Goodman GCD 573M Manual de usuario
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
GCD 573M
Comprising of GCE 572RDS
In Car Radio Cassette Player
And GCD 573C 10 Disc
10 Changer
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CONTENTS
Accessories...................................................................................................Page 3
Important Notes ............................................................................................Page 4
Precautions and Maintenance ......................................................................Page 5
Removing and Attaching the Trim Ring ........................................................Page 6
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel.....................................................Pages 7 - 8
Installation/Precautions.................................................................................Page 9
Wiring Identification ......................................................................................Page 10
ISO Plug Connections...................................................................................Page 11
Recommended Minimum Loudspeaker Power Ratings ...............................Page 12
Basic Operating Instructions.........................................................................Pages 13 - 23
CD Changer Operation .................................................................................Page 24
Aerial and Aerial Fitting .................................................................................Page 25
Radio Reception ...........................................................................................Page 25
Radio Interference.........................................................................................Page 26
Trouble Shooting Guide ................................................................................Page 27
Specifications................................................................................................Page 28
Hints for Correct and Safe Operation ...........................................................Page 30
How to use the Magazine .............................................................................Page 31
Precautions for Handling Discs.....................................................................Page 32
Installation Parts ...........................................................................................Page 33
Wiring ............................................................................................................Page 33
Reset Function..............................................................................................Page 33
Before Installing the Unit...............................................................................Pages 34 - 35
Installation.....................................................................................................Pages 36 - 39
Handling the Discs........................................................................................Page 40
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................Page 40
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MULTIPATH DISTORTION / MUTING
Please note: An integrally mounted screen aerial may give rise to increase multipath
distortion or spurious muting of the audio output. This is normal and to be expected.
The use of an externally mounted rod aerial may reduce or possibly eliminate such
problems.
Most screen aerials require a 12 volt supply to operate correctly. Please check that this
has been connected the +12 volt antenna wire of your radio. If you are in any doubt of
this connection please contact the vehicle dealer or Goodmans installation helpline.
Note: The RDS functions of this radio will still operate even when playing tapes. If you
listen to a tape with the car aerial retracted, popping noises etc. may be heard as
the RDS receiver is unable to receive good clear signals. To prevent this from
occurring either fully extent to the aerial or if TA broadcasts are not required press
the RDS and TA button until AF and TA are no longer shown in the display.
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ACCESSORIES
Please retain the carton and packing materials, as this is the best protection for the unit
should it be necessary to return it for servicing.
(1) 2 x Release key
(2) 1 x 15 Amp fuse
1 x 0.5 Amp fuse
15A Fuse 0.5A Fuse
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PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE CONNECTING THE
PLAYER TO THE VEHICLE
IMPORTANT NOTES
Prior to final installation carry out a sound check. If high distortion or intermittent sound
is experienced it is possible that the wiring to the car’s electrics is poor, or that the battery
needs recharging.
If the battery and its charging circuit are OK, then rewire the red fused wire of the player
directly to the positive terminal (+) of the car battery. Car accessory shops stock the
connector blocks and the 15 Amp cable which may be necessary for extending the fuse
wire connection.
EARTHING: Make sure that the black wire on the wiring harness is connected to a good
earthing point on the car. If the chassis of the car is used as an earthing point, make sure
that the paint is scraped clean from the metal work before attaching the wire to it. It is
preferable to connect the black earthing wire directly to the negative terminal (–) of the
car battery.
WARNING: POLARITY.....
This model is only suitable for use in vehicles which have a negative earth system.
e.g.: The negative terminal of the car battery is connected to the chassis.
Connecting The Speakers And Power Cables
Before you wire your system, disconnect your vehicle battery’s positive (+) cable.
This helps prevent damage in case of a short. When you complete the wiring, reconnect
the battery cable and test your car stereo.
Note: Check with your vehicles handbook or dealer before disconnecting the vehicle
battery in case the radio /alarm or other electronics in your vehicle requires special
attention.
When connecting your car stereo’s black ground wire, be sure to connect the wire to a
metal part of your vehicle or preferably to the negative (–) terminal of the car battery.
12V
BATTERY POSITIVE
CHASSIS
12V
BATTERY NEGATIVE
CHASSIS
PRECAUTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
• This unit is designed for negative ground 12V DC operation only. The equipment can
be used safely, if the negative terminal of the battery is connected to the vehicle metal
work.
• Do not use speakers of impedance less than 4 ohms; and do not allow the speaker
wires to be sorted together when the unit is switched on.
Otherwise it may overload or burn out the power amplifier stage.
• If the car interior is extremely hot, as after being parked in the sun, do not use the
player until the car has been driven for a while to cool off the interior.
• Take care of your tape cassette to preserve the quality of the recordings. Do not allow
them to be exposed to direct sunlight. Store them in a place protected from dirt and
dust and avoid handling with greasy or oily hands. Also, keep the away from magnets,
and motors of the permanent magnet type.
• It is not advisable to use cassette tapes longer than C-90 (45 minutes per side) in
automobile players, since the tape is too thin and lends to become easily entangled.
Always remove the cassette from your tape player as soon as play is finished.
• The cassette head and pinch roller assay should be cleaned about every 6 MONTHS
depending on use.
This should be done with a good quality head cleaning tape.
• A loosely wound cassette tape will get damaged, prior to using such tape, tighten it
in a manner as indicated by Fig. 1. A carelessly wound cassette tape will cause
unnecessary pressure on the tape resulting in the cassette springing out while the
tape is running. For prevention, rewind the tape by fast forwarding or rewinding.
Fig. 1
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REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE TRIM RING
This model can be fitted to DIN E or ISO style dashboard slots. The clip on
trim ring is prefitted to the front of the unit for this purpose.
• It will be necessary to remove the trim ring:
a. To allow the radio to be fitted to an ISO style dashboard slot.
b. To gain access to the keyhole slots for removal of the unit from the car
slot/fixing cage.
• To remove the trim ring first remove the front panel from the radio (press the
open button and remove the front panel).
• Using your fingers lift the trim ring at its top centre and pull the ring towards
you/away from the main unit.
• The trim ring can only be fitted to the main unit one way only. A removable
label with TOP printed on it is placed on the top of the ring to indicate the
correct placement of the ring. Simply position the trim ring over the front
of the main unit and push fit the trim ring on to the unit.
REMOVING THE PLAYER FROM THE DASHBOARD/FIXING BRACKET
• Remove the front panel from the main unit.
• Lift off the trim ring and remove from the main unit.
• Insert the supplied release keys into the key slots located on the left and
right sides of the unit. Ensure that the keys are fully pressed into the slots.
• Pull on both of the release keys to remove the unit from the fixing bracket/car
slot.
Lift up and then pull
away from unit.
Trim Ring
TOP
Insert keys into key holes
and pull to remove unit.
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DETACHING AND ATTACHING THE FRONT PANEL
To Detach the Front Panel
1. Press the REL button, the
front panel will pivot down
allowing access to the tape
compartment.
2. With the panel in the down
position, hold the top of the
panel at its mid point and pull
to remove
3. For safekeeping, store the front
panel in the supplied protective
case immediately after being
removed.
4. Push closed the front metal slide.
Fixing plate back on to the main
unit.
Protective case
Front panel
Front Panel
REL
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To Reinstall the Front Panel
1. Push the front panel into the main body. A ‘click’ sound should be heard.
2. Note that if the front panel fails to lock in position properly, press control button may
not function and LCD display may be missing some segments. Pushing the release
button and then reinstall the front panel again.
Precautions when Handling
1. Do not drop the front panel.
2. Do not put pressure on the display or control buttons when detaching or reinstalling
the front panel.
3. Do not touch the contacts on the front panel or on the main unit body. It may result
in poor electrical contact.
4. If any dirt or foreign substances adhered on the contacts, they can be removed with
a clean and dry cloth.
5. Do not expose the front panel to high temperatures or direct sunlight in anywhere.
6. Keep away any volatile agents (e.g. benzene, thinner, or insecticides) from touching
the surface of the front panel.
7. Do not attempt to disassemble the front panel.
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Tab
Bend these claws, if necessary
12
34
182m
53m
* Remove trim ring
* Insert release keys
* Pull unit away from cage
Insert cage into car slot
Fix cage to car
slot
Insert radio into
car slot
INSTALLATION/PRECAUTIONS
• Choose the mounting location carefully so that the unit will not interfere with the normal
driving functions of the vehicle.
• Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as from
direct sunlight or hot air from the heater, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or
excessive vibration.
• Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.
• Be sure to remove the front panel before installing the unit.
Mounting angle adjustment
Adjust the mounting angle to less than 20°.
MOUNTING EXAMPLE
Installation in the dashboard
Note:
Keep the release keys in a safe place as you may need them in future to remove the unit
from the car.
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WIRING IDENTIFICATION
REAR VIEW OF PLAYER
1) AERIAL INPUT SOCKET 8) FRONT RIGHT POSITIVE: WHITE
2) BATTERY: RED +12 VOLT IGNITION 9) FRONT RIGHT NEGATIVE: WHITE
3) GROUND: BLACK – WITH BLACK STRIPE
4) MEMORY: ORANGE 10) REAR LEFT POSITIVE: BROWN
PERMANENT +12 VOLT 11) REAR LEFT NEGATIVE: BROWN
5) AUTO AERIAL: ORANGE/WHITE WITH BLACK STRIPE
6) FRONT LEFT POSITIVE: GREY 12) REAR RIGHT POSITIVE: YELLOW
7) FRONT LEFT NEGATIVE: GREY 13) REAR RIGHT NEGATIVE: YELLOW
WITH BLACK STRIPE WITH BLACK STRIPE
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM LOUDSPEAKER POWER RATINGS
Front loudspeakers power ratings 2 x 30 Watts RMS (2 x 60 Watts Music)
Rear loudspeakers power ratings 2 x 30 Watts RMS (2 x 60 Watts Music)
TWO SPEAKER WIRING
If you intend to use only two speakers with this radio select either front or rear wiring
INSTALLATION NOTES
(APPLICABLE TO BOTH 2 AND 4 SPEAKER CONNECTION)
This radio contains two separate power amplifiers, to prevent possible damage to these
amplifiers please ensure:
1) The vehicle chassis is not used as a loudspeaker earth (–ve return).
2) Front and Rear loudspeaker connecting wires are not joined together.
3) Any wires not used when completing a two speaker installation are fully insulated.
4) The memory wire (Orange) is connected to a permanent +12V supply.
5) The power wire (Red) is connected via the ignition switch of the vehicle.
UNIT
1
3
2
45
8
9
6
7
1210
1311
Note: Before turning the unit ON for the first time after installation please ensure the
RESET button is pressed to reset the microprocessor.
IMPORTANT NOTE
If after directly connecting the unit via the vehicles ISO connector plugs it does not appear
to work (fails) to power up disconnect the orange lead bullet connector and reconnect to
the twin bullet connector socket on the red wire. Try the unit again it should power up and
can be used normally. Note this phenomenon is most frequent in Volkswagen/Audi vehicles.
CD CHANGER
CONNECTOR
SOCKET
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