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 is the same as the voltage in your area.
•Plug the mains plug into the wall socket and switch the mains power on.
The unit is now ready for use.
When first connected to the power, the clock display will show ‘zeros’.
SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock on your radio is automatically set within the first few minutes of playing a DAB radio station for the first time. If a DAB station is not available, the clock may be set manually.
To set the clock manually:
•Set the radio to Standby.
•Press the SLEEP/CLOCK button.
‘Clock Time Set’ will be displayed and the date (in the format
•Press the PRESET/ARROW > or < button to set the year.
•Press the SELECT button to save this setting.
The month digits will flash.
•Repeat the previous two steps until you have set the date and time correctly.
POWER CONTROL
STANDBY CONTROL
To turn the radio on:
•Press the STANDBY/ON button.
The Standby indicator will switch off, the display will brighten and the radio will switch on.
To set the radio to standby:
•Press the STANDBY/ON button.
The display will dim, the radio will switch off and the Standby indicator will light. 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:
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 play the first station in the sequence.
BROWSING FOR A STATION
To browse for another DAB station
•Press the }or {button repeatedly to browse through the station list.
•Stop browsing when you find the station name you
want.
After a short delay, the radio will tune to the station. The display will show the station details.
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DLS scrolling text DAB mode indicator
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
To increase the volume:
•Press the VOLUME + button.
To decrease the volume:
•Press the VOLUME - button.
When the volume is adjusted the display will change to show the current volume setting on a bargraph.
DISPLAY DIMMER
The display brightness can be switched in steps from high to low settings by pressing the SNOOZE button on the top panel or remote control.
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