i-box Airtime DAB-DAB+-FM Portable Stereo Radio User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- i-box
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Box Contents
- Getting to know your radio
- Charging the digital radio
- Navigating Menus
- DAB Radio Mode
- Time
- Software Version
- Radio Station Information
- Specifications
- Troubleshooting
- Disclaimer
- Declaration of conformity
- Technical support
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
i-box Airtime DAB-DAB+-FM Portable Stereo Radio
Introduction
The i-box Airtime radio combines crystal dear DAB/DAB+/FM radio, with AUX In
and Bluetooth connectivity giving you the opportunity to listen to your
favorite radio stations or choose and play the tracks you most want to hear.
The 3W twin stereo speakers provide great sound and the 1800mAh rechargeable
battery makes it fully portable, allowing you to take the entertainment where
its wanted and listen for up to 4hrs on a single charge.
Important Safety Information
Important – Please read these instructions fully before installing or
operating your radio.
Do not expose to dripping or splashed fluids. Objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, must not be placed close to the radio.
Keep away from flame sources such as lighted candles.
The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight, very high or low
temperature, moisture, vibrations, strong magnetic fields, high frequencies
and dusty environments.
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.
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 built-in Li-ion battery. It must be used and charged
properly. Improper use can cause the battery to catch fire or explode
resulting in serious or fatal injury. Both the battery and the device should
be disposed of appropriately. Do not dispose of this product 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 Airtime DAB Radio | 1x USB C cable | 1x User Manual |
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Getting to know your radio
Before you get started please be sure to read through the safety information.
Controls & Features
- Preset 1
- Preset 2
- Preset 3
- Preset4
- Select I Snooze
- Mode (DAB/FM/Bluetooth/Aux)
- Menu
- Scan
- Previous/ Left
- Play/ Pause
- Next/ Right
- Preset Menu
- Back/ Return
- Volume/ Standby
- Carry Handle
- Speaker
- LCD Display
- Telescopic Antenna
- Off/ On Switch
- Charging Port
- Headphone Port
- AUX in Port
Before getting started
Before setup or making connections please extend the antenna fully.
Charging the digital radio
Fully charge before using the radio. Use the USB C cable (supplied) to connect
the Airtime radio to a powered USB port with a 5V ⎓1A output.
Help
Short Press
Long Press
Rotate
The battery icon in the top corner of the LCD screen will display the current remaining charge of the built in battery.
Powering on your DAB Radio
To turn on the radio, slide the Off/On switch to the ‘On’ Position. See below.
On first start up, the radio will automatically scan for all available DAB
stations which will be added to the station list. Also the time and date will
automatically be set.
Standby Mode
To enter Standby Mode, press the Volume/Standby (14) control. Press the
control again to turn the radio back on.
Mode Selection
Press the Mode key (6) to cycle between available modes. Choose between FM
Radio, DAB Radio, AUX IN and Bluetooth.
Navigating Menus
Long Press Menu (7) to enter the menus. To navigate the menus, use the or keys (9 or 11), or the Select/Snooze control (5) to scroll through the menus. Press the Select/Snooze control (5) to enter a menu, and use the key (13) to go back a level.
DAB Radio Mode
Press the Mode key to enter DAB mode.
Station List
Use the / keys (9 or 11) or the Select/Snooze (5) control to browse all the
available DAB stations. The selected station will automatically connect and
play. For FM mode, follow the same instructions.
Volume Adjustment
Use the Volume/Standby control to adjust the volume on radio.
Storing a Station to Preset
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Save your favorite stations to one of the 30 available preset slots.
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You can also use the Preset 1-4 keys (1,2,3 or 4) save a station to one of first four preset slots.
Playing a Preset Station
Quickly access your favourite stations saved to a preset slot. You can use the
Preset 1-4 keys (1,2,3 or 4) to instantly select the stations in the first
four presets.
Or you can access the presets in the Preset menu.
DAB Menu Options
While in DAB mode, you can access features such as: Full Scan, Manual Tune,
DRC (Dynamic Range Control), Prune and System.
Full Scan (Automatic Search)
Searches all DAB frequencies, and saves all available stations to the Station
List.
Manual Tune
If You Know the frequency of a station you can search for it using this
option.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Dynamic Range Control can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio
is used in a noisy environment. This function is only available for some DAB
stations.
Prune
This function removes any stations that are listed but not available.
System
DAB system menu settings. The system menu settings is available in all modes.
Choose from Time I Language I Backlight I Factory Reset I SW version I Sleep I
Alarms
Time
Manual Clock Setting
The time will be set up automatically when the device has received a DAB or FM
signal. To Manually set the time and Date Follow the steps below.
Set Time
Set Date
Auto Update
Set 12/24 Hour Clock
Set Date Format
Language
The default is English. There are currently three other languages available:
Deutsch (German), Italiano (Italian), and Francais (France).
Backlight
Choose between Timeout, On Level, Dim Level.
Timeout: Select how long until the radio display enters dim level.
Choose from: On, 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120 and 180 seconds.
On Level Select the brightness of the display when on.
Dim Level Select the brightness of the display when dimmed.
Factory Reset
Resets your Airtime radio to factory default settings. This will delete any
presets or alarm settings.
Software Version
See the software version
FM Mode
Press the Mode key (6) to enter FM radio mode.
Auto Scan
Long Press the / keys (9 or 11) to automatically scan to the next available
radio station.
You can also scan foe radio stations by pressing the scan key 8
Manual Search
If you know the frequency of a radio station you can manual search for it by
using the / keys (9 or 11) or the Select/Snooze control (5).
Scan setting
By default the FM scan stores all available stations even if the signal is
weak and the audio quality poor. To store just the stations with a strong
signal, follow the steps below.
Audio setting
By default all stereo stations are reproduced in stereo. For weak signals,
this may result in poor quality audio. The audio quality can be improved by
using the mono only setting. Follow the steps below.
Radio Station Information
The radio has DAB and FM information modes which are shown on the bottom line
of the display.
Short press the Menu key to see the available information.
Preset FM Mode
To save and recall a preset station while in FM Radio mode, follow the steps found in the DAB preset section on page 6.
System
(FM system settings): Same as the DAB mode system settings.
Wireless Connection Mode
The Airtime radio has a Wireless mode, press the Mode key (6) to enter
Wireless (bt) mode.
If no device is connected, the radio will automatically enter pairing mode,
the screen will flash to show the radio is ready to pair.
Pairing with Bluetooth Enabled Devices
To connect a compatible Bluetooth device, follow the steps below.
When successfully connected to a compatible device, the radio will display ‘BT
Connected:
You don’t need to re-pair. Your radio will automatically reconnect with this
device when it is in range and both are turned on.
Bluetooth Playback
When a piece of media is being played the radio screen will display ‘BT Play’. You can control the volume using both the connected device, and the radio Volume/Standby control (14).
The radio or device can also be used to go to the previous or next track by
using the or keys (9 or 11).
You can also play/pause the audio using the radio by pressing the key (10).
Press and hold the Preset Menu key (12) to disconnect from the currently
connected Bluetooth device.
AUX In mode
The Airtime has an AUX IN mode, press the Mode key (6) to enter AUX IN mode.
Connect the AUX IN cable to the AUX port (22) on the Airtime and to the AUX
out port on a compatible device.
The volume can be controlled using the radio. Use the connected device to make
all other adjustments.
Headphone Mode
The Airtime radio also has support for headphone listening, allowing you to
play your music without disturbing others. To use headphones, connect a pair
of compatible 3.5mm jack headphones to the headphone port (21) to the back of
the radio.
Excessive sound pressure from headphones can cause hearing loss. The speaker
will not operate when headphones are used.
Alarm Set up
The radio allows you to set two independent alarms, to set up an alarm follow
the steps below.
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Alarm – Alarm select
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Alarm – Set time
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Alarm – Set duration
Choose from 15. 30. 45. 60 and 90 seconds.
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Alarm – Set source
Choose from Buzzer, FM or DAB.
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Alarm – Set frequency
Choose from Daily, Once, Weekends or Weekdays.
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Alarm – Set volume
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Alarm – Set On/Off
Choose whether you want the alarm to be active or deactivated.
Alarm Snooze/Stop
Specifications
Power Input | SV~1A |
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Audio Output | 2x3W |
FM Frequency | 87.5-108MHz |
DBA Frequency | BAND Ill 174-240MHz |
Battery | 3.7V, 1800mAh Built-in lithium |
Playtime | Up to 4 hours@ 60% volume |
Troubleshooting
Problem | Solutions |
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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 dose 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.
No Bluetooth connection| The Bluetooth® function may be deactivated on the
compatible device. Activate this, if necessary.
Check whether the device to be connected is switched on and is in search mode.
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 illustration 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 i-box Airtime Radio with Bluetooth Speaker, for wireless 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
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