Pico WiFi - Radio REVO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Pico WiFi REVO

D A B D I G I T A L R A D I O

Digital Audio Broadcasting

Preface

Copyright and Acknowledgements

Copyright © 2006 Revo Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved.

Revo Technologies Ltd

The Inox Building

Caldwellside

Lanark

Scotland

United Kingdom

ML11 7SR

Tel. [phone]

Fax. [phone]

Email. [e-mail]

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.

RevoTM, PicoTM and M-PortTM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Revo Technologies Limited.

iPod®is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

SafetyWarnings

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 Revo PicoTM, 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 [e-mail] or visit the troubleshooting section of our website at: www.revo.co.uk/support

Contents

Welcome to Revo! 4

Benefits of DAB radio 4

PicoTM overview and key features 4

Warranty 4

Warranty registration 4

Controls and Connections 5

Powering PicoTM 5

DAB Operation 6

Change display mode 7

Show signal strength 7

Finding and adding new stations 7

Removing 'unavailable' stations 7

■ Menu Options 8

To change station order 8

Manual Tuning 9

Set DRC 9

Display software version 9

FM Operation 10

Station presets 10

M-PortTM 11

Charging + Weatherproofing 12

PicoTM Battery Information 12

Charging PicoTM 12

Charge Management Circuit 12

Pico's Splashproof Design 12

How Waterproof is PicoTM? 12

Trouble-shooting 13

Technical Specification 14

Accessories and Spares 15

Welcome to Revo DAB

Thank you for buying our Pico™ 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 digital radio, offer guidance on the more complex features of this product and provide information on safety, warranty and registration.

Benefits of DAB 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

Pico™ Overview

Pico™ is the go anywhere DAB digital radio.

PicoTM combines high quality DAB and FM radio reception in a splashproof casing, with the convenience of internal battery power.

Pico™ 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 Pico'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

Controls and Connectors

1. Telescopic Antenna
2. Stereo Line-Out
3. 3.5mm Headphone Socket
4. DC Power Socket

Powering Pico™

Your Pico™ radio can be powered from the mains using the power adaptor supplied, or from its internal battery pack.

To power from the mains, insert the power adaptor plug into the DC power socket on the rear of Pico™. Pressing the button will switch Pico™ on.

Only use the power adaptor supplied. Replacements can be purchased from our website www.revo.co.uk, or alternatively call us on 01555 666 161.

DAB Operation

• Extend the telescopic antenna found on the rear of Pico™.
  Press the ON/OFF button to switch on your radio.
  If this is the first time PicoTM has been used, press and hold the SCAN button. PicoTM will now scan for DAB stations in your area and store them in memory.
• 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. Alternatively, visit www.ukdigitalradio.com/ coverage to check that DAB coverage is available in your area.
  The top line of Pico's LCD screen shows the name of the station currently selected. Turn Pico's scroll wheel to cycle through the available stations. Press the scroll wheel to select the chosen station.

Revo Pico Digital Radio

Scanning.. 10

IXtra
txt us..on 0203

Station not available

6 Music Now tuning...

To Change the Display Mode

PicoTM has seven different display modes.

Press the INFO/SCAN button to cycle through each mode.

These display modes are explained in the table below:

Display option Example

Normal display with scrolling text	BBC Radio 1 calls cost max
Type of broadcast	BBC Radio 1 POP Music
Broadcaster	BBC Radio 1 BBC National DAB
Time and date	BBC Radio 1 12:34 22-02-2005
Station name and frequency	BBC Radio 1 12B 225.64MHz
Data rate and stereo/mono	BBC Radio 1 128kbps Stereo
Signal strength	BBC Radio 1 Sig strength 96

To Show the Signal Strength

Press the scroll wheel.

The display shows a signal bar with the strength of the current station:

The indicator on the signal bar shows the minimum acceptable signal level.

Stations with a signal strength below this level will not provide a steady stream of audio.

Finding and Adding New Stations

As time passes, new stations will become available in your area. To add them to your station list simply press and hold the SCAN button for at least two seconds.

Removing 'Unavailable' Stations

To remove 'unavailable' stations from Pico's station list, ie. those that display a? before the station name, see the 'Menu Options' section on page 8.

Menu Options

Pico™ has a number of functions that are accessed through the MENU button.

To change station order

Press MENU, then turn Pico's scroll wheel until the name of the option is displayed:

Press the scroll wheel to select your choice.

To specify the order in which stations are displayed

Select the Station order option.

The top line of the display shows the currently selected station order and allows you to change it.

Turn the scroll wheel to step between the station order options:

Press the scroll wheel to select the current option.

The following table describes the options available under the 'Station Order' menu:

Station order Description

Fav station Lists the most frequently selected stations first.

Alphanumeric Displays all stations in alphanumeric order.

Active station Lists active stations [ones that are currently broadcasting] before inactive ones.

Prune stations Remove inactive stations from the station list.

To use manual tuning

• Select the Manual tune option.

The display shows the current station number and frequency:

Press or to step between the stations and press SELECT to select the current station.

If there is a station corresponding to this station number and frequency the display will show the station name, and a tuning meter showing the signal strength.

To set the dynamic range control

Pico™ includes a dynamic range control that automatically boosts the volume of quieter sounds for listening in noisy environments.

Select the DRC value option.

The display shows the current DRC value and allows you to adjust it:

The DRC value can be switched between the following options:

DRC Description

DRC 0 Dynamic Range Control is switched off

DRC 1/2 Dynamic Range Control is set to half normal level.

DRC 1 Dynamic Range Control is switched on; the default setting recommended for noisy environments.

To display the software version number

Press the MENU button then use the and buttons to scroll across to SW VERSION. The software version number is displayed on the top line of the display. You should specify this when speaking to Revo Technical Support.

FM Operation

To listen to FM radio stations switch PicoTM on and press the DAB/FM button.
If this is the first time PicoTM has been in FM mode, it will start at the beginning of the FM frequency range. Otherwise, the last FM station you were listening to will be selected.
To scan through the FM frequency range turn Pico's scroll wheel clockwise or anticlockwise. To select the current frequency, press the scroll wheel.
To 'SEEK' the next active station, press and hold the SCAN button.

Station Presets

• Pico™ can store five FM presets, but only if you have the optional Pico™ infra-red remote control (see page 15).
  To store the current station press and hold one of the preset buttons (1 - 5) on your remote control. To select a stored FM station, simply press the corresponding preset key (1 - 5).

M-Port™

Using M-PortTM

Revo's M-PortTM technology allows for quick and easy connection of an iPod® (or other MP3 player or external sound sources).
Using the connection lead supplied, Pico™ is transformed into a high quality digital audio speaker system.
- Connect one end of the supplied audio lead to the headphone (or auxiliary out) socket of your source device, then connect the other end to the M-PortTM on the side of PicoTM.
Pico's LCD screen will now display the words "M-Port Active".
You should adjust the output volume level on both the source device and on Pico™ itself to gain optimal volume levels and sound performance.

M-Port Active

Charging + Weatherproofing

Pico™ Battery Information

• Inside Pico™ there is a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack. Out-of-the-box this may carry a small amount of charge, but it is suggested that you perform a full charge before using Pico™.

Charging Pico™

• Ideally Pico™ should initially be charged overnight before being used.
  Thereafter a full charge will take approximately 6 hours.
  It can take 3 or 4 charges before Pico's internal batteries are performing at their optimum level.
  PicoTM charges it's batteries whenever it is plugged into the mains, whether it is being used at the time, or switched off
  If you are using PicoTM while it is charging from the mains, it will take up to three times longer to charge the batteries to full capacity.

Charge Management Circuit

• Pico™ has a charge management circuit that ensures that it's battery is never over-charged. When the batteries have taken a full charge, Pico™ will automatically stop charging them.

Pico's Splashproof Design

Pico's case is sealed against the elements, allowing Pico™ to be used outdoors, or in places where there is moisture, such as a bathroom.

How Waterproof is Pico™?

PicoTM has been designed to withstand small splashes of water, such as raindrops. It is not designed to be submerged in water.

Trouble-Shooting

C. I hear a 'burbling' noise on some stations.
A. If the signal strength is too low, a breakup in reception can occur. This sound is the result. Make sure that Pico's antenna is fully extended and in an upright position. If the problem persists, move Pico™ to another location or check that you are in an area where reception of this station is possible (visit www.ukdigitalradio.com/coverage to check).
a. I get a ? before some stations in my station list, and don't seem to be able to select them.
A. ? before a station name means that it is either inactive or unavailable. This can be because they are not currently broadcasting, you are outside their broadcast area or you have simply lost reception. To remove inactive or unavailable stations press the MENU button and go to the 'Prune Stations' option (available through the Station Order menu), see page 8.

a. I get a 'No stations available' message?
A. Make sure that your antenna is fully extended and vertical. Check the signal strength and move PicoTM to another location if necessary.
a. Sometimes when I'm listening to PicoTM the volume dips slightly and the sound becomes distorted.
A. A loss of volume, sound quality and/or reception sensitivity usually indicates that Pico's internal battery needs to be charged.
a. Even after I've given PicoTM a full charge, the battery doesn't seem to last very long. Certainly not as long as it used to.
A. It sounds like Pico's internal battery needs to be replaced. Replacement batteries are available as a spare part, see page 15 for details.

Technical Specification

General: Mono DAB and FM radio with full Band III reception.
■ Speaker: 2" Weatherproof, full-range neodymium, 8W power handling
Audio Power Output: 2W
■ Frequency Ranges: DAB Band III (174 - 240 MHz) FM (87.5 - 108 MHz)
Antenna: Integral telescopic aerial
■ Input Connectors: DC power adaptor socket (230V adapter supplied) 3.5mm line-in for auxiliary devices (M-Port)
- Output Connectors: 3.5mm headphone socket Stereo RCA line-out
LCD Display: High resolution 2 x 16 character negative display
Controls: Power, left, right, select, volume up/down, alarm, scan/info, menu, DAB/FM
■ Weatherproofing: 'Splashproof' case design
Remote Control: Infra-red remote control (optional accessory)
Mains Power Supply: 12V 1.2mA
■ Battery Power: Nickel Metal Hydride - 8 hour life (average)
Approvals: CE marked and RoHS compliant.
Dimensions: 167mm (H) x 103mm (W) x 98mm (D)

Accessories and Spares

The following optional accessories and spare parts are available for Pico™. Please contact your local retailer or alternatively call us on 01555 666 161. Accessories and spare parts can also be purchased online at www.revo.co.uk

Remote Control:

Control Pico™ with our compact infra-red remote control.

Mains Power Supply Unit:

Replacement power supply as supplied with Pico™.

M-Port™ Lead:

Used to connect an iPod® (or similar device) to Pico™.

Protective Carry Case:

Keep PicoTM safe and sound with our custom made protective case.

In-Car Power Cord/Charger:

Charge or power your Pico™ from your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket with this handy accessory.

D A B D I G I T A L R A D I O

Digital Audio Broadcasting

mode d'emploi

Preface

Revo Technologies Ltd
The Inox Building
Caldwellside
Lanark
Scotland
United Kingdom
ML11 7SR

Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
Email. [e-mail]
Website: www.revo.co.uk

BBC Radio 1 calls cost max

Type de diffusion

BBC Radio 1
POP Music

Specification Technique

D A B D I G I T A L R A D I O

Digital Audio Broadcasting

Bedienungsanleitung

Einleitung

Copyright (c) 2006 Revo Technologies Ltd.

Revo Technologies Ltd

The Inox Building

Caldwellside

Lanark

Scozia

Regno Unito

ML11 7SR

Tel. [phone]

Fax. [phone]

Email. [e-mail]

Sito web: www.revo.co.uk

web www.revo.co.uk/support

Sommario

Benvenuti a Revo! 4

BBC Radio 1 calls cost max

Tipodi
trasmissione

BBC Radio 1
POP Music

Emittente

BBC Radio 1 BBC National DAB

Ora e data

BBC Radio 1
12:34 22-02-2005

Technical Specification

D A B D I G I T A L R A D I O

Digital Audio Broadcasting

Bruksanvisning

Preface

Copyright © 2006 Revo Technologies Ltd.
Alle rettigheter.

Revo Technologies Ltd
The Innox Building
Caldwellside
Lanark
Skottland
Storbritania
ML11 7SR

Vise software version

9

FM funksjoner 10

Lagre kanaler 10

■ M-PortTM 11

Oppladning og hva den taler 12

Sprutsikkert design.

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Revo Technologies Ltd

The Inox Building

Caldwellside

Lanark

Scotland

United Kingdom

ML11 7SR

Telephone Support 01555 666 161

Online Support

www.revo.co.uk

www.revo.co.uk/support

[e-mail]