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POWER CONTROL
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, ‘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.
To increase the volume:
Press the
•
button.
To decrease the volume:
Press the
•
VOLUME -
button.
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 In 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.
STANDBY CONTROL
To turn the radio on:
Press the
•
STANDBY
button.
The radio will switch on and tune to the last station used.
If the radio is being used for the first time, a DAB station scan
will run.
To turn the power off:
Press the
•
STANDBY
button.
The radio will set to Standby and the Standby icon will be
displayed. The clock will continue to run whilst mains power
is connected.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
SELECTING A DAB STATION
The stations are stored in an alphanumeric list.
To select another station
Press the
•
]
or
[
button to browse up or down the
station list for another station.
When you find the station you want, press the
•
SELECT
button.
The radio will tune to the station displayed.
Auto Enter
For easier station tuning, you can switch on ‘Auto Enter’.
When playing a DAB station -
Press and hold the
•
SELECT
button to switch Auto Enter
on or off.
Auto Enter On (or Off) will be displayed.
To select another station with Auto Enter enabled
Press the
•
]
or
[
button to browse up or down the
station list for another station.
When you find the station you want, stop browsing.
•
After a short delay, the radio will tune to the station displayed.
If reception is not clear, try adjusting the aerial wire to receive
the strongest possible signal (shown on the signal-strength
display).
