Revo Blik DAB+ User manual
D A B + D I G I T A L R A D I O
www.revo.co.uk
Operating Guide
Guide de fonctionnent
Gebrauchsanleitung
Guida Operativa
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Copyright and
Acknowledgements
Copyright © 2008 Revo Technologies Ltd.
All rights reserved.
Revo Technologies Ltd
The Inox Building
Caldwellside
Lanark
Scotland
United Kingdom
ML11 7SR
Tel. 01555 666 161
Fax. 01555 66 33 44
Email. [email protected]
Website: www.revo.co.uk
The information in this guide is believed to
be correct at the time of publication.
However, our policy is one of continuous
development and so the information is
subject to change without notice.
Revo®, Blik™ and M-Port™ are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Revo
Technologies Limited.
iPod®is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
Safety Warnings
Do not operate this radio near water.
Avoid small objects and liquids from getting
into this product.
Do not remove screws or casing parts.
Use only the power supply unit supplied.
EEC: This product has been designed and
type-tested to comply with EU requirements
and carries a CE mark.
Technical Support
Should you encounter any difficulties with
the operation of your radio, or should you
suspect that it may be faulty in some way,
please call our technical support
department on the number below:
01555 666 161
Alternatively, email support@revo.co.uk or
visit the troubleshooting section of our
website at: www.revo.co.uk/support
Preface
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English
Welcome to Revo 4
Benefits of DAB radio 4
BLIK overview and key features 4
Warranty 4
Warranty registration 4
Controls and Connections 5
Powering BLIK 5
Getting Started 6
BLIK’s Control Method 6
BLIK’s Menus Explained 7
DAB Operation 8
Choosing a station 8
Change display mode 9
Menu Options 10
To change station order 10
Manual Tuning 11
Set DRC 11
DRC - Dynamic Range Control 11
Local and Full Scan 11
Favourite Station Presets 11
Alarm 12
Setting an alarm 12+13
Sleep mode 14
FM Operation 15
M-Port™ 16
Trouble-Shooting 17
Technical Specification 18
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Contents
Benefits of Digital Radio
Clear, interference free digital sound
Many more stations, much more choice
No frequencies, select by station name
No re-tuning
Text information via LCD screen
BLIK Overview
BLIK DAB+ is capable of receiving both
standard DAB and new DAB+ digital radio
broadcasts, without the need for any
software upgrades or modifications.
Additionally, BLIK DAB+ includes FM radio
reception and sophisticated alarm clock
functionality.
BLIK DAB+ can also be used as a high
quality speaker system for your iPod™(or
other MP3 player of external sound source).
Simply connect your device to BLIK’s
M-Port™ using the audio lead supplied.
Warranty
Revo Technologies Ltd warrants to the
purchaser that this product will be free
from parts and manufacturing defects in
the course of normal use for a period of
one year from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply in cases of
accidental damage, where the case has
been removed, wear and tear, negligence,
modification or inappropriate use.
Should you encounter problems with this
product, please contact your supplier or
alternatively see page 2 of this guide for
technical support contact details.
Warranty Registration
It is a warranty condition that you register
your purchase by either completing the
warranty card enclosed with your radio or
alternatively registering online at
www.revo.co.uk/register
Thank you for buying our BLIK DAB+ Digital Radio, we feel sure that it will
provide you with years of enjoyment and reliable service.
This guide has been designed to quickly get you up-and-running and listening
to DAB and DAB+ digital radio, offer guidance on the more complex features
of this product and provide information on safety, warranty and registration.
Welcome to Revo DAB
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English
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Controls and Connectors
Powering BLIK
Your BLIK DAB+ radio is powered from the
mains using the power adaptor supplied.
Insert the power adaptor plug into the DC
power socket on the rear of BLIK.
Pressing the button will switch BLIK on.
Only use the power adaptor supplied.
Replacements are available, please call
01555 66 61 61 for further details.
1. Power
2. Volume Up
3. Scroll Back
4. Volume Down
5. Alarm
6. Presets 1-10
7. Snooze/Sleep
8. Scroll Down
9. Info/Scan
10. Select
11. Scroll Forward
12. Mode
13. Scroll Up
14. Menu
1. Scroll Left
2. Menu
3. Scan
4. Menu
5. Snooze
6. Presets
7. Alarm 0n/Off
8. Snooze/Sleep
9. Info/Scan
10. Volume Up
11. Scroll Right
12. Volume Up
13. Mode
14. Select
1. M-Port
2. Telescopic Antenna
3. DC Power Socket
4. 3.5mm Headphone Socket
5. Audio Right
6. Audio Left
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English
BLIK DAB+ is a sophisticated digital radio
device, with several modes of operation and
many advanced features.
In order for you to get the most out of
BLIK’s functions, it is important that you
learn how to use the cursor based control
system, and also understand how BLIK’s
menus work.
BLIK DAB+’s Control Method
BLIK DAB+’s control method is based
around seven main keys as identified below.
Diagram of the four cursor keys and the
select, menu and mode button
Label each of the keys as follows:
Scroll Up:
Press to scroll through menu options
Scroll Back:
Press to return to the previously selected
menu entry. Repeatedly pressing will return
you to the top level of the Mode menu (for
the mode you are in).
Scroll Forward:
When in text entry screens, this key can be
used to navigate through the characters.
It can also be used to move through to the
next menu level.
Scroll Down:
Press to scroll through menu options
SELECT – Press to select the current menu
entry. In FM mode, pressing SELECT will
initiate an FM scan.
Menu:
Press to enter (or return to) the Mode
menu for the mode of operation you are
currently in. Pressing for a second time will
return you to the ‘playing’ screen.
Mode:
Sequentially cycles through each of the
modes of operation.
Using these keys, you will be able to
perform most functions and navigate
through BLIK DAB+’s various menus
Getting Started
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BLIK DAB+’s Menus Explained
BLIK DAB+ has three types of menu as
follows:
Main Menu
This is BLIK’s principle (top level) menu, and
allows you to enter different operating
modes, setup the radio, and view
information such as software version and
your radio’s ID number.
Mode Menus
The Mode menus are so called because
they show the functions available within the
context of each of the operating modes
(internet radio mode, DAB mode, FM mode
etc. etc.).
Pressing the MENU button at any time will
take you to the Mode menu of the operating
mode your radio is currently in. Each Mode
menu includes a listing for Main Menu –
selecting this option will return you to the
top level Main Menu (as described above).
Main Menu
The Main menu provides access to the
following modes and sub-menus:
On powering-up BLIK DAB+ for the first
time, you will be presented with this menu.
To select an option from the menu, simply
use the or keys to move through the
menu options, and press SELECT or to
make a selection or move to the next menu
level.
DAB
FM
Mport
Info
Sleep
Alarms
System
Setup
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Choosing a Station
Firstly ensure that you have extended the
telescopic antenna on the rear of BLIK.
Enter ‘DAB Mode’ from the Main Menu or
by pressing the MODE key until ‘DAB
Mode’ is displayed on BLIK’s LCD display.
If this is the first time you have used BLIK
it will scan for DAB stations in your area
and store them in memory. BLIK will also
set its clock and date at this point.
Pressing and holding the INFO/SCAN
button for a period of two seconds will
manually instruct BLIK to perform a
station scan.
When the station scan has been
completed, stations will be displayed in
numeric then alphabetic order. The first
station in the list will be selected.
If no DAB signal is found, it may be
necessary for you to relocate your radio.
Or visit
www.ukdigitalradio.com/coverage
to check that DAB coverage is available in
your area.
Select your station choice by using the
and cursor keys, scroll through the
station list and press SELECT or the
key to make your selection.
DAB Mode
Scanning... 10
•••••
>ArrwRock
BBCAsian
BBC 6Music
Service not ava
BBC 6Music
Playing
DAB Mode
MODE
English
To Change the Display Mode
BLIK DAB+ has nine different display
modes.
Simply press the INFO/SCAN button to
cycle through each mode. These display
modes are explained in the table opposite:
BBC Radio 1
calls cost max
BBC Radio 1
Pop Music
BBC Radio 1
BBC National DAB
BBC Radio 1
12B 225.64MHz
BBC Radio 1
128kbps Stereo
BBC Radio 6Music
11:48:03
BBC Radio 6Music
18/12/2007
BBC Radio 1
Sig strength 96
Normal display
with scrolling text
Display option Example
Type of broadcast
Broadcaster
Date
Station name and
frequency
Data rate and
broadcast type
Signal strength
tlkSPORT
Signal level,
indicator on bar
shows minimum
acceptable level
Time
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BLIK DAB+ has a number of additional functions that are accessed through the DAB Mode
menu, as follows:
The following table describes the options
available under the ‘Station Order’ menu:
Station Order
Press the MENU key in DAB Mode then
select ‘Station order’.
To specify the order in which stations
are displayed
Select the Station order option.
Use the and cursor keys to scroll
through the options, and press SELECT or
the key to make your selection.
Alphanumeric Lists stations in alphabetical
order.
Ensemble Lists stations by multiplex.
Valid Lists only active stations.
Station order Description
DAB Mode Menu Options
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