Tesco DAB111V User manual

Read 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.
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:
shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture. The product must not be exposed to
on the product.
be placed on the product.
Caution:
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
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
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The means of disconnecting this appliance from
the mains supply is the mains plug. This should be
unobstructed and readily operable at all times.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PRELIMINARIES
FITTING BATTERIESBACK VIEW GETTING STARTED GENERAL OPERATION
FRONT VIEW
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 DAB111V digital radio
• 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.
1. Speaker
2. LCD display
3. DAB/FM button
4. VOLUME +
5. PRESET button
NOTE:
the display.
Please remove before use.
VOL+ PRESET 1/6 2/7 3/8 4/9 5/10
VOL- BACK
SCAN
ENTER INFO
MENU
SLEEP
1 2 3
4
5
6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
DAB
FM
OFF ON DC 8V IN
14 15 16 17 18
Un- clip the battery cover in the direction indicated.
Lay the ribbon over the battery compartment.
Batteries are to be placed on top of the ribbon.
Fit 6 x AA batteries in the sequence shown,
observing polarity.
OPEN
CLOSE
RIBBON
1 Mains Adaptor (supplied with the package)
Connect the mains adaptor to the DC power
socket on the rear of the radio ( if not using
batteries ).
2 Extend the telescopic aerial as far as it can go.
3 Slide the Power ON/OFF switch to ON to turn
on the radio.
The radio will automatically tune and operate the
quick scan.
During scan mode, the LCD will display a slide
bar that indicates the progress of the scan, and
the amount of radio stations that have been
found so far.
NOTE: The station name will be shown on the
top of the display. Information about the DAB
radio station will be displayed on the bottom of
the display
Preset Memory
When you power up the radio again, the radio
plays in the same mode (DAB or FM) as last
chosen.
If you hear no sound, then press the “VOL +”
control until you reach a desired level.
If the volume is too high, then press the “VOL -”
control to decrease the volume level.
To listen to your desired stations press either
the / buttons to cycle through the stored
stations. When you reach your desired station
stop pressing the / buttons and the radio will
automatically tune to that station. The display will
now change to show the station name on the top
of the screen and information about the station on
the bottom of the screen.
Press the button for 2 seconds to turn
off the radio. To turn the radio on press and hold
the button for 2 seconds
1. To set the time and date, press and hold the
INFO/MENU button for 3 seconds.
2. When the <Autoscan> option appears press
either or
3. Press the ENTER button, use the / buttons
ENTER.
Inside the <Time> menu there are several
options. <Set 12/24 Hour>, <Set Time/Date>
&
<Auto Update>
<Set 12/24 Hour> Use the / buttons to select
12 or 24 hour and then press the ENTER button
to activate.
Welcome to
Digital Radio
Scanning...
6. 1-10 Preset buttons
7. VOLUME -
8. BACK / SCAN
9. Button
10. Button
11. ENTER button
12. INFO/MENU button
13. SLEEP / button
14. POWER switch
15. DC power input
16. EARPHONE output
17. Battery compartment
18. Antenna
DAB OPERATION
<Set Time/Date> When activated the hour digit
/ buttons to set the digit to
the correct hour then press ENTER, repeat for the
minutes again pressing ENTER when set.
The process for setting the date is exactly the
same as the above. Press ENTER
setting once complete.
<Auto Update> Use the / buttons to cycle
through the various options for auto setting the
time & date. These range from. <Update from
any>, < Update from DAB>, < Update from FM>
and <No Update>.
NOTE: When the power is switched OFF ( not
standby ) the settings will be lost.
Alarm Setting
1. Press and hold the INFO/MENU button for 3
seconds.
2. When the <Autoscan> option appears press
either or
3. Press the ENTER button, use the / buttons
ENTER.
Alarm Setup
Press the ENTER button to initiate the setup
process.
1. Use the / buttons to select Alarm ON or
OFF then press ENTER to activate.
2. Use the / buttons to set the Alarm ON hour
digits. Press ENTER to set.
3. Set the Minute digits the same way and press
ENTER once set.
4. Choose the source of the alarm between
BUZZER, DAB & FM using the /
buttons.
If you choose DAB or FM the next step is to
choose the station you want to play
when the alarm sounds. There is a choice of
Last station listened to, or a preset
( if any stored ).
5. There is the option to only have the alarm
activate on
Weekends
Daily, Once, Weekdays
and
.
Choose which you require using
the / buttons.
The ENTER button stores the setting.
6. The next step is to set the volume level you
require. use the / buttons to set
and press ENTER to activate the alarm.
7. To disable the alarm return to the <Alarm>
screen and use the / buttons to
choose OFF and press ENTER to save.
8. To silence the alarm when sounding press the
ENTER
ENTER
button. If you do not press the
NOTE: In standby the alarm icon will display
when activated.
Snooze Mode
When the alarm sounds (if in you
can press the SLEEP / button to activate the
SNOOZE mode and delay the alarm for 5 minutes.
OFF ON DC 8V IN
VOL+ PRESET 1/6 2/7 3/8 4/9 5/10
VOL- BACK
SCAN
ENTER INFO
MENU
SLEEP
DAB
FM
Portable DAB/FM radio
DAB111V
Owners Handbook
1
2 3 4
Press DAB/FM button to enter DAB Mode.
button, the alarm will close
automatically after an hour.
SLEEP /
SLEEP /
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack)
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
information before installing or operating the
apparatus.
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<Set Date Format> Use the / buttons to
set DD-MM-YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY. Press the
ENTER button to store.
DAB Operation
To nalise selections do not touch any buttons
for ten seconds. The unit will exit to the station
selection screen.
mode)
BUZZER
<Set Date Format >

Recalling a stored preset station
Once you have saved a station to one of the
preset buttons, you can recall by pressing the
PRESET button. Then use the / buttons to
select the desired preset station. Once selected
press the ENTER button to activate.
If you choose a preset that hasn’t been allocated a
station, then “Preset Empty” will be displayed.
Alternatively you can use the preset buttons.
Press one of the preset buttons to access presets
1-6, for 7-10 you will need to press and hold the
button.
Display modes
Press the INFO/MENU button, and the bottom
section of the display will show a sub text menu
with various information about the current station.
Every press of the INFO/MENU button changes
the information displayed.
This can be better explained in a diagram showing
the order of sequence. NOTE: once you reach the
last info setting the next press will return you to
Program type
This describes the “Style” or “genre” of music that
is being broadcast e.g. “Rock “or “Classical”.
Programme Name
Station name ( if broadcast ). Frequency of the
station if no name is broadcast.
Audio Mode (Stereo/Mono)
Denotes if the broadcast is in Stereo or Mono.
To specify that a station can be only played in
mono or that stereo is allowed follow the below
steps.
1. Press and hold the INFO/MENU button for 3
seconds.
2. When the <Scan Setting> option appears press
either or
Setting>, press the ENTER button.
3. Use the or buttons to cycle through the 2
options <Forced Mono> or <Stereo
Allowed>. Press ENTER to select.
Stereo allowed: Means any station broadcast in
stereo with a strong enough signal will be played
in stereo.
ensemble/multiplex, just press either
/ buttons. When you’ve located a station
that you would like to listen to, just
press the ENTER button
6. Once you have reached the last station in the
found ensemble, it will revert back
manual tuning mode, just press the
ENTER button.
Pruning
When the radio has performed a Scan in several
that you can no longer receive. This function
automatically removes them from the stored
station list.
1. Press and hold the INFO/MENU button for 3
seconds.
2. When the <Autoscan> option appears press
either or
the ENTER button.
3. Use the or buttons to select YES or NO
and press ENTER to select.
DRC ( Dynamic Range Control )
This causes the radio to reduce the dynamic
range of the audio signal. The purpose of this is
to adapt the dynamic range of the audio signal to
listening in a noisy environment.
NOTE: this is not available on many DAB stations.
1. Press and hold the INFO/MENU button for 3
seconds.
2. When the <Autoscan> option appears press
either or
the ENTER button.
3. Choose between DRC off, DRC Low and
DRC High.
4. Press ENTER to save the setting.
Switching from DAB to FM
Press the DAB/FM button once to switch. The
display will show FM Mode.
Storing preset stations
it is possible to store up to 10 of your favourite
stations to the preset keys. This will enable you to
access your favourite stations quickly & easily.
station that you would like to save, press & hold
the PRESET button for 2 seconds. The LCD will
then show the following.
Use the / buttons to choose the preset
number from 1-10 you wish to use. Then press the
ENTER button to store.
DLS (Dynamic Label Segment)
Dynamic label segment is a scrolling message
that the broadcaster may include with their
transmissions. This message usually includes
information, such as program detail etc.
Program type
This describes the “Style” or “genre” of music that
is being broadcast e.g. “Rock “or “Classical”.
Ensemble/Multiplex (Group name)
A multiplex/ensemble is a collection of radio
stations that are bundled and transmitted on
one frequency. There are national and local
multiplexes. Local ones contain stations that are
NOTE: DAB – unlike normal radio, groups
together several radio stations and transmits them
on one frequency.
Time & Date
The time & date is set automatically from the DAB
broadcast or can be set manually
Scan Modes
There are two types of scan, one is Quick scan
and the other is Auto scan.
Quick scan: searches the UK DAB band III
Auto scan: searches all DAB channels.
1. To activate the QUICK SCAN press and hold
the BACK/SCAN button.
2. To perform a AUTO SCAN, press and hold the
INFO/MENU button for 3 seconds.
3. When the <Autoscan> option appears press the
ENTER button.
Manual Tuning
As well as an auto tune function, you can manually
tune the receiver. This can help you when aligning
your aerial or when adding stations that were
missed while auto tuning.
1. Press and hold the INFO/MENU button for 3
seconds.
2. When the <Autoscan> option appears press
either or
ENTER button.
3. Use the / buttons to cycle through the DAB
channels, which are numbered
from 5A to 13F.
4. Now press the ENTER button to enter the
current ensemble/multiplex, the top line
multiplex.
5. To see what stations are present in the found
Radio Text
Audio Mode (Stereo/Mono)
Programme Type
Program Name or <station frequency>
Time
Date
Mono only: Plays ALL stations in mono
regardless of the availability of a stereo signal.
Time
Displays the current time.
Date
Displays the current date.
Radio Text
Displays scrolling text broadcast by the station
( only if broadcast ).
Scan Modes
Auto Scan
The Auto scan setting will scan up or down
depending on where the starting frequency is.
Ensure you are in the FM mode before following
the next steps.
NOTE: There are 2 options to note when using
this function.
1. Press and hold the INFO/MENU button for 3
seconds.
2. When <Scan Setting> appears press the
ENTER button.
3. You will have the choice of either <Strong
Stations Only> or <All Stations>
using the or buttons.
Strong stations only, will only stop at stations
with a strong signal.
All stations will stop at any station found with a
strong or weak signal.
4. Make your choice by pressing the ENTER
button to activate the setting.
Now press and hold the BACK/SCAN button,
the auto scan searches depending on what
To reset the radio to the factory settings follow
the next steps.
1. Press and hold the INFO/MENU button for 3
seconds.
2. When the <Scan Setting> option appears press
either or
press the ENTER button.
3. Use the or
Reset> option and press ENTER.
1. Press and hold the INFO/MENU button for 3
seconds.
2. When the <Scan Setting> option appears press
either or press the
ENTER button.
3. Use the or to find the <backlight> opinion
ENTER
4. Choose <Yes> and press the ENTER button.
Storing preset stations
It is possible to store up to 10 of your favourite
stations to the preset keys. This will enable you to
access your favourite stations quickly & easily.
station that you would like to save, press & hold
the PRESET button for 2 seconds. The LCD will
then show the following.
Use the / buttons to choose the preset
number from 1-10 you wish to use. Then press the
ENTER button to store.
Recalling a stored preset station
You can recall presets by pressing the PRESET
button. Then use the / buttons to select the
desired preset station. Once selected press the
ENTER button to activate.
If you choose a preset that hasn’t been allocated a
station, then “Preset Empty” will be displayed.
Alternatively you can use the preset buttons.
Press one of the preset buttons to access presets
1-6, for 7-10 you will need to press and hold the
button.
Display modes
Press the INFO/MENU button, and the bottom
section of the display will show a sub text menu
with various information about the current station.
Every press of the INFO/MENU button changes
the information displayed.
This can be better explained in a diagram showing
the order of sequence. NOTE: once you reach the
last info setting the next press will return you to
DAB OPERATION DAB OPERATION DAB OPERATION FM OPERATION
Preset Store
< 1: (Empty) >
Preset 1
Stored
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).
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.
FM OPERATION FM OPERATION CARE & MAINTENANCE WARRANTYSPECIFICATION
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 not be disposed of with
household waste. Separate disposal
facilities exist, for your nearest facilities.
See www.recyclemore.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.
Preset Store
< 1: (Empty) >
Preset 1
Stored
Signal Error
Programme Type
DLS (scrolling text)
Bitrate
Time
Date
Signal Strength
Ensemble Name
Channel Frequency
8
5
9
6
10
7
To set the backlight for this unit.
setting you chose.
and press to find <time out>.
4. Press the button to enter <time out>
ENTE
and choose the available time <off>, <10 sec>,
<20 sec>, <30 sec>, <45 sec>, <60 sec>,
<90 sec>, <120 sec>, <180 sec>.
Adaptor Input:100-24 0V 50/60Hz, 0.2A
M ain Unit Input: 8 V_........0 .75A or
9V....... (AA /UM3 x 6)
DAB: BAND III 174 -240 MHz
FM: 87.5-108 MHz
Sensit ivit y: -95 dBm typical
Headphone Ouput: 3.5mm stereo jack
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To set the sleep time, the radio must
SLEEP/
button once to open the option scre en.
2. In order to set the timer duration you will need
to press the button
repeatedly until you reach the period you
require.
NOTE: The timer increases in increments of 15
minutes, 30minutes, 45minutes, 60minutes then
jumps to 90 minutes.
FM OPERATION FM OPERATION
Factory Reset
Sleep Time
To set the sleep time, press the
1
be playing (not in standby mode).
SLEEP/
Backlight
t