Instruction manual DAB-1507BT
Contents You’ll soon be enjoying your new Stereo DAB/FM Radio with Bluetooth. 1 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. 2 3 Help and Guidance We’re here to help you get the most from your Stereo DAB/FM Radio with Bluetooth. Should you require any guidance, a simple solution can often be found online at: www.argos-support.co.
Contents 4 5 FM Radio mode 26 Tuning to an FM station 27 Changing the Scan setting 27 Audio mode 28 Storing an FM station preset 28 Tune to an FM preset station 29 FM display information 29 Bluetooth mode 30 Listening to Music/Audio using Bluetooth 31 Setting the alarm 31 Snooze 33 Sleep timer 33 Display backlight timeout 34 Display language 34 Other information Software version 38 Factory reset 38 Technical specification 39 Product support Troubleshooting 42 Help and a
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Safety information Safety information Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating General safety information • The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Keep the product and all its parts out of reach of small children. • Remove the batteries from the Radio if they will not be used for an extended period of time.
Safety information Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Ventilation • Do not block or cover slots, holes or openings on the product by placing on soft furnishings such as carpets, rugs or beds as these are provided for functionality and/or ventilation to ensure safe operation of the product. Heat sources and flames • Do not leave it in high temperatures as electronic devices and plastic parts may warp in heat.
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Getting to know your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Getting to know your Stereo DAB/FM Radio You’ll be up and running in no time You’ll be up and running in no time Ready? Let’s begin... 1. Telescopic aerial 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. 2. Battery compartment If you require any further assistance, our technical experts are happy to help.
Getting to know your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Getting to know your Stereo DAB/FM Radio You’ll be up and running in no time You’ll be up and running in no time Connection Note: The DAB radio station list is stored in the memory and so the next time you switch your radio on, the station search does not take place. It is possible to scan manually for stations by pressing and releasing the Scan button. 1. Connect the mains power lead into the socket on the back of the Radio. 2.
Getting to know your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Getting to know your Stereo DAB/FM Radio You’ll be up and running in no time You’ll be up and running in no time 6. Set date is displayed and the day will flash. Use the Tune/Select control, to scroll and select to confirm 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 displayed and the display returns to .
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Using your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Using your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Let’s get started Let’s get started Telescopic aerial In DAB mode: Please make sure that the aerial is fully extended before you attempt to tune to a DAB station (a vertical position is recommended). This will ensure that the maximum signal strength is available when the radio begins to scan. Extending the aerial also ensures the best possible sound quality. 1. Press and release the Scan button to begin a search for stations.
Using your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Using your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Let’s get started Let’s get started 4. Press the Tune/Select control to Select. The display will confirm Preset X stored, where ‘X’ is the number of the preset (1-10). • 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.
Using your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Using your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Let’s get started Let’s get started 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. Tuning to an FM station There are 3 levels of compression: • DRC off - no compression. This is the default setting. • DRC low - medium compression. • DRC high - maximum compression. 1.
Using your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Using your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Let’s get started Let’s get started Audio mode Tune to an FM preset station The radio 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.
Using your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Using your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Let’s get started Let’s get started Bluetooth mode Listening to Music/Audio using Bluetooth Check that your radio is in Bluetooth mode. If you are not already in Bluetooth mode, press and release the Mode button until you are in Bluetooth mode (check the display). Your radio will begin to search for Bluetooth devices. In Bluetooth mode: In Bluetooth Mode: 1. Your radio will search for Bluetooth devices.. 2.
Using your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Using your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Let’s get started Let’s get started 5. The minutes will now flash. Use the Tune/Select control to scroll to the minutes for the alarm and press to Select. The duration time will now flash. Snooze 6. Use the Tune/Select control to scroll to the duration for the alarm and press to Select. You can choose from 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 minutes. Press the Tune/Select control to Select. The source for the alarm will now flash. 7.
Using your Stereo DAB/FM Radio Let’s get started Display backlight timeout You can adjust the display backlight timeout. Options of permanently On, 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, and 180 seconds are available. The current setting will have an ‘*’ in the display. With your radio switched on (not in Standby mode): 1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the menu options. 2. Use the Tune/Select control to scroll to . Press to Select. 3. Use the Tune/Select control to scroll to .
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Other information Other information Helpful technical information Helpful technical information Software version Technical specification You can check the software version of your radio. Power adaptor. With your radio switched on (not in Standby mode): 1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the menu options Input AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz Batteries: 2. Use the Tune/Select control to scroll to . Press to Select. 3. Use the Tune/Select control to scroll to . Press to Select.
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Product support Product support Help is always at hand Help is always at hand Troubleshooting Help and assistance No sound / power: • Adjust the volume. If you require any technical guidance or find that your Stereo DAB/FM Radio with Bluetooth is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions or online at www.argos-support.co.uk • Check that the mains power wall socket is switched on and that your radio is not in Standby mode.
Product support Product support Help is always at hand Help is always at hand Disposal • • This product should not be treated as normal household waste and it should be recycled. Please take it to your nearest collection facility or for further details contact your local council or visit www.recycle-more.co.uk Batteries contain substances that may be harmful to the environment and human health. Keep out of the reach of children and seek immediate medical help if swallowed.
Contact: www.argos-support.co.
