Tesco DAB109FD User manual

DAB109FD DAB Radio
User Guide

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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 manufacturer’s
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.
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
o 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 dierent 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 and readily operable at all times.
Refer all servicing to qualied 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 re 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 lled with liquids such as a vase of
owers should be placed on the product.
No naked ame sources such as candles should be
placed on the product.
Caution: Changes or modications 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 specied
herein may result in hazardous exposure.
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.
CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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INDEX
INDEX
Introduction ............................................................2
Unpacking ...............................................................2
Controls & connections............................................3
Display features.......................................................5
Fitting batteries.......................................................5
AC mains operation .................................................6
Battery operation ....................................................6
Getting started ........................................................6
Station tuning .........................................................7
FM reception............................................................7
Presets.....................................................................7
Alarm functions.......................................................8
Sleep mode..............................................................9
Scanning .................................................................9
Manual tuning.........................................................9
Display modes .......................................................10
Headphones ..........................................................11
System reset..........................................................11
Care & Maintenance...............................................11
Specications ........................................................11
Warranty ...............................................................11
PRELIMINARIESINTRODUCTION
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 aected 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 III. Countries in Europe that use
Band III include: Belgium, Denmark, Holland, Italy, Norway,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland. Your radio will tune
stations in all these countries.
Your radio cannot receive 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.
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.

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aDAB/FM button
bDisplay
cNext button
dPrevious button
eSelect button
fAlarm/Snooze button
gPreset button
hVolume control
iSleep button
1) Standby/On button
1! Info button
rMenu button
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
FRONT VIEW

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aHeadphone jack
bDAB/FM aerial
cAC Inlet
dBattery compartment
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
BACK VIEW

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DISPLAY FEATURES FITTING BATTERIES
Information display
Station name
aSlide the battery cover o in
the direction indicated
bLay the ribbon across the
battery compartment (this
willassistwith removingthe
batteries when exhausted).
cFit 4 x AA batteries,
observing polarity
as shown.
dSlide the battery cover back
into position on the radio.
DAB RADIO DISPLAY
FM RADIO DISPLAY
Station name
Stereo/Mono indication
(stereo shown)
RDS scrolling text
(when available)

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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 disconnected, the clock will set.
To turn the power o:
Press the• STANDBY/ON button.
The radio will switch o and the display light will dim. The clock
will continue to run whilst mains power is connected.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
FITTING BATTERIES
Referring to the diagram on the previous page, t 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 o:
Press the• STANDBY/ON button.
The radio and display will switch o.
NOTE:- The STANDBY/ON button functions as a Power On/O
button during battery operation - the display will switch o
completely when set to Standby.
Alarm and Sleep functions are disabled during battery
operation.
BATTERY OPERATION GETTING STARTED
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 in a re.
Weak batteries can leak and damage the radio. Replace them
in good time!
BATTERY DISPOSAL
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 for maximum signal strength.
SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock on your radio is automatically set when rst 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 rst 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 rst 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
o 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:
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..

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FM RECEPTION 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 ashing on the bottom line
of the display.
SELECTING A DAB STATION
The stations are stored in an alphanumeric list.
To select another station
Press the• or button to step up or down through
the station list.
The station name will be displayed with the multiplex name
and number.
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 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 button briey 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 list
Multiplex name and number
When you nd the station name you want to listen to,•
press the SELECT button.
After a short delay, the radio will tune to the station you•
selected.
To choose a dierent preset location to store your station,•
press the or button to nd your preferred preset
number, then press the SELECT button.
When you store a preset, the display will read ‘PRESET SAVED’
to conrm 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• or button to nd the preset number you want.
When you nd 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 xed to the front panel.

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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 ashing.
Press the• or button repeatedly to set the hours
digits.
Press the• SELECT button to conrm the hours setting.
The minutes digits will ash.
Press the• or button repeatedly to set the minutes
digits.
Press the• SELECT button to conrm the minutes setting.
The display will now show a DAB preset number .
Press the• or button repeatedly to choose a DAB
preset station to wake to.
Press the• SELECT button to conrm.
The display will now show an FM preset number .
Press the• or button repeatedly to choose an FM
preset station to wake to.
Press the• SELECT button to conrm.
The display will now show a buzzer tone number.
Press the• or button repeatedly to choose from
buzzer tone 1 or 2 for this alarm.
Press the• SELECT button to conrm.
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 .
ALARM FUNCTIONS
Press the• or button repeatedly to choose your
preferred wake-up volume level.
Press the• SELECT button to conrm 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-
WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS
The alarm will continue to sound for one hour before
switching o automatically.
To switch o the alarm before this time
Press the• STANDBY/ON button to switch o the alarm
when it sounds.
To extend the alarm for a further 5 minute ‘snooze’.
Press the• ALARM/SNOOZE button to switch o the
alarm.
The alarm will switch o 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 o after one hour.
Set the radio to Standby before going to sleep.•
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.
Snooze mode set

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SCANNING
When rst used, your radio scanned the DAB band for
available stations. The station services found were then
stored in your radio’s memory.
You can re-scan theband atany timeif you move to adierent
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 briey.
‘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.
SLEEP MODE
The Sleep function allows you to program your radio to
switch itself o 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 conrm
that sleep mode is activated..
MANUAL TUNING
If preferred, you can also tune DAB stations manually.
To Manually tune:
Press the• MENU button briey.
The radio will now display the legend ‘Manual tune’.
Press the• SELECT button to select manual tuning.
Press the• or 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 name will scroll across the display. The bottom line
of the 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 button to change to
another multiplex channel or the SELECT button to
exit manual tuning and play a station from the selected
multiplex.
Your radio will continue to play, then will set to Standby
when the sleep time expires.
To cancel the Sleep function once set:
Press the• SLEEP button during Sleep mode.
The sleep symbol letter ‘s’ will disappear from the display.
Sleep mode set
Number of stations found
Progress bargraph
A bargraph shows scan progress and the number of services
found is displayed.

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DAB DISPLAY MODES
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• INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the
options listed in the chart below.
DISPLAY MODES
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
of the programme being broadcast.
MULTIPLEX NAME (GROUP NAME): is the name of the DAB
Multiplex that is currently tuned.
TIME & DATE: Shows the current time and date.Time and date
are updated by broadcasted information.
CHANNEL & 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 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 delity.
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: Briey displays the status of the alarm (when
set), then returns to display scrolling text.
FM DISPLAY MODES
Pressing the INFO button repeatedly when in FM mode will
cycle the display through the available FM display options.
RDS (SCROLLING TEXT): This is a scrolling message giving
real-time information - song titles, news headlines, etc.
FREQUENCY: The station frequency is displayed.
PROGRAMME TYPE: This describes (when available) the style
of the programme being broadcast.
TIME & DATE: Shows the current time and date. Time and
date are updated by broadcasted information.
ALARM STATUS: Briey displays the status of the alarm (when
set), then returns to display scrolling text.

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AFTER USING YOUR RADIO
Set to Standby.•
Switch the unit o at the mains and unplug it if you are•
leaving it unattended for a long period (holidays etc).
Avoid leaving batteries tted 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
clean the unit with liquids or solvents.
SPECIFICATIONS
Supply Voltage, Mains:.........100-240 V~, 50/60Hz
Supply Voltage, Battery :......6 V (AA/UM3 x 4)
Max. Power Consumption ....7.5 W
DAB:.....................................174 -240 MHz
FM:.......................................87.5-108 MHz
Net Weight: ..........................1.37 kg
Class II construction double insulated.
This product must not be connected to earth.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY
SPECIFICATIONS
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 aects your
consumer rights.
UK: Waste electrical products /batteries should
not be disposed of with household waste.
Separate disposal facilities exist, for your
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.
SYSTEM RESET
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.
DAB is a terrestrial system and frequencies in dierent 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 conrm reset’.
Press the• SELECT button to conrm 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.
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 INFO button.
The software version will appear on the display.
SOFTWARE VERSION

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