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Tesco DR1704 - User Manual

Tesco DR1704
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DR1704
DAB Radio
User guide
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Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Electrical Safety Warnings

Covers risks of electric shock, not opening the unit, and proper electrical connections.

Usage and Environmental Precautions

Guidelines on water, cleaning, ventilation, heat, lightning, fire hazards, and batteries.

Interference and Modification Cautions

Addresses RF interference and consequences of unauthorized modifications.

Hearing and Servicing Guidelines

Recommendations for hearing protection and qualified servicing personnel.

INTRODUCTION

PRELIMINARIES

UNPACKING

Instructions for unpacking the unit, retaining packaging, and returning damaged items.

CONTENTS

Lists the items included in the carton: DAB radio, AC adapter, Operating Manual.

LOCATION

Guidance on where to place the unit for optimal and safe operation.

CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

Front Panel Controls

Identifies and explains the buttons and controls on the front of the radio.

Rear Panel Connections

Identifies and explains the ports and features on the back of the radio.

GETTING STARTED

DAB;FM AERIAL

Instructions for extending and adjusting the telescopic aerial for DAB/FM reception.

CONNECTING POWER

Steps for connecting the AC adapter and checking voltage compatibility.

SETTING THE CLOCK

Explains automatic clock setting via DAB signal and manual setting option.

FITTING BATTERIES

Guide to installing 4 x C batteries, noting polarity and recommended types.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

Advice on responsible disposal of used batteries, avoiding short circuits and water.

POWER CONTROL

INITIAL SCAN

DISPLAY BACKLIGHT

BROWSING FOR A STATION

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

DAB SCANNING

RE-SCANNING FOR DAB STATIONS

How to perform a manual scan to refresh the list of available DAB stations.

DAB DISPLAY MODES

DISPLAY MODE OPTIONS

Lists and explains various display options like DLS, Signal Strength, Programme Type, etc.

DAB SETTINGS MENU

MORE DETAIL OF THE DAB SETTINGS MENU

Explains Full Scan, Manual Tuning, Prune, and System settings (Sleep, Time, Language, Factory Reset, SW Version).

LISTENING TO FM RADIO

To change to the FM band

How to switch the radio to FM mode using the MODE button.

To auto-tune to FM stations

Instructions for using the SELECT button to find the next available FM station.

To manually tune to FM stations

How to use the SCROLL control to manually step through FM frequencies.

Mono reception

Explains how to set mono reception for weak FM signals to reduce background noise.

FM DISPLAY MODES

FM DISPLAY MODE OPTIONS

Lists and describes information display options for FM stations like RDS, Programme Type, Frequency.

FM SETTINGS MENU

MORE DETAIL OF THE FM SETTINGS MENU

Explains Scan Setting (Strong/All stations) and Audio Setting (Forced Mono/Stereo).

STATION PRESETS

DAB and FM presets

How to store up to 10 favourite stations for quick recall on both DAB and FM bands.

To recall any preset

Instructions for accessing and playing stored preset stations.

SLEEP FUNCTION

SLEEP TIMER

How to set a timer to automatically switch the radio to standby after a set period.

SETTING THE ALARMS

ALARM SETTING SEQUENCE

Outlines the step-by-step process for configuring alarm time, duration, source, repeat, and volume.

To make a change to a setting

Instructions on how to navigate and confirm settings changes within the alarm setup.

Saving alarm settings

Confirms that alarm settings are saved automatically upon completion.

SWITCHING THE ALARMS ON OR OFF

WAKING TO THE ALARMS

WHEN THE ALARM WAKES YOU

Options to switch off the alarm or activate the snooze function.

To set snooze

How to use the VOLUME control to activate snooze and select snooze duration.

ALARM REPEAT

HEADPHONES

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CARE AND CLEANING

Instructions for cleaning the unit, emphasizing unplugging and using a dry cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Poor quality radio reception

Advice on adjusting the aerial and checking signal strength for DAB reception.

Few DAB stations are available after moving area

Suggests resetting the radio to renew the station list if stations are not found.

Poor quality FM reception

Recommends setting audio to 'Forced Mono' for weak FM signals.

Alarm not sounding

Checks to ensure alarm times are set and the alarm is switched on.

Alarm sound not audible or too loud

Suggests adjusting the alarm volume setting.

WARRANTY & SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Lists technical specifications like AC adapter input/output, battery power, and frequency range.

WARRANTY

Outlines the 12-month warranty period and how to contact Tesco for service.

Tesco DR1704 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTesco
ModelDR1704
CategoryRadio
LanguageEnglish

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