Bush CD-212DAB Instruction manual

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Instruction manual

DAB Radio Boombox

CD-212DAB

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

It all begins here, with your instructions. Don’t worry, there’s nothing too technical coming up. Just simple, step-by-step guidance to get you up and running quickly. Sound good? Then let’s get started.

Contents

Safety information

Power source 8

Moisture and water 8

Heat sources and flames 8

Ventilation 9

Positioning the DAB Boombox 9

General safety information 9

Getting to know your DAB Radio Boombox

Power connection 16

Power connection / Inserting batteries (optional) 16

Initial set-up 16

Change the mode 17

Adjusting the volume 17

Time and date 17

Help and Guidance

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

www.argos-support.co.uk

If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 600 3021.

If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the

Troubleshooting

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DAB radio mode 22

Telescopic radio aerial 22

Changing DAB stations 22

Scanning for DAB stations 22

Prune DAB stations 23

Storing a DAB station preset 23

Tune to a DAB station preset 24

DAB display information 24

Dynamic range control (DRC) 25

FM Radio mode 26

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Contents

Tuning to an FM station 27

Changing the scan setting 27

Audio mode 28

Storing an FM station preset 28

Tune to an FM station preset 29

FM display information 29

CD Mode 30

Play a CD 30

CD controls 30

Programmed play mode 31

Repeat mode 32

Remove the CD 32

Caring for compact discs 32

AUX mode 33

Sleep timer 33

Display language 34

Software version 34

Factory reset 35

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Other information

Technical specification 38

Product support

Troubleshooting 42

Help and assistance 44

Guarantee 46

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Safety information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating

Power source

• Only use the power supply that came with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may irrecoverably damage the product.

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

• Always check that you have completely switched off your Boombox, 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 Boombox will not be used for a long period of time, remove the CD and make sure that the mains power is unplugged and the batteries (if fitted) are removed.

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

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

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

• 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.

Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating

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.

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

Positioning the DAB Boombox

It is important that you consider carefully in advance where your DAB boombox 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 there is enough height for the telescopic radio aerial.

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

Caution

Moisture and water

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

Heat sources and ﬂames

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

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Troubleshooting

To avoid possible hearing damage, do not listen to this Boombox at high volume levels for long periods of time. Always keep the volume within reasonable limits.

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 place foreign objects into the CD compartment.

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

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Safety information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating

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 attempt to repair it yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. This product does not contain any user serviceable parts. Unauthorised handling of the device may damage it and will void your warranty.

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Getting to know your DAB Radio

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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/Mode

2. Scan/Repeat

3. Preset

4. Dot matrix display

5. CD compartment

6. Menu/Info.

7. Play/Pause/Select

8. Stop/Sleep

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9. Rotary tuning wheel

10. On/Off switch

11. Rotary volume wheel

12. Telescopic antenna

13. Line in socket

14. Power cable socket

15. Battery compartment (underneath)

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Power connection

1. Open the CD compartment (on the front edge, where there is a scooped recess), and remove the cardboard shipping protector. Close the CD lid.

2. Plug the power cable into the socket on the back of the boombox and plug the mains power plug into the mains power wall socket and switch on

3. Fully extend the telescopic radio aerial on the back of the Boombox to receive the best possible radio reception and sound quality.

Power connection / Inserting batteries (optional)

Before inserting the batteries (not included), please ensure that the Boombox is switched off (slide the On/Off switch at the back of the Boombox to ‘Off’) and is unplugged from the mains power supply.

1. Underneath the Boombox, press in the two battery compartment tabs and pull up to remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert 6 x 1.5V C-size (also known as LR-14 and UM-2) batteries, making sure to note the ‘+’ and ‘-’ markings and position the batteries the correct way around.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure that it ‘clicks’ home.

Note: When the battery power is low, you will notice that the audio quality will be a

little distorted and the volume will be quieter. Please switch off the Boombox and replace the batteries.

Initial set-up

1. Slide the On/Off switch at the back of the Boombox to ‘On’. ‘Welcome to Digital Radio’ will be displayed and then your Boombox will go to Standby mode.

2. Press and release the Power/Mode button. The first time you switch on your Boombox or if the station list is empty, your Boombox 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.

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

Change the mode

Press and release the Power/Mode button to change between DAB radio, FM radio, CD, and AUX modes. Please check the display, which will confirm the mode.

Adjusting the volume

Turn the rotary volume control away from you to increase the volume and towards you to decrease the volume.

Note: Always keep the volume within reasonable limits.

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 Boombox and follow the steps below:

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button until <Full scan> is displayed.

2. Use the Rotary tune wheel to move to <System>. Press and release the Select button.

3. <Time> is displayed. Press and release the Select button. <Set Time/Date> is

displayed. Press and release the Select button.

4. Set time is displayed and the hour digits will flash. Use the Rotary tune wheel to scroll to the correct hour. Press and release the Select button.

5. The minutes will now flash. Use the Rotary tune wheel to scroll to the correct minutes. Press and release the Select button.

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6. Set date is displayed and the day will flash. Use the Rotary tune wheel to scroll and press the Select button, to set 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 Rotary tune wheel to scroll and press the Select button, using the same method 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.

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If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the

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DAB radio mode

Check that your Boombox is in DAB radio mode. If you are not already in DAB mode, briefly press and release the Power/Mode button on the front of the Boombox, until you are in DAB mode (check the display).

The first time you use the Boombox or if the station list is empty, your Boombox 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 Boombox will select the first available station and begin to play. Stations are listed in numerical and then alphabetical order by default.

Telescopic radio aerial

Please make sure that the telescopic aerial on the back of the Boombox 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 Boombox begins to scan. Extending the aerial also ensures the best possible sound quality.

Changing DAB stations

In DAB mode:

1. Use the Rotary tune wheel to move through the available stations.

2. When the station that you would like to listen to is displayed, you can wait a short

while and your Boombox will tune to your displayed station or you can press and release the Select button.

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 Boombox.

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If you have moved your Boombox to another location, e.g.: if you go on holiday, then it’s also a good idea to carry out a manual scan.

In DAB mode:

1. Press and release the Scan/Repeat button on the Boombox 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/Info button to enter the menu options. Use the Rotary tune wheel to move to <Prune>. Press and release the Select button.

1. ‘Prune? Yes <No> ’ is displayed. Use the Rotary tune wheel to move to ‘<Yes>’. Press and release the Select button to prune the station list. Stations with a ‘?’ prefix will now no longer be displayed.

2. Press and release the Menu/Info button to exit from the Menu.

Storing a DAB station preset

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

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

2. Press and hold the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until ‘Preset Store’ is

displayed.

3. Use the Rotary tune wheel to move to the preset location that you would like to store the radio station to (1-10).

4. Press and release 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 DAB station stored under a preset, it will be over written when you store the new station.

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Tune to a DAB station preset

In DAB mode:

1. Press and release the Preset button. ‘Preset Recall’ is displayed together with the number of the current preset location.

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

3. Press and release the Select button. The Boombox 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 Boombox will revert to the previously selected radio station after a few seconds.

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.

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• Signal error

This is displayed as a number between 0-99. It would not be possible to satisfactorily listen to a radio station with a signal error rate of 30 or above. Try adjusting the aerial or relocating your Boombox to improve reception.

• Signal information

The data rate at which the signal is being transmitted.

• 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.

1. Repeatedly press and release 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.

• Channel and Frequency

e.g.: 12B 225.648 MHz

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There are 3 levels of compression:

• DRC off: No compression. This is the default setting.

• DRC low: Medium compression.

• DRC high: Maximum compression.

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options. Use the Rotary tune wheel to move to <DRC>.

2. Press and release the Select button. The current DRC setting will have an ‘*’ next to it.

3. Use Rotary tuning wheel to move through the options and press and release the

Select button to confirm.

4. Press and release the Menu/Info button to exit from the Menu.

FM Radio mode

Check that your Boombox is in FM radio mode. If you are not already in FM mode, briefly press and release the Power/Mode button, until you are in FM mode (check the display). When your Boombox 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 Boombox off then this station will be automatically selected when you switch the Boombox back on.

Telescopic radio aerial

Please make sure that the telescopic aerial on the back of the Boombox 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 Boombox begins to scan. Extending the aerial also ensures the best possible sound quality.

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Tuning to an FM station

In FM mode:

1. Press and release the Scan/Repeat button to scan up the frequency band. Press and hold the Scan/Repeat button to scan down the frequency band. Your Boombox will search for the next available station and then stop on that station.

2. Use the rotary tuning wheel to fine tune each frequency in 0.05MHz steps, if necessary.

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

Changing the scan setting

In FM mode:

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options. ‘<Scan setting>’ will be displayed. Press and release the Select button.

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

• 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 Rotary tuning wheel to move to and choose from the two options available. Press and release the Select button to confirm.

3. Press and release the Menu/Info button to exit from the Menu.

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Audio mode

The Boombox will automatically switch between Stereo and Mono, depending on the quality of the signal being received but you can override this function and manually switch between ‘Stereo’ and ‘Mono’.

1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu options. Use the Rotary tune wheel to move to ‘<Audio setting>’. Press and release the Select button.

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

2. Use the Rotary tuning wheel to move to and choose from the two options available. Press and release the Select button to confirm.

3. Press and release the Menu/Info button to exit from the Menu.

Storing an FM station preset

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

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

2. Press and hold the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until ‘Preset Store’ is

displayed.

3. Use the Rotary tune wheel to move to the preset location that you would like to store the radio station to (1-10).

4. Press and release the Select button. The display will confirm ‘Preset X stored’, where ‘X’ is the number of the preset (1-10).

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Tune to an FM station preset

In FM mode:

1. Press and release the Preset button. ‘Preset Recall’ is displayed together with the number of the current preset location.

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

3. Press and release the Select button. The Boombox 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 Boombox 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’

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

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• Station name or frequency

Such as BBC R4 or 92-95MHz

• Audio mode

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1. Repeatedly press and release the Menu/Info button to cycle through the different information options.

CD Mode

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

Check that your Boombox is in CD mode. If you are not already in CD mode, briefly press and release the Power/Mode button until you are in CD mode (check the display). The display will show ‘READING’, followed by ‘NO DISC’. If the CD compartment is empty.

Play a CD

Note: It is not possible to play DVD or computer CDs.

1. Lift up the lid of the CD player on the front edge, where there is a scooped recess.

‘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. ‘READING.’ 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.

CD controls

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

• Play

Press and release the button. The first track will begin to play and the track number and the elapsed time of the track will be displayed.

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• Pause

Press and release the . 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:

Rotate the rotary tuning wheel towards you.

• Previous track:

Rotate the rotary tuning wheel away from you.

• Stop

Press and release the button.

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.

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

1. Press and release the Preset button to enter CD programmed play mode. ‘P01 00’ will be displayed.

2. Use the Rotary tuning wheel to go to the track number that you would like to program to play first. Press and release the Preset button 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 Preset button again to confirm the last track in the programmed play mode list. If you have programmed 20 tracks, ‘PROG FULL’ will be displayed.

4. Press and release the button to play the programmed tracks.

5. To exit programmed play mode, press and release the button twice.

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Repeat mode

1. Press and release the Scan/Repeat button. ‘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.

2. Press and release the Repeat button one more time to turn off Repeat mode.

Remove the CD

Lift up the lid of the CD player on the front edge, where there is a scooped recess. ‘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.

Note: If you stop or pause playing a CD for approximately 15 minutes, your Boombox will go to Standby mode automatically.

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AUX mode

Check that your Boombox is in AUX mode. If you are not already in AUX mode, briefly press and release the Power/Mode button, until you are in AUX 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 Boombox.

2. Press the Play button on your external device to start playback through the Boombox speakers.

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

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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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.

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You can set your Boombox to turn off automatically using the sleep timer. You can choose from Sleep OFF, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90 minutes.

In DAB or FM mode:

1. Press and hold the Sleep button. ‘SLEEP 90’ is displayed.

2. Press and release the Sleep button to scroll through the available options. Stop when

the sleep time you would like is displayed.

3. After a few seconds the sleep time minutes that you have selected will be displayed on the top line of the display and will countdown until the Boombox switches off e.g. S20.

Note: To cancel the sleep time, follow the steps to set the sleep time but stop when ‘Sleep OFF’ is displayed.

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.

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Display language

You can change the display language of your Boombox, there are 4 options available; English, French, German and Italian.

Note: An ‘*’ will be displayed next to the current setting.

In DAB or FM mode:

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

2. Use the Rotary tune wheel to move to ‘<System>’. Press and release the Select button.

3. Use the Rotary tune wheel to move to ‘<Language>’. Press and release the Select

button.

4. Use the Rotary tune wheel to move to the language you would like. Press and release the Select button.

Software version

You can check the software version of your Boombox.

In DAB or FM mode:

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Factory reset

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

Note: If you reset your Boombox all of your stored station presets and the DAB station list will be deleted.

In DAB or FM mode:

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

2. Use the Rotary tune wheel to scroll to ‘<System>’. Press and release the Select button.

3. Use the Rotary tune wheel to scroll to ‘<Factory reset>’. Press and release the Select

button.

4. ‘Factory Reset? ‘Yes <No>’ will be displayed. Use the Rotary tune wheel to move to ‘<Yes>’. Press and release the Select button.

5. ‘Welcome to Digital Radio’ will be displayed and your Boombox will begin a scan for DAB radio stations.

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

2. Use the Rotary tune wheel to move to ‘<System>’. Press and release the Select button.

3. Use the Rotary tune wheel to scroll to ‘<SW Version>’. Press and release the Select

button.

The software version will be displayed

4. Press and release the Menu/Info button to return to the station display.

If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the

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Other information

Helpful technical information

Technical speciﬁcation

Power: Input 100-240V, 50/60Hz

Batteries 6 x 1.5V C size (LR14) (optional, not supplied):

Audio output: 2 x 1.2W RMS

Frequency range: FM: 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

DAB: Band III, 174 MHz to 240 MHz

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Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing problems with your Boombox, there are some quick and easy checks that you can do, which may help to solve the problem.

CD Does not play:

Check that you are in CD mode. Press and release the Power./Mode button 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 Boombox 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.

No sound / power:

Adjust the volume using the rotary volume control.

Check that the mains power wall socket is switched on and that the Boombox is not in Standby mode. Press and release the Power/Mode button.

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

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The function buttons do not respond:

Check that mains power wall socket is switched on and that the Boombox is not in Standby mode. Press and release the Power/Mode button.

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

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

Radio reception is poor:

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

Retune the radio station/s, see pages 22 & 27.

Try moving your Boombox to another location to see if reception improves.

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

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

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Help and assistance

If you require any technical guidance or find that your DAB Radio Boombox 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

Date of purchase

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

This will be shown on your receipt

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Disposal

• This product should not be treated as normal household waste and it should be recycled. Please take it to your nearest collection facility or for further details contact your local council or visit www.recycle-more.co.uk

• Batteries contain substances that may be harmful to the environment and human health. Keep out of the reach of children and seek immediate medical help if swallowed.

• Batteries should not be disposed of in the normal household waste but taken to appropriate local recycling facilities, where and when these are available.

• Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open the outer casing

Local call rates applies*

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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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.

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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.

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Helpline: 0345 600 3021.

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