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  INDEX

INDEX

Important safety information ..................................1
Introduction ............................................................2
Unpacking ...............................................................2
Controls & Connections ............................................3
Getting started ........................................................4
Fitting batteries .......................................................4
Power control ..........................................................4
DAB reception ..........................................................5
Volume control ........................................................5
Selecting DAB or FM modes .....................................5
FM reception ............................................................5
Radio presets ...........................................................6
DAB scanning ..........................................................6
DAB display modes ..................................................7
FM display modes ....................................................7
DAB Settings menu ..................................................8
FM settings menu ....................................................9
Setting the alarms .................................................10
Care & Maintenance...............................................12
Troubleshooting ....................................................12
Specifications ........................................................12
Warranty ...............................................................12

  PRELIMINARIES

  INTRODUCTION

The DAB121 is a full-function portable DAB and FM radio, 
powered by batteries (not supplied) or an AC adaptor.

UNPACKING

Carefully unpack the unit. If it is damaged, please return it to 
your nearest Tesco store for replacement. Remember to take 
your purchase receipt with you.
Retain the User Handbook. If you pass the unit on to a third 
party make sure you pass on the handbook.
We suggest you retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do 
so having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.

CONTENTS

The carton should contain:

The DAB121 portable radio

• 

AC adaptor

• 

Operating Manual

• 
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest 
TESCO store for a replacement. Have your receipt ready when 
you  call.  Retain  the  packaging.  If  you  dispose  of  it,  do  so 
having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.

LOCATION

Place  the  unit  on  dry  stable  surface  away  from  heat  and 
damp and where it is unlikely to fall or be knocked over. 

Summary of Contents for DAB121

Page 1: ...DAB121 Portable DAB radio Owner s Handbook ...

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Page 3: ...apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not exposethisproducttorainormoisture Theproductmustnot be exposed to dripping and splashing and no object filled withliquidssuchasavaseofflowersshouldbeplacedonthe product No naked flame sources such as candles should be placed on the product Cauti...

Page 4: ... unit If it is damaged please return it to your nearestTesco store for replacement Remember to take your purchase receipt with you Retain the User Handbook If you pass the unit on to a third party make sure you pass on the handbook We suggest you retain the packaging If you dispose of it do so having regard to any recycling regulations in your area CONTENTS The carton should contain The DAB121 por...

Page 5: ...o button CONTROLS CONNECTIONS BACKVIEW FRONTVIEW g Volume control turn Select press h Power button i Previous down button 1 Scan button 1 DAB FM Aerial 1 Battery compartment MODE SCAN POWER INFO PRESET MENU SELECT a b c d e f h i 1 g 1 1 1 1 SIDEVIEW 1 Headphone jack 1 DC In jack ...

Page 6: ...he POWER button Theradiowillswitchoffcompletelyincludingtheclockdisplay Switching the power off completely will reduce power consumption and extend battery life when battery powered INITIAL SCAN Whenyourradioisswitchedonforthefirsttimethescanning display will be shown while the scanning process takes place POWER CONTROL Progress bar Number of stations found Theradioscansallusablestations fullscan ...

Page 7: ...rced mono Setting to Forced mono mode may improve sound quality in areas where a weak aerial signal results in a high level of background noise Changing the FM audio mode Whilst playing an FM radio station press the MENU button Press the P button once Audiosetting willbedisplayed Press the VOLUME SELECT control Pressthe P orO buttontoswitchbetweentheoptions of Stereo allowed or Forced mono Press t...

Page 8: ...vely you can continue to browse for another station as described on the previous page Scanning 34 Progress bar Number of stations found DAB FM STATION 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 1 10 Tune to the station you want to store as a preset Press and hold the PRESET button Pr...

Page 9: ...ignal Setting the display to show signal strength is useful when setting up the aerial for the strongest signal PROGRAMME TYPE This describes the style of the programme being broadcast MULTIPLEX NAME DAB Digital radio stations are broadcast in multiplexes Each multiplex is a bundle of radio stations transmitted in a single frequency There are national and local multiplexes local ones contain stati...

Page 10: ...he System menu option to open the sub menu of system options shown on the menu map Autoscan Manual Tune Prune System DRC Scan all DAB bands Manually tune to a station multiplex Set DRC values Prune unused stations from the list Press VOLUME SELECT Factory reset Return all settings to factory original SW version Display the software version Time Set the clock manually Backlight Set the backlight ti...

Page 11: ...CKLIGHT Select Backlight thenthe Timeout sub option to change the backlight settings Choose from ON backlight ispermanentlyon oradelaytimeinseconds Ifyouchoosea delay time the backlight will switch to full brightness when a button is pressed then change to low brightness once the delay you set has elapsed FACTORY RESET Select the Yes sub option to reset all the settings of your radio to factory or...

Page 12: ...to choose Alarm 2 setup Alarm1Wizardisnowdisplayed The alarm is now set in the sequence shown on this page NOTE Press the MENU button at any time to exit alarm setting leaving the settings unchanged To make a change to a setting Press 1 the P or O button to scroll through the options available for a setting or times when clock setting When you have finished changing a setting press the 2 VOLUME SE...

Page 13: ... day Weekdays The alarm will sound on weekdays but not at weekends Weekends The alarm will sound on weekends but not on weekdays Once The alarm will sound only once If this setting has been chosen an extra option is added for you to set the date that you want the alarm to sound Set the radio to Standby or set the SLEEP function Theradiowillswitchoffandthetimeanddatewillbedisplayed withtheAlarmSymb...

Page 14: ...ducts 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 T...

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Page 16: ...Tesco Stores Ltd Delamare Road Cheshunt Herts EN8 9SL Technika Helpline 0845 456 6767 Calls cost up to 4p per minute from a BT landline other providers may vary DAB121V0 2 ...

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