Goodmans GCK14G Owner's Manual

PC-BEL-DL-VL-PA-CML

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2. USE OF RECHARGEABLE B ATTERIES

4. PLAYER MAINTENANCE

6. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Anti-Shock

Compact Disc Player

GCD716R

Instruction Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Programme Play…......................................Up to 20 tracks

Earphones output…….................................15mW±0.2mW

Power requirement…................................... DC 6V external and battery 3V

(“AA” Cellx2)

(LR6 or Ni-Cd rechargeable battery)

Dimension…................................................ Approx. 153 (W) x 30 (H) x 128 (D)mm

Weight…......................................................200g not including battery (Main Unit)

Power Sources Normal Batteries /AC adaptor…..1

Use of Rechargeable Batteries…...................…2

Earphones Connection…..............................……3

Player Maintenance..........................................…4

Disc Cleaning and Troubleshooting Guide……..5

Product Specifications…............................……6

Play Operation(see reverse of this sheet)

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

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

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

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

Random Play…….........................................…11

Repeat and Intro Scan Play Modes….............…12

Programme Play…….......................................13

Digital Anti Shock Operation……….............….14

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 not touch the lens or poke at it. If
you do, you may damage the lens and
the player may not operate proper ly.

4. Do not put anything in the safety slot .
If you do, the laser diode will be ON
when the lid is still opened.

5. If the unit is not to be used for a long
period of time, make sure that all power
sources are disconnected from the unit.
Remove all batteries from the battery
compartment, and unplug the AC
adaptor from the wall outlet. Make it a
practice to remove the AC adaptor by
grasping the main body and not by
pulling the cord.

6. 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.

Using Rechargeable batteries

1. Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged in this player.

2. A separate charger will be required obtainable from most HiFi stockists.
Nical cadmium and Nical Metal Hydride batteries may be used in this player (not included).

3. If the operating time decreases drastically even when the rechargeable nic k el-cadmium
batteries are properly recharged, purchase a new set of rechargeable nickel-cadmium
batteries.

4. When charging for the first time or after a long time, playing time ma y be reduced. In this
case, charge and discharge the batteries several times.

Cleaning the Cabinet

Wipe with a soft cloth. If the cabinet is v ery 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 dir ty, 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.

PICK UP

System Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode Material: GaAIAs
Properties Wavelength:

Emission Duration: continuous
Laser output: <44.6µW

Error correction Cross-interleave Reed-solomon code

AUDIO

D/A conversion 1-bit DAC 8 times oversampling
Frequency response 20-20,000Hz (+1/-3 dB)
Anti-shock 45 seconds buffer
No. of channels 2 channels (stereo)
Output level Earphone: 15mW±0.2mW (32 Ohms)

Wow and flutter Below measurable limits

GENERAL

Power requirements -2x “ AA” alkaline battery

-DC in socket accepts AC power adaptor, type 16A only.

Power consumption 0.8W( DC 6V) UNDER NORMAL CONDITION
Dimension Approx. 153(W) X 30 (H) x 128 (D) mm
Weight Approx. 200g not including battery (Main Unit)

=780mm

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

Goodmans Product Information Helpline 02392-391100

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. This product does not contain a separate Power On/Off switch. After inserting a
disc and installing batteries /AC adaptor, simply press the Pla y button to s witch on
and play a disc.

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

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

3. The ASP function is automatically engaged when playback starts. For more
information, see section 14 of these instructions.

Helpline No: 02392-391100

4. If the unit is not to be used for a long

WARNING

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

2. To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Ref er 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.

period of time, make sure that all power
sources are disconnected from the unit.
Remove all batteries from the battery
compartment, and unplug the AC
adaptor from the wall outlet. Make it a
practice to remove the AC adaptor by
grasping the main body and not by
pulling the cord.

5. The unit employs a laser. The use of
controls or adjustment or performance
of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in exposure
to hazardous radiation.

1. POWER SOURCES NORMAL BATTERIES/AC ADAPTOR

Battery Power Operation

1. Open the battery compar tment 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 compar tment cover.

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.

Average Playing
Time (Continuous Play)

15 Hours

8 Hours

AC Operation

1. Insert the DC plug at the end of the AC
adaptor cord into the DC input socket
in unit.

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

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

3. EARPHONES CONNECTION

• Listening with the earphone

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

Caution: Avoid excessive volume levels and listening to sound for a long period of time
when using headphone.

TO PHONES

• Adjust Volume to the desired level.

5.DISC CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Cleaning the Disc

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

Player fails to function

Points to Check

Disc may be inserted upside down
Disc not mounted correctly on chuck
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

7. BASIC DISC PLAY

Remove the disc

Hold the edge and gently press the centre
pivot as illustrated. Then pick up the disc.

1. Slide the OPEN button to open the CD
compartment lid.

2. Adjust the VOLUME to minimum.

3. Insert the disc with the label side facing
up.

4. Push down in the centre until disc is
locked in place.

5. Close the lid gently until a click is heard.

6. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start
playing. To turn the power off, press the
STOP button twice.

NOTE:

To pause playback of the CD, press the
PLA Y/PA USE b utton, the current track will
flash in the display window and the audio
output will be muted. To resume playback
press PLAY/PAUSE button again.

NOTE:

Only compact discs marked with the disc
logo are guaranteed to work on this player .
Home recorded discs (CDR)recorded on
home PC’s may not play or operate
correctly.

LOW BATTERY ALERT

When the BATT indicator flashes in the LCD display, this means that the batteries are
weak. In this case the CD player will not function properly and the batteries must be replaced.

In the case, the rechargeable batteries are being used following the instruction on how to
recharge the batteries detailed in this owner’s manual.

No sound from earphones

No sound when played
through an external amplifier

Intermittent sound

Earphone plug is not firmly inserted into the PHONES socket
Volume control on the remote is set to zero

Connection is incorrect
Power to external amplifier not switched on

Dirty or defective disc
Dirty pick up lens
Player is subject to excessive vibration
Low battery power
Poor earphone connection

CAUTION:

Wait for the disc to stop rotating before
pressing the OPEN button.

NOTE:

This unit can play 3” (8cm) single CD’s
without an adaptor. Do not use a CD single
adaptor for these discs.

8. LOCATION OF CONTROLS

10. SKIP FUNCTIONS

13. PROGRAMMED TRACK PLAY

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. CD DOOR

2. PROG BUTTON

3. BACKWARD SKIP/SEARCH BUTTON

4. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

5. LCD(Liquid Crystal Display)

6. STOP/POWER OFF BUTTON

7. FORW ARD SKIP/SEARCH BUTTON

8. MODE BUTTO N

9. CD DOOR OPEN SWITCH

10.BATTERY COMPARTMENT

11.PHONES JACK

12.VOLUME CONTROL

13.DC IN 6V SOCKET

Locating a particular track

To go back to the beginning of the current or a
previous track

To go to the beginning of the following tracks

Locating a particular point in a track

To go back at a high speed
To go forward at a high speed

Low level audio will be heard during the search process to assist in locating the correct
point in the track.

Press

Press

Keep depressed
Keep

lightly and repeatedly

lightly and repeatedly.

depressed

11. RANDOM PLAY

RANDOM

Enables all the tracks on a disc to be played in a Random sequence.
For example: If “SHUFF” is selected while playing track 8, the random function will commence

once track 8 completed.
When all tracks on a disc have been pla y ed the play er will automatically stop and power off

in approx. 30 seconds to preserve batter y life.

MODE

X4

During playback

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

PROGRAMME

This allows selected tracks on the disc to be played in any desired order.

1. Press the PROG button when the unit is in the STOP mode
or normal play mode, until “ PROG ” and “ ” flash in the
display window.

2. Press “ ” or “ ” to select the desired selection.

3. Press the PROG button to enter the track into the memory.
The track No. indication will be returned to “

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to programme up to 20 tracks into
memory.

5. Press “
play starts.

NOTES:

• Repeat play and “INTRO” play can be performed during program play.

• The programme is erased when the disc compartment is opened or the auto power off

function turns the power off.

• If the progamme mode is exited b y means of the stop b utton, all the programmes w ould
still remain in memory.

PROGRAMME EDITION
To add: To add additional tracks to your selection during program pla ybac k, press

T o check: Press “ PROG ” button during programming before you press “

T o change: When checking press either skip button to alter the track number for the

T o delete: When open the CD door including that program will be cancelled.

” button, PR OG stops flashing and programme

” button first and then press “ PROG ” button repeatedly until “ ”

“
flashes in the display window.

Repeat the above step 2 and 3 to store additional tracks.

Each time “ PROG ” button is pressed the track number appears in the
display window.

program currently displayed. Press “ PROG ” button to register the newly
selected track into memory.

”.

” button.

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 contin uous 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.

T o guard against this BEFORE YOUR HEARING ADAPTS set the v olume at a low lev el.

• Slowly increase the lev el 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 the volume is too loud.

Once you hav e established a comfortable listening lev el, DO NO T 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 2 feet, food mixer.
90dB Motorcycle, heavy goods vehicle, petrol lawn mower.
100 Pneumatic drill, chain saw, garbage truck, disco / night-club.
120 Rock band concert, thunderclap.

PERMANENT LOSS OF HEARING

140 THRESHOLD OF PAIN Gunshot 2 feet away.
180 Rocket Launching pad.

9. LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION

When “ ” button is pressed at initial start up, the disc will begin to spin and after sev er al
seconds, the total number of tracks will be sho wn on the display, then it will proceed to start
playback automatically.
To review the total number of tracks on the disc, press “ ” button once.

During PLAY mode
The track number of the current selection is displayed.

the track No. of playing

During PAUSE mode
The playing track number is flashing.

12. REPEAT AND INTRO SCAN PLAY MODES

REPEAT PLAY

Press the MODE button once or twice.
The corresponding repeat indicator appears in the display window.

MODE MODE

REPEAT ONE appears in the LCD display. The current track
on the disc will be repeated.

REPEA T ALL appears in the LCD displa y. All tracks on the disc
will be repeated.

MODE

MODE

X1

During playback

MODE

X2

During playback

14. DIGITAL ANTI SHOCK OPERATION

The SKIP PROTECTION system incorporates a special electronic circuit that prevents
sound from skipping when the unit is subject to shocks and vibration during play.

When you start playback, the SKIP PROTECTION system turns on, and “
the display window to prevent sound skipping.

When the unit receives a physical shock which pre vents the laser pic k-up from “READING”
the CD , this system immediately starts playing the sound stored in its memory and continues
until the laser pick-up recovers.

If the unit is subject to continuous shocks and all the data stored in memory is used up the
sound will skip.

If the vibration stops then the data memory will be restored. If continuous vibration is
applied when the data memory is empty, an error message “
the CD player, press “ ” once.

” will be displayed. To reset

” appears in

pause mode of the first track

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

NORMAL PLAYBACK

Play the whole disc

INTRO SCAN PLAY

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

1. During disc playback press the MODE button three times
until INTRO flashes in the display windows.

2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start INTRO play.

3. Press PLA Y/P A USE button again will cease the INTR O play
and continue to playback in the NORMAL play mode.

NOTE: Alternatively INTRO will start at the end of the current

playing track.

Press once to play

X1

MODE

During playback

X3