Goodmans GPS186DABX User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Goodmans Manuals
  4. Cassette Player
  5. GPS186DABX
  6. User manual

Goodmans GPS186DABX User Manual

Fm/dab radio cd cassette recorder
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

GPS186DABX
FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder
User Guide

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the GPS186DABX and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Goodmans GPS186DABX

Summary of Contents for Goodmans GPS186DABX

  • Page 1 GPS186DABX FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety Is Important

    GPS186DABX Introduction Thank you for purchasing this GOODMANS FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder, herein after referred to as CD Player 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 wh ich have been written to ensure you get the very best from your purchase.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder Contents Introduction .................... 2 Safety is Important ................. 2 Contents ....................3 Safety Precautions ................. 5 Getting Started ..................7 In the Box ....................7 Power Supplies ..................7 Function Selector ..................9 Adjusting the Sound ...................9 Headphones ....................9 Bass Boost ....................9 Identification of Controls ..............
  • Page 4 GPS186DABX Error Compensation .................23 Playing .....................23 Programmed Track Selection ..............24 Repeat Disc Play ..................25 Using the Cassette Recorder .............. 26 Playing a Cassette Tape ................26 Recording ....................26 Help and Advice ................... 29 Care and Maintenance ................. 30 Handling and Cleaning CDs ..............

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder Safety Precautions WARNING! ENSURE THAT YOU READ ALL OF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR CD PLAYER. Power Source • The CD Player is supplied from either: 230V 50Hz mains supply. 12V (8 x C size (LR14) batteries) (Batteries not included). CR2025 (3V Lithium battery for Remote Control) Safety Considerations •...
  • Page 6 GPS186DABX Servicing • There are no user serviceable parts in the CD Player. • When servicing, refer to qualified service personnel. • Consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation, or safety of your CD Player.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    • Mains Lead • Remote Control • User Guide If any of these items is missing, please contact Product Support: E-mail: support@goodmans.co.uk www.goodmans.co.uk Internet: Power Supplies You can operate the CD Player from two power sources: • Mains lead •...
  • Page 8 GPS186DABX Inserting the CD Player Batteries To insert the batteries: • Turn the CD Player upside down. • Push the battery cover retaining clips in the direction of the arrows as shown below and remove the cover. • Insert eight ‘C’ (LR14) size batteries ensuring you follow the polarity as shown below.

  • Page 9: Function Selector

    FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder Function Selector • Set the FUNCTION selector to CD , the CD LED display will flash ‘- -’ for about 20 seconds then display ‘No’ to indicate no disc loaded. • Set the FUNCTION Selector to Tuner , the Radio LCD display will illuminate and play the previous ly set station (FM or DAB).

  • Page 10: Identification Of Controls

    GPS186DABX Identification of Controls Front View LED Display Compartment (CD) Open CD X-BASS Compartment Headphone Carry Handle Socket Repeat (CD) Scan Program (CD) Reset FM/DAB Preset Forward Skip Display Reverse Skip Scroll Up Stop Scroll Down Play/Pause Select Left Speaker...

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder Remote Control FM/DAB Display Scroll up Reset Select Scan Preset Scroll down Battery Compartment Display Screens LED Display (CD) Play/Program Repeat Indicator Indicator 2-Digit Display LCD Display (Radio) 2-Line Display IR SENSOR...

  • Page 12: What Is Digital Radio

    GPS186DABX 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 tech niques to transform the source material, i.e. music and speech, into di gital code before it is transmitted.

  • Page 13: Playing The Dab Radio

    FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder Playing the DAB Radio Switching On for the First Time Set the FUNCTION switch to Tuner and press the FM/DAB button to select DAB. When the DAB radio is switched on for the first time, the radio searches for all available digital channels from 11B to 12D.

  • Page 14: Changing Dab Stations

    GPS186DABX Changing DAB Stations Press the SCROLL button to scroll up or down through the available stations. Th e station names will appea r on the LCD display. When the desired station is displayed, press the SELECT button. The DAB radio will automatically tune to that station.

  • Page 15: Storing Dab Presets

    Press and hold the MENU button until the following screen is displayed. Release the MENU button. System Reset The LCD display will show GOODMANS and will start to scan for available DAB stations. Once the scan is complete, the DAB radio will automatically tune to the first available station.

  • Page 16: Changing The Dab Station Information

    GPS186DABX Changing the DAB Station Information It is possible to change the information that is displayed on the second line of the LCD display when listening to a DAB station. By Pressing DISP button, there are seven different types of information that can be displayed.

  • Page 17: Manual Tune

    FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder Manual Tune It is possible to manually tune to a specific channel / frequency and add this to the station list. To manually add a specific channel / frequency to the station list, press and hold the SELECT button. The LCD display changes as shown below: 225.648MHz The first line of LCD display shows the channel and frequency information.

  • Page 18: Software Version

    GPS186DABX If DAB signal is present in this channel, network information will be shown at the second line of the LCD display. 225.648MHz BBC DAB The first service in the network service will be selected. If the SELECT button is pressed, the current service and network service name shall be displayed together with a manual tuning indicator.

  • Page 19: To Turn The Radio Off

    FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder Channel Information When the unit is tuned to a particular DAB service, the channel information can be displayed by pressing and holding the SELECT button (Manual Tune function). The LCD display changes as shown below: 225.648MHz BBC DAB Press the SELECT button twice to exit the manual tune function.

  • Page 20: Playing The Fm Radio

    GPS186DABX Playing the FM Radio To Turn the Radio On Set the FUNCTION switch to Tuner. Press the FM/DAB button to select FM, the display will show the previously set FM frequency. Manual Tune To manually tune to a station press the SCROLL button.

  • Page 21: Storing Fm Presets

    FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder Storing FM Presets You can preset up to 10 FM stations for easy access. Tune to the station you wish to preset. Press the PRESET button, the display shows PRESET # EMPTY, in the second line, where # is the preset number. Use the SCROLL button to scroll through the presets.

  • Page 22: Playing Cds

    GPS186DABX Playing CDs Loading CDs Set the FUNCTION switch to CD. To open the CD compartment lid press the OPEN button. Place the CD in the compartment with the label side facing upwards. Close the compartment lid. When fully closed, the CD Player starts to spin the disc.

  • Page 23: Programmed Track Selection

    FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder Pause To stop a track temporarily, press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The disc pauses at the current play position. The current track flashes and the PLAY indicator turns off. To resume play, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. Programmed Track Selection You can set your CD Player to play a selection of tracks from the CD.

  • Page 24: Repeat Disc Play

    GPS186DABX Repeat Disc Play You can set the CD Player to repeat play a single track or the programmed track selection. To Repeat a Single Track Press the REVERSE SKIP button or the FORWARD SKIP button to select a track.

  • Page 25: Using The Cassette Recorder

    FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder Using the Cassette Recorder Inserting a Cassette Tape. Press the STOP/EJ button to open the cassette door. Insert your cassette tape into the compartment with the exposed section of the tape facing upwards. The side that you wish to listen to or record onto should be facing towards you.
  • Page 26 GPS186DABX To stop recording, press the STOP/EJ button. NOTE: You will not be able to press RECORD unless there is a cassette tape in the recorder. Similarly you will not be able to press the RECORD button if a pre-recorded cassette tape that has had its tab removed, is inserted.

  • Page 27: Help And Advice

    FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder Help and Advice The CD Player Does Not Power Up 1. If using the mains supply, ensure that the plug is connected to the mains socket and the fuse is not blown. 2. If using batteries, make sure the batteries are not discharged. The DAB Radio Does Not Initiate (display remains blank) 1.

  • Page 28: Care And Maintenance

    GPS186DABX Care and Maintenance Handling and Cleaning CDs To remove a CD from its storage case, press down on the centre of the case and lift the CD out. Hold the CD by the edges, to avoid touching the recorded side of the Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped from the CD's surface with a soft cloth.

  • Page 29: Cleaning The Cd Player

    FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder CDs should be returned to their cases after use. This avoids serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to skip. Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight, high humidity, or high temperatures for extended periods. Exposure to high temperatures can warp the CD.

  • Page 30: Cassette Tape Care

    GPS186DABX Cassette Tape Care You can help avoid two of the most common problems of cassette usage. • Jamming - which causes uneven playback speed. • Tangling - where the tape wraps itself around the mechanism. To reduce the possibility of these problems occurring, the following precautions should be observed.
  • Page 31 FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder Preventing Accidental Erasure To Prevent accidental erasure, break off the tab on the rear of the tape as shown below. Recording on the side of the tape is no longer possible. You can make recording possible again by covering the hole with a piece of adhesive tape as shown above right.

  • Page 32: Guarantee

    GPS186DABX Guarantee This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials or workmanship, the unit will either be replaced, a refund given or repaired free of charge (where possible) during this period by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit.
  • Page 33 FM/DAB Radio CD Cassette Recorder...

Table of Contents