CALIBER HPG 318DAB Portable Radio User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- CALIBER
Table of Contents
CALIBER HPG 318DAB Portable Radio
Specifications
- Frequency ranges:
- FM: 87.5 – 108MHz
- DAB+: 174.928 – 239.200MHz
- Speaker: 0.8 Watt RMS, 4 Ohm
- LCD display: Dot matrix – High resolution display
- Power supply: DC 5V 1A (through built-in micro USB)
- Battery type: 1200mAh Lithium ion
- Battery time: 6~8 hours
- Battery charging time: 3~4 hours
- Audio socket: 3.5mm Jack (headphone out)
- Size: 150(W) x 58(D) x 70(H) mm
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It’s therefore possible that there is a slight difference between the
description in this manual to the operation of the product. If something is
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- LCD Display
- Power button
- Short press: ON
- Long press: Standby
- Short press: change mode: FM / DAB+
- Info / Menu
- Short press: view info
- Long press: enter menu
- Menu
- DAB Mode: Long press to Station order / Full scan / Manual Tune / DRC / Prune / System FM mode: Long press to Audio Setting / Scan Setting / System
- Tune
- Short press (FM mode): Manually fine tune
- Use the rotary button to adjust
- Short press (DAB mode): select next station in list
- Preset / Alarm
- Long press: Preset recall
- Short press: Recall preset
- Short press ( stand-by + mains connected): Alarm set
- Rotary Volume / Enter
- Volume increase / decrease (dial)
- Rotate to select in menu’s
- Press to enter
- Press to snooze when the alarm rings
- DC in 5V/1A by micro USB (adapter + cable incl.)
- Headphone socket for 3.5mm Jack plug
- Antenna Extend to full length for best reception
Below the descriptions of the features/options of the HPG 318DAB. The numbers between the ‘( … )” refer to the key or connections on the device. The illustrations can be found in the front of this manual.
Power ON/OFF
- Short press the I POWER] (2) to tum ON.
- Long press [ POWER] (2) again to tum OFF (Standby).
Charging battery
When battery power is low, it will prompt with message “Battery Low” to remind
for battery charging. To charge the battery, connect the micro USB plug to the
port (7) on the unit, connect the other end to a power source supplied with 5V
output (e.g. provided adapter, computer/laptop port).
DAB• radio
- Tum ON the radio
- Short press [Mode] (1) to switch between FM and DAB. Choose DAB
- Short press [Scan] 6) to scan all available DAB• radio stations
- Short press [Tune] (4) Use the [rotary button] (6) to select another radio station
Making a DAB• preset
- To receive the desired DAB station, press and hold the [PRESET] button (5), “Preset Store” “<1: (Empty)> will appear on the display,
- Tum the SELECT/SCAN knob to choose your desired program number (1-10) you want to store to. Then press SELECT/SCAN knob to store it.
- Repeat the same procedures until all the desired radio stations are stored into the program list.
Recall a preset station
- To recall the memory, press PRESET button and turn the SELECT/SCAN knob to select the desired radio station. Press the SELECT/SCAN knob to confirm.
Radio station info
- Press [Info] (3) multiple times to show information about the active DAB• channel. The info shown will be: Radio text, Program Type, Signal error, Station frequency, Data speed, Signal strength, Battery Power, Date I time.
FM radio
- Tum ON the radio
- Short press [Mode] (1) to switch between FM and DAB. Choose FM
- Short press [Scan] (6) to scan for available FM radio stations
- Press [Info] (3) multiple times to show information about the active FM channel. The info shown will be: Radio text, Program Type, Station name, Mono I Stereo, Date I time and frequency
More advanced use
Volume control Turn the volume knob (6) counter clockwise to decrease the volume, turn clockwise to increase the volume.
Alarm
Make sure the device is in standby mode and is connected to power. You can set
an alarm with the options of waking to FM / DAB / Buzzer
- Short press [Preset/ Alarm] (2)
- Set Alarm by following the wizard in the menu
Factory resat
- Long press [Menu] > System > Factory Reset> to reset the device
Language salting
- Long press [Menu] > System > Language >
- Nola: Other setting can also be found under Menu > such as: Full scan (DAB), Preset recall,
- Preset store, Scan Setting (FM), Audio Setting (FM), Manual tune (DAB), DRC (DAB), Prune (DAB), System: Sleep, Alarm, Time, Auto update, Set 12124 Hrs, Set date format, Backlight.
WARNING
Points to observe for safe usage Read this manual carefully before using this
item and its components. They contain instructions on how to use this product
in a safe and effective manner. Caliber Europe BV cannot be responsible for
problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions in this manual.
Turn off the device immediately in case of a problem Failure to do so may
cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized
Caliber Europe BV dealer for repairing.
Product cleaning
Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more severe
stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything else has the chance
of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic.
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Temperature
Be sure the temperature inside the mom/vehicle is between +45″C (+113″F) and o·c (+32″F) before turning your unit on.
Maintenance
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to your Caliber Europe BV dealer for servicing.
Placement
Place the product on a flat surface. Provide enough space around the product for sufficient ventilation. &Heat Do not locate the appliance in the vicinity of a heat surface or in direct sunlight.
Accessories
Use only supplied accessories
Battery
Avoid overcharging. The battery could overheat.
Replace battery
The built-in rechargeable battery is not replaceable. Do not remove or replace the battery, do not throw in the trash or in the fire.
Caliber hereby declares that the item HPG318DAB is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) and 2011/65/EU (RoHS). Old appliances and/or batteries must not be disposed with garbage! If the device/battery can not be used anymore, every user is legally obliged to dispose of old appliances and/or batteries separated from the garbage, e.g. at a collection point of his municipality/disbict.