Revo Pico DAB+ Instruction Manual

DAB+ DIGITAL RADIO

DAB/DAB+ DIGITAL RADIO

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Revo Australia
PO Box 6287
Newington NSW 1811
Australia
Website: www.revo.net.au

Should you encounter any difficulties with
the operation of your radio, or should you
suspect that it may be faulty in some way,
please call our Revo Warranty on the number
below:

1800 509 394 (Australia)
0800 450 259 (New Zealand)

Alternatively, visit the troubleshooting section of
our website at: www.revo.net.au

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Pico DAB+

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Benefits of DAB+ radio

Revo Helpline

Should you encounter any difficulties with the
operation of your radio, or should you suspect that it
may be faulty in some way, please call our Revo
Warranty on the number below:

1800 509 394 (Australia)
0800 450 259 (New Zealand)

The Gold Technical Support Line: 1902 215 259
(Charges will apply at $2.95 per minute)

Alternatively, visit the troubleshooting section of our
website at: www.revo.net.au

This product has been designed and
type-tested to comply with Australia requirements
and carries a CE mark.

Contents

Welcome to Revo 3

Benefits of DAB radio 3

Pico overview and key features 3

Warranty 3

Warranty registration 3

Controls and Connections 3

Powering Pico 3

Getting Started 4

Pico’s Control Method 4

Pico’s Menus Explained 4

DAB Mode 4

Choosing a station 4

Change display mode 5

DAB Mode Menu Options 5

Station Order 5

Manual Tune 6

Set DRC 6

DRC - Dynamic Range Control 6

Local and Full Scan 6

Favourite Station Presets 6

FM Mode 7

FM Operation 7

Favourite Station Presets 7

M-Port 8

Trouble-Shooting 8

Technical Specification 9

Preface

Copyright and
Acknowledgements

Copyright © 2008 Revo Technologies Ltd.
All rights reserved.

Revo Technologies Ltd
The Inox Building
Caldwellside
Lanark
Scotland
United Kingdom
ML11 7SR

Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
Email. [e-mail]
Website: www.revo.co.uk

The information in this guide is believed to
be correct at the time of publication.
However, our policy is one of continuous
development and so the information is
subject to change without notice.

Revo®, Pico and M-Port are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Revo Technologies
Limited.

® is a registered trademark of Apple

iPod
Computer, Inc.

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Safety Warnings

Do not operate this radio near water.
Avoid small objects and liquids from getting
into this product.
Do not remove screws or casing parts.
Use only the power supply unit supplied.

EEC: This product has been designed and
type-tested to comply with EU requirements
and carries a CE mark.

Technical Support

Should you encounter any difficulties with
the operation of your radio, or should you
suspect that it may be faulty in some way,
please call our technical support
department on the number below:

01555 666 161

Alternatively, email [e-mail] or
visit the troubleshooting section of our
website at: www.revo.co.uk/support

Welcome to Revo DAB

DAB/DAB+ DIGITAL RADIO

Revo Australia warrants to the purchaser that this
product will be free from parts and manufacturing
defects in the course of normal use for a period of
one year from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply in cases of accidental
damage, where the case has been removed, wear
and tear, negligence, modification or inappropriate
use.

Warranty Registration

It is suggested that you register your purchase
by registering online at www.revo.net.au

www.revo.net.au.

This guide has been designed to quickly get you up-and-running and listening to DAB+
digital radio, offer guidance on the more complex features of this product and provide
information on safety, warranty and registration.

Pico DAB+

Thank you for buying our Pico Digital Radio, we feel sure that it will provide
you with years of enjoyment and reliable service.

This guide has been designed to quickly get you up-and-running and listening
to DAB and DAB+ digital radio, offer guidance on the more complex features
of this product and provide information on safety, warranty and registration.

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Benefits of Digital Radio

Clear, interference free digital sound
Many more stations, much more choice
No frequencies, select by station name
No re-tuning
Text information via LCD screen

Pico Overview

Pico is capable of receiving both standard
DAB and new DAB+ digital radio
broadcasts, without the need for any
software upgrades or modification, all in a
splashproof casing, with the convenience of
internal battery power.

Pico can also be used as a high quality
speaker system for your iPod
MP3 player or external sound source).

Simply connect your device to Pico’s
M-Port using the audio lead supplied.

™ (or other

Warranty

Revo Technologies Ltd warrants to the
purchaser that this product will be free
from parts and manufacturing defects in
the course of normal use for a period of
one year from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply in cases of
accidental damage, where the case has
been removed, wear and tear, negligence,
modification or inappropriate use.

Should you encounter problems with this
product, please contact your supplier or
alternatively see page 2 of this guide for
technical support contact details.

Warranty Registration

It is a warranty condition that you register
your purchase by either completing the
warranty card enclosed with your radio or
alternatively registering online at

www.revo.co.uk/register

Controls and Connectors

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1. LCD Screen

2. Power

3. Menu

4. Presets

5. Back

6. M-Port

7. Remote Control Sensor

8. Mode

9. Scroll Wheel

10. Info

11. Volume Up

12. Volume Down

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1. Telescopic Antenna

2. Stereo Line-Out

3. 3.5mm Headphone Socket

4. DC Power Socket

Powering Pico

Your Pico radio is powered from the mains using the power adaptor supplied, or from its own
internal rechargeable battery pack.

To power from the mains, insert the power adaptor plug into the DC power socket on the
rear of Pico. When Pico is connected to mains power, its internal battery pack will commence
charging. On a full charge, Pico’s internal battery pack has a 12 hour life.

Only use the power adaptor supplied. Replacements are available from www.revo.co.uk

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DAB Mode

Scanning... 10

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DAB Mode

Scanning... 10

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>ArrwRock

BBCAsian

DAB Mode

Scanning... 10

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BBCAsian

BBC 6Music

Service not ava

BBC 6Music

Playing

DAB Mode

The Mode menus are so called because they show
the functions available within the context of each of
the operating modes (DAB mode, FM mode, Mport
mode, etc.).

Pico DAB+

Getting Started

Pico is a sophisticated digital radio device,
with several modes of operation and many
advanced features.

In order for you to get the most out of
Pico’s functions, it is important that you
learn how to use the cursor based control
system, and also understand how Pico’s
menus work.

Pico’s Control Method

Pico’s control method is based around a
central scroll wheel (with push to select
function) and a number of .

SCROLL WHEEL:

Rotate clockwise and anti-clockwise to scroll
through menu options.

PUSH TO SELECT:
Press the scroll wheel to select the current

menu option. In FM mode, pressing

SELECT will initiate an FM scan.

BACK:

Press to return to the previously selected
menu entry. Repeatedly pressing will return
you to the top level of the Mode menu (for
the mode you are in).

MENU:

Press to enter (or return to) the Mode
menu for the mode of operation you are
currently in. Pressing for a second time will
return you to the ‘playing’ screen.

MODE:

Sequentially cycles through each of the
modes of operation.

Using these keys, you will be able to
perform most functions and navigate
through Picos various menus.

Pico’s Menus Explained

Pico has three types of menu as follows:

Main Menu

This is Pico’s principle (top level) menu, and
allows you to enter different operating
modes, setup the radio, and view
information such as software version and
your radio’s ID number.

Mode Menus

The Mode menus are so called because
they show the functions available within the
context of each of the operating modes
(DAB mode, FM mode etc.).

DAB Mode

Choosing a Station

Firstly ensure that you have extended the
antenna on the rear of Pico.

Enter DAB Mode by pressing the
key and switching between FM Mode and
DAB Mode. Alternatively, DAB Mode can
be accessed via the Main Menu.

If this is the first time you have used Pico,
it will scan for DAB stations in your area
and store them in memory. Pico will also
set its clock and date at this point.

MODE

Pressing the
take you to the Mode menu of the operating
mode your radio is currently in. Each Mode
menu includes a listing for Main Menu –
selecting this option will return you to the
top level Main Menu (as described above).

MENU button at any time will

Main Menu

The Main menu provides access to the
following modes and sub-menus:

DAB
FM

To select an option from the menu, simply
use the scroll wheel to move through the
menu options, then press to select.

MODE

Info System

Setup

Pressing and holding the
a period of two seconds will manually
instruct Pico to perform a station scan.

When the station scan has been
completed, stations will be displayed in
numeric then alphabetic order.

If no DAB signal is found, it may be
necessary for you to relocate your radio,
or to check whether DAB coverage is
available in your area.

To select a station simply rotate the scroll
wheel to cycle through the list of available
stations, then push to make your selection.

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INFO button for

INFO

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BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
Pop Music

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
Pop Music

BBC Radio 1
BBC National DAB

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
Pop Music

BBC Radio 1
12:34 22-08-2007

BBC Radio 1
12B 225.64MHz

BBC Radio 1
BBC National DAB

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
Pop Music

BBC Radio 1
12:34 22-08-2007

BBC Radio 1
12B 225.64MHz

BBC Radio 1
128kbps Stereo

BBC Radio 1
BBC National DAB

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
Pop Music

BBC Radio 1
12:34 22-08-2007

BBC Radio 1
12B 225.64MHz

BBC Radio 1
128kbps Stereo

Signal error 98

BBC Radio 6Music
11:48:03

tlkSPORT

BBC Radio 1
BBC National DAB

BBC Radio 1
Sig strength 96

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
Pop Music

BBC Radio 1
12:34 22-08-2007

BBC Radio 1
12B 225.64MHz

BBC Radio 1
128kbps Stereo

Signal error 98

BBC Radio 6Music
11:48:03

BBC Radio 6Music
18/12/2007

tlkSPORT

BBC Radio 1
BBC National DAB

BBC Radio 1
Sig strength 96

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
Pop Music

BBC Radio 1
12:34 22-08-2007

BBC Radio 1
12B 225.64MHz

BBC Radio 1
128kbps Stereo

BBC Radio 1
BBC National DAB

BBC Radio 1
Sig strength 96

BBC Radio 1
12:34 22-08-2007

BBC Radio 1
12B 225.64MHz

BBC Radio 1
128kbps Stereo

Signal error 98

tlkSPORT

BBC Radio 1
Sig strength 96

Pico DAB+

To Change the Display Mode

Pico has nine different display modes.

Simply press the INFO button to cycle
through each mode. These display modes
are explained in the table opposite:

Display option Example

Normal display
with scrolling text

Signal level,
indicator on bar
shows minimum
acceptable level

Type of broadcast

Broadcaster

Station name and
frequency

Signal strength

Data rate and
broadcast type

Time

Date

DAB Mode Menu Options

Pico has a number of additional functions that are accessed through the DAB Mode menu, as follows:

Station Order

Press the MENU key in DAB Mode then
select ‘Station order’.

To specify the order in which stations
are displayed

Select the Station order option.

Turn the scroll wheel to scroll through the
options and press to

SELECT.

The following table describes the options
available under the ‘Station Order’ menu:

Station order Description

Alphanumeric Lists stations in alphabetical

Ensemble Lists stations by multiplex.

Valid Lists only active stations.

order.

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FM Mode

87.50Mhz FM

87.50Mhz FM

BBC Radio 1
Preset Stored

> Preset 1 unset
> Preset 2 unset

FM Mode

87.50Mhz FM

87.50Mhz FM

BBC Radio 1
Preset Stored

> Preset 1 unset
> Preset 2 unset

> Preset 1 set
> Preset 2 unset

FM Mode

FM Mode

87.50Mhz FM

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find an unused location, then press and hold the

find an unused location, then press and hold

Pico DAB+

Manual Tune

Choose the ‘Manual tune’ option from the

DAB Mode menu.

The ‘Manual tune’ selection screen allows you
to select a particular frequency to tune to.
The list of frequencies displayed is dependant
on the currently-set frequency band and
contains all of the frequencies within that
band. It starts with the short name of the
frequency, for example 12B, and is followed
by the actual frequency in MHz.

If there is a station corresponding to this
station number and frequency, the display
will show the name, frequency, and a
tuning meter will show the signal strength.

DRC - Dynamic Range Control

Pico includes a dynamic range control that
automatically boosts the volume of quieter
sounds for listening in noisy environments.

The DRC control is found in the DAB Mode
menu under ‘DRC’. There are three
pre-defined settings as follows:

DRC Description

DRC Low Dynamic Range Control is

DRC High The recommended setting

DRC Off Dynamic Range Control is

set to half

for noisy environments

switched off

Local and Full Scan

As time passes, new stations will become
available in your area. To find them and
add them to your station list it is
necessary to perform either a ‘Local’ or
‘Full’ scan. Both operations can be
accessed via the DAB Mode menu.

A Local Scan performs a shorter scan of
only the ‘local’ ensemble range.

A Full Scan will take longer, but will cover
the complete DAB ensemble range.

Favourite Station Presets

Pico allows you to store 12 favourite
station presets, either via the

PRESET

button on Pico itself, or via the

optional Pico remote control.

To save the station you are currently
listening to as a preset, simply press the
PRESET button then use the scroll wheel to
find an unused location. Now press the
scroll wheel to store.

To listen to a stored station press the
PRESET button then use the scroll wheel to
locate your desired preset, then press to
select.

FM Mode

FM Operation

Extend the telescopic antenna found on the
rear of Pico.

Enter FM Mode by pressing the MODE
key and switching between DAB Mode
and FM Mode. Alternatively, FM Mode
can be accessed via the Main Menu.

If this is the first time Pico has been in FM
mode, it will start at the beginning of the FM
frequency range. Otherwise, the last FM
station you were listening to will be selected.

To scan through the FM frequency range
turn the scroll wheel.

To ‘SEEK’ the next active station, press the
scroll wheel.

Favourite Station Presets

Pico allows you to store 12 favourite station
presets, either via the
itself, or on the optional Pico remote control.

To save the station you are currently
listening to as a preset, simply press the
PRESET button then use the scroll wheel to
find an unused location. Now press the
scroll wheel to store.

To listen to a stored station press the PRESET
button then use the scroll wheel to locate your
desired preset, then press to select.

MODE

PRESET button on Pico

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MPort Mode

MPort Mode

M-Port

Pico DAB+

Using MPort

Revo’s MPort connector allows for quick
and easy connection of an iPod® or other
MP3 player or sound source.

Using the connection lead supplied, Pico is
transformed into a high quality digital
audio speaker system.

Connect one end of the supplied audio
lead to the headphone (or auxiliary out)
socket of your source device, then
connect the other end to the MPort
on the front of Pico.

Pico’s LCD screen will now display the
word ‘MPort’ on its screen.

You should adjust the output volume level
on both the source device and on Pico
itself to gain optimal volume levels and
sound performance.

Trouble-Shooting

DAB Digital Radio

Q. I hear a ‘burbling’ noise on some

stations.

A. If the signal strength is too low, a break-

up in reception can occur and this sound
is the result. Make sure that Pico’s
antenna is fully extended and in an
upright position. If the problem persists,
move Pico to another location or check
that you are in an area where reception
of this station is possible.

Q. I get a ‘No stations available’ message?

A. Make sure that your antenna is fully

extended and vertical. Check the signal
strength and move Pico to another
location if necessary.

Q. Pico’s clock isn’t set.

A. Pico needs to be able to pick-up a DAB

signal or have its clock set manually.
If Pico can find a DAB station, it can then
set its clock.

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Factory Reset

In the unlikely event that Pico performs erratically, it is possible to perform a software
reset to restore the original factory settings. The factory reset option can be found under the
System Setup heading, which itself can be found under the Main Menu.

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CE marked and C-Tick compliant.

Pico DAB+

Technical Specification

General: Mono DAB and FM radio with full Band III reception.

Speaker: 2.25” full-range neodymium

Audio Power Output: 6W

Frequency Ranges: DAB Band III (174 - 240 MHz)

Antenna: Integral telescopic aerial

Input Connectors: DC power adaptor socket (230V adapter supplied)

Output Connector: 3.5mm headphone socket

LCD Display: High resolution 3 line ‘negative’ LCD screen,

Presets: 12 x DAB and 12 x FM presets

Remote Control: Infra-red remote control (Optional)

Mains Power Supply: 12V 1200mA

Battery Power: Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack, 12 hour life.

Approvals: CE marked and RoHS compliant.

Dimensions: 167mm (H) x 105mm (W) x 105mm (D)

DAB+ coverage
FM (87.5 - 108 MHz)

3.5mm line-in for auxiliary devices (M-Port)

Stereo RCA connectors

(2 lines text, 1 line icons, 16 character width)

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Warranty

Pico DAB+

Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This product is warranted for any defect in materials or
workmanship for one year after the original date of purchase. This product is for normal domestic and
office use only. This warranty does not cover damage from misuse or neglect, accidental damage, vermin
infestation, excessive voltages such as lightning or power surges or any alternation that affects the
performance or reliability of the product.

In the unlikely event that your product fails to work normally, please contact the

Revo Helpline 1800 509 394 (Australia) or 0800 450 259 (New Zealand)

and have your receipt of purchase on hand.

This guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

It is only valid within boundaries of the country of purchase;

The product must be correctly assembled and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in
the manual;

This product must be used solely for domestic purposes;

The guarantee does not cover accidental damage;

The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or has been damaged by inexpert repair;

The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damaged.

This guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish, your statutory or legal rights.

PO BOX 6287
Silverwater NSW 1811

www.revo.net.au

Revo Helpline: 1800 509 394 Australia
Revo Helpline: 0800 450 259 New Zealand

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