Goodmans GCD521RBL, GCD521RL, GCD521RR Instruction Manual

Compact Disc Player

GCD521RR/GCD521RL/GCD521RBL

IMPORTANT NOTES

In order to maximize battery life and provide optimum playing time this product incorporates
an Auto PowerOff function.

The power to the player will automatically switch off approximately 30 seconds after a disc
has finished playing.

Instruction Manual

Programme Play .................................................... Up to 24 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

Helpline No.: 0870 873 0080

WARNING

1. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unitto rain ormoisture.

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.

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.

LOW BATTERY ALERT

When the BATTERY indicator flashes in the LCD display, this means that the batteries are losing
their charge. In this case the CD playerwill 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'smanual.

For improvement purposes, specification and design are subject to change without notice.

Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. POWER SOURCES NORMAL BATTERIES/AC ADAPTOR

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

Player Operation (see reverse of this sheet)

Basic Disc Play.................................................. 7

Location of Controls........................................... 8

LCD Display Information .................................. 9

Skip Function.................................................. 10

Play Modes.......................................................11

Programme Play................................................

12

1. As the laser beam used in this compact
disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemblethe 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 nottouch the lens or pokeat it. If you do,

you may damage the lens and the player
may not operateproperly.

4. Do not put anything in the safetyslot. 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.

Battery Power Operation

1. Open the battery compartment cover and
insert two "AA"alkaline batteries inside the
battery compartment.

Be sure to observe
the proper polarity (the "+" and "-" signs) as
indicated inside thebattery compartment.

2. Close thebattery compartmentcover.

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

Approx. 10 Hours

Approx. 8 Hours

AC Operation

1. Insert the DC plug at the end of the AC
adaptor (not included) cord into the DC
input socket atthe rearof the unit.

2. Plug the AC adaptor (not included) into a
230V AC poweroutlet socket.

If the AC plug of this unit does not fit in

Note

your AC outlet,a plug adaptor (not included)
should be used.

Consult your local dealer on the type of plug
adaptor required.

WARNING

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

2. CHARGING AND USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

3. EARPHONE AND HI-FI CONNECTION

Rechargeable Battery Operation

This unit can fully recharge the specified rechargeable batteries, in approximately 15 hours. The
rechargeable batteries (NOTsupplied) should berecharged before theyare used for thefirst time
because they arelow inpower or theyhave notbeen used fora longperiod (over 60days)

1. Open the battery compartment cover and insert
two of therecommended rechargeablebatteries,
matching polarity. (1.2V 650mA)

2. Plug inthe ACadaptor (not included)and setthe Charge switchto ONposition to startcharging.
The CHARGE indicatorwill illuminate.

CHARGE SWITCH

3. After 15hours, pleaseunplug the ACadaptor andswitch the Chargeswitch tothe OFF position.

DO NOT CHARGE CONTINUOUSLY FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE. DOING SO CAN CAUSE
THE PERFORMANCE OF THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES TO DETERIORATE.

you may playDISC whilecharging the batteries.

Note

< Listeningwith the earphone

Connect the plug of the stereo earphones
(included) or headphones (not included)
into the PHONES(GREEN) socket.

Caution

listening to sound for a long period of time
when using headphone.

Avoid excessive volume levels and

TO PHONES

< Connecting to component audio

systems

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.

Note

Always switch the power off before
making any connections between the player
and another unit.

TO LINE OUT

4. If the operating timedecreases drastically even when the rechargeable nickel-cadmiumbatteries
are properly recharged, purchase anew set of rechargeablenickel-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.

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.

< Adjust Volumeto the desired level.

TO CD / LINE
INPUT