Tesco DCR1401G DAB Clock Radio User guide
- Category
- Alarm clocks
- Type
- User guide
Tesco DCR1401G DAB Clock Radio lets you enjoy digital audio broadcasting thanks to Digital Audio Broadcasting technology. It allows many more radio stations compared to FM. Unlike FM, DAB is broadcast on many frequencies, which means that the quality of the sound is less likely to be affected by weather conditions or other sources of interference. The initial scan will automatically detect all available stations and store them. You can also manually scan for stations and add them to the station list at any time.
Tesco DCR1401G DAB Clock Radio lets you enjoy digital audio broadcasting thanks to Digital Audio Broadcasting technology. It allows many more radio stations compared to FM. Unlike FM, DAB is broadcast on many frequencies, which means that the quality of the sound is less likely to be affected by weather conditions or other sources of interference. The initial scan will automatically detect all available stations and store them. You can also manually scan for stations and add them to the station list at any time.
User Guide
DCR1401B/G Crescendo
DAB alarm clock radio
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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.
Do not install or operate near any heat sources such as
radiators, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualied 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.
IMPORTANT
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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Use this appliance only with the supplied AC Adapter. Adapter
model no. USK305-0510.
Adapter specication DC 5V/1A.
Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage of the AC Adapter
is marked on a rating plate on the AC Adapter.
The means of disconnecting this appliance from the mains
supply is the AC adapter. This should be unobstructed and
readily operable at all times.
Batteries (a battery pack or installed batteries) shall not be
subject to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
Warning: To reduce the risk of re 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 lled
with liquids such as a vase of owers should be placed on
the product.
No naked ame sources such as candles should be placed on
the product.
Caution: Changes or modications 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 specied herein may result in
hazardous exposure.
This symbol indicates that there are important
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.
CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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INDEX
Important safety information ..................................1
Introduction ............................................................2
Unpacking ...............................................................2
Controls & connections ............................................3
Getting started ........................................................4
Standby control .......................................................4
Adjusting the volume ..............................................4
First time use ...........................................................4
Setting the clock ......................................................4
Selecting a DAB station............................................5
FM reception ............................................................5
Station presets .........................................................5
Display modes .........................................................6
Alarm functions .......................................................7
Sleep mode..............................................................7
Advanced operation.................................................8
Troubleshooting ......................................................9
Care & Maintenance.................................................9
Specications ..........................................................9
Warranty .................................................................9
PRELIMINARIES INTRODUCTION
Introduction
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) technology allows many
more radio stations compared to FM. DAB transmissions do
away with problems of hiss and fade that plague AM and
FM broadcasts and are less likely to be aected by adverse
weather conditions or other sources of interference. In
addition to speech and music DAB transmissions carry high
levels of data - far greater than the limited RDS information
available on FM stations.
Unlike FM, DAB is broadcast on many frequencies. Many
countries in Europe, including the UK use Band III (174-240
MHz); others, France for example, use the L-Band (1452-
1492 MHz). Germany uses both bands.
Your radio can tune Band III. Countries in Europe that use
Band III include: Belgium, Denmark, Holland, Italy, Norway,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland. Your radio will tune
stations in all these countries.
Your radio cannot receive French or German stations
broadcasting in the L-Band though FM services are available
all over Europe.
Being digital, DAB transmissions can have a wider frequency
range and greater dynamics than that available with FM
technology.
FM reception is available on the DCR1401 for use in those
locations where there is no usable DAB service.
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.
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 DCR1401 digital clock radio•
AC adapter•
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.
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Standby button1.
Mode button2.
Alarm 1 button3.
Snooze/Dimmer button4.
Select button5.
Scan up button6.
Volume up button7.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
TOP VIEW
Volume down button8.
Scan down button9.
Preset button10.
Alarm 2 button11.
Sleep button12.
Menu/Info button13.
Display14.
BACK VIEW
Telescopic aerial1.
DC In jack2.
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DC 5V IN
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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
GETTING STARTED
CONNECTING POWER
Check that the mains voltage marked on the rating plate •
on the AC adapter is the same as the voltage in your
area.
Plug the cord from the AC adapter into the DC 5V IN jack.•
Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet and switch the •
mains power on.
To increase the volume:
Press the • VOL+ button, holding until the volume level
is set.
To decrease the volume:
Press the • VOL- button, holding until the volume level is
set.
When the volume is adjusted, the display will switch to show
the volume level set on a scale of MUTE (min) to 32 (max).
STANDBY CONTROL
When switching your radio on for the rst time:
Extend the telescopic aerial before switching on.•
Switch on the radio.•
This will ensure that the initial DAB scan detects all available
stations.
When switched on the radio will scan for all usable stations
and store them alphanumerically -1 Radio, 2 Radio, AA Radio,
AB Radio... The initial scan will take a few minutes. After the
scan, the number of stations found will be displayed, the
clock will be set, the radio will display the rst station in the
sequence and begin playing.
SETTING THE CLOCK
SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock on your radio is automatically set when rst used
from the time signal broadcast with DAB radio stations.
If you are in an area where there is no DAB radio signal, you
can set the clock manually via the Advanced Operations
menu. Refer to page 8 for more details.
0:00
DAB
>>>>> 33
NOTE: If no stations are found after the scan, switch the radio
o and move it to a location with a stronger signal. When
you switch the radio back on it will automatically repeat the
scan process.
SCANNING
You can run a scan for stations and add to the station list at
any time. This may be necessary if the initial scan was run in
a poor signal area, if new stations are available or if you move
to a dierent location.
Refer to the ‘SCANNING’ section on page 8 for more details
of scanning.
Scan progress Stations found
To turn the radio on:
Press the • STANDBY button.
The radio will switch on and tune to the last station used.
To turn the power o:
Press the • STANDBY button.
The radio will switch o. The clock will continue to run whilst
mains power is connected.
FIRST TIME USE
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FM RECEPTION STATION PRESETS
DAB and FM presets:
Your radio can store up to 10 of your favourite stations as
presets on both the DAB and FM bands for quick recall.
To store a preset:
Tune to the station you want to store as a preset.•
Press and • hold the PRESET button.
A preset number will be displayed ashing on the bottom line
of the display.
Your radio can also receive FM band radio stations.
To change to the FM band:
Press the • MODE button.
The radio will switch to the FM band and display the tuned
frequency.
To choose a dierent preset location to store your station, •
press the SCAN+ or SCAN- button to nd your preferred
preset number.
Press the• SELECT button.
The station will be stored in this preset number.
NOTE: If you choose a preset number that is already in use the
new station details will over-write the stored station.
To recall a preset:
Press the • PRESET button.
Press the •
SCAN+ or SCAN-
button to nd the preset number
you want.
Press the • SELECT button.
The radio will re-tune to the selected preset.
SELECTING A DAB STATION
The stations are stored in an alphanumeric list.
To select another station:
Press the • SCAN+ or SCAN- button to browse up or down
through the station list.
The station name will be displayed.
Station name
When you nd the station name you want to listen to, •
press the SELECT button.
The radio will tune to the station you selected.
To auto-tune to FM stations:
Press and • hold the SCAN+ button to search up the
band.
or
Press and • hold the SCAN- button to search down the band.
The radio will start to search. Tuning will stop automatically
when the next station is reached.
To manually tune to FM stations:
Press the • SCAN+ or SCAN- button to tune up or down the
band in 50kHz steps.
Station frequency
22:37
DAB
22:42
FM
22:42
DAB
EMPTY P1
Preset number
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DAB DISPLAY MODES
When playing a DAB station you can change the information
on the display by changing the display mode.
To change the display mode from the default of Station
name:
Press the • MENU/INFO button repeatedly to step through
the options listed in the chart below.
DISPLAY MODES
STATION NAME: The DAB station name is displayed.
DLS (SCROLLING TEXT): This is a scrolling message giving real-
time information - song titles, news headlines, etc.
PROGRAMME TYPE: This describes (when available) the style
of the programme being broadcast.
MULTIPLEX NAME (GROUP NAME): is the name of the DAB
Multiplex that is currently tuned.
DATE & DAY: Shows the current date and day. This information
is updated by broadcasted information.
MULTIPLEX FREQUENCY/NUMBER: The multiplex frequency
and channel number are displayed.
AUDIO 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 delity.
SIGNAL STRENGTH: This bargraph indicates the quality of
the signal being received. In low signal areas, adjusting the
aerial to increase the signal strength indication will improve
reception quality.
FM DISPLAY MODES
RDS information:
Your radio can receive RDS radio data. This enables the
display of station name, scrolling broadcast text and other
information.
Press the • MENU button repeatedly when in FM mode
to step the display through the available FM display
options.
STATION NAME/FREQUENCY: When available, the station
name is displayed, otherwise the frequency is displayed.
RDS (SCROLLING TEXT): This is a scrolling message giving
real-time information - song titles, news headlines, etc.
PROGRAMME TYPE: This describes (when available) the style
of the programme being broadcast.
DATE & DAY: Shows the current date and day. This information
is updated by broadcasted information.
SIGNAL STRENGTH: This bargraph indicates the quality of
the signal being received. In low signal areas, adjusting the
aerial to increase the signal strength indication will improve
reception quality.
STATION NAME
PROGRAMME TYPE
MULTIPLEX NAME
MULTIPLEX FREQ,/NUMBER
DLS SCROLLING TEXT
DATE
DAY
AUDIO BITRATE
SIGNAL STRENGTH
RDS RADIO TEXT
DATE
DAY
PROGRAMME TYPE
SIGNAL STRENGTH
STATION NAME/FREQ.
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Your radio includes a dual alarm function. Two separate
alarm times can be set - Alarm 1 and Alarm 2. Each alarm
can be set with a wake-up time, then you can choose to be
woken by a buzzer sound, a DAB station preset or an FM
station preset. You can also set your preferred alarm wake-
up volume. Before using the alarms, you must store these
preferred wake-up settings.
SETTING THE ALARMS:
Press the • ALARM 1 (or ALARM 2) button to set the alarm
you want.
Press the • SELECT button.
Using the •
SCAN+ or SCAN-
buttons, set your preferences
for each alarm setting in the list below.
Press the • SELECT button to move onto the next setting.
ALARM FUNCTIONS
After the snooze period, the alarm will sound again. You can switch
o the alarm in the normal way or you can set snooze again.
Alarm 2
SET ALARM HOUR
SET ALARM MINUTES
SET ALARM VOLUME
SET ALARM ON OR OFF
SET ALARM REPEAT
SET ALARM MODE
EXIT ALARM SETTING
08:20
Z
Z
1
2
1
2
22:42
FM
Alarm 1
ACTIVATING THE ALARM(S):
Once the alarm is set ‘On’ during alarm setting, it will activate
automatically when the radio is set to Standby.
WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS
To switch o the alarm:
Press the • ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button to switch o the
alarm when it sounds.
To extend the alarm for a further ‘snooze’:
Press the • SNOOZE button.
The alarm will switch o for the snooze period of 10 minutes
and both the Snooze/Sleep and alarm indicators will ash.
NOTE: When setting both Alarm 1 and Alarm 2, ensure that
you set more than 10 minutes dierence between the two
alarm times.
SLEEP MODE
The Sleep function allows you to program your radio to
switch o automatically after a set period between 10 and
90 minutes.
To activate the Sleep function:
Press the • SLEEP button.
The display will show ‘SLEEPOFF’.
Press the • SCAN+ button repeatedly until your required
sleep time appears on the display.
Press • SELECT to set this sleep time.
The Snooze/Sleep indicator will be displayed.
Your radio will continue to play, then will set to Standby
when the sleep time expires.
To check the Sleep time remaining:
Press the • SLEEP button during Sleep mode.
The remaining sleep time will be displayed.
To cancel Sleep mode:
Press the • SLEEP button during Sleep mode.
Press the • SCAN+ or SCAN- button repeatedly until
‘SLEEPOFF’ appears on the display.
Press • SELECT to conrm.
Sleep mode will be cancelled.
Snooze/Sleep indicator
22:42
DAB
Z
Z
The Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 indicators will show on the display
when an alarm is set.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
Some additional features are available via the Advanced
Operation menu.
Opening the Advanced Operation menu:
Press and hold the • MENU/INFO button.
The ‘AUTOSCAN’ option of the Advanced Operation menu will
ash.
Press the • SCAN+ or SCAN- button to highlight the menu
option you want from the list below.
Press the • SELECT button to select the highlighted
option.
AUTOSCAN
When rst used, your radio scanned the DAB band for
available stations. The station services found were then
stored in your radio’s memory.
You can re-scan the band at any time if you move to a dierent
area or just to refresh the stored list of available stations.
Select the ‘AUTOSCAN’ option. •
The scanning display will be shown while the scan takes place.
The display shows scan progress, also the number of stations
found.
MANUAL TUNING
If preferred, you can also tune DAB stations manually.
NOTE: Manual tuning is recommended for experienced users
only.
To Manually tune:
Select the ‘MANUAL’ option from the menu.•
The display will show the frequency and channel number of the
multiplex currently tuned.
Press the • SCAN+ or SCAN- button to change the
channel.
Press the • SELECT button to select this channel.
If a multiplex is located on this channel, a signal strength
bargraph will be displayed..
Press the • SELECT button to exit manual tuning and tune
to the rst station in the multiplex.
You can now browse the stations in the normal way. •
MANUAL CLOCK SETUP
This setting will only be necessary if there is no DAB signal in
your location to set the clock automatically.
To set the clock manually:
Select the ‘CLK SET’ option from the menu.•
You will now have the option to set the time, then the •
date manually.
Press the • SCAN+ or SCAN- button to change each setting
in turn.
Press the • SELECT button to save a setting and move onto
the next setting.
NOTE: If a DAB signal is within range, manual settings will be
cleared and the clock will be set automatically.
12/24 HOUR CLOCK
Select the ‘12/24’ option to change the clock display •
between 12 hour (with A.M. and P.M. indication) and
24 hour.
FACTORY RESET
DAB is a terrestrial system and frequencies in dierent areas
vary. If you move the radio to another part of the country
performing a Scan may not be enough to re-program the
radio you may need to reset the radio.
To reset the radio:
Select the ‘FACTORY’ option from the menu.•
‘RESET’ will ash on the display.•
Press the • SELECT button if you want to go ahead.
‘RESETING’ will appear on the display.
The radio will now scan for DAB broadcast stations in your
area.
After reset, all settings are returned to the factory defaults
and any stored presets are erased.
SW VERSION
Select the ‘VERSION’ option to display the Software version
used in your radio. You may need this information if your
radio ever requires service work.
AUTOSCAN
CLOCK SET
MANUAL TUNE
FACTORY RESET
SW VERSION
12/24 HOUR CLOCK
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AFTER USING YOUR RADIO
Set to Standby.•
Switch the unit o at the mains and unplug it if you are •
leaving it unattended for a long period (holidays etc).
CARE AND CLEANING
All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with
the unit unplugged from the mains power.
Occasionally wipe the cabinet with a lint free duster. Never
clean the unit with liquids or solvents.
Supply Voltage : ....................... 5 V , 1 A
AC adaptor supply voltage: ...... 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 0.3A
DAB tuning range: .................... 174 -240 MHz
FM tuning range: ..................... 87.5-108 MHz
Net Weight: .............................. 0.30 kg
Class II construction double insulated.
This product must not be connected to earth.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY
SPECIFICATIONS
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. Please
have your original purchase receipt with you when you call.
This warranty in no way aects your consumer rights.
UK: Waste electrical products /batteries should
not be disposed of with household waste.
Separate disposal facilities exist, for your
nearest facilities. See www.recycle-more.co.uk
or in-store for details.
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste
electrical products/batteries should not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your
Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
No power
Check that the AC adaptor is connected correctly and •
mains power is switched on.
Poor reception
Check the signal strength (page 6). If the signal strength •
is low, try adjusting the position of the aerial. If this
doesn’t help, move the radio to a position where the
signal strength is better.
Alarm not sounding
Check that the alarm(s) have been set correctly.•
If you have set DAB or FM presets to wake you, check that •
the alarm volume is set loud enough.
DAB reception problems after moving area
The station list will need updating. Try scanning the •
band. If there are still problems with all or part of the
station list, reset the radio.
TROUBLESHOOTING
DCR1401 V0.1
Tesco Helplines:
Landlines 0800 323 4060 (Freephone from a BT landline).
Mobiles 0330 123 4060 (Calls cost no more than calls to geographic numbers eg. 01 or 02 and are included in inclusive minutes and discount schemes).
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Tesco DCR1401G DAB Clock Radio User guide
- Category
- Alarm clocks
- Type
- User guide
Tesco DCR1401G DAB Clock Radio lets you enjoy digital audio broadcasting thanks to Digital Audio Broadcasting technology. It allows many more radio stations compared to FM. Unlike FM, DAB is broadcast on many frequencies, which means that the quality of the sound is less likely to be affected by weather conditions or other sources of interference. The initial scan will automatically detect all available stations and store them. You can also manually scan for stations and add them to the station list at any time.
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