Goodmans GPS162R User Manual

STEREO CD/RADIO/CASSETTE RECORDER

WITH REMOTE CONTROL

GPS162R

Instruction Manual

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

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

PRE FITTED MAINS PLUGS

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

1. Should the fuseinthe plug fail, remove the plugfrom the wall socket and replacethefuse with
a 3 Amp ASTAapproved to BS 1362 fuse.

2. Never use the plug without the fuse coverfitted. 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.

WARNING:

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

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

CONNECTED TO THE EARTHTERMINALINA3-PIN MAINS PLUG.

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

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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'S ON 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 youare to obtain the best 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 operatethe equipment if you are inany doubt about it workingnormally, 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 that your 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, especiallychildren, push anything into holes,slots or any other openingas
this could result in a fatal electric shock.

Never guess or take chances with electrical equipmentofanykind.

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
SERVICING TOQUALIFIEDPERSONNELONLY.

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.

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