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DAB-50
Operation Manual
DAB/FM Tuner
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ACCESSORIES Accessories CONTROL/TUNING POWER 1 2 3 4 DAB/FM AUTOTUNE INFO PRESSTOSELECT DAB-50DAB/FM-TUNER 1 x DAB-50 1 x Remote control 2 x Batteries (Optional) 1 x DAB/FM Antenna (Optional) 1 x Operation Manual DAB-50 Operation Manual DAB/FM Tuner This operation manual supplies all the information that you need to have about your Tangent DAB-50. Please read this operation manual carefully before you start using the unit! 01 + +
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CONTENTS ACCESSORIES ADJUSTING THE ANTENNA Adjusting the antenna 13 Accessories 01 OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS CONTENTS ON, OFF and standby 14 Contents 02 Info and function 14 DAB tuning 15 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Saving and selecting channels 15 FM tuning 16 Safety precautions 03 TROUBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Troubleshooting 17 Important safety instructions 04 TECHNICAL DATA IMPORTANT INFORMATION Technical data 18 Important information 06 CONNECTION Connection to the mains 07 REMOTE CONT
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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. A symbol for CLASS II (double insulation) TO MINIMISE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE WARNING: THE UNIT TO RAI
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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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Lightning Damage Unplug the unit for additional Unplug the unit and contact qualified technicians in protection during thunder or when the following cases: the unit is not used for prolonged A) If the power cord or the plug is damaged. periods. This will prevent damage B) If liquid has been spilled on the unit or objects to the unit from lightning and have fallen into the unit. power surges. C) If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. D) If the unit does
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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 When the unit is moved directly from a cold to a defect. 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. Protect the pow
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CONNECTION Connection to the mains Stereo Output Antenna Contrast Optical Output 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. Connection to the mains Check that all other connections have been made correct
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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. Using the remote control CONTROL/TUNING Dir
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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. A
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FRONT PANEL AND CONNECTIONS Front panel CONTROL/TUNING POWER 1 2 3 4 DAB/FM AUTOTUNE INFO PRESSTOSELECT DAB-50DAB/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 more than two seconds, a station is saved under the current number. 4 Preset no. 2: Selects t
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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. 3 Antenna a: For connection of the supplied antenna or for the communal antenn
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CONNECTION Audio connection layout Stereo Output Antenna Contrast Optical Output Model: DAB-50 Power Rating 230-240 V AC~50Hz Max Power Consumption: 30W Item No.: 11048.01 Serial No.: Digital amplifier/receiver VOLUME POWER HEADPHONE PHONO TUNER DVD CD AUX1 AUX2 FUNCTION AMP-50AMPLIFIER Subwoofer (Optional) Analog amplifier/receiver VOLUME POWER HEADPHONE PHONO TUNER DVD CD AUX1 AUX2 FUNCTION AMP-50AMPLIFIER This page only contains suggestions for connection of your Eltax DAB-50. Note that
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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 sig
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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. + 2 POWER 1 PHON
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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 1 2 3 4 DAB/FM AUTOTUNE INFO autotune function. 1 PRESSTOS
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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 CONTROL/TUNING 1 To use the autotune function through the front 1 2 3 4 DAB/FM AUTOTUNE INFO panel controls, you must press the 1 PRESSTOSELECT AUTOTUNE button. The unit will search for a frequency with a proper signal. 2 You can
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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
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TECHNICAL DATA Technical data RF section: Tuner bands DAB 174-240MHz (Band III) FM 87.5-108.0MHz Sensitivity -96dBm type Display:: 2 lines of 16 characters LED backlight Presetss4 Audio outputs s 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 4.5 kg We reserve the right to change the technical data and the desi
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