Goodmans GCD720RA Series User manual

Compact Disc Player
GCD720RA Series
Instruction Manual
Performance Note
Whilst this unit has been designed to provide the best possible anti shock protection when on
the move, it cannot provide completely uninterrupted playback whilst running or Jogging.
Programme Play...............................Up to 24 tracks
Line output.....................................…0.6V RMS
Earphone output...............................18mW
Power requirement............................DC 4.5V external and battery 3V
( "AA" Cell x 2) (IEC R6. JIS SUM-3
or Ni-MH rechargeable battery)
Dimension......................................…130(W) x 27(H) x 140(D) mm
Weight...........................................….200g not including battery (Main Unit)
For improvement purposed, specification and design are subject to change without notice.
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.
Slowly increase the level until you can hear comfortably and clearly and without
distortion.
Damage to your hearing is accumulative and is irreversible.
Any ringing or discomfort in the ears indicates that the volume is too loud.
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 whispers
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 NOISES 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.
100 Pneumatic drill, chain saw, garbage truck, discotec / night - club.
120 Rock band concert, thunderclap.
PERMANENT LOSS OF HEARING
140 THRESHOLD OF PAIN Gunshot 2 feet away.
180 Rocket Launching pad.
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SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT NOTES

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1. LCD DISPLAY
2. SKIP DOWN BUTTON
3. SKIP UP BUTTON
4. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
5. HOLD SWITCH
6. LINE OUT SOCKET
7. PHONES SOCKET
8. VOLUME CONTROL
9. DBBS (BASS BOOST)
10. DOOR OPEN SLIDE SWITCH
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1. LOCATION OF CONTROLS
11. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
(INSIDE THE CD
COMPARTMENT)
12. STOP BUTTON
13. J-ASP BUTTON
14. MODE BUTTON
15. PROG. BUTTON
16. RECHARGE SWITCH
17. RECHARGE LED
18. DC 4.5V INPUT SOCKET
This product does not contain a separate Power On / Off switch. After
inserting a disc and installing batteries / AC adaptor, simply press the Play
button to switch on and play a disc.
In order to maximise battery life and provide optimum playing time this product
incorporates an Auto Power Off function.
The power to the player will automatically switch off approximately 60
Seconds after a disc has finished playing or when the CD lid is opened.
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2.
3.
The function is automatically engaged. When playback starts for
more information. Please refer to section 11 of these instructions.
Anti - Shock
Player Operation (see reverse of this sheet)
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Battery Power Operation
1. Open the battery compartment
cover and insert two 'AA' alkaline
batteries inside the battery
compartment.
2. Close the battery compartment
cover.
Average Playing Time
(Normal Play Mode)
Battery Type
(using 2 batteries) Anti Shock Mode
Alkaline
MN 1500, LR6
or Equivalent
20 Hours
NI-MH
Rechargeable
(min. specification
recommended
1.2V-1200mA)
9 Hours
Note: Zinc/Carbon, or Zinc/Chloride
type batteries are not recommended for
this unit as their use will result in
extremely short playing times.
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Rechargeable Battery Operation
This unit can fully recharge the specified rechargeable battery, in approximately
15 hours. The rechargeable batteries (NOT supplied) should be recharged before
they are used form the first time because they are low in power or if they have not
been used for a long period (over 60 days)
1.Open the battery compartment cover and insert two of the recommended
rechargeable batteries, matching polarity. (1.2V 1200mA)
ALL BATTERIES MUST BE OF RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM OR
NI-MH TYPE, OTHERWISE THE BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.
2. Plug in an AC adaptor(not supplied) and set the Recharge switch to ON position
to start charging. During charging the RED LED charge indicator will
illuminate.
3. After 15 hours. Please unplug the AC adaptor and switch the Recharge switch to
the OFF position.
DO NOT CHARGE CONTINUOUSLY FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE. DOING SO
CAN CAUSE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
TO DETERIORATE.
IMPORTANT :IF NI-CAD BATTERIES ARE USED THE RECHARGE TIME WILL
BE AROUND 7-8 HOURS.
Note: You may play DISC'S whilst charging the batteries.
4. If the operating time decreases drastically even when the rechargeable
nickel-cadmium batteries are properly recharged, purchase a new set of
rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries.
5. When charging for the first time or after a long time, playing time may be reduced.
In this case, charge and discharge the batteries several times.
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2.POWER SOURCES NORMAL BATTERIES/AC ADAPTOR
AC Operation
(AC ADAPTOR NOT SUPPLIED)
1. Insert the DC plug, at the end of a
suitable AC adaptor cord into the DC
input socket, at the side of the unit.
2. Plug the AC adaptor(not supplied)
into a 230V AC power outlet socket.
Note :
A suitable AC adaptor may be
purchased from where you purchased
the product from.
WARNING
ENSURE THAT THE BATTERY
CHARGE SWITCH IS OFF WHEN
USING THE ADAPTOR WITH
NON RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES INSTALLED
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CHARGING AND USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

1. Connect the earphones to the
PHONES socket.
2. Slide the OPEN switch to open the
CD compartment lid.
3. Adjust the VOLUME to minimum.
4. Insert the disc with the label side
Facing up. Push down in the centre
until disc is locked in place.
5. C
lose the lid securely until a click is
heard.
6. Press the PLAY button to start
playing.
Note: J-ASP function will
automatically engage.
To Emphasize the bass sound
Set the BASS BOOST (DBBS) switch
to the ON position.
Note:
The bass boost performance will be
dependant on the VOLUME control
setting.
Turning Power on and off
This unit has no ON/OFF switch.
To turn on: Press PLAY/PAUSE
(playback Starts)
To turn off: Press STOP button
once to standby mode.
Press STOP button
twice, to turn off the
power immediately.
Auto power - off function
When the unit is stopped (standby
mode) for approximately 1 minute,
the power is automatically turned
of
f.
To
Listening with the earphone
Connect the plug of the stereo
Earphone (supplied) into
the PHONES socket.
Caution: Avoid excessive
volume levels and listening to
sound for a long period of time
when using earphone.
* Adjust Volume to the
desired level.
On the main unit or on
the In line volume
control
LOCKING THE CONTROL
You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses.
Slide HOLD in the direction ON position even if the HOLD function is working, it
shows “HOLD” in the display.
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Ensure the hold switch is off.
Remove the disc
Hold the edge and gently press the
centre pivot as illustrated, then pick
up the disc.
CAUTION:
Wait for the disc to stop rotating before
sliding the OPEN switch.
NOTE:
Only compact disc marked with the
are guaranteed to work on this player.
Home recorded disc's (CDR/CDRW)
recorded on home PC's may not play or
operate correctly, that is subject to buring
conditions from softwares. This unit can
play 3" (8cm) single CD's without an
adaptor. Do not use a CD single adaptor
for these discs.
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EARPHONE
AND
HI
-
FI CONNECTION
Connecting to component
audio systems
Connect the stereo connection
cable (not included) into the LINE
OUT (BLACK) socket of the unit
and the CD/AUX inputs of an audio
system.
Note: Always switch the power off
before making any connections
between the player and another unit.
5. BASIC DISC PLAY
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To Line Out
To CD / AUX INPUT
ON
HOLD
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1
2
3
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ON

When the is pressed at initial start up
The display will briefly show as fig 1
then proceed to start playback. Fig1
To review the total number of tracks on
the disc and total disc times, press the
STOP button once.
During PLAY mode
The track number and the elapsed playing
Time are displayed.
During PAUSE mode
The track playback is paused, the elapsed
time is flashing.
Note:
When the lid is opened during play mode " OPEN " shows in the display indicating
the door is open.
Note:
A flashing indication appears on the display when the batteries need to
be changed or recharged.
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Every time the MODE button is pressed.
The corresponding mode appears in the display window.
Shows in the LCD display.
The current track on the disc
will be repeated.
Shows in the LCD display.
All tracks on the disc will be
repeated.
NOTE: In normal mode none of the above symbols show in the display.
NORMAL PLAYBACK
Play the whole disc.
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6. LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION
7. REPEAT / PLAY MODES
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During playback
X1
MODE
During playback
X2
MODE
Press once to play
X1
PLAY/PAUSE

INTRO
Plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc.
When in the STOP mode press the MODE button until “INTRO” shows in the display,
Then press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start INTRO playback.
During disc playback press the MODE button until “INTRO” shows in the display,
Then press the back skip button to start INTRO playback . Alternatively
INTRO will start at the end of the current playing track.
PROGRAMME
This allows selected tracks on the disc to be played in any desired order
To set the programme play
Programmes can only be set in the STOP
mode.
1. Press the PROG button when the
unit is in the stop mode.
The track number and indicator
appear in the display.
2. Press or to select the desired
track.
3. Press the PROG button to enter the
track into memory.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to programme
of more tracks up to 24 tracks can be
programmed into memory.
5. Press to start the programmed play.
6. To erase the programme, simply press the
PROG. button for 2 seconds in the
STOP mode.
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RAND
Enables all the tracks on a disc to be played in a Random ( Shuffle ) sequence.
For example : If "RAND" is selected while playing track 8, the random function
will commence once track 8 has ended.
When all tracks on a disc have been played the player will automatically stop
and power down in approx. 1 minute to preserve battery life.
Press MODE button again to return to the NORMAL play mode.
Locating a Particular track
To skip back to the beginning of the
current or a previous track Press lightly and repeatedly.
To skip to the beginning of following
tracks Press lightly and repeatedly.
Locating a Particular Point in a track
To search back at a high speed Keep depressed
To search forward at a high speed Keep depressed
Low level audio will be heard during the search process to assist in
locating correct point in the track.
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P R OG
9. RANDOM PLAY
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0. SKIP AND SEARCH FUNCTIONS
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. INTRO SCAN AND PROGRAMMED TRACK PLAY
During playback
X3
MODE
X1
PROG
During playback
X4
MODE

This player incorporates the latest digital anti shock circuit, which prevents
interruption of the sound output if the unit is subjected to shock or vibration
during disc playback. The anti shock system will automatically start when a disc is
played, is shown in the display during start up and flashes slowly when
the data buffer is full and the J-ASP system is at it's most effective.
Notes:
To turn off this function off press the J-ASP button.
Whilst the ANTI-SHOCK function provides for continuous sound output
when the unit is subjected to shock or vibration. It will not correct errors
arising from the use of defective scratched or dirty discs.
Cleaning the Cabinet
Wipe with a soft cloth. If the cabinet is very dirty, dampen the cloth with a weak
solution of neutral detergent and water, and then wipe clean.
Cleaning the Lens
A dirty lens will cause sound skipping and, if the lens is very dirty, the CD may not
work. Open the disc cover and clean the lens as follows:
Dust or Dry Particles
Using a camera lens brush/blower, blow on the lens a couple
of times, then wipe it lightly with he brush to remove dust.
Then, blow on the lens once more.
Finger prints
If the lens cannot be cleaned by using a brush / blower,
use a dry cotton swab starting in the middle and working to the outside edge.
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Cleaning the Disc
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the
centre out.
Note
Do not use solvents such as benzine petrol, thinner, commercially available
cleaners or anti-static spray intended for analogue discs.
Should you experience difficulties in the use of this player please refer to the
following chart before contacting your dealer or the place of purchase.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Points to Check
Player fails to function
Disc may be inserted upside down
Disc not mounted correctly on chuck
Dirty or defective disc
Dirty pick up lens
Player lid not closed
Moisture/Condensation, allow player to warm up to
room temperature for 60 minutes
AC power to adaptor switched off
Weak batteries
Auto switch off has occurred
No sound from Earphones
Earphone plug is not firmly inserted into the Green
Phones socket.
Earphone have been inserted into the Black line output
socket.
No sound when played
through an external amplifier
Connection is incorrect
Power to external amplifier not switched on
Intermittent sound
Dirty or defective disc
Dirty pick up lens
Player is subject to excessive vibration or shock
Low battery power
Poor Earphone connection
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13. DISC CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
11. ANTI
-
SHOCK PROTECTION
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. PLAYER MAINTENANCE

PICK-UP
System Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode Material: GaAIAs
Properties
Wavelength : = 780nm
Emission duration : continuous
Laser output : <44.6 µW
Error correction Cross-interleave Reed-solomon code
AUDIO
D/A conversion 1-bit DAC 8 times oversampling
Frequency response 20-20, 000Hz (+1/-3 dB)
Wow and flutter Below measurable limits
No. of channels 2 channels (stereo)
Output level Line output : 0.6 Vrms (47 K)
Earphone “ 18 mW (32 )
Bass boost effect (100Hz) +6 dB
GENERAL
Power requirements
-2 x LR6 “AA” size alkaline battery
-DC in 4.5V jack accepts AC power adaptor
(centre positive)
Power consumption 0.8W (DC 3V) UNDER NORMAL CONDITION
Dimension Approx. 130(W) x 27(H) x 140(D) mm
Weight Approx. 200g not including battery (Main Unit)
Note for accessories:
Model Anti-Shock AC Adaptor Stereo Earphone Volume Remote
GCD720RA Full shock Nil Yes Yes
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