Tesco.com DAB109FD Marine Radio User Manual
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1. SH SLIEP PRE SET ALARM iNOOZI 986666006660 DAB FM button Display Next button Previous button Select button Alarm Snooze button Preset button Volume control Sleep button Standby On button Info button Menu button CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS BACK VIEW D Headphone jack DAB FM aerial ACInlet Battery compartment DISPLAY FEATURES FITTING BATTERIES DAB RADIO DISPLAY 2 name Information display FM RADIO DISPLAY Stereo Mono indication Station name stereo shown L Lay the ribbon across the gt battery compartment this will assist with removing the batteries when exhausted Fit4xAA batteries observing polarity as shown Slide the battery cover offin the direction indicated RDS scrolling text when available Slide the battery cover back into position on the radio AC MAINS OPERATION CONNECTING POWER Check that the mains voltage marked on the rating plate on the back panel is the same as the voltage in your area Plug the AC power cord into the AC inlet Plug the mains plug into the wall socket and switch the mains power on STANDBY CONTROL To turn the radio on Press the STANDBY ON button The display will light and the radio will tune to the last station used If the power has been disconnected2. The display will now show a DAB preset number Press the or w button repeatedly to choose a DAB preset station to wake to Press the SELECT button to confirm The display will now show an FM preset number Press the or w button repeatedly to choose an FM preset station to wake to Press the SELECT button to confirm The display will now show a buzzer tone number Press the or w button repeatedly to choose from buzzer tone 1 or 2 for this alarm Press the SELECT button to confirm NOTE Refer to the previous page STATION PRESETS for information on how to store preset stations If you choose an unassigned preset number in error the alarm will default to the last station you listened to The display will now show the alarm Volume setting Press the A or w button repeatedly to choose your preferred wake up volume level Press the SELECT button to confirm the wake up volume setting NOTE Ensure that the wake up volume setting is set at a high enough level to wake you ACTIVATING THE ALARM Once you have stored your preferred wake up settings you can activate the alarm to wake you To activate the alarm Press the ALARM SNOOZE button repeatedly to step through the wake up options You can choose from the list below Alarm Off Alarm not set y DAB Preset 03 wake up to DAB preset FM Preset 01 wake up to FM preset y Buzzer Tone 1 wake up to tone Set the radio to Standby before going to slee
3. User Guide DAB109FD DAB Radio IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK This symbol indicates that there are impor tant operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a slightly damp cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Do not install or operate near any heat sources such as radiators stoves or other apparatus that produce heat Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the 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 expose this product to rain or moisture The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no object filled with liquids such as a v
4. and readily operable at all times INDEX INtroduc iO reete 2 A 2 Controls amp connections 3 Display features 5 Fitting Di cn 5 AC mains operatio Ni sisemine 6 Battery operation 6 GettingStant dh nsnanennnsennsi 6 Station tumi scie sc ntei dada 7 FM reception ssec rettet 7 kp 7 Alarm functions tens 8 SNEEP MOI Espeia ce il aa 9 MM aa 9 Manual tuning creativ 9 Display modes aaa rerit 10 Headphones eene 11 System Tes Enana 11 Care amp Maintenance 11 Specifications a 11 EE 1 INTRODUCTION Introduction DAB Digital Audio Broadcasting technology allows many more radio stations compared to FM DAB transmissions do away with problems of hiss and fade that plague AM and FM broadcasts and are less likely to be affected by adverse weather conditions or other sources of interference In addition to speech and music DAB transmissions carry high levels of data far greater than the limited RDS information available on FM stations Unlike FM DAB is broadcast on many frequencies Many countries in Europe including the UK use Band III 174 240 MHz others France for example use the L Band 1452 1492 MHz Germany uses both bands Your radio can tune Band Ill Countries in Europe that use Band lll include Belgium Denmark Holland Italy Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland Your radio will tune stations in all these countries Your radio cannot receive
5. name will scroll across the display The bottom line ofthe display will show a signal strength bargraph that can be used to adjust the aerial for maximum signal strength You can now press the or w button to change to another multiplex channel or the SELECT button to exit manual tuning and play a station from the selected multiplex DISPLAY MODES DAB DISPLAY M0DES When playing a DAB station you can change the information on the display by changing the display mode To change the display mode from the default of Scrolling station text information Press the INF0 button repeatedly to cycle through the options listed in the chart below DLS SCROLLING TEXT PROGRAMME TYPE MULTIPLEX NAME TIME amp DATE CHANNEL amp FREQUENCY AUDIO BIT RATE SIGNAL STRENGTH ALARM STATUS DLS SCROLLING TEXT This is a scrolling message giving real time information song titles news headlines etc PROGRAMME TYPE This describes when available the style ofthe programme being broadcast MULTIPLEX NAME GROUP NAME is the name of the DAB Multiplex that is currently tuned TIME amp DATE Shows the current time and date Time and date are updated by broadcasted information CHANNEL amp FREQUENCY The multiplex channel number and frequency are displayed AUDIO BIT RATE DAB allows broadcasters to vary the BIT RATE or the amount by which an audio signal can be compressed depending on the type of broadcast This enables the
6. or Y button to find your preferred preset number then press the SELECT button When you store a preset the display will read PRESET SAVED to confirm the number you selected NOTE If you choose a preset number that is already in use the new station details will over write the stored station To recall a preset Press the PRESET button Press the A or w button to find the preset number you want When you find the preset station you want stop browsing the preset list and the radio will tune to the selected station NOTE Your radio may have been pre programmed with a selection of DAB station presets If so these stations will be listed on a label fixed to the front panel ALARM FUNCTIONS Your radio includes an alarm function The alarm can be set with a wake up time then you can choose to be woken by a beep sound a DAB station preset or an FM station preset You can also set your preferred alarm wake up volume Before using the alarm you must store these preferred wake up settings STORING PREFERRED WAKE UP SETTINGS Press and hold the ALARM SNOOZE button to enter alarm setting mode The alarm time will be shown with the hours digits flashing Press the A or w button repeatedly to set the hours digits Press the SELECT button to confirm the hours setting The minutes digits will flash Press the or w button repeatedly to set the minutes digits Press the SELECT button to confirm the minutes setting
7. French or German stations broadcasting in the L Band though FM services are available all over Europe Being digital DAB transmissions can have a wider frequency range and greater dynamics than that available with FM technology FM reception is available on the DAB109FD for use in those locations where there is no usable DAB service A headphone output is provided for personal listening PRELIMINARIES 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 DAB109FD digital radio Power cord 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 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS FRONT VIEW D 0 N 7 EY 2 Q 9 vp C e F lt J 0 O
8. amount of stations on a multiplex to be maximised Speech and News are often broadcast at a lower Bit Rate music needs a higher Bit Rate for good fidelity SIGNAL STRENGTH This bargraph indicates the quality of the signal being received The maximum signal strength displayed is indicated by 8 bar segments In low signal areas adjusting the aerial to increase the signal strength indication will improve reception quality ALARM STATUS Briefly displays the status ofthe alarm when set then returns to display scrolling text FM DISPLAY MODES Pressing the INFO button repeatedly when in FM mode will cyde the display through the available FM display options SCROLLING RADIOTEXT y TIMES DATE y TIME amp DATE ALARM STATUS RDS SCROLLING TEXT This is a scrolling message giving real time information song titles news headlines etc FREQUENCY The station frequency is displayed PROGRAMMETYPE This describes when available the style of the programme being broadcast TIME amp DATE Shows the current time and date Time and date are updated by broadcasted information ALARM STATUS Briefly displays the status ofthe alarm when set then returns to display scrolling text HEADPHONES There is a headphone output socket on the back panel of the radio If headphones are connected to this socket for private listening the speakers will cut out automatically SYSTEM RESET DAB is a terrestrial system and freq
9. ase of flowers should be placed on the product No naked flame sources such as candles should be placed on the product Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this device Caution Usage of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous exposure IMPORTANT This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However this is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Mains Supply The mains operating voltage of this unit is marked on a rating plate on the back of the unit The means of disconnecting this appliance from the mains supply is the mains plug This should be unobstructed
10. ay the radio will tune to the station you selected FM RECEPTION Your radio can also receive FM band radio stations To change to the FM band Press the DAB FM button To auto tune to FM stations Press and hold the or w button to search up or down the band for the next station Searching will appear on the display and the radio will start to search Tuning will stop automatically when the next station is reached To manually tune to FM stations Press the or w button briefly to tune up or down the band in 50kHz steps STEREO MONO RECEPTION You can set your radio to switch automatically between stereo and mono FM reception AUTO mode or to receive in mono only MONO mode Setting to mono mode may improve sound quality in areas where a weak aerial signal results in a high level of background noise To switch between FM AUTO and MONO modes Whilst playing FM radio press the SELECT button to change between auto and mono modes The legend Auto or Mono will be displayed to indicate which mode is set 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 Tune to the station you want to store as a preset Press and hold the PRESET button A preset number will be displayed flashing on the bottom line of the display To choose a different preset location to store your station press the A
11. insulated This product must not be connected to earth WARRANTY Your Tesco appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the date of purchase If a fault develops during this period please contact the TESCO electrical help line on 0845 456 6767 Please have your original purchase receipt with you when you call This warranty in no way affects your consumer rights UK Waste electrical products batteries should x not be disposed of with household waste Separate disposal facilities exist for your al 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 TESCO MO MS a MY AY esco Stores Ltd Delamare Road Cheshunt Herts EN8 9SL DAB109FD V0 2
12. on once set Press the SLEEP button during Sleep mode The sleep symbol letter 5 will disappear from the display SCANNING When first used your radio scanned the DAB band for available stations The station services found were then stored in your radios memory You can re scan the band at any time if you move to a different area or just to refresh the stored list of available stations Two types of scan are available a Local Scan that scans UK DAB bands for available services and a Full Scan that scans all bands TO START A SCAN Switch on the radio and select the DAB band Press the MENU button briefly Manual tune is displayed Press the button once Autoscan is displayed Press the SELECT button to start the scan The scanning display will be shown while the scan takes place Number of stations found Scanning B8 EJEN Progress bargraph A bargraph shows scan progress and the number of services found is displayed MANUAL TUNING If preferred you can also tune DAB stations manually To Manually tune Press the MENU button briefly The radio will now display the legend Manual tune Press the SELECT button to select manual tuning Press the A or w button repeatedly to browse the DAB multiplex channels Press the SELECT button to select the channel displayed The number and frequency of the selected multiplex will be displayed If a station multiplex is located on this channel the multiplex
13. or 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 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 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME To increase the volume Turn the VOLUME control clockwise holding until the volume level is set To decrease the volume Turn the VOLUME control anti clockwise holding until the volume level is set SELECTING A DAB STATION The stations are stored in an alphanumeric list To select another station Press the or w button to step up or down through the station list The station name will be displayed with the multiplex name and number Multiplex name and number Jl N Station list When you find the station name you want to listen to press the SELECT button After a short del
14. p NOTE The above examples show DAB preset 3 FM preset 1 and Buzzer tone 1 as preferred wake up settings If the alarm is set to wake you the ALARM symbol will be displayed in the position shown below WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS The alarm will continue to sound for one hour before switching off automatically To switch off the alarm before this time Press the STANDBY ON button to switch off the alarm when it sounds To extend the alarm for a further 5 minute snooze Press the ALARM SNOOZE button to switch off the alarm The alarm will switch off for a 5 minute period and the z symbol will show on the display to indicate snooze mode NOTE The snooze function can be selected repeatedly until the alarm switches off after one hour Snooze mode set SLEEP MODE The Sleep function allows you to program your radio to switch itself off after a set period of 90 80 70 60 30 or 10 minutes To activate the Sleep function Press the SLEEP button The display will show Sleep Timer 90 minutes Now press the SLEEP button repeatedly until your required sleep time appears on the display After a few seconds the Sleep display will disappear and the letter s will appear on the display as shown below to confirm that sleep mode is activated Sleep mode set Your radio will continue to play then will set to Standby when the sleep time expires To cancel the Sleep functi
15. the clock will set Toturn the power off Press the STANDBY ON button The radio will switch off and the display light will dim The clock Will continue to run whilst mains power is connected BATTERY OPERATION FITTING BATTERIES Referring to the diagram on the previous page fit 4 x AA batteries into the battery compartment Alkaline batteries are recommended for best performance POWER CONTROL To turn the radio on Press the STANDBY ON button The display will light the radio will tune to the last station used and the clock will set NOTE To conserve power during battery operation the display will switch to full brightness when a button is pressed and dim 5 seconds later To turn the power off Press the STANDBY ON button The radio and display will switch off NOTE The STANDBY ON button functions as a Power On Off button during battery operation the display will switch off completely when set to Standby Alarm and Sleep functions are disabled during battery operation 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 ina fire Weak batteries can leak and damage the radio Replace them in good time GETTING STARTED DAB FM AERIAL Before using your radio for DAB or FM reception always unclip and fully extend the aerial The aerial has a rotating base to enable adjustment f
16. uencies in different areas vary If you move the radio to another part of the country performing a Full Scan may not be enough to re program the radio you may need to reset the radio To restore the factory settings Press and hold the MENU button until the display shows Press SELECT to confirm reset Press the SELECT button to confirm reset Restarting will appear on the display The Radio will now set to Standby After reset all settings are returned to the factory defaults and any stored presets are erased SOFTWARE VERSION You can display the version of software used in your radio This will only be necessary as an aid for technicians should your radio ever need service To display the software version Press and hold the INF0 button The software version will appear on the display CARE AND MAINTENANCE AFTER USING YOUR RADIO Set to Standby Switch the unit off at the mains and unplug it if you are leaving it unattended for a long period holidays etc Avoid leaving batteries fitted if you leave the radio unattended for long periods They may leak and damage the radio CARE AND CLEANING All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with the unit unplugged from the mains power Occasionally wipe the cabinet with a lint free duster Never dean the unit with liquids or solvents SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Mc a a ananas 87 5 108 MHz Net Weight 1 37 kg C Class Il construction double
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