Provided you own, or are willing to invest in, a good DAC, the CD t is an exceptionally talented transport for the money. Clarity and insight are unrivalled at this price. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Select ‘Bluetooth’ on the main display screen by pressing ‘Power/Mode’ (Ref.2). Go to your device settings to connect your device to the radio via Bluetooth. The radio device will display as ‘Oakcastle DAB400’. Select this to connect and your radio should make a short sound, signalling that it has connected. You’ll be able to play and control your chosen audio on your paired device. DAB/DAB+Radio Close the disc door gently. Ensure that the disc door is completely closed, otherwise the player will not read the disc. Whilst playing a FM station, the following station information can be viewed by pressing the ‘Info/Menu’ button repeatedly (Ref. 3 ) on the unit. Programme Information: Displays artist and song currently being played on the station. PTY (Programme Type): Shows the type and description of the programme provided by the DAB station. Frequency: Displays the station transmission frequency. Today’s Date: Displays the date information provided by the broadcaster. AUX In Mode

When the alarm is sounding, snooze the alarm by pressing the Snooze/ Sleep button on the remote control (Rem.13) multiple times to scroll through 5/10/15/20 minutes snooze Language Select your chosen default language for the radio from the list with the Navigation/OK dial or the OK button on the remote. Set Timezone: Select your time zone to set the correct time on the unit. Daylight savings: Select whether you would like daylight savings for automatic adjustment between summer time and winter time switched on or off. What should you consider before purchasing a CD player? It's worth taking into account factors like DAC functionality, ease of use, controls and of course audio performance when making your choice. What does all that mean? It makes your music sound great. It's full of rhythm and drive. It's precise, clean and delivers for dynamics at every inch of the spectrum. Stereo imaging is focused and expansive, and there are even a few digital filters to tweak the sound to your tastes.Those who already own an amplifier and have more to spend should consider the Technics SL-G7000M2 as well. The auto scan function can optionally filter out weak signals or perform a scan for all available broadcasting signals. The tuner automatically switches between stereo and monaural reception, but you can override this manually if desired. There are up to 30 presets to store FM stations, and unlike the DAB tuner they can be accessed from the front of the unit as well as via the remote control. In many ways, it outshines the Oakington in usability. Instead of a slot-load CD mechanism it has a CD tray, so it can also play 3 inch CD singles. The volume and navigation dial is on the front of the unit too, which I much prefer to it being on the top. The enclosure is MDF, but covered in a real-wood veneer where the Oakington is a wood-effect vinyl wrap. Set Time/Date: The day date will now begin to flash. Change the day with the navigation dial or Up/Down buttons on the remote. Once on the chosen digit, press down the navigation dial or OK button to confirm. Follow the same process for setting the month and year. The time can now be set and the hour digits of the time will begin to flash. Change the hour with the navigation dial or Up/Down buttons. Once on the chosen time

The FM tuner is similarly equipped in terms of its tuning modes, with both automatic and manual tuning offered. It does support RDS (radio data system) and can display radio text, frequency, program type, audio type and the time / date as provided by the broadcaster. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be places on the apparatus. We like the tactility of the swivelling transparent CD cover on the top; it’s made of toughened acrylic and feels good to use. The SA-C600 proves an admirably consistent performer across the board, producing musically compelling results with CDs as well as high-res files across our network. Turn off the alarm by pressing down the Power dial (Ref.13) or the Power/Standby button on the remote (Rem.1) when it is sounding. The screen will then display “Alarm Off”. Snoozing your alarm

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There are minor signs of cost-cutting. A tray-load CD mechanism is undoubtedly cheaper, and the speaker grilles are part of the plastic fascia rather than the sleeker mesh of the Oakington. But feature wise there’s little to distinguish the two. They operate in the same way and share an almost identical feature set. Protect the power from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Dispose of used electrical products and batteries safely according to your local authority and regulations.