i-box 79310PI-14_IM Hybrid DAB Radio Alarm with Classic Dial User Manual

i-box 79310PI-14_IM Hybrid DAB Radio Alarm with Classic Dial

Introduction

The i-box Dream is the perfect choice for anyone who finds it quicker to tell the time using a traditional analog dial but wants all the benefits of a digital bedside radio alarm clock.

Caring for Your Dream

• Important safety information. Please read these instructions fully before operating your Dream.
• Do not place naked flame sources, such as lit candles on or near the unit.
• Keep away from dripping or splashing liquids.
• The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight, very high or low temperatures, moisture, strong magnetic fields, microwaves, or dusty environments.
• Always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation, do not cover it.
• Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean this product.
• Use only a clean, damp, soft, cloth.
• Never attempt to insert wires, pins, or other such objects into the vents or openings of the unit.
• Do not disassemble or modify the unit, there are no user-serviceable parts.
• If the unit is damaged in any way or malfunctions do not use it.
• Consult a qualified service engineer.
• This product uses batteries, both products and batteries should be disposed of appropriately. Do not discard unsorted household waste at the end of their life cycles; take them to a collection center for the recycling of electrical equipment and batteries. Please check with your local authority for recycling advice.

Box Contents

• 1x i-box Dream
• 1x 5V?3A Power Adaptor
• 1x User Guide
• 1x Quick Start Guide

Getting to Know Your Dream
Top View/Controls

Front View

Back View

Extend Antenna Fully
Ensure the antenna is fully extended before you power your Dream as your radio alarm clock uses the time signals from DAB or FM radio (depending on your location) to automatically set the time and date.

Backup Battery Installation
Your Dream has a backup battery feature (18) that uses 2x AAA 1.5V batteries (not included). If the mains supply is disconnected or interrupted, the backup batteries ensure that the time and alarm settings are saved. It does not power any other functions – for example, radio or display.

Powering Your Dream
To power your Dream, insert the jack plug into the DC input port on the back of the Dream (15) and plug the power adaptor (supplied) into a powered wall socket.

Setting the Time and Date

• When the Dream is first powered the clock hands will automatically rotate to the midnight position.
• Once the Dream receives a time signal the clock hands will automatically move to display the correct time. If you want to set the time or date manually.

Navigating Menus

• Long press INFO/MENU / , then use the and keys to scroll through the menu options. Short press ENTER/SCAN / to select an option or enter a submenu.
• Short press the INFO/MENU/key to return to the previous menu.
• Long press the INFO/MENU/key to return to the main screen.

Standby and Audio Modes

• Short press the MODE / ALARM OFF key to switch between modes – DAB, FM radio, and Bluetooth.
  In any mode, long press MODE / ALARM OFF to return to standby mode.

DAB Radio Mode

Full Scan

• A full scan will compile a list of all currently available DAB stations. To ensure as complete a list as possible make sure the antenna is fully extended. Short press the ENTER/SCAN/ key to start a full scan.
• Or long press the INFO/MENU/key then short press ENTER/SCAN / to start a full scan.

Station List
The LCD shows the name of the station playing and program information. Short press to scroll through the list of stations found during the scanning, the short name will be shown. Press ENTER/SCAN / to listen to the station shown.

Saving a Station to the Preset List
To save the station playing to one of the 30 DAB preset slots, long press PRESET / , then short press / to scroll to an empty preset slot or overwrite an old one, short press ENTER/SCAN / to store.

Playing a Saved Preset
Short press the PRESET/ key, scroll to the preset you want to play, and short press ENTER/SCAN / to play.

DAB Radio Menu

The options are full scan, manual tune, DRC, prune, or system.

Manual Tune
If you know the frequency of a station you can search for it using this option.

Dynamic Range Control (DRC)
DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. This function is only available for some DAB stations.

Prune
Set prune to “Yes” to clear stations with no signal reception from the DAB station list when you next perform a full scan.

FM Radio Mode

Auto Scan
Long press ENTER/SCAN / to auto-scan for all receivable FM stations. Stations found will be saved to the preset list. To ensure as complete a list as possible make sure the antenna is fully extended.

Auto Scan for Next Available Station
Long press the keys to tune to the next available station.

Manual Tuning
Short-press the keys to fine-tune the frequency.

Playing a Saved Preset
Short press the PRESET/ key to enter the preset menu, then short press to scroll to the preset slot you want to play. Short press ENTER/SCAN to play.

Saving a Station to the Preset List
To save the station playing to one of the 30 available FM preset slots, long press PRESET / then short press  to scroll to an empty preset slot or overwrite an old one. Short press ENTER/SCAN to store.

FM Radio Menu
The options are scan settings or system.

Scan Settings
By default, the FM scan stores all available stations, even if the signal is weak and the audio quality is poor. It is best to use the “Strong stations only” option to ensure the stations found have a clear signal, follow the steps below.

Bluetooth Mode

Short press MODE / ALARM OFF to select Bluetooth mode, and the screen will flash “Not Connected” to indicate that the Dream is in pairing mode.

• Your Dream will automatically search for the last connected device. Connect a compatible device as shown below. When your device is connected you will hear a chime.

• You don’t need to re-pair. The Dream will automatically reconnect with your device when they are in range and both are turned on.
• To disconnect your device, long press the ENTER/SCAN/ key. You will hear a chime when your device has been disconnected successfully. Your Dream is now ready to pair with a new device.

Playback Controls
Use your device to control playback or use the Dream’s controls for the following options:

• Previous track
• ENTER/SCAN / Play/Pause track
• Next track
• Use the VOL+ and VOL- keys to control the volume. You can also use your device to change the volume. Adjust the volume on both your device and the Dream for optimum sound.

Sleep Function

• In any audio mode you can use the sleep timer function to set a period after which your Dream will switch off automatically.
• This is ideal if you want to set your Dream to switch off automatically after you have fallen asleep. The available options are: Sleep off, 15, 30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes.
• When the sleep function is in use, this icon and the remaining time are displayed.

• To turn off the sleep function, re-enter the sleep menu, and set to “Sleep off”.

Setting the Alarms

To set the alarms follow the steps below.
Select Alarm
Select which alarm you want to set or change.

Set Hours & Minutes

Select Alarm Duration
Choose from 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes.

Select Alarm Sound
Choose from buzzer, DAB or FM radio.

• If you choose DAB or FM radio you can choose a preset station or the last listened to station.

Select Alarm Frequency
Choose from daily, once, weekends or weekdays, if ‘once’ set the date.

Set Alarm Volume
When the alarm(s) are activated, they will gradually increase in volume until the level set.

Alarm Activate/Deactivate and Save Alarm
Set if the current alarm you are editing is active or not.

Setting Alarm 2
Repeat steps 11.1 to 11.7 to set alarm 2.

Activate, Deactivate Alarms

• You need to be in standby mode to activate the alarm(s), long press the MODE / ALARM OFF key to enter standby mode.
• Short press the INFO/MENU/ key repeatedly to activate or deactivate the alarms.

Alarm Stop, Snooze

Snooze Alarm
Short press SNOOZE/SLEEP/DIMMER to snooze the alarm for 9 minutes.

Stop Alarm
Short press MODE / ALARM OFF to turn off the alarm.

Display Brightness
Adjust the brightness of the display by repeatedly short-pressing the SNOOZE/SLEEP/DIMMER key.

Time and Date Settings

By default, the time and date will auto-update, for other time settings or to set the time/date manually see below.

Set Time/Date Manually
Follow the steps below to set the time and date manually. Once you set the time/date manually this will override the auto update function.
To reinstate the auto-update function, go to the auto-update menu and select “Update from Any”.

Auto Update
By default, the Dream will auto-update the time/date using a DAB or FM time signal. You are given the choice of using “Update from Any”, “DAB” or “FM” for auto-update, or of using “No Update”.
We recommend you select “Update from Any” if you want to auto-update as the availability of DAB and FM time signals can vary from region to region.

Set Display Format
Choose between 12-hour or 24-hour clock display formats. The default is 24-hour.

Set Date Format
Choose between DD-MM-YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY. The default is DD-MM-YYYY.

System Menu

• The options are alarm, time, backlight, language, factory reset and software version.

Backlight

Timeout
Select how long until the display enters dim level. The available options are: 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180 seconds or on (the display will not dim).

On Level
Select the brightness of the display when on.

Dim Level
Select the brightness of the display when dimmed.

Change Operating Language
The default is English. Three other operating languages are also available: Deutsch, Italiano and Français.

Factory Reset

• Reset the Dream to factory default settings. This will delete all settings, the station list, and presets.

Software Version
View the current software version.

Wired Charging
You can charge a phone or other device via the USB output port (14) on the back of the Dream (cable not included). If you are charging a phone the battery status will be shown on its screen.
There may be some radio interference while charging.

Headphone Port
You can listen to audio via the 3.5mm headphone port ( ) on the back of the Dream.

Troubleshooting

Radio reception is poor

• Check that the antenna is extended for maximum signal strength and improved reception.
• Adjust the antenna direction to improve the signal. Move the unit closer to a window.
• Check that the unit is not close to microwaves, fluorescent lights, or other equipment which may cause interference.

No sound

• Check if the volume is turned down. Increase the volume.
• Check that the unit is switched on.
• Try tuning to another radio station.

The unit does not turn on

• Check power supply connections.
• Check the main socket is switched on.

After a power cut, the alarm and time settings have not been saved

• No backup battery/batteries fitted or fitted incorrectly

The time doesn’t auto-update

• Adjust the antenna to ensure a good radio reception.
• In the system menu make sure auto-update is set to “Update from Any”.
• After a factory reset remove the backup batteries and briefly unplug from the power supply.

Product Specifications

• Power Input: 5V?3A
• USB Output: 5V?2A
• Audio Output: 5W Mono
• DAB Frequency Range: 174.928MHz – 239.200MHz
• FM Frequency Range: 87.5MHz – 108MHz
• Bluetooth Version: v5.0
• Presets: 30 DAB, 30 FM
• Backup Batteries: 2x AAA 1.5V batteries

Disclaimer
Updates to firmware and/or hardware components are made regularly. Therefore some of the instructions, specifications, and pictures in this documentation may differ slightly from your particular situation. All items described in this guide are for illustration purposes only and may not apply to your particular situation.
No legal right or entitlements may be obtained from the description made in this manual.

Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Philex Electronic Ltd. declares that the radio equipment model i-box Dream for wireless reception in domestic premises complies with the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: www.philex.com/doc.

Technical Support
For further help, advice, and information visit www.iboxstyle.com/support.

ErP/EuP Directive No. (EU) 2019(1782)
Power Supply

• Manufacturer/Address Philex Electronic Ltd.
• Kingfisher Wharf, London Road,
• Bedford, United Kingdom.
• Registration No. 339123
• Model Identifier
• OBL-0503000E
• OBL-0503000B
• OBL-0503000R

EN

• Input voltage: 100-240V
• Input AC frequency: 50/60Hz
• Output voltage: 5VDC
• Output current: 3A
• Output power: 10W
• Average active efficiency: 82.1%
• Efficiency at low load (10%): 76.07%
• No-load power consumption: 0.073W

Waste electrical and electronic products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority for recycling advice.

CONTACT

Designed in the UK

• Made in China
• Distributed By
• Philex Electronic Ltd.,
• Kingfisher Wharf,
• London Road, Bedford,
• MK42 0NX, United Kingdom

EU Distributor

• Philex Electronic Ireland Ltd.,
• Robwyn House, Corrintra,
• Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan,
• A75 YX76, Ireland.
• www.iboxstyle.com.
• [email protected].

References

• i-box
• Support – i-box

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