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.

Panasonic

Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely.

EBUGN!

We want to thank you for selecting this product and to welcome you to the growing family of satisfied Panasonic product owners around the world.

We feel certain you will get maximum enjoyment

from this new addition to your home.

Please read these operating instructions carefully, and be sure to keep them handy for convenient reference.

Contents
•For United Kingdom ...........................................	2
•Suggestion for safety .............................................	3
•Accessories............... ..............................................	4
•Remote-Control Transmitter............ ....................	5
•Connections..............................................................	6
•Antenna Connections...........................................	7
•Front Panel Controls and Functions....................	8
•Memory Presettings................................................	14
•Standard Operations...............................................	16
•Listening to Radio Broadcasts..............................	18
•Listening to Tapes..................................................	20

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.................................	22
•Listening to Other Source.................................	27
•Changing the Tone Quality................. .................	28
•Recording...............................................................	32
•Edit-Recording from Compact Discs _______	34
•Edit-Recording.......................................................	36
•Remote-Control Operation...................................	37
•About Cassette Tapes...........................................	38
•About Compact Discs...........................................	38
•Maintenance..........................................................	39
•Troubleshooting Guide.........................................	40
•Technical Specifications.......................................	42

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AVOio DIRECT EX­

POSURE TO BEAM.

(Inside of product)

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 .............................

1

•FM indoor antenna

•AM antenna holder

•Screws

•Batteries	►Attachment plug . . . .
	(For United Kingdom)

►AM loop antenna

•Remote-control transmitter

Note; Configuration of AC power supply cord and FM indoor antenna differs according to area.

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.

■ Battery life

Battery life is about one year. (Battery

life

may

2. Insert the battenes.

•Be

sure

to insert

according

to

the

(+)

vary

depending

upon

the frequency

of

use

and

other conditions of use.)

and

{-)

indications

in

the battery com­

The

batteries

should

be

replaced

if

the

unit

partment.

cannot be operated

even

when

the

remote-

• Use two UM-4 “AAA"

(R03 1.5

V)

size

control transmitter is brought close to the unit.

batteries.

■	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.
•Do		not	use	rechargeable		(nickel-cadmium)
3. Close the cover.	type batteries.

•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.

Remote-control transmitter operation notes

— 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.

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.

			Avoid dust.
3. If this unit is installed in a rack with glass			4. The control panel of the remote-control
doors, the glass doors’ thickness or		color	transmitter may be covered by a clear
might make it necessary to	use the	re­	plastic protective sheet. This sheet can be
mote-control transmitter a	shorter	dis­	removed if desired.
tance from the unit.

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Connections

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O OJ

m “SPEAKERS” terminals

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

© Strip off the outer
covering, and twist the	15 mm	Twist
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:				e ®
	•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.

“PHONO” terminals

Connect the turntable which was specially designed for use with this system, to these terminals.

PHONO

■ “GND" terminal

This terminal is for use with turntables which have a ground wire.

Household AC outlet

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“AUX” terminals

Connect a second tape deck (for playback only) etc.

	AUX			Second tape deck (not included)
OG-		■iL			LINE OUT
						ft 1
o9		R						— ■ ' — 1_1	'
	(R) (L)					(R) (L)
						y
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Stereo connection cable (not included)

E AC power supply cord

© 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

Household

AC outlet

Fit a suitable plug to the AC power supply cord.

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Antenna Connections

' AM loop antenna location

FM Indoor antenna

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75-ohm coaxial cable (not included)

The indication AM used here includes both MW and LW.

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.

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.

-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.				15 mm
@	Ttit the lever back and				insert
	the core wire and the shield
	braid.				FM ANT
®	Close	the	lever	and pull the
	cable	gently	to	be sure	that it

is secured.

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

OOO 0 Q O O

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The indication AM used here	0
includes both MW and LW.

Tuner section

O Tuning buttons (TUNING)

These buttons are used for tuning to the desired broadcast station.

0 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.

0 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.

o Band indicator (FM. LW, MW)

This indicator indicates the band selected by using the band selector.

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 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.

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.

0 Memory indicator (@)

This indicator illuminates when the memory button is pressed,

0 Channel display

This display shows the channel number selected by one of the preset'tuning buttons.

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0 Q

Amplifier section

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.

0 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)

0900

Graphic equalizer section

0 Display mode button (DISPLAY MODE)	© Display section
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.

(§) 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.

0 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.)

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.

0 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.

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.)

<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 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.)

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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)

0Tape 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.

O Skip buttons (\« SKIP PH)

These buttons can be used to skip by track in the forward or reverse direction.

0 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.

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