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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 DAB mode FM mode 4 Brug af grundlæggende funktioner page page page page 3 3-5 5 6-7 page page page 8 8-13 14-15 page 15 4.1 Programmering og fremkaldelse af stationer page 15 4.2 4.3 4.4 Setting the sleep timer Checking the sleep timer setting Setting the alarm page page page 16 17 17-19 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.
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 manufacturers 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 DAB mode The display similar to Figure 3-1 appears when Argon DAB2+ is connected to the power outlet. After about 3 seconds, the radio goes to Standby mode, the display similar to the Figure 3-2 appears. The radio displays the correct time in DAB and FM mode, after you perform a full scan in DAB mode for the first time. Your radio retrieves the time information from a DAB station. w w w . a r g o n a u d i o .
DAB2+ If you are not in DAB mode, press the Source button. The display below appears, and the radio switches to DAB mode. . While in DAB mode, press the Source button, the display below appears, and the radio switches to FM mode . While in FM mode, press the Source button, the display below appears, and the radio switches to AUX IN mode. You can switch the DAB/FM/AUX IN by pressing Source button at any time. w w w . a r g o n a u d i o .
DAB2+ 3.1.1 Scanning stations in DAB mode There are three ways to scan for stations: • Automatic full scan • Quick scan • Manual scan To do an automatic full scan: 1. Press and hold the Autotune button for 3 sec. to begin automatic scanning of all stations. This may take a few minutes, during which you will see the displays in the sequence below. When a station is detected, it starts to play immediately. 2. To preview another station, turn the Tuning knob until the name of another station appears. 3.
DAB2+ To do a quick scan Press the Autotune button shortly to begin automatic scanning of available ensembles in your country or region. This may take a few seconds, during which you will see the displays in the sequence below. When a station is detected, it plays immediately.. To do a manual scan 1. Press and hold the Display button for three seconds until the text “Manual Tune” appears, 2.
DAB2+ Note: The Argon DAB2+ is set to automatically do a Full-Scan tune every 5 time it is turned on via the main electric switch. This enables the Radio to store any new stations that might have been added to DAB broadcast. It is advised to do a manual Full-Tune once in a while if you don’t use the main electric switch to turn the Radio on and off. 3.1.
DAB2+ There are 6 different types of Display information available for DAB mode:. • Station information with text messages such as song title, artiste name etc, are displayed. • Programs being played. • Stations broadcast frequency. • Signal strength indicator shows that the dashes indicates maximum level required for signal reception, and filled blocks indicate current signal level. • Time and date obtained automatically from a DAB transmission in your country or region. • Sound mode.
DAB2+ 3.2 FM Mode 3.2.1 Selecting FM mode If you are not in FM mode, press the Source button until the display below appears, and the radio switches to FM mode. 3.2.2 Scanning stations in FM mode To do an autoscan. Make sure you are in FM mode. Press the Autotune button to scan for FM stations in ascending frequency. To scan in descending frequency, press and hold the Autotune button. Automatic scanning for an FM station begins. Once a station is successfully scanned it will start playing.
DAB2+ 3.2.3 Selecting audio mode (Auto or Mono) Follow the steps below to set your radios audio output to Auto or Mono. During and FM stations broadcast, press the Tuning button to select and audio mode. 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. 4. Using Basic Functions 4.
DAB2+ 4.2 Setting the sleep timer This option turns the radio off automatically after a specified period. Press and hold the Sleep button for around 3 seconds when OFF is flashing then turn the Tuning knob to ON. Turn the Tuning knob to increase the specified sleep period by intervals of 15 minutes (to maximum of 90 minutes) shown as Figure 4-1. At last press the Tuning knob to confirm and it will show that the sleep mode has been enabled. w w w . a r g o n a u d i o .
DAB2+ 4.3 Checking the sleep timer setting 1. Press and hold the Sleep button for three seconds. The amount of time left is displayed on the bottom-right corner of the display. 2. To deactivate the sleep timer, press and turn the Tuning Knob repeatedly until the display in Figure 4-3 appears. At last press the Tuning Knob to finish it. When you press the Power button, the sleep delay mode is deactivated. 4.4 Setting the alarm 1. To set the alarm for FM station playing.
DAB2+ 3.Turn the Tuning knob to increase or decrease the hour value. 4.Press the Tuning knob to confirm and go to the minute section. A display similar to Figure 4-5 appears. The current time is shown on the top middle of the display. The minute section of your alarm time flashes.. 5.Press the Tuning knob to go to the Alarm Type submenu. 6.Turn the Tuning knob to select Beep or Radio. 7.Press the Tuning knob to confirm the selection.
DAB2+ 4.4.1 To deactivate the alarm Press Snooze button to temporary stop the alarm. To totally stop the alarm hold the Alarm button for around 3 seconds or press the Power button - alarm status then appears OFF. 4.5 Use of the Snooze function When the radio is playing, you can press the Snooze button to mute the radio. To turn off the mute function, press the Snooze button again. Notice that the Snooze function only mutes the build in speaker of the Radio.
DAB2+ 4.7 Viewing your radios software version In FM and DAB mode, press and hold the Display button for 3 seconds until the text “Manual Tune” appears in the Display. Press the Display button repeatedly until the below screen appears in the Display. This shows the software version of your Radio. Notice: The software version of your Radio may vary from the below. 4.8 Using the AUX IN jack Use a 3.
DAB2+ 4.9 Foam plug for Bass port The Argon DAB2+ gives you stunning sound quality for its size and price. It is however optimized for popular music and rock. Included in your Argon DAB2+ box you will find a small foam plug. This plug allows you to fine tune the speaker to your personal taste. This is particularly if: - You frequently listen to voices and classical music. - You place your Argon DAB2+ very close to a wall or on a book shelf.
DAB2+ 6. DAB Frequency Band overview w w w . a r g o n a u d i o .
BlueTooth This is an addendum to the normal manual for DAB2+V5 and DAB3+V4 that specifically explains the Bluetooth functionality for Argon DAB2+BT and DAB3+BT w w w . a r g o n a u d i o .
BlueTooth 1. Usage and controls (for Bluetooth) This chapter describes and shows you the location of the Bluetooth functionality on Argon DAB2+BT and Argon DAB3+BT Usage and controls Function 6. Source button 17. Bluetooth button Press to switch between the different modes – including Bluetooth mode. Press to activate the Bluetooth mode, directly w w w . a r g o n a u d i o .
BlueTooth 2. Bluetooth mode - operation 2.1 to activate Bluetooth Bluetooth can be activated in two ways: 1) either by pressing the ”SOURCE” buttons until the Radio shows FM→BT in the display 2) or by pressing directly on the ”Bluetooth” button on the front of the Radio (button 17 page 2). 2.2 to connect Bluetooth 1) activate Bluetooth on your Media playback device (Phone, Tablet, LapTop etc) 2) go to Bluetooth settings on your playback device (Phone, Tablet, LapTop etc).
BlueTooth 9) press on the text ”Argon DAB2+BT/DAB3+ Paired but not connected” and the two units will connect to each other. 10) Argon Audio DAB2+BT/DAB3+BT will now show in the display ”name of your device DAB2+/DAB3+ Connected to Media Audio”, and you are ready for playback Notice; if the playback device asks for a pin code, during the process – put in “0000” 2.