Goodmans MICRO1112DAB User Manual

Download

Page 1

MICRO1112DAB DAB MICRO User Guide

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

Page 2

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Goodmans DAB Micro System. You can listen to your favourite radio stations and CD's.

It’s really simple to use; you can fully operate your DAB Micro system using the supplied Remote Control. Throughout this User Guide the DAB Micro will be referred to as the Micro System.

Safety is important

Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care. Please read the Safety instructions on pages 19 & 20 before you operate this Micro System.

Page 3

What’s in the box

DAB Micro

Remote Control

MICRO1112DAB DAB MICRO

User Guide

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

This User Guide

Contents

Your Micro System ........................4

Get going .....................................6

Using the DAB radio .....................7

Using the radio ...........................10

MICRO1112DAB DAB MICRO

Quick Start Guide

Start here

2 x AAA batteries for remote control

Using the Clock and Timer.............14

Other functions...........................16

Troubleshooting............................17

Specifications .............................18

Using the CD ..............................11

Page 4

01 Your Micro System

Skip

STOP

Button

FUNCTIO

OL-

Button

ENTER

INFO

Doo

REMO

sor

Mai

Ante

Terminal

Front

TE CONTROLSen

kip >> Forwards Button

<< Backwards Butto

TANDBY/ON Butt

UX IN socket

Rear

N Butt

PEAKE

PLAY/SCAN Butto

NE socke

HEADPH

Button

utto

LCD Display

MEMORY/CLOCK Button PLAY MODE Butt VOL+ Button V

nna

ns Power Lea

Page 5

Remote Control

01Your Micro System

STANDBY Button

INFO/ESP/DISPLAY Button

CLOCK ADJ./PROGRAM Button

FUNCTION Button

MENU Button

ENTER Button

RWD Button

PLAY/SCAN Button

FOLDER UP Button

PLAY MODE Button

FOLDER DN Button

EQ Button

NUMBER Buttons

SLEEP Button

AUX Button

MUTE Button

TIMER Button

FWD Button

VOL+ Button

STOP Button

VOL- Button BASS Button

File +10 Button

Page 6

Get going

Using the Remote Control

Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control while observing the correct (+) and (-) polarities as shown.

Using Headphones

A pair of headphones (not supplied) with a 3.5mm diameter stereo plug and 8-32 ohm impedance is required. Plug the headphones into the Headphone Socket at the back of the Micro System.

When headphones are connected, the speakers are automatically muted.

Page 7

Using the DAB radio

Introduction

■

Your DAB radio can automatically scan for radio stations within your region. The radio stations found are stored.

■

In addition to digital audio your DAB radio can display information such as Program name, Program type, Network provider, Signal strength, Current time and date, and scrolling text information.

Turning on the DAB radio

Extend the wire aerial on the rear of the DAB radio. Press the STANDBY/ON button to switch on your radio.

Scanning for Radio Stations

For initial use, press the PLAY/SCAN button.

The DAB radio will make a quick scan and store the stations in memory.

When the scanning is completed, the DAB stations will

be displayed in alphanumeric order. The first station in the list will be selected.

Press the <</>> button to cycle through available

stations. Press the ENTER button to select the chosen station.

Note : For a full Scan, press and hold the PLAY/SCAN button for a few seconds.

Page 8

Using the DAB radio

Manual Tune

Press the MENU button on remote control and press <</>>buttons until the name of the option is displayed.

This will display as follow

press ENTER

press >>

press ENTER

press >>

press ENTER

press >>

press ENTER

press >>

DRC (Dynamic Range Control) value

Normally the default setting 0 is best, but if you are listening in a noisy place then setting DRC to 1 will make quiet sounds, like speech louder and easier to hear.

SW Version

Displays the software version of this DAB radio.

Page 9

Using the DAB radio

Displaying DAB information

To display DAB information:

1. Whilst listening to a station, repeatedly press the INFO button to select the information required, the display will show the information in the bottom line of the LCD display.

The following screens show typical examples:

Program name Scrolling text information

Program type

Multiplex name

Current time and date

Channel and frequency

Bit rate and mode

Signal error rate

Scrolling Text:

The text may show information on music titles or details of the programme and is provided by the broadcaster.

Program Type

This is a description of the type of programme provided by the broadcaster.

Network Name

This will show the network that is broadcasting the programme you are listening to.

Time and Date

This displays the time and date information provided by the broadcaster. In good signal conditions it will always be accurate.

Channel and Frequency

This displays the channel number and the transmission frequency.

Signal Information

This shows the digital bit-rate and the mode.

Signal Error Rate

If the transmission signal contains errors the system can apply correction. The amount of signal correction can be displayed as a numerical value between 0 and 99. As the value increases, you will hear the signal degrade. To improve reception, try adjusting the position of the aerial.

Signal Strength

You can also display the signal strength of a DAB station.

When tuned to the station press the ENTER button . The LCD screen will show a bar graph indicating the strength of the signal - the more squares the stronger the signal.

The open square indicates the minimum signal strength required for good reception.

Store and recall a preset station

There are 10 presets to store your favourite DAB stations.

To store a station to a preset button on your remote control:

Whilst listening to a station press and hold the number button that you wish to use to preset this station until ‘Preset saved’ is displayed.

For example, to store a station in preset 4:

Whilst listening to a station press the 4 button until the LCD shows ‘Preset 4 saved’.

To recall a station in preset 4:

Briefly press the 4 button on the remote control, the LCD display will show the selected station. If preset 4 had not been previously assigned to a station the LCD display would show ‘Empty preset’.

To preset 10 press and hold the +10 button.

Manual Reset

To reset the DAB radio, press and hold the MEMORY/CLOCK button for 5 seconds “Factory RESET” appears, then press the PLAY/SCAN button to confirm.

Note: This will force the system to re-scan. Any previously stored preset stations will be lost.

Page 10

Using the radio

Basic operation RDS

Press the STANDBY button on the main

unit to power on.

Press the

FUNCTION

to select Tuner mode.

Tune to the station you want by pressing the >>/<< buttons.

To automatically scan to the next available station, press the PLAY/SCAN button.

button on the unit

Preset stations

You can store up to a total of 20 radio stations in the memory (10-FM)

Select TUNER mode.

Tune to the desired radio station by

pressing the PLAY/SCAN or the << / >> buttons.

Press and hold the desired number

button on the remote control to store the radio station, for example button number 4. After 2 seconds the display will show "Preset 4 saved".

To recall a preset station in preset 4,

briefly press the 4 button on the remote control. The radio will switch to the desired station. If no preset station has been assigned to preset memory 4, the display will show "Empty preset".

Antenna

Displaying data information

To display data information:

1. Whilst listening to a station repeatedly press

The following LCD display screens show typical examples of data information which is shown in the bottom line of each screen:

Program name Scrolling text information

Program type

Current time and date

Frequency

Radio Text - Scrolling Text:

This is scrolling text information supplied by the FM station. It may show information on music titles or details of the programme and is provided by the broadcaster. “NO RT” will be shown if FM station with RDS is not available.

Program Type

This is a description of the type of programme provided by the FM station and is provided by the broadcaster. “NO PTY” will be shown if an FM station with RDS is not available.

Time and Date

DON’T FORGET!

There is a built-in antenna wire on the back of the unit. Move the wire around to get the best reception. For best DAB reception stretch the wire vertically.

This displays the time and date and is provided by the broadcaster, so will always be accurate. “NO CT” will be shown if an FM station with RDS is not available.

Frequency

This displays the transmission frequency.

the INFO button to select the data information required, the display will show the data information in the bottom line of the LCD display.

Page 11

Using the CD

/RDGLQJ DQG XQORDGLQJ &'V

3UHVV WKH 67$1'%< EXWWRQ WR WXUQ RQ WKH



XQLW 3UHVVWKH)81&7,21EXWWRQWR VHOHFW &'



PRGH 2SHQ WKH GLVF FRPSDUWPHQW E\SUHVVLQJ



WKHGRRUUHOHDVHFDWFK

:KHQ WKHGLVF FRPSDUWPHQW KDVRSHQHG



UHPRYH D GLVF IURP LWV FDVH DQG SODFHLW FDUHIXOO\RQWR WKH WUD\ ZLWK WKHODEHO VLGH IDFLQJ XSZDUGV

'21·7 )25*(7

DFRPSDFWGLVF LQWRWKH FRPSDUWPHQW 2WKHU REMHFWV PD\ GDPDJHWKH XQLW

3UHVVGRZQRQWKH&'GRRUXQWLOLWODWFKHV



LQWRWKHFORVHGSRVLWLRQ

:KHQ WKH FRPSDUWPHQW LV IXOO\ FORVHG WKH



GLVF ZLOO EHUHDG DXWRPDWLFDOO\ 7KH WRWDO QXPEHU RI WUDFNV RQ WKH &' ZLOO DSSHDU RQWKH /&' GLVSOD\

'R QRW SXW DQ\WKLQJ H[FHSW

'21·7 )25*(7

FORVHG ZKHQ QRW LQ XVH WR SUHYHQW GLUW DQG GXVW IURP HQWHULQJWKH PHFKDQLVP 1HYHU SODFH PRUHWKDQ RQH GLVF LQWR WKH GLVFFRPSDUWPHQW DW DQ\ WLPH

.HHSWKHGLVFFRPSDUWPHQW

3OD\LQJ &'V

3UHVV WKH







3/$<6&$1

EHJLQSOD\EDFNRI WKH&' IURP WKHILUVW WUDFN

3/$<6&$1

3UHVV WKH SDXVH SOD\EDFN RI WKH &' WKH´µLQGLFDWRU ZLOO IODVK LQWKH GLVSOD\

7R VWRS SOD\EDFN SUHVV WKH

EXWWRQ RQFH WR

6723

EXWWRQ

6HOHFWLQJ D GLIIHUHQW &' WUDFN

3UHVV WKH

6.,3



IRUZDUGVRUEDFNZDUGV WKURXJK WKH WUDFNV RQ WKH &'

3UHVV DQG KROG WKH



IDVW IRUZDUGV RU EDFNZDUGV WKURXJK WKH FXUUHQW WUDFN

:KHQ WKH GHVLUHG SDUWRI WKH WUDFN LV



UHDFKHG UHOHDVHWKHEXWWRQDQG SOD\EDFN ZLOOUHVXPH

EXWWRQV WR VNLS

6.,3

EXWWRQV WR

Page 12

Using the CD

Play Mode

To repeat the current track, press the

PLAY MODE

show in the display.

To repeat the entire disc, press the

PLAY MODE button twice. “ ”

will show in the display.

To cancel repeat play, press the

button or press the PLAY MODE button until the repeat indicator disappears.

button once. “ ” will

STOP

Random CD playback

In play mode press the PLAY MODE button

on the remote control three times, “ r ” will show in the display, and the tracks will be played in a random order.

To cancel random play, press the

button or press the PLAY MODE button until the random indicator disappears.

STOP

Playing MP3 and WMA CDs

When playing a CD encoded with MP3 or WMA files, the functions available and operations are similar to those when playing a standard CD.

Programmed CD/MP3 playback

Up to 64 tracks can be programmed to the internal memory in any order. You may also store the same track more than once.

In stop mode, press the MEMORY/CLOCK

P-O1 will show in the

button

Select the desired track or folder by pressing the << or >> buttons.

When the desired track is chosen, press the MEMORY/CLOCK button

track.

P-O2 will show in the display. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select and store up to 64 tracks.

To listen to stored tracks, press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Use the << or >> buttons to skip through the tracks.

To clear the memory, press the STOP button twice.

display.

store the

Page 13

Using the CD

Searching MP3/WMA tracks

press INFO

Press PLAY/SCAN to confirm the selection.

press >>

Page 14

Using the Clock and Timer

Setting the clock

DON’T FORGET!

clock when in standby mode. The clock displayed will be synchronized by the DAB signal when the unit is in DAB mode.

To adjust the clock and set the timer, follow the instructions below:(at STANDBY mode)

Press the

few seconds and select either 24 hour or 12 hour mode using the >> buttons.

Press the

confirm. The hour digits will begin to flash. Adjust

the hours by pressing the >> buttons.

Press the

and the minute digits will begin to flash.

Adjust the minutes by pressing the

>> MEMORY/CLOCK buttom to confirm

The clock of the unit is synchronized when the unit is ON and at DAB mode.

This unit has its own digital

MEMORY/CLOCK

/ <<

buttons. Press the

button for a

/ <<

button to

/ <<

button again,

Setting the sleep timer

DON’T FORGET!

remote control to use this function.

The Sleep Timer is a countdown timer for switching the system to standby mode after a specified time. It enables you to listen to the radio or CD. The Sleep Timer can be set from 90

to 10 minutes.

Switch on the system by pressing the

STANDBY

Select the desired source by pressing the

FUNCTION

Press the

time. - SLEEP and 90 are shown in the display. The system will now play for 90 minutes.

To decrease the sleep time , continually

press the

desired sleep time is shown.

To cancel the sleep timer, press the

button until the display returns to the previous mode.

To switch off the system before the sleep

time has elapsed, press the

You need to use the

button.

SLEEP

button to set the sleep

SLEEP

button until

the

SLEEP

STANDBY

button.

DON’T FORGET!

if the power is disconnected.

Note: Pressing the SLEEP button at any time will show the time remaining before the unit will switch off.

The clock setting will be lost

Page 15

Using the Clock and Timer

Setting the timer

DON’T FORGET!

control to use this function.

The timer is used to switch the system ON and OFF at a specified time. It enables you to listen to the DAB/FM radio, CD or AUX device.

In STANDBY mode press the TIMER button.”ON TIME”

will be shown and the hour digits will begin to flash. Adjust the hour by pressing the >>

Press the TIMER button to confirm and the minute digits

will begin to flash. Adjust the minutes by pressing the >>

Press the TIMER button to confirm and “OFF TIME” will

be shown. Follow the same procedure as in steps 1 and 2 to set the Timer OFF time, then press the TIMER button to confirm.

The function mode will cycle as below :

Select the desired source by pressing the >> buttons and press the TIMER button to confirm.

The volume level will be shown. Select the level

by pressing the >> TIMER button to confirm.

You need to use the remote

/ << buttons.

DAB FM CD AUX

/ << buttons and press the

/ <<

Page 16

Other functions

ESP

Electronic Shock Protection This feature helps to eliminate any break in the playback of the disc due to errors or imperfections.

Mute

Press the

MUTE

button on the remote

control to turn off the sound. MUTE will flash in the display.

Press the

MUTE

button again to restore

the sound to the previous level.

Preset Equaliser

Choose from: CLASSIC, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, and FLAT. Press the EQ button to cycle through the settings.

Bass

Press BASS button on the remote control to turn bass boost ON/OFF.

Resetting

If you experience any abnormal operation when using the Micro System, follow the procedure below to perform a system reset:

ID3 Tag (Title/Artist/Album) Function

ID3 tag information (Title/Artist/Album) can be displayed when playing a MP3 or WMA CD by pressing the INFO button during playback.

DON’T FORGET!

control to use this function.

Note: Only ID3 tag version 1 is supported.

You need to use the remote

Aux In Device

For music playback from an auxiliary device.

Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select AUX mode.

Connect your device to the AUX IN socket on the

front of the unit.

Control your device as usual for audio playback.

Remove the mains power lead from the wall socket.

Leave the unit disconnected from the power supply for 1 minute, then reconnect and power on the unit.

In DAB or FM mode, press the MEMORY/

CLOCK button (on the main unit) for 5

seconds. Factory RESET will show in the display. Press the PLAY button to confirm the reset. All preset memory stations will be erased when the system is reset

DON’T FORGET!

if the power supply is disconnected.

The clock time will be lost

Page 17

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause What to do

DAB

Not functioning correctly

Microprocessor malfunction

Refer to reset procedure

Garbled sound

Poor signal

Move aerial wire

Radio

Noise or sound distorted on FM

No sound in FM mode Unit not in radio mode

CD/MP3 Player

CD Player will not play Unit not in CD mode

CD skips while playing Disc is dirty or scratched Wipe the disc with a cloth or

MP3 disc not playing correctly

Title/Artist/Album (ID3 Tag) not working correctly

MP3 on computer has correct ID3 info but unit does not display it

Aux In

Station not tuned properly for FM

The FM antenna wire is not extended.

Volume is at the minimum position Adjust the volume level

CD is not installed or installed correctly

Poor quality data, wrong type of file i.e. aac, flac, ogg,m4a

Data not correct on the CD

Version of ID3 not supported

Fine tune FM broadcast station

Extend FM wire antenna

Press the function button to select radio mode.

Select CD mode

Load a CD and check it is the correct way round.

use another disc

try making new copy, check the file type is .MP3 or .WMA

Re-record the disc, or try another.

Get ID3 data in ID3 version 1

Sound is quiet

Volume too low on connected device Increase the volume on connected

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.

device

Need a spare part?

In the unlikely event of you needing spare parts, please contact our spares department on: 0871 230 0790

Page 18

)

Radio

DAB

Uni

25W

IMPOR

This manual contains fo

-ref

Specifications

wer Supply (Input

Power Outpu

requency Coverag

Power consumptio

mension

eake

Remote control

hange without prior notice

230 - 240V ~ 50

x 2W RM

87.5-108 MHz,

70mm X205mm X45m

154mm

X 1.5Volt "AAA" batteries

165mm

eren

-only graphics and information that are subject to

174 - 224MHz

Page 19

Safety

Sound Levels

Your hearing is important to you and to us so please take care when operating this equipment. It is strongly recommended that you follow the guidelines in order to prevent possible damage to, or loss of hearing. Over time your hearing will adapt to continuous lo the impression that the volume has in fact been reduced. What seems normal to you may in fact be harmful. To guard against this, set the initial volume of the equipment to a low level.

Follow the steps below to ensure that the product can be enjoyed at a comfortable listening level:

Slowly increase the level until you can hear comfortably and clearly and without distortion.

Damage to your hearing is accumulative and 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 volume level.

ud sounds and will give

General Safety

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet European safety standards, butlike any electrical equipment, care must be taken if youare to obtainthe best results and safety is to be assured.

Do read these operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment)

are properly made in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Switch off and remove the mains plug when making or changing any connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

Don’t continue to operate the equipment if you are ever in doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way. Switch it off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

Don’t remove any fixed covers as this may expose you to dangerous voltages.

Don’t leave the equipment switched On when it is unattended, unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode.

Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that other people in your household are conversant with the equipment.

Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

Don’t obstruct the ventilation vents on the equipment, 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.

Page 20

Safety

Electrical Information

This Micro system is fitted with a BS1363/A 13 amp plug. If it is not suitable for your supply sockets it must be removed and replaced with an appropriate plug. If the plug becomes damaged and/or needs to be replaced please follow the wiring instructions below. The plug removed must be disposed of immediately. It must not be plugged into a supply socket as this will be an electrical hazard. If the fuse needs to be replaced it must be of the same rating and ASTA approved to BS1362. If the plug is changed, a fuse of the appropriate rating must be fitted in the plug, adapter or at the distribution board. If the fuse in a moulded plug is replaced, the fuse cover must be refitted before the appliance can be used.

Wiring Instructions

The supply cable will be either 2-core or 3-core. Follow the appropriate wiring instructions given below. In both cases ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the cable clamp.

2- Core plug

GNINRAW  : Do not connect either wire

to the earth terminal.

This symbol indicates that this 2-core appliance is

Class II and does not require an earth connection.

The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black.

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

Fuse

Brown (Live)Blue

(Neutral)

WEEE

This appliance 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.

3- Core plug

GNINRAW  : This appliance must be earthed.

The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E, or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.

The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black.

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

Green & yellow (Earth)

(Neutral)

Fuse

Brown (Live)Blue



Page 21