Imagination Technologies TEMPUS-1 Owners Manual

Safety instructions

Keep the radio away from heat sources.
Do not use the radio near water.
Avoid objects or liquids getting into the radio.
Do not remove screws from or open the radio casing.

Copyright

Copyright 2003 by Imagination Technologies Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied or distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, manual or otherwise, or disclosed to third parties without the express written permission of Imagination Technologies Limited.

Disclaimer

Imagination Technologies Limited makes no representation or warranties with respect to the content of this document and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further,
Imagination Technologies Limited reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in it from time to time without obligation of Imagination Technologies Limited to notify any person or organization of such revisions or
changes.

Trademarks

TEMPUS-1, SnoozeHandle, PURE, the PURE logo, PURE Digital, the PURE Digital logo, Imagination Technologies, and the Imagination Technologies logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Imagination Technologies Limited. All other
product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

Credits

This manual was written by Bruce Murray. It is a product of PURE Digital, Imagination Technologies Ltd., Imagination House, Home Park Estate, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire WD4 8LZ, UK.
Issue 1 October 2003

Contents

Introduction........................................................4

Unpacking .................................................................................4

Overview diagrams ...................................................................5

Quick start .........................................................6

Using your TEMPUS-1.........................................7

Switching on and off.................................................................. 7

Tuning.......................................................................................7

Changing stations .....................................................................8

Changing the information displayed .........................................9

Storing and selecting presets .................................................10

Setting alarms ........................................................................ 10

Cancelling alarms...................................................................11

Setting a sleep time ................................................................11

Recording from your TEMPUS-1 ............................................. 12

Changing the display settings .................................................13

Using the connectors .............................................................. 13

Upgrading your software ........................................................15

Hints and tips....................................................16

Adjusting the DRC value.......................................................... 16

(<</>>) Secondary services ....................................................16

(?) Inactive or unavailable stations .........................................16

Troubleshooting ......................................................................17

Improving reception ................................................................18

Resetting your TEMPUS-1....................................................... 20

Useful addresses ....................................................................20

Getting help ............................................................................ 20

Accessories ......................................................21

Warranty information .......................................21

Technical specifications....................................22

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the PURE TEMPUS-1 digital radio.
TEMPUS-1 offers the same digital-quality, interference-free audio as EVOKE-1, the world’s most popular DAB radio, plus a host of new features

that make it the perfect bedside companion. A sleep timer and programmable alarms enable you to fall asleep listening to one station and
wake up to another (or a simple alarm tone if you prefer). Digital optical and analogue outputs for connection to your hi-fi as a DAB tuner, and
a sophisticated record timer, enable you to record your favourite programmes to a MiniDisc or CD recorder.

Innovative SnoozeHandle™ technology means that when the alarm goes off a simple touch on TEMPUS-1’s handle sets the alarm to snooze or,
at other times, illuminates the full-screen clock for easy night-time viewing. The TEMPUS-1 clock and date functions are set from a broadcast
time signal so they never need changing and you need never miss the clocks going forward or back again.

Unpacking

Shown below are the contents of your TEMPUS-1 package. Contact us if any items are missing or damaged. You may also want to peel off the
protective film from the LCD display panel and remove the sticker from the Tune knob at this stage.

TEMPUS-1 digital radio 230V AC to 12V DC

mains power adapter

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Removable telescopic aerial
(fitted to unit)

Warranty registration card

Overview diagrams

Front panel

Rear panel

Autotune button provides one-touch tuning
Standby button switches between standby mode and power on
Sleep button sets TEMPUS-1 to enter standby in 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90

minutes

Info button changes the information shown on the display

Menu button enables access to setup options and alarms

Preset (1-5) buttons and ( ) to access presets 6-10

Tune knob enables you to change radio stations and menu options

Vol knob adjusts the volume
LCD backlit graphical LCD display

SnoozeHandle™ sets the alarm to snooze or illuminates the full-

screen clock for easy night-time viewing.

USB socket enables connection to a PC for software upgrades

Digital Out optical S/PDIF digital output for connection to an external

amplifier or recorder

Stereo Out socket (3.5 mm) analogue output for connection to an

external amplifier or recorder

Headphone socket (3.5 mm) for connection to headphones

Aux Speaker socket (3.5 mm) for connection to the optional ST-1

speaker for full stereo output

12V DC for connection to mains adapter

Aerial socket for connection to the supplied telescopic or other aerial

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Quick start

This section provides information on how to set up and start using your TEMPUS-1.

Fully extend the telescopic aerial, connect the mains adapter and plug in to your power supply.

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Set the volume control to low and push the Standby button to switch the unit on. The LCD lights up and the

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display shows ‘PURE TEMPUS-1’ and a progress bar on the bottom line indicates the progress of an autotune
to find the stations available in your area. The stations found will be stored in alphanumeric order and the first
station on the list will be selected.

Adjust the volume control if required.

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Turn the Tune knob to see all the stations available. Push to select and listen to another station.

Push the Info button and repeat to cycle through the optional display modes including the full screen clock.

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Using your TEMPUS-1

Switching on and off

Before switching on, extend your aerial, connect the power adapter and check that the volume is turned down.
When you connect the power, TEMPUS-1 is in standby mode. Push the Standby button to switch it on. Push the Standby

button again to return to standby. If your TEMPUS-1 has been unplugged from the mains there may be a slight delay
while the time is updated when you switch it on.

Tuning

Tuning TEMPUS-1 is very simple. When you first switch on it automatically finds all the stations available in your area. You
may want to re-tune if you move your TEMPUS-1 to a different room or if you want to receive a new multiplex. Multiplexes
or ensembles are groups of stations owned and broadcast by a multiplex operator.

Tuning for the first time

When you switch on your TEMPUS-1 for the first time an autotune is performed. A progress bar on the screen shows that
autotune is underway.

The stations found during the autotune will be stored and listed in alphanumeric order. The first station on the list will be
selected.

Re-tuning

You can re-tune your TEMPUS-1 at any time using the Autotune button. There are two autotune options available:

Autotune UK Push and release the Autotune button to scan all UK frequencies. This should only take a few seconds.
Autotune full Push and hold the Autotune button for around two seconds to scan the full frequency range in Band III.

This is useful if you use your TEMPUS-1 outside the UK and may take a minute or more.
You can cancel the autotune by pushing the Autotune button again during tuning.
The progress bar shows tuning is underway and the number of stations found is shown on the top line. When finished,

you return to the station you were listening to and any new stations found are added to the station list.

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