DAB-50 Operation Manual DAB/FM Tuner
ACCESSORIES Accessories CONTROL/TUNING POWER 1 1 x DAB-50 1 x Remote control 2 x Batteries (Optional) 1 x DAB/FM Antenna (Optional) 1 x Operation Manual 2 3 4 DAB/FM AUTOTUNE INFO PRESS TO SELECT + + DAB-50 DAB/FM-TUNER DAB-50 Operation Manual DAB/FM Tuner This operation manual supplies all the information that you need to have about your Tangent DAB-50.
CONTENTS ACCESSORIES Accessories ADJUSTING THE ANTENNA Adjusting the antenna 01 OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS CONTENTS Contents ON, OFF and standby Info and function DAB tuning Saving and selecting channels FM tuning 02 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety precautions TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 06 CONNECTION Connection to the mains 07 REMOTE CONTROL Installation of batteries Using the remote control Remote control functions 08 08 09 FRONT PANEL AND CONNECTIONS Front panel Con
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A triangle with a lightning symbol draws the user's attention to "dangerous voltage" without insulation in the cabinet which may be high enough to entail a risk of electric shock. A triangle with an exclamation mark draws the user's attention to important instructions for use and maintenance in the accompanying manual, which should be studied.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ AND OBSERVE BOTH THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE UNIT. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This unit was designed and manufactured with a view to providing maximum safety for the user. Incorrect use of the unit may cause electrical shock or fire. The protection devices built into this unit will protect the user if the procedures below are observed in connection with installation, use and repair.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Lightning Unplug the unit for additional protection during thunder or when the unit is not used for prolonged periods. This will prevent damage to the unit from lightning and power surges. Penetration of objects and liquid Never push any foreign objects through the openings into the unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts and thus cause fire or electric shock. Do not spill liquid on the unit.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Handling instructions Condensation Condensation may occur in the following cases: The top and back panel of the unit may become warm after prolonged use. This is not due to a defect. When the unit is moved directly from a cold to a warm place. Turn off the power when the unit is not used. When the unit is used in a room where the radiator has just been switched on or a place where the cold air from the air-conditioning system is directed at the unit.
CONNECTION Connection to the mains Stereo Output Optical Output Antenna Contrast Model: DAB-50 Power Rating 230-240 V AC~50Hz Max Power Consumption: 30W Item No.: 11048.01 Serial No.: Do not turn on the power before all connections have been made correctly. Check that all connections have been made correctly before turning on the power. Check that the mains voltage is 230-240V AC50Hz before turning on the power.
REMOTE CONTROL Installation of batteries Remove the cover as illustrated. Replace the cover. Position two batteries of the type AAA/R03/UM4 in the battery compartment. Make sure that the orientation of the batteries is correct (see drawing at bottom). Do not mix new and old batteries and do not use different types of batteries. If the remote control is not used for prolonged periods, remove the batteries from the remote control to avoid corrosion.
REMOTE CONTROL Remote control functions + + DAB-50 FUNCTIONS: Scroll +/-:: Switches between DAB and FM stations. Select:: Switches between MONO and AUTO on the FM band, and selects the DAB station displayed. 1-4 : Selects stored stations. If depressed for more than 2 seconds, a station is stored under the number concerned. Power:: Sets the DAB-50 in standby mode. Autotune:: Press once to automatic tune in to DAB stations. Depress button for 2 seconds to initiate an international search.
FRONT PANEL AND CONNECTIONS Front panel CONTROL/TUNING POWER 1 2 3 4 DAB/FM AUTOTUNE INFO PRESS TO SELECT DAB-50 DAB/FM-TUNER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Mains switch: Used to interrupt the mains voltage. 2 LED indicator: Lights green when the unit is turned on. Lights red when the unit is in standby mode or in operation. 3 Preset no. 1: Selects the station saved under no. 1. If the button is depressed for 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 more than two seconds, a station is saved under the current number.
FRONT PANEL AND CONNECTIONS Connections Stereo Output Optical Output Antenna Contrast Model: DAB-50 Power Rating 230-240 V AC~50Hz Max Power Consumption: 30W Item No.: 11048.01 Serial No.: 1 2 3 4 5 1 Stereo Output:: Analogue stereo output. For connection to stereo amplifier or receiver with analogue input. 2 Optical Outputt : Optical SPDIF output. For connection to stereo amplifier or receiver with digital input.
CONNECTION Audio connection layout Stereo Output Optical Output Contrast Antenna Model: DAB-50 Power Rating 230-240 V AC~50Hz Max Power Consumption: 30W Item No.: 11048.01 Serial No.
ADJUSTING THE ANTENNA Adjusting the antenna As it applies to all other radios, the sound quality depends on the signal strength of the antenna inputs. The position of the radio in relation to the transmitter thus directly influences the quality of the signal received. For an optimal result it is therefore very important that you make sure that the radio receives the best possible antenna signal. It is possible to insert a bar in the display which will indicate the strength of the antenna signal.
OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS On, Off and standby 1 Turn on the unit by pressing the mains switch. 2 Press the standby button on the remote control to switch to standby mode. The display will turn off and all functions will be reduced to a minimum to make sure that the unit uses minimal power. When in standby mode the unit only reacts to the standby button of the remote control. 3 If you wish to turn off the unit to avoid any power consumption, you must press the mains switch.
OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS DAB tuning When the unit is turned on for the first time, all settings will be default settings. The settings can be changed according to your preference. When the unit is turned off the next time, these settings will naturally be saved as the new default settings. This also applies if you unplug the unit. CONTROL/TUNING When the unit has been turned on, channels must be saved. This is done by means of the autotune function.
OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS FM tuning The DAB-50 offers both manual and automatic tuning on the FM band. This makes it possible to save just one specific channel. It also makes it possible to adjust the supplied antenna for the best possible signal. Automatic tuning 1 To use the autotune function through the front panel controls, you must press the AUTOTUNE button. The unit will search for a frequency with a proper signal. 2 You can also activate the autotune function through the remote control.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY No power when the unit is turned on. - Switch on the electric current at the socket. - Check that the plug has been correctly inserted into the socket. - The internal fuse has blown and must be replaced by a qualified service technician. - The power cord has been damaged and must be replaced. No sound. - The unit has not been turned on. - Incorrect connection to the amplifier. - No loudspeakers have been connected to the amplifier.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data RF section: Tuner bands DAB FM 174-240MHz (Band III) 87.5-108.0MHz -96dBm type Sensitivity Display:: 2 lines of 16 characters LED backlight Presetss 4 Audio outputss Stereo, 2.5Vpp 48kHz sample rate 16 bit sample resolution Optical SPDIF outputt IEC60958 Compliant 48kHz sample rate 24 bit sample resolution Voltage and power consumption n See back panel Dimensions (WxDxH)) 430 x 290 x 75mm Weightt 4.
www.tangent-audio.
