Genius Clock Radio GEO 1 User Manual
Genus GEO -1  
DAB Stereo Alarm Clock Radio  
USER GUIDE  
All rights Reserved  
© 2005 Genus Digital  
Genius Consultancy and Marketing Limited  
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1 Introduction to Genus GEO-1  
Thank you for choosing the Genus GEO-1 DAB Stereo Alarm Clock Radio.  
The G EO 1 offers everything you would expec t from a n a la rm c loc k ra dio plus  
some useful extra s suc h a s setting the time a nd da te a utoma tic a lly via the DAB  
signa l  
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Ha nd finished in ma c hined a luminium, the stunning G EO is the perfec t bedside  
c ompa nion.  
The G EO-1 offers the c hoic e of wa king up ea c h morning to c rysta l c lea r DAB  
ra dio in stereo sound or if you prefer, a n a la rm buzzer. The G EO 1 inc ludes ‘onc e  
only’ or ‘da ily’ a la rm settings a nd will store up to four different a la rm times for  
c omplete ea se of use.  
G enus a im to provide our c ustomers with well designed, qua lity produc ts tha t you  
will enjoy for ma ny yea rs to c ome but to a c hieve this we need your va lued  
feedba c k. Plea se feel free to c onta c t us via our website with your c omments  
PLEASE READ THIS USER G UIDE IN FULL TO G ET THE BEST OUT OF THE G EO-1. The user  
guide c onta ins a ll the informa tion you require to use the produc t in the ma nner it  
wa s intended. PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER G UIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENC E.  
For a ny tec hnic a l issues not c overed by the user guide - full produc t support is  
a va ila ble a t the end of a phone Monda y – Frida y (9.00a m – 5.00pm) or a t the  
‘Frequently a sked questions’ pa ge of www.genusdigita l.c om . For more info  
a bout c ustomer support visit www.genusdigita l.c om  
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2 Safety Instructions – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY  
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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.  
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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  
2.1 Cleaning  
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UNPLUG your GEO-1 before you clean it  
DO NOT use a liquid or aerosol cleaner  
DO NOT use an abrasive cleaning product  
Clean your GEO-1 ONLY using a soft damp (not wet) cloth  
2.2 Servicing  
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DO NOT attempt to repair any part of your GEO-1  
Contact your dealer if you have any doubt or questions regarding the  
installation or operation of your GEO-1  
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3 Product Diagrams  
CONTROL PANEL  
HEADPHONE SOCKET  
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4 Getting Started  
4.1 Switching On for the First Time  
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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.  
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The display will now say ‘Setting Clock’. Allow the device to perform this  
function - this may take up to thirty seconds.  
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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 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).  
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The GEO-1 will automatically tune into the first available station  
If required, reposition the antenna in order to achieve the best reception  
quality.  
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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 GEO-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:  
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Press the MENU button  
Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW Keys to select ‘AUTOSCAN FULL’  
Press the SELECT key. The device will perform a Full Scan and  
automatically tune into the first available station  
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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 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 selected otherwise (see Menu  
Options – changing station order)  
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To find a station use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW Keys to move up or down the  
station list alphabetically  
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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 GEO-1 can store up to 10 stations as presets allowing you to move  
between your favourite stations quickly and easily  
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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  
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appear.  
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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 (1 – 10).  
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Having selected the preset number of choice press and hold the PRESET  
button until the message ‘preset x saved’. The station you were tuned into will  
now be saved under that preset  
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To store other stations – tune into the station required and repeat as above  
To overwrite a preset – tune into the station you wish to store, press and  
release the PRESET button, use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW Keys to select any  
preset (1-10). Press the PRESET button and hold. If another station was  
already stored on this preset it will now have been overwritten with the new  
station.  
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To select a stored preset. When the radio is turned ON press the PRESET  
button then use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys to select the chosen preset.  
Press SELECT. 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:  
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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  
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Time and Date – an accurate time and date service updated from the  
multiplex  
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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  
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To show a graphic signal strength indicator:  
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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 option you require press ‘SELECT’.  
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  
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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  
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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 LEFT/RIGHT ARROW buttons and then press  
SELECT to choose your preferred option  
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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  
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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 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 Dynamic Range Control  
DRC helps you hear quieter sounds at low volume or in a noisy environment.  
Not all broadcasters currently use DRC however your GEO-1 radio is equipped  
to implement DRC at varying levels.  
Having selected the DRC option from the menu use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW  
KEYS to select the DRC value  
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DRC 0 – switches DRC off  
DRC ½ - DRC level is half of that sent by the broadcast  
DRC 1 – DRC level as sent by the broadcaster  
6.4 Software Version  
If you call requiring technical support you may be asked to give these details  
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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:  
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Turn the mains power on  
To manually set the clock:  
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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 highlighted. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW  
keys to set the hours then press SELECT  
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The minutes will then be highlighted. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW Keys to set  
the minutes then press SELECT  
Continue this process for the date including day month and year  
7.2 Setting the Alarms  
For your convenience, the GEO-1 can store four different alarm times, each of  
those a ‘once only’ or ‘daily’ setting.  
To set the alarm time and its corresponding frequency (once only/daily):  
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Turn the radio on using the ON/OFF button  
Press the MENU button.  
Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW KEYS to choose ‘Clock’. Press SELECT.  
Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW KEYS to choose ‘Set Alarm’. Press SELECT.  
Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys to choose Alarm 1-4. Press SELECT.  
The screen will appear with the message ‘Alarm x – Not In Use’. To start  
setting this Alarm press SELECT.  
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The time will appear with the hours highlighted. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW  
keys to set the hours then press SELECT  
The minutes will then be highlighted. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys to set  
the minutes then press SELECT  
The screen will then display the frequency options. Use the LEFT/RIGHT  
ARROW keys to choose either ‘daily’ or ‘once’. Press SELECT.  
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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.  
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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  
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Press the ALARM button.  
Use the LEFT/RIGHT Arrow Keys to select a pre-programmed alarm.  
Pressing the SELECT key repeatedly will enable OR disable the displayed  
alarm. THE ALARM IS ENABLED WHEN THE ‘BELL’ SYMBOL APPEARS ON THE  
DISPLAY  
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Having enabled or Disabled the alarm the GEO-1 will automatically return to  
its previous state (radio – if the device was turned on; time and date – if the  
device was in standby mode). THE BELL SYMBOL WILL REMAIN ON THE  
DISPLAY IF AN ALARM HAS BEEN ENABLED.  
7.4 To turn an ALARM OFF:  
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Press the ALARM button  
7.5 SNOOZE Function:  
It is possible to choose the duration of ‘Snooze’ time. Snooze – is defined as a  
way of silencing an alarm alert for a given number of minutes from 5 minutes  
to 60 minutes (1 hour). Once the number of minutes has been set – pressing  
the SNOOZE button will silence any alarm alert for the corresponding number  
of minutes:  
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When the GEO-1 is switched on, press the MENU button  
Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys to select ‘Clock’. Press SELECT.  
Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys to select ‘Snooze’. Press SELECT  
Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys to select number of minutes. To confirm  
press SELECT  
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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’:  
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Press ‘SLEEP’  
Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys to select the number of minutes until you  
wish the radio to ‘sleep’  
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Press SELECT  
The message ‘Sleep Activated’ will appear on the display  
The radio will ‘sleep’ (go into standby state) after the corresponding number  
of minutes  
8 Performing a RESET  
To restore the GEO-1 to its factory settings press and hold down the MENU  
button for two seconds.  
A message will appear on the screen asking you for confirmation. Press the  
SELECT button to continue or allow the radio to return to the previous state.  
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  
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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, the high  
brightness setting can be activated temporarily by tapping the SNOOZE key.  
10 Technical Specification  
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General: DAB stereo alarm clock radio capable of receiving all DAB band III  
transmissions  
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Frequency: DAB Band III with fast auto tune  
Antenna connector: Pig Tail antenna supplied  
Power supply: 9V DC external power supply  
Display: Custom built blue back lit LCD; easy to read; large characters;  
large viewing angle  
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Controls: stand by ON/OFF; volume +/-; station +/-; 10 preset; select;  
display; menu; snooze; sleep; alarm; scan )  
Approvals: CE  
11 Headphone Output  
The GEO-1 includes a standard headphone socket for consideration to others.  
Headphones are not supplied.  
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS AND OTHER PRODUCTS  
VISIT:  
www.genusdigital.com  
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