Sangean Survivor DAB MMR-88 DAB

Product Overview

The Sangean Survivor DAB MMR-88 DAB is a portable digital and FM radio. The front view shows the LCD display, speaker, tuning buttons, volume controls, and function buttons. The side views show various ports and the dynamo hand crank. The top view shows the telescopic antenna, and the back view shows additional ports and labels.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Please read these instructions carefully.
2. Please keep these instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. 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.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. 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.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
14. 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.
15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
16. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
17. The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
18. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
19. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. ⚠️ [Warning] 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

Device Diagram

The device features controls and indicators on its front, sides, top, and back. Key elements include the LCD display, speaker, power button, tuning and volume controls, band selection, preset buttons, menu/info button, select/lock button, LED flashlight, headphone socket, USB charging socket, Micro USB charging outlet, carrying strap holder, telescopic antenna, and dynamo power hand crank. The battery compartment is located on the bottom.

Control List

• 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

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

Note: Use one of the following methods when the battery power indicator LED blinks or the battery is low.

Via USB/AC Adapter

Use the supplied USB to Micro USB cable to connect to a USB socket on a computer, tablet, or USB power supply. Alternatively, use a compatible AC adapter with a Micro USB connector (not supplied) plugged into an AC outlet. Connect the Micro USB end to the radio. The battery power icon and CHARGE LED indicator will show charging status. Charging time is approximately 2 hours. Reduced power, distortion, or stuttering sounds indicate the battery needs recharging. A fully charged battery provides approximately 10 hours of playback.

Via Dynamo Power

Ensure the telescopic antenna is in the rest position. Take the Dynamo power handle from its rest position. Rotate the handle approximately 120 rotations per minute (clockwise or counter-clockwise) until the charging LED indicator appears red. One minute of charging provides approximately 5-7 minutes of listening time. Return the handle to its rest position after charging.

Via Solar Power

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

Position the radio in direct sunlight so the solar panel receives maximum exposure. The more direct sunlight, the more electricity generated. Adjust the position for maximum brightness of the CHARGE indicator LED. Full charge takes approximately 15 hours 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. It charges only under natural sunlight, not artificial light. Do not attempt to charge using sun-lamps, as this can cause irreversible damage and void warranties.

DAB Operation

Initial Operation

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 start to scan the entire DAB channel range, stopping at the first found station. If the radio has been used before, the last used 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 the desired station. Press the Select button to select the station. The radio will tune to the station and display the station name.
4. Adjust the volume control for comfortable listening.

Note: Due to human body conductivity, DAB reception may be unstable when 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 on:

• a. Radio text: Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone number, traffic alerts, etc.
• b. Signal error/strength: Displays the signal error for the station. A low error number indicates better signal quality. The signal strength graph can be used when positioning the radio or antenna; for good reception, the graph should occupy three or more blocks.
• c. Program type (PTY): Displays the type of station (e.g., Pop, Classic, News).
• d. Multiplex Name: Displays the name of the DAB multiplex and its 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 for 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. Then press the Tuning up/down button to scroll through the following options: Full Scan/Manual tune/DRC value/Station order/Prune/System. Press the Select button to confirm your selection.

• A) Full scan: Scans the whole DAB network in your area.
• B) Manual tune: Scrolls through the whole DAB channel to select a required channel.
• C) DRC (Dynamic Range Control): Makes quieter sounds easier to hear in noisy environments. Options: DRC Off, DRC High, DRC Low. Note: Not all DAB broadcasts support DRC.
• D) Station order: Settings: Alphanumeric (sorts by name), Ensemble (organizes by DAB multiplex), Valid (shows only stations with a signal). The current setting is indicated by an asterisk.
• E) Prune: Deletes marked DAB stations from your station list that are no longer available or have not been received for a long time. Select "YES" to prune or "NO" to cancel.
• F) System:
  • Time/Date
    • Manual setting the clock: Set day, month, year, hour, and minute.
    • Automatically updating the clock: Choose update option from '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.
  • Contrast: Adjust the contrast of the display for best legibility.
  • Language: Configure the radio to a different language.
  • Factory reset: Performs a factory reset, erasing all user-entered settings. Select "YES" to confirm.
  • Software upgrade: Software updates may be available. Information 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 Head Office via email to info@sangean.com. IMPORTANT: Do not perform software updates unless instructed by a technician.
  • SW version: View the software version installed in the radio.

FM Operation

Operating your radio - FM (Manual tuning)

1. Carefully straighten the antenna and turn on the radio by pressing the Power button.
2. Press the Band button to select FM radio mode.
3. Press the Tuning up/down button to control the frequency (changes in 50KHz steps). The radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the waveband when the end is reached.
4. Press the Volume buttons to adjust the sound level.
5. To switch off your radio, press the Power button.

Scan tuning - FM

Press and hold the Tuning up/down button. The radio will search upwards or downwards until it finds a station of sufficient signal strength. If the signal is strong enough and there is RDS data present, the radio will display the station name. When the waveband end is reached, tuning will recommence from the opposite end.

Service information - FM RDS

Your radio has a range of display options when in FM mode. Press and release the Info/Menu button to cycle through the different options:

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

Note: If no RDS information is available, the radio will be unable to display the station name, radio text, and program type information. The radio only provides displays when information is available. The stereo speaker display shows that the radio is receiving a stereo broadcast.

Menu functions - FM

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

• A) FM scan zone: Select 'Local' (strong stations only) or 'Distant' (all stations including distant ones) for the auto-scan function.
• B) FM audio: Select 'Mono' or 'Auto' to reduce hiss on weak FM signals.

Presetting and Recalling Stations

Presetting stations - FM/DAB

You can store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to preset memories (20 for DAB, 20 for FM). Presets are remembered after power failure.

1. Tune to the required station.
2. Repeatedly press and release the Preset button until ‘MEM Store' is shown at the bottom of the display.
3. Press the Tuning up/down button to select your required preset number "Px". The preset number flashes, indicating it's empty. Press the Select button to store the currently tuned station. The display will show 'Saved'. Repeat for remaining presets. Alternatively, press Select without choosing a number to store in the next available slot automatically.

Note: Stations stored in preset memories may be overwritten.

Recalling a preset station - FM/DAB

1. Press the Band button to select the required mode.
2. Repeatedly press and release the Preset button until ‘MEM Browse' is shown at the bottom of the display.
3. Press the Tuning up/down button to select your required station.

Note: The display will only show the preset number which has a station stored.

Additional Features

LED Flashlight

The Survivor DAB (MMR-88 DAB) features 4 selections for the LED Flashlight: High, Low, Blinking, and SOS (Morse Code Distress Signal: three short flashes, three long flashes, three short flashes). Press the LED Flashlight button to cycle through modes. Pressing it again shuts the flashlight off. You can also hold the Flashlight button down in any mode to shut it off.

Listening with Headphones

Plug headphones into the 3.5 mm headphone socket for private listening. This disconnects the external speaker. Important: Excessive volume levels from earphones and headphones may cause damage to your hearing. Note: Never use the headphone socket in rainy or moist conditions to prevent moisture from entering the radio. Always keep the rubber cover well closed under these conditions.

Charging mobile phones and MP3 players

The SURVIVOR DAB (MMR-88 DAB) features a USB charging socket (Type A) to charge your mobile phone or MP3 player and related devices with its built-in Lithium-ion battery. Recommendation: To avoid interfering with radio listening, charge mobile devices when the radio is switched off. The USB charging socket provides a maximum of 500mAh of charging current.

Strap holder

You may attach the supplied carrying strap into the strap holder for easy transport.

Conditional water resistant

This radio is a water resistant device, NOT a waterproof device. Please ensure the rubber cover on the USB, Micro USB, and Headphone jack section is properly secured.

Key lock

The key lock function is used to prevent unintentional operation of the radio. Press and hold the Select/Lock button until 'Keys Locked' is shown on the display; the power button and all other buttons will be disabled. To disable, press and hold the Select/Lock button again until 'Keys Unlocked' is shown.

Specifications

Power Supply

• 850mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (supplied)
• Dynamo charging
• Solar panel charging
• Optional: AC power adaptor with Micro USB connector (not included)

Audio Output

400 mW

Sockets

• DC In: Micro USB 5V 500 mA
• DC Out: USB Type A 5V 300 mA
• Earphones Jack: 3.5 mm diameter, Stereo, 32 ohm Impedance

Frequency Coverage

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

Antenna

Telescopic antenna: FM/DAB

Included Accessories

USB A to Micro B Cable & Hand strap included.

Disposal Information

Note: 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).

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