Pure Elan User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Warranty information

Imagination Technologies Ltd. warrants to the end user that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship in the
course of normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase. This guarantee covers breakdowns due to manufacturing or design
faults; it does not apply in cases such as accidental damage, however caused, wear and tear, negligence, adjustment, modification or repair
not authorised by us. Please return your warranty card to register your product with us. Should you have a problem with your unit please
contact your supplier or contact PURE Digital Support at the address shown on the rear of this manual.

Copyright

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respective companies. Version 1 August 2004.

Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................1

Safety instructions.............................................................................................................................. 1

Overview diagrams........................................................................................2

Top panel - controls and connectors ..................................................................................................2

Rear panel - connector........................................................................................................................ 2

Base panel........................................................................................................................................... 3

LCD screen ..........................................................................................................................................3

Getting started ..............................................................................................4

Using DAB......................................................................................................5

Changing stations................................................................................................................................ 5

Using presets ......................................................................................................................................5

Changing the information on the screen .............................................................................................6

DAB setup options ............................................................................................................................... 7

Using FM......................................................................................................10

Changing stations.............................................................................................................................. 10

Using presets .................................................................................................................................... 10

FM setup options ............................................................................................................................... 11

Using the Sleep Timer .................................................................................12

Set the sleep timer............................................................................................................................ 12

Cancel the sleep timer ...................................................................................................................... 12

Using batteries ............................................................................................13

Hints and Tips ..............................................................................................14

Technical Specifications ..............................................................................15

Introduction

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.
Remove batteries if exhausted or if they will not be used again for a long period.
Use only the supplied 9V power adapter if connecting the radio to the mains.

Thank you for buying the PURE Élan portable stereo DAB and FM radio.
This manual provides guidance on using your radio and what to do if you have

problems. Please take a minute or two to read through this manual to help you get
the most of your radio, read the safety instructions below, and register your product
on our website at www.pure.com or by filling in and returning your warranty card.

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Overview diagrams

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Top panel - controls and connectors

Sleep /

Switch power on/off
and Sleep timer

Volume +/-

Adjust the
volume

Preset (1-4) and to access
presets -

8

5

Quick access to radio presets

Menu

Change audio and
general setup options

Aerial

Adjustable
telescopic aerial

Headphone

3.5mm

Sleep

headphone
socket
(Mutes speakers)

Rear panel - connector

2

DAB/FM Volume

DAB/FM

-

Switch between
DAB and FM modes

9V DC

5

+ +

1

LCD screen

Backlit LCD screen

6 7 8

2 3 4 Select Menu Info

-

+/- and Select

Scroll through and select
stations or menu options

9V DC

power socke
for adapter

Info

Switches between
display modes

Base panel

LCD screen

Battery compartment

Takes 6 size 'C' batteries.
Slide cover to remove.

Volume

volume level
(14 levels,
full shown)

DAB/FM

ST

current

Stereo

mode

station

Battery

battery charge
monitor
(5 levels,
full shown)

Sleep timer

sleep timer
active

Text area

16 x 2 character
text display area

Clock

time from
DAB signal

Signal strength

for current DAB station
7 levels, full shown

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Getting started

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So you’ve unpacked the box - here’s how to quickly get up and running using your Élan.

9V DC

9V DC

power socke
for adapter

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

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2
3

4
5

supply or fit six size ‘C’ batteries. The LCD lights up and the display shows ‘PURE Elan’
and a progress bar on the bottom line indicates the progress of a DAB autotune to find
the DAB 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 if required.

Use the +/- buttons to see all the stations available. Push select to change to another

station.

Push the Info button and repeat to cycle through the optional DAB display modes.

Push the DAB/FM button to change to FM mode and listen to FM stations.

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Using DAB

To listen to digital radio stations press the DAB/FM button until you see the DAB icon on screen.
If this is the first time you have switched to DAB, you hear the first station on the list, otherwise

you hear the last station you were listening to.

Changing stations

Change stations using the +/- and Select button or by selecting a numbered preset button.

1Xtra - BBC

Bringing you hot

Default DAB screen

1. Press the + or - buttons to scroll the list and find the station you want.
The current station is shown at the top of the screen.

2. Press the Select button to change the station.

A station with ‘?’ before its name is currently unavailable either because you have lost
reception or the station is not currently broadcasting. You can use the ‘Trim stn. list ’ option
to remove them from the station list, see page 8.

Using presets

The numbered buttons and enable you to assign up to eight DAB (and eight FM) radio
stations to presets for easy one-touch access. You can also automatically transfer your eight
favourite stations to presets, see Station order on page 7.

You can store a station to a preset while listening to it or when you see the station name at
the bottom of the screen while scrolling through the station list. For presets 1-4 press and
hold down a numbered button to store the station under that number. For presets 5-8 press
and release the

button, then hold down a numbered button (5 - 8).

1Xtra - BBC

Virgin

Changing stations

Virgin Radio

Preset 1 saved

Storing a preset

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Virgin Radio

oday's best musi

Info mode - Scrolling text

When you save a station as a preset, the station name shows the preset number next to it on
the station list.

To select presets 1-4 press the relevant numbered button. To select presets 5-8 press and
release the

button then press the numbered button (5 - 8).

Changing the information on the screen

Press the Info button to change what you see on the bottom line of the screen.

Scrolling text The default mode, broadcast by most stations.
Program Type Type of content being broadcast.

Virgin Radio

18:36 27-08-2004

Info mode - Time and date

Virgin Radio

11D 222.06MHz

Info mode - Channel and frequency

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Multiplex Multiplex the current station belongs to. Multiplexes or ensembles are

groups of stations owned and broadcast by a single operator.

Time and date Time and date updated regularly from the current multiplex. If your radio

has been unplugged there may be a slight delay before the time appears
when you switch on.

Channel Multiplex channel and frequency.
Mode Stereo or mono indicator and data rate at which the signal is being

transmitted. This rate is set by the broadcaster to suit the type of material.
Higher rates generally mean higher quality.

Signal quality Signal quality. As a guide, values from 85 to 100 indicate good reception,

70 to 84 borderline reception and 0 to 69 poor reception.

DAB setup options

Press the Menu button, scroll using the +/- buttons and push Select to choose one of the
following setup options.

LCD backlight

Change whether the screen backlight stays on all the time or remains on only for a short
period after a button is pressed.

Press the +/- buttons to view the options and push Select to choose one:
Timed Off Backlight will turn on when a button is pressed and turn off again after

no button has been pressed for around five seconds. This setting is
recommended if you are using batteries.

Always On Backlight will remain on all the time.

Always On
Timed Off

LCD backlight options

Station order

Changes the order of stations on your station list. Use the +/- buttons to scroll through the
following options and push Select to choose one:

Alphanumeric Displays all stations in alphanumeric order.
Fav station Displays your six most listened to stations at the top of the station list and

the rest below, in alphanumeric order. Your favourite stations are displayed
with a

Active station Displays active stations at the top of the station list and inactive ones at

the bottom in alphanumeric order. Inactive stations are those on the station
list but not currently available, marked with a ’?’.

next to their names.

Alphanumeric

Fav station

Station order menu

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Autotune... 12

Multiplex Lists stations in groups according to their multiplex. Multiplexes, sometimes

called ensembles, are groups of stations owned and broadcast by a single
operator.

Trim stn. list Removes inactive stations from the station list.

→ presets Available only when Fav station order (above) has been selected. Transfers

your favourite stations to the eight presets.

Autotune UK

Scans all UK frequencies for DAB stations and adds any new ones to the station list.

Autotune UK Band III option

12B 225.64MHz

Manual tune - channel

12B 225.64MHz

Manual tune - low signal

12B BBC DAB

Manual tune - good signal

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Autotune full

Scans the full range of digital frequencies in Band III. This option is for use outside the UK
where other Band III stations may be available.

Manual tune

Shows signal level which you can use to find the best position for your radio and aerial.

1. Use the +/- buttons to scroll through different channels and push Select to choose one
(UK stations are in the range 11B to 12D). You see a signal level display.
The empty block indicates the minimum required level for reception and the filled blocks
indicate the current level.

2. Move your aerial while watching the display and to try to raise the current level to the
empty block or beyond. Once you have a good signal the display will show the multiplex
name and add the stations to the station list.

3. Push the Menu button to exit the tuning aid or +/- and Select buttons to change station.

Note You can display the signal level at any time by pushing the Select button.

DRC value

DRC (Dynamic Range Control) value makes the quieter sounds in a broadcast easier to hear
at low volume or in a noisy environment. The DRC level of a broadcast is set by the station
and sent with the signal. At the time of writing in the UK only BBC Radio 3 and 4 regularly use
DRC. Check with the broadcasters to find out if they use DRC on their stations. Press the +/­buttons to scroll through the following options and push Select to choose one:

DRC 0 DRC is switched off. Any DRC level broadcast will be ignored.
DRC ½ DRC level is set to ½ that sent with the broadcast.
DRC 1 Applies the DRC level as sent with the broadcast.

Sw version

Displays the version of the software in your radio. You may be asked to quote this if you
contact Technical Support.

DRC 0

DRC 1

DRC value

v1.0

Sw version

Software version

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87.50MHz

Using FM

Default FM screen

Searching... > .

Seek tune - Searching for station

98.20MHz

Preset 1 saved

Storing a preset

To listen to FM radio stations press the DAB/FM button until you see the FM icon on screen.
If this is the first time you have switched to FM, Élan starts at the beginning of the frequency

range, otherwise you hear the last station you were listening to.

Changing stations

Change stations using the + and - buttons or by selecting a numbered preset button.
Press the + or - button to search up or down the frequency range and find the station you

want. You may see ‘Searching...’ briefly on screen while the search for the next station is in
progress.

You can change the FM tuning method, if preferred, to enable you to manually step up and
down the frequency range see FM Tuning Mode on page 11.

Using presets

The numbered buttons and enable you to assign up to eight FM radio stations to presets
for easy one-touch access. These eight presets are in addition to any DAB presets you may
have stored and are only accessible while in FM mode.

To store presets 1-4 press and hold down a numbered button to store the station under that
number. To store presets 5-8 press and release the
button (5 - 8).

button, then hold down a numbered

10

To select presets 1-4 press the relevant numbered button. To select presets 5-8 press and
release the

button then press the numbered button (5 - 8).

FM setup options

Press the Menu button, scroll using the +/- buttons and push Select to choose one of the
following setup options.

FM Tuning mode

Changes how you tune from one station to another. The current mode is shown on the top line
of the display.

Press the +/- buttons to view the options and push Select to choose one:

Seek Tune automatically searches for the next FM station
Manual Tune lets you manually step through the frequency range in steps of 0.05MHz

FM Stereo mode

Changes between stereo and mono reception - mono may be clearer for stations with weak
signals. The current mode is shown on the top line of the display.

Press the +/- buttons to view the options and push Select to choose one.

LCD backlight

This is the same option as appears on the DAB setup menu, see page 7 for details.

Sw version

This is the same option as appears on the DAB setup menu, see page 9 for details.

Seek Tune

Manual Tune

FM Tuning mode options

Stereo

Mono

FM Stereo options

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Classic FM

Sleep 30

Sleep Timer - setting

Classic FM

stress-free mix

Sleep Timer - set icon

Classic FM

Sleep off

Sleep Timer - switching off

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set a Sleep Timer after which Élan will switch itself into standby mode, ideal if you want to
fall asleep listening to the radio.

Set the sleep timer

Hold down the Sleep button, then press again and repeat to choose between 15, 30, 45, 60
or 90 minutes or select Sleep off to set no sleep time.

Leave your unit for a couple of seconds to return to what you were listening to. You will see
the Sleep Timer icon displayed on screen indicating that the timer is set.

Hold down the Sleep button again to view the time remaining until Élan will switch off or to
change the sleep time.

Cancel the sleep timer

Hold down the Sleep button, you will see the remaining time. Press again and repeat until the
Sleep off option is selected. In a couple of seconds Élan will return to what you were listening
to, with sleep timer cancelled.

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Using batteries

To use battery power as an alternative to a mains power supply, slide off the battery
compartment cover on the base and insert six size ‘C’ batteries. The label inside the
compartment illustrates the correct way to insert the batteries.

JAZZFM

Best Variety Of

Using batteries - fully charged

When using batteries the Battery Charge monitor icon on the screen gives an indication of the
charge remaining in the batteries.

If you use rechargeable batteries (NiMh or NiCd), connecting the unit to the mains will not
recharge the batteries. Use a separate charger such as the BC-CD6 battery charger available
from PURE to recharge your batteries.

The battery supply is switched off when your Élan is connected to the mains. To switch to
battery supply remove the power adapter plug from the rear of the unit.

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Using batteries - charge low

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Hints and Tips

(<</>>) Secondary services

Secondary services accompany some stations, providing extra information or alternative content and may only be broadcast at certain
times. At the time of writing not many secondary services are available. If a station has secondary services available, the station shows
‘>>’ next to its name in the station list and the secondary service appears next to the station in the list. A secondary service has a ‘<<’

before its name in the station list.

(?) Inactive or unavailable stations

Inactive or unavailable stations are those which appear on the station list but are not currently available because either you are outside
the broadcast area, have lost reception or the station is not currently broadcasting. Unavailable stations have a ‘?’ before their name on

the station list. If you select a station which has this symbol, Élan returns to the last station you were listening to.

I hear a ‘burbling’ sound on some stations

Although DAB is excellent at providing quality audio from very little signal, the quality can suffer if the signal strength is too low. If that
happens, a ‘burbling’ sound can sometimes be heard. To help reduce this, check that your aerial is fully extended and upright. If the

problem persists try moving your radio or repositioning your aerial using manual tuning.

Display says ‘ No stations available’

Check that your aerial is fully extended. Use Autotune to search for stations. Use manual tuning to adjust your aerial or radio position.

Clock shows the wrong time

This may happen if the multiplex you are tuned to broadcasts an incorrect time signal, try tuning to a station in another multiplex.

Resetting your radio

Resetting your Élan removes all presets, stored stations and favourite station settings and resets all options to defaults. To reset:

1. Press and hold the Menu button for three seconds. The screen shows ‘Press Select to confirm reset’.

2. Push the Select button to confirm the reset or press no buttons to cancel the reset.

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Technical Specifications

General Stereo DAB digital and FM radio with full Band III DAB reception capability, for reception of all UK DAB

broadcasts and full UK FM capability. Fully compliant with ETS 300 401 and capable of decoding all
DAB transmission modes 1-4 up to and including 256 kb/sec.

Speakers Two full-range 3 inch drive units
Frequency range DAB – Band III (174-240 MHz), with fast Autotune feature

FM – 87.5-108 MHz

Aerial Integral telescopic aerial
Input connectors 9V DC power adapter socket (230V adapter supplied)
Output connectors 3.5mm socket for headphones
Controls Power on/standby & Sleep, DAB/FM selector, volume up/down, preset buttons, tune up/down and

select, menu and display info.

LCD display Custom, easy to read LCD with 16 x 2 character display plus status icons.
Mains power supply 230V AC to 9V DC external power adapter
Battery power 6 size 'C' batteries. Battery life up to 80 hours FM or 30 hours DAB at normal listening levels.

Ultra low-power standby mode.

Approvals CE marked. Compliant with the EMC and Low Voltage Directives (89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC)
Dimensions 280 mm (width) x 168 mm (height) x 80 mm (depth)

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