MAJORITY CB4A-DAB-BLK Arbury DAB DAB Plus Digital and FM Radio User Guide

MAJORITY CB4A-DAB-BLK Arbury DAB DAB Plus Digital and FM Radio

Product Introduction

• Specifications
  • Model: CB4A-DAB-BLK
  • Radio type: DAB / DAB+ Digital and FM Radio
  • Power supply: DC 5V, 1A
  • Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours
  • Battery life: Approximately 8-12 hours

Product Information

• Front View:
  • Info/Menu
  • Preset
  • Power/Mode
  • Scan
  • Previous
  • Next
• Rear View:
  • Off/On Switch
  • DC 5V,1A Power Connector
  • Charging Light Indicator
  • 3.5mm Headphone Socket
  • Product Usage Instructions
• Basic Operation:
  • Plug the power connector into the back of the system via the port labeled as DC 5V. Alternatively, charge the radio for approximately 3.5 hours to charge the internal battery. This will allow for approximately 8-12 hours of charge and portability.
  • Once powered or charged, switch the Power Supply switch on the back of the system to ‘ON’.
  • Ensure the antenna is extended as far as possible for better signal reception before selecting DAB or FM mode.
  • When you first switch on the radio, it will be in Standby mode showing the time and date. The time and date will automatically update after switching to DAB mode later on.
  • Press the ‘Power/Mode’ button to turn on the unit. It will automatically take you to DAB radio mode or the previous mode you were using.
• DAB/DAB+ Radio:
  • If DAB mode is activated, the radio will automatically begin scanning and storing DAB stations with good signal. The screen will display “Full Scan” when scanning and display a radio station when the scan is complete.
  • If the radio does not automatically begin scanning, simply press the ‘Scan’ button to initiate a full scan. Once finished, the first available station will begin to play.
  • To scroll through available DAB/DAB+ stations, use the ‘Prev’ button or ‘Next’ button. Press ‘Enter’ to select the desired station.
• FM Radio:
  • Press the ‘Power/Mode’ button to switch between DAB Radio and FM Radio modes.
  • Further guidance on FM Radio will be provided in the following pages.
• Other Functions:
  • Refer to the user guide for instructions on clock and date settings, dual alarm settings, and other functions.
• FAQ
  • Q: How long does it take to charge the internal battery?
  • A: It takes approximately 3.5 hours to fully charge the internal battery.
  • Q: How long does the battery last after a full charge?
  • A: The battery life is approximately 8-12 hours after a full charge.
  • Q: Can I use headphones with this radio?
  • A: Yes, there is a 3.5mm headphone socket available on the rear of the radio.

Controls And Functions

Front View

1. Info/Menu
2. Preset
3. Power/Mode
4. Scan
5. Previous
6. Next
7. Enter/Snooze
8. Volume –
9. Volume +
10. LCD display
11. Antenna

Rear View

• 12. Off/On Switch
• 13. DC 5V,1A Power Connector
• 14. Charging Light Indicator
• 15. 3.5mm Headphone Socket

What’s In The Box

Box Contents

1. Majority Arbury DAB / DAB+ Radio Clock
2. UK Standard Plug DC 5V,1A Power Supply
3. User Guide

Instructions Guide

Basic Operation

• Plug the power connector into the back of the system via the port that is labeled as DC 5V (Ref.˜°). Alternatively, charge the radio for approximately 3.5 hours to charge the internal battery. This will allow for approximately 8-12 hours of charge and portability
• Once powered or charged, switch the Power Supply switch on the back of the system to ‘ON’ (Ref.˜˛).
• Ensure the antenna (Ref.˜˜) is extended as far as possible so that you can rotate it. This will allow you to receive the best possible signal before DAB or FM modes are selected.
• When you first switch on the radio, it will be in Standby mode showing the time and date. The time and date will not yet be set up, but it will automatically update after you switch to DAB later on.
• Press the ‘Power/Mode’ button (Ref.°) to turn on the unit. It will automatically take you to DAB radio mode or the previous mode you were using.
• If DAB mode is activated, the radio will automatically begin scanning and storing DAB stations with good signal. The screen will display “Full Scan” when it is scanning and will display a radio station when the scan is complete.
• If the radio does not automatically begin scanning, simply press the ‘Scan’ button (Ref.˝) to initiate a full scan. Once it is finished, the first available station will begin to play.
• Now that the DAB stations have been scanned and searched, you can scroll through the available DAB/DAB+ stations by using the ‘Prev’ button (Ref.˙) or ‘Next’ button (Ref.ˆ). Once you find a station you wish to listen to, press ‘Enter’ (Ref.ˇ) to select the station.
• To change the mode, press the ‘Power/Mode’ button (Ref.°) to switch between DAB Radio and FM Radio.
• Further guidance on DAB and FM will be provided in the following pages.

Standby

• To place the music system in standby mode, press and hold the ‘Power/Mode’ button (Ref.°)
• To turn the radio off fully, switch the button on the rear of the unit (Ref.˜˛) to OFF and turn the power off at the mains. This would be advisable to save the radio’s internal battery charge if you are operating it in this way instead of operating it from the mains.
• Please keep the power cord out of reach of children.

DAB/DAB+ Radio

• Press the ‘Power/Mode’ button (Ref.°) to switch to DAB Radio. On first use, it will automatically scan all available stations and save them.
• Fully extend the antenna (Ref.˜˜).
• If the unit hasn’t automatically scanned or you would like to rescan the available stations, press the ‘Scan’ button (Ref.˝) and then release. This would be advisable if you are having trouble listening to particular stations.
• Once you have chosen to scan, the radio will display “Full Scan” as it starts scanning up the frequency band. Once the scan is complete, the first radio station with good signal will begin to play.
• To browse through all of the stations that have been stored, use the ‘Next’ (Ref.ˆ) and ‘Prev’ (Ref.˙) buttons to scroll through the stations. Once you have found your desired station, press ‘Enter’ (Ref.ˇ) to confirm your choice.
• When listening to a DAB station, you can access station information by pressing the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.˜) repeatedly to view the information available (See page 11).

How to store a preset radio station

• To be able to quickly access your favorite DAB stations, you can preset the stations. Up to 10 different preset stations can be set for you to browse between.
• To store a station as your preset, it is best to be listening to the station at the time.
• Once listening to the station, press and hold the ‘Preset’ button (Ref.˛). The screen will then display “<1: (Empty)” to show the empty preset 1. To set the station as preset 1, simply press ‘Enter’(Ref.ˇ) to confirm your choice.
• To set the station as preset number 2 or above, press the ‘Prev’
• (Ref.˙) or ‘Next’ (Ref.ˆ) buttons to change the “<1” to the number you want to store the station as. Follow by pressing the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.ˇ) to save.
• Once the station is saved as a preset, the display will then show “Preset (x) stored”.

How to play a preset radio station

• To play your preset radio stations, press the ‘Preset’ button to enter the preset catalog (Ref.˛).
• Use the ‘Prev’ (Ref.˙) or ‘Next’ (Ref.ˆ) buttons to scroll through your preset stations from 1-10.
• Once you have found your chosen preset station you wish to play, press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.ˇ) to select your choice. The station will now begin to play.

FM Radio

• Press the ‘Power/Mode’ button (Ref.°) multiple times to switch to FM. The first time you do this, FM frequency “87.5 MHz” will be displayed on the screen.
• Fully extend the antenna (Ref.˜˜).
• To scan for the available stations with good signal, press and hold the ‘Scan’ button (Ref.˝) for the radio to begin scanning up the frequency band. The next available station will then begin to play.
• To go to the next station with good signal, press (do not hold) the ‘Scan’ button.
• The radio will display station information when you press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.˜). Press multiple times to view all information available (See page 11 for more information).

How to tune a speciÿc frequency manually

• To listen to a specific frequency, press and hold the ‘Next’ button (Ref.ˆ) to search forward quickly, or the ‘Prev’ button (Ref.˙) to search back quickly. It will stop searching when the button is released.
• To search slowly, press the ‘Next’ (Ref.ˆ) and ‘Prev’ (Ref.˙) button multiple times rather than holding.

Mono and Auto

• When on FM mode, you can change between Mono and Auto by pressing the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.ˇ).

Playing ‘Strong’ or ‘All’ FM Stations

• When on FM mode, you can decide if you would like to pick up all stations (even if they do not have a good signal), or just the stations with strong signal.
• To do this, press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.1) and use the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.5/6) to scroll through to ‘FM Scan Set’. Confirm this choice by selecting ‘Enter’ (Ref.7).
• You can now choose between ‘Only’ or ‘All. Select “Only” with the ‘Enter’ button to only receive the stations with good signal.

How to store a preset radio station

• To be able to quickly access your favourite FM stations, you can preset the stations. Up to 10 different preset stations can be set for you to browse between
• Once listening to the station, press and hold the ‘Preset’ button (Ref.˛). The screen will then display “<1: (Empty)” to show the empty preset 1. To set the station as preset 1, simply press “Enter” to confirm your choice.
• To set the station as preset number 2 or above, press the ‘Prev’
• (Ref.˙) or ‘Next’ (Ref.ˆ) buttons to change the “<1” to the number you want to store the station as. Follow by pressing the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.ˇ) to save.
• Once the station is saved as a preset, the display will then show “Preset (x) stored”.

How to play a preset radio station

• To play your preset radio stations, press the ‘Preset’ button to enter the preset catalogue (Ref.˛).
• Use the ‘Prev’ (Ref.˙) or ‘Next’ (Ref.ˆ) buttons to scroll through your preset stations from 1-10.
• Once you have found your chosen preset station you wish to play, press ‘Enter’ button (Ref.ˇ) to select your choice. The station will now begin to play.

Station Information for DAB Radio

DAB/DAB+ Radio

When you are listening to a DAB/DAB+ radio station with good signal, you can press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.˜) repeatedly to browse through different programme information.

• Bit Rate: Shows the data rate at which the signal is being transmitted.
• Bit Error Rate (BER): Provides details of the signal error rate.
• Channel and Frequency: Displays the station’s transmission channel number and frequency.
• PTY (Programme Type): Shows the type and description of the program provided by the DAB station.
• Time and Date: Displays the time and date information provided by the broadcaster.
• Bit Rate: The data rate which the signal is being transmitted.
• Dynamic Label Segment (DLS): Displays scrolling text information supplied by the broadcaster.

Station Information for FM Radio

• FM Radio: When you are listening to a FM radio station with good signal, you can press the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.˜) repeatedly to browse through different programme information.
• Signal Strength: Displays a signal bar with the strength of the current station.
• Time and Date: Displays the time and the date.
• Frequency: Displays the station’s transmission frequency.
• Audio Type: Displays the audio type of the station you are listening to. It will either be Stereo or Mono.
• Radio Text: Displays scrolling text information supplied by the broadcaster.
• Programme Type: Displays a description of the type of programme provided by the broadcaster.

Clock and Date Setting

Once the radio has been put into DAB mode, the time and date should automatically set. If this does not happen or you wish to alter the time and date, follow the below guidance:
Manually Setting the Time

• Ensure the unit is turned on and out of standby.
• To enter radio settings, press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.˜).
• Use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref.˙/6) to scroll through to “Time/Date” and press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm the choice (Ref.ˇ).
• Once this option is selected, the hour will then flash on the display screen. You can now alter the time hour by pressing the ‘Prev’ (Ref.˙) or ‘Next’ (Ref.ˆ) buttons until the required hour is displayed.
• To confirm the hour press the ‘Enter’ (Ref.ˇ) button.
• The minutes will then flash on the display screen. Press the
• ‘Prev’ (Ref.˙) or ‘Next’ (Ref.ˆ) buttons until the required minute is displayed.
• To confirm the minute press ‘Enter’ (Ref.ˇ).
• The time is now set and you will be able to alter the date in the next step.
• The date can be changed straight after changing the time.
• The year will flash on the display screen. To change the date year, press the ‘Prev’ (Ref.˙) or ‘Next’ (Ref.ˆ) buttons until the required year is displayed.
• To confirm the year press the ‘Enter’ (Ref.ˇ) button.
• The month will now flash on the display screen. Press the ‘Prev’ (Ref.˙) or ‘Next’ (Ref.ˆ) buttons until the required month is displayed.
• To confirm the month press the ‘Enter’ (Ref.ˇ) button.
• The day unit will then flash on the display screen. Press the
• ‘Prev’ (Ref.˙) or ‘Next’ (Ref.ˆ) buttons until the required date is displayed.
• To confirm the date, press ‘Enter’ (Ref.ˇ).

Dual Alarm Setting
Alarm 1/Alarm 2 Setting

1. Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.˜).
2. Use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref.˙/6) to choose “Alarm 1 Set” or “Alarm 2 Set” and press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.ˇ) for the alarm you wish to set.
3. Once alarm 1 or 2 is selected, OFF will display on the screen. To turn the alarm on, use the ‘Next’ button (Ref.ˆ) to make “ON” flash on the display. Press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.ˇ) to confirm the alarm switch on.
4. The hour digits for the alarm will then flash. To set the hour you want the alarm to sound, press the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.˙/6) to browse to the hour and press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.ˇ) to confirm your choice.
5. The minutes of the alarm are now able to be set. Using the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.˙/6), scroll up and down the minutes and press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.ˇ) to confirm your choice.
6. Now choose when you would alarm to sound. Using the ‘prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons, scroll through the alarm options: ‘Once/Daily/Weekends/Weekdays’. Use the ‘Enter’ button to confirm selection.
7. Once the alarm time is set, you can change the alarm volume by pressing the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.˙/6) to choose the noise level. Press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.ˇ) to confirm.
8. You can now choose the alarm tone sound. Press the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.˙/6) to change between which sound you would like: Alarm, DAB or FM Radio, and press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.ˇ) to confirm.

Alarm Functions

• To Cancel Alarm 1 or Alarm 2
  • To cancel the alarm, press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.˜).
  • Use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref.˙/6) to choose “Alarm 1 Set” if you wish to cancel alarm 1, or “Alarm 2 Set” if you wish to cancel alarm 2. Press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm your choice (Ref.ˇ).
  • To turn the Alarm off, press the ‘Next’ button (Ref.ˆ) so that “OFF” is flashing and press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.ˇ) to confirm.
• Snooze/Switch of Alarm when Sounding
  • When the alarm sounds, press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button (Ref.ˇ) to snooze the alarm for another 9 minutes. The radio will go into standby mode.
  • To turn the alarm off completely, press the ‘Power/Mode’ button (Ref.°).
  • If you do not turn the alarm off or put it on snooze, the alarm will sound for 10 mins before it turns off automatically.

Other Functions

Sleep Setting

• This enables you to programme the radio to switch off at a selection of set times up to 120 minutes from activation.
• Press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.˜).
• Use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref.˙/6) to choose “Sleep Timer” and press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.ˇ) to confirm this option.
• Using the ‘Prev’ or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.˙/6) choose the sleep timer amount from activation: OFF, 15mins, 30mins, 45mins, 60mins, 90mins or 120mins.
• When your choice is displayed press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.ˇ). The system will automatically start the timer.
• To turn the sleep timer off, follow the above instructions and select “OFF” from the choices.
• Once the timer has been set, the minutes will count down on the display screen. Example: if set to turn off in 5 minutes, “S5” will flash, counting down to “S0”. The radio will then go into standby mode.

System Reset

• To erase all setting and preset options, and reset your radio, perform a factory reset. This would also be advisable if you are having any functionality issues with your radio.
• To perform a factory reset, press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.˜).
• Use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref.˙/6) to browse to the “Factory Reset” option and press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.ˇ) to confirm.
• The display screen will then show “Factory Reset?”. To confirm the factory reset, use the ‘Next’ button (Ref.ˆ) to choose “Yes”. Press ‘Enter’ (Ref.ˇ) to initiate the factory reset.

SW Version – Software Version Display

• To view the software version, press and hold the ‘Info/Menu’ button (Ref.˜).
• Use the ‘Prev/Next’ buttons (Ref.˙/6) to select “SW Version” and press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.ˇ). The software version will then display.

Internal Rechargeable Battery

• Play Time
  • The Arbury has an internal rechargeable battery that has a playtime of 8-12 hours when it is fully charged. This will allow you to take the radio on the go and use it portably.
  • If you want to turn your radio off, save the battery life by putting into standby mode and then turn off at the ON/OFF switch.
  • To charge the radio, plug your radio into the mains with the power adapter provided.
• Charging
  • The unit will charge in standby and working mode if it is connected to the mains.
  • To confirm that the unit is on charge, a red light will appear on the back of the system (Ref.˜˝). The unit takes approximately 3.5 hours to fully charge, after which the light will show blue.

Specifications

Warranty

• All products come with a standard 12 month warranty.
• All items must be registered on www.majorityradios.co.uk. for the warranty to be valid.
• Once on the web page, use the menu to ÿnd “register your product”.
• You will also be given the chance to extend your warranty for an additional 24 months, free of charge.

The volume is set to a low position. Increase the volume. Headphones may be connected. Disconnect the headphones.

Buttons are not

working

| Turn off the unit and turn on after a few seconds.
FM: Static sound DAB:

Burbling/intermittent cut-out

| Signal reception is low. Adjust the aerial or move the unit to a stronger signal location.

Re-scan stations.

Sound is distorted| The volume is too high. Adjust the volume control.
Desired station not

found

| Weak signal. Use the manual tune function.
The display shows “No Service”| There is no DAB coverage in your area, or poor reception. Adjust the position of the aerial, or move the unit to a

stronger signal location.

Display is blank| This may occur if the broadcaster changes the label of a service or removes a label while tuned. The radio will try

to retune or perform a scan.

Time and Date not set automatically| For the time and date to set automatically you need to turn on the system and switch to DAB radio and let this scan.

Then press the ‘Power Mode’ button and the system will go into standby. The date and clock will update

automatically.

Safety Information

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions. Instructions are also available for download at www.majorityradios.co.uk
3. Heed all Warnings
4. Follow all instructions
5. Do no clean the apparatus near or with water
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install per the manufacturer’s instructions
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install per the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliÿers) that produce heat.
9. Protect the power from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories speciÿed by the manufacturer.
11. Unplug this apparatus during light storms or when unused for long periods.
12. Refer all servicing to qualiÿed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to the rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
13. No naked ˛ame sources, such as lit candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
14. Dispose of used electrical products and batteries safely according to your local authority and regulations.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• The main plug is used to disconnect the device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. To disconnect the apparatus from the main mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the main socket outlet completely.
• The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, ÿre, or the like.

RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS

• You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing so help the environment.
• This symbol means an electrical product should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal when ÿnished with.
  • IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference.
  • Risk of electric shock.
  • Do not open
  • Read all instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference
  • When servicing, use only identical replacement parts
  • CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
  • ATTENTION: RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR
  • IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference www.majorityradios.co.uk.

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