MAJORITY PRK-DAB-BLK Parkside Pocket DAB/FM/MP3 Radio User Guide

MAJORITY PRK-DAB-BLK Parkside Pocket DAB/FM/MP3 Radio

Majority Parkside
Pocket DAB/FM/MP3 Radio

PRK-DAB-BLK
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Controls and Functions

Front View

1. Power (On/Off)
2. Earphone Jack
3. Standby/Mode
4. Volume +
5. Previous
6. Volume –
7. Enter/Play/Pause
8. Next
9. Menu/Info/Stop
10. Display Screen
11. DC IN Jack
12. SD Card Compartment

What’s in the box?

• Majority Parkside Pocket DAB, FM and MP3
• USB Cable
• Earphones
• User Guide

Instructions Guide

Please note all (Ref.) refer to Page 2 Controls and Functions mapping guide.

Basic Operation

• Switch the ‘ON/OFF’(Ref.1) button on top of the system to ‘ON’.
• “Welcome to Digital Radio” will show on the display. Then it will show the clock.
• Ensure the system has been charged, the battery life will show on the display when you turn on. If the battery icon shows all of the bars illuminated then the system is fully charged.
• To charge the device, use the USB cable provided and plug it into a computer or a plug (not supplied) that accepts USB connectors.
• Press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button to turn on the unit (Ref.3). The system should go straight to DAB Radio and automatically start scanning for stations. The display will show “Searching” and can take a few minutes to scan.
• Press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.3) to switch between DAB, FM or SD Card Reader.
• Ensure that the earphones are connected into the top of the system correctly (Ref.2) as they are also the antenna of your radio. Without them, no DAB/FM signal will be received.

Standby
To change the music system back into standby, press and hold the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.3). To turn off fully switch the button on top of the unit (Ref.1) to “Off”.

DAB Radio Mode & Time and Date

DAB Radio

• Press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.3). On first use DAB Radio will automatically start scanning all stations and save them.
• To auto scan (if it hasn’t automatically or shows no signal) press and hold the ‘Info/Menu/Stop’ button (Ref.9) and when the display shows “FULL SCAN”, press the ‘Enter/Play/Pause’ button (Ref.7).
• It will start scanning up the frequency band and store all stations that have a good signal. Please note, if you are not in a good DAB signal area then you won’t get a strong signal, if any.
• The radio will automatically save all the stations with a strong signal.
• After searching has finished it will automatically play the first station stored.
• To listen to any of the stations that have been stored, use the ‘Next’ (Ref.8) and ‘Prev’ (Ref.5) buttons to navigate through the stations.
• The radio will display station information when you press the
• ‘Info/Menu/Stop’ button (Ref.9). Press multiple times to view all information available. See page 9.
• When you turn the radio on again after switching it off, it will automatically tune to the same station (DAB or FM) that was last selected.

Time and Date
On first use of DAB Radio, the time and date will automatically update.

Set Up of the DAB Radio Preset Stations

• Preset a radio station
  • Up to 10 preset stations can be set.
  • To store a station that you are currently playing:
  • Press and hold ‘Enter/Play/Pause’ button (Ref.7).
  • “Preset Empty ‘1’’’will show on the display, the number will be flashing.
  • Press ‘Prev’ button (Ref.5) or ‘Next’ (Ref.8) to change the “1” to the number you want to store the station as.
  • Then press and hold ‘Enter/Play/Pause’ button (Ref.7) to save.
  • The display will then show “Preset (1) stored”.
• To recall a preset radio station
  • Press and hold ‘Enter/Play/Pause’ (Ref.7).
  • Press ‘Prev’ button (Ref.5) or ‘Next’ (Ref.8) to scroll through your preset stations, up to 10.
  • Press ‘Enter/Play/Pause’ button (Ref.7) to select your choice.

FM Radio Mode

• FM Radio
  • Press the ‘Standby’ button (Ref.3).
  • Then press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.3) to switch to FM. The first time you do this FM frequency “87.5 MHz” will be displayed on the screen.
  • To auto scan press and hold the ‘Previous’ button (Ref.5) or ‘Next’ button (Ref.8) and then release.
  • After searching has finished it will automatically play the first station stored with a good signal.
• To tune a specific frequency
  • To listen to a specific frequency, you can search quickly by pressing and holding the ‘Next’ button (Ref.8) to search up and
  • ‘Prev’ (Ref.5) to search down the bandwidth. It will stop searching when you press the button again. To search slowly, press the
  • ‘Next’ (Ref.8) and ‘Prev’ button (Ref.5) multiple times rather than holding.
• Mono and Auto
  • In working mode press and hold ‘Info/Menu/Stop’ button (Ref.9). Use the ‘Prev’ button (Ref.5) to highlight your option.
  • Choose “SET TO MONO/SET TO AUTO” and press the ‘Enter/Play/Pause’ button (Ref.7).
  • The display will show “Audio Mode: Mono/Auto”.
  • The default audio settings for all stations is stereo mode. If you want to improve the quality use the above instructions to change it to Mono mode.

Set Up of the FM Radio Preset Stations

• Preset a radio station
  • Up to 10 preset stations can be set.
  • To store a station that you are currently playing:
  • Press and hold ‘Enter/Play/Pause’ (Ref.7).
  • “Preset Empty ‘1’’’will show on the display, the number will be flashing.
  • Press ‘Prev’ (Ref.5) or ‘Next’ (Ref.8) to change the “1” to the number you want to store the station as.
  • Then press and hold ‘Enter/Play/Pause’ button (Ref.7) to save.
  • The display will then show “Preset (1) stored”.
• To recall a preset radio station
  • Press and hold ‘Enter/Play/Pause’ (Ref.7).
  • Press ‘Prev’ button (Ref.5) or ‘Next’ (Ref.8) to scroll through your preset stations, up to 10.
  • Press ‘Enter/Play/Pause’ button (Ref.7) to select your choice.

SD Card Reader

• Insert the micro SD card into the top of the device (Ref.12).
• Then press the ‘Standby/Mode’ button (Ref.3) to switch to ‘SD’ which will show on the display screen.
• The device will automatically start playing the first track after reading the card.
• To change tracks use the ‘Prev’ (Ref.5) or ‘Next’ buttons (Ref.8). To pause or play a track press the ‘Enter/Play/Pause’ button (Ref.7).

Station Information for DAB and FM Radio

Press the ‘Info/Menu/Stop’ button (Ref.9) repeatedly to show the programme information.

• Signal Strength: Displays a signal bar with the strength of the current station.
• Time and Date: Displays the time and the date.
• Dynamic Label Segment (DLS): Displays scrolling text information supplied by the broadcaster.
• PTY (Programme Type): Shows the type and description of the programme provided by the DAB station.
• Channel Name: Displays the station’s name
• Frequency: Displays the station’s frequency.
• Bit Rate: The data rate which the signal is being transmitted.

Station Information for DAB and FM Radio

FM Radio
Press the ‘Info/Menu/Stop’ button (Ref.9) repeatedly to show the 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.

Other Functions

• System Reset

  • Press and hold ‘Info/Menu/Stop’ button (Ref.9). Use the Prev (Ref.5) button to choose your option.
  • Choose “SYSTEM RESET” and press the ‘Enter’ button (Ref.7).
  • On the display it will show ‘Press enter key to reset’.
  • Press ‘Enter/Play/Pause’ button (Ref.7).

• SW Version – Software Version Display

  • Press and hold ‘Info/Menu/Stop’ button (Ref.9). Use the ‘Prev’
  • (Ref.5) button to scroll through to show software version ‘SW Ver. V1.03.

• Display
  Every time you press the ‘Info/Menu/Stop’ button (Ref.9), the display will show: RDS radio text, Programme type, Station name, Mono/Stereo, Time and Date.

• Charging the Radio

  • Connect the USB cable (supplied) with the small end into the charging port at the bottom of the radio (Ref.11). Then connect the end of the USB cable into a free USB port on your computer or another mains charger (not supplied).
  • Your radio includes re-chargeable batteries. The battery level is shown on the display. The radio should be recharged at first opportunity once the battery level is at minimum charge.

Technical Specification and Warranty

Technical Specifications

• Power Supply: USB Charging: 5V/0.5A
• Mode: FM (87.5MHz), DAB Band III 5A-13F
• Battery: 3.7V/1000mAh

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions. instructions a real so available for download at www.majoritytech.co.uk
3. Heed all Warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not clean the apparatus near or with water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cord 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 specified by the manufacturer.
11. Unplug this apparatus during light storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 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 rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
13. No naked flame 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 apparatus.
• Main plug is used to disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the main mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the main socket outlet completely.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire 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 finished with.

IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference

• Risk of electric shock. Do not open
• Read all instructions car and keep for future reference
• When servicing, use only replacement parts  

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