Goodmans GCR1881DABIP User Manual
Goodmans GCR1881DABIP User Manual

Goodmans GCR1881DABIP User Manual

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Digital Clock Radio with Dock for iPhone/iPod
User Guide
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.

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  • Page 1 GCR1881DABIP Digital Clock Radio with Dock for iPhone/iPod User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.
  • Page 2 Introduction Thank you for buying this Goodmans digital radio. This digital radio also features an iPod/iPhone dock and auxiliary input. 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    What’s in the box? Digital Clock Radio Power Adaptor with Dock for iPhone/iPod GCR1881DABIP Digital Clock Radio with Dock for iPhone/iPod User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference. Quick Start Guide User Guide The above images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ to the items supplied.
  • Page 4: Your Digital Clock Radio

    Your Digital Clock Radio Front view lCD Display SPeAKeR Grill Top view AlARMS Button PReSeT Button iPhone/iPod Dock INFO Button SCAN Button < > POWeR SeleCT SNOOze Button ON/OFF Button Button Button Button MODe VOl- VOl+ MeNU Button Button Button Button Rear view HeADPHONe Jack...
  • Page 5: What Is Digital Radio

    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.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Carefully remove your DAB Radio from the box. You may wish to store the packaging for future use. Positioning your radio Place your radio on a flat / stable surface that is not subject to vibrations. Avoid the following locations: •...
  • Page 7: Power Source

    Getting Started Power Source The DAB Radio is supplied with a Power Adaptor. Follow the steps below to connect to the Adaptor to the DAB Radio. CAUTION. Do not connect any other power source to this DAB radio. Another power source may cause damage to the DAB Radio. Unwind the mains lead of the Adaptor to its full length.
  • Page 8: Using Dab Radio

    Using DAB Scanning for stations DON’T FORGET! Button to turn the unit If a new station is not selected the currently playing station will be MODE Button until you displayed after 5 seconds. select the DAB mode from DAB/FM/ From time to time new DAB iPod/AUX.
  • Page 9: Changing The Station Information

    Using DAB Press the SeleCT Button to Channel and Frequency. This confirm. displays the channel number and the transmission frequency. DON’T FORGeT! Signal Information. This shows the If you select a preset location that digital bit-rate and the signal mode. has not been programmed with a station, “Not set”...
  • Page 10 Using DAB The M ENU Button The MENU Button allows you to change some of the system options on your Radio. These options are arranged in a menu structure as shown below. Press Menu Button Press SELECT Button Press < and > Buttons Press SELECT Button...
  • Page 11: Dab Display Modes

    Using DAB Using the Menu Button towards the right, the greater the signal strength. MENU Button to enter the menu and then the < and Adjust the position of the aerial > Buttons to scroll through the lead to obtain the optimum signal options as described below.
  • Page 12 Using DAB Press the SeleCT Button to select. Press the < and > Button to select between the three DRC values. The available options appear on line 2 of the display. When the required DRC value is displayed: Press the SeleCT Button to confirm.
  • Page 13: Using Fm Radio

    Using FM Manual Tuning Using the FM Radio Press the < and > Buttons briefly Press the POWeR ON/OFF Button to manually tune through the to turn the radio on. frequency band. Press the MODe button to select The frequency will decrease or FM mode.
  • Page 14 Using FM Selecting a Preset Station Time/Date. This displays the time and date and is Press the PReSeT Button briefly. provided by the broadcaster. Preset position 1 will show in the display. < and > Buttons to select the desired preset number/station. Press INFO buttons Press the SeleCT Button to...
  • Page 15: Using Iphone/Ipod

    Using iPhone/iPod Docking an iPhone or iPod This system is equipped with a universal dock to allow you to connect your iPod or iPhone. It will also charge your iPod/iPhone battery when the it is docked. Operating your iPod or iPhone Press the Button to turn the unit with the main unit...
  • Page 16: Using Aux Input

    Auxiliary input AUX In Connection The display will show ‘AUX’ which indicates it is now set up to play Other audio equipment (an MP3 player your auxiliary device. for example) can be connected to play through your DAB Radio system. The AUX IN connector (3.5 mm stereo jack socket) on the back panel is provided for this.
  • Page 17: System Settings

    System Settings Using the MeNU Control If you wish to manually set the time The MENU control allows you to change and date, follow the sequence shown some of the system options on your below . DAB Radio system in standby mode only. Factory Reset These options are arranged in a menu structure as shown below.
  • Page 18: Alarm Time Settings

    Alarm Time Settings There are two alarms available which To activate and de-activate the when set will wake you to DAB/ FM / alarms iPod or iPhone / or BUZZER. In standby mode: To set the Alarms Press the AlARMS button to select ‘alarm 1’...
  • Page 19: Snooze And Sleep

    Snooze and Sleep Snooze Function When either of the alarms sound, press the SNOOZE button to temporarily silence the alarm for 10 minutes. Backlight Dimmer There are three levels of dimmer settings. Press the SNOOZE button to step through and select the backlight dimmer level.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What to do No sound Volume may not be Increase the Volume adjusted. level. Headphones are Disconnect your connected. headphones if connected. Power is not correctly connected. Check and connect the power properly. The radio does not Electrostatic discharge Turn off the unit, operate when you press...
  • Page 21: Specifications

    Specifications Power Supply DC 5V, 2000mA via supplied 230VAC/DC Adaptor Power Consumption 11 W Speaker Power Tuner Frequency Coverage 87.5 -108MHz DAB: 74 - 240MHz LCD Display High resolution display Dimensions 172mm x 122mm x 54mm IMPORTANT: Due to continual revision and improvements to our products design, specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 22: Warnings

    Warnings WEEE General Safety This Digital Clock Radio is This Digital Clock Radio has been labelled in accordance with designed and manufactured to meet European Directive 2002/96/EG European safety standards, but like concerning used electrical and any electrical equipment, care must electronic appliances (Waste be taken if you are to obtain the best Electrical and Electronic...
  • Page 23 Warnings Ensure other people in your household This Digital Clock Radio is supplied are conversant with the Digital Clock with a mains adaptor which has been Radio. designed for indoor use only. Don’t obstruct the ventilation vents on The mains adaptor is a sealed unit. the Digital Clock Radio, for example There are no user serviceable parts with curtains or soft furnishings.
  • Page 24: Guarantee

    The Digital Clock Radio with Dock for iPhone/iPod is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. If any defect due to faulty materials or workmanship, contact the Goodmans Helpline. Have your receipt of purchase on hand. The guarantee is subject to the following provisions: • It is only valid within the boundaries of the country of purchase.
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