GETTING STARTED
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
•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.
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 Settings menu (see page 8).
FITTING BATTERIES
Referring to the diagram, slide off the battery compartment lid. Fit 6 x AA batteries into the battery compartment, observing polarity as shown. 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!
POWER CONTROL
POWER CONTROL
To turn the radio on:
•Press the POWER button. The radio will switch on.
To set the radio to Standby:
•Press the POWER button briefly.
The radio will set to Standby. The clock will continue to run in Standby mode.
To switch the power off completely:
•Press and hold the POWER button.
The radio will switch off completely including the clock display. Switching the power off completely will reduce power consumption and extend battery life (when battery powered).
INITIAL SCAN
When your radio is switched on for the first time the scanning display will be shown while the scanning process takes place:
Scanning... 34
Number of
Progressstations found bar
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. To browse for another station, refer to the next section.
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