Technika Clock Radio DAB 129ID User Manual

DAB-129ID  
Owner’s  
Handbook  
Clock radio with dock for iPod  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord  
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,  
or has been dropped.  
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock,  
do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The  
product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing  
and no object filled with liquids such as a vase of  
flowers should be placed on the product.  
IMPORTANT  
CAUTION!  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communication. However, this  
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment  
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one of the following measures:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)  
This symbol indicates that there are impor-  
tant operating and maintenance instructions  
in the literature accompanying this unit.  
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage  
constituting a risk of electric shock is present  
within this unit.  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
No naked flame sources such as candles should be  
placed on the product.  
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s  
authority to operate this device.  
Caution: Usage of controls or adjustments or  
performance of procedures other than those specified  
herein may result in hazardous exposure.  
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on  
circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
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Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with a slightly damp cloth.  
Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION  
Use this appliance only with the supplied AC Adaptor.  
Using non-approved power supplies will void the  
warranty.  
Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage of the  
AC Adaptor is marked on a rating plate on the AC  
Adaptor.  
Do not install or operate near any heat sources such  
as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus that produce  
heat.  
The means of disconnecting this appliance from  
the mains supply is the AC adaptor. This should be  
unobstructed and readily operable at all times.  
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
 
1
INTRODUCTION  
PRELIMINARIES  
INDEX  
INDEX  
The DAB-129ID is a full-function remote controlled DAB and  
FM clock/radio with dual alarms and dock for an iPod.  
The clock/radio function features a large-format backlit  
display for easy night reading.  
UNPACKING  
Carefully unpack the unit. If it is damaged, please return it to  
your nearest Tesco store for replacement. Remember to take  
your purchase receipt with you.  
Retain the User Handbook. If you pass the unit on to a third  
party make sure you pass on the handbook.  
Important safety information..................................1  
Introduction ............................................................2  
Unpacking ...............................................................2  
Controls & Connections............................................3  
Display features .......................................................4  
Remote control........................................................5  
Getting started ........................................................5  
Power control ..........................................................6  
DAB reception..........................................................6  
Volume control ........................................................6  
DAB scanning ..........................................................7  
DAB display modes ..................................................7  
Selecting a source....................................................8  
FM reception............................................................8  
Radio presets...........................................................8  
Docking connecting and playing an iPod.................9  
Playing Aux sources ...............................................10  
Setting the alarms.................................................11  
Checking and waking to the alarms.......................12  
DAB Settings menu................................................13  
FM settings menu and display modes....................15  
Sleep function .......................................................15  
Care & Maintenance...............................................15  
Troubleshooting ....................................................15  
Specifications ........................................................15  
We suggest you retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do  
so having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.  
CONTENTS  
The carton should contain:  
The DAB-129ID Clock/radio  
AC adaptor  
Remote control with battery  
Operating Manual  
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest  
TESCO store for a replacement. Have your receipt ready when  
you call. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do so  
having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.  
LOCATION  
Place the unit on dry stable surface away from heat and  
damp and where it is unlikely to fall or be knocked over.  
Warranty ...............................................................15  
 
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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS  
FRONT VIEW  
BACK VIEW  
a
b
c
iPod docking bay  
Menu/Standby button  
Function button  
a
b
c
d
DC input jack  
Aux in jack  
Headphone jack  
DAB/FM Aerial wire  
d /,/Scan button  
e
f
g
Snooze/Dimmer button  
Volume/Select Control  
Display  
 
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DISPLAY FEATURES  
DISPLAY LAYOUT  
TIME DISPLAY  
The display shows the  
current time and date when  
set to Standby.  
VOLUME DISPLAY  
When changing the volume  
level, the display shows a  
volume bargraph.  
a
Alarm 1 set symbol  
Alarm 2 set symbol  
Sleep symbol  
Time display  
Station name/Source display  
Info display  
b
c
d
e
f
SNOOZE DISPLAY  
When Snooze has been set  
after the alarm has sounded,  
the remaining snooze time  
counts down at the bottom  
of the display.  
 
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GETTING STARTED  
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES  
REMOTE CONTROL  
BEFORE FIRST USE  
DAB/FM AERIAL  
Before using the remote control, the battery (supplied) must  
be fitted.  
Before using your radio for DAB or FM reception, unwrap  
and fully extend the aerial wire. You may need to adjust the  
position of the aerial wire for maximum signal strength.  
CONNECTING POWER  
Before connecting the power, check that the mains voltage  
on the rating plate of the AC adaptor is the same as the  
voltage in your area.  
FITTING/REPLACING THE BATTERY  
When fitting or replacing the battery in the remote control,  
refer to the diagram below.  
1. Press the catch across.  
2. While holding the catch, open the battery door.  
Plug the DC cord from the AC adaptor into the DC jack on  
the back of the unit.  
Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket and switch the  
mains power on.  
The unit is now ready for use.  
NOTE:- The AC adaptor may become warm during operation  
- this is normal.  
3. Fit the battery observing polarity as shown. When  
replacing the battery, use only the same CR2025 type  
specified.  
a
b
c
d
e
Standby button  
Mute button  
Function button  
Up button  
When first connected to the power, the clock and calendar  
display will show ‘zeros.  
Select/Enter button  
f { /Info button  
Down button  
h /, /Scan button  
Sleep button  
g
BATTERY DISPOSAL  
i
1) Snooze/Dimmer button  
1! Alarm 2 button  
1@ } /Preset button  
1# Alarm 1 button  
Dispose of used batteries with regard to the recycling  
regulations in your area. Do NOT short circuit batteries or  
throw them into water, the general rubbish or in a fire.  
Weak batteries can leak and damage the remote control.  
Replace them in good time!  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
The clock on your radio is automatically set when first used  
from the time signal broadcast with DAB radio stations.  
If a DAB station is not available, the clock may be set manually  
via the MENU system (see page 13).  
1$ Menu button  
1% Numeric keypad  
1^ Volume down button  
1& Volume up button  
 
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POWER CONTROL  
BROWSING FOR A STATION  
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME  
To adjust the volume from the front panel controls:  
STANDBY CONTROL  
To turn the radio on:  
To browse for another DAB station from the front  
panel controls:  
Turn the VOLUME/SELECT button to adjust the volume,  
clockwise to increase and anti-clockwise to decrease.  
Press the MENU/ button on the front panel or the red  
Press the MENU button.  
To adjust the volume from the remote control:  
button on the remote control.  
<Station list> will be displayed.  
Press the or button to increase or decrease the  
volume level.  
The display will light and the radio will switch on.  
To turn the radio off:  
Push the VOLUME/SELECT control to display the station  
list.  
Turn the VOLUME/SELECT control to browse the station  
list.  
Push the VOLUME/SELECT control to select the station  
displayed.  
When the volume is adjusted the display will change to show  
the current volume setting on a bargraph.  
Press and hold the MENU/ button on the front panel or  
press the button on the remote control briefly.  
The radio will switch off. The clock will continue to run whilst  
mains power is connected.  
After a short delay, the radio will tune to the station.  
To browse for another DAB station from the remote  
control:  
INITIAL SCAN  
When your radio is switched on for the first time the  
scanning display will be shown while the scanning process  
takes place:  
Press the Mor Nbutton repeatedly to browse through  
the station list.  
Volume bargraph  
When you find a station you want to play, press the  
SELECT/ENTER button.  
MUTE  
After a short delay, the radio will tune to the station.  
To mute the sound:  
Press the MUTE button.  
The sound will mute and ‘Volume Muted’ will be displayed..  
Progress bar  
Number of stations found  
Press the MUTE button again to restore the sound to its  
The radio scans all usable stations (full scan) and stores them  
alphanumerically - 1 Radio, 2 Radio, AA Radio, AB Radio...  
The initial scan will take a few minutes. After the scan, the  
clock will be set and the radio will display the name of the  
first station in the sequence. To select this station, push the  
VOLUME/SELECT/ENTER control on the front panel (or the  
SELECT/ENTER button on the remote control). To browse for  
another station, refer to the next section.  
previous volume level..  
 
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DAB SCANNING  
DAB DISPLAY MODES  
RE-SCANNING FOR DAB STATIONS  
DISPLAY MODE OPTIONS  
DLS (Dynamic Label Segment): This is a scrolling message  
giving real-time information - song titles, news headlines,  
etc.  
SIGNAL STRENGTH: This setting will display a signal  
strength bargraph. The longer the bargraph, the stronger the  
signal. Setting the display to show signal strength is useful  
when setting up the aerial for the strongest signal.  
PROGRAMME TYPE: This describes the style of the  
programme being broadcast.  
MULTIPLEX NAME: DAB Digital radio stations are broadcast  
in multiplexes. Each multiplex is a bundle of radio stations  
transmitted in a single frequency. There are national and  
local multiplexes; local ones contain stations specific to your  
area. This option displays the name of the multiplex name  
that contains the station you are listening to.  
MULTIPLEX NUMBER/FREQ: This option will display the  
multiplex number and frequency that contains the station  
you are listening to.  
SIGNAL ERROR RATE: This option will display the level of  
signal errors in the current broadcast. The lower the number,  
the better the quality of the signal.  
BIT RATE: DAB allows broadcasters to vary the BIT RATE (or  
the amount by which an audio signal can be compressed)  
depending on the type of broadcast. This enables the amount  
of stations on a multiplex to be maximised. Speech and News  
are often broadcast at a lower Bit Rate; music needs a higher  
Bit Rate for good fidelity.  
When first used, your radio scanned the DAB band for  
available stations. The station services found were then  
stored in your system’s memory.  
You can re-scan the band at any time if you move to a different  
area or just to refresh the stored list of available stations.  
To scan for DAB stations manually:  
The bottom line of the display can be switched to show  
different items of information that may be transmitted with  
a DAB station.  
Choosing the information display:  
Press the {/INFO button on the remote control repeatedly  
to change the information displayed while playing a DAB  
radio station.  
The full range of display options are shown below. Some  
stations may not broadcast all of these options.  
Select the DAB band.  
Press the /,/SCAN button on the front panel or remote  
control.  
The scanning process will take a few minutes. The number of  
services found during the scan will be shown at the right side  
of the display.  
After the scan, the radio will re-tune to the last station  
playing if it is available. If this station is not available, the  
name of the first station in the sequence will be displayed.  
To select this station, push the VOLUME/SELECT control or  
press the SELECT/ENTER button on the remote control.  
Alternatively, you can continue to browse for another station  
as described on the previous page.  
DISPLAY DIMMER  
The display brightness can be switched between high and  
low settings by pressing the SNOOZE/DIMMER button on  
the front panel or remote control.  
TIME AND DATE:Time and date are updated by broadcasted  
information.  
 
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SELECTING A SOURCE  
LISTENING TO FM RADIO  
STATION PRESETS  
SOUND SOURCES  
You can choose to listen to the following sources -  
Your radio can also receive FM band radio stations and display  
RDS data (where broadcast).  
To change to the FM band  
DAB and FM presets  
Using the remote control, your radio can store up to 10 of your  
favourite stations as presets on both the DAB and FM bands  
for quick recall. Direct access number buttons are available  
for Presets 1 to 6. For this reason you may prefer to store your  
most-used stations in Presets 1 to 6.  
DAB radio  
FM radio  
Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select FM  
iPod (when docked)  
Aux source (when connected via the rear panel AUX  
jack).  
mode.  
To auto-tune to FM stations  
Press the SCAN button to search for the next station in  
To quick store preset 1 to 6  
Selecting a source:  
the band.  
Tune to the station you want to store as a preset.  
Press and hold one of the NUMBER buttons.  
Press the FUNCTION button on the front panel or  
remote control repeatedly to scroll through the available  
sources.  
The radio will search and the tuning frequency will be displayed  
whilst searching.  
When a usable station is detected the radio will stop tuning and  
play the station. If RDS data is present, the station name and  
scrolling radio text will be displayed. If RDS data is not present,  
the tuned frequency will be displayed.  
To recall a preset 1 to 6  
Press one of the NUMBER buttons briefly.  
The preset station will be tuned. If the preset selected is empty,  
then the radio will continue to play the last selected station.  
To store any preset 1-10  
To manually tune to FM stations  
Tune to the station you want to store as a preset.  
Press and hold the }/PRESET button.  
Press the M or N button on the remote control to tune  
the band in 50kHz steps.  
‘Preset Stored’ will be displayed.  
Press the M or N button repeatedly to find the preset  
STEREO/MONO RECEPTION  
number you want to store.  
For each preset number the preset station currently stored will  
be displayed or ‘Empty’ if none is stored.  
You can set your radio to switch automatically between  
stereo and mono FM reception (Mono/Stereo mode) or to  
receive in mono only (Mono Only mode). Setting to Mono  
Only mode may improve sound quality in areas where a weak  
aerial signal results in a high level of background noise. FM  
audio mode selection is made via Audio Setting in the FM  
menu. Refer to the FM Settings Menu section on page 15 for  
more details of the FM menu.  
Press the SELECT/ENTER button to confirm if you want  
to store the station in the displayed preset number.  
To recall any preset 1-10  
Press the }/PRESET button briefly.  
Press the M/UP or N/DOWN repeatedly to find the  
preset number you want to play.  
Press the SELECT button briefly to play the preset.  
 
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iPod ADAPTORS  
FINDING AN ADAPTOR  
CONNECTING OTHER iPod  
MODELS (INC SHUFFLE)  
Before docking your iPod you must first check if your iPod  
has a docking connector. Early iPod models do not have one  
and cannot be docked to your unit. The docking connector is  
located on the base of the iPod as shown below.  
If you don’t have a dock adaptor  
If your iPod was not supplied with a standard dock adaptor,  
or if you have lost the adaptor, you can buy one from Apple  
on-line. To determine the exact model of your iPod, refer to  
can then browse the iPod accessories page on the Apple  
website to find an adaptor for your iPod model that can be  
purchased on-line.  
If you own an iPod Shuffle, a model without dock connector  
or prefer to connect your iPod by cable, you can connect the  
sound output to the AUX IN jack on the rear panel.  
Headphone socket  
To the AUX IN jack  
Docking Connector  
Before docking your iPod, you must first fit the correct iPod  
adaptor to the docking bay. Each iPod adaptor matches the  
shape of a particular iPod and is necessary to ensure that  
your iPod is securely held when docked.  
iPod adaptor  
Docking bay  
Using a 3.5mm stereo jack to jack cable (supplied),  
connect one end of the cable to the headphone socket  
of the iPod, and the other end to the AUX IN jack on the  
back panel.  
To listen to your iPod, follow the instructions on page 10  
for playing equipment connected to the AUX IN jack.  
FITTING THE iPod ADAPTOR  
When your iPod was new it may have been supplied with a  
standard dock adaptor in the packaging. If so, fit the adaptor  
by pressing it gently into the Docking Bay as shown above.  
NOTE: Do not dock an iPod without fitting the correct adaptor,  
you may damage the iPod and your unit.  
NOTE:- The volume control of the iPod must be turned up  
when playing through the AUX IN jack.  
NOTE:- An iPod connected to the AUX IN jack cannot be  
operated from the remote control and will not be activated  
by the alarm.  
 
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DOCKING AN iPod  
PLAYING FROM AN iPod  
AUX SOURCES  
DOCKING YOUR iPod  
To dock your iPod:  
Once an iPod is docked, you can operate your iPod functions  
from the remote control.  
Playback functions:  
The AUX IN input may be used to connect sound sources with  
a Line or Headphone analogue output to play through your  
unit. These may include -  
Switch off the power.  
Check that the correct iPod adaptor is fitted to the docking  
bay.  
Press the /,/SCAN button to toggle between Play and  
Pause mode at any time.  
iPod models that cannot be docked to the unit  
MP3 players  
CD walkman players  
Tape walkman players  
Personal computers or laptops  
Press the }/PRESET or {/INFO button to select the  
next or previous track on your iPod.  
Locate the iPod on the Docking Connector and press it  
gently home.  
The unit will switch on and the iPod will start to play.  
iPod menu functions:  
To remove your iPod from the dock:  
When an iPod is docked and playing you can navigate the  
menus from the front panel or remote control.  
Connecting to the AUX IN jack  
Grip the iPod at the sides.  
Lift the iPod gently from the dock.  
Connect a stereo 3.5mm jack cable (supplied) between  
the headphone or LINE/AUX output of the personal audio  
player and the AUX IN jack on the back panel.  
To move up through the iPod menu, press the MENU  
button.  
To scroll up and down options displayed on the iPod menu,  
turn the VOLUME/SELECT control on the front panel or  
press the M or N button on the remote control.  
To select menu items, push the VOLUME/SELECT control  
or press the SELECT/ENTER button on the remote  
control.  
CHARGING AN iPod  
Playing the AUX source  
Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select AUX  
When an iPod is docked, the iPod will begin to charge  
automatically.  
NOTE:- The iPod will not charge when the radio is set to  
Standby.  
mode.  
Auxiliary Input Mode will be displayed.  
Set your personal audio player/computer to PLAY.  
Set the listening volume to the level you want with the  
volume controls on the radio or remote control.  
If there is no sound or if the volume level is not loud enough,  
you may need to increase the volume setting on your personal  
audio player/computer.  
 
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SETTING THE ALARMS  
SETTING THE ALARMS  
To make a change to a setting:  
ALARM SETTING SEQUENCE  
You can set two completely separate alarm times (ALARM 1  
and ALARM 2) and activate either or both of them to wake  
you with a buzzer, radio, or music from a docked iPod. You can  
also pre-set the station preset and volume settings that the  
alarms will wake you with.  
1. Press the M or N button to scroll through the options  
available for a setting (or times when clock setting).  
2. When you have finished changing a setting, press the  
SELECT/ENTER button to confirm the setting and move  
on to the next setting in the sequence.  
The alarms are set from the remote control or from within the  
Settings Menu (see page 13).  
3. Repeat the previous two steps to change each setting as  
required.  
*NOTE:- When changing the Alarm radio preset setting,  
choose the ‘Last listened’ option to wake to the last station  
you played before setting the radio to Standby.  
Checking and changing alarm settings:  
All alarm settings are made through the Alarm menu.  
NOTE:- You must complete all settings before leaving the  
menu or your changes won’t be saved.  
Saving alarm settings:  
Your alarm settings are automatically saved when you  
complete the last setting and press SELECT/ENTER.  
The display will confirm with the words ‘Alarm saved.  
Setting Alarm 1:  
Switch on the radio (Alarm settings cannot be changed  
when set to Standby).  
Press the ALARM1 button on the remote control.  
Setting Alarm 2:  
‘Alarm 1 Setup’ will appear on the display.  
Press the ALARM2 button on the remote control to open  
the Alarm menu and set Alarm 2.  
Press the SELECT/ENTER button if you want to set Alarm  
1.  
To change the settings, follow the procedure described  
for setting Alarm 1 on this page.  
‘Alarm 1 Wizard’ will appear on the display.  
The alarm is now set in the sequence shown in the next  
column.  
NOTE: Press the MENU button at any time to exit alarm  
setting, leaving the settings unchanged.  
 
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CHECKING ALARM SETTINGS  
WAKING TO THE ALARMS  
You can step through the setting procedure without making  
any changes to check the alarm settings.  
SETTING THE ALARM TO WAKE YOU  
To set the alarm to wake you:  
WHEN THE ALARM WAKES YOU  
When the alarm sounds you can choose to set snooze, which  
will reset the alarm for a further 9 minutes, or to switch it  
off.  
Check that the Alarm 1 and/or Alarm 2 symbols are  
displayed as required. If not, set the Alarm(s) On as  
described in the ‘Setting the Alarms’ section on the  
previous page.  
To check the settings for Alarm 1 or 2:  
Switch the radio on.  
Press the ALARM1 (or ALARM 2) button.  
Press the SELECT/ENTER button repeatedly to step  
through the settings and view them without making any  
changes.  
To set snooze:  
To set snooze, press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button when  
the alarm sounds.  
Alarm 1 set  
Alarm 2 set  
The alarm will stop and the alarm indicator and the snooze  
time will count down on the display. After 9 minutes the alarm  
will sound again.  
Continue to view the steps until ‘Alarm Saved’ is  
displayed.  
To switch off the alarm:  
ALARM REPEAT  
To switch off the alarm, press the MENU/ button or  
the button on the remote control.  
The alarm(s) will repeat according to the Alarm Repeat  
setting you made when setting the alarm.  
The unit will set to Standby.  
Daily - The alarm will sound every day.  
Weekdays - The alarm will sound on weekdays, but not  
at weekends.  
If you have set either wake up mode to ‘iPod, make sure  
that your iPod is docked.  
Set the radio to Standby (or set the SLEEP function).  
Weekends - The alarm will sound on weekends, but not  
on weekdays.  
Once - The alarm will sound only once. If this setting has  
been chosen, an extra option is added for you to set the  
date that you want the alarm to sound.  
The radio will switch off and the time and date will be displayed  
with the Alarm Symbol(s).  
 
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ADVANCED OPERATION - DAB SETTINGS MENU  
 
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DAB SETTINGS MENU (contd.)  
DAB SETTINGS MENU  
MORE DETAIL OF THE DAB SETTINGS MENU OPTIONS:  
MAIN MENU/SYSTEM SETUP/FACTORY RESET: This option  
will restore all settings to ‘factory original. All clock and  
alarm times, station lists and any stored preset stations will  
be cleared. After factory reset the radio will automatically re-  
scan the DAB band when first used.  
Your radio has some additional features and options that  
may be reached through the Settings Menu.  
A complete map of the menu is shown on the previous page.  
NOTE: The main menu options may be useful for accessing  
features such as alarm setting and sleep time if the remote  
control is not to hand.  
STATION LIST: Selecting Station List will exit the Settings  
Menu to browse the DAB station list. Stations may be selected  
from the list.  
FULL SCAN: Select Full Scan to re-scan the entire DAB band  
and refresh the station list. A Local Scan (selected with the  
SCAN button) will scan only the bands used in the locality of  
the radio. A full scan will scan all bands.  
MAIN MENU/SLEEP: Choose this option to set the Sleep  
time from within the settings menu. Note that this option  
enables Sleep time to be set from the control panel of the  
unit if the remote control is not available.  
To enter the DAB Settings Menu from the front panel  
controls:  
MANUAL TUNING: Manual tuning enables you to search the  
band manually, stepping through the multiplex numbers  
to check if any have usable signal strength. Manual tuning  
is not necessary in normal operation where scanning will  
have automatically established a station list of all useable  
stations.  
Set to DAB mode.  
MAIN MENU/ALARMS: Choose this option to view or  
change the settings of Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 from within the  
settings menu. Note that this option enables Alarm settings  
to be checked or changed from the control panel of the unit if  
the remote control is not available.  
Press the MENU/ button.  
To scroll through available options, turn the VOLUME/SELECT  
control. To choose an option from the menu, push the VOLUME/  
SELECT control.  
To enter the DAB Settings Menu from the remote  
control:  
DRC: DRC is Dynamic Range Compression. Enabling DRC may  
improve the sound of DAB radio when listening in a noisy  
room.  
PRUNE: If your station list includes stations that you can no  
longer receive (you may have moved to a different area), you  
can select the ‘Prune’ option to remove any stations that can  
no longer be received from the Station List.  
MAIN MENU/SW VERSION: This option will display the  
version number of the control software currently installed  
in your radio. This will be helpful to a technician who is  
servicing the radio.  
Set to DAB mode.  
Press the MENU button.  
Press the M button to scroll through available options.  
To choose an option from the menu, press the SELECT/  
ENTER button.  
MAIN MENU/DAB: This option will exit the settings menu  
to play DAB radio.  
MAIN MENU/FM: This option will exit the settings menu to  
play FM radio.  
MAIN MENU/SYSTEM SETUP/TIME SETUP: This menu  
option enables the clock to be set manually if there is no  
available DAB transmission.  
 
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FM SETTINGS MENU  
FM DISPLAY MODES  
SLEEP FUNCTION  
FM SETTINGS MENU  
FM DISPLAY MODE OPTIONS  
SLEEP TIMER  
There are also some menu settings that are specific to FM  
radio operation. These settings may be changed through the  
Settings Menu.  
The bottom line of the display can be switched to show  
different items of information that may be transmitted with  
an FM station.  
You can set the Sleep timer to play music for a set period  
while you are falling asleep.  
To set the sleep timer:  
To change the display mode:  
Play your choice of music.  
To enter the FM Settings Menu:  
Press the {/INFO button on the remote control repeatedly  
to change the information displayed while playing an FM  
radio station.  
The full range of display options are shown below. Some  
stations may not broadcast all of these options.  
Press the SLEEP button on the remote control repeatedly  
to cycle through the sleep time options of 15 minutes,  
30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes or OFF  
(sleep off).  
Press the SELECT/ENTER button to confirm the sleep  
time.  
Set to FM mode.  
Press the MENU/ button on the front panel or the  
MENU button on the remote control.  
A map of the menu is shown below. To scroll through available  
options, turn the VOLUME/SELECT control or press the M  
button on the remote control. To choose an option from the  
menu, press the SELECT/ENTER button.  
The Sleep symbol will be displayed amd music will continue  
to play for the time you selected, then the unit will set to  
Standby.  
NOTE:- Sleep time can also be set through the Settings Menu  
if the remote control is not available.  
HEADPHONES  
There is a headphone output jack on the back panel of the  
radio. If headphones are connected to this socket for private  
listening, the speakers will cut out automatically.  
MORE DETAIL OF THE FM SETTINGS MENU OPTIONS  
SCAN SETTING: With this menu option you can set the  
scanning sensitivity of the FM radio to two different levels-  
‘Strong stations only’ or ‘All stations. Setting to ‘Strong  
stations only’ will exclude weaker stations resulting in a  
quicker scan. If you set to ‘All stations’ the scan will stop at  
every station detected, even if the signal is weak.  
AUDIO SETTINGS: This option enables you to set the radio  
to receive FM in Auto mode (Mono/Stereo) or in Mono only.  
This may be useful if the signal is weak and the broadcast  
is noisy.  
 
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
WARRANTY&SPECIFICATIONS  
CARE AND CLEANING  
Poor quality radio reception  
SPECIFICATIONS  
All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with  
the unit unplugged from the mains power.  
The surface of the unit can be cleaned with a barely damp  
cloth and then dried carefully. Never use abrasives, abrasive  
cloths or chemical solvents .  
The aerial signal may not be adequate. Try repositioning the  
aerial while watching the signal strength. Signal strength  
can be displayed by tuning to a DAB station and pressing the  
{/INFO button  
Supply Voltage, Current :. 9V , 1.5A  
AC Adaptor input:............ 100-240V ~, 0.5A max.  
Output power.................. 2W rms  
Frequency range ............. 174.928-239.200MHz (DAB)  
87.5-108MHz (FM)  
Alarm not sounding  
Net Weight:..................... 2.85kg  
Check that you set Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 on in the alarm setting  
sequence. When the alarms are on, the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2  
symbol will be displayed.  
Class II construction double insulated.  
This product must not be connected to earth.  
Alarm sound not audible or too loud:  
Change the alarm volume setting. This setting is changed in  
the ‘alarm setting’sequence.  
UK: Waste electrical products/batteries should  
not be disposed of with household waste.  
Separate disposal facilities exist, for your near-  
in-store for details.  
No sound/low volume from AUX source:  
Check that the volume control is turned up on the AUX  
source.  
Poor quality radio reception when an iPhone is  
docked:  
You may need to set the iPhone to ‘airplane’ mode when  
docked.  
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste  
electrical products/batteries should not be dis-  
posed of with household waste. Please recycle  
where facilities exist. Check with your Local Au-  
thority or retailer for recycling advice.  
WARRANTY  
Your Tesco appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months  
from the date of purchase. If a fault develops during this  
period, please contact the TESCO electrical help line on 0845  
456 6767. Please have your original purchase receipt with  
you when you call. This warranty in no way affects your  
consumer rights.  
 
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Te sco Stores Ltd,  
Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL  
Technika Helpline: 0845 456 6767 (Calls cost up to 4p per minute from a BT landline, other providers may vary)  
DAB129ID V0.1  
 

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