DPR-65 Basic Black GB
Table of contents Important safety instructions ..................................... 2-4 Presetting stations / Recalling a preset – DAB and FM Controls ..................................................................... 5-6 ............................................................................... 22-23 Battery operation ....................................................... 7-8 Stereo / Mono setting – FM ................................... 24-25 Using USB cable to charge / Lock switch ......
Important safety instructions 1. Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before the radio is operated. 2. Retain instruction: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for further reference. 3. Heed warnings. All warnings on the appliance and operating instructions should be followed. 4. Follow all operations and use instructions. 5. Water and moisture: The appliance should not be used near water.
10. Mains adaptor: The mains adaptor should be positioned so it is not walked on, pinched, or items placed on top of it. Pay particular attention to wires at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. Unplug the mains adaptor by gripping the adaptor, not the wire. Operate the radio using only the current type of power source indicated. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power compay. 13.
GB 16. The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. B. C. D. E. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged. Objects have fallen or liquid had been spilled into the radio. The radio has been exposed to rain or water. The radio does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. The radio has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Controls and connections 1 3 2 4 11 12 13 14 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Speaker LCD display Power on/off Charge / Battery Low indicator Tuning Up / Down buttons Select button Info button 9 8 7 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Controls and connections GB 15 17 16 15. Telescopic aerial 16. Battery compartment 17.
Battery operation 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit by sliding the cover downwards. Open the battery compartment door. Note: Before you insert the batteries, if you use non-rechargeable batteries, make sure the NiMH/NiCad/Alkaline switch which located on the side of the unit is switched to OFF. If you use rechargeable batteries, make sure to switch NiMH/NiCad/Alkaline switch to ON. 2. Insert two LR6 (AA size) batteries into the space in the compartment.
GB 4. If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio. We would recommend for economy that the DPR-65 is used via the mains adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional use only. IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. After use, disposable batteries should if possible be taken to a suitable recycling center.
Using USB cable to charge USB Cable Use this cable to connect your radio to any power source with a USB port (e.g.PC) to charge. 1. Connect 3.8 mm plug to the DC jack. 2. Connect USB to any power source with USB port (e.g.PC). Important: The radio battery may drain instead of charge if radio is connected to a PC that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, or to a USB hub, or to a USB port on a keyboard.
Lock switch GB The lock switch is used to prevent unintentional operation of your radio. 1. Set the Lock switch located on the side of your radio to the “Lock” position and the power and all other buttons will be disabled. This will prevent accidental operation when your radio is packed in a suitcase or travel bag. 2. To release the lock, slide the Lock switch down to the “Unlock” position . IMPORTANT: ‘Key Locked’ will show on the display if pressing the buttons when the radio is locked.
Operating your radio – DAB 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show “Welcome to Digital Radio” briefly. 3. If this is the first time the radio is used a quick scan of the Band III DAB channels will be carried out. The display will show “Welcome to DAB”. If the radio has been used before the last used station will be selected. 4.
Selecting a station –DAB GB 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected. 2. Press the Tuning Up/Down buttons to scroll through the list of available stations. 3. Press and release the Select button to select the station. The display may show “Now tuning…” while your radio finds the station. 2 4. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting.
Secondary services – DAB 1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services associated with them. If a station has a secondary service associated with it the display will show next to the station name on the station list. The secondary service will then appear immediately after the primary service as you press the Tuning Up button. 1 2. Press the Select button to select the station.
Display modes – DAB GB Your radio has seven display modes: 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes. a. Scrolling Text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number etc. b. Program Type Displays the type of station be listened to e.g. Pop, Classic, News etc. c. Multiplex Name Displays the name of DAB multiplex to which the current station belongs. d. Time and Date Displays the current time and date. e.
Finding new stations – DAB As time passes new stations may become available. To find new stations proceed as follows: 1. Press and release the Autotune button. The display will show “Scanning”. Your radio will perform a scan of the DAB frequencies. As new stations are found the station counter on the right-hand side of the display will increase and stations will be added to the list.
Manual Tuning – DAB GB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III channels. 1. Press and hold the Info button to enter the advanced setting menu. 2. Press either the Tuning Up/Down button until the display shows “Manual tune”. 3. Press the Select button. Press either the Tuning Up/Down button to adjust the required DAB channel. 4. Press and release the Select button to select the required DAB channel.
Dynamic Range Control settings – DAB Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. 1. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and hold the Info button. The display will show “Station list”. 3. Press the Tuning Up/Down buttons until the display shows “DRC value”. 4. Press and release the Select button to enter the setting. 5.
Operating your radio – FM GB 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show “Welcome to Digital Radio” for a few seconds. 3. Press the Band button to select the FM band. 4. Press and release the Select button until the display shows “Auto tune <>”. 5. Press the Tuning Up button. Your radio will scan from the currently displayed frequency in direction upwards and will stop scanning when it finds a station of sufficient strength.
7. Press the Tuning Down button to scan the FM band in a downwards direction (high frequency to low frequency). 8. When the end of the waveband is reached your radio will recommencing tuning from the opposite end of the waveband. 9. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting. 10. To switch off your radio press the Power On/Off button.
Manual tuning – FM GB 1. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Band button to select the FM band. Fully extend the Telescopic aerial. 3. Press and release the Select button until the display shows “Manual tune < >”. 4. Press either Tuning Up or Down button to tune to a station. The frequency will change steps of 50kHz. Pressing and holding one of the buttons will advance the frequency selection several times each second. 3 5.
Display modes – FM In FM mode the bottom line of the display can be set any of four display options. 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various options. a. Radio text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number etc. b. Program type Displays the program information for the station being listened to e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc. c. Time and date Displays the current time and date. d. Frequency Displays the frequency of the station being listened to.
Presetting stations – DAB and FM GB There are 5 memory presets for each of the two wavebands. 1. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Tune to the required station as previously described. 3. Press and hold the required Preset button until the display shows, for example, “Preset 1 stored”. The station will be stored under the chosen preset button. Repeat the procedure for the remaining preset. 4. Stations stored in the presets may be overwritten by following the above procedure.
Recalling a preset – DAB and FM 1. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Select the required waveband. 3. Momentarily press the required Preset button. Your radio will then tune to the station stored in preset memory.
Stereo / Mono setting – FM GB Your radio will play stereo broadcasts in stereo (via headphone) so long as the received signal is of adequate strength. However, as a stereo signal becomes weaker the audio signal will become poorer. It may be preferable to force the radio to play the station in mono in order to reduce the level of audio noise. 1. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on your radio. Tune to the required FM radio station as previously described. 2.
4. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to switch on the Mono-Override. While this setting is engaged, the radio will play the current station in mono whether listening via headphones or the loudspeaker. Mono Override is a temporary setting and is applied to the currently tune station only. It is cancelled automatically by tuning to another radio station. 5.
Scan sensitivity setting – FM GB Your radio will normally scan for FM broadcasts which are strong enough to give good reception. However, you may wish the Auto-scan function to also be able to find weaker signals, possible from more distant radio transmitters. Your radio includes a local / distant option for the Auto-scan function. 1. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. If needed, press the Band button to select the FM band. 3.
5. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to switch between Local and Distant options on the lower line of the display. The Distant option will allow the radio to find weaker signals when scanning. 6. Press the Select button to confirm your selection. The radio will then revert to the normal information display. The Local or Distant setting is stored in the radio and remains in force until changed or until a System Reset.
Software version GB The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. To view the software version on the display press and hold the Info button to enter the menu. 2. Repeatedly press the Tuning Up/Down button until “SW version” appears on the display. 1 3. Press the Select button and the version number will appear on the display. After a few seconds the display will revert to the normal display mode.
System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. 1. Press and hold the Info button for 2 seconds to enter the menu. 2. Repeatedly press the Tuning Up/Down button until the display shows “Factory Reset”, the press the Select button. 1 3. If you wish to perform the reset operation, press the Select button one more time. A full reset of your radio will be performed. All presets and station lists will be erased.
Headphone socket Display backlight A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the left hand side of your radio is provided for use with either headphone or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. 1. When using on batteries, the display backlight will be switched on for approximately 12 seconds when any button is pressed. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. GB 2.
Specifications Circuit Features Power Requirements Mains DC 5V ~/0.6A Batteries 2 x LR6 (AA size) Alkaline or NiMH rechargeable Loudspeaker 2” 8 ohm full range Output Power 0.2 Watt Frequency Coverage FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz DAB: 5A 174.928 – 13F 239.200MHz Headphone socket 3.5mm dia. Aerial System FM telescopic rod aerial If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note that: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
