Vehicle DAB Adaptor User Guide
DAB2000 User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CONTENTS OF PACKAGE INSTALLATION DAB2000 Installation Antenna Installation OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS STARTING UP THE SYSTEM USING REMOTE CONTROL KEYS To turn on or off DAB2000 To listen to the DAB stations To display station’s information To set a DAB preset mode To save a DAB memory preset To recall a DAB memory preset To set the auxiliary input mode To recall the last listened DAB station To display the current FM transmitting frequency To set t
INTRODUCTION The DAB2000 is a vehicle audio adaptor that offers a flexible and cost effective way to apply modern digital audio technology to your existing analogue vehicle audio system. The existing analogue system in your vehicle can be easily upgraded to receive DAB/DAB+ digital radio services. DAB2000 uses an FM-RDS micro-transmitter and no complex cabling to connect to your vehicle’s audio system.
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE DAB2000 Module Rotary Knob Remote Control Hook & Loop Tape x1 25mm x 35mm Power Cable with Vehicle Power Adaptor DAB Antenna with Mini Clip x3 CR2032 Battery Hook & Loop Tape x2 25mm x 55 mm Screw x2 User Guide
INSTALLATION DAB2000 Installation Procedure: 1. Please read the entire installation instruction procedure carefully before commencing with the actual installation. Consult a professional installer if you have any issues or concerns with the installation. 2. 3. Select a location to place the DAB2000 module. For the best performance, please place it in the centre front of the vehicle or behind the vehi cle’s glove compartment.
4. Secure the DAB2000 module with the supplied hook & loop tape and screws. Please refer to the section on Securing the DAB2000 module, Step by Step later in this user guide for further information. 5. Install the suppl ied DAB antenna; pl ease refer to Antenna Installation Guide later in this user guide for installation instructions. ATTENTION 1. We have fully tested the supplied DAB antenna to work with DAB2000. If you replace it with a third party DAB antenna, the performance may suffer. 2.
6. Minimize coiling loops of excessive power and antenna cables, and do not secure them on to the DAB2000 module. Please refer to the section on Installation do’s and don’ts later in this user guide. 7. Plug one end of the power cable into the D AB2000 module, and the cigarette-lighter plug end into the vehicles power point. There i s a lock mechanism on the pl ug of the power connection to the DAB2000 module.
Antenna Installation ❷ ➌ ❶ ❷ ➌ ➍ ➎ ❶ Antenna 1 Antenna 2 Signal Booster Antenna Cable SMB Connector ➍ ➎ Caution: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Please read all of the installation instructions carefully before commencing the actual installation. This glass-mount DAB antenna is exclusively for use inside the vehicle. It is not suitable for use on reflective-coated glass. In situations like these, the DAB antenna needs to be placed on the rear view window. Do not bend or damage the antenna.
Procedure: 1 Front windscreen installation 1.1 For the best digital reception performance, the glass-mount antenna must be placed in the top left hand corner and on the inside of the front windscreen. If there is a UV protection layer across the top of the windscreen then you must place the DAB antenna with Antenna 1 at least 5cm below this layer. 1.2 The glass-mount antenna must be placed outside the sweeping area of the windscreen wipers (see below). 1.
2 Rear windscreen installation 2.1 If the cable length for the antenna can reach to the rear windscreen, the glass-mount antenna can be placed in the top left hand corner and on the inside of the rear windscreen that is not reflective-coated. As with the front windscreen installation, attach the antenna 2 over the black band, and as close to the edge of the windscreen as possible. 2.
Fig 1 3 Fig 2 Clean the windscreen. Ensure the antenna location on the windscreen is clean and free of dirt, water, or any other substance, which will prevent the antenna from adhering properly to your vehicle’s windscreen. Clean the glass with an alcohol prep pad, and wait until the surface is completely dry before attaching the glass-mount DAB antenna. Note: Do not use a cleaner with surfactant to clean the windshield because Antennas 1 & 2 and the Signal Booster may not adhere to the glass.
Mini Clip 5 Route the antenna cable within the car interior. Route the antenna cable along the left hand side edge of the windscreen and then route the antenna cable within the vehicle interior to the DAB receiver. Make sure the antenna cable does not interfere with the safe operation of the steering wheel, air bags, and seatbelts or any other equipment. 6 Connect the antenna to the DAB2000 module. 6.1 Ensure that the DAB2000 is switched OFF (unplug the vehicle charger). 6.
DAB Antenna DAB Receiver NOTE: To achieve the best digital reception, antenna 1 must not be placed over a UV protection layer . There is no such restriction to antenna 2.
Securing the DAB2000 module, Step by Step To secure the DAB2000 module in your chosen location using the supplied hook & loop tape and/or screws, please do the following: 1. Locate the positions on the back of DAB2000 module and your chosen store location (e.g. in the centre front of the vehicle or behind the vehicle’s glove compartment) where you want to apply the hook and loop tapes. 2.
Installation do’s and don’ts As the DAB2000 module has an external antenna and FM Transmitter, it is important to avoid signal interference from coiling the excess cable. Below are the do’s and don’ts when coiling and storing the DAB2000’s excess antenna cable and power cable. 1. Do not entwine the antenna and power cables together. 2. Minimize coiling loops of excess power cable or antenna cable, and do not secure them on or beside the DAB2000 module.
OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS DAB2000 Module AERIAL - SMB Connector for DAB antenna AUX IN - 3.
Vehicle Audio System LCD Display The DAB2000 is operated by using a remote control; the system messages from operating the remote control are converted into RDS text and are displayed as up to eight characters on the LCD screen of your vehicle’s audio system.
Remote Control Please refer to next sections, USING REMOTE CONTROL KEYS, USING REMOTE CONTROL MENU KEY for a detailed description of each operation. Control key General operation Rotary Knob Press Switches the DAB2000 on. Confirms a selection. Change station information while listening to a DAB station. Press and hold to turn the DAB2000 off. Rotate Slowly [◄] [►] Step tune to select a DAB station. Navigate to items, sub items, and settings after MENU is pressed.
MODE Select one of the three DAB preset modes to listen to DAB, or the Aux mode to listen to an external audio source. Press and hold to scan for DAB stations. Displays DAB2000’s current FM transmitting frequency. Select and set the FM transmitting frequency from a FM manual setting or from one of the four memory presets. In ‘auto scan’ mode, select and set the FM transmitting frequency from one of the three ‘auto scan’ frequencies.
STARTING UP THE SYSTEM 1. Turn on your vehicles audio system. 2. Enable the AF function on your vehicle radio if it is equipped with it (consult your vehicle radio manual or contact the vehicle dealer to determine if your vehicle radio has the AF feature, and how to enable AF feature). 3. Tune the vehicle radio’s FM frequency to FM 87.6 MHz, which is the same as the DAB2000’s default FM TX frequency. 4.
10. To avoid draining the vehicle’s battery unnecessarily when the DAB2000 is idle, after 4 hours from the user’s last action, the DAB2000 will automatically switch off. To switch the DAB2000 back on, press the Rotary Knob to return DAB2000 back to the operating mode. USING REMOTE CONTROL KEYS To switch DAB2000 On or Off The DAB2000 can be switched on or off by doing the following: 1. Press and hold the Rotary Knob, while the D AB2000 is operating, to switch it off. 2.
DAB2000 will tune to the station you selected if the rotary knob is not pressed. The screen will show 《 TUNING 》. Once tuning is complete, the screen will show 《 station name 》 where station name is the new DAB station name selected. Note: When the DAB station you have selected is not available, the screen will show 《 UNAVAIL 》. There will be no audio output from the DAB2000. When the signal strength of the DAB station you have selected is too weak, the screen will show 《 POOR SIG 》.
Note: When you switch to a different DAB preset mode, the memory preset list of the selected DAB preset will be loaded into the internal operating system of the DAB2000 automatically. The DAB2000 will then perform all funct ions based on the settings of this DAB preset mode. The system default is DAB1. To save a DAB memory preset You can save your favourite stations in a memory preset list.
To set the auxiliary input mode The DAB2000 provides the capabi lity to play audio devices such as MP3 or iPod® etc. through your vehicle radio. 1. Press the MODE button until the screen displays 《 AUX 》. Press the Rotary Knob to confirm your selection. Alternatively, after 3 seconds, the DAB2000 will swi tch to the auxiliary input mode and you can start listening to the audio device. Note: You must connect your audio cable between the Aux-In jack of DAB2000 and the audio device.
1. Press the FM button, the screen will show the current FM Transmitting Frequency《 Frequency 》. 2. Turning the Rotary Knob [◄] [►] quickly will allow you to st ep up or down the FM frequency by 2MHz, or just turn the Rotary Knob [◄] [►] to step up or down the FM frequency by 100KHz, until your desired FM frequency is displayed (e.g. 106.7MHz). Make a note of the frequency you have chosen. 3. Press the Rotary Knob to confirm your selection.
Note: The default FM frequencies saved in the FM presets F1 to F4 are 87.6MHz, 92.5MHz, 102.5MHz and 107.9MHz, respectively. It is recommended to use the same FM frequencies saved in the DAB2000 as FM presets in your vehicle’s radio where possible. Selecting the FM preset of your vehicle’s radio and the matching FM preset of the DAB2000 will switch the FM transmission frequency instantly for a clear reception of the DAB station.
To perform an immediate frequency change This function can be used in either AFC or auto scan mode to force an FM transmission frequency change immediately. Note: You may also refer to To recall FM transmitting frequency saved in memory, To reset FM transmitting frequency setting, or To set FM transmitting frequency setting to preset F1 to perform an immediate frequency change.
MENU SETTINGS To reset the FM transmitting frequency setting This function allows you to reset the FM transmitting frequency to the default setting of 87.6MHz. 1. 2. Reset DAB2000’s FM transmitting frequency by either way described below: a. Press the MENU button, and the screen will display 《 87.6MHz 》 and then press the Rotary Knob to reset the FM transmitting frequency to 87.6MHz b. Press and hold the Last Station button twice to reset the FM transmitting frequency to 87.
Note: Each time you start the DAB2000, if the station list is empty, it will perform a full scan of the DAB stations automatically. You may also need to perform a scan if you drive your vehicle to a new area where the broadcasting DAB stations are not on the current station list. During the scanning for DAB Stations, the screen will show 《 FFF N 》, in which FFF shows the current channel being scanned, and N indicates how many stations have been detected so far.
sections below, to switch to an unused FM transmitting frequency. Furthermore, there are two AFC modes, AFC_H (High Sensitive) & A FC_L (Low Sensitive). While in AFC mode, DA B2000 will constantly detect and determine if a frequency change is necessary. Set AFC_L mode, if you experience the FM frequency is being changed too often, and set AFC_H mode, if you often hear static noise and the FM frequency is not changed.
2. To recall and change the FM transmitting frequency saved in memory; refer to the section on page 21, To recall FM transmitting frequency saved in memory. 3. To change the FM transmitting frequency manually; refer to the section on p age 20, To set the FM transmitting frequency setting. 4. To reset the FM transmitting frequency to 87.6MHz; refer to the section on page 23, To reset FM transmitting frequency setting. 5.
ATTENTION The DAB2000 comes with the AFC function. In order to use this function, your vehicle radio must have the AF (alternative frequency) feature, and AF must be enabled. Please consult your vehicle radio manual or the vehicle dealer for these requirements before using this function. While working with the AFC function, there are possible factors that could affect its normal operation: 1. The FM sensitivity varies among vehicle radios and the sensitivity can affect the AFC’s performance. 2.
Note: Switching to the ‘auto sca n’ mode do es not change the current FM transmitting frequency, as it remains the same as before the switch. While in the ‘auto scan’ mode, the DAB2000 will automatically search for three unused FM frequencies and save them into the memory in sequence (from frequency 1 to frequency 3).
To set antenna power For the DAB2000 to work with the supplied active antenna, the antenna power must be set to ON. The DAB2000 can also work with a passive antenna; the antenna power must be set to OFF in these circumstances. If you replace the supplied antenna with any third party antenna, you must set the antenna power to OFF. 1. Press the MENU button and then turn the Rotary Knob [◄] [►] until the screen shows 《 ANTENNA 》. 2.
To restore to factory settings 1. Press the MENU button and then turn the Rotary Knob [◄] [►] until the screen shows 《 FACTORY 》. 2. Press the Rotary Knob to perform a factory reset operation. 3. If you want to reset the DAB2000, turn the Rotary Knob [◄] [►] to find 《 YES 》 and then press the Rotary Knob for confirmation. Otherwise, you can press the Rotary Knob to cancel while the screen is showing 《 NO 》. 3.1 The screen will show 《 RESETING 》to indicate that factory reset is in progress. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING Please read this user manual carefully before using the DAB2000 vehicle DAB adaptor. If you still have difficulties in using this unit, this section gives some of the most likely solutions to the problems you might have. I cannot find any DAB stations. Ensure that DAB coverage exists in your area. Please visit www.worlddab.org or www.digitalradionow.com to check DAB coverage for your area. I can find DAB stations, but I cannot get any sound.
a) Reset to 87.6MHz Operating on vehicle radio Ensure that the FM preset of your vehicle radio is set to the frequency 87.6MHz if you have previously saved for it DAB reception. Otherwise, tune the vehicle radio to FM frequency 87.6MHz manually. Operating on DAB2000 Press the MENU button, and the screen will show 《 87.6MHZ 》 and then press the Rotary Knob to reset the FM transmitting frequency to 87.6MHz; or Press the Last Station button twice to reset the FM transmitting frequency to 87.6MHz.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Digital Audio Services: DAB/DAB+. RF Frequency Range: DAB Band III (174 MHz ~ 240 MHz). RF Sensitivity for DAB Band III: -98dBm ~ -100dBm. FM Transmit Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz. Mains Power: 11 V ~16V DC Input Connectors: DC power jack, 3.5mm stereo audio jack. Presets: 4 D AB station presets (for each D AB mode) and 4 FM transmi t presets. Operating Temperature Range: -10℃ ~ +70℃. Storage Temperature Range: -40℃ ~ +85℃.
INFORMATION ON WASTE DISPOSAL This mark on a product and/or accompanying documents indicates that when it is to be disposed of, it must be treated as Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Any WEEE marked waste products must not be mixed with general household waste, but kept separate for the treat ment, recovery and recycling of the materials used.
SERVICE UNDER WARRANTY The DAB2000 comes with a standard 12-month manufacturer’s return to base warranty. If, for some reason your unit requires service under warranty return the DAB2000 by special delivery and in suitable packaging to: The Returns Dept., Performance Products Limited, Cleaver House, Sarus Court, Stuart Road, Manor Park, Runcorn WA7 1UL. Tel: 0333 240 1000 Fax: 0333 240 1100 Enclose the following information: (a) Your name, address and a full description of the problem.
