GCR1881DABIP Digital Clock Radio with Dock for iPhone/iPod User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.
Introduction Thank you for buying this Goodmans digital radio. This digital radio also features an iPod/iPhone dock and auxiliary input. 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.
What’s in the box? Digital Clock Radio with Dock for iPhone/iPod Power Adaptor GCR1881DABIP Digital Clock Radio with Dock for iPhone/iPod User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference. Quick Start Guide User Guide The above images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ to the items supplied. Contents 01 Your Digital Clock Radio .............4 08 System Settings ......................17 02 What is Digital Radio? ...............
01 Your Digital Clock Radio Front view lcd Display SPEAKER Grill Top view alarms Button preset Button info Button power on/off Button MODE Button Rear view iPhone/iPod Dock scan Button < Button VolButton > Button Vol+ Button snooze Button select Button MENU Button headphone Jack DC IN 5V DC IN 5V AUX IN AUX IN FM ANT FM ANT Aerial Lead DC IN 5V Aux Input 4
What is Digital Radio? 02 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.
03 Getting Started Carefully remove your DAB Radio from the box. You may wish to store the packaging for future use. 1 Positioning your radio Place your 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.
Getting Started 3 03 Power Source The DAB Radio is supplied with a Power Adaptor. Follow the steps below to connect to the Adaptor to the DAB Radio. CAUTION. Do not connect any other power source to this DAB radio. Another power source may cause damage to the DAB Radio. 111. 2122. 323 4343. 545 656 767 878 989 9 4 Unwind the mains lead of the Adaptor to its full length. Connect the power socket end of the Adaptor to the DC socket on the rear face of the DAB Radio.
04 Using DAB Scanning for stations 11. Press the 12 on. Button to turn the unit 223. Press the MODE Button until you 1 select the DAB mode from DAB/FM/ 34 2 iPod/AUX. 45 33. Press the SCAN Button. The 56 following screen will be displayed. 4 67 5 Volume bar DAB Mode display 78 6 89 DAB 7 9 8 9 Progress bar Number of stations found The progress bar indicates the progress of the DAB station search. The number of stations found increases as the scan progresses.
1 Using DAB 3 Press the SELECT Button to 3. 4 confirm. DON’T FORGET! If you select a preset location that has not been programmed with a station, “Not set” will be displayed. The radio will return to the previously selected station after a few seconds. Changing the station information displayed It is possible to change the information displayed on the second line of the display when listening to a DAB station. There are seven types of information available.
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Using DAB 04 Using the Menu Button 11. Press the MENU Button to enter 2 the menu and then the < and > Buttons to scroll through the 3 options as described below. 4 Full Scan 151. Press the MENU Button to access 162 the menu. 21723. Press the < and > Buttons until 283 “Full scan” is displayed. 4 3943. Press the SELECT Button to 5 45 activate a full scan for DAB 6 stations. 56 7 Manual Tune It678is possible to manually tune to a 78 specific channel/frequency and add this 9 to98 the station list.
04 1 Using 2 DAB 3. 3 Press the SELECT Button to select. 4 Press the < and > Button to select 4. 5 between the three DRC values. The 6 available options appear on line 2 of the display. When the required DRC 7 value is displayed: 8 1 Press the SELECT Button to 1. 91 confirm. 2 23 You should be able to hear 2. the difference in compression 43 immediately.
Using FM 11 Using the FM Radio 1. 1 Press the POWER ON/OFF Button 12 to turn the radio on. 2. 23 Press the MODE button to select FM mode. 3 4 45DON’T FORGET! 56You may hear background noise if 67no station has been tuned in. The display will show the frequency of the FM station. 78 89 9 Automatic Tuning 1. Press the SCAN button or hold the 1 < and > Buttons to automatically 2 1 search for the next available station. 3 2.
05 Using FM Selecting a Preset Station 1 Press the PRESET Button briefly. 1. 2 Preset position 1 will show in the 1 display. Time/Date. This displays the time and date and is provided by the broadcaster. 3 12 Use < and > Buttons to select the 2. 4 23 desired preset number/station. 5 34 Press the SELECT Button to 3. 6 confirm.
06 Using iPhone/iPod Docking an iPhone or iPod This system is equipped with a universal dock to allow you to connect your iPod or iPhone. It will also charge your iPod/iPhone battery when the it is docked. 1 Press the 1. 12 on. Button to turn the unit 12 Press the MODE button to select 2. 3 23 ‘iPod mode’. 41 34 Carefully place the socket on the 3. 52 45 base of your iPod or iPhone into the 63 dock. 56 74 The display will indicate when the 4. 67 85 iPod/iPhone is correctly connected, 78 see below.
1 2 07 Auxiliary input AUX In Connection Other audio equipment (an MP3 player for example) can be connected to play through your DAB Radio system. The AUX IN connector (3.5 mm stereo jack socket) on the back panel is provided for this. 1.1 Connect a 3.5mm stereo audio lead 2 (not included) to the AUX-IN socket 1 on the rear panel 3 2.12 142 3 5 3243. 63 45 44756. 85 67 697 8 78 9 89 Connect the other end of the lead to the output from the auxiliary device.
08 System Settings Using the MENU Control If you wish to manually set the time and date, follow the sequence shown below . The MENU control allows you to change some of the system options on your DAB Radio system in standby mode only. Factory Reset These options are arranged in a menu structure as shown below. In DAB mode, the time and date is set automatically and is always accurate. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press MENU button 7 8 This setting will restore the factory default settings. 1.
09 Alarm Time Settings There are two alarms available which when set will wake you to DAB/ FM / iPod or iPhone / or BUZZER. To activate and de-activate the alarms To set the Alarms 1 Press the ALARMS button to 1. 12 select ‘alarm 1’ or ‘alarm 2’. 1. 1 Press the button to turn the unit 12 to standby mode. 23 Press the ALARMS Button to 2. 1 select ‘alarm 1’ or ‘alarm 2’ setting 34 1 mode. 2 45 2 Press the SELECT button to enter 3. 3 156 3 the alarm setting mode. 4 267 41 4. 5 378 52 6 4819 367 5.
09 Snooze and Sleep Snooze Function When either of the alarms sound, press the SNOOZE button to temporarily silence the alarm for 10 minutes. Backlight Dimmer There are three levels of dimmer settings. 1.1 Press the SNOOZE button to step 2 through and select the backlight dimmer level. 3 Sleep Function 4 If5you want to fall asleep listening to your DAB Radio system, you can set it6so it goes to sleep after a preset time 7 the push of a button.
11 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What to do No sound 1. Volume may not be adjusted. 2. Headphones are connected. 3. Power is not correctly connected. 1. Increase the Volume level. 2. Disconnect your headphones if connected. 3. Check and connect the power properly. The radio does not operate when you press any buttons 1. Electrostatic discharge Turn off the unit, disconnect the main power, reconnect after a 60 seconds Radio poor reception 1. Weak radio signal. 1.
Specifications 12 Power Supply DC 5V, 2000mA via supplied 230VAC/DC Adaptor Power Consumption 11 W Speaker Power 1W Tuner Frequency Coverage FM: 87.5 -108MHz DAB: 74 - 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.
13 Warnings WEEE General Safety This Digital 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 Clock Radio.
13 Warnings Ensure other people in your household are conversant with the Digital Clock Radio. This Digital Clock Radio is supplied with a mains adaptor which has been designed for indoor use only. Don’t obstruct the ventilation vents on the Digital Clock Radio, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. The mains adaptor is a sealed unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside and it does not require any electrical adjustments. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the product.
14 Guarantee The Digital Clock Radio with Dock for iPhone/iPod 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: • 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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