Groov-e GV-PS753 User manual

GV-PS753
PORTABLE CD PLAYER WITH
DAB / FM DIGITAL RADIO
I N S T R U C T I O N MAN U A L
MENU CD MODE
SNOOZE

WARNING
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TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN
LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL -
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the products enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
EXCLAMATION POINT - within an equilateral triangle,
is used to indicate that a specific component shall be
replaced only by the component specified in that
documentation for safety reason.
The following label has been affixed to the unit, listing the proper procedure for working with the laser beam:
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LABEL -
This label is attached to the place as illustrated to inform that the
apparatus contains a laser component.
WARNING LABEL INFORMING OF RADIATION -
This label is placed inside the unit. As shown in the illustration. To
warn against further measures on the unit. The equipment contains
a laser radiating laser rays according to the limit of laser product of
class 1.
This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance,
it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
LUOKEN 1 LAISERLAITE
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance isoperated.
2.WATER AND MOISTURE - The appliance should not be used near water.
3.VENTILATION - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
4.HEAT - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
5.POWER SOURCE - The appliance should be connected to power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
6.POWER CORD PROTECTION - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or against them.
7.POWER LINES - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
8.OBJECT and LIQUID ENTRY - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled into
the enclosure through the openings.
9.ESD WARNING – If the display does not function properly or there is no reaction to any of the controls, this may
be due to electrostatic discharge. Switch off and unplug the set. Reconnect after a few
seconds.
10. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance should only be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
a. The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged.
b. Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance enclosure.
c. The appliance has been exposed to rain.
d. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
e. The appliance does not appear to operate normally.
11. SERVICING-If an error display or malfunction occurs switch the appliance off and disconnect the power cord or
remove the batteries and then reconnect to your power source and switch the appliance back on.
BEFORE OPERATION-Please take care as dirty, damaged or warped CD’s may damage the appliance, care should
be taken and only use CD’s with the marks shown below

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POWER SOURCES
to a wall outlet
Insert 8 x “C” size batteries
into the battery compartment
AC POWER
You can power your portable system by plugging the detachable AC power cord into the AC inlet at
the back of the unit and into a wall AC power outlet. Check that the rated voltage of your appliance
matches your local voltage. Make sure that the AC power cord is fully inserted into the appliance.
Power Source
AC 230V ~ 50Hz
Batteries: 8x1.5 "C" Size (UM-2/LR14)
(Optional, not supplied)
BATTERY POWER
Insert 8 x “C” size batteries into the battery compartment. Be sure that the batteries are inserted
correctly to avoid damage to the appliance. Always remove the batteries when the appliance will not
be used for a long period of time, as this will cause leakage from the batteries and subsequent
damage to your appliance.
Notes:
- Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of batteries together.
- To use the appliance with batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from it.
to AC IN

LOCATION OF CONTROLS
4
FM ANTENNA
CD DOOR
VOLUME
CONTROL

LOCATION OF CONTROLS
5
1. Spe aker
2. LCD
Display
3. Power/Mode
4. Preset
5. Menu/Info
6. CD mode/Scan
7. Prev/Skip/Tune-
8. Next/Skip/Tune+
9. Alarm
10. Sleep/Snooze
11. Stop
12. Play/Pause/Select
13. Aux in
14. Headphones
15. Volume Control
16. Carry handle
17. CD compartment
18. Telescopic antenna
19. Battery compartment
20. Power cable

OPERATION
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Initial set-up
Press and release the Power/Mode button. The first time you switch on your
Boombox or if the station list is empty, your Boombox will automatically begin to scan
for DAB radio stations. A progress bar will show the progress of the scan and the
number of stations found during the scan will also be displayed.
When the scan is complete your Boombox will select the first available station and
begin to play. Stations are listed in numerical and then alphabetical order by default.
Change the mode
Pressandrelease the Power/Modebutton to change betweenDAB radio, FMradio, CD,
and AUX modes. Please check the display, which will confirm the mode.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the rotary volume control away from you to increase the volume and towards you to
decrease the volume.
Note: Always keep the volume within reasonable limits.
Time and date
The first time you listen to DAB radio, the time and date of your product will be
synchronized automatically to that broadcast by the DAB service in 24-hour mode; which
is in line with daylight saving, so there is no need to set the time and date manually.
Ifyoudowishtosetthetimeanddatemanually,turnontheBoomboxandfollowthe
steps below:
1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button until <Full scan> is displayed.
2. Press the or button to <System>. Press and release the Selectbutton.
3. <Time>isdisplayed. PressandreleasetheSelectbutton.<SetTime/Date>is
displayed. Press and release the Select button.
4. Set time is displayed and thehour digits will flash. Use or to scroll
to the correct hour. Press and release the Selectbutton.
5. The minutes will now flash. Press the or button to the correct minutes.
Press and release the Selectbutton.

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6. Setdateisdisplayedandthedaywillflash. Press or button to select and
press the Select button, to set the day, month and year, using the same method as you
used to set the time.
When you confirm the correct date. ‘Time Saved’ is displayedandthe display returns
to <Set Time/Date>.
You can now press or to select and press the Select button,using
the same method as you did to set the time and date, to change the settings for:
12/24-hourclockdisplay.Thedateformat,DD-MM-YYYYorMM-DD-YYYYandtoauto
update the time from the DAB signal, FM signal, DAB or FM signal or no update.
Alarm setting
1. In standby mode (Press and Hold Power/Mode button for two seconds to enter standby mode),
press Alarm button and hold for 2 seconds, until It shows Alarm 1 or Alarm 2
2. Press the or button to select the alarm you want to set.
3. Press the Alarm button then press or to set alarm hour.
4. Press the Alarm button then press or to set alarm minute.
5. Press the Alarm button to set to FM mode /CD mode/Buzzer or DAB mode, press or
to select the mode. (Be sure to set your required wake up volume using the volume dial).
6. Press the Alarm button then press or to set alarm ON/OFF.
DAB radio mode
Check that your Boombox is in DAB radio mode. If you are not already in DAB mode,
briefly press and release the Power/Mode button on the front of the Boombox, until you
are in DAB mode (check the display).
The first time you use the Boombox or if the station list is empty, your Boombox will
automatically begin toscanfor DAB radio stations. A progress bar will show the progress
of the scan and the number of stations found during the scan will also be displayed.
When the scan is complete your Boombox will select the first available station and begin
to play. Stations are listed in numerical and then alphabetical order by default.
Telescopic radio aerial
Please make sure that the telescopic aerial on the back of the Boombox is fully extended
and adjusted before you attempt to tune to a DAB radio station (a vertical position is
recommended). This will ensure that the maximum signal strength is available when
the Boombox begins to scan. Extending the aerial also ensures the best possible sound
quality.

OPERATION
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Changing DAB stations
In DAB mode:
1. Press the or button to select through the availablestations.
2. When the station that you would like to listen to is displayed, you can wait a short
while and your Boombox will tune to your displayed station or you can press and
release the Selectbutton.

OPERATION
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Scanning for DAB stations
WithDABradio,additional stationsandservicesregularlybecomeavailablesoit’sagood
idea to carry out a manual scan every now and then to make sure that you have the most
up to date station listing stored within the memory of your Boombox.
If you have moved your Boombox to another location, e.g.: if you go on holiday, then it’s
also a good idea to carry out a manual scan.
In DAB mode:
1. Press and release the CD MODE /Scan button on the Boombox to begin a search for
stations. The display will change to ‘Scanning...’. A progress bar will show the progress
of the scan and the number of stations found during the scan will also be displayed.
Prune DAB stations
You can remove the DAB stations in the station list that cannot be received in your area.
These are listed with a ‘?’ prefix.
1.
Press and hold the MENU/INFO button to enter the menuoptions. Press the
or button to select to <Prune>. Press and release the Selectbutton.
2.
‘Prune?Yes<No>’isdisplayed.Pressthe or button to ‘<Yes>’. Pressand
release the Select button to prune the station list. Stations with a ‘?’ prefix will now
no longer bedisplayed.
3.
Press and release the Menu/Info button to exit from the Menu.
Storing a DAB station preset
Your Boombox can store up to 10 DAB radio stations in its preset memories for instant
access to your favouritestations.
1. Tune the Boombox to the DAB radio station that you wish to preset.
2. PressandholdthePresetbuttonforapproximately2secondsuntil‘PresetStore’is
displayed.
3. Press the or button to select the preset location that you would like to store
the radio station to(1-10).
4. PressandreleasetheSelectbutton.Thedisplaywillconfirm‘PresetXstored’,where‘X’
is the number of the preset (1-10).
Note: Ifthereis alreadyanexistingDAB stationstored under apreset, it will beover
written when you store the newstation.

OPERATION
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Tune to a DAB station preset
In DAB mode:
1. PressandreleasethePresetbutton.‘PresetRecall’isdisplayedtogetherwiththe
number of the current presetlocation.
2. Press the or button to select the Preset location and station that you would
like to listen to(1-10).
3. Press and release the Select button. The Boombox will instantly tune to that station
and begin toplay.
Note: If no DAB station has been stored under the preset button, ‘Preset Empty’ will be
displayed, then the Boombox will revert to the previously selected radio station after a
few seconds.
DAB display information
When listening to a DAB station you can change the information that will appear on the
display. Thereare severaldifferenttypes of informationthat aresentbythebroadcaster.
• Dynamic Label Segment(DLS)
This is scrolling text information supplied by the broadcaster. Information could be the
name of an artist or music title, DJ’s name, contact details for the radio station etc.
• Program Type(PTY)
Such as ‘Rock’, ‘Pop ‘, Talk’ or ‘News’
• Multiplex Name
Displays the broadcasting area and collection of radio stationson this frequency e.g.:
BBC National DAB, Digital 1Network.
• Time and date
Supplied by the broadcaster.
• Channel andFrequency
e.g.:12B225.648MHz
• Signal error
This is displayed as a number between 0-99. It would not be possible to satisfactorily
listen to a radio station with a signal error rate of 30 or above. Try adjusting the aerial
or relocating your Boombox to improve reception.

OPERATION
• Signal information
The data rate at which the signal is being transmitted.
• Signal Strength
A row of solid rectangles will be displayed to indicate the actual signal strength that
you are receiving. An empty within the row of solid rectangles will indicate the
minimum signal strength for acceptable listening. The stronger the signal, thefurther
to the right the row of solid rectangles will be.
1. RepeatedlypressandreleasetheMenu/Infobuttontocyclethroughthedifferent
information options.
Dynamic range control (DRC)
In DAB mode:
The dynamic range for each radio programme is set by the broadcaster for each radio
station and may be different for the types of programme broadcast, such as pop or
classical music or a chat show. The dynamic range control signal is transmitted in parallel
with the audio signal for each programme and with your radio you can use this control
signal to expand or compress the dynamic range (the difference between the loudest and
quietest sounds) of the reproduced audio signal. Changing the dynamic range can affect
the ‘loudness’ and/or ‘quality of sound’ of the programme that you hear so that it will be
more suited to your listening conditions and your own personal listening requirements.
e.g. in a noisy environment, where quiet sounds might be swamped, setting the
compression to maximum will ‘boost’ the quiet sounds, whilst keeping the loudest sounds
at their original level.
There are 3 levels of compression:
• DRCoff: No compression. This is the default setting.
• DRC low: Medium compression.
• DRChigh: Maximum compression.
1. PressandholdtheMenu/Infobuttontoenterthemenuoptions.Pressthe or
button to<DRC>.
2. Press and release the Select button. The current DRC setting will have an ‘*’ next to it.
3. Press the or buttonthroughtheoptionsandpressandrelease
the Select button toconfirm.
4. Press and release the Menu/Info button to exit from the Menu.
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OPERATION
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FM Radio mode
Check that your Boombox is in FM radio mode. If you are not already in FM mode, briefly
press and release the Power/Mode button, until you are in FM mode (check the display).
When your Boomboxis in FM mode it can receive Radio Data System or ‘RDS’information
if this is being transmitted by the broadcaster. RDS information will often include the
station name, detail about the programme and the current time.
If you were listening to an FM station when you switched the Boombox off, then
this station will be automatically selected when you switch the Boombox back on.
Telescopic radio aerial
Please make sure that the telescopic aerial on the back of the Boombox is fully extended
and adjusted before you attempt to tune to an FM radio station (a vertical position is
recommended). This will ensure that the maximum signal strength is available when
the Boombox begins to scan. Extending the aerial also ensures the best possible sound
quality.
Tuning to an FM station
In FM mode:
1. Press and release the CD MODE/ Scan button to scan up the frequency band. Press
and hold the CD MODE/Scan button to scan down the frequency band. Your Boombox
will search for the next available station and then stop on that station.
2. Press the or button to fine tune each frequency in 0.05MHz steps if
necessary.
Note: If reception is still poor check that the telescopic aerial is fully extended or try
moving the Boombox to another location.

OPERATION
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Changing the scan setting
In FM mode:
1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.
‘<Scansetting>’willbedisplayed. PressandreleasetheSelectbutton.
There are now two different options to choose from and the current setting will have
an ‘*’ next to it.
• Strong stations
The scan will only stop when a strong signal strength is received which should also
result in a better audio quality. It is possible that the station you are scanning for may
be missed using thisoption.
• All stations
The scan will stop for every station it receives, even if the signal strength is poor.
2. Press the or button to select and choose from the two options available.
Press and release the Select button to confirm.
3. Press and release the Menu/Info button to exit from the Menu.
Audio mode
The Boombox will automatically switch between Stereo and Mono, depending on the
quality of the signal being received but you can override this function and manually switch
between ‘Stereo’ and ‘Mono’.
1. PressandholdtheMenu/Infobuttontoenterthemenuoptions. Pressthe or
buttonto‘<Audiosetting>’. Pressandreleasethe Selectbutton.
There are now two different options of ‘Forced mono’ and ‘Stereo allowed’ and the
current setting will have an’*’ next to it.
2. Press the or button and choose from the two options available.
Press and release the Select button to confirm.
3. Press and release the Menu/Info button to exit from the Menu.

OPERATION
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Storing an FM station preset
Your Boombox can store up to 10 FM radio stations in its preset memories for instant
access to your favouritestations.
1. Tune the Boombox to the FM radio station that you wish to preset.
2. PressandholdthePresetbuttonforapproximately2secondsuntil‘PresetStore’is
displayed.
3. Press the
or button to select the preset location that you would like to store
the radio station to(1-10).
4. PressandreleasetheSelectbutton.Thedisplaywillconfirm‘PresetXstored’,where‘X’
is the number of the preset (1-10).
Note: If there is alreadyanexistingFMstation stored under apreset, it will be over
written when you store the newstation.
Tune to an FM station preset
In FM mode:
1. PressandreleasethePresetbutton.‘PresetRecall’isdisplayedtogetherwiththe
number of the current presetlocation.
2. Pressthe or buttontoselectthePresetlocationandstationthatyouwould
like to listen to (1-10).
3. Press and release the Select button. The Boombox will tune to that station and begin
to play.
Note: If no FM station has been stored under the preset button, ‘Preset Empty’ will be
displayed, then the Boombox will revert to the previously selected radio station after a
few seconds.

OPERATION
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FM display information
When listening to an FM station you can change the information that will appear on the
second line of the display. There are several different types of information that are sent by
the broadcaster.
• Radio text (RT)
This is scrolling text information supplied by the broadcaster. Information could be the
name of an artist or music title, DJ’s name, contact details for the radio station etc.
• Program Type(PTY)
Such as ‘Rock’, ‘Pop ‘, Talk’ or ‘News’
• Station name or frequency
SuchasBBCR4or92-95MHz
• Audio mode
The Boombox will automatically switch between Stereo and Mono, depending on the
quality of the signal being received but you can override this function and manually
switch between ‘Stereo’ and ‘Mono’.
1. RepeatedlypressandreleasetheMenu/Infobuttontocyclethroughthedifferent
information options.
CD Mode
Note:Pleasemakesurethatyouremovethecardboardshippingprotectorfromwithin
the CD compartment before you try to use CD player.
Check that your Boombox isin CD mode. Ifyou are not already in CD mode, briefly press
and release the Power/Mode button until you are in CD mode (check the display). The
display will show ‘READING’, followed by‘NO DISC’. Ifthe CD compartment isempty.
Note: It is not possible to play DVD or computer CDs.
1. Lift the lid of the CD player on the front edge, where there is a scooped recess.
‘OPEN’ will bedisplayed.
2. Place an audio CD, label side up, into the CD compartment. Please ensure that you
line up the hole in the center of the CD, with the central spindle and press down into
place.
3. Closethe lidof the CDplayer. ‘READING.’willbedisplayed andafterashortdelaythe
first track will begin to play. ‘T-01’ and the elapsed time of the track will be displayed.
Play a CD

OPERATION
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CD controls
You can use the following controls on your Boombox in CD mode.
• Play
Pressandreleasethe button. The first track will begin to play, and the
track number and the elapsed time of the track will be displayed.
• Pause
Pressandreleasethe . The elapsed time of the track will flash in pause mode.
Pressandreleasethe button again to continue to play thetrack/CD.
• Next track:
Pressthe button to select
• Previous track:
Press the button to select
• Stop
Pressandreleasethe button.
Programmed play mode
In programmed play mode, you can program the play order of the tracks on your CD.
You can program up to 20 tracks in total.
Note:Tosetupprogrammedplaymode,theCDmustbestoppedintheCD
compartment and must not bepausedor playing.
In CD mode, with the CD you wish to programme in the CD compartment and stopped:
1. Press and release the Preset button to enter CD programmed play mode. ‘P01 00’ will
be displayed. You can select the first track that you would like to programme. Press
and release the Preset button toconfirm.
2.
‘P02 00’ will now be displayed and you can select the second track that you would
like to programme. Continue to select each track as in Step 1 above, up to a total of
20 tracks. Press and release the Preset button again to confirm the last track in the
programmed play mode list. If you have programmed 20 tracks, ‘PROG FULL’ will be
displayed.
3.
Pressandreleasethe button to play the programmedtracks.
4.
Toexit programmed play mode, press and release the button twice.

OPERATION
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Repeat mode
1. PressandreleasetheCDMODE/SCANbutton. ‘RP1’isdisplayed. Continuouslypress
and release the CD MODE/SCAN button to cycle through the available options of:
• Repeat one (current track). ‘RP1’ is displayed.
• Repeat all (all the tracks on the CD). ‘ALL’ isdisplayed.
• Repeat random ‘RDM’ is displayed.
2. Press and release the Repeat button one more time to turn off Repeat mode.
Remove the CD
Lift the lid of the CD player on the front edge, where there is a scooped recess. ‘OPEN’
will be displayed.
Put your thumb on the central spindle and put your fingers under the outside edge of the
CD and lift off and remove the CD from the compartment.
Close the lid of the CD player.
Note: If you stop or pause playing a CD for approximately 15 minutes, your Boombox
will go to Standby mode automatically. This is to comply with the “ERP2 (Energy
Related Products)” Eco-design Directive (2009/125/EG), its aim is to reduce the
energy consumption of energy-using products.
Caring for compact discs
• Do NOTtouch the playback side of the CD.
• Do NOTattach paper or tape or any other material to the disc.
• Fingerprints and dust on the disc will cause sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from
the center outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the discclean.
• If dustor marks cannot be removed with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a
slightly damp soft cloth and then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
• Do NOTuse anytype of solvent, commercially available cleaners or antistatic sprayfor
vinyl as it may damage the disc.
• Do NOTstore discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near a heat source.

OPERATION
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AUX mode
Check that your Boombox is in AUX mode. If you are not already in AUX mode, briefly
press and release the Power/Mode button, until you arein AUXmode(check thedisplay).
Using a 3.5mm audio input connection cable (not included), Aux in allows for a quick and
easy connection to an external sound source.
1. Connect one end of the 3.5mm audio connection cable to the headphone (or
auxiliary out) socket of your secondary device, connect the other end to the Line in
socket on the back of yourBoombox.
2. Press the Play button on your external device to start playback through the Boombox
speakers.
3. To gain optimal volume levels, adjust the output volume level on both the secondary
device and on theBoombox.
Note: It is recommended that you unplug the Audio cable from the Line in socket after
you have finished listening to your external device.
Sleep timer
You can set your Boombox to turn off automatically using the sleep timer. You can
choose from Sleep OFF, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90 minutes.
In DAB or FM mode:
1. Press Sleep button. ‘SLEEP 90’ isdisplayed.
2. Press and releasethe Sleep button to scroll through the available options. Stop when
the sleep time you would like is displayed.
3. Afterafewsecondsthesleeptimeminutesthatyouhaveselectedwillbedisplayed
onthetoplineofthedisplayandwillcountdownuntiltheBoomboxswitchesoffe.g.
S20.
Note: To cancel the sleep time, follow the steps to set the sleep time but stop when
‘Sleep OFF’ is displayed.

OPERATION
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Display language
You can change the display language of your Boombox, there are 4 options available;
English, French, German andItalian.
Note: An ‘*’ will be displayed next to the current setting.
In DAB or FM mode:
1. Pressand hold the Menu/Info button to enterthe menu options
2. Press thebutton to ‘<System>’. Press and release the Select button
3. Press the button to ‘<Language>’. Press and release the selectedbutton
4. Press the or button to the language you would like. Press and
release the selected button.
Software version
You can check the software version of your Boombox.
In DAB or FM mode:
1. Pressand hold the Menu/Info button to enterthe menu options
2. Pressthe or button to ‘<System>’. Press and release the selectedbutton.
3. Pressthe or buttonto‘<SWVersion>’. Pressandreleasetheselected
button. The software version will bedisplayed
4. Pressandrelease theMenu/Infobuttontoreturntothe station display.