Adcom GCD-200 User's Manual
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1. if the batteries are used incorrectly there is a danger of the internal fluid leaking or the bat teries bursting e Do not use new and old batteries together e Do not use different kinds of batteries together e Batteries consist of rechargeable and nonrecharge able types Verify the type of battery by reading the caution label on the battery e If you are not going to use the remote control unit for a long period remove the batteries e Do not heat disassemble or short circuit dry bat teries or throw them into a fire N Clean cabinet and panels when dirty Clean off dirt on the surfaces with a dry cloth Never use thinners benzene or alcohol since these will damage the surface finish TROUBLE SHOOTING Power is turned on but indicators do 1 Power plug is not connected securely not light Drawer Open Close button is pressed but Drawer does not open Disc is loaded but total number of programs is not displayed Cause Insert the power plug into the power outlet securely 1 Open signal is not received correctly Disc is dirty Play Pause button 88 is pressed but play does not begin No sound is produced Disc is loaded upside down Disc used is nonstandard 1 Press the Drawer Open Close button again and confirm the Open Close indicator is flashing Load the disc correctly Clean the surface of the disc Replace the disc Di2. 1 Connections to amplifier are wrong 2 Amplifier output is set too high and sound is 1 Disc has scratch or other damage Connect player to amplifier correctly Turn down the amplifier output volume 1 Use the Fast forward Index button to pass over the part scratched Clean the surface of the disc Do not move the player suddenly from a very cold room into a warm room When a chilled player is moved suddenly to a warm location moisture con densation may form on the pickup lens preventing proper operation In this case wait 30 minutes before resuming play Do not place foreign objects in the disc drawer and attempt to operate the drawer control Open Close function It may cause damage to the mechanism Do not store discs in high temperature high humidity locations The discs may develop warps and become unplayable Also discs with moisture on them may be unplayable Wipe any moisture off with a soft dry cloth and be sure discs are fully dry before using If the unit is installed in a confined location heat dissipation will be poor and malfunctions may occur Also do not install the unit on top of amplifiers or other components liable to become hot 17 SPEGIFICATIONS AUDIO Number of channels Frequency response Dynamic range Signal to noise ratio Harmonic distortion Separation Wow flutter Output voitage DISCS USED Playing time Diameter SIGNAL FORMAT Sampling frequency Quan
3. ADCOM ve Si z P ADCOM fine stereo components ADCOM fine stereo components ADCOM fine stereo components INSTRUCTION MANUAL ged 200 ged 300 cats a ey PPE OR et ae EE yp LG Eg oy LI s Pa Oe oF MG a Me me ee ed EE sa SO 11 Elkins Road East Brunswick N J 08816 U S A 201 390 1130 Teiex 844430 ADDENDUM TO THE ADCOM GCD 200 300 OWNER S MANUAL The following feature has been added to the ADCOM GCD 200 300 compact disc player subsequent to the printing of the owner s manual ADCOM S Sound Window Frequency Contour Selector Our research indicated that the sound quality of many vocal and instrumental CDs could be greatly improved by introducing corrective frequency contouring to compensate for the unnatural sonic energy balance in many CDs A three position switch provides a choice of playback response curves which can be used to improve the spectral balance of those CDs that need it As a result such CDs can emulate the musicality of the finest analog recordings while maintaining the ou noise and dynamic range advantages of digital technology The three position SELECTOR is located on the rear panel of your compact disc player Mid Position In the mid position the Sound Window sia ai Contour Selector is not in the audio circuit Upper Position In the up position the Sound Window Frequency Contour ieder attenuates the frequencies immediately above the ra
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5. Press to move the track number in reverse at high speed Also press to designate index numbers Forward skip Track number button bid Press to select a desired track number on the disc Each time the button is pressed the track number moves for ward Reverse skip Track number button He Press to select a desired track number on the disc Each time the button is pressed the track number moves back one track number Remote sensor window Model gcd 300 only Signals from the wireless remote control are received here on n id EE OE EE N oe ITACK i IME DUTTON By TRACK with a disc loaded and in the stop mode shows the total number of tracks on the disc During play shows the number of the track being played INDEX during play shows the index number of the por tion of the track being played If the disc does not have index information 01 will remain on the display M S with a disc loaded and in the stop mode shows the total playing time of the disc During play shows the elapsed time from the beginning of the track even if you began in the middle of the track or used ta or B dur ing play Pause indicator Lights during a pause Repeat indicator This indicator lights during normal repeat play and A B lights during repeat play between two designated points Program indicator Lights during program play when using the random memory function Play indicator Flashes during
6. gram number buttons e Specifying the track number while the unit ts in the stop mode 1 Specify the desired track number using the Program number buttons 0 The specified track number will flash in the Digital display 4 To change the track number or if you pressed the wrong track number specify the correct track number while the indicator is flashing 2 By pressing the Play Pause button the disc will be played from the specified track e Specifying a track during play 1 Specify the desired track by pressing the program number buttons The track number index number or time for the track being played will remain on the digital display 4 the specified track number will not appear 2 By pressing the Play Pause button 5 play will com mence from the specified track number NOTE A track number which is not on the disc can t be selected MAINTENANCE E Treat disc surfaces carefully Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs To clean off use a soft cloth Do not use a rough cloth since this will mark the disc E Loading batteries T To remove the battery compartment lid press down on it while sliding as shown in the figure below 2 Insert batteries with their G polarities cor rectly matched to the diagram inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery compartment lid sliding it on until it locks into place with a click
7. pressed continuously the track numbers will not change continuousiy Select track numbers by pressing the ap propriate button consecutively once at a time 2 Skip Search System To listen to the track following that presently being played When the player is in the playback mode press the Forward skip Track number button bai once The number of the track following that presently playing will light in the Digital display dd and the playback will begin at that track To listen to the presently playing track once again When the player is in the playback mode press the Reverse skip Track number button ma 2 once The number of the presently playing track will light in the Digital display 44 and the playback will start from the beginning of the track To listen to the track previous to the one presently playing When the player is in the playback mode press the Reverse skip Track number button Hie 2 two times in succession The Digital display 44 will display the number of the previous track and playback will begin from that track When the Digital display d is in the time display mode the display changes to the Track display while the be or Ke button is pressed 3 Program play with random memory search system The random memory track search function searches for the desired tracks on the disc in the desired order and plays them automatically 1 2 Load the disc and start p
8. access high speed movement and lights during play Open Close indicator This indicator flashes when the drawer ts opening and closing When the drawer ts fully open or closed the in dicator goes out Model gcd 300 only Program number buttons 0 9 Used for program play with random memory search system or for track number selection by finding beginning of selection with Direct Search System Remote control signal transmitter section To use point the transmitter section at the Remote sensor window and press the operating buttons DISC LOADING E Opening The drawer cannot be opened or closed unless the power is switched on 1 When the Power switch 1 is turned ON the Digital display 4 will light 0 2 When the Drawer Open Close button 4 is pressed the Drawer opens Simultaneously the Open Close ndicator 9 flashes When the Drawer is fully open the Open Close indicator 9 goes out TRACK INDEX ann LI LU N Disc loading Holding the disc so that your fingers do not touch its surface place it in the Drawer 2 with the label side up Check to make sure that it is resting securely on the center hub in the Drawer recess 2 When Drawer Open Close button 4 is pressed the Drawer moves in and the disc is loaded Simul taneously the Track number indicator and Index in dicator flash 0 med CAUTION e Press the Drawer Open Close button if you find that your fingers
9. at which you wish repeat play to end The playback will return to the first point at which you pressed the Repeat but ton 2 and repeat play will begin there e REPEAT of the Repeat indicator 6 will light the first time you press the Repeat button 7 and AB will light the second time you press the but ton thus indicating Repeat play between two points e To cancel Repeat play between two points press the Repeat button 7 once again The Repeat in dicator 4 will go out and the unit will be switched to the normal playback mode NOTE Repeat play between two points cannot be per formed during play when the random memory search system is being used 5 Manual search With this function you can listen quickly to chosen selections It is very convenient for searching for a chosen portion of a long program and beginning playback from that portion w Fast forward manual search During playback if the Fast forward Index button ee is pressed continuously playback will be ad vanced quickly during the time this button is held depressed Elapsed time corresponding to the track which is being fast reversed will be displayed E Fast reverse manual search During playback if the Fast reverse Index button lt 4 is pressed continuously playback will be fast reversed as long as the button is held down will be displayed During the manual search operation when you have
10. found the part of the track you wish to hear release the Fast forward Index button gt 9 or the Fast reverse Index button lt lt and normal play back will resume from that point e When performing manual search the volume will be lower than during normal play e if the manual search operation is begun from the pause mode you can search for your desired lo cation using the Digital display 44 alone without any sound being produced e When the Digital display is in the Track Index display mode the display changes to the Time display mode automatically while the ta or bi button is pressed e For the manual search two speed modes of searching are reserved If kept depressed the 2nd faster mode will be performed 6 Index search With this function you can perform selection and playback of specific portions of a track according to their index numbers Use the Forward skip Track number button gt i di or the Reverse skip Track number button Kd d2 to select the number of the desired track Then use the Fast forward lndex number button gt gt 9 or the Fast reverse Index number button a to select the desired index number When the Play Pause button gt ma 6 is pressed the playback will begin from the designated in dex number of the selected track Your chosen track number and index number will be displayed Index INSDEX e Indexing means that a single track has been di
11. g by index search 1 Perform index search operation 2 Press the Play Pause button gt m 6 and press it again while the Play indicator is flashing The player will search for the selected index portion and enter the pause mode Timer playback Timer playback can be performed when the player is used with a separately purchased audio timer 1 Set your preamplifier or receiver s function switch to the position corresponding to the gcd 200 gcd 300 2 Turn on the power to the gcd 200 acd 300 and load a disc 3 Set your timer to the time at which you wish playback to begin temporarily turn off power to the preamplifier or receiver and gcd 200 gcd 300 when doing this 4 At the time set on the timer playback will begin from the first track of the disc Be sure to set the output volume of the preamplifier or receiver to the desired level beforehand C s Household electrical outlet WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL MODEL ged 300 only Corresponding operation buttons on the gcd 300 player and the remote controller perform the same functions Operation can be performed with either this unit or the remote control NOTE This unit is for use only with the compact disc player gcd 300 It cannot be used with other components cassette tape deck etc Program number buttons Use the Program number buttons only when speci fying a track number You cannot specify an index number using the pro
12. h the player in the stop mode select the desired starting track number using the Forward skip Track number button gt i G or the Reverse skip Track number button keq The selected track number will flash in the Digital display When the Play Pause button gt ma is pressed the number shown in the Digital display 44 will switch from flashing to steadily lighted and the playback will begin from the selected track number To move to a desired track during playback When the player is already in the playback mode and you wish to move to a different track select the new track number using the Forward skip Track number button gt i di or the Reverse skip Track number button Ke id The selected track number will light and playback will begin at that track To use the Reverse skip Track number button Hd 2 to return to a track several tracks earlier than the presently playing track refer to the section on Skip Search System Model gcd 300 only When the disc player is in the stop mode if the Forward skip Track number button gt dj or the Reverse skip Track number button 4 2 is pressed continuously the track number displayed will change continuously This allows you to select track numbers in the torward or reverse directions quickly When the player is in the playback mode even if the Forward skip Track number button met G or the Reverse skip Track number button tea 2 is
13. ing the track number of the selected track only will be displayed on the Digital display 4 Lights when Memory button is pressed Only the No of the track selected flashes When Memory button is pressed the display becomes continuous PROGRAM e During program playback the Digital display will display the track number of the track being played and its index number When the Track Time button 3 is pressed Digital display will display the elapsed playing time Lights continuously during program play Displays No of track play ing and index No PROGRAM gt Elapsed time Lights continuously during Dm play PROGRAM gt E Clearing the program contents during progam ming if a mistaken track number is selected during program ming use the Forward skip Track number button mot G or the Reverse skip Track number button pea 9 to select the correct track number before pressing the Memory button NOTE If you wish to correct a track number after press ing the Memory button 8 it will be necessary to press the Stop Clear button 6 and erase all programmed contents and thus start the pro gramming again from the beginning Clearing all the programs When you wish to clear all selections programmed press the Stop Clear button m When the pro grams are cleared the Program indicator will go out and the Digital display will display the total number of
14. nge of the human voice This position can be used with any recordings that due to close microphone techniques have a hardness or edge Lower Position In the lower position the Sound Window Frequency Contour selector attenuates the frequencies just above the upper end of most musical instruments This position will help to relieve the harshness and glare found in many instrumental recordings Remote Control Unit Model gcd 300 only digital display die model gcd 300 Seta AUDIO 068689 track index minute se time repeat Ca open qose a 0000 Track Time button Press to change the Digital display from track index display to time display and vice versa Drawer Open Close button Press this when loading or unloading a disc Play Pause button 85 Press to begin play the play indicator will light Press during play to temporarily stop play the Pause indicator wilt light Press this button to resume play at the point where it was paused Q Stop Clear button BI Press this button to stop play or to clear the program Repeat button This button is pressed when performing repeat play Memory button This button is pressed when memorizing programs for ran dom memory search system Fast forward Index button gt gt Press to advance the track number forward at high speed Also press to designate index numbers Fast reverse lndex button lt lt
15. or any objects are stuck or wedg ed in the Drawer The Drawer will open e Do not insert objects into the disc drawer It could result in a malfunction Do not force the Drawer open or closed by hand e When not using the player keep the Drawer closed to prevent the entry of dust and dirt e Do not press down hard on the disc drawer when loading a disc since it may result in damage to or malfunction of the drawer e To open the Drawer press the Open Close button and confirm that the Open Close indicator is lit DISC PLAY Press the Power switch 1 Then press the Drawer Open Close button 4 to open the Drawer and load the disc 2 Once the disc has been loaded press the Drawer Open Close button 4 to close the Drawer NOTE The loaded disc will automatically rotate for several seconds while the player reads the number of tracks playing time etc and then stops Only perform the various operations for playing after the total number of tracks is displayed on the display 3 Press the Play Pause button gt B8 6 to start play 4 Press the Play Pause button m 8 6 when a tem porary halt is desired during disc play 5 Press the Stop Clear button to stop play The program is cleared at the same time e When the disc comes to the end of the last track it will automatically stop 3 The loaded disc will rotate for several seconds while the player reads its contents and will then come to a sto
16. p The Digital display will display the total number of tracks on the disc When the Track Time button is pressed the Digital display M will display the total playing time on the disc Whenever the disc is in the stop mode these indicators will display the total number of tracks or total playing time e After placing the disc on the Drawer if the Play Pause button 6 is pressed directly without closing the Drawer the Drawer will close and the unit will enter the play mode e So long as the power is turned on whenever the Drawer Open Close button 4 is pressed the Drawer will open If the Open Close button is pressed while the Drawer is opening or closing the operation will be reversed e if the Drawer Open Close button is pressed dur ing play the Drawer will open and the programmed tracks or repeat command will be released Place with label side up e If the total number of tracks is not displayed after disc loading check to make sure you have not placed the disc upside down Try to load the disc again e If playback does not begin after pressing the Play Pause button try pressing the Stop Clear button 6 once then operate again for playback e if a disc is loaded play will begin automatically when the timer function operates to turn on the power To stop playback press the Stop Clear button 6 me 1 Direct Search System To begin disc playback from a desired track Wit
17. rogramming after the Digital display has displayed the total number of tracks First select the desired track numbers using the For ward skip Track number button st dj or the Reverse skip Track number button Hd 2 press the Memory button after each selection The number of the selected track will be shown on the Digital display 14 and the Program indicator will light Example To select the third track press the Forward skip Track number button Bi df three times and then press the Memory button To select the twelfth track press the Forward skip Track number button gt di nine times followed by the Memory button A maximum of 15 tracks may be programmed in this way NOTE If more than 15 selections are programmed the selection after No 15 will not be memorized Example To program the third track and the twelfth track la He ma ORY Jap Press 3 times Press 9 times 3 Press the Play Pause button P M The tracks are automatically played in the programmed order Possible manual operations during Program play Even when the random memory search system has been used to initiate programmed playback the pause and manual search functions may still be used without erasing the programmed tracks In addition the Skip Search System may be used as long as they are within the range of the pro grammed contents E Displays with random memory track search e During programm
18. sc is dirty AV di GO NA i Sound iS dicionied A particular spot on the disc does nat play correctly sound cuts out or 2 Disc is dirty same spot is repeated Disc has scratches or is warped Connector pin cords are not connected being clipped PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Discs which can be played on this player have the following mark on them During playback if the player is subjected to a sud den shock or jolt some noise may be produced This is not a malfunction If the player is operated while you are receiving an FM AM radio broadcast you may hear noise on the radio broadcast In this case turn the CD player s power switch off If other audio components or their connecting cords are installed near this player you may hear a hum ming sound In this event try changing the location of the other components or their wiring Whenever moving the player be sure to first remove the disc from it if the player is moved with a disc loaded the disc may be damaged The gcd 200 gcd 300 has a wide dynamic range As a result if you turn your amplifiers volume up too high during soft low volume parts of a program your speakers may be damaged when the dynamic range of a sudden loud passage is produced dis DIGITAL AUDIO Clean surface of disc Replace disc Connect the connector pin cord to the output terminals of the player and the input terminals of the amplifier ma IN INN
19. tization number Transmission bit rate 2 5 20 000 Hz 0 5 dB 92 dB IHF A 95 dB IHF A 0 004 at 1 kHz 92 dB at 1 kHz Less than measurable fimits 0 001 W peak 2 0 V Compact Disc Approx 60 minutes one side 120 mm 44 1 kHz 16 bit linear channel 4 3218 Mb sec PICK UP System Object lens drive system Optical source Wavelength GENERAL Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Weight Object lens drive system optical pick up 2 dimensional parallel drive Semiconductor laser 780 nm AC 120 V 60 Hz 12 W 17 1 8 W x 3 1 4 H x 10 3 8 D 9 5 pounds WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL Model gcd 300 only Dimensions Weight ACCESSORIES 5 5 16 W x 2 1 2 H x 11 16 D 2 3 ounces Connecting pin cords Wireless remote control Model gcd 300 only EE eed hi _ zz n eet Es Specifications and design may be changed without notice for improvement WARNING LABEL INSIDE THE UNIT DANGER Invisible laser radiation when open and inter lock failed or defeated AVOID DIRECT EX POSURE TO BEAM THIS LASER COMPACT DISC PLAYER FUNCTIONS BY HELP OF THERE ARE NO USER S SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE UNIT INVISIBLE LASER LIGHT AND IS EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY LEAVE ALL SERVICE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SWITCHES TO AVOID EXPOSURE WHEN DOOR IS OPEN AND SAFETY INTERLOCKS ARE DEFEATED IT IS DANGEROUS TO SET SAFETY SWITCHES OUT OF FUNCTION Printed in
20. tracks on the disc NOTES e When all programmed selections have been played the program will be cleared If the Stop Clear button 6 is pressed during program play the playback will be stop ped and the program will be cleared At the same time the Program indicator QD will go out 4 Repeat play Repeat play can be performed with all the tracks on the disc or only those tracks programmed In addition you can perform repeat play between any two designated points on the disc E When you wish to repeat ali tracks or only pro grammed selections When the Repeat button 2 is pressed the Repeat indicator lights to indicate repeat play Uniess the radom memory search system is used all the tracks will be played repeatedly until the Stop Clear button BB is pressed If the random memory search system is used only those tracks which have been programmed will be played repeatedly e When the Stop Clear button W is pressed repeat play is cancelled and the Repeat indicator 6 will go out NOTES e If the Repeat button 7 is pressed during nor mal playback repeat play of all programs on the disc will commence e Even if the Repeat button 7 is pressed during program play repeat play will commence Repeat play between two points e During playback press the Repeat button 7 at the point at which you wish repeat play to begin press the Repeat button again at the point
21. vided into even smaller divisions and each such division has been assigned an index number Before playing consult the instruc tions for your particular disc If you press the Play Pause button P M 6 after selecting an index number not listed on your disc s instructions the player will automatically stop Elapsed time corresponding to the track which is being fast reversed Pause standby By using the following four methods you can search for tracks or parts of tracks and place the unit in the pause standby mode When the Play Pause button P M 5 is pressed playback will begin Searching for the first track on the disc After loading the disc in the player merely press the Play Pause button 5 and press it again while the Play indicator is flashing Searching by random memory search system 1 Perform random memory programming 2 Press the Play Pause button ma 5 and press it again while the Play indicator 48 is flashing The player will search for the first track entered in its memory and enter the pause mode E Searching by Direct Search System Select the track number you wish to listen to using the Forward skip Track number button bb j or the Reverse skip Track number button ia A 2 Press the Play Pause button gt aa 5 and press it again while the Play indicator 8 is flashing The unit will search for the selected track and enter the pause mode E Searchin
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