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DAB2+ Content 1 Introduction 1.1 1.2 Safety Contents of the box 2 Usage, controls and connections 3 Using Your Argon DAB2+ 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Quick Start DAB mode FM mode AUX 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 .
DAB2+ 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.
DAB2+ 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.
DAB2+ 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. 1.
DAB2+ 2. Usage, controls and connections This chapter describes and shows you the location of the various controls and connections on your Argon DAB2+. w w w . a r g o n a u d i o .
DAB2+ Usage, controls and connections Function 1. Preset buttons 2.Autotune button Press to recall a stored radio station. Press to perform quick scan or full scan in DAB mode. Press to perform an automatic scan in FM mode. 3.Tuning knob Turn to select options, scan or switch stations and select ensembles. Press to confirm selection or activate a function 4.Sleep button Press to activate and set your sleep delay timer. This function turns off your radio after a preset period of time. 5.
DAB2+ 3. Using Your Argon DAB2+ radio 3.1 Quick start 3.1.1 Start up 1. Extend the Antenna 2. Plug the Power supply into an electric outlet and into the back of the Radio. 3. Press “power” (9) on 4. The Radio will start searching for DAB stations automatically. This may take a few minutes and the progress will be shown in the display. 5. Once finished searching, the Radio will start playing the first found station. 3.1.2 Basic Operating 1.
DAB2+ 3.2 DAB mode 1. 2. 3. 4. If you are not in DAB mode, press the Source (6) button continuously, until it shows “DAB”. It will start playing on the last played station. The radio displays the correct time in DAB and FM mode, after a full scan has been preformed) in DAB mode for the first time (normally done automatically at first time installation. Your radio retrieves the time information from a DAB station. While in DAB mode, press the Source (6) button, and the radio switches to FM mode.
DAB2+ 3. 4. 5. Press the Tuning/select (3) button/knob to activate manual tune. To choose another frequency turn the Tuning/select (3) button/knob and confirm by pressing the Tuning/select (3) button/knob. 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 radio services, song titles, and special announcements sent by your DAB provider. 1.
DAB2+ see point 3.2.1 page 9 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.
DAB2+ 3.3 FM Mode 3.3.1 Selecting FM mode If you are not in FM mode: 1. Press the Source (6) button continuously, until it shows “FM”. It will start playing on the last played station. . 3.3.2 Scanning stations in FM mode To do an autoscan. Make sure you are in FM mode. 1. Press the Autotune (2) button to scan for FM stations in ascending frequency. 2. To scan in descending frequency, press and hold the Autotune button for 3 seconds. Automatic scanning for an FM station begins.
DAB2+ There are seven different types of Display information available for FM mode:. • Station information with text messages such as song title, artiste name etc, are displayed. • Station category • Programs being played. • Stations broadcast frequency. • Signal strength • Time obtained automatically from a FM transmission in your country or region. • Date obtained automatically from a FM transmission in your country or region. 3.3.4 Additional Menu functions in FM mode 1.
DAB2+ In Auto mode, the radio plays the programs default output: stereo or mono. In Mono mode, the radio plays mono output only. Some stations sound better in this mode if the signal is not strong enough to receive noiseless stereo signal. See point 4.5 page 17 3.4 AUX Mode Using the AUX IN jack 1. Use a 3.5mm stereo-to-stereo cable (mini-jack) to connect an external device, like your Mobile phone, Laptop or iPod to the AUX IN jack, on the back of your radio. 2.
DAB2+ 4. Using Basic Functions 4.1 Storing and recalling your stations Your radio can store up to 6 DAB and 6 FM radio stations as presets. 1. To store a station you are listening to, press and hold any one of button 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.
DAB2+ 4.3 Setting the alarm The Radio has two Alarm presets 1. When your radio is in ON mode (playing), press the Alarm (7) button. The display will show “Alarm 1 setup”. If you press one more time it will show “Alarm 2 setup”. Press the Tuning/select (3) button/knob 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.
DAB2+ 8. Finally a screen appears that shows “Alarm 1 ON” where the “ON” is blinking. Press the Tuning/select (3) button/knob to confirm the whole alarm setup. When the Radio is turned off an Bell (alarm sign) is shown in the top right corner of the display. And you are ready. 4.3.1 To deactivate the alarm 1. Press Snooze (16) button to temporary stop the alarm. 2. To totally stop the alarm in Radio standby mode press the Alarm (7) button continuously until both Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 shows OFF. 4.
DAB2+ There are eight different system menu functions: Equaliser, Time, Backlight, Inactive Standby, Language, Factory Reset, SW Upgrade, SW version 4.5.1 Equaliser 1. Access Equaliser settings by pressing the Tuning/select (3) button/knob when is shown in the display. The equaliser menu has a function where you can set your own equaliser settings. The menu also has six preset equaliser settings, Normal, Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock, and Speech.
DAB2+ 4.5.4 Inactive standby 1. Access Inactive standby settings by pressing the Tuning/select (3) button/knob when is shown in the display. The Radio is default out-of-the-box set to turn off automatically after 120 minutes without any manual operation of the Radio. 2. To deactivate Inactive standby or to change the Timeout period turn the Tuning/select (3) button/knob until you reach your desired setting. 3. Press the Tuning/select (3) button/knob to confirm your choice. 4.5.
DAB2+ 4.5.8 Software version (SW version) 1. Access Software version information by pressing the Tuning/select (3) button/knob when is shown in the display. 2. Press the Tuning/select (3) button/knob to confirm. The display now shows the software version of your Radio. 5. Specifications Broadcast Frequency ranges supported: DAB: Band III: (174~240MHz) FM: 87.5~108MHz Audio Frequency Range: 85Hz ~ 20 kHz Amplifier power/speaker: One 5w/3 inch full range speakers.
DAB2+ 6. DAB Frequency Band overview w w w . a r g o n a u d i o .