Goodmans GSR75WDAB User's Manual
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1. Message will be displayed In sucha case the receiver will allow the use dt ofthe Display button to select the Signal option on line 2 of the display This can then be used this to optimise the aerial position for best signal strength When this has been done perform Autotune as normal After 15 20 seconds the radio will have checked for all available DAB stations and will have created a new Station List If the same message reappears then please refer to the General Operation section of this manual Special Functions of Digital Radio and Station Lists All broadcasters are permitted to change the content of their digital radio transmissions at any time by adding and removing stations Many broadcasters take advantage of this facility for catering for special audiences An example of this would be adding a special station for children during the day and then replacing it with a more adult oriented station programming at night With DAB stations it is also possible to split an existing station into two or more separate stations for a period This is often done on speech only stations where the broadcaster may wish to deliver coverage of different sporting events at the same time The new stations are underneath the existing primary stations and the new stations are known as Secondary stations These two special functions are only available on the DAB Network and can mean that the content of the Stat2. Remove the mains cable from the side of the radio to operate the radio from the batteries Reconnecting of the mains cable to the radio will bypass the batteries Note The charge current in this player has been optimised for over night charging of NI MH rechargeable batteries Nicad batteries can be used but the charge time will need to be reduced DAB Overview DAB Radio tuning is very different to traditional analogue radio tuning In DAB mode the user is not required to know anything about station frequencies Instead an organised list of the DAB radio stations receivable in the current location is created by the radio This list is initially organised into alphabetical order by the first letter of the station name only The Autotune function is the system that the DAB radio uses to create this list of available stations This list would be organised in the following way TOPA Example Station gt B Example Station gt C Example Station gt D Example Station gt E Example Station gt F Example Station gt G Example Station gt H Example Station Bottom After Autotune has completed the radio will automatically tune to the top station in the Station List In the fictional Station List above this would be A Example Station This radio provides two different ways of selecting stations from the list it has created Using the Up Down and Select buttons as described later in this manual Using the Prev and N
3. the broadcast mode can be Mono Stereo or Joint Stereo Joint Stereo la Radio 1 Clock The clock is automatically updated when listening to DAB and is kept up to date by the receiver when the receiver is switched off The clock can be displayed in 12 hour AM PM or 24 hour default format BBC Radio 1 2 45PM Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 12 DAB operation contd Battery Level lf the receiver is operating on batteries the battery level will be displayed as a bar The longer the bar the more life is left in the batteries lf the receiver is operating on mains power this message will be displayed BBC Radio 1 Hains Powered Note If the battery level is getting low then the Power LED will start to flash switch off the receiver and replace the batteries as soon as possible Autotune When No Dab Service is shown in the display Press the Autotune button Mo DAB Service perform a scan of the DAB Band 3 UK spectrum and create a new Station List of all available DAB stations currently broadcasting This process usually takes around 15 20 seconds searching the range 11B 12D used in the UK During this process the display will show how many stations have 116 HEE 12D been found and on what channel they were found The number of 12A Found Sf stations found varies greatly dependant on the area in which the receiver is located
4. in that Preset location will be shown or empty will be displayed if nothing is currently stored there Use the Up and Down buttons to select the location in which to store the station The preset list is cyclic therefore scrolling down past location 9 will jump to location 0 and scrolling up past location O will jump to location 9 Press the Select button to store the station into the chosen preset location The station is now stored in that location Note any previous station stored in the selected location will be overwritten To confirm the store operation was successful Stored will show in line 1 of the display for a few seconds then line 2 will revert to the display mode that was selected before the preset storage processed commenced Recalling a Preset Station To recall a station from a Preset location 1 Briefly press the Preset button and the first Preset Location P 00 will appear on line 2 of the display Note The name of the current station stored in the selected Preset location will be shown or it will show empty if nothing is currently stored there 2 Using the Up and Down buttons to locate the required preset This list is cyclic therefore scrolling down past location 9 will jump to location 0 and scrolling up past location O will jump to location 9 3 Press the Select button to recall and tune to the selected preset Goodmans Product Informati
5. not all stations are available in all areas Once the autotune function has completed the receiver will tune to the first Station in the Station List A required station can then be selected using either the Prev Next or the Up Down Select buttons as described later in this manual lf the radio has been moved or should additional stations need to be added to the station list the Autotune function can be used at any time Tip If taking the unit outside try another Autotune once clear of buildings this may add further receivable stations to the station list Important Note During the scan process you may find the unit indicates it has found more stations than the number that appear in the station list the additional stations that are picked up could be either a Secondary stations that are accessed via the secondary button see later notes or b Data services provided on DAB which cannot be used on this unit Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 13 DAB operation contd Station List The Station List is the heart of the DAB Tuning system and Is the key fundamental difference between digital and analogue radio An example of a fictional Station List is provided at the beginning of the DAB Operation section of this manual A Station List can only be created using the Autotune function Note If for some reason no DAB stations can be received then this Check rte ball _
6. service indicator Side 9 Rotary Volume control 10 Secondary button 11 Preset button 12 Next 13 Previous 14 Light button 15 3 5mm Headphone socket Rear 16 Folding Handle 17 Left and Right Speakers 18 AC input socket 19 Charge ON OFF switch inf E ppum 20 Charge ON indicator 21 Stereo RCA output sockets 99 22 Battery Compartment 23 DAB telescopic rod aerial Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 7 General operation DAB or Digital Audio Broadcasting represents a new age in broadcasting technology and as with all new technologies it is significantly different to traditional Analogue FM AM broadcast methods The new system no longer relies on tuning to a given frequency but instead allows the DAB receiver to provide an active Station List of all available radio programmes stations at the touch of one button Station Lists are described in more detail in the DAB Operation section of this manual Before selecting the DAB function for the first time please ensure the telescopic rod aerial is fully exten
7. will show this message The gt lt arrow icons indicate that other menu items are available This list is cyclic When the required option is shown on line 2 of the display press Select to enter the feature Pressing the Menu button at any time will revert to the previous menu item or display lf the unit is at the top level menu pressing the Menu button will exit the menu mode and return the unit to normal radio mode The radio will only respond to Up Down Select Menu or Power buttons whilst in the menu mode Sort station list by Favourites selecting this function will move the Favourite Stations to the top of the current Station List in order of most frequently listened to What is a Favourite Station A station will become a favourite in two ways using a scoring system The station that has the highest score becomes the most favourite the station with the second highest score becomes the second favourite and so on up to a maximum number of five stations The first part of the scoring system relates to the number of times a station is tuned to The more times it is tuned to the higher the score becomes The second part of the scoring system relates to the length of time a station is listened to The longer a Station is listened to the higher the score becomes NOTE All favourite station scores are set to zero when an Autotune operation is perf
8. Goodmans DAB Portable Radio GSR75WDAB Instruction Manual Before operating this unit Please read this instruction manual carefully Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Introduction Congratulations on you purchase of this latest state of the art Digital Audio Broadcast Radio Please read through the following pages to get the most out of this GSR75WDAB What s in the box On unpacking the unit the following should be located within the packaging 1 x GSR75WDAB Main unit 1 x Detachable mains lead complete with 3 pin fitted plug 1 x Instruction Manual 1 x Quick start Guide Please retain all packaging materials for use in the event of the product needing transportation or in the unlikely event of the product requiring repair Table of contents Page No Introduction 2 Important Notes 3 Getting Started 6 Location Of Controls 7 General Operation 8 DAB Operation Including Menu 10 Troubleshooting guide amp Specifications 21 Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 2 IMPORTANT NOTES Your hearing is very important to you and to us so please take care when operating this equipment It is strongly recommended that you follow the listed guidelines in order to preve
9. d Lo In normal operation on AC Mains Supply the backlight is switched to Lo when any button is pressed the illumination will increase to Hi for 10 seconds after which it returns to Lo When using batteries the backlight is normally off in order to preserve battery life unless any button is pressed when it changes to Hi for 10 seconds then back to off Re Charging Batteries WARNING Do not charge non rechargeable batteries in this player Danger of explosion is possible The preferred rechargeable battery type to use are NIMH D size They do not suffer from poor charge memory problems after being in use for some time 1 A fully charged battery depending on its capacity will take approximately 15 hours for a full charge 2 Charging ofthe batteries is possible with the radio powered on or off as long as it is connected to the mains supply 3 Insert 4 x D size rechargeable batteries into the battery compartment observing the correct polarity as indicated inside the battery compartment Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 9 DAB operation 4 With the radio connected to a mains supply move the charge switch to its ON position The Charge red LED indicator will illuminate and remain illuminated when this switch Is in the ON position 5 After approximately 15 hours move the charge switch to its OFF position The charge indicator will extinguish and charging of the batteries will no longer take place 6
10. ded and upright 1 Connect the unit to the household mains supply or insert 4 D size batteries not Supplied 2 Press the Power button on the front panel 3 The unit will automatically start a scan of the DAB services and after 15 to 20 seconds the first station in the Station List will begin to playback NOTE At this stage it is possible that the display may show No DAB service on the first line of the display and Check Aerial on the second line of the display This indicates the unit has been unable to locate any available DAB stations during the search process This may be due to a No DAB stations in the local area Check with the DRDB at www DRDB org or call the reception Helpline on 08707 747474 b The radio needs relocating to a better location in order to get adequate reception The signal strength indication See Display button operation can be used to assist this process 4 Assuming there is now a Station List available the other stations on the list can be located a Directly use the Next Previous buttons or b Indirectly i e listen to the current station until the required next station is shown on the bottom line of the 2 line display use the Up down buttons then press the select button pressing and holding the up or down button will scroll the list at a faster rate 5 Use the Volume control to increase or decrease the sound output level as required Important Reminder for DAB Reception Please b
11. display 12 24 hour mode This feature allows either 12 hour mode e g 02 45PM or 24 hour mode e g 14 45 The default setting is 24 hour mode Switching between 12 and 24 hour clock mode Sete p Mlock 12 AK Clock L224 Clock gt 24 Hourt Press the Menu button and use the Up and Down buttons to move to the Clock option in the menu Press the Select button Pressing the Up and Down buttons will then toggle the selection between 12 Hour and 24 Hour Press the Select button to confirm the required mode the display will revert to its previous state Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 19 DAB operation contd Factory Defaults This feature allows the unit to be reset to the state it was when it was first manufactured It clears all memories including all presets and the Station List Selecting Factory Defaults Press the Menu button and then use the Up and Down buttons to move to the Set Defaults function Press the Select button to enter the Set Default function et p ret Defaults lt cae _ Reset To Factors To proceed with set defaults press the Select button briefly Are You Sure Factory Defaults This message confirms that all presets are being cleared and all service Memories Reset lists are being erased AFTER ABOUT 10 SECONDS an Autotune
12. display by cycling through the following settings Normal dynamic text for DAB gt Signal Strength gt Multiplex and station information 3 items gt broadcast Bit rate gt audio mode gt Clock time gt Battery Level only if batteries are being used gt Normal dynamic text for DAB etc Each time the Display button is pressed the information displayed on line 2 of the display is changed to one of the above Continue to press the Display button until the required information is displayed Note Sometimes when listening to DAB the dynamic text may take a few seconds before it starts to scroll across the display this is normal Normal DLS Text This is the normal display for DAB mode The DLS text is almost always longer than the display so it will scroll across the display such that all the content can be read Signal Strength The signal strength is shown as a bar on line 2 of the display the longer the bar the stronger the signal This display can be used when first setting up your receiver to help you position the aerial for best reception Multiplex and Station information BSC Radio 1 l re BEC Netional DB Use these options to find out more technical information about the station being listened to BBC National DAB the name of the multiplex on which the station is being transmitted 160kbits S the bitrate of the audio being received in the range 64 to 384kbit s Audio Mode
13. e LED is illuminated press this button repeatedly to cycle through the available secondary services and then back to the original primary service Menu Selects the Menu function Up Used in DAB tuning and the navigation of the Menu Down Used in DAB tuning and the navigation of the Menu Select Timer Used to Select a menu item or radio station displayed on line 2 of the display Also used to set or cancel the reminder timer function Display Each press Cycles the second line of the display to present different information This can include gt scrolling text gt signal strength gt multiplex and station information gt broadcast bit rate gt audio mode gt clock time gt battery level only when batteries are being used gt scrolling text etc AutoTune If this button is pressed for more than 5 seconds a scan of the DAB band is performed Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 11 DAB operation The Display BEL Radio i Line 1 Welcome to DAB Line 2 In DAB mode the name of the station being listened to appears on Line 1 of the display and the dynamic text sometimes known as DLS Text will appear on Line 2 of the display unless the Display Up Down Menu or Select Timer buttons have been pressed which change the information shown on line 2 of the display Display Button DAB Mode The Display button changes the information displayed on line 2 of the
14. e reminded that this unit is specifically designed for reception of UK only DAB stations restricted to Band 3 11B to 12D only it will therefore NOT receive DAB stations in European areas that broadcast on L band Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 8 General operation contd Power Off To switch the radio OFF press the Power button Note in this state the radio will still show the clock in the display and draw a small amount of power from either the batteries or the AC mains supply Connecting to an External Amplifier The audio output from this unit can be played back through an external amplifier Connect the two RCA line output sockets on the rear of the unit to suitable line input sockets on an external amplifier or Audio equipment with a Twin RCA Phono lead not supplied AUDIO INPUT SOCKET R RCA LINE OUT SOCKET L RCA LINE OUT SOCKET R 5 L j B RADIO gm a Headphones A stereo headphone socket is provided for private listening Connect a pair of low impedance 8 16 ohm headphones or earphones not supplied with a 3 5mm stereo jack plug When headphones are connected the main speakers are automatically disconnected Backlight Your receiver includes an advanced display with a backlight to aid viewing in all conditions This backlight has two levels of brightness Hi an
15. ext buttons as described later in this manual When using these buttons to select stations the list is cyclic Using the above list as an example this means that if the selection continues down past H Example Station the next station presented will be A Example Station lf the same thing is done in the opposite direction i e the selection continues up past A Example station the next station presented will be H Example Station NOTE There is one condition where the Station List is not sorted into alphabetical order This is when the Sort by Favourites option is switched ON using the Menu button as described later in this manual However the default setting for the unit at initial Power up is as described above Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 10 Button functions DAB operation contd Power Press to switch ON or switch OFF Ss Previous Prev DAB Mode se directly to the previous station in the DAB Station ist Next Next DAB Mode rs directly to the next station in the DAB Station Ist Light DC mode press once backlight will on 5 second Presets select the Preset list instead of the full list of available stations Secondary DAB Mode This is the Secondary service selection button Secondary services are sometimes available embedded within the main DAB station currently being listened to This will be indicated by the Secondary LED on the Front Panel When th
16. formation Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 3 IMPORTANT NOTES Contd IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PRE FITTED MAINS PLUGS For your convenience a mains plug has been fitted to this appliance For your safety please observe the following information Should the fuse in the plug remove the plug from the wall socket and replace the fuse with a 3 Amp ASTA approved to BS 1362 fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted Replacement fuse covers are available from your dealer or most electrical retail outlets If the cable of the mains plug is cut off the cable rewire the replacement plug in accordance with instruction given in this manual CAUTION Under no circumstances should the discarded plug be inserted mains socket To prevent a shock hazard carefully dispose of the discarded plug Do not leave the plug lying around where children might see it WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this unit to rain or moisture CAUTION DANGEROUS VOLTAGES EXIST INSIDE THIS UNIT DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DISCONNECT FROM MAINS SUPPLY WHEN NOT IN USE PLUG WIRING DETAILS The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following wiring codes The wires in this mains lead must be connected to the terminals in the plugs as follows Blue Wire N or Black Brown Wire L or Red Only a 3 Amp fuse should be fitted in the
17. he list The top line of the display will continue to show the name of the station currently being listened to and the audio from this station will continue to be heard pressing and holding the up or down button will scroll the list at a faster rate When the required station is shown on line 2 press the Select button to confirm selection The name of the station will then move to line1 of the display and after a brief pause the audio for the station will be heard Line 2 of the display will return to the information that was selected prior to the Up or Down button being pressed With the exception of the Select button the only other button that can be used to exit this mode is the Power button Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 15 DAB operation contd Selecting Stations from the Station List contd Storing and Recalling Presets in DAB To make the selection of the most listened to stations faster up to 10 DAB stations can be stored into preset memories The preset memories are in the form of a list of Preset Locations numbered 0 to 9 Storing a Station as a Preset To store a station into a Preset location 1 2 Tune the radio to the required station Press and hold the Preset button for more than 3 seconds and the first preset in the list of Preset Locations will appear with S 00 on line 2 of the display Note The name of the current station stored
18. ion List changes over time Information about these facilities and changes are made available by the following means Stations that have been removed or are no longer transmitting If a station has been removed or has stopped transmitting the Station List will display this with a small x at the end of the Station Name to indicate that this station did exist but has now been removed This station will not be available for listening to It is possible that this station will reappear at some time when and if it does the small x will not be present adjacent to the station name and it will then be available to listen to again Secondary Stations If the DAB station selected has been split and there are one or more other stations hidden underneath it the radio will indicate this by illuminating the Secondary LED which is on the left hand side above the display Pressing the Secondary button will allow the selection of the first Secondary Station Pressing the secondary button again will select the next secondary station and so on until it returns to the original primary station Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 14 DAB operation contd Selecting Stations to listen to in the Station List There are two methods available for selecting a station to listen to from the Station List These methods are called Direct Mode and Indirect Mode Please note that statio
19. now illuminate indicating power is reaching the unit Press the standby button to switch the unit on Note Whilst using the AC supply the battery supply is disconnected automatically BATTERY OPERATION WARNING Ensure that the battery charge switch located on the left side of the radio is switched OFF Charging of non re chargeable batteries will damage the unit and may also result in the batteries exploding Remove the Battery Compartment cover and insert 4 x LR20 D Size Alkaline batteries observing the correct polarity replace the cover NOTE BE SURE TO MATCH THE POLARITIES AS SHOWN BELOW NOTE Old batteries may swell and leak To avoid damage to the unit remove the batteries when the unit is to be stored for long periods of time or if the batteries become exhausted the display will fade and the power standby LED will flash if the batteries are becoming exhausted And if radio sound Is low or distorted the batteries probably need replacing Ay D slZE BATTERIES Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 6 Location of controls Front 1 Power button and indicator LED 2 Menu button 3 Select button 4 Autotune button RODMDN 5 Display Button 6 Down button 17 1011 9 65 17 7 Up button 8 Secondary DAB
20. ns can be removed from transmission by the broadcaster and this will be indicated in the Station List as described in the previous section of this manual Direct Mode This mode uses the Prev and Next buttons to select the required station from the Station List This mode works as follows Using the fictional Station List at the beginning of the DAB Operation section of this manual as an example When listening to C Example Station and the Next button is pressed the receiver will immediately tune the next station in the Station List D Example Station When listening to C Example Station and the Prev button is pressed the receiver will immediately tune to the previous station in the list B Example Station NOTE Don t forget the Station List is cyclic so continuing the selection down past the bottom of the list will jump to the top of the list and vice versa Pressing and holding PREV or NEXT Buttons will scroll quickly through the station list releasing the button at the required station will cause immediate retuning to the selected station Indirect Mode The Indirect Mode of selecting stations from the Station List uses the Up Down and Select buttons to choose a station to listen to This mode works as follows Press the Up or Down button and the second line of the display will change to show the station above or below the one currently being listened to in t
21. nt possible damage or loss of hearing ESTABLISH A SAFE SOUND LEVEL e Over time your hearing will adapt to continuous loud sounds and will give the impression that the volume has in fact been reduced What seems normal to you may in fact be harmful To guard against this BEFORE YOUR HEARING ADAPTS set the volume at a low level e Slowly increase the level until you can hear comfortably and clearly and without distortion e Damage to your hearing is accumulative and is irreversible e Any ringing or discomfort in the ears indicates that the volume is too loud Once you have established a comfortable listening level DO NOT INCREASE THE SOUND LEVEL FURTHER The following list of typical sound levels may assist you in recognising just how loud you have set the volume level DECIBEL Level dB Example 30dB Quiet library soft whisper 40 Living room fridge freezer bedroom away from traffic 50 Normal conversation quiet office light traffic 60 Electric sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant THE FOLLOWING NOISE CAN BE HARMFUL UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 80dB 90dB 100 120 Average city traffic alarm clock buzzer at 2 feet food mixer Motorcycle heavy goods vehicle petrol lawn mower Pneumatic drill chain saw garbage truck discotec nightclub Rock band concert thunderclap PERMANENT LOSS OF HEARING 140 180 THRESHOLD OF PAIN Gunshot 2 feet away Rocket Launching pad Goodmans Product In
22. on Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 16 DAB operation contd Timer Function The timer function allows the radio to sound a buzzer once a preset time period has elapsed Setting the Timer Timer BA 2A Press and hold the Select button for more than 2 seconds The display will show 00 20 if the timer has not previously been set or whatever value the timer is currently set to Press the up or down buttons to adjust the time between 00 01 one minute and 4 15 4 hours and 15 minutes If one of the buttons is pressed briefly the time will increase or decrease by one minute Pressing and holding one of the buttons causes the time to increase or decrease rapidly release the button once the required time is reached Timer aA 2T Once the required time is reached press the Select button The display will revert to the normal radio display and an animated hourglass icon will show in the bottom right hand corner of the display BSC Radio 1L Welcome to DAB I This will show until the preset time is reached and the buzzer sounds Reviewing the Remaining time To view the remaining time prior to the buzzer sounding press and hold the Select button for more than 2 seconds The remaining time will be shown in the display Briefly press the Select button again to revert to the previous display Cancelling the Timer To cancel the timer before the buzzer sounds
23. operation will then start automatically Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 20 Troubleshooting guide Every effort has been made to ensure this product provides optimum performance in all conditions however we appreciate that sometimes difficulties may arise and the following table summarises some common problems General No power to unit Check AC supply is No Sound connected and switched on If batteries are being used check they are not exhausted Check the unit is switched on Volume control at Minimum Rotate volume control clockwise Headphones connected to Remove headphones headphone socket No DAB stations found Aerial not extended Check Aerial and unit position Use the signal meter on the unit to check for signal Outside broadcast area Check location reception details at www drdb org or call 08707 74 74 74 Erroneous information in the Temporary memory problem Switch the unit off then display back ON this will clear the problem lf the problem experienced is not listed above or if after checking the remedies the problem still exists please call our product information helpline on 0870 873 0080 For further assistance Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 21 Specifications AC Supply Voltage 230VAC 50Hz DC Supply Voltage 6V via 4 x LR20 D size batteries Not Supplied Battery Life up to 20 hours ON with 4 long life alkaline ba
24. ormed Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 18 DAB operation contd Turning the Sort By Favourites option On and Off Press the Menu button use the Up and Down buttons to move to the Favourites option The display will then show Set p Favourites lt Favourites Favourites SOM Then press the Select button to confirm the selection the display will revert to its previous state Press the Select button to enter the Favourites option The display will then show Press the Up or Down buttons to toggle the selection between ON and OFF Turning this option on and off does not affect the scores of the stations which are only cleared by performing an Autotune The Factory Default is Favourites turned OFF Clock Option In DAB Mode the clock is set automatically and will be automatically updated for daylight saving The broadcaster of the DAB station being listened to transmits the updated clock information it is therefore always accurate and no manual setting of the clock is not possible nor is it required When the radio is switched off the time is kept updated by the radio s own internal clock lf no power source is available to the unit either AC supply or batteries then the time setting will be lost It will however be recovered as soon as the radio is powered on and tuned to a DAB Station There are two display modes for clock
25. peration or has a standby mode 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 Don t listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing Don t obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment Don t allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture Above all Never let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening as this could result in a fatal electric shock Never guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind It is better to be safe than sorry TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 5 Getting Started The GSR75WDAB can be powered either directly from the household 230V AC mains Supply via the supplied lead or from 4 D size batteries not Supplied AC MAINS Insert the small end of the AC mains lead to the socket on the side of the GSR 75WDAB and the 3 pin plug into a switched household AC supply socket ensure the wall outlet socket is switched ON The display will
26. plug or a 5 Amp fuse at the distribution board WARNING UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST THE LIVE OR NEUTRAL WIRES BE CONNECTED TO THE EARTH TERMINAL IN A 3 PIN MAINS PLUG This symbol means that this unit is double insulated An earth connection is not required Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 4 IMPORTANT NOTES Contd SOME DO S AND DONT S ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT WARNING This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet European safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment Do ensure that all electrical connections Including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt of the installation operating or safety of your equipment Don t continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer Don t remove any fixed covers as this may expose dangerous voltages Don t leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended o
27. press the Select button for more than 2 seconds the current timer value will appear Using the Down button set the displayed value to 00 00 and press Select This will cancel the timer and remove the hourglass symbol from the display Stopping the Buzzer Press the Select button briefly to cancel the timer once it has activated and stop the buzzer from sounding If the buzzer is not cancelled it will stop automatically after about five minutes Note The Timer function can only be set when the unit is switched on but will continue to operate when the unit is put into standby mode the hourglass symbol will disappear from the display in standby mode If the Radio is being listened to when the buzzer sounds the radio will not be muted but the buzzer will be superimposed over the radio output this is normal Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 17 DAB operation contd Menu Function The menu function allows the configuration of some functions of the radio The menu options available are e Favourites e Clock 12 24 e Factory Defaults Accessing the Menu To access the menu press the Menu button while listening to any DAB radio station Note If no action is taken within a few seconds of pressing the menu button the unit will revert to the normal display Set p Fayvourites lt Use the Up and Down buttons to select the required menu option The display
28. tteries upto 4 Months in standby mode Receiver Bands DAB Band Ill 174 928 MHz 5A 239 200MHz 13F DAB Modes Il II and IV Tuning Range 11B to 12D DAB sensitivity 98dBm or better DAB Adjacent Channel Rejection 30dB or better DAB audio decode 64kbps 384kbps Aerials Built in telescopic rod aerial for DAB reception Power Output at 10 THD 2 x 0 5W RMS Headphones Socket 3 5mm diameter 320 Speakers 2 x 3 Audio Line Output via 2 x RCA sockets Specifications are subject to change and improvement at any time without notice Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080 Page 22
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