i-box Airtime DAB-DAB+-FM Portable Stereo Radio User Guide

: June 3, 2024
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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

Save your favorite stations to one of the 30 available preset slots.
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.

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.

Alarm – Alarm select
Alarm – Set time
Alarm – Set duration
Choose from 15. 30. 45. 60 and 90 seconds.
Alarm – Set source
Choose from Buzzer, FM or DAB.
Alarm – Set frequency
Choose from Daily, Once, Weekends or Weekdays.
Alarm – Set volume
Alarm – Set On/Off
Choose whether you want the alarm to be active or deactivated.

Alarm Snooze/Stop

Specifications

Power Input	SV~1A
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
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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