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DAB Adapter2+ Content 1 Introduction 1.1 1.2 Safety Contents of the box 2 Usage, controls and connections 3 Using Your Argon DAB Adapter2+ 3.1 3.2 Quick Start DAB mode 4 Using Basic Functions 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Storing and recalling your stations Setting/checking the sleep timer Setting the alarm Using of the Snooze function settings/info 5 Specifications 6 DAB Frequency Band overview w w w . a r g o n a u d i o .
DAB Adapter2+ 1. Introduction 1.1 Safety Safety instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Read Instructions Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the product. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DAB Adapter2+ Attachments. Do not use attachments of accessories not recommended by us as they may cause hazards. . Water and Moisture Do not use this product near any water source or water hazard. Placement Place the product on a stable surface or recommended stand, otherwise the product may fall and cause injury to a person, and damage to the product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting the product.
DAB Adapter2+ Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral power circuits as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Object and Liquid Entry Never push any object through the product openings, as this can result in a fire, electric shock or damage. Do not spill liquids on the product. Servicing Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAB Adapter2+ 2. Usage, controls and connections This chapter describes and shows you the location of the various controls and connections on your Argon DAB Adapter2+. NOTICE: The DAB Adapter 2+ is operated only via the remote control. w w w . a r g o n a u d i o .
DAB Adapter2+ Usage and controls Function 1. Preset buttons (1-6) 2.Auto Scan button 3.Tune buttons 4.Sleep button Press to recall a stored Adapter station. Press to perform quick scan or full scan in DAB mode. Press to select options, scan or switch stations. Press to activate and set your sleep delay timer. This function turns off your Adapter after a preset period of time. 5.Info button 6.Snooze button 7.Alarm button 8.Volume arrow buttons 9. Power button 10. Back button 11.
DAB Adapter2+ 3. Using Your Argon DAB Adapter2+ 3.1 Quick start 3.1.1 Start up 1. Mount the antenna in the antenna plug. If you use the included antenna, remember to split the antenna into a “T”. 2. Plug the Power supply into an electric outlet and into the back of the Adapter. 3. Press “power” On 4. The Adapter will start searching for DAB stations automatically. This may take a few minutes and the progress will be shown in the display. 5.
DAB Adapter2+ 3.2 DAB mode The Adapter displays the correct time after a full scan has been preformed for the first time. (Normally done automatically at first time installation). Your Adapter retrieves the time information from a DAB station. 3.2.1 Scanning stations There are two ways to scan for stations: • Automatic full scan (autotune ) • Manual scan To do an automatic full scan: 1. Press Auto scan button will show in the display. This may take a few minutes.
DAB Adapter2+ 3.2.2 Viewing additional Information (Display Information) Display information containing useful ones such as; time, date, station name, signal strength, program type, frequency, signal error, kbps quality, including Adapter services, song titles, and special announcements sent by your DAB provider. 1. While playing a station in DAB mode, press the Info button. Additional information appears at the bottom row of the display. 2.
DAB Adapter2+ see point 3.2.1 page 9 Dynamic range compression 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. Note: DRC only works if it is enabled by the broadcaster for a specific station. There are three settings High, Low and Off. 1. Chose your preference by pressing the Arrow buttons, confirm your choice by pressing the Select button.
DAB Adapter2+ 4. Using Basic Functions 4.1 Storing and recalling your stations Your Adapter can store up to 6 DAB and 6 FM Adapter stations as presets. 1. To store a station you are listening to, press and hold any one of buttons 1~6 number you want to store the station in. 2. Hold until Preset x stored (Where x is anyone of the 1~6 number selected) appears in the Display. A new preset overrides an existing one when you store a new station over it. 3.
DAB Adapter2+ 4.3 Setting the alarm The Adapter has two Alarm presets 1. When your Adapter is in ON mode (playing), press the Alarm button. The display will show “Alarm 1 setup”. If you press one more time it will show “Alarm 2 setup”. Press the Select buttons on either “Alarm 1 setup” or “Alarm 2 setup” depending on which Alarm you want to activate and the Alarm Wizard will start up. 2. Hours will start blinking in the display.
DAB Adapter2+ 2. To totally stop the alarm in Adapter standby mode press the Alarm button continuously until both Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 shows OFF. 4.4 Use of the Snooze function 1. 2. 3. When the Adapter is playing, you can press the Snooze button to mute the Adapter. To turn off the mute function, press the Snooze button again. In alarm mode the Snooze function will, when pressing the button, mute the alarm for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes the alarm will sound again. 4.
DAB Adapter2+ 4.5.2 Backlight 1. Access Backlight settings by pressing the Select button when is shown in the display. 2. Backlight can be “OK” or set at eight different timeout levels. Press the Arrow buttons until you reach your desired setting. 3. Press the Select button/knob to confirm your choice. 4.5.3 Language 1. Access Language settings by pressing the Select button when is shown in the display. 2. Scroll through the language options by pressing the Arrow buttons. 3.
DAB Adapter2+ 5. Specifications Broadcast Frequency ranges supported: DAB: Band III: (174~240MHz). LCD display: 16x3 Input voltage: 5V DC/1A Output connector: Left/Right RCA, Optical Spdiff and 12 volt trigger for external amplifier Dimensions (W x H X D): 129mmx55mmx80mm Weight: 0,35 kg 6. DAB Frequency Band overview w w w . a r g o n a u d i o .