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User’s Guide for
  Jeff Gordon
Radio/CD Helmet

                     Model No.
                     RD501-24
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         ongratulations on your purchase of the Jeff                                      TABLE OF CONTENTS
         Gordon Radio/CD Helmet from Excalibur
                                                                             Layout of the Jeff Gordon Radio CD Helmet ………..page 4
         Electronics, Inc.                                                   Get to know your Jeff Gordon Radio/CD Helmet … page 6
You and your friends will enjoy hours of fun listening                       Using Your Jeff Gordon Radio CD Helmet ………… page 7
to your favorite CDs or tuning in to the radio to listen                          Radio ……………………...……………………..page 7
as Jeff Gordon seals another victory.                                             CD Player …………………………………... .....page 7
                                                                                  Remote Control …………………………………page 7
  Your Jeff Gordon Radio/CD Helmet is easy to use                            CD Precautions ……………………………………… page 9
and maintain but be sure to read this manual thoroughly,                     Reminders ……………………………………… ……page 10
especially noting safety and proper maintenance                              Troubleshooting ……………………………………....page 10
information.                                                                 Specifications …………………………………………page 11
                                                                             Warnings ……………………………………...............page 11
 Keep this manual for future reference.                                      Special Care and Handling ………………………… page 14
       © 2006 HGL, LLC The name, likeness and signature of                   Limited 90-day Warranty …………………………… page 15
      Jeff Gordon and the likeness of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet
                are used under license by HGL, LLC.
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Layout of the Jeff Gordon
    Radio/CD Helmet                                       LED   SCREEN

                    CD   DRAWER DOOR

                                       HELMET   CD   DRAWER DOOR

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Get to know your                                                               Using Your Jeff Gordon
  Jeff Gordon Radio/CD Helmet                                                             Radio/CD Helmet
  POWER:     Turns the unit ON and        the entire   CD   when it is done     Your Jeff Gordon Radio/CD              FUNCTION   button to set the unit
OFF.                                      playing.                            Helmet can tune into AM/FM               on   CD     mode. Press the
                                                                              radio stations and play CDS. To          OPEN/CLOSE button to open the
  FUNCTION:  Switches helmet                 TUNING : Use this knob to
                                          locate AM and FM stations when      begin, unpack all parts and              CD door. Load in a CD (with the
between FM, AM and CD mode.
                                          listening to the radio.             remove protective packing                label side facing up) and press
  OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and clos-                                                 around the unit. Plug in the AC          OPEN/CLOSE again to close the
es the CD door.                                                               adaptor into the unit first then         CD door. After a moment the
  STANDBY:    When in PAUSE                  INDICATOR LIGHTS: These will     into a three-pronged outlet. You         LED display will show the total
mode this indicator will light up.        light up according to which         are now ready to begin enjoying          number of tracks on the CD that
                                          mode is in use; AM/FM; CD; FM       your Radio/CD Helmet.                    was inserted. Press the
  VOLUME: Turn this knob to
                                          STEREO; PROGRAM; REPEAT.                                                     PLAY /PAUSE button to begin
increase or decrease volume.
                                             LCD SCREEN: Displays track
                                                                                                                       playing the CD.
  PLAY/PAUSE:   Press when in                                                 Listening to the Radio
                                          number currently playing while
STOP mode (with a CD loaded) to                                                 Turn the unit on by pressing
                                          listening to a CD.
begin listening to a CD. Press                                                the POWER button. Now with the           Using the Remote
                                            REMOTE SENSOR :     Receives
again during PLAY MODE to
                                          signals from the remote control.
                                                                              FUNCTION button you can switch           Control
pause the CD.                                                                 between FM or AM radio. After
                                                                                                                          Before using the remote con-
  STOP:    Press to stop a CD while         CD DOOR:   This is where a CD     you have chosen, use the tuning
                                                                                                                       trol, remove the battery cover
playing.                                  can be loaded or removed.           wheel to locate a station that you
                                                                                                                       and insert two AA size batteries.
                                            FM ANTENNA: This antenna is       wish to listen to. Adjust volume
  REPEAT: Press once to set the                                                                                        Make sure that the batteries’
                                          provided for better reception of    with the volume knob. Also,
Radio/CD helmet to repeat a                                                                                            polarities match the battery dia-
                                          FM stations.                        keep the FM antenna raised so
desired track of a CD. Press once                                                                                      gram shown on the battery com-
                                                                              that it has the best chance of
more to set the helmet to repeat                                                                                       partment. When done, replace
                                                                              picking up a strong signal.
                                                                                                                       the battery cover and you are
                                                                                                                       ready to use the remote control.
                                                                              Listening to a                             (NOTE: When remote control
                                                                              Compact Disc (CD)                        operation becomes erratic, or
                                                                                                                       the distance from which it oper-
                                                                                Turn the unit on by pressing           ates shortens, then it is time to
                                                                              the POWER button. Now use the
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change the batteries on the              will cycle through CD tracks in      played. When the CD is in stop             and you may continue. Keep
remote control unit.)                    reverse. Therefore, if you’d like    mode, press PROGRAM to begin               selecting tracks using the PRO-
                                         to listen to a previous track, use   selecting the order in which you           GRAM button to register them in
   Always keep in mind that the
remote control works best when           the R-SKIP button. You can also      want tracks to play. The track             the order that you desire. You
pointed directly at the remote           use R-SKIP to rewind through a       number and PROGRAM indicator               may program up to 19 tracks in
sensor on the front of the unit          track by pressing and holding it     light will flash. Use the R-               any order you wish. If you use
(located just under the LED dis-         while the track plays.               SKIP/F-SKIP buttons to cycle               all 19 slots the diplay will flash
play.) The remote will function             F-SKIP: The F-SKIP button
                                                                              through tracks until you have              with “- -”. If the STOP button is
consistently when used within a          functions just like the R-SKIP       found the track that you’d like to         pressed during PROGRAM MODE,
distance of roughly 18 feet              button only forward. This button     play first. Press PROGRAM again            the unit will remove the content
(6m.)                                    allows you to cycle through          and this track will be registered          of the program and cancels pro-
                                         tracks in order. You can also use                                               gram mode.
   Do not expose the remote sen-
sor to strong light (direct sun-         F-SKIP to fast-forward through a

light or artificial lighting) and        track by pressing and holding it
                                         while the track plays.

                                                                                                 CD Precautions
make sure that there are no
obstacles between the sensor                REPEAT: Press this button
and the remote control.                  once to instruct the helmet to
                                         play the current track over and         If the CD is scratched, dirty, or       • Near a heating device or a
  The remote control features
                                         over. This track will play repeat-   incorrectly placed on the disc             place where the temperature is
six buttons, three of which are
                                         edly until the helmet is instruct-   tray, it will not play properly.           high.
also located on the helmet itself.
Those are PLAY, PAUSE and STOP           ed otherwise. The REPEAT indi-         Bear in mind the following               •   Damp or dusty areas.
and they function exactly as the         cator light on the helmet will       points since any dirt, scratches             Never use chemicals such as
buttons located on the unit. The         begin to blink. Press REPEAT         or warping of the disc can cause           record sprays, anti-static sprays,
other three buttons are unique to        again to have the entire CD          broker or intermittent sound and           benzene or cleaning fluid on
the remote control and provide           repeated when it is done playing     noise.                                     your CDS.
for even more control over the           through all the tracks. Now, the
                                                                                When holding a CD, try to                  Should there be any finger-
CDs that you listen to.                  REPEAT indicator light will stay
                                                                              keep your hands off of the play-           prints or other smudges on the
                                         lit. Press one more time to turn
                                                                              ing surface. Hold the CD by its            playing surface of the CD
                                         REPEAT off. The indicator light
                                                                              edges.                                     (opposite the side with the label)
Buttons on the                           will turn off.
                                                                                                                         wipe gently using a soft cloth
                                                                                Do not place discs in the fol-
Remote Control                             PROGRAM: This button allows
                                                                              lowing locations:                          making sure to wipe from the
                                         you to program the order in                                                     inside out or from the center of
  R-SKIP:   The   R-SKIP   button
                                         which the CD tracks will be                                                     the CD to the outer edge.
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Reminders                                                                Specifications
  Please read, follow and                   Keep the power cord out of       Power Supply:                         Compact Disc (CD):
adhere to all instructions and            areas where it may be stepped
safety precautions written in this        on. Do not unnecessarily bend        DC 12V                               Frequency Response (-3dB):
manual.                                   or pinch the cord or place the       Output Power (Per Channel):          60 – 16000 Hz
  Connect your Radio/CD hel-              cord under a heavy object.           2.0 watts RMS into 8 ohm             Signal-to-noise Ratio: 70 dB
met into a proper power supply
source as described earlier in the                                           Radio:                                 Harmonic Distortion: 0.4%
users guidel.                                                                  AM 530-1700 KHz

                 Troubleshooting
                                                                               FM 88- 108 MHz

  If your Radio/CD does not               location where a proper signal
                                                                                                     Warnings
work properly, try one of the fol-        can be found. Remember and         • All warnings on your Jeff Gordon Radio/CD Helmet should be
lowing solutions before seeking           keep the FM antenna raised for       strictly adhered to.
further assistance.                       best signal.                       • DO NOT connect the unit to any electrical outlet before checking
                                                                               the main voltage.
Problems listening to
the Radio:                                Problems listening to a            • Use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those
                                          Compact Disc (CD):                   specified within this manual may result in hazardous radiation
• Make sure the power is on                                                    exposure.
and the unit is properly plugged          • When listening to a CD make      • To prevent electrocution and fire, please adhere strictly to the
to a viable power source.                 sure that the CD is properly         following:
                                          inserted (label side up). Also,
• Make sure that you have                                                      •      Do not place objects on or near ventilation openings or
                                          make sure that you have pressed
turned up the volume enough.                                                          obstruct in any way the top, sides, or back (allowing
                                          the PLAY button to begin playing
• Sometimes radio signals may                                                         several inches of space around unit to ensure proper
                                          CD and that the volume is loud
be weak, move the antenna                                                             ventilation) of your Jeff Gordon Radio/CD Helmet.
                                          enough for you to hear it.
around until you have found a             Always remember to properly          •      Keep helmet securely on a flat and dry surface area.
better signal or, if necessary,           care and handle your CD as           •      Do not expose your Jeff Gordon Radio/CD Helmet to rain,
move the entire unit to another           instructed earlier.                         water/liquid, or moisture of any kind.

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•      Real humid conditions may cause condensation build up            Caution
         inside the unit causing the malfunction. If this occurs,           To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover
         allow the unit to stand and dry out for several hours            or bottom of your helmet radio. Refer servicing to qualified
         before using again.                                              service personnel.
  •      When plugging into outlet, make sure to match the wider
         prong of the plug, to the wider entrance of the electric
                                                                          Grounding and Polarization
                                                                            Precautions should be taken to ensure that the grounding or polar-
         socket, making sure plug is fully in socket.
                                                                          ization of the Jeff Gordon Radio/CD Helmet is effective.
  •      When disconnecting, grip plug to remove.
         DO NOT pull the cord.                                            Cleaning
                                                                           The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the
  •      Do not position your Jeff Gordon Radio/CD Helmet near
                                                                          manufacturer.
         heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any
         other appliance (including amplifiers) that produces heat.       Power Lines
  •      If you are not using your Jeff Gordon Radio/CD Helmet for          An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
         an extended length of time, disconnect plug from socket.
                                                                          AC/DC Adapter
                                                                            The Radio/CD Helmet is equipped with an AC/DC adapter. This
What to do with a damaged                                                 adapter converts the input from the AC current to DC current.
                                                                            Under no circumstances should the Jeff Gordon Radio/CD Helmet
Jeff Gordon Radio/CD Helmet.                                              be connected to a socket on the wall without first passing through the
The Jeff Gordon Radio/CD Helmet should be serviced by qualified           supplied adapter. If for any reason the adapter supplied ceases to
service personnel when:                                                   operate, you should contact a qualified service agency.
• The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged.
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled into the
  appliance enclosure.
• The CD player has been exposed to rain.
• The CD player has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
• The CD player does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
  a marked change in performance.

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Special Care and Handling                                                                                    LIMITED         90-DAY              WARRANTY
• Avoid rough handling such as bumping or dropping.                                                     EXCALIBUR           ELECTRONICS,             tal or consequential damages, so the
                                                                                                    INC., warrants to the original consumer          above limitations and exclusions in
• Avoid moisture and extreme temperatures. For best results, use                                    that its products are free from any elec-        these instances may not apply. The only
  between the temperatures of 39º F and 100º F (4º C and 38º C).                                    trical or mechanical defects for a period        authorized service center in the United
• Clean using only a slightly damp cloth. Do not use cleaners with                                  of 90 DAYS from the date of purchase.            States is:
  chemical agents.                                                                                  If any such defect is discovered within                Excalibur Electronics, Inc.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, DO NOT expose this appliance                                     the warranty period, EXCALIBUR                              13755 SW 119th Ave
                                                                                                    ELECTRONICS, INC., will repair or                     Miami, Florida 33186 U.S.A.
  to rain or moisture.                                                                              replace the unit free of charge upon                        Phone: 305.477.8080
• Remember to disconnect the Jeff Gordon Radio/CD Helmet from                                       receipt of the unit, shipped postage pre-                    Fax: 305.477.9516
  any outlet when not in use.                                                                       paid and insured to the factory address              www.ExcaliburElectronics.com
• CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock. DO NOT                                             shown at right.
                                                                                                                                                     Ship the unit carefully packed, prefer-
  remove cover or bottom of your Radio/CD Helmet.                                                                                                    ably in the original carton, and send it
                                                                                                       The warranty covers normal con-
  Send for servicing to qualified service personnel.                                                sumer use and does not cover damage
                                                                                                                                                     prepaid, and adequately insured. Include
                                                                                                                                                     a letter, detailing the complaint and
                                                                                                    that occurs in shipment or failure that
                                                                                                                                                     including your daytime telephone num-
   This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following        results from alterations, accident, mis-
                                                                                                                                                     ber, inside the shipping carton. If your
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must        use, abuse, neglect, wear and tear, inad-
                                                                                                                                                     warranty has expired and you want an
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.        equate maintenance, commercial use, or
                                                                                                                                                     estimated fee for service, write to the
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital      unreasonable use of the unit. Removal
                                                                                                                                                     above address, specifying the model and
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable l     of the top panel voids all warranties.
                                                                                                                                                     the problem.
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio    This warranty does not cover cost of
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause      repairs made or attempted outside of the
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference                                                                    PLEASE DO NOT SEND
                                                                                                    factory.
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to                                                                 YOUR UNIT WITHOUT
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the        Any applicable implied warranties,                                  RECEIVING
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more                                including warranties of merchantability                              AN ESTIMATE
of the following measures:                                                                          and fitness, are hereby limited to 90                              FOR SERVICING.
•   Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.                                                     DAYS from the date of purchase.                                       WE CANNOT
•   Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.                                     Consequential or incidental damages                             STORE YOUR UNIT!
                                                                                                    resulting from a breach of
•   Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
                                                                                                    any applicable express or
    receiver is connected.
                                                                                                    implied warranties are
•   Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
                                                                                                    hereby excluded. Some
                                                                                                    states do not allow limi-
                                                                                                    tations on the duration
Excalibur Electronics reserves the right to make technical changes                                  of implied warranties
                                                                                                    and do not allow
            without notice in the interest of progress.                                             exclusion of inciden-

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EXCALIBUR ELECTRONICS, INC.
 13755 SW 119TH AVENUE
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33186 U.S.A.

  PHONE: 305.477.8080
   FAX: 305.477.9516

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