Goodmans CDMP3 520 Instruction Manual

Compact Disc Player

CDMP3 520

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 64 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 28(H) x 140(D) mm

Weight.........................................................…..180g 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.
90 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

1.LOCATION OF CONTROLS

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This pro duc t does n ot co nta in a sep arate Po wer O n / Off switch. Afte r

insert ing a d isc an d ins tal lin g bat ter ies / AC ad apt or, si mply pre ss th e Play

but ton t o switch on a nd pl ay a disc.

In or der t o max imis e bat ter y life and provide op tim um playi ng tim e thi s pro duct

incorp ora tes a n Auto Po wer Off fun cti on.
The powe r to the p lay er will au toma tically swi tch o ff app rox ima tel y 60
Sec ond s aft er a disc has f ini she d playing or whe n the CD l id is open ed.

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inform ati on. P lea se re fer to s ect ion 3 o f thes e ins tru cti ons.

Player Operation (see reverseof this sheet)

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3. Re ch ar ge Sw itch

4. LC D Display W ind ow

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6. Sk ip S earch But ton

7. Sk ip S earch But ton

8. CD Doo r Open Sw it ch

9. DB BS - Ba ss Boo st S witch

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2. POWER SOURCES NORMAL BATTERIES/AC ADAPTOR 3. DIGITAL ANTI SHOCK / RECHARGEABLE BATTERY OPERATION

Battery Power Operation

1. Open the battery compartment cover
and insert two ‘AA’ alkaline batteries
inside the battery compartment.
Follow the polarity as indicated on
the bottom of the cabinet.

2. Close the battery compartment
cover.

Average Playing Time

(Continuous Play)

Battery Type

MP3 Play
Mode

CD Play
Mode

Alkaline
MN 1500, LR 6
or Equivalent

20 Hours

20 Hours

Ni-MH
rechargeable
(min.
specification
recommended

1.2V-1200mA)

2 Hours 3 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. W herever possible

and for economy it is recommended that

the mains adaptor supplied with this unit
is used.

WARNING
ENSURE THAT THE BATTERY
RECHARGE SWITCH IS OFF,
WHEN USING THE AC ADAPTOR
WITH NON RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES INSTALLED.

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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 player, is shown in the display
during start up. If the anti shock function is not required then it can be switched off by
pressing the ESP button.

To turn this function off press the ESP button (CD DISC only).

Notes:

1. When using the ANTI SHOCK function the battery power consumption increases
because the disc rotates faster than normal and the dynamic memory is active.

2. 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.

3. When powering the player solely from batteries, only use the ANTI SHOCK function
where necessary to preserve their life.

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,OTHERWISE THE BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.

2. Plug in the AC adaptor and set the Recharge switch to ON position to start

charging. During charging the RED LED charge indicator will illuminate.
USE ONLY THE AC ADAPTOR SUPPLIED
WITH THE SET FOR CHARGING.

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-CD 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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AC Operation

1. Insert the DC plug, at the end of the
AC adaptor cord into the DC input

jack, at the side of the unit.

2. Plug the AC adaptor (included) into a
230V AC power outlet socket.

Note If the AC plug of this unit
does not fit in your AC outlet, a plug
adaptor should be used.
Consult your local dealer on the type
of plug adaptor required.

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4. EARPHONE AND HI-FI CONNECTION

5.BASIC DISC PLAY

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.

LOCKING THE CONTROL

You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. Slide
HOLD switch to the “ON” position , if a button is pressed when the hold function is active
“HOLD” will be shown 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
Logo are guaranteed to work on this
player. Home recorded disc's (CDR/
CDRW ) recorded on home PC's may
not play or operate correctly. 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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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. Close the lid securely until a click is
heard.

6. Press the PLAY button to start playing.

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 off.

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.

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To Line Ou t

To CD / AUX IN PUT

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6. LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION

7. REPEAT/PLAY

MODES

When the is pressed at initial start up

The display will briefly show and
then proceed to start playback.
To review the total number of ALBUM and
tracks on the disc and total disc times ,press
the ■ STOP button once.
A: TOTAL ALBUMS
B: TOTAL TRACK
C: SHOWS MP3
D: SHOWS CD
E: TOTAL TRACK
F: TOTAL DISC TIME

During PLAY mode

The track number and the elapsed playing
time are displayed.

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During PAUSE mode

The track playback is paused, the elapsed
Time flashes.

Note:

When the lid is opened during play mode " " 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 CD MODE button is pressed.
The corresponding mode appears in the display window.

During playback or stop

Shows in the LCD display.
The current track on the
disc will be repeated.

X1

MODE

During playback or stop

Shows in the LCD display.
All tracks on the disc will
be repeated.

X2

MODE

During playback or stop

Shows in the LCD display.
All tracks of the album
on the disc will be
repeated.

X2

MODE

During playback or stop

Shows in the LCD display.
All tracks on the disc will
be repeated.

X3

MODE

NOTE: In normal mode none of the above symbols show in the display.

NORMAL PLAYBACK

Play the whole disc.

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MP3 Disc only

Press once to play

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MP3 Disc only

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ESP

MP3 DISC

Elapsed time

Album No.

Track No

ESP

Track No.

CD

DISC

Elapsed time

MP3

DISCCDDISC

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INTRORANDOM

NORMAL REPEAT 1 REPE AT 1 ALBUM REPEAT ALL ALBUM

MP3 DISC

CD

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8. INTRO SCAN AND PROGRAMMED TRACK PLAY

8. INTRO SCAN AND PROGRAMMED TRACK PLAY

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RANDOM PLAY

INTRO

Play the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc.

When in the STOP mode press the MODE button three times and then press the
PLAY/PAUSE button to start INTRO playback.
During disc playback press the MODE button three times and then press
the back skip button to start INTRO playback . Alternatively INTRO will start at the
end of the current playing track.
NOTE: To select the INTRO function in MP3 disc, press the MODE button four times.

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 PROGRAM 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 up to 64

tracks memory.

5. Press to start the programmed play.

6. To erase the program, press the STOP
button twice.

To set the Programme play in Mp3

Programmes can be set in the STOP mode.

1. Press the PROGRAM button when the unit

is in the stop mode.
The indicator and ALBUM number

flashes in the display.

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(Continued)

2. Press or to select the desired ALBUM
number.

3. Press the PROGRAM button to enter the ALBUM
number into the memory.

4. Press or to select the desiredtrack.

5. Press the PROGRAM button to enter the track into
the memory.

6. Repeat step 2 to 5 to program up to 64 tracks.

7. Press to start the programmed play.

8. To erase the program, press the STOP ■ button
twice.

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. 60 seconds to preserve battery life.

During playback or stop

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MODE

Press MODE button again to return to the NORMAL play mode.

During playback or stop

x5

MODE

If there is MP3 Disc in player, the random function will be playback all tracks of the current
album and than automatically go to next album.

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PROG

x1

Track no. of the first

Desired selection

The second selection

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CD DISC

MP3

DISC

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SKIP AND SEARCH FU

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MP3 DISC OPERATION

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.
NOTE: Audio is muted when searching in MP3 mode.

DISC Navigation in MP3

 ALBUM number can be set in the STOP mode or normal play mode.

Press the ESP button to select the desired ALBUM number.
Each press of the ESP button will advance the album by one.

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Playing MP3 DISC

1. Place an MP3 CD(Pre or home recorded) into the player and ensure it is locked in
place on the center spindle.

2. Press the button to start playback. Allow around 15 seconds for the disc to be
read and playback to start. Playback will start from Album 1 track 1.

3. Press ■ button to stop playback.

MP3 Support (MPEG 1, layer 1/ 2/ 3)

1. Sampling frequency : 32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz

2. MPEG rate : supported 32 ~ 384 Kbps

3. MP3 playback : ISO9660 format compatible

4. Maximum file support : Album (Directory) 99.

File (Track) 300

During playback During stop mode

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 the 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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. PLAYER MAINTENANCE

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ESP

The current

number of
album

The current

number of
track

Elapsed

time

Total

number of
albums

Total

number of
tracks

Just shows
MP3 disc

13.MP3-CD PLAYBACK

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MP3-CD PLAYBACK (Continued)

To play MP3-CDs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 Use mp3 as the file extension when creating audio files onto CDR-R/Ws. Do not use

any other extensions such as doc, txt, pdf, etc., when creating audio files into MP3
format.

 Do not use the .mp3 extension for text or other non-audio data files. This may result

in serious malfunction of the set and harmful noise interference.

 Single session means only one session created on the CDR-R/W.
 File Directory: this is the set’s display abbreviation for “album or folder”. On a PC

display, an album is shown as Folder in Window Explorer.

 Do not attempt to combine CD audio and MP3 tracks within a CDR-R/W, the

unit will only be able to playback CD audio tracks from a CD with mixed
formats.

1 Place a MP3 CDR-R/W with the label side up and push the CD center lightly to set

it in position.

2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE” button to start playback “welcome MP3” number of

directions and the number of tracks show on the display. Please note reading an
MP3 CD will take 10 to 30 seconds depending on quantity of files to be read.

3 Press STOP button to stop playback.

Playback stops and the display shows the total number of tracks and total number of
directories/folders.

Selecting and searching a track/album

The following table shows the different functions available when playing Audio CD or MP3
CDs.

 Single file is displayed when playing an MP3 CD with only a root directory which

contains no additional albums (folders).

 With albums means a MP3 CD with more than one album (folders), and is shown

by directory and a number on the display, as AL 09, AL10, etc.

Function CD audio MP3 MP3

(with multiple

Files)
Track select   
Music search   
Fast track select  
Fast album select 

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Single session / Multi session

 The following chart is an example of a Windows Explorer display for a single

session MP3 CDR-R/W disc. Check the added Notes to help you understand the
MP3 CD unit display, the playback sequence of albums and tracks on single session
MP3 CDs.

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Multi-session - Computer user does not need to finalize the CDR-R/W disc when

the music is down-loaded from the internet. The music can be downloaded in
different times until the whole disc is fully loaded and can play out in the unit.

Notes: Arrow pathway show the sequence of MP3 album and track playback.

AL01-AL07 This CD ROM example has a total number of 7 MP3 albums (folders).
Blur01.mp3-Twain15.mp3 This CD ROM example has a total number of 15 tracks, where
‘01’ is the first track and ‘15’ is the last track.

Skipped indicates an album which contains non-audio files such as: jpg, wav., doc. etc.
These cannot be detected nor played on the MP3-CD player, When an album contains
mixed format files, the non-MP3 files will be skipped.

MP3 Properties

Standard

MPEG rate :32 ~ 384Kbps
Sampling Frequency :8-48KHz
MPEG 1/2/2.5 :Layer 2/3
MP3 playback :ISO9660 format compatible
Maximum file support :Album (Directory ) 99, File (Track) 300
* Support for “Multi session and Packet write.
Soft wares section of your computer will have this confirmation.

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(E) CD-ROM drive

AL 01

Blur01.mp3
Blur02.mp3
Blur03.mp3
Blur04.mp3

AL 02

Spice05.mp3
Spice06.mp3

2men09.mp3
2men10.mp3

AL 03
Girl07.mp3
Girl08.mp3

AL 05
Boyz11.mp3
Boyz12.mp3

AL 06

Bread13.mp3

AL 07
Marx14.mp3
Twain15.mp3

Skipped

Abba01.wav
Abba02.wav

Skipped
Blur.jpg
Lyric.doc

AL 04

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4. DISC CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Cleaning the disc

When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a
cleaning cloth. W ipe 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

CDRW disc used - not supported on this model
Disc may be inserted upside down
Disc not mounted correctly
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, press play button to restore power

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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