Tesco DCR1701 - DAB Clock Radio User Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with a slightly damp cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Do not install or operate near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Batteries (a battery pack or installed batteries) shall not be subject to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no object filled with liquids such as a vase of flowers should be placed on the product.

No naked flame sources such as candles should be placed on the product.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this device.

Usage of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous exposure.

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volumes for long periods.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, this is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

Use this appliance only with the supplied AC Adapter. Adapter model no. S6W-060050UK.

Adapter specification DC 6V/0.5A.

Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage of the AC Adapter is marked on a rating plate on the AC Adapter.

The means of disconnecting this appliance from the mains supply is the mains plug. This should be unobstructed and readily operable at all times.

INTRODUCTION

The DCR1701 is a DAB/FM clock radio with dual alarms. The alarms can be set independently to wake you at your choice of times.

A headphone jack is included on the back panel for personal listening.

PRELIMINARIES

UNPACKING

Carefully unpack the unit. If it is damaged, please return it to your nearest Tesco store for replacement. Remember to take your purchase receipt with you.

Retain the User Handbook. If you pass the unit on to a third party make sure you pass on the handbook.

We suggest you retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do so having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.

CONTENTS

The carton should contain:

• The DCR1701 digital clock radio
• AC adapter
• Operating Manual

If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest TESCO store for a replacement. Have your receipt ready when you call. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do so having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.

LOCATION

Place the unit on dry stable surface away from heat and damp and where it is unlikely to fall or be knocked over.

CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

TOP VIEW

1. Up/Next button
2. Down/Previous button
3. Preset button
4. Standby button
5. Select button
6. Mode button
7. Backlight button
8. Snooze button
9. Info button
10. Menu button
11. Alarm 1 button
12. Sleep button
13. Mute button
14. Alarm 2 button
15. Volume down button
16. Volume up button

BACK VIEW

17. DC IN jack
18. Headphone jack
19. DAB/FM aerial

GETTING STARTED

CONNECTING POWER

• Check that the mains voltage marked on the rating plate on the AC adapter is the same as the voltage in your area.
• Plug the cord from the AC adapter into the DC IN jack.
• Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet and switch the mains power on.

STANDBY CONTROL

To turn the radio on

• Press the STANDBY button.
  The radio will switch on and tune to the last station used.

To turn the power off

• Press the STANDBY button.
  The radio will switch off. The clock will continue to run whilst mains power is connected.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

To increase the volume

• Press the VOLUME+ button, holding until the volume level is set.

To decrease the volume

• Press the VOLUME- button, holding until the volume level is set.
  When the volume is adjusted, the display will switch to show the volume level set on a scale of 0 (min) to 20 (max).

Mute

• Press MUTE to mute the sound.
  The sound will be muted.
• Press MUTE again to restore the previous volume setting.

FIRST TIME USE

Before using your unit for DAB or FM reception, unwrap and fully extend the aerial wire. You may need to adjust the position of the aerial wire for maximum signal strength.

• Switch on the radio.
  This will ensure that the initial DAB scan detects all available stations.

When switched on the radio will scan for all usable stations and store them alphanumerically -1 Radio, 2 Radio, AA Radio, AB Radio... The initial scan will take a few minutes. After the scan, the number of stations found will be displayed, the clock will be set, the radio will display the first station in the sequence and begin playing.

NOTE: If no stations are found after the scan, switch the radio off and move it to a location with a stronger signal. When you switch the radio back on it will automatically repeat the scan process.

SCANNING

You can run a scan for stations and add to the station list at any time. This may be necessary if the initial scan was run in a poor signal area, if new stations are available or if you move to a different location.

Refer to the 'Autoscan' section for more details of scanning.

SETTING THE CLOCK

The clock on your radio is automatically set when first used from the time signal broadcast with DAB radio stations.

DISPLAY BACKLIGHT

You can set the brightness of the display backlight separately when the radio is operating and when it is set to Standby.

To adjust the display brightness when operating

• Switch on the radio.
• Press the BACKLIGHT button repeatedly to change the brightness level.
  There are four settings available. Choose from 01 (dim), 02, 03 (bright) or OFF.
  The backlight brightness will change.

To adjust the display brightness in Standby

• Set the radio to Standby.
• Press the BACKLIGHT button repeatedly to change the brightness level.
  There are two settings available for Standby brightness. Choose from 01 (dim) or OFF.
  The backlight brightness will change.
  NOTE: Changes in backlight brightness are memorised when you make a change.

SELECTING A DAB STATION

The stations are stored in an alphanumeric list.

To select another station

• Press the or button to browse up or down through the station list.
  The station name will be displayed.
• When you find the station name you want to listen to, press the SELECT button.
  The radio will tune to the station you selected.

FM RECEPTION

Your radio can also receive FM band radio stations.

To change to the FM band

• Press the MODE button.
  The radio will switch to the FM band and display the tuned frequency.

To auto-tune to FM stations

• Press and hold the or button to search up or down the band.
  The radio will start to search. Tuning will stop automatically when the next station is reached.

To manually tune to FM stations

• Press the or button briefly to tune up or down the band in 50kHz steps.

STATION PRESETS

DAB and FM presets

Your radio can store up to 10 of your favourite stations as presets on both the DAB and FM bands for quick recall.

To store a preset

• Tune to the station you want to store as a preset.
• Press and hold the PRESET button.
  Preset 1 frequency will be displayed or 'Empty Preset' if that preset number has not been stored.
• To choose a different preset location to store your station, press the or button to find your preferred preset number.
• Press the SELECT button.
  The station will be stored in this preset number.
  NOTE: If you choose a preset number that is already in use the new station details will over-write the stored station.

To recall a preset

• Press the PRESET button.
• Press the or button to find the preset number you want.
• Press the SELECT button.
  The radio will re-tune to the selected preset.

DISPLAY MODES

DAB DISPLAY MODES

When playing a DAB station you can change the information on the display by changing the display mode.

To change the display mode from the default of Station name:

• Press the INFO button repeatedly to step through the options listed in the chart below.
  

DLS (SCROLLING TEXT): This is a scrolling message giving real-time information - song titles, news headlines, etc.

PROGRAMME TYPE: This describes (when available) the style of the programme being broadcast.

MULTIPLEX NAME (GROUP NAME): is the name of the DAB Multiplex that is currently tuned.

TIME AND DATE: Shows the current time and date. This information is updated by broadcasted information.

MULTIPLEX FREQUENCY/NUMBER: The multiplex frequency and channel number are displayed.

AUDIO BIT RATE: DAB allows broadcasters to vary the BIT RATE (or the amount by which an audio signal can be compressed) depending on the type of broadcast. This enables the amount of stations on a multiplex to be maximised. Speech and News are often broadcast at a lower Bit Rate; music needs a higher Bit Rate for good fidelity.

SIGNAL STRENGTH: This bargraph indicates the quality of the signal being received. In low signal areas, adjusting the aerial to increase the signal strength indication will improve reception quality.

FM DISPLAY MODES

RDS information

Your radio can receive RDS radio data. This enables the display of station name, scrolling broadcast text and other information.

• Press the INFO button repeatedly when in FM mode to step the display through the available FM display options.
  

RDS (SCROLLING TEXT): This is a scrolling message giving real-time information - song titles, news headlines, etc.

STATION NAME/FREQUENCY: When available, the station name is displayed, otherwise the frequency is displayed.

PROGRAMME TYPE: This describes (when available) the style of the programme being broadcast.

TIME AND DATE: Shows the current time and date. This information is updated by broadcasted information.

ALARM FUNCTIONS

Your radio includes a dual alarm function. Two separate alarm times can be set - Alarm 1 and Alarm 2.

During the setting process, each alarm can be preset with a wake-up time, a DAB preset, an FM station, a buzzer tone and alarm volume level. Once these settings have been completed, the alarm(s) may be activated and you can choose your preferred wake-up options of DAB, FM or Buzzer.

SETTING THE ALARMS

• Press and hold the ALARM 1 (or ALARM 2) button to set the alarm you want.
• Using the or buttons, set your preferences for each alarm setting in the list below.
• Press the SELECT button to move onto the next setting.
  

ACTIVATING THE ALARM(S)

Once the alarm settings have been completed, the alarms must be activated when required.

• Press the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button repeatedly to activate the alarm to wake you and to choose a wake-up mode from DAB, FM or Buzzer.
  The alarm time and alarm mode settings will be displayed.
  When an alarm is activated, the Alarm 1 and/or Alarm 2 indicator will be displayed.
  

will be displayed when Alarm 1 is set, will be displayed when Alarm 2 is set and will be displayed when both alarms are set.

WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS

To switch off the alarm

• Press the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button to switch off the alarm when it sounds.

To extend the alarm for a further 'snooze'

• Press the SNOOZE button.
  The alarm will switch off for the snooze period of 5 minutes and the display will show the 'Zz' Snooze indicator..
  After the snooze period, the alarm will sound again. You can switch off the alarm in the normal way or you can set snooze again.

SLEEP MODE

The Sleep function allows you to program your radio to switch off automatically after a set period in the range 90, 80, 70, 60, 30, 20, 10 minutes.

To activate the Sleep function

• Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until you have set the sleep time you want.
  The sleep time set will be displayed.
  Your radio will continue to play, then will set to Standby when the sleep time expires.

To check the Sleep time remaining

• Press the SLEEP button during Sleep mode.
  The remaining sleep time will be displayed.

To cancel Sleep mode

• Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until 'Sleep Off' is displayed.
  Sleep mode will be cancelled.

DAB SETTINGS MENU

DAB SETTINGS

To display the DAB Settings Menu

• Set to DAB mode.
• Press MENU.
  The menu will be displayed at the first option (Manual tune).
• Press the or buttons to step to/from the other menu option 'Autoscan'.
• To choose the highlighted option from the menu, press the SELECT button.
• To leave a menu option without making any changes, press MENU.

Manual Tune

Manual tuning enables you to search the band manually by pressing the or buttons to step through the multiplex numbers and check if any have usable signal strength on a bargraph display. Manual tuning is not necessary in normal operation where scanning will have established a station list of usable stations.

Autoscan

When first used, your audio system scanned the DAB band for available stations. The station services found were then stored in your system's memory.

If you move to a different area or just want to refresh the stored list of available stations, you can re-scan the band at any time by selecting this option.

During a scan the unit will now display the legend 'Scanning' and a bargraph to show scan progress.

The number of services found during the scan will be shown at the right side of the display.

SYSTEM RESET

DAB is a terrestrial system and frequencies in different areas vary. If you move the system to another part of the country performing a Full Scan may not be enough to re program the radio. You may therefore need to reset the radio.

NOTE: If you reset the radio all preset station memories and timer settings will be lost.

To reset the system

• Press and hold the MENU button.
  Press SELECT to confirm reset will be displayed.
• Press SELECT to confirm.
  The unit will reset to factory settings, then run a station scan.
  When reset is complete a DAB station scan will begin.

TROUBLESHOOTING

No power

• Check that the AC adaptor is connected correctly and mains power is switched on.

Poor reception

• Check the signal strength. If the signal strength is low, try adjusting the position of the aerial. If this doesn't help, move the radio to a position where the signal strength is better.

Alarm not sounding

• Check that the alarm(s) have been set correctly.
• If you have set DAB or FM presets to wake you, check that the alarm volume is set loud enough.

DAB reception problems after moving area

• The station list will need updating. Try scanning the band. If there are still problems with all or part of the station list, reset the radio.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

AFTER USING YOUR RADIO

• Set to Standby.
• Switch the unit off at the mains and unplug it if you are leaving it unattended for a long period (holidays etc).

CARE AND CLEANING

All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with the unit unplugged from the mains power.

Occasionally wipe the cabinet with a lint free duster. Never clean the unit with liquids or solvents.

SPECIFICATIONS

AC adaptor supply voltage: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 0.3A

Supply Voltage: 6 V , 0.5 A

DAB tuning range: 174 -240 MHz

FM tuning range: 87.5-108 MHz

Net Weight: 0.45 kg

Class II construction double insulated.
This product must not be connected to earth.

WARRANTY

Your Tesco appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please contact the TESCO electrical help line. Please have your original purchase receipt with you when you call. This warranty in no way affects your consumer rights.

UK: Waste electrical products /batteries should not be disposed of with household waste. Separate disposal facilities exist, for your nearest facilities. See www.recycle-more.co.uk or in-store for details.

ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste electrical products/batteries should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.