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Goodmans GCE 7205USB2 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Model GCE 7205USB2
In Car Radio
Compact Disc Player
024290

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model GCE 7205USB2 In Car Radio Compact Disc Player 024290...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    +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. IMPORTANT: Do not forget to remove the transit screws on top of the unit.

  • Page 3: Accessories

    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) 1 x 1 Amp fuse (spare fuse for + 12 volt supply wire of the unit). 1 x 15 Amp fuse (spare for memory).

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    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 electric is poor, or that the battery needs recharging.

  • Page 5: Precautions And Maintenance

    RESET Caution Vauxhall owners: Vauxhall do not follow normal ISO wiring convention which may cause Goodmans radios’ to lose the radio preset memories each time the ignition switch is turned off. To prevent such occurrences swap over the Red ignition and Orange Memory wires in the bullet connectors attached to the wiring harness of the car radio.

  • Page 6: Installation/Precautions

    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.

  • Page 7: Removing And Attaching The Trim Ring

    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.

  • Page 8: Using The Detachable Front Panel

    USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL To Detach the Front Panel 1. Press the (OPEN) button, then the front panel will fold down. Open 2. To remove the front panel, lift it up at a little angle from horizontal position, then first pull out the right side and then pull out the left side.
  • Page 9 To Reinstall the Front Panel 1. To install the front panel, first insert the left side into proper position then insert the right side into place. The left side The right side Front Panel 2. When the two sides fixed into place, push the frount panel back up into main unit. 3.

  • Page 10: Wiring Identification

    WIRING IDENTIFICATION UNIT REAR VIEW OF PLAYER 1) AERIAL INPUT SOCKET FRONT RIGHT POSITIVE: WHITE 2) BATTERY: RED +12 VOLT IGNITION 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...

  • Page 11: Iso Plug Connections

    ISO PLUG CONNECTIONS ISO - Plug AERIAL SOCKET Block A: This plug is used for power supply connections only. Block B: This plug is used for connecting the loudspeakers. • If your vehicle is not fitted with an ISO connector but just bare wire, then simply connect the supplied ISO plug to bare wire connector A and B to the radio’s ISO socket and connect the bare wire ends to the vehicles loudspeakers according to the wiring codes as shown below.
  • Page 12 Recommended minimum Loudspeaker Power Ratings Front and Rear Loudspeakers minimum power ratings 4 x 30 Watts RMS. Two Speaker Wiring If you intend to use only two speakers with this radio select either front or rear wiring in accordance with the power handling of the speakers fitted to your vehicle, when installing connect as per the instructions given on page 10 - 11.

  • Page 13: Identification Of Controls And Functions

    IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 19 20 FUNCTION KEYS Open Button 13. Disc Repeat Button Select Button 14. Preset Buttons 15. Disc Shuffle Button Volume Control Knob 16. Mode Button Display PTY Button 17. TUN/TRK Down Button Power Button 18. TUN/TRK Up Button USB interface 19.
  • Page 14 CONTROLS 1. Power button (POWER) (6) Press to turn the player ON or OFF. Note: To turn off press and hold for several seconds. 2. Volume Control Knob (3) / Select button (SEL) (2) The Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance and Fader functions are electronic and are selected for adjustment by this button.
  • Page 15 Radio reception AUTOMATIC TUNING (SEEK) 1. Press the POWER button (6) to turn on the unit. 2. Press BND/LOU (FM/MW/LW) (19) to select the desired band, FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW. 3. Press TUN/TRK UP ) (18) or TUN/TRK DOWN ( ) (17).
  • Page 16 MEMORY PRESET TUNING 11 20 Auto Station Preset (AS/PS Function) • Select FM1, FM2 or FM3 band. • Press and hold the AS/PS button (10) for more than 2 seconds. • The 6 strongest available stations will be automatically saved in the memory on preset button 1 - 6 (14).
  • Page 17 RDS reception OVERVIEW OF THE RDS FUNCTION The following functions are available with this unit using the RDS data system. Station Name Display Displays the station name in the display window. Automatic Re-tuning-AF function Re-tunes to a stronger signal station in the same broadcasting network automatically using the PI and AF data.
  • Page 18 STATION NAME DISPLAY Note: Station name will only show when listening to a station on the FM band. 1. Tune in a desired FM station using the automatic or manual tuning methods. If the received station is transmitting RDS data. In a few seconds, station name will be displayed.
  • Page 19 AF function AUTOMATIC RE-TUNING Note: Auto Re-tuning will only operate on FM band. 1. Tune to a desired RDS station using the automatic or manual tuning methods. 2. AF function is switched ON/OFF by pressing the AF button (22). When RDS is displayed. AF function is switched on. If no AF data is received, the AF symbol blinks. How the AF function works? In AF mode, the radio measures at regular intervals the signal strength at frequencies that are mentioned in the list of Alternative Frequencies (AF’s) of the current station.
  • Page 20 INFO- function TRAFFIC INFORMATION RECEPTION TA FUNCTION IMPORTANT NOTE This product incorporates the latest RDS software as such the following points apply. 1. If TA is already selected and the programme selected from a preset memory does not transmit Traffic information, the TP symbol (TP) shown in the display will flash and a beep will sound every 30 seconds indicating that traffic information will not be received whilst listening to this programme/station.
  • Page 21 TRAFFIC INFORMATION RECEPTION While Listening to CD Playback 1. Press TA button (20) while playing back a CD. “TA” appears on the display window, while playback continues. When a traffic information broadcast starts. “TA” starts flashing. The CD playback stops and the traffic information will be heard.
  • Page 22 PTY (PROGRAMME TYPE) DATA RECEPTION 1. Press PTY button (5) to switch PTY mode on. When PTY mode is switched on and the current station does not transmit a PTY code or transmits a different PTY code, a search is started for the chosen code and the PTY icon blinks.
  • Page 23 CD OPERATION 1. Playing a CD Disc • Press OPEN button (1) and insert a disc label side upward. • Disc playback will automatically commence. • To Skip Up/Down tracks briefly press TUN/TRK up/down buttons (17) or (18). • To search through a track press and hold TUN/TRK up/down buttons (17) or (18). Release the button to return to normal playback.
  • Page 24 MP3 OPERATION SAFETY FIRST: Some of the navigation function controls on this player MUST NOT be used whilst driving a vehicle as this entails close examination of the radio display and will distract your attention from the more important function of driving the vehicle safely. Therefore when driving we strongly recommend that the Skip Up and Down buttons are used to search through the disc.
  • Page 25 FINDING FILES BY NAME An alternative method of locating a track / file is to locate it by name (provided the disc has been compiled with names written for each of MP3 file). This method of searching will locate any files beginning with the letter that is inputted. Press the AMS/MP3 button twice and the display will show “...
  • Page 26 The operation of this mode is identical to MP3/WMA CD as described above. USB memory stick One 64MB USB memory stick is provided with this Goodmans GCE 7205USB USB Car Radio. Download MP3/WMA files by connecting the USB memory stick to a PC. The USB memory stick can then be used as a removable device and files can be copied to the USB memory stick by using Windows Explorer.
  • Page 27 RECORD OPERATION This unit provides record function. In radio, or CD-playback mode, press TA (REC) button (20) briefly to activate RECORD mode. The unit will record files to the connected USB device. The file name of the track will be displayed on the unit during recording.
  • Page 28 AERIALS AND AERIAL FITTING The normal standard telescopic aerial is designed to be used fully extended. If any segments are damaged or missing this will result in a deterioration of the radio reception. If is important to keep the aerial clean which will prevent corrosion and subsequent high resistance occurring within the segments which will lead to noisy or poor reception.
  • Page 29 RADIO INTERFERENCE In the event that your player suffers from interference from your vehicles ignition or charging system, please read carefully the guidance given below. It should be noted that in the majority of cases, interference is mostly caused by a missing or defective device or the ignition HT leads are worn or are of poor quality.
  • Page 30 The following checks will assist in the correction of most problems which you may en counter with your unit. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consult the Goodmans product information helpline on 0870 873 0080. Before going through the check list first refer back to the connection and operating procedures.
  • Page 31 Symptom Cause Solution No sound. Adjust the volume control. Adjust the sound to the level you want. Unit is not connected properly. Double check the connections. The connection cords are not Check the speaker cords and the connected properly. other connection cords. The built-in microcomputer is Remove the compact disc, then operation...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Supply Requirements : DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground Chassis Dimensions : 178 (W) x 160 (D) x 50 (H) Weight Net 1.7 Kg. Gross 2.0 Kg. Tone Controls : ± 10 dB - Bass (at 100 Hz) : ±...

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