Goodmans GCR1880DAB User's Manual
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1. 15 Alarm Volume The Alarm volume can be set to your requirements Press the lt or gt Button to select the reguired alarm volume Press the SELECT Button to confirm the volume setting Your radio will say Alarm Saved Setting the snooze time when the alarm is sounding inhibits the alarm sound for the set time when this time has elapsed the alarm sound will resume When the Alarm sounds and you wish to activate the snooze Press the SNOOZE Button repeatedly to navigate to the required snooze time 5 10 15 30 minutes B The radio will go into Standby mode and start to count down the set snooze time The Alarm will sound again after the snooze time has elapsed If you press the SNOOZE Button again and it will count down again for the set snooze time You can press the STANDBY button to turn off the snooze function and your radio will then play normally Svstem Settings To displav the software version number Press and hold the MODE MENU Button and then press the lt Button to step to the SW version menu setting Press the SELECT Button to confirm You will now be able to view the software information installed in your radio Troubleshooting 08 If a fault occurs first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints consult you retailer or service professional WARNING Und2. HO Ci ES 05 3 MI Connect the power adapter to the DC Jack on the back of the unit o p Then insert the power adapter into the wall outlet Turn the mains power on and then press the STANDBY Button to turn on the unit ALARMS 4 SELECT gt VOL VOL E ma O Cae STANDBY MODE MENU When you want to turn the unit off simple press the STANDBY Button again 12 00 Welcome to Digital Radio When you turn on your radio for the first time you will see the image above displayed on the screen Your radio will then enter standby mode Simply press the STANDBY Button to have your radio turn on in DAB mode It will immediately begin scanning for stations DONT FORGET Every few months run a new scan to pick up any new digital stations that may have begun broadcasting after purchasing your radio ga Getting Started fa When vou first use vour radio it will carrv out a full scan for all digital radio stations While scanning the LCD will displav an image similar to that below 12 00 Scanning Pie N Using DAB Radio CD If vou wish to select a scan at anv time Press and hold the MODE MENU Button to access the menu Press the lt or gt Button to select Full Scan Press the SELECT Button to confirm The Full Scan may take 1 2 minutes to
3. complete Your radio will then access the first station in its storage list DON T FORGETI The DAB stations will be displayed and stored in alphanumeric order If a digital signal cannot be found it may be necessary to relocate your radio While playing a DAB station you can shift to another program by pressing the lt or gt Button to browse through the station list When the station you want to listen to is displayed in the list press the SELECT Button to select this station Adjust the radio volume by pressing the VOL or VOL Button DON T FORGET There is a variety of station information transmitted by broadcasters This radio offers a convenient way for you to view this information To view information of the station currently playing follow these steps Press and hold the MODE MENU Button until it goes into main menu setting mode Press the gt Button twice to Display the required option and then press the SELECT Button Press the or gt Button to select from the available station information available Press the SELECT Button to confirm the option you want your radio to display such as Program Type Signal Strength Signal Quality Scrolling text Time and Date ALARMS 4 SELECT gt VOL VOL O S 92 Z E STANDBY MODE MENU 04 Using DAB Radio DON
4. appliances Your hearing is very important to you and to us so please take care when using this Digital Alarm Clock Radio It is strongly recommended that you follow the listed guidelines in order to prevent possible damage or loss of hearing Establish a safe sound level Over time vour 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 vour hearing adapts set the volume to a low level Slowly increase the level until you can hear comfortably and clearly and without distortion Damage to your hearing is accumulative and is irreversible 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 This Digital Alarm Clock Radio 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 these operating instructions before you attempt to use the Speaker System Do ensure that all electrical connections including the mains adaptor extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properlv made in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and remove the mains adaptor when making or changing a
5. by 0 05MHz until the required station plays Auto scan Before performing this please refer to the below Scan Setting to make this function more effective Auto scanning can be performed by following these steps Press and hold the gt or lt Button while FM frequency shows Your radio will skip forwards or backwards until it reaches the next available station DONT FORGET The display will show the frequency changing until it stops on the next station Scan Setting By default FM scans stop at any available station This may result in a poor signal to noise ratio hiss from weak stations To change the scan settings to stop only at stations with good signal strength Press and hold the MODE MENU Button Release the Button when the display shows lt Scan setting gt lt Strong station only gt Press the SELECT Button to confirm Audio Setting By default all stereo stations are reproduced in stereo For weak stations this may result in a poor signal to noise ratio hiss To play weak stations in mono Press and hold the MODE MENU Button B Release the button when the display shows lt Audio setting gt lt Forced mono gt Press the SELECT Button to confirm Using FM Radio CD View Station Information DONT of statio FORGETI There is a varietv n information transmitted by broadcasters and this radio offers a convenient wav for vou to view this infor
6. GCR1880DAB Goodmans Digital Alarm Clock Radio User Guide 12 am if Lie il all i Digital Radio IMPORTANT Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference Introduction You may already be familiar with using a similar unit but please take time to read these instructions They are designed to familiarise you with the unit s many features and to ensure you get the very best from your purchase a Safety is important Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care Please read the safety section on page 19 before using this Digital Alarm Clock Radio This appliance is for household use only What s in the box Power Adaptor Quick Start Guide The above images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ to the items supplied 01 Your Digital Alarm Clock Radio 4 07 System Settings 14 P A PA N SENA P 02 What is Digital Radio 5 08 Troubleshooting 15 03 Getting Started 8 09 Specifications 16 Su N 04 Using DAB Radio 9 10 Warning 19 Ni 5 RA 05 Using Presets 10 11 Guarantee 21 air 06 Using FM Radio 11 01 ur Digital Alarm Clock Rad SPEAKER Grill ALARMS Button STANDBY Button SNOOZE Bu
7. T FORGET Stations with signal strength below the minimum signal level will not provide a steady stream of audio Refer to the View Station Information outlined on the previous page to view Signal Strength A signal bar will be displayed as shown below 12 00 6 Music 1000000000 Minimum signal level Strength of signal The indicator on the signal bar shows the minimum acceptable signal level You can setthe level of the compression of stations to eliminate the differences in dynamic range or sound level between radio stations Press and hold the MODE MENU Button O Press the lt or gt Button to display the DRC menu Press the SELECT Button 12 00 DRC k lt DRC off gt DON T FORGET DRC to off indicates no compression DRC to low indicates little compression DRC to high shows maximum compression Press the lt or gt Buttons to select the ideal DRC Mode 6 Press the SELECT Button to confirm DON T FORGET Performing a prune will remove inactive stations from the station list Press and hold the MODE MENU Button B Press the lt or gt Button to select the Prune menu Press the SELECT Button Press the lt or gt Button to select Yes and then press the SELECT Button to confirm 12 00 Prune lt No gt Yes CD 3 DONT FORGET Preset functionality is the same fo
8. er no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as this will invalidate the warranty and may cause injury or death No sound 1 Volume not adjusted 1 Adjust the Volume 2 Power cord is not correctly 2 Connect the power cord connected properly Unit Buttons 1 Electrostatic discharge Turn off the unit disconnect are not the mains plug and working reconnect after a few seconds Radio poor 1 Weak radio aerial signal Aim the aerial for best reception 2 Interference caused by the reception and ensure it is vicinity of electrical equipment fully extended like TVs Video Recorders 2 Keep the unit away from Computer Thermostats other electrical equipment Fluorescent Lamps TL engines etc Need extra help Don t worry we are just at the other end of the phone If you are experiencing problems using your new product just call 0871 230 1777 17 2 CL Power Supply e DC 6V 500mA via supplied 230VAC DC Adaptor Tuner Frequency Coverage FM 87 5 108MHz ee a OOOO IMPORTANT Due to continual revision and improvements to our products design specifications are subject to change without notice This Digital Alarm Clock Radio K is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EG EE concerning used electrical and electronic appliances Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used
9. mation To view currently playing station information follow this process Press and hold the MODE MENU Button until the display accesses the main menu setting mode O Press the D he gt Button twice to select isplav option then press the SELECT Button Press the lt or gt Button to select from the available station information available Press the SELECT Button to confirm the option you want your radio to display such as Program Type Signal Strength Signal Quality Scrolling text Time and Date 13 System Settings Press and hold the MODE MENU Button then press the lt Button repeatediv to display the Time menu Press the SELECT Button and then press the lt or gt Button to view the options as outlined below lt Set Time date gt Manually set up both Time and Date lt Auto update gt Update from DAB and No update lt Set 12 24 hour format gt Set 24 hour or Set 12 hour lt Set date format gt MM DD YYYY and DD MM YYYY Set the time according to your personal preference Make sure that no alarm is about to sound when setting the sleep time Press the SNOOZE Button and the display will show Set sleep time gt Sleep off The sleep icon will be twinkling simultaneously Press the SNOOZE Button repeatedly to select the Sleep time on and the amount of time before you wish the radio to au
10. nv connections Do consult vour dealer if vou are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safetv of vour Digital Alarm Clock Radio Don t continue to operate the Digital Alarm Clock Radio if you are ever in doubt about it working normallv or if itis damaged in anv wav Switch it off withdraw the mains adaptor from the mains and consult your dealer Don t remove any fixed covers as this may expose you to dangerous voltages Don t leave the Digital Alarm Clock Radio switched On when it is unattended for long periods of time unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode 19 20 Ensure other people in your household are conversant with the Digital Alarm Clock Radio Don t obstruct the ventilation vents on the Digital Alarm Clock Radio for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the product Don t allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture Store the Digital Alarm Clock Radio in a clean dry environment Do not use any cleaning solutions on the Digital Alarm Clock Radio Read these electrical safety instructions carefully before connecting the power adaptor to the mains supply This Digital Alarm Clock Radio is supplied with a mains adaptor which has been designed for indoor use only The mains adaptor is a sealed unit There are no user serviceable parts inside and i
11. orderly fashion but bounce and reflect off buildings and mountains etc DAB sees this as an advantage and uses the direct and reflected signals to actuallv reinforce the end result e No need to re tune A single DAB frequency can be used to cover the whole of the UK so solving many of the problems experienced with the earlier analogue svstem e Scolling text Broadcasters can transmit text to vour radio This wav vou can read the name of the DJ artist song title or anv other information that is broadcast e DAB coverage Check your local coverage at www ukdigitalradio com to check if you are ina DAB broadcast area 03 Getting Started Carefully remove your Digital Radio from the box You may wish to store the packaging for future use gt Place your Digital Radio on a flat stable surface that is not subject to vibrations Avoid the following locations e Where the radio will be exposed to direct sunlight e Where the radio will be close to heat radiating sources e Where the humidity is high and ventilation is poor e Where it is dusty e Where it is damp or there is a possibility of water dripping or splashing onto unit W 1 area wag a a OV I RN The aerial should be extended to ensure you receive the best reception possible in both DAB and FM radio modes It may be necessary to alter the position ofthe Digital Radio and or aerial to achieve the best signal N A l u AERIAL
12. r gt Button to On to turn the alarm on B Press the SELECT Button to confirm If Off is selected the alarm will be turned off immediately and you will exit the alarm settings To set the Alarm Off DON T FORGET To turn the alarm off while the alarm is sounding press the STANDBY button Refer to the steps 1 2 in Alarm State When the On Off options appear for Alarm state Press the lt or gt Button to select Off Press the SELECT Button to confirm Alarm Saved will be displayed and the alarm will be cancelled Alarm On time This is the time the alarm will start to sound Modify the alarm time using the lt or gt Buttons Press the SELECT Button to confirm the alarm time Alarm Duration time This is the length of time the alarm will sound for The alarm sounding duration time can be selected from 15 30 45 60 and 90 minutes Modify the duration using the lt or gt Buttons 0 Press the SELECT Button to confirm the setting Alarm Source The alarm can be set to be the internal buzzer the DAB Radio or the FM Radio Press the lt or gt Buttons to select the alarm source B Press the SELECT Button to confirm the selection Alarm Frequency The Alarm can be set to operate Daily Once Weekends or Weekdays Press the lt or gt Buttons to select the required alarm frequency B Press the SELECT Button to confirm the selection
13. r DAB and FM radio stations Your radio can store 10 DAB amp 10 FM station presets The way of storing the current station playing as a preset is as follows Press and hold the MODE MENU Button until it says Preset Recall Press the gt Button to select the Preset Store option Press the SELECT Button to confirm 12 00 Preset Store lt 1 Empty gt Press the lt or gt Button to cycle through the preset stations store numbers 1 10 Select your preferred preset station number and then press the SELECT Button Preset stored will be displayed where is the chosen preset number To select a stored station Press the MODE MENU Button to select the mode you wish to play Press and hold the MODE MENU Button to enter the Preset Recall setting 12 00 Preset Recall lt 1 waiting in a gt Press the lt or gt Buttons to select your preset number and then press the SELEGT Button to confirm 1 o Using FM Radio Press the MODE MENU Button to switch to FM Mode from DAB Mode Once in FM mode the radio will play the station at the beginning of the FM frequency range 87 50MHz or will play the last FM station you were listening to 12 00 87 50MHz LNo RadioText Manually change the FM frequency Make sure no other order system setting is being accessed then press the lt or gt Button to change the frequency
14. t does not require any electrical adjustments Do not attempt to open the mains adaptor If the mains adaptor becomes damaged or fails to operate vour Digital Alarm Clock Radio it must be replaced and disposed of in a safe and environmentallv protective wav The mains adaptor is designed to operate on 100 240VAC 50 60Hz supply Connecting it to any other power sources may damage the mains adaptor and the Digital Alarm Clock Radio cD ET The Digital Alarm Clock Radio is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase If any defect due to faulty materials or workmanship contact the Goodmans Helpline Have your receipt of purchase on hand The guarantee is subject to the following provisions e t is only valid within the boundaries of the country of purchase e The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this User Guide e This Digital Alarm Clock Radio must be used solely for domestic purposes e The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the Digital Alarm Clock Radio is re sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair e The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or conseguential damages e The guarantee is in addition to and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights 21 22 23 24 Goodmans 0871 230 1777 GCR1880DAB 130712 Rev0
15. tomatically switch off You can select Sleep Off 15 30 45 60 or 90 minutes Press the SELECT Button to confirm To view the set sleep time press the SNOOZE Button again Your radio will automatically turn to Standby mode after the set time has elapsed Setting to high level is recommended For Power on Press and hold the MODE MENU Button B lt Backlight gt Power On Low Medium High For Standby condition the setting process is the same as For Power on but for energy saving purposes we recommend that this is set to Medium A factory reset clears all user settings to their default values so station settings time date and presets are lost It can be set as follows Press and hold the MODE MENU Button lt Factory Reset gt Factory Reset lt NO gt or YES B Press the gt Button to select YES Press the SELECT Button The procedure to set the alarm is Press the ALARMS Button The radio will display Alarm 1 Setup Svstem Settings B Press the ALARMS button again to set alarm 2 Press the ALARMS Button one more time and the relevant alarm icon will flash Using set alarm 1 as an example when your radio says Alarm 1 Setup Press the SELECT Button Your radio will run the Alarm 1 Wizard B Follow your radio s instructions to configure the following parameters Alarm state Sets the alarm On or Off Press the lt o
16. tton oooooooooooooooo0 OoO0o000000000000000 Oo0000000000000000 OoO0o000000000000000 oO0o000000000000000 SO0000000000000000 O OO0000000000000000 GOOo000000000000000 GOOo000000000000000 GOO000000000000000 SOOo000000000000000 ooooooooo0o00o00000 OO000000000000000 GOO0000000000000000 lt gt SELECT Buttons ALARMS 4 SELECT gt vol volt LCD Display VOL VOL Buttons MODE MENU Button POWER IN jack AERIAL lead What is Digital Radio ga DAB Digital Audio Broadcasting is the next generation of radio DAB was developed in Europe by a consortium of broadcasters and manufacturers DAB uses digital compression techniques to transform the source material i e music and speech into digital computer code before it is transmitted The computer code consists of electronic ones and zeros called binary digits or bits The binary code is then multiplexed or grouped together to create a superior signal when compared with the older analogue system with the following key benefits e Near CD quality sound Because DAB is binary coded the receiving equipment is only expecting to receive a series of ones and zeros so any other interference is ignored resulting in very high quality audio e Interference free reception Analogue svstems suffer from an effect called multipath distortion This is caused because radio waves do not behave in an
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