Goodmans GCR1181DABIP User Manual

GCR1881DABIP
Digital Clock Radio with Dock for iPhone/iPod
User Guide

IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.

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Introduction

An audio system that allows docking
of an iPod and which fully supports the
iPod menu system.

Thank you for buying this Goodmans digital radio. This digital radio
also features an iPod/iPhone dock and auxiliary input.

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.

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What’s in the box?

Digital Clock Radio

Power Adaptor

with Dock for iPhone/iPod

Quick Start Guide

GCR1881DABIP
Digital Clock Radio with Dock for iPhone/iPod
User Guide

IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.

User Guide

The above images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ to the items
supplied.

Contents

Your Digital Clock Radio .............4

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What is Digital Radio? ...............5

Getting Started ..........................6

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Using DAB Radio .......................8

Using FM Radio .......................13

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Using iPhone/iPod ....................15

System Settings ...................... 17

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Alarm Time Settings ................18

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Snooze and Sleep ....................19

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Troubleshooting .......................20

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Specifications ..........................21

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Warnings .................................22

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Using Aux input ....................... 16

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Guarantee ...............................24

Your Digital Clock Radio01

Front view

Top view

INFO Button

LCD Display

PRESET Button

ALARMS Button

SCAN Button

SPEAKER Grill

iPhone/iPod Dock

Rear view

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MODE

Button

POWER
ON/OFF

Button

Button

VOL-

Button

<

Button

VOL+

Button

>

SELECT

MENU

Button

Button

SNOOZE Button

HEADPHONE Jack

DC IN 5V

AUX IN FM

AUX InputDC IN 5V

ANT

AERIAL Lead

What is Digital Radio?

What is Digital Radio?

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:

• 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.

• Interference free reception.

Analogue systems suffer from an effect called ‘multipath distortion’. This is caused
because radio waves do not behave in an 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 actually reinforce the end result.

• 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.

• 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.

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• DAB coverage

Check your local coverage at www.ukdigitalradio.com, to check if you are in a DAB
broadcast area.

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Getting Started

DC IN 5V

AUX IN FM

ANT

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Carefully remove your DAB Radio from the box. You may wish to store the
packaging for future use.

Positioning your radio

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Place your radio on a flat / stable surface that is not subject to vibrations.

Avoid the following locations:

Where the radio will be exposed to direct sunlight.•

Where the radio will be close to heat radiating sources.•

Where the humidity is high and ventilation is poor.•

Where it is dusty.•

Where it is damp or there is a possibility of water dripping or splashing •

onto unit.

For sufficient ventilation, keep other objects at least 10 cm away from •

the unit.

Adjusting the Aerial

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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 for good FM reception.

Headphones

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.

Connect
headphones here

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Getting Started 03

DC IN 5V

AUX IN FM

ANT

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Power Source

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 any other power source to this DAB radio.
Another power source may cause damage to the DAB Radio.

Unwind the mains lead of the Adaptor to its full length.1.

Connect the power socket end of the Adaptor to the DC socket on 2.

the rear face of the DAB Radio.

Plug the Adaptor into a switched 240VAC, 50Hz mains outlet 3.

socket.

Power
Adaptor

Mains

Connect power socket here

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Turning On and Off

outlet socket

Turn the mains power on at the wall socket. The DAB Radio will 1.

then be in Standby mode

.2 eht sserP 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 3. POWER ON/

OFF Button again.

To switch the unit off completely, turn the power off at the wall 4.

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.

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DAB

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Using DAB

Scanning for stations

.1 eht sserP Button to turn the unit

on.

.2 eht sserP MODE Button until you

select the DAB mode from DAB/FM/
iPod/AUX.

.3 eht sserP SCAN Button. The

following screen will be displayed.

Volume bar DAB Mode display

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.

Storing DAB Presets

You can preset up to 10 DAB stations
for easy access as follows:

Press the 1. < and > Buttons to
scroll through the stations in the

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.

DON’T FORGET!

To improve reception, try adjusting
the position of the radio.

Changing DAB Stations

Press the 1. < and > Buttons to
scroll through the stations in the
station list.

The radio will tune to the new 2.
station.

Number of

station list.

.2 eht sserP SELECT Button to

confirm the station you wish to
preset.

Press and hold the 3. PRESET Button.
Preset position 1 will show in the
display.

Press the 4. < and > Buttons to
select the required preset memory
position.

.5 eht sserP SELECT Button to

confirm.

Repeat steps 1 to 5 if you wish to 6.
store more preset stations.

Selecting a Preset Station

.1 eht sserP PRESET Button briefly.

Preset position 1 will show in the
display.

.2 esU < and > Buttons to select the

desired preset number/station.