Instruction Manual
Pocket Portable DAB Radio
Pocket Portable DAB Radio
Contents
Important safety information................................................................................3
Setting up .....................................................................................................................5
Check the package contents ........................................................................5
Charging the battery ........................................................................................5
Your Pocket DAB/FM radio ....................................................................................6
Using your Pocket DAB/FM radio .......................................................................7
Switch on ..............................................................................................................7
Switch o ..............................................................................................................7
Time and date .....................................................................................................7
Using the menu ..................................................................................................8
Change the mode .............................................................................................8
Adjusting the volume .......................................................................................8
Using the DAB radio .................................................................................................9
Changing DAB stations ....................................................................................9
Scanning for DAB stations ..............................................................................9
Prune DAB stations ............................................................................................10
Storing a DAB station preset ..........................................................................10
Tune to a DAB station preset .........................................................................11
DAB display information ..................................................................................11
Dynamic range control (DRC) .......................................................................12
Using the FM radio ....................................................................................................14
Tuning to an FM station ...................................................................................14
Changing the scan setting .............................................................................14
Audio mode .........................................................................................................15
Storing an FM station preset ..........................................................................15
Tune to an FM station preset .........................................................................16
FM display information ....................................................................................16
System menu options .............................................................................................18
General information .................................................................................................20
Guarantee ....................................................................................................................21
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Important 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 aect the product circuitry.
• Do NOT leave it in high temperatures as electronic devices and
plastic parts may warp in heat.
• Do NOT leave it in low temperatures as moisture can form
inside the product, which may damage the circuit board.
• Do NOT store in dusty or dirty areas.
• Only use the USB cable that came with the product. Using an
unauthorised cable will invalidate your guarantee and may
irrecoverably damage the product.
• 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 pocket radio near emergency/intensive care
medical equipment; if you have a pacemaker fitted or during an
electrical storm.
• Do NOT use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or detergents
to clean the product. Wipe with a damp (not wet) soft cloth to
clean.
• This product has an integral rechargeable battery and should
not be disposed of in the normal household waste but taken
to an appropriate recycling facility, where and when these are
available.
• Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open the outer
casing.
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WARNING:
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen to this
Soundbase at high volume levels for long periods of time.
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Setting up
Check the package contents
The package contains:
• 1 x BUSH Pocket portable DAB/FM radio
• 1 x Earphones
• 1 x USB charging cable
• 1 x Instruction manual
Charging the battery
Your pocket radio has an integral rechargeable battery. Before
you use your radio for the first time, you need to charge the
battery. From a full charge you will be able to listen to your radio
continuously for approximately 5 hours.
1. Connect the micro USB end of the charging cable to the USB
socket on the end of the pocket radio (next to the On/O
switch).
2. Plug the standard USB end of the charging cable into a
computer or other USB charging device.
3. Plug the earphones supplied into the headphone socket on
the end of the pocket radio. The earphones also work as the
radio aerial and so these need to be connected when you first
switch your radio on and it scans for DAB radio stations.
4. Switch the pocket radio on. When the radio has powered
up and has scanned for DAB stations. Press and release the
‘Select’ button until the battery charge status is displayed e.g.:
Battery 25.
Note: If the battery is completely exhausted, you will need to
wait a short while after it has been on charge, before the radio
will power on and you are able to check the battery status
information.
5. The pocket radio battery is fully charged when ‘Battery 100’ is
displayed.
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Backlit dot matrix display
Your Pocket DAB/FM radio
Front
Tune - / Scroll in the menu Tune + / Scroll in the menu
Backlit dot matrix display
Volume +
Volume +
Tune+
Select
Tune-
Volume -
Select/Station information/
Volume Press and hold to enter the
menu
Left side Right side
Off On
Earphone socket Micro USB socket On/O switch
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Using your Pocket DAB/FM radio
Switch on
Note: Plug the earphones supplied into the headphone socket on
the end of the pocket radio. The earphones also work as the radio
aerial and so these need to be connected when you first switch
your radio on and it scans for DAB radio stations.
1. Slide the power switch on the end of the pocket radio to ‘On’.
‘Welcome to Digital Radio’ will be displayed and your radio
will be in Standby mode. The current time and date will be
displayed.
2. Press and release the ‘Select’ button. Your radio will return to
the mode that was last used in (DAB or FM). If you were listening
to a DAB or FM station before, then this will be automatically
selected.
After a short while, when the radio is playing, the display backlight
will turn o to save battery power, when you press and release any
button the display backlight will turn back on.
Switch o
1. Slide the power switch on the end of the pocket radio to ‘O’.
The radio and display will switch o.
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, please see
page 18.
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Using the menu
You can change some of the factory default settings, as well as
switching between DAB and FM mode, on your pocket radio within
the product Menu.
To access the Menu in DAB or FM mode:
1. Press and hold the ‘Select’ button to access the Menu. ‘<Switch
To FM>’ or ‘<Switch To DAB>’ will be displayed.
2. Use the ‘Tune +’ or ‘Tune –‘ buttons to scroll through the
available options in each mode.
3. Press and release the ‘Select’ button to select or confirm an
option.
Change the mode
1. Press and hold the ‘Select’ button to change between DAB
and FM mode. ‘<Switch To FM>’ or ‘<Switch To DAB>’ will be
displayed.
2. Press and release the ‘Select’ button again to change to DAB or
FM mode, as appropriate. ‘DAB’ or ‘FM’, as appropriate will be
displayed to confirm the mode.
Adjusting the volume
Press and release the ‘Volume +’ button to increase the volume.
Press and release the ‘Volume –‘ button to decrease the volume.
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Using the DAB radio
Check that your Radio is in DAB mode. The first time you use
the pocket 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.
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.
Changing DAB stations
In DAB mode:
1. Press and release the ‘Tune-’ or ‘Tune+’ buttons to scroll through
the available stations in the station list.
2. When the station that you would like to listen to is displayed
press and release the ‘Select’ button. There will be a short delay
whilst your DAB 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.
Note: Plug the earphones supplied into the headphone socket on
the end of the pocket radio. The earphones also work as the radio
aerial and so these need to be connected when you scan for DAB
radio stations.
In DAB mode:
1. Press and hold the ‘Select’ button to enter the menu. ‘<Switch
To FM>’ is displayed.
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2. Press and release the ‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll to
‘<Full scan>’.
3. Press and release the ‘Select’ button. ‘Scanning…’ will be
displayed and 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 ‘Select’ button to enter the menu. ‘<Switch
To FM>’ is displayed.
2. Press and release the ‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll to
‘<Prune>’. Press and release the ‘Select’ button.
3. ‘Prune? <No> Yes’ is displayed. Use the ‘Tune +’ button to move
to ‘Yes’. Press and release the ‘Select’ button to confirm and
prune the station list. Stations with a ‘?’ prefix will now no longer
be displayed.
Storing a DAB station preset
Your pocket radio can store up to 10 DAB radio stations in its preset
memories for instant access to your favourite stations.
1. Tune the Radio to the DAB radio station that you wish to preset.
2. Press and hold the ‘Select’ button to enter the menu. ‘<Switch
To FM>’ is displayed.
3. Press and release the ‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll to
‘<Preset Store>’. Press and release the ‘Select’ button.
4. ‘Preset Store’ <1:(Empty)> is displayed. Press and release the
‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll to the preset location that
you would like to store the radio station to (1-10).
5. 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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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 station preset
In DAB mode:
1. Press and hold the ‘Select’ button to enter the menu. ‘<Switch
To FM>’ is displayed.
2. Press and release the ‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll to
‘<Preset Recall>’. Press and release the ‘Select’ button.
3. ‘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.
4. Press and release the ‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll to the
Preset location and station that you would like to listen to (1-10).
5. Press and release 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 dierent 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
An empty will appear on the display to indicate the minimum
signal strength for acceptable listening. The row of solid
rectangles indicate the actual signal strength that you are
receiving. 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 radio station with a signal
error rate of 30 or above.
• Signal information
The data rate at which the signal is being transmitted.
• Pocket radio battery charge level
100 indicates a full charge.
• Time and date - supplied by the broadcaster.
1. Repeatedly press and release the ‘Select’ button to cycle
through the dierent 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 dierent 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 dierence between the loudest and quietest sounds)
of the reproduced audio signal. Changing the dynamic range can
aect 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 o: no compression. This is the default setting.
• DRC low: medium compression.
• DRC high: maximum compression.
1. Press and hold the ‘Select’ button to enter the menu. ‘<Switch
To FM>’ is displayed.
2. Press and release the ‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll to
‘<DRC>’. Press and release the ‘Select’ button. The current DRC
setting will have an ‘*’ next to it.
3. Press and release the ‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll
through the options and press the ‘Select’ button to confirm.
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Using the FM radio
Check that your Radio is in FM radio mode. When your radio 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.
Tuning to an FM station
Note: Plug the earphones supplied into the headphone socket on
the end of the pocket radio. The earphones also work as the radio
aerial and so these need to be connected when you scan for FM
radio stations
In FM mode:
1. Press, hold and then release the ‘Tune +’ button to scan up the
frequency band. Press, hold then release the ‘Tune –‘ button to
scan down the frequency band. ‘Scanning…’ will be displayed
and your radio will search for the next available station and then
stop on that station.
2. Press and release the ‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ button to fine tune
each frequency in 0.05MHz steps, if necessary.
Changing the scan setting
In FM mode:
1. Press and hold the ‘Select’ button. ‘Switch To DAB’ is displayed.
2. Press and release the ‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll to
‘<Scan setting>’.
3. Press and release the ‘Select’ button. . There are now two
dierent 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.
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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.
4. Press and release the ‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll and
choose from the two options available and press the ‘Select’
button to confirm.
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. Press and hold the ‘Select’ button. ‘Switch To DAB’ is displayed.
2. Press and release the ‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll to
‘<Audio setting>’.
3. Press and release the ‘Select’ button. There are now two
dierent options of ‘Forced mono’ and ‘Stereo allowed’ and the
current setting will have an ‘*’ next to it.
4. Press and release the ‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll to
and choose from the two options available and press the ‘Select’
button to confirm.
Storing an FM station preset
Your pocket radio can store up to 10 FM radio stations in its preset
memories for instant access to your favourite stations.
1. Tune the Radio to the FM radio station that you wish to preset.
2. Press and hold the ‘Select’ button to enter the menu. ‘<Switch
To DAB>’ is displayed.
3. Press and release the ‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll to
‘<Preset Store>’. Press and release the ‘Select’ button.
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4. ‘Preset Store’ <1:(Empty)> is displayed. Press and release the
‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll to the preset location that
you would like to store the radio station to (1-10).
5. 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 FM station stored under a preset,
it will be over written when you store the new station.
Tune to an FM station preset
In FM mode:
1. Press and hold the ‘Select’ button to enter the menu. ‘<Switch
To DAB>’ is displayed.
2. Press and release the ‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll to
‘<Preset Recall>’. Press and release the ‘Select’ button.
3. ‘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.
4. Press and release the ‘Tune –‘ or ‘Tune +’ buttons to scroll to the
Preset location and station that you would like to listen to (1-10).
5. Press and release the ‘Select’ button. The radio 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 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. There are several
dierent 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.
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• Program Type (PTY)
Such as ‘Rock’, ‘Pop‘, Talk’ or ‘News’
• Station name or frequency
Such as BBC R4 or 92-95MHz
• 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’. Please refer to ‘Audio Mode’ on page 15.
• Pocket radio battery charge level – 100 indicates a full charge.
• Time and date - Supplied by the broadcaster.
1. Repeatedly press and release the ‘Select’ button to cycle
through the dierent information options.
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System menu options
There are several system menu setting options available on your
pocket radio that you can change.
To access the System Menu in DAB or FM mode:
1. Press and hold the ‘Select’ button to access the Menu. ‘<Switch
To FM>’ or ‘<Switch To DAB>’ will be displayed.
2. Use the ‘Tune +’ or ‘Tune –‘ buttons to scroll to ‘<System>’.
3. Press and release the ‘Select’ button.
4. Use the ‘Tune +’ or ‘Tune –‘ buttons to scroll through the
available options.
5. Press and release the ‘Select’ button to select or confirm an
option.
Available options are:
• <Time>
<Set Time/Date> to manually set the time and date
<Auto update> to auto update the time from the DAB signal, FM
signal, DAB or FM signal or no update.
<Set 12/24 hour> to choose between a 12 or 24 hour clock
display
<Set date format>to choose between a DD-MM-YYYY or
MM-DD-YYYY date display
• <Backlight>
<Timeout> 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec and permanently ‘On’ settings
are available.
• <Inactive Standby>
Switches your pocket radio to standby if it has been inactive for
a period of time. 2 hour, 4 hour, 5 hour, 6 hour, and ‘O’ settings
are available.
• <Language>
Changes the display language. English, French, German and
Italian options are available
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• <Factory Reset>
Restores the original factory default settings.
Note: When you reset your radio, all of your DAB and FM radio
station presets will be deleted.
• <SW version>
Displays the software version of your pocket radio.
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General information
This symbol indicates that 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.
This symbol indicates that 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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This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a
PRODUCT GUARANTEE
period of
This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of
Year
original purchase.
Any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will
either be replaced, refunded or repaired free of charge where
possible during this period by the dealer from whom you 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 this manual.
• It must be solely for domestic purpose.
• The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is re-sold
or has been damaged by inexpert repair.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• The manufacturer disclaims any liability for the incidental or
consequential damages.
The guarantee is in addition to and does not diminish your statutory
or legal rights.
Guarantor: Argos Ltd, 489-499 Avebury Boulevard, Central Milton
Keynes, MK9 2NW
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