GCR1880DAB
Digital Alarm Clock Radio
User Guide
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.
Introduction
Thank you for buying this Goodmans Digital Alarm Clock Radio.
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 page 19 before using this Digital Alarm Clock Radio. This
appliance is for household use only.
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What’s in the box?
Digital Alarm Clock Radio
Power Adaptor
Quick Start Guide
The above images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ to the items
supplied.
Contents
Your Digital Alarm Clock Radio ...4
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What is Digital Radio? ...............5
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Getting Started ..........................8
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Using DAB Radio .......................9
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Using Presets ..........................10
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Using FM Radio .......................11
System Settings ...................... 14
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Troubleshooting .......................15
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Specifications ..........................16
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Warnings .................................19
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Guarantee ...............................21
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DC: 6V
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STANDBY
MODE/MENU
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ALARMS
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Your Digital Alarm Clock Radio01
Top view
SPEAKER Grill
ALARMS Button
STANDBY Button
SNOOZE Button
Rear view
t ,u, SELECT Buttons
VOL -, VOL + Buttons
MODE/MENU Button
LCD Display
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POWER IN jack
AERI AL 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
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Carefully remove your Digital Radio from the box. You may wish to store the
packaging for future use.
Positioning your Digital Radio
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Place your Digital 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.
Adjusting the Aerial
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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 of the Digital Radio and /or aerial to achieve the best signal.
AERIAL
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STANDBY
MODE/MENU
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ALARMS
SELECT
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DC: 6V
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Turning the Unit On/Off
Connect the power adapter to the DC Jack on the back of the unit.
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.
STANDBY
BUTTON
When you want to turn the unit off, simple press the STANDBY
Button again.
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.
DON’T FORGET. Every few months run a new scan to pick up
any new digital stations that may have begun broadcasting after
purchasing your radio.
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Initial Scan
When you first use your radio it will carry out a full scan for all digital
radio stations. While scanning, the LCD will display an image similar
to that below.
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Using DAB Radio 04
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Selecting a Scan
If you wish to select a scan at any time:
Press and hold the 1 MODE/MENU
Button to access the menu.
Press the 2 < or > Button to select
Full Scan
Press the 3 SELECT Button to
confirm.
The Full Scan may take 1-2 minutes to
complete. Your radio will then access
the first station in its storage list.
DON’T FORGET! 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.
Changing to another Station
While playing a DAB station, you 1
can shift to another program by
pressing the < or > Button to
browse through the station list.
When the station you want to listen 2
to is displayed in the list press
the SELECT Button to select this
station.
Volume Control
Adjust the radio volume by pressing the
VOL - or VOL + Button.
View Station Information
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 1 MODE/MENU
Button until it goes into main menu
setting mode.
Press the 2 > Button twice to
‘Display’ the required option, and
then press the SELECT Button.
Press the < or > Button to 3
select from the available station
information available.
Press the 4 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.
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Display the Signal Strength
DON’T FORGET! Stations with
signal strength below the minimum
signal level will not provide a steady
stream of audio.
Refer to the ‘View Station 1
Information’ outlined on the previous
page to view ‘Signal Strength’.
A signal bar will be displayed as
shown below.
The indicator on the signal bar shows
the minimum acceptable signal level.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
You can set the level of the
compression of stations to eliminate the
differences in dynamic range or sound
level between radio stations.
Press and hold the 1 MODE/MENU
Button.
Press the 2 < or > Button to display
the DRC menu.
Press the 3 SELECT Button.
DON’T FORGET! DRC to off
indicates no compression; DRC to
low indicates little compression;
DRC to high shows maximum
compression.
Press the < or > Buttons to select 4
the ideal DRC Mode.
Press the SELECT Button to confirm. 5
Prune
DON’T FORGET! Performing a
prune will remove inactive stations
from the station list.
Press and hold the MODE/MENU 1
Button
Press the < or > Button to select 2
the Prune menu
Press the SELECT Button. 3
Press the < or > Button to select 4
Yes, and then press the SELECT
Button to confirm.
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Using Presets
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Setting Station Presets
DON’T FORGET! Preset
functionality is the same for DAB
and FM radio stations.
Your radio can store 10 DAB & 10 FM
station presets. The way of storing the
current station playing as a preset is as
follows:
Press and hold the 1 MODE/MENU
Button until it says ‘Preset Recall’
Press the 2 > Button to select the
Preset Store option.
Press the 3 SELECT Button to
confirm.
Press the 4 < or > Button to cycle
through the preset stations store
numbers 1-10.
Select your preferred preset station 5
number and then press the SELECT
Button. ‘Preset # stored’ will be
displayed where # is the chosen
preset number.
Playing a Preset Station
To select a stored station:
Press the 1 MODE/MENU Button to
select the mode you wish to play.
Press and hold the 2 MODE/MENU
Button to enter the ‘Preset Recall’
setting.
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your preset number and then press
the SELECT Button to confirm.
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Using FM Radio
Press the 1 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.
Manually change the FM frequency
Make sure no other order/system 1
setting is being accessed, then
press the < or > Button to change
the frequency 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 1 > or < Button
while FM frequency shows.
Your radio will skip forwards or
backwards until it reaches the next
available 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 1 MODE/MENU
Button.
Release the Button when the 2
display shows:
<Scan setting>
<Strong station only>
Press the 3 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 1 MODE/MENU
Button
Release the button when the 2
display shows:
< Audio setting >
<Forced mono >
Press the 3 SELECT Button to
confirm.
DON’T FORGET! The display will
show the frequency changing until it
stops on the next station.
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View Station Information
DON’T FORGET! There is a variety
of station information transmitted by
broadcasters, and this radio offers a
convenient way for you to view this
information.
To view currently playing station
information, follow this process:
Press and hold the 1 MODE/MENU
Button until the display accesses
the main menu setting mode.
Press the 2 > Button twice to select
the ‘Display’ option, then press the
SELECT Button.
Press the 3 < or > Button to
select from the available station
information available.
Press the 4 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.
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Set Time
Press and hold the 1 MODE/MENU
Button, then press the < Button
repeatedly to display the Time
menu.
Press the 2 SELECT Button and then
press the < or > Button to view
the options as outlined below:
<Set Time/date>:
Manually set-up both Time and Date
<Auto update>:
‘Update from DAB’ and ‘No update’
<Set 12/24 hour format>:
‘Set 24 hour’ or ‘Set 12 hour’
<Set date format>:
‘MM-DD-YYYY’ and ‘DD-MM-YYYY’
Set the time according to your 3
personal preference.
Set Sleep Time
Make sure that no alarm is about to
sound when setting the sleep time.
Press the 1 SNOOZE Button and the
display will show - “Set sleep time
à Sleep off”. The sleep icon will be
twinkling simultaneously.
Press the 2 SNOOZE Button
repeatedly to select the Sleep time
on, and the amount of time before
you wish the radio to automatically
switch off. You can select - Sleep
Off, 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes.
Press the 3 SELECT Button to
confirm.
To view the set sleep time, press 4
the SNOOZE Button again.
Your radio will automatically turn to
Standby mode after the set time has
elapsed.
Set Backlight
(Setting to high level is recommended)
For Power-on:
Press and hold the MODE/MENU 1
Button
< Backlight > 2
Power On 3
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’.
Factory Reset
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 1 MODE/MENU
Button
< Factory Reset > Factory Reset?
<NO> or YES
Press the 2 > Button to select ‘YES’
Press the 3 SELECT Button.
Set Alarms
The procedure to set the alarm is:
Press the 1 ALARMS Button. The
radio will display ‘Alarm 1 Setup’,
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Press the 2 ALARMS button again to
set alarm 2.
Press the 3 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 1 SELECT Button. Your
radio will run the ‘Alarm 1 Wizard’.
Follow your radio’s instructions to 2
configure the following parameters:
Alarm state
Sets the alarm On or Off.
Press the 1 < or > Button to ‘On’ to
turn the alarm on.
Press the 2 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.
Alarm On time
This is the time the alarm will start to
sound.
Modify the alarm time using the 1
< or > Buttons.
Press the 2 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 1 < or
> Buttons
Press the 2 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 1 < or > Buttons to select
the alarm source.
Press the 2 SELECT Button to
confirm the selection.
Refer to the steps 1-2 in “Alarm State”.
When the On/Off options appear for
Alarm state:
Press the 1 < or > Button to select
‘Off’.
Press the 2 SELECT Button to
confirm,
Alarm Frequency
The Alarm can be set to operate: Daily,
Once, Weekends or Weekdays.
Press the 1 < or > Buttons to select
the required alarm frequency.
Press the 2 SELECT Button to
confirm the selection.
‘Alarm Saved’ will be displayed and the
alarm will be cancelled.
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Alarm Volume
The Alarm volume can be set to your
requirements.
Press the 1 < or > Button to select
the required alarm volume.
Press the 2 SELECT Button to
confirm the volume setting.
Your radio will say ’Alarm Saved’.
To Operate SNOOZE
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 1 SNOOZE Button
repeatedly to navigate to the
required snooze time, 5/10/15/30
minutes.
The radio will go into Standby mode 2
and start to count down the set
snooze time. The Alarm will sound
again after the snooze time has
elapsed,
If you press the 3 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.
Get SW Version
To display the software version number:
Press and hold the 1 MODE/MENU
Button, and then press the <
Button to step to the SW version
menu setting.
Press the 2 SELECT Button to
confirm.
You will now be able to view the 3
software information installed in
your radio.
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Troubleshooting
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
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Troubleshooting
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: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this
will invalidate the warranty and may cause injury or death.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
No sound Volume not adjusted1.
Unit Buttons
are not
working.
Radio poor
reception.
Power cord is not correctly 2.
connected
Electrostatic discharge1. Turn off the unit, disconnect 1.
Weak radio aerial signal. 1.
Interference caused by the 2.
vicinity of electrical equipment
like TVs, Video Recorders,
Computer, Thermostats,
Fluorescent Lamps (TL) engines
etc.
Adjust the Volume. 1.
Connect the power cord 2.
properly.
the mains plug, and
reconnect after a few
seconds.
Aim the aerial for best 1.
reception, and ensure it is
fully extended.
Keep the unit away from 2.
other electrical equipment
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Specifications09
Power Supply DC 6V, 500mA via supplied 230VAC/DC Adaptor•
Power Consumption 3W•
Speaker Power 1 W•
Tuner Frequency Coverage FM: 87.5 -108MHz•
DAB: 174 - 240MHz•
LCD Display High resolution display•
Dimensions 172mm x 122mm x 54mm•
IMPORTANT: Due to continual revision and improvements to our products design, specifications are
subject to change without notice.
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Warnings
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WEEE
This Digital Alarm Clock Radio
is 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.
Sound levels
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 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.
General Safety
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 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 Alarm Clock
Radio.
Don’t continue to operate the Digital
Alarm 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 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.
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Warnings10
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.
Electrical Safety
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 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 Alarm 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 Alarm Clock Radio.
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Guarantee
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:
•Itisonlyvalidwithintheboundariesofthecountryofpurchase.
•Theproductmustbecorrectlyinstalledandoperatedinaccordancewiththe
instructions contained in this User Guide.
•ThisDigitalAlarmClockRadiomustbeusedsolelyfordomesticpurposes.
•TheguaranteewillberenderedinvalidiftheDigitalAlarmClockRadioisre-soldor
has been damaged by inexpert repair.
•Themanufacturerdisclaimsanyliabilityforincidentalorconsequentialdamages.
•Theguaranteeisinadditionto,anddoesnotdiminish,yourstatutoryorlegal
rights.
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