Bush 411009 Instruction manual

Instruction manual

411009

You’ll soon be enjoying your new Outdoor DAB Radio.

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.

Help and Guidance

We’re here to help you get the most from your Outdoor DAB Radio. Should you require
any guidance, a simple solution can often be found 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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Contents

Safety information

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Safety information 6

Getting to know your Outdoor DAB Radio

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Ready? Let’s begin 12

Connecting the antenna 16

Power connection 16

Inserting batteries (optional) 16

Initial set-up 17

Adjusting the volume 17

Time and date 17

Change the mode 18

Connect to a Bluetooth device 18

USB charging 19

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Radio antenna 22

DAB Radio mode 22

Changing DAB stations 22

Scanning for DAB stations 22

Prune DAB stations 23

Storing a DAB station preset 23

Tune to a DAB station preset 23

DAB display information 24

Dynamic range control (DRC) 25

FM Radio mode 26

Tuning to an FM station 26

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Contents

Changing the Scan setting 26

Audio mode 27

Storing an FM station preset 27

Tune to an FM station preset 28

FM display information 28

Bluetooth mode 29

Connect to a Bluetooth device 29

Setting the alarm 31

Stop the Alarm 32

Snooze 32

Turn off the Alarm 33

Sleep timer 33

Cancel the Sleep timer 33

Display backlight timeout 34

Display language 34

Software version 35

Factory reset 35

Other information

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Technical specification 38

Product support

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Troubleshooting 42

Help and assistance 44

Disposal 45

Guarantee 46

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Safety information

Safety information

Safety information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating

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.

• 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.

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

Moisture and water

This product has been designed and tested to meet the IPX4 standard and is safe to use in
a light shower of rain, where it is likely to be splashed with water. It has not been designed
to be fully immersed in water as this will result in permanent damage to the product
circuitry.

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

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Safety information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating

Safety information

Heat sources and flames

Do not leave it in high temperatures as electronic devices and plastic parts may warp in
heat.

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.

Positioning the Outdoor DAB Radio

It is important that you 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 it will be in range of the connected or ‘paired’ bluetooth device (e.g. iPod/
iPhone/iPad/Android/other phone/computer, which is about 10 metres or less (33 feet
or less) in line of sight.

• where there is enough height for the radio antenna.

• Never place your Radio directly onto antique or polished surfaces.

Caution

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.

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Safety information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating

Safety information

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.

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Getting to know your Outdoor

DAB Radio

Getting to know your Outdoor DAB 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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Fig 1.

1. Volume jog control - rotate and release

2. Radio antenna

3. Power on/standby

4. Backlit display

5. Mode (DAB/FM/Bluetooth)

6. Tune jog control - rotate and release

7. Enter/Play pause

8. Menu/Info

9. Radio presets

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10. Snooze

11. Scan for radio stations

12. Skip back

13. Skip forward

14. Battery compartment

15. Power on/off switch (under cover)

16. Rubber cover

17. USB charging (under cover)

18. Power lead socket (under cover)

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Connecting the antenna

Screw the separate radio antenna into the top of the radio, just above the volume control.

Power connection

1. Connect the mains power lead into the socket, underneath the rubber cover on the
back of the Radio,

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

3. Press and release the On/Off power switch, underneath the rubber cover on the back

of the radio. The product display will light up and your radio will now be in Standby
mode.

Inserting batteries (optional)

1. Before installing the batteries (not included) please ensure that the Radio is switched
off, using the On/Off power switch, underneath the rubber cover on the back of the
radio and has been unplugged from the mains power supply.

2. On the back of the Radio, turn the battery compartment catch to ‘Open’ and remove
the battery cover.

3. Insert 4 x 1.5V C-size (also known as LR-14) batteries, making sure to note the ‘+’ and ‘-‘
markings and position the batteries the correct way around.

4. Replace the battery cover and turn the battery compartment catch to ‘Close’.

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

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

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Initial set-up

1. Press and release the Standby 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.

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.

3. Turn and release the Tune control to scroll through the available stations in the station

list.

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

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

Adjusting the volume

The volume is a ‘jog’ control. Please turn it to the ‘stop’ and then release. To progressively
increase or decrease the volume, turn it to the ‘stop’ and then hold.

Turn clockwise to increase the volume.

Turn anti-clockwise to decrease the volume.

Check the display, which will confirm the volume setting.

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.

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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 until <Full scan> is displayed.

2. Use the Tune control to scroll to <System>. Press and release the Enter button.

3. Use the Tune control to scroll to <Time>. Press and release the Enter button. <Set

Time/Date> is displayed. Press and release the Enter button.

4. Set time is displayed and the hour digits will flash. Use the Tune control to scroll to the
correct hour. Press the Enter button.

5. The minutes will now flash. Use the Tune control to scroll to the correct minutes.
Press the Enter button.

6. Set date is displayed and the day will flash. Use the Tune control, together with the
Enter 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 Tune control to scroll and the Enter button to select, 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 and to auto
update the time from the DAB signal, FM signal, DAB or FM signal or no update.

Change the mode

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

Connect to a Bluetooth device

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).
‘Searching…’ will flash in the display.

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In Bluetooth (BT) Mode:

1. ‘Searching…’ will flash in the display.

2. On the device that you would like to connect to your Radio via Bluetooth (e.g. iPhone/

iPad/Android/other phone/Tablet/Computer), turn on Bluetooth connectivity and
ensure that it is ‘discoverable’.

Note: If necessary, refer to the instructions for your device to add or set up Bluetooth.

3. Select to ‘Add new device’, if necessary.

Note: Some products will automatically search for a new device and so the ‘Add new

device’ option is not available.

4. When found, your Radio will be displayed as ‘BUSH OUTDOOR’. Select the device

name to begin pairing.

5. When pairing is complete ‘Search…’ will stop flashing in the display, Connected will be

displayed and a short tone will sound.

6. Now that you have paired your device with the Radio, it will connect to it when it is

within range, which is about 10 metres or less (33 feet or less), line of sight.

7. Your device will remain paired with the Radio unless you decide to disconnect or

‘unpair’ it.

Note: You can press and hold the Enter button for 3 seconds, to unpair and pair your
connected device.

USB charging

On the back of your radio, under the rubber cover, you will find a USB socket which can
charge devices that need a USB 5V 500mA supply, such as mobile phones.

Using a USB cable, connect the device that you wish to charge and check the display.

Note: Your radio must be connected to mains power to be able to charge devices via
the USB charging socket.

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Radio antenna

Before you use the radio, you must first screw the separate radio antenna into the top of
the radio, just above the volume control.

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. Turn and release the Tune control to scroll through the available stations.

2. When the station that you would like to listen to is displayed, press the Enter button to

select it. 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.

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.

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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 until <Full scan> is displayed

2. Use the Tune control to scroll to <Prune>. Press and release the Enter button.

3. Prune? <No> Yes is displayed. Use the Tune control to scroll to Yes. Press and release

the Enter 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.

3. Use the Tune control to move to the preset location that you would like to store the

radio station to (1-10).

4. Press and release the Enter button, the display will confirm Preset X stored, where ‘X’ is

the number of the preset (1-10).

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

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.

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2. Use the Tune control to move to the Preset location and station that you would like to
listen to (1-10).

3. Press and release the Enter button. 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.

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.

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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 until <Full scan> is displayed.

2. Use the Tune control to scroll to <DRC>. Press and release the Enter button.

The current DRC setting will have an ‘*’ next to it.

3. Use the Tune control to scroll through the options and press and release the Enter

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 release the Scan button to scan up the frequency band. Use the Tune control
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 until FM <Scan setting> is displayed. Press and
release the Enter button. The current Scan setting will have an ‘*’ in the top right of 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.

2. Use the Tune control to choose from the two options available and press and release
the Enter 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 Stereo and Mono.

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button until FM <Scan setting> is displayed.

2. Use the Tune control to scroll to <Audio setting>. Press and release the Enter button.

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

3. Use the Tune control to choose from the two options available. Press and release the

Enter 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.

3. Use the Tune control to move to the preset location that you would like to store the

radio station to (1-10).

4. Press and release the Enter button, the display will confirm Preset X stored, where ‘X’ is

the number of the preset (1-10).

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. Use the Tune control to move to the Preset location and station that you would like to
listen to (1-10).

3. Press and release the Enter button. The radio will instantly 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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Bluetooth mode

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).
‘Searching…’ will flash in the display.

Connect to a Bluetooth device

In Bluetooth (BT) Mode:

1. ‘Searching…’ will flash in the display.

2. On the device that you would like to connect to your Radio via Bluetooth (e.g. iPhone/

iPad/Android/other phone/Tablet/Computer), turn on Bluetooth connectivity and
ensure that it is ‘discoverable’.

Note: If necessary, refer to the instructions for your device to add or set up Bluetooth.

3. Select to ‘Add new device’, if necessary.

Note: Some products will automatically search for a new device and so the ‘Add new

device’ option is not available.

4. When found, your Radio will be displayed as ‘BUSH OUTDOOR’. Select the device

name to begin pairing.

5. When pairing is complete ‘Search…’ will stop flashing in the display, Connected will be

displayed and a short tone will sound.

6. Now that you have paired your device with the Radio, it will connect to it when it is

within range, which is about 10 metres or less (33 feet or less), line of sight.

7. Your device will remain paired with the Radio unless you decide to disconnect or

‘unpair’ it.

Note: You can press and hold the Enter button for 3 seconds, to unpair and pair your
connected device.

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Listening to Music/Audio using Bluetooth

In Bluetooth mode:

1. Select and start the music or audio that you wish to listen to on your paired Bluetooth
device, it will now be heard through the radio speakers. Adjust the volume on the
connected device and/or your radio

Note: If your previously paired device is within range but does not automatically
connect, go to the Bluetooth connectivity settings on your device and select BUSH
OUTDOOR to reconnect.

2. You can use the controls on your paired Bluetooth device as well as those on your
radio.

Controls available on your Radio:

• Volume:

Turn and release the volume control clockwise to increase sound and anti-clockwise
to decrease sound.

• Play/Pause:

Press and release to play/pause.

Press and hold for 3 seconds to unpair and pair the current connected device.

• Skip back:

Press and release to skip back to the previous track.

• Skip forward:

Press and release to skip forward to the next track.

Note: If you do not use your radio for approximately 15 minutes and no audio signal
is received, it will automatically go to Standby mode. Press and release the Standby
button to switch the radio back on.

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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 hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options..

2. Use the Tune control to scroll to <System>. Press and release the Enter button.

3. Use the Tune control to scroll to <Alarm 1> or <Alarm 2> as required. Press and release

the Enter button.

4. Alarm 1 (or 2) Setup is displayed. Press and release the Enter button.

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

6. Use the Tune control to scroll to the hour for the alarm and press and release the Enter

button.

7. The minutes will now flash. Use the Tune control to scroll to the minutes for the alarm

and press and release the Enter button. The duration time will now flash.

8. Use the Tune control to scroll to the duration for the alarm. You can choose from 15,

30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes. Press and release the Enter button. The source for the
alarm will now flash.

9. Use the Tune control to scroll to the sound source for the alarm. You can choose from

Buzzer, DAB or FM. Press and release the Enter button.

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

10. Use the ‘Tune/Select’ rotary control to scroll to the frequency for the alarm. You can

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

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

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11. Use the Tune control to set the volume for your alarm. Press and release the Enter
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.

12. Alarm 1 Wizard is displayed again, together with Alarm Off (or On). Use the Tune
control to choose Alarm On or Off and press and release the Enter button to confirm.
Alarm Saved is displayed.

13. A bell symbol in the top right of the radio 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 Standby 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. Snooze 5 minutes
will be displayed, followed by the snooze time countdown, until the alarm sounds again.

Turn o the Alarm

Follow the steps for ‘Setting an Alarm’ and select ‘Off’ in step 12.

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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. Use the Tune control to scroll to <System>. Press and release the Enter button.

3. Use the Tune control to scroll to <Sleep>. Press and release the Enter button.

4. Use the Tune control to scroll through the available options. Stop when the sleep time

you would like is displayed and press and release the Enter button. <Sleep> will be
displayed.

5. The sleep time minutes that you have selected will be displayed on the top line of the

radio display and will countdown until the radio switches off.

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. Use the Tune control to scroll to <System>. Press and release the Enter button.

3. Use the Tune control to scroll to <Sleep>. Press and release the Enter button

4. Use the Tune control to scroll to Sleep off. Press and release the Enter 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

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setting.

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

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

2. Use the Tune control to scroll to <System>. Press and release the Enter button.

3. Use the Tune control to scroll to <Backlight>. Press and release the Enter button.

4. <Timeout> is displayed. Press and release the Enter button. Use the Tune control 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 Enter button. <Timeout> will be displayed.

You can now use the Tune control to scroll and the Enter button to select, 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.

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. Use the Tune control to scroll to <System>. Press and release the Enter button.

3. Use the Tune control to scroll to <Language>. Press and release the Enter button.

4. Use the Tune control to scroll to the language you would like. Press and release the

Enter button to confirm.

Software version

You can check the software version of your radio.

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

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

2. Use the Tune control to scroll to <System>. Press and release the Enter button.

3. Use the Tune control to scroll to <SW Version>. Press and release the Enter 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. Use the Tune control to scroll to <System>. Press and release the Enter button.

3. Use the Tune control to scroll to <Factory reset>. Press and release the Enter button.

Factory Reset? <No> Yes will be displayed.

4. Use the Tune control to scroll to <Yes>. Press and release the Enter button.

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.

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Technical specification

Power adaptor. Output DC 5.9V 1A

Input AC 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.2A

Batteries: 4 x 1.5V C size (LR14) (Optional, not supplied)

Audio output: 2 x 1.5W RMS

USB socket: 5V 500mA

Water resistance level: IPX4 (protected against splashing water)

Frequency range:

DAB: Band III, 174 MHz to 240 MHz

FM: 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

Bluetooth: 2.4GHz-2.480GHz

Bluetooth version: 2.1

Pairing name: BUSH OUTDOOR

Profiles HFPV1.5, A2DPV1.2, AVRCPV1.4, HSP1.2, GAVDP1.2, IOP

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No sound / power:

Adjust the volume.

Check that the mains power wall socket is switched on and that your radio is not in
Standby mode.

If you are using a Bluetooth connected device, increase the volume on the secondary
device and on your radio.

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

Radio reception is poor:

Make sure that you connect the radio antenna.

Retune for radio stations, see pages 22 and 26.

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.

Unable to pair with a Bluetooth device:

Check that you are in Bluetooth mode.

Ensure that you are within range of the radio for Bluetooth functionality, 10 metres or less
(33 feet or less).

Move the radio and Bluetooth device away from other Bluetooth devices/electrical
equipment.

If possible, turn off other nearby Bluetooth devices or disable their Bluetooth functionality.

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The function buttons do not respond:

• Check that the mains power lead is connected at the back of your radio and the mains
power wall socket is switched on. Press and release the Standby button.

• Check that you are trying to use the function buttons for the mode that you are in.
(Play/pause, Skip forward and Skip back will only work in Bluetooth mode).

• 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 35.

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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Help and assistance

If you require any technical guidance or find that your Outdoor DAB 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

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or metal plate) on the
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Date of purchase

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This will be shown on
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Lines open 8am-7pm Monday to Saturday and
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*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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Call us now and activate your 12 month guarantee

Thank you for choosing Bush. Your new product is guaranteed against faults and breakdowns for 12 months.
Don’t forget to register it with us today so we can provide you with our best possible after-sales service and
useful updates.

www.bushregistration.co.uk

FREEPHONE*

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Lines are open 8am - 8pm, 365 days a year. *Calls may be recorded and monitored.

Your Bush 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

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You are entitled to ask for a copy of the information
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re-sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair.

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• Bush disclaim any liability for loss or damage arising
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• This guarantee is in addition to and does not
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