Goodmans GSR1889DABBT User manual

GSR1889DABBT
DAB Digital Radio
User Guide
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference

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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.
Safety is important
Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care. Please read the
safety section on page 20 before using your DAB digital radio. This appliance is
for household use only.
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Your DAB Digital Radio ..............3
What is Digital Radio? ...............6
Getting Started..........................7
Using the DAB Radio.................8
Troubleshooting.......................18
Technical Specification ............19
Warnings.................................20
Electrical Information...............22
Guarantee ...............................23
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Contents
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Your DAB Digital Radio
Rear view
Headphone Socket.
AUX IN Socket. Used to connect
external audio sources to the DAB Digital
Radio
DC IN Socket. Used to connect the DAB
Digital Radio to the mains power supply.
Aerial.

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01 Your DAB Digital Radio
AERIAL
Front view

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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. Press and hold to save a station as a preset, or press to
recall a saved preset station.
Eq button. Press to set up Eq setting.
Sleep button. Press to set up the sleep functions.
Alarm button. Press to set up the alarm functions.
Volume/standby dial. Press to switch the DAB Digital Radio on or off,
or turn to adjust the volume.
Display panel.
Tune/Select dial. Turn to tune to a station and press to confirm your
choice.
Speaker.

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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’ 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 waves do not behave in an orderly fashion, but bounce and reflect off
buildings 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. DAB can automatically
tune-in all of the available stations in your area.

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Getting Started
Unpack Your DAB Digital Radio
Carefully remove your DAB Digital Radio
from the box. You may wish to store the
packaging for future use.
In the Box
Inside the box you will find:
• DAB Digital Radio
• Mains power supply lead
• User Guide
If any of these items are missing please
contact the Customer Helpline.
Positioning Your DAB Digital
Radio
Place your DAB Digital Radio on a flat,
stable surface that is not subject to
vibrations. Avoid the following locations:
• Where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
• Where it is close to heat radiating
sources.
• Where the humidity is high and
ventilation is poor.
• Where it is dusty.
Adjusting the Aerial
The aerial should be fully extended to
ensure good reception in both DAB and
FM radio modes. It may be necessary
to alter the position of the DAB digital
radio and/or the aerial to achieve the
best signal.
Using Headphones
You will require headphones fitted with
a 3.5mm diameter stereo plug and an
impedance of 8-32 ohms.
Headphones are not supplied with this
DAB Digital Radio.
Mains Operation
Your DAB/FM Radio requires a mains
supply of 230V AC ~ 50 Hz. Please
ensure that your mains supply is
compatible before use.
Connect the mains lead and switch the
mains supply socket on.
Disconnect the Power Cord from the
mains when not in use.

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Using the DAB Radio
Switching On for the First Time
To switch on, press the VOLUME/
STANDBY dial.
The DAB digital radio will automatically
begin to scan for stations. The screen
shown below is displayed. A bar graph
indicates the progress of the search.
When the scan is complete, the
DAB digital radio will select the first
available station - stations are listed in
alphanumeric order.
The station list is retained in memory
so the next time you switch the DAB
digital radio on, the station search does
not take place.
If there are no stations found, check
that adequate DAB coverage exists in
your area.
It is possible to perform a manual scan
for stations. See Manual Tune on page
14.
Switching Off
To switch the DAB Digital Radio to
standby mode, press the VOLUME/
STANDBY dial.
To switch the DAB Digital Radio off
completely, unplug the supply lead from
the mains socket.
Changing DAB Stations
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to
confirm the STATION LIST option.
3. Turn the TUNE/SELECT dial to browse
the available stations.
4. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to select
the station shown on the display.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the VOLUME/STANDBY dial
clockwise or anticlockwise to increase
or decrease the volume. You will not be
able to adjust the volume if you are in
a menu.
Scanning for DAB Stations
Due to the nature of DAB radio,
additional stations and services
regularly become available. If you wish
to see if there have been any new DAB
stations introduced in your area you can
initiate a search.
To initiate a search:
1. Press the MENU button to display the
menu system.
2. Turn the TUNE/SELECT dial to select
FULL SCAN.
3. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to
activate a search for stations.
The DAB digital radio will automatically
begin to scan for stations. A bar graph
indicates the progress of the search
and the number of stations found as the
scan progresses.

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Using the DAB Radio
Storing DAB Presets
You can preset up to 10 DAB stations
for easy access, as follows:
1. Tune to the station you wish to
preset.
2. Press and hold the PRESET button
until a screen similar to that below is
shown.
3. Turn the TUNE/SELECT dial to
select an empty preset slot.
4. Press the SELECT button to store
the station in the preset. ‘Preset
# stored’ will appear on the
display, where # is the number of the
preset position.
If you have already saved a DAB station
in that preset location, it will be over-
written with the new station.
Station Display Symbols
You may see some symbols displayed
alongside the station names. They are
defined as follows:
? This is displayed before the station
name if the station is not available or
not active.
>> Chevrons displayed after the
station name indicate that this is a
primary station with secondary services.
<< Chevrons displayed before the
station name indicate that this is a
secondary station.
Selecting a Preset Station
To select a preset station:
1. Press the MODE button to select
the mode you wish to play.
2. Press the PRESET button to enter
the PRESET RECALL setting. A screen
similar to that below will be shown.
3. Turn the TUNE/SELECT dial to
select the preset number and then
press the TUNE/SELECT dial to
confirm your selection.
Factory Reset
You can delete all of the preset stations
and return the DAB Digital Radio to its
factory settings as follows:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Turn the TUNE/SELECT dial to the
FACTORY RESET menu.
3. Turn the TUNE/SELECT dial to YES.
4. Press the TUNE/SELECT dial to
confirm.
The DAB digital radio will be returned to
its factory condition.

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Using the DAB Radio
Changing the DAB Display
Information
It is possible to change the information
that is shown on the display when
listening to a DAB station. Note that
this information is not available when
listening to conventional FM stations.
To change the information displayed
press the INFO button repeatedly. The
following options are available:
Dynamic Label Segment (DLS)
This is scrolling text information
supplied by the DAB station. It may
comprise information on music titles
or details of the programme and is
provided by the broadcaster.
Signal Strength
This shows the signal strength of the
transmission. The more segments
illuminated, the stronger the signal
strength.
Program Type (PTY)
This is a description of the type of
programme provided by the DAB station
and is provided by the broadcaster.
Ensemble
This displays the name of the ensemble
(or multiplex) to which the current
station belongs.
Program Frequency
This displays the transmission
frequency.
Signal Quality
If the transmission signal contains errors
the system can apply correction.
The amount of signal correction can be
displayed as a numerical value between
0 and 99. As the value increases, you
will hear the signal degrade.
To improve reception, try adjusting the
position of the aerial.
Bitrate
This shows the digital bit-rate of the
transmission.
Time
This displays the time and is provided
by the broadcaster, so will be accurate.
Date
This displays the date and is provided by
the broadcaster, so will be accurate.
Using the Menu System
The MENU button allows you to change
some of the system options on your
DAB digital radio.
Set Sleep Time
Select this option to set the time before
the DAB digital radio switches itself off.
This is useful if you want to fall asleep
listening to the radio.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Turn the TUNE/SELECT dial to the
SLEEP menu.