GB Operation Guide

Retro DAB+ Operation Guide GB

Operation Guide

Guide d’utilisation

Betriebsanleitung

Guía de funcionamiento

Guia de Operação

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Bruksanvisning

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Welcome To View Quest

View Quest is a unique British brand inspired by the fusion of Sound and Style.

At View Quest we believe that colour and design is an important part of who we are, so why should the technology we buy only be Black or Silver and lacking individuality of design?

Our award winning acoustic development programme ensures all our products feature the latest technology and unbeaten sound quality. Couple this with our passion for the creative world of: the arts, fashion & interior design and this means our products don’t just sound great, they look great too.

So thank you for joining the View Quest Revolution with our award winning technology that’s designed to match your style.

We encourage you to fall in love with View Quest and your new Retro DAB+.

Jonathan Merricks

CEO & Creative Director

Daniel Copley

Product Designer

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An Iconic design which embodies our Sound & Style mission

DAB / DAB+ / FM Radio Reception

Bluetooth Connectivity

Award winning British Speaker Technology

Vintage style with modern functionality



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Classic design, modern functionality


Bluetooth & NFC Connectivity

Optional Rechargable Battery Pack & Carry Case

Our classic style made fabulously miniature in a range of colours and designs



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The View Quest Colour Range

BLACK

BROWN

CREAM

RED

MUSTARD

EMERALD

TEAL

BLUE

RADIANT ORCHID

HOT PINK

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PURPLE

POLKA DOT

BLUE DAISY

SAMPLER

ROSE & BEE

PINK WALLPAPER

BLACK TOAST

MARMALADE


Pattern Range 2014/15

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RETRO DESIGN WITH MODERN SOUNDS


Contents

Welcome to View Quest ....................................................................................................................................................................3

If You Love Retro DAB+... You’ll Love... ........................................................................................................................................4

The Benefits of Digital Radio ........................................................................................................................................................ 12

Your VQ Retro DAB+ - Born in Britain ...................................................................................................................................... 13

Finding Your Way Round Your Retro DAB+ ........................................................................................................................... 14

Introducing your View Quest Retro DAB+ ............................................................................................................................. 17

What can my Retro DAB+ do apart from look fab? ........................................................................................ 17

Positioning, Preparing and Switching on ................................................................................................................................. 19

Switching on ................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Using your Retro DAB+ .................................................................................................................................................................. 20 iPod or iPhone ............................................................................................................................................................... 22

Alarm Clock .................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Sleep Timer ..................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Other Operations ......................................................................................................................................................... 25

Important Safety & Environmental Information ................................................................................................................... 26

Specification ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Support .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 29

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The Benefits of Digital Radio

When you upgrade to digital radio you get more choice than ever before – with your existing favourite stations just waiting to be experienced in digital quality but also a plethora of new digital-only stations featuring all kinds of; music, chat and programming you’ll love.

Digital radio is not just about choice, it’s about quality – with digital broadcasts you’ll hear everything in crystal clear clarity.

If you have any concerns about the digital coverage in your area – you can check your signal on the UK Digital

Radio website, it’s completely free and totally impartial – www.ukdigitalradio.com


Your VQ Retro DAB+ - Born In Britain

You can be proud of your Retro DAB+ and rely on its quality as it’s designed and engineered in Britain featuring British acoustic development.

At View Quest we’re proud to be British and we’re proud to take our inspiration from quintessential British areas of excellence

- Design, Fashion, Music and The Arts.

It’s our aim to take these inspirations and create our own unique sense of Sound & Style – but also to share these influences with you to inspire your own sense of style.

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Finding Your Way Around Your DAB+

Front View

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2.

Standby Power ON or OFF

Scan stations

3. PRE Store stations selected

4. Scroll down or Go to Previous

5.

6.

Confirm and pause

Scroll up or Go To Next

7. MODE Switch among different modes

8. INFO Information

9. SNOOZE Alarm/Snooze/Sleep (Multifunction button)

10. VOL– Decrease volume

11. VOL+ Increase volume

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Back View


1. Aerial

2. DC in

3. AUX-IN for other devices

4. On/Off

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Battery Use

Your Retro DAB+ can be powered by 4 x Type ‘C’ batteries.

Be sure to insert batteries of the correct type and ensure correct polarity (+/-).

Battery Removal

Use thumb or finger to pull clip down and outward in order to release battery cover.

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Introducing your View Quest Retro DAB+

What can my Retro DAB+ do apart from look fab?

Here’s a brief run-down of your Retro DAB+’s capabilities. Everything is explained fully later in this guide.

iPod/iPhone dock

Play an iPhone or iPod with either a 30-pin or

Lightning connector. Your music will never have sounded so good, and your iPhone or iPod will charge at the same time.

DAB/DAB+ receiver

Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is the next big thing in radio. Clarity, station choice and ease of tuning are often cited as benefits. There are two versions, DAB and DAB+. Your Retro DAB+ works with either. You can store up to 10 DAB/DAB+ stations as presets.

FM Radio

DAB isn’t everywhere, so there’s an FM radio in your Retro DAB+ that means you can listen wherever DAB or FM radio is available. You can store up to 10 FM stations as presets.

Auxiliary connection

Lets you plug in and listen to an external audio source so your older devices aren’t left out.

Dual Alarms

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


Positioning, Preparing and Switching on

Positioning

A good place for your Retro DAB+:

- has a flat and stable surface with sufficient ventilation

- is within 1.4metres of a power socket if you are using mains power.

- has space above it for you to fully extend the telescopic aerial vertically.

- is away from bright sunlight, heat sources, humidity and dampness.

Preparing

- If using mains power: connect the mains power lead into the socket on the back of the radio (DC IN).

Switch the mains power wall socket off. Now plug the power adaptor into the wall socket, and switch

the wall socket on.

- If not using mains power, ensure new batteries are correctly fitted. Your Retro DAB+ can be powered

by four type ‘C’ alkaline or rechargeable batteries (not supplied). When using batteries to power the

unit, function and operation are the same as using the mains, except that a docked iPod/iPhone will

not be charged. A low power symbol will display when batteries are running low, and your Retro DAB+

will return to standby mode when almost out of power. If operating on batteries, please switch of the

mains adaptor and remove the mains power plug from the back of the radio.

- Fully extend the radio aerial vertically for the best reception.

Switching on

- When switching on for the first time, slide the power switch on the back of the radio to “ON”.

What you will see when you switch on

- “View Quest” will be displayed for 2 seconds, followed by the clock. This is ‘standby’ mode.

- After 10 seconds the display backlight will switch off.

Leaving and entering standby mode

- Press (1) to switch between working and standby mode. In standby mode the display shows a clock,

in working mode the display shows information about the current function.

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Using your Retro DAB+

Go through positioning, preparing and switching on, above if required.

If the clock is displayed, your Retro DAB+ is in standby mode. If so, press (1) to leave standby mode and enter working mode.

You can now use the “Mode” button (7) to select the mode you want. How to use each mode is described below.

DAB/DAB+

1. For best reception, make sure the aerial is fully extended vertically.

2. If the display shows the clock, press (1) to switch to working mode.

3. To switch to DAB/DAB+ press MODE (7) repeatedly until the display briefly shows ‘Switch to DAB’. a. First time use, or after Factory Reset: Your Retro DAB+ will automatically begin to quick scan for DAB/DAB+

stations. A progress bar will show the progress of the scan, and multiplex information is shown. Stations found

will be automatically stored. The number of stations found will also be displayed at the upper right corner of

the display. The first station available will be shown on the display and played automatically. If no DAB/DAB+

signal is detected, “No Signal” will be displayed.

b. Subsequent use: Your last selected station will be displayed, tuned and played if possible.

The display will show the Station Name and ‘DAB’ on the top line, and the Programme Type, if available, on the second line.

4. To switch between stored stations press (4) or (6).

5. To scan for stations: a. Quick Scan: Press (2) b. Full Scan: Press and hold (2)

A progress bar will show the progress of the scan with multiplex information below it. Stations found will be automatically stored. The number of stations found will be displayed in the upper right corner of the display.

6. To manually tune to DAB/DAB+ stations, press and hold (5) until ‘Manual tune’ is displayed. Now press

(4) or (6) to scroll through channel 5A-13F. Press (5) button to confirm the channel, then press

(4) or (6) to scroll through stations in this channel, and press (5) to play the selected station.

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7. To store the current station as a preset: a. You can store up to 10 DAB/DAB+ presets.

b. Press and hold PRE (3) until a flashing ‘1’ is shown on the bottom right of the display and then

release the button. If you have no station stored as preset 1 “Preset Empty” will be displayed.

If you do have a station stored as preset 1, its name will be shown. c. You can now cycle through your presets by pressing (4) or (6).

To store a station as a preset, either in an empty slot or replacing a previously stored station, press

(5). “Preset x Stored” will briefly display on the lower line.

8. To select a preset station: press and release PRE (3). Press (4) or (6) to cycle through your

presets and press (5) to select the preset station currently displayed.

9. To display station information, repeatedly pressing INFO (8) will cycle through station information

that can include Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) or radiotext, station name, time and date, frequency,

stereo/mono, bit rate or signal quality. The information type you select will then be displayed for the

current DAB/DAB+ station.

10. To set the time: in DAB/DAB+ mode your Retro DAB+ will synchronize with the time and date of

the station.

FM

1. For best reception, make sure the aerial is fully extended vertically.


3. To switch to FM press MODE (7) repeatedly until the display briefly shows ‘Switch to FM’. a. First time use, or after Factory Reset: Your Retro DAB+ will tune to and display 87.70MHz, the lowest

point of the FM spectrum b. Subsequent use: Your last selected station will be displayed, tuned and played if possible.

4. To autoscan stations, briefly press (2) to search for stations up the FM spectrum. Your Retro DAB+

will stop the scan and play the first station it finds. To search down the spectrum, long press (2).

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5. To search for stations manually or find a specific frequency, briefly press (4) or (6) to change

frequency in 0.05MHz steps down or up. Hold (4) or (6) to tune rapidly down or up the

spectrum. Scanning will stop when the button is released.

6. To store the current station as a preset: a. You can store up to 10 FM presets.

b. Press and hold PRE (3) until a flashing ‘1’ is shown on the bottom right of the display and then release

the button. If you have no station stored as preset 1 “Preset Empty” will be displayed. If you do have

a station stored as preset 1, its name will be shown. c. You can now cycle through your presets by pressing (4) or (6). To store a station as a preset,

either in an empty slot or replacing a previously stored station, press (5). “Preset x Stored” will

briefly display on the lower line.

7. To select a preset station: press and release PRE (3). Press (4) or (6) to cycle through your

presets and press (5) to select the preset station currently displayed.

8. To display station information, repeatedly pressing INFO (8) will cycle through station information

that can include radiotext, programme type, signal strength bar, date/time, frequency, stereo/mono. The

information type you select will then be displayed for the FM stations you select.

9. To switch between stereo and mono in FM mode, press (5) to switch between Stereo and Mono.

Switching to mono can improve the listening experience for weak stations.

10. To set the time: in FM mode your Retro DAB+ will synchronize with the time and date of the station. iPod or iPhone

1. Connect your iPod/iPhone: gently push the spring-loaded panel with the View Quest logo on it. It will

slide out to reveal the iPod/iPhone connector. Dock your iPod/iPhone.


3. To switch to iPod/iPhone press MODE (7) repeatedly until the display briefly shows ‘Switch to iPod’. The

display will then show ‘iPod Connected’. If no device is docked, it will show ‘iPod Disconnected’.

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4. To select tracks to play, use your iPod/iPhone to navigate to your music. You can then navigate using

controls on your Retro DAB+: a. Press (4) or (6) to play previous or next track. b. Press (5) to play or pause the track. c. Press and hold (4) or (6) to search the current track using high speed rewind or fast-

forward. Play will resume when you release the button.

AUX-IN


2. To connect the auxiliary device: plug the aux-in cable into the 3.5mm AUX-IN jack at the back of the radio.

3. To switch to AUX-IN press MODE(7) repeatedly button until the display briefly shows ‘Switch to AUX-IN’.

4. To control the playback of the auxiliary device you need to use the device’s own controls. You may need

to adjust volume on your Retro DAB+ and the auxiliary device for optimum volume and clarity.

Alarm Clock

Your Retro DAB+ has dual alarms, which can operate in both working and standby mode. You can wake up to DAB/DAB+, FM, iPod or two different beep tones.

To set an Alarm

1. In either standby or working modes press SNOOZE ( 9) to select ALARM 1. Press it again to select

ALARM 2. In either case the status of the alarm will be displayed:

2. The top line of the display shows the alarm number, and the currently selected alarm source. The default

setting is BEEPER1. The second line of the display shows flashing alarm status, and the time the alarm is

set.

3. Press (4) or (6) to display OFF or ON.

4. Press (5) to select OFF or ON. If you select ON the display will show ‘Alarm Time Set’, showing

current time and a flashing setting for alarm time. Hours will flash first.

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5. Set alarm time hours by pressing (4) or (6). Press (5) to confirm hours setting and go on to

minutes.

6. Set alarm time minutes by pressing (4) or (6). Press (5) to confirm hours setting and go on

to alarm type.

7. Set alarm type by pressing (4) or (6). Sources are:

- BEEP Tone 1

- BEEP Tone 2

- DAB

- FM

- iPod

8. Press (5) to confirm alarm type setting.

9. In Standby mode your Retro DAB+ will show bell symbols and numbers to show which alarms are active.

To show alarm status

In either standby or working modes press SNOOZE( 9) to select ALARM 1. Press it again to select ALARM

2. In either case the status of the alarm will be displayed:

Stopping or snoozing the alarm

When alarm goes off you can press (1) to turn off the alarm

Press SNOOZE (9) to snooze for 5 minutes. Your Retro DAB+ will enter into Standby mode and show the clock. You can repeat snoozing for a maximum period of 1 hour.

Snoozing multiple alarms

Only one alarm can be snoozing at a time. If ALARM 1 is snoozing ALARM 2 will also automatically snooze if it begins to sound. ALARM 1 snooze will be cancelled.

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Alarm Sounds

- If the alarm is set to DAB/DAB+ mode and no DAB/DAB+ stations can be received, BEEP Tone1

will sound.

- If the alarm is set to “iPod” mode and there is no iPod connected, BEEP Tone1 will sound.

- Whether “iPod” or “BEEPER” alarms are sounding, docking or removing an iPod or iPhone will

turn off the alarm.

- If two alarms are set, when ALARM 1 is sounding and ALARM 2 begins to sound, it will

automatically turn off ALARM 2.

Alarm Volume

Whichever alarm mode is selected, the alarm volume will be half the maximum volume.

Sleep Timer

You can send your Retro DAB+ to sleep for up to 90 minutes time.

In working mode, press and hold SNOOZE (9) to enter sleep function setting. The display will show ‘Sleep

Timer‘ with “OFF” flashing on the lower right. Press (4) or (6) to select sleep time from 15min,

30min, 45min, 60min or 90min. Press (5) to confirm your selection.

Sleep time will be displayed as ‘Snn’ on the upper right of the screen, where ‘nn’ is the sleep time selected.

To cancel the sleep timer, follow instructions above and select ‘off’ instead of a sleep time.

Other Operations

Your Retro DAB+ has two functions that you are only likely to need in the unlikely event of a problem while in conversation with support.

Factory Reset

[Note] Factory Reset will cancel all your presets

In working mode, press and hold “MODE” button until “Press Enter Key to Reset” is displayed.

Then press (5) to confirm. “System Reset, then System Reset OK” will display.

Software Version

In working mode, press and hold INFO to check the software version.

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Important Safety Information – please read

Please read this guide before using your unit – it contains guidance and recommendations that can help ensure long-lasting, trouble-free, safe operation. Please keep this guide for future reference.

Be careful. Avoid:

• Liquids: don’t expose your unit to drips or splashes, and don’t put liquid containers like vases on it or near it.

• Humidity or moisture: humid or moist places like bathrooms and steam rooms need specially-designed

equipment.

• Heat: don’t expose your unit to direct sunlight or heat from radiators or other heat sources. Audio/video devices can generate a lot of heat; don’t put your unit on top of such devices. Don’t use naked flames anywhere near your unit either.

• Dust and restricted airflow: make sure your unit is in free-flowing air to avoid overheating.

• Vibration: constant vibration can cause damage.

• Extreme climates: this unit is designed for operation in moderate climates.

IMPORTANT:

• DO NOT listen at high volume: High volumes can permanently damage hearing.

• DO NOT use equipment, especially headphones, when it could distract you from the requirements of traffic or other safety.

• DO NOT Use equipment that is not working normally or you suspect may be faulty or damaged.

• DO NOT leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

Always:

• Operate all controls as instructed in the manual.

• Ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-connections between the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing connections.

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE Dangerous Voltages, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons is present within this product’s enclosure.

ATTENTION The owner’s manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions, for your safety, it is necessary to refer to the manual.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.

Note: This unit will become warm when used for a long period of time. This is normal and does not indicate a problem

with the unit.

Battery safety guidelines

- Be sure to insert batteries of the correct type and ensure correct polarity (+/-).

- To insert batteries, remove the battery compartment cover and insert batteries observing polarity.

- Ensure the cover is secure and remove batteries in a safe manner without the use of metallic or other conductive objects

- Batteries should not be replaced by children

- Never dispose of batteries in fire as they may explode

- Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or naked flame.

- Only use batteries of the same type

- Do not mix old and new batteries and do not mix alkaline and rechargeable batteries

- Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries

- If the radio is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries from the battery compartment

- Always remove spent batteries from the battery compartment and dispose of them responsibly to protect the environment

Note: For battery operation, please switch off the mains adaptor and remove the mains power plug from the back of the

radio.’

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Specifications

Mode: DAB/DAB+ (BAND III 5A-13F), FM (87.5MHz-108MHz), IPOD, AUX_IN

LCD: 2x16 dots matrix; black background white fonts, negative LCD

Power Supply: AC INPUT 100-240V; DC_OUTPUT 5V/2A (30-pin dock) 5.9V/2A (Lightning dock)

Output Power: 10W X2

Standby Mode: Show Clock

Environmental Disposal Information

Electrical and electronic products displaying the crossed out wheeled bin symbol above must not be disposed of in general household waste. Take the product to a recycling facility that accepts electrical and electronic products. Check with your Local Authority for your nearest recycling centre.

For further details, please contact

View Quest

9-10 Mill Lane

Alton

Hampshire

GU34 2QG

UNITED KINGDOM [email protected] www.viewquest.co.uk

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Support

We’re sure you’re going to have a long and happy relationship with your new Retro DAB+. How can we be so sure, well, we’ve designed, engineered and loved this product from the pages of a concept book through to the gorgeous product you have in your hands. We’re very proud of our products and the care and attention we give them, this is reflected in our fantastically low returns rate.

However, if you do have a problem then we’re always happy to help:

+44 (0)1792 704 452

[email protected]

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If You Love Your Retro DAB+ Let

The World Know

We take great pride in all our products and we hope you love your Retro DAB+, if you do we’d love to hear about it. So why not share your experience and your own sense of sound & style with us via social media or reviews with our retailers.

#SoundStyle

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SHOW US YOUR

#SoundStyle

Facebook – /ViewQuest

/ViewQuest

Twitter – @View_Quest

@View_Quest

@ViewQuest

Instagram – @ViewQuest

/ViewQuest

Pinterest – /ViewQuest

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GB Operation Guide

Operation Guide

Guide d’utilisation

Betriebsanleitung

Guía de funcionamiento

Guia de Operação

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Bruksanvisning

Welcome To View Quest

BLACK

BROWN

CREAM

RED

MUSTARD

EMERALD

TEAL

BLUE

RADIANT ORCHID

HOT PINK

PURPLE

POLKA DOT

BLUE DAISY

SAMPLER

ROSE & BEE

PINK WALLPAPER

BLACK TOAST

MARMALADE

RETRO DESIGN WITH MODERN SOUNDS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

If You Love Your Retro DAB+ Let

The World Know

#SoundStyle

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Table of contents

GB Operation Guide

Operation Guide

Guide d’utilisation

Betriebsanleitung

Guía de funcionamiento

Guia de Operação

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Bruksanvisning

Welcome To View Quest

BLACK

BROWN

CREAM

RED

MUSTARD

EMERALD

TEAL

BLUE

RADIANT ORCHID

HOT PINK

PURPLE

POLKA DOT

BLUE DAISY

SAMPLER

ROSE & BEE

PINK WALLPAPER

BLACK TOAST

MARMALADE

RETRO DESIGN WITH MODERN SOUNDS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

If You Love Your Retro DAB+ Let

The World Know

#SoundStyle

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