Goodmans GCD525RS User manual

LOW BATTERY ALERT
WARNING
4. The unit employs a laser. The use of
controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified
herein may result in exposure to
hazardous radiation.
1. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
2. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
3. Do not put anything in the safety slot. If you
do, the laser diode will be ON when the lid
is still opened.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. In order to maximize 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 30 seconds after a disc
has finished playing .
2. The ESP function is automatically engaged when playback starts. For more information,
see section 13 of these instructions.
When the BATTERY indicator flashes in the LCD display, this means that the batteries are losing
their charge. In this case the CD player will not function properly and the batteries must be replaced.
In the case that rechargeable batteries are being used follow the instruction on how to recharge the
batteries detailed in this owner's manual.
Instruction Manual
Compact Disc Player
Programme Play .................................................... Up to 20 memories
Line output ............................................................. 0.6V RMS
Earphone output .................................................... 20mW
Power requirement ................................................ DC 4.5V external and battery 3V
("AA" Cell x 2) (IEC R6, JIS SUM-3
or Ni-Cd rechargeable battery)
Dimension
Weight ................................................................... 212g not including battery (Main Unit)
............................................................. Appro. 154.5(W) x 25(H) x 141(D)mm
For improvement purposes, specification and design are subject to change without notice.
Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080
Helpline No.: 0870 873 0080
GCD525RS
Anti-Shock

Power Sources Normal Batteries/AC Adaptor..... 1
Charging and Use of Rechargeable Batteries..... 2
Earphone and Hi-Fi Connection......................... 3
Player Maintenance........................................... 4
Disc Cleaning and Troubleshooting Guide.......... 5
Product Specifications....................................... 6
Basic Disc Play.................................................. 7
Play Modes.......................................................11
Programme Play................................................
Electronic Shock Protection System...................13
Location of Controls........................................... 8
LCD Display Information .................................. 9
Skip Function.................................................. 10
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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. The unit employs a laser. The use of
controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified
herein may result in exposure to
hazardous radiation.
1. POWER SOURCES NORMAL BATTERIES/AC ADAPTOR
1. Open the battery compartment cover and
insert two "AA" alkaline batteries inside the
battery compartment.
2. Close the battery compartment cover.
Be sure to observe
the proper polarity (the "+" and "-" signs) as
indicated inside the battery compartment.
1. Insert the DC plug at the end of the AC
adaptor (not included) cord into the DC
input socket at the rear of the unit.
2. Plug the AC adaptor (not included) into a
230V AC power outlet socket.
If the AC plug of this unit does not fit in
your AC outlet, a plug adaptor (not included)
should be used.
Consult your local dealer on the type of plug
adaptor required.
Note
Battery Power Operation AC Operation
WARNING
ENSURE THAT THE BATTERY
RECHARGE SWITCH IS OFF WHEN
USING THE AC ADAPTOR WITH NON
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
INSTALLED.
Player Operation (see reverse of this sheet)
Average Playing
Time (Continuous
Play)
Battery Type
Alkaline MN
1500, LR 6 or
Equivalent
Ni-CAD
rechargeable
(min.
specification
recommended
1.2V - 650mA)
Note: Zinc/Carbon, or Zinc/Chloride type
batteries are not recommended for this unit
as their use will result in extremely short
playing times. Wherever possible and for
economy it is recommended that the mains
adaptor supplied with this unit used.
Normal
Play Mode
Anti-Shock
Mode
10 Hours
8 Hours Approx.9
Hours
Approx.12
Hours

<Listening with the earphone
Caution
Connect the plug of the stereo earphones
(included) or headphones (not included)
into the PHONES (GREEN) socket.
Avoid excessive volume levels and
listening to sound for a long period of time
when using headphone.
<Connecting to component audio
systems
Note
Connect a stereo connection cable (not
included) into the LINE OUT (BLACK)
socket of the unit and the CD/AUX input of
an audio system.
Always switch the power off before
making any connections between the player
and another unit.
3. EARPHONE AND HI-FI CONNECTION
TO CD / LINE
INPUT
This unit can fully recharge the specified rechargeable batteries, in approximately 15 hours. The
rechargeable batteries (NOT supplied) should be recharged before they are used for the first time
because they are low in power or 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 650mA)
2. Plug in the AC adaptor (not included) and set the Charge switch to ON position to start charging.
The CHARGE indicator will illuminate.
3. After 15 hours, please unplug the AC adaptor and switch the Charge switch to the OFF position.
you may play DISC while charging the batteries.
DO NOT CHARGE CONTINUOUSLY FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE. DOING SO CAN CAUSE
THE PERFORMANCE OF THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES TO DETERIORATE.
Note
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.
ALL BATTERIES MUST BE OF
RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM / NI-MH
TYPE, OTHERWISE THE BATTERIES MAY
EXPLODE OR LEAK.
Charging Rechargeable batteries
The charging current for this player is 120mA and has been optimised for over night
charging of MI-MH batteries. NI CAD batteries can still be charged in this player but please
note due to their lower capacity the charging time will need to be reduced.
2. CHARGING AND USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Rechargeable Battery Operation
TO LINE OUT
<Adjust Volume to the desired level.
TO PHONES
CHARGE SWITCH

5. DISC CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Cleaning the Disc
Note
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.
Do not use solvents such as benzine petrol, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anit-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
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 Power off has occurred.
Earphone plug is not firmly inserted into the Green
Phones socket
Earphones have been inserted into the Black line
output socket
Connection is incorrect
Power to external amplifier not switched on
No sound when played
through an external amplifier
No sound from Earphones
Player fails to function
Problem Points to Check
Intermittent Sound Dirty or defective disc
Dirty pick up lens
Player is subject to excessive vibration or shock
Low battery power
Poor Earphone connection
ESP not selected
4. PLAYER MAINTENANCE
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.
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:
Using a camera lens brush/blower, blow on the lens couple times, then wipe it lightly with the
brush to remove dust. Then, blow on the lens once more.
If the lens cannot be cleaned by using a brush/blower, use a dry cotton swab.
Dust or Dry Particles
Finger prints
Cleaning the Cabinet
Cleaning the lens

7. BASIC DISC PLAY
1. Connect the earphones to the PHONES
(GREEN) socket.
2. Press the OPEN button to open the CD
compartment lid.
3. Adjust the VOLUME to minimum.
4. Insert the disc with the label side facing up.
5. Push down in the centre until disc is locked
in place.
6. Close the lid gently until a click is heard.
7. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start
playing. To turn the power off, press the
STOP button twice.
To pause playback of the CD, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button,
To resume
playback, press PLAY/PAUSE again.
The elapsed playing
time flashes in the display.
The bass boost performance will be
dependant on the VOLUME control setting.
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
pressing the OPEN button.
Note
Note
Note
This unit can play 3" (8cm) single CD's
without an adaptor. Do not use a CD single
adaptor for these discs.
Note
To emphasize the bass sound
Set the BASS BOOST switch to ON position.
Only compact discs marked with the compact
disc logo are guaranteed to work on this
player. Home recorded discs (CDR) recorded
on home pc's may not play or operate
correctly.
6. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Bass boost effect
(100HZ)
Weight
Dimension
Power consumption
Power requirements
Output level
No. of channels
Wow and flutter
Frequency response
D/A conversion
+7dB.
Approx. 212g excluded(Main Unit, batteries )
Approx. 154.5(W) x 25(H) x 141(D)mm
0.8W (DC 4.5V) UNDER NORMAL CONDITION
- DC in socket accepts various AC power adaptors.
- 2 x "AA" alkaline battery
)
(3220mWEarphone:
)
(47KrmsV0.6output:Line
2 channels (stereo)
Below measurable limits
20-20,000Hz (+1/-3 dB)
1-bit DAC 8 times oversampling
AUDIO
GENERAL
System
Cross-interleave Reed-solomon code
material: GaAIAs
Compact disc digital audio system
Error correction
Properties
Laser diode
PICK-UP
Laser output: <44.6 W
Emission Duration: continuous
=780nmWavelength:

9. LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION
IN STOP MODE
To stop play, press the STOP/POWER OFF
button. Total tracks and total playing time will
show in the display. Press STOP/POWER
OFF button once again, power will be turned
off immediately.
During PAUSE mode
The elapsed playing time flashes in the
display.
8. LOCATION OF CONTROLS
Hold the disc with the label side up and
press it onto the spindle until it "clicks" into
place.
Close the disc compartment, press
PLAY/PAUSE button, the disc will begin to
spin, and after several seconds the total
number of tracks and total playing time will
be shown on the display, playing will begin
from track number 1 automatically.
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17
16
12
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10
12
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1. LCD DISPLAY
2. CD DOOR OPEN BUTTON
3. PLAY MODE BUTTON
4. PROGRAM BUTTON
5. ESP BUTTON
6. LINE OUT SOCKET
7. VOLUME CONTROL
8. PLAY/PAUSE / POWER ON BUTTON
9. CHARGE INDICATOR
10. CD DOOR
11. STOP / POWER OFF BUTTON
12. BACKWARD SKIP/SEARCH BUTTON
13. FORWARD SKIP/ SEARCH BUTTON
14. EARPHONE SOCKET
15. DC INPUT SOCKET
16. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
17. BASS BOOST SWITCH
18. CHARGE SWITCH

11. PLAY MODES
Play the whole disc
NORMAL PLAYBACK
Low level audio will be heard during the search process to assist in locating the correct point in the
track.
Locating a particular track
Locating a Particular point in a track
To go back to the beginning of the
current or a previous track
Press lightly and repeatedly.
Press lightly and repeatedly.
To go to the beginning of the following
tracks
To go forward at a high speed
To go back at a high speed
Keep depressed
Keep depressed
SINGLE TRACK REPEAT
PLAY MODE
X1
STOP
ALL TRACKS REPEAT
10. SKIP FUNCTIONS
Press the PLAY MODE button once during
playback or in stop mode, "REPEAT 1"
appears in the display.
This plays the current track over and over
until you press STOP button.
Press the PLAY MODE button twice
during playback or in stop mode,
"REPEAT ALL" shows in the display.
All tracks will be repeated until the STOP
button is pressed.
Press the PLAY MODE button three times
in stop mode or during playback, then
press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
The first 10 seconds of each track on the
disc will be played.
INTROSCAN PLAY
Press the PLAY MODE button in stop
mode or during playback, then press
PLAY/PAUSE button.
All tracks on the disc will be played in
random order, then the unit will shut down
automatically.
RANDOM PLAY
PLAY MODE
NOTE: In normal mode none of the above symbols show in the display.
X1
PLAY MODE
X2
STOP
PLAY MODE
X3
STOP
X4
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE

This allows selected tracks on the disc to be played in any desired order. (Up to 20 tracks
can be programmed.)
Aprogramme can be set in the STOP mode or in normal play mode.
PROGRAMME
To set the programmed play
12. PROGRAMMED TRACK PLAY 13. ELECTRONIC SHOCK PROTECTION SYSTEM
ÊPress the PROGRAM button during play or in stop mode,
" " and track number " " flashes and program number
" " shows in the display.
Press the BACK or FWD SKIP/SEARCH button to select the
first track to be programmed.
Press the PROGRAM button. The first track number is now
stored into memory, program number changes to " "
waiting for the next selection.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program additional tracks.
After programming is finished, press the PLAY/PAUSE
button.
" " flashing stops in the display and programmed
play begins from the first programmed track.
The player stops automatically after all programmed
tracks have been played. The programmed tracks are
stored in memory until the disc compartment is opened,
or power is turned off.
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The digital ELECTRONIC-SHOCK PROTECTION function uses semiconductor memory to
prevent interruption of sound when the unit is subjected to shocks and vibration during playback.
During playback the " " indicator appears in the display and
the digital ELECTRONIC-SHOCK PROTECTION function turns
on automatically. The music is stored in a "read-ahead" memory
buffer before it is decoded and played. The " " mark( the icon
"anti-shock" will flash ) changes to " " mark. When the icon
"anti-shock " stop flashing, it indicates that the data buffer is full.
When the unit is subjected to a shock during play, the data
stored in memory continues to be decoded and played. This
gives the pickup time to stabilize and continue reading new data.
As the data is read from memory the indicator changes to " ".
Once the pickup returns to its original position, new data is
stored in memory and the display changes back to the " "
mark.
Press the ESP button to turn the digital electronic shock protection function off or on.
Keep the digital electronic shock protection function off when using the unit in a stable
location where it will not be subjected to shocks. The battery power consumption is
reduced when the electronic shock protection function is turned off.
When the digital electronic shock protection function is switched on or off, the sound will
be interrupted for 1 to 2 seconds. This is normal.
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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.
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 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 the volume is too loud.
once you have established a comfortable listening level,
The following list of typical sound levels may assist you in recognizing just how loud you have
set the volume level.
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.
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,
120 Rock band concert, thunderclap.
140 THRESHOLD OF PAIN Gunshot 2 feet away.
180 Rocket Launching pad.
ESTABLISH A SAFE SOUND LEVEL
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BEFORE YOUR HEARING ADAPTS
DO NOT INCREASE THE SOUND
LEVEL FURTHER.
DECIBEL
Level dB Example
THE FOLLOWING NOISE CAN BE HARMFUL UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
PERMANENT LOSS OF HEARING
discotec / night-club.