BCR31DAB Introduction and Contents Thank you for buying this Bush product, which is designed to give you many years of trouble-free service. You may already be familiar with using a similar unit, but please take time to read these instructions. They are designed to familiarise you with the unit’s many features and to ensure you get the very best from your purchase. Safety is important Your safety and the safety of others are important.
BCR31DAB Safety Instructions Ensure that you read all of the safety instructions before using this unit. Safety Considerations n Position the power cable and other connected cables so that they are not likely to be walked on, pinched or where items can be placed on or against them. n Do not use the unit in humid or damp conditions. n Do not allow the unit to get wet. n Never allow children to insert foreign objects into holes or slots on the unit.
BCR31DAB Your DAB+ Radio 1. PRESET Button 6. LCD Display 11. DC Jack 2. SELECT/NAV Button 7. DAB+/FM Button 12. Aerial 13. Headphone Jack 3. Button 8. ALARM Button 4. Button 9. STANDBY Button 10. MENU Button 5. SNOOZE Button Control DAB+ and FM Press the Standby Button to turn the radio on or off. STANDBY Press the Menu Button to enter the Main Menu or select other menus. MENU Press the DAB+/FM Button to switch between DAB+ and FM modes.
BCR31DAB What is DAB+ DAB+ was developed in Europe by a consortium of broadcasters and manufacturers. DAB+ uses digital compression techniques to transform the source material, i.e. music and speech, into better quality audio. Interference free reception Analogue systems suffer from an effect called “multipath distortion”. This is caused because waves do not behave in an orderly fashion, but bounce and reflect off buildings etc.
BCR31DAB Getting Started Carefully remove your DAB+ Receiver from the box. You may wish to store the packaging for future use. In the Box Inside the box you will find: n DAB+ Radio (Main Unit) n Power Adapter n User Guide Positioning your DAB+ Radio Place your DAB+ Receiver on a flat / stable surface that is not subject to vibrations. Avoid the following locations: n Where the radio will be exposed to direct sunlight. n Where the radio will be close to heat radiating sources.
BCR31DAB Getting Started @ Note: When you turn on the radio it will automatically search and store all the available stations. You should conduct an additional Full Scan to ensure all stations are picked up and stored. It is also recommended every few months to run a new scan to pick up any new DAB+ that may have begun broadcasting after purchasing your DAB+ radio. For initial use, conduct a full scan to auto search and store all DAB+ radio stations.
BCR31DAB Using DAB+ Radio DAB+ Menu Options Volume Control Adjust the radio volume by pressing the or Buttons.
BCR31DAB Using DAB++ DAB+ Radio Radio To View Station Information in DAB+ Mode Press the MENU Button then press the SELECT/NAV Button consecutively to show the different program information. Program Type (PTY): This is a description of the type of program provided by the DAB+ station or by the broadcaster. Signal Strength: Show a signal bar with the strength of the current station. Station Name: This will show the station that is broadcasting the program you are listening to.
BCR31DAB Using DAB+ Radio To Show the Signal Strength in DAB+ Mode 1. Press the MENU Button during play, and ‘Info’ will be displayed on the screen. Then press the SELECT/NAV Button to confirm. 2. Press the MENU Button and the SELECT/NAV Button repeatedly until Signal Strength is shown on the display. A signal bar will be displayed as shown below. The indicator on the signal bar shows the minimum acceptable signal level.
BCR31DAB Using Presets Setting Station Presets Your radio can store 10 DAB+ & 10 FM station presets. To store presets: @ Note: This is the same for DAB+ and FM Radio stations. 1. Press the DAB+/FM Button to select the mode you wish to set. 2. While playing your favourite station, press and hold the PRESET Button. 3. Press the or Button to cycle through the preset stations store numbers, 1-10. 4. Then select your preferred preset station number and press the SELECT/NAV Button to confirm.
BCR31DAB Using FM Radio 1. Press the DAB+/FM Button to switch to FM Mode from DAB+ Mode. 2. Once in FM mode, it will start at the beginning of the FM frequency range (87.50MHz) or it will play the last FM station you were listening to. 3. To manually change the FM frequency, press the SELECT/NAV Button and then immediately press the to change the frequency by 0.05MHz. 4.
BCR31DAB Using FM Radio To View Station Information in FM Mode Press the MENU Button then press the SELECT/NAV Button consecutively to show the different program information Program Type (PTY): This is a description of the type of program provided by the FM station or by the broadcaster. Station Name This displays the transmission (station name) of the station you are listening to. Audio Type This will display the audio type of the station you are listening to. It will either be stereo or Mono.
BCR31DAB 4. System Setup How to Enter System Setup 1. Press the MENU Button, and then press the or to select System Menu. 2. Press the SELECT/NAV Button to confirm. Once confirmed the below screen will show. 3. Press the or to cycle through the System Menu options, including ‘Time’, ‘Backlight’, ‘Factory Reset’ and ‘SW version’. How to Set the Clock @ Note: You can set the clock two ways - ‘Manually’ or by ‘Auto Update’. 1. Select the System Menu and then select the Time Setting.
BCR31DAB System Setup Set Time / Date (Manually) or 1. In the time menu, press to select Set Time/Date option, then press the SELECT/NAV button to confirm. à 2. Press the or Buttons to change the hours and then press the SELECT/NAV Button to confirm. 3. Press the or Buttons to change the minutes and then press the SELECT/NAV Button to confirm. Then you will be asked to set the date. Set Date Format 1.
BCR31DAB System Setup How to Set Alarm @ Note: Ensure that the time is set correctly before you set the Alarm. 1. Press the ALARM Button to select the Alarm Setting and to set alarm1 to set the alarm time you desire. If you wish to set alarm2, press the ALARM Button twice. 2. Press the SELECT/NAV to confirm to enter either alarm1 or alarm2. 3. Press the or to select Alarm option as on or off. Press the SELECT/NAV Button to confirm. 4.
BCR31DAB System Setup or 8. Press the SELECT/NAV Button to confirm. Press the Buttons to set the alarm volume level. 9. Press the SELECT/NAV Button to confirm and ‘Alarm Saved’ will display on the screen and is now set. You can also set Alarm 2 by following the same steps. SNOOZE 1. When the Alarm sounds and you wish to continue snoozing, press the SNOOZE Button to activate the snooze function and postpone alarm for 5 minutes. 2.
BCR31DAB System Setup How to set Backlight @ Note: You can adjust the backlight level to ‘High’, ‘Medium’ and ‘Low’. High backlight will make the backlight brightest and easy to view. Low backlight will dim the brightness using less power and making it less distracting at night. Setting Backlight for Power on Mode 1. In System Menu, select the Backlight Menu and press the SELECT/NAV Button to confirm. à 2.
BCR31DAB System Setup How to Factory Reset @ Note: Doing this will delete all the preset stations, alarms and time settings, and return the radio to its original factory settings. 1. Press the MENU Button and then press the or SELECT/NAV Button to confirm, and then press the Buttons to select the System Menu. Press the or to Factory Reset option. 2. Press the SELECT/NAV Button to confirm 3. Once selected you will be asked if you want to conduct a Factory Reset.
BCR31DAB Troubleshooting and Technical Specification Troubleshooting If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult you retailer or service professional. WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this would invalidate the warranty.
BCR31DAB Warranty 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 us lightning or power surges or any alternation that affects the performance or reliability of the product.
BCR31DAB PO BOX 6287 Silverwater NSW 1811 www.bushaustralia.com.
