Pure Digital Elgar EVOKE-1 Owner's Manual

Pure Digital Elgar EVOKE-1 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Avoid objects or liquids getting into the radio. Do not remove screws from or open the radio casing. Unplug the power adapter from the wall if the radio will not be used for a long period. Copyright Copyright 2003 by Imagination Technologies Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied or distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, manual or otherwise, or disclosed to third parties without the express written permission of Imagination Technologies Limited.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking... 2 Controls and Connectors ... 3 Quick start ... 4 Connecting up ... 5 Using your EVOKE-1 Elgar ... 7 Guide to digital radio ... 14 Troubleshooting... 16 Aerial advice ... 17 Getting help ... 18 Accessories ... 18 Warranty information ...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    This owner’s manual provides information on setting up your unit, instructions on using it and details of the accessories and support available. Based on the award winning EVOKE-1, the EVOKE-1 Elgar is a Special Edition DAB Digital Radio featuring an exclusive high lacquer cherry wood cabinet and cool white on blue display.
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Unpacking This section lists the contents of your EVOKE-1 Elgar package. Contact us if any items are missing or damaged. EVOKE-1 Elgar digital radio unit . 230V AC to 12V DC mains power adapter. Removable telescopic aerial (fitted to unit).
  • Page 7: Controls And Connectors

    Display button changes the text shown on the bottom line of the display, see page 9 Setup button enables access to advanced setup options, see page 11 Tune knob, turn to scroll through and push to select radio stations and menu options, see pages 9 and 11...
  • Page 8: Quick Start

    Quick start This section provides information on how to set up and start using your EVOKE-1 Elgar. For further details on using your radio see Connecting to other devices on page 5 and Using your EVOKE-1 Elgar on page 7.
  • Page 9: Connecting Up

    You may have to experiment with different aerial positions to find the best reception for particular services. Just like with FM reception, you may find that you want to move the radio around your living space to find the best location for reception –...
  • Page 10 Connecting an auxiliary speaker You can connect a second unpowered speaker to your EVOKE-1 Elgar radio using the Aux Speaker socket. This enables full stereo reproduction. Call us on 01923 277488 to find out more or visit our website at www.pure-digital.com to purchase a matching ST-1 auxiliary speaker.
  • Page 11: Using Your Evoke-1 Elgar

    Using your EVOKE-1 Elgar This section provides information on using your EVOKE-1 Elgar including tuning, selecting a station and altering the displayed information. Switching on and off Before switching on for the first time, check all connections, extend your aerial and ensure that the volume is low. Push and release the Power button to switch the unit on or off.
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Volume

    Retuning your unit You can re-tune your unit at any time using the autotune process. You may wish to do this if a new multiplex is launched or you move your unit to another room. You do not need to perform an autotune to pick up new stations within a multiplex you are listening to as your EVOKE-1 Elgar monitors and refreshes the list of available stations automatically.
  • Page 13: Selecting A Station

    Selecting a station Once you have tuned your EVOKE-1 Elgar you select the digital radio station you want to listen to using the Tune knob. If you have assigned stations to presets you can also select them directly by pressing the relevant numbered button (1-6), see Storing and recalling presets on page 10.
  • Page 14: Storing And Recalling Presets

    ‘Preset empty’ for a few seconds and you continue listening to the currently selected station. Displays the name of the multiplex in which the current service is found, see Guide to Digital Radio on page 14 for more information on multiplexes.
  • Page 15: Station Order

    Advanced setup options The EVOKE-1 Elgar has a number of advanced features which enable you to change the order and number of stations on the station list, use a tuning aid, apply Dynamic Range Control (DRC) and view the software version. Press the Setup button to enter the advanced setup menu, turn the Tune knob to scroll through the following menu options then push then Tune knob to select that option.
  • Page 16 2. Move your aerial or radio whilst watching the display and to try to raise the current level to the empty block or beyond. The display will change to show the multiplex name on the bottom line of the display once a good signal is received and the multiplex will be added to the service list.
  • Page 17 Resetting your EVOKE-1 Elgar A reset option is provided to enable you to reset your unit. This removes all presets, stored stations and favourite station settings and resets all options to defaults. Performing an autotune process will solve most problems but you may want to use this option if you move house or want to restore default values to options you have changed.
  • Page 18: Guide To Digital Radio

    Guide to digital radio Your EVOKE-1 Elgar enables you to receive and listen to DAB radio programmes. Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) uses digital signals rather than traditional analogue signals enabling near CD-quality audio with virtually interference-free reception. DAB also enables broadcasters to transmit additional data along with the audio including other audio channels, text and in the future, perhaps computer data and images.
  • Page 19 Useful addresses The following addresses provide additional useful information about digital radio including coverage, available services and usage tips: Digital Radio Development Bureau The Radio centre 77 Shaftesbury Avenue LONDON, W1D 5DU BBC Digital Radio Room 5661 Broadcasting House Portland Place...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Display says ‘Station off-air’ This may occur if a broadcaster takes a station off-air whilst you are listening to it. If your radio is tuned to a secondary service EVOKE-1 Elgar re-tunes to the associated primary service. If tuned to a primary service, EVOKE-1 Elgar will wait until the service resumes or you can choose a new station.
  • Page 21: Aerial Advice

    2. TV/FM Aerial If you have an externally mounted TV or FM aerial it may provide a strong er signal than an indoor aerial but as they are not tuned for the digital radio fre quen cy range and are pointed at your local TV/FM trans mit ter, re cep tion may be no better. The standard TV or FM RF connector cannot be plugged into your EVOKE-1 Elgar directly, you will need to use an RF to F-type adapter.
  • Page 22: Getting Help

    Getting help The Troubleshooting section of this manual, on page 16, lists some of the more likely reasons for problems you might have with your EVOKE-1 Elgar. If you still have a problem with your unit, either visit our website at www.pure-digital.com or contact us using the details below for the latest support information.
  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    This section lists the technical specifications for the EVOKE-1 Elgar. General Stereo digital radio (stereo output possible with auxiliary speaker) with full Band III reception capability, for reception of all UK DAB broadcasts. Fully compliant with ETS 300 401 and capable of decoding all DAB transmission modes 1-4.
  • Page 24 Please return your registration card to the following address to validate your warranty. PURE Digital Imagination Technologies Ltd., Home Park Estate, Kings Langley, Herts., WD4 8LZ, UK 01923 270188 sales@pure-digital.com 01923 277488 support@pure-digital.com 01923 277477 www.pure-digital.com 11Z69 sales support & service...

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