tangent Radio Tre DAB Internet Radio User Manual

Radio Tre
Internet radio/DAB+/FM/BT User manual

Tangent Radio Tre

Internet Radio – DAB+/DAB/FM Radio – Bluetooth – Spotify – USB

Getting Started

Carefully unpack your radio from the box. You may wish to store the packaging for future use.

What you can find inside of your package

• Main unit
• Power adapter
• Remote control
  Instruction manual

Positioning your Radio
Place your radio on a flat / stable surface that is not subject to vibrations.

Avoid the following locations:

• Where the radio will be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Where the radio will be close to heat radiating sources.
• Where the humidity is high and ventilation is poor.
• Where it is dusty.
• Where it is damp or there is a possibility of water dripping or splashing onto unit.

Adjusting the Antenna
Extend the antenna to ensure you receive the best reception possible in both DAB and FM radio modes. It may be necessary to adjust the position of the radio and /or antenna to achieve the best signal.
Turning the Unit On/Off
Connect the plug at the end of power adapter cable to the DC IN jack on the back of the unit. Then insert the power adapter into the mains socket.
Press Standby button to turn the unit on. To switch the unit off completely, unplug the power adapter from the mains socket.

Overview

1. 1 Preset 2

2. 2 Preset 1

3. Menu / back Select menu setting / Menu (long press) Back (press)

4. Mode

5. Previous track (in Spotify or BT mode)

6. Dimmer To dim the display

7. Alarm Set alarms (Alarm 1 & Alarm 2)

8. Scan Scanning in DAB & FM modes

9. Fav To save and take out the radio stations

10. Fast forward (in Spotify or BT mode) or forward

11. 3 Preset 3

12. Navigate / Select
    Rotate knob to navigate and select
    Press knob to confirm select /Play / Pause function

13. Volume/Standby knob
    Rotate knob to adjust the volume when playing
    Long press to turn off (standby)

14. DC IN socket
    Input for powersupply

15. AUX IN socket Input for 3.5mm AUX cable

16. Line out socket Output 3.5mm for external speaker

17. USB port
    Play USB music or update software 18 Antenne
    

Remote Control

FIRST STEPS

Before operation, make sure that the voltage stated on the power supply matches the voltage in your house.
Use the supplied adaptor to connect the radio to a household socket.
When the device is switched on for the first time, the setup wizard starts automatically.
3.1 Setup wizard
The data protection guidelines appear at the very beginning. Scroll these down with the navigation knob and confirm by pressing the navigation knob. Then the setup wizard appears.
After running through the setup wizard to configure date/time and network settings, the system is ready to use in most modes. To run the setup wizard again, select Menu> System Settings> Setup Wizard.

OPERATION

4.1 Mode
Select a mode in the main menu by rotate navigation knob and press Navigation knob to confirm. After a short moment, the radio switches to this mode. The last station or track that was previously used in this mode is selected. If this is  not possible, the radio searches for relevant stations, networks or prompts the user for input.
4.2 Menu Navigation
The main menu offers an alternative method for selecting listening modes as well as sleep and alarm functions and a final option: System Settings> The “>” indicates options that lead to further menus.
4.3 Text entry
The data entry screen shows all available characters and command functions in an endless loop. Rotate the knob to scroll through the loop as needed. Press navigation knob to select the currently highlighted character. Select the BKSP (Backspace) option to remove the last character. Select navigation knob to enter the search words or password once done. Select CANCEL to exit the input screen.
4.4 Preset buttons
Up to 40 preset stations can be stored and called up in each DAB, FM, and Internet radio mode.
To save the current station as a favorite, press and hold FAV until Save is shown on the display, select one of the 40 station slots to save the currently playing station and press Navigation knob to confirm. To select a favorite, briefly press  FAV and select one of the listed preset stations. When a preset station is playing, its preset number, star symbol + number, is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

SYSTEM SETTINGS

5.1 Equalizer
To choose an EQ setting, select Menu> System Settings> Equalizer, there are several pre-defined EQ settings available, also a custom setting (My EQ). To define your own settings for the “My EQ” option with custom settings for bass and  treble.
5.2 Network
5.2.1 Network wizard
Choosing a network
When the network wizard is selected, the radio will automatically search for available wireless networks and display a list of SSIDs (Service Set Identifiers) for the networks, select a network from the list.
Open network
If the network is open (unencrypted), a wireless connection is established, and no further details are required.
Encrypted network
If the wireless network is protected, options for entering the network key or passphrase will appear on the next screen.
Completion network
The radio connects to the selected network. If the connection fails, the radio will return to a previous screen for you to try again. If the network connection is lost, the radio will automatically reconnect.
5.2.2 PBC Wlan setup / WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
The radio prompts you to press the connect button on the router and then press Navigation knob.
5.2.3 View Settings: Displays the setting details: Active connections / MAC address / WiFi region / DHCP / SSID/ IP address / Subnet mask / Gateway address / Primary DNS / Secondary DNS
5.2.4 Manual settings: Choose between DHCP enabled / disabled
5.2.5 NetRemote PIN setup: Set a PIN number that must be entered before you can connect to the radio remotely over a network
5.2.6 Network profile: This will display a list of the networks the radio will remember (maximum of 4).
5.2.7 Delete all network settings: This option clears the current network settings.
5.2.8 Keep network connected: Whether the network is retained in other modes outside of Internet radio or in standby.

5.3 Time / Date
5.3.1 Set time / date
The date and time are displayed as DD-MM-YYYY, with the first value DD being active (flashing). Adjust each value with the controller. When each value is set by pressing the knob, the next value becomes active
and can be set.
5.3.2 Auto Update (from DAB, FM or Network): Select Update from DAB, Update from FM, Update from network or No update.
5.3.3 Setting the format: 12 hours / 24 hours
5.3.4 Setting the time zone: Select the time zone you are in
5.3.5 Daylight savings: Turn daylight saving time off and on.
5.4 Language: The default language is English. Select Menu> System Preferences> Languages> English, Dansk, Nederlands, Suomi, Francais, Deutsch, Italiano, Norsk, Polski, Portugues, Espanol, Svenska, Turkce
5.5 Factory reset: select Menu> System settings> Factory reset > Proceed, Yes. (all user settings are reset to the default values)

5.6 Software update
All user settings are retained after a software upgrade.
CAUTION: Before starting a software upgrade, ensure that the radio is connected to a stable power supply.
Disconnecting the power supply during the software update can permanently damage the device.
5.7 Setup wizard
5.7.1. Set the date / time format.
5.7.2. Automatic update – Select the clock update source or No update.
5.7.3. Set the time zone
5.7.4. Daylight savings
5.7.5. Keep network connected? Yes or No.
5.7.6. The network wizard will run automatically (see section 5.2.1 Network).

5.8 Info
Displays details of the current system including:
SW version: software version number
Spotify Version: version number
Radio ID: Unique code that identifies this radio
Friendly name: Name used to identify the radio on the network

5.9 Privacy Policy
Displays a privacy policy that will take you to our website for full details of Frontier Smart Technologies’ privacy policy:
Please visit the following page on a PC or mobile device.: www.Frontiersmart.com/privacy
5.10 Backlight / display
Time out: on, 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180sec
High, Medium and Low are available for the On level.
High, medium, low and Off are available for the dim level.
5.11 Line output setup
Select Yes or No for the music output to confirm whether the music output is allowed or not.
For Local Speakers, select Yes or No to turn the sound on or off or not.

INTERNET RADIO

The radio can play thousands of radio stations and podcasts from around the world over a broadband internet connection.
Note: The station list menu is provided via the Internet radio portal and is therefore only available when the radio is connected to the Internet. Station lists and submenus change from time to time.
6.1 Country
Represents a submenu to search for stations in different categories, Select the desired category and either a further list of sub-categories is displayed or (if there are no further sub-categories) the available stations for the selected category  are listed.
6.2 History
The station last listened to is selected once restarted Internet radio mode. Select Menu> Station List> History to select different recently used station.
6.3 Search: Search Internet broadcasts for stations whose title contains certain keywords.
6.4 Location
Select a continent from the menu and a list of the available countries will be displayed. Select a radio station from the list to tune in to that station.
6.5 Popular
Presents a list of the most popular internet broadcasters from around the world.
6.6 Discover
Allows you to choose from a list of channels defined either by origin (worldwide / country), genre (music style) or language. To view the list, select the option that shows the number of stations available.
6.7 Now playing information
Name/ description / artist and track info (if available) are displayed on the screen while playing. Press Info to step through the following details: Slogan (standard; if available); Language / place; Codec and sample rate; Playback buffer;  Today’s date etc

Podcasts

In podcast mode, the radio contacts the provider’s portal for a list of available podcasts.
Note: The podcast menu is provided via the podcast portal and is therefore only available if the radio is connected to the Internet. Podcast lists and submenus change from time to time.
7.1 Country
Select the desired category and either another list of subcategories will be displayed or (if there are no further subcategories) the available podcasts for the selected category will be listed.
7.2 Search
Search podcasts with specific keywords in the title. Select a program from the list.
7.3 Location / place / country
Select a continent from the menu and a list of the available countries will be displayed. Select a country and the available podcasts will be displayed.
7.4 Discover
Choose from a list of podcasts defined either by origin (country), genre (music style) or language.

SPOTIFY CONNECT

Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify.
Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found here: http://www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses

DAB +

The DAB radio mode receives DAB / DAB + digital radio and displays information on the station, stream and track playback.
9.1 Station list
First time in DAB radio mode or if the station list is empty, the radio will automatically perform a full scan to see which stations are available.
Select Menu> Station list and press the Navigation button. Scroll the rotary control to select the station you want to listen to. Stations can be saved and called up as described in section 4.4.
9.1.2 Scan
Press Scan to start scanning, once the scan is completed, the radio will display a list of available stations.
9.1.3 Manual Tune: The manual tuning menu option to select a specific channel and view the signal strength for that channel.
9.1.4 Remove stations
To remove stations that are listed but not available, select Menu> Prune Invalid.
9.1.5 Dynamic range compression (DRC)
Some DAB + broadcasts offer DRC (Dynamic Range Compression). To change the radio DRC setting, select DRC high, DRC low, or DRC.
Note: The radio DRC setting has no effect if the broadcast does not contain DRC data.
9.1.6 Station order
To change the station order, select Menu> Station Order> then select Alphanumeric or Ensemble
9.2 Now playing / what’s going on
Press Info, information will be shown which includes the DLS text, program type, ensemble name /frequency, signal strength / error rate, bit rate / codec / channels, today’s date and DL Plus (if available) cycle through.
9.3 Slideshow
Press the navigation knob to scroll through the different display options if a slide show is available (depending on the broadcast signal).

 FM

The FM radio mode receives analog radio from the FM band and displays RDS (Radio Data System) information about the station and broadcast.
10.1 Select station
Press Scan, the frequency display begins to scroll as the radio scans the FM band. Stations can be saved and called up as described in section 4.4.
10.2 Now playing / what’s going on
While an FM station is playing, display one of the following two set of data:
If RDS information is available, it will default to the service name (i.e. the station name). Scroll through more RDS information by pressing Info: the RDS radio text, RDS program type, frequency, and today’s date.
If no RDS information is available, the currently set frequency is displayed.
10.3 Settings
Scan settings
By default, FM scans stop on any available station. To change the scan setting to stop only on stations with good signal strength, select Menu> Scan Settings> Strong Stations Only? > Yes Audio settings
By default, all stereo stations are reproduced in stereo. With weak transmitters, this can lead to a poor signal-to-noise ratio (noise). To play weak stations in mono, select Menu> Audio settings> Weak FM reception: only hear in mono>  Yes.

USB

In USB mode, audio is played from an external source such as an MP3 player.
Shuffle / Random (Off / On)
Repeat (Off / Repeat / Repeat All)

AUX IN

Function: To set up the playing mode for externa audio program. Connect the external audio source to the Aux-IN. Adjust the volume of the radio (and audio source device if necessary) as required.

BLUETOOTH

The radio’s Bluetooth name is Tangent Radio Tre. On your bluetooth smart device (phone / tablet), make sure bluetooth is turned on and search for the device. Select the radio from the list of available Bluetooth devices.
Pause, play, skip to the next track and skip to the previous track (in the playlist of the controlling Bluetooth device) using the buttons available on the radio.

ALARM AND SLEEPTIMER

14.1 Sleeptimer
Sleep OFF, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, or 120 minutes.
Note: A sleep time is automatically canceled when the radio is switched to standby mode.
14.2 Alarm
Select the alarm number (1 or 2) and configure the following parameters:
Activate: Off, Daily, Once, Weekend or Weekday
Time: 12:00 p.m. (adjust as required)
Date: (adjust as needed – this option is normally hidden and only required if “Once” is selected in the “Activate” field.)
Mode: Buzz, Internet radio, DAB or FM
Default setting: Last volume or Volume: 1-32
To save these settings and set the alarm, scroll down and select Save.
Note: The alarm will sound at the set time. To turn it off temporarily, press Navigation button. Press Navigation button repeatedly to cycle through the available snooze periods: 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, and 30 minutes. Press  Standby to cancel an alarm or a sleep alarm.

UNDOK APP

The device offers network functionality via smartphone or tablet in the iOS or Android system.
By downloading the app called UNDOK. Before using the UNDOK app, make sure that the device and the smartphone / tablet are on the same WiFi network.
NOTE: If another smartphone / tablet with the app in the same network has access to the device, the original connection will be interrupted.

SPECIFICATION

Bluetooth (BT 5.0, Supports A2DP, AVRCP profiles)
Frequencies| WiFi: 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz; Bluetooth: 2.4GHz – 2.48 GHz
Encryption| WEP, WPA, WPA2 (PSK), WPS
Supported formats: (Streaming. USB)| MP3 (up to 320 kbit/s), WMA (up to 384 kbit/s), WAV (up to 1.536 mbit/s), AAC/AAC+ (up to 96kHz, 24bit), FLAC (up to 48kHz, 24bit)
DAB / DAB+| Band III (174.928 — 239.200 MHz)
FM| 87.5 —108.0 MHz, support RDS
Power supply| 100-240V — 50/60Hz 15VDC — 1.5A
Remotecontrol batteries| 2 x 1.5V AAA battery
Operating temperatur| 0 °C – 35 °C
Output power| 15 Watt RMS
Connections| DC IN, AUX-IN, LINE OUT, USB
size| 280x140x180mm (W x H x D)
Weight net| 2kg

Reserved rights to technical changes without notice.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these Instructions.
3. Heed all Warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use the speaker near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS SPEAKER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, etc.:

1. Do not place unit near any heat source such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
2. Do not block any ventilation openings of unit.
3. The unit shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the unit.
4. Do not place any heavy loads onto the unit, and do not step on it, the load may fall and cause serious injury to the unit.
5. Please read Rating Labels at the back of unit for power input and other safety information.
6. This unit is intended to be used only with the power supply provided.
7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and at any point where they exit from the unit.
8. Never unplug your unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
9. Repair or replace all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged immediately. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length, the plug, or the connector end.
10. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not use this plug with an extension cord or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
11. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose unit to rain or moisture.
12. During lightning or raining days, unplug the unit for additional protection during thunderstorms or when the unit is not used for prolonged periods. This will prevent damage to the unit from lightning and power surges.
13. Do not attempt to carry out any service work yourself. By opening or removing the cabinet, you may be exposed to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Any service work should be carried out by qualified technicians.
14. The battery of remote control shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
15. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
16. In the interests of safety and to avoid unnecessary energy consumption, never leave the unit switched on while unattended for long periods of time, e.g. overnight, while on holiday or while out of the house. Switch it off and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

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References

• Spotify - Connect
• Page not found - Spotify
• Third Party Licenses | Spotify for Developers
• Tangent Danmark
• Tangent Danmark

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