Sangean Survivor DAB MMR-88 DAB

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions carefully.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
• The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
• CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

Controls

Radio Diagram

The radio unit features various controls and indicators labeled with numbers:

• 1 LED Flashlight button
• 2 Solar charging panel
• 3 Charging indicator
• 4 Low battery indicator
• 5 LCD display
• 6 Tuning up button
• 7 Power button
• 8 Tuning down button
• 9 Speaker
• 10 Select/Lock button
• 11 Info/Menu button
• 12 Band button
• 13 Preset button
• 14 Volume Control - down
• 15 Volume Control - up
• 16 LED Flashlight
• 17 3.5 mm headphone socket
• 18 USB charging socket to mobile phones or MP3 players
• 19 Carrying strap holder
• 20 Micro USB charging outlet
• 21 Telescopic antenna
• 22 Dynamo power hand crank
• 23 Battery compartment

Power and Battery

The SURVIVOR DAB (MMR-88 DAB) is powered by an 850mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (supplied). Before operating the radio for the first time, ensure that you fully charge the supplied battery.

Inserting the supplied rechargeable battery

1. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit by pushing the battery door following the arrow direction.
2. Insert the supplied rechargeable battery into the space in the compartment. Make sure the battery is inserted with correct polarity as shown in the compartment.

Recharging the radio

Please use one of the following methods to recharge your radio or when the battery power indicator LED blinks indicating the battery power is low:

• USB Charging: Using the supplied USB to Micro USB cable, plug the USB end into a USB socket on a computer, tablet, or any USB power supply. Then plug the Micro USB end into the Micro USB socket on the right-hand side of the radio.
• AC Adapter: Using an AC adapter with a Micro USB connector (not supplied), plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. Then plug the Micro USB end into the Micro USB socket on the right-hand side of the radio. The battery power icon will illuminate showing that charging is in progress. The CHARGE LED indicator will also be on during the charging process.

NOTE: Charging time will take approximately 2 hours to be fully charged. Reduced power, distortion, stuttering sounds, or a low battery power indicator light are signs that the battery needs to be recharged.

NOTE: The radio can play approximately 10 hours when the battery is fully charged.

Using Dynamo Power

1. Ensure the telescopic antenna is in the rest position before rotating the dynamo handle.
2. Take the Dynamo power handle from its rest position.
3. Rotate the Dynamo power handle approximately 120 rotations per minute, either clockwise or counter-clockwise, until the charging LED indicator appears red.
4. Under normal listening conditions, one minute of charging from Dynamo power will allow approximately 5-7 minutes of listening time.
5. Ensure the handle is in its rest position after charging is completed.

Using Solar Power

Important: The radio does not need to be switched on for the solar panel to operate.

1. To recharge the SURVIVOR DAB (MMR-88 DAB) battery using solar power, position the radio so that the solar panel receives direct sunlight. More direct sunlight generates more electricity.
2. Adjust the radio's position to achieve maximum brightness of the CHARGE indicator LED.
3. It takes approximately 15 hours to fully charge the battery under direct sunlight.

Note: Best performance is achieved when the sun is directly overhead and unobstructed. In poor light conditions, the solar panel may not be effective and should be considered a supplementary energy source. The solar panel charges only under natural sunlight, not artificial light. Do not attempt to charge the battery using a sun-lamp, as this can cause irreversible damage and void warranties.

Initial Operation - DAB

1. Carefully straighten the antenna and press the Power button to turn on the radio.
2. The display will show "Welcome to Digital Radio" and scan the entire DAB channel range, stopping at the first found station. If previously used, the last station will be selected. Press the Select button to play the station.
3. Press the Tuning up/down button to display the station list and find a desired station. Press the Select button to select it. The radio will tune to the station and display its name.
4. Adjust the volume control for comfortable listening.

Note: Due to human body conductivity, DAB reception may be unstable if the antenna touches your body or is very close to it.

Service Information - DAB

The Service Information display provides technical information on the current status of the station being broadcast. While listening to DAB, press and release the Info/Menu button to cycle through information:

• a. Radio text: Displays text messages such as artist/track name, phone number, traffic alerts, etc.
• b. Signal error/strength: Displays signal error. A low error number indicates better signal quality. The signal strength graph helps with positioning the radio or antenna; aim for three or more blocks for good reception.
• c. Program type (PTY): Displays the type of station (e.g., Pop, Classic, News).
• d. Multiplex Name: Displays the DAB multiplex name and broadcast frequency.
• e. Channel and frequency: Displays the channel number and frequency for the current DAB station.
• f. Bit rate and audio type: Displays digital bit rate and audio coding information.
• g. Format: Displays the format of the station.
• h. Date: Displays the current date.

Menu Functions - DAB

Press the Power button to turn on the radio. Press and hold the Info/Menu button to enter the DAB menu list. Use the Tuning up/down button to scroll through options: Full Scan/Manual tune/DRC value/Station order/Prune/System. Press the Select button to confirm.

A) Full scan:

Scans the entire DAB network in your area and tunes to the first station found.

B) Manual tune:

Use the Tuning up/down button to scroll through DAB channels and the Select button to choose a channel.

C) DRC (Dynamic Range Control):

DRC makes quieter sounds easier to hear in noisy environments. Use the Tuning up/down button to select DRC settings: DRC Off (ignored), DRC High (as sent by broadcaster), DRC Low (1/2 sent by broadcaster). Note: DRC effectiveness depends on broadcast support.

D) Station order:

Choose from three station order settings:

• Alphanumeric: Sorts stations alphabetically and numerically (0-9, A-Z).
• Ensemble: Organizes stations by DAB multiplex.
• Valid: Shows only stations with a receivable signal. The current setting is marked with an asterisk.

E) Prune:

Deletes marked DAB stations from your list that are no longer available due to location changes or service discontinuation. Select "YES" to prune, "NO" to cancel.

F) System:

Time/Date

Manual setting the clock:

Navigate through Time/Date > Set Time/Date. Use Tuning up/down and Select buttons to set day, month, year, hour, and minute. An AM/PM option is available for 12-hour format.

Automatically updating the clock:

Navigate through Time/Date > Auto update. Choose an update option: 'Update from Any', 'Update from DAB', 'Update from FM', 'No update'.

Setting the Clock Format

The clock display can be set to 12 or 24 hour format. Navigate through Time/Date > Set format. Use Tuning up/down to select 12 or 24 hour format and press Select to confirm.

Contrast:

Adjust display contrast using the Tuning up/down button. Press Select to save the setting for best legibility.

Language:

Configure the radio to a different language. Use Tuning up/down to highlight the desired language and press Select to confirm.

Factory reset:

Performs a factory reset, erasing all user settings. Select "YES" to reset, "NO" to cancel. Press Select to confirm.

Software upgrade

Information on software updates can be found at:

• http://sg.sangean.com.tw/first/first.asp
• http://www.sangean.eu/home.html
• www.sangean.com.au

For more information, contact Sangean Head Office via email at info@sangean.com.

IMPORTANT: Do not perform software updates unless instructed by a technician.

SW version:

Displays the software version installed in the radio. Press Select to view and again to return to the previous menu.

Operating Your Radio - FM (Manual Tuning)

1. Straighten the antenna and press the Power button to turn on the radio.
2. Press the Band button to select FM radio mode.
3. Use the Tuning up/down button to control frequency in 50KHz steps. Tuning wraps around the waveband.
4. Use the Volume buttons to adjust sound level.
5. Press the Power button to switch off the radio.

Scan Tuning - FM

1. Press and hold the Tuning up/down button.
2. The radio searches for stations with sufficient signal strength. If strong enough and RDS data is present, the station name is displayed. Tuning wraps around the waveband.

Service Information - FM RDS

In FM mode, press and release the Info/Menu button to cycle through display options:

• a. Radio text: Displays scrolling text messages (artist/track name, phone number, etc.).
• b. Program type: Displays the station's program type (e.g., Pop, Classic, News).
• c. Frequency: Displays the FM signal frequency.
• d. Audio type: Displays the audio type of the station.
• e. Date: Displays the current date.

Note: If no RDS information is available, station name, radio text, and program type will not be displayed. The stereo speaker display indicates a stereo broadcast.

Menu Functions - FM

Press and hold the Info/Menu button to enter the FM menu list. Use the Tuning up/down button to scroll through options: FM Scan zone/FM audio/System (refer to DAB mode for System functions). Press Select to confirm.

A) FM scan zone:

Choose between 'Local' (strong stations only) and 'Distant' (all stations) for auto-scan. This helps find stronger signals by ignoring weaker ones. The current setting is marked with an asterisk.

B) FM audio:

To reduce hiss on weak FM signals, select 'Mono' instead of 'Auto'. Use Tuning up/down to select and press Select to confirm.

Presetting Stations - FM/DAB

Store preferred DAB and FM stations in memory (20 for DAB, 20 for FM). Presets are retained after power failure.

1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press the Preset button repeatedly until 'MEM Store' appears.
3. Use Tuning up/down to select a preset number "Px". Press Select to store the station. The display shows 'Saved'. Repeat for other presets. Alternatively, pressing Select without choosing a number stores the station in the next available preset slot.

Note: Presets may be overwritten by following this procedure.

Recalling a Preset Station - FM/DAB

1. Press the Band button to select the mode (DAB or FM).
2. Press the Preset button repeatedly until 'MEM Browse' appears.
3. Use the Tuning up/down button to select the desired preset station.

Note: The display shows only the preset number.

LED Flashlight

The Survivor DAB (MMR-88 DAB) features a 4-selection LED Flashlight. Press the LED Flashlight button for High, Low, Blinking, or SOS (three short flashes, three long flashes, three short flashes). Press again to turn off. The flashlight can also be turned off by holding the button down.

Listening with Headphones

Plug headphones into the headphone socket for private listening. This disconnects the external speaker.

Important: Excessive volume levels can cause hearing damage.

Note: Never use the headphone socket in rainy or moist conditions. Ensure the rubber cover is securely closed.

Charging Mobile Phones and MP3 Players

The SURVIVOR DAB (MMR-88 DAB) has a USB charging socket to charge mobile phones, MP3 players, and other devices using its built-in Lithium-ion battery.

1. For uninterrupted listening, it is suggested to charge devices when the radio is switched off.
2. The USB charging socket provides a maximum of 300mA charging current.

Strap Holder

Attach the supplied carrying strap to the strap holder for easy transport.

Conditional Water Resistance

This radio is water-resistant, NOT waterproof. Ensure the rubber covers on the USB, Micro USB, and Headphone jack sections are properly secured.

Key Lock

The key lock function prevents unintentional operation of the radio.

1. Press and hold the Select/Lock button until 'Keys Locked' is displayed. The power button and all other buttons will be disabled.
2. To disable, press and hold the Select/Lock button again until 'Keys Unlocked' is displayed.

Specifications

Power Supply:

• 850mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (supplied) x 1
• Dynamo - charging to rechargeable Lithium battery
• Solar panel - charging to rechargeable Lithium battery

Optional Power Supply:

AC power adaptor with Micro USB connector (not included)

Audio Output:

400mW

DC In:

5V/0.5A Micro USB B Type Socket for Charging the SURVIVOR DAB (MMR-88 DAB). USB A to Micro B Cable & Hand strap included.

Frequency Coverage:

• FM: 87.50–108 MHz
• DAB+ Band III: 5A–13F

Antenna:

Telescopic antenna: FM/DAB

Socket:

• DC Socket: DC IN Micro USB 5V 500mA
• DC OUT USB Type A 5V 300mA (not compatible with most USB C-type charging cables)

Earphones Jack:

3.5 mm in diameter, Stereo, 32 ohm Impedance

The company reserves the right to amend the specifications without notice.

Note on Disposal:

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 advice (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive).