CALIBER RMD035DAB DAB Plus FM Radio User Guide

CALIBER RMD035DAB DAB Plus FM Radio

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: RMD 035DAB
• Power Supply: 12VDC
• Max Power Output: 55Wx4
• Suitable Speaker Impedance: 4-8 Ohm
• Fuse: 5A
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 178x50x40mm
• Bluetooth Version: 5.0
• Bluetooth Frequency Range: 2402-2480 Mhz
• Max E.R.P.: (please provide additional details)

Product Usage Instructions

Power Supply
The RMD 035DAB requires a 12VDC power supply to function properly. Ensure to connect the power supply as per the specified voltage for optimal performance.

Speaker Connection
Connect speakers with an impedance of 4-8 Ohm to the device for clear audio output. Make sure to match the impedance range to avoid any issues with sound quality.

Bluetooth Connectivity
To use the Bluetooth feature, ensure the device is in Bluetooth pairing mode. Access your device’s Bluetooth settings, search for the RMD 035DAB, and pair with it to enjoy wireless audio streaming.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is Max E.R.P.?
A: Max E.R.P. stands for Maximum Effective Radiated Power, which indicates the maximum power level that can be radiated by the device. It is important for regulatory compliance and ensuring proper signal transmission.

RMD 035DAB
QuickStart guide

SPECIFICATIONS

General

Transmission

Note: Specifications and the design are subject to change without notice due to improvements in technology.
We are continuously improving/updating our products and product information. It’s therefore possible that there is a difference between the description in this manual to the operation of the product. If something different or not clear, always check our website for the most current version.

INSTALLATION

DAB ANTENNA INSTALLATION

RMD WIRING DIAGRAM

Panel Layout

RMD 035DAB QUICKSTARTGUIDE

Standard Operation
Power On/Off ] button (2) to turn the device on or off.

Playback Mode
Press the [ ] button (2) to switch between FM radio, USB/SD (only if inserted into the device) , AUX, Bluetooth and DAB+

Audio Settings

1. Turn the [VOL] knob (3) to adjust the volume.
2. By briefly pressing the [VOL] button (3), you open the menu. Press the button again one or more times to navigate to the next setting. The settings appear in this order: Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader, Equalizer, Loudness*. (followed by other functions which will be explained later) To change a setting, turn the [VOL] knob (3) and confirm the choice by pressing this button. After about 5 seconds of inactivity, this menu will automatically close and return to playback mode.

Important note

1. The EQ option has four sound effects: FLAT, CLASS, ROCK and POP, and the BASS and TRE options have operation options only when EQ is OFF.
2. Since the LOUD and other sound enhancement function is to compensate for the low-frequency signal at a small volume, the sound effect is only to be used at a small volume

Clock func on

1. Long press the [ | button (20) to display the time.
2. Set the time: When in the time display, long press the button (20) to enter the clock adjustment setting and select the value with the knob. At the same time, hold down this button to switch the hour/minute, and hold down it to exit the setting after adjustment, or stop the operation for 5 seconds to automatically confirm the time and exit the setting.
3. Time system selection: In the startup state, press the [VOL] knob (3) to enter CLOCK 24/12 option; The default is 24 hours, 12 hours can be selected by adjusting the volume knob.
4. The clock will automatically be set when RDS signal is received.

Mobile phone charging
When the device is powered on, plug in the USB charging port to charge it.

FM RADIO operation:
Searching for Stations
In radio mode, you can automatically search for the next station by briefly pressing the button (5). Manually search for a station by pressing these buttons for a longer duration.

Saving Stations in Memory
To save a selected radio station in memory, press and hold one of the numbers 1 through 6 (buttons 12-17) on the radio. The chosen number will then appear on the right side of the display, indicating that the station is stored in memory. Pressing the same number in radio mode will activate this station again. The button (18) switches the FM preset band from F1 to F3. In each band, you can store 6 preset stations, allowing a total of 18 stations to be stored. Long press the [BNo] button (18) to automatically save preset stations. In this mode, 6 stations will be programmed automatically in all 3 frequency bands. Note: This will erase all previously saved stations! When the automatic search is complete, all stations are viewed and played once by interval.

Function operation
By briefly pressing the [VOL] button (3), you open the menu. Press the button again one or more times to navigate to the next setting. The settings appear in this order: Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader, Equalizer, Loudness, DX/LOC, Stereo/Mono, Clock 24/12, Area.

1. DX/LOC option; The default is DX (radio remote reception), and the volume knob can be adjusted to select LOC (radio short-range reception), which means that only stations with strong signals are received.
2. STEREO/MONO option; The default is STEREO (radio stereo), and the volume knob can be adjusted to choose MONO (radio forced Mono) function.
3. AREA: EUR/USA (Radio European/Radio American), the default is EUR mode, indicating that the receiving frequency range is from 87.5MHZ to 108.0MHZ, and the step jump is 0.05MHZ. After ARER EUR/USA is operated, the existing radio station is cleared automatically. You must store the radio station again.

RDS operation
Long press the [VOL] button (3) to open RDS menu. Press the button again one or more times to navigate to the next setting. The settings appear in this order: AF, TA, TA Volume, REG, EON and PTY. Turn the [VOL] knob (3) to change a setting. Confirm by short press on the [VOL] knob (3). 5 seconds without activity will close the menu.

1. AF function: System default is “AF OFF”. If ON, the radio will then (for AF-enabled RDS stations) automatically search for the alternative frequency if you go outside the coverage area of that frequency. In this setup, the radio will not find any ordinary radio stations.
2. TA function: Select to enable or disable the function of receiving and playing traffic information.
3. TA volume selection function: press and hold down the” TAVOL” option, and then adjust the volume knob to set the volume of traffic message playing. The adjusted traffic message sound is independent and has nothing to do with the general volume. After setting, it only reacts when a traffic message is received and played.
4. REG function: Select to turn on or off the region selection function for AF radio reception.
5. EON function: Select whether to turn on or off the function to insert other traffic station information when the traffic station is currently playing.
6. PTY function: Select different types of programs, and the radio will automatically try to tune in to a station with this indication.

DAB+ operation
Fully automatic search and storage station
In DAB+ mode, long press the button (18) to enter the automatic search and store function, the system will automatically search the DAB+ band once, and the searched stations will be stored in sequence in the preset keys 1-6: each band can store 6 stations, and the three DAB+ bands can store a total of 18 stations, more than 18 stations will not be stored.

Manually store stations in memory
In DAB+ mode, semi-automatic search and manual search functions are not supported. If you want to store the radio station, you can find the corresponding radio station by short pressing the buttons. Then long press any key of the number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 for two seconds. After two seconds, the radio frequency currently played will be stored under the number button. Listen to the radio
In DAB+ mode, press any button of the number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to receive the stored station. Short press the [BND*] button (18) to cycle between the three bands of DAB,DAB2,DAB3.

Note: DAB+ radio reception depends on the correct installation of the DAB+ antenna and can be influenced by weather conditions!|

USB/SD Operation

Insert the USB/SD card into the USB/SD reader. The device will automatically start playing the music. USB input cozas is for music playback.

Playback Control

1. Press the button (17) to start or pause playback.
2. Press the button (5), to go to the previous or next track. By pressing and holding these buttons, you can fast forward or rewind.
3. Press the [ 2/INT ] button(16) for interval. Each track will play for 10 seconds and automatically goes to the next track. Press again to exit this function.
4. Press the [ 3/RPT ] button (15) to repeat the track. Press again to exit this function.
5. Press the [4/RDM] button (14) to play the music randomly. Press it again to play the music in sequence.
6. Press the [ 5/-10] button (13) or [ 6/+ 10 ] button (12) to skip 10 tracks backward or forward.
7. Long press the [5/-10 ] button (13) or [ 6/+ 10] button (12) to select a folder.

Quick selection of music play
During the music playing process, hold down the [BN&| button(18)to enter the shortcut song selection function, adjust the volume knob to select the track number” 0-9″, press button to select digits, ten, hundreds, thousands, and press the volume knob (3) to confirm the track and play. If the number of selected tracks exceeds the number of valid tracks, the operation is considered invalid.

Auxiliary audio playback operation:
Connect the audio playback device (such as mobile phonesiPod, MP3 players) with the “AUX” input and then short press the button (2) to switch to AUX playback mode, so that the auxiliary device’s sound can be played out through the host.

Note: The volume of the auxiliary device should be properly turned up to avoid the influence of too small sound and the volume output of the host is abnormal.

Bluetooth Operation

Pairing
Use the button (2) to go to Bluetooth mode. The letters “BT” will show on the. Activate your phone’s Bluetooth function and search for available devices. Select “CALIBER_RMD035DAB” and enter the password “0000” (if applicable). If the connection is successful, “LINKED” will appear on the screen. The next time, the connection will be made automatically.

Make phone calls using
Bluetooth Use the button (2) to go to Bluetooth mode.

1. Long press the button (5) on the panel to redial the last phone number, or dial the number of the mobile phone to make a call.
2. Answer an incoming call by pressing the button (5).
3. When you want to change the sound, press the [BN®”] button (18) long and short to switch between the phone and the radio.
4. Press the button (1)to hang up the call, or reject an incoming call.

Bluetooth music operation

1. Open the music player of the mobile phone and click to play.
2. Press the button(17) to play or pause the music.
3. press the to skip to the next or previous track.

Voice assistant operation:
In the startup state, first pair the phone Bluetooth with the radio. Then short press the [ 1 button(4) to activate the voice assistant function of the phone, at this time you can issue operation commands.

Note: The phone “Voice assistant” function must be turned on to operate the phone.

SAFETY

WARNING
Points to observe for safe usage
Read this manual carefully before using this disc and the system 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.

WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage.

• Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safely driving your vehicle.
  Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident.

• Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear outside noises while driving.
  Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE.

• Do not disassemble or alter.
  Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.

• Use only in cars with a 12V volt negative ground.
  Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc.

• Keep small objects such as screws out of the reach of children.
  Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

• Use the correct ampere rating when replacing fuses.
  Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not block vents or radiator panels.
  Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.

• Use this product for mobile 12V applications.
  Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury.

• Halt use immediately if a problem appears.
  Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Caliber Europe BV dealer or the nearest Caliber Europe BV Service Centre 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.

Temperature.
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +45°C (+113°F) and 0°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 or the nearest Caliber Europe BV Service Station for servicing

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/district.
Caliber hereby declares that the item RMD035DAB is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisi- ons of Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) and 2011/65/EU (RoHS).

Declaration form can be found at:
https://calibereurope.com/nlmedia/forms/DeclarationRMD035DAB.pdf

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