Introduction Thank you for choosing this DAB Digital 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 the time to read these instructions which have been written to ensure you get the very best from your purchase.
Your DAB Digital Radio Rear view Aerial. Headphone Socket. DC IN Socket. Used to connect the DAB Digital Radio to the mains power supply. AUX IN Socket. Used to connect external audio sources to the DAB Digital Radio...
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Your DAB Digital Radio Front view AERIAL...
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Your DAB Digital Radio Mode button. Press to switch between DAB, FM, AUX IN and Bluetooth mode. Info button. Press to view station information. Scan button. Press to scan DAB and FM stations. Menu button. Press to display menu options. Preset button.
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 code before it is transmitted. The code consists of electronic ‘ones and zeros’...
Getting Started Unpack Your DAB Digital Radio Using Headphones Carefully remove your DAB Digital Radio You will require headphones fitted with from the box. You may wish to store the a 3.5mm diameter stereo plug and an packaging for future use. impedance of 8-32 ohms.
Using the DAB Radio Switching On for the First Time Changing DAB Stations To switch on, press the VOLUME/ 1. Press the MENU button. STANDBY dial. 2. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to The DAB digital radio will automatically confirm the STATION LIST option. begin to scan for stations.
Using the DAB Radio Storing DAB Presets Selecting a Preset Station You can preset up to 10 DAB stations To select a preset station: for easy access, as follows: 1. Press the MODE button to select 1. Tune to the station you wish to the mode you wish to play.
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Using the DAB Radio Changing the DAB Display Signal Quality Information If the transmission signal contains errors the system can apply correction. It is possible to change the information that is shown on the display when The amount of signal correction can be listening to a DAB station.
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Using the DAB Radio 3. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to a. Turn the TUNE/SELECT dial until the confirm. current hour is shown and then press the TUNE/SELECT dial. 4. Turn the TUNE/SELECT dial to view the list of available options. The options b.
Using the DAB Radio Set Backlight Sw Version Select this option to alter the brightness Select this option to display the current of the backlight. The backlight can be version of software in the DAB digital adjusted for when the DAB Digital Radio radio.
Using the DAB Radio Setting the Alarms Alarm Source: This option lets you choose the source of the alarm. The Your DAB Digital Radio has 2 alarms. available options are; DAB, FM or BUZZ. Please make sure the current time has been set before setting an alarm.
Using the DAB Radio Switching the Alarm off 3. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to confirm. The display will show the To temporarily switch off the alarm channel number and frequency as while it is sounding: shown below. 1. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to activate the snooze function.
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Using the DAB Radio Switching to FM Mode There are three levels of compression: 1. If the DAB digital radio is in DAB • OFF No compression applied. mode, press the MODE button • HIGH Maximum compression applied repeatedly until FM is shown on the (this is the default).
Using the DAB Radio Using AUX IN Scan Setting AUX IN allows your DAB Digital Radio By default FM scans stop at any quickly and easily to connect to an MP3 available station. This may result in a player or other external sources. poor signal to noise ratio (hiss) from weak stations.
Using the DAB Radio Using Bluetooth The DAB Digital Radio has Bluetooth capability and is able to receive a signal within 10m. To pair the DAB Digital Radio with a Bluetooth device: 1. Press the MODE button repeatedly to select BLUETOOTH mode. will flash on the display 2.
Troubleshooting Problem What to do There is no sound from my Check that the volume is not set to the radio minimum. Make sure that the radio has been able to locate DAB/FM stations. The display shows ‘NO Make sure that DAB coverage exists in your SERVICES AVAILABLE’...
Technical Specification Model Number GSR1889DABBT Power Supply 230V AC ~ 50 Hz Adapter: DC 12V, 200mA Speaker Output Power 10 Wrms x 2 Frequency Range FM: 87.5-108MHz DAB: 174.928 - 239.200MHz LCD Display High Resolution Display Max Power Consumption Dimensions...
Warnings WEEE General safety Ensure that you read all of the safety This appliance is labelled in instructions before using this unit. accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG This DAB digital radio has been concerning used electrical and designed and manufactured to meet electronic appliances (Waste Electrical European safety standards, but like and Electronic Equipment - WEEE).
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Warnings Don’t leave the DAB digital radio Contact local authorities for means of switched On when it is unattended disposal. for long periods of time, unless it is Consult your dealer if you are ever in specifically stated that it is designed for doubt about the installation, operation, unattended operation or has a standby or safety of the DAB digital radio.
Electrical information The mains lead supplied with this DAB digital radio is fitted with a BS1363/A 13 amp plug. If it is not suitable for your supply sockets it must be replaced with an appropriate plug. If the plug becomes damaged and/or needs to be replaced please follow the wiring instructions below.
The DAB digital radio is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. If any defect should occur due to faulty materials or workmanship, contact Goodmans via the website (www.goodmans.co.uk). Have your receipt of purchase on hand. The guarantee is subject to the following provisions: •...
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