Grace Retrowriter GDI-C2CDRW User manual

IMPORTANT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR AUDIO PRODUCTS-READ THOROUGHLY
When using electrical products, basic precautions should always be followed including:
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed Instructions - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and user instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water-for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
etc.
8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an surface. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a
stand, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a
Mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Transporting - This product should be moved with care to avoid damage or injury.
10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operation instructions.
12. Power - Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be trapped in any way.
13. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power-line surges.
14. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
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MODEL: GDI-C2CDRW
with CD Recorder
and AM/FM STEREO Radio
R0.0
Turntable
OPERATING MANUAL

Before Use
1. Choose unit installation location carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a
source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, cold or
moisture. Keep away from sources that hum, such as transformers or motors.
2. Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or electrical shock,
if a foreign object should get into the set, contact your dealer.
3. Be sure not to handle discs with dirty fingers. Never insert a disc that has a crack on the
surface.
4. When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug, never
pull the cord.
5. To keep the laser pickup clean, do not touch it, and do not forget to close the disc tray.
6. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish.
Use a clean, dry cloth.
7. In order to shut off the power to this product completely, unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet. Be sure to unplug the unit if you do not intend to use it for an extended period
of time, such as a vacation.
8. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Beware of Condensation
When the player (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold to a warm place or is used after a
sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation. Water vapor in the air could
condense on the mechanism or the laser pickup. If droplets of water form on these parts,
correct playback will be impossible because the laser cannot read the information from the
disc correctly. To prevent this, if you are going to use the player in a condition where
condensation could occur, you should leave the player for 1 or 2 hours after plugging it into
an AC outlet depending on the amount of condensation. If this is done, the player will
stabilize at the temperature of its surroundings.
Handling Records
 Do not touch the record's grooves. Only handle records by the edges or the label with
clean hands. Grease or dirt can leave a residue on the record’s surface that will gradually
deteriorate the quality of your record.
 Use soft anti-static cloth to gently wipe the record surface when the record has become
dirty when not in use.
 Store records upright on their edges. Flat storage can make it become curved.
 Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat such as radiators, stoves.
Also avoid location subject to vibration and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture.
How to Replace the Stylus
Caution:
 Do not remove or bend the stylus.
 Do not touch the needle, which could injure your hand.
 Turn off the unit's power before you replace the stylus.
 Keep out of the reach of children.
 Avoid direct sunlight or other heat sources.
Removing old stylus
1. Set a screwdriver at the tip of the stylus and push
down to the direction “A”.
2. Remove the stylus by pulling it forward and down.
Installing a new stylus
1. Hold the tip of the stylus and insert the other edge by
Pressing in the direction “B”.
2. Push up in the direction “C” until it locks at the tip.
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Discs
 Depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording, some CD-R/CD-
RW discs may not be playable.
 Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side upward(compact discs can be
played or recorded only on one side)
 To move a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the
disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.
 If the disc becomes dirty, wipe the surface from the center
Hole outward towards the outer edge with a soft, dry cloth.
 Never use such chemicals as record spray, antistatic sprays or fluid, benzine or thinner
to clean the discs. Such chemicals will do irreparable damage to the disc's plastic
surface.
 Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust and scratches that could
cause the laser pick up “skip”.
 Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and temperature for extended
periods. Long exposure to high temperatures will warp the disc.
 Printable CD-R and CD-RW discs are not recommended, as the label side might be sticky
and damage the unit.
 Use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information on the label side. Never use a
ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may cause damage to the recorded side.
 Do not use CDs with an irregular shape(octagonal, heart shaped, business card size,
etc).CDs of this sort can damage the unit:
 If you have any doubts about CD-R/CD-RW discs, read the precautions supplied with the
disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.
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Connections
Caution:
 Switch off the power to all equipment before making connections.
 Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit.
 Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, avoid bundling the signal
interconnection cables together with the AC power cord.
Antenna
Tune in a station and extend the antenna to find the best position for the reception.
AUX IN
An external (auxiliary) audio source (ie., personal CD player or MP3 player) can be
connected to this unit and heard through the speakers.
(1) Plug one end of cable (included) into the LINE IN socket on the back of the unit.
(2) Plug the other end of the cable into the headphone or Line Out socket of the external
source.
LINE OUT
1) Plug the RCA Cables into the Line Out jacks located at the rear of the unit making
sure that the red RCA Cable is inserted into the red jack and the white RCA Cable is
inserted into the white jack.
2) Plug the other ends of the RCA Cable into the auxiliary input (AUX) on your TV, home
entertainment receiver or other music system, again being sure that the correct color
coded jacks are used.
3) Turn the unit on using the On/Off/Volume Knob. Do not turn up the volume on your Unit.
Instead adjust the volume on your TV or home entertainment receiver.
AC Power Cord
Plug this power cord into an AC wall socket.
A
RL
AUX IN
RL
LINE OUT
A
B C D
B
C
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Parts of the Turntable
A Turntable
B Tone arm hold
C Speed selector
D Tone arm
E 45 RPM adaptor
PHONES
For private listening, first reduce the volume level to minimum. Then insert the plug from
your headphones into the PHONES jack, and adjust the volume by turning the VOLUME
Knob. The sound from speakers will be cut off while the headphones are plugged in.
POWER
Press this button to turn the unit on or off.
NOTE: If you experience a malfunction during operation, you may power off
The unit and re-start.
VOLUME
Turn this knob to adjust the volume sound.(NOTE: The volume control level is from 00
to 32.)
AM/FM SCALE
Display
Remote Sensor
When operating the remote control unit, point it towards the REMOTE SENSOR.
PHONO
Press the PHONO button and select PHONO to play a record.
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Unit Functions
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Remove the white plastic
needle guard before use
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TUNINGVOLUME
CD RECORDER
FINALIZE REC
01 2 345678 9 10
7
88 90 92 94 9 6 9 8 100 104 1 06 1 108
0
00
0
530 600 700 900 1000 0 14 171
12 0
FM
AM
MHz
KHz
PHON O
CD AM/F M
AUX
ERAS E
REMOTE
SENSOR
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2
3
1
4
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33
45
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AA
BB
CC
DD
EE

ERASE
Use this button to erase a CD-RW disc.
TUNING
In FM/AM mode, turn this knob to tune in a station.
AUX
Press the AUX button and select AUX to listen to the external source connected to the
AUX IN jacks.
AM/FM
Press the FM/AM button to listen to the radio.
CD
Press the CD button to play a CD.
DISC Tray
Speakers
OPEN/CLOSE
In CD mode, use this button to open and close the disc tray.
STOP
Use this button to stop playback or recording.
FR
Press the FR button once to go back to the start of the current track. Press the FR button
twice to go back to the start of the previous track.
FF
Press the FF button once to go the start of the next track.
PLAY/PAUSE
Use this button to start playback, pause, recording, finalizing and erasing.
REC
Use this button to enter record mode.
FINALIZE
Use this button to finalize a CD-R/CD-RW disc.
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Remote Control Unit
Remote Control Unit can operate the unit from a distance.
When operating the remote control unit, point it towards the front panel of the unit.
 Even if the remote control unit is operated within the effective range, remote control
operation may be impossible if there are any obstacles between the unit and the remote
control.
 If the remote control unit is operated near other appliances which generate infrared rays,
or if other remote control devices using infrared rays are used near the unit, it may
operate incorrectly. Conversely, the other appliances may operate incorrectly.
Battery Installation
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert two “AAA” batteries. Make sure that the batteries are inserted with polarity “+” and
“-” poles positioned correctly.
3. Close the cover.
Battery Replacement
If the distance required between the remote control unit and main unit decreases, the
batteries are exhausted. In this case, please replace the batteries with new ones.
Precautions concerning batteries
 Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive “+” and negative “-” polarities.
 Use batteries of the same type, never use different types of batteries together.
 Rechargeable and non-re-chargeable batteries can be used. Refer to the precautions on
their labels and do not mix together.
 When the remote control unit is not to be used for a long time (more than a month),
remove the batteries from the remote control unit to prevent them from leaking. If they
leak, wipe away the liquid inside the battery compartment and replace the batteries with
new ones.
 Do not heat or disassemble batteries and never dispose of old batteries by throwing them
in a fire.
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Remote Control
Preparation for Use
1. Connect the AC power cord to AC outlet.
2.Remove white protective needle cover by gently pulling towards front of unit.
3. Release TONE ARM by gently pushing hold-down clip to the right. This will unlock tone
arm from its arm rest. Re-lock the hold-down clip when moving the unit to another
location.
Basic Operation
adjust the desired sound level.
1. Press the POWER switch to turn the unit on.
2. Select the source by pressing the
Corresponding button.
3. Rotate the VOLUME knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to
4. Listening through Earphones/Headphones
(Not included).
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EARPHONE
Wait until the “---busy ” disappears on the
display before next step.
OPEN/CLOSE
In CD,PHONO or AUX mode, use this button to
open and close the disc tray.This button does not
work In FM/AM mode.
A
CD
Press the CD button to play a CD.
REPEAT
In CD mode, use this button to select a repeat
Mode of CD.
PROGRAM
In CD mode, use this button to program tracks.
SHUFFLE
In CD mode, use this button for shuffle playback.
DISPLAY
In CD mode, use this button to change the display.
MANUAL/AUTOINCREMENT
Use this button to select the mode of track number assignment.
TRACK INCREMENT
During recording, use this button to divide tracks.
REC VOL+/REC VOL -
Use this button to adjust the record volume.
FINALIZE
Use this button to finalize a CD-R/CD-RW disc.
ERASE
Use this button to erase a CD-RW disc.
Clear
In CD mode, use this button to clear programmed tracks.
PHONO
Press the PHONO button and select PHONO to play a record.
AUX
Press the AUX button and select AUX to listen to the external source connected to the
AUX IN jacks.
Radio
Press the FM/AM button to listen to the radio.
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
RECORD
Use this button to record CD.
MUSIC SKIP
In CD mode, use these buttons to skip tracks. Hold down these buttons to search for a
Part of a track.
VOL+/VOL-
Use this button to adjust the volume
PLAY/PAUSE
Use this button to play/pause recording, finalizing and erasing.
STOP
Use this button to stop playback or recording.
P
Q
R
S
T
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REPEAT SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
OPEN/
CLOSE
CLEAR
DISPLAY PHONO
RECORD
AUX
RADIO
CD
REC VOL- REC VOL+
MANUAL/
AUTOINCREMENT INCREMENT
TRACK
FINALIZE ERASE
VOL-
VOL+
A
FM
N
B
O
P
G
H
E
C
L
D
K
J
I
S
Q
T
R
TUN INGVOL UME
CD RE CORDE R
FINALIZE REC
01 2 34567 8 9 10
7
88 90 92 94 9 6 9 8 100 104 1 06 1 108
0
00
0
530 600 700 900 1000 0 14 171
12 0
FM
AM
MHz
KHz
PHONO
CD AM/FM
AUX
ERASE
REMOTE
SENSOR
4
3
1
2
AM/FMAM/FM
VOLUME
PHONOPHONO CDCD AUXAUX

Listening to the Radio
1. Select AM or FM using the AM/FM button.
2. Tune to the desired frequency.
3. Rotate the VOLUME knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to adjust the desired sound level.
Listening to a Record
1. Press the PHONO button once to select PHONO.
2. Gently open the dust cover.
Be not to pinch your finger.
3. Put the record on the turntable.
When playing a 45 RPM record,use the included adapter.
4. Select the speed.
careful
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AM/FM
TUN INGVOL UME
CD RE CORDE R
FINALIZE REC
01 2 34567 8 9 10
7
88 90 92 94 9 6 9 8 100 104 1 06 1 108
0
00
0
530 600 700 900 1000 0 14 171
12 0
FM
AM
MHz
KHz
PHONO
CD AM/FM
AUX
ERASE
REMOTE
SENSOR 1
2
3
PHONO
TUNING
VOLUME
TUN INGVOL UME
CD RE CORDE R
FINALIZE REC
01 2 34567 8 9 10
7
88 90 92 94 9 6 9 8 100 104 1 06 1 108
0
00
0
530 600 700 900 1000 0 14 171
12 0
FM
AM
MHz
KHz
PHONO
CD AM/FM
AUX
ERASE
REMOTE
SENSOR
1
33
45
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44
Adapter

5. Gently push the to the right to release the tone arm.
6. Move the tone arm gently to the edge of the record (or the starting point of a track).
The turntable will begin to turn.
clamp Listening to a CD
1. Press the CD button.
 Never place more than one disc on the tray.
 The disc must be placed in the center of the disc tray. If the disc is not correctly loaded, it
may not be possible to open the tray again once it has closed, so you should ensure the
disc is always centered on the tray.
 Do not force the tray by hand during opening and closing operations.
4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the tray.
“-- - - -- BUSY CD” blinks for a few seconds.
When no disc is set, “NO DISC” appears
On the display.
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
3. Place a disc on the tray with the printed label facing up.
 It takes a few seconds for the unit to load the disc. No buttons will work during loading.
Wait until the total number of the tracks and the total play time of the disc are displayed.
 The disc type indicator shows the type of disc currently loaded.
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CD
CD
TR
CD
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TUN INGVOL UME
CD RE CORDE R
FINALIZE REC
01 2 34567 8 9 10
7
88 90 92 94 9 6 9 8 100 104 1 06 1 108
0
00
0
530 600 700 900 1000 0 14 171
12 0
FM
AM
MHz
KHz
PHONO
CD AM/FM
AUX
ERASE
REMOTE
SENSOR
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33
45
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TUN INGVOL UME
CD RE CORDE R
FINALIZE REC
01 2 34567 8 9 10
7
88 90 92 94 9 6 9 8 100 104 1 06 1 108
0
00
0
530 600 700 900 1000 0 14 171
12 0
FM
AM
MHz
KHz
PHONO
CD AM/FM
AUX
ERASE
REMOTE
SENSOR
5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button ( ) to start playback.
B To skip to the next or a previous track.
During playback, repeatedly press the SKIP button ( or ) until the desired track is
found.
The selected track will be played from the beginning.
In the stop mode, press the SKIP button ( or ) repeatedly until the track you want
to hear is found, and press the PLAY/PAUSE button ( ) to start playback from the
selected track.
Pressing the ( ) button once, it goes to the beginning of the previous track.
Search for a part of a track.
During playback, hold down the SKIP button and release it when the part you want to
Listen to is found.
D To stop playback
Press the STOP button ( ) to stop playback.
Display
To suspend playback temporarily (pause mode).
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button ( ) during playback. Playback stops at the current
position.To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button ( ).
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A
REPEAT SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
OPEN/
CLOSE
CLEAR
DISPLAY PHONO
RECORD
AUX
RADIO
CD
REC VOL- REC VOL+
MANUAL/
AUTOINCREMENT INCREMENT
TRACK
FINALIZE ERASE
VOL-
VOL+
Display
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