Stereo DAB/FM Radio Contents Important safety information.....3 Audio mode ..........14 Product Set Up ..........5 Storing an FM station preset ....14 Check the package contents ....5 Tune to an FM station preset .....14 Where to put your Radio ....5 FM display information ......15 Setting up ..........5 Using the Alarm ..........16 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.
Product Set Up Check the package contents The package contains: • 1 x Stereo DAB/FM Radio • 1 x mains lead and plug • 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: •...
6. On the back of the Radio, push down the two tabs to release and remove the battery compartment cover. Insert 4 x 1.5V C-size (also known as LR-14) batteries, making sure to note the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ markings and position the batteries the correct way around.
Your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Carry handle Colour display Rotary tune control Telescopic aerial (at rear) Push to select Scan Menu Power DAB/FM mode Speaker Speaker Info Alarm Rotary volume control Sleep/Snooze Preset Mains power socket (at rear) Battery compartment (at rear) for 4 x 1.5V C size (LR-14) batteries (not supplied)
Using your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Switch on Press and release the ‘Power’ button on the front of the radio. The display will fully 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 radio station when you turned the radio off, then this station will be automatically selected.
Using the DAB radio Telescopic aerial Please make sure that the aerial on the top 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 ‘Tune/Select’ rotary control 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. • Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) This is scrolling text information supplied by the broadcaster. Information could be the name of an artist or music title, DJ’s name, contact details for the radio station etc.
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 top 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 begins to scan. Extending the aerial also ensures the best possible sound quality.
• All stations The scan will stop for every station it receives, even if the signal strength is poor. 2. Use the ‘Tune/Select’ rotary control to scroll and choose from the two options available and press to ‘Select’. 3. Press and release the ‘Menu’ button to return to the station display. Audio mode The radio will automatically switch between Stereo and Mono, depending on the quality of the signal being received but you can override this function and manually...
Note: If no FM station has been stored under the preset button, ‘Preset Empty’ will be displayed, then the radio will revert to the previously selected radio station after a few seconds. FM display information When listening to an FM station you can change the information that will appear on the second line of the display.
Using the Alarm Setting an alarm Note: Check that the radio has the correct time and date before you set an alarm. There are 2 alarm settings available. Press and release the ‘Alarm’ button, ‘Select Alarm <1> 2’ is displayed. Use the ‘Tune/Select’...
Turn off the alarm Follow the steps for ‘Setting an Alarm’ on page 16 and select ‘OFF’ in step 2. Sleep timer You can set your Radio to turn off automatically using the sleep timer. You can choose from 90, 80, 70, 60, 50. 40, 30, 20 and 10 minutes or Sleep OFF. With your Radio on: Repeatedly press and release the ‘Sleep’...
Menu system settings Manually set the time In Standby mode: Press and release the ‘Menu’ button to enter the settings menu. 2. You will see ‘<Set the time>’ at the top of the list. Press and release the rotary ‘Tune/Select’ control to select. 3.
Software version In Standby mode: Press and release the ‘Menu’ button to enter the settings menu. 2. Use the ‘Tune/Select’ rotary control to scroll to ‘<MCU SW Version>’. Press and release the rotary ‘Tune/Select’ control to display the software version. 3.
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. Problem Solution No sound / power: • Adjust the volume using the rotary control. •...
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Problem Solution The function buttons do • Check that the mains power lead is connected at the not respond: back of the radio and the mains power wall socket is switched on. • Check that the Radio is not in Standby mode. Press and release the ‘Power’...
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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