GETTING STARTED
DAB/FM AERIAL
Before using your radio 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.
CONNECTING POWER
Before connecting the power, check that the mains voltage on the rating plate of the AC adaptor is the same as the voltage in your area.
•Plug the DC cord from the AC adaptor into the DC jack on the back of the unit.
•Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket and switch the mains power on.
The unit is now ready for use.
NOTE:- The AC adaptor may become warm during operation - this is normal.
When first connected to the power, the clock and calendar display will show ‘zeros’.
POWER CONTROL
STANDBY CONTROL
To turn the radio on:
•Press the MENU/STANDBY button on the top panel or the redbutton on the remote control.
The display will light and the radio will switch on.
To turn the radio off:
•Press and hold the MENU/STANDBY button on the
top panel or press the button on the remote control briefly.
The radio will switch off. The clock will continue to run whilst mains power is connected.
INITIAL SCAN
When your radio is switched on for the first time the scanning display will be shown while the scanning process takes place:
BROWSING FOR A STATION
To browse for another DAB station
•Press the UP or DOWN button on the top panel (or the M or N button on the remote control) repeatedly to browse through the station list.
•When you find a station you want to play, press the SELECT/ENTER button.
After a short delay, the radio will tune to the station.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
To increase the volume:
•Press the VOLUME + button on the top of the unit (or the button on the remote control).
To decrease the volume:
•Press the VOLUME - button on the top of the unit or the button on the remote control.
When the volume is adjusted the display will change to show the current volume setting on a bargraph.
SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock on your radio is automatically set when first used from the time signal broadcast with DAB radio stations.
If a DAB station is not available, the clock may be set manually via the MENU system (see page 14).
Progress bar | Number of stations found |
The radio scans all usable stations (full scan) and stores them | |
alphanumerically | - 1 Radio, 2 Radio, AA Radio, AB Radio... |
The initial scan will take a few minutes. After the scan, the clock will be set and the radio will display the name of the first station in the sequence. To select this station, press the SELECT/ENTER button. To browse for another station, refer to the next section.
Volume bargraph
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