Genius Portable Radio DU1 DU2 User Manual

Genus Digital DU1/DU2  
DAB Digital Radio UPGRADE  
User Guide  
All rights Reserved  
© 2005 Genus Digital  
Genius Consultancy and Marketing Limited  
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1 Introduction to Genus Digital DU1/DU2  
Thank you for choosing a product in the Genus DAB Upgrade Series.  
Your DAB Upgrade will enable you to receive DAB Radio services when  
connected to an external amplifier or surround sound system.  
Digital Radio provides the listener with upto 50 new stations, crystal clear  
interference free sound and the ease of selecting stations by name rather than  
frequency.  
This user guide is designed to help you get started and to get the most out of  
your Genus DAB product. Please pay careful attention to the safety  
instructions below and please remember to register your product via the  
warranty card enclosed.  
Most of all…….. Enjoy!  
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2 Safety Instructions  
DO NOT use your DAB Upgrade near water  
DO NOT allow your DAB Upgrade to get wet  
DO NOT use the DAB Upgrade near heat sources  
Ensure that cables are NOT positioned in a manner in which they may suffer  
abrasion, be walked on or trapped.  
DO NOT remove any screws or open the casing of the product  
ONLY use the supplied power adapter  
DO NOT cover the ventilation slots on the DAB Upgrade  
DO NOT place anything in the ventilation slots of the DAB Upgrade  
2.1 Cleaning  
UNPLUG your DAB Upgrade before you clean it  
DO NOT use a liquid or aerosol cleaner  
DO NOT use an abrasive cleaning product  
Clean your DAB Upgrade ONLY using a soft damp (not wet) cloth  
2.2 Servicing  
DO NOT attempt to repair any part of your DAB Upgrade  
Contact your dealer if you have any doubt or questions regarding the  
installation or operation of your DAB Upgrade  
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3 Product Diagrams  
Connectors  
Antenna/ Audio out Left/ Audio out Right / Power / Optical Audio - S/PDIF  
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4 Getting Started  
4.1 Switching On for the First Time  
Connect the internal antenna (supplied) and then position the antenna above  
the DAB Upgrade. Alternatively an external antenna can be connected  
(external DAB Band III antenna not supplied)  
Connect your DAB Upgrade, using the audio cable supplied, to the available  
input connector on your audio system. Alternatively you can connect via the  
optical output/input (SP/DIF) if your audio system is compatible (cable not  
supplied)  
Connect the power adapter provided to the DAB Upgrade. Now plug into the  
mains socket and switch mains on.  
Turn the DAB Upgrade on using the on/off button on the top of the unit – the  
display will now say ‘clock not set’  
Press the on/off button on the remote control. The ‘clock not set’ message will  
disappear and The DAB Upgrade will now perform a fast auto scan and tune  
into the first available station.  
If required, reposition the antenna in order to achieve the best reception. The  
optimum reception on any DAB product is normally achieved if the product is  
positioned close to a window.  
NB It is advisable to perform a ‘full scan’ to benefit from all the DAB channels  
available in your area (see Full Scan below)  
4.2 Auto Scan / Full Scan  
Your DAB Upgrade will perform an auto scan the first time you switch it on as  
detailed above. To ensure that you are receiving all of the channels available  
to you it is advised that you perform a Full Scan.  
To perform a Full Scan hold down the Scan button for three seconds. The  
DAB Upgrade will perform a full scan and return to the first available  
station  
4.3 No Stations Available  
If no stations are found your DAB Upgrade will provide you with menu  
options to repeat the scanning process or to allow you to tune manually  
If you still fail to find stations please check that you have DAB coverage in  
your area  
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5 Using DAB Radio  
5.1 Finding & Selecting a Station  
Stations will be listed alphabetically unless selected otherwise (see Menu  
Options – changing station order)  
To find a station use the ‘station +/-‘ buttons on the remote control to move  
up or down the list alphabetically  
When you have found the station you would like to listen to press ‘Select’ on  
your remote control.  
If new stations have become available you will need to perform a Full Scan  
(see Getting Started – Auto Scan / Full Scan). Any new stations will  
automatically be added to the station list.  
5.2 Using Presets  
Your DAB Upgrade can store up to twenty stations as presets allowing you to  
move between your favourite stations quickly and easily  
To store a station as a preset:  
Tune the radio to the station you wish to store.  
Press the preset button that you wish to assign to this station (1-10) or (10-  
20 using shift) and hold down until you see the message ‘preset saved’  
When subsequently scrolling through the stations any preset stations will  
appear with their individual preset number in the display  
To select a previously preset station  
Press the preset button assigned to the station you require and the DAB  
Upgrade will tune to that station automatically  
5.3 Changing the Information on the Display  
It is possible to regularly change the displayed information on the screen.  
To choose one of the following options press the ‘display’ button repeatedly:  
Scrolling text (DLS) – the default mode and broadcast by most stations  
Programme type – type of content being broadcast  
Multiplex – all stations belong to a multiplex that are groups of stations owned  
and broadcast by a single operator  
Time and Date – an accurate time and date service updated from the  
multiplex  
Channel – Multiplex channel and frequency  
Mode – Indicates stereo or mono and the bit/data rate that is being used by  
the broadcaster. This will depend on the content being broadcast.  
Signal error – the lower the signal error, the better the reception quality at  
that time and location  
To show a graphic signal strength indicator:  
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Press the ‘select’ button at any time when tuned into a station. The empty  
block indicates the minimum required level for good reception and the filled  
blocks show the current level.  
If required move the antenna around until the filled blocks move past the  
empty block.  
5.4 Pause & Rewind Live Radio (Genus DU2 only)  
(Genus DU2 only)  
It is possible for your Genus DU2 DAB Upgrade to pause and rewind up to 30  
minutes of live radio.  
If you have been listening to the STATION for less than 30 minutes the radio  
will rewind to the point that you tuned into that station.  
Having used the pause or rewind function on your DAB Upgrade you are able  
to fast forward to any point up until real time broadcast.  
To rewind the radio press the rewind button on your remote control and hold  
down until the point to which you wish to rewind  
To pause the radio select the ‘pause/play’ button. To resume play of the radio  
after pausing press the ‘pause/play’ button again  
To fast forward the radio to any point up to real time broadcast press and hold  
down the ‘fast forward’ button  
To stop any pause/rewind function and to resume immediately to real time  
broadcast press the ‘stop’ button  
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6 Menu Options  
To select a menu option press the ‘info’ button on your remote control then  
scroll through the options using the ‘station +/-‘ buttons. When you have  
found the menu option you require press ‘select’.  
The menus options are as follows:  
6.1 Station Order  
By selecting the ‘Station Order’ option you can change the order in which your  
stations appear on the station order list.  
Alphanumeric – all stations are sorted alphabetically (default)  
Active Stations – all stations that are active will appear at the top of the list  
and all inactive stations at the bottom of the station list. Inactive stations are  
the stations that appear with a ‘?’ next to them  
Favourite Stations – this displays your ten favourite (most listened to)  
stations at the top of the list and the rest below in alphanumeric order. You  
favourite stations are those that appear with a ‘<’ next to them  
Scroll through this list using the ‘station +/-‘ buttons and then press ‘select’ to  
choose your preferred option  
6.2 Manual Tune  
Selecting the ‘Manual Tune’ menu option shows the signal strength to help  
you find the optimum position for your DAB Upgrade and the antenna  
Press the ‘station +/-‘ buttons to find the channel that you want then press  
‘select’ (UK stations are in the range 11B to 12D). The signal meter will be  
displayed. The empty block indicates the minimum required level for good  
reception and the filled blocks show the current level.  
Move the antenna around until the filled blocks move past the empty block.  
When you have a good signal the display will show the multiplex name and  
add its stations to the list  
NB You can display the signal level at any time by pressing the ‘select’ button  
while you are listening to a station  
6.3 Dynamic Range Control  
DRC helps you hear quieter sounds at low volume or in a noisy environment.  
Not all broadcasters currently use DRC however your DAB Upgrade radio is  
equipped to implement DRC at varying levels.  
Having selected the DRC option from the menu use the ‘station +/-‘ buttons  
to select the DRC value  
DRC 0 – switches DRC off  
DRC ½ - DRC level is half of that sent by the broadcast  
DRC 1 – DRC level as sent by the broadcaster  
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6.4 Software Version  
If you call requiring technical support you may be asked to give these details  
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7 Clock & Alarm Functions  
7.1 Setting the Clock  
Your DAB Upgrade can set itself automatically from the time transmitted with  
the DAB signal or you can choose to set the clock yourself  
To auto set the clock:  
Press the ‘clock’ button on your remote control  
Use the ‘station +/-‘ keys to choose ‘auto set clock’  
To manually set the clock:  
Press the ‘clock’ button on your remote control  
Use the ‘station +/-‘ keys to choose ‘set clock’  
The clock will appear with the hours highlighted. Use the ‘station +/-‘ keys to  
set the hours then press ‘select’  
The minutes will then be highlighted. Use the ‘station +/-‘ keys to set the  
minutes then press ‘select’  
Continue this process for the date including day month and year  
7.2 Setting the Alarms  
Your DAB Upgrade has four alarms for your convenience. Each alarm can be  
set to sound either once, daily, only on weekends or only on weekdays  
To set the alarm time and date/frequency follow the following steps:  
Press the ‘clock’ button on your remote control.  
Use the ‘station +/-‘ buttons to choose ‘set alarm’. Press ‘select’.  
Use the ‘station +/-‘ buttons to choose one of the four alarms. Press ‘select’.  
The screen will appear with a clock and the hours highlighted. Use the ‘station  
+/-‘ keys to set the hours then press ‘select’  
The minutes will then be highlighted. Use the ‘station +/-‘ keys to set the  
minutes then press ‘select’  
The screen will then display the frequency options. Use the ‘station +/-‘ to  
choose from ‘daily’, ‘once’, ‘weekends’ or ‘weekdays’ then press ‘select’  
The screen will then summarise and confirm your settings  
To accept the settings press the ‘clock’ key again  
7.3 To turn an alarm on/off:  
Press the ‘clock’ button on your remote control.  
Use the ‘station +/-‘ buttons to choose ‘alarm on/off’ then press ‘select’  
Choose one of the four alarms that you have previously programmed using  
the ‘station +/- keys’. Press ‘select’  
Having selected the alarm you wish to activate/deactivate press the ‘select’  
button. An alarm symbol (bell) will appear in the display when the alarm is  
active.  
To finish press the ‘clock’ button  
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OR  
Press ‘alarm’ button. This will switch the alarm off when it sounds or switch a  
daily alarm on when the DAB Upgrade is in stand by mode (when a clock is on  
in the screen but not in receiving mode)  
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8 Performing a RESET  
To restore the DAB Upgrade to its factory settings press and hold down the  
info button for two seconds.  
A message will appear on the screen asking you for confirmation. Press the  
‘select’ button.  
NB A system reset will delete all presets, menu option selections and  
alarm/clock settings. A system reset should only be performed if this is  
required or if the unit appears to have developed an operational fault  
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9 Technical Specification  
General: DAB digital radio tuner  
Frequency: DAB Band III with fast auto tune  
Audio output: line out (audio cable supplied)  
Audio Output : S/PDIF Antenna: Internal antenna supplied  
Antenna connector: Pig Tail antenna supplied  
Via F-type (for external antenna)  
Power supply: 7.5V DC external power supply  
Display: Custom built blue back lit LCD; easy to read; large characters; large  
viewing angle  
Controls: power on/off; stand by; volume +/-; station +/-; presets; select;  
display; info; mute; clock; alarm;  
Controls : pause/play/rewind/fast forward/stop (DU2 only)  
Remote Control: Yes – all functions (includes battery)  
Approvals: CE  
Dimensions: 70mm x 170 mm x 90mm  
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