Goodmans GCE2814IP Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION

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CONTENTS

ACCE SSORIES.... .. ............... .. ............... .. ............... .. ..Page 3

INSTALLATIO N. ............... ................. ................. .........Page 4 - 5

DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL.......... ................. ...........Page 6

WIRI NG I DENTIFICAT IO N.............. .. ............... .. ...........Page 7

PANEL OPE N/ C LOSE OPERATION.......... .. ............... .. .Page 8

IDEN TI FICATION OF CO NT ROLS AND FUNCTIONS. .. ...Pag e 9

BASI C OP ERATIONS.. .. ............... .. ............... .. .............Page 10

MENU O PE RATION. .Page 11

DUAL ZONE OPER ATION .Page 12

AUDIO OPERATION......... .. ............... .. .... .. .... ..Page 13 - 14

TUNE R OP ERATION... .. ............... .. ............ ......Page 15

RDS OP ER ATION..... .. ............... .. ........ .... .. .......Page 16

CD/M P3 /WMA OPERATI ON ............... ........ .......Pag e 17 - 20

iPod OPERATION.......... .. ............. ........ .. .........Page 21 - 22

NOTE O N DI SCS...... .. ............... .. ... ........... .. ......Pa ge 23

SPEC IF ICATIONS.. .. ............... .. ..... .... .. ...........Page 24

TROU BL E SHOOTING....... .. ............... . ....... .. ....Pa ge 2 5

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NOTE
Only Apple I-pod family of products can be connected to this unit.
Playback of MP3/WMA is by CD only.

IMPORTANT
Do not forget to remove the Transit Screws on top of the unit before
installing into your vehicle.
Failure to do so will result in the CD not playing.

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ACCESSORIES

When first unpacking your new in Car Radio CD Player, please check first that the package
contains all of the items below. If something is missing, contact the store where you purchased
the player.

Owner’s Manual

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Spare Fuse

2 x Release key

For use when ISO plugs are not used on your vehicle

Main Unit
ISO Socket

1 X 5mm nut
1 X spring washer
1 12mm self-tapping screw
1 X 5mm screw
1 X support strap
1 X plain washer

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INSTALLATION

Before finally installing the unit, carry out a sound check. If high distortion or intermittent sound
is experienced, it is possible that the wiring to the car's electric is poor, or that the battery needs
recharging.
Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure a safe and secure installation.
Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other
modifications to the vehicle.
Choose a mounting location carefully so that the unit will not interfere with the normal driving
functions of the vehicle.
If installation angle exceeds 30° from horizontal, the unit might not give its optimum
performance.

Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperature, such as from direct
sunlight, or from hot air, from heater, or where it would be subject to dust dirt or excessive
vibration.
Be sure to remove the front panel before installing the unit.

DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT

This unit can be installed either from “Front” (conventional DIN Front-mount) or “Rear”(DIN
Rear-mount installation, utilizing threaded screw holes at the sides of the unit chassis). For details,
refer to the following illustrated installation methods A and B.

- DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)

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1. Dashboard

2. Mounting sleeve

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3. Screw

30°

After inserting the half sleeve into the
dashboard, select the appropriate tab
according to the thickness of the
dashboard material and bend them
inwards to secure the sleeve in place.

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1. Dashboard

2. Nut (5mm)

3. Spring washer

4. Screw (4x12mm)

5. Screw

6. Support Strap
Be sure to use the support strap to

secure the back of the unit in place. The
strap can be bent by hand to the desired
angle.

7. Plain washer

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Removing the unit

a

a. Frame
b. Insert fingers into the groove in the

front of frame and pull out to remove
the frame. (When re-attaching the
frame, point the side with a groove

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c

down wards and attach it.)

c. Insert the levers supplied with the

unit into the grooves at both sides of
the unit as shown in figure until they
click. Pulling the levers makes it
possible to remove the unit from the
dashboard.

- Trim Ring Installation:

Before attaching the trim ring, the side with a "Bottom" Label should be
seen on the lower edge of the ring (as shown on diagram).
Push the trim plate against the main panel until it clicks into place.

- DIN REAR-MOUNT (METHOD B)

Installation using the screw holes on the sides of the unit.
Fastening the unit to the factory radio mounting bracket.

1. Select a position where the screw
holes of the bracket and the screw
holes of the main unit become
aligned (are fitted) and tighten the
screws at 2 places on each side.

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2. Screw

3. Factory radio mounting bracket.

4. Dashboard or Console

5. Hook (Remove this part)

Note: the mounting box, outer trim ring,
and half-sleeve are not used for method

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B installation.

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USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL

Removing The Detachable Front Panel

1. Turn the power off

2. Press the front panel release button

PANEL RELEASE
BUTTON

Attaching the front panel

3. Remove the front panel

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B

1. Insert the right side of the front panel into
the main unit. .

2. Press the left hand side of the front panel until
a "click" sound is heard

Precautions when handling the Detachable Front Panel

Always insert the front panel in the manner described above. Failure to do so may damage
both the panel and the main unit.
Do not drop the front panel. Always place it the the protective case provided when not in
use.
Do not touch the contacts on the front panel or the main unit. It may result in a poor
electrical connection.

Note:

If the front panel is dirty, wipe off the dirt with
soft, dry cloth only. To clean the contacts on
the front panel, use a cotton swab soaked in

Socket

isopropyl alcohol.

RESETTING THE UNIT:

After releasing the front panel, use a pencil or any non-metalic object to press & hold the
reset button for five seconds to reset the unit.

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WIRING IDENTIFICATION

CONNECTOR B

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Figure 1

ISO CONNECTOR 4PIN+8PIN

FEMALE WITH MALE TERMINAL

ISO CONNECTOR WIRING CHART

WIRE COLOR

PIN

YELLOW

A4

A5

BLUE

RED

A7

BLACK

A8

VIOLET

B1

VIOLET/BLACK

B2

GREY

B3

GREY/BLACK

B4

WHITE

B5

WHITE/BLACK

B6

GREEN

B7

GREEN/BLACK

B8

FUSE

(YELLOW)

BATTERY WIRE

YELLOW

CONNECTOR A

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FUNCTION/LABEL

BATTERY(+)

POWER ANTENNA

IGNITION(ACC)

GROUND

RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)

RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)

RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)

RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)

LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)

LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)

LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)

LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)

(RED)

IGNITION WIRE

RED

20-PIN

AUDIO/POWER

HARNESS

(See Figure 1)

GREY

REAR LINE OUT

ISO

CONNECTOR

(See Figure 1)

ANTENNA

SOCKET

BLUE

WHITE

iPod ready cable

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SUB WOOFER

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WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector
The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you
drive.Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit.
The default connection for the wiring harness is described in below. If the ISO
connector pins are set as described in or .make the connection as illustrated.

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(Default setting) The A7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is linked with
the ignition,and the A4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply.

Unit

Ignition wire
(RED)

Battery wire
(YELLOW)

2

The A7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to the constant power
supply, and the A4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition.

Unit

Ignition wire
(RED)

Battery wire
(YELLOW)

3

The A4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not connected to anything,
while the A7 pin (red) is connected to the constant power supply (or both the A7(red)
and A4 (yellow)pins are connected to the constant power supply).

Unit

Ignition wire
(RED)

Battery wire
(YELLOW)

When the connection is made as in above,the unit's power will not be linked to the
ignition key. For that reason,always make sure to turn off the unit's power when the
ignition is turned off.
To link the unit's power to the ignition,connect the ignition cable (ACC...red) to a
power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key.

RCA-TO-RCA CABLES

RCA-TO-RCA CABLES

(not supplied)

(not supplied)

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Vehicle

A7 PIN (RED)

A4 PIN(YELLOW)

Vehicle

A7 PIN (RED)

A4 PIN(YELLOW)

Vehicle

A7 PIN (RED)

A4 PIN(YELLOW)

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PANEL OPEN/CLOSE OPERATION

OPEN / CLOSE THE PANEL:

Press the Open / Close button and the front panel will automatically slide down to allow access
to the CD slot. Press again to return the panel to the closed position.

LOADING A CD

When the panel is in the slide down position, the disc slot becomes accessible.
Insert a CD through the disc slot, the CD will be automatically loaded and the panel will also
close automatically & playback will begin.
If no CD is loaded, press the Open/Close button to return the panel to the closed position.

EJECTING A CD

Press Open / Close button to slide down the panel, if a CD is loaded, it will be ejected
automatically. No further key press is needed.
The CD can now be removed from the CD slot. If the CD is left in this position for more than
10 seconds, it will retract back into the CD mechanism and the front panel will return to the
closed position.

CAUTION:

A) Never try to manually slide up/down the fascia panel, as this will damage the mechanism.

Always use the Open/Close button.

B) Please do not try to detach / remove the front panel ( by pressing the detach button ) or

attach the front panel when the panel is in the slide down position. This may cause serious
& permanent damage to the unit & panel. Only attach or detach the front panel when the
panel is in the closed position.

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