ALBRECHT Audio DR 53 Digital Radio Tuner Instruction Manual

ALBRECHT Audio DR 53 Digital Radio Tuner

Appearance and Key Descriptions

Short press = change mode

2| Antenna socket| Connect the DAB/FM antenna
3| Viewing Angle Stand| Install the viewing angel stand here
4| Audio Out| RCA L/R for connection to audio output
5| DC In| Power supply

Remote Control

• Install two AAA batteries into the battery compartment.
• Take care to insert it with proper polar sign as indicated inside the compartment.

Delivery content

1. Albrecht DR 53 adapter
2. Viewing angle stand
3. Remote control with batteries
4. RCA to RCA audio cable
5. RCA to 3.5mm adapter
6. Cable antenna
7. Power supply
8. User manual

Before you start

Power connection

1. Install the viewing angle stand on the backside of the adapter. You can select between „Lower view angle“ (62°) and „Higher view angle“ (70°).
2. Connect the power supply into the socket on the back of the adapter and place the cable antenna to a free space to obtain the maximum signal strength.
3. Connect the RCA audio cable with the Audio Out socket of the Albrecht DR 53 and the other end to a suitable audio output device like home stereo system, active speakers, etc.
4. Plug the power supply into the mains power wall socket.
5. The adapter starts automatically and performs a full scan of the DAB+ band the first time it is used.
6. When scanning is complete, the radio will select the first available station and begin the playback. By default, stations are sorted first by numbers and then by letter.
7. Press the button to put the adapter into standby.

Basic functions

Adjusting the volume

Use the volume keys / on the remote control to adjust the volume.

MENU navigation

• Press the Home button to open the main menu
• Use the arrow keys ▲/▼ to scroll through the MENUs
• Move to the next sub MENU by pressing OK
• Go back to the previous MENU by pressing

Change mode between DAB+, FM and Bluetooth

Press the mode button on the remote control or at the top side of the adapter to switch between DAB+ / FM / Bluetooth mode

Main Menu

Press the Home button on the remote control to enter the main menu. You can select between DAB+, FM, Bluetooth, Favorits, Settings, Alarm and Senior Mode.

DAB+ digital radio mode

DAB+ station search

• The radio automatically performs a full station search when you turn it on for the first time.
• If you would like to carry out another station search again at a later time (e.g. after moving), go to the main menu and select Full Scan.

Station list

After the search is complete, you can view all currently available stations in the station list. To do this, either use the button to go to the DAB+ menu and select Station List or press the ▲/▼ arrow buttons on the remote control during radio operation.

Saving / recalling favourite stations

If you want to save the current DAB+ station as a favourite, press and hold down the button for approx. 2 seconds. Now select a free memory location and confirm your selection with OK.
Alternatively, press and hold down one of the favourite buttons 1-6 on the remote control.
To recall a favourite again later, just briefly press the corresponding favourite button on the remote control or select a station via the PRESET menu. You can access this menu using the button on the device / remote control or the main menu.
Up to 60 station presets are available, which can be “mixed” with DAB+ and FM stations. The memory locations are independent of the reception mode, so memory slot 1, for example, can be occupied with an FM station and memory slot 2 with a DAB station

DAB+ slideshow

If the current station has a station logo or album cover, you can enlarge the logo or cover to full\ screen by pressing OK. Press this button again to go back to the playback screen.

DAB+ menu

In DAB+ mode, press the button on the remote control to open the DAB+ menu. In this menu you can view a station list or initiate a new station search. You can also sort the station list by multiplex, name or current availability. The DRC function (Dynamic Range Compression) reduces the volume difference between quiet and loud programme sections and can be configured in two intensities. Use the “Clear station list” menu item to remove currently unavailable DAB+ stations from the station list. The main settings menu can also be opened directly from this menu.

FM Mode

The bar icon in the centre of the screen shows strength of the FM signal received by the device.

FM station search

The radio automatically performs a full station search when you switch it on for the first time.
If you would like to carry out a station search again at a later time (e.g. after moving), go to the main menu and select Full Scan.

Station list

After the search is complete, you can view all currently available stations in the station list. Select the “Station list” menu item in the main menu (press the button).
Navigate through the station list with the radio rotary knob or the ▲/▼ arrow buttons on the remote control and confirm your selection with OK.

Setting the FM frequency manually

Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the remote control to change the FM frequency in 0.05 MHz increments. Press and hold down one of the arrow buttons to automatically search for the next available station.

Saving / re-calling favourite stations

FM stations can also be saved as favourites and quickly called up again. The operation procedure is the same as for DAB transmitters, see chapter „6.3. Saving / recalling favourite stations“

FM menu

In FM mode, press the button on the remote control to open the FM menu. In this menu you can view the station list or initiate a new station search. Use the “Search sensitivity” menu item t set whether only strong or all recognised stations should be included in the station search. The “Audio settings” menu item determines whether stereo transmitters should be used or whether playback should be limited to mono transmitters. The main menu can also be called up directly from this menu.

Bluetooth

• To switch to Bluetooth mode, press MODE on the remote control or on the top side of the adapter and select Bluetooth.
• Then enable Bluetooth on your mobile device (e.g. smartphone, tablet, etc.), search for active devices and connect to “Albrecht DR 53”.
• If the radio is successfully connected, music can now be streamed to the adapter. Thanks to the newest Bluetooth chip ISSC supporting ID3 installed inside the unit, the song information from your mobile device will be displayed on the screen of the adapter.
• If the adapter is paired with a mobile device and you would like to connect the DR53 to a different phone, go to the menu and select Bluetooth Pairing. The current Bluetooth connection is disconnected and you can now pair another mobile device with the adapter

Alarm Settings

Setting an Alarm

1. Go to the main menu and select Alarm
2. Select between Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 and confirm with OK.

Now you can set the following alarm options:

1. Alarm: Select between Off, Daily, Once, Weekdays or Weekends
2. Time: use the arrow keys ▲/▼ to set the alarm time
3. Mode: select if the alarm should sound as Buzzer or DAB/FM station
4. Save: do not forget to Save your alarm settings at the end
   Once the alarm is set correctly the alarm symbol is shown in the display.

Stop the alarm

Once the alarm started, you can turn it off by pressing the Standby button. Press any other button to start the snooze alarm. It will start an alarm again after 5 minutes. The adapter shows a countdown timer with the remaining time until the next alarm.

System Settings

Settings can be called up from the main menu or individual menus in various modes.

Here you can make the following settings:

• Set the sleep timer
• Set the equalizer: Eight preset configurations are available
• Adjust screen brightness in operation and standby mode
• Set language: choose between English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Dutch,Turkish and Danish
• Reset the radio to factory settings
• Display the current software version

Press the MENU button again to exit the main menu without making a selection

Senior Mode

The “Senior Mode” simplifies the operation of the Albrecht DR 53 radio. In Senior Mode an incorrect operation of the radio is virtually impossible, because almost all options/buttons are disabled.
Unintentional radio adjustments are no longer possible.

In this mode only the following functions are enabled:

• On/off switching
• Volume control
• Favourite stations (number buttons 1-6)

To activate the Senior Mode, open the main menu with the HOME button and select the senior mode. After confirming the selection, a lock icon appears on the display. To disable the mode, quickly press the number buttons 1 and then 3 in succession on the remote control.

Attention! Please note that only six saved favourite stations are available when the senior mode is enabled. Other stations or playback modes can no longer be used. Therefore, make sure you save the desired stations to the favourites in advance.

Technical Details

Input 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.35A

DAB| Band III, 174 MHz to 240 MHz
FM| 87,5 MHz to 108 MHz
Transmission frequencies and power| WiFi: 2,3995 – 2,4845 GHz; 100 mW

Bluetooth: 2,402 – 2,480 GHz; 1 mW

Connections| DC IN (power supply) IEC (antenna)

Audio Out (2x RCA L/R)

Standby power consumption| < 1.0 Watt
Dimensions (L/H/D)| 135/90/43mm
Weight| 180g

**Power Supply**

Manufacturer’s name or trade mark,

Commercial registration number

| ShenZhen Huoniu Technology Co., Ltd
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Address| Blk 5, The 4th Industrial Zone, Xitian Community, GongMing Town, GuangMing New District, Shenzhen, 518106 Guangdong, China
Model| HNAD050100E1
Input Voltage| 100 – 240 V AC
Input AC Frequency| 50/60 Hz
Output| DC 5.0 V 1.0 A 5.0 W
Average Active Efficiency| 76.58 %
Efficiency at Low Load (10 %)| 74.85 %
No-load Power Consumption| 0.07 W

Warranty and Recycling Information

2-Year Warranty from Date of Purchase The manufacturer/retailer guarantees this product for two years from date of purchase. This warranty includes all malfunctions caused by defective components or incorrect functions within the warranty period excluding wear and tear, such as exhausted batteries, scratches on the display, defective casing, broken antenna and defects due to external effects such as corrosion, over voltage through improper external power supply or the use of unsuitable accessories. Defects due to unintended use are also excluded from the warranty Please contact your local dealer for warranty claims. The dealer will repair or exchange the product or forward it to an authorized service centre. You can also contact our service partner directly. Please include your proof of purchase with the product and describe the malfunction as clearly as possible

WEEE and Recycling

The European laws do not allow any more the disposal of old or defective electric or electronic devices with the household waste. Return your product to a municipal collection point for recycling to dispose of it. This system is financed by the industry and ensures environmentally responsible disposal and the recycling of valuable raw materials

Service Address and Technical Hotline

(for units sold in Germany)
Alan Electronics GmbH Service Daimlerstraße 1g 63303 Dreieich Germany

Contact our service hotline by phone +49 (0) 6103 9481 66 (regular costs for German fixed network) or e-mail at [email protected]

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Alan Electronics GmbH declares that the radio equipment type Albrecht DR53 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www .alan-electronics.de Printing errors reserved.
Information in this user manual are subject to change without prior notice. © 2021 Alan Electronics GmbH – Daimlerstraße 1g – 63303 Dreieich

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