POWER CONTROL
CONNECTING POWER
•Check that the mains voltage marked on the rating plate on the underside of the unit is the same as the voltage in your area.
•Plug the mains plug into the wall socket and switch the mains power on.
STANDBY CONTROL
To turn the radio on:
•Press the STANDBY/ONbutton.
The display will light and the radio will tune to the last station used. If the power has been disconnected, the clock will set.
To turn the power off:
•Press the STANDBY/ONbutton.
The radio and display light will switch off. The clock will continue to run whilst mains power is connected.
AUTO DISPLAY DIMMER
DISPLAY DIMMER
Your radio features an automatic display dimmer.
When the light level in your room drops at night, the display brightness will automatically dim to compensate.
When the light level in your room rises, the display will automatically brighten.
NOTE: The display brightness sensor is on the top panel of your unit. Do not place any items on top of the unit or the display will be permanently dim.
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.
SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock on your radio is automatically set when first used from the time signal broadcast with DAB radio stations. To set the clock it will be necessary to tune to a DAB station. The clock will automatically update.
The clock is not set by the user.
INITIAL SCAN
When your radio is used for the first time:
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 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 at the default system volume of 10.
Note: If no stations are found after the scan,‘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.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
To increase the volume:
•Rotate the VOLUME/SELECT control wheel toward the back of the unit.
To decrease the volume:
•Rotate the VOLUME/SELECT control wheel toward the front of the unit.
NOTE: Two clicks of the wheel will increase/decrease the volume by one step.
SELECTING A DAB STATION
The stations are stored in an alphanumeric list.
To select another station
•Press the JOG MODE/SELECT button to switch to tuning mode.
‘Station list’ appears on the display.
•Turn the VOLUME/SELECT control wheel to browse through the list of station names on the display. Two clicks of the wheel will change to the next/previous station in the list.
•When you find the station name you want to listen to, press the JOG MODE/SELECT button.
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