Safety Instructions Keep the unit away from heat sources. Do not expose the unit to splashing or dripping or immersion in water. Unplug the adapter or remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a long period. Damage to hearing can occur with consistent exposure to high volume when using headphones. Always check the volume level before inserting headphones into your ears. Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is illegal in some areas.
Contents Introduction .................................................... 2 Unpacking....................................................... 3 Overview diagrams ......................................... 4 LCD screen ..................................................... 5 Quick start ...................................................... 6 Using your PocketDAB 1000............................ 7 Switching on and off...............................................7 Using the headphones.........................
Introduction Thank you for choosing the PURE PocketDAB® 1000 digital radio. This owner’s manual provides information about your unit, instructions for using it and details of the accessories and support available. PocketDAB 1000 brings style and simplicity to handheld DAB radio and is designed and built by the company who brought you the multi-award winning DRX-701ES DAB digital radio.
Unpacking This page shows the contents of your PocketDAB package. Contact us if any items are missing or damaged. PocketDAB 1000 handheld digital radio. 230V AC to 4V DC mains power adapter. 3 ‘AA’ size Duracell alkaline batteries. In-ear headphones. Warranty registration card.
Overview diagrams ® 4V DC power socket for connection to mains adapter. Battery compartment for three size ‘AA’ cells. Power on/off button. Lock switch locks the buttons to prevent accidental operation. Backlit LCD display. Info button changes the text shown on the bottom line of the display, see page 10. Preset button, edit or select up to 10 preset stations, see page 17. DABnav button, rock left or right to scroll through and press to select radio stations and menu options, see pages 9 and 13.
LCD screen The LCD screen features a 16 x 2 character display and row of information icons along the top. The following diagram show the icons and lists their meanings. Volume indicator shows volume level from off ( ) to full ( Battery indicator shows battery power from full ( to none ( ). ) ). Clock shows the time taken from the currently selected multiplex. Favourites indicator shows that station order is set to favourites mode. Eq indicator represents currently selected equalisation setting.
Quick start This section provides information on how to set up and start using your PocketDAB 1000. For further details see the other sections in this manual. 1. Attach the mains adapter and plug into your power supply or insert three ‘AA’ size batteries into the battery compartment. 2. Check that the Lock switch on the top of your unit is set to the unlock position. 3. Plug in the headphones. Warning Damage to hearing can occur with consistent exposure to high volume when using headphones.
Using your PocketDAB 1000 Switching on and off Before switching on for the first time, check you have inserted batteries or connected to the mains using the power adapter and that the headphones are connected. Press and hold the Power button for one second to switch the unit on. The LCD screen will light up when the unit is on. To switch the unit off, press and hold the Power button until the display shows ‘Powering off...’ then release the button to switch off.
Tuning for the first time When you switch on your PocketDAB 1000 for the first time a UK autotune process will be performed automatically. A progress indicator on the display shows that autotune is underway. If stations are found during the autotune The stations will be stored in alphanumeric order. The first station on the list will be selected and you will hear it through the headphones. To listen to other stations, see Selecting stations on page 9.
Selecting stations Once your PocketDAB has autotuned you select the digital radio station you want to listen to using the DABnav button. If you have assigned stations to presets you can also select them directly by pressing the preset button, scrolling to the preset required and selecting it by pressing the DABnav button. 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the currently selected station.
Adjusting the volume Rock the DABnav button up or down to increase or decrease the volume level from your PocketDAB. Volume level is indicated on the display using the volume icon in ) sixteen steps from off ( ) to full ( Changing the info mode PocketDAB 1000 has seven information modes which enable you to view parts of the broadcast data on the bottom line of the display. Press the info button and repeat to cycle through the seven different info modes.
Mode Signal quality Displays the mode of the current service, Stereo or Mono and the data rate at which the audio signal is being transmitted. This rate is set by the broadcaster to suit the type and quality of material being transmitted. Displays the signal quality for the signal to which you are tuned. As a guide values from 85 to 100 indicate good reception, 70 to 84 borderline reception and 0 to 69 poor reception.
Using batteries Inserting the batteries To insert the batteries slide the battery compartment cover down and off the unit. Insert the batteries in the orientation shown on the base of the battery compartment. Replace the battery compartment cover. Replacing the batteries The battery gauge on the LCD display gives an indication of battery ) to empty ( ) power remaining from full power ( Note The gauge is designed to indicate power remaining in nonrechargeable alkaline cells, as supplied with your PocketDAB.
Using the adapter A power adapter is supplied for use with your PocketDAB 1000. To prevent damage to your unit, use only the supplied adapter. To use the power adapter plug one end of the cable into the power socket on the side of your unit and plug the other into the mains. The battery gauge on the LCD will indicate full power when using the adapter and the LCD backlight operates continuously. Note The adapter does not operate as a charger when using rechargeable batteries.
Autotune full - scans the full range of digital frequencies in Band III. This may take a minute or more. This option is primarily intended for use outside the UK where other Band III transmissions may be available. You can cancel autotune by pressing the DABnav button again during the tuning process. The display will indicate tuning is underway. When finished, the PocketDAB 1000 will return to the station you were listening to and you will hear it through the earphones.
will be displayed with a next to the name when you scroll through the station list and the favourites indicator will be displayed on the top line of the display when in this mode. Active station Displays active stations at the top of the service list in alphanumeric order and inactive ones at the bottom in alphanumeric order. Multiplex Lists stations in groups according to their multiplex. Trim stn. list Removes inactive stations from the station list.
2. Move your unit whilst watching the display and to try to raise the current level to the empty block or beyond. The display will change to show the multiplex name on the bottom line of the display once a good signal is received and the multiplex will be added to the service list. 3. Press the menu button to exit the tuning aid and return to the last station you were listening to or rock the DABnav button left or right to select another channel.
Sw version This option enables you to view the version number of the software installed in your PocketDAB 1000. You may be asked to quote this if you contact Technical Support for advice. This option can only be viewed, no adjustment is available. Storing and recalling presets The preset button enables you to store radio stations for easy access. To store a station You can store a station to a preset while listening to it. Press the preset button.
Adjusting the eq settings The eq button enables you to apply one of six equalisation presets to the received audio.
Troubleshooting This section gives some of the most likely solutions to problems you might have with your PocketDAB 1000. For the latest troubleshooting tips visit the support section on our website at www.pure-digital.com. I can’t get any sound Make sure your PocketDAB 1000 is plugged in or has batteries inserted and is switched on as explained on page 7. Check that the volume level is not set too low, see page 10.
I hear a ‘burbling’ sound on some stations Although DAB is excellent at providing quality audio from very little signal, the quality can suffer if the signal strength is too low. If that happens, a ‘burbling’ sound can sometimes be heard. Resetting your PocketDAB 1000 The reset option removes all presets, stored stations and favourite station settings and resets all options to defaults. You may want to use this option to restore default values to options you have changed. 1.
Warranty information Imagination Technologies Ltd. warrants to the end user that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship in the course of normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase. This guarantee covers breakdowns due to manufacturing or design faults; it does not apply in cases such as accidental damage, however caused, wear and tear, negligence, adjustment, modification or repair not authorised by us.
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