Bush Classic BRC-3 User manual

BRC-3
SKU: 135873546
Instruction Manual

You’ll soon be enjoying your new DAB/FM RADIO.
It all begins here, with your instructions. Don’t worry, there’s
nothing too technical coming up. Just simple, step-by-step
guidance to get you up and running quickly. Sound good? Then
let’s get started.
Help and Guidance
We’re here to help you get the most from your DAB/FM Radio. Should you require any
guidance, a simple solution can often be found online at:
www.bush-support.com
If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105.
If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a
simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting

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section of these instructions, or online at www.bush-support.com If you still require further
assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105
Contents
1
2
3
4
5
Safety information
Safety information 6
Getting to know your DAB/FM Radio
Ready? Let’s begin 10
Product Overview 10
Using your DAB/FM Radio
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND USE 14
BATTERY SAFETY AND DISPOSAL 14
SETTING THE CLOCK 15
BASIC OPERATION - GETTING STARTED 15
USING THE RADIO - DAB MODE 16
USING THE RADIO - FM MODE 19
USING THE RADIO - PROGRAMMED STATION FUNCTION 21
SETTING AND USING THE ALARM 21
SETTING AND USING THE SLEEP FUNCTION 23
USING THE RADIO WITH A BLUETOOTH DEVICE 24
USING HEADPHONES (not included) 25
SETTING THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT LEVEL
(in operational mode only) 25
USING THE UNIT WITH AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT 25
Other information
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 28
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 28
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 29
Product support
Help and assistance 32
Disposal 33
Guarantee 34

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Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
-Read all the instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference.
Check that the voltage marked on the rating label matches your mains voltage.
-The unit must be placed on a flat stable surface and should not be subjected to vibrations.
-Do not place the unit on sloped or unstable surfaces as the unit may fall off or tip over.
-The mains socket must be located near the unit and should be easily accessible.
-Avoid extreme degrees of temperature, either hot or cold. Place the unit well away from heat
sources such as radiators or gas/electric fires. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and other
sources of heat.
-Never place any type of candle or naked flame on the top of or near the unit.
-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this unit to rain,
moisture, dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on
the unit.
-If you spill any liquid into the unit, it can cause serious damage. Switch it off at the mains
immediately. Withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
-To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and
other materials do not obstruct the ventilation vents.
-Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space.
Ensure that a minimum of 10cm should be kept around the unit for ventilation.
Safety
-Always disconnect the unit from the mains supply before connecting/disconnecting other
devices or moving the unit.
-Unplug the unit from the mains socket during a lightning storm.
-This unit will become warm when used for a long period of time. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem with the unit.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the unit’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual
accompanying the unit.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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Mains Adapter
-Make sure the unit is not resting on top of the mains cable, as the weight of the unit may damage
the cable and create a safety hazard.
-If the mains cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Interference
-Do not place the unit on or near appliances which may cause electromagnetic interference.
If you do, it may adversely affect the operating performance of the unit, and cause a distorted
sound.
Supervision
-Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
-Never let anyone especially children push anything into the holes, slots or any other openings in
the case - this could result in a fatal electric shock.
Service/Maintenance
-To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove screws. The unit does not contain any user
serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel.
-Do not open any fixed covers as this may expose dangerous voltages.
-Ensure to unplug the unit from the mains socket before cleaning.
-Do not use any type of abrasive pad or abrasive cleaning solutions as these may damage the
unit's surface.
-Do not use liquids to clean the unit.
Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating
To avoid possible hearing damage, do not listen to this radio at high volume levels for long periods of
time. Always keep the volume within reasonable limits.

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Getting to know your DAB/FM Radio
You’ll be up and running in no time
Ready? Let’s begin...
Please read these instructions carefully. They contain important information which will help you
get the best from your product and ensure safe and correct installation and operation.
If you require any further assistance, our technical experts are happy to help. For full
details, refer to the product support section at the end of these instructions.
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Product Overview
1. Speaker
2. Display
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top view
Back view
3. Volume control knob
4. Standby / On( ) button
5. Mode button
6. Alarm button
7. Play / Pause ( ) button
8. Dimmer/Snooze button
9. Scroll control knob
10. Menu / Info button
11. Preset button
12. Select button
13. Handle
14. Battery compartment cover
15. Telescopic antenna
16. Aux in jack
17. Headphone ( ) jack
18. DC in jack
19. Adaptor (not shown)

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BATTERY INSTALLATION AND USE
To use the appliance with batteries ensure that the power cord is
NOT connected to the mains and install the batteries into the battery
compartment.
1. Slide off the battery compartment cover from the reverse of the
radio.
2. Insert 4 x AA 1.5V alkaline batteries (not included) in accordance
with the diagram in the battery compartment. Take care to
observe the correct polarity (+/ -).
3. Refit the battery compartment cover. Do not expose the batteries
or the installed batteries to excessive heat (e.g. fire, sunshine or
position close to radiators etc.).
Notes:
∞ All DAB radio’s use more power during use than ‘traditional’ radios
and so will run batteries down within a few hours. Therefore use
of mains power (or rechargeable batteries) is recommended for
extended listening.
BATTERY SAFETY AND DISPOSAL
∞ CAUTION – Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly fitted / replaced.
∞ Only use ‘AA’ 1.5V batteries in this appliance.
∞ Be sure to insert batteries correctly taking care to observe the correct polarity (+ and -).
∞ Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.
∞ Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
∞ Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
∞ Remove rechargeable batteries from appliance before recharging.
∞ Never mix old and new batteries (replace all batteries at the same time).
∞ Never try to dismantle batteries.
∞ Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
∞ Always remove exhausted or dead batteries from the product.
∞ Remove batteries from the product before extended storage.
∞ Dispose of batteries responsibly at local authority household waste recycling facility.
∞ DO NOT dispose of batteries in a fire as the batteries may explode.

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SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock in this radio is equipped to receive a DAB and FM radio frequency time signal.
1. Place the appliance on a flat and stable surface.
2. Connect the adaptor lead into the socket at the rear of the radio, plug in and switch on at the
mains. The display backlight will illuminate for a few seconds, a welcome message (fig.1) will
appear in the display briefly, the clock (00:00) will then flash in the display and a message ‘time
is not set’ will appear underneath.
3. If a signal can be received in the area of operation after a short time the clock will automatically
synchronise to the local time and then the unit will enter standby mode.
4. If the clock does not automatically set, the clock can be set manually see section 7.6 and 8.3.
Note:
Each of the above steps need to be completed within 10 seconds of pressing the button, otherwise
the screen will clear.
BASIC OPERATION - GETTING STARTED
1. Place the appliance on a flat and stable surface.
2. Connect the mains lead into the socket at the rear of the radio, plug
in and switch on at the mains. The display backlight will illuminate for
a few seconds, a welcome message (fig.1) will appear in the display
briefly, the clock (00:00) will flash in the display.
3. Fully extend the telescopic antenna.
4. Press the STANDBY( ) button to turn the unit on, the DAB mode will
automatically be selected and the radio will perform a full autoscan.
The display will show ‘Scanning’, together with a slide bar (fig.2) that
indicates the progress of the scan and the number of stations found
so far.
5. Once the scan has finished, the radio will select the first
alphanumerically found station.
6. Adjust the volume to the desired level by turning the VOLUME knob. Turn anticlockwise to
reduce the volume and clockwise to increase the volume.
7. Turn the SCROLL knob to scroll through the located stations. Once the station of choice is
located, press the SELECT button to select the station.
8. Move the antenna or radio until the best reception is received.
9. To switch to FM radio, press the MODE button. Press the button again to return to DAB.
10. To switch the radio into standby mode, press the STANDBY ( ) button. The radio will silence,
the display will dim but the clock will still be displayed.
11. To turn off the radio, unplug from the mains supply.
fig.1
fig.2

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USING THE RADIO - DAB MODE
DAB differs from analogue radio; the separate signals from a number of stations are grouped
together and transmitted as a single frequency. These groups are referred to as multiplexes and
ensembles. Each time a group has been found the name of the group will be shown on the lower
half of the display.
DAB MODE - AUTO TUNE
This function allows the radio to search automatically for DAB Band III channels.
1. In DAB mode, press and hold the MENU / INFO button until ‘Full scan’ (fig.3) is displayed
and press the SELECT button accept. The radio will start to scan,
the display will show ‘Scanning’, together with a slide bar (fig.2) that
indicates the progress of the scan and the number of stations found
so far.
2. When the scan is finished the radio will return to the station played
before the scan was initiated but any new stations found will have
been added.
DAB MODE – MANUAL TUNE
This function allows a specific or new ensemble to be manually added to
the stations already available on the radio.
1. In DAB mode, press and hold the MENU / INFO button and turn the
SCROLL knob until ‘Manual tune’ (fig. 4) is displayed. Press the SELECT
button to accept.
2. Turn the SCROLL knob until the desired frequency (e.g. fig. 5) is shown
in the display and then press the SELECT button. The top line will
now display the channel number, the frequency and name of the
ensemble and the lower line will show the signal strength or ‘service
not available’ if the signal strength is too weak.
3. Press the SELECT button again to add the ensemble and automatically
tune to the station.
DAB MODE – PRUNE
This function allows all unavailable stations to be removed from the station list. Press and hold the
MENU / INFO button for about 2 seconds to enter the tuning menu.
1. Turn the SCROLL knob until ‘Prune’ is displayed and press the SELECT button to confirm.
2. Use the SCROLL knob to highlight <yes> and then press the SELECT button again to confirm
and delete. If <no> is selected the operation will be cancelled.
fig.4
fig.5
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DAB MODE – SECONDARY SERVICES
Some stations include secondary services and when these are available a ‘>’ symbol appears after
the station name when searching the stations found list. These secondary services contain extra
services that are related to the primary station, for example a sports station may want to add extra
commentary. The secondary services are inserted directly after the primary station in the station list.
∞ To access this service, press the SELECT button. When the secondary service ends, the unit will
automatically switch back to the primary station.
DAB DISPLAY MODES AND SET UP OPTIONS
This function allows information relating to the current station to be shown in the second line of
the display.
Press the INFO button repeatedly to scroll through the following display modes (fig.6)
∞ Ensemble (Group name) - the ensemble is a group
of stations that are bundled and transmitted together
in a single frequency. There are national and local
ensembles; local ones contain stations that are specific
to the local area.
∞ Signal strength – the display will show a slide bar to
indicate the strength of the signal. The stronger the
signal, the longer the bar.
∞ Signal error – the display shows the stability and quality
of the reception, 0=good.
∞ Time - the time will be automatically updated by the
radio time signal.
∞ Date - the date will be automatically updated by the
radio time signal.
∞ Audio bit rate – the display will show the digital audio bit
rate being received.
∞ Radio text - the broadcaster may include a scrolling
message about the current programme.
∞ Programme type – this describes the style / genre of
the programme. If the information is not available the
display will show ‘<Programme type>’.
∞ Channel number / frequency – the display will show
the channel number / frequency of the station being
broadcast.
∞ Power status – the display will show whether if the
radio is being used on mains or battery. When in battery
mode the display will show the battery capacity (21-100)
Ensemble (Group name)
Signal strength
Signal error
Time
Date
Audio bit rate
Radio text
Programme type
Channel number / frequency
Power status
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DAB SET UP OPTIONS
This function allows the DAB set up menus to be entered and a number of options to be changed.
With the music of choice playing, press and hold the MENU / INFO button until ‘Full scan’ is
displayed and then turn the SCROLL knob to move through the menu options available and press
the SELECT button to enter each option.
Menu Options
Full scan Initiates full DAB scan
Manual tune Permits manual addition of DAB stations
Prune Removes unavailable DAB stations
System Time Set Time / Date hh:mm:dd:
Auto update Update from any
Update from DAB
Update from FM
No update
Set 12/24 12
24
Set date format dd/mm/yyyy
mm/dd/yyyy
Factory reset Initiates reset
SW version Display software version
Sleep Off
10 mins
20 mins
30 mins
60 mins
70 mins
80 mins
90 mins
DAB MODE - RESET
If moving the radio to another location in the country the pre-tuned and stored DAB stations may
no longer be available and it will be necessary to reset the radio back to the factory settings.
1. With the unit switched on, press and hold the MENU / INFO button and then turn the SCROLL
knob until ‘System’ is displayed. Press the SELECT button to accept.
2. Turn the SCROLL knob until ‘Factory reset’ (fig.7) is shown in the
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3. The display will now show ‘Factory Reset? <No> Yes’ (fig. 8). Use the
SCROLL knob until <Yes> is shown and then press the SELECT button
to confirm. The radio will display ‘Restarting….’ and will then go into
standby mode.
4. Proceed as per section 6.1 to re-start the unit and scan for stations.
Note:
All stored programmed stations will be lost during reset.
USING THE RADIO - FM MODE
FM MODE - TUNING
1. To select FM radio, press the MODE button, until the display shows ‘FM’ and then the frequency.
2. To activate auto search turn and hold the SCROLL knob until and the
radio starts to scan the frequency band, the display will show ‘Scanning
… ‘(fig.9), and it will stop automatically once a station has been found.
If the SCROLL knob is turned anticlockwise the frequency will search
down the frequency and if turned in a clockwise direction it will
search upwards.
3. To search manually, turn the SCROLL knob and immediately release to increment the
frequency up or down by 0.05MHz.
4. To change the audio mode (stereo or mono), press and hold the MENU / INFO button and turn
the SCROLL knob until ‘Audio setting’ is displayed. Press the SELECT button to accept. Use the
SCROLL knob to switch from ‘Stereo allowed’ to ‘Forced mono’ and press again to switch back.
If ‘stereo allowed’ is selected the radio will automatically switch between stereo and mono
mode. Once the audio mode of choice is displayed, press the SELECT button to accept.
5. To set the scan criteria, press and hold the MENU / INFO button and turn the SCROLL knob
until ‘Scan setting’ is displayed. Press the SELECT button to accept. Use the SCROLL knob
to switch from ‘All stations’ to ‘Strong stations’ and again to switch back. If ‘strong stations’
is selected the radio will only scan for strong stations. Once the scan criteria of choice is
displayed press the SELECT button to accept.
6. If an FM RDS (Radio Data Signal) is present, the display will automatically show the station name
and radio text (if available).
FM DISPLAY MODES
This function allows information relating to the current station to be shown in the second line of
the display.
If the INFO button is then pressed repeatedly, the second line of the station display will scroll
through the following modes with each subsequent press of the button (fig.10).
fig.8
fig.9
Time Date
Audio mode
Radio text Programme type
frequencyPower
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∞ Time - the time will be automatically updated by the radio time signal.
∞ Date - the date will be automatically updated by the radio time signal.
∞ Radio text - the broadcaster may include a scrolling message about the current programme.
∞ Programme type – this describes the style / genre of the programme. If the information is not
available the display will show ‘<Programme type>’.
∞ Audio mode – the display will show if the station being received is stereo or mono.
∞ Frequency – the display will show the frequency of the station being broadcast.
∞ Power status – the display will show if the radio is being used on mains or battery. When in
battery mode the display will show the battery capacity (21-100)
FM SET UP OPTIONS
This function allows the FM set up menus to be entered and a number of options to be changed.
With the music of choice playing, press and hold the MENU / INFO button until ‘Scan setting’ is
displayed and then turn the SCROLL knob to move through the menu options available and press
the SELECT button to enter each option.
Menu Options
Scan setting Strong stations
All stations
Audio setting Stereo allowed
Forced mono
System Time Set Time / Date hh:mm:dd:
Auto update Update from any
Update from DAB
Update from FM
No update
Set 12/24 12
24
Set date format dd/mm/yyyy
mm/dd/yyyy
Factory reset Initiates reset
SW version Display software version
Sleep Off
10 mins
20 mins
30 mins
60 mins
70 mins
80 mins
90 mins