Goodmans GCE7356MP3 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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GCE7356MP3
In Car Radio Compact Disc player
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IMPORTANT
Do not forget to remove the Transit Screws on top of the unit
before installing into your vehicle.
Failure to do so will result in the CD not playing.
Before installing this unit into your vehicle, please read the
Connection Diagram supplied separately with this manual.
CONTENTS
1INSTALLATION
USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL
WIRING IDENTIFICATION
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
GENERAL OPERATION
RDS OPERATION
MP3 OPERATION
COMPACT DISCS
SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY
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CD OPERATION
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
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When first unpacking your new in Car Radio CD Player, please check first that the package
contains all of the items below. If something is missing, contact the store where you purchased
the player.
2 x Release key
Owner’s
manual
Owner’s Manual and Connection Diagram
Spare Fuse
For use when ISO plugs are not used on your vehicle
Main Unit
ISO Socket
1 X 5mm nut
1 X spring washer
1 12mm self-tapping screw
1 X support strap
1 X plain washer
ACCESSORIES
AMP
AMP

Before finally installing the unit, carry out a sound check. If high distortion or intermittent
sound is experienced, it is possible that the wiring to the car's electric is poor, or that the
battery needs recharging.
Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure a safe and secure installation.
Consult with your dealer if the installation requires the drilling of holes or other modifications
to the vehicle.
Choose a mounting location carefully so that the unit will not interfere with the normal
driving functions of the vehicle.
If the installation angle exceeds 30° from horizontal, the unit might not give its optimum
performance.
Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct
sunlight, or from hot air, from the vehicle heater, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or
excessive vibration.
Be sure to remove the front panel before installing the unit.
DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT
This unit can be installed either from “Front” (conventional DIN Front-mount) or “Rear”(DIN
Rear-mount installation, utilising threaded screw holes at the sides of the unit chassis). For details,
refer to the following illustrated installation methods A and B.
- DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
1. Dashboard
2. Mounting sleeve
After inserting the half sleeve into the
dashboard, select the appropriate tab
according to the thickness of the
dashboard material and bend them
inwards to secure the sleeve in place.
3. Screw
30°
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61. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Spring washer
4. Screw (4x12mm)
5. Screw
6. Support Strap
Be sure to use the support strap to
secure the back of the unit in place. The
strap can be bent by hand to the desired
angle.
7. Plain washer
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INSTALLATION 01

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- DIN REAR-MOUNT (METHOD B)
Installation using the screw holes on the sides of the unit.
Fastening the unit to the factory radio mounting bracket.
1. Select a position where the screw
holes of the bracket and the screw
holes of the main unit become
aligned (are fitted) and tighten the
screws at 2 places on each side.
2. Screw
3. Factory radio mounting bracket.
4. Dashboard or Console
5. Hook (Remove this part)
Note: the mounting box, outer trim ring,
and half-sleeve are not used for method
B installation.
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a. Trim Ring
b. Insert fingers into the Trim Ring as
shown and carefully remove.
c. Insert the levers supplied with the
unit into the grooves at both sides of
the unit as shown until they click.
Pulling the levers makes it possible
to remove the unit from the
dashboard.
- Trim Ring Installation:
Removing the unit
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- PANEL OPEN/CLOSE OPERATION
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1. Press Open button
2. The CD slot will be accessible.
3. After CD is loaded or unloaded return the panel to its original position.
Carefully align the Trim Ring with the front of the main panel.
Push the trim ring against the main panel until it clicks into place.
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01 INSTALLATION

Removing The Detachable Front Panel
Precautions when handling the Detachable Front Panel
Always insert the front panel in the manner described above. Failure to do so may damage
both the panel and the main unit.
Do not drop the front panel. Always place it the the protective case provided when not in
use.
Do not touch the contacts on the front panel or the main unit. It may result in a poor
electrical connection.
1. Turn the Power off.
2. Press the Panel Release Button.
3. Remove the front panel
Attaching the Detachable Front panel
1. Insert the right side of the
front panel into the main unit.
2. Press the left hand side of
the front panel until a "click"
sound is heard
2.
1.
RELEASE
BUTTON
PUSH
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USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL 02

L-CHR-CH
ANTENNA SOCKET
ANTENNA
CABLE
REAR LINE OUT
GREY
WHITE
RED
RCA-TO-RCA CABLES
(not supplied)
(Not Supplied)
FEMALE WITH MALE TERMINAL
ISO CONNECTOR 4PIN+8PIN
CONNECTOR B
Figure 2
CONNECTOR A
7 87 8
1 2
3 4
5 65
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1
6
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ISO CONNECTOR WIRING CHART
PIN WIRE COLOR FUNCTION / LABEL
A4
A5
A7
A8
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
YELLOW
BLUE
RED
BLACK
VIOLET
VIOLET / BLACK
GREY
GREY / BLACK
WHITE
WHITE / BLACK
GREEN
GREEN / BLACK
BATTERY (+)
POWER ANTENNA
IGNITION(ACC)
GROUND
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)
ISO
CONNECTOR
(See Figure 2)
FUSE
20-PIN
AUDIO/POWER
HARNESS
AMP
YELLOW
RED (RED)
Ignition wire
(YELLOW)
Battery wire
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WIRING IDENTIFICATION
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 04
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1) Power Button 7) AF Button 13) Disc Shuffle
Button
18) Panel Open
Button
2) Volume Button 8) LCD Display 14) Folder Down
19) Band/ID3 Button
3) Display Button 9) AMS/MP3 Search
Button
15) Folder Up Button
Button
20) Radio Scan
Button
4) Menu/Enter
Button
10) Disc Play/Pause
Button
21) Mode Button
5) Release Button 11) Disc Scan Button
16) PTY Button 22) Aux In Socket
(behind cover)
6) TA Button 12) Disc Repeat
Button
17) Tuning/Track
UP/DOWN Buttons
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23) Preset Memory
Buttons

NOTE:
LCD Screen
In extreme cold, the screen movement may slow down and the screen may darken, but
this is normal.
The screen will recover when the unit warms up, or the ambient temperature rises.
LCD DISPLAY
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9. ALBUM : Album title indicator
10. Preset radio station (1 to 6)indicator
1. STEREO : Radio stereo indicator
2. TP : RDS Traffic programme indicator
3. AF : RDS Alternative frequency indicator
4. TA : RDS Traffic announcement indicator
5. PTY : RDS Programme type indicator
6. MP3 : Mp3 disc playing indicator
7. ARTIST : Artist name indicator
8 . MUSIC : Song title indicator
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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POWER BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
Press the MENU button to access the following settings:
Press the power button to turn on/off the unit.
A. AUDIO MENU
Press the MENU button for less than 1 second to open the Audio menu.
Press the MENU button repeatedly to navigate through the following functions:
VOLUME (VOL) -> BASS (BAS) -> TREBLE (TRE) -> BALANCE (BAL) -> FADER (FAD)
Rotate the Volume Control to adjust to the desired level. Note that the unit will return to it's
previous state after 5 seconds when no further adjustments have been made.
B. ADVANCED MENU
Press & hold the MENU button for more than 2 seconds to open the Advanced Menu.Press
the MENU button repeatedly to navigate through the menu items. When the desired menu
item is displayed, use the Volume control to adjust the setting:
- TA SEEK TA ALARM
To determine what action the radio will take if a newly tuned station does not receive TP
information for 5 seconds.
TA SEEK
The radio retunes to a different station which contains TP information.
TA ALARM
The radio does not retune but will make an audible beep sound.
- MASK PI / MASK ALL
“PI” is referred to “Different PI with same AF”.
During AF search, PI stations and non-RDS stations with a strong signal will be masked. In the
latter case, the non-RDS stations may cause interference, resulting in the real AF being
masked due to the misjudgment of the radio under interference.
There are two options to handle this situation.
MASK PI to mask only the AF with different PI.
MASK ALL mask both PI and strong signal non-RDS stations.
- RETUNE L / RETUNE S
To determine the initial time of automatic TA search or PI search.
RETUNE L 90 seconds
RETUNE S 30 seconds
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- PI SOUND / PI MUTE
If you are travelling on the fringe area of two transmitters, you may receive conflicting AF
information. When the vehicle is crossing the area where two stations with same AF but different
PI code can be received at the same time, the receiver may become unstable. Under this
situation two modes can be selected:
PI SOUND
The different PI sounds will be heard.
PI MUTE
Under the same situation, the radio will be muted.
- BEEP 2ND, BEEP ALL, BEEP OFF
To determine how the beep sound is generated when the buttons are pressed.
BEEP 2ND Beeps only when the second function of the dual function button is selected.
BEEP ALL Beeps when any button is pressed.
BEEP OFF Disables the beep option.
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Use this mode to select stereo or monaural reception for FM radio stations. You can
sometimes improve reception of distant stations by selecting mono mode.
- STEREO
- DX
Use this mode to change between Local and Distant (-DX) tuning mode. Local mode
improves reception in some areas where the signal is too strong.
MODE BUTTON
Press this button to select the different modes available on this unit: Tuner, CD (only if a CD
is inserted) and AUX in.
DISPLAY BUTTON (DISP)
VOLUME KNOB
When the Menu function is NOT activated, rotate this knob to change the volume level.
When the Menu function IS activated, rotate this knob to change the settings of the various
menu items.
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- LOUD
When Loud ON is selected, bass output will be increased.
- DSP (PRESET EQUALIZER)
DSP OFF -> FLAT -> CLASSIC -> POP -> ROCK
When DSP OFF is selected, the Bass & Treble can be adjusted (See Audio Menu).
Press this button to view Clock, Programme Type (PTY), and Frequency of the current station.
AUX INPUT
Connect an external audio input to the AUX in socket
located on the front of the panel, then press the MODE
button to select Aux mode.
BAND BUTTON
Press this button to change between FM and MW bands.
AUTO MEMORY STORE: press the AMS button for more than 1 second to enter auto store
mode. The radio will automatically store 6 stations to the 6 preset memories of the current
band. To stop auto store, press the AMS button again.
PRESET SCAN: press the AMS button for less than 1 second to scan all preset stations
stored in the memory of the current band. The memory location indicator on
the LCD will flash during the process. To stop preset scan, press the AMS
button again.
AUTO MEMORY STORE / PRESET SCAN BUTTON (AMS)
SCAN BUTTON(SCAN)
Press this button to scan to the next available radio station. The new station will flash until it
is either selected (by pressing the Scan button), or if not selected, the unit will continue to
scan until a desired station is found.
TUNING / SEEK UP AND TUNING / SEEK DOWN BUTTONS
1.Pressing these buttons briefly will operate the AUTO SEARCH tuning mode. The radio will
tune up or down to the next available radio station.
2.Pressing these buttons for more than 2 seconds will switch to MANUAL SEARCH mode.
This allows fine tuning of the radio. Briefly press the buttons to make small adjustments,
or press and hold to search through the band quickly.
AUX IN
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RESET BUTTON
In case of abnormal operation, use a pencil tip or other non-metallic object to press the reset
button located behind the front panel. The reset button should be activated in the following
circumstances:
- Initial installation of the unit when all wiring is completed.
- If the control function buttons do not operate.
- An abnormal or error symbol is shown in the display.
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL (LCD)
The LCD panel displays the frequency, time and activated functions.
STATION PRESET BUTTONS
You can store & recall six preset radio stations using the numbered buttons 1-6.
TO STORE A STATION: 1) select a band (if needed)
2) select a station by tuning up / down
3) hold the preset button which you want store the station for at
least 2 seconds. The preset number will show in the display.
TO RECALL A STATION: 1) select band (if needed)
2) press a preset button briefly to recall the stored station.
RESET
RE ETS
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TA BUTTON(TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT)
When pressed briefly, TA mode will be switched on. Press again to switch TA mode off.
The following will happen if TA mode is selected and a traffic announcement is transmitted:
- When the unit is in CD mode, it will switch to radio mode temporarily.
- If the volume is set to a low level, it will be raised to a preset level.
- TP will show in the display when the unit is tuned to a station that is capable of broadcasting
traffic information.
- To cancel a Traffic announcement and return to the previous mode, press the TA button.
When pressed for more than 2 seconds, EON TA LOCAL /EON TA DISTANCE mode is selected.
- EON TA LOCAL mode.
TA reception can be adjusted to receive local or local + long distance announcements.
Note: If TA is selected, when the tuning up/down buttons are used, the unit will only
search for stations that broadcast traffic announcements.
Some broadcasting stations may change their program from normal broadcasting to regional
broadcasting for a certain period. When regional mode is off, the region identification in the PI
code is ignored; the radio may switch to a local variant of the current program. When regional
mode is on, the radio will only switch to a program carrying the exact same PI code.
Note: If AF is selected, when the tuning up/down buttons are used, the unit will only
search for stations with RDS data.
PTY BUTTON
When this button is pressed, the PTY mode will toggle in the following order:
PTY Music Group -> PTY Speech Group ->PTY Off
Music Group Speech Group
1POP , ROCK NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO
CLAS SICS, CULTURE,SCIENCE,VARIED
JAZZ, COUNTRY
EASY, LIGHT SPORT,EDUCATE, DRAMA
NATION, OLDIES SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN
FOLK TRAVEL, LEISURE, DOCUMENT
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WEATHER,FINANCE, CHILDREN
The current PTY code is displayed on the LCD, use the 6 preset buttons to select the other
PTY codes, the distribution of program types are as follows:
Button Number
When PTY code is selected, the radio will search the band for the station that matches the
PTY code.
AF BUTTON(ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES)
When pressed briefly, AF switching mode is selected.
When AF switching mode is selected, the radio will check the signal strength of the AF
constantly.
When pressed for 2 seconds, it will activate the regional mode.
Note: To check whether an alternative frequency is a real alternative for the current
station, the radio compares PI codes (programme identity).
- Regional mode ON:
The PI codes must be identical. REG icon will show in the display.
- Regional mode OFF:
The regional identification code in the PI code is ignored.
RDS OPERATION
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OVERVIEW OF THE RDS FUNCTION
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send additional
digital information along with the regular radio program signal. Your car stereo offers you a variety
of services. Here are just a few:
- PI (Program identification)
It is a code that identifies RDS stations; it is unique for each station.
- PS (PROGRAM Service Name)
The name of current station.
- AF (Alternative Frequencies List)
The list(s) of Alternative Frequencies give information on the various transmitters broadcasting
the same program in the same or adjacent reception area. If the main frequency should get
worse, the radio will tune automatically to the strongest alternative frequency.
- TP (Traffic Program)
If the tuned program broadcasts traffic announcements, the TP indicator will turn on.
- TA (Traffic Announcement)
When an actual traffic bulletin is on air, the TA indicator will also turn on.
- PTY (Program Type Codes)
This code is used to designate the current program material being broadcast. With this feature,
you can search the programs that match the selected program type, which is chosen from a
specific list of types.
Notes
RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
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RDS OPERATION

LOADING THE CD
CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (10)
INTRO SCAN BUTTON (11)
TRACK UP AND TRACK DOWN BUTTON(17)
Press the Panel Open Button to lower the front panel. Insert a CD into the CD slot. The disc will
be automatically loaded and playback will start.
Press this button to select Intro Scan function. The first 10 seconds of each track will be played
sequentially until this button is pressed again, then normal play will resume at the current track.
CD EJECT BUTTON
Press this button to eject the CD. Since this button is located behind the front panel, fold down
the panel before accessing this button.
During CD playback, press these buttons to skip to the next / previous track.
To search for a particular part of a track, press and hold either button to enter Cue/Review
mode. When the button is released, normal playback resumes.
Press this button briefly to pause CD play. Press again to continue CD playback.
REPEAT BUTTON (12)
Pressing this button will activate the Repeat function in the following order :
Repeat On Repeat Off
The RPT indicator in the display will turn on.
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SHUFFLE BUTTON (13)(SHF)
Press this button to play all tracks on a CD in a random order. Press again to resume normal
playback at the current track.
CD OPERATION
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Insert an MP3 or WMA disc into the CD slot. The display will show "CD PLAY" then "READING"
followed by either "MP3 T 01" or "WMA T 01" depending on the file type of the first track.
Notes:
LOADING A CD
- An MP3 directory is shown in this manual as
“Folder”, and an MP3 file is shown as “Track”.
- Maximum length of file name : 28 characters.
- Maximum length of folder : 16 characters.
- Maximum number of tracks per disc : 254.
- Maximum number of folders per disc : 128.
- Sampling Frequencies support : 32KHz,
44 KHz, 48KHz.
- Bit Rates support : 64 - 320KHz including VBR.
- Supports Multi-Session recording.
- Supports CD, CDR and CDRW.
- Disc written by Packet Write (UDF) is not supported.
NAVIGATING FOLDERS AND TRACKS
By track Number
Press the MP3 Search button once. "MP3 T*" shows in the display. Rotate the VOLUME
button to select the desired track number, then press the MENU/ENTER button to confirm.
By Folder or Track Name
Press the MP3 Search button twice. "*" shows in the display. Rotate the VOLUME button to
select the first character of the desired folder/track. Press the MENU/ENTER button to confirm
and progress to the next character.
Continue adding each character in turn, then press and hold the MENU/ENTER button to
search for the desired folder/track.
If a partial folder/track name is entered, all folders/tracks containing matching characters will
be selected. Scroll through these by pressing the Track UP/Down buttons or by rotating the
VOLUME button. Press the MENU/ENTER button to select.
To select Folder first
Press the MP3 Search button 3 times. The Disc volume (name) will be shown briefly, followed
by the first folder name. Scroll through the folders by pressing the Track UP/Down buttons or
by rotating the VOLUME button. Press the MENU/ENTER button to select.
The display will show "\\" Scroll through the tracks by pressing the Track UP/Down buttons or
by rotating the VOLUME button. Press the MENU/ENTER button to confirm the desired track.
Access folders using Folder UP/ Folder Down buttons
Press the Folder UP/Folder Down buttons to navigate through the folders contained on the
disc.
During MP3 playback, the current track number and track name will be shown alternately in the
display.
Additional ID3 tag information (if included on the disc) can be shown in the following sequence by
pressing the BAND/ID3 button:
Music (song)
Artist
Album
The corresponding icon will illuminate in the display and will remain lit for 5 seconds.
MP3 OPERATION 08

To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the centre of the case and lift the disc
out, holding it carefully by the edges.
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Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc’s recorded surface with a soft cloth
before use.
DON’T FORGET! Never use chemicals such as record sprays, antistatic sprays,
benzene, or thinners to clean compact discs. These chemicals can damage the disc’s
surface.
COMPACT DISCS
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GENERAL
Power Supply
Speaker impedance
Power Output
DC 11 -14V, Negative earth
4 ohms
40W x 4
CD PLAYER
NOTE
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
System
Usable disc
Sampling frequency
No of quantization bits
Frequency
Number of channels
S/N Ratio
Compact disc audio system
Compact disc
44.1KHz
1bit
5-20,000Hz
2 stereo
70dB
MW
Frequency Range
Intermediate Frequency
Usable Sensitivity
Stereo Separation
S/N Ratio
Frequency Range
Intermediate Frequency
Usable Sensitivity
S/N Ratio
87.5 - 108 Mhz
10.7 MHz
Better than 15dB at S/N 30 dB
25 dB at 1KHz
50 dB
522 - 1620 Khz
450KHz
Better than 45dB
40 dB
RADIO SECTION
FM
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Chassis Dimensions (in mm)
Weight
178W X 175D X 50H
1.6Kg
SPECIFICATIONS 10

Your hearing is important to you and to us so please take care when operating this equipment.
It is strongly recommended that you follow the guidelines in order to prevent possible damage
to, or loss of hearing. Over time your hearing will adapt to continuous load sounds and will give
the impression that the volume has in fact been reduced. What seems normal to you may in
fact be harmful. To guard against this, set the initial volume of the equipment to a low level.
SOUND LEVELS
Follow the steps below to ensure that the product can be enjoyed at a comfortable listening
level:
Slowly increase the level until you can hear comfortably and clearly and without
distortion.
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Damage to your hearing is accumulative and irreversible. Any "ringing" or discomfort in
the ears indicates that the volume is too loud.
2
Once you have established a comfortable listening level, do not increase the volume
level.
3
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet European safety standards, but
like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety
is to be assured.
GENERAL SAFETY
Do read these operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of
your equipment.
Don’t continue to operate the equipment if you are ever in doubt about it working normally, or if
it is damaged in any way.
Don’t remove any fixed covers as this may expose you to dangerous voltages.
Don’t allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
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SAFETY
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Before going through the check list, first refer back to the connection and operating procedures.
Most problems that you may encounter with your unit are covered in the list below. Should any problems
persist after you have checked this list, please contact our Customer Helpline on 0871 230 1777 for further
assistance.
Symptom Cause Solution
No power The car ignition is not on. If the power supply is properly connected
to the car accessory terminal, switch the
ignition key to “ACC”
Disc cannot be loaded
or ejected
The fuse is blown. Replace the fuse.
There is a CD disc inside
the player.
Remove the disc in the player, then try
again.
Inserting the disc in reverse
direction.
Insert the compact disc with the label
facing upward.
Compact disc is extremely
dirty or scratched.
Clean the disc or try to play a new one.
Temperature inside the car is
too high.
Cool off or until the ambient temperature
returns to normal.
Condensation on the lens. Leave the player for 1 hour, to allow the
condensation to clear, then try again.
Volume is set to minimum. Adjust volume to a desired level.
Wiring is not properly
connected.
Check wiring connection.
The operation keys do
not work
No sound
The built-in microcomputer is
operating incorrectly.
Press the RESET button.
Front panel is not making good contact with
the connections pins on the main unit.
Sound skips. The installation angle is
more than 30 degrees.
Adjust the installation angle to less 30
degrees.
The disc is extremely dirty or
scratched. Clean the compact disc, or try to play a
new one.
The antenna cable is not
connected. Insert the antenna cable firmly.
The signal is too weak. Select a station manually.
The radio does not
work.
The radio station
automatic selection
does not work.
ERROR 1 Mechanism Error Press the reset button. If the error is still
evident after pressing the reset button,
consult our Customer helpline.
ERROR 2 Servo Error
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If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note
that Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer
for recycling advice.(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)
Press the reset button. If the error is still
evident after pressing the reset button,
consult our Customer helpline.
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