Genius Vero 1 User Manual

Genus Vero Model-1  
DAB/FM Stereo Radio with Alarm Clock  
USER GUIDE  
All rights Reserved  
© 2005 Genus Digital  
Genius Consultancy and Marketing Limited  
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1 Introduction to Genus Vero Model-1  
Thank you for choosing the Genus Vero Model-1 Stereo DAB/FM Radio with  
Alarm Clock.  
The Vero-1 offers everything you would expect from a DAB/FM Radio – great  
sound quality, ease of use and beautiful design.  
The Vero-1 can be used as an alarm clock offering the choice of waking up each  
morning to crystal clear DAB radio in stereo sound or if you prefer, an alarm  
buzzer. The Vero-1 includes two separate alarm types with three options for  
settings.  
Genus aim to provide our customers with well designed, quality products that you  
will enjoy for many years to come but to achieve this we need your valued  
feedback. Please feel free to contact us via our website with your comments  
PLEASE READ THIS USER GUIDE IN FULL TO GET THE BEST OUT OF THE VERO-1. The  
user guide contains all the information you require to use the product in the  
manner it was intended. PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
For any technical issues not covered by the user guide - full product support is  
available at the end of a phone Monday – Friday (9.00am – 5.00pm) or at the  
about customer support visit www.genusdigital.com  
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2 Safety Instructions – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY  
DO NOT use your VERO-1 near water  
DO NOT allow your VERO-1 to get wet  
DO NOT use the VERO-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 VERO-1 *  
DO NOT place anything in the ventilation slots of the VERO-1  
Fit the mains adaptor to an easily accessible socket, located near the radio  
* Your GEO-1 should be positioned to ensure good ventilation so that it will not  
overheat. It is recommended to allow a minimum of 5cm free space around it  
when choosing its location  
2.1 Cleaning  
UNPLUG your VERO-1 before you clean it  
DO NOT use a liquid or aerosol cleaner  
DO NOT use an abrasive cleaning product  
Clean your VERO-1 ONLY using a soft damp (not wet) cloth  
2.2 Servicing  
DO NOT attempt to repair any part of your VERO-1  
Contact your dealer if you have any doubt or questions regarding the  
installation or operation of your VERO-1  
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3 Product Diagrams  
CONTROL PANEL  
SIDE PANEL  
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4 Getting Started  
4.1 Switching On for the First Time  
For best reception fully extend the antenna on the VERO-1.  
Connect the power adapter provided to the VERO-1. Now plug into the mains  
socket and switch mains on.  
Power your radio by the switch on the right hand side of the radio  
Press the STANDBY button to turn the device on.  
The VERO-1 will now search for available stations. Allow the device to perform  
this function. This may take up to one minute (depending on number of  
stations available locally).  
The VERO-1 will automatically tune into the first available station  
If required, reposition the antenna in order to achieve the best reception  
quality.  
The optimum reception on any DAB product is normally achieved if the  
product is positioned as close as possible to a window.  
NB It is advisable to perform a ‘full scan’ to benefit from all the DAB channels  
available in your area (see Full Scan below)  
4.2 Auto Scan / Full Scan  
Your VERO-1 will perform a fast auto scan the first time you switch it on as  
detailed above – you can repeat this at any time by pressing the scan button.  
But to ensure that you are receiving all of the channels available to you it is  
advised that you perform a Full Scan. To perform a Full Scan:  
Press and hold the auto-scan button for 3 seconds  
4.3 No Stations Available  
If no stations are found:  
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Try adjusting the antenna or relocating the radio in the room (e.g. closer  
to a window)  
Your VERO-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  
5 Using DAB Radio  
5.1 Finding & Selecting a Station  
Stations will be listed alphabetically unless selected otherwise (see Menu  
Options – changing station order)  
To find a station turn the SCAN KNOB to move up or down the station list  
alphabetically  
When you have found the station you would like to listen to press ‘SELECT’.  
If new stations have become available in your area you will need to perform a  
Full Scan (see Getting Started – Auto Scan / Full Scan). Any new stations will  
then automatically be added to the station list.  
5.2 Using Presets  
Your VERO-1 can store up to 10 stations as presets allowing you to move  
between your favourite stations quickly and easily.  
Presets 1-5 are selected with the keys labelled 1-5  
Presets 6-10 are selected using the shift keys then the keys labelled 1-5.  
e.g. Preset 6 is selected by using shift and then key 1  
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To store a station as a preset:  
Tune the radio to the station you wish to store.  
To store the station, press and hold down the chosen PRESET button until  
you see the message ‘preset x saved’. The station you were tuned into is now  
stored.  
To store other stations – tune into the station required and repeat as above  
for other presets (1-10)  
To overwrite a preset – tune into the station you wish to store, press and hold  
the chosen PRESET button. If another station was already stored on this  
preset it will now have been overwritten with the new station.  
To select a stored preset. When the radio is turned ON press the relevant  
PRESET button. The radio will tune into the selected preset.  
5.3 Changing the Information on the Display  
It is possible to regularly change the displayed information on the screen.  
To choose one of the following options press the ‘display’ button repeatedly:  
Scrolling text (DLS) – the default mode and broadcast by most stations  
Programme type – type of content being broadcast  
Multiplex – all stations belong to a multiplex that are groups of stations owned  
and broadcast by a single operator  
Time and Date – an accurate time and date service updated from the  
multiplex  
Channel – Multiplex channel and frequency  
Mode – Indicates stereo or mono and the bit/data rate that is being used by  
the broadcaster. This will depend on the content being broadcast.  
Signal error – the lower the signal error, the better the reception quality at  
that time and location  
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.  
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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 ‘SCAN KNOB’. When you have found the menu option you  
require press ‘SELECT’ key, (the centre of the scan knob).  
The menus options are as follows:  
6.1 Station Order  
By selecting the ‘Station Order’ option you can change the order in which your  
stations appear on the station order list. Choose one of the below options then  
press SELECT  
Alphanumeric – all stations are sorted alphabetically (default)  
Active Stations – all stations that are active will appear at the top of the list  
and all inactive stations at the bottom of the station list. Inactive stations are  
the stations that appear with a ‘?’ next to them  
Favourite Stations – this displays your ten favourite (most listened to)  
stations at the top of the list and the rest below in alphanumeric order. Your  
favourite stations are those that appear with a ‘<’ next to them  
Prune Stations – if you move a DAB radio to a different location, certain  
stations on your station list may no longer be available however these will  
continue to appear on your station list as ‘inactive’ stations and will appear  
with a question mark ‘?’ next to them. These stations can be deleted by  
selecting the ‘Prune Stations’ option  
Scroll through this list using the SCAN KNOBS and then press SELECT to  
choose your preferred option  
6.2 Manual Tune  
Selecting the ‘Manual Tune’ menu option shows the signal strength to help  
you find the optimum position for your VERO-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.  
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Move the antenna around until the filled blocks move past the empty block.  
When you have a good signal the display will show the multiplex name and  
add its stations to the list  
NB You can display the signal level at any time by pressing the SELECT button  
while you are listening to a station  
6.3 Software Version  
If you call requiring technical support you may be asked to give these details  
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7 FM Radio  
Your Vero also has an FM radio for listening to any stations that are not  
available on DAB radio.  
To switch your radio into FM mode press the DAB/FM button.  
To tune into a station you can either Autoscan or manually  
Autoscan  
o Press the Scan button and the radio will automatically seek for the  
next available station  
o To scan down the frequency press and hold the scan button  
Manual scan  
o You can manually scan up and down the stations using the scan  
knob  
The radio also allows you to store FM stations as presets using the preset buttons  
like your DAB radio. (see section on presets).  
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8 Clock & Alarm Functions  
8.1 Setting the Clock  
To set the clock:  
Press & hold the DAB/FM button on your radio  
Use the SCAN KNOB to choose ‘Set Clock’  
Press SELECT  
Use the SCAN KNOB to adjust each time item  
Press SELECT to store the setting  
You should set year/month/date/hour/minute  
8.2 Setting the Alarms  
For your convenience, the VERO-1 can store two different alarm times, each  
with a “MON-SUN”, “MON-SAT” or “MON-FRI” setting.  
To set the alarm time and its corresponding frequency (once only/daily):  
Turn the radio on using the ON/OFF button  
Press hold the DAB/FM button.  
Use the SCAN KNOB to choose ‘Set Alarm’. Press SELECT.  
Use the SCAN KNOB to choose Alarm 1 or Alarm 2. Press SELECT.  
Settings  
o Hour  
o Minute  
o Frequency ; Mon-Sun, Mon-Sat, Mon-Fri  
o DAB/FM/Buzzer/Off  
o For each selection Use the SCAN KNOB to view options and then press  
SELECT to make the choice  
The VERO-1 will then return automatically to radio mode  
8.3 To enable or disable a PRESET ALARM:  
TO DISABLE an alarm, Repeat the actions to set an alarm, but select OFF  
instead of  
o DAB, FM or BZ (Buzzer)  
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Having enabled or Disabled the alarm the VERO-1 will automatically return to  
its previous state  
8.4 To turn an ALARM OFF:  
Press the DAB/FM button  
8.5 SNOOZE Function:  
It is possible to change the duration of ‘Snooze’ time. Snooze – is defined as a  
way of silencing an alarm alert for a given number of minutes and can be  
changed from 1 – 9 minutes. Once the number of minutes has been set –  
pressing the SNOOZE button will silence any alarm alert for the corresponding  
number of minutes:  
When the VERO-1 is switched on, press and hold the DAB/FM button  
Use the SCAN KNOB select ‘SNOOZE’. Press SELECT.  
Use the SCAN KNOB to choose length of ‘Snooze’. Press SELECT  
The radio will then return automatically to radio mode  
8.6 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 SCAN KNOB to select the number of minutes until you wish the  
radio to ‘sleep’  
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Press SELECT  
Use the SCAN KNOB to set sleep mode as ON, and then confirm with  
SELECT button  
Pressing SLEEP button will change display to normal listening mode  
The radio will ‘sleep’ (go into standby state) after the corresponding number  
of minutes  
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9 Performing a RESET  
To restore the VERO-1 to its factory settings press and hold down the  
DISPLAY button for up to four seconds.  
The radio will go into FAST Autoscan mode  
NB a system reset will delete all presets, menu option selections and  
alarm/clock settings. A system reset should only be performed if this  
is required or if the unit appears to have developed an operational  
fault  
10 Display  
10.1  
Brightness Control  
The backlit LED display has adjustable brightness settings – using the scroll  
wheel on the right hand side.  
The display will switch to a LOW setting when the device is being operated  
from batteries.  
The display brightness will switch to high setting when keys are used, and  
then switch back to low setting after approx. 5 seconds.  
11 G-ProTM  
G-PROTM – A new standard in audio performance  
Your Vero DAB/FM radio brings with it a new level of sound quality for the portable  
category. G-PROTM utilises a patented algorithm1 and unique speaker configuration  
including 2 x 5W speakers to deliver peerless acoustic performance. G-PROTM has  
been developed from technology used in the world’s leading professional recording  
studios.  
Press the ‘PRO’ button on the VERO 1 and hear the difference for yourself.  
G-PROTM is automatically enabled on your radio. Press the PRO button to switch off  
the function.  
1
EmbracingSoundTM  
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12 Technical Specification  
General: DAB stereo alarm clock radio capable of receiving all DAB band III  
transmissions  
Frequency: DAB Band III with fast auto tune  
F-TYPE Antenna connector: Telescopic antenna supplied  
Power supply: 9V DC external power supply  
Display: Custom built white back lit LCD; easy to read; large characters;  
large viewing angle  
Controls: stand by ON/OFF; volume +/-; station +/-; 10 preset; select;  
display; menu; snooze; sleep; scan )  
Approvals: CE  
13 Headphone Output  
The VERO-1 includes a standard headphone socket for consideration to  
others. Headphones are not supplied.  
14 Battery Mode  
The VERO-1 will operate on 6 C Size batteries. Long Life Alkaline Batteries are  
recommended for use in DAB Radios.  
Please note that since DAB is battery intensive, to conserve battery life the  
radio will not switch into Standby Mode when being operated on batteries.  
To switch off in Battery mode, you must use the POWER ON/OFF button  
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS AND OTHER PRODUCTS  
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