DAB300 REMOTE HANDSET NOW AVAILABLE DAB300 Digital Radio Tuner Owners’ Manual
DAB300 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Congratulations on purchasing this Digital Radio Tuner from Cambridge Audio. It is the result of an extensive Research and Development program undertaken to identify the circuitry and components fundamental to our highly regarded and critically acclaimed products. Introduction ...........................................................................................
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your own safety please read the following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the mains. • Check that the rear of your unit indicates the correct supply voltage. • If your mains supply voltage is different, consult your dealer. This unit is designed to operate only on the supply voltage and type that is indicated on the rear panel of the unit. Connecting to other power sources may damage the unit.
DAB300 5 4 CONTROLS 1 2 3 7 6 8 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1. POWER SWITCH Press this button to turn the power on and press again to turn the power off. 5. AUTO TUNE BUTTON Use this button to Initiate a search for available stations after adjusting the aerial. 2. PRESET BUTTONS Use these buttons to store and recall favourite stations. 6. BRIGHTNESS BUTTON Use this button to toggle between normal brightness and dimmed display. 3. SHIFT BUTTON Use this button to access presets six to ten. 4.
CONNECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 1. TUNER INPUT Connect the conventional ‘left’ and ‘right’ (L and R) Audio Outputs of an existing tuner to the ‘Tuner Input’ using a high quality interconnect. 2. AUDIO OUTPUT Use high quality interconnect cables from these sockets to any line level input on your amplifier. 4. PHONO SPDIF OUTPUT This coaxial output is for input to a separate DAC or digital recording machine.
DAB300 SETTING UP This section provides information on connecting your DAB300 to other hi-fi equipment and connecting an aerial. All components must be switched off when connecting the DAB300. CONNECTING TO DIGITAL DEVICES CONNECTING TO AN AMPLIFIER The DAB300 is equipped to provide a high quality digital audio output for connection to digital loudspeakers, amplifiers and other digital devices such as a MiniDisc or CD Recorder featuring the appropriate SPDIF digital input connector.
USING YOUR DAB300 TURNING THE TUNER ON AND OFF SELECTING A SERVICE Make sure all the relevant connections, as described earlier have been made. One of the key advantages of digital tuners is the simplicity of tuning. As a precaution, make sure the amplifier volume is turned down low. Rotate the large tune/enter dial on the front panel to scroll through the available stations. To select a broadcast simply press the tune/enter dial Press the "Power" button on the front panel. .
DAB300 Press again - Displays technical information, such as the channel label and centre frequency Press again - Displays the audio signal data rate (in kilobytes per second) and mode (stereo or mono) Press again - Shows the signal error rate, where zero is perfect. The number increases as the signal deteriorates. Press again - Returns to scrolling text service THE "MENU" BUTTON Press the "Menu" button once to enter menu mode.
IMPROVING YOUR RECEPTION If you experience no reception at all or the sound breaks up when listening to some stations then there are a few things you can try to improve reception. FIND THE BEST POSITION FOR YOUR AERIAL While listening to a radio station, press (without turning) the Tune/Enter dial once and the display will change to show a bargraph. You can either move the supplied wire aerial or rotate an outdoor aerial so that the bargraph gives the highest reading.
DAB300 AN OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING (DAB) SPECIFICATIONS Sample Rate 48kHz This section gives a brief overview of digital radio, or DAB as it is also known, along with some useful addresses if you require further information. Frequency Range VHF (174MHz to 240MHz) Band 3 Sensitivity -96dBm The Cambridge Audio DAB300 lets you receive and listen to the abundance of digital radio broadcasts available.
LIMITED WARRANTY Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below). Cambridge Audio will repair or replace (at Cambridge Audio's option) this product or any defective parts in this product. Warranty periods may vary from country to country. If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that you retain proof of purchase.
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