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Gener8 Series 

 
 

 

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 time to read these instructions. 

 

Safety is important 

Your safety and the safety of others is very important. 

Pl

ease therefore, ensure you read the “Safety Instructions” 

before 

you operate this unit. 

 

Warranty 

In the unlikely event that your product fails to work normally, please call the below free phone number to discuss the 

problem with one of our qualified service engineers. 

 

 

Australia. 

GRUNDIG Warranty: 1800 509 394 

 

New Zealand 

GRUNDIG Warranty: 0800 450 259

Summary of Contents for GDR720DAB

Page 1: ...ener8 Series 1 The Gener8 Series DAB RECHARGEABLE SOLAR DIGITAL RADIO GDR720DAB GDR730DABSOL The Gold Technical Support Line 1902 215 259 Personal Product Support Charges will apply at 2 95 per minute...

Page 2: ...uctions Safety is important Your safety and the safety of others is very important Please therefore ensure you read the Safety Instructions before you operate this unit Warranty In the unlikely event...

Page 3: ...a closed cabinet without proper ventilation For the GDR730DABSOL do not attempt to charge the unit by placing the solar panel directly under any kind of sun lamp This will cause irreversible damage to...

Page 4: ...B Radio 6 What is DAB 6 Getting Started 7 Using the AC Adaptor 8 Using Solar Power 9 Using DAB Radio 10 16 Using DAB and FM Radio 17 Using FM Radio 18 21 Using AUX IN 22 System Setup 23 27 Troubleshoo...

Page 5: ...nvert between DAB and FM modes Press the Button to turn on or off your DAB Radio Press the Button to enter the Main Menu or to select other menus Press the Button to browse information provided by rad...

Page 6: ...cted signals to reinforce the end result allowing for better service more of the time No Need to Re tune A single DAB frequency can be used to cover the whole of the Australia so solving many problems...

Page 7: ...t 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 be...

Page 8: ...geable battery pack should be charged for 24 hours prior to the first operation To Charge Your DAB Radio 1 Place your radio on a flat surface 2 Connect the Power Adaptor to DC Jack on the back of the...

Page 9: ...isplay You can use these indicators as a positioning aid to achieve the greatest output from the solar panel or Note a indicates a weak solar level under this condition the radio may use the batteries...

Page 10: ...the Button to turn on the unit 3 When you turn on your DAB Radio for the first time it will conduct a full station scan and store all the DAB available Radio Stations 4 The full scan may take between...

Page 11: ...Gener8 Series 11 DAB Menu Options Using DAB Radio...

Page 12: ...ltiplex that is broadcasting the program you are listening to Frequency This is the transmission frequency of the station you are listening to Signal Error This is the signal error rate of the station...

Page 13: ...1 Press the Button to enter the Main Menu 2 The first option in the Main Menu will be Station List press the SELECT Knob to confirm 3 Then turn the SELECT Knob until the station you wish to listen to...

Page 14: ...s channel and frequency then the display will show a tuning meter with the signal strength and the multiplex name after a few seconds 4 Press the Button to exit this order How to Set the DRC Dynamic R...

Page 15: ...the Station Order menu is displayed 2 Press the SELECT Knob to confirm Note There are three options available Alphanumeric Ensemble and Valid 3 Turn the SELECT Knob to your chosen option and press th...

Page 16: ...stations stations with low reception station list 1 Press the Button and then turn the SELECT Knob until the Trim Stations menu appears on the display 2 Press the SELECT Knob to confirm 3 Turn the SE...

Page 17: ...nob to cycle through the Preset numbers 1 20 3 Once you have found your desired Preset position press the SELECT Knob to confirm Playing a Preset Station To Select a Stored Station 1 Press the Button...

Page 18: ...the SELECT knob to confirm 2 Once in the FM Tuning Mode turn the SELECT Knob to Manual Tune and press to confirm 3 Press the Button until Tune to tune is displayed on the screen and then press the but...

Page 19: ...Gener8 Series 19 FM Menu Options Using FM Radio...

Page 20: ...urrently listening to Audio Type This shows the Sound Output you are currently listening to It may be Stereo or Mono Time This displays the time provided by the broadcaster Date This displays the date...

Page 21: ...LECT Knob to select your preferred station and then press the SELECT Knob to confirm Audio Setting Note This function is for the Headphone Output only 1 Press the Button and then turn the SELECT Knob...

Page 22: ...IN Socket on the rear of your radio 2 Once you have connected your device Auxiliary Input Mode will be displayed on screen Press the SELECT Knob to enter Your external device will begin to play automa...

Page 23: ...ish to set You can set a sleep time of 0 90 minutes Note a You will be able scroll through the following Sleep period options off 15 30 45 60 and 90minutes b Once you have selected a Sleep time the ra...

Page 24: ...ked to set either 12 or 24 hour format Turn the SELECT Knob to select your desired option and then press the SELECT Knob to confirm Setting the Date format Whilst in the Time Menu turn the SELECT Knob...

Page 25: ...CT Knob to confirm You will now be asked to set the date d Using the same method as above set the date as desired Auto Update a In the Time Menu there is an option to select Auto Update Turn the SELEC...

Page 26: ...e you a good level of light but will use less power than the high level d A Low Backlight is the dullest option of the three It will also use the least amount of power Setting the Backlight Level for...

Page 27: ...m 2 Once in the Factory Reset Menu it will ask you if you want to perform a reset Turn the SELECT Knob to select yes or no and then press the SELECT Knob to confirm 3 You will see the above screen and...

Page 28: ...esponding Electrostatic discharge or interference from other electrical equipment Turn the unit off and disconnect the Power Cord Wait for 5 10 seconds then reconnect and turn the unit back on Radio P...

Page 29: ...50 259 New Zealand and have your receipt of purchase on hand This warranty is subject to the following provisions It is only valid within boundaries of the country of purchase The product must be corr...

Page 30: ...Gener8 Series 30 PO BOX 6287 Silverwater NSW 1811 www grundig net au...

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