AZATOM Multiplex D2 Walnut Certified Refurbished User Manual

: June 15, 2024
: AZATOM

AZATOM Multiplex D2 Walnut Certified Refurbished

Product Information

Specifications

Digital Radio
FM Radio
Aux In/Out
BT Wireless Audio
EQ Controls
USB Charge
AZATOM
Next Generation Sound

Package Contents

Remove all items from the packaging. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, please do so according to local regulations.

The following items are included:

Multiplex D2
Mains Adapter
Aux Cable
User Manual
Warranty Card

Please read the manual thoroughly before operating the device.
CAUTION: Only use the supplied power adapter for this device. Do not use it for other devices.
Disconnect from the mains power supply during longer periods of non-use.

Controls & Interface

LCD Display
VOLUME / SCROLL / ENTER / SNOOZE / DIMMER
ON/OFF and Standby
Alarm 1
Tuning – / Backwards
Alarm 2
Tuning + / Forwards
Preset
Play / Pause / Scan (Play / Pause for BT Wireless Audio Mode)
Equaliser
Menu
Sleep
MODE / Exit
Telescopic Antenna
Battery Charging Indicator
DC 9V Port (9V, 1.5A)
Reset Button
3.5mm AUX-IN Port
USB Charging Out Port (5V/500mA For Mobile Phones)
Headphone Port

Product Usage Instructions

Operating Your Radio

Insert the adapter plug into your AC socket. Connect the output to the DC 9V jack of the device.
Press and hold the POWER button to switch on your radio. The the display will show “Azatom – Digital Radio”.
If this is the first time using the unit, it will go into DAB Mode and automatically start an Auto Scan to search for available stations. (If DAB Mode has been previously utilized, the radio will automatically choose the most recently played station when it is switched back on after being powered off.)
Pressing at any time will automatically scan and store stations. (During the scanning process, the lower line of the display shows a bar graph indicating the progress of the scan.)
When the scan is complete, the first station (in alphanumeric order) will be selected. The clock will automatically set to the current time.
If the station list is still empty after the scan, your radio will display “Service Not Available”.
If no stations are found, please ensure the aerial is extended and test the reception by doing another auto scan in a different location.

Standby Mode: When the unit is powered on, press the POWER button once to enter standby mode (This will continue to drain your battery). If you want to turn the device off, press and hold the POWER button and “Power off” will appear on the screen and the device will turn off.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if no stations are found during the auto-scan?

A: Please ensure the aerial is extended and test the reception by doing another auto scan in a different location.

Q: Can I use a different power adapter with this device?

A: No, it is recommended to only use the supplied power adapter for this device.

Q: What should I do if I have any problems with the device?

A: Please read the instruction manual thoroughly for hints and tips to assist in resolving any problems. If the issue persists, contact customer support for further assistance.
Thank You for purchasing the Multiplex D2 for your home.
To make the most of its features, we suggest reading the instruction manual thoroughly, which includes hints and tips to assist in resolving any problems.
Please go through all the safety guidelines before using it and keep this manual for future reference.

Package Contents

Remove all items from the packaging. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to local regulations.

The following items are included:

Multiplex D2
Mains Adapter
Aux Cable
User Manual
Warranty Card

Please read the manual thoroughly before operating the device
CAUTION: Only use the supplied power adapter for this device. Do not use it for other devices.
Disconnect from the mains power supply during longer periods of non-use.

Controls & Interface

LCD Display
VOLUME / SCROLL / ENTER / SNOOZE / DIMMER
ON/OFF and Standby
Alarm 1
Tuning – / Backwards
Alarm 2
Tuning + / Forwards
Preset
Play / Pause / Scan (Play / Pause for BT Wireless Audio Mode)
Equaliser
Menu
Sleep
MODE / Exit
Telescopic Antenna
Battery Charging Indicator
DC 9V Port (9V, 1.5A)
Reset Button
3.5mm AUX-IN Port
USB Charging Out Port (5V/500mA For Mobile Phones)
Headphone Port

Operating Your Radio

Insert the adapter plug into your AC socket. Connect the output into the DC 9V jack of the device.
Press and hold the POWER button to switch on your radio. The display will show “Azatom – Digital Radio.”
If this is the first time using the unit, it will go into DAB Mode and automatically start an “Auto Scan” to search for available stations. (If DAB Mode has been previously utilized, the radio will automatically choose the most recently played station when it is switched back on after being powered off.)
Pressing at any time will automatically scan and store stations. (During the scanning process, the lower line of the display shows a bar graph indicating the progress of the scan.)
When the scan is complete the first station (in alphanumeric order) will be selected. The clock will automatically set to the current time.
If the station list is still empty after the scan your radio will display “Service Not Available”.
If no stations are found, please ensure the aerial is extended and test the reception by doing another auto scan in a different location.

Standby Mode

When the unit is powered on press the POWER button once to enter standby mode (This will continue to drain your battery).
If you want to turn the device off, press and hold the POWER button, and “Power off” will appear on the screen and the device will turn off.

Charging The Battery:

Before you can operate the device with the battery, you need to charge it first. Connect the device to a wall socket with the power adaptor.
The battery will begin to charge and this will be indicated by a “GREEN” light. Once the battery has been charged completely, the charging indicator lights up “RED”.
CAUTION: Never leave the device unattended during the charging process. The duration of the charging process depends on the state of charge of the battery.

DAB Radio

Selecting a Station

With your radio powered on, carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully.

Press MODE to enter “DAB” mode.
The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected.
Press or buttons, then turn the dial to cycle through the list of available stations then press ENTER to tune into that station.

Full Scan

To find new stations you can auto-scan as follows.

Pressing at any time will automatically scan and store stations.
Or press the MENU button, then use the dial to highlight “Full Scan” and press ENTER.
The display will show “Scanning…” and your radio will perform a scan of the Band III DAB channels.
- As new radio stations are found the station counter on the right-hand side of the display will increase and the radio stations will be added to the list stored in the radio.
Press MENU to return to the normal tuning mode.

Secondary Services – DAB

Some radio stations have additional secondary services associated with them. If a radio station has a secondary service associated with it the display will show “>>” next to the station name on the station list. The secondary service will then appear immediately after the primary services as you turn the dial.
Press ENTER to confirm the station selection.
When the secondary service shuts down, your radio will automatically switch back to the main radio station if it is available.

DAB Manual Tune

This feature in DAB mode is mainly used to show signal strength in you for each Frequency. It’s not essential to use this feature and auto scan is best for DAB.
This function is mainly used to assist the positioning of the aerial or the radio to optimise reception for a specific channel or frequency.

Press MENU, then turn the dial to highlight “Manual Tune” and press ENTER.
Turn the dial to highlight your desired frequency.
Press ENTER, the graph will indicate the signal strength, and the upper line will show the name of the DAB multiplex (group of radio stations).
Press MENU to return to the normal tuning mode.

Dynamic Range Control (DRC)

Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment.

Press MODE to enter “DAB” mode.
Press MENU then turn the dial until the display shows “DRC”. Press ENTER to enter the settings menu.
- Turn the dial to select the required DRC setting (the default is OFF).
  DRC OFF – DRC is switched off and broadcast DRC will be ignored.
  DRC LOW – The DRC level is set to 1/2 which is sent by the broadcaster.
  DRC HIGH – DRC level is sued as sent by the broadcaster.
- Press ENTER to confirm the setting. The display will return to the previous display.

Note: Not all DAB broadcasts can use the DRC function. If the broadcaster does not support DRC, then the DRC setting in the radio will have no effect.

Prune DAB

Prune : (To remove stations that are listed but unavailable).

In DAB mode, press MENU and turn the dial until “Prune” is highlighted on the display then press ENTER.
Turn the dial to find “YES”. Press the ENTER button to confirm to prune.

Note: this removes all the invalid stations indicated in the station list with a “?” in front of the station name.

FM Radio

Selecting a Station

With your radio powered on, carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully.

Press MODE to enter “FM” mode.
The top line of the display shows the frequency of the station currently selected.
Press and hold or buttons to fast search for the next available FM station.
Press buttons to cycle through the list of available stations and fine-tune the FM frequencies by 0.05mHz then press ENTER to tune into that station.

Auto Scan

Press MODE to enter “FM” mode.
Press the button. Your radio will begin scanning for the next available frequency and will immediately play that station.
You can also press and hold the TUN or TUN buttons, to fast search to the next available FM station.

Display Settings

Backlight Auto Setting:

Press MENU and turn the dial until “System” is highlighted on the display then press ENTER.
Turn the dial until “Backlight” is highlighted on the display then press ENTER.
Turn the dial until “Timeout” is highlighted then press ENTER.
Turn the dial to choose between 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180 seconds, or “On” to cancel the auto dimmer. press ENTER to set.
Press MENU to return to the original radio screen.

Set Brightness:

While in any playing mode, push the dial to cycle through the different levels of Brightness. There are four levels of brightness to choose from, High, Medium, Low, and Sleep Low.

Using Presets

You can save your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset station memories.
Your radio has a total of 80 memory presets, with 40 allocated for DAB and 40 for FM. The steps to store presets are the same for both DAB and FM modes.

With the radio powered on, Press the MODE button to choose “DAB” or “FM” mode.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the station you want to preset is playing.
Press and hold the PRESET button until you see “Preset Store” highlighted on the screen (not “Preset Recall”)
Using the dial, scroll along to the desired preset number that you wish to store the station to and press ENTER.
Once correctly stored, “Preset 01 Stored” will display on the screen. The station will be stored under the chosen preset. Repeat this process for any other stations you wish to save.

Note: Stations that have been stored in a preset slot may be overwritten by following the above procedure and selecting an already-used slot.

Recalling Presets:

With the radio powered on, Press the MODE button to choose “DAB” or “FM” mode.
Press the PRESET button to see “Preset Recall” not “Preset Store”
Using the dial, scroll along to the desired preset number that you wish to play and press ENTER.

Note: If you have not previously stored a preset station and the preset button is pressed “Empty preset” will be displayed.

Bluetooth

To pair your device via Bluetooth for the first time:

Press MODE until “Bluetooth “ is highlighted on the display then press ENTER.
After a few seconds, the speaker will automatically go into paring mode.
On your Bluetooth device (such as a mobile phone) do a search and once available please select “Multiplex D2”.
Once connected, the screen will say “BT Connected”.
You can press the button on the front of the Multiplex D2 to play and pause your music.

Aux – In

Aux-in mode plays audio from an external source such as a smartphone.

Plug one end of a 3.5mm audio cable (excluded) into the headphone or line-out jack on your player or device, and plug the other end of the cable into the Multiplex D2 Aux-In port.
Turn on the external audio source and play your device.
Press MODE until “Aux Input” is highlighted on the display then press ENTER.
The volume level can be now controlled through the main unit.

Please ensure the cable is disconnected to listen to the radio in other modes such as DAB and FM.

Sleep Timer

Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep setting can be adjusted from 15 to 90 minutes.

Press the SLEEP button.
Turn the dial to cycle through the sleep timers. Choose between 15, 30, 45, 60, and 90 minutes or Sleep Off which will cancel the sleep time. Press ENTER to confirm the setting
The sleep timer indicator will show on the display. Your radio will switch off after the pre-set sleep time has elapsed.
To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP cycle through to “Sleep Off” and press ENTER to confirm.

Time & Date Settings

When the radio is first turned on and the scan has been completed, the time and date should have automatically been set. If there is no DAB/FM signal available, you will need to set the time and date manually when turned on for the first time.

Press MENU and turn the dial until “System” is highlighted on the display then press ENTER.
Turn the dial until “Time/Date” is highlighted on the display then press ENTER.
Turn the dial to select “Set Time/Date” then press ENTER. You can also use the dial to set the Auto Update, 12/24 Hour Modes, and Date Format.
Turn the dial to set the hour, then press ENTER.
Turn the dial to set the minutes, then press ENTER.
Turn the dial to set the day, then press ENTER.
Turn the dial to set the month, then press ENTER.
Turn the dial to set the year, then press ENTER.
After pressing ENTER, the time and date will be saved.

Alarm Settings

NOTE: PLEASE SELECT A RADIO STATION BEFORE SETTING THE ALARM. You will be given the option to choose from the last station used or one of your favorite preset channels.

Press either ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 to enter the setting menu.
Use the dial to set the alarm hour and press ENTER to confirm.
Use the dial to set the alarm minutes and press ENTER to confirm.
Use the dial to choose a duration: 15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes, and press ENTER to confirm.
Use the dial to set the alarm sound source, choose between Buzzer / FM / DAB, and press ENTER to confirm.
Use the dial to set when the alarm is active, you can choose Once / Daily /Weekdays / Weekends. Press ENTER to confirm.
Use the dial to set the alarm volume and press ENTER to confirm.
Use the dial to choose whether you want the alarm ON/OFF and press ENTER to confirm.
At any time you can disable or enable the alarm. Press and hold the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button to disable or enable the alarm. The display will show the alarm logo when enabled.

Snooze

When the alarm sounds, pressing the dial will temporarily silence the alarm, you can choose the time from 5, 10, 15 & 30 minutes by turning the dial.
The snooze function also has a countdown allowing you to see how long before the alarm re-sounds.

Stop The Alarm

When the alarm is sounding or on snooze you can press ALARM or STANDBY buttons to silence the alarm sound. The radio will then return to Standby mode – This cancels the alarm, to snooze please use the dial.

Mobile Phone Charging

The USB port on the back of the Multiplex D2 is available for you to charge your mobile device through the use of your USB charging cable.
Plug your wire into the USB port and attach your mobile device to the other end and your phone will begin to charge.
Note: This port is only for charging your mobile phone or compatible products. It is not a USB player.

Equalizer

Locate the “EQ” button on the front panel and press the button at once.
“My EQ” will appear on the screen. Press ENTER to access the settings.
Use the dial to choose between “Bass” or “Treble” and press ENTER to confirm.
Use the dial to set the range from “-7 to +7” and press ENTER to confirm.

Earphones

Note: Earphones are not included with the Multiplex D2 Radio

Plug the earphones into the Earphone socket on the rear of your radio.
Check that the Volume level is not too loud before placing the earpieces into your ears.

FM Stereo/Mono (Earphones only)

Use this if an FM station being received has a weak signal and some distortion is audible (especially when listening using earphones).

Press MENU and turn the dial until “Audio Setting” is highlighted on the display then press ENTER.
Turn the dial until “Forced Mono” is highlighted on the display then press ENTER.
To return to stereo mode, press MENU then turn the dial until “Audio Setting” is highlighted then press ENTER.
Turn the dial to highlight “Stereo Allowed” and press ENTER. Your radio will switch to stereo mode.

Factory Reset

If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete, it may be possible to restore normal operation by carrying out a system reset. This will restore the radio’s settings to their factory defaults. If you have moved to a different part of the country and you wish to erase local DAB radio stations that are no longer available from the stored list, then you may carry out this procedure.
Note: All your presets will be erased throughout this procedure

Press MENU and use the dial until “System “ is highlighted on the display then press ENTER.
Turn the dial until “Factory Reset” is highlighted on the display then press ENTER.
If you wish to perform the reset operation, use the dial until “YES” is highlighted on the display and press ENTER. A full reset of your radio will be performed, All preset stations & station lists will be erased.
If you do not wish to reset your radio turn the dial until “NO” is highlighted and press ENTER to confirm. Your radio will return to the previous menu.
After a system reset a scan of the DAB band will be automatically performed.

If your radio locks at any time you can use the RESET button on the rear of the radio. Just press it once and it will reboot.

Important Safety Information

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions. Instructions are also available for download at www.azatom.com
Heed all Warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not clean the apparatus near or with water.
Clean only with a Dry Cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install under the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during light storms or when unused for long periods.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. (Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.)
No naked flame sources, such as lit candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Dispose of used electrical products and batteries safely according to your local authorty 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.
If any battery is included it shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like. W

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 finished.
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep 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.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Power requirement mains (via adaptor): AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz DC 9V 1.5A
Battery: 2200mAh battery.

Frequency Coverage:

FM: 87.5-108MHz
DAB: 174.928 – 239.200MHz

Circuit Features:

Loudspeaker: 3.5 inch x 2
Output power: 30W Max
Earphone socket: 3.5mm dia. stereo
Aerial system: FM: Telescopic Aerial
DAB: Telescopic Aerial
USB: 500mA output charge.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

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