GETTING STARTED
CONNECTING POWER
•Check that the mains voltage marked on the rating plate on the back panel is the same as the voltage in your area.
•Plug the mains plug into the wall socket and
switch the mains power on.
The display will light and initialisation begins -
•A welcome message is displayed.
•The time is set (SYNCTIME is displayed).
•The radio will set to Standby (time is displayed).
FITTING BATTERIES
Referring to the diagram on the previous page, fit 4 x
AAbatteries into the battery compartment. Alkaline batteries are recommended for best performance.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Dispose of used batteries with regard to the recycling regulations in your area. Do NOT short circuit batteries or throw them into water, the general rubbish or in a fire.
Weak batteries can leak and damage the radio. Replace them in good time!
STANDBY CONTROL
To turn the radio on:
•Press the STANDBY/ON 
button. The last used station will be played.
NOTE: When switched on for the first time the radio will perform an initial scan for stations. This may take a few minutes.
To set the radio to standby:
•Press the STANDBY/ON 
button. A goodbye message is displayed.
When mains powered, the time will be displayed and the display will dim. When battery powered, the display will switch off to conserve power.
DAB/FM AERIAL
Before using your radio for DAB or FM reception, always fully extend the aerial. The aerial extends vertically and does not rotate.
SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock on your radio is automatically set from the time signal broadcast with DAB radio stations.
IF DAB reception is not possible in your area, the clock must be set manually. Refer to the CLOCK section overleaf for manual clock setting instructions.
FIRST TIME USE
When your radio is switched on for the first time it will scan 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, and the radio will play the first station in the sequence.
Note: If no stations are found, ‘0 Services Found’, then ‘Service N/A’ will be displayed. If this happens, 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.
SELECTING A DAB STATION
After scanning, the stations are stored in an alphanumeric list.
To select another station
•Press the O or P button to browse the station list.
•Stop browsing the station list when you find the station you want.
The radio will re-tune to the station displayed after a short delay.
SELECTING DAB/FM BANDS
Your radio can also receive FM band radio stations.
To change between the DAB and FM bands
•Press the DAB/FM button.
‘DAB’ or ‘FM’ will light on the display and the station name (DAB) or tuned frequency (FM) will be shown.
FM RECEPTION
•Select the FM band.
To scan for FM stations
•Press the SCAN button to tune to the next FM station.
Tuning will stop automatically when the next station is reached.
To change the scan direction
•Press the O or P button to set the scan direction you want before pressing the SCAN button to tune.
To manually tune to FM stations
•Press the O or P button to tune the FM band manually.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
To increase the volume:
•Press the VOLUME + button.
The volume level will increase and the volume bargraph will show the level set.
To decrease the volume:
•Press the VOLUME - button.
The volume level will decrease and the volume bargraph will show the level set.
NOTE: If you continue to press the VOLUME - button to reach the minimum volume setting ‘MUTE’ will flash on the display until the volume setting is increased.
SAVING 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 number 1 (P1) will be displayed with an abbreviated DAB station name or the FM frequency stored in that preset number. ‘EMPTY’ will be displayed for DAB preset numbers that have no preset stored.
Station name/frequency Preset number
•To choose a preset location to store your station, press the O or P button to change the preset number displayed.
•To store the station playing under the preset number displayed, press the SELECT button.
When you store a preset, the preset number and ‘SAVED’ will be displayed to confirm the number you selected. NOTE: You can choose a preset number that is already in use. The new station details will over-write the stored station.
SELECTING PRESETS
To recall a preset
•Press the PRESET button.
•Press the O or P button to browse the preset stations you have stored.
•When you find the preset number you want, press the SELECT button and the radio will tune to the selected station.
HEADPHONES
There is a headphone output socket on the side panel of the radio. If headphones are connected to this socket for private listening, the speakers will cut out automatically.
ADVANCED MENU/INFO OPTIONS
DAB MENU/INFO
When playing a DAB station you can use the MENU/INFO function to select advanced functions and display modes.
Options available:
•Press the MENU/INFO button to enter the menu system, then press the Oor Pbuttons to step through the menu options shown below.
NOTE: When the FM band is selected, three of these menu options are available CLOCK, TIME and
VERSION.
MANUAL: The MANUAL function enables manual DAB tuning. Manual tuning is not recommended for regular use.
•Scroll to the MANUAL menu option.
•Press the SELECT button to select manual tuning.
•Press the Oor Pbutton to browse the DAB multiplex channels.
•Press the SELECT button to select the
displayed channel.
If a station multiplex is located on the selected channel, the first station in the multiplex will play.
LOC SCAN & FULL SCAN: When first used, your radio scanned the DAB band for available stations. The station services found were then stored in your radio’s memory. You can re-scan the band at any time if you move to a different area or just to refresh the stored list of available stations.
Two types of scan are available, a Local Scan that scans UK DAB bands for available services and a Full Scan, that scans all bands.
TO START A SCAN
•Scroll to the LOC SCAN or FULL SCAN menu option.
•Press the SELECT button to start the scan.
The scanning display will be shown while the scan takes place.
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Progress | | bargraph | Number | | of stations found |
A bargraph shows scan progress and the number of stations found is displayed.
CLOCK: Use this function to change from Auto to Manual clock setting. This may be useful if you are in an area where only the FM band is available.
•Scroll to the CLOCK function in the menu.
•Press the SELECT button.
•Press the O or P button to select AUTO CLK (Auto Clock will set the clock from DAB broadcasts) or MANU CLK (Manual Clock, requires manual setting).
•Press the SELECT button when the correct option is shown.
If you choose the AUTO option, the clock will set automatically from a DAB broadcast.
If you choose the MANUAL option, the time digits will now be displayed:
•Press the Oor Pbutton to change the hour setting.
•Press the SELECT button.
•Press the O or P button to change the minute setting.
•Press the SELECT button.
•The time will be stored.
TIME: Displays the current time.
CHFREQ: The multiplex channel frequency is displayed.
STATION: Switches to the default station display.
VERSION: You can display the version of software used in your radio. This will only be necessary as an aid for technicians should your radio ever need service.
•Scroll to the VERSION function in the menu.
•Press the SELECT button.
The software version number will appear on the display.
SYSTEM RESET
DAB is a terrestrial system and frequencies in dif- ferent areas vary. If you move the radio to another part of the country performing a Full Scan may not be enough to re program the radio you may need to reset the radio.
To restore the factory settings:
•Press and hold the DAB/FM button until the display shows ‘RESET’.
•Press the SELECT button to confirm reset. ‘RESET OK’ will appear on the display.
The Radio will now scan the DAB broadcast sta- tions in your area.
After reset all settings are returned to the factory defaults and any stored presets are erased.
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
Supply Voltage, AC mains :.... | 230-240 V~, 50Hz |
Power consumption | .............. | 4W |
Supply Voltage, Battery : | 6 V | | (AA/UM3 x 4) |
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DAB: | 174 -240 MHz |
FM: | 87.5-108 MHz |
Net Weight: | 427.3 g |
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 on 0845 456 6767. 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.
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