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Goodmans GFMTDAB10 manual

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  • Page 1

    GFMTDAB10 In-Car DAB Adaptor User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future use[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Goodmans In Car DAB Adaptor . Not only does it receive DAB radio stations and transmit them to your In Car Audio system using an in-built FM transmitter ,you can also connect an auxiliary device to it. Safety is important Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care. Please read the saf[...]

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    3 What’s in the box? DAB Transmitter Manual 12/24V- 5V DC In Car Adaptor Antenna Windscreen Mount 03 What’s in the box GFMTDAB10 In Car DAB Adaptor User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future use Goodmans 　 01 Y our In- Car DAB adaptor ............................................................[...]

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    4 Menu Button Power Button DAB Scan Button Best Frequency for FM T ransmission Graphical LCD Display Select Button Scroll Wheel PRESET Buttons AUX input Connector Power Connector Antenna Connector Your In Car DAB Adaptor 01[...]

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    5 Install the Antenna Select a suitable location for the antenna. This can either be at one side of the front windscreen, as shown, or a suitable non-opening rear window . Note that the antenna cable is 2.0m in length. For best results, position the aerial wires 2-3 cms from the edge of the glass. Peel the backing off the antenna and attach the ant[...]

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    6 Attach the unit to the mount Slide the clip on the back of the unit onto the windscreen mount. Adjust the mount for the best view of the unit. Attach the Power cable The power cable is a miniature USB socket on the bottom of the unit. Attach one end to the unit and plug the other end into a 12 volt lighter socket. When the unit powers up for the [...]

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    7 Switching On When the unit is plugged into the car supply it switches on automatically . Listening to DAB If no DAB stations have been previously stored, the unit will perform a full scan. The following screen will be displayed. A bar graph indicates the progress of the scan – the number of stations increasing as the scan progresses. 03 SCAN 12[...]

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    8 Storing DAB P resets Y ou can pre - set up to 8 DAB stations for easy access as follows. T une to the station you wish to preset. DAB 15:35 Classic Then press and hold the preset button 5 to 8 T o store presets 5 to 8, after tuning to the station you wish to store, press the SELECT button which acts as a shift function. 03 DAB 15:35 STORED Press [...]

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    9 BEST FREQUENCY Function Changing the DAB station Information It is possible to change the information displayed on the second line of the display when listening to a DAB station. There are 6 different types of information available as listed below: They are selected by pressing the menu button. Station Name – Normally Displayed. DAB 15:35 Class[...]

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    10 03 03 BEST FREQUENCY Function 03 BEST FREQUENCY Function BEST FREQUENCY Function The unit will automatically scan and select the best frequency for the built in FM transmitter for the first time of use and after a factory reset . T o select a new FM frequency if the current one causes hissing or crackling in the background, press the BEST FREQ b[...]

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    The unit can be turned on and off using the POWER button. T o turn the unit off, press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds. The display will show “SHUTDOWN”. Shutdown V1.0 GFMTDAB10 Power ON/OFF 11 Daily Use T o turn the unit on, press and hold the POWER button. The unit will start up by displaying the start-up screen which includes the sof[...]

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    12 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Hissing noise or crackling in the background The FM frequency being used already has a station on or close to it. Press the BEST FREQ button to select a new FM frequency and re-tune the car radio to the new frequency . Press the BEST FREQ button once to display the FM frequency and re-tune the car radio. Use the SCA[...]

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    In-car DAB radio adapter with full DAB Band III reception. Compliant with ETS 300 401 and capable of decoding all DAB transmission modes 1-4. 13 Frequency range FM transmit range DAB Band III 174 - 240 MHz. 87.5 – 108.0 MHz. Input connectors 5V mini USB DC power connector 3.5mm line in, 2.0mm antenna connector Presets 8 D AB station presets LCD d[...]

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    14 WEEE This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances. Sound levels Y our hearing is very important to you and to us, so please [...]

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    15 The DAB Radio is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. If there are any defects 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. • T[...]

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    Helpline 0871 230 1777 www .thesupportsite.co.uk[...]