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Switching alarms on and off ..........10 Silencing alarms .............10 Changing the alarm snooze time ........11 Setting a sleep timer ............11 Menu settings ............12 Hints and tips ............14 Troubleshooting ..............14 Resetting your CHRONOS ..........15 Technical Support ............15 Warranty information ............15 Technical specifications ..........16...
Introduction Thank you for choosing CHRONOS. This manual provides guidance on how to use CHRONOS and gives advice on what to do if you encounter problems. Please read the safety instructions inside the front cover. Register your product either online at www.pure.com/register or using the warranty card.
Overview diagrams Menu Top panel Headphone Access setup socket (mutes options speaker) Sleep Info Set sleep timer Changes the Preset information Access presets shown on screen Autotune + Select – Scans DAB band +/- scroll and III frequency Select to choose range for new stations and stations...
Display page 12. Indicates that the station is currently unavailable or inactive. If you select a station with this symbol CHRONOS will try to reacquire the station, and if still unavailable, return to the station you were listening to. >> Indicates that the station is a primary station with one or more secondary services available.
1. Unravel the aerial lead and hang it vertically if possible. 2. Insert the power adapter plug into the power socket 9V DC ) underneath your CHRONOS and connect the adapter to the mains. 3. Press the Power button to switch your unit on. The backlight comes on, an automatic search for DAB stations starts and you see a progress indicator on screen.
Using the radio When you first switch on your CHRONOS it performs an autotune to find all the DAB stations available in your area. Selecting stations 1Xtra - BBC Browsing station list The stations found during an autotune are stored in a list ordered alphanumerically.
Time and date Time and date updated regularly from the current multiplex. If your radio has been unplugged from the mains there may be a slight delay before the time appears when you switch it on. Channel DAB channel and frequency. Mode Stereo or mono indicator and data rate at which the signal is being transmitted.
To save a preset Press the Preset button, use the +/- buttons to browse the presets list then press and hold the Preset button for around three seconds to store the current station to the selected preset. . The station is added to the presets list overwriting any previous station and the preset number appears next to the name on the station list.
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The display will indicate tuning progress and how many stations found at each stage. When finished, CHRONOS will return to the station you were listening to and you will hear it through the speaker/headphones. All the stations found are now stored in the unit.
Alarm and sleep timer settings CHRONOS has four alarms which can switch CHRONOS on (if in standby) and tune to the station you have chosen or sound a buzzer. A sleep timer is also available enabling you to set a time after which you want the radio to automatically switch off.
When finished, to exit press the Menu button or wait a moment. In standby you will see a bell symbol on the screen indicating that an alarm is set. Switching alarms on and off Alarm settings Set alarm Alarm on/off option Once you have set up your alarms as described above you can quickly switch each individual alarm on or off as follows: 1.
Setting a sleep timer You can set a sleep timer after which CHRONOS will switch itself into standby, ideal if you want to fall asleep listening to the radio. 1. Press the Sleep button or Press the Alarm or Menu button and use +/- and Select buttons to choose the Alarm settings and choose Sleep.
Press the Menu button and use the +/- and Select buttons to choose one of the following menu options to customise the way your CHRONOS works: Alarm settings Enables you to set up alarms, snooze time and sleep timer. See pages 9-11 for details.
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Applies the DRC level as sent with the broadcast. Autotune UK & Autotune full These options are described on page 7. Sware version Displays the software version installed on your CHRONOS . You may be asked to quote this if you contact technical support.
Display says ‘Station not available’ This may occur if a broadcaster takes a station off-air whilst you are listening to it. If tuned to a secondary service CHRONOS re-tunes to the associated primary service. If tuned to a primary service, CHRONOS waits until service resumes or you pick a new station.
Please register your product with us online or using the warranty card. Should you have a problem with your unit please contact your supplier or contact PURE Support at the address shown on the rear of this manual.
Technical specifications General DAB digital clock radio with full Band III DAB reception capability. Fully compliant with ETS 300 401 and capable of decoding all DAB transmission modes 1-4 up to and including 192 kb/sec. Speaker Single 2.5 inch drive unit. Audio power output 2W (@ 10% THD) Frequency range DAB –...
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