Retro DAB Radio Contents Important safety information.....3 Using the FM radio .........13 Instructions for use ........5 Telescopic aerial ........13 Check the package contents ....5 FM Radio mode ........13 Where to put your Radio ....5 Tuning to an FM station .......13 Setting up ..........5 Using the Alarm ..........14 Time and date .........6...
Important safety information Your Radio should be treated with care. The information below has been provided in the interest of safety and will help you to enjoy this product and the benefits it brings for many years. • Keep the product and all its parts out of reach of small children. •...
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• Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types. • Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. • The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. • Remove the batteries from the Radio if they will not be used for an extended period of time.
Instructions for use Check the package contents The package contains: • 1 x Retro DAB/FM Radio • 1 x mains adaptor • 1 x instruction manual Where to put your Radio It is important that you consider carefully in advance where your Radio will be situated and make sure that it is: •...
5. Inserting the batteries (optional). Before installing the batteries (not included) please ensure that the Radio is switched off (rotate the wheel on the top to ‘OFF’) and is unplugged from the mains power supply. On the back of the Radio, push down the two tabs to release and remove the battery compartment cover.
Your Retro DAB Radio Front view Rear view Carry handle Battery compartment Telescopic for 4 x 1.5V C-size (LR14) aerial batteries (not supplied) Speaker Rotary FM tune control Mains power Stereo headphone socket socket Top view Standby Scan Previous Backlit display Preset Menu Info...
Using your Retro DAB Radio Switch on Rotate the On/Off wheel on the top of the radio to ‘On’. Press and release the ‘Standby’ button on the top of the radio. The display will fully switch on and your Radio will return to the mode that it was last used in (DAB/FM).
Using the DAB radio Telescopic aerial Please make sure that the aerial on the back of the Radio is fully extended and adjusted before you attempt to tune to a DAB radio station (a vertical position is recommended). This will ensure that the maximum signal strength is available when the Radio begins to scan.
Prune DAB stations You can remove the DAB stations in the station list that cannot be received in your area. These are listed with a ‘?’ prefix. Press and release the ‘Menu’ button and use the ‘Prev’ and ‘Next’ buttons to scroll to <Prune>.
DAB display information When listening to a DAB station you can change the information that will appear on the display. There are several different types of information that are sent by the broadcaster. • Signal Strength - An empty will appear on the display to indicate the minimum signal strength for acceptable listening.
Dynamic range control (DRC) In DAB mode: The dynamic range for each radio programme is set by the broadcaster for each radio station and may be different for the types of programme broadcast, such as pop or classical music or a chat show. The dynamic range control signal is transmitted in parallel with the audio signal for each programme and with your radio you can use this control signal to expand or compress the dynamic range (the difference between the loudest and quietest sounds) of the reproduced audio signal.
Using the FM radio Telescopic aerial Please make sure that the aerial on the back of the Radio is fully extended before you attempt to tune to an FM station. This will ensure that the maximum signal strength is available when the Radio is tuning to a station. Extending the aerial also ensures the best possible sound quality.
Using the Alarm Setting the alarm Note: Check that the radio has the correct time and date before you set an alarm. There are 2 alarm settings available. With the radio switched on and in DAB mode: Press and release the ‘Alarm’ button, ‘Alarm 1 Setup’ is displayed. Press and release the ‘Select’...
Stop the alarm When the alarm sounds press and release the ‘Standby’ button. Alternatively, you can press and release the ‘Snooze’ button to ‘Snooze’ (see Snooze function below). Note: If you press the ‘Standby’ button to stop the alarm, the alarm symbol will remain in the display and the alarm will sound again at the same time the next day unless it was set for ‘Once’...
Menu system settings Your radio must be switched on and in DAB mode when you change the system settings. Manually set the date and time The first time you listen to DAB radio, the time and date of your product will be synchronised automatically to that broadcast by the DAB service in 24 hour mode;...
Display backlight timeout You can adjust the display backlight timeout. Options of permanently On,10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90,120, and 180 seconds are available. Note: A ‘*’ will be displayed next to the current setting. In DAB mode: Press and release the ‘Menu’ button. 2.
4. The software version will be displayed and you may wish to make a note of it here: ..........5. Press and release the ‘Menu’ button to return to the station display. Factory reset You can reset your radio and restore all of the original factory settings. Note: If you reset your radio all of your DAB station presets will be deleted.
Technical information Specification Power adaptor: Output DC 5V 1A Input AC 100-240V/50Hz Batteries: 4 x 1.5V C size (LR14) (Optional, not supplied) Output: 1 x 2W RMS Frequency range: DAB: Band III, 174 MHz to 240 MHz 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz...
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your Radio, there are some quick and easy checks that you can do, which may help to solve the problem. No sound / power: • Adjust the volume using the rotary wheel on the top of the radio. •...
General information This symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as normal household waste and it should be recycled. Please take it to your nearest collection facility or for further details contact your local council or visit www.recycle-more.co.uk Batteries contain substances that may be harmful to the environment and human health.
PRODUCT GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of Year This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. Any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will either be replaced, refunded or repaired free of charge where possible during this period by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit.
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