Goodmans GSR85DAB Instruction Manual

GSR85DAB

Portable DAB/FM Radio

User Guide

GSR85DAB

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Portable DAB/FM Radio which has been
designed and manufactured to give you many years of trouble-free
service.

You may already be familiar with using a similar product but please take
time to read these instructions which have been written to ensure you
get the very best from your purchase.

Safety is Important

To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please read the Safety
precautions before

Keep this information in a safe place for future reference.

NOTE: In the case of malfunction due to electrostatic

discharge, reset the product to resume normal operation.
Reconnection of the power source may be required.

you operate this product.

Portable DAB/FM Radio

Introduction.............................................................................................2

Safety is Important..................................................................................2

Safety Information...................................................................................4

Electrical Information.............................................................................5

Important.....................................................................................................5

Location of the Controls.........................................................................6

Front and Control Panel .............................................................................6

What is DAB? ...... .....................................................................................8

Getting Started........................................................................................9

In the Box....................................................................................................9

Positioning your DAB Radio........................................................................9

Adjusting the Aerial.....................................................................................9

Using Headphones......................................................................................9

Battery Operation......................................................................................10

Mains Operation........................................................................................10

Using your DAB Radio..........................................................................11

Switching On for the first time...................................................................11

Changing DAB Stations............................................................................11

Adjusting the Volume................................................................................11

Scanning for DAB Stations........................................................................12

Station Display Symbols...........................................................................12

Storing DAB Presets.................................................................................12

Selecting a Preset Station.........................................................................13

Reset.........................................................................................................13

Changing the DAB Station Information.....................................................14

Using the MENU Control...........................................................................15

Using the MENU Control - continued........................................................16

Using the FM Radio...............................................................................19

Automatic Tuning......................................................................................19

Manual Tuning..........................................................................................20

Storing FM Presets...................................................................................20

Selecting a Preset FM Station...................................................................21

Aux In Socket ........................................................................................22

Charging Batteries ........ ........................................................................22

Troubleshooting....................................................................................23

Technical Specification ........................................................................24

Guarantee..............................................................................................25

GSR85DAB

Safety Information

WARNING! Ensure that you read all of the safety instructions
before using this unit.

Safety Considerations

•Position the power cable and other connected cables so that they
are not likely to be walked on, pinched or where items can be
placed on or against them.

•Do not use the unit in humid or damp conditions.

•Do not allow the unit to get wet.

•Do not expose the until to dripping or splashing.

•Do not cover any of the ventilation slots on the unit, as this may
cause overheating.

•Do not place the unit in closed bookcases or racks without proper
ventilation.

•Never allow children to insert foreign objects into holes or slots on
the unit.

•No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed
on the unit.

Cleaning

•Disconnect the unit from the mains supply before cleaning.

•Do not use any liquids or aerosol cleaners, as this may damage the
unit. Use a soft, dust free cloth.

Battery Disposal

•Please ensure that used batteries (not included) are disposed of
safely.

•Do not dispose of batteries (not included) in fire.

•Contact local authorities for means of disposal.

Servicing

•There are no user serviceable parts in the unit. When servicing,
refer to qualified service personnel.

•Consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation,
operation, or safety of the Portable DAB/FM Radio.

Portable DAB/FM Radio

Electrical Information

Make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that
indicated on the rating plate of the power supply unit supplied with your
Portable DAB/FM Radio. It requires a 230V AC, 50Hz mains supply. Do
not use any other supply.

The mains lead supplied may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If you
need to change the fuse in a non-rewireable plug, the fuse cover must
be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be
used until a replacement is obtained.

If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket,
or becomes damaged, it should be removed and an appropriate plug
fitted following the wiring diagram below. The plug removed must be
disposed of safely, as insertion into a mains socket could be an
electrical hazard.

Important

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:

•The blue wire must be
connected to the terminal
marked with the letter N or

The Plug must be BS1362/A approved

Fit a 3 Amp fuse

coloured black.

•The brown wire must be
connected to the terminal
marked with the letter L or
coloured red.

NEUTRAL

(Blue)

LIVE

(Brown)

•No connection is to be made
to the earth terminal of the
plug.

The outer sheath of the cable must be

held firmly by the clamp

If a 13 Amp (BS1363/A) plug is used, a 3 Amp fuse (BS1362) must be
fitted, or if any other type of plug is used a 3 Amp fuse must be fitted,
either in the plug, adapter or in the distribution board.

This symbol indicates that this unit is a Class II double insulated
appliance and therefore an earth connection is not required.

GSR85DAB

Location of the Controls

Front and Control Panel

1

1Carry handle
2Preset buttons
3Shift button
4DAB/FM button
5Volume +/–
6Scan button
7Display button
8Menu button
9Scroll down button
10Scroll up button
11Select button
12Power On/Off button
13Display

2 13 3 8 9 10115 6127 4

Portable DAB/FM Radio

14

17 18

1516

14Aerial
15Power socket
16Battery compartment
17Aux In Socket
18Headphone socket

GSR85DAB

What is DAB?

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 code before it is transmitted.
The 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:

• Interference free reception.

Analogue systems suffer from an effect called ‘multipath distortion’.
This is caused because waves do not behave in an orderly fashion,
but bounce and reflect off buildings 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. DAB s can automatically tune-in all of the
available stations in your area.