the DAB”.)
• “< WAITING >” blinks in the display when the unit
is tuned in to an ensemble.
• “< NO SERVICE >” message appears when the
selected service is not being broadcast, and
“< NO ENSEMBLE >” message appears when the
ensemble for the selected service cannot be received.
• You will hear a beep when selecting the first service
of the first ensemble in the receiving history list by
pressing TUNE/SETUP +/-.
• When the selected service finishes during reception,
the sound stops and a “< NO SERVICE >”
message appears. In this case, press
7
LJ
3 Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select “ON”,
8
LK
LL
LM
LN
LO
LP
Features
then press MENU/ENTER.
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–What is DAB?
RDS data will adjust the clock when the unit receives
it.
To turn off this function, select “CLOCK AUTO
ADJUST” function and then press TUNE/SETUP +/-
to select “OFF”, then press MENU/ENTER.
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11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new
multimedia broadcasting system that transmits audio
programmes with a quality which approaches CD
quality.
OPERATE
SLEEP TIMER STANDBY
SOUND
VOL
-
+
Infrared
receiver
-
+
BAND
AUTO TUNE Digital NR DISPLAY/CANCEL
MENU/ENTER
SC
TUNE/SET UP
Each DAB broadcast multiplex “services” (radio
programmes) into an “ensemble” which are then
broadcast.
Each service (radio programme) contains “compo-
nent,” which you can select and you wish to listen to.
All services and components are identified by name,
so you can access any of them without having to
know their frequencies.
Furthermore, additional information (called
programme associated data) can be broadcast along
with the services in the form of text.
DAB programmes are broadcast in Band-III (174 to
240 MHz) and L-Band (1 452 to 1 491 MHz), with
each band divided into ensemble (41 in Band-III and
23 in L-Band). These ensemble have its own channel
label. For the details of the channel label and its
frequency, see “DAB frequency table.” One ensemble
is broadcast per channel by each DAB station.
Notes
• This function works only when receiving RDS data.
• If it may not operate depending on the areas, disable
this function.
• If this function is being activated while adjusting the
clock manually, RDS data will adjust the clock the
next time the unit receives it.
Improving the
Telescopic
antenna
TUNE/SETUP +/- to return to the first service of
the same ensemble.
• Backlight for viewing the display in the dark.
• Adjustable LCD contrast.
• Optical-Line out, Line-in/out terminal. (MD Link)
Reception
(See Fig. B)
DAB BAND-III/FM:
40
41
13E
13F
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21 10A
AC power cord
Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust the length
and the angle for best reception.
Power sources
Using on house current
(See Fig. A)
L-BAND
(MHz)
DAB L-BAND/MW/LW:
Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception.
No. Channel Frequency No. Channel Frequency
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
LA
LB
LC
LD
LE
LF
LG
LH
LI
1 452.960
1 454.672
1 456.384
1 458.096
1 459.808
1 461.520
1 463.232
1 464.944
1 466.656
1 468.368
1 470.080
1 471.792
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
LM
LN
LO
LP
1 473.504
1 475.216
1 476.928
1 478.640
1 480.352
1 482.064
1 483.776
1 485.488
1 487.200
1 488.912
1 490.624
An antenna is built in the unit.
Headphone jack
Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN
jack of the unit and plug it in to a wall outlet.
Note
Note
Adjust the direction of the antenna
by holding the bottom of it. The
antenna can be damaged when you
move the antenna with excessive
force.
The status of the DAB broadcast depends on your
country or region.
Note
PRESET
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
If the AC power cord is disconnected for more than 5
minutes, the settings for the clock, standby timers, any
lists of receivable broadcasts for DAB search and
preset station memory will be initialized. Should this
happen, set the function again.
LQ
LR
LS
The VOL + and the PRESET 5 button have a tactile dot.
LT
LU
LV
LW
LJ
Ensemble
Service
Service
Service
LK
LL
Component
Secondary Component
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