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USER MANUAL DigitRadio 50 SE TECHNISAT

Instruction manual DIGITRADIO 50 SE DAB+/FM clock radio54 Preface Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing the DIGITRADIO 50 SE from TechniSat. This instruction manual is intended to help you get to know the functions that your new device oers and to make the best use of them. It will help you to use the DIGITRADIO 50 SE properly and safely. It is intended for anyone concerned with installing, connecting, operating, cleaning or disposing of the unit. Keep the instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. You can find an up-to-date version of the instruction manual on the TechniSat homepage www.technisat.de. We have kept the operating instructions as brief as possible and have used terminology that everybody can understand. We hope you enjoy using your TechniSat DIGITRADIO 50 SE! The TechniSat Team55

3.1 Signs and symbols used

In this instruction manual: Indicates a safety instruction that can lead to serious injuries or death if not observed. Note the following signal words: DANGER - Severe injury with fatal consequences WARNING - Severe injury, possibly with fatal consequences CAUTION - Injury Indicates an important instruction that you absolutely should observe in order to avoid problems with the device, loss or misuse of data or unwanted operation. It also describes additional functions of your device. Beware of electrical voltage. Follow all safety instructions to prevent electric shock. Do not open the device under any circumstances.61

On the device: Indoor use - Devices with this symbol are only suitable for indoor use. Protection class II - Protection class II-rated electrical devices are electrical devices with continuous double and/or reinforced insulation and no connection options for a protective conductor. The housing of a protection class II electrical device enclosed using insulation material may partially or completely form the additional or reinforced insulation. Your device bears the CE symbol and complies with all requisite EU standards. Electronic devices do not belong in the household waste and must be disposed of properly in accordance with Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council dated 27 January 2003 concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment. Please return this device to the designated public collection point for disposal at the end of its service life.62

The device is designed to receive radio broadcasts via DAB+ and FM. The device has been designed for private use and not for commercial purposes.

3.3 Target group for this instruction manual

The instruction manual is intended for anyone concerned with installing, operating, cleaning or disposing of the device.

3.4 Using the DIGITRADIO 50 SE safely

Please observe the following instructions to minimise any safety hazards, to prevent damage to the device, and to help protect the environment. Please read all the safety instructions carefully and retain them for future reference. Always follow all the warnings and instructions in this instruction manual and on the rear of the device. WARNING! Do not open the device under any circumstances. Touching live parts can be fatal!63

Observe all of the following instructions on the intended use of the device and to prevent device defects and personal injury. - Do not repair the device yourself. Repairs may only be carried out by trained specialist personnel. Contact our customer service department. - The device should only be operated under the intended environmental conditions. - Do not expose the device to dripping or splashing water. If water has penetrated the device, disconnect it from the mains and inform the Service Department - Do not expose the device to heat sources that could heat it up more than it would under normal use. - In the event of an obvious device defect, the production of an odour or smoke, significant malfunctions, or damage to the housing, notify the service department immediately. - The device must only be operated at the mains voltage specified on the power supply unit. Never try to operate the device at a dierent voltage. - Since this unit is disconnected from the mains by unplugging the mains adapter, it is essential that this is easily accessible at all times. - If the device shows signs of damage, it must not be put into operation.64 - Do not put the device into operation in the vicinity of bath tubs, showers, swimming pools or running/splashing water. There is a risk of electric shock and/or device defects. - Foreign bodies, e.g. nails, coins, etc. must not be allowed to fall inside the device. Do not touch the connection contacts with metal objects or your fingers. This may cause a short circuit. - This device is not intended to be used by people (including children) with limited physical, sensoryormentalcapacities or lackof experienceand/or knowledge,unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed by them as to how to use the device. Never allow children to use the device unsupervised. - Modifications to the device are prohibited. 4 Legal notices TechniSat hereby declares that the radio equipment type DIGITRADIO 50 SE conforms with directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU conformity declaration is available at the following Internet address: hp://konf.tsat.de/?ID= 2376365

TechniSat is not liable for damage caused by external influences, wear and tear or improper use, unauthorised repairs, modifications or accidents. Subject to change for amendments and printing errors. Version 05/22 Duplication and reproduction only with the publisher's approval. You can find the current version of the manual in PDF format in the download area of the TechniSat homepage at www.technisat.de. DIGITRADIO 50 SE and TechniSat registered trademarks of: TechniSat Digital GmbH Julius-Saxler-Strasse 3 D-54550 Daun/Eifel, Germany www.technisat.de The names of the companies, institutions or brands mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.66

4.1 Service instructions

This product is quality-tested and comes with the statutory warranty period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. In the event of warranty claims, please contact the product dealer. Note! Should you experience a problem with this unit, or for queries and information, our Technical Hotline is available: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 6:00 pm at tel.: [phone] Repair orders can also be placed directly online at www.technisat.de/reparatur. If the device needs to be sent to us for any reason, please only use the following address: TechniSat Digital GmbH Service Center Nordstr. 4a 39418 Stassfurt, Germany67

4.2 Disposal instructions

The device packaging is comprised exclusively of recyclable materials. Please sort these and take them to a "Dual System" recycling facility. At the end of its service life, this device must not be disposed of with your regular household waste. It must be taken to a recycling collection point for electrical and electronic equipment. This is indicated by the symbol on the product, the instruction manual, or the packaging. Important instruction on the disposal of baeries: Baeries may contain toxic substances that are hazardous to the environment. Therefore, it is imperative to dispose of baeries separately from the device according to the legal provisions in force. Never dispose of baeries in normal household waste. Used baeries can be disposed of at your specialist retailer or at special disposal sites free of charge. We would point out that you should delete all personal data saved on the device before disposing of it.68 5 Seing up the device > Place the device on a firm, secure and horizontal surface. Make sure the area is well ventilated. Note: - Do not place the device on so surfaces such as carpets and blankets, or near to curtains and wall hangings. These could obstruct the ventilation openings. The necessary flow of air could be interrupted as a result. This could potentially lead to fire in the device. - Do not place the device near to sources of heat, such as radiators. Avoid direct sunlight and very dusty environments. - Do not select a location for the device with high air humidity, e.g. a kitchen or sauna, since condensation could damage the device. The device is intended for use in a dry environment and in a moderate climate and must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water. - Please note that the device feet could leave coloured marks on some types of furniture surfaces in certain situations. Place a protective layer between your furniture and the device.69

- Keep the DIGITRADIO 50 SE away from devices that emit intense magnetic fields. - Do not place any heavy objects on the device. - Route the mains cable in such a way that nobody can trip over it. Ensure that the mains cable or the power supply unit are always easily accessible, so that the device can be quickly disconnected from the power supply! > To ensure connection to the mains, insert the plug fully into the socket. > Use a suitable, easy-to-access mains connection and avoid using multiple socket strips! > In the case of malfunctions or detecting smoke or odour from the housing, remove the plug from the power outlet immediately! > Remove the plug if the device is not going to be used for a prolonged period, e.g. before going away on a long trip.70 6 Description of the DIGITRADIO 50 SE

Before starting up, please check that everything has been delivered: 1 x DIGITRADIO 50 SE 1 x Mains adapter 1 x Instruction manual

6.2 Special features of the DIGITRADIO 50 SE

The DIGITRADIO 50 SE consists of a DAB+/FM receiver with the following functions: - You can store up to 10 DAB+ and 10 FM stations. - The radio can receive the following frequencies: FM 87.5-108 MHz (analogue) and DAB+ Band III 174-240 MHz (digital antenna). - The device has a time and date display. - Sleep timer and alarm clock function - External devices can be charged via the USB socket (5 V, 1 A).71

6.3 Preparing the DIGITRADIO 50 SE for operation

6.3.1 Positioning the dipole antenna

The number and quality of broadcast stations depends on the reception conditions at the location of the radio. Excellent reception can be achieved with the dipole antenna. > Release the dipole antenna (1) and align it lengthways. If necessary, use the small loop at the end of the dipole antenna to fix it in the required position. Precise alignment of the dipole antenna is oen important, especially on the outskirts of a DAB+ reception area. You can quickly find the location of the nearest transmission tower online by visiting “www.dabplus.de”. Start the first scan at a window pointing in the direction of the transmission mast. If the weather conditions are poor, DAB+ reception may be limited. Do not touch the dipole antenna during station playback. This could reduce the reception and lead to sound drop-outs.72

6.3.2 Connecting the mains adapter

Ensure that the operating voltage of the power supply unit matches the mains voltage before you insert it into the wall socket. WARNING! Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands; electric shock hazard! CAUTION! Route the mains cable in such a way that nobody can trip over it. > Connect the power supply to the port marked DC IN (6) on the back of the DIGITRADIO 50 SE. Then connect the power supply to the mains.73

6.4 General device functionality

Functions and controls to be turned or pressed are shown in bold in these operating manual, display indications are shown in [square brackets].

6.4.1 Switching on the device

> First prepare the DIGITRADIO 50 SE for operation as described in Sections 6.3.1 and

> Press Volume/Standby (3) to turn on the DIGITRADIO 50 SE. Aer switching on the device for the first time, a full station scan via DAB+ is launched. Aer the scan is complete, the first station is played back in alphanumeric order.74

6.4.2 Switching o the device

> By pressing Volume/Standby (3), you can switch the device to standby mode. [Standby] appears briefly on the display. The date and time are shown on the display. The display brightness in standby mode can be adjusted as described in

> Turning Mode/Menu (2), it is possible to switch between DAB+ (digital radio) and FM sources.

6.4.4 Adjusting the volume

> Set the desired volume by turning Volume/Standby (3). The set volume is shown on the display by a bar chart. When the volume is completely turned down (Mute), the device will switch to standby mode aer approx. 15 minutes.75

Depending on the selected function or option, the display will show the following information: Source/Stereo Station name Active alarm /Sleep timer Track name/ additional info/ menu items Time Volume76

6.4.5.1 Retrieving visual displays

> Open the menu by pressing Mode/Menu (2). > Select [Display] by turning Tune/Select (4) and confirm by pressing Tune/Select (4). > Then select the desired information to be displayed by turning Tune/Select (4) and confirm by pressing Tune/Select (4). You have the choice of viewing the following information: In DAB+ mode: [Running text] (scrolling text with additional information that the station may provide), [Signal strength], [Programme type], [Ensemble], [Frequency], [Signal quality], [Bitrate and Codec], [Time] and [Date]. In FM mode: [Radio text] (where broadcast), [Channel type] (PTY), [Frequency], [Audio information], [Time] and [Date].77

7 Menu navigation You can access all of the DIGITRADIO 50 SE functions and seings via the menu. The menu is divided into submenus and, depending on the selected source, contains dierent menu items or functions that can be enabled. > To open or exit the menu, press Mode/Menu (2). > Select a submenu, a menu item and the desired seing by turning Tune/Select (4). > Press Tune/Select (4) to call up the previously selected menu item or to confirm the seing made. An asterisk (*) highlights the current selection. Seings made are not saved until they have been confirmed by pressing Tune/Select (4). If, instead, the menu is exited by pressing Mode/Menu (2) before saving, the seings made are discarded. Some text (e.g. menu items, station information) may be too long to show on the display. These will then be shown as running text shortly thereaer.78 8 DAB+ (digital radio) function

DAB+ is a digital format through which crystal clear sound can be enjoyed, with no noise. In contrast to conventional analogue radio stations, DAB+ can be used to broadcast multiple stations on the same frequency. This is referred to as an ensemble or multiplex. An ensemble is comprised of the radio station, as well as several service components or data services which are broadcast individually by the radio stations. For further information, please visit e.g. www.dabplus.de or www.dabplus.ch.

8.2 DAB+ (digital radio) reception

> Turn Mode/Menu (2) until [DAB+] is shown on the display. If DAB+ is being started for the first time, a complete station scan is performed. Aer the scan is complete, the first station is played back in alphanumeric order.79

8.3 Selecting the station

> Turn Tune/Select (4) until the desired station is shown on the display. > Pressing Tune/Select (4) switches the radio to the selected station.

8.4 Saving DAB+ stations to a favourites memory slot

The favourites memory can store up to 10 stations in the DAB+ range. > First select the desired station (see section 8.3). > To save this channel to a favourite memory slot, open Menu > [Save Progr.] > Then select a favourite memory slot (1-10) by turning Tune/Select (4) and press Tune/Select (4) to save.80

8.5 Retrieving DAB+ stations from a memory slot

> To recall a channel that you have previously stored in the FAV memory, open Menu > [Recall Fav.] > Then select a favourite memory slot (1 - 10) by turning Tune/Select (4) and press Tune/Select (4) to play the station. If no station is saved in the selected station slot, [Programme empty] appears on the display.

8.6 Overwriting/deleting a station memory slot

> Simply save a new station to a favourite memory slot as described in Section 8.4. When restoring the factory seings all memory slots are deleted.81

8.7 Performing a full scan

The automatic scan Full scan scans all DAB+ Band III stations and thereby finds all stations being broadcast within the reception range. Aer the scan is complete, the first station is played back in alphanumeric order. > Open Menu > [Full scan]. [Scanning...] appears on the display together with a progress bar and the number of stations found. If no stations are found, check the positioning of the dipole antenna and change the installation location if required (Section 6.3.1).82

This menu item is used for a manual station scan. Furthermore, it can be used to check the reception channels and optimise the positioning of the antenna. > Open Menu > [Manual scan]. > Select a channel (5A to 13F) by turning Tune/Select (4) and press Tune/Select (4) to tune to it. The channel signal strength will now be shown on the display. The antenna can now be aligned to the maximum signal intensity. If DAB+ stations are received on the channel, the ensemble name of the station is displayed and the DAB+ stations are also stored in the station list (if they are not already there). Stations with a signal strength below the required minimum signal intensity are not transmiing a strong enough signal.83

8.9 Volume adjustment (DRC)

The compression rate can be set using Volume Adjustment, which balances the dynamic variations and thereby the associated volume variations. > Open Menu > [Volume adjustment] > Select one of the following compression rates by turning Tune/Select (4): DRC high - high compression DRC low - low compression DRC o - compression switched o. > Confirm the seing by pressing Tune/Select (4).

8.10 Station sequence

In this menu you can select the sort order of the channels. > Open Menu > [Channel sequence]. > Select [Alphanumeric] or [Ensemble ] with Tune/Select (4) and confirm by pressing Tune/Select (4). Alpanumeric sorts all channels in alphabetical-numerical order and Ensemble groups them according to their associated ensemble.84

8.11 Deleting inactive stations

This menu item is for removing old stations and those no longer being received from the station list. > Open Menu > [Delete inactive stations]. This is followed by the prompt [Delete OK?], to check whether the inactive stations are to be deleted. > Using Tune/Select (4), select the [Yes] item and confirm by pressing Tune/Select (4).85

9.1 Switching on FM radio mode

> Turn Mode/Menu (2) until [FM] is shown on the display. When you switch on the radio for the first time, the frequency is set to 87.5 MHz. If you have already set or saved a station, the radio plays the last station set. In the case of RDS stations, the station name is displayed. To improve reception, readjust the dipole antenna (Section 6.3.1).

9.2 FM reception with RDS information

RDS is a procedure for broadcasting additional information via FM stations. Broadcasters with RDS broadcast their station name or the programme type, for example. This appears on the display. The device can show the RDS information RT (Radio text), PS (Station name), PTY (Programme type).86

9.3 Automatic station scan

> Push Tune/Select (4) to automatically search for the next station with sucient signal strength. If an FM station with sucient signal strength is found, the scan stops and the station is played. If an RDS station is being received, the station name is displayed and, possibly, the radio text. Please use the manual station scan for seing weaker stations.

9.4 Manual station scan

> Turn Tune/Select (4) to set the station or frequency you want. The display shows the frequency in increments of 0.05 MHz.87

In this menu item it is possible to set the sensitivity of the scan. > Open Menu > [Scan Seing]. > Select whether the scan should only stop for stations with a strong signal [Strong Stations Only] or for all stations (including stations with a weak signal) [All Stations]. With the All Stations seing, the scan stops automatically upon detecting each available station. This can result in weak stations being played with background noise. > Press Tune/Select (4) to save.

9.6 Saving FM stations to a favourites memory slot

The favourites memory can hold up to 10 stations in the FM range. > First, select the station you want to save, as previously described. > To save this channel to a favourite memory slot, open Menu > [Save Progr.] > Then select a favourite memory (1-10) by turning Tune/Select (4) and press Tune/Select (4) to save.88

9.7 Retrieving FM stations from a memory slot

> To recall a channel that you have previously stored in the FAV memory, open Menu > [Recall Fav.] > Then select a favourite memory (1-10) by turning Tune/Select (4) and press Tune/Select (4) to play the station. If no station is saved in the selected station slot, [Programme empty] appears on the display.

9.8 Overwriting/deleting a station memory slot

> Simply save a new station in the respective memory slot as described in Section 9.6. When restoring the factory seings all memory slots are deleted.

> Open Menu > [Audio Seing]. > Choose whether audio should only be Mono [Mono only] or, if available, in stereo as well ([Stereo possible]). If the sound is noisy, mono playback can help.89

10 Other functions All seings explained in this section apply equally to all sources.

The sleep timer automatically switches the DIGITRADIO 50 SE to Standby aer the set time. > Open Menu > [Sleep]. > Turn Tune/Select (4) to select a period of time aer which the DIGITRADIO 50 SE should switch o and press Tune/Select (4) to confirm. You can choose between O (radio does not switch o automatically), [15], [30], [45], [60] and [90] minutes. If the sleep timer is active, a clock symbol appears in the display to the le of the current time.90

The alarm switches on the DIGITRADIO 50 SE at the set time.

10.2.1 Seing the alarm

> Open Menu > [Alarm]. The display now shows [Set alarm 1]. Selecting the alarm > Rotate Tune/Select (4) to select between [Set Alarm 1] and [Set Alarm 2] to change the seings of the respective alarm and press Tune/Select (4) to confirm. Disabling the alarm > Turn the selected alarm [on] or [o ] by turning Tune/Select (4) and press Tune/Select (4) to confirm. The following seings can only be made when the alarm is activated.91

Time > First you can select [Time On] to enter the alarm time. To do this, first select the hours by turning Tune/Select (4) , press Tune/Select (4) to confirm and repeat this process to enter the minutes. Duration > Next, enter the alarm duration. To do this, turn Tune/Select (4) to select one of the following values [15], [30], [45], [60] or [90] minutes and press Tune/Select (4) to accept. Source > You then select the source. [Buzzer], [DAB+] or [FM] are available, which you select by turning Tune/Select (4) and confirm by pressing Tune/Select (4). If you have selected [DAB+], or [FM], you can then enter whether or not you want to be woken up by the [last station listened to] or by one from your favourites list. Press Tune/Select (4) to confirm your selection.92 Repeat alarm > Here you can choose between [Daily] (every day of the week), [Once], [Weekdays] (Mon. - Fri.) and [Weekends] (Sat. and Sun.) by turning Tune/Select (4). Press Tune/ Select (4) to apply the seing. If you have selected [Once] under Repeat , you will now be asked to enter the date. This is also done as usual by turning and pressing Tune/Select (4). Volume > Now you can adjust the alarm volume by turning Tune/Select (4). Saving > By pressing Tune/Select (4) to accept the volume seing, the alarm seings made are also saved. The time must be imported for the alarm to function properly. For more details, see

When an alarm is active, an alarm symbol appears on the display.93

10.2.2 Switching o the alarm aer being woken up

> Press the Volume/Standby (3) buon to turn o the alarm. If you want to activate the snooze function, press the Snooze/Dimmer buon (5) repeatedly when an alarm is active. The alarm tone stops for 5 minutes and then starts again. How oen you can use the snooze function depends on the set alarm duration. Press the buon repeatedly to extend the time.

10.3 Date and time seings

10.3.1 Manually seing the date/time

Depending on the seing for time updates (Section 10.3.2), the date and time may have to be set manually. > Open Menu > [Time] > [Set time/date]. > Turn Tune/Select (4) to select the hours, minutes, day, month and year in sequence. Confirm your entry in each case by pressing Tune/Select (4). Aer all seings have been made and Tune/Select (4) has been pressed for the last time, [Time Saved] appears on the display.94

Here you can specify whether synchronisation should be carried out automatically via DAB+, and/or FM, or whether you wish to enter it manually (Section 10.3.1). > Open Menu > [Time] > [Auto Update]. > Turn Tune/Select (4) to select one of the following options: [Update all] (update via DAB+ and FM) [Update from DAB+] (update via DAB+ only) [Update from FM] (update via FM only) [No update] (Time / date has to be entered manually, see Section 10.3.1). > Press Tune/Select (4) to save the seing.

10.3.3 Seing the time format

In the Set 12/24 hrs. submenu you can activate the 12-hour or 24-hour format. > Open Menu > [Time] > [Set 12/24 hrs.]. > Turn Tune/Select (4) to select your preferred time format [Set 24 hrs] to display in 24 hour format or [Set 12 hrs] to display in 12 hour format. > Press Tune/Select (4) to confirm your selection.95

Under Set Date Format you can configure the display of the date. > Open Menu > [Time] > [Set date format]. > Turn Tune/Select (4) to select one of the following options: [DD-MM-YYYY] (day, month, year) [MM-DD-YYYY] (month, day, year) > Press Tune/Select (4) to save the seing.

10.4 Display brightness

It is possible to set the display brightness both for operation as well as for the standby mode in 3 brightness levels in each case. > To do this, press the Snooze/Dimmer buon (5) repeatedly during operation or in standby until the display lights up at the desired brightness level.

> Open Menu > [Language] > Select the desired menu language by turning Tune/Select (4) and press Tune/Select (4) to confirm.96

If you change the location of the device, e.g. when moving house, it is possible that the saved stations may no longer be received. In this case you can reset the device to factory seings to delete all the saved stations and then launch a new scan. > Open Menu > [Factory seings] > To perform the factory seings, turn Tune/Select (4) to select [Yes] and press Tune/Select (4) to confirm. All previously stored stations and seings will now be deleted. The device is now in the same status as when delivered. The display will show [Restart ...] and the device will then start in standby mode.

11 Cleaning To prevent the risk of electric shock, you must not clean the device using a wet cloth or under running water. Prior to cleaning, disconnect the mains plug and switch o the device! You must not use scouring pads, scouring powder, or solvents such as alcohol or petrol. Do not use any of the following substances: Salt water, insecticides, solvents containing chlorine or acids (ammonium chloride). Clean the housing using a so, damp cloth. Do not use spirit, thinners, etc.; you could damage the surface of the device. Only clean the display with a so, coon cloth. If required, use a coon cloth with small amounts of non-alkaline, diluted, water-based or alcohol-based soap solution. Gently clean the surface using the coon cloth.98 12 Troubleshooting If the device does not operate as intended, check the table below for information. Symptom Possible cause/remedy The device cannot be switched on. The device is not being supplied with power. Connect the power supply unit correctly to the socket and to the device. No sound can be heard. Increase the volume. The display does not switch on. Disconnect the unit from the mains for a short time. Poor reception via DAB+/FM. Change the position of the antenna or the DIGITRADIO 50 SE. The device cannot be operated. Disconnect the device from the power supply and then reconnect it. Device automatically switches to standby The auto standby function switches the device to standby aer approx. 15 minutes if there is no playback or if the volume is reduced. If the malfunction has not been resolved, even aer performing the checks described, please contact the Technical Hotline.99

13 Technical specifications/manufacturer's instructions Subject to technical changes and errors. Reception channels DAB/DAB+, FM Power supply, power supply unit DC 5.5 V, 2.0 A via supplied external power cable Frequencies FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz DAB+ Band III 174.928 - 240.2 MHz Music output 1.5 W RMS Power consumption in operation: 11 W (Max) in standby: < 1.0 W Ambient conditions in operation: 0° - 40° C Rel. Humidity: 5 - 80% Dimensions (W x H x D) mm 172 x 67 x 95100 Technical data for supplied power cable Manufacturer TechniSat Digital GmbH, Julius-Saxler- Strasse 3, D-54550 Daun, Germany Model number BQ12E-0552000-G Input voltage AC 100 - 240 V Input AC frequency 50/60 Hz Output voltage DC 5.5 V Output current 2.0 A Output power rating 11 W Average eciency during operation 79.66% Power consumption under zero load 0.07 W101