DAB/FM Digital Radio & Alarm Clock
Model Number: GSDAB3004 Please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference
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INDEX: Page Safety Precaution…………………………........... 2 3 Features & Controls………………..……………..…… Getting started…........................................ 4 • AC operation • Clock setting • DC operation DAB setup……………................................... 5 • DAB auto scan • DAB manual tune • DAB Secondary Services…………….……..…..6 • DAB Display FM setup……….........................................… 7 • FM radio. • Storing FM/DAB stations • Factory reset Alarm setup………...........................................8 • Setting the alarm • Activating the alarm 9 • Snooze function………………………..…………….. • Sleep function • Headphone jack
Introduction: Thank you for purchasing this DAB/FM Clock Radio. You can now listen to both DAB and FM frequencies, giving you access to a wide range of stations which, using DAB, will automatically tune. You can use your radio as an alarm clock.
Contents: • GSDAB3004 radio • Power lead • Operating manual Location: Place the unit on dry stable surface away from heat and damp and where its unlikely to fall or be knocked over.
Hints for a better reception: This radio carries a single DAB/FM telescopic antenna to obtain the best performance, you should fully extend the antenna and adjust its position as well as the direction, until you find the best reception. For ideal DAB reception, it’s recommended to always maintain the antenna in an upright vertical position.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: • • • • •
• This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this unit.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. Important safety instructions:When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed. Read and Retain instructions: All operating instructions, safety for the user and others should be read before operation and retained for future reference. Heed all warnings: should be adhered to. Important notes: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus. Avoid installing the unit in locations described below: • Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric heaters, or on top of other stereo equipment that radiate too much heat.
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Places blocking ventilation or dusty areas. Places subject to constant vibration, humid or moist places. No naked flames sources such as lighted candles should be place son the unit. Attention should be drown to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. Make sure not to obstruct the ventilation openings, a minimum of 10cm should be kept around the apparatus for ventilation. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper , tableclothes, curtains etc. Use apparatus in moderate climates only. Operate tuning controls and switch as instructed in manual. Before turning on the power for the first time, make sure the power cord is properly installed. The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and it must remain readily operable. To completely disconnect the power input, the mains plug of the apparatus must be disconnected from the mains. The normal function of the product may be disturbed by strong electro magnetic interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the instruction manual. In case the function could not resume, please use the product in other location. Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of the unit; there are no user service able parts inside, refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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FEATURES & CONTROLS:
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GETTING STARTED: AC operation When the radio is connected to AC power for the first time it will be in standby mode. The display backlight will be on for a few seconds, the display will first show the greetings and finally the clock.(F-1) Press the STANDBY/ON button once to turn the radio on, it will then automatically enter into the DAB mode and perform auto scan function. Following will be displayed (F-2), with a slide bar that indicates the progress of the scan and the amount of stations that have been found so far. Once the scan has finished the radio will select the first alphanumerically found station. press the up or down button to explore the found stations and then press the SELECT button to select your station. Note: if there is no stations found after auto scan the radio will then enter into the Tune Select Menu. You can now press the up/down arrow Buttons followed by pressing the select button to select “Manual Tune” or “Auto scan” for stations. Clock setting The clock will only set and be updated if you can receiver DAB signals in your location, in order for the clock to synchronise to the current local time you must leave it on a DAB station for a short period. Manual clock setting is not required.
DC (Battery) operation In DC operation, the STANDBY/ON button will work as a POWER button. The display will be off when the radio is powered off. The display backlight will be dimmed after radio power on, and it will be turned on to full brightness for 5 seconds on every key press. 1. Ensure the AC power cord is disconnected from radio. 2. Installed the batteries (4X1.5V UM3/AA battery) into the battery compartment. 3. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel to toggle the radio between on and off. Note: To obtain the best performance in DC operation the use of alkaline batteries is highly recommended.
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DAB SETUP: DAB auto scan The auto scan will search for the entire DAB Band III channels. After the scan has finished. The first alphanumerically found station will be automatically selected, to activate auto scan do the following:
1. First press the MENU button to enter into the Tune Select Menu and then press the up or down arrow buttons to select “AUTOSCAN” finally press the SELECT button to confirm. The display will show “scanning..” and a progressing slide bar (F-3) 2. All the stations that have been found will be stored automatically, press the up or down button and when you find a station that you would like to listen to press SELECT button.
DAB manual tune 1. To select manual tune, first press the MENU button to enter into the Tune select menu then press the SELECT button to select “manual tune” (F-4). 2. Press the up Or down arrow Buttons to move through the DAB channels the display will show “5A to 13F” and their as associated frequencies (F-5) 3. When your desired frequency appears in the display. Press the select button to confirm the name of the station group *ensemble/multiplex) will be displayed. 4. To listen to the station selected, press the SELECT button again.
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DAB SETUP: DAB secondary services On some occasions you will see a “>” symbol directly after the name of the station, this indicates that there secondary services available to that station. The secondary services contain extra services that relate to the primary station E.g. a sports station may want to add extra commentaries. The secondary services are inserted directly after primary station. DAB display Every time you press INFO button, the display will cycle through the following display modes:
Time and Date The time and date is automatically updated by the broadcasted information. In an unlikely event no clock information is received. The display will show “
