SCHWAIGER DAB 400 In Car DAB+ Digital Radio FM Adapter Instruction Manual

OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DAB+ RADIO
USER GUIDE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Read all the instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference.
• Check that the voltage marked on the rating label matches your mains voltage.
• 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 main socket must be located near the unit and should be easily accessible.
• 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.
• Never place any type of candle or naked flame on the top of or near the unit.
• 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.
• 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 that a minimum of 10cm should be kept around the apparatus for ventilation.

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.
• This unit will become warm when used for a long period of time. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the unit.

The lightning flash with the 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.

Mains Adapter

• Make sure the unit is not resting on top of the main adapter cable, as the weight of the unit may damage the cable and create a safety hazard.
• If the mains adapter is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Interference

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

Supervision

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
• 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.

Service/Maintenance

• 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.
• Ensure to unplug the unit from the main 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.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. PRESETS BUTTON
2. STANDBY BUTTON
3. MODE BUTTON
4. DISPLAY
5. SELECT BUTTON
6. ▲ BUTTON
7. INFO/MENU BUTTON
8. ALARM BUTTON
9. VOLUME DIAL
10. DIMMER/SNOOZE BUTTON
11. ▼ BUTTON
12. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
13. ANTENNA
14. EARPHONES SOCKET
15. DC IN SOCKET

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:

POWER SOURCE

Mains Power

1. Connecting the unit to any other power source may cause damage to the unit. Unwind the mains adapter cable to its full length. Connect the end of the cable to the DC IN Socket at the rear of the unit and then connect the mains adapter to the mains socket. Make sure the mains adapter is firmly inserted into the mains socket. The unit is now ready to use.
2. To switch the unit off completely, unplug the mains adapter from the mains socket.

Battery Power
Insert 4 X 1.5V AA batteries (not included) correctly by following the polarity (+ or –) indications in the battery compartment.

1. When the batteries become weak, the display will show “Battery Low“. The batteries should be replaced.
2. When the batteries are completely exhausted, the power is turned off.

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 batteries that 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 environmental-friendly.

BASIC OPERATION

Powering ON/OFF
After connecting the mains adapter to the unit and the mains socket, the unit will enter Standby mode.

1. Press the STANDBY button to switch on the unit.
2. Press the STANDBY button again to switch the unit back to Standby mode.
3. Disconnect the power cable of the mains adapter from the main socket if you want to switch the unit off completely.

While using battery power,

1. Press the STANDBY button to switch on the unit.
2. Press the STANDBY button again to switch off the unit.

Selecting Modes
Press the MODE button repeatedly to switch between modes (DAB or FM).
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the VOLUME dial to adjust the volume.
Automatically Setting the Clock
The clock will be updated automatically if you can receive a DAB/FM signal in your location.
In order to synchronize to the current local time, you must leave the unit to receive signals from the DAB/FM station for a period of time.

DAB OPERATION

If the unit is connected to the mains power and then switched on for the first time, the unit will automatically enter into the DAB mode and perform a full scan. During the scan, the display will show “Scanning…” together with a slide bar that indicates the progress of the scan and the number 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▲ / ▼buttons and then SELECT to confirm the selection.

Station List
The Station List will show all the found DAB stations after scanning.

1. Press and hold the INFO/MENU button, and then press▲ / ▼buttons to select . Press the SELECT button to confirm.
2. Press▲ / ▼the buttons to select the station and press the SELECT button to listen.

Full Scan
The full scan will search for the entire DAB Band III channel. After the scan has finished, the first alphanumerically found station will be automatically selected.

1. To activate Full Scan, press and hold INFO/MENU then press▲ / ▼buttons to select . 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 listen to the found stations, press▲ / ▼buttons and then SELECT to confirm the selection.

Manual Tune
As well as the normal method of scanning, you can also manually tune to a particular channel/frequency. This can be useful for adjusting your antenna to achieve the best possible reception and scanning a particular channel to update the station list.

1. Press and hold INFO/MENU and then press▲ / ▼buttons to select . Press SELECT to confirm.
2. Press▲ / ▼buttons to go through the DAB channels, which are numbered from 5A to 13F.
3. After your desired channel number is selected, press the SELECT button to enter the current multiplex. It will now display the multiplex and you will see the signal strength.
4. You will not see any new radios stations or hear anything while in manual tune. To find the newly tuned in stations search through the Station List.

Now playing information (Slideshow)
While a station is playing, the screen shows its name and DLS (Dynamic Label
Segment) information broadcast by the station such as program name, track title, and contact details.
Press the SELECT button to cycle through the following slideshow displays:

1. Station name, slideshow image, and scrolling DLS text being broadcast by the current station.
2.  A full-screen version of the slideshow image.
3. Station name, slideshow image, and DLS text being broadcast by the current station.

» If no slideshow image is available a default DAB thumbnail image is displayed.

DAB DISPLAY MODES
Every time you press INFO/MENU, the display will show the following display modes:
DLS text
This is a scrolling message giving real-time information, e.g. song titles, news headlines, etc.
» DLS information – This is only displayed if broadcast by the station.
Program Type
This describes the “style” or “genre” of the program that is being broadcast.
Ensemble Name
This displays the name of the multiplex that contains the station you are listening to. 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.
Channel Number/Frequency
This displays the frequency of the present station, such as “11C 220.352MHz”.
Signal Strength
This shows a slide bar to indicate the signal strength, the stronger the signal, the longer the bar will be from left to right.
Power Status
This shows the power source (Mains Power or Battery) of the unit.
Date
This displays the current date provided automatically by the broadcaster.

Prune Invalid You may remove all unavailable stations from the list.

1. During DAB mode, press and hold the INFO/MENU button, and then press▲ / ▼buttons to select . Press SELECT to confirm.
2. Press▲ / ▼buttons to select to confirm delete. Or select to cancel.

Dynamic range compression (DRC)
This function reduces the difference between the loudest and quietest audio being broadcast. Effectively, this makes quiet sounds comparatively louder and loud sounds comparatively quieter.

1. During DAB mode, press and hold the INFO/MENU button, and then press▲ / ▼buttons to select . Press SELECT to confirm.
2. Press▲ / ▼buttons to select High / Low / Off and press SELECT to confirm. » DRC only works if it is enabled by the broadcaster for a specific station.

FM OPERATION

Switching from DAB to FM Mode
To switch the unit from DAB to FM mode, press MODE once.
Auto Scan
To search for an FM station, press▲ / ▼buttons to select the forward or reverse scanning, and then press SELECT to confirm.
Once a station has been found, the scanning will stop automatically.

Manual Scan
To search for FM stations manually, press▲ / ▼buttons repeatedly until your desired frequency is reached.
» With FM radio, it may be necessary to fine-tune each station by pressing ▲ / ▼ repeatedly. Each press will adjust the frequency by 0.05 MHz. If reception is still poor, adjust the position of the aerial or try moving the radio to another location.

Scan Setting
This is a scanning option to scan all stations, or just scan stations with a strong signal.

1. Press and hold INFO/MENU and then press▲ / ▼buttons to select . Press SELECT to confirm.
2. Press ▲ / ▼ buttons to select or . Press SELECT to confirm.