imperial DABMAN 30 DAB Plus FM Radio Instruction Manual

imperial DABMAN 30 DAB Plus FM Radio

Product Information

Specifications

• Brand: IMPERIAL
• Model: DABMAN 30
• Website: www.telestar.de

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction
The IMPERIAL DABMAN 30 is a DAB+/UKW radio that provides high-quality audio reception.

Package Contents

• 1 DAB+/UKW Radio
• 1 12V DC Power Supply
• 1 User Manual
• 1 Warranty Card

Control Panel
The front panel of the device includes various buttons for different functions such as power, scan, menu, etc.

Front Panel Description:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I switch between DAB/FM and AUX modes?
A: Press the DAB/FM/AUX button on the control panel to switch between DAB/FM and AUX modes.

INTRODUCTION

Dear customer,
Thank you for selecting this high quality product. Please read this manual carefully before first time using this product.
This manual helps to use this radio.

SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the safty instructions carefully before operating the radio. Please regard all caution notices on the device and in the manual.

BASIC SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS

• In cause of malfunction, please disconnect radio from mains.

Please keep attention:
The switch on the front panel does not disconnect the device from mains.

• In order to advoid fire or an electrical shock, please keep radio away from rain or wetness.
• Never open the housing of radio.
• Please connect radio without exception only to a correctly installed mains socket.
• Please disconnect mains cable if radio will not be used for a long period.
• In case of thunderstorm, please disconnect radio from mains.
• If foreign objects get inside the radio, please disconnect radio from mains immediately.
• Please make sure, that mains socket is reachable easy.
• Do not bend the mains cable.
• Pease do not leave children unattended operating the radio.
• Service work should be done only by professional personell.
• Modifications on the device will cancel warranty claim.
• Please remove protection foil.

Attention:
Please disconnect the radio from mains by pulling the power supply out of the main socket.

Correct location

• Please set radio only on a solid, even footing.
• Do not set it close to
  • heaters or radiators,
  • fire and candles,
  • deviced with strong magnetic fields
• Please advoid direct solar radiation or locations with much dust.
• Please do not cover the vent slots.

SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS

• Please make sure that there is enough air supply for radio.
• Do not set any heavy duty objects on top of the radio.
• When carrying radio from cold to warm enviroment, condensed moisture could be the consequence. Please wait in this case for about one hour before switching on the device.
• Please set mains cable that it is no trip hazard
• Please set radio, that it is possble to pull out antenna on full length.

CARTON CONTENTS

FRONT PANEL

Front Panel description

stations

SETTING UP

Step 1:
Connect the mains power lead into the socket on the bottom left of the back of the radio and fully extend the radio aerial in a vertical position to obtain the maximum signal strength.

Note: Only use the power supply provided. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage your radio.

Step 2:
Plug the power adaptor into the mains power wall socket and switch on. ‘Welcome to Digital Radio’ will be displayed.

Step 3:
Press the ‘Power’ button on the front of the radio. The first time you switch your radio on it will automatically begin to scan for DAB radio stations. A progress bar will show the progress of the scan and the number of stations found during the scan will also be displayed.
When the scan is complete your radio will select the first available station and begin to play. Stations are listed in numerical and then alphabetical order by default.

Note: The DAB radio station list is stored in the memory and so the next time you switch your radio on, the station search does not take place. It is possible to scan manually for stations.

OPERATION

Basic Settings

In Standby Mode (device not switched ON) hold the button Preset pushed for 2 seconds.

• Set Contrast : Select the display contraste with the Tune switch left/right.
  Push the Tune button.

• Active Backlight:
  Select the display backlight in opeartion mode with the Tune switch left/right.

• Standby Backlight:
  Select the backlight for standby mode with the Tune switch left/right.
  Press the Tune button.

• Set Language:
  Select the menu language with the Tune switch left/right.
  Press the Tune button.

Switch on
Press the ‘Power’ button on the front of the radio. The display will switch on and your radio will return to the mode that it was last used in (DAB or FM).
If you were listening to a DAB station before then this station will be automatically selected.

Note:
Always make sure that the aerial is fully extended and adjusted (a vertical position is recommended),to ensure the maximum signal strength and the best possible sound quality.

Switch off
Press the ‘Power’ button on the front of the radio, the clock will be displayed.
To completely switch off the radio and the display, switch off the mains power socket.

Volume
Turn the left hand ‘Volume’ rotary control anti-clockwise to decrease the volume and clockwise to increase the volume.

SETTINGS DAB/DAB+

Changing Radio Stations

1. If you are not already in DAB mode, press the ‘DAB/FM’ button to go to DAB mode.
2. Turn the right hand ‘Tune’ rotary control to scroll through the available stations.
   Stop when the station you like to listen to is displayed and your radio will tune to that station.

Scanning for DAB stations
With DAB radio, additional stations and services regularly become available so it’s a good idea to carry out a manual scan every now and then to make sure that you have the most up to date station listing stored within the memory of your radio. If you have moved your radio to another location, eg: if you go on holiday, then it’s also a good idea to carry out a manual scan.

1. If you are not already in DAB mode, press the ‘DAB/FM’ button to go to DAB mode.
   Using your DAB Radio

2. Press the ‘Scan’ button to begin a local search for stations. The display will change to ‘Autotune Quick scan’, followed by ‘Searching…’. A progress bar will show the progress of the scan and the number of stations found during the scan will also be displayed. A local scan takes approximately 10 seconds.

3. If you are using your DAB radio in another country, then press and hold the ‘Scan’button for 2 seconds to begin a wider, national and local scan. The display will change to ‘Autotune Full scan’, followed by ‘Searching…’. A progress bar will show the pro gress of the scan and the number of stations found during the scan will also be displayed. A national and local scan takes approximately 1 minute but can take up to 3 minutes.

Manual Tune
Using the manual tune feature you can select a specific digital radio channel frequency and then manually adjust the aerial, or the location of the radio, to get the strongest possible signal for that channel in your location.

1. Press and hold the rotary ‘Tune’ control until ‘Manual tune’ is displayed.

2. Turn the rotary ‘Tune’ control to scroll through the digital radio frequencies. Stop when the frequency you would like to listen to is displayed and your radio will then at tempt to tune to that frequency. ‘Tuning…’ will be displayed.
   Note: You may need to adjust the aerial or move your radio to get the strongest possible signal.

3. Press the rotary ‘Tune’ control to display the radio text for the frequency that you have selected. ‘MAN’ will also be displayed in the top right of the display to remind you that you are in Manual tune mode.

4. Press the rotary ‘Tune’ control again to return to DAB autotune mode. ‘DAB’ will be displayed in the top right of the display.

Storing a DAB station preset
Your radio can store up to 10 DAB stations in its preset memories for instant access to your favourites stations

Note: When you store DAB radio station presets, these do not overwrite your FM station presets.

1. Tune your radio to the station that you wish to preset.
2. Press and hold the ‘Preset’ button. Preset location 1 will be displayed.
3. Turn the rotary ‘Tune’ control to the preset location that you would like to store the radio station to (1-10). Press the ‘Tune’ control to save the station to the displayed preset location. The display will confirm ‘Preset X stored’, where ‘X’ is the number of the preset location (1-10).

Note: If there is already an existing DAB station stored under a preset location, it will be over written when you store the new station.

Tune to a DAB preset station

In DAB mode:

1. Press the ‘Preset’ button. Preset location 1 will be displayed.
2. Turn the rotary ‘Tune’ control to display the preset location (1-10) that you would like to select. Press the ‘Tune’ control. The radio will instantly tune to the stored station and begin to play.
   Alternatively, for preset locations 1, 2 and 3, you can simply press the ‘1’, ‘2’ or ‘3’ button on the front of the radio for quick and fast access to stations stored there.

Note: If no DAB station has been stored under a preset location, ‘Preset Empty X’ is displayed and after a few seconds the display will revert to the previously selected station.

DAB Display Information
When listening to a DAB station you can change the information that will appear on the second line of the display. There are seven different types of information that are sent by the broadcaster.

• Dynamic Label Segment (DLS)
  this is scrolling text information supplied by the broadcaster. Information could be the name of an artist or music title, DJ’s name, contact details for the radio station etc.

• Program Type (PTY)
  such as ‘Rock’, ‘Pop‘, Talk’ or ‘News’ Multiplex Name – displays the broadcasting area and collection of radio stations on this frequency eg: BBC National DAB, Digital 1 Network.

• Signal Strength
  An empty will appear on the second line of the display to indicate the minimum signal strength for acceptable listening. The row of solid rectangles indicate the actual signal strength that you are receiving. The stronger the signal, the further to the right the row of solid rectangles will be.

• Time
  supplied by the broadcaster.

• Channel and Frequency
  eg: 12B 22 5.64 MHz

• Signal Information
  Stereo or Mono and the data rate at which the signal is being transmitted.

1. Press the ‘Info’ button repeatedly to move through the display options.

FM RADIO MODE

Check that your radio is in FM mode. You will see ‘FM’ to the far right of line 1 of the display together with a radio frequency eg: 89.60MHz.
When your radio is in FM mode it can receive Radio Data System or ‘RDS’ information if this is being transmitted by the broadcaster. RDS information will often include the station name, detail about the programme and the current time.

If you were listening to an FM station when you switched the radio off then this station will be automatically selected when you switch the radio back on.

Tuning to an FM station

1. If you are not already in FM mode, press the ‘DAB/FM’ button to go to FM mode.
2. Press the ‘Scan’ button. The Radio will scan until it finds the next station where it will stop and show the frequency, or RDS information, if it is available.

Note: With FM radio it may be necessary to ‘fine tune’ each station by turning the ‘Tune’ control. If reception is still poor adjust the position of the aerial or try moving the radio to another location.

Storing an FM station preset
Your radio can store up to 10 FM stations in its preset memories for instant access to your favourites stations.

Note: When you store FM radio station presets, these do not overwrite your DAB station presets.

1. Tune your radio to the station that you wish to preset (see Tuning to an FM station on this page).
2. Press and hold the ‘Preset’ button. Preset location 1 will be displayed.
3. Turn the rotary ‘Tune’ control to the preset location that you would like to store the radio station to (1-10). Press the ‘Tune’ control to save the station to the displayed preset location. The display will confirm ‘Preset X stored’, where ‘X’ is the number of the preset location (1-10).

Note: If there is already an existing FM station stored under a preset location, it will be over written when you store the new station.

Tune to an FM preset station:

1. Press the ‘Preset’ button. Preset location 1 will be displayed.
2. 2. Turn the rotary ‘Tune’ control to display the preset location (1-10) that you would like to select. Press the ‘Tune’ control. The radio will instantly tune to the stored station and begin to play.
   Alternatively, for preset locations 1, 2 and 3, you can simply press the ‘1’, ‘2’ or ‘3’ button on the front of the radio for quick and fast access to stations stored there.

Note: If no FM station has been stored under a preset location, ‘Preset Empty X’ is displayed and after a few seconds the display will revert to the previously selected station.

FM display information
When listening to an FM station you can change the information that will appear on the second line of the display. There are six different types of information that are sent by the broadcaster.

• Dynamic Label Segment (DLS)
  this is scrolling text information supplied by the broadcaster. Information could be the name of an artist or music title, DJ’s name, contact details for the radio station etc.

• Program Type (PTY)
  such as ‘Rock’, ‘Pop‘, Talk’ or ‘News’

• Signal Strength
  An empty will appear on the second line of the display to indicate the minimum signal strength for acceptable listening. The row of solid rectangles indicate the actual signal strength that you are receiving. The stronger the signal, the further to the right the row of solid rectangles will be.

• Time
  supplied by the broadcaster.

• Frequency
  eg: 89.60 MHz

• Signal Information
  depending on the quality of the signal the radio will automatically switch between ‘Stereo’ and ‘Mono’. When ‘Auto’ or ‘Mono’ is displayed, press the rotary ‘Tune’ control to switch between each mode.

1. Press the ‘Info’ button repeatedly to move through the display options.

USING THE ALARM

You can set an alarm on your radio when it is switched on or in ‘Standby’ mode. You can choose to wake to a buzzer or to a DAB or FM radio station.

To set the alarm

1. Press the ‘Alarm’ button. ‘OFF’ will flash in the display.

2. Turn the rotary ‘Tune’ control to display ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ and press the ‘Tune’ control to select ‘ON’. ‘00’ will flash in the display.

3. Turn the ‘Tune’ control to set the hour for your alarm and press the ‘Tune’ control toselect. ‘00’ will flash in the display.

4. Turn the ‘Tune’ control to set the minutes for your alarm and press the ‘Tune’ control to select. ‘Alarm1 Type’ is displayed.

5. Turn the ‘Tune’ control to choose to wake to a buzzer or to DAB or FM radio and press the ‘Tune’ control to select.
   Note: If you select to wake to DAB or FM radio, the alarm will use the last DAB or FM station that the radio was tuned to.

6. When you turn the radio off a small bell symbol will be displayed in the top right of the display to confirm that an alarm has been set.

When the alarm sounds

1. Press the ‘Alarm’ button once to stop the alarm.

To cancel alarm

1. Follow the steps ‘To set an alarm’ on this page and select ‘OFF’ at step 2.

FACTORY RESET
You can reset your radio and restore all of the original factory settings.

Note: If you reset your radio all of your DAB and FM station presets and alarm settings will be deleted.

1. Press the Menu button. Turn the rotary ‘Tune’ control until “Systemreset” is displayed.
2. Press the rotary ‘Tune’ control. The radio will now reset and then automatically begin to scan for DAB radio stations. A progress bar will show the progress of the scan and the number of stations found during the scan will also be displayed.

DISPOSIAL OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
This symbol on a product or a package indicates that the product cannot be disposed of in normal household waste. The product must be taken to an appropriate collection point for the recovery and recycling of old electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of properly, you will help ensure that negative impacts are avoided on the environment and on human health, which could occur if this device is not properly disposed of. The recycling of raw materials helps to conserve natural resources. For more details of disposal, contact your local authority waste recycling in your area, or the dealer from whom you purchased this device.

WEEE Directive – Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and Council of 27th January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment.
At the end of the product’s lifecycle, you should not throw this product into the normal household waste but take it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The ‘WEEE’ symbol below, on the product, user manual and packaging indicate this. Please contact your local authority if you need more information about the collection points in your area.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Radio|
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Frequenzy Range DAB| DAB (174 – 240 MHz)
Freuquency Range FM| 87.5 MHz – 108 MHz
Memoryspace| 20 Memory banks (10 DAB/10 FM)
Output| 3W
Power Adapter| 100V ∼ 240V AC 50-60 Hz
Power cosumption| max. 1000 mA
Dimensions| 225 x 125 x 130 mm
Weight| 1,11 kg
Connections|
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Power connection| DC 12V 1A
Audio Input| AUX in

FAQ´s / SIMPLE SOLUTIONS

If you are experiencing problems with your radio there are some quick and easy checks that you can do, which may help to solve the problem.

Adjust the volume using the rotary ‘Volume’ control.

–      Please check that the mains power lead is connected at the back of the radio and the mains power wall socket is switched on.

–      You may need to re-scan if the station you

last listened to is no longer available.

Radio reception is poor|

–        Please check that the aerial is FULLY ex- tended for the maximum signal strength and improved reception.

–     Try moving your radio to an alternative loca- tion to see if the reception improves. Please remember to scan for DAB stations again once you have moved your radio. See page 5.

–      Check that you do not have other electrical equipment too close to your radio, causing interference.

–       Visit www.digitalradioplus.com.au for information about DAB reception in your area.

The function buttons do not respond|

–  Check that the power lead is plugged into the back of the radio and that the mains adaptor is plugged in and switched on. Press the ‘Power’ button on the front of the radio.

–   Turn off the radio and unplug the mains power. Leave for 1 minute and then reconnect your radio.

Your radio bears the CE mark, and complies with all required EU standards.

CE mark for European markets
The CE mark on the product IMPERIAL DABMAN 30 gives you the assurance that the product complies with the regulations of directive for the electromagnetic compatibility directive (2014/30/CE), with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EC), with the LVD directive (2006/95/EC), the R&TTE directive (1999/5/EC) and the directive ErP (1275/2008/EC).
The conformity declaration for this product can be obtained at: www.digitalbox.de/de_DE/Konformitaetserklaerung/490-529/?productID=9463
or
www.telestar.de/de_DE/Konformitaetserklaerung/352-529/?productID=9463
Please note that all technical data or any descripted functions are subject to change without notice.
Copy and reproduction only with authorization of the publisher TELESTAR Digital GmbH is not responsible for printing errors.
Correct as at: June 2019

References

• TechniSat: Digitale Sat-Technik, TV-Geräte, Radios & Receiver Made in Germany | DE
• Home - Digital Radio Plus
• Homepage - TELESTAR-DIGITAL GmbH | digital TV, multimedia & more
• telestar.de/de_DE/Konformitaetserklaerung/352-529/?productID=9463

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