Bush BCR30DAB Instruction Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for buying this Bush product, which is designed to give you many years of trouble-free service.

You may already be familiar with using a similar unit, but please take time to read these instructions.

They are designed to familiarise you with the unit’s many features and to ensure you get the very best from your
purchase.

Safety is important

Your safety and the safety of others is important.
Please therefore, ensure you read the “Safety Instructions” before you operate this unit.

Warranty

In the unlikely event that your product fails to work normally, please call the below free phone number to discuss the
problem with one of our qualified service engineers.

Australia.
Bush Warranty: 1800 509 394

New Zealand
Bush Warranty: 0800 450 259

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Ensure that you read all of the safety instructions before using this unit.

Safety Considerations

 Position the power cable and other connected cables so that they are not likely to be walked on, pinched or

where items can be placed on or against them.

 Do not use the unit in humid or damp conditions.
 Do not allow the unit to get wet.
 Never allow children to insert foreign objects into holes or slots on the unit.
 Do not cover the ventilation with items such as tablecloths, curtains, etc. This may cause overheating.
 No naked flame sources, such as lit candles, should be placed on or near the unit.
 Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing water, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shou ld be

placed on or near the apparatus.

 Do not place the unit in closed cabinet without proper ventilation.

Cleaning

 Disconnect the unit from the mains supply before cleaning.
 Do not use any liquids or aerosol cleaners, as this may damage the unit. Use a soft, dust free cloth.

Servicing

 There are no user serviceable parts in the unit. When servicing, refer to qualified service professional.
 Consult your retailer if you are ever in doubt about the installation / operation / safety of the product.

Safety Instructions

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Contents

Your DAB+ Radio …..…………………………………………………………………………….…………….... 5

What is DAB+..………………………………………………………………………..…………….……………... 6

Getting Started …………………………………………………………………….……………...……………… 7-8

Using your DAB+ Radio…………………..…………………………………………….……………...…………. 9-12

Using your DAB+ and FM Radio…………………..…………………………………………….… ………….… 13

Using your FM Radio ……………………………………………………………….……………...…………….. 14-17

System Setup…………………………………………………………………….……………...……………….. 18-24

Troubleshooting and Technical Specification……………………………….……………...………………… 25

Warranty…………………………………………………………………….……………...……………………… 26

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1. PRESET Button 6. LCD Display 11. DC Jack

2. SELECT/NAV Button 7. DAB/FM Button 12. ANTENNA

3.

Button

8. ALARM Button 13. Headphone Jack

4.

Button

9. STANDBY Button

5. SNOOZE Button 10. MENU Button

Control DAB + and FM

STANDBY

Press to turn on/off Radio

MENU

Press to go to Main Menu or select other menus

DAB/FM

Press to convert between DAB+ and FM mode

ALARM

Press to set alarm1, press again to set alarm2

PRESET

Press to enter presets options

(Note: for detail please refer page 14)

SELECT/NAV

Press to select an option or confirm

a. Press to decrease or increase volume level

b. In DAB+ mode, press SELECT/NAV button then press or button to

select different DAB+ stations or options.

c. In FM mode, press SELECT/NAV button, then press or button to

adjust FM frequency.

a. When alarm is sounding, press Snooze to postpone the alarm for a period of 5-30

minutes.

b. Press to set sleep time.

Your DAB+ Radio

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DAB+ uses digital compression techniques to transform the source material, i.e. music and speech, into better quality
audio.

Interference free reception

Analogue systems suffer from an effect called “multipath distortion”. This is caused because waves do not behave in
an orderly fashion, but bounce and reflect off buildings etc. DAB+ sees this as an advantage and uses the direct and
reflected signals to actually reinforce the end result, allowing for better service more of the time.

No need to re-tune

A single DAB+ frequency can be used to cover the whole of the Australia, so solving many of the problems
experienced with the earlier analogue system. DAB+ scans automatically and tunes-in all of the available stations in
your area.

Scolling text

Broadcasters can transmit text to your radio. This way you can read the name of the DJ, artist, song title or any other
information they choose.

DAB+ coverage

Check your local coverage at www.digitalradioplus.com.au, or alternatively text 0409-DRPLUS to receive an SMS
confirming whether you reside in a DAB+ broadcast area.

What is DAB+

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Carefully remove your DAB+ Receiver from the box. You may wish to store the packaging for future use.

In the Box

Inside the box you will find:

 DAB+ Radio (Main Unit)
 Power Adapter
 User Guide

Positioning your DAB+ Radio

Place your DAB+ Receiver on a flat / stable surface that is not subject to vibrations.
Avoid the following locations:

 Where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
 Where it is close to heat radiating sources.
 Where the humidity is high and ventilation is poor.
 Where it is dusty.
 Where it is damp or there is a possibility of water dripping or splashing onto unit.

Adjusting the Antenna

The aerial should be extended to ensure good reception in both DAB and FM radio modes. It may be necessary to
alter the position of the DAB+ RADIO and /or aerial to achieve the best signal.

Using Headphones

You will require headphones fitted with a 3.5 mm diameter stereo plug. The Headphone socket is located on the back
of this unit. Headphones are not supplied with this DAB+ Receiver.

Turning On/Off

Connect the power adaptor to connect the DC Jack on the back of the unit. After this connection is made, insert the
power adaptor into the wall outlet. Press the STANDBY button to turn on the unit and press this button again to turn
off the power.

When you turn on your radio for the first time you will be presented with the image

below.

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# Note: When you turn on the radio it will automatically search the stations available. You should conduct an additional full scan

to ensure all stations are picked up and stored.

For initial use, conduct a full scan to auto search and store all DAB+ Radio Stations. Press the menu button and use
the

or buttons to select the full scan option. Press SELECT/NAV to confirm.

The full scan may take 1-2 minutes to complete. All stations will be stored.

# Note: 1. the DAB+ stations will be displayed in alphanumeric order. The first station in the list will be selected.

2. If no DAB+ signal is found in your area, it may be necessary for you to relocate your radio. Also make sure your
postcode is listed on the Digital Radio website.

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DAB+ Menu Options

Volume Control

Adjust the radio volume by pressing or buttons.

Using your DAB+ Radio

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To view Station Information in DAB+ mode

Press the MENU button then press SELECT/NAV button consecutively to show
different information.

Signal Strength:

Shows a signal bar with the strength of the current station.

Program Type (PTY):

This is a description of the type of program being broadcasted.

Station Name:

This will show the station that is broadcasting the program you are listening to.

Frequency:

This displays station transmission frequency and name.

Signal Error:

This displays the signal error rate being received from 0 to 100.

a. 0 means no error signal being detected,
b. while 100 means it is a bad signal.

Signal Information:

This shows the digital bit rate and the signal mode.

Time:

This displays the time provided by the broadcaster.

Date:

This displays the date provided by the broadcaster.

Dynamic Label Segment (DLS)

This is scrolling text information supplied by the DAB+ station.

Using DAB+ Radio

Using your DAB+ Radio

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To Show the Signal Strength in DAB+ mode

1. Press the MENU button during play. Then press SELECT/NAV to confirm. The LCD screen will display a signal
bar to show the signal strength.

The indicator on the signal bar shows the minimum acceptable
signal level.

# Note: Stations with signal strength below the minimum signal level will

not provide a steady stream of audio.

Conducting a Manual Tune

1. Press the MENU button and then select the Manual tune menu.

2. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm, the display will show the channel number and frequency list.

3. Press or to scroll through the channels and press the SELECT/NAV to select preferred Radio
channel.

# Note: If there is a multiplex corresponding to this channel and frequency, then the display will show a tuning meter with the

signal strength and the multiplex name after a few seconds.

4. Press the MENU button to exit this order.

Using your DAB+ Radio Using your DAB+ Radio

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DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

You can set the level of the compression of stations to eliminate the differences in dynamic range or sound level
between radio stations.

# Note: Set DRC to off indicates no compression, set DRC to low indicates little compression, and set DRC to high shows

maximum compression.

1. Press the MENU button, then press or to select DRC menu.

2. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm.

3. Press or to select ideal DRC Mode. Press SELECT/NAV to confirm.

Prune Order

# Note: Pruning Radio order will remove inactive stations from the station list.

1. Press the MENU button, then press or to select Prune menu.

2. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm.

3. Press or to select Yes, and then press SELECT/NAV to confirm.

Using your DAB+ Radio

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Setting Station Presets

Your radio can store 10 DAB+ & 10 FM station presets. To store presets:

# Note: this is the same for DAB+ and FM Radio stations.

1. While playing your favourite station, press and hold the PRESET button.

2. Press or to cycle through preset stations 1-10.

3. Then select your preferred preset station. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm.

Selecting a Preset Station

To select a stored station:

1. Press the PRESET button.

2. Press or to select your preferred preset station, then press SELECT/NAV to confirm.

Using your DAB+ & FM Radio

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1. Press DAB/FM button to switch to FM Mode from DAB Mode.

2. Once in FM mode, it will start at the beginning of the FM frequency range (87.50MHz) or it will play the last FM
station you were listening to.

3. To manually change FM frequency, press SELECT/NAV and then immediately press or to change
it by 0.05MHz.

4. To Auto-search, press SELECT/NAV button then press and hold

or .

# Note: 1. The display will show the frequency changing until it stops on the next station.

2. After it reaches the end of the frequency range, it goes back to the start.

Using your FM Radio

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FM Menu Options

Using your FM Radio

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To view Station Information in FM Mode

Press the MENU button then press SELECT/NAV button consecutively to
show different radio information.

Station Name

This displays the transmission (station name) of the station you are currently
listening to.

Audio Type

This will display the audio type of the station you are listening to. It will either
be Stereo or Mono.

Time

This displays the time provided by the broadcaster.

Date

This displays the date provided by the broadcaster.

Radio text

This is scrolling text information supplied by the FM station. It may comprise
information on music titles or details of the program and is provided by the
broadcaster.

# Note: This information depends on the radio broadcaster and their broadcast

transmissions. DAB+ Stations are equipped to send this information through
their digital transmissions.

Using your FM Radio

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Scan Setting

1. Press the MENU button and then press or to select Scan Setting menu.

2. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm.

# Note: You can choose between Strong stations only and All Stations. If you choose Strong Stations only, the menu will

show only the stations with strong signal strength. If you choose All Stations, all detected stations will be shown.

3. Press or to select your preferred station and then press the SELECT/NAV to confirm.

Audio Setting

1. Press the MENU button and then press or to select Audio Setting menu.

2. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm.

# Note: You can choose between Stereo Allowed and Forced Mono audio settings. If you choose Stereo Allowed, the

sound output will be stereo. If you choose Forced Mono, the sound output will be Mono.

3. Press or to select your preferred setting, and then press the SELECT/NAV to confirm.

Using your FM Radio

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How to Enter System Setup

1. Press the MENU button and then press or to select System Menu.

2. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm.

3. Once in System Menu, press or to cycle through options, including ‘Time’, ‘Backlight’, ‘Factory

Reset’, ‘SW version’.

How to Set the Clock

1. Select System Menu and then select Time option.

# Note: You can set the clock two ways ‘Manually’ and ‘Auto update’.

Choose 12/24 Hour Format

a. Once in the Time System Menu, you can select to set 12 or 24 hour format. Then press SELECT/NAV to confirm.

b. Press or to choose 12 hour or 24 hour time, then press the SELECT/NAV to confirm.

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Set Date format

a.) In the Time System Menu, press or to select Set date format option, then press the SELECT/NAV

to confirm.

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# Note: You can choose ‘MM-DD-YYYY’ or ‘DD-MM-YYYY’.

b.) Press or to select date format. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm.

Set Time / Date (Manually)

a.) In the time menu, press or to select Set Time/Date option, then press the SELECT/NAV button to

confirm.

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b.) Press or to change hours, and then press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm.

c.) Press or to change minutes, and then press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm. The radio will

ask you to set the date.

d.) Using the same method to set the date as you did to set the time.

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Auto update

a.) In the Time System Menu, press

or to select ‘Auto update’ option. Then press the SELECT/NAV

button to confirm.

b.) Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm.

# Note: You can choose ‘Auto update from DAB’ and ‘No update’.

c.) Press or to select ‘Auto update from DAB’, then press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm.

How to set Backlight

# Note: You can adjust the backlight level to ‘High’, ‘Medium’ and ‘Low’. High backlight will make it easier to view the display

content or alarm/clock information. Low backlight level can eliminate the brightness and use less power.

Setting Backlight for Power on Mode

1. In System Menu, select Backlight Menu and press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm.

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2. In Backlight Menu, use or to select Power On, press SELECT/NAV to confirm.

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3. Once in Power On Menu, press or to scroll through options and press the SELECT/NAV button to

Setting Backlight for Standby Mode

1. Follow steps 1-3 above, then you need press or to ‘Standby’, press the SELECT/NAV button to
confirm.

2. Press or to your selecting one, ‘High’, ‘Medium’ or ‘Low’, and then press the SELECT/NAV button

to confirm.

How to Factory reset

# Note: Doing this will reset and delete all of the preset stations, stored channels and return radio to its factory settings.

1. Press the MENU button, and then press or to select System Menu, press the SELECT/NAV to
confirm, and then press

or to select Factory Reset option.

2. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm.

3. Press or to select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. Press Yes to perform Factory Reset.

4. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm, then radio will begin to reset.

5. The presets and alarm setting will be erased and the radio will return to its factory settings.

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How to get SW Version

# Note: This function will update your radio software.

1. Press the MENU button, then press or to select System Menu. Press SELECT/NAV to confirm,
then press

or to select SW version option.

2. Press SELECT/NAV again to confirm.

How to Set Alarm

# Note: Ensure the clock time is correct before you set the Alarm.

1. Press the ALARM button to select setting. The Alarm icon will flash. You can choose Alarm2 by pressing the
ALARM button twice.

2. Press the SELECT/NAV to confirm alarm mode.

# Note: Wizard can guide you step by step to set your alarm successfully.

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3. Press or to select Alarm option, on or off. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm.

4. To set Alarm time, refer to setting clock time, on page 20.

5. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm, then press or to set the duration time of the Alarm
sound. You can choose among15, 30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes.

# Note: The Alarm will sound until the select duration time is finished.

6. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm. Press or to set the alarm source, you can choose

DAB/FM/Buzzer or last listened (to listen to the last station played).

7. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm. Press or to set the frequency of alarm, you can choose
Daily/ Once /weekends/Weekdays.

8. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm. Press or to set the alarm volume level.

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9. Press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm the alarm volume, your alarm is now set and ready. You can also set
Alarm 2 by following the same steps.

To Operate SNOOZE

When the Alarm sounds, press SNOOZE button repeatedly to select snooze period. You can choose betwee n 5,
10, 15 and 30 minutes. The Alarm will can be postponed according to your selection. The radio will start to count
down once you stopped pressing the SNOOZE and the snooze time will be displayed. The Alarm will sound again
after your selected snooze time has elapsed.

To Turn Off Alarm

1. In Standby mode, press ALARM button to show the Alarm ON/OFF status. You can then press or

button to select ON or OFF, then press SELECT/NAV to confirm.

2. Once alarm 1 or 2 is set to ON, the icon will show in display. Once it is set to OFF, the icon will disappear.

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Troubleshooting

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult you dealer or service professional.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this would invalidate the warranty.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

No sound Headphones are connected.

Volume not adjusted.
Power cord is not correctly

connected.

Adjust the Volume.
Disconnect the headphones.
Connect the power cord properly.

Unit buttons are not working Electrostatic discharge. Turn off the unit, disconnect the mains

plug, and reconnect after a few
seconds.

Radio poor reception Weak radio aerial signal.

Interference caused by the vicinity of
electrical equipment like TVs, Video
Recorders, Computer, Thermostats,
Fluorescent Lamps (TL) engines etc.

Aim the aerial for best reception, and
ensure it is fully extended.

Keep the unit away from other
electrical equipment

Technical Specification

Specifications ……………………………………………….. DAB+ and FM digital radio
Speaker Power…………………………………………..….. 1.2W
Frequency Range.…………………………………………. FM: 87.5-108MHz

DAB: 174 – 240MHz
LCD Display.……………………………..…………………. High resolution display
Power Supply.………………………………………………. AC Power Input: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz

(please use we provide adapter)

Dimension.……………………………….…………………. 172mm x 122mm x 54mm

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Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This product is warranted for any defect in materials or workmanship
for one year after the original date of purchase. This product is for normal domestic and office use only. This warranty
does not cover damage from misuse or neglect, accidental damage, vermin infestation, excessive voltages such us
lightning or power surges or any alteration that affects the performance or reliability of the product.

In the unlikely event that your product fails to work normally, please contact the Bush Warranty on 1800 509 394

(Australia) or 0800 450 259 (New Zealand) and have your receipt of purchase on hand.

This warranty is subject to the following provisions:

z It is only valid within boundaries of the country of purchase
z The product must be correctly assembled and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this

manual

z This product must be used solely for domestic purposes
z The warranty does not cover accidental damage
z The warranty will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or has been damaged by inexpert repair
z The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damaged

This warranty is in addition to, and does not diminish, your statutory or legal rights.

PO BOX 6287
Silverwater NSW 1811
www.bushaustralia.com.au

Bush Warranty: 1800 509 394 Australia
Bush Warranty: 0800 450 259 New Zealand

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PO BOX 6287

Silverwater NSW 1811

www.bushaustralia.com.au