Goodmans GPS223MP3 User manual

PORTABLE CD/MP3 DISC PLAYER
STEREO RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER
GPS223MP3

Electrical In formation
This appliance is fitted with a BS1363/A 13 AMP PLUG. If it is not suitable for your supply sockets
it must be removed and replaced with an appropriate plug. If the plug becomes damaged and/or
needs to be replaced please follow the wiring instructions below. The plug removed must be
disposed of immediately. It must not be plugged into a supply socket as this will be an electrical
hazard. If the fuse needs to be replaced it must be of the same rating and ASTA approved to
BS1362. If the plug is changed, a fuse of the appropriate rating must be fitted in the plug, adapter
or at the distribution board. If the fuse in a moulded plug is replaced, the fuse cover must be
refitted before the appliance can be used.
Wiring instructions
The supply cable will be either 2-core or 3-core. Follow the appropriate wiring instructions given
below. In both cases ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the cable clamp.
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CAUTION
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Use of Controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
LASER SAFETY
This unit employs a laser, only qualified service personnel should attempt repair.
DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK
FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURETOBEAM.
CAUTION: HAZARDOUS LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCKDEFEATED.
CAUTION
CLEANING: Always disconnect unit from mains supply before attempting to clean it. Use soft
cloth moistened with soapy water, wipe gently. Do not use solvents or abrasive
materials.
SOME DO'S AND DONT'S ON THE SAFEUSE OF EQUIPMENT
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.
Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (Including the mains plug, extension leads and
interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing
connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt of the installation, operating, or safety of your
equipment.
Don't continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way- switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
Don't remove any fixed covers as this may expose dangerous voltages.
Don't leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is
designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the
equipment and made sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need
to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
Don't listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
Don't obstruct the ventilation of the equiment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
Don't allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
Above all
yNever let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening as
this could result in a fatal electric shock.
yNever guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind.
yIt is better to be safe than sorry!
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE
PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET, REFER
SERVICING TOQUALIFIEDPERSONNELONLY.
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Your hearing is very important to you and to us so please take care when operating this
equipment. The following guidelines are provided for your information.
ESTABLISH A SAFE SOUND LEVEL
yOver time your hearing will adapt to continuous loud 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 BEFORE YOUR HEARING ADAPTS set the volume at a low level.
ySlowly increase the level until you can hear comfortably and clearly and without distortion.
yDamage to your hearing is accumulative and is irreversible.
yAny ringing or discomfort in the ears indicates that the volume is too loud.
yRemember listening for prolonged period of time at high volume levels will harm your hearing.
Once you have established a comfortable listening level, DO NOT INCREASE
THE SOUND LEVEL FURTHER.
The following list of typical sound levels may assist you in recognizing just how loud you have set
the volume level.
DECIBEL
Level dB Example
30dB Quiet library, soft whisper.
40 Living room, fridge freezer bedroom away from traffic.
50 Normal conversation, quiet office, light traffic.
60 Electric sewing machine.
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant.
THE FOLLOWING NOISE CAN BE HARMFUL UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
80dB Average city traffic, alarm clock buzzer at 1 Metre, food mixer.
90 Motorcycle, heavy goods vehicle, petrol lawn mower.
100 Pneumatic drill, chain saw, garbage truck,
120 Rock band concert, thunderclap, fast train passing by.
140 THRESHOLD OF PAIN Gunshot, jet plane taking off.
180 Rocket Launching pad.
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Power Sources.............................................5
Player Maintenance......................................5
Disc Cleaning, Power failure........................6
Location of Controls......................................7
Location of display indicators………………..8
Radio operation.............................................9
CD/MP3 playback........................................10
Cassette operation......................................12
Care of cassette tapes.................................14
To record from the built-in radio...................15
To record from MP3/CD...............................16
Listening with headphone/earphone............17
Product specifications..................................17
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
1. As the laser beam used in this compact
disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the casing.
2. Stop operation immediately if any liquid or
solid object should fall into the cabinet.
Unplug the unit and have it checked by
qualified personnel.
3. Do not touch the lens or poke at it. If you do,
you may damage the lens and the player
may not operate properly.
4. Do not put anything in the safety slot. If you
do, the laser diode will be ON when the lid
is still opened.
5. This unit employs a laser. The use of
controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other then those specified
herein may result in exposure to hazardous
radiation.

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Insert the plug of AC power cord into wall
outlet and the connector into the AC supply
socket on the rear of the unit. Battery power
will be disconnected automatically.
Remove the Battery Compartment Cover and
insert 6 pcs UM-1 (Size D ) batteries, replace
the cover.
NOTE:
ENSURE BATTERIES ARE CORRECTLY
INSTALLED OBSERVING THE POLARITY
AS SHOWN.
NOTE:
Old batteries may swell and leak. To avoid
damage to your instrument, remove the
batteries when the unit is to be stored for long
periods of time, or if the batteries become
exhausted (the Power Indicator will be faded
if the batteries are exhausted). And if radio
sound is low or distorted, your batteries
probably need replacing.
Clean the heads frequently to remove dust and tape residue. Dirt on the heads will impair the
sound quality of both recording and playback.
The simple method is to use a head-cleaning cassette, which is available at most audio stores.
Follow the instructions supplied with the cleaning cassette.

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1. To handle a disc use only one of the two
manners illustrated.
Note: Do not touch the rainbow – coloured
Side.
2. To wipe a disc, use only a soft cloth. Do not
use or thinner which will damage the disc.
The disc should always be wiped in a
straight line from the center to the edge. It
should never be wiped in a circular motion.
3. Never place the disc on other equipment or
near any heat source. Avoid positions
where the disc would be subjected to direct
sunlight for long periods.
1. Electronic products should never be
subjected to extreme temperatures nor
high humidity to ensure good performance
and a long life-time. The portable stereo
should not be placed in bathing areas, or
around stoves and radiators, etc. Always
leave sufficient space around the unit for
ventilation.
2. If necessary, only clean the cabinet of the
unit with a soft dampened piece of cloth (be
sure the AC power cord is unplugged from
the outlet) Never use a polish or a strong
detergent for cleaning since this can
damage the finish of the cabinet.

1. CASSETTE DOOR
2. CD PROGRAM BUTTON
3. HANDLE
4. CD STOP BUTTON
5. SPEAKERS
6. CD SKIP BACKWARD BUTTON
7. +10 MP3 BUTTON
8. VOLUME CONTROL
9. POWER INDICATOR
10. CD DISPLAY
11. FM STEREO INDICATOR
12. TUNING CONTROL
13. CD REPEAT BUTTON
14. CD SKIP FORWARD BUTTON
15. CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
16. CASSETTE RECORD KEY
17. CASSETTE PLAY KEY
18. CASSETTE REWIND KEY
19. CASSETTE F.FWD. KEY
20. CASSETTE STOP/EJECT KEY
21. CASSETTE PAUSE KEY
22. CD DOOR
23. FUNCTION SWITCH
24. BAND SWITCH
25. DIAL SCALE
26. FM TELESCOPIC AERIAL
27. BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER
28. AC SOCKET
29. PHONES SOCKET
30. CD DOOR OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
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1. TRACK NUMBER: The current track number.
2. MP3: Inserted CD is MP3 CD.
3. CD: Inserted CD is a standard AUDIO CD.
4. PLAY: Playback/Playback is paused.
5. PROG: Playback mode is set to PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK.
6. RPT: Playback mode is set to REPEAT mode.
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1. Slide the FUNCTION switch to the RADIO.
2. Select the desired band with the BAND
switch.
3. Tune to the desired station by rotating the
TUNING control and the tuning scale as a
guide to current frequency.
4. The built-in MW aerial and external FM
TELESCOPIC aerial are directional.
yWhen receiving an FM broadcast, fully
extend the TELESCOPIC aerial and
position for the best reception.
yFor MW broadcasts, rotate the whole set
until the best reception is heard.
5. Adjust the volume level to a comfortable
listening level.
6. To turn off the radio, slide the FUNCTION
switch to the TAPE position.
NOTES:
yIf a particular FM (STEREO) station is
weak, or you hear too much background
noise, try moving the position of the band
selector switch to the FM (MONO) position.
This can often result in a much clearer
reception.
yWhen the band selector switch is set to
FM STEREO and a stereo broadcast is
being received, the FM STEREO indicator
on the top of the unit will be lit.