DAB+ / FM Retro Radio

INSTRUCTION MANUAL DAB+ / FM Retro Radio Model Number: ARDR-1116

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Welcome Congratulations on choosing to buy a BAUHN product. All products brought to you by BAUHN are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 1 Year Warranty. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come. iii

DAB+ / FM Retro Radio Warranty Details The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion, solely at our option with no charge for parts and labour. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. iv

General Safety Instructions Read this manual thoroughly before first use and keep it in a safe place for future reference, along with the warranty card, purchase receipt and carton. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. This product complies with Australian Safety standard AS/NZS 60065:2012+A1:2015 to ensure the safety of the product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION! To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). This unit contains no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of non-insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the documentation accompanying this unit. Important warnings and cautions To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to water or moisture. Do not use it where it could fall into or get splashed by water. To prevent contact with high voltage components or hazardous radiation exposure, do not attempt to open the equipment. Only use the AC adaptor plug that is provided with the unit. Replacing or altering the AC adaptor may result in damage to the unit and/or serious bodily harm. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required if any of the following have occurred: the power cord or plug has been damaged, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been dropped or is not working correctly. Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. v

General Safety Instructions (Cont.) General precautions Install the unit in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. Do not install it near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other objects (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Use the unit only with the accessories that are sold with the unit. Avoid putting extensive stress on the power cord, especially at the connection points. When operated with mains electricity, this unit can only be switched off completely by unplugging it from the mains supply. Make sure the socket you use is not obstructed and readily accessible so it can be unplugged immediately in an emergency. To ensure proper ventilation and operation, do not block any ventilation openings. Unplug the unit during lightning storms or when it is not in use for long periods of time. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times. Placing this player near a TV, Radio, Fridge, Microwave, Amplifier and DVD Player and may adversely affect the playback sound. In such a case, move the player away from the TV, Radio, fridge, Microwave, Amplifier and DVD Player. Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure the unit is well ventilated. This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Keep the original packaging for future transport of the player. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packaged. Ensure to unplug the unit from the mains socket before cleaning. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning the unit and the LCD screen. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and benzene, as they may damage the surface of the radio. vi

General Safety Instructions (Cont.) Moisture condensation The unit may suffer from condensation in the following situations: When you take the unit directly from a cold to a warm place, and vice versa. When you use the unit in a room where you just turned on a heater, or where cold air from an air conditioner is directed on to the unit. When you use the unit in hot and humid surrounds just after having moved it from an air conditioned room. When the room is steamy or damp. If condensation exists, the unit will not operate properly. Remove any disc, plug the power cord into the wall socket, turn on the unit and leave it for two to three hours. After that time, the unit will have warmed up and any moisture will have evaporated. Keeping the unit connected to the wall socket will keep moisture condensation problems to a minimum. vii

Contents Welcome iii Warranty Details iv General Safety Instructions v Product Overview 1 Instructions 3 FAQs 8 Specifications 9 Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice 10 viii

Product Overview Top view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 Press to turn on the radio from standby mode. Press to place the radio in Standby. 2 Vol +/- Increase/decrease the volume. 3 Scan Auto-scan all DAB+ and FM stations. 4 Menu Press to access menu settings. 5 Info Toggle between station info, display Clock 6 Alarm / Sleep Press once to access Alarm 1 info. Press twice to access Alarm 2 info. Press and hold to set the Sleep function. 7 Display Shows the clock or station information. 8 Source Choose input source DAB+, FM, AUX In. 9 Preset Store and access up to 10 DAB+ and 10 FM Station Presets. 10 Memory Button 1, 2, 3 Store stations for easy recall. 11 Tune/Select Select previous/next frequency, station, preset station or menu option. 1

Product Overview (Cont.) Rear view 1 DC 7.5V AUX IN 2 3 1 Antenna Telescopic Antenna 2 Power Port Input power port for the DC Adapter. 3 AUX In port Play Music from external devices. DC Adapter AC to DC Power Adapter (Not Pictured) 2

Instructions Power On/Off 1. Insert the power adaptor into the POWER PORT on the back of the radio and connect the other end to a power outlet. The Retro Digital Radio clock will turn on and automatically set the time. 2. Press the POWER button to turn on the Radio. 3. Press the SOURCE button to change between modes. NOTE: To return to standby mode, press the POWER button again DAB+ Operation 1. Press the SOURCE button until DAB mode is selected. 2. If this is your first use, or you ve moved to a new area, press the SCAN button to automatically scan for local stations. 3. To change between stations, rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial to scroll through the available stations. Once the preferred station has been found, press the TUNE/SELECT button. 4. Use the VOLUME dial to adjust to your desired level. NOTE: You can press the INFO button to display additional information. If an alarm has been set, an alarm icon is shown on the clock display. Dynamic Range Control (DRC) In DAB mode: Changing the dynamic range can affect the loudness and quality of the radio programme that you are listening to, so that it will be more suited to your listening conditions and your own personal listening requirements. e.g. In a noisy environment, where quiet sounds might be difficult to hear, setting the compression to maximum will boost the quiet sounds, whilst keeping the loudest sounds at their original level. There are 3 levels of compression: DRC Off: no compression. This is the default setting. DRC Low: medium compression. DRC High: maximum compression. 3

Instructions (Cont.) 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial clockwise until <DRC> is displayed. 3. Press and release the TUNE/SELECT dial to select. 4. Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial to scroll through the 3 compression level options available and press the TUNE/SELECT dial to select. NOTE: The current DRC setting will have an * in the top right of the display. 5. Press and release the MENU button to return to the station display. Prune DAB Stations You can remove the DAB stations in the station list that cannot be received in your area. These are listed with a? prefix. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial clockwise until PRUNE is displayed. 3. Press and release the TUNE/SELECT dial to select. PRUNE? <NO> YES is displayed. Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial clockwise to move to <YES>. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to select and prune the station list. Stations with a? prefix will now no longer be displayed. 4. Press and release the MENU button to return to the station display. FM Operation 1. Press the SOURCE button until FM mode is selected. 2. To jump to the next available station, press the SCAN button. 3. To manually tune into another station, rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial, then press the TUNE/SELECT button. 4. Use the VOLUME dial to adjust to your desired level. NOTE: If an alarm has been set, an alarm icon is shown on the clock display. Preset Stations Your Retro Digital Radio allows up to 20 (10 DAB and 10 FM) stations to be saved for quick access. 4

Instructions (Cont.) Adding a Station to Preset 1. Whilst in DAB or FM mode, tune into a station that you wish to add to your Preset. 2. Hold the PRESET button, select the preset number you wish to store the station to, then press the TUNE/SELECT button. 3. Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial until you reach your desired preset position. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to set. 4. The LCD will display a confirmation message, such as Preset 1 Stored NOTE: You can also quickly add a station to the 1, 2, or 3 memory button by holding the respective button down on the front of the radio until it states Preset Stored. Retrieving a Preset Station 1. To retrieve a station from the 1, 2 or 3 memory button, press the respective button on the front of the radio. 2. To retrieve a station from 4 to 10, press the PRESET button, then rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial until the desired station is shown. Press the TUNE/ SELECT dial to select the station. Bluetooth Operation 1. Press the SOURCE button until BT mode is selected. 2. When Bluetooth mode is activated, it will commence pairing. Follow the instructions on your Bluetooth enabled device to pair with ARDR-1116. 3. You can now play music through Bluetooth. 4. Use the VOLUME dial to adjust to your desired output level. 5. Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial clockwise to go to the next song or anticlockwise to go to the previous song. 6. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to Play/Pause the current song. 5

Instructions (Cont.) AUX Operation 1. Press the SOURCE button until AUX mode is selected. 2. Insert an AUX cable (not included) into the back of the radio. 3. Insert the other end of the AUX cable into your device. 4. You can now play audio through the Retro Digital Radio speakers. 5. Use the VOLUME dial to adjust to your desired output level. Using the Alarm Your Retro Digital Radio allows 2 alarms to be set. Setting an alarm: Press the ALARM button repeatedly until either Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 is shown. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to proceed. Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial to select the alarm hour. Press the TUNE/ SELECT dial to proceed. Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial to select the alarm minute. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to proceed. Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial to select the alarm duration. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to proceed. Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial to select the alarm source. Select between FM, Buzzer, DAB. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to proceed. For FM: Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial to select the station. Select between Last Listened, Preset 1, 2 or 3. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to proceed. Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial to select the alarm occurrence. Select between Daily, Weekdays, Weekly or Once. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to proceed. For Buzzer: Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial to select the alarm occurrence. Select between Daily, Weekdays, Weekly or Once. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to proceed. For DAB: Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial to select the station. Select 6

Instructions (Cont.) between Last Listened or Presets 1-10. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to proceed. Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial to select the alarm occurrence. Select between Daily, Weekdays, Weekly or Once. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to proceed. Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial to adjust the volume. Press the TUNE/ SELECT dial to proceed. Rotate the TUNE/SELECT dial to set the alarm to On or Off. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to save the alarm. NOTE: If an alarm has been set, an alarm icon is shown on the clock display. Stopping or Snoozing the Alarm Once the alarm is activated, deactivate it by pressing the TUNE/SELECT dial. Removing an Alarm Press the ALARM button until either Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 is shown. Now press and hold the ALARM button down to turn the Alarm off. 7

FAQs Problem My Retro Digital Radio isn t turning on. Why is there no sound? Why are the buttons not responding? Why does the FM and DAB have static or intermittent cut-outs? I can t find my desired radio station. What does the MENU button do? Solution Check that the power adaptor is connected to the back of the radio. Ensure that the wall outlet is switched to ON. If still no success, try disconnecting the power and reconnecting again. Ensure that you are in DAB or FM mode by checking the LCD Display. If only the clock is shown, press the POWER button. Turn the volume dial clockwise to increase the volume. No station may be tuned in. Adjust the TUNE/ SELECT dial to select a station. Disconnect the power and reconnect again. Your signal reception may be too low, extend and adjust the antenna, or move to a stronger signal location You can also try pressing the SCAN button to rescan for stations. Try using the TUNE/SELECT dial to manually tune into your station. If using DAB, try pressing the SCAN button to rescan for stations. The MENU button can also be used as a SELECT button 8

Specifications Speaker Output Digital Radio Frequency FM Range 2 x 5W 174 MHz 230 MHz 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz Bluetooth Version V4.0 Preset Stations Features 20 (10 DAB + 10 FM) Bluetooth Alarm Clock Auto Tune LCD Display AUX Input Power Adapter Input 100-230~50/60Hz Output 7.5V 1.5A Version Number: 1.0 Date: 12/09/2016 9

DAB+ / FM Retro Radio Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to the supplier for repair. Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as files stored on a computer hard drive, telephone numbers stored on a mobile telephone, songs stored on a portable media player, games saved on a games console or files stored on a USB memory stick) during the process of repair, some or all of your stored data may be lost. We recommend you save this data elsewhere prior to sending the product for repair. You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods, we may replace them with refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process. Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet ALDI s stringent quality specifications. If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your complaint. Please telephone us on 1300 886 649 or write to us at: Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd ABN 70 106 100 252 PO BOX 6056 Frenchs Forest, Sydney, Australia NSW 2086 Telephone: 1300 886 649 (Aust) - Fax: (02) 9975 2688 Tempo Help Desk: 1300 886 649 (Aust) (Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30am to 06:00pm EST) Email: info@tempo.org 10

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Warranty returns Should you for any reason need to return this product for a warranty claim, make sure to include all accessories with the product. Product does not work? If you encounter problems with this product, or if it fails to perform to your expectations, make sure to contact our After Sales Support Centre on 1300 886 649 before returning it to the store for a refund.