Bush AM-FM Radio Instruction manual

Instruction Manual

AM/FM Radio

Contents

Important safety information................................................................................................................3

Instructions for use ................................................................................................................................... 5

Check the package contents ....................................................................................................... 5

Where to put your Radio ............................................................................................................... 5

Setting up ............................................................................................................................................. 5

Your AM/FM Radio .................................................................................................................................... 7

Using your AM/FM Radio ....................................................................................................................... 8

Switch on ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Switch o ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Change the mode ............................................................................................................................ 8

Adjusting the volume ...................................................................................................................... 8

Using headphones ........................................................................................................................... 8

Using the FM radio .................................................................................................................................... 9

Telescopic aerial ................................................................................................................................ 9

AM and FM Radio mode ................................................................................................................. 9

Tuning to an AM or FM station ..................................................................................................... 9

Storing an AM or FM station preset ............................................................................................ 9

Tune to an AM or FM preset station ........................................................................................... 10

Set the time and date .............................................................................................................................. 11

Setting the time ................................................................................................................................ 11

Setting the alarm ............................................................................................................................... 11

Stop the Alarm .................................................................................................................................. 11

Snooze ................................................................................................................................................. 11

Turn o the Alarm ............................................................................................................................ 12

Sleep timer ......................................................................................................................................... 12

Technical information ............................................................................................................................. 13

Speciﬁcation ....................................................................................................................................... 13

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 14

General information ................................................................................................................................. 16

Product guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 17

Important safety information

Your Radio should be treated with care. The information below has been provided in the interest of safety and will help you to enjoy this product and the beneﬁts it brings for many years.

• 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.

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

aect the product circuitry.

• Do NOT leave it in high temperatures as electronic devices and plastic parts may

warp in heat.

• Do NOT leave it in low temperatures as moisture can form inside the product,

which may damage the circuit board.

• 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

• Do NOT store in dusty or dirty areas.

• Disconnect your Radio from the mains power supply during thunderstorms.

• Always check that you have completely switched o your Radio, before you

change or disconnect the power supply.

• 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.

• Where the mains power plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect

device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do NOT use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or detergents to clean the

product. Wipe with a damp (not wet) soft cloth to clean.

WARNING:

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen to this radio at high volume levels for long periods of time.

Instructions for use

Check the package contents

The package contains:

• 1 x AM/FM Radio

• 1 x mains adaptor

• 1 x instruction manual

• 1 x warranty card

Where to put your 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

Note: Never place your Radio on antique or polished surfaces.

• within 1.2 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

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

• not in a humid or very damp place such as a bathroom

Setting up

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 switch on the back of the radio to ‘On’. Your radio will now be in standby

mode

4. Press and release the ‘Power/Mode’ button on the top of the Radio. Your radio and

display will fully switch on.

5. Inserting the batteries (optional). Before installing the batteries (not included)

please ensure that the Radio is switched o (press and hold the ‘Power/Mode’

button) and is unplugged from the mains power supply.

On the back of the Radio, push up the two tabs to release and remove the battery

compartment cover.

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.

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

If used continuously on battery power, your Radio has an approximate battery life

of 5 hours when using good quality alkaline batteries. When the battery power is

low, please switch o the Radio and replace the batteries.

For battery operation, please switch o the mains adaptor and remove the mains

power plug from the back of the Radio.

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

• Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of dierent 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.

• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Dispose of old batteries carefully.

• 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.

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