Hitachi A-Team DAB radio.qxd 30/11/2004 17:55 Page 1 DAB KITCHEN RADIO TRK100DAB Instruction Manual Before operating please read all these instructions thoroughly.
Hitachi A-Team DAB radio.qxd 30/11/2004 17:55 Page 2 Contents Safety Dos and Don'ts UK Guarantee . . . . . Know your Radio . . . . Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Batteries or mains adaptor When you first switch on . Tuning to DAB stations . . . Tuning to FM stations . . . . Scanning for new stations No stations available . . . . Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bass boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitachi A-Team DAB radio.qxd 30/11/2004 17:55 Page 3 Safety Dos and Don'ts This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Hitachi A-Team DAB radio.qxd 30/11/2004 17:55 Page 4 UK Guarantee Your Guarantee of Excellence Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product In the unlikely event that this product should develop a fault, we undertake to replace or repair any part of the product which fails due to a manufacturing defect within 12 months of the date of purchase provided that: i) The product has been installed and used only in accordance with the instructions supplied with the product.
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Hitachi A-Team DAB radio.qxd 30/11/2004 17:55 Page 6 Getting Started Batteries or mains adaptor The radio can be powered by batteries (not supplied), or by the mains adaptor (use only part number KG4A-12-850D, supplied). If you are going to use the mains adaptor all the time, you do not need to fit batteries. The radio saves all its settings when switched off, but it doesn’t need batteries to do this.
Hitachi A-Team DAB radio.qxd 30/11/2004 17:55 Page 7 Scanning for new stations (DAB mode only) To add new stations to the station list, press the SCAN button – a short press for a local (UK) scan, a long press for a full Band III scan. When all available stations are found, the radio will add them to the station list, then retune to the station you were listening to.
Hitachi A-Team DAB radio.qxd 30/11/2004 17:55 Page 8 Using Preset Stations Tuning to a preset station Press the PRESET button for the station you wish to listen to.
Hitachi A-Team DAB radio.qxd 30/11/2004 17:55 Page 9 Changing the Station Information Display In DAB mode only, the second line of text can display any one of these seven items of information: • Scrolling information supplied by the radio station (DLS) • Program type • Ensemble name • Time & date • Channel & frequency • Bit-rate & mode • Signal error To change which item of information displayed press the INFO button. press...
Hitachi A-Team DAB radio.qxd 30/11/2004 17:55 Page 10 Using the DAB Setup Menus The DAB Setup Menus allow you to: • sort the stations in the station list • manually tune the radio • check which version of software is being used in your radio To display the first feature in the setup menu press the MENU button. Press the and buttons until you see the feature you want to use, then press the SELECT button. To exit from the Setup Menu, simply leave all controls untouched for a few seconds.
Hitachi A-Team DAB radio.qxd 30/11/2004 17:55 Page 11 Manual tune Use the MENU, and SELECT buttons to choose the Manual Tune Menu. Press the and buttons to see the different channels that are available. When you see the channel you want to use, press the SELECT button. The Signal Strength Meter will appear: signal strength low The open bar in the middle of the meter shows you the minimum signal strength needed for good DAB reception.
Hitachi A-Team DAB radio.qxd 30/11/2004 17:55 Page 12 H I TA C H I D A B K I T C H E N R A D I O TRK100DAB Specifications Batteries (not supplied) 6 x ‘C’ size alkaline or rechargeable batteries Battery life Alkaline: 10 hours Rechargeable: 5 hours Mains adaptor (supplied) 12V DC 850mA, 2.1mm power jack positive tip Part number: KG4A-12-850D Note: adaptor will not recharge batteries Headphones 32 ohms (not supplied) Hitachi Home & Life Solutions, Inc. Hitachi Atago Building, No.