Bush BD608 Instruction manual

Instruction manual

CD Micro with DAB and Bluetooth

BD608

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Bluetooth.

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 CD Micro with DAB and Bluetooth. Should
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section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 600 3021.

Contents

Safety information

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General safety information 8

Power source 9

Getting to know your CD Micro with DAB and Bluetooth

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Check the package contents 14

Where to put your Micro 14

Setting up 14

Switch on 15

Switch off 15

Change the mode 15

Adjusting the volume 15

Mute 16

Equalizer or EQ setting 16

Headphone socket 16

Using your CD Micro with DAB and Bluetooth

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Using the DAB Radio 20

Wire radio aerial 20

DAB radio mode 20

Changing DAB stations 20

Scanning for DAB stations 20

Prune DAB stations 21

Storing a DAB station preset 21

Tune to a DAB station preset 22

DAB display information 22

Dynamic range control (DRC) 24

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Using the FM Radio 25

Wire radio aerial 25

FM Radio mode 25

Tuning to an FM station 25

Changing the scan setting 26

Audio mode 26

Storing an FM station preset 27

Tune to an FM station preset 27

FM display information 28

Using the CD Player 29

CD mode 29

Play a CD 29

CD controls 30

Programmed play mode 30

Repeat and Random modes 31

Remove the CD 32

Caring for compact discs 32

Bluetooth mode 33

Connecting or ‘Pairing’ with your Micro 33

Listening to Music/Audio using Bluetooth 34

Delete all paired Bluetooth device records from your Micro 34

Aux in mode 35

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Other information

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Technical specification 38

Product support

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Troubleshooting 42

Factory reset 44

Help and assistance 45

Your Bush Guarantee 47

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1Safety information

Safety information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating

Safety information

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General safety information

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

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

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

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

• No naked flame sources, such as lit candles, should be placed on the product.

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

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture. Do not place objects filled with water, such as a vase, on the product.

• Disconnect your Micro from the mains power supply during thunderstorms or
electrical storms.

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

• 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 Micro near emergency/intensive care medical equipment.

• Do NOT use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or detergents to clean the product.
Wipe with a damp (not wet) soft cloth to clean.

This is a CLASS-1 laser product

Use of controls or adjustments other than those specified herein, may result
in hazardous laser light beam exposure. Do NOT open the cover and do NOT
repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

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Safety information

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CAUTION

Never touch or look into the optical lens within the CD compartment.

• Do NOT place foreign objects into the CD compartment.

• The underneath and sides of this product may become warm after a long period of
use. This is normal.

• If the Micro will not be used for a long period of time, remove the CD and make
sure that the mains power is unplugged and the battery is removed from the remote
control.

• Only use recommended batteries or those of the same equivalent type. Batteries are
to be inserted with the correct polarity.

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

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

• Do NOT store in dusty or dirty areas.

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.

• 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 recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Dispose of old batteries carefully.

• Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open the outer casing. Do not expose
them to excessive heat, such as sunshine.

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

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Safety information

CAUTION

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

WARNING

Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.

The remote control supplied with this product contains a button cell battery. If
the button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2
hours and can lead to death.

Keep new and used batteries away from children.

If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and
keep it away from children.

If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the
body, seek immediate medical attention.

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Getting to know your CD Micro

with DAB and Bluetooth

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1 6 CD Micro (front)

1. CD compartment

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4

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Fig 1.

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2. Power (On/Off)

3. Menu

4. Mode

5. Headphone socket

6. Backlit display

7. Play/Pause

8. Stop

9. Skip back/Tune -

10. Skip forward/Tune+

11. Rotary volume control/

CD Micro (back)

12. Line in

13. Left and Right speaker

14. Wire radio aerial

15. Mains power cable

Push to select

sockets

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Fig 2.

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Remote control

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11 18

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Fig 3.

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1. Power On/Off

2. Mode

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3. Skip back

4. Play/Pause

5. Clock

6. Select

7. Scan

8. Prog

9. Menu

10. Backlight

11. Pair

12. Mute

13. EQ

14. Skip forward

15. Stop

16. Repeat

17. Volume +

18. Volume -

19. Battery compartment (at

base) 1 x CR2025 battery
required (Supplied)

Note: The remote signal may not be received if there is an obstacle between the
remote and the Micro. Direct sunlight or other bright light sources shining on the
remote sensor to the right of the Micro display, may affect the performance of the
remote control.

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Check the package contents

The package contains:

• 1 x CD Micro with DAB and Bluetooth with an attached mains power lead and plug

• 2 x Separate speakers (1 x Left and 1 x Right)

• 1 x Remote control

• 1 x Instruction manual

Where to put your Micro

It is important that you consider carefully in advance where your Micro and speakers will
be situated and make sure that they are:

• on a flat and stable surface

Note: Never place your Micro directly onto antique or polished surfaces.

• within 1.4 metres of a power socket. Please ensure that the mains power lead and
speaker cables are 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 you can fully extend the wire radio aerial

Setting up

1. Connect the speakers to the Left and Right speaker sockets on the back of the Micro.
Please note that the speakers are shaped and so you will need to view them from the
front before you connect them to the speaker sockets.

2. Fully extend the wire radio aerial on the back of the Micro to receive the best possible
radio reception and sound quality.

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3. Plug the mains power plug into the mains power wall socket and switch on. Your

Micro will now be in ‘Standby’ mode.

4. Pull out the safety strip on the remote control to activate the battery.

Switch on

Press and release the ‘Power’ button on the Micro or the button on the remote control
to Switch on .

The first time you use the Micro or if the DAB station list is empty, your Micro will
automatically begin to scan for DAB radio stations.

Note: Always make sure that the wire aerial on the back of the Micro is fully extended
before your Micro scans for DAB radio stations, to ensure the maximum signal strength.

Switch o

Press and release the ‘Power’ button on the Micro or the button on the remote control
to go to Standby mode.

To completely power off the Micro, switch off the mains power at the wall socket.

Change the mode

Press and release the ‘Mode’ button on the Micro or on the remote control to change the
mode.

DAB Radio, FM Radio, CD, Bluetooth and AUX modes are available.

Please check the display, which will confirm the mode.

Adjusting the volume

Turn the rotary volume control on the front of the Micro to adjust the volume. Turn
clockwise to increase the volume and anti-clockwise to decrease the volume. You can
also adjust the volume using the ‘Vol+’ and ‘Vol-’ buttons on the remote control.

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Mute

Press and release the ‘Mute’ button on the remote control to mute the sound. ‘MUTE ON’
will flash in the display.

Press and release the ‘Mute’ button again to turn this feature off and unmute the sound.

Equalizer or EQ setting

You can change the sound of your Micro using the EQ setting. There are 5 options
available (Flat, Classic, Rock, Pop and Jazz).

Press and release the ‘EQ’ button on the remote control to display and change the EQ
setting.

Headphone socket

You can connect headphones with a 3.5mm plug (not included) to the socket on the front
of the Micro. When you have headphones connected the Micro speakers are switched off
and all sound is via the headphones.

Note: Always keep the volume within reasonable limits.

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Using the DAB Radio

Wire radio aerial

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

DAB radio mode

Check that your Micro is in DAB radio mode. If you are not already in DAB mode, briefly
press and release the ‘Mode’ button on the front of the Micro or on the remote control,
until you are in DAB mode (check the display).

The first time you use the Radio or if the station list is empty, your Micro 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.

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

Changing DAB stations

In DAB mode:

1. Press and release the ‘Tune+’ or ‘Tune-’ on the front of the Micro or the and
buttons on the remote control to move through the available stations.

2. When the station that you would like to listen to is displayed press the rotary control
on the Micro to ‘Select’ or press ‘Select’ on the remote control. There will be a short
delay whilst your Micro 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 Micro.

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If you have moved your Micro 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:

Press and release the button on the Micro or the ‘Scan’ button on the remote control
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.

1. Press and hold the ‘Menu’ button on the Micro or on the remote control. Use the

and buttons on the Micro or on the remote control to move to <Prune>. Press
the rotary control on the Micro to ‘Select’ or the ‘Select’ button on the remote control.

2. ‘Prune? Yes <No>’ is displayed. Use the button on the Micro or on the remote

control to move to ‘Yes’. Press the rotary control on the Micro to ‘Select’ or the ‘Select’
button on the remote control to prune the station list. Stations with a ‘?’ prefix will now
no longer be displayed. Press and release the ‘Menu’ button on the Micro or on the
remote control to exit the Menu.

Storing a DAB station preset

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

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

2. Press and hold the button on the Micro or the ‘Prog.‘ button on the remote control

for approximately 2 seconds until ‘Preset store’ is displayed.

3. Use the and buttons on the Micro or on the remote control to move to the

preset location that you would like to store the radio station to (1-10).

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4. Press the rotary control on the Micro to ‘Select’ or the ‘Select’ button on the remote
control. 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
overwritten when you store the new station.

Tune to a DAB station preset

In DAB mode:

1. Press and release the button on the Micro or the ‘Prog.‘ button on the remote
control. ‘Preset Recall’ is displayed together with the number of the current preset
location.

2. Use the and buttons on the Micro or on the remote control to move to the
Preset location and station that you would like to listen to (1-10).

3. Press the rotary control on the Micro to ‘Select’ or the ‘Select’ button on the remote
control. The Micro 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 Micro 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.

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• Signal Strength

A row of solid rectangles will be displayed to indicate the actual signal strength that
you are receiving. An empty within the row of solid rectangles will indicate the
minimum signal strength for acceptable listening. 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 Micro 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’ button on the Micro or on the remote control

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 Micro 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’ button on the Micro or on the remote control. Use the
and buttons on the Micro or on the remote control to move to <DRC>.

2. Press the rotary control on the Micro to ‘Select’ or the ‘Select’ button on the remote
control. The current DRC setting will have an ‘*’ next to it.

3. Use the and buttons on the Micro or on the remote control to move
through the options and press the rotary control on the Micro to ‘Select’ or the ‘Select’
button on the remote control to confirm.

4. Press and release the ‘Menu’ button to exit the Menu.

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Using the FM Radio

Wire radio aerial

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

FM Radio mode

Check that your Micro is in FM radio mode. If you are not already in FM mode, briefly
press and release the ‘Mode’ button on the front of the Micro or on the remote control,
until you are in FM mode (check the display). When your Micro is in FM mode it can
receive Radio Data System or ‘RDS’ information if this is being transmitted by the
broadcaster. RDS information will often include the station name, detail about the
programme and the current time.

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

Tuning to an FM station

In FM mode:

1. Press and release the button on the Micro or the ‘Scan’ button on the remote

control to scan up the frequency band. Press and hold the button on the Micro
or the ‘Scan’ button on the remote control to scan down the frequency band.

Your Micro will search for the next available station and then stop on that station.

2. Press and release the ‘Tune+’ or ‘Tune-’ on the front of the Micro or the and

buttons on the remote control to fine tune each frequency in 0.05MHz steps, if

necessary.

Note: If reception is still poor check that the wire aerial is fully extended or try moving
the Micro to another location.

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Changing the scan setting

In FM mode:

1. Press and hold the ‘Menu’ button on the Micro or on the remote control.

<Scan setting> is displayed. Press the rotary control on the Micro to ‘Select’ or the
‘Select’ button on the remote control.

There are now two different options to choose from and the current setting will have
an ‘*’ next to it.

• All stations

The scan will stop for every station it receives, even if the signal strength is poor.

• 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.

2. Use the and buttons on the Micro or on the remote control to move to
and choose from the two options available. Press the rotary control on the Micro to
‘Select’ or the ‘Select’ button on the remote control to confirm.

3. Press and release the ‘Menu’ button to exit the Menu.

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’.

Note: You may wish to select ‘Stereo’ if you are listening to your Micro using
headphones.

1. Press and hold the ‘Menu’ button on the Micro or on the remote control.

2. Use the and buttons on the Micro or on the remote control to move to

<Audio setting>. Press the rotary control on the Micro to ‘Select’ or the ‘Select’ button
on the remote control.

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There are now two different options of ‘Forced mono’ and ‘Stereo allowed’ and the
current setting will have an ‘*’ next to it.

3. Use the and buttons on the Micro or on the remote control to move to

and choose from the two options available. Press the rotary control on the Micro to
‘Select’ or the ‘Select’ button on the remote control to confirm.

4. Press and release the ‘Menu’ button to exit the Menu.

Storing an FM station preset

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

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

2. Press and hold the button on the Micro or the ‘Prog.‘ button on the remote control

for approximately 2 seconds until ‘Preset store’ is displayed.

3. Use the and buttons on the Micro or on the remote control to move to the

preset location that you would like to store the radio station to (1-10).

4. Press the rotary control on the Micro to ‘Select’ or the ‘Select’ button on the remote

control. 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
overwritten when you store the new station.

Tune to an FM station preset

In FM mode:

1. Press and release the button on the Micro or the ‘Prog.‘ button on the remote

control. ‘Preset Recall’ is displayed together with the number of the current preset
location.

2. Use the and buttons on the Micro or on the remote control to move to the

Preset location and station that you would like to listen to (1-10).

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3. Press the rotary control on the Micro to ‘Select’ or the ‘Select’ button on the remote
control. The Micro will tune to that station and begin to play.

Note: If no FM station has been stored under the preset button, ‘Preset Empty’ will be
displayed, then the Micro will revert to the previously selected radio station after a few
seconds.

FM display information

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

• 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 92-95MHz

• Audio mode

Stereo or Mono.

Note: 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’. Please refer to ‘Audio Mode’ on page 26.

1. Repeatedly press and release the ‘Menu’ button on the Micro or on the remote control
to cycle through the different information options.

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Using the CD Player

Note: Please make sure that you remove the cardboard shipping protector from within
the CD compartment before you try to use CD mode.

CD mode

Check that your Micro is in CD mode. If you are not already in CD mode, briefly press and
release the ‘Mode’ button on the front of the Micro or on the remote control, until you are
in CD mode (check the display). ‘Load...’, followed by ‘NO DISC’ will be displayed.

If there is a CD in the compartment, after a short delay, the first track will begin to play and
‘T-01’ together with the elapsed time of the track will be displayed.

Play a CD

Your Micro will play Audio CDs. It is not possible to play DVD or computer CDs.

Note: Please make sure that you remove the cardboard shipping protector from within
the CD compartment before you try to use CD mode.

1. Press and release the lid of the CD player on the front right edge, where ‘Push to

Open’ is printed. ‘OPEN’ will be displayed.

2. Place an audio CD, label side up, into the CD compartment. Please ensure that you

line up the hole in the centre of the CD, with the central spindle and press down into
place.

3. Close the lid of the CD player, pressing down on the front right edge, ensuring that it

‘clicks’ shut. ‘Load...’ will be displayed and after a short delay the first track will begin to
play. ‘T-01’ and the elapsed time of the track will be displayed.

Note: If there is no CD in the compartment, ‘NO DISC’ will be displayed.

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CD controls

You can use the following controls on your Micro in CD mode.

• Play

Press and release the button on the Micro or on the remote control. The first
track will begin to play and the track number and the elapsed time of the track will be
displayed.

• Pause

Press and release the button on the Micro or on the remote control. The elapsed
time of the track will flash in pause mode. Press and release the button again to
continue to play the track/CD.

• Next track:

Press and release the button on the Micro or on the remote control.

• Previous track:

Press and release the button on the Micro or on the remote control.

• Fast forward within a track:

Press and hold the button on the Micro or on the remote control.

• Fast backward within a track:

Press and hold the button on the Micro or on the remote control.

• Stop

Press and release the button on the Micro or on the remote control.

Programmed play mode

In programmed play mode, you can program the play order of the tracks on your CD.
You can program up to 20 tracks in total.

Note: To set up programmed play mode, the CD must be stopped in the CD
compartment and must not be paused or playing.

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In CD mode, with the CD you wish to programme in the CD compartment and stopped:

1. Press and release the ‘Menu’ button on the Micro or press and release the ‘Prog.’

button on the remote control to enter CD programmed play mode. ‘P01 00’ will be
displayed.

2. Use the or buttons on the Micro or on the remote control to go to the track

number that you would like to program to play first. Press and release the ‘Menu’
button on the Micro or the ‘Prog.’ button on the remote control to confirm.

3. ‘P02 00’ will now be displayed and you can select the second track that you would

like to programme. Continue to select each track as in Step 2 above, up to a total of 20
tracks. Press and release the ‘Menu” button on the Micro or the ‘Prog.’ button on the
remote control again to confirm the last track in the programmed play mode list.

4. Press and release the button on the Micro or on the remote control to play the

programmed tracks.

5. To exit programmed play mode, press and release the button on the Micro or on

the remote control.

Repeat and Random modes

Press and release the ‘Repeat’ button on the remote control. ‘RP1’ is displayed.
Continuously press and release the ‘Repeat’ button to cycle through the available options
of :

• ‘Repeat’ (current track) ‘RP1’ is displayed.

• ‘Repeat all’ (all the tracks on the CD) ‘ALL’ is displayed.

• ‘Random’ (random play order) ‘RDM’ is displayed.

Press and release the ‘Repeat’ button one more time to turn off Repeat and Random
modes.

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Remove the CD

Press and release the lid of the CD player on the front right edge, where ‘Push to Open’ is
printed. ‘OPEN’ will be displayed.

Put your thumb on the central spindle and put your fingers under the outside edge of the
CD and lift off and remove the CD from the compartment.

Close the lid of the CD player, pressing down on the front right edge, ensuring that it
‘clicks’ shut. ‘NO DISC’ will be displayed.

Note: If you stop or pause playing a CD for approximately 30 minutes, your Micro will
go to Standby mode automatically.

Caring for compact discs

• Do NOT touch the playback side of the CD.

• Do NOT attach paper or tape or any other material to the disc.

• Fingerprints and dust on the disc will cause sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from
the centre outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.

• If dust or marks cannot be removed with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a
slightly damp soft cloth and then wipe with a soft dry cloth.

• Do NOT use any type of solvent, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for
vinyl as it may damage the disc.

• Do NOT store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near a heat source.

• Do NOT store discs in a place subject to moisture or dust, such as a bathroom or near
a humidifier.

• Always store discs vertically in a case, stacking or placing objects on discs may cause
warping.

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Bluetooth mode

Check that your Micro is in Bluetooth (BT) mode. If you are not already in BT mode, briefly
press and release the ‘Mode’ button on the front of the Micro or on the remote control,
until you are in BT mode (check the display). ‘Searching’ will be displayed. If a device has
not been ‘paired’ or connected with your Micro ‘Searching’ will continue to be displayed.
If you have previously ‘paired’ or connected a device with your Micro, after a few seconds
‘Connected’ will be displayed.

Connecting or ‘Pairing’ with your Micro

In Bluetooth (BT) Mode:

1. ‘Searching’ will be displayed.

2. On the device that you would like to connect to your Micro 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 Micro will be displayed as ‘BUSH DAB Micro’. Select the device

name to begin pairing.

5. When pairing is complete ‘Connected’ will be displayed.

6. Now that you have paired your device with the Micro, 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 Micro unless you decide to disconnect or

‘unpair’ it.

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Note: If your device should be come unpaired for any reason, follow the steps above to
‘pair’ it again.

Alternatively, you can press and release the ‘Pair’ button on the remote control to
restart the Bluetooth pairing process

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 Micro speakers. Adjust the volume on the
connected device and/or your Micro.

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
DAB Micro’ to reconnect. Alternatively, press and release the ‘Pair’ button on the
remote control to restart the Bluetooth pairing process.

2. You can use the controls on your paired Bluetooth device as well as those on the front
of the Micro or on the remote control when listening to music via Bluetooth.

Controls available on your Micro and the remote control are:

• Play/Pause

Press and release to play/pause.

• Skip back

Press and release to skip back to the previous track.

• Skip forward

Skip forward. Press and release to skip forward to the next track.

Delete all paired Bluetooth device records from your Micro

Press and hold the button on the Micro or on the remote control to delete all the
Bluetooth device records from your Micro. ‘Searching’ will be displayed.

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Aux in mode

Check that your Micro is in Aux in mode. If you are not already in Aux in mode, briefly
press and release the ‘Mode’ button on the front of the Micro or on the remote control,
until you are in Aux in mode (check the display).

Using a 3.5mm audio input connection cable (not included), Aux in allows for a quick and
easy connection to an external sound source.

1. Connect one end of the 3.5mm audio connection cable to the headphone (or

auxiliary out) socket of your secondary device, connect the other end to the Line in
socket on the back of your Micro.

2. Press the ‘Play’ button on your external device to start playback through the Micro

speakers..

3. To gain optimal volume levels, adjust the output volume level on both the secondary

device and on the Micro.

Note: It is recommended that you unplug the Audio cable from the Line in socket after
you have finished listening to your external device.

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Technical specification

Power: Input AC 230-240V/50Hz

Battery: 1 x 3V CR2025 for the remote control

Output: 2 x 3W RMS

Frequency range: FM: 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

DAB: Band III, 174 MHz to 240 MHz

Bluetooth: Version 2.1

Profiles A2DPV1.2, AVRCPV1.4

Frequency range: 2.4GHz-2.480GHz

Pairing name: BUSH DAB Micro

This product is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been
designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical
earth.

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No sound / power:

• Adjust the volume using the rotary control on the Micro or the ‘Vol +’ and ‘Vol -’
buttons on the remote control.

• Check that the speakers are plugged fully home into the sockets on the back of the
Micro.

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

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

• If you are using a Bluetooth connected device or an external sound source via Line in.
Increase the volume on the secondary device and on the Micro.

Radio reception is poor:

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

• Retune the radio station/s.

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

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

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

The function buttons do not respond:

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

• Check that you are trying to use the function buttons for the mode that you are in.

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CD does not play:

• Check that you are in CD mode. Press and release the ‘Mode’ button on the Micro or
on the remote control to change the mode (check the display).

• Take out the CD and check that it is not marked or scratched. Damaged CDs cannot
be played in the Micro or may skip or not rotate correctly.

• Please check that you are using an original audio CD and not a copy. Often copied
CDs will not play.

Unable to pair with a Bluetooth device:

• Check that you are in Bluetooth mode. Press and release the ‘Mode’ button on the
Micro or on the remote control to change the mode (check the display).

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

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

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

Factory reset

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

Note: All of your settings, including the radio station list, any radio presets and paired
Bluetooth device records will be deleted when you reset the Micro

In DAB or FM mode:

1. Press and hold the ‘Menu’ button on the Micro or on the remote control. Use the
and buttons on the Micro or on the remote control to move to <System>. Press
the rotary control on the Micro to ‘Select’ or the ‘Select’ button on the remote control.

2. Use the and buttons on the Micro or on the remote control to move to
<Factory Reset>. Press the rotary control on the Micro to ‘Select’ or the ‘Select’ button
on the remote control.

3. ‘Factory Reset? Yes <No>’ is displayed. Use the button on the Micro or on the
remote control to move to ‘Yes’. Press the rotary control on the Micro to ‘Select’ or the
‘Select’ button on the remote control.

4. Your Micro will now reset, after a short delay, ‘Waiting’, followed by Scanning... will
be displayed. The Micro will then 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. When the scan is complete your Micro 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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If you require any technical guidance or find that your CD Micro with DAB and Bluetooth
is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting
section of these instructions or online at www.argos-support.co.uk

If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 600 3021*. To help
give us give you a fast and efficient service please have the following information ready:

You can find these

Model Ref.

Serial number

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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.

This product is intended for use within the UK. This equipment complies with the essential
requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.

Declaration of Conformance

Hereby, Argos Ltd, declares that this CD Micro with DAB and Bluetooth is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment
Directive 2014/53/EU. The complete declaration of conformity can be obtained by
contacting http://www.argos-support. co.uk/

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The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

• The guarantee does not cover accidental damage,
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• The product must be correctly installed and

operated in accordance with the instructions
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