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- Page 1 GMR1886DAB DAB Digital Radio User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 3: Your Dab Digital Radio
Your DAB Digital Radio Front view CONTROLS DISPLAY SPEAKER... -
Page 4: Rear View
01 Your DAB Digital Radio Rear view AERIAL HEADPHONE ON/OFF POWER BATTERY Socket Switch Socket COMPARTMENT... - Page 5 Your DAB Digital Radio Power button. Used to switch the DAB digital radio to/from standby. DAB/FM button. Used to switch between DAB and FM modes. Info/Menu button. Used to access information about the station being played or navigate the system menus. Preset button.
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Page 6: 02 What Is Digital Radio
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’... -
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Unpack Your DAB Digital Radio necessary to alter the position of the DAB digital radio and/or the aerial to Carefully remove your DAB Digital Radio achieve the best signal. from the box. You may wish to store the packaging for future use. -
Page 8: Using The Dab Radio
Using the DAB Radio Switching On for the First Time stations. The station names will appear on line 3 of the display. To switch on, turn the On/Off switch to the right. The DISPLAY will illuminate When the desired station is displayed, and ‘... -
Page 9: Selecting A Preset Station
Using the DAB Radio Station Display Symbols select the required preset slot. You may see some symbols displayed 3. Press the SELECT button to switch alongside the station names. These are to the station. defined as follows: If you have not already stored a DAB This is displayed before the station station in one of the presets, ‘... - Page 10 Using the DAB Radio Changing the DAB Display Channel and Frequency Information This displays the channel number and the transmission frequency. It is possible to change the information that is displayed on the third line of Signal Information the display when listening to a DAB This shows the digital bit-rate and the station.
- Page 11 Using the DAB Radio...
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Page 12: System Menu
Using the DAB Radio Using the Menu System System Menu The INFO/MENU button allows you to Pressing and holding the INFO/MENU change some of the system options on button and selecting the SYSTEM your DAB digital radio. These options option will enter the system menu. The are arranged in a menu structure as options are described below. -
Page 13: Manual Tune
Using the DAB Radio Manual Tune Software Version It is possible to manually tune to a This is only provided as an engineers specific channel/frequency and add this reference in the unlikely event that to the station list. servicing should ever be necessary. This function can be used to obtain 1. -
Page 14: Dynamic Range Control
Using the DAB Radio Dynamic Range Control The available options appear on line 3 of the display. DRC adds or removes a degree of compression to compensate for the 5. When the required DRC value is differences in the dynamic range displayed press the SELECT button between radio stations. -
Page 15: Using The Fm Radio
Using the FM Radio Switching to FM Mode If the DAB digital radio is in DAB mode, press the FM button. You may hear background noise if no station has been tuned in. Tuning the Radio To tune into a radio broadcast/station press and hold the CHANNEL +/- button until the DAB digital radio begins scanning for available stations. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
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’... -
Page 17: Technical Specification
Technical Specification Model Number GMR1886DAB Power Supply 230V AC ~ 50 Hz 4 x AA batteries DAB Specifications RF section: Band lll, 174 MHz to 240 MHz Input 50R, nominal Due to the continual improvement of our products, specifications are subject to... -
Page 18: Warnings
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). - Page 19 Warnings Don’t leave the DAB digital radio When replacing the batteries make sure switched On when it is unattended that you use the same size and type. for long periods of time, unless it is Do not insert a mix of new and used specifically stated that it is designed for batteries in the DAB digital radio.
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Page 20: Electrical Information
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. -
Page 21: Guarantee
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: •... - Page 24 DCS-JUL13-GMR1886DAB...