Goodmans GHC-50 User manual

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GHC-50 / GHC-51 / GHC51G
5.1 Channel Home Theatre Speaker System with Remote
Control.
User guide
GoodmansProductInformationHelpline:02392391100
Picture shown is GHC50 with 4 x loudspeaker stands and metal bases

1. LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
Refer to Figure 1 (Page 2)
Remote Control
1. VirtualSurroundButton
2. Standby/ONButton
3. VOLUMEUP(+)Button
4. DVDInputSelector
5. BASSSelector
6. CDInput selector
7. VOLUMEDOWN(-) Button
8. FRONTLEFTAdjustment
9. SURROUNDLEFTAdjustment
10. SUBWOOFERAdjustment
11. MUTEButton
12. MASTERVOLUMEAdjustment
13. AUXInputSelector
14. TREBLESelector
15. TVInputSelector
16. CENTRESPEAKERSelector
17. FRONTRIGHTAdjustment
18. SURROUNDRIGHTAdjustment
PACKINGCONTENTS:
1 x Subwoofer
5xSatelliteSepaker
5 x Speaker Lead
1xRemoteControl
2xAAABatteries
3xStereoRCAConnectingLead
1xScarttoScartLeadwithRCAAudioBreakout
4xSpeakerStandswithmetalbases*
*Remark: For GHC51, only *Remark: ForGHC51G,only
2xSpeakerStandswithmetalbases 2xSpeakerStandswithglassbases
2xRearSpeakerWallMounts 2xRearSpeakerWallMounts
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Rear Panel
19. TVLeftChannelInputSocket
20. AUXLeftChannelInputSocket
21. AUXRightChannelInputSocket
22. TVRightChannelInputSocket
23. CentreChannelInputSocket
24. RearSurroundRightChannelInputSocket
25. FrontRightChannelInputSocket
26. CDRightChannelInputSocket
27. CDLeftChannelInputSocket
28. FrontLeftChannelInputSocket
29. RearSurroundLeftChannelInputSocket
30. PoweredSubwooferChannelInputSocket
31. PoweredSubwooferOutputSocket(For
ExternalSubwooferonly)
32. RearSurroundLeftSpeakerOutputSocket
33. FrontLeftSpeakerOutputSocket
34. FrontRightSpeakerOutputSocket
35. SurroundRightSpeakerOutputSocket
36. CentreSpeakerOutputSocket
37. Mainslead
38. PowerON/OFFbutton

FIGURE 1
Location of controls
and connections
(Refer to Page 1)
RemoteControl
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RearPanel
Main Unit

This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewirable plug. If you need to change the fuse in a non-
rewirable plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must
not be used until a replacement is obtained (available from the appliance manufacturer). It is
important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover matches the colour marking on the base of
the plug.
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nIf the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it
should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions. The plug removed
must be disposed of safely as insertion into a mains socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard.
2. CONNECTING TO POWER
For your own safety read the following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit
to the mains.
You should only plug the appliance into a 230V AC, 50 Hz supply. Connecting it to other power
sources may damage the appliance.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE
IMPORTANT
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter N or coloured black.
If a 13 Amp (BS1363) plug is used, a 3 Amp fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of plug is used a 3
Amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug, adaptor, or on the distribution board.
Caution
To prevent electric shock disconnect from the mains before removing the cover.
This symbol means that this unit is double insulated. An earth connection is not required.
The brown wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter L or coloured
red.
No connection should be made to the earth
terminal.
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4. PREPARATION FOR USE
CAUTION:EnsurethesystemisnotpluggedintoanACmainsoutletwhileconnectingthespeakers.
1. Connectthecentrespeakertothe "CENTRESPEAKEROUTSOCKET"
2. Connectthefrontleftspeakertothe"FRONTLSPEAKEROUTSOCKET"
3. Connectthefrontrightspeakertothe"FRONTRSPEAKEROUTSOCKET"
4. Connectthesurround(rear)leftspeakertothe"SURROUNDLSPEAKEROUTSOCKET”
5. Connectthesurround(rear)rightspeakertothe"SURROUNDRSPEAKEROUTSOCKET”
6. Connectotheraudiocomponentstothe "AUXLINPUT"and "AUXRINPUT", "TVLINPUT"and
"TV R INPUT" or "CD L INPUT" and "CD R INPUT" SOCKETS
Cleaning
nUnplug the appliance before you clean it.
nDo not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
nClean your appliance with a soft, damp (not wet) cloth.
Ventilation
nThe slots and openings on the appliance are for ventilation. Do not cover or block them as it could lead to
overheating.
nNEVER let children push anything into the holes or slots on the case.
3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Power source
You should only plug the appliance into a 230V AC, 50Hz supply.
Safety considerations
nPosition the power supply lead and other leads so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by things
placed on or against them.
nDo not use the appliance in humid or damp conditions. Do not allow the appliance to get wet, ie. dripping or
splashing, as this may be dangerous. Do not place water filled objects, such as vases, on top of the appliance.
nMake sure that no naked flame sources, such as candles, are placed on top of the appliance.
5ChannelDVDplayerconnections.
ψ ConnecttheFrontLeftandRightterminalsofyourDVDplayertotheFrontLeftandRight
terminalsoftheGHC50/GHC51/GHC51G.
ψ ConnecttheRearLeftandRightterminalsofyourDVDplayertotheRearLeftandRight
terminalsoftheGHC50/GHC51/GHC51G.
ψ ConnecttheCentreterminalsofyourDVDplayertotheCentreterminalsoftheGHC50/GHC51
/GHC51G.
ψ IfSubwooferoutputisavailableonyourDVDplayerthenconnectthistotheSubwoofer
terminalsoftheGHC50/GHC51/GHC51G.
Note:Whenusinga basic stereo(two connection)DVD playerthenconnecttheleftand right terminals
of the DVD to the Front Left and Front Right terminals on the GHC50 / GHC51.
5. GHC50/GHC51/GHC51G CONNECTING TO A DOLBY 5.1
OR SIMPLE STEREO DVD PLAYER
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6. POSITIONING OF SPEAKERS
Onceallofyourconnectionshavebeenmade,set upthepositionofyourspeakersforoptimumlisteningpleasure.
Centrespeaker
Thisshouldbepositioneddirectlyontopoforunderneathofyourtelevision(preferablyunderneaththenthespeakerwill
notpickupanyunwantedvibrationsfromthetelevisioncabinet).
Frontspeakers
Theseshouldbepositionedeithersideofthetelevisionsotheyformthebaseofanequilateraltrianglewithyouatthe
apex.Preferablytheyneedtobeatthesameheightasthecentrespeakerandpointingslightlytowardsyou.
Rearspeakers
Theseshouldbemountedonawalloronspeakerstandsroughlylevelwithyourseat,angledtowardseachotherand
aboutametreaboveyourhead.
Subwoofer
Thiscanbepositionedanywherewithintheroomashumanearscannotresolvethedirectionoflowfrequencysounds.
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AUDIO INPUT
SPEAKER OUT
AUDIO INPUT
REAR PANEL OF GHC50/GHC51/GHC51G
REARPANELOFTYPICAL5.1DVDPLAYER
FRONTR
REARR
CENTRE
FRONTL
REARL
CENTRE
FRONTRIGHT
REARRIGHT
FRONTLEFT
REARLEFT

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7. OPERATION
Use with 5.1 dolby surround source (DVD)
Afterconnectingthespeakerstothemainunit (Subwoofer),connectthe3-pinmainsplugintothemainsoutlet socket
thenswitchONbypressingthePowerON/OFFbuttonandDVDINPUTselector.(EnsuringthePowerSwitchonthe
rearoftheunitisintheONposition)
AdjustaccordingtoyourpreferencestheCentre,Front,Surround andTonelevelsbyusingtherelativekeysonthe
RemoteControl.
NOTE: Tolistento5.1dolbysurroundsound,itisnecessarytoswitchtheDVDplayer(orothersource)into
5.1mode.
Centrespeakeradjustment
PresstheCENTREspeakerselectorbuttonandthenadjusttoyourdesiredlevelusingtheUPandDOWNVolume
buttons.
Frontspeakeradjustment
PresstheFRONTL&RSpeakerselectorbuttonsandadjusttoyourdesiredlevelusingtheUPandDOWNVolume
buttons.
Surroundspeakeradjustment
PresstheSURROUNDL&RSpeakerselectorbuttonsandthenadjusttoyourdesiredlevelusingtheUPandDOWN
Volumebuttons.
Toneadjustment
PresstheBASSorTREBLEbuttonsandthenadjusttoyourdesiredtoneusingtheUPandDOWNVolumebuttons.
IMPORTANT: Thisfunctionis activeonlyon FrontL& RSpeakers.
Subwooferspeakeradjustment
Pressthe SUBWOOFERspeakerselector buttonand thenadjustto yourdesired levelusing the UPand DOWN
Volumebuttons.
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Rear Speaker Rear Speaker
Subwoofer (connected to mains outlet)
Front Speaker
Front Speaker
TV
Centre Speaker
(Shielded)
NOTE: Thisisonlyaguide.Positioningofspeakersisaboutcreatingasoundyoulike.

8. SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply
AC: 230V ~ 50Hz
Output Power
Subwoofer 50WattsRMS/CH(10%THDat100Hz)
FrontandSurroundSpeaker 15WattsRMS/CH(10%THDat1KHz)
CentreSpeaker 15WattsRMS/CH(10%THDat1KHz)
PowerConsumption 100W
TotalOutputPower 125W
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NOTE: Specificationsandthedesignaresubjecttopossiblemodificationswithoutnotice
Usewith stereo (L& R) source
PresstheAUX,TVorCDINPUTselectorontheremotecontrolortheMODEbuttononthemainunit(Subwoofer)and
thenfollowthesameinstructionsof5.1explainedonthispage.TheAUX,TVorCDLEDlightwillilluminateonthefront
ofthesubwoofer.
Press VIRTUAL SURROUND button to enable the 5.1 surround sound. Otherwise, the CENTRE and rear
SURROUNDspeakersareinoperative.
Mastervolumeadjustment
ToincreaseordecreasetheVolumelevelofallspeakersatthesametime,presstheMASTERbuttonselectorandthen
adjustusingtheUP/DOWNvolumeto yourdesiredlevel.
ThisadjustmentcanbemadealsowiththeMASTERvolumecontrolonmainunit(Subwoofer).
Standbymode
PresstheStandby/Onbuttonontheremotecontroltoswitchoffthesystem,(theStandbyindicatorwillilluminate
onthefrontoftheunit).
Remotecontrolbatteryreplacement
Remove the cover from the rear of the remote control. Insert 2 AAA or equivalent size batteries into the battery
compartmentoftheremotecontrollerandreplacethecover.
RubberFeetInstallation
TherubberfeetforSubwooferandCentrespeakersareincludedwiththepackage. Beforeinstallation,usea
polishingclothordryclothtowipeoffdustanddirtonthebottomoftheunits. Therubberfeetcomewithself-
adhesivetape. Puttherubberfeetonthefourcornersofthebottomoftheunit.
WARNING:
PLEASE NOTE THE SUBWOOFER (MAIN UNIT), THE FRONT AND SURROUND SPEAKERS SUPPLIED
WITH THIS KIT ARE NOT MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED AND MUST BE POSITIONED AWAY FROM A TV
OR MONITOR SCREEN (EG. SUBWOOFER: AT LEAST 100CM, FRONT AND SURROUND SPEAKERS:
AT LEAST 60CM). FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN LOCALISED
DISCOLOURATION OF THE SCREEN, WHICH MAY NOT BE CORRECTABLE.