Goodmans GCDR1896 Owner Manual

Alarm Clock Radio CD Player

GCDR1896

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

PRE FITTED MAINS PLUGS

For your convenience a mains plug has been fitted to this appliance. For your safety please
observe thefollowing information.

1. Should the fuse in the plug remove the plug from the wall socket and replace the fuse with a 3
AmpASTAapproved to BS 1362 fuse.

2. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted. Replacement fuse covers are available from
your dealer or most electrical retail outlets.

3. If the mains plug is cut off the cable, rewire the replacement plug in accordance with
instruction given in this manual.

4. CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the discarded plug be inserted mains socket. To
prevent a shock hazard carefully dispose of the discarded plug. Do not leave the plug lying
around where children might see it.

Instruction Manual

WARNING:

CAUTION: DANGEROUS VOLTAGESEXIST INSIDE THIS UNIT, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

PLUG WIRING DETAILS

BLUE

WARNING: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST THE LIVE OR NEUTRAL WIRES BE

To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DISCONNECT FROM MAINS SUPPLY
WHEN NOT IN USE.

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following wiring codes:

E

L

FUSE

N

CONNECTED TO THE EARTH TERMINAL IN A 3-PIN MAINS PLUG.

This symbol means that this unit is double insulated.
An earth connection is not required.

BROWN

CORD
GRIP

Blue................................................. Neutral

Brown................................................... Live

The wires in this mains lead must be
connected to the terminals in the plugs as
follows:

Blue Wire..................................... N or Black

Brown Wire..................................... Lor Red

Only a 3Amp fuse should be fitted in the plug
or a 5Amp fuse at the distribution board.

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

Goodmans Product Information Helpline 0870 873 0080

HELPLINE PHONE NUMBER 0870 873 0080

CAUTION

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Use of Controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

LASER SAFETY

This unit employs a laser, only qualified service personnel should attempt repair.

DANGER:

CAUTION:

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

HAZARDOUS LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND

INTERLOCK DEFEATED.

CAUTION

CLEANING: Always disconnect unit from mains supply before attempting to clean it. Use soft

SOME DO'S AND DONT'SON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet European safety standards but
like any electrical equipment,care must be taken if you are to obtain thebest results and safety is
to be assured.

Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (Including the mains plug, extension leads and

interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing
connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt of the installation, operating, or safety of your
equipment.

Don't continue to operate the equipment if you are inany doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way- switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

Don't remove any fixed covers as this may expose dangerous voltages.
Don't leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is

designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the
equipment and made sure thatyour family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need
to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

Don't listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
Don't obstruct the ventilation of the equiment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
Don't allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

Above all

Never let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening as
this could result in a fatal electric shock.

Never guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind.

It is better to be safe than sorry!

WARNING:

cloth moistened with soapy water, wipe gently. Do not use solvents or abrasive
materials.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE
PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET, REFER
SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED PERSONNELONLY.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Your hearing is very important to you and to us so please take care when operating
this equipment. The followingguidelines are provided for your information.

ESTABLISH A SAFE SOUND LEVEL

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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

ADAPTS

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Slowly increase the level until you can hear comfortably and clearly and without

set the volume at a low level.

distortion.

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Damage to your hearing is accumulative and is irreversible.

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Any ringing or discomfort in the ears indicates that the volume is too loud.

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Remember listening for prolonged period of time at high volume levels will
harm your hearing.

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 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.

THE FOLLOWING NOISE CAN BE HARMFUL UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

80dB Average city traffic, alarm clock buzzer at 1 Metre, food mixer.
90 Motorcycle, heavy goods vehicle, petrol lawn mower.
100 Pneumatic drill, chain saw, garbage truck,
120 Rock band concert, thunderclap, fast train passing by.
140 Gunshot, jet plane taking off.

THRESHOLD OF PAIN

180 Rocket Launching pad.

BEFORE YOUR HEARING

discotec/night-club.

HELPLINE PHONE NUMBER 0870 873 0080

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. POWER SOURCES

Power Sources ................................................. 1

Player Maintenance............................................ 2

Disc Cleaning , Power failure.................

Player Operation

Location of Controls........................................... 4

Radio operation................................................. 5

Listening to acompact disc.................................. 6

Program play operation...................................7

Repeat play operation......................................... 8

To set Clock/Alarm time.......

Wake up toRadio, CD,Alarm

Snooze function................................................ 11

Product Specifications.......................................12

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............................. 10

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

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 nottouch the lens or poke atit. If you do,

you may damage the lens and the player
may not operate properly.

4. Do not put anything in the safety slot. Ifyou

do, the laser diode will be ON when the lid
is still opened.

5. This 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.

Power Connection

1. Plug the AC 230V Power Cord into an AC
household outlet.

2. If you want battery back up, connect one 9
Volt battery (not included) to the battery
terminals of the Battery compartment.

3. This battery will maintain time andmemory
function during a power cut, but not display
it.

4. Normal display and function will resume
when power is restored, replace the
battery periodically.

This is an optional feature, no battery

Note

is required for normal operation.

2. PLAYER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Cabinet Cleaning the lens

Before cleaning ensure the unit is unplugged
from the mains. 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:

Dust or Dry Particles

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.

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.