Instruction manual DAB Radio Boombox CD-212DAB
Contents You’ll soon be enjoying your new DAB Radio Boombox. 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 DAB Radio Boombox. Should you require any guidance, a simple solution can often be found online at: www.argos-support.co.
Contents 4 Tuning to an FM station 27 Changing the scan setting 27 Audio mode 28 Storing an FM station preset 28 Tune to an FM station preset 29 FM display information 29 CD Mode 30 Play a CD 30 CD controls 30 Programmed play mode 31 Repeat mode 32 Remove the CD 32 Caring for compact discs 32 AUX mode 33 Sleep timer 33 Display language 34 Software version 34 Factory reset 35 Other information Technical specification 5 38 Product support Troubleshooting 42 Help and
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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 Power source Ventilation • Only use the power supply that came with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may irrecoverably damage the product. • • Disconnect your Boombox from the mains power supply during thunderstorms.
Safety information Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating This is a CLASS-1 laser product. Use of controls or adjustments other than those specified herein, may result in hazardous laser light beam exposure. Do NOT open the cover and do NOT attempt to repair it yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. This product does not contain any user serviceable parts. Unauthorised handling of the device may damage it and will void your warranty.
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Getting to know your DAB Radio Boombox Getting to know your DAB Radio Boombox You’ll be up and running in no time 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.
Getting to know your DAB Radio Boombox Getting to know your DAB Radio Boombox You’ll be up and running in no time You’ll be up and running in no time Power connection 1. Open the CD compartment (on the front edge, where there is a scooped recess), and remove the cardboard shipping protector. Close the CD lid. 2. Plug the power cable into the socket on the back of the boombox and plug the mains power plug into the mains power wall socket and switch on 3.
Getting to know your DAB Radio Boombox You’ll be up and running in no time 6. Set date is displayed and the day will flash. Use the Rotary tune wheel to scroll 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 displayed and the display returns to .
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Using your DAB Radio Boombox Using your DAB Radio Boombox Let’s get started Let’s get started DAB radio mode 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. 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).
Using your DAB Radio Boombox Using your DAB Radio Boombox Let’s get started Let’s get started Tune to a DAB station preset • 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. In DAB mode: 1. Press and release the Preset button. ‘Preset Recall’ is displayed together with the number of the current preset location. 2.
Using your DAB Radio Boombox Using your DAB Radio Boombox Let’s get started Let’s get started There are 3 levels of compression: Tuning to an FM station • DRC off: No compression. This is the default setting. In FM mode: • DRC low: Medium compression. • DRC high: Maximum compression. 1. Press and release the Scan/Repeat button to scan up the frequency band. Press and hold the Scan/Repeat button to scan down the frequency band.
Using your DAB Radio Boombox Using your DAB Radio Boombox Let’s get started Let’s get started Audio mode Tune to an FM station preset 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’. In FM mode: 1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options. Use the Rotary tune wheel to move to ‘
Using your DAB Radio Boombox Using your DAB Radio Boombox Let’s get started Let’s get started 1. Repeatedly press and release the Menu/Info button to cycle through the different information options. • CD Mode Press and release the Press and release the • Note: Please make sure that you remove the cardboard shipping protector from within the CD compartment before you try to use CD player. Check that your Boombox is in CD mode.
Using your DAB Radio Boombox Using your DAB Radio Boombox Let’s get started Let’s get started Repeat mode AUX mode 1. Press and release the Scan/Repeat button. ‘RP1’ is displayed. Continuously press and release the Repeat button to cycle through the available options of : 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 are in AUX mode (check the display). • Repeat (current track). ‘RP1’ is displayed.
Using your DAB Radio Boombox Using your DAB Radio Boombox Let’s get started Let’s get started Display language Factory reset You can change the display language of your Boombox, there are 4 options available; English, French, German and Italian. You can reset your Boombox and restore all of the original factory settings. Note: An ‘*’ will be displayed next to the current setting. Note: If you reset your Boombox all of your stored station presets and the DAB station list will be deleted.
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Other information Helpful technical information Technical specification Power: Input 100-240V, 50/60Hz Batteries 6 x 1.5V C size (LR14) (optional, not supplied): Audio output: 2 x 1.2W RMS Frequency range: FM: 87.
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Product support Product support Help is always at hand Help is always at hand Troubleshooting The function buttons do not respond: If you are experiencing problems with your Boombox, there are some quick and easy checks that you can do, which may help to solve the problem. Check that mains power wall socket is switched on and that the Boombox is not in Standby mode. Press and release the Power/Mode button.
Product support Product support Help is always at hand Help is always at hand Help and assistance Disposal If you require any technical guidance or find that your DAB Radio Boombox 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 If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 600 3021*.
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