Goodmans MICRO1461 User manual

MICRO1461
RECORDER WITH MP3/CD PLAYER
please read these instructions before use and keep for future reference
MW/FM STEREO PORTABLE RADIO CASSETTE
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2007/06
www.goodmans.co.uk
0870 230 1777

HELPLINE PHONE NUMBER 0871 230 1777
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Your hearing is very important to you and to us so please take care when operating this
equipment. It is strongly recommended that you follow the listed guidelines in order to prevent
possible damage or loss of hearing.
Establish a safe sound level
Over 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.
Once you have established a comfortable listening level do not increase the sound level fur-
ther. 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.
40dB Living room, fridge freezer bedroom away from traffic.
50dB normal conversation, quiet office, light traffic.
60dB Electric sewing machine.
70dB Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant.
The following noise can be harmful under constant exposure
80dB Average city traffic, alarm clock buzzer at 2 feet, food mixer.
90dB Motorcycle, heavy goods vehicle, petrol lawn mower.
100dB Pneumatic drill, chain saw, garbage truck, dlscotec/night-club.
120dB Rock band concert, thunderclap .
Permanent loss of hearing
140dB Threshold of pain gunshot 2 feet away.
180dB Rocket launching pad.
INTRODUCTION
This instruction manual is important to you. Please read it. In a short time it shows exactly
how to connect, operate, and adjust this unit for best performance.
It can save you money. It shows simple things to do and check before you call for help
and save the cost of unnecessary service or call out charge.
Table of contents...............................................................................................................1
Important Notes.................................................................................................................2
Important Safeguards.......................................................................................................3-4
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Location of Controls............................................................................................................6
Remote Control..................................................................................................................7
OperationFunction............................................................................................................8
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Technical Specifications.....................................................................................................12
Save the carton and packing material; they will be useful if you ever have to transport the
unit.
Pack contents:
1 x main unit
1 x remote control
2 x loudspeakers
1 x owner=s manual
Please retain all packaging material for future transportation of the unit or in the unlikely
event that the unit needs to be returned for service.
Preparation For Use
Aux In Connections Ways
Care And Maintenance
Troubleshooting Guide
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CAUTION
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Use of contents or adjustments of 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.
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DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
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INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO
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BEAM.
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CAUTION: HAZARDOUS LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
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INTERLOCK DEFEATED.
SOME DO’S S AND DON’T’S ON THE SAFE USE 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 instruction 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 manufacture>s instructions. Switch off and remove the mains plug when making or
changing connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt of the installation, operation, 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 is may this is 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 swich
on the equipment and made sure that your family knows how to do this, special
arrangements may need to be made for infirm of 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 equipment, 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
- Never let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other
opening, as this could result in a fatal electric shock.
- Never guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind.
- It is better to safe than sorry.
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT EXPOSE
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THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN MOISRURE, DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE
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PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET REFER
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PREPARATION FOR USE
Unpacking and Setup
* Carefully remove the unit from the display carton and remove all packing material from the unit itself.
* Remove any descriptive labels that may be found on either the front or top cabinet of the unit. Do not
remove any labels located on either the back or button cabinet of the unit.
* Press the CD door OPEN Button to open the CD compartment door. There is a white card in the CD
compartment which is intended to prevent the CD pickup from moving during shipment of the product,
Remove this card from the CD compartment before use.
Power Sources
Using AC Power
Connect the AC power into Standard household wall outlet. For dual voltage version .
Make sure that the AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR is switched to your local voltage.
(optional)
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS
1.STOP BUTTON
2.PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
3.REPEAT BUTTON
4.MO/ST/ESP BUTTON
5.LCDDISPLAY
6.MUTEBUTTON
7.RANDOM BUTTON
8.VOLUMECONTROL
9VOLUMECONTROL
10.CD DOOR
11.EQ BUTTON
12.BAND BUTTON
13.HEADPHONES JACK
14OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
15.AUX IN JACK
16.BACK TUNERDNBUTTON
17.REMOTE SENSOR
18.PRESET-DN BUTTON
19SD/MMCJACK
20.NEXTTUNERUPBUTTON
21.PRESET -UP BUTTON
22.POWERBUTTON
23USBSLOT
24.FUNCTION BUTTON
25.MEMORY BUTTON
27.AC MAINS
28LEFTSPEAKER JACK
29RIGHT SPEAKER JACK
30LEFTRIGHTSPEAKERBOX
31FMANTENNA
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BASIC FUNCTION
Volume Control
Rotate the VOLUME Knob on the unit clockwise to increase or anticlockwise to decrease.
To switch off the volume temporarily
Press MUTE button on the remote control , the playback will continue without sound.
To restore the volume, press MUTE button on the remote control again or adjust the volume
EQ CONTROL
When you press the EQ button on unit or on the remote control, the sound tone changes as below
POP ,JAZZ, PASS, CLASSIC, ROCK
BBS CONTROL
When you press the BBS button on the remote control, the sound change to base boost.
AUX CONTROL(connections see 1 )
Press FUNC button , select AUX mode. play ǃǃ
MP3 DISCMAN WALKMAN AUX INSERT
Electronic Power On/off
Press POWER button on unit or POWER button on the remote control to switch the system on.
RADIO /CD/MP3 OPERATION
1.Press FUNC button. Select TUNER mode.
2.Press BAND to select the desired wave band: MW, FM
3.Tune to required station by press BACKTUNEDN or NEXTTUNEUP
Manual Tuning: Press BACKTUNEDN or NEXTTUNEUPand then release within 1 sec.
Auto Tuning: Hold SBACKTUNEDN or NEXTTUNEUP over 1sec .And then release it at any time. After key release,
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the auto-tuning operation will start until find a station.
Preset Channel:(FM30 Preset memoriesMW10presetmemories)
(1) Press BACKTUNEDN or NEXTTUNEUP Select desired station.
(2) Press MEMORY button once , The MEMORY number indicator begins steady in the display.
(3) Press PRESET-UP OR PRESET DOWN buttons to select the desired number
(4) Press MEMORY button to save that station.
(5) Repeat steps (1) to (4) procedures for other stations.
4.After end of program. press PRESET-UP or PRESET-DN to start play the frequency that you selected or
Press number key on the remote control
5.Adjust VOLUME button to desired volume level
Note: The FM STEREO indicator will be on when you are receiving FM stereo programmable.
6.Turn off the radio by press FUNC button select other mode.
MONO/ STEREO
Press MO/ST button once on the remote control, MONO is displayed
Press MO/ST button twice on the remote control, STEREO is displayed
PLAYING CD/MP3
1.Press FUNC button select CD mode
2.Open the disc compartment door.
3.Place a CD/MP3 disc into the tray with the label side facing up.
4.Close the disc compartment door When other mode, Press PLAY button
5.To interrupt playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button. The track number will be flashed every 0.5s.
Pause function will be kept after SKIP- or SKIP+.
To resume playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button again to continue.
6.CDPLAY, LCD display shows ESP word , ESP function begin working,
ESP time is two minutes. LCD display ESP word disappear after once more press the ESP key.
it means ESP function disappear.
7.To stop playback, press STOP button to stop play and then total time and total number will show on the display.
SELECTING A DESIRED TRACK/PASSAGE
During playback you can use BACKTUNEDN or NEXTTUNEUP to select a particular track.
1.If you have select a track number in the stop or pause position, press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback.
2.Press NEXTTUNEUP once briefly for the next track,
3.Press BACKTUNEDNonce briefly to return to the beginning of a current track.
4.Press BACKTUNEDNthan once briefly for a previous track.
To search for a particular passage during playback(track scanning at high speed)
Press and hold BACKTUNEDN or NEXTTUNEUP- button to scan the current playing track at high speed
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until desired point(passage),then release the button. Playback will start again from this point.
To remove the CD ,press OPEN to open Compartment lid, grasp the CD by its edges. And carefully take it out.
Note:
To ensure good system performance; wait until the disc tray completely reads the disc before proceeding.
If no disc loaded into the compartment, or the disc is placed upside down or unreadable, a DISC display
will be indicted.
USING THE RADIO
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SD/MMCCARD
TolistentoyourSDMMCCardwithMp3musicfilesPressFUNCTIONswitchonmainunitthen
LCDDisplaywillshowCARDUSBInsertSDMMCCardand
NoteInordertoprotectSD/MMCDontusedirectlyitunderCDorCRRDUSBmode
USBSLOT
TolistentoyourUSBflashmemorystickwithMp3musicfilesPressFUNCTIONswitchonmainunitthen
LCDdisplaywillshowCARDUSB.insertMp3stickandwillstartplayingyourUSBflashmemoryStick
TolistentoyourIPODalsowiththespecialwire( supplied with IPOD)
willstartplayingyour
Press Play function knob!
SDMMCCard after
after
Press Play function knob!
Remote Control
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Whentheremotecontroloperationbecomesunstableorthedistancefromwhichtheremotecontrol
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worksisshorter replacethebatterieswithnewones
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Usingtheremotecontrolunit
Tousetheremoteunit pointattheREMOTESENSORandpressthebuttonsgentlyandfirmlyRemote
controloperationispossiblewithinapproximate18ft6mHoweversincetheremotecontrolrangeis
lesswhentheunitisusedatanangle usedirectlyinfrontoftheREMOTESENSORformaximumdistance
DonotexposetheREMOTESENSORtostronglightdirectsunlightorartificiallightingandmakesure
thattherearenoobstaclesbetweentheREMOTESENSORandtheremotecontrolunit
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Pleasepullouttheplasticpaperfromthebatterydoorbeforusetheremotecontrol
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1POWERBUTTON
2PLAY PAUSEBUTTON
3STOPBUTTON
4MUTEBUTTON
5MO ST ESPBUTTON
6NUMBERKEY
7INTROBUTTON
8RANDOMBUTTON
9MEMORYBUTTON
10BBSBUTTON
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11EQBUTTON
12REPEATBUTTON
13FUNCTIONBUTTON
14BANDBUTTON
15PUPBUTTON
16VOL BUTTON
17BACKBUTTON
18NEXTBUTTON
19P DOWNBUTTON
20VOL BUTTON
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USING THE CD/MP3
CD REPEAT
You can play one track or all tracks on the disc repeatedly.
To Repeat a single Track
1.Press REPEAT button once in play, CD REPEAT indicator on the display will be steady on in the display.
The current track will be played over and over again till you press STOP button.
2.To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT button twice ,CD REPEAT indicator goes off.
To Repeat All the Tracks
1.Press REPEAT button twice in play, CD REPEAT indicator on the display will be steady on in the display,
all tracks on the disc will be played over and over again till you press STOP button.
2.To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT button once, CD REPEAT indicator goes off.
Note: Repeat function also can be done in stop mode.
CD Programmed Playback
The CD Player in this unit has a 64 track programmable memory which allows you
to program up to 64 tracks on any disc for playback in any desired order. To program
tracks for play back the player must be in the Stop mode. If the disc is playing, press
the stop button to stop playback and then proceed as follow.
1.In the During stop mode.
2.Press MEMORY button once .The MEMORY Indicator begins appear
3.Press BACK OR NXETfor your desired track.
4.when your chosen track number appears, press MEMORY once to store the track.
5.Repeat steps 1 to 4 to select and store all desired tracks in this way.
6.After end of program. press PLAY to start play the tracks in the order that you selected
MP3 REPEAT
You can play one track or all tracks on the disc repeatedly.
To Repeat a single Track
1.Press REPEAT button once in play, REPEAT indicator on the display will be steady on in the display.
The current track will be played over and over again till you press STOP button.
2.To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT button three , REPEAT indicator goes off.
To Repeat All the Tracks
1.Press REPEAT button twice in play, REPEAT ALLindicator on the display will be steady on in the
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display, all tracks on the disc will be played over and over again till you press STOP button.
2.To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT button twice, REPEAT indicator goes off.
Note: Repeat function also can be done in stop mode.
To Repeat ALBUM the Tracks
1.Press REPEAT button three times, then REPEAT ALB2is displayed. Repeat the current play album.
2.To cancel repeat play. press REPEAT button once. REPEAT indicator goes off..
MP3 Programmed Playback
The mp3 Player in this unit has a 64 track programmable memory which allows you
to program up to 64 tracks on any disc for playback in any desired order. To program
tracks for play back the player must be in the Stop mode. If the disc is playing, press
the stop button to stop playback and then proceed as follow.
1.In the During stop mode.
2.Press MEMORY button once .The ALBUM NO. is flashing
3.Press BACK or NEXTfor your desired album.
4.Press MEMORY button once. track NO. is flashing
5.Press BACK or NEXTchosen track number appears, press MEMORY once to store the track.
6.Repeat steps 1 to 5 to select and store all desired tracks in this way.
7.After end of program. press PLAY to start play the tracks in the order that you selected
Reviewing your program
In the STOP mode, press MEMORY the display shows your stored track numbers in sequence.
program play
After programming songs. press the PLAY button and it will play the songs as you programmed.
Erasing a program
You can erase the content of the memory by:
- While playing, press STOP button
- Opening the CD door
- Press FUNC button select other mode or press BAND button
RANDOM PLAY
-Press RANDOM button on unit or on the remote control , then RANDOM is displayed.
-Press RANDOM button twice, the NORMAL play.
INTRO PLAY
-Press INTRO button on the remote control. the INTRO is displayed. INTRO plays the first 10 seconds of each track.
-Press INTRO button twice, then NORMAL play.
MEMORYESP
VOLUME
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Caring for Compact Discs
* Treat the disc carefully. Handle the disc only by its edges.
Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny,
unprinted side of the disc.
* Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. To the disc label.
* Clean the disc periodically with a soft , lint-free, dry cloth.
Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the disc.
If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit.
* If a disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the disc, it is probably dirty or damaged(scratched).
When cleaning the disc, wipe in straight lines from the center of the center of the center of the disc to the outer
edge of the disc. Never wipe in circular motions.
* This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logo as shown here.
Other discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly.
* Compact Disc should be stored in their cases after each use to avoid damage.
* Do not expose compact disc to direct sunlight, high humidity, high temperatures, or dust, etc. Prolonged
exposure or extreme temperatures can warp the disc.
* Do not stick or write anything on either side of the disc. Sharp writing instruments, or the ink may
damage the surface.
ESP
VOLUME
MEMORYESP
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Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom
Possible Cause
1.Retune station, try another station .
2.change to FMSTEREO mode
Radio
Noise or sound
distorted on radio
broadcasts.
Station not tuned properly for or FMMW
FM: Telescopic antenna is not properly
adjusted.
MW: Unit is not positioned correctly.
Press BACKTUNEDN or NEXTTUNEUP
Reorient FM telescopic antenna.
Rotate unit until best reception is
obtained.
FM STEREO Indicator
dose not appear
Poor FM signal being received
Station is not broadcasting in the stereo. Change stations.
FUNCTION select is not set to the
TUNER mode..
MW or FM, no sound.
Select TUNER mode.
Volume at minimum. Increase Volume.
Compact Disc Player
CD/MP3 Player
will not play.
FUNCTION select is not set to the CD Select CD mode.
Disc is dirty or scratched.
No sound. Headphones connected into the
Headphones jack.
Insert CD with label side up.
General
CD/MP3 skip
while playing. Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc.
Remove the Headphones from the
Headphones jack.
CD is not installed or installed upside-
down.
Solution
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply: AC power
Output Power (Per Channel): 3.5 watts RMS into 4 ohm
Power Consumption: 18W
Radio Section
Frequency Range:
:522 - 1620 KHzMW
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FM 87.5 - 108 MHz
Compact Disc Section
Frequency Response (-6dB): 20-15,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise Ratio: 50 dB
Harmonic Distortion: 0.4%
Channel Separation: 40 dB
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS ARE BEING MADE TO OUR EQUIPMENT
BOTH IN QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE, THUS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT
TO ALTER SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT NOTICE.