LOGIK L55DAB15 DAB Radio Instruction Manual

LOGIK L55DAB15 DAB Radio Instruction Manual

Safety Warnings

• Read all the instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference.
• Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third party make sure to include this manual.
• Check that the voltage marked on the rating label matches your mains voltage.

Damage

• Please inspect the unit for damage after unpacking.
• Do not continue to operate the unit if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way – switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

Location of Unit

• The unit must be placed on a flat stable surface and should not be subjected to vibrations.
• Do not place the unit on sloped or unstable surfaces as the unit may fall off or tip over.
• The mains socket must be located near the unit and should be easily accessible.
• This unit is designed for indoor use only.

Temperature

• Avoid extreme degrees of temperature, either hot or cold. Place the unit well away from heat sources such as radiators or gas/electric fires.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and other sources of heat.

Naked Flames

• Never place any type of candle or naked flame on the top of or near the unit.

Moisture

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the unit.
• If you spill any liquid into the unit, it can cause serious damage. Switch it off at the mains immediately. Withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

Ventilation

• To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and other materials do not obstruct the ventilation vents.
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure the unit is well ventilated.

Safety

• Always disconnect the unit from the mains supply before connecting/disconnecting other devices or moving the unit.
• Unplug the unit from the mains socket during a lightning storm.

Mains Adapter Cable

• Make sure the unit or unit stand is not resting on top of the mains adapter cable, as the weight of the unit may damage the cable and create a safety hazard.

Mains Adapter

• The mains adapter will continue to draw electricity from the mains supply when plugged in the mains socket. In the interests of safety and to avoid unnecessary energy consumption, never leave the adapter plugged in the mains socket while unattended for long periods of time. Disconnect the adapter from the power supply.
  The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Interference

• Do not place the unit on or near appliances which may cause electromagnetic interference. If you do, it may adversely affect the operating performance of the unit, and cause a distorted picture or sound.

Batteries

• Batteries used in the unit are easily swallowed by young children and this is dangerous.
• Keep loose batteries away from young children and make sure that the battery holder tray is secure in the unit. Seek medical advice if you believe a cell has been swallowed.
• Please dispose of batteries correctly by following the guidance in this manual.

Supervision

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit and the remote control.
• Never let anyone especially children push anything into the holes, slots or any other openings in the case – this could result in a fatal electric shock.
  CAUTION
  RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
  DO NOT OPEN
  The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
  The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual accompanying the unit.
  

Service

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove screws. The unit does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel.
• Do not open any fixed covers as this may expose dangerous voltages.

Maintenance

• Ensure to unplug the unit from the mains socket before cleaning.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad or abrasive cleaning solutions as these may damage the unit’s surface.
• Do not use liquids to clean the unit.
• This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.

~ AC voltage: This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the symbol is AC voltage.

DC voltage: This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the symbol is DC voltage.

Thank you for purchasing your new product.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers. You will also find some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues.

Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for future reference.

Unpacking

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:

If items are missing, or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: 0344 800 3456 for assistance.

Product Overview

Front View

1. Handle

2. LCD Display

3. INFO Button

4. SLEEP Button

5. Speaker

6. VOLUME/SELECT
   Control

7. TUNE/ENTER Button

8. STANDBY Button

9. DAB/FM Button

10. MENU Button

11. ALARM 1 Button

12. ALARM 2 Button

13. PRESETS
    RECALL/STORE Button

14. SNOOZE/DIMMER
    Button

Rear View

1. Aerial
2. Battery Compartment Door
3. Earphones Socket
4. DC IN Socket

Power Source

Battery Power
Insert 4 x 1.5V AA battery (not included) into the battery compartment located at the bottom of the unit.

The Alarm function is not available under battery power.

Battery Life (Approx. Hours) volume set to 50%

| DAB| FM
---|---|---
Battery Type Alkaline (Size AA)| 6| 6

Using your radio at high volume will reduce your battery life.

Knowing When to Replace the Batteries

• When the batteries lose power, the sound becomes weak and distorted.
• When the batteries are completely exhausted, the power is turned off.

Always switch the unit off after use to conserve the battery life.

Handling the Batteries

• Improper or incorrect use of batteries may cause corrosion or battery leakage, which could cause personal injury or damage to property.
• Install the batteries correctly by following the polarity (+ and –) indications in the battery compartment.
• Use only the types of the batteries which are indicated in this manual.
• Do not install new batteries with used ones and do not mix different types of batteries.
• Do not dispose of the used batteries as domestic waste. Dispose of them in accordance with local regulations.
• If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
• Due to the short battery life span of some alkaline batteries. It is recommended to use rechargeable batteries. You will need to purchase a charger to charge the rechargeable batteries. This saves cost and is more environmentally friendly.

Mains Power

This unit will automatically scan for DAB radio stations when switched on for the first time. Before connecting the power cable, fully extend the aerial vertically to ensure best reception.

Before using, connect the supplied power cable to the mains cable socket at the rear of the unit and to the mains socket.

Connections

Connecting to the Earphones Socket

1. Connect earphones (3.5mm stereo mini plug) to the earphones socket.
2. Always set the volume level to minimum then slowly increase the volume to obtain the desired volume level.
3. When the earphones are connected, the speakers will automatically mute.

**** Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using earphones, especially for extended periods.

Basic Operation

Powering ON/OFF

• Press the **STANDBY button to switch the unit on, press the ****STANDBY** button again to switch the unit back to standby mode.
• To switch the unit off completely, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Selecting Modes
Press the DAB/FM button repeatedly to switch between modes (DAB or FM).

Adjusting the Volume

Adjust the volume to the desired level by turning the VOLUME/SELECT control.

**** If the volume level is too high, it will be set to the default level after it is switched on again.

DAB Menu Overview

Below is a map of the menu structure of your radio to help you see how to navigate through the menus.

1. Press the MENU button to enter the menu.
2. Turn the VOLUME/SELECT dial to see all the options.
3. Press the TUNE/ENTER button to select an item in the menu.
   

Setting the Clock

The clock can only set and be updated if you can receive DAB signals in your location.
In order for the clock to synchronise to the current local time you must leave it on one DAB station for a short period of time. Manual clock setting is not required.

Manually Setting the Time and Date

You can manually set the time and date if you wish. Make sure you have set AUTO UPDATE to ‘NO UPDATE’. If you don’t do this your radio will automatically find the correct time from a radio station and change the time.

Manually Setting the Time

• In the menu select SYSTEM – TIME – SET TIME/DATE . Then enter the new time and date using the VOLUME/SELECT dial and TUNE/ENTER button.

Auto Update

Your radio can be set to automatically update the time from DAB radio or FM radio or you can switch this feature off if you want to manually set the time.

• In the menu select SYSTEM – TIME – AUTO UPDATE . Then choose ‘UPDATE FROM DAB, UPDATE FROM FM, NO UPDATE or UPDATE FROM ANY’ using the VOLUME/SELECT dial and TUNE/ENTER button.

Changing the Time Format 12/24 Hour Clock

You can set the time format to either a 12 hour clock or a 24 hour clock.

• In the menu select SYSTEM – TIME – SET 12/24 HOUR . Then choose either ‘SET 12 HOUR or SET 24 HOUR’ using the VOLUME/SELECT dial and TUNE/ENTER button.

Changing the Date Format

The way the date is displayed can be changed depending way you prefer. You can choose DD-MM-YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY.

• In the menu select SYSTEM – TIME – SET DATE FORMAT . Then choose the date format using the VOLUME/SELECT dial and TUNE/ENTER button.

Setting the Alarm (Mains Operation Only)

Make sure you have preset FM and DAB stations before setting the Alarm.

1. The unit has two alarms. Press the ALARM 1/ALARM 2 button to set alarm 1 or alarm 2.
   The display will show “Alarm # Setup”.

2. Press the TUNE/ENTER button, then use the VOLUME/SELECT control to adjust the hour digits. Press the TUNE/ENTER button to confirm.
   

3. The minute digits will flash. Turn the VOLUME/ SELECT control to adjust the minute digits and then press the TUNE/ENTER button to confirm.

4. Turn the VOLUME/SELECT to select the alarm duration (15/30/45/60/90/120 minutes).
   Press the TUNE/ENTER button to confirm.

5. Turn the VOLUME/SELECT control to select the type of alarm (FM/Buzzer/DAB). Press the TUNE/ENTER button to confirm.
   

6. If you have chosen FM or DAB, turn the VOLUME/ SELECT control to select a preset radio station. Press the TUNE/ENTER button to confirm.

7. Turn the VOLUME/SELECT control to select the day(s) the alarm is set for (weekdays/ daily/once/weekends). Press the TUNE/ENTER button to confirm.

8. Turn the VOLUME/SELECT to select the alarm wake up volume level. Press the TUNE/ ENTER button to confirm.

9. Turn the VOLUME/SELECT to select alarm on or off.
   Press the TUNE/ENTER button to confirm.

10. When set, the alarm icon and number will appear on the display
    

Activating/Deactivating the Alarm Function

1. To activate or deactivate the alarm function, press the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button, then turn the VOLUME/SELECT control to select Alarm On or Alarm Off.
2. Press the TUNE/ENTER button to confirm.

**** If you have activated the alarm function and the wake-up mode is DAB or FM, make sure that the volume is at a sufficient level for you to hear.

Snooze Function (Mains Operation Only)

When the alarm has been triggered, press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button to temporarily switch off the alarm. Press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button to select a time 5/10/15/30 minutes. The display will show “Zz” to indicate that snooze is on and the display will show the minutes remaining before the alarm sounds again.

If one alarm goes off while the other is in snooze mode, snooze mode will be cancelled.

Sleep Function

This function allows you to program the unit to switch off by itself after a set period of time.

1. Press the SLEEP button to activate the Sleep Timer, “Set Sleep Time” shows on the display. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly or turn the VOLUME SELECT control to adjust the setting. The time (in minutes) will change in the below sequence on every press: Sleep off/10/20/30/60/70/80/90.

2. When your desired sleep time appears in the display, release the button and the sleep function will be activated in five seconds. “S#” will show on the display (for example “S1” represents “10 minutes” sleep time).
   

3. When the sleep timer is zero, the unit will go off. To turn the sleep function off while the sleep timer is still counting down, press the SLEEP button repeatedly until, “Sleep Off” shows on the display.

4. To see how much sleep time is left press the SLEEP button.

System Reset

There may be times when you need to reset your unit back to the factory settings, especially if you have moved house or if you experience reception problems.

If you move to another part of the country and pick up the local and national DAB stations in that area, your previously tuned channels may no longer be available.

1. Press the MENU button, then turn the VOLUME SELECT control until “System” shows on the display.
   

2. Press the TUNE/ENTER button, then turn the VOLUME SELECT control until “Factory Reset” shows on the display.

3. Press the TUNE/ENTER button, then turn the VOLUME SELECT control until “Factory Reset?” shows on the display. Turn the VOLUME SELECT control to choose Yes, then press the TUNE/ENTER button to confirm. After the reset is complete, the unit will go to standby mode.
   

4. Press the **STANDBY** button again to turn the unit on, the unit will then start scanning for DAB channels immediately.

• After the system reset, all the tuned stations, DAB and FM preset stations and alarm settings will be erased.
• If you are using battery power and you reset your unit, once reset it will automatically start to scan for DAB radio stations.

Display Backlight

In mains power mode there are four backlight levels to choose from.

To set the backlight level, repeatedly press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button and the brightness of the display will change in sequence: High > Medium > Low > Off There are no backlight settings in battery mode.

DAB Operation

Ensure that you fully extend the aerial vertically before switching the unit on. When the unit is connected to the mains power and then switched on from standby for the first time, or you have just performed a factory reset the unit will automatically enter into the DAB mode and perform auto scan function.

During the scan the display will show “Scanning …” together with a slide bar that indicates the progress of the scan and the amount of stations that have been found so far.

Once the scan has finished, the unit will select the first alphanumerically found station.

To explore the found stations, press the TUNE/ENTER button and then turn the VOLUME/ SELECT control. When you find a station that you would like to listen to, press the TUNE/ENTER button.

** If no stations are found after auto scan, the unit will then enter into the Tune Select Menu. Turn the VOLUME/SELECT control and then press the TUNE/ENTER** button to select manual tune or full scan modes for stations.

DAB Auto Scan

The auto scan will search for the entire DAB Band III channels. After the scan has finished, the first alphanumerically found station will be automatically selected.

**** Full auto scan will not replace the DAB stations in memory. If you want to remove all the previous scanned stations, system reset is required.

1. To activate auto scan, first press the MENU button to enter into the Tune Select Menu, then rotate the VOLUME/SELECT control to select “Full scan”, finally press the SELECT button to confirm, the display will show “Scanning …” and a progressing slide bar.
2. All the stations that have been found will be stored automatically, to explore and select listening to the found stations, press the TUNE/ENTER button and then turn the VOLUME/SELECT control. Press the TUNE/ENTER button to confirm.

Secondary Services

You may see a “<” symbol after the name of the station, this indicates that there are secondary services available to that station. These secondary services contain extra services that are related to the primary station. e.g. a sports station may want to add extra commentaries. The secondary services are inserted directly after the primary station in the station list.

To select the secondary station, press the TUNE/ENTER button when the “<” appears in the display before the station name. When the secondary service ends, the unit will automatically switch back to the primary station.

Manual Tuning

As well as the auto scan functions, you can manually tune the radio. This can help if you know your radio has missed stations. You will need to know which multiplex the missing radio station is in.

1. Press the MENU button and then turn the VOLUME/SELECT dial to select Manual tune, the display will now show Manual tune. Then press TUNE/ENTER.
   

2. Turn the VOLUME/SELECT control to cycle through the multiplex list, which are numbered from 5A to 13F.

3. After your desired multiplex is selected, press the TUNE/ENTER button to enter the current multiplex, the top line will now display the multiplex and below you’ll see the signal strength.
   

4. You won’t see any new radio stations or hear anything while in manual tune. To find the newly tuned in stations search through the Station List.

Storing Stations

You can store up to 10 of your favourite DAB stations to the memory. This will enable you to access your favourite stations quickly and easily.

1. To store a preset, you must first be listening to the station that you would like to save, press and hold the PRESETS RECALL/STORE button for 2 seconds.
   The words “Save to P#” will show on the display.
   

   • ** Please note that you have to press and hold the PRESETS RECALL/STORE button for 2 seconds. If you see the word “Preset Recall” in the display you didn’t hold the PRESET RECALL/STORE** button down for long enough.
   • If a radio station has previously been stored you will see “the stored station name or frequency and P#” in the display. Press TUNE/ENTER and you can save a new station into this preset position.

2. Turn the VOLUME/SELECT control to select your desired preset station number and then press the TUNE/ENTER button to confirm.

3. The station will be stored and the screen will then show “Preset # Stored“.

Recalling a Stored Station

1. Once you have saved a station to one of the preset buttons, you can recall it by pressing the PRESETS RECALL/STORE button.
2. Turn the VOLUME/SELECT control to select your desired preset station number.
3. Press the TUNE/ENTER button to confirm the selection.
4. If you choose a preset that hasn’t been allocated a station, “Preset Empty“ will be displayed.

DAB Display Modes

Every time you press the INFO button, the lower segment of the display will cycle through the following display modes:

DLS (Dynamic Label Segment)
Dynamic label segment is a scrolling message that the broadcaster may include with their transmissions. The message usually includes information, such as program details etc.

Signal Strength
The display will show a slide bar to indicate the signal strength, the stronger the signal, the longer the bar will be from left to right.

Programme Type
This describes the “Style” or “genre” of music that is being broadcast e.g. “Rock” or “Classical”. If the information is not available, the display will show “”.

Multiplex Name
A multiplex is a collection of radio stations that are bundled and transmitted on one frequency. There are national and local multiplexes. Local ones contain stations that are specific to that area.

**** DAB – unlike normal radio, groups together several radio stations and transmits them on one frequency

Channel Number/Frequency
The number and frequency of the present station will be displayed.

Signal Error
This shows the quality of the signal reception, with 0 being the best quality reception.

Audio Bit Rate
The display will show the digital audio bit rate being received.

Power Status
The display will show the power source being used. If the power source is battery it will show the battery capacity.

Time
The broadcaster (radio station) provides clock information automatically so there’s no need to manually set this information.

Date
The broadcaster (radio station) provides date information automatically so there’s no need to manually set this information.

FM Operation

Switching from DAB to FM Mode

To switch the unit from DAB to FM mode, press the DAB/FM button once. The display will show FM and the frequency.

Auto Scan

Ensure that you fully extend the aerial vertically before starting the auto scan. To search for an FM station, press and hold the TUNE/ENTER button to start the auto scan. The display will show “Scanning …” . Once a station has been found, the scanning will stop automatically.

Manual Scan

To search for FM stations manually, press the TUNE/ENTER button. The display will show “”. Turn the VOLUME/SELECT control until your desired frequency is reached.

FM Menu

Overview Below is a map of the menu structure of your radio to help you see how to navigate through the menus.

1. Press the MENU button to enter the menu.
2. Turn the VOLUME/SELECT dial to see all the options.
3. Press the TUNE/ENTER button to select an item in the menu.
   

Audio Mode

**** The unit will automatically switch between stereo and mono mode, but you can override this and switch this function manually. This is helpful when receiving poor signal reception.

Press the MENU button, then turn the VOLUME/SELECT control to select