Instruction Manual
KC120E
DAB+/DAB/FM Clock Radio
GB
Contents
Some Dos and Don’ts on the Safe Use of Equipment ..............................5
Safety Warnings .......................................................................................... 7
Unpacking ................................................................................................... 9
Product Overview .....................................................................................10
Front View ................................................................................................................... 10
Top View ......................................................................................................................11
Rear View .....................................................................................................................11
Connections ..............................................................................................12
Mains Power ............................................................................................................... 12
Earphones ................................................................................................................... 12
Basic Operation ........................................................................................13
Switching ON/OFF ...................................................................................................13
Selecting Modes ....................................................................................................... 13
Adjusting the Volume .............................................................................................13
Automatically Setting the Clock ......................................................................... 13
Setting the Time and Date .................................................................................... 13
Setting the Daily Timer ...........................................................................................14
Switching the Alarm O ........................................................................................ 14
Snooze Function ....................................................................................................... 15
Sleep Function .......................................................................................................... 15
Displaying Backlight ............................................................................................... 16
Language .................................................................................................................... 16
Factory Reset.............................................................................................................. 17
Software Version .......................................................................................................17
DAB Operation .......................................................................................... 18
DAB Auto Scan ..........................................................................................................18
Secondary Services .................................................................................................. 19
Station List .................................................................................................................. 19
Station Order .............................................................................................................19
Presetting Stations ...................................................................................................20
Recalling a Preset Station ...................................................................................... 20
Prune Invalid .............................................................................................................. 21
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) ................................................................. 21
DAB Display Modes .................................................................................................21
FM Operation ............................................................................................23
Selecting FM Mode .................................................................................................. 23
Auto Scan .................................................................................................................... 23
Manual Scan ............................................................................................................... 23
Scan Setting ............................................................................................................... 23
Audio Setting .............................................................................................................23
Presetting Stations ...................................................................................................24
Recalling a Preset Station ...................................................................................... 24
FM Display Modes ....................................................................................................25
Maintenance .............................................................................................25
Hints and Tips............................................................................................26
Specications ............................................................................................26
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SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like
any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be
assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-
connections between the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch o and withdraw the mains plug before making or
changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DO route the mains lead so that it is not likely to be walked on, crushed, chafed, or subjected to
excessive wear and tear or heat.
DON’T remove any xed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the
equipment.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing, or objects lled with
liquids, such as vases, to be placed on the equipment.
DON’T place hot objects or naked ame sources such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to
equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to res.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER x legs with wood screws - to ensure complete safety always
t the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the xings provided according to the
instructions.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the
requirements of trac safety.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specically stated that is
designed for unattended operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch o using the switch on
the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements
may need to be made for inrm or handicapped people.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way – switch o, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
ABOVE ALL
– NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in
the case – this could result in a fatal electric shock;
– NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind;
– it is better to be safe than sorry!
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Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source
of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused
– resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, re or explosion.
Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to
eliminate any such problems.
Take care to t your batteries
correctly, observing the plus and
minus marks on the battery and
appliance. Incorrect tting can cause
leakage or, in extreme cases, re or
even an explosion.
Replace the whole set of batteries at
one time, taking care not to mix old
and new batteries or batteries of
dierent types, since this can result in
leakage or, in extreme cases, re or
even an explosion.
Remove dead batteries from
equipment and all batteries from
equipment you know you are not
going to use for a long time.
Otherwise the batteries may leak and
cause damage.
Store unused batteries in their
packaging and away from metal
objects which may cause a
short-circuit resulting in leakage or, in
extreme cases, re or even an
explosion.
Never dispose of batteries in re as
this can cause them to explode.
Please recycle dead batteries; do not
put with the normal household
waste.
Supervise children if they are
replacing batteries themselves in
order to ensure these guidelines are
followed.
Never attempt to recharge ordinary
batteries, either in a charger or by
applying heat to them. They may
leak, cause re or even explode.
There are special rechargeable
batteries which are clearly marked as
such.
Remember that small button cell
batteries such as used in some
hearing aids, toys, games and other
appliances, are easily swallowed by
young children and this can be
dangerous.
Make sure battery compartments are
secure.
Keep loose button cells away from
young children.
Seek medical advice if you believe a
cell has been swallowed.
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Safety Warnings
• Read all the instructions carefully
before using the unit and keep them
for future reference.
• Retain the manual. If you pass the
unit onto a third party make sure to
include this manual.
• Check that the voltage marked on
the rating label matches your mains
voltage.
Damage
• Please inspect the unit for damage
after unpacking.
• Do not continue to operate the unit if
you are in any doubt about it working
normally, or if it is damaged in any
way - switch o, unplug from the
mains socket and consult your dealer.
Location of Unit
• The unit must be placed on a at
stable surface and not subjected to
vibrations.
• Do not place the unit on sloped or
unstable surfaces as the unit may fall
o or tip over.
• The mains socket must be located
near the unit and should be easily
accessible.
• This unit is designed for indoor use
only.
Temperature
• Avoid extreme degrees of
temperature, either hot or cold. Place
the unit well away from heat sources
such as radiators or gas / electric res.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and
other sources of heat.
• Attention should be drawn to the use
of apparatus in moderate climates.
Naked Flames
• Never place any type of candle or
naked ame on the top of or near
the unit.
Moisture
• To reduce the risk of re, electric
shock or product damage, do not
expose this unit to rain, moisture,
dripping or splashing. No objects
lled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on the unit. Do not
operate the unit with wet hands, near
water or other liquid.
• If you spill any liquid into the unit, it
can cause serious damage. Switch
it o at the mains immediately.
Withdraw the mains plug and consult
your dealer.
Ventilation
• To prevent the risk of electric shock or
re hazard due to overheating, ensure
that curtains and other materials do
not obstruct the ventilation vents.
• A minimum distance of 5cm around
the unit should be maintained to
allow for sucient ventilation.
• Do not install or place this unit in
a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in
another conned space. Ensure the
unit is well ventilated.
Safety
• Always disconnect the unit from
the mains supply before connecting
/ disconnecting other devices or
moving the unit.
• Unplug the unit from the mains
socket during a lightning storm.
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• In the interests of safety and to avoid
unnecessary energy consumption,
never leave the unit switched on
while unattended for long periods of
time, e.g. overnight, while on holiday
or while out of the house. Switch it o
and disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
Mains Adapter Cable
• Make sure the unit or unit stand is not
resting on top of the mains adapter
cable, as the weight of the unit may
damage the cable and create a safety
hazard.
Mains Adapter
• The mains adapter will continue to
draw electricity from the mains supply
when plugged in the mains socket.
In the interests of safety and to avoid
unnecessary energy consumption,
never leave the adapter plugged in
the mains socket while unattended
for long periods of time. Disconnect
the adapter from the power supply.
Use only power supplies listed in
the user instructions.
Interference
• Do not place the unit on or near
appliances which may cause
electromagnetic interference. If
you do, it may adversely aect the
working performance of the unit, and
cause a distorted sound.
Supervision
• Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the unit.
• Never let anyone especially children
push anything into the holes, slots or
any other openings in the case - this
could result in a fatal electric shock.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning ash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the unit’s enclosure that
may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the manual
accompanying the unit.
Service
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not remove screws. The unit does not
contain any user-serviceable parts.
Please leave all maintenance work to
qualied personnel.
• Do not open any xed covers as this
may expose dangerous voltages.
Maintenance
• Ensure the unit is fully unplugged
from the power supply before
cleaning.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad
or abrasive cleaning solutions as these
may damage the unit’s surface.
• Do not use liquids to clean the unit.
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Main Unit Mains Adapter
Instruction Manual
Instruction
Manual
Unpacking
Remove all items from the packaging. Retain the packaging. If you dispose
of it please do so according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
MODE
MENU
VOLUME
+–
POWER
TUNE
SELECT
Thank you for purchasing your new product.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction
manual so that you fully understand all the operational features
it oers. You will also nd some hints and tips to help you resolve
any issues.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this
instruction manual for future reference.
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Product Overview
Front View
MODE
MENU
VOLUME
+–
POWER
TUNE
SELECT
1. Display
2. MODE Dial / MENU Button
• Selects between the DAB and
FM modes.
• Displays the main menu.
• Exits the main menu.
3. VOLUME +/– Dial /
POWER Button
• Adjusts the volume.
• Switches between STANDBY
and ON modes.
4. TUNE Dial / SELECT Button
• Navigates the screen and
adjusts certain settings.
• Manually selects DAB
stations.
• Manually tunes FM stations.
• Conrms selection.
• Auto-scans in FM mode.
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3
4
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SNOOZE/DIMMER
1. DC Socket
Connects the mains cable.
2. Earphones Socket
3. Speaker
4. Aerial
1. SNOOZE/DIMMER Button
• While alarm sounds, press to
postpone.
• Selects display brightness
level.
Rear View
Top View
1 2 3
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4
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Earphones
Turn down the volume before
connecting the earphones. Slowly raise
the volume with the earphones on
until you reach your desired volume.
Connections
Mains Power
• Connecting the unit to any
other power source may
damage the unit. Unwind the
mains adapter cable to its full
length. Connect the end of
the cable to the DC Socket at
the rear of the unit and then
connect the mains adapter to
the mains socket. Make sure the
mains adapter is rmly inserted
into the mains socket. The unit is now connected and ready to use.
• To switch the unit o completely, unplug the mains adapter from the
mains socket.
Long-term exposure to loud music may
cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid
extreme volume when using earphones,
especially for extended periods of time.
To prevent possible hearing damage,
do not listen at high volume levels for
long periods.
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Basic Operation
Switching ON/OFF
When you rst connect the unit to the mains socket, the unit will be in
Standby mode.
• Press POWER to switch on the radio.
• Press POWER again to switch the radio o and the unit to Standby
mode.
• Disconnect the mains adapter from the mains socket if you want to
switch the unit o completely.
Selecting Modes
Switch on the radio, turn MODE repeatedly to switch between DAB and FM
modes.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the VOLUME +/– dial to increase/decrease the volume.
Automatically Setting the Clock
The clock will be updated automatically if you can receive DAB/FM signal
in your location. In order to synchronise to the current local time, you must
leave it on the DAB/FM station for a period of time.
Setting the Time and Date
1. Switch on the radio, press MENU to
display the menu.
2. Turn the TUNE dial to select
<Time>, then press SELECT to
conrm.
3. Turn the TUNE dial to select the
option below:
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DAB
DAB
Time< >
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Set time/date Turn the TUNE dial to adjust the time and date,
then press SELECT to conrm.
Auto update Turn the TUNE dial to select Update from DAB, FM,
Any or No update, then press SELECT to conrm.
Set 12/24 hour
format
Turn the TUNE dial to select 24 or 12 hour, then
press SELECT to conrm.
Set date format Turn the TUNE dial to select MM-DD-YYYY or DD-
MM-YYYY, then press SELECT to conrm.
4. Press MENU to exit the menu.
Setting the Daily Timer
1. Press MENU to display the menu.
2. Turn the TUNE dial to select <Alarm>, then press SELECT to conrm.
3. Turn the TUNE dial to select <Alarm 1 Setup> or <Alarm 2 Setup>.
1
or
2
will ash on the display. Press SCROLL/SELECT to conrm.
4. Turn the TUNE dial to select<Alarm On>, then press SELECT to
conrm. Otherwise select <Alarm O> to disable the alarm.
5. Turn the TUNE dial to adjust the alarm time, then press SELECT to
conrm.
6. Turn the TUNE dial to select alarm duration (15/30/45/60/90 minutes),
then press SELECT to conrm.
7. Turn the TUNE dial to select DAB, FM or Buzz mode, then press
SELECT to conrm.
8. Turn the TUNE dial to select alarm frequency (Daily / Once / Weekends /
Weekdays), then press SELECT to conrm.
9. Turn the TUNE dial to select alarm volume, then press SELECT to
conrm.
1
or
2
will illuminate on the display.
Switching the Alarm O
1. Press MENU to display the menu.
2. Turn the TUNE dial to select <Alarm>, then press SELECT to conrm.
3. Turn the TUNE dial to select <Alarm 1 Setup> or <Alarm 2 Setup>.
1
or
2
will ash on the display. Press SELECT to conrm.
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4. Turn the TUNE dial to select <Alarm O>, then press SELECT to
conrm.
1
or
2
will disappear from the display.
Snooze Function
• When the alarm sounds, press SNOOZE/DIMMER to temporarily switch
o the alarm. The alarm switch o time will vary according to the
selected alarm duration. Press SNOOZE/DIMMER repeatedly to select
the alarm switch o time.
Alarm Duration Alarm Switch O Time
15 minutes 5 or 10 minutes
30 minutes 5, 10 or 15 minutes
45 / 60 /90 minutes 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes
The display will show “Snooze mm:ss” to indicate that snooze is on.
• Turn o the alarm by pressing POWER.
Sleep Function
This function allows you to programme the unit to switch o by itself after
a set sleep time. Make sure the radio is switched on before setting the sleep
time.
1. To activate the sleep function, press MENU to display the menu.
2. Turn the TUNE dial to select <Sleep>, then press SELECT to conrm.
3. Turn the TUNE dial to select the desired sleep time.
Sleep Off
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4. Press SELECT to conrm. “ ” will show on the display.
5. When the sleep timer reaches zero, the radio will turn o. To turn the
sleep function o while the sleep timer is still counting down, repeat
steps 1-3 to select “Sleep O”. “ ” will disappear from the display.
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Displaying Backlight
Press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button to scroll through the 3 brightness
levels.
Power -On
• High
• Low
• O
Standby
• High
• Low
• O
During standby mode, press any button to switch on the backlight
for 10 seconds.
Language
1. Press MENU to display the menu.
2. Turn the TUNE dial to select <Language>, then press SELECT to
conrm.
3. Turn the TUNE dial to select your desired language, then press SELECT
to conrm.
4. Press MENU to exit.
Factory Reset
When you move the unit to another part of the country, your pre-tuned
and stored DAB/FM stations may no longer be available and you might
need to reset the unit back to its original factory settings. To perform a
factory reset, please do the following:
1. Press MENU to display the menu.
2. Turn the TUNE dial to select <Factory Reset>, then press SELECT to
conrm.
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3. Turn the TUNE dial to select <Yes>, then press SELECT to conrm.
After the factory reset, all the tuned stations, DAB & FM preset stations and
alarm settings will be erased.
Software Version
1. Press MENU to display the menu.
2. Turn the TUNE dial to select <SW version>, then press SELECT to
conrm.
3. The software version will show on the display.
4. Press MENU to exit.
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DAB Operation
If the unit is connected to the mains power
and switched on from standby for the rst
time, the unit will automatically enter into
DAB mode and perform the auto scan
function. During the scan the display will
show “Scanning …” together with a slide
bar that indicates the progress of the scan
and the amount of stations that have been
found so far.
Once the scan has nished, the unit will
broadcast the rst alphanumerically found
station. To explore the found stations, turn
the TUNE dial. When you nd a station that
you would like to listen to, press SELECT.
DAB Auto Scan
The auto scan will search for the entire DAB Band channels. After the scan
has nished, the rst alphanumerically found station will be automatically
boardcast.
1. To activate auto scan, press MENU to display
the menu. Turn the TUNE dial to select <Full
Scan>, then press SELECT to conrm.
2. The display will show “Scanning …” and a
slide bar that indicates the progress of the
scan.
3. All the stations that have been found will be
stored automatically. To explore the found
stations, turn the TUNE dial. Press SELECT to
conrm.
Full auto scan will not replace the DAB stations in the memory. If you want to
remove all the previously scanned stations, you will need to reset the system.
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DAB
DAB
Full Scan< >
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Scanning... 19
DAB
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Secondary Services
You may see a “ ” symbol after the name of the station during tuning, this
indicates that there are secondary services available to that station. These
secondary services contain extra services that are related to the primary
station, e.g. a sports station may want to add extra commentaries. The
secondary services are inserted directly after the primary station in the
station list.
To select the secondary station, turn the TUNE dial until the desired
secondary station is displayed, then press SELECT to conrm. When the
secondary service ends, the unit will automatically switch back to the
primary station.
Station List
1. Press MENU to display the menu.
2. Turn the TUNE dial to select <Station list>, then press SELECT to
conrm.
3. Turn the TUNE dial to select a DAB station from the list. Press SELECT
to conrm.
4. Press MENU to exit.
Alternatively, turn TUNE dial to directly select DAB station from the list,
press SELECT to listen.
Station Order
To arrange the station listing in Alphanumeric or Ensemble order.
1. Press MENU to display the menu.
2. Turn the TUNE dial to select <Station Order>, then press SELECT to
conrm.
3. Turn the TUNE dial to select <Alphanumeric> or <Ensemble> mode,
then press SELECT to conrm.
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Presetting Stations
You can store up to 10 of your favourite DAB stations to the memory. This
will enable you to access your favourite stations quickly and easily.
1. To store a preset, you must rst be listening to
the station that you would like to save.
2. Press MENU to display the menu.
3. Turn the TUNE dial to select <Preset Store>,
then press SELECT to conrm
4. Turn the TUNE dial to select your desired
preset station number and then press SELECT
to conrm. The station will be stored and the
screen will then show “Preset # stored“.
Recalling a Preset Station
1. Once you have saved a station, you can recall
it.
2. Press MENU to display the menu.
3. Turn the TUNE dial to select <Preset Recall>,
then press SELECT to conrm
4. Turn the TUNE dial to select your desired
preset station number, then press SELECT to
conrm.
5. If you choose a preset station number that has
not been allocated a station, “Preset empty”
will be displayed.
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DAB
DAB
Preset Recall< >
12 00
Preset store
DAB
1: (Empty)< >
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Preset store
DAB
Preset 1 stored
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