Bush BD-1706 Instruction manual

Instruction manual

BD-1706

You’ll soon be enjoying your new Stereo 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
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Help and Guidance

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

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Contents

Safety information

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Help and Guidance 2

General safety information 8

Power source 8

Positioning the Stereo DAB Radio 9

Moisture and water 9

Ventilation 10

Heat sources and flames 10

Getting to know your Stereo DAB Radio

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Connection 16

Inserting batteries (optional) 16

Initial set-up 16

Adjusting the volume 17

Time and date 17

Change the mode 18

Using your Stereo DAB Radio

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Telescopic aerial 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 preset station 24

DAB display information 24

Dynamic range control (DRC) 25

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FM Radio mode 26

Telescopic aerial 26

Tuning to an FM station 26

Changing the Scan setting 26

Audio mode 27

Storing an FM station preset 27

Tune to an FM preset station 28

FM display information 28

Setting the alarm 29

Stop the Alarm 30

Snooze 30

Turn off the Alarm 31

Sleep timer 31

Cancel the Sleep timer 31

Display backlight timeout 31

Display language 32

Other information

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Software version 36

Factory reset 36

Technical specification 37

Product support

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Troubleshooting 40

Help and assistance 41

Disposal 42

Your Bush Guarantee 43

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1Safety information

Safety information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating

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 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

Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating

• 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.

• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunshine, fire or the like.

• 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.

Positioning the Stereo 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. 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.

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.

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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.

• Never place any type of candle or naked flame on top of, or near the product.

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Getting to know your Stereo DAB

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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. Power

• Short press: Power on/off

2. Menu/Info

• Long press: Enter the Menu

• Short press in the Menu: Steps back

through Menu options

• Short press: Changes displayed

radio station information

3. Mode

• Short press: Change the mode

(DAB/FM)

4. Scan

» In DAB mode:

• Short press: Scans for radio
stations

» In FM mode:

• Short press: Scans up the
frequency band

• Long press: Scans down the
frequency band

5. 2 x 3 watt stereo speakers

6. Preset

• Short press: Preset recall

• Long press: Preset store

7. Select/Snooze

• Short press: Select a displayed radio
station or menu option.

• Short press when an alarm sounds:
Actives Snooze

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8. Backlit display

9. Next

• Short press in DAB mode: Move up
the DAB station list

• Short press in FM mode: Move up
the frequency band by 0.05MHz

• Short press in the Menu: Move
through the Menu options

10. Prev

• Short press in DAB mode: Move
down the DAB station list

• Short press in FM mode: Move
down the frequency band by

0.05MHz

• Short press in the Menu: Move
through the Menu options

11. Rotary Volume control

• Rotate to change the volume

12. Telescopic aerial

13. Battery compartment

14. Power socket

15. Headphone socket

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Connection

1. Connect the mains power lead into the socket on the back of the Radio.

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

will switch on, Welcome to Digital Radio will be displayed and then your Radio will go
to Standby mode.

Inserting batteries (optional)

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

off using the Power switch and has been unplugged from the mains power supply.

2. On the back of the Radio, press in the tab on the battery compartment cover to

remove it.

3. Insert 4 x 1.5V AA-size (also known as LR-6) batteries, making sure to note the ‘+’ and

‘-‘ markings and position the batteries the correct way around.

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

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.

Initial set-up

1. Extend the telescopic aerial to ensure the maximum signal strength when you scan for

radio stations.

2. Short press the Power button on the front 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.

3. 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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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.

4. Short press the Prev or Next button, to scroll through the available stations in the

station list. When the station that you would like to listen is displayed, short press the
Select button. There will be a short delay whilst your radio tunes to your selected
station.

Adjusting the volume

• Turn clockwise to increase the volume.

• Turn anti-clockwise to decrease the volume.

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. Long press the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Short press the Prev button to scroll to <System>. Short press the Select button.

3. Short press the Next button to scroll to <Time>. Short press the Select button to

Select. <Set Time/Date> is displayed. Short press the Select button.

4. Set time is displayed and the hour digits will flash. Use Prev or Next button to scroll to

the correct hour. Short press the Select button.

5. The minutes will now flash. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll to the correct

minutes. Short press the Select button.

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6. Set date is displayed and the day will flash. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll and

short press the Select button, to 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 or Next button to scroll and short press the Select button,
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.

7. Long press the Menu/Info button to exit the Menu options.

Change the mode

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

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Telescopic aerial

Please make sure that the aerial is fully extended before you attempt to tune to a DAB
station (a vertical position is recommended). This will ensure that the maximum signal
strength is available when the radio begins to scan. Extending the aerial also ensures the
best possible sound quality.

DAB Radio mode

• Check that your Radio is in DAB mode. If you are not already in DAB mode, short press
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. Short press the Prev or Next button to scroll through the available stations.

2. When the station that you would like to listen to is displayed, short press the Select

button. 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. Short press 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. Long press the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll to <Prune>. Short press the Select button.

3. Prune? Yes <No> is displayed. Short press the Prev button to scroll to Yes. Short press

the Select button 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.

Note: When you store DAB radio station presets, these do not overwrite your FM
station presets.

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

2. Long press the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until Preset Store

<1:(Empty)> is displayed.

3. Use the Prev or Next button to move to the preset location that you would like to store

the radio station to (1-10).

4. Short press the Select button. The display will confirm Preset X stored, where ‘X’ is the

number of the preset (1-10).

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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 preset station

In DAB mode:

1. Short press 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 Prev or Next button to move to the Preset location and station that you would
like to listen to (1-10).

3. Short press the Select 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.

• 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.

• Time and date - supplied by the broadcaster.

• 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.

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

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

1. Repeatedly short press 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. Long press the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll to <DRC>. Short press the Select button.

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

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3. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll through the options and short press the Select
button.

FM Radio mode

• If you are not already in FM mode, short press 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.

Telescopic aerial

Please make sure that the aerial is fully extended before you attempt to tune to a FM
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.

Tuning to an FM station

• Short press the Scan button to scan up the frequency band.

• Long press the Scan button to scan down the frequency band.

• Short press the Prev or Next button to fine tune each frequency in 0.05MHz steps.

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

Changing the Scan setting

In FM mode:

1. Long press the Menu/Info button, <Scan setting> will be displayed. Short press the
Select button.

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

There are two different options to choose from:

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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 Prev or Next button to choose from the two options available and short press

the Select button.

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. Long press the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll to <Audio setting>. Short press the Select button.

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

3. Use the Prev or Next button to choose from the two options available and short press

the Select button.

Storing an FM station preset

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

Note: When you store FM radio station presets, these do not overwrite your DAB
station presets.

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

2. Long press the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until Preset Store

<1:(Empty)> is displayed.

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3. Use the Prev or Next button to move to the preset location that you would like to store
the radio station to (1-10).

4. Short press the Select 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.

Tune to an FM preset station

In FM mode:

1. Short press 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 Prev or Next button to move to the Preset location and station that you would
like to listen to (1-10).

3. Short press the Select 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

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• Time and date - Supplied by the broadcaster.

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

information options.

Setting the alarm

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

1. Long press the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Short press the Prev button to scroll to <System>. Short press the Select button.

3. Short press the Next button to scroll to <Alarm>. Short press the Select button.

4. Alarm 1 Setup is displayed (Short press the Prev or Next button to set Alarm 2). Short

press the Select button..

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

6. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll to the hour for the alarm and short press the

Select button.

7. The minutes will now flash. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll to the minutes for the

alarm and short press the Select button. The duration time will now flash.

8. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll to the duration for the alarm and short press the

Select button. You can choose from 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 minutes. Short press
the Select button. The source for the alarm will now flash.

9. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll to the sound source for the alarm. You can

choose from Buzzer, DAB or FM. Short press the Select button.

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Note: If you select DAB or FM radio for the alarm source, ‘Last listened’ will flash in
the display and if you have set radio station presets, you can also use the Prev or Next
buttons to scroll through the options available and press the Select button. The last
listened to radio station or radio preset in DAB or FM, as appropriate, will be used for
your alarm.

10. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll to the frequency for the alarm. You can choose
from Daily, Once, Weekends or Weekdays. Short press the Select button.

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

11. Use the Prev or Next button to choose Alarm On or Off and short press the Select

button. Alarm Saved is displayed.

12. A bell icon will appear in the standby radio display, together with a ‘1’ or ‘2’ as
appropriate, to confirm that an alarm has been set.

Note: Remember to set the alarm radio volume, using the rotary control, to one that
will wake you.

Stop the Alarm

When the alarm sounds, short press any button, Alarm off will be displayed. Alternatively,
you can short press the Select/Snooze button (see Snooze function below).

Note: When you press a 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 short press the Select/Snooze button. Snooze will be
displayed, followed by the snooze time countdown from 10 minutes, 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.

Sleep timer

You can set your radio to switch to Standby mode 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. Long press the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Short press the Prev button to scroll to <System>. Short press the Select button.

3. <Sleep> is displayed. Short press the Select button.

4. Use Prev or Next button to scroll through the available options. Stop when the sleep

time you would like is displayed and short press the Select button. <Sleep> will be
displayed.

5. In the top right of the radio display the number of minutes until your radio will switch

to Standby mode automatically will be displayed e.g. S90.

Cancel the Sleep timer

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

Follow the steps for ‘Sleep timer’ and select ‘Off’ in step 4.

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

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

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1. Long press the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Short press the Prev button to scroll to <System>. Short press the Select button.

3. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll to <Backlight>. Short press the Select button.

4. <Timeout> is displayed. Short press the Select button. Use the Prev or Next button 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 short
press the Select button. <Timeout> will be displayed.

You can now use the Prev or Next button to scroll and press the Select button, 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. Long press the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Short press the Prev button to scroll to <System>. Short press the Select button.

3. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll to <Language>. Short press the Select button.

4. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll to the language you would like. Short press the

Select button.

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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. Long press the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Short press the Prev button to scroll to <System>. Short press the Select button.

3. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll to <SW Version>. Short press the Select button.

The software version will be displayed.

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. Long press the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options.

2. Short press the Prev button to scroll to <System>. Short press the Select button.

3. Use the Prev or Next button to scroll to <Factory Reset>. Short press the Select button.

Factory Reset? Yes <No> will be displayed.

4. Short press the Prev button to scroll to <Yes>. Short press the Select 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

Please use only the specified external adapter (OBELIEVE, Model name: OBL06-0601000dV)

Power adaptor. Output DC 6V 1A

Input AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz

Audio output: 2 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

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

Radio reception is poor:

• Make sure that you have fully extended the telescopic aerial.

• Rescan 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.

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 Power button.

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

• Try a reset to factory defaults. See page 36.

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 Stereo 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
on the rating plate - a

Model Ref.

Serial number

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

Date of purchase

Local call rates applies*

This will be shown on
your receipt

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

• Disposal of your old product. Your product is designed and manufactured with
high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused

• When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means
the product is covered by the European Directive 2012/19/EC.

• Please make yourself aware of the local collection system for electrical and
electronic products.

• Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old
products with your normal household waste.

• The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health.

• 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*

0800 597 8548

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

Important Data Protection Information

If you provide us with information about another person,
you confirm that they have appointed you to act for
them, to consent to the processing of their personal
data including sensitive personal data and that you have
informed them of our identity and the purposes (as
set out in the Important Data Privacy notice displayed
overleaf) for which their personal data will be processed.

You are entitled to ask for a copy of the information
we hold about you (for which we may charge a small
fee) and to have any inaccuracies in your information
corrected.

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

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re-sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair.

• Specifications are subject to change without
notice.

• Bush 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.

For quality control and training purposes, we may
monitor or record your communications with us.

If your personal details change, if you change your mind
about any of your marketing preferences or if you have
any queries about how we use your information, please
let us know by contacting our Data Protection
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Contact:

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Helpline: 0345 600 3021