August MB225B

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the August MB225 Portable DAB/DAB+ Dual Alarm Clock Radio. This user manual is designed to familiarize users with all the features of this device. Please take the time to read this user manual carefully, even if already familiar with a similar product.

Safety

To ensure the safety of users and others, please read the Safety Instructions before using this device. Do not disassemble the MB225, as it can be unsafe and will invalidate the manufacturer's warranty.

Storage and Use Safety Guidelines:

• Avoid storing or using the device in extreme temperatures (hot or cold).
• Do not store or use the device in wet or damp environments.
• Protect the device from dust, oil, or smoke.
• Avoid dropping or striking the device.
• When transporting, store the device securely to prevent impact damage.
• Do not scratch the device with sharp objects.

Disposal

Please ensure the product and accessories are disposed of in compliance with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive and any other regulations applicable to your country. Always check with the environment agency and any other relevant authorities for current disposal regulations.

Declaration of Conformity

The Declaration of Conformity can be found on the August International website at http://augustint.com/en/declaration/.

Customer Service

August International Ltd. can be contacted by phone on: +44 (0)845 250 0586 or by email at: service@augustint.com should further technical support or customer service be required.

Maintenance

Please unplug all leads before cleaning this device. Wipe the device and buttons with a soft cloth. Never wipe this device with an abrasive cloth or apply detergent, alcohol, or chemical-based cleaning products.

Main Features

• DAB/DAB+/FM Enabled Radio with Automatic Scanning
• Dual Alarm Functionality with Snooze Feature
• Digital LCD Display with Adjustable Backlight
• Personalize Alarm to a Preset Station or Buzzer
• Sleep Timer with Multiple Configurations
• Built-in Rechargeable Battery

Box Contents

The August MB225 package includes:

• August MB225 Portable DAB/DAB+/FM Alarm Clock Radio
• USB Charging Cable
• Quick Start Guide

Part Names and Functions

The MB225 features various controls and ports for operation:

1. Power Button / Standby
2. Preset station 1
3. Preset station 2
4. Preset station 3
5. Preset station 4
6. Next button
7. Previous button
8. Volume Up button
9. Volume Down button
10. SCAN button
11. PRESET button
12. INFO/SNOOZE button
13. MODE button
14. MENU button
15. SELECT button
16. Earphone Socket
17. Reset button
18. Power USB Socket
19. Telescopic antenna

Operation

Power

Please fully charge the MB225 before first use or if left unused for a long period of time. To charge, use the USB power cable to connect the MB225 to a powered USB port. Whilst charging, the battery logo on the screen indicates the charging state and turns to full battery state once fully charged. Ensure the output voltage from the USB port or the charger is 5V. Charging voltage greater than 5V may damage the radio.

Switch On / Off / Standby

Press the Power button for 3 seconds to switch on the MB225. Press the Power button to switch between Working mode and Standby mode. The selected mode will show up on the screen. Under Standby mode, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds to switch off the MB225.

DAB/DAB+ Radio

DAB/DAB+ mode allows listening to Digital Audio Broadcasts. DAB radio stations have a higher sound quality and less interference than their FM equivalent. Press the Mode button to switch to DAB mode. The display will show 'DAB' and begin tuning DAB stations. Press either the Previous or Next button to cycle through the stations, and press Select to select the station.

Note: If no DAB/DAB+ stations are currently received, refer to the quick scan or full scan instructions. DAB/DAB+ radio reception is not universal; signal strength can be checked for a postcode at www.ukdigitalradio.com/coverage/postcodesearch/. Having stations available in an area does not guarantee reception as thick walls, distance from the transmitter, and other environmental factors can influence reception at a specific location.

Quick Scan

1. Fully extend the telescopic antenna.
2. Press the Scan button to carry out a quick scan. 'Scanning' will be displayed with a progress bar.
3. Once the scan has completed, channels will be saved, and the device will begin playing the first channel found.

Full Scan

1. Fully extend the telescopic antenna.
2. Press Menu and press Previous or Next to scroll to 'Full Scan'.
3. Press Select to carry out the full scan. The display will show 'Scanning' with a progress bar.
4. Channels will be saved, and the device will begin playing the first channel found.

Prune Function

The Prune function removes any DAB/DAB+ stations from the radio list that are not available (display 'Service not available').

1. Press Menu and press Previous or Next to scroll to 'Prune'.
2. Press Select and press Previous or Next to scroll to 'Yes', then press Select to confirm.

DAB/DAB+ Station Presets

The unit allows storing up to 20 DAB/DAB+ stations for quick tuning. Storing DAB/DAB+ station presets does not overwrite FM station presets.

Save a station

1. Whilst the desired station is playing, press and hold the Preset button until 'Preset Store' displays on the LCD.
2. Press Previous or Next to choose the preset memory position, then press Select to confirm.

Recall a station

1. Press Preset whilst in DAB mode to open the list of preset stations.
2. Press Previous or Next to select the preset station.
3. Press Select to confirm.

Station Information

To access additional information broadcast by a DAB/DAB+ radio station, press INFO. This will cycle through all the DLS (Dynamic Label Segment) being broadcast. INFO cycles through DLS text, DL Plus information (if broadcast), signal strength, program type, ensemble name, channel number/frequency, signal error rate, bit rate, codec/DAB variant, time, and date.

Note: DL Plus presents additional information that can be broadcast by stations and stored temporarily on the radio.

FM Radio

FM radio mode allows listening to FM broadcasting (87.5-108MHz) and viewing RDS (Radio Data System) information.

Scan

1. Fully extend the aerial wire.
2. Press the Mode button to select FM mode.
3. Press the Scan button or press and hold the Previous or Next button to scan for a station; the radio will tune to the next station found.
4. Press Previous or Next button to tune the radio up or down in 50 KHz for fine tuning.
5. To improve radio reception, reposition the aerial or radio if necessary.

Scan Setting

The Scan setting function allows tailoring which stations are detected during a scan. 'All stations' means all stations will be scanned. 'Strong stations' means only stations with a strong signal will be scanned.

1. Press Menu then use Previous or Next to scroll to 'Scan setting', then press Select to confirm.
2. Press Previous or Next to scroll to 'All stations' or 'Strong stations', then press Select to confirm.

FM Stations Presets

The unit allows storing up to 20 FM stations for fast tuning. Storing FM station presets does not overwrite DAB station presets.

Save a station

1. Whilst the desired station is playing, press and hold the Preset button until 'Preset Store' displays on the LCD.
2. Press Previous or Next to choose the preset memory position, then press Select to confirm.

Recall a station

1. Press Preset whilst in FM mode to open the list of preset stations.
2. Press Previous or Next to select the preset station.
3. Press Select to confirm.

Audio Setting

1. Press Menu then use Previous or Next to scroll to 'Audio setting', then press Select to confirm.
2. Press Previous or Next to scroll to 'Forced mono' or 'Stereo allowed', then press Select to confirm.

• Stereo allowed: Any stations broadcast in stereo with a strong enough signal will be played in stereo.
• Forced mono: All stations will be played in mono.

Clocking Setting

1. Press Menu and press Previous or Next to scroll to 'System', then press Select to confirm.
2. Press Previous or Next to scroll to 'System', then press Select to confirm.
3. Press Previous or Next to scroll to 'Set Time/Date', 'Auto Update', 'Set 12/24 Hour' and 'Set Date Format'.

Set Time/Date

1. The Hour digit flashes; press the Previous or Next buttons to set, then press Select to confirm.
2. The Minute digit flashes; press the Previous or Next buttons to set, then press Select to confirm.
3. The AM/PM digit flashes; press the Previous or Next buttons to set, then press Select to confirm.
4. The date digit flashes; press the Previous or Next buttons to set, then press Select to confirm.
5. The month digit flashes; press the Previous or Next buttons to set, then press Select to confirm.
6. The year digit flashes; press the Previous or Next buttons to set, then press Select to confirm.
7. The clock setting is saved.

Auto Update

Press the Previous or Next buttons to choose 'Update from any', 'Update from DAB', 'Update from FM' or 'No update', then press Select to confirm.

Set Date Format

Press the Previous or Next buttons to choose 'DD-MM-YYYY' or 'MM-DD-YYYY'.

Set 12/24 Hour

Press the Previous or Next buttons to choose 'Set 12 hour' or 'Set 24 hour'.

Alarm Clock

The alarm clock can be set with two different alarm times. Each alarm can be configured to a buzzer, FM, or DAB station.

Set the Alarm Clock

1. Press Menu then use Previous or Next to scroll to 'System', then press Select to confirm.
2. Press Previous or Next to scroll to 'Alarm', then press Select to confirm.
3. Press Previous or Next to scroll to 'Alarm 1 setup' or 'Alarm 2 setup', then press Select to confirm.
4. The alarm wizard prompts for the following information. Select a value for each in turn using Previous or Next button and press Select to confirm and move on to the next parameter:

• On time: hours, minutes and AM/PM
• Duration: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 minutes. The alarm will automatically stop after the selected time.
• Source: Buzzer, FM, DAB.
• Repeat mode: Once, Daily, Weekdays and Weekends. If 'Once' is selected, the date of this alarm will need to be set.
• Volume: Set the volume for the alarm.
• Alarm: Off or On

5. Select desired settings in turn using the Previous or Next and the Select button. After selecting Off or On, the alarm will be saved.

Stop/Snooze

When the alarm sounds, press the Standby button to stop the alarm or press the Snooze button to snooze the alarm for 9 minutes.

Sleep Timer

1. Press Menu then use Previous or Next to scroll to 'System', then press Select to confirm.
2. Press Previous or Next to scroll to 'Sleep', then press Select to confirm.
3. Press Previous or Next to choose the sleep delay time, in minutes, from: off/ 15/ 30/ 45/ 60/ 90.
4. Press Select to confirm: whilst the sleep timer is active, "S" + "remaining time before the device shut down in minutes" will display on the LCD.

Backlight Setting

1. Press Menu then use Previous or Next to scroll to 'System', then press Select to confirm.
2. Press Previous or Next to scroll to 'Backlight', then press Select to confirm.
3. Press Previous or Next to choose from: Time out, Dim level, On level.

Time out

Press Previous or Next to choose the time, in seconds, from: on/ 10/ 20/ 30/ 45/ 60/ 90/ 120/ 180, then press Select to confirm.

Dim level

Press Previous or Next to choose the dim level, from: Low/ Medium/ High, then press Select to confirm.

On level

Press Previous or Next to choose the on level, from: Low/ Medium/ High, then press Select to confirm.

Language Setting

1. Press Menu then use Previous or Next to scroll to 'System', then press Select to confirm.
2. Press Previous or Next to scroll to 'Language', then press Select to confirm.
3. Press Previous or Next to choose language from English, French, German and Italian, then press Select to confirm.

Factory Reset

A factory reset clears all user-defined settings, replacing them with the original default values, so time/date, DAB/FM stations list, and preset stations are all lost.

1. Press Menu then use Previous or Next to scroll to 'System', then press Select to confirm.
2. Press Previous or Next to scroll to 'Factory Reset', then press Select to confirm.
3. Press Previous or Next to choose 'Yes', then press Select to confirm.

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Warranty

This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of the original purchase. In the unlikely event of any defect arising due to faulty materials or workmanship, the unit will be either replaced or repaired free of charge (where possible) during this period. An alternative product will be offered if the product is no longer available or repairable.

Warranty Conditions:

• The warranty is only valid within the country where the product is purchased.
• The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions given in this user manual.
• The product must be used solely for domestic purposes.
• The warranty only covers the main unit, and does not cover accessories.
• The warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, negligence, accident, and natural disaster.
• The warranty will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or has been damaged by inexpert repairs. The manufacturers disclaim any liability for incidental or consequential damages.
• Consult the customer adviser before returning any product; August International Ltd. is not responsible for unexpected product returns.
• Any faulty product must be kept and returned in the original packaging with all accessories and the original copy of the purchase receipt.

The warranty is in addition to, and does not diminish, statutory or legal rights.

Compliance Statements

EU Compliance

This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The Declaration of Conformity can be consulted online at http://www.augustint.com/en/declaration.

Industry Canada Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC Rules Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

No Unauthorized Modifications: Do not make any changes or modifications to this product without the prior express written approval of August International Ltd. Any changes or modifications made without express written approval could void the user's authority to operate this product.

For details of further relevant technical standards, please contact August International Ltd. at the address above.