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DAB-109CR
DAB Digital Radio alarm clock

User Guide

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.

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
off 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 different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage of this unit
is marked on a rating plate on the rear of the unit.
The  means  of  disconnecting  this  appliance  from
the  mains  supply  is  the  mains  plug. This  should  be
unobstructed and readily operable at all times.

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.
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.

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.

CAUTION!

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INDEX

Introduction ............................................................2
Unpacking ...............................................................2
Controls & connections ............................................3
Display features .......................................................4
Connecting power ...................................................5
Getting started ........................................................5
Station tuning .........................................................6
FM reception ............................................................6
Presets .....................................................................6
Alarm functions .......................................................7
Sleep mode..............................................................8
Scanning .................................................................8
Manual tuning .........................................................8
Display modes .........................................................9
System reset ..........................................................10
Care & Maintenance...............................................10
Specifications ........................................................10
Warranty ...............................................................10

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 affected 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 (174-230
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 DAB-109 for use in those
locations where there is no usable DAB service.
A headphone output is provided for personal listening.

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 DAB-109CR DAB Digital radio alarm clock

•

Operating Manual

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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.

Autotune button

Presets button

Info button

DAB/FM button

Snooze button

Standby/On button

Sleep button

Alarm 2 button

Alarm 1 button

Speaker

CONTROLS

TOP VIEW

Volume/Select control

Jog Mode/Select button

CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

SIDE VIEW

BACK VIEW

DAB/FM aerial wire

AC power cord

Alarm 1 Symbol

Information display

Station/frequency

display

Alarm 2 Symbol

Time display

DISPLAY FEATURES

NOTE: If both alarms are set, the Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 symbols will
flash alternately.
REFER TO PAGE 7 for alarm details.

POWER CONTROL

DISPLAY DIMMER

Your radio features an automatic display dimmer.
When the light level in your room drops at night, the display
brightness will automatically dim to compensate.
When the light level in your room rises, the display will
automatically brighten.
NOTE: The display brightness sensor is on the top panel of
your unit. Do not place any items on top of the unit or the
display will be permanently dim.

GETTING STARTED

DAB/FM AERIAL

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.

SETTING THE CLOCK

The clock on your radio is automatically set when first used
from the time signal broadcast with DAB radio stations.
The clock is not set by the user.

INITIAL SCAN

When your radio is used for the first time:
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
number of stations found will be displayed, the clock will be
set, the radio will display the first station in the sequence and
begin playing at the default system volume of 10.
Note: If no stations are found after the scan, ‘0 Services Found’,
then ‘Service N/A’ will be displayed. If this happens, switch
the radio off and move it to a location with a stronger signal.
When you switch the radio back on it will automatically
repeat the scan process.

To increase the volume:

Rotate the

•

VOLUME/SELECT

control wheel toward the

back of the unit.

To decrease the volume:

Rotate the

•

VOLUME/SELECT

control wheel toward the

front of the unit.

NOTE: Two clicks of the wheel will increase/decrease the
volume by one step.

AUTO DISPLAY DIMMER

CONNECTING POWER

Check that the mains voltage marked on the rating plate

•

on the underside of the unit is the same as the voltage
in your area.
Plug the mains plug into the wall socket and switch the

•

mains power on.

STANDBY CONTROL
To turn the radio on:

Press the

•

STANDBY/ON

button.

The display will light and the radio will tune to the last station
used. If the power has been disconnected, the clock will set.

To turn the power off:

Press the

•

STANDBY/ON

button.

The radio and display light will switch off. The clock will
continue to run whilst mains power is connected.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

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

PRESETS

button.

The legend ‘Preset’ will appear on the display followed by a
flashing digit to indicate the current preset number.

To store your station in this preset number, press the

•

PRESETS

button.

To choose a different preset location to store your station,

•

turn the

VOLUME/SELECT

control to find your preferred

preset number, then press the

PRESET

button to store

the station.

When you store a preset, the display will read ‘PRESET SAVED’ to
confirm the number you selected.

NOTE: You can 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

•

PRESETS

button.

Turn the

•

VOLUME/SELECT

control to find the preset

number you want.

As the knob is turned, the radio will tune to the station stored
in each preset number.

When you find the preset station you want, stop

•

browsing the preset list and the radio will continue to
play the selected station.

The display will read ‘PRESET LOADED’ to confirm the number
you selected.

SELECTING A DAB STATION

The stations are stored in an alphanumeric list.

To select another station

Press the

•

JOG MODE/SELECT

button to switch to tuning

mode.

The legend <SELECT> appears on the display.

Turn the

•

VOLUME/SELECT

control wheel to browse

through the list of station names on the display. Two
clicks of the wheel will change to the next/previous
station in the list.
When you find the station name you want to listen to,

•

press the

JOG MODE/SELECT

button.

AUTO ENTER

If preferred, you can select ‘Auto Enter’ mode for automatic
DAB station selection. When Auto Enter is enabled, the last
step in the sequence above is not necessary and the station
will be selected as soon as you stop browsing the list.
Your radio is supplied from the factory with Auto Enter mode
switched off.

To switch AUTO ENTER mode on and off

Press and

•

hold

the

JOG MODE/SELECT

button.

The legend ‘Auto Enter ON’ or ‘Auto Enter OFF’ will be
displayed.

Your radio can also receive FM band radio stations.

To change to the FM band

Press the

•

DAB/FM

button.

To auto-tune to FM stations

Press the

•

AUTOTUNE

button

briefly

to tune to the next

station in the band.
Press and

•

hold

the

AUTOTUNE

button to tune to the

previous station in the band.

Tuning will stop automatically when the station is reached.

To manually tune to FM stations

Press the

•

JOG MODE/SELECT

button to select manual

FM tuning mode.

The legend <TUNING> appears on the display.

Turn the

•

VOLUME/SELECT

control to tune manually up

or down the band and search for a station.

STEREO/MONO RECEPTION

You can set your radio to switch automatically between stereo
and mono FM reception (AUTO mode) or to receive in mono
only (MONO mode). Setting to mono mode may improve
sound quality in areas where a weak aerial signal results in
a high level of background noise.

To switch between FM AUTO and MONO modes

Press and hold the

JOG MODE/SELECT

button.

The legend ‘Radio mode: Auto’ or ‘Radio mode: Mono’ will be
displayed to indicate which mode is set.

If both alarms are set, the Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 symbols will
flash alternately.

WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS

The alarm will continue to sound for one hour before switching

off automatically.

To switch off the alarm before this time

Press the

•

ALARM 1

ALARM 2

button to switch off the

alarm that is sounding.

To extend the alarm for a further 5 minute ‘snooze’.

Press the

•

SNOOZE

button to switch off the alarm that is

sounding.

The alarm will switch off for a 5 minute period, and the ‘z’ symbol

will show on the display to indicate ‘snooze’ mode.

Your radio includes a dual alarm function. The two alarms,

ALARM 1 and ALARM 2 can be set with different wake-up

times, then you can set either or both alarms to wake you. You

can also choose to be woken by a beep sound, a DAB station

preset or an FM station preset. Before using the alarms, you

must store your preferred wake-up settings.

STORING PREFERRED WAKE-UP SETTINGS:

Press and

•

hold

the

ALARM 1

ALARM 2

button to

choose the alarm you want to set.

The display will confirm which alarm (ALARM 1 or ALARM 2) you

selected. The alarm time will be shown with the minutes digits

flashing.

Turn the

•

VOLUME SELECT

control to set the minutes

digits.

Press the

•

JOG MODE/SELECT

button to confirm the

minute setting.

The hours digits will flash.

Turn the

•

VOLUME SELECT

control to set the hours digits.

Press the

•

JOG MODE/SELECT

button to confirm the hour

setting.

The display will now show the legend ‘BEEP’ .

Turn the

•

VOLUME/SELECT

control to choose between

TONE 1 and TONE 2 for the alarm beep.

Press the

•

JOG MODE/SELECT

button to confirm the wake-

up tone setting.

The display will now show the legend ‘DAB’ .

Turn the

•

VOLUME/SELECT

control to choose a DAB preset

station to wake to.

Press the

•

JOG MODE/SELECT

button to confirm the wake-

up DAB preset setting.

NOTE:- Refer to the previous page (STATION PRESETS) for

information on how to store preset stations. If you choose an

unassigned ‘free’ preset number in error, the alarm will default

to the BEEP wake-up setting.

ALARM FUNCTIONS

If either of the alarms have been set to wake you, the ALARM

1 or ALARM 2 symbol will be shown on the display as shown

below-

The display will now show the legend ‘FM’ .

Turn the

•

VOLUME/SELECT

control to choose an FM preset

to wake to.

Press the

•

JOG MODE/SELECT

button to confirm the wake-

up FM preset setting.

The display will now show the legend ‘VOLUME’ .

Turn the

•

VOLUME/SELECT

control to choose your

preferred wake-up volume level.

Press the

•

JOG MODE/SELECT

button to confirm the

wake-up volume setting.

NOTE:- Ensure that the wake-up volume settings are set at a

high enough level to wake you.

ACTIVATING THE ALARMS:

Once you have stored your preferred wake-up settings, you can

activate either or both of the alarms to wake you.

To activate your chosen alarm:

Press the

•

ALARM 1

ALARM 2

button repeatedly to

cycle through the wake up options you can choose from

the list as shown below-

Alarm 1

Alarm 2

Snooze
symbol

Set the radio to Standby before going to sleep.

•

NOTE:- The above examples show Beep 1, DAB preset 1 and FM

preset 1 as preferred wake-up settings.

NOTE:- The snooze function can be selected repeatedly until

the alarm switches off after one hour.

SCANNING

When first 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 different
area or just to refresh the stored list of available stations.
Two types of scan are available, a Quick Scan that scans UK
DAB bands for available services and a Full Scan, that scans
all bands.

TO START A QUICK SCAN

Switch on the radio and select the DAB band.

•

Press the

•

AUTOTUNE

button

briefly

The radio will now display the legend ‘QUICK SCAN’ and a
bargraph and percentage figure to show scan progress. At
completion of the scan, the radio will display the number of
services found.

TO START A FULL SCAN

Switch on the radio and select the DAB band.

•

Press and

•

hold

the

AUTOTUNE

button.

The radio will now display the legend ‘FULL SCAN’ and a
bargraph and percentage figure to show scan progress. At
completion of the scan, the radio will display the number of
services found.

After running a Quick or Full scan the radio will re-tune to the
last tuned station, or if this is not available, the first station
found in alphabetical sequence.

SLEEP MODE

THE SLEEP FUNCTION

The Sleep function allows you to program your radio to
switch itself off after a set period of 90, 80, 70, 60, 30 or 10
minutes.

To activate the Sleep function:

Press the

•

SLEEP

button.

The display will show Sleep 90 min.

Now press the

•

SLEEP

button repeatedly until your

required sleep time appears on the display.

After a few seconds the Sleep display will disappear and the
‘SLEEP’ symbol will appear on the display with confirmation of
the sleep minutes you set (8=80 minutes, 6=60 minutes etc).

MANUAL TUNING

If preferred, you can also tune DAB stations manually.

To Manually tune:

Press and

•

hold

the

INFO

button until the display shows

‘Manual Tune’
Press the

•

JOG MODE/SELECT

button to select manual

tuning.
Rotate the

•

VOLUME/SELECT

control to browse the DAB

multiplex channels.

When your radio locates a station multiplex, the multiplex
name will be displayed on the bottom line of the display.

To select a station multiplex, press the

•

JOG MODE/

SELECT

button.

The display will show the first station in the selected multiplex.

Rotate the

•

VOLUME/SELECT

control to browse the

stations in the selected multiplex.
You can tune to a displayed station by pressing the

•

JOG

MODE/SELECT

button.

The station will tune and the radio will exit from Manual
Tuning mode.

Your radio will continue to play, then will set to Standby
when the sleep time expires.

To cancel the Sleep function once set:

Press the

•

SLEEP

button during Sleep mode.

To switch the radio off before the sleep period ends:

Press the

•

STANDBY/ON

button.

Sleep symbol Sleep minutes symbol

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
Multiplex name:

Press the

•

INFO

button repeatedly to cycle through the

options listed in the chart below.

DISPLAY MODES

MULTIPLEX NAME (GROUP NAME): is the name of the DAB
Multiplex that is currently tuned.
TIME & DATE: Shows the current time and date. Time and
date are updated by broadcasted information.

DLS  (SCROLLING  TEXT):  This  is  a  scrolling  message  giving
real-time information - song titles, news headlines, etc.
SIGNAL  STRENGTH:  This  bargraph  indicates  the  quality  of
the  signal  being  received.  The  maximum  signal  strength
displayed is indicated by 8 bar segments.
In low signal areas, adjusting the aerial to increase the signal
strength indication will improve reception quality.
PROGRAMME TYPE: This describes (when available) the style
of the programme being broadcast.
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.
ALARM 1 STATUS: Briefly displays the status of ALARM 1, then
returns to display Multiplex name..
ALARM  2  STATUS:  Displays  the  status  of  ALARM  2,  then
returns to display Multiplex name.

FM DISPLAY MODES

Pressing the

INFO

button repeatedly when in FM mode

will switch the display to show the status of ALARM 1, then
ALARM 2, then returns to the FM radio display.

AFTER USING YOUR RADIO

Set to Standby.

•

Switch the unit off 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Supply Voltage : ...................220-240 V~, 50Hz
Power consumption .............4.5 W max.
DAB: .....................................174-240 MHz
FM: .......................................87.5-108 MHz
Net Weight: ..........................0.6 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 on 0845
456 6767. Please have your original purchase receipt with
you when you call. This warranty in no way affects 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.

SYSTEM RESET

DAB is a terrestrial system and frequencies in different areas
vary. If you move the radio to another part of the country
performing a Full Scan may not be enough to re program the
radio you may need to reset the radio.

To restore the factory settings:

Press and

•

hold

the

INFO

button until the display shows

‘Manual Tune’.
Press the

•

INFO

button a second time.

‘System Reset will appear on the display.

If you want to continue to reset to factory settings, press

•

the

JOG MODE/SELECT

button.

The Radio will now search the DAB broadcast stations in your
area.
After reset, the settings are returned to the factory defaults
and all the presets are erased.

You can display the version of software used in your radio.
This will only be necessary as an aid for technicians should
your radio ever need service.

To display the software version:

Press and

•

hold

the

INFO

button until the display shows

‘Manual Tune’.
Press the

•

INFO

button briefly, two more times.

The software version will appear on the display.