S2DABB11E - Radio Sandstrøm - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Digital Alarm Clock with FM Radio
Brand	Sandstrøm
Model	S2DABB11E
Color	Black/White (typical)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	150 x 80 x 80 mm
Weight	200 g
Power Supply	AC adapter (included) or 2 x AAA batteries (backup)
Display Type	LED digital display with brightness adjustment
Alarm Function	Dual alarm with snooze (9 minutes)
Radio	FM radio with presets
Time Format	12/24 hour selectable
Additional Functions	Date display, temperature display (indoor), USB charging port
Buttons	Touch-sensitive or physical buttons for setting and control
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners.
Safety Precautions	Keep away from water and high humidity. Do not disassemble.
Spare Parts / Repairability	No spare parts available; device is not user-serviceable.
General Information	User manual included (PDF, 76 pages, multiple languages)

Frequently Asked Questions - S2DABB11E Sandstrøm

How do I set the alarm on my Sandstrøm S2DABB11E?

Press and hold the Alarm button until the hour digits flash. Use the +/- buttons to set the hour, then press Alarm again to set minutes. Finally press Alarm to confirm.

Why is my radio not working?

Ensure the device is plugged in and the batteries are not dead. Extend the FM antenna fully. Press the Radio button to turn on. Use Tuning buttons to search for stations. Poor reception may require repositioning.

How do I change the time format from 24h to 12h?

In normal mode, press and hold the Clock button for 3 seconds. Use + or - to toggle between 12 and 24 hour format. Press Clock again to save.

What does the snooze button do?

When the alarm sounds, press the Snooze button (or top of the device) to silence it for 9 minutes. The alarm will repeat after this interval.

Can I use the USB port to charge my phone?

Yes, the USB output provides up to 1A charging current for smartphones and other devices. Connect your charging cable to the USB port on the back or side.

How do I adjust the display brightness?

Press the Brightness button repeatedly to cycle through brightness levels: high, medium, low, and off (for night mode). Some models have automatic dimming.

What should I do if the clock is not displaying correctly?

Check if the AC adapter is securely connected. If using batteries, replace them. Try resetting by removing all power sources for 10 seconds. If the issue persists, consult the manual.

Is the alarm volume adjustable?

Yes, the alarm volume can be set by turning the Volume dial on the side. There are typically 16 volume levels.

How do I set the date and temperature?

Press the Clock button repeatedly to cycle through time, date, and temperature. To set date, press and hold Clock then use +/- to adjust year, month, day, in sequence.

What batteries does the backup use?

The backup requires 2 x AAA alkaline batteries (not included). Install them in the compartment on the bottom. They preserve time and alarms during a power outage.

USER MANUAL S2DABB11E Sandstrøm

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Instruction Manual

DAB+ FM Radio

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DAB+ FM-radio

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DAB+ FM Radio

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Unpacking......6

Product Overview....7

Front View....7

Top View 8

Rear View 8

Power Source 9

Mains Power 9

Connections 9

Using Earphones....9

Basic Operation 10

Powering ON/OFF....10

Selecting Modes....10

Adjusting the Volume....10

Setting the Clock....10

Setting the Alarm....10

Activating the Alarm Function....11

Automatic Alarm Repeat....11

Snooze Function 11

Sleep Function....11

Display Backlight....12

System Reset 12

DAB Operation....13

DAB Auto Scan....13

Secondary Services 14

Manual Tuning....14

Storing Stations....14

Recalling a Stored Station....14

DAB Display Modes....15

FM Operation 16

Switching from DAB to FM Mode....16

Auto Scan....16

Manual Scan 16

Audio Mode 16

Storing Stations....16

Recalling a Stored Station....16

FM Display Modes 17

Maintenance 18

Hints and Tips.... 18

Specifications....18

Safety Warnings....71

Utpakking 19

Produktoversikt....20

Sett forfra....20

Sett ovenfra....21

Sett bakfra 21

Strømkilde....22

Hovedstrøm....22

Tilkoblinger....22

Strømforsyning....61

Tilslutninger....61

Thank you for purchasing your new Sandstrøm DAB+ FM Radio.

We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers. You will also find some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues.

Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for future reference.

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Unpacking

Remove all packaging from the unit. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to local regulations.

The following items are included:

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The Unit Instruction Manual x 1

Front View

1. LCD Display
2. MENU Button
3. DAB/FM Button
4. INFO Button
5. BACKLIGHT Button
6. Standby Indicator
7. STANDBY Button
8. SLEEP Button
9. Button

Press to move up on the menu screen and adjusts certain settings.

1. VOLUME +/- Control
2. SELECT Button
3. Button
   Press to move down on the menu screen and adjusts certain settings.
4. Earphones Socket
5. PRESET 1 Button
6. PRESET 2 Button
7. PRESET 3 Button
8. PRESET 4 Button

Top View

1. Speaker
2. ALARM/SNOOZE Button

Rear View

1. DAB/FM Aerial
2. Mains Cable

Power Source

Mains Power

Connect the mains cable at the rear of the unit to the mains socket.

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Connections

Using Earphones

Turn down the volume before connecting the earphones. Slowly raise the volume with the earphones on until you reach your desired volume. When earphones are connected, the speaker is automatically disabled.

Avoid listening to sound at excessive levels which could be harmful to your ears. Prolonged listening at full volume can damage the ears of the user.

Basic Operation

Powering ON/OFF

When you first connect the unit to the mains socket, the unit will be in STANDBY mode and the standby indicator will illuminate.

• Press the STANDBY ⏻ button to switch the unit on.
• Press the STANDBY ⏻ button to switch the unit back to standby mode.
• Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket if you want to switch the unit off completely.

Selecting Modes

Press the DAB/FM button repeatedly to switch between modes (DAB or FM).

Adjusting the Volume

Adjust the volume to the desired level by turning the VOLUME +/- control.

Setting the Clock

The clock can only set and be updated if you can receive DAB signals in your location. In order for the clock to synchronise to the current local time you must leave it on one DAB station for a short period of time. Manual clock setting is not required.

Setting the Alarm

Make sure you have preset FM and DAB stations before setting the Alarm, if you want to wake up to DAB or FM radio.

Alarm Setting Time 00:00

Alarm Setting *DAB Preset 1 *

1. Press and hold the ALARM/SNOOZE button to set the alarm. The display will show "Alarm Setting" and the hour digits will flash.
2. Press the buttons repeatedly to adjust the hour digits and then press the SELECT button to confirm.
3. The minute digits will flash. Press the buttons repeatedly to adjust the minute digits and then press the SELECT button to confirm.
4. Press the buttons repeatedly to select from one of the 1-4 DAB preset stations. Press the SELECT button to confirm.
5. Press the buttons repeatedly to select from one of the 1-4 FM preset stations. Press the SELECT button to confirm.
6. Press the buttons repeatedly to select either Buzzer tone 1 or 2. Press the SELECT button to confirm.
7. Press the buttons repeatedly to select the radio wake up volume level from 1-20. Press the SELECT button to confirm.

Activating the Alarm Function

1. To activate the alarm function, repeatedly press the ALARM/SNOOZE button. The alarm wake-up modes will be displayed and change in the below sequence on every press:

graph LR
    A["Alarm Off DAB Preset # FM Preset # Buzzer Tone #"] --> B["End"]

1. When the display shows your desired alarm wake-up mode, stop pressing the ALARM/SNOOZE button. The alarm function is now activated and an alarm icon will be displayed.
2. When the alarm time arrives, the selected wake-up mode will be on and the alarm icon in the display will flash to indicate that the alarm is triggered. To stop the alarm sooner, press the STANDBY button.
3. To check the alarm status, press the ALARM/SNOOZE button. The alarm status will show on the display.

• If you have activated the alarm function and the wake-up mode is DAB or FM, make sure that the volume is at a sufficient level for you to hear.
• If the wake-up mode is DAB and the DAB signal strength is low, the buzzer alarm will be triggered.

Automatic Alarm Repeat

The alarm will automatically repeat each day at the selected time as long as the alarm icon is displayed. To cancel this function, repeatedly press the ALARM/SNOOZE button until "Alarm Off" shows on the display.

Snooze Function

When the alarm has triggered, press the ALARM/SNOOZE button to temporarily switch off the alarm for 5 minutes. The display will show "z" to indicate that snooze is on. Snooze function will continue for 1 hour from the set alarm time.

Sleep Function

This function allows you to program the unit to turn to standby mode by itself after a set period of time.

1. To activate the sleep function, press the SLEEP button repeatedly and the "Sleep Timer" shows on the display. The time will change in the below sequence on every press:

graph LR
    A["908070603010"] --> B["→"]
    B --> C["→"]
    C --> D["→"]

1. When your desired sleep time appears in the display, stop pressing the button and the sleep function will be activated in two seconds. "B" will be displayed on the display.
2. When the sleep time counts to zero, the unit will turn to standby mode. To put the sleep function off while the sleep timer is still counting down, press the SLEEP button once, "will disappear from the display.
3. Press the INFO button repeatedly to show the sleep timer status on the display when it is turned on.

Display Backlight

There are four backlight levels for you to select from in On mode.

To set the backlight, press the BACKLIGHT button repeatedly and the brightness of the display will change in the below sequence on every press:

Backlight off > Backlight 01 > Backlight 02 > Backlight 03 > Backlight off >......

In Standby mode, switch the display brightness between "Backlight 01" and "Backlight Off" by pressing the BACKLIGHT button.

The display backlight level is defaulted to "Backlight 01" in AC standby and "Backlight 03" during operation. This is resumed only when the factory reset has taken place.

System Reset

There may be times when you need to reset your unit back to the factory settings especially when you have moved house. If you experience reception problems you may want to reset and try again. If you move to another part of the country and pick up the local and national DAB stations in that area, your previously tuned channels may no longer be available.

1. Press and hold the MENU button until the "Press SELECT to confirm reset" shows on the display.
2. Press the SELECT button to start the system reset, "Restarting..." will show on the display. After the reset is complete, the unit will go to standby mode.
3. Press the STANDBY ⏻ button again to turn the unit on, the unit will then start scanning for DAB channels immediately.

After the system reset, all the tuned stations, DAB & FM preset stations and alarm settings will be erased.

DAB Operation

If the unit is connected to the mains power and then switched on from standby for the first time, the unit will automatically enter into the DAB mode and perform auto scan function. During the scan the LCD display will show "Scanning..." together with a slide bar that indicates the progress of the scan and the amount of stations that have been found so far.

Once the scan has finished, the unit will select the first alphanumerically found station. Explore the found stations by pressing the ▲ buttons. When you find a station that you would like to listen to, press the SELECT button.

Welcome! Digital Radio

Scanning... 0

If no stations are found after auto scan, the unit will then enter into the Tune Select Menu. Press the ▲ buttons and then press the SELECT button to select manual tune or auto scan modes for stations.

DAB Auto Scan

The auto scan will search for the entire DAB Band III channels. After the scan has finished, the first alphanumerically found station will be automatically selected.

Full auto scan will not replace the DAB stations in memory. If you want to remove all the previously scanned stations, a system reset is required.

1. To activate auto scan, first press the MENU button to enter into the Tune Select Menu. Then press the ▲▼buttons to select "Autoscan", and then press the SELECT button to confirm. The display will show "Scanning ..." and a progressing slide bar. This may take a few minutes, depending on the number of stations found.

2. All the stations that have been found will be stored automatically. To explore the found stations, press the ▲ buttons. Press the SELECT button to confirm.

DAB Autoscan

Secondary Services

You may see a "»" symbol after the name of the primary station during exploring the found stations by pressing the ▲ buttons. This indicates that there are secondary services available to that station. These secondary services contain extra services that are related to the primary station. e.g. a sports station may want to add extra commentaries. The secondary services are inserted directly after the primary station in the station list.

To select the secondary station, press the ▲ buttons repeatedly until you find the secondary service and press the SELECT button to confirm. When the secondary service ends, the unit will automatically switch back to the primary station.

Manual Tuning

As well as the auto tune function, you can manually tune the receiver. This can help you when aligning your aerial or when adding stations that were missed while auto tuning.

1. Press the MENU button and then press the SELECT button to select Manual tune, the display will now show Manual tune.
2. Press the buttons to cycle through the DAB channels, which are numbered from 5A to 13F.
3. After your desired channel number is selected, press the SELECT button to confirm, the top line will now display the channel number, the frequency and the multiplex name. The bottom line will display the signal strength.
4. Press the SELECT button to listen to this channel or press the ▲ buttons to continue manual tuning.

Storing Stations

You can store up to 4 of your favourite 4 DAB stations to the memory. This will enable you to access your favourite stations quickly and easily.

To store a preset, you must first be listening to the station that you would like to save, press and hold the PRESET 1-4 buttons. The station will be stored and the display will then show "Preset # saved".

Recalling a Stored Station

1. Once you have saved a station to one of the preset buttons, you can recall it by pressing the PRESET 1-4 buttons.
2. If you choose a preset that hasn't been allocated a station, "Preset # empty" will be displayed.

DAB Display Modes

The station name will be displayed on the top line of the LCD display.

Every time you press the INFO button, the bottom line of the display will cycle through the following display modes: DLS, Prg Type, Multiplex, Time/Date, Channel no. /Frequency, Bitrate / Radio Mode (DAB/DAB+), Signal Strength.

DLS (Dynamic Label Segment)

Dynamic label segment is a scrolling message that the broadcaster may include with their transmissions. The message usually includes information, such as program details etc.

Prg Type (Programme Type)

This describes the "Style" or "genre" of music that is being broadcast e.g. "Rock" or "Classical". If the information is not available, the display will show .

Multiplex

A multiplex is a collection of radio stations that are bundled and transmitted on one frequency. There are national and local multiplexes. Local ones contain stations that are specific to that area.

Time/Date

The broadcaster (Radio station) provides clock and date information automatically so there's no need to manually set this information. In the unlikely event that the broadcaster does not transmit any clock information, the display will show the incorrect time and date.

Channel no. / Frequency

The Channel no. and frequency of the present station will be displayed, such as "11C 220.352MHz".

Bitrate/ Radio Mode (DAB/DAB+)

The display will show the radio mode (DAB or DAB+) and the digital audio bit rate being received.

Signal Strength

The display will show a slide bar to indicate the signal strength, the stronger the signal, the longer the bar will be from left to right.

graph TD
    A["DLS"] --> B["Prg Type"]
    B --> C["Multiplex"]
    C --> D["Time/Date"]
    D --> E["Channel no. / Frequency"]
    E --> F["Bitrate / Radio Mode (DAB/DAB+)"]
    F --> G["Signal Strength"]

FM Operation

Switching from DAB to FM Mode

To switch the unit from DAB to FM mode, press the DAB/FM button once. The top line of the display will show FM and the frequency or the station name if a RDS station is tuned in.

Auto Scan

To search for an FM station, press and hold the ▲▼ buttons to start the auto scan. The display will show "Searching ... >." or "Searching ... <.". Once a station has been found, the scanning will stop automatically.

Searching... >

Searching... <.

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Manual Scan

To search for FM stations manually, press the ▲ buttons repeatedly until your desired frequency is reached.

Audio Mode

Press the SELECT button to toggle between the Auto or Mono audio mode.

The unit will automatically switch between stereo and mono mode, when auto mode is selected but you can override this and switch this function manually by changing it to mono mode. This is helpful when receiving poor signal reception.

During FM stereo reception, the received L/R stereo sound will be automatically combined to one single channel to suit the single speaker design of the unit.

Storing Stations

You can store up to 4 of your favourite 4 FM stations to the memory. This will enable you to access your favourite stations quickly and easily.

To store a preset, you must first be listening to the station that you would like to save, press and hold the PRESET 1-4 buttons. The station will be stored and the display will then show "Preset # saved".

88.85 MHz FM Preset 1 saved

Recalling a Stored Station

1. Once you have saved a station to one of the preset buttons, you can recall it by pressing the PRESET 1-4 buttons.
2. If you choose a preset that hasn't been allocated a station, the "Preset # empty" will be displayed.

88.85 MHz FM Preset 1 empty

FM Display Modes

Every time you press the INFO button, the display will cycle through the following display modes: Radio Text, Frequency, Program Type, Time/Date.

Radio Text

As with DAB, the broadcaster can include a scrolling text that displays information about the current program. If Radio text information is not available, then the display will show .

Frequency

This shows the frequency of the current station. If RDS is not available, the display will show .

Program Type

This describes the "Style" or "genre" of music that is being broadcast e.g. "Rock" or "Classical". If the information is not available, the display will show .

Time/Date

The DAB broadcaster (Radio station) provides clock and date information automatically so there's no need to manually set this information. In the unlikely event that the broadcaster does not transmit any clock information, the display will show the incorrect time and date.

graph TD
    A["Radio Text"] --> B["Frequency"]
    B --> C["Program Type"]
    C --> D["Time/Date"]
    D --> A

Maintenance

Ensure to unplug the unit from the mains socket before cleaning.

• To clean the unit, wipe the case with a slightly moist, lint-free cloth.
- Do not use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives.
• Do not spray an aerosol at or near the unit.

Hints and Tips

If a problem does occur, it may often be due to something very minor. The following table contains various tips.

Problem Solution
No Sound Adjust the volume control, it may not be turned up.
Static Sound Signal reception too low. Adjust the aerial or move the unit to a stronger signal location.
Sound is distorted Volume is too high. Adjust the volume control.
Desired station not found	Weak signal. Use the Manual Tune function.
The display shows “DAB” and “Manual Tune” after auto scanning	No DAB coverage in your area or poor reception. Adjust the position of the aerial.
	Poor reception. Adjust the position of the aerial.
The display is blank This may occur if the broadcaster changes the label of a service or removes a label while tuned. The unit will try to retune or perform a scan.

If the unit is not working properly disconnect the power source and then reconnect it.

Specifications

Model S2DABB11E	/S2DABW11E
Power Supply AC 230V	~50Hz
Output Power 5.0W
Frequency DAB 174 –	240 MHzFM 87.5 – 108 MHz
Weight: 1.42kg
Dimensions: 220mm(L) x 112.5mm(W) x 135mm(H)

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Tilkoblinger

Bruke øretelefoner

88.85 MHz FM Preset 1 saved

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Anslutningar

Frequency, Bitrate / Radio Mode (DAB/DAB+), Signal Strength.

DLS (Dynamic Label Segment)

83.85 MHz FM Preset 1 saved

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2. MENU-painike
3. DAB/FM painike
4. INFO-painike
5. BACKLIGHT-painike
6. Valmiustilan ilmaisin
7. STANDBY painike
8. SLEEP-painike
9. Painike

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Kuulokkeiden käyttö

88.85 MHz FM Preset 1 saved

Tallennettujen asemien haku

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DLS (Dynamic Label Segment)

88.85 MHz FM Preset 1 saved

• Read all the instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference.
• Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third party make sure to include this manual.
• Check that the voltage marked on the rating label matches your mains voltage.

Damage

• Please inspect the unit for damage after unpacking.
• Do not continue to operate the unit if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way - switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

Location of Unit

• The unit must be placed on a flat stable surface and should not be subjected to vibrations.
• Do not place the unit on sloped or unstable surfaces as the unit may fall off or tip over.
  • The mains socket must be located near the unit and should be easily accessible.
  • This unit is designed for indoor use only.

Temperature

• Avoid extreme degrees of temperature, either hot or cold. Place the unit well away from heat sources such as radiators or gas/electric fires.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and other sources of heat.

Naked Flames

• Never place any type of candle or naked flame on the top of or near the unit.

Moisture

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the unit.
• If you spill any liquid into the unit, it can cause serious damage. Switch it off at the mains immediately. Withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

Ventilation

• To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and other materials do not obstruct the ventilation vents.
- Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure the unit is well ventilated.

Safety

• Always disconnect the unit from the mains supply before connecting/disconnecting other devices or moving the unit.
  • Unplug the unit from the mains socket during a lightning storm.

Mains Cable

• Make sure the unit is not resting on top of the mains cable, as the weight of the unit may damage the mains cable and create a safety hazard.
• If the mains cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Interference

- Do not place the unit on or near appliances which may cause electromagnetic interference. If you do, it may adversely affect the operating performance of the unit, and cause a distorted picture or sound.

Supervision

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
- Never let anyone especially children push anything into the holes, slots or any other openings in the case - this could result in a fatal electric shock.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the unit's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual accompanying the unit.

Service

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove screws. The unit does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel.
• Do not open any fixed covers as this may expose dangerous voltages.

Maintenance

This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.

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