Instruction manual BD1508A
Contents You’ll soon be enjoying your new DAB Alarm Clock Radio. 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 Alarm Clock Radio. Should you require any guidance, a simple solution can often be found online at: www.bush-support.
Contents 4 5 FM Radio mode 24 Telescopic aerial 24 Tuning to an FM station 24 Changing the Scan setting 25 Audio mode 25 Storing an FM station preset 26 Tune to an FM preset station 26 FM display information 27 Setting the alarm 27 Stop the Alarm 29 Snooze 29 Turn off the Alarm 29 Sleep timer 29 Cancel the Sleep timer 30 Display backlight timeout 30 Display language 31 Other information Software version 34 Factory reset 34 Technical specification 35 Product support Tr
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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 Positioning the DAB Alarm Clock Radio Keep the product and all its parts out of reach of small children.
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Getting to know your DAB Alarm Clock Radio Getting to know your DAB Alarm Clock 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. USB charge socket (for mobile devices) 7. Prev • 3.
Getting to know your DAB Alarm Clock Radio Getting to know your DAB Alarm Clock Radio You’ll be up and running in no time You’ll be up and running in no time Connection Adjusting the volume 1. Connect the mains power lead into the socket on the back of the Radio. 2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains power wall socket and switch on. The Radio will switch on, Welcome to Digital Radio will be displayed and then your Radio will go to Standby mode. Vol. + • Press and release to increase the volume.
Getting to know your DAB Alarm Clock Radio You’ll be up and running in no time 5. The minutes will now flash. Press and release the Prev or Next button to scroll to the correct minutes. Press and release the Select button. Set date is displayed and the day will flash. Use the Prev and Next buttons, together with the Select button, to select and confirm the day, month and year, using the same method as you used to set the time.
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Using your DAB Alarm Clock Radio Using your DAB Alarm Clock 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 hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.
Using your DAB Alarm Clock Radio Using your DAB Alarm Clock Radio Let’s get started Let’s get started 4. Press and release the Prev or Next button to scroll to the preset location that you would like to store the radio station to (1-10). • Signal Strength - An empty will appear on the display to indicate the minimum signal strength for acceptable listening. The row of solid rectangles indicates the actual signal strength that you are receiving.
Using your DAB Alarm Clock Radio Using your DAB Alarm Clock Radio Let’s get started Let’s get started There are 3 levels of compression: • DRC off - no compression. This is the default setting. • DRC low - medium compression. • DRC high - maximum compression. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options. 2. Press and release the Next button to scroll to . Press and release the Select button. Note: If reception is still poor try moving the radio to another location.
Using your DAB Alarm Clock Radio Using your DAB Alarm Clock Radio Let’s get started Let’s get started Storing an FM station preset Your radio can store up to 10 FM stations in its preset memories for instant access to your favourite stations. Note: When you store FM radio station presets, these do not overwrite your DAB station presets. 1. Tune your radio to the station that you wish to preset. 2. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.
Using your DAB Alarm Clock Radio Using your DAB Alarm Clock Radio Let’s get started Let’s get started 4. Alarm 1 Setup is displayed (Press and release the Vol.+ button to set Alarm 2). Press and release the Select button. 5. Alarm 1 Wizard On time is displayed and the hour digits for the alarm will flash. 12. Alarm 1 Wizard is displayed again, together with Alarm Off (or On). Press and release the Next button to choose Alarm On or Off and press and release the Select button to confirm.
Using your DAB Alarm Clock Radio Using your DAB Alarm Clock Radio Let’s get started Let’s get started With your radio switched on (not in Standby mode): 2. Press and release the Next button to scroll to . Press and release the Select button. 1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options. 2. Press and release the Next button to scroll to . Press and release the Select button. 3. Press and release the Next button to scroll to .
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Other information Other information Helpful technical information Helpful technical information Software version 5. Restarting... will be displayed. After a few seconds the display will change to Welcome to Digital Radio and will then go to Standby mode. When you next power on your radio from Standby mode, it will begin an automatic scan for DAB stations. A progress bar will show the progress of the scan and the number of stations found during the scan will also be displayed.
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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: If you require any technical guidance or find that your DAB Alarm Clock Radio is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions or online at www.bush-support.com. • Adjust the volume. • 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 . Call us now and register your 12 month guarantee Thank you for choosing Bush. Your new product is guaranteed against faults and breakdowns for 12 months.
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Contact: www.bush-support.