Goodmans GCR1880DAB User Manual

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.

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

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

Getting Started ..........................8

Using DAB Radio .......................9

Using Presets ..........................10

Using FM Radio .......................11

System Settings ...................... 14

Troubleshooting .......................15

Specifications ..........................16

Warnings .................................19

Guarantee ...............................21

DC: 6V

STANDBY

MODE/MENU

S N O O Z E

ALARMS

SELECT

VOL- VOL+

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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

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.

• DAB coverage

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

Getting Started

DC: 6V

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

Positioning your Digital Radio

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

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

STANDBY

MODE/MENU

S N O O Z E

ALARMS

SELECT

VOL- VOL+

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DC: 6V

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.

Getting Started03

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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