Caliber HPG 335DAB Portable DAB/FM Radio

Information

Congratulations on your new radio. Please take a moment to read this manual. Enjoy.

Safety Instructions

Please store this instruction manual for future reference.

• Place the unit on a solid surface.
• Please charge the product completely before using for the first time.
• Please remove the cable from the radio after charging.
• Only use USB 5V for charging.
• Please charge the battery on a fireproof surface and away from flammable items or liquids.
• Charging should only be done by an adult or under adult supervision.
• NEVER leave the charging unit unattended.
• Do not expose the radio to high humidity, direct sunlight, dirt, heavy vibration or extreme temperatures.
• Do not open the cabinet. Only qualified technicians are allowed to handle this radio's internal parts.
• If service or repair is required, this must also be done by qualified technicians.
• Use a duster or a slightly damp, soft and non-fluffy rag to clean the cabinet. Do not use corrosive or strong cleaning agents. To prevent fire or shock hazards, please disconnect the charging cable when cleaning.
• In case of liquid leakage from the battery, do not touch with bare hands. If liquid gets into the eye, do not rub; please flush with plenty of clean water immediately and consult a doctor. If liquid gets onto the body and clothes, please clean with plenty of clean water and consult a doctor if necessary.

Disclaimer

Despite our best efforts, Caliber cannot guarantee that the technical data indicated are correct, complete, and updated. Caliber reserves the right to make technical changes without prior notice.

Device Overview and Controls

The Caliber HPG 335DAB features several controls for operation:

01 ON/OFF/MODE:

Press to change modes between DAB and FM. Short press to turn on the radio. Long press to return to standby mode.

02 PRESET/SCAN:

Short press to select a preset station. Long press to initiate an auto scan.

04 INFO/MENU/BACK:

• INFO: Press to retrieve information from radio stations.
• MENU (DAB Mode): Long press to access Station list, Full scan, Preset Recall, Preset Store, Manual Tune, DRC, Prune, and System settings.
• MENU (FM Mode): Long press to access Audio Setting, Preset Recall, Preset Store, Scan Setting, and System settings.
• BACK: Go backward on operation.

05 TUNE DOWN:

Long press for manual scan downwards. Short press for manual fine tune downwards.

06 TUNE UP:

Press for manual scan upwards. Short press for manual fine tune upwards.

07 ROTARY VOLUME/ENTER:

Rotate to adjust volume up or down. Press to Enter or Select an option.

08 PHONES:

Connect a 3.5mm audio cable or earphone for listening. The main speaker will be disabled when connected.

09 USB CHARGING PORT:

Use this port to charge the radio.

Connecting Your Radio

Your radio is supplied with a Lithium battery. Please avoid operating the unit under direct sunlight or in hot, humid, or dusty places, and follow the safety instructions in this manual.

Operating Your Radio – DAB

1. Carefully extend the telescopic antenna.
2. Press the ON/OFF/MODE button to switch on the radio.
3. Press MODE to select DAB mode.
4. On first use, a FULL SCAN will be carried out. If the radio has been powered off and turned back on, the last used station will be selected.
5. When scanning is completed, the display will indicate the number of found stations.
6. You may PRESET your favorite stations by pressing the PRESET/SCAN button and using the TUNE UP/DOWN buttons to save the preset to a desired position (1 to 30), then press ENTER to save.
7. A low signal indicator means a weak station signal or a bad reception location.
8. If no stations are found after scanning, the display will show "NO STATIONS FOUND". It is necessary to relocate the radio to a position with better reception. If no DAB signal is received for 15 minutes, the unit will return to standby mode automatically.

Selecting a Station – DAB

1. The display shows the name of the selected station.
2. Press the TUNING - or TUNING + buttons to select the station.
3. Press ENTER to select.

Preset Store

The radio has a PRESET RECALL function for DAB & FM that allows your radio stations to be saved into 30 presets (30 for DAB & 30 for FM).

1. Long press INFO/MENU/BACK, select PRESET STORE, press ENTER, then PRESET 1-30.
2. Rotate the VOLUME/ENTER knob to select the location to be saved.
3. Press ENTER to save.

Preset Recall

The radio has a PRESET CALL function for DAB & FM that allows you to recall saved radio stations to play (30 for DAB & 30 for FM).

1. Long press INFO/MENU/BACK, select PRESET RECALL, press ENTER, then PRESET 1-30.
2. Rotate the VOLUME/ENTER knob to select saved stations.
3. Press ENTER to confirm.

Information Services – DAB

Your radio will display different information which can be selected by pressing the INFO button:

• Radio Text (DLS): Displays text messages from the station.
• Program Type: Shows the program type broadcast by the station.
• Ensemble: Displays the name of the broadcaster of the DAB station.
• Station Frequency: Displays the frequency of the selected station.
• Data Speed: Displays the digital bit rate and mono/stereo of the selected station.
• Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the station.
• Power Source: Shows Mains Power or Battery percentage.
• Date/Time: Displays the current date and time.

Menu for DAB Mode

In DAB mode, long press the INFO/MENU/BACK button to enter the Menu list:

• Full Scan: The radio will scan all DAB stations received.
• Preset Recall: Saved radio stations to be called out to play.
• Preset Store: The radio will store your favorite stations.
• Manual Tune: The radio shows all DAB station frequency and the reception signal strength.
• DRC (Dynamic Range Control): Select DRC level (High / Low / Off).
• Prune Invalid: Select to proceed to prune invalid stations.

Please see below for more details about Prune Invalid and DRC.

• System:
  • Sleep: Select Sleep Time from Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 minutes.
  • Alarm: Select Alarm 1 or Alarm 2.
  • Alarm Frequency: (Daily / Once / Weekends / Weekdays).
  • Wake Up Time: Set wake up time by rotating and pressing the ENTER knob.
  • Source: (DAB / FM / Buzzer).
  • Duration: (15/30/45/60/90 minutes).
  • Volume: Minimum level 4 to maximum level 16.
  • Time: Set Time / Date.
  • Auto Update: (from Any / from DAB / from FM / No Update).
  • Set 12/24 hour:
  • Set Date Format: (DD-MM-YYYY / MM-DD-YYYY).
  • Backlight Timeout: (On / 10 / 20 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 seconds).
  • On Level: (High / Medium / Low).
  • Dim Level: (High / Medium / Low).

Prune Invalid Stations

If you move to a different part of the country, some stations may no longer be available. DAB services may also stop broadcasting or change location/frequency. Stations that cannot be found or have not been received for a long time are shown with a question mark. The Prune Stations function will delete these marked DAB stations from your station list. From the DAB Menu list, select Prune invalid stations to remove invalid station names.

DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Settings

Dynamic Range Control (DRC) makes quieter sounds easier to hear in noisy environments by reducing the dynamic range of the audio signal. From the DAB menu list, select DRC to enter the DRC adjustment mode. The current DRC setting will be highlighted. Select the required DRC setting; the display will return to the previous screen.

• 'DRC Off': DRC is switched off; Broadcast DRC will be ignored.
• 'DRC high': DRC is set as sent by the broadcaster.
• 'DRC low': DRC level is set to 1/2 that sent by the broadcaster.

Note: Not all DAB broadcasts use the DRC function. If the broadcast does not provide DRC information, the DRC setting in the radio will have no effect.

Operating Your Radio – FM

1. Carefully extend the telescopic antenna.
2. Press the power button to turn on the radio.
3. Press MODE to select FM mode.
4. Long press TUNE DOWN / TUNE UP buttons to auto tune downwards / upwards.
5. Short press TUNE DOWN / TUNE UP buttons to fine tune the station downwards / upwards.

Display Modes – FM

Your radio will display the following information by pressing the INFO/MENU button:

• Radio Text: Shows the radio text broadcast by the station.
• Program Type: Shows the program type broadcast by the station.
• Station name: Shows the radio station name.
• Mono/Stereo: Displays if the channel is playing in Mono or Stereo mode.
• Power Source: Shows Mains Power or Battery percentage.
• Date/Time: Displays the current date and time.

Note: These FM display mode information are only available when the radio is able to receive RDS information from the broadcaster.

Menu for FM Mode

Long press INFO button to enter Menu List:

• Preset Recall: Saved radio stations to be called out to play.
• Preset Store: The radio will store your favorite stations.
• Scan Setting: (Strong Station Only / All Stations).
• Audio Setting: (Stereo Allowed / Forced Mono).
• System: (Refer to the previous section for MENU FOR DAB for the same options).

Preset Store (FM)

The radio has PRESET RECALL function for DAB & FM that allows your radio station to be saved into 30 presets (30 for DAB & 30 for FM).

1. Long press INFO/MENU/BACK, select PRESET STORE, press ENTER, then PRESET 1-30.
2. Rotate the VOLUME/ENTER knob to select the location to be saved.
3. Press ENTER to save.

Preset Recall (FM)

The radio has a PRESET CALL function for DAB & FM that allows you to recall saved radio stations to play (30 for DAB & 30 for FM).

1. Long press INFO/MENU/BACK, select PRESET RECALL, press ENTER, then PRESET 1-30.
2. Rotate the VOLUME/ENTER knob to select saved stations.
3. Press ENTER to confirm.

Language Set

The radio has a Multilanguage user interface.

1. Long press MENU and rotate ENTER knob, navigate to System Settings > Language. Select from: English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Dutch.
2. Press Enter to select.

Direct Save DAB Station (Auto Scan)

In FM/DAB mode, long press the PRESET/SCAN button for 2 seconds. The received stations are automatically stored to preset numbers.

Snooze Alarm

When an alarm sounds, press VOLUME/ENTER to activate the snooze time (9 minutes). The display shows the snooze time counting down. You can press ON/OFF/MODE to turn off the alarm completely.

Set Sleep Timer

1. In DAB/FM mode, hold the INFO/MENU/BACK button, then rotate VOLUME/ENTER to select System, then select SLEEP.
2. Rotate VOLUME/ENTER to select the Sleep timer period circle: 90 > 60 > 30 > 45 > 15 > 5 > OFF.

Remark: In DAB/FM mode, you can long press the VOLUME/ENTER knob button to activate the SLEEP TIMER.

System Reset

If you encounter problems with your radio, you may reset the radio to Factory Reset as follows:

1. Long press MENU and rotate ENTER knob, navigate to System Settings > Factory Reset.
2. Rotate ENTER to select YES / NO.
3. Press ENTER to select.

Important: System reset is only available when a power adaptor is connected.

Specifications

Declaration of Conformity

Caliber declares that the item HPG335DAB complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) and 2011/65/EU (RoHS).

This declaration is provided in multiple languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Polish, Danish, Estonian, Lithuanian, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Dutch).

For the latest declaration form, please visit: www.caliber.nl/media/forms/DeclarationHPG335DAB.pdf

The product bears the CE mark.

Disposal Information

Old appliances and/or batteries must not be disposed of with household waste.

Users are legally obliged to dispose of old appliances and/or batteries separately from household waste, e.g., at a collection point in their municipality/district.

For more information, visit: www.quefairedemesdechets.fr

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