Contents Where to put your radio �����������������������������3 Storing an FM station preset �������������������12 Setting up ���������������������������������������������������������3 Tune to an FM preset station ������������������12 Your Stereo DAB / FM radio ���������������������5 FM display information �����������������������������13 Using your DAB radio ����������������������������������6 Set the time and date ��������������������������������14 Switch on ���������������������������������������������������������6 Setting an alarm �������������������������������������������15 Switch of ���������������������������������������������������������6...
Product Set Up 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: on a lat and stable surface • within 1�8 metres of a power socket •...
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• Only use the recommended batteries or those of the same equivalent type� • Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of diferent types� • Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity� • The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited� •...
Your Stereo DAB / FM Radio Carry handle Backlit display Telescopic aerial (at rear) Menu Scan Info� Power Alarm Speaker Speaker DAB/FM mode Memory Preset buttons Mains power Rotary volume Rotary tune control Battery socket control Push to select compartment (at rear) (at rear)
Using your DAB Radio Switch on Press and release the ‘Power’ button on the front of the radio� The display will switch on and your radio will return to the mode that it was last used in (DAB or FM)� If you were listening to a DAB station before then this station will be automatically selected�...
3� If you are using your DAB radio outside of the UK, then press and release the ‘Menu’ button and then press the right hand rotary control to ‘Select’ a full scan� Your radio will begin a wider, national and local scan� The display will change to ‘Scanning���’, A progress bar will show the progress of the scan and the number of stations found during the scan will also be displayed�...
Storing a DAB station preset Your radio can store up to 10 DAB stations in its preset memories for instant access to your favourite stations� Note: When you store DAB radio station presets, these do not overwrite your FM station presets� 1�...
DAB display information When listening to a DAB station you can change the information that will appear on the second line of the display� There are several diferent types of information that are sent by the broadcaster� • Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) This is scrolling text information supplied by the broadcaster�...
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 diferent 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 diference between the loudest and quietest sounds) of the reproduced audio signal�...
Using the FM Radio FM Radio Mode When your radio is in FM mode it can receive Radio Data System or ‘RDS’ information if this is being transmitted by the broadcaster� RDS information will often include the station name, detail about the programme and the current time� If you were listening to an FM station when you switched the radio of then this station will be automatically selected when you switch the radio back on�...
Storing an FM station preset Your radio can store up to 10 FM stations in its preset memories for instant access to your favourite stations� Note: When you store FM radio station presets, these do not overwrite your DAB station presets� 1�...
FM display information When listening to an FM station you can change the information that will appear on the second line of the display� There are several diferent types of information that are sent by the broadcaster� • RDS Radio text This is scrolling text information supplied by the broadcaster�...
Set the Time and Date Setting the time and date The irst 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; which is in line with daylight saving, but you can set the time and date manually�...
Setting the alarm Note: Check that the radio has the correct time and date before you set an alarm� In DAB or FM mode: 1� Press and release the ‘Alarm’ button on the front of the radio, ‘Alarm 1 Setup’ is displayed�...
Stop the Alarm When the alarm sounds press the ‘Standby’ or ‘Alarm’ button to stop the Alarm� ‘Alarm of’ will be displayed� Turn of the Alarm In Standby mode: Briely press the ‘Alarm’ button repeatedly to turn Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 ‘On’ or ‘Of’� Alternatively, follow the steps for ‘Setting an Alarm’...
Menu Options Adjusting the display backlight 1� You can adjust the brightness and the timeout of the display backlight (there are 8 timeout options available)� 2� Press and release the ‘Menu’ button on the front of the radio� Use the right hand rotary control to scroll to ‘System’...
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 and FM station presets will be deleted� 1� Press and release the ‘Menu’ button on the front of the radio� Use the right hand rotary control to scroll to ‘System’...
Technical Information Speciication Power adaptor: Output DC 6V 1A� Input 240V/50Hz Batteries: 4 x 1�5V LR14 C-size (Optional, not supplied) Frequency range: Band III, 174 MHz to 240 MHz 87�5 MHz to 108 MHz...
Simple Solutions 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� Radio reception is poor • Please check that the aerial is FULLY extended for the maximum signal strength and improved reception�...
General Information Care and Maintenance Your radio is of superior design and manufacture and should be treated with care� The suggestions below will help you to enjoy this product and the beneits it brings for many years� • Keep the product and all its parts out of reach of small children� •...
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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