Alba 411012, 411013, 411014, 411015 Instruction manual

Mono DAB/FM Radio

Instruction manual

411012 / 411013 / 411014 / 411015

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Contents

Safety information

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Safety information 7

Getting to know your Mono DAB/FM Radio

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Ready? Let’s begin 10

Positioning your Mono DAB/FM Radio 14

Power connection 14

Inserting the batteries (optional) 15

Using your Mono DAB/FM Radio

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Telescopic aerial 18

Switch on 18

Adjusting the volume 18

Change the mode 18

Time and date 19

Using headphones 20

DAB Radio mode 20

Changing DAB stations 20

Scanning for DAB stations 20

Prune DAB stations 21

Storing a DAB station preset 21

Tune to a DAB station preset 22

DAB display information 22

Dynamic range control (DRC) 23

FM Radio mode 24

Tuning to an FM station 24

Changing the Scan setting 24

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Audio mode 25

Storing an FM station preset 25

Tune to an FM station preset 26

FM display information 26

Setting the alarm 27

Stop the Alarm 28

Snooze 28

Turn off the Alarm 29

Sleep timer 29

Cancel the Sleep timer 30

Display backlight timeout 30

Display language 31

Other information

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Software version 34

Factory reset 34

Technical specification 35

Product support

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Troubleshooting 38

Help and assistance 39

Disposal 40

Guarantee 41

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Safety information

Safety information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before

installing or operating

Safety information

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General safety information

• Keep the product and all its parts out of reach of small children.

• This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.

• Do not attempt to open the product. This product does not contain any user
serviceable parts. Unauthorised handling of the device may damage it and will void
your warranty.

• Do not use your Radio near emergency/intensive care medical equipment; if you have
a pacemaker fitted or during an electrical storm.

• To avoid possible hearing damage, do not listen to this radio at high volume
levels for long periods of time. Always keep the volume within reasonable
limits.

Power source

• 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 Radio from the mains power supply during thunderstorms.

• Always check that you have completely switched off your Radio, before you change
or disconnect the power supply.

• Where the mains power plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect
device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

• If the Radio will not be used for a long period of time, make sure that all of the
batteries are removed from the battery compartment and the mains power is
unplugged.

• Only use recommended batteries or those of the same or equivalent type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types.

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

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Safety information

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• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Remove the batteries from the Radio if they will not be used for an extended period of
time.

• Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open the outer casing.

• Batteries are harmful if swallowed, so keep away from young children.

• Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.

Moisture and water

• Keep it dry. Avoid exposure to precipitation, humidity and liquids which could all affect
the product circuitry.

• Do not leave it in low temperatures as moisture can form inside the product, which
may damage the circuit board.

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.

• Keep it away from bright sunlight or heat sources, such as a radiator.

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FM Radio

Getting to know your Mono DAB/FM Radio

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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. For full
details, refer to the product support section at the end of these instructions.

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1. Telescopic radio aerial

2. Battery compartment

3. Power On/Off switch

4. Headphone socket

5. Power lead socket

6. Backlit display

7. Power on/standby

• Short press: Power on

• Short press press: Standby

(Mains power only)

• Short press: Power off

(Batteries only)

8. Change the Mode

9. Scan for radio stations

10. Radio presets

11. Menu/Info

• Short press: Station information

• Long press: Enter the Menu options

• Short press (within the Menu):

Steps back and exits the Menu

12. Select

13. Prev

• Short press:

• In DAB mode: Move down the
DAB station list

• In FM mode: Move down the
frequency band by 0.05MHz

• In the Menu: Move through the
Menu options

• Long press:

• In FM mode: Scan down the
frequency band

14. Next

• Short press:

• In DAB mode: Move up the
DAB station list

• In FM mode: Move up the
frequency band by 0.05MHz

• In the Menu: Move through the
Menu options

• Long press:

• In FM mode: Scan up the
frequency band

15. Alarm:

• Short press: Alarm 1

• 2nd Short press: Alarm 2

• In Standby Mode:

• Short press: Turn on/off each
alarm

16. Snooze

17. Rotary volume control

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Positioning your Mono DAB/FM Radio

Please consider carefully in advance where your Radio will be situated and make sure that
it is:

• on a flat and stable surface

• within 1.4 metres of a power socket (if using mains power). Please ensure that the
mains power lead is not a trip hazard.

• at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference

• where you can fully extend the telescopic aerial

• never place your Radio directly onto antique or polished surfaces

Power connection

1. Connect the mains power lead into the socket on the back of the radio and fully

extend the telescopic aerial in a vertical position to obtain the maximum signal
strength.

2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains power wall socket and switch on.

3. Slide the On/Off power switch on the back of the radio to On. The product display

will light up, ‘Welcome to Digital Radio’ will be displayed and then your radio will go to
Standby mode.

Note: When you are using batteries to power your radio and slide the On/Off power
switch on the back of the radio to On, the product display will light up, ‘Welcome
to Digital Radio’ will be displayed and then your radio will immediately scan for DAB
stations. There is no Standby mode when you are using battery power.

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Inserting the batteries (optional)

1. Before installing the batteries (not included) please ensure that the radio is switched off

(slide the power switch on the back to Off) and is unplugged from the mains power
supply.

2. On the back of the radio, push in the tab to release and remove the battery
compartment cover (Fig 2.).

3. Insert 4 x 1.5V AA-size (also known as LR6) batteries, making sure to note the ‘+’ and ‘-‘
markings and position the batteries the correct way around..

4. Replace the battery cover, making sure it ‘clicks’ shut.

Fig 2.

Note: For battery operation, please ensure that the mains power is switched off and

remove the mains power plug from the socket, on the back of the Radio.

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Telescopic aerial

Please make sure that the aerial is fully extended before you switch on your radio and
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.

Switch on

1. Press and release the Power button on the top of your radio. Your radio will switch on

and 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.

Note: When using battery power, your radio will scan for DAB stations after you slide
the On/Off power switch on the back of the radio to On. There is no Standby mode
when you are using battery power.

2. When the scan is complete your radio will select the first available station and begin to

play. Stations are listed in numerical and then alphabetical order by default.

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.

Adjusting the volume

• Turn clockwise to increase the volume.

• Turn anti-clockwise to decrease the volume.

• Check the display, which will confirm the volume setting.

Change the mode

Press and release the Mode button to change between DAB and FM modes. Please check
the display, which will confirm the mode.

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Time and date

The first time you listen to DAB radio, the time and date of your product will be
synchronised automatically to that broadcast by the DAB service in 24 hour mode; which
is in line with daylight saving, so there is no need to set the time and date manually.

If you do wish to set the time and date manually, turn on the radio and follow the steps
below:

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Press and release the Next button to scroll to <System>. Press and release the Select

button.

3. Press and release the Next button to scroll to <Time>. Press and release the Select
button. <Set Time/Date> is displayed. Press and release the Select button.

4. Set time is displayed and the hour digits will flash. Press and release the Prev or Next
button to scroll to the correct hour. Press and release the Select button.

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.

When you confirm the correct date, Time Saved is displayed and the display returns to
<Set Time/Date>.

You can now use the Prev and Next buttons to scroll and the Select button to confirm,
as you did to set the time and date to change the settings for:

• 12/24 hour clock display

• The date format, DD-MM-YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY

• To auto update the time from the DAB signal, FM signal, DAB or FM signal or no
update.

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Using headphones

You can connect headphones with a 3.5mm plug (not included) to your radio. The stereo
headphone socket can be found on the back of the radio at the bottom. When you
have headphones connected the radio speakers are switched off and all sound is via the
headphones.

Note: Always keep the volume within reasonable limits.

DAB Radio mode

Check that your Radio is in DAB mode. If you are not already in DAB mode, press and
release the Mode button until you are in DAB mode (check the display).

The first time you use the Radio or if the station list is empty, your radio will automatically
begin to scan for DAB radio stations. A progress bar will show the progress of the scan
and the number of stations found during the scan will also be displayed.

If you were listening to a DAB station when you switched the radio off, then this station
will automatically be selected when you switch the radio back on.

Changing DAB stations

1. Press and release the Next and Prev buttons to scroll through the available stations.

2. When the station that you would like to listen to is displayed, press and release the

Select button to confirm. There will be a short delay whilst your radio tunes to your
selected station.

Scanning for DAB stations

With DAB radio, additional stations and services regularly become available so it’s a good
idea to carry out a manual scan every now and then to make sure that you have the most
up to date station listing stored within the memory of your Radio. If you have moved your
Radio to another location, e.g.: if you go on holiday, then it’s also a good idea to carry out
a manual scan.

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In DAB mode:

1. Press and release the ‘Scan’ button to begin a search for stations. The display will
change to ‘Scanning...’. A progress bar will show the progress of the scan and the
number of stations found during the scan will also be displayed.

Prune DAB stations

You can remove the DAB stations in the station list that cannot be received in your area.
These are listed with a ‘?’ prefix.

In DAB mode:

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Press and release the Next button to scroll to <Prune>. Press and release the Select

button.

3. Prune? <No> Yes is displayed. Press and release the Prev button to scroll to <Yes>.
Press and release the Select button to confirm and prune the station list. Stations with
a ‘?’ prefix will now no longer be displayed.

Storing a DAB station preset

Your Radio can store up to 10 DAB radio stations in its preset memories for instant access
to your favourite stations.

1. Tune the Radio to the DAB radio station that you wish to preset.

2. Press and hold the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until Preset Store

<1:(Empty)> is displayed if no previous station has been stored.

3. 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).

4. Press and release the Select button to confirm. Preset X stored, where ‘X’ is the
number of the preset (1-10), will be displayed.

Note: If there is already an existing DAB station stored under a preset, it will be over
written when you store the new station.

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Tune to a DAB station preset

In DAB mode:

1. Press and release the Preset button. Preset Recall <1:> is displayed together with the

name or frequency of the station stored there, or (Empty) if no previous station has
been stored.

2. Press and release the Prev or Next button to scroll to the preset location and station

that you would like to listen to (1-10).

3. Press and release the Select button to confirm. The radio will instantly tune to that

station and begin to play.

Note: If no DAB station has been stored under the preset button, ‘Preset Empty’ will be
displayed, then the radio will revert to the previously selected radio station.

DAB display information

When listening to a DAB station you can change the information that will appear on the
display. There are several different types of information that are sent by the broadcaster.

• 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.

• Signal Strength - An empty will appear on the display to indicate the minimum

signal strength for acceptable listening. The row of solid rectangles indicate the actual
signal strength that you are receiving. The stronger the signal, the further to the right
the row of solid rectangles will be.

• Program Type (PTY) - such as ‘Rock’, ‘Pop‘, Talk’ or ‘News’

• Multiplex Name - displays the broadcasting area and collection of radio stations on
this frequency e.g.: BBC National DAB, Digital 1 Network.

• Channel and Frequency - e.g.: 12B 225.648 MHz

• Signal error - This is displayed as a number between 0-99. It would not be possible

to satisfactorily listen to a ratio station with a signal error rate of 30 or above. Try
adjusting the aerial or relocating your radio to improve reception.

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• Signal information - The data rate at which the signal is being transmitted.

• Time and date - supplied by the broadcaster.

1. Repeatedly press and release the Menu/Info button to cycle through the different

information options.

Dynamic range control (DRC)

In DAB mode:

The dynamic range for each radio programme is set by the broadcaster for each radio
station and may be different for the types of programme broadcast, such as pop or
classical music or a chat show. The dynamic range control signal is transmitted in parallel
with the audio signal for each programme and with your radio you can use this control
signal to expand or compress the dynamic range (the difference between the loudest and
quietest sounds) of the reproduced audio signal. Changing the dynamic range can affect
the ‘loudness’ and/or ‘quality of sound’ of the programme that you hear so that it will be
more suited to your listening conditions and your own personal listening requirements.
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.

There are 3 levels of compression:

• DRC off - no compression. This is the default setting.

• DRC low - medium compression.

• DRC high - maximum compression.

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Press and release the Next button to scroll to <DRC>. Press and release the Select

button. The current DRC setting will have an ‘*’ in the display.

3. Press and release the Next button to scroll through the options and press and release

the Select button to confirm.

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FM Radio mode

If you are not already in FM mode, press and release the Mode button to go to FM mode
(check the display).

If you were listening to an FM station when you switched the Radio off then this station
will be automatically selected when you switch the Radio back on.

Tuning to an FM station

• Press and hold the Next button to scan up the frequency band.

• Press and hold the Prev button to scan down the frequency band.

• Press and release the Next or Prev button to fine tune each frequency in 0.05MHz
steps.

Note: If reception is still poor try moving the radio to another location.

Changing the Scan setting

In FM mode:

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Press and release the Next button until FM <Scan setting> is displayed. Press and

release the Select button. The current Scan setting will have an ‘*’ in the display.

There are two different options to choose from:

• Strong stations - The scan will only stop when a strong signal strength is received

which should also result in a better audio quality. It is possible that the station you
are scanning for may be missed using this option.

• All stations - The scan will stop for every station it receives, even if the signal

strength is poor.

3. Press and release the Next button to choose from the two options available and press
and release the Select button to confirm.

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Audio mode

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 ‘Forced Mono’ and ‘Stereo Allowed’.

Note: As this is a Mono radio, you may wish to only select the ‘Stereo Allowed’ option if
you are listening to your radio using headphones.

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Press and release the Next button to scroll to <Audio setting>. Press and release the

Select button.

There are now two different options of <Forced mono> and <Stereo allowed> and the
current setting will have an ‘*’ display.

3. Press and release the Next button to choose from the two options available. Press and

release the Select button to confirm.

Storing an FM station preset

Your Radio can store up to 10 FM radio stations in its preset memories for instant access to
your favourite stations.

1. Tune the Radio to the FM radio station that you wish to preset.

2. Press and hold the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until Preset Store

<1:(Empty)> is displayed if no previous station has been stored.

3. 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).

4. Press and release the Select button to confirm. Preset X stored, where ‘X’ is the

number of the preset (1-10), will be displayed.

Note: If there is already an existing FM station stored under a preset, it will be over
written when you store the new station.

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Tune to an FM station preset

In FM mode:

1. Press and release the Preset button. Preset Recall <1:> is displayed together with the
name or frequency of the station stored there, or (Empty) if no previous station has
been stored.

2. Press and release the Prev or Next button to scroll to the preset location and station
that you would like to listen to (1-10).

3. Press and release the Select button to confirm. The radio will tune to that station and
begin to play.

Note: If no FM station has been stored under the preset button, Preset Empty will be
displayed, then the radio will revert to the previously selected radio station.

FM display information

When listening to an FM station you can change the information that will appear on the
second line of the display.

Radiotext (RT) - 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.

• Program Type (PTY) - Such as ‘Rock’, ‘Pop‘, Talk’ or ‘News’

• Station name or frequency - Such as BBC R4 or 93.30MHz

• Audio mode – Stereo or Mono

• Time and date - supplied by the broadcaster.

1. Repeatedly press and release the Menu/Info button to cycle through the different

information options.

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Setting the alarm

Note: Check that the radio has the correct time and date before you set an alarm.

With your radio switched on (not in Standby mode):

1. Press and release the Alarm button.

2. Alarm 1 Setup is displayed.

Note: Press and release the Alarm button again to switch to Alarm 2 Setup.

3. Press and release the Select button.

4. Alarm 1 (or 2) Wizard On time is displayed and the hour digits for the alarm will flash.

5. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to the hour for the alarm and press

and release the Select button

6. The minutes will now flash. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to the

minutes for the alarm and press and release the Select button.

7. The duration time will now flash. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to

the duration for the alarm. You can choose from 15, 30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes. Press
and release the Select button.

8. The source for the alarm will now flash. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons

scroll to the sound source for the alarm. You can choose from Buzzer, DAB or FM.
Press and release the Select button.

Note: If you select DAB or FM radio for the alarm source, ‘Last listened’ will flash in the
display. Press the Select button and the last listened to radio station in DAB or FM, as
appropriate, will be used for your alarm.

9. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to the frequency for the alarm. You

can choose from Daily, Once, Weekends or Weekdays. Press and release the Select
button.

Note: If you select ‘Once’, you will then be prompted to set the date for your alarm.

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10. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to set the volume for your alarm. Press and
release the Select button.

Note: Remember to set the alarm radio volume to one that will wake you. The alarm
volume will increase progressively until it reaches the alarm volume you have set.

11. Alarm 1 Wizard is displayed again, together with Alarm Off (or On). Press and release
the Prev or Next buttons to choose Alarm On or Off and press and release the Select
button to confirm. Alarm Saved is displayed.

12. A bell symbol in the display, together with the digit ‘1’ or ‘2’ as appropriate, will confirm
that an alarm has been set.

Note: If the time is not set or has failed to update from the radio signal, Time is not set
will be displayed when you try to set the alarm. The radio will then prompt you to set
the time. An alarm can only be set after the time has been set.

Stop the Alarm

When the alarm sounds, press and release the Power button, Alarm off is displayed.
Alternatively, you can press and release the Snooze button (see Snooze function below).

Note: If you press the Standby button to stop the alarm, the alarm symbol will remain in
the display and the alarm will sound again at the same time the next day, unless it was
set for ‘Once’ only.

Snooze

When the alarm sounds you can press and release the Snooze button. There are 4 Snooze
time options available of 5, 10, 15 and 30 minutes.

1. Press and release the Snooze button once to snooze for 5 minutes.

2. Repeatedly press and release the Snooze button to choose from 10, 15 or 30 minutes.

Stop when the Snooze time you would like is displayed.

3. Your radio will now display the snooze time countdown until the alarm sounds again.

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Turn o the Alarm

Follow the steps for ‘Setting an Alarm’ and select ‘Off’ in step 11.

In Standby mode you can press and release the Alarm button to turn Alarm 1 and Alarm 2
On or Off.

Sleep timer

You can set your radio to turn off automatically using the sleep timer. You can choose
from Sleep off, 15, 30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes.

With your radio switched on (not in Standby mode):

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to <System>. Press and release the

Select button.

3. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to <Sleep>. Press and release the

Select button.

4. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll through the available options.

Stop when the sleep time you would like is displayed and press and release the Select
button. <Sleep> will be displayed.

5. The sleep time minutes that you have selected will be displayed in the radio display

e.g. S15, and will countdown until the radio switches off.

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Cancel the Sleep timer

With your radio switched on (not in Standby mode):

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to <System>. Press and release the

Select button.

3. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to <Sleep>. Press and release the
Select button.

4. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to Sleep off. Press and release the
Select button. <Sleep> will be displayed.

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. An ‘*’ will be displayed next to the current
setting.

With your radio switched on (not in Standby mode):

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to <System>. Press and release the

Select button.

3. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to <Backlight>. Press and release
the Select button.

4. <Timeout> is displayed. Press and release the Select button. Press and release the
Prev or Next buttons to scroll through the available backlight timeout options of On,
10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90,120 or 180 seconds. Stop when the backlight timeout you would
like is displayed and press and release the Select button. <Timeout> will be displayed.

You can now use the Prev or Next buttons to scroll and the Select button to confirm,
as you did to set the Backlight timeout, to change the settings for the backlight
brightness for the <Dim level> and <On level>. There are 3 options available, High,
Medium and Low.

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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.

Display language

You can change the display language of your radio, there are 4 options available; English,
French, German and Italian. An ‘*’ will be displayed next to the current setting.

With your radio switched on (not in Standby mode):

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options

2. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to <System>. Press and release the

Select button.

3. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to <Language>. Press and release

the Select button.

4. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to the language you would like.

Press and release the Select button to confirm.

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Software version

You can check the software version of your radio.

With your radio switched on (not in Standby mode):

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options

2. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to <System>. Press and release the

Select button.

3. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to <SW Version>. Press and release
the Select button.

The software version will be displayed and you may wish to make a note of it here:

...................................................................................

Factory reset

You can reset your radio and restore all of the original factory settings.

Note: If you reset your radio all of your stored station presets will be deleted.

With your radio switched on (not in Standby mode):

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options

2. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to <System>. Press and release the

Select button.

3. Press and release the Prev or Next buttons to scroll to <Factory reset>. Press and
release the Select button. Factory Reset? <No> Yes will be displayed.

4. Press and release the Prev button to scroll to <Yes>. Press and release the Select
button.

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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. When the scan is complete your radio will select
the first available station and begin to play. Stations are listed in numerical and then
alphabetical order by default.

Technical specification

Power adaptor. Output DC 5V 1A

Input AC 100-240V

Batteries:
(Optional, not supplied): 4 x 1.5V AA size (LR6)

Audio output: 1 x 3W RMS

Frequency range:

DAB: Band III, 174 MHz to 240 MHz

FM: 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

No sound / power:

• Adjust the volume

• Check that the mains power wall socket is switched on and the power switch on the
back of the radio is On. Press and release the Power button on the top of the radio.

• If you have batteries fitted, they may be exhausted and need to be replaced. Please
use only good quality AA size batteries.

• You may have headphones connected. Either use the headphones to listen to your
radio or unplug the headphones.

Radio reception is poor:

• Fully extend the telescopic aerial to get the best reception and sound quality.

• Retune for radio stations, see pages 20 and 24.

• Try moving your radio to another location to see if reception improves.

• Check that you do not have other electrical equipment too close to your Radio,
causing interference.

• Visit www.digitalradionow.com for information about DAB reception in your area.

The function buttons do not respond:

• Check that the mains power wall socket is switched on and the power switch on the
back of the radio is On. Press and release the Power button on the top of the radio.

• If you are using batteries, they may be exhausted and need to be replaced.

• Unplug the mains power and remove the batteries. Leave the radio for 3 minutes and
then reconnect the power.

• Try a reset to factory defaults. See page 34.

Note: All of your settings, including the radio station list and any presets will be deleted
when you reset the Radio.

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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.

Help and assistance

If you require any technical guidance or find that your Mono DAB/FM Radio 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*. To help
give us give you a fast and efficient service please have the following information ready:

You can find these

Model Ref.

Serial number

Date of purchase

on the rating plate - a
small information
panel (usually a sticker
or metal plate) on the
rear of your product.

This will be shown on
your receipt

Local call rates applies*

Lines open 8am-7pm Monday to Saturday and
10am-4pm Sunday.

*Calls to Argos enquiry lines may attract a charge and set up fee from residential lines depending on
your call plan/tari. Mobile and other providers costs may vary, see www.bt.com/pricing for details.

For security and training purposes, telephone calls to and from customer service centres may be
recorded and monitored. Calls from Republic of Ireland will attract international call charges.

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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.

• Batteries should not be disposed of in the normal household waste but taken
to appropriate local recycling facilities, where and when these are available.

• Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open the outer casing

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Your Alba Guarantee

This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. Any
defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will be repaired free of charge (or
if applicable the product will be replaced or the purchase price refunded) where possible
during this period by the dealer from who your purchased the unit.

The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

• The guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse, cabinet parts, knobs or
consumable items.

• The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the
instructions contained in the manual.

• It must be used solely for domestic purposes. The guarantee will be rendered invalid if
the product is re-sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair.

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Alba disclaim any liability for loss or damage arising from the breakdown of the
product.

• This guarantee is in addition to and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights.

Guarantor: Argos Limited - 489 - 499 Avebury Blvd. - Milton Keynes - MK9 2NW

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Contact:

www.argos-support.co.uk

Helpline: 0345 600 3021