groov-e GV-CR03 DAB-FM Radio Alarm Clock User Manual

groove GV-CR03 DAB-FM Radio Alarm Clock

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Power Input

1. Connect the power adapter cord into the DC IN jack on the back of the GV-CR03.
2. Connect the power adapter plug to a wall socket. (When the display is lit the Alarm Clock is switched on in standby mode).

Turning on or off

1. Press the POWER button in standby mode to turn the radio on.
2. Press and hold the POWER button when the radio is turned on to switch it to standby mode. In standby mode, the time shows on the display.
   To completely switch the radio off, remove the plug fromthe wall socket.

Setting the clock
The date and time of the radio is automatically set once it receives a radio broadcast signal. (and when such info isn’t available). To set the date and time manually, see chapter “Time Setup” in “System menu’:
Using the antenna
Uncoil and extend the antenna to improve FM signal reception.
Using the display dimmer
In standby mode, press the DIMMER button to adjust the brightness (5 levels) on the display.
Listening to DAB broadcasts
Selecting DAB mode

1. Press the POWER button to turn the radio on.
2. Press the SOURCE button to select DAB mode. The DAB mode icon shows on the display.

Scanning for DAB stations
The first time you use the radio, or if the station list is empty, the radio automatically performs a station search. To perform a station search manually:

1. In DAB mode, press and hold the MENU button until you see “STATION SCAN” on the display.
2. Press the SELECT button.
3. Press the < or > button to select “FULL SCAN” or “MANUAL TUNE’:
   • FULL SCAN: To perform a wide range search for DAB stations and store them automatically.
   • MANUAL TUNE: Press the < or > button to tune the frequency manually.
4. Press the SELECT button to confirm the selection.

Tuning to a DAB station

1. In DAB mode, press the < or > button to cycle through the DAB stations in the station list.
2. Press the SELECT button to tune in to the selected DAB station.

Storing preset stations
You can store up to 20 DAB stations as preset stations.

1. Tune to a DAB station.
2. Press the PRESET button. ‘XX-(station name)” or ‘XX-EMPTY” shows on the display. ‘XX” is the preset number (1-20).
3. Press the < or > button to select a preset number.
4. Press the SELECT button to confirm.
5. EMPTY Shows on the screen. Press and hold the PRESET button, the number will flash. Pess SELECT to store the DAB station with the selected
6. preset. Repeat steps 1-4 to store more preset stations.
7. To tune to a preset station, press the PRESET button once, then press the < or > button to cycle through the list of preset stations and then press the SELECT button to confirm the selection. To change the DAB station assigned to a preset number, repeat steps 1 to 4 above to overwrite the existing DAB station.

Displaying DAB information
Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the DAB information (such as program type, frequency, time, date, if available).

Using the DAB menus

1. In DAB mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the DAB menus.
2. Press the < or > button to cycle through the below options and then press the SELECT button to confirm the selection.

Station scan (see chapter “Scanning for DAB stations’? System (see chapter “System menu’?

Listening to FM broadcasts

Selecting FM mode

1. Press the POWER button to turn the radio on.
2. Press the SOURCE button to select FM mode. The FM mode icon shows on the display.

Scanning for FM stations
In FM mode, press the SELECT button to activate the automatic search for the next available FM station. After an FM radio station is detected, the search stops. The FM radio station is broadcast.
Tuning the FM frequency
In FM mode, press the < or > button to tune down or up the frequency.
Once you have tuned up or down the frequency, press the SELECT button to activate the automatic search for the next available FM station in the selected tune-up or down direction.
Storing preset stations
You can store up to 20 FM stations as preset stations.

1. Tune to an FM station.
2. Press the PRESET button. ‘XX-(frequency)” or ‘XX-EMPTY” shows on the display. ‘XX” is the preset number (1-20).
3. Press the < or > button to select a preset number.
4. Press the SELECT button to confirm. The FM station is stored with the selected preset number. Repeat steps 1-4 to store more preset stations.
5. To tune to a preset station, press the PRESET button once, then press the button to cycle through the list of preset stations and then press the SELECT button to confirm the selection. To change the FM station assigned to a preset number, repeat steps 1 to 4 above to overwrite the existing FM station.

Displaying RDS information
Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the RDS (Radio Data System) information (such as radio text, program type, time and date, if available).
Using the FM menu

1. In FM mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the FM menus.
2. Press the < or > button to cycle through the below options and then press the SELECT button to confirm the selection. Scan (To define how the radio scans for the next available station. Select “DX” to search for strong stations only, or “LOCAL” to search for all stations regardless of the System (see chapter “System menu’?

Using the alarms

Setting alarms

The radio lets you have 2 alarm settings.

1. Press the ALARM button to select between Alarm 1 and Alarm Z and then press the SELECT button to confirm the selection.

2. Press the < or > button to select alarm 11ON” and then press the SELECT button to confirm the selection.

3. Press the < or > button to set the hour time of the alarm and then press the SELECT button.

4. Press the < or > button to set the minute time of the alarm and then press the SELECT button.

5. Press the < or > button to cycle through the alarm frequency options and then press the SELECT button to confirm the selection.
   The alarm frequency defines how often the alarm is active. Frequency options: Daily, Once, Weekends and Weekdays. If “Once” is selected, you
   will also be prompted to set a specific date.

6. Press the < or > button to cycle through the source options and then press the SELECT button to confirm the selection.
   The source defines the sound source of the alarm.
   Source options: DAB, FM and Buzzer. If DAB or FM is selected, the last played station will be used as the alarm.

7. Press the < or > button to adjust the volume level and then press the SELECT button. This setting defines the volume of the alarm. The alarm setting is now saved. When the alarm setting is active (ON), the corresponding alarm icon (1 or Z) shows on thedisplay. At the set time, the alarm will sound. The volume will increase gradually until it reaches the set volume level. The corresponding alarm icon will flash on the display.

Deactivating a sounding alarm
Press the POWER button to deactivate a sounding alarm.
SNOOZE
To temporarily silence a sounding alarm, press the SNOOZE button. The snooze period is 9 minutes. The radio will return to standby mode during the snooze period. The alarm will sound again when the snooze period is over. To cancel the snooze period and the alarm, press the POWER button.
SLEEP
This sleep function defines the duration of time before the radio switches itself off automatically. When the radio is turned on, press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select a sleep period (Options: Off, 5, 15, 30, 60 and 90 minutes). Once a sleep period is set, the sleep icon will show on the display. The radio will automatically switch off when the sleep period is over.
Charging external devices
Connect an external device (e.g. smartphone, mp3 player) via a USB cable (not provided) to the USB charging port on the back of the radio for charging. The radio cannot access the contents in the connected external device.
SYSTEM MENU

Accessing the system menu

1. Press and hold the MENU button in DAB or FM mode.
2. Press the < or >button to cycle through the options until you see “System’:
3. Press the SELECT button to confirm the selection “System’:
4. Press the < or > button to cycle through the below options. Time Setup
   • Alarms
   • DRC (DAB mode only)
   • Prune (DAB mode only)
   • Factory Reset
   • SW Ver (Software version) See below for details of each option.

Using the system menu

• To cycle through the options in a menu, press the < or > button.
• To confirm a selection, press the SELECT button.
• To adjust a value (e.g. hour time), press the < or > button to select a value and then press the SELECT button.
• To go back to the previous menu/screen, press the BACK button.

Time Setup

• You can also access the Time Setup menu in standby mode. To do so, press and hold the MENU button when the radio is turned off.
• You wil see various options to choose from by scrolling < or >
• Set Clock (Set the clock time: HH:MM)
• Set Date (Set the date: 00-MM-YY)
• Auto Update (To define how the radio updates the time and date information.
• Select “From Radio” to update from radio signals, or “No Update” to stop automatic update.)
• Set 12/24 (Set the time format: 12 or 24 hours)

Alarms
See chapter “Using the alarms”.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DAB mode only)
Use this option to add or remove a degree of compensation for the differences in the dynamic range between radio stations. Select one of the options below.

• DRC off: No compensation applied.
• DRC low: Medium compensation applied.
• DRC high: Maximum compensation applied.

Prune (DAB mode only)

Use this option to remove any stations that are in the list but have no service in your area. Select “Yes” to confirm the removal.

Factory Reset
This setting clears all user-defined settings and replaces them with the original default settings. Select “Yes” to confirm factory reset

Software Version: See below for details of each option.

Resetting the device
If the device does not respond or exhibits erratic or intermittent operations, If you may have experienced an electrostatic discharge (ESD) or a power surge that triggered the internal microcontroller to shut down automatically. If this occurs, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall socket. Wait at least 3 minutes, and re-attach the AC cord to the wall outlet. The device is now reset, and you will need to set up the unit time and alarm again.

Features

• DAB/FM radio
• Digital alarm clock – wake up to radio or
• buzzer
• 40 Preset stations (20 DAB / 20 FM)
• USB cha USB charging port 1A for charging
• devices (cable required)
• White LED display
• Dual alarm setting
• 12H/24H time mode
• Radio text
• 16-level volume adjustment
• Dimmer display (5 settings)
• Prune function
• Snooze (9 mins)
• Sleep mode
• Mains adaptor (included)

Specifications

• Tuner Range: FM 87.5 – 108 MHz / DAB 174.928 – 239.200 MHz
• Number of preset radio stations: 20 (FM), 20 (DAB) Amplifier R Amplifier Rated Output Power: 2.0W (RMS)
• Input voltage: AC 100-240V
• Input AC frequency: 50/60Hz, 0.3A Max
• Output voltage: 5.0Vdc
• Output current: 1.5 A
• Output p Output power: 7.5 W
• Average active efficiency: 77.67 %
• Efficiency at low load: (10%) — %
• No-load power consumption: 0.071 W

BATTERY REMOVAL/DISPOSAL

This product contains batteries and should not be treated as normal household waste and should be recycled. Please take it to your nearest collection facility or for further details contact your local council or visit www .recycle-more.co.uk Batteries contain substances that may be harmful to the environment and human health. Keep out of the reach of children and seek immediate medical help if swallowed.  Never throw batteries into a fire or attempt to open the outer casing. Should your product develop a fault and your battery needs replacing for further advice on how to safely remove your battery please visit our website at www.groov-e.co.uk.
Environment Protection
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GUARANTEE

Subject to the conditions stated below, Groov-e guarantees this equipment against defects in workmanship or materials of its mechanical and electronic component parts (excluding styling, battery cells, magnetic tapes, re- chargeable batteries, user removable memory devices, with the exception where the battery is inbuilt into the product) for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This product will be repaired or if necessary replaced free of charge if it has been proven to be defective within the one-year warranty period

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2. This guarantee is only valid when the equipment is purchased and retained within the United Kingdom and a valid proof of purchase has been provided.
3. This Guarantee Excludes:
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMANCE

Groov-e hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The complete declaration of conformity can be requested from us at:

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