Grundig Trio Touch GMSX1000DABIP User manual

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TRIO TOUCH
DAB+ MICRO SYSTEM WITH
DOCK FOR iPHONE
Toll Free Service and Warranty: 1800 509 394
The Gold Technical Support Line: 1902 215 259
(Charges will apply at $2.95 per minute for gold technical support only)

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Introduction
Thank you for buying this GRUNDIG product, which is designed to give you many years of trouble-free service.
You may already be familiar with using a similar unit, but please take the time to read these instructions.
Safety is important
Your safety is very important. before you operate this unit.
Warranty
In the unlikely event that your product fails to work normally, please call one of our qualified service engineers on
either of the below toll free phone numbers to discuss any issues directly.
Australia.
GRUNDIG Warranty: 1800 509 394
New Zealand
GRUNDIG Warranty: 0800 450 259

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Ensure that you read all of the safety instructions before operating this unit.
Safety Considerations
Ensure that the power cable and other connected cables are protected and are positioned so that they are not
likely to be walked on, pinched or damaged.
Do not position the unit in areas where it may experience humid or damp conditions.
Do not allow the unit to get wet. You must keep it away from dripping or splashing water.
Never allow children to insert foreign objects into the holes or slots on the unit.
Do not cover the ventilation holes with items such as tablecloths or curtains, etc. This may cause the unit to
overheat.
No naked flame sources, such as candles, should be placed on or near the unit.
Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases or jugs, on or near the unit.
Do not place the unit in a closed cabinet without proper ventilation.
Cleaning
Disconnect the unit from the mains supply before cleaning.
Do not use any liquids or aerosol cleaners, as this may damage the unit.
Use a dry, soft, dust free cloth.
Servicing
There are no user serviceable parts in this unit. When servicing, refer to qualified service technician.
Consult your retailer if you are ever in doubt about the installation/operation/safety of the product.
Safety Instructions

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Touch Screens......
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DAB+ Radio Mode.......
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FM Radio Mode ......
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Internet Radio Mode ..........
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Music Player Mode (My Music).....
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Settings......
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Contents

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Carefully remove your DAB+ Micro System from the box. You may wish to keep the packaging for future use.
In the Box
Inside the box you will find:
DAB+ Micro System (Main Unit)
Power Adapter
Remote Control
iPod/iPhone docking cradles 5pcs
Stripped Speaker cable x 2sets (20cm and 200cm length)
User Guide
Positioning your DAB+ Radio
Place your DAB+ Receiver on a flat and stable surface. Make sure it is not subject to vibrations or movement.
Avoid the following locations:
Where it will be close to heat radiating sources
Where humidity is high and/or there will be poor ventilation
Where it will be dusty
Where it will be damp or a possibility of water dripping or splashing onto the unit.
Adjusting the Antenna
The aerial should be extended to ensure good reception in both DAB+ and FM radio modes. It may be necessary to
alter the position of the DAB+ Radio and /or aerial to achieve the best signal.
Using Headphones
To listen to your DAB+ Radio via Headphones, you will require headphones with a 3.5 mm diameter stereo plug (not
included). The Headphone Socket is located on the back of the unit. Plug the Headphone Jack into the Headphone
socket and the speaker sound will automatically turn off once the headphones are plugged in.
Turning the Unit On/Off
Connect the power adaptor to the DC jack on the back of the unit. Then insert the power adaptor into the desired wall
outlet. Press and hold the Volume Knob to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit press and hold the Volume Knob
again.
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Volume Knob
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USB update
11,
Auxiliary Input
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LCD Display
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Optical Output
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DC Input
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F-Type Antenna
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Composite Video Output
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LAN Connector
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Speaker Jack
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Audio Output (R/L)
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Speaker Jacks
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Headphone Output
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Function
Press the Home Button to enter the Main Menu. Press again to return to play display.
Press the Close Button to close the menu or current display.
Press the Return Button to return to the previous screen.
Press the Volume Button to select the Volume Setting. This will allow you to increase
or decrease the Volume or select Mute.
Press the Directory Button in DAB+ and Internet mode to view the station list and to
scroll through the possible stations.
Press the Preset Button to access your favourite DAB+ or FM stations quickly.
Press the Preset Button to add a station to the preset list.
Press the Info Button to view more information about the station or track playing.
Press the Stop Button to stop play.
Press the Play/Pause Button in iPod mode, to start or to pause play.
Press the Skip Button in iPod mode, to skip forwards to the following track in the
current playlist.
Your DAB+ Micro System
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Icon
Function
Press the Next Button in iPod mode, to skip backwards to the previous track (or to
the beginning of the song currently playing) in the current playlist.
Press the Love It Button in Last FM mode to highlight a song you love and activate
the Love function in Last FM to find songs that you may also like.
Press the Ban It Button 
to hear it again.
Press the Shuffle Button to shuffle the play list you are listening to.
Press the Repeat Button to repeat play of a song or playlist.
Press the Volume Knob to turn the unit on or off. To change the volume level, turn the
Volume Knob up or down.
ANTENNA
It is recommended that you extended the antenna to ensure that you get the best
possible reception.
SPEAKER JACKS
The Speaker Jacks are where you connect the speaker cables to the unit. You will
receive two cables to so you can design the distance between the main unit and your
speakers.
USB INPUT
The USB Input allows for your Trio Touch Micro System Software to be upgraded when
and if required.
AUX IN
The Auxiliary Input allows you to connect any external audio device like and MP3 Player
to the unit via a 3.5 mm Auxiliary Cable.
12V DC IN
The DC Input is where you connect your power adaptor to the unit.
OPTICAL OUTPUT
The Optical Output allows you to connect the unit to your Hi-Fi system to obtain great
digital good sound quality.
COMPOSITE VIDEO
OUTPUT
The Composite Video Output allows you to connect the unit to your TV to watch movies
from your iPod/iPhone on your TV.
AUDIO OUTPUT
(R/L)
The Audio Output allows you to connect the unit to another AV device or to provide
audio to your TV to watch movies from your iPod/iPhone.
HEADPHONE
OUTPUT
The Headphone Output allows you to connect your Headphones for private listening.
LAN Connector
The LAN Connector allows you to connect to your home or office broadband internet to
listen to Internet Radio.
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Icon
Function
Press the Standby Button to turn the on or off.
Press the Mute Button to mute the sound (this will completely turn
of the unit sound). Press again to turn sound back on.
Snooze
Press the Snooze Button to activate the snooze function when the
alarm goes off.
Mode
Press the Mode Button to switch between iPod, Auxiliary Input,
DAB+ and FM Radio modes.
Press the Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons to scroll through the menu
options.
Press the OK Button to confirm menu options and settings.
Vol
Press the Vol - Button to turn down the volume.
Vol
Press the Vol + Button to turn up the Volume.
Press the Info Button to view the station or track information.
Press the Preset Button to access your favourite DAB+ or FM
stations quickly.
Press the Rewind Button in iPod mode, to skip backwards to the
previous track (or to the beginning of the song currently playing) in
the current playlist.
Press the Play/Pause Button in iPod mode, to start or pause play.
Press the Skip Button in iPod mode, to skip forwards to the
following track in the current playlist.
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Press the Ban It Button 
FM, so you never have to hear it again.
Press the Love It Button in Last FM mode to highlight a song
you love and activate the Love function in Last FM to find
songs that you may also like.
Press the Repeat Button to repeat play of the iPod or Aux In
track currently playing. Press continually to scroll through repeat
options.
Press the Shuffle Button to select the shuffle option in iPod or
Aux In Mode.
DAB+
Press the DAB+ Button to enter the DAB+ Digital Radio mode.
FM
Press the FM Button to enter the FM radio mode.
Int Radio
Press the Int Radio to enter Internet Radio mode.
iPod
Press the iPod Button to enter the iPod mode.
My Music
Press the My Music Button to enter the My Music mode.
Last FM
Press the Last FM Button to enter Last FM mode.
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The Trio Touch Micro System touch screen displays four types of screens including; Menu, Now playing, Dialogue and
Standby (Clock). You will come across all of these screens when using the Trio Touch and they are explained below.
Please note: When text is too long to fit on the screen, it is first shown condensed, then, after a few seconds, slowly
scrolls so that you can read it all.
The Menu screen is the main screen to navigate around your Trio Touch functions and settings. There are nine touch
icons on the Menu screen including; iPod, DAB+ Radio, FM Radio, Internet Radio, Last.fm, My Music, AUX-In, Alarm
and Settings. These touch icons are the key functions of the Micro System and will be described in detail throughout
this manual.
As you touch the icons on the Menuscreen, the Trio Touch enters the selected mode and will to start playing the last
station or track that was played. If this is not possible, the Trio Touch will to connect to the selected source by
scanning for all available stations, networks, or prompting for user input as appropriate.
The Now playing screen will display the audio information about the station or track that is playing.
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Each Menu screen has a Mode menu with each functions own specific settings and options. For example, the DAB+
radio mode menu has five options: Scan, Edit Favourites, DRC, Manual Tune and Prune Invalid Stations.
The Dialogue screen is the screen that is displayed when the Trio Touch asks you to enter the relevant information
and allows you to change the settings. The Dialogue screens vary in complexity from simple Yes/No options up to
scrollable network password input screens.
The Standby screen shows the time, date and will display the snooze time countdown (if it has been set) and any
active alarm times.
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The first mode that is displayed on the Menu screen the iPod mode. Your Grundig Trio Touch Micro System will dock
your iPod or iPhone. You will have full control and charging capabilities while you listen to your favourite tunes. You
can control either your iPod or iPhone through your touch screen or remote control.
iPod mode
1. Select the correct iPod cradle for your model and insert it into the dock area. Make sure it clicks in.
2. Place your iPod into the dock cradle and click it in to sure it is connected firmly and will operate as outlined
above.
3. Once it is connected your Trio Touch Micro System will ask you if you wish to switch to iPod mode, select yes
and it will begin to play the last song listened to.
4. You will now be able to use either the touch screen or remote control to make your selections.
5. Touch the icon to switch between play and pause. You can use the and icons to navigate
through the tracks.
6. To play a video from your iPod you must connect the Trio Touch Micro System to your TV or computer
monitor using the Composite Video Output Sockets.
7. Once it has been connected, press play to play the video and you will be able to use the remote control or
keypad as normal.
The remote control has some additional controls not present on the main unit including; shuffle, repeat, next/previous
and iPod menu. Please refer to the remote control information to understand these functions.
Please Note: If authentication is taking longer than 30 seconds, try removing the iPod/iPhone and insert again.
Compatible models
Marking
iPod Model
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iPod Nano 4th Gen
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iPod Nano 3rd Gen
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iPod 5th Gen Video (30GB); iPod Classic
(80GB)
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iPod 5th Gen Video (60, 80GB); iPod
Classic (160GB)
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iPhone 3G/3GS; iPod Touch 1st and 2nd
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Gen; iPhone 4
To enter the DAB+ Radio mode, touch the DAB+ icon on the Menu screen. The unit will then display the DAB+ mode
and play the last station listened to or the first station found after a DAB+ station scan has been conducted. Your
DAB+ Radio will receive all DAB+ Digital Radio Stations (relevant to your location) and will display all DLS information
broadcasted by the DAB+ Stations.
Scanning and Storing DAB+ Stations
When you first turn on your Trio Touch it will automatically perform a full station scan and store all available stations to
your location. However it is recommended that you conduct a full scan upon turning on the unit as well to ensure all
stations are found and stored.
To conduct a full DAB+ scan, touch the DAB+ Menu Bar and then select Scan. The scan will
begin straight away. Once the scan is complete, the radio shows a list of available stations.
If you wish to only scan from strong/good signal strength stations, touch the DAB+ Menu Bar
and then select Manual Tune. A list of available frequencies will be displayed and you can scroll through the list and
select the desired frequency you wish to tune.
To remove all weak stations from the stored station list, touch the DAB+ Menu Bar and then
select Prune invalid stations. This will remove all stations with a question mark next to them which will be a weak
signal station.
Selecting a Station
To listen to or change a DAB+ station, touch the Directory Button to view the DAB+ Station list , then use your finger
to scroll through the list and then press the station you wish to play. You can also use the Next Button to scroll
through the stations. Once you have selected a station it will begin to play automatically and the station information
will be displayed on the screen.
Station Presets
To store a DAB+ preset, touch the Add Preset Icon and the display will show Favorite added. You can set up to
10 presets in DAB+ mode. Presets allow you to access your favourite stations easily.
To play a station preset touch the preset icon and then select one of the listed preset stations.
To edit the favourites or preset list, touch the DAB+ Menu Bar and then select Edit Favourites.
You will be able to delete presets you no longer wish to store.
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Now Playing Information
While you are listening to your desired DAB+ station the Trio Touch screen will display the DLS (Dynamic Label
Segment) information that is being broadcast by the station. You will receive real-time information such as the
program name, track title and contact details. Stereo broadcasts are indicated with an icon at the top left of the screen.
To view further information as shown below, touch the information icon. A screen will appear displaying
information such as station ensemble, frequency, error rate, signal strength, codec, bit rate and sampling rate.
DAB+ Settings
Dynamic Range Compression (DRC)
If you are listening to music with a high dynamic range in a noisy environment (for example classical music while
cooking), you may wish to compress the audio dynamic range. This makes quiet sounds louder and loud sounds
quieter. To change the DRC level, touch the DAB+ Menu Bar and then select the DRC option.
Once DRC is selected you can then set the DRC lever to Off, Low or High.
Station Order
In the DAB+ Settings Menu, you can choose the order that the DAB+ Station list appears including Alphanumeric 
listing stations by number and then alphabetically, Ensemble - lists groups of stations that are broadcast together on
the same ensemble or Valid which lists all valid stations first, alphanumerically, then off-air stations.
To change the station order, touch the DAB+ Menu Bar and then select the Station Order.
You will then be able to press the Station Order option you which to set.
Your FM Radio will receive all FM Radio Stations (relevant to your location) and will display RDS information
depending on whether the broadcaster is currently broadcasting this type of information.
To enter FM mode, press the FM icon on the Menu Screen or Remote Control and the display will shows the FM
station information as well the frequency band.
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Selecting a Station
To find and play a FM station, touch the Button to select the Auto Tune Function which will scan to the
next available station by pressing the or icons. The frequency display starts to run up or down as it scans
the FM band and stops when it finds an FM Radio Station.
You can also manually search for a particular frequency by deselecting the icon and then pressing the
or icons. You can also touch the frequency band to select an exact station.
To store an FM preset, touch the Add Presets icon and favourite added will be displayed on the screen. You can
select one of the 10 presets to store.
To select a preset, touch the Preset icon briefly, then select one of the listed preset stations displayed in My
Favorites.
Now Playing Information
While the stream is playing, the screen shows its frequency, or if RDS information is available, station name and any
further RDS information such as program name, track title and contact details. If no information is available, just the
frequency is shown. Stereo broadcasts are indicated with an icon at the top of the screen.
FM Settings
Scan Settings
By default, FM scans stop at any available station. This may result in a poor signal-to-noise ratio (hiss) from weak
stations. To change the scan settings to stop at only stations with good signal strength touch the FM Menu Bar
then select the Stop On Stations’option. Then you will be able to select either All this will
allow the Auto Tune to scan to all channels and Strong- this will set the Auto tune to only scan for strong stations.
Audio Settings
By default, all stereo stations are reproduced in stereo. For weak stations, this may result in a poor signal-to-noise
ratio (hiss). To play weak stations in mono, touch the FM menu bar then select the Forced
Mono Option and press yes to confirm.
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To enter the Internet Radio Mode, touch the Internet Radio Icon from the Menu Screen and this will take you to the
Internet Radio playing screen.
Please Note: The station list menu is provided from the Internet radio portal, so it is only accessible when the Trio
Touch is connected to the Internet. Station lists and submenus may change from time to time.
To find an Internet Radio Station, there are a few ways of selecting a station, including; by touching the icon, by
pressing the Directory Icon or selecting Last Listened to.
Directory Menu
If you select the Directory Icon on the touch screen you will enter the Directory Menu. From here you can view your
internet radio favourites list or you can search for station or programs by Country, Genre, Most Popular or Newest.
There is also a search function where you can enter the name of a station you are looking for on the Touch Screen
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To browse the internet broadcasts available on your TRIO Touch Micro System, touch the Directory Icon and then
press the station list option. You will then be able to choose between either stations or podcasts. Then you can scroll
through the list of stations or podcast to find the one you wish to listen to.
You can also search for an exact station or podcast by using the Touch Screen keyboard or you can use a particular
keyword to search. To enter the search function, touch the Directory Icon and then press the station list option. You
will then be able to choose between either stations or podcasts. Once you have selected either stations or podcasts
you can then scroll down to Search as shown below.
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A keyboard display with then appear and you will be able to enter a keyword by selecting characters as shown below.
Once you have entered your keyword or title, press Search.
Once search is complete a list of stations or podcast will appear scroll through the list to find the station you wish to
play and press that station to play.
Also in the Directory Menu is the Added Station list. Even though the Internet Radio portal contains thousands of
stations, you may want to listen to stations not listed. You can add your own stations via the portal and Add Stations
Function. These added stations are accessible by touching the Directory Icon in the Internet Radio Mode. Select My
Added Stations option and then enter the station name you would like to add. Once found this will be stored in this
list for easy access.
Last listened
When entering Internet radio mode, the last-listened to station is automatically selected. To select another recently
used station, touch the Internet Radio Bar and then select Last listened. The most recent
stations list will appear and you can browse through your station history to find your desired station.
Favorites
You can select and store your favourite Internet Radio stations through your internet portal. This means that all
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Internet Radios registered on the same account will share the same station information. Before favorites can be used,
the radio has to be registered with the Internet Radio portal.
To store a playing station as a favorite, touch the Add Presets Icon  will be displayed on
screen and the station will appear in the default favorites list.
To play a favourite station, touch the Directory Icon and then select ‘My Favorites’. The  station list will
appear and you will be able to select the station you wish to listen to.
Internet Radio Information
While listening to your Internet Radio you can view detailed information about the station being played, including the
name and description. To view further information, touch the Information Icon. A screen will appear displaying
information such as description, metadata, genre, bit rate, codec and sampling rate.
Before you can use Last.fm, you need to create an account through the Last.fm website. You can then start to listen to
radio stations based on particular artists or tags or genres.
Last.fm is available on various platforms and computer media players; any personalization you make to your account
from one platform is reflected on the others.
Last.fm has a strong emphasis on interaction with other listeners, sharing your favorite music and exploring other
 playlists and stations, both directly, and through social networking sites like Facebook. For more information
and to create your own account, visit the Last.fm website at http://www.last.fm.
To enter Last.fm Mode just touch the Last.fm Icon on the Menu Screen. The Last.fm display will then appear and ask
you to enter your account details. Use the touch screen keypad to enter your details.
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To add an account manually, select the Last.fm Menu Bar and then select Add new account.
Here you will enter your account details including user name and password.
To get the best out of Last.fm, you can 'scrobble' all the tracks that you've listened to, both with Music player and
Last.fm modes) or a computer media player with the right software plug-ins. This will allow Last.fm to scan and store
your track and then add them to the Last.fm library. Last.fm will now be able to tailor music recommendations &
suggest friends based on your musical tastes. You can playback your Last.fm library by selecting the My Library
Station.
To turn scrobblingon or off, select the Last.fm menu bar and then select the Scrobbling
option. You will then need to select Yes or No.
You can also influence the music Last.fm plays you by loving and banning tracks. If you love a track and what to hear
more by this artist or similar music, just touch the Love it Icon to indicate loved tracks (which scrobbles them
even if scrobbling is off)touch the Ban it
Icon to ban a track from playing again (and avoid similar tracks).
Last FM Mode
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