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Genus GEO -1
DAB Stereo Alarm Clock Radio
USER GUIDE
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© 2005 Genus Digital
Genius Consultancy and Marketing Limited
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Contents 1 Introduction to Genus GEO-1......................................................... 3 2 Safety Instructions – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ............................... 4 2.1 Cleaning ..............................................................................................................4 2.2 Servicing..............................................................................................................4 3 Product Diagrams ..........................................
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1 Introduction to Genus GEO-1 Thank you for choosing the Genus GEO-1 DAB Stereo Alarm Clock Radio. The GEO 1 offers everything you would expect from an alarm clock radio plus some useful extras such as setting the time and date automatically via the DAB signal . Hand finished in machined aluminium, the stunning GEO is the perfect bedside companion. The GEO-1 offers the choice of waking up each morning to crystal clear DAB radio in stereo sound or if
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2 Safety Instructions – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • DO NOT use your GEO-1 near water • DO NOT allow your GEO-1 to get wet • DO NOT use the GEO-1 near heat sources • Ensure that cables are NOT positioned in a manner in which they may suffer abrasion, be walked on or trapped. • DO NOT remove any screws or open the casing of the product • ONLY use the supplied power adapter • DO NOT cover the ventilation slots on the GEO-1 • DO NOT place anything in the ventilation slots of the GEO-1 2.
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3 Product Diagrams CONTROL PANEL HEADPHONE SOCKET Page 5/14
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4 Getting Started 4.1 Switching On for the First Time • For best reception position the antenna above the GEO-1. • Connect the power adapter provided to the GEO-1. Now plug into the mains socket and switch mains on. • The display will now say ‘Setting Clock’. Allow the device to perform this function - this may take up to thirty seconds. • The correct time, day, month and year will appear on the display • Press the ON/OFF button to turn the device on. • The GEO-1 will now se
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4.3 No Stations Available If no stations are found: • Try adjusting the antenna or relocating the radio in the room (e.g. closer to a window) • Your GEO-1 will provide you with menu options to repeat the scanning process or to allow you to tune manually • If you still fail to find stations please check that you have DAB coverage in your area by visiting www.digitalradionow.com 5 Using DAB Radio 5.1 Finding & Selecting a Station Stations will be listed alphabetically unless
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To store a station as a preset: • Tune the radio to the station you wish to store. • Press and release the PRESET button. The message ‘Preset 1 Empty’ will appear. • To store the station, press and hold down the PRESET button until you see the message ‘preset 1 saved’. The station you were tuned into is now stored. • To store the station under a different preset number – press and release the PRESET button then use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys to select the preset number of your choice
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To show a graphic signal strength indicator: • Press the ‘select’ button at any time when tuned into a station. The empty block indicates the minimum required level for good reception and the filled blocks show the current level. • If required move the antenna around until the filled blocks move past the empty block. 6 Menu Options To select a menu option press the ‘MENU’ button then scroll through the options using the ‘LEFT/RIGHT ARROW buttons. When you have found the menu op
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6.2 Manual Tune Selecting the ‘Manual Tune’ menu option shows the signal strength to help you find the optimum position for your GEO-1 and the antenna • Press the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW buttons to find the channel that you want then press SELECT (UK stations are in the range 11B to 12D). The signal meter will be displayed. The empty block indicates the minimum required level for good reception and the filled blocks show the current level. • Move the antenna around until the filled blocks
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7 Clock & Alarm Functions 7.1 Setting the Clock Your GEO-1 will set itself automatically from the time transmitted with the DAB signal or you can choose to set the clock yourself To auto set the clock: • Turn the mains power on To manually set the clock: • Press the MENU button on your radio • Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW Keys to choose ‘Clock’ • Press SELECT • Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys to select ‘Set Clock’ • Press SELECT • The clock will appear with the hours h
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• Then using the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys select either a DAB radio alert or Buzzer alert. PRESS SELECT to confirm choice. • The screen will then summarise and confirm your settings • The GEO-1 will then return automatically to radio mode • Follow above steps to pre-program all 4 alarms 7.3 To enable or disable a PRESET ALARM: CAN BE DONE IN STANDBY MODE OR WHEN THE RADIO IS TURNED ON • Press the ALARM button. • Use the LEFT/RIGHT Arrow Keys to select a pre-programmed alarm. • Pres
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7.6 SLEEP Function: The sleep function allows the user to listen to the radio before going to sleep secure in the knowledge that the radio will turn itself off after a given period of time. The given period of time is chosen by the user. USING THE SLEEP FUNCTION DOES NOT AFFECT THE ALARM SETTINGS To set the number of minutes before the radio ‘sleeps’: • Press ‘SLEEP’ • Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys to select the number of minutes until you wish the radio to ‘sleep’ • Pre
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9 Display 9.1 Brightness Control The backlit LED display has two brightness settings – High or Low. The switch to manually control this is located at the base of the back of the unit. The LOW setting is advised for bedside use or when ambient lighting is dim. The HIGH setting is advised where ambient light is bright e.g. office/desk top use When in standby mode the GEO-1 will automatically go to the Low Brightness setting after 30 minutes. Should better visibility be required,
