Panasonic SA-HD52 User Manual
Operating
Instructions
Compact Audio System
SA-HD52
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Notes:
•Specifications differ according to the area code.
•The “EB” area code, for example, indicates United Kingdom specifications.
•The “EB" indication is shown on the packing case and serial number tag.
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Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely.
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Contents
from this new addition to your home.
Please read these operating instructions carefully,
and be sure to keep them handy for convenient
reference.
•For United Kingdom
•Suggestion for safety
•Accessories
•Remote-Control Transmitter
•Connections.............................................................. 6
•Antenna Connections
•Front Panel Controls and Functions.................... 8
•Memory Presettings
•Standard Operations............................................... 16
•Listening to Radio Broadcasts
•Listening to Tapes.................................................. 20
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CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER
FORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
•Listening to Compact Discs
•Listening to Other Source
•Changing the Tone Quality
•Recording...............................................................32
•Edit-Recording from Compact Discs
•Edit-Recording.......................................................36
•Remote-Control Operation
•About Cassette Tapes...........................................38
•About Compact Discs
•Maintenance
•Troubleshooting Guide
•Technical Specifications.......................................42
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For United Kingdom
f*‘EB” area code model only)
The “£B” indication is shown on the serial number tag.
Important
THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCOR
DANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
As the colCHJrs of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured BLUE
must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N
or cdoured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
UfKler no circumstances must etUier of the above wires be con
nected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
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Suggestions for Safety
■ Use a standard AC wall outlet
1. Um from an AC power source ol high voltage, such as for
an air conditioner, is very dangerous.
There is the possit»lity that a fire might be caused by making
such a connection.
2. A DC power source cannot be used.
Be sure to check the power source carefully, especially on a
ship or other place where DC is used.
■ Grasp the plug when disconnecting the power
supply cord
1. Wet hands are dangerous.
A dangerous electric shock may result if the plug Is touched by
wet hands.
2. Never place heavy Hems on top of the power supply cord,
and never force it to bend sharply.
■ Place the unit where it will be well ventilated
Place this unit at least 10 cm (4") away from wall surfaces, etc.
■ Avoid places such as the following:
In direct sunlight or in other places where the temperature is
high.
In places where there is excessive vibration or humidity.
Such conditions might damage the cabinet and/or other component
parts and thereby shorten the unit’s service life.
■ Be sure to place the unit on a flat, level surface
If the surface is inclined, a malfunction may result.
■ Never attempt to repair or reconstruct this unit
A serious electric shock might occur if this unit is repaired,
disassembled or reconstructed by unauthorized persons, or if the
internal parts are accidentally touched.
■ Take particular care if children are present
Never permit children to put anything, especially metal, inside this
unit. A serious electric shock or malfunction could occur if articles
such as coins, needles, screwdrivers, etc. are inserted through the
ventilation holes, etc. of this unit.
■ If water is spilled on the unit
Be extremely careful if water is spilled on the unit, because a fire or
serious electric shock might occur. Immediately disconnect the
power cord plug, and consult with your dealer.
■ Avoid spray-type insecticides
Insecticides might cause cracks or "cloudiness" in the cabinet and
plastic parts of this unit. The gas used in such sprays might,
moreover, be ignited suddenly.
■ Never use alcohol or paint thinner
These and similar chemicals should never be used, because they
might cause flaking or cloudiness of the cabinet finish.
■ Disconnect the power supply cord if the unit
will not be used for a long time
If the unit is left for a long time with the power ON, this will not only
shorten its useful operation life, but may also cause other troubles.
■ If trouble occurs
If, during operation, the sound is interrupted or indicators no longer
illuminate, or if abnormal odor or smoke is detected, immediately
disconnect the power cord plug, and contact your dealer or an
Authorized Service Center.
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Accessories
•AC power supply cord
•AM antenna holder
•Batteries
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•FM indoor antenna
•Screws
►Attachment plug ....
(For United Kingdom)
Note; Configuration of AC power supply cord and FM indoor antenna differs according to area.
►AM loop antenna
•Remote-control transmitter
THIS MUSIC SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF RECEIVING THE NEW AM STEREO BROADCASTS FROM THE AM BAND
RADIO STATIONS. HOWEVER LIKE MANY MUSIC SYSTEM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET IT WILL
REPRODUCE THIS AM STEREO SIGNAL ONLY IN AM MONO. WHICH, IN EFFECT. IS OF NO LESSER QUALITY
THAN YOUR EXISTING AM MONO MUSIC SYSTEM.
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Remote-Control Transmitter
Insertion of remote-control transmitter batteries
1. open the cover.
2. Insert the battenes.
•Be sure to insert according to the (+)
and {-) indications in the battery com
partment.
• Use two UM-4 “AAA" (R03 1.5 V) size
batteries.
■ Battery life
Battery life is about one year. (Battery life may
vary depending upon the frequency of use and
other conditions of use.)
The batteries should be replaced if the unit
cannot be operated even when the remotecontrol transmitter is brought close to the unit.
■ Battery notes
•Be sure that batteries are inserted so that
they are placed correctly with respect to the
(+) and (-) indications in the battery com
partment. If the batteries are not inserted cor
rectly, they may leak and damage the
remote-control transmitter.
3. Close the cover.
•Do not use rechargeable (nickel-cadmium)
type batteries.
Remote-control transmitter operation notes
•Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries
of different types (carbon and alkaline, etc.).
•if the remote-control transmitter is not to be
used for a long period of time, take out the
batteries and store them in a cool, dark place.
•Remove and dispose of worn-out batteries.
•Never attempt to recharge or short-circuit the
batteries, and do not disassemble them or
expose them to excessive heat or throw them
into a fire.
•If a battery leaks, remove both batteries and
dispose of them, and then thoroughly clean
the battery compartment before inserting
new batteries.
Be sure the transmitter part of the remote-control
transmitter and the receptor part of this unit are
free from dust.
Excessive dust might prevent reception.
— Other notes
1. Do not expose the receptor (on this unit)
to direct sunlight or other strong light, be
cause to do so might result in incorrect
operation.
2.
Do not use a remote-control transmitter
for a TV set, a VCR or other video compo
nent at the same time as this remote-con
trol transmitter is being used, because to
do so might result in incorrect operation.
3. If this unit is installed in a rack with glass
doors, the glass doors’ thickness or color
might make it necessary to use the re
mote-control transmitter a shorter dis
tance from the unit.
Avoid dust.
4. The control panel of the remote-control
transmitter may be covered by a clear
plastic protective sheet. This sheet can be
removed if desired.
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Connections
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Household AC outlet
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The impedance of any speaker used with №is unit must be 8-16
ohms.
Be sure to connect the striped cords to the negative terminals.
p Connection of speaker cords
“SPEAKERS” terminals
© Strip off the outer
covering, and twist the
center conductor.
© Tilt the lever back and
insert the cord.
© Close the lever and pull
the cord gently to be
sure that it is secured.
Notes:
•To prevent damage to circuitry, never
short-circuit positive (+) and negative (-)
speaker terminals.
•Be sure to only connect positive (-(-) cords
to positive (-I-) terminals, and negative
(-) cords to negative (-) terminals.
•Connections of speaker cords should be made before con
necting the AC power supply cord.
15 mm
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“PHONO” terminals
Connect the turntable which was specially designed for use with
this system, to these terminals.
PHONO
“AUX” terminals
Connect a second tape deck (for playback only) etc.
AUX
O Go 9
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© Connect this cord only after all other cables have been con
nected.
Note:
Configuration of the AC outlet and AC power supply cord differ
according to area.
© For United Kingdom
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(R) (L)
Stereo connection cable (not included)
AC power supply cord
Fit a suitable plug to the AC power
supply cord.
Second tape deck (not included)
LINE OUT
(R) (L)
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AC outlet
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■ “GND" terminal
This terminal is for use with turntables which have a ground wire.
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Antenna Connections
The indication AM used here
includes both MW and LW.
FM Indoor antenna
' AM loop antenna location
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75-ohm coaxial cable
(not included)
FM antenna
■ FM indoor antenna (included)
Attach to a wall (using tack or tape) facing in the direction of best
reception.
For best reception sound quality:
An FM outdoor antenna is recommended.
Notes:
•The tack should not contact the internal antenna wire.
•Discwinect this antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is installed.
■ FM outdoor antenna (not included)
If the FM indoor antenna does not provide satisfactory reception of
FM broadcasts, an outdoor antenna should be used.
The outdoor antenna may be required in a mountainous region, or if
this unit is located inside a reinforced-cono'ete building, etc.
AM outdoor antenna
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5-12m—H
Vinyl-covered wire
(not included)
Note:
An outdoor antenna should be installed by a
competent technician only.
-If FM antenna terminal is as shown below
(X) Remove a rxece of the outer
vinyl sheath from the end.
30 mm
@ Bundle the shield braid, and
remove a piece of the inner
wnyl sheath covering the
core wire.
@ Ttit the lever back and insert
the core wire and the shield
braid.
® Close the lever and pull the
cable gently to be sure that it
is secured.
15 mm
FM ANT
AM antenna
■ AM loop antenna (included)
Connect tiie AM loop antenna to the Ml antenna terminal, and
attach it to a column, rack or this unit (facing in the direction of best
reception).
Notes;
•If this antenna is not properly installed, AM broadcasts will not be
received.
•Be sure to connect the AM loop antenna even when an outdoor
antenna is used.
Pay attention to the following pointa when attaching the
antenna.
•Do not attach it horizontally (to do so would impair reception).
•Do not attach it dose to power cords, speaker wires or metal
surfaces (to do so would result in noise).
When attaching the antenna to the unit
This type of installation may cause impaired reception or result in
signal noise. If possible, attach the antenna to a rack, a wall, or a
column.
Move the antenna toward the right or left to find the point of best
reception.
■ AM outdoor antenna (not included)
The outdoor antenna may be required in a mountainous region, or if
this unit is located inside a reinforced-corrcrete building, etc. Use
5-12m (16-40 ft.) of vinyl-covered wire horizontally at tiie window.
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Front Panel Controls and Functions
The indication AM used here
includes both MW and LW.
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Tuner section
O Tuning buttons (TUNING)
These buttons are used for tuning to the desired broadcast
station.
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FM stereo indicator (STEREO)
This indicator automatically illuminates when an FM stereo
broadcast is being received.
It will not illuminate if the FM mode selector is set to the
monaural mode.
o Band indicator (FM. LW, MW)
This indicator indicates the band selected by using the band
selector.
0 Digital frequency/input display
This display shows the sound source selected by pressing one
of the input selectors. If the “TUNER" input selector is
pressed, there will be a change to the frequency after the
source is indicated.
0 Quartz-lock indicator (QUARTZ LOCK)
This indicator illuminates when the tuner is precisely tuned to
a broadcast station.
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Preset-tuning buttons (1-0)
(24 CHANNEL RANDOM PRESET TUNING)
These buttons are used to preset broadcast frequencies into
the memory of this unit, and are also pressed to recall the
desired preset stations. (Refer to pages 14,15 and 18.)
0 Band selectors (BAND)
These selectors are used to select the band.
0 Memory scan button (MEMORY SCAN)
This button can be used to locate a desired broadcast station;
each broadcast station is selected for about four seconds.
0 Memory button (MEMORY)
This button can be used when presetting broadcast station
frequencies to the memory. (Refer to pages 14 and 15.)
0 FM mode selector (FM MODE)
This unit automatically switches to the stereo mode when an
FM stereo broadcast is received. This selector is used to
select the mode (stereo or monaural) of FM broadcast signals.
(Refer to page 18.)
0 Memory scan indicator (M.SCAN)
This illuminates when the memory scanning is activated.
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Memory indicator (@)
This indicator illuminates when the memory button is pressed,
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Channel display
This display shows the channel number selected by one of the
preset'tuning buttons.
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Amplifier section
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O Power “STANDBY c!)/ON” switch and indi
cator
fPOWER/STANDBY 6/ON)
This switch switches ON arxj OFF the secondary circuit power
only. The unit is in the “standby” condition when this switch is
set to the STANDBY (!) position. Regardless of the switch
setting, the primary circuit is always “live” as Iwig as the
power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.
•The indicator will illuminate when the unit is in “STANDBY”
condition.
e Headphones jack (PHONES)
0 Remote-control signal receptor
(REMOTE SENSOR)
Receives the signals from the remote-control transmitter.
o Input selectors (INPUT SELECTOR)
These selectors are used to select the sound source to be
heard, such as a phono disc, radio broadcast, etc.
0 Balance control (BALANCE)
This control can be used to adjust the balance of sound heard
from the left and right speaker systems.
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Volume-level adjustment indicators
One of these indicators flashes continually to indicate when
the sound volume level is being adjusted by using the volume
controls on the remote-control transmitter.
UP (C>): When increasing the volume level.
DOWN <<]): When reducing the volume level.
O Volume control (VOLUME)
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Front Panel Controls and Functions
(continued)
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Graphic equalizer section
0 Display mode button (DISPLAY MODE)
This button can be used to change any of five types of spec
trum display modes. (Refer to page 17.)
0 Memory button (MEMORY)
This button is used to program the equalization curve into the
memory.
O Memory mode-select button (MANUAL/FIXED)
This button is used to select the equalization memory mode to
be used.
MANUAL: Select this mode to program a desired curve to the
unit's memory or to retrieve a curve that you have
programmed.
FIXED: Select this mode to retrieve a curve that was orig
inally pre-programmed to the unit’s memory.
O Equalization mode-select button
(EQ ON/FLAT)
This button is used to switch ^e equalization «)rrection func
tion "EQ ON" and “FLAT”. Each time a button is pressed, the
mode changes alternately to one or the other of the following
modes.
EQ ON: Select this mode to make an equalization correc
tion.
FLAT: Select this mode if no equalization correction is
desired.
Note that the "EQ ON” mode is automatically selected if a
preset-memory button or an equalizer level-control button is
pressed vrhile this button is set to the "FLAT" mode.
© Display section
(§) Spectrum/Equalization display
■ Spectrum displays
The 5 types of display can be shown. (Refer to page 17.)
■ Equalization-level display
The amount of correction is displayed by a series of lines
(=) for each sound range (frequency range).
This will be shown for 3 seconds when any of the
operation buttons of graphic equalizer (except the dis
play mode button) is pressed.
(6) Full range display
This shows the full range level.
© Equalization-mode indicators
EQ ON: Indicates that tiie equalization effect has been
switched ON.
FLAT: Indicates that the equalization effect has been
switched OFF.
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Graphic equalizer section (continued)
(§) Equalization-memory indicator (MEMORY)
This indicator illuminates when the memory button is
pressed, thus indicating that an equalization curve can
be programmed into the memory.
(e) Memory-mode indicators
MANUAL: Indicates that an equalization curve that you
programmed into the memory can be re
trieved.
FIXED: Indicates that one of the equalization curves
that were originally programmed into the
memory can be retrieved.
0 Equaiizatlon-preset indicators (1-6)
The indicator corre^mnding to the pressed preset-
memory button mil illuminate.
MANUAL: Indicates an equalization curve that you
programmed into the memory.
FIXED: Indicates one of the six equalization curves
that were originally programmed into the
memory.
O Equalizer level-control buttons
(EQUALIZER LEVEL CONTROL)
These buttons are used for adjustment of the equalization
level.
Upper row: These buttons are used to increase the level of
each sound range (frequency range).
Lower row: These buttons are used to reduce the level of
each sound range (frequency range).
O Preset-memory buttons (1-6)
These tHJttons are used to program an equalization curve into
the memory, or to retrieve a curve originally programmed into
the unit's memory.
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Front Panel Controls and Functions
(COTitinued)
Cassette deck section
О Cassette holder
0 Dolby noise-reduction switch (DOLBY NR)
This switch can t>e used to reduce the amount of the charac
teristic "hissing” noise heard from the tape.
(Refer to page 21.)
О Reverse-mode selector (REVERSE MODE)
This selector is used for the selection of the desire reverse
mode for recording or playback.
О Tape deck 2 counter/reset button
(DECK 2 COUNTER/RESET)
This tape counter shows the amount of tape movement of the
tape in deck 2.
The reset button can be used to reset the tape counter reading
to “000”.
Note:
To reset the tape counter, be sure to press the reset button
completely. Otherwise, the tape counter may not operate cor
rectly.
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Eject button (^ EJECT)
This button is used to open the cassette holder.
0
EdIt-recording tape-speed selector
(EDITING SPEED)
This selector is used to select the recording speed when a
tape-to-tape recording is made.
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Stop button (■ STOP)
This button is used to stop the tape movement.
e Forward-side playback button/indicator
(► PLAY)
This button is used to start the playback or recording (of deck
2 only) of side “A” of the cassette.
The indicator illuminates during playback or recording, and
flashes In the recording stand-by mode. (The tape will move in
the left-to-right direction.)
<D Remote-control indicator
(REMOTE CONTROL)
This indicator Illuminates to indicate that this unit can now be
controlled by the remote-control transmitter.
0 Rewind auto edit button (REW AUTO EDiT)
This button is used to rewind the tape to the beginning and
start a tape-to-tape automatic recording.
0 Tape edit button/indicator (TAPE EDIT)
This button is used to start a tape-to-tape recording, simulta
neously starting tape deck 1 (the playback deck) and tape
deck 2 (the recording deck). The indicator illuminates in this
mode,
<D Record-muting button (REC MUTE)
This button is used while recording a tape on deck 2 to insert
a silent interval on the tape. (Refer to page 33.)
0 Fast-forward/cue, rewtnd/revtew buttons
(^^CUE/REV ►►)
These buttons are used to advance or review the tape. During
playback these buttons are used to cue or review while listen
ing to the contents at high speed. (Refer to page 20.)
0
Reverse-side playback button/IndIcator
(◄ PLAY)
This button is used to start the playback or recording (of deck
2 only) of side “B" of the cassette.
The indicator itluminates during playback or recording, and
flashes in the recording stand-by mode.
(The tape will move in the right-to-left direction.)
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Recording pause button/indicator
(REC PAUSE)
This button is used to activate the recording pause mode. The
indicator will illuminate when in this mode. (Refer to page 33.)
Compact disc section
O Disc holder
O Display section
(a) Program piay indicator (PGM)
(B) Track number display (TRACK)
© Programmed order number display (No.)
© Auto cue indicator (A. CUE)
® Time display
0 Repeat play indicator (O)
(g) Play indicator (P-)
© Pause indicator (I I) 0 Compact disc edit indicator (EDIT)
0 Tape side indicator (^ A, ^ B)
© Track number indicator (1-16)
0 “Over” mark (^)
This indicator lights if the total number of tracks on the
disc is 17 or more.
O Stop button (■ STOP)
This button can be used to stop disc play, as well as to cancel
the various play modes.
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Search buttons ('^^ SEARCH PP)
These buttons can be used to move rapidly fomrard or back
ward on the disc during play. The search speed is slow when
the button is pressed at first and becomes faster if the button
is pressed and held continuously.
© Play button (P PLAY)
0 Pause button (II PAUSE)
0
Disc holder open/close button
{A OPEN/CLOSE)
© Auto cue button (AUTO CUE)
Pressing this button enables the unit to stop at the beginning
of every track and switch to the play standby mode.
0 Tape-side select button (SIDE A/B)
When recording compact discs to tape, this button can be
used to check the number of tracks and amount of tape left
over for side A or B.
0 Edit tape length button (TAPE LENGTH)
When compact discs are to be recorded to tape, this button
can be used to calculate the number of tracks that can be
recorded on each side of the tape, depending on the length of
the cassette tape used, so that as little tape as possible is
wasted.
0 Repeat button (REPEAT)
0
Time mode select button (TIME MODE)
0
Clear button (CLEAR)
Each pressing this button makes one track cleared from the
programmed sequence.
Program button (PROGRAM)
Pressing this button initiates the program play mode.
You can then enter specific tracks using the numeric buttons
at the remote control transmitter.
O Skip buttons (\« SKIP PH)
These buttons can be used to skip by track in the forward or
reverse direction.
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