Goodmans GCR1181DABIP User's Manual
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1. Press the PRESET Button briefly Preset position 1 will show in the display Use lt and gt Buttons to select the desired preset number station CD ED Press the SELECT Button to confirm DON T FORGET If you select a preset location that has not been programmed with a Station Not set will be displayed The radio will return to the previously selected station after a few seconds It is possible to change the information displayed on the second line of the display when listening to a DAB Station There are seven types of information available Each press of the INFO Button steps to the next display format as shown in the examples right Dynamic Label Segment DLS This is scrolling text information supplied by the DAB station It may comprise information on music titles or details of the programme and is provided by the broadcaster Signal Bar Shows the transmission signal level Program Type PTY This is a description of the type of programme provided by the DAB station and is provided by the broadcaster Multiplex Name This will show the multiplex that is broadcasting the programme you are listening to Time Date This displays the time and date provided by the broadcaster E Channel and Frequency This displays the channel number and the transmission frequency Signal Information This shows the digital bit rate and the signal mode mc 20 QA ae2. Clock Radio in a clean dry environment Do not use any cleaning solutions on the Digital Clock Radio Read these electrical safety instructions carefully before connecting the power adaptor to the mains supply This Digital 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 it does not require any electrical adjustments Do not attempt to open the mains adaptor If the mains adaptor becomes damaged or fails to operate your Digital Clock Radio it must be replaced and disposed of in a safe and environmentally protective way 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 Clock Radio 23 D Guarantee 24 The Digital Clock Radio with Dock for iPhone iPod is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase If any defect due to faultv materials or workmanship contact the Goodmans Helpline Have your receipt of purchase on hand The guarantee is subject to the following provisions e It 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 Clock Radio must be used solely for domestic purposes e The guarantee w
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4. Press the Button to turn the unit on Press the MODE Button until you select the DAB mode from DAB FM iPod AUX Press the SCAN Button The following screen will be displayed Volume bar DAB Mode display gm KI oe 1 I DAB LI LI ZILI Number of Progress bar stations found The progress bar indicates the progress of the DAB station search The number of stations found increases as the scan progresses DONT FORGETI To improve reception try adjusting the position of the radio Press the lt and gt Buttons to scroll through the stations in the station list The radio will tune to the new station CE DON T FORGET If a new station is not selected the currently playing station will be displayed after 5 seconds From time to time new DAB Stations may be added to the DAB station list To see if any new stations have been added press the SCAN button to activate a full scan You can preset up to 10 DAB stations for easy access as follows Press the lt and gt Buttons to scroll through the stations in the Station list Press the SELECT Button to confirm the station you wish to preset Press and hold the PRESET Button Preset position 1 will show in the display Pressthe lt and gt Buttons to select the required preset memory position Press the SELECT Button to confirm Repeat steps 1 to 5 if you wish to store more preset stations
5. for good FM reception The radio has a headphone output for private listening To use the headphone output you require headphones fitted with a 3 5 mm diameter stereo plug The headphone jack is located on the back panel of the radio Headphones are not supplied DCINSV AUXIN Q Fm O O Connect headphones here Getting Started 7 03 The DAB Radio is supplied with a Power Adaptor Follow the steps below to connect to the Adaptor to the DAB Radio CAUTION Do not connect anv other power source to this DAB radio Another power source mav cause damage to the DAB Radio Unwind the mains lead of the Adaptor to its full length Connect the power socket end of the Adaptor to the DC socket on the rear face of the DAB Radio Plug the Adaptor into a switched 240VAC 50Hz mains outlet socket Power DCINSV aux IN Q FM we Adaptor o o Connect power socket here Turn the mains power on at the wall socket The DAB Radio will then be in Standby mode Press the POWER ON OFF Button to turn on the DAB Radio The display will then be lit brighter To put the DAB radio in standby mode press the POWER ON OFF Button again To switch the unit off completely turn the power off at the wall outlet and unplug the Power adaptor DON T FORGET Do not touch the Power Adaptor with wet hands Disconnect the Power Adaptor from the power supply if the appliance is not going to be used for a long time
6. for the differences in the dynamic range between radio stations For example a station broadcasting popular music may have a high level of compression applied since the emphasis is on a constant high listening level Whereas a station broadcasting classical music will have little or no compression as the listener requires all of the highs and lows in the music to define the detail There are three levels of compression DRC off No compression applied DRC high Maximum compression applied DRC low The best way to determine which of these settings suits you best Is to experiment with them on a variety of source material Press the MENU Button to access the menu Press the lt and gt Buttons until DRC is displayed Low compression applied CZ CIT Press the SELECT Button to select Press the lt and gt Button to select between the three DRC values The available options appear on line 2 of the display When the required DRC value is displayed Q Press the SELECT Button to confirm You should be able to hear the difference in compression immediately The Station Prune function allows you to remove stations from the station list that are not active or cannot be received These stations usually appear in the display with the symbol Q Press the MENU Button to access the menu Press the lt and gt Buttons until Prune is displayed Press the SELECT Button
7. to select Press the lt and gt Buttons to highlight either No or Yes Press the SELECT Button O If you chose to prune the station list the unwanted stations will be deleted Press the POWER ON OFF Button to turn the radio on Press the MODE button to select FM mode DON T FORGET You may hear background noise if no station has been tuned in The display will show the frequency of the FM station Automatic Tuning Press the SCAN button or hold the lt and gt Buttons to automatically search for the next available station If the reception is poor try Manual Tuning see Manual Tuning below to fine tune the station Volume bar STEREO MONO indicator nur 7 D I LILI Freguency line 1 Freguency line 2 Scanning freguency FM Mode indicator DON T FORGET If the reception does not improve try altering the position of the aerial If the reception is still poor scan again to determine whether a stronger signal exists for the desired frequency Manual Tuning Press the lt and gt Buttons briefly to manually tune through the frequency band The frequency will decrease or increase in steps of 0 05 MHz for each press the lt and gt Buttons respectively Stereo Mono Select FM mode Press the SELECT button to change the Station STEREO Auto or MONO option Storing FM Presets You can preset up to 10 FM stations for easy ac
8. Goodmans GCR1881DABIP Digital Clock Radio with Dock for iPhone iPod User Guide 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 Safety is important Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care Please read the safety section on pages 22 to 23 before using this digital radio This appliance Is for household use only iPod An audio system that allows docking of an iPod and which fully supports the iPod menu system What s in the box Digital Clock Radio with Dock for iPhone iPod Quick Start Guide User Guide The above images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ to the items supplied Your Digital Clock Radio 4 System Settings 17 What is Digital Radio 5 Alarm Time Settings 18 Getting Started 6 Snooze and Sleep 19 Using DAB Radio 8 11 Troubleshooting 20 Using FM Radio 13 12 Specifications 21 Using iPhone iPod 15 13 MAY ANG gt SOSE EEE 22 Using A
9. Hz LCD Display High resolution display 172mm x 122mm x 54mm IMPORTANT Due to continual revision and improvements to our products design specifications are subject to change without notice 21 22 This Digital Clock Radio is x labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EG concerning used electrical and electronic appliances Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances Your hearing is very important to you and to us so please take care when using this Digital 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 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 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 Clock Radio has been designed and manufactured to meet European safety standards but like any el
10. The AUX IN connector 3 5 mm stereo jack socket on the back panel is provided for this O Connect a 3 5mm stereo audio lead not included to the AUX IN socket on the rear panel Connect the other end of the lead to the output from the auxiliary device Press the O Button to turn on your DAB Radio system Press the MODE button to select the AUX mode Auxiliary device The display will show AUX which indicates it is now set up to play your auxiliary device nn Me Io oa LIL ILI ral ih O TLI OCT 24 2811 SAT U EEE BEN J Turn on the auxiliary device Adjust the volume level by pressing the VOLUME buttons on your DAB Radio system 3 5mm jack plug 08 System Settings The MENU control allows you to change some of the system options on your DAB Radio system in standby mode only These options are arranged in a menu structure as shown below In DAB mode the time and date is set automatically and is always accurate tooo or a MA e oe ie wou MEIO fi fa PM LI LI OT zd zdli SAT Press MENU button Press the Press the to set correct Day Press SELECT button If you wish to manually set the time and date follow the seguence shown below This setting will restore the factory default settings Press and hold the MENU Button Press the SELECT key to Reset will be displayed Press th
11. a m I GHOS TES Press the lt and gt Buttons to choose Prune No Yes Press SELECT to confirm Press lt and gt Buttons 10 CL 73 Using the Menu Button Press the MENU Button to enter the menu and then the lt and gt Buttons to scroll through the options as described below Full Scan Press the MENU Button to access the menu Press the lt and gt Buttons until Full scan is displayed Press the SELECT Button to activate a full scan for DAB Stations Manual Tune It is possible to manually tune to a specific channel frequency and add this to the station list This function can be used to obtain the optimum reception for a specific channel freguency Q Press the MENU Button to access the menu Press the lt and gt Buttons until Manual tune is displayed Press the SELECT Button to select Press the lt and gt Buttons to select the desired channel frequency Press the SELECT Button A rectangle will be displayed on the second line of the display The position of this rectangle indicates the signal strength the further ur C 10 DAB s UOJUO towards the right the greater the signal strength G Adjust the position of the aerial lead to obtain the optimum signal strength Press the SELECT Button to confirm Dynamic Range Control DRC DRC adds or removes a degree of compression to compensate
12. cess as follows Press the lt and gt Buttons to scroll through the stations in the Station list Press the SELECT Button to confirm the station you wish to preset Press and hold the PRESET Button Preset position 1 will show in the display Press the lt and gt Buttons to select the required preset memory position Press the SELECT Button to confirm Repeat steps 1 to 5 if you wish to store more preset stations Selecting a Preset Station Time Date Press the PRESET Button briefly This displays the time and date and is Preset position 1 will show in the provided by the broadcaster display Use lt and gt Buttons to select the desired preset number station Press the SELECT Button to confirm Press INFO buttons a N Changing the FM Station Information L JA LG ib Lfia It is possible to change the information Press INFO buttons s that is displayed on the second line of i the display when listening to an FM m FID 20 station LILI JO Radia 2 There are four types of information gi hH available as listed below with examples to the right Press the INFO Button to step through the available options Press the SELECT Button to when the required format is displayed Radio Text This is scrolling text information Press INFO buttons Press INFO buttons P supplied by the FM station It may om a Z uda K
13. e Q Press the ALARMS button to select alarm 1 or alarm 2 Press and hold the ALARMS button to activate the alarm Press and hold the ALARMS Button again to deactivate the alarm DON T FORGET Make sure the volume is set as desired before setting the alarm If you wish to be woken up by radio ensure that a radio station is tuned Make sure that an iPod or iPhone Is docked if you wish to wake to IPod iPhone mode If an iPod iPhone is not docked at the time of the alarm the buzzer will sound When an alarm sounds Press the Button once to turn off the alarm The alarm will be repeated each day at the set time until it is deactivated Snooze and Sleep K When either of the alarms sound press the SNOOZE button to temporarily silence the alarm for 10 minutes There are three levels of dimmer settings Press the SNOOZE button to step through and select the backlight dimmer level If you want to fall asleep listening to your DAB Radio system you can set it so It goes to sleep after a preset time a ter the push of a button To activate Sleep Whilst listening to the DAB Radio system Q Press and hold the INFO button until the set sleep time shows on the display Your system will continue to play the programme for the set time before automatically switching off To change the Sleep Time While using the system press and hold the INFO button until sleep time shows o
14. e SELECT Button to reset 2 LILI f JU o LL 6 hee ET FORMAT SET FORMAT Pressthe lt amp gt Button to choose 12 24 hour format I ITI TI i LILI lt amp gt Button 3 to set hour minute time IT 6 l Lett SET VEAR Pressthe lt amp gt Button to set correct Year Press SELECT button i fl m LI SET MOHTH SET MONTH Pressthe lt amp gt Button to setcorrect Month IL LI ET OLI i I kili lt amp gt Button 17 09 Alarm Time Settings 18 There are two alarms available which when set will wake you to DAB FM iPod or iPhone or BUZZER Press the button to turn the unit to standby mode Press the ALARMS Button to select alarm 1 or alarm 2 setting mode Press the SELECT button to enter the alarm setting mode Use the lt and gt Buttons to adjust the alarm HOURS and then press the SELECT button to confirm Use the lt and gt Buttons to adjust the alarm MINUTES and then press the SELECT button to confirm Use the lt and gt Buttons to select the wake up source and then press the SELECT button to confirm he alarm will now be active and the alarm icon will show in the display At the time you have set the alarm will sound from the selected source DAB FM iPod or iPhone or Buzzer he alarm will automatically turn off after one hour if no buttons are pressed In standby mod
15. ectrical 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 properly made in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and remove the mains adaptor when making or changing any connections Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your Digital Clock Radio Dont continue to operate the Digital Clock Radio if you are ever in doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way 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 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 Ensure other people in your household are conversant with the Digital Clock Radio Don t obstruct the ventilation vents on the Digital 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
16. ill be rendered invalid if the Digital Clock Radio is re sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair e The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages e The guarantee Is in addition to and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights 25 Goodmans 0871 230 1777 GCR1881DABIP 130712 Rev0
17. ion but bounce and reflect off buildings and mountains etc DAB sees this as an advantage and uses the direct and reflected signals to actually 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 system e Scolling text Broadcasters can transmit text to your radio This way you can read the name of the DJ artist song title or any other information that is broadcast e DAB coverage Check your local coverage at www ukdigitalradio com to check if you are in a DAB broadcast area 03 Getting Started Carefully remove your DAB Radio from the box You may wish to store the packaging for future use Place your 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 e For sufficient ventilation keep other objects at least 10 cm away from the unit For FM mode the aerial should be extended to ensure you receive the best reception possible For DAB mode it may be necessary to alter the position of the radio to achieve the best signal DON T FORGET Make sure the aerial is at full length
18. n the display Use the lt and gt buttons to select from 90 60 45 30 15 minutes sleep time or sleep OFF After a short delay the previous display will be restored 11 Troubleshooting Possible Cause No sound The radio does not operate when you press any buttons Radio poor reception No sound from iPhone iPod 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 before returning it to the retailer just call 0871 230 1777 20 1 Volume may not be adjusted 2 Headphones are connected 3 Power is not correctly connected 1 Electrostatic discharge 1 Weak radio signal 2 Interference from other electrical items 1 Incorrect mode selected 2 iPhone iPod not connected correcily 1 Increase the Volume level 2 Disconnect your headphones if connected 3 Check and connect the power properly Turn off the unit disconnect the main power reconnect after a 60 seconds 1 Ensure the aerial lead is fully extended Adjust the position of the aerial 2 Move the radio away from sources of interference 1 Select iPod mode 2 Reconnect the iPhone iPod Need a spare part If you need a spare part please contact our spares department on 0871 230 0790 CS 7 Power Supply DC 5V 2000mA via supplied 230VAC DC Adaptor Tuner Frequency Coverage FM 87 5 108MHz DAB 74 240M
19. u MN comprise information on music titles UO 20 or details of the programme and is Radic L provided bv the broadcaster OCT zd 2611 SHT Station Name amp Frequency This is information of the station name frequency of the current FM station Program Type PTY This is a description of the type of programme provided by the FM station and is provided by the broadcaster EJ Coa This system is equipped with a universal dock to allow you to connect your iPod or IPhone It will also charge your iPod iPhone battery when the it is docked Press the Button to turn the unit on Press the MODE button to select IPod mode Carefully place the socket on the base of your iPod or iPhone into the dock The display will indicate when the iPod iPhone is correctly connected see below G 9 9 DONT FORGETI The iPod or iPhone may need to be removed from a case or skin in order to connect properly Dock the iPod iPhone Press the Button to turn the unit on Press the MODE button to select iPod mode Press the lt and gt Buttons to select the previous or next music track Press the SELECT button to play Or pause the music The iPod iPhone will play and heard in the speakers and play mode will show on the display Auxiliary input Other audio equipment an MP3 player for example can be connected to play through your DAB Radio system
20. ux Input 16 Guarantee 24 CD Your Digital Clock Radio LCD Display SPEAKER Grill a me nam U jix ULT 24 2611 SAT PRESET Button ALARMS Button INFO Button SCAN Button iPhone iPod Dock ji 7 z 1 INFO PRESET SCAN ALARMS ee POWER lt gt SELECT SNOOZE Button ON OFF Button Button Button Button MODE VOL VOL MENU Button Button Button Button HEADPHONE Jack AERIAL Lead DC IN5V AUX Input What is Digital Radio 2 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 systems suffer from an effect called multipath distortion This is caused because radio waves do not behave in an orderly fash
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