Goodmans GSR1885DAB User manual
GSR1885DAB
Digital Radio
User Guide
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.
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Thank you for buying this Goodmans digital radio, which also
features an FM radio and auxiliary input connection.
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.
Introduction
Safety is important
Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care. Please read the
safety section on pages 20 to 21 before using this Digital Radio. This appliance is
for household use only.
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What’s in the box?
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Your Digital Radio ......................4
What is Digital Radio? ...............6
Getting Started..........................7
Using DAB Radio .....................11
Using FM Radio.......................13
Setting the Alarms ..................18
AUX and Headphones .............19
Troubleshooting.......................20
Specifications..........................21
Warnings.................................22
Guarantee ...............................24
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Contents
Power Adaptor
Digital Radio - main unit
Quick Start Guide USER Guide
The above images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ to the items
supplied.
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Remote Control
GSR1885DAB
Digital Radio
User Guide
IMPORTANT:Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.
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Your Digital Radio01
Front view
Rear view
SCAN Button
INFO Button
MODE Button
VOL- Button
VOL+ Button
ALARM Button DISPLAY
PRESET Button
MENU Button
SELECT Button
> Button
< Button
ON/OFF Button
SPEAKER Left SPEAKER Right
AERIAL
AUX In
HEADPHONE Out
DC POWER In
POWER
On/Off
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
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Your Digital Radio 01
Remote control
Button
MUTE Button
MODE SELECT
Button
PRESET
Button
Button
POWER
ON/OFF Button
STEREO/MONO Button
ALARM Button
DIMMER Button
SLEEP Button
VOLUME+/- Button
CLOCK Button
BASS +/- Button
Button
Button
INFO Button
SELECT/SNOOZE Button
TREBLE +/- Button
MENU Button
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What is Digital Radio
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. The binary code is
then multiplexed or grouped together to create a superior signal, when compared
with the older analogue system, with the following key benefits:
• Near CD quality sound.
Because DAB is binary coded, the receiving equipment is only expecting to receive a
series of ones and zeros, so any other interference is ignored, resulting in very high
quality audio.
• Interference free reception.
Analogue systems suffer from an effect called ‘multipath distortion’. This is caused
because radio waves do not behave in an orderly fashion, but bounce and reflect off
buildings and mountains etc. DAB sees this as an advantage and uses the direct and
reflected signals to actually reinforce the end result.
• No need to re-tune.
A single DAB frequency can be used to cover the whole of the UK, so solving many
of the problems experienced with the earlier analogue system.
• Scolling text
Broadcasters can transmit text to your radio. This way you can read the name of the
DJ, artist, song title or any other information that is broadcast.
• DAB coverage
Check your local coverage at www.ukdigitalradio.com, to check if you are in a DAB
broadcast area.
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Getting Started
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Fitting Batteries in the main unit
Alkaline batteries are recommended for best performance.
Referring to the diagram below, slide off the battery compartment lid
and fit six type AA batteries into the battery compartment, observing the
polarity shown in the compartment;.
SLIDE LID TO OPEN
SLIDE LID TO CLOSE
LID
BATTERIES (X6)
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
Battery Disposal
Dispose of used batteries with regard to the recycling regulations in your
area.
DO NOT short circuit batteries or throw them into water, general rubbish
or in a fire.
Weak batteries can leak and damage the radio. Replace them in good
time!
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Connecting Power
Before connecting power to the Digital Radio, check that the mains
voltage on the rating plate of the AC Adaptor is the same as the voltage
in your area.
Plug the power connector on the AC Adaptor lead into the DC IN
connector on the rear panel of the Digital Radio, see below.
Plug the AC Adaptor into the wall socket and switch the mains power on.
The unit is now ready for use.
Power
Adaptor
Mains
outlet socket
Connect power socket here
Power Control
To turn the radio on:
Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch on the rear panel to the ON position.1.
The radio will switch on.2.
To set the radio to Standby:
Press the1. STANDBY button on the Digital Radio front panel or on the
Remote control.
The radio will set to standby. The clock will continue to run in Standby2.
mode.
Set POWER ON/OFF switch to ON
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4Remote Control Battery
Before first Use
To prepare the remote control for first use, pull out the safety strip to
activate the battery, see below.
Replacing the battery
When replacing the battery in the remote control, refer to the diagram
below right.
1. Press the catch across.
While holding the catch, open the battery door.2.
Fit the battery observing polarity as shown. When replacing the3.
battery, use only the same CR2025 type specified
Setting the Clock
The clock on your radio will be automatically set when first used from the
time signal broadcast with digital radio stations.
If a digital station is not available, the clock may be set manually via the
Setting menu, see later.
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Initial scan
When you turn your radio on for the first time the scanning display will be
shown while the scanning process takes place, see example below.
The radio scans for all usable stations (full scan) and stores them
alphanumerically:1 Radio, 2 Radio, AA Radio, AB Radio... and so on.
The initial scan will take a few minutes. After the scan completes, the
clock will be set and the radio will play the first station in the sequence.
To browse for another digital station
Press the1. or Buttons repeatedly on the Digital Radio or on the
Remote control.
The stations in the station list will be displayed in sequence.2.
Press the buttons until you find the station you want to listen to.3.
Press the4. SELECT button to select the displayed station.
After a short delay, the radio will tune to the station.5.
Adjusting The Volume
To increase the volume:
Press the1. VOL+ Button to increase the volume.
The volume level will increase.2.
To decrease the volume:
Press1. VOL- to decrease the volume.
The volume level will decrease.2.
The volume is adjusted the display will change to show the current
volume setting on a bargraph.
Scanning 34
Progress bar
Number of
stations found
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