i-box 79234P Spectrum FM Portable Radio User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- i-box
Table of Contents
- i-box 79234P Spectrum FM Portable Radio
- Important Safety Information
- Box Contents
- Charging your Spectrum Radio
- DAB/DAB+ mode
- DAB Preset functions
- DAB Mode main screen
- FM Mode
- FM Display Information
- Troubleshooting
- Tips
- Specifications
- Disclaimer
- Declaration of conformity
- Technical support
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
i-box 79234P Spectrum FM Portable Radio
Important Safety Information
Important – Please read these instructions fully before operating your radio. Keep away from flame sources such as lighted candles. Do not expose to dripping or splashing fluids. Objects filled with liquids, such as vases, must not be placed close to the radio. The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight, very high or low temperature, moisture, vibrations, strong magnetic fields, high frequencies and dusty environments. Do not place the radio in enclosed spaces without proper ventilation. Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Never attempt to insert wires, pins or other such objects into the vents or openings of the unit. Do not disassemble or modify the radio, there are no user-serviceable parts and the battery is nonreplaceable. If the radio is damaged in anyway or malfunctions do not use. Consult a qualified service engineer. Do not use abrasives, benzene, thinner or other solvents to clean the surface of the unit. To clean, wipe with a clean soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. This product contains a Li-ion battery and should be disposed of appropriately. Do not dispose of it with household waste, at the end of its life cycle; hand it over to a collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances with batteries. Please check with your Local Authority for recycling advice.
Box Contents
1x Spectrum Radio and 1x Micro USB Charging Cable
Getting to know your portable radio
Before you get started please read the safety information on pages 2-3.
Top View
Controls & Features Top & Front
- Preset store 1
- Preset store 2
- Preset store 3
- Preset store 4
- Preset store 5
- On/Off
- Volume +/-
- Speaker
- LCD display
- Menu / Info.
- Preset set
- Mode: DAB/FM
- Enter/Auto Scan/Display
- Tune Up
- Tune Down
- Micro USB Charging Port
- Headphone Socket
- Antenna
Charging your Spectrum Radio
Your Spectrum Radio has a built-in non-user-replaceable Lithium battery. For best results, the first time you use the Spectrum, let it charge for 4-5 hours until fully charged. There is a battery/charging icon in the top left hand corner of the screen indicates charging, indicates full battery and indicates low battery.
- Connect the micro USB cable supplied to the Spectrum’s Micro USB socket (16) and to a powered USB port on a USB charger or computer.
- Once connected the radio will start charging, when it is fully charged it will auto power Off.
- For mobile use disconnect the USB cable when the battery is fully charged.
Before using your radio for the first time please fully extend the antenna
(18) Short press the On/Off button (6) to turn on the radio. When the radio
is on short press the On/Off button (6) to turn off the radio
The first time you turn on your radio it automatically scans for receivable
DAB/DAB+ stations and plays the first station (alphabetically) that the scan
has found. Press the and buttons (14 & 15) to scroll through the Station list
displaying the short name of all available DAB/DAB+ stations press the
ENTER/DISP button (13) to select a station to play. The time and date will
automatically set as soon as the first station starts playing.
If after scanning you see a “Service not available” message you are in a poor reception area, press the and buttons to scroll through the Station list for available stations or move your radio to another location near a window for instance and perform a Full scan following the instructions below.
DAB/DAB+ mode
MENU: long-press the MENU button (10) to enter the DAB menu: 
Press the and buttons to scroll through the Station list displaying the short name of all available DAB/DAB+ stations press the ENTER/DISP button to select a station to play.
Manual tune: In the MENU press the button (15) to scroll to 
Prune: Setting Prune to
System (DAB and FM): In Menu scroll down to
Sleep function (allows you to set a delay time for your radio to switch off):
In the System menu scroll to 
If a Sleep period has been set and you want to check how long remains enter
the System menu, scroll to
Time settings: The time is normally set automatically after an auto scan.
It can also be set manually. In the System menu scroll to Time. Press ENTER
(13) and use the TUNING dial (2) to display the following options, <Set
Time/Date>, 
Backlight: In the System, menu scroll to 
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options: 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, On. -
options: High, Medium, Low. -
options: Medium, Low, High.
Language: In the System menu scroll to
Factory reset: In the System menu scroll to <Factory Reset?>, press ENTER
(13) and use the button to and choose between 
SW Version: In the System, menu scroll to
If there is no operation, the menu will automatically exit after 30 seconds.
DAB Preset functions
Preset Recall: The stations stored in positions 1-5 can be instantly
recalled by pressing the PRESETS buttons on the top panel (1-5). To recall
presets 6-30 short press the PRESET button (11) to display 
Preset store: Use the and buttons to find a station you want to store
(e.g. BBC Radio 2), then press ENTER (13) to select the station then long
press the PRESET button (11) to enter the 
DAB Mode main screen
Under the time and date the full DAB radio station name is displayed. Below the station name at first you will see “Playing” and then programme information,
MENU (Info) button in DAB: Press the MENU button repeatedly to view in sequence the information available for the FM station playing. The right hand column shows the message shown if information is available.
- Signal strength:
- Station content:
- Ensemble:
- Frequency:
- Signal error:
- Bit rate/Band
- Time:
- Date:
MENU (Info) Button in DAB: If you see a “Service not available” message on the bottom line the information available will vary according to the signal strength. Press the MENU button repeatedly to view what information is available and try moving the radio to get a better signal.
FM Mode
Selecting FM mode: Press the FM/DAB button (12) to select FM.
Scan setting: Press the Menu button (10) to display 
System (FM system settings): These are the same as the DAB mode system settings. If there is no operation, the menu will automatically exit after 30 seconds.
Auto scanning: I n FM mode long-press the ENTER button (13), the system
will search the FM frequencies and store all the stations found into Preset
positions starting at Preset 1 and ending with Preset 30 (if sufficient
stations are found), any previous Presets stored will be lost, 
Preset Recall: The stations stored in positions 1-5 can be instantly
recalled by pressing the PRESETS buttons on the top panel (1-5). To recall
presets 6-30 short press the PRESET button (11) to display 
If you wish to store your favourite stations in preset positions P1-P5 so that
they can be instantly recalled using the PRESETS buttons on the top panel
(1-5).
See 2.3, Preset Store opposite to store your favourites in these positions but
remember the original stations stored will be replaced and you may want to
make a note of the name and frequencies of these stations in case you want to
store them in other positions.
Preset Store: Use the and buttons to select a station you want to store
in a different position (e.g. move BBC Radio 4 from P6 to P4), long press the
PRESET button (11) to enter 
If you want to store a station you have replaced in an empty preset position or replace a preset you don’t listen to, use manual scanning to find the station.
Manual Scanning: In FM mode long press the or button and then release, to
scroll through the frequencies to the next available station, repeat this
process until you reach the frequency of the station you want to listen to or
store. To store, long press the PRESET button (11) to enter 
FM Display Information
In play mode: The line below time and date shows the FM frequency. If a station is tuned and stored the preset number will appear on the right (e.g. P1). After a short while the station name replaces the frequency. The bottom line initially displays [N o Radiotext] after a while this is replaced by program information if it is available.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solutions
Radio reception is poor| Check that the antenna is extended for the
maximum signal strength and improved reception.
| Adjust the antenna direction to improve the signal. Move the radio closer to
a window.| Check that the radio 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 radio is switched on.| Try tuning to another radio station.
The radio does not turn on| The battery is flat and the radio is not
securely connected to a powered USB socket.| Connect the USB port on the radio
to a powered USB socket.| Connect the USB port on the radio to a higher output
powered USB socket.
Tips
New stations are frequently being launched so it‘s a good idea to rescan from time to time to make sure you don’t miss out on the latest additions.
Specifications
Power Input: Micro USB 5V1A
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Capacity : 2200mAh
Playing Time: up to 15hrs @ 60% volume
Presets: 30 x DAB, 30 x FM
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 illustrative 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 Spectrum DAB/DAB+/FM Radio for radio broadcast reception in domestic premises is in compliance 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
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