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Contents

  About this instruction manual .............................................. 2

Introduction 

............................................................................ 3

  DDR-43 Plus Sound System features ................................ 3
  Controls and connections ................................................. 4-5
   Remote control .................................................................. 6-7
  Using the touch panel ........................................................... 8
  Remote control functions ..................................................... 8
   Display icons ........................................................................ 8
  Using the sound system for the first time ........................... 9

DAB+ radio 

............................................................................ 10

  Operating your sound system - DAB+ .............................. 10
  Selecting a station - DAB+ ................................................. 11
  Secondary services - DAB+ ............................................... 11
  Display modes - DAB+ ................................................. 12-13
  Finding new stations - DAB+ .............................................. 13
  Manual tuning - DAB+ ........................................................ 14
  Station order setup - DAB+ .......................................... 15-16
  Software version - DAB+ .................................................... 17
  Dynamic range control - DAB+ .......................................... 18

FM radio 

................................................................................. 19

  Operating your radio - search tuning FM ......................... 19
  Manual tuning - FM ............................................................. 20
  FM stereo / mono ................................................................ 20
  Display modes - FM ........................................................... 21
  Presetting stations .............................................................. 22

CD / MP3 / WMA

 ................................................................... 23

  Compact discs ..................................................................... 23
  Playing a CD .................................................................. 24-25

  CD search and repeat ......................................................... 26
  CD track programming ....................................................... 27
  MP3 / WMA CD mode ........................................................ 28
  MP3 / WMA file and folder selection ........................... 29-30

iPod Docking 

........................................................................ 31

  Navigating your iPod .......................................................... 32
  Playing a file on your iPod ........................................... 32-33

Clock and Alarms

 ................................................................ 34

  Alarms ............................................................................. 34-35
  Cancelling alarms ............................................................... 36
  Snooze ................................................................................. 36
  Sleep function ..................................................................... 36
  Setting the clock manually ........................................... 37-38
  Standby brightness control ................................................ 39

Audio and Setup

 .................................................................. 40

  Equaliser function ............................................................... 40
  Bass and treble settings ............................................... 40-41
  Mute function ....................................................................... 41
  Auxiliary input socket .......................................................... 42
  Line output socket ............................................................... 42
  Headphone socket .............................................................. 43
  Aerial removal ..................................................................... 43
  Touch panel sensitivity control .......................................... 44
  System reset ........................................................................ 45

Information

 ........................................................................... 46

  Cautions ............................................................................... 46
  Specifications ...................................................................... 46

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Summary of Contents for DDR-43+

Page 1: ...DDR 43 GB Rersion 1...

Page 2: ...or iPod means that an electrical accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for th...

Page 3: ...rch tuning FM 19 Manual tuning FM 20 FM stereo mono 20 Display modes FM 21 Presetting stations 22 CD MP3 WMA 23 Compact discs 23 Playing a CD 24 25 CD search and repeat 26 CD track programming 27 MP3...

Page 4: ...the sound system to listen to radio broadcasts The section for CD MP3 WMA player describes how to play digital audio CDs or MP3 WMA files which have previously been recorded to CD R or CD RW The sect...

Page 5: ...alarm timers with snooze feature to wake you to either buzzer radio CD or iPod with humane wake system on buzzer alarm Adjustable sleep timer which can be set to turn the sound system off after betwee...

Page 6: ...n buttons 5 Media button 6 Info Menu button 7 Folder button 8 Equaliser button 9 Sleep Clock set button 10 Alarm button 11 Tuning Up Fast forward button 12 CD eject button 13 CD in indicator 14 CD slo...

Page 7: ...5 Controls and connections Rear 20 Telescopic aerial 21 Headphone socket 22 Line output socket 23 Auxiliary input socket 24 Mains input socket GB...

Page 8: ...iPod functionality The SD USB markings are for another Sangean product On Standby button Mute button Key pad buttons 1 10 0 Folder Up button Tuning Down Rewind button Menu button Repeat button Media b...

Page 9: ...e the battery cover by inserting the retaining lugs first then apply pressure to the free end such that the catch latches the cover securely 4 If the remote is not to be used for an extended period of...

Page 10: ...vents Remote control functions Most of the functions of the DDR 43 Plus sound system can be controlled using either the touch panel or the remote control However there are a few functions which are on...

Page 11: ...le during normal use In order to disconnect the sound system from the mains completely the mains plug should be removed from the mains socket outlet completely 5 When your sound system is first switch...

Page 12: ...r Down buttons to select an alternative station See selecting a station on the following page The display will show the station name on the upper line of the text display and broadcast information on...

Page 13: ...une to the chosen station The display may show Now tuning while your radio finds the new station The use of memory presets is described on page 22 4 Adjust the Volume to the required setting If after...

Page 14: ...ays signal strength for the station being listened to The clear rectangle shows the minimum required signal strength for clear DAB reception Displays the type of station being listened to e g Pop Clas...

Page 15: ...will be added to the list 2 To carry out a full scan of the entire DAB band press and hold the Auto tune button for more than 2 seconds and then release The display will show Full scanning As new sta...

Page 16: ...s and release the Select button 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required DAB channel 4 Press and release the Select button to select the channel A signal strength display will appe...

Page 17: ...list appears on the display 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Station order appears on the display Press the Select button to enter the station order selection menu 3 Press the Tuning Up or...

Page 18: ...n list by DAB multiplex 4 Press and release the Select button to select the station order setting required Valid Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Valid appears on the display The display will...

Page 19: ...ered and is provided for reference only 1 To view the DAB software version installed in your sound system press and release the Menu button so that Station list appears on display 2 Press the Tuning U...

Page 20: ...s and release the Select button to enter the DRC adjustment mode 5 Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required DRC setting the default is off DRC off DRC is switched off Bro...

Page 21: ...requency of the signal found If the signal is strong enough and there is RDS data present then the radio will display the station name 6 To find additional stations press and release the Auto tune but...

Page 22: ...ach second 4 When the end of the waveband is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end 5 Set the Volume to the desired setting 6 To switch off your sound system press the On Stand...

Page 23: ...nd RDS 1 Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes Note When tuned to the FM band information display is only available when the radio is able to receive RDS information from the broadc...

Page 24: ...d down the required Preset button 1 to 10 until the display shows for example Preset 1 saved The station will be stored using the chosen preset number Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets a...

Page 25: ...centre towards the edge Cleaning agents may damage the CD Do not expose the CD to rain moisture sand or to excessive heat e g from heating equipment or in motor cars parked in the sun CD R CD RW discs...

Page 26: ...a CD that has just been ejected press the Eject button a second time 4 Insert a disc with printed side facing up into the CD slot The disc will be loaded automatically The unit will check the CD type...

Page 27: ...CD is playing press either the Fast forward or Rewind buttons to change to the desired track The updated track number is shown in the display 2 You can also skip tracks when the player is paused or st...

Page 28: ...tracks symbol appears in the display All of the tracks on the CD will be played repeatedly Play tracks introduction 4 While the CD is playing press the Repeat button until the track introduction symbo...

Page 29: ...track into the programme 5 Choose another track using the Fast forward or Rewind buttons and enter it into the programme using the Menu button track 6 in example shown 6 Repeat step 5 to store as man...

Page 30: ...io encoding software or by the hardware settings of the PC s CD writer or by the CD being used Should such problems arise contact the customer services of your CD writer or software manufacturer or lo...

Page 31: ...he display will show EJECT In order to protect the disc if it is not removed the unit will reload the disc after 10 seconds and then enter standby mode To reload a CD that has just been ejected press...

Page 32: ...ring 15 will play the fifth file in the second folder Search function 1 While the MP3 WMA CD is playing press and hold the Fast forward or Rewind buttons Release the button when the desired part of th...

Page 33: ...k connector cover from the top of your sound system 2 Place the iPod docking adaptor types 1 7 supplied with the DDR 43 Plus into the iPod docking recess so that it is securely seated 3 Carefully plac...

Page 34: ...ton but see note below 2 Adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume Up and Down buttons on your sound system 3 To pause playback press the Play Pause button To resume playback press th...

Page 35: ...e the iPod is playing press the Repeat button until the repeat all files symbol appears in the iPod display All files in the current album or playlist will be repeated Repeat cancel 3 While the iPod i...

Page 36: ...Off will show on the upper line of the text display 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose whether to set the alarm to On or Off 5 Press and release the Select button If the previous selectio...

Page 37: ...e setting Your alarm can be set to the following options Once will sound once in the next 24 hours only Daily will sound everyday Weekdays will sound only on weekdays Weekends will sound only on weeke...

Page 38: ...n be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed The sleep setting can be adjusted between 15 and 120 minutes 1 To use the sleep timer press and release the Sleep Clock set button to enter the sle...

Page 39: ...ary to set the clock manually please follow these steps 1 Press and hold the Clock Set button The hour digits on the display will flash 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to change the hour digits...

Page 40: ...month is set Keep the button pressed to cause the month to change more quickly 9 Press and release the Select button to confirm the month setting The day number will flash on the display 10 Press the...

Page 41: ...play shows Set Brightness on the lower line of the text display 2 Press and release the Select button to show the current setting 3 Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons to change the standb...

Page 42: ...e through the modes until Treble appears on the upper line of the text display The current treble setting will be shown on the lower line 3 To adjust the treble setting press and release the Tuning Up...

Page 43: ...the play mode display To quickly cancel the effect of the treble or bass settings press the Equaliser button until Flat appears on the upper line of the text display The treble and bass settings will...

Page 44: ...t 3 Adjust the volume setting on your iPod MP3 or CD player if necessary to ensure an adequate signal level and then use the Volume Up or Down buttons on the sound system as needed for comfortable lis...

Page 45: ...ons if reception conditions are poor an external antenna may be more suitable For this purpose the telescopic aerial may be removed to allow connection to an external aerial using a coaxial cable Firs...

Page 46: ...sed relative to the standard setting 1 Press and hold the Menu button so that the display shows Set Brightness on the lower line of the text display 2 Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons u...

Page 47: ...ress SELECT to reset 4 Press and release the Select button again to confirm the reset operation 5 After a system reset all radio station presets will be set to empty Alarms will be cancelled audio equ...

Page 48: ...System The sound system shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the sound system It is recommended to operate the produc...

Page 49: ...this product please note that Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling...

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