Bush NE-3140 User manual

NE-3140
704/5020

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
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2
3
4
5
Safety information
Safety information 6
Getting to know your DAB/FM Radio
Ready? Let’s begin 10
Product Overview 10
FIXING THE BOARD FOR WALL MOUNTING 11
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POWER SOURCE 14
BASIC OPERATION 14
DAB OPERATION 14
FM OPERATION 16
ALARMS and SNOOZE 18
SYSTEM SETTINGS 20
USING EARPHONES 21
Other information
Specifications 24
Product support
Help and assistance 27
Disposal 28
Guarantee 29

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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

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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. STANDBY BUTTON
3. MODE BUTTON
4. TUN/CH▼BUTTON
5. TUN/CH▲BUTTON
6. LCD DISPLAY
top view
7. ALARM/SNOOZE BUTTON
8. INFO/MENU BUTTON
9. SELECT BUTTON
10. PRESET BUTTON
11. VOLUME CONTROL

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Rear view
12. ROD ANTENNA
13. DC INPUT SOCKET
14. HEADPHONE JACK
15. BATTERY DOOR
16. AC/DC ADAPTOR

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SWITCHING YOUR RADIO ON FOR THE FIRST TIME
AC Operation
1. Insert the DC power jack of AC/DC adaptor to the DC input socket located at the rear of the
radio.
2. Plug the AC/DC Adaptor to the AC mains outlet.
3. Press the STANDBY to turn the radio on.
Remarks: If the AC Adaptor voltage is over than 6V, it will possible make the unit damage.
DC (battery) operation
1. Ensure the AC/DC adaptor is disconnected from the radio and AC mains.
2. Installed the batteries (4×1.5V UM3/AA battery) into the battery compartment.
3. Press the STANDBY to turn the radio on.
Remarks: To obtain the best performance in DC operation, the use of alkaline batteries is highly
recommended.
Menus:
The following controls are used to move about the menu tree to choose and select the required
settings:
Press and hold INFO/MENU button to enter into the “MENU”. Press the TUN/CH▼or TUN/CH▲
button to navigate the desire option, then press SELECT button to confirm.

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MENU Tree as below:
SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock in this radio is equipped to receive a DAB radio frequency time signal. After the unit has
been turned on, it will automatically tune into a DAB radio station and update the clock. It may be
necessary to wait for 1-2 minutes to allow the unit to receive the time signal. If the area will only
receive an FM signal it will be necessary to manually set the clock.
Mode Mode
DAB
DAB Menu
Full Scan
Manual Tune
Prune
System
FM
Menu Menu
System Menu
Time
Sleep
Backlight
Factory Reset
SW version Backlight Menu
Backlight Low/ Medium/ High
Time Menu
Set Time/Date hh:mm/DD-MM-YYYY
Auto Update Update from Any/Update from DAB/Update from FM/ No Update
Set 12/24 hour 12/24
Set Date Format DD-MM-YYYY/MM-DD-YYYY
FM Menu
Scan Setting All station/Strong stations only
Audio Setting Stereo Allowed/Forced mono
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Set the clock in STANDBY mode
1. Insert the adaptor cord into the power socket at the rear of the radio. Plug the adaptor into the
mains supply socket.
2. The display backlight will illuminate for a few seconds, a welcome message (F1) will appear in
the display briefly and the clock will display “00:00:00 Time is not set”.
3. In standby mode, press the ALARM/SNOONZE button, the hour digits will flash in the display,
press ▼/▲buttons to set the correct hour, then press the SELECT button to confirm.
4. The minute digits will now flash, press ▼/▲buttons to set the correct minute.
5. Later you will enter to “Set date 1-1-2014”. Press ▼/▲buttons to set date and press SELECT
button to confirm again.
Set the clock in working mode
1. Connect the radio to AC mains (via AC/DC adaptor), then press STANDBY to turn the radio
on.
2. Press and hold INFO/MENU button, and then press ▼/▲buttons until the display show
“System”. And press the SELECT button confirm.
3. Continue press ▼/▲buttons until the display shows “Time" and then press the SELECT button
to confirm. The display will show “<Set Time/Date>”, press the SELECT button to confirm again.
4. The hour digits will flash in the display, press ▼/▲buttons to set the correct hour, and then
press the SELECT button to confirm.
5. The minute digits will now flash, press ▼/▲buttons to set the correct minute.
6. Later you will enter to “set date 1-1-2014”, press ▼/▲buttons to set date and press SELECT
button to confirm again.
BASIC OPERATION - GETTING STARTED
Press the STANDY button to turn the unit on, it will automatically enter into the DAB mode and
perform auto scan function. During the scan, the display show “Scanning…” together with a slide
bar
that indicates the progress of the scan and the amount of stations that have been found so far. (F.2)
Once the scan has finished, the radio will select the first alphanumerically found station. You can
now press ▼/▲buttons to explore the found stations followed by pressing the SELECT button to
select listening to the stations.
Note: If there is no stations found after auto scan, the radio will display "Full Scan", you can now
press ▼/▲buttons to select “Full scan” or “Manual tune” for stations, and press SELECT button to
finally confirm.
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DAB Auto Scan
The auto scan will search for the entire DAB Band III channels. After the scan has finished, the first
alphanumerically found stations will be automatically selected.
1. To activate auto scan, press and hold INFO/MENU button, and press ▼/▲buttons to enter
into the Menu to select “Full scan”, finally press the SELECT button to confirm. The display will
show “Scanning…” and a pressing slide bar.(F.3)
2. All the stations that have been found will be stored automatically, press ▼/▲buttons to
explore the stations that have been found. When you find a station that you would like to listen,
press the SELECT button to confirm.
DAB Manual tune
1. To select manual tune, press and hold INFO/MENU button, and then press ▼/▲buttons to
select “Manual tune”(F.4). And press the SELECT button to confirm.
2. Press ▼/▲buttons to move through the DAB channels, the display will show “5A to 13F” and
their associated frequencies. (F.5)
3. When your desired frequency appears in the display, press the SELECT button to listen, the
name of the station group (ensemble/multiplex) will be displayed.
F.5F.4F.3
Prune
You may remove all unavailable station form on the list.
1. During DAB mode, press and hold INFO/MENU button and then press ▼/▲buttons to select
“Prune”. Press the SELECT button to confirm.
2. Press ▼/▲buttons to select <Yes> to confirm delete. Or select <No> to cancel.
DAB display modes
Every time you press the INFO/MENU button, the display will cycle through the following display
modes: Signal strength, Programme Type, Ensemble Name, Channel number/frequency, Signal
error, Audio Bit Rate, Power status (Mains/Battery), Time and Date.
Signal Strength
This shows a slide bar to indicate the signal strength, the stronger the signal, the longer the bar will
be from left to right.
Programme Type
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Ensemble Name
The Ensemble/Multiplex is a collection of radio stations that are bundled and transmitted together
in a single frequency. There are national and local multiplexes, local ones contain stations that are
specific to that area.
Channel number/frequency
This displays the Channel number/frequency of the present station, such as “11C 220.352MHz”.
Signal error
Show the stability and quality of signal reception , the best representation for 0.
Audio Bit Rate
The display will show the digital audio bit rate being received.
Power status
Display the power supply is adaptor or battery. If the power supply is battery, the display will show
the battery capacity.
Time / Date
This displays the current time and date provided automatically by the broadcaster.
Signal Strength Programme Type Ensemble name Channel number/frquency
TimeDate Power status Audio Bit Rate Signal error
FM radio
1. To select FM, press the MODE button, the display will show FM and the frequency.
2. To activate auto search, press SELECT button or press and hold ▼/▲buttons until the radio
starts to scan the frequency band, the display will show ‘Scanning …‘(F6), and it will stop
automatically once a station has been found.
3. To search manually, press ▼/▲F.6 buttons in the desired direction to increment the frequency
by 0.05MHz. If reception is still poor adjust the position of the antenna or try moving the radio
to another location.
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Scan setting
In FM mode, press and hold INFO/MENU button and then press ▼/▲buttons to select
“Scan setting”. And press the SELECT button to confirm. Press ▼/▲buttons to select
“All stations/Strong stations only”, and then press the SELECT button to confirm the setting.
FM display modes
Every time you press the INFO/MENU button, the display will cycle through the following display
modes: Radio Text, Programme Type, Frequency, Audio Type, Power status (Mains/Battery),
Time and Date.
Radio Text
This displays the information about the current programme.
Programme Type
This describes the “style” or “genre” of the programme that is being broadcast.
Frequency
This displays the frequency of the present station, such as “87.8MHz”.
Audio Type
This displays if the station being received is in mono or stereo.
Power status
Display the power supply is adaptor or battery. If the power supply is battery,
the display will show the battery capacity.
Time
This display the current time provided automatically by the broadcaster.
Date
This display the current date provided automatically by the broadcaster.
Radio Text
Programme Type
Frequency
Audio Type
Power status
Time
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STORING AND RECALLING STORED STATIONS
This function allows up to 10 stations to be programmed into the memory and stored in both DAB
and FM mode.
1. To store a preset, first tune to your desired station, then press and hold the PRESET button for
longer than 2 seconds ,the display will show “Preset Store <#:(Empty)>” (F.7).
2. Press ▼/▲buttons to select your desired station preset number.
3. Press the SELECT to confirm your selection, the station now broadcasting has now been
stored in the selected location (F.8).
4. To listen to the preset stations, press the PRESET button once and then press ▼/▲buttons to
select the desired preset location. And press the SELECT button to confirm. (F.9) The station
name or frequency and preset location number will be displayed in the lower half of the
display. If the preset has not been allocated, “Preset Recall <#: (Empty)>” will be shown in the
display.
F.8F.7F .9
Notes: If the unit is disconnected from the mains supply for any length of time and the batteries are
not installed, the programmed stations will be lost.
SETTING ALARMS (AC OPERATION ONLY)
1. Alarms can be switched on or off in standby mode. However, the alarm parameters can only
be set when the product is on.
2. To set or change alarm 1, press ALARM/SNOOZE button once, then press the SELECT button.
(F.10)
F.10
3. To set or change alarm 2, press the ALARM/SNOOZE button twice, then press the SELECT
button.
4. To exist alarm setting mode, press the ALARM/SNOOZE button again.