digitizortm listen to something new M-DAB 0001 Installation & User Guide Automotive DAB / DAB+ / DMB-A tuner

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1 digitizortm listen to something new M-DAB 0001 Automotive DAB / DAB+ / DMB-A tuner Installation & User Guide

2 CONTENTS page!! SAFETY FIRST!! 2 INTRODUCTION 3 WHAT IS INCLUDED 4 THE REMOTE CONTROL 5 INSTALLATION 8 WIRED CONNECTION - SET-UP 9 WIRED CONNECTION - USE 11 WIRELESS CONNECTION SET-UP #1 12 WIRELESS CONNECTION SET-UP #2 14 USE IN AFC (AUTOMATIC FREQUENCY CHANGE) MODE 16 USE IN AUTOSCAN MODE 18 SELECTING DAB STATIONS 20 AUXILIARY INPUT 21 digitizor MESSAGES ON YOUR FM-RDS RADIO DISPLAY 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 CHANGING digitizor's CONNECTION METHOD 24 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ABOUT DAB CAR AERIALS 25 SPECIFICATION 26 WARRANTY 26 WASTE DISPOSAL 26 1

3 !! SAFETY FIRST!! FAILURE TO HEED THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. The Kinetic digitizor M-DAB 0001 receiver is designed for reception of Band III Digital Audio Broadcasts (DAB, DAB+ and DMB-A) in conjunction with 12 volt negative ground FM-RDS car tuners. It is unsuitable for any other purpose. Use for other than the designed application may result in damage or injury. Installation of digitizor is simple if you follow the step-by-step instructions but if you are in doubt about any aspect of the installation please consult your retailer or arrange professional installation. Warranty does not cover damage caused by incorrect installation or use. Do not install digitizor in a manner that would interfere with the driver s vision, with the safe operation of the vehicle controls or with the vehicle safety functions e.g. braking system, seatbelts and airbags. Do not install the equipment where it would be exposed to moisture excessive humidity, extreme heat or where there is no ventilation, e.g. under carpet. Do not block vents or radiator panels; doing so may cause heat build up and result in fire. Switch off all power before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Obey hand / power tool and other safety instructions to the letter. Before drilling any holes, check and double check to avoid damage to hidden vehicle components (cables, air bags, battery, etc.). Ensure cable holes are grommeted. Ensure that the installation is secure, with no loose parts. Use the correct ampere rating when replacing fuses. Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock or damage that is not covered by warranty. There is a risk of explosion or equipment damage if the remote control's battery is replaced incorrectly. Do not disassemble or alter the equipment. Doing so will void the warranty and may result in fire or electric shock. Keep small objects such as batteries out of the reach of children and pets. Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately. When driving, do not operate any function that could distract you from safe control of your vehicle. Any function that requires your attention should only be performed before you commence your journey or after coming to a complete stop in a safe location. 2

4 INTRODUCTION If you follow the step-by-step instructions, installation and use of digitizor is simple. To skip the blurb please go directly to page 4. DIGITIZOR'S SUPERIOR FEATURES AND BENEFITS The Kinetic digitizor TM M-DAB 0001 is an advanced in-car audio device that enables you to receive DAB radio in almost any vehicle whilst retaining the vehicle's factory appearance. digitizor DAB is operated using a radio remote commander. All messages relating to the system s operations, e.g. station name, are displayed on the display of your FM- RDS in-car audio system. digitizor's sophisticated design incorporates a World leading high-sensitivity DAB chip and unique, patented AFC (Automatic Frequency Change) circuitry that overcomes the need to switch FM frequency manually when there is a conflict with an FM radio station. This feature is particularly useful in areas where there are many FM stations. Unlike many DAB tuners, digitizor has a Pan-European specification and is capable of receiving all DAB, DAB+ and DMB-A transmissions in Band III (except in S. Korea). There is no need to switch between DAB, DAB+ and DMB-A; digitizor receives all such stations automatically. DAB, DAB+ and DMB-A Originally there was only one 'DAB' but, somewhat confusingly, ' DAB' has come to mean original DAB, DAB+ and DMB-A (sometimes called DMB-R). The original DAB is widely used but some countries use or plan to use DAB+ or DMB-A. For more information please visit or 3

5 Kinetic digitizor M-DAB 0001 User Guide TM WHAT IS INCLUDED digitizor & DIN cables Remote Commander Power Cable with Cigar Lighter plug Velcro Tapes x2 CR2025 Battery Power Cable with bare ends Screws x2 Connectors x 8 Manual 4

6 THE REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY Hold the remote control with the back facing you and with the battery compartment to your left. Release the small catch and simultaneously slide the battery holder out. Fit the CR volt lithium battery (!! ensure the '+' signs on the battery, the battery holder and the remote control match!!) to the battery holder and slide both battery and holder into the remote control's battery slot. Ensure that the catch locks into place. Confirm that the battery is installed and working correctly: hold any button and check that the red LED on the top edge of the remote control illuminates. THE REMOTE CONTROL There is no need to point or aim digitizor's remote control towards a sensor and the remote will work in bright sunlight, because the remote signals are sent by radio, not by infra-red. THE REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS All you need to know to get going is explained in the set-up instructions so if you wish you can skip the following detailed explanations of the remote's button functions for now and go straight to page 8. 5

7 Button Any Button q Press... and hold to illuminate the LED on the top edge of the remote to confirm that the battery is installed and working. to toggle digitizor between ON and STANDBY. DAS (DAB / Auxiliary Input Selector) 1) to toggle the display between DAB station name and signal quality. 2) to confirm a command. 1) to scroll through the three DAB preset blocs and Auxiliary Input. 2) and hold to scan for DAB stations. 1) to scroll through the DAB station list. & 2) to navigate the menus (in conjunction with the MENU button). 3) to adjust the wireless connection AutoScan mode transmission frequency by 100 khz (in conjunction with the FM button). 1) to quick scroll through the DAB station list by initial letter. & 2) to navigate the menus (in conjunction with the MENU button). 3) to adjust the wireless connection AutoScan mode transmission frequency by 2 MHz (in conjunction with the FM button). 1) to return to the previous DAB station. 9 2) and hold to reset digitizor's wireless connection AutoScan mode transmission frequency to that saved in FM preset 1. The default frequency is 87.6MHz. WIRED CONNECTION: 1) to switch to FM radio. FM WIRELESS CONNECTION: 1) to display digitizor s current FM transmission frequency. 2) and hold to demand a frequency change in AutoScan and AFC mode. 6

8 3) repeatedly to scroll through digitizor's Autoscanned clear FM frequencies. 4) to access FM preset buttons (1 ~ 4) in AutoScan mode. 1 ~ 4 1) to save or recall 12 (4 x 3 blocs) preset DAB stations. 2) to save or recall 4 preset FM transmission frequencies (wireless connection - AutoScan mode). To enter SETTINGS MENU. Use & and Use to confirm your selection. & to navigate the settings menu. [FREQUENCY] - Displays the current FM transmission frequency. Press to reset the FM transmitter to 87.6MHz. (Wireless connection.) [FM MODE] selects operating mode (AFC_H/AFC_L/ AutoScan). (Wireless connection.) [FULLSCAN] scans for DAB/DAB+/DMB-A stations. MENU [ANTENNA] must be set to ON for internally powered active DAB aerials and OFF for all other aerials. [DABRESET] clears all DAB stations and DAB presets. digitizor will automatically perform a scan for DAB stations after the reset is completed. [FACTORY]. - restores digitizor to Factory Settings. digitizor will automatically perform a scan for DAB stations after the factory reset is completed. Switch the car radio to FM 87.6MHz to continue to listen to DAB.!!Factory reset will erase all previous system settings to default!! [VERSION] displays the current software version. [UPGRADE] - for technician use only. Most remote control commands are automatically applied after a delay of 3 or 10 seconds. To speed up the execution of such commands press the button. For clarity this function has been omitted from many of the step-by-step installation and operation instructions. 7

9 INSTALLATION!! digitizor requires an aerial designed for the reception of DAB Band III signals (available separately). The benefits of digitizor's high-sensitivity DAB chip will be lost if you fit an inferior DAB aerial. For more information please refer to page 25 'ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ABOUT DAB CAR AERIALS'!! DAB aerial installation and FM-RDS car radio operation / removal vary widely so when necessary please refer to your DAB aerial's / car radio's / car's instruction manual. To get your digitizor up and running straight away, first decide which type of installation you require. (It is recommended that you use (B) below as a quick test before permanent installation.) A) WIRED CONNECTION SET-UP Choose this set-up if you want a full stealth (hidden) installation with wired connection. Provides the easiest use, the most dependable connection, the highest sound quality and near zero chance of interference from FM radio stations. Please go to page 9. B) WIRELESS CONNECTION SET-UP #1 Choose this set-up if you have a quick-fit (e.g. Kinetic MagnetwiG or STIC) DAB aerial, want to move digitizor often from car to car and don't mind a visible cable or two. Please go to page 12. C) WIRELESS CONNECTION SET-UP #2 Choose this set-up if you want a fully installed stealth installation with wireless connection. (Unless you cannot use (A) above because it's difficult or impossible to connect to your existing radio's FM/AM aerial connectors, there is little point in choosing this option.) Please go to page 14. digitizor CONNECTORS & SWITCHES 1. SMB Male connector for DAB aerial mm stereo audio Auxiliary Input 3. FM DIN cables 4. Socket for power cable 8

10 WIRED CONNECTION - SET-UP 1. Observe the!!safety FIRST!! on page Remove the FM-RDS radio from the dash of your vehicle. (If it has a security code number, don't forget to check that you know the number before you disconnect the power!) 3. Choose a suitable place behind or under the dash to fit your digitizor box. 4. Install a DAB car aerial (available separately - please see page 25) equipped with an SMB(F) connector and route the cable to the location you have chosen for your digitizor. Insert the DAB aerial plug into the DAB aerial socket of your digitizor. 5. Select the power cable without cigar lighter plug, i.e. the one with bare ends. 6. Connect the red power cable to the switched 12v cable to your FM-RDS radio. 7. Connect the black earth cable to the earth cable to your FM-RDS radio. 8. Set the switch on the side of the digitizor to 'Wired'. 9. Remove the cap from digitizor s male FM DIN connector. 10. Unplug the car aerial cable from the car radio AM/FM aerial socket and plug it into digitizor s female DIN socket*. 11. Plug digitizor s male DIN connector* into the car radio s AM/FM aerial socket. 12. If you want to play an external audio device such as an MP3 player or ipod through your car radio, connect a 3.5mm stereo audio cable to digitizor's Auxiliary Input socket. Route the cable to a convenient position for your external audio device. 13. Switch on your car's FM-RDS car radio. 14. Set the TA/TP of your car's FM-RDS car radio to 'Off' and ensure that its display is set to show station names. 15. Manually tune your car radio to FM 87.60Mhz and store this frequency on a convenient preset button. 16. Turn the volume control to a moderate listening level. In UK you will hear mainly hiss. * Adaptors are available from your dealer for vehicles and radios with ISO, Fakra or other types of FM connector 9

11 17. Insert the power cable plug into the 12V DC socket of your digitizor and turn it gently 90 degrees clockwise to lock it in place. The indicator LED on the digitizor box will glow red and, after a few seconds, the hiss from your radio will cease. 18. digitizor will automatically search for DAB stations and create a station list. The display will show [FFF N]. FFF denotes the channel currently being scanned, and N indicates how many stations have been detected. 19. When the scan is complete, digitizor will play the DAB station that is listed first alphabetically. 20. Your DAB aerial may require internal / phantom power (please refer to your DAB aerial's instructions), in which case you MUST switch on the aerial power, otherwise the aerial will not function properly, if at all: a. Press the remote's 'MENU' button. Your radio s display shows b. Press the button repeatedly until 'ANTENNA' shows on your radio's display. c. Press the button. d. Press the button until 'ANT ON' shows on your radio's display. e. Press the button. f. Display shows 'DONE'. Aerial power is now 'ON'. g. Press and hold the DAS button to re-scan for DAB stations. 21. Use the buttons to select a DAB station of your choice. Stations may take a few seconds to tune, depending upon your FM/AM radio. 22. Secure the digitizor box and tidy the cables AWAY from the digitizor box. Avoid coiling excess power or aerial cables. 23. Check all is working correctly, re-fit the FM-RDS radio and you are ready to enjoy in-car DAB! 24. Please turn to page 11 for the detailed Wired Connection User Instructions. 10

12 WIRED CONNECTION - USE digitizor will automatically switch on and commence transmitting on FM 87.6MHz each time you turn on the car ignition. 1. Turn on your in-car audio system and go to the FM band. 2. Ensure your car radio's display is set to show FM station names. 3. If your car radio has TP and/or TA functions please set them to 'off'. 4. Tune the car radio s FM frequency to FM 87.6 MHz and memorize this frequency on a convenient preset button. 5. Select DAB stations according to the instructions on page 20. Press the FM button when you want to listen to FM/AM stations. To return to DAB, press the DAS button and retune your car radio to 87.6 MHz. 11

13 WIRELESS CONNECTION SET-UP #1 Kinetic digitizor TM M-DAB 0001 User Guide 1. Choose a suitable location for your digitizor. For the best wireless performance, position digitizor close to the car radio, with no intervening metal objects. 2. Install a DAB car aerial (available separately) equipped with an SMB(F) connector and route the cable to the location you have chosen for your digitizor. Insert the aerial plug into the DAB aerial socket of your digitizor. 3. Set the switch on the side of the digitizor to 'Wireless'. 4. Leave the two FM/AM aerial leads unconnected with the cap in place on the male DIN connector. 5. If you want to play an external audio device such as an MP3 player or ipod through your car radio, connect a 3.5mm stereo audio cable to digitizor's Auxiliary Input socket. Route the cable to a convenient position for your external audio device. 6. Insert the power cable plug into the 12V DC socket of your digitizor and turn it gently 90 degrees clockwise to lock it in place. 7. Switch on your car's FM-RDS car radio. 8. Set the TA/TP of your car's FM-RDS car radio to 'Off' and ensure that its display is set to show station names. 9. Manually tune your car radio to FM 87.60Mhz and store this frequency on a convenient preset button. 10. Turn the volume control to a moderate listening level. In UK you will hear mainly hiss. 12

14 11. Plug digitizor's cigar lighter type plug into a working 12V DC cigar lighter socket. The indicator LED on the digitizor box will glow red and, after a few seconds, the hiss from your radio will cease. 12. Secure the digitizor box and tidy the cables AWAY from the digitizor box. Avoid coiling excess power or aerial cables. 13. digitizor will automatically search for DAB stations and create a station list. The display will show [FFF N]. FFF denotes the channel currently being scanned, and N indicates how many stations have been detected. 14. When the scan is complete, digitizor will play the DAB station that is listed first alphabetically. 15. Your DAB aerial may require internal / phantom power (please refer to your DAB aerial's instructions), in which case you MUST switch on the aerial power, otherwise the aerial will not function properly, if at all: a. Press the remote's 'MENU' button. Your radio s display shows b. Press the button repeatedly until 'ANTENNA' shows on your radio's display. c. Press the button. d. Press the button until 'ANT ON' shows on your radio's display. e. Press the button. f. Display shows 'DONE'. Aerial power is now 'ON'. g. Press and hold the DAS button to re-scan for DAB stations. 16. Use the buttons to select a DAB station of your choice. Stations may take a few seconds to tune, depending upon your FM/AM radio. Your digitizor is now running in AFC (Automatic Frequency Change) mode. 17. Check all is working correctly you are ready to enjoy in-car DAB! 18. Please turn to page 16 and check the detailed AFC mode User Instructions. 13

15 WIRELESS CONNECTION SET-UP #2 Kinetic digitizor TM M-DAB 0001 User Guide 1. Observe the!!safety FIRST!! on page 2 2. Remove the FM-RDS from the dash of your vehicle. (!!If it has a security code number, don't forget to check that you know the number before you disconnect the power!!) 3. Choose a suitable place behind or under the dash to position your digitizor box. For the best wireless performance, mount digitizor close to the car radio, with no intervening metal objects. 4. Install a DAB car aerial (available separately) equipped with an SMB(F) connector and run the cable to the location you have chosen for your digitizor. Insert the DAB aerial plug into the DAB aerial socket of your digitizor. 5. Leave the two FM/AM aerial leads unconnected with the cap in place on the male DIN connector. 6. Select the power cable without cigar lighter plug, i.e. the one with bare ends. 7. Connect the red power cable to the switched 12v cable to your FM-RDS radio. 8. Connect the black earth cable to the earth cable to your FM-RDS radio. 9. Set the switch on the side of the digitizor to 'Wireless'. 10. If you want to play an external audio device such as an MP3 player or ipod through your car radio, connect a 3.5mm stereo audio cable to digitizor's Auxiliary Input socket. Route the cable to a convenient position for your external audio device. 11. Switch on your car's FM-RDS car radio. 12. Set the TA/TP of your car radio to 'Off' and ensure its display is set to show FM station names. 13. Manually tune your car radio to FM 87.60Mhz. Turn the volume control to a moderate listening level. In UK you will hear mainly hiss. 14. Insert the power cable plug into the 12V DC socket of your digitizor and turn it gently 90 degrees clockwise to lock it in place. The indicator LED on the digitizor box will glow red and, after a few seconds, the hiss from your radio will cease. 14

16 15. digitizor will automatically search for DAB stations and create a station list. The display will show [FFF N]. FFF denotes the channel currently being scanned, and N indicates how many stations have been detected. 16. When the scan is complete digitizor will play the DAB station that is listed first alphabetically. 17. Your DAB aerial may require internal / phantom power (please refer to your DAB aerial's instructions), in which case you MUST switch on the aerial power, otherwise the aerial will not function properly, if at all: a. Press the remote's 'MENU' button. Your radio s display shows b. Press the button repeatedly until 'ANTENNA' shows on your radio's display. c. Press the button. d. Press the button until 'ANT ON' shows on your radio's display. e. Press the button. f. Display shows 'DONE'. Aerial power is now 'ON'. g. Press and hold the DAS button to re-scan for DAB stations. 18. Use the buttons to select a DAB station of your choice. Stations may take a few seconds to tune, depending upon your FM/AM radio. Your digitizor is now running in AFC (Automatic Frequency Change) mode. 19. Secure the digitizor box and tidy the cables AWAY from the digitizor box. Avoid coiling excess power or aerial cables. 20. Check all is working correctly, re-fit the FM-RDS radio and you are ready to enjoy in-car DAB! 21. Please turn to page 16 and check the detailed AFC mode instructions. 15

17 USE IN AFC (AUTOMATIC FREQUENCY CHANGE) MODE digitizor will automatically switch on and commence transmitting each time you turn on the car ignition. Turn on your in-car audio system and go to the FM band. Ensure your car radio's display is set to show FM station names. Set your car radio AF function to 'on'. If your radio has no AF function, please use AutoScan mode - see page 18. If your car radio has TA and/or TP functions set both to 'off'. Tune the car radio s FM frequency to FM 87.6 MHz and memorize this frequency on a convenient preset button. This button is your 'digitizor' preset. Select DAB stations according to the instructions on page 20. To listen to FM/AM stations, switch digitizor to standby by pressing the q button once. To return to DAB, press q again and select the 'digitizor' preset on your car radio. CUSTOMISING THE FM TRANSMITTER FOR BEST PERFOMANCE IN AFC MODE digitizor is equipped with a unique, patented AFC (Automatic Frequency Change) function. When digitizor identifies the need to switch FM transmission frequency, digitizor's patented AFC will tell the car radio to change FM frequency automatically and the car radio display will show the new frequency in use. There are two AFC settings, AFC_H (High Sensitive) & AFC_L (Low Sensitive). The default setting is AFC_L. 1. If the FM frequency automatically changes too often, select AFC_L. 2. If FM frequency does not automatically change soon enough, select AFC_H. To change the AFC sensitivity: 1. Press MENU followed by or until the display shows [FM MODE]. 2. Press followed by or until the display shows [AFC_H] or [AFC_L]. 3. Press to confirm your choice. For an on demand frequency change, press and hold the FM button for 3 seconds. Your FM radio display will show [AF Frequency] where 'Frequency' is the new frequency that digitizor will use and your car radio will tune to that frequency automatically. While a new transmission frequency operation is in process and [AF Frequency] is displayed. Depending on your car radio, it may be necessary to press to return the display to 16

18 Station Name when FM retuning is complete.!! While the digitizor is changing to a new transmission frequency any key pressed other than the power key will be ignored by the system!! If digitizor's FM transmission frequency becomes out of sync with the car radio frequency: 1. Press the 87.6 FM preset of your car radio or tune manually to 87.6MHz. 2. Press MENU then to reset digitizor's transmission frequency to 87.6MHz. IF YOUR RADIO DOES NOT FULLY FUNCTION WITH AFC The performance of AFC depends upon the FM sensitivity of your radio and the AF software in your radio. If your radio only partly functions with AFC, please use AutoScan mode instead - see page

19 USE IN AUTOSCAN MODE Kinetic digitizor TM M-DAB 0001 User Guide digitizor will automatically switch on and commence transmitting each time you turn on the car ignition. Turn on your in-car audio system and go to the FM band. Ensure your car radio's display is set to show FM station names. If your car radio has AF, TP and/or TA functions please set all to 'off'. Tune your car radio and store digitizor's four default FM frequencies (87.6MHz, 92.5MHz, 102.5MHz and 107.9MHz) on four convenient preset buttons. Tune the car radio to 87.6Mhz. 1. Press MENU followed by or until the display shows [FM MODE]. 2. Press followed by or until the display shows [AUTOSCAN]. 3. Press. AutoScan mode is now permanently enabled (until you either deliberately switch back to AFC mode or carry out full reset of digitizor.) Select DAB stations according to the instructions on page 20. To listen to FM/AM stations switch digitizor to standby by pressing the q button once. To return to DAB press q again and retune your car radio to digitizor's transmission frequency. CUSTOMISING THE FM TRANSMITTER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE IN AUTOSCAN MODE As you travel around, digitizor automatically and continuously scans the FM band for three clear frequencies in the locality and stores them on the FM button. If you experience interference from an FM radio station, change digitizor's transmission frequency: 1. Press and hold the FM button, then retune your car radio to the new frequency that is shown on the display. or 2. Press the FM button repeatedly to select one of the three clear frequencies [SX frequency], followed by, then retune your car radio to the new frequency that is shown on its display. or 3. Change to one of the four default FM transmission frequencies by pressing the FM button, then either button number 1 (87.6MHz), 2, (92.5MHz), 3 (102.5MHz) or 4, (107.9MHz) followed by, then select the appropriate FM radio preset. Depending on your car radio, it may be necessary to press to return the display to 18

20 Station Name when FM retuning is complete. If you wish to change the default transmission frequencies: 1. Press the FM button. The display will show the current FM transmission frequency. 2. Press button 1-4 to select the FM frequency that you wish to change. 3. Use or to step the FM frequency up or down by 2MHz or or to step up or down by 100KHz until your chosen FM frequency (e.g MHz) is displayed. 4. Press and hold a preset key (1 to 4) to store the selected frequency. The display will show [FX SAVED]. 5. Store the new FM frequency on the appropriate preset of your car radio. Saving an FM frequency in the memory does not change the current FM transmission frequency. Should you need to reset digitizor's FM transmission frequency: 1. Press the 87.6 FM preset of your car radio or tune manually to 87.6MHz. 2. Press MENU then. digitizor's transmission frequency is reset to 87.6MHz.!! While digitizor is changing transmission frequency any key pressed other than the power key will be ignored by the system!! 19

21 SELECTING DAB STATIONS Kinetic digitizor TM M-DAB 0001 User Guide digitizor will automatically switch on and commence transmitting each time you turn on the car ignition. TO SELECT A DAB STATION Step Tune: Press or to scroll through the alphabetical station list until the display shows the desired station: [Station name]. The display will show [TUNING]. Once tuned the display will show [Station name]. Quick Tune: Press or to select the initial letter of your desired DAB station. When you have reached the required letter, use Step Tune to scroll to the desired station. Return tune: Press 9 to return to the previous station. Preset tune: You can memorize up to 12 DAB stations on preset buttons 1 to 4 (3 on each button): 1. Use Quick Tune / Step Tune to select a station. 2. Press the DAS button until [DAB 1] bloc appears. 3. Press. 4. Press and hold the preset button of your choice (1 to 4) to store your selected station. Display shows [STORED]. (Any station previously stored on that button will be erased). 5. Repeat as required for the other three preset buttons. 6. Repeat for blocs [DAB 2] and [DAB 3]. To recall a station from the preset memory: 1. Press DAS repeatedly to select bloc [DAB 1], [DAB 2] or [DAB 3]. 2. Press button 1 to 4 to select required station. TO CHECK FOR NEW DAB STATIONS Carry out a DAB Scan by pressing and holding the DAS button. The display will show [FFF N]. FFF denotes the channel currently being scanned, and N indicates how many stations have been detected. If new stations are found they will be added to the DAB station list in alphabetical order. 20

22 AUXILIARY INPUT To play an external audio device such as MP3 or ipod through your car radio: Connect the audio out from your device by cable to the 3.5mm Auxiliary Input jack of your digitizor. Switch on your external audio device. Press digitizor's DAS button until the display shows [AUX]. Turn the audio device's volume control up to a suitable level. To return to DAB, press the DAS button twice. 21

23 digitizor MESSAGES ON YOUR FM-RDS RADIO DISPLAY DABRADIO POWEROFF STATION NAME SIG XX% RETUNING TUNING TO frequency AF frequency SX frequency UNAVAIL POOR SIG RESETING DABRESET DONE Displays when digitizor is powered on. Displays after digitizor is set to standby. The 8-character short service name of the tuned DAB station. The current DAB signal quality expressed as a percentage. digitizor's FM transmitter is tuning to a new frequency. digitizor is tuning to another DAB station. The FM transmitter frequency is being changed as demanded. Whilst [To frequency] is displayed, all buttons except the power button are disabled. The AFC function is automatically changing the FM transmission frequency. Whilst [AF frequency] is displayed, all buttons except the power button are disabled. Displays one of the three [X = 1 ~ 3] unused FM frequencies that digitizor has identified in your current location. The selected DAB station is not available. The selected DAB station signal strength is weak. A factory reset is in progress. A DAB reset is in progress. Confirms that an operation has been completed. PX SAVED Confirms that a DAB station has been saved on button #X PX EMPTY No DAB station has been saved on button #X FX SAVED The desired FM transmission frequency has been saved on button #X 22

24 TROUBLESHOOTING I cannot find digitizor on my FM car radio. digitizor may have been switched to standby. Turn the car ignition off and back on again. Ensure that the TA/TP function of your car radio is switched 'OFF'. (Wireless connection) The FM transmission frequency for digitizor and the car radio frequency may be out of sync. Press the 87.6 FM preset of your car radio or tune manually to 87.6MHz then reset digitizor's FM transmission frequency to 87.6MHz by pressing MENU followed by. (Wireless connection) Ensure digitizor is switched to 'Wireless'. I cannot find any DAB stations. Ensure that DAB coverage exists in your area. Please visit or to check DAB coverage. Your aerial may be faulty or inadequate. Please see page 25. Your DAB aerial may require internal / phantom power. Please see page 25. I can find DAB stations, but I get no sound. Make sure that the car radio is not muted & check the volume setting of the car radio. I cannot remember the FM transmission frequency setting of digitizor. (Wireless connection) Reset digitizor's FM transmission frequency: press the 87.6 FM preset of your car radio or tune manually to 87.6MHz, then, on the digitizor remote, press MENU followed by. digitizor's transmission frequency will be reset to 87.6MHz. I cannot hear any DAB program when I start up my car and turn on the car radio. (Wireless connection) Reset digitizor's FM transmission frequency: press the 87.6 FM preset of your car radio or tune manually to 87.6MHz, then, on the digitizor remote, press MENU followed by. digitizor's transmission frequency will be reset to 87.6MHz. Make sure digitizor is not switched to Auxiliary Input. Please refer to page 21. I cannot hear any DAB program when I start up my car and turn on the car radio. (Wired connection) Ensure that your car radio is tuned to 87.6MHz. Make sure digitizor is not switched to Auxiliary Input. Please refer to page 21. While listening to DAB, reception is suddenly lost. Ensure that DAB coverage exists in your current locality. Please visit or to check DAB coverage. The station may be unavailable temporarily, e.g in a tunnel, between buildings or hills. Check the station signal strength (expressed as a percentage) by pressing. Your aerial may be faulty or inadequate. Please page 25. Your DAB aerial may require internal / phantom power. Please see page

25 I hear interference from an FM radio station (wireless connection). Change digitizor' transmission frequency. Please refer to the AFC or AUTOSCAN pages as appropriate. My radio will not stay tuned to digitizor's transmission frequency. Ensure that the TA/TP function of your car radio is switched off. In wireless connection the signal from digitizor is weak and distorted. Ensure digitizor is switched to 'Wireless'. Nothing happens when I press the remote control buttons. Replace/check the remote battery if the LED on the top edge of the remote fails to light when you hold any button. If the above fail to cure the problem please carry out a full factory reset before consulting your retailer. CHANGING digitizor's CONNECTION METHOD A factory reset is essential if you change from wired to wireless connection or vice-versa. 24

26 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ABOUT DAB CAR AERIALS!! The benefits of digitizor's high-sensitivity DAB chip will be lost if you fit an inferior DAB aerial!! DAB car aerials fall into four main categories: 1) Internal glass-mount aerials, which fix self-adhesively or with suckers. They are easy to install but some models are little better than no aerial at all. The best models will give good reception in a strong signal area. 2) External glass mount aerials, which fix self-adhesively and send the DAB signal from outside to inside the glass without the need for a hole. Again, some models are little better than no aerial at all but the best models give very good reception indeed. 3) Magnetic aerials also give very good reception. They are quick and easy both to install and to remove, so they are easily moved from car to car, but many are not very stylish and are quite obviously an add-on. 4) Body and roof mount aerials provide the best reception of all and look part of the car. Many are also designed to receive FM/AM and may also improve your FM/AM reception. Installation can be time-consuming but the results are usually well worthwhile. AERIALS THAT REQUIRE PHANTOM POWER!! Your DAB aerial may require internal / phantom power (if you are unsure, please refer to your DAB aerial's instructions), in which case you MUST switch on the aerial power, otherwise the aerial will not function properly, if at all: To switch on the aerial power: Press the remote's 'MENU' button. Your radio s display shows Press the button repeatedly until 'ANTENNA' shows on your radio's display. Press the button. Press the button repeatedly until 'YES' shows on your radio's display. Press the button. Display shows 'DONE'. Aerial power is now 'ON'. Press and hold the DAS button to re-scan for DAB stations. 25

27 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Digital Audio Services: DAB/DAB+/DMB-A. RF Frequency Range: DAB Band III Channels 5A to 13F (174 MHz ~ 240 MHz). RF Sensitivity for DAB Band III: -98dBm ~ -100dBm. FM Transmission Range: 87.6 MHz ~ MHz. Power supply: 11 V ~ 16V DC Fuse: 1 amp. Input Connectors: DC power socket, 3.5mm stereo audio Auxiliary Input socket. Presets: 12 DAB station presets (4 on each of 3 DAB blocs) and 4 FM transmission presets. DAB aerial connector SMB Male; output 12 volt DC 100mA max, switchable on/off Operating Temperature Range: -10 ~ +70 deg C. Storage Temperature Range: -40 ~ +85 deg C. Main unit W x D x H: 114 x 87 x 24 mm Remote W x D x H: 55 x 8 x 91 mm Remote battery: CR volt lithium WARRANTY Your Kinetic digitizor is warranted against defects of design and manufacture for 12 months from the date of purchase. Items which exhibit a defect of design or manufacture within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Specifically excluded from this warranty are: 1) batteries and 2) defects caused by fair wear and tear, abuse, accident or incorrect installation, connection and use. The cost of removal, re-installation and consequential losses are also excluded. Purchasers statutory rights are unaffected by this warranty. If you experience a problem please first check the TROUBLESHOOTING section (page 23) of this manual. If the fault persists, please return your digitizor to your retailer. A charge may be made for the examination and return of items which prove not to be faulty under warranty. 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). WEEE marked waste products must not be mixed with general household waste, but kept separate for the treatment, recovery and recycling of the materials used. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling; please take all WEEE marked waste to your Local Authority waste site, where it will be accepted free of charge. If all consumers dispose of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment correctly, they will be helping to save valuable resources and preventing any potential negative effects upon human health and the environment of any hazardous materials that the waste may contain. Used batteries must also be disposed of at a recycling centre. THIS PRODUCT IS ROHS AND CE COMPLIANT. Made in Taiwan. 26

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