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DAB clock radio

Instruction Manual
GCDABN14 / GCDABR14

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Summary of Contents for GCDABN14

Page 1: ...DAB clock radio Instruction Manual GCDABN14 GCDABR14 GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_will indd 1 29 5 14 5 16 PM ...

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Page 3: ...he Volume 17 Language 17 Factory Reset 18 Software Version 18 DAB Operation 19 Full Scan 20 Station Order 20 Station List 20 Viewing Station Information 21 Showing Signal Strength 21 Storing Preset Stations 22 Recalling Preset Stations 22 FM Operation 23 Selecting FM Mode 23 Scan Setting 23 Audio Setting 24 Viewing Station Information 24 Presetting Stations 25 Recalling a Preset Station 25 GCDABN_...

Page 4: ...settings 27 Setting Sleep 27 Setting Alarm 27 Setting Equaliser 29 Setting Time 30 Setting Contrast 30 Maintenance 31 Cleaning the Unit 31 Hints and Tips 32 Specifications 33 GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_will indd 4 29 5 14 5 16 PM ...

Page 5: ...y or if it is damaged in any way switch off unplug from the mains socket and consult your dealer Location of Unit The unit must be placed on a flat stable surface and not subjected to vibrations Do not place the unit on sloped or unstable surfaces as the unit may fall off or tip over The mains socket must be located near the unit and should be easily accessible Temperature Avoid extreme degrees of...

Page 6: ...lt your dealer Ventilation To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating ensure that curtains and other materials do not obstruct the ventilation vents A minimum distance of 5cm around the unit should be maintained to allow for sufficient ventilation Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or in another confined space Ensure the unit is well venti...

Page 7: ...e mains adapter will continue to draw electricity from the mains supply when plugged in the mains socket In the interests of safety and to avoid unnecessary energy consumption never leave the adapter plugged in the mains socket while unattended for long periods of time Disconnect the adapter from the power supply Interference Do not place the unit on or near appliances which may cause electromagne...

Page 8: ...n a fatal electric shock CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the unit s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the...

Page 9: ...to qualified personnel Do not open any fixed covers as this may expose dangerous voltages Maintenance Ensure to unplug the unit from the power supply before cleaning Do not use any type of abrasive pad or abrasive cleaning solutions as these may damage the unit s surface Do not use liquids to clean the unit GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_will indd 9 29 5 14 5 16 PM ...

Page 10: ...ll the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction Manual Main Unit Mains Adapter Instruction Manual If items are missing or damaged please contact Partmaster UK only Tel 0844 800 3456 for assistance Unpacking Remove all the packaging from the unit Retain the packaging If you dispose of it please do so according to local regulations Th...

Page 11: ...11 Product Overview Front Side View 1 2 1 Display 2 Speaker SNOOZE DIMMER Top View 2 1 9 8 7 3 4 6 5 GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_will indd 11 29 5 14 5 16 PM ...

Page 12: ... switch radio on or standby 5 MENU Button Press to display menu screen of DAB FM and AUX IN modes 6 SNOOZE DIMMER Button Press to activate snooze function when alarm sounds Press to change contrast of power on or standby 7 INFO Button Press to browse information of stations 8 SELECT Button Press to confirm selection 9 TUNE Buttons Press to upwards or downwards browse options GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_w...

Page 13: ...13 1 Earphones Socket 2 AUX IN Socket 3 DC IN 5V 2A Socket 4 USB OUTPUT 5V 1A Port 5 Aerial 1 2 3 4 5 Back View GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_will indd 13 29 5 14 5 16 PM ...

Page 14: ...to the unit Unwind the mains adapter cable to its full length Connect the end of the cable to the DC IN 5V 2A Socket at the rear of the unit and then connect the mains adapter to the mains socket Make sure the mains adapter is firmly inserted into the mains socket The unit is now connected and ready to use GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_will indd 14 29 5 14 5 16 PM ...

Page 15: ...V DC at a charging current of up to 1000mA 1A Use a USB cable not included to connect mobile device to the USB OUTPUT 5V 1A Charging Port of the unit and the mobile device will start charging 5V 2A ONLY use the USB OUTPUT 5V 1A Charging Port to charge small mobile devices NEVER use this port for any other purpose GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_will indd 15 29 5 14 5 16 PM ...

Page 16: ...id extreme volume when using earphones especially for extended periods of time Using Earphones Turn down the volume before connecting the earphones Slowly raise the volume with the earphones on until you reach your desired volume GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_will indd 16 29 5 14 5 16 PM ...

Page 17: ...cket Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume to the desired level by pressing VOLUME button Language 1 When in DAB FM or AUX IN mode press MENU and then repeatedly to select System Press SELECT to confirm 2 Press repeatedly to select Language Press SELECT to confirm 3 Press repeatedly to select the desired language Press SELECT to confirm GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_will indd 17 29 5 14 5 16 PM ...

Page 18: ...ELECT to confirm 3 Press to select YES Press SELECT to confirm After the factory reset all the tuned stations DAB FM preset stations will be erased Software Version 1 Press MENU and then repeatedly to select System Press SELECT to confirm 2 Press repeatedly to select SW version Press SELECT to confirm 3 Press MENU to exit GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_will indd 18 29 5 14 5 16 PM ...

Page 19: ...y have begun broadcasting after your radio scanned last time 1 For initial use your radio will conduct a full scan and store stations list in memory 2 Once the scanning is completed the DAB DAB stations will be displayed in alphanumeric order The first station in the list will be selected The DAB DAB stations will be displayed and stored in alphanumeric order If no DAB DAB signal is found it may b...

Page 20: ...button to confirm 2 Press buttons to browse Alphanumeric and Ensemble and then press SELECT button to confirm your selection Alphanumeric Display all stations in alphanumeric order Ensemble List currently broadcasting active stations before inactive ones Station List This feature enables you to select a station from available station list 1 Press MENU button and then press buttons to select Statio...

Page 21: ...formation through Scrolling text Signal strength Program Type Ensemble Frequency Signal quality Bitrate and Codec Format Showing Signal Strength While you selected Signal strength a signal bar with the strength of the current station will show on the display The indicator on the signal bar shows the minimum acceptable signal level BBC 2 Strength of signal Minimum signal level Stations with signal ...

Page 22: ...ns This will enable you to access your favourite stations quickly and easily While a program is playing press and hold one of presets buttons 1 5 until the display show Preset stored Recalling Preset Stations 1 Press MODE button to select the mode DAB or FM you wish to play 2 Press one of presets buttons 1 5 to select the stored preset station you want to play GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_will indd 22 29 ...

Page 23: ...FM frequency shows up press buttons first and then press SELECT button your radio will skip forwards or backwards until it reached the next available station Scan Setting By default FM scans stop at any available station This may result in a poor signal to noise ratio hiss from weak stations 1 To change the scan settings to stop only at stations with good signal strength press MENU button and then...

Page 24: ...unit will automatically switch between stereo and mono when Stereo allowed is selected depending on the signal strength but you can override this and switch this function manually This is helpful when receiving poor signal reception Viewing Station Information It is possible to view the information that is displayed on the display when listening to a FM program by pressing INFO button repeatedly T...

Page 25: ...e a preset you must first be listening to the station that you would like to save Press and hold the preset button number 1 5 to save your desired 2 The station will be stored and the screen will show Preset Stored Recalling a Preset Station Once you have saved a station you can recall it by pressing the preset button 1 5 GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_will indd 25 29 5 14 5 16 PM ...

Page 26: ... to mains socket press Button to switch unit on 3 Press MODE button repeatedly to select Auxiliary Input mode 4 In AUX IN mode you may operate your audio device directly for playback features 5 To gain optimal volume levels adjusting the output volume level on the audio device as well is recommended if there is low audio input or without audio input continuously for 10 minutes in Aux in mode your ...

Page 27: ...m Sleep function will be switched off 4 Press Buttons to select 15 30 45 60 or 90 minutes and then press the SELECT Button to confirm The sleep icon will show on the display To view the set sleep time redo above step 1 Setting Alarm Your radio includes dual alarms Setting Alarm make sure set time at first 1 Press MENU and then repeatedly to select System Press SELECT to confirm 2 Press repeatedly ...

Page 28: ...0 45 60 90 MINS Alarm mode DAB FM or Buzzer Preset Last listened or saved preset station not available for Buzzer mode Alarm active day Daily Once Weekends or Weekdays Alarm volume Press VOLUME buttons to adjust the alarm volume 5 When the display shows Alarm Saved the alarm setting is successful or icon will show on the display GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_will indd 28 29 5 14 5 16 PM ...

Page 29: ... alarm is sounding 8 To cancel Alarm refer to steps 1 4 to set Alarm states to Off Setting Equaliser This feature enables you to set a sound equalization profile The equalization setting will change the tone of the sound from your radio 1 Press MENU and then repeatedly to select System Press SELECT to confirm 2 Press repeatedly to select Equaliser Press SELECT to confirm 3 Press buttons to browse ...

Page 30: ...ate from FM or No update Set 12 24 hour format Set 24 hour or Set 12 hour Set date format DD MM YYYY or MM DD YYYY 3 Then setting time according to your personal preference Setting Contrast This features enables you to change the contrast of power on and standby mode When unit power on or standby press SNOOZE DIMMER button repeatedly to change the contrast level of power on or standby mode cycle t...

Page 31: ...rom the mains socket before cleaning To clean the unit wipe the case with a slightly moist lint free cloth Do not use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives Do not spray an aerosol at or near the unit GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_will indd 31 29 5 14 5 16 PM ...

Page 32: ...ic Sound Signal reception is too low Adjust the aerial or move the unit to a stronger signal location Sound is distorted Volume is too high Adjust the volume control Desired station not found Weak signal Search manually No coverage in your area or poor reception Adjust the position of the aerial The display is blank This may occur if the broadcaster changes the label of a service or removes a labe...

Page 33: ... Consumption 10 W max Audio Output Power 2 W rms x 2 Radio Frequency FM 87 5 108 MHz DAB DAB 174 928 239 200 MHz Dimensions 103 L x 104 W x 111 H mm Net weight 0 49 kg We continually strive to improve our products Specifications and features may change without prior notice GCDABN_R14_IB_140529_will indd 33 29 5 14 5 16 PM ...

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Page 36: ...where you purchased the product Visit Partmaster co uk today for the easiest way to buy electrical spares and accessories With over 1 million spares and accessories available we can deliver direct to your door the very next day Visit www partmaster co uk or call 0844 800 3456 UK customers only Calls charged at National Rate DSG Retail Ltd co no 504877 Maylands Avenue Hemel Hempstead Herts HP2 7TG ...

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