GFMTDAB10 In-Car DAB Adaptor User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future use
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Goodmans In Car DAB Adaptor. Not only does it receive DAB radio stations and transmit them to your In Car Audio system using an in-built FM transmitter,you can also connect an auxiliary device to it. Safety is important Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care. Please read the safety section on page 14 before using this In Car DAB Adaptor.
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01 Your In Car DAB Adaptor Power Button Menu Button DAB Scan Button Best Frequency for FM Transmission Select Button Graphical LCD Display Scroll Wheel PRESET Buttons AUX input Connector 4 Power Connector Antenna Connector
Get Going 1 02 Install the Antenna Select a suitable location for the antenna. This can either be at one side of the front windscreen, as shown, or a suitable non-opening rear window. Note that the antenna cable is 2.0m in length. For best results, position the aerial wires 2-3 cms from the edge of the glass. Peel the backing off the antenna and attach the antenna to the inside of the window, ensuring it is clean and dry before you do so.
02 Get Going 4 Attach the unit to the mount Slide the clip on the back of the unit onto the windscreen mount. Adjust the mount for the best view of the unit. 5 Attach the Power cable The power cable is a miniature USB socket on the bottom of the unit. Attach one end to the unit and plug the other end into a 12 volt lighter socket. When the unit powers up for the first time, or after a factory RESET, it will perform a full scan for DAB stations after displaying the best FM frequency.
Daily Use Use Daily 03 03 Switching On When the unit is plugged into the car supply it switches on automatically. Listening to DAB 1 If no DAB stations have been previously stored, the unit will perform a full scan. The following screen will be displayed. A bar graph indicates the progress of the scan – the number of stations increasing as the scan progresses.
03 Daily Use Selecting a Preset Station Storing DAB Presets 1 You can pre-set up to 8 DAB stations for easy access as follows. Tune to the station you wish to preset. DAB 15:35 Classic The screen will display “STORED.” 03 15:35 3 To store presets 5 to 8, after tuning to the station you wish to store, press the SELECT button which acts as a shift function. SFT 15:35 BBC R5 5 to 8 BBC R5 8 P3 15:35 2 To select preset 5 – 8, first press the SELECT button.
Daily Use 03 Changing the DAB station Information It is possible to change the information displayed on the second line of the display when listening to a DAB station. There are 6 different types of information available as listed below: They are selected by pressing the menu button. 1 Station Name – Normally Displayed. DAB 4 Press again for FM Transmitter Frequency. DAB 15:35 87.60 Classic 2 Press the menu button once for 5 Press Again for backlight.There are Multiplex name.
03 Daily Use 03 AUX Function To listen to an external music source instead of DAB, connect an audio cable to the AUX IN socket on the side of the DAB Adaptor. Then press and hold the MENU button. AUX AUX IN To return to DAB mode, press and hold the MENU button once more. BEST FREQUENCY Function The unit will automatically scan and select the best frequency for the built in FM transmitter for the first time of use and after a factory reset .
DailyUse Use Daily 03 Power ON/OFF The unit can be turned on and off using the POWER button. To turn the unit off, press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds. The display will show “SHUTDOWN”. Shutdown To turn the unit on, press and hold the POWER button. The unit will start up by displaying the start-up screen which includes the software version number on the top left of the display. V1.
04 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Hissing noise or crackling in the background The FM frequency being used Press the BEST FREQ button to already has a station select a new FM frequency and on or close to it. re-tune the car radio to the new frequency. DAB station cannot be heard Car Radio not tuned to the correct FM Frequency Press the BEST FREQ button once to display the FM frequency and re-tune the car radio.
Specifications 05 In-car DAB radio adapter with full DAB Band III reception. Compliant with ETS 300 401 and capable of decoding all DAB transmission modes 1-4. Frequency range DAB Band III 174 - 240 MHz. FM transmit range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz. Input connectors 5V mini USB DC power connector 3.5mm line in, 2.0mm antenna connector Presets 8 DAB station presets LCD display Orange backlit graphics LCD display In-car power supply 12-24V DC to 5V DC (0.5A) mini USB power adapter.
06 Warnings WEEE General Safety 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. This DAB 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.
Guarantee 07 The DAB Radio is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. If there are any defects 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: • It is only valid within the boundaries of the country of purchase. • The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this User Guide.
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