Panasonic SC-CH150 User Manual

Panasonic

CD Stereo System

SC-CH150

Operating Instructions

Note:

The "EB” indication shown on the outside packing case indicates United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.

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Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

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DANGER-tnvisible laser radiation when

open, AVOID DIRECT EX‘ POSURE TO BEAM.

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This unit employs a lithium battery for back-up of the memory if a power failure occurs, but this battery will no longer provide that back-up if it becomes weak. If battery replacement is necessary, consult with the store where the unit was purchased, or any store where Technics or Panasonic products are sold, or an authorized Service Center. This battery must only be replaced by suitable qualified service personnel.

WARNING

LITHIUM BATTERIES, POSSIBLE EXPLOSION DANGER, CHANGE OF BATTERIES MUST ONLY BE DONE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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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Before use

Supplied Accessories .........................................

Caution for AC Mains Lead ................................. 4

Suggestions for Safety.......................................... 5

Concerning the Remote Control

Front Panel Controls Connections Setting the Time of Day Memory Presetting

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Operation

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Please check and identify the supplied acces sories.

□ AC power supply cord (For United Kingdom: VJA0733or RJA0042-P) (For Others: RJA0036-K}

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Listening to Radio Broadcasts ...........................

Listening to Compact Discs Listening to Tapes One-Touch Playback

Handy Functions....................................................22

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Recording

Before Making a Recording Recording Compact Discs Recording Radio Broadcasts

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Tone quality/soundfield

Changing the Tone Quality and

Sound Field

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Timer

Before Using the Timers

Using the Play-Timer ...............................

Using the Record Timer

Using the Sleep Timer .............................

Using the Timer in Combination ......

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36 38 39

Q Speaker cable

(REE0499)

□ FM indoor antenna (For United Kingdom: RSA0007) (For Others: RSA0006)

D AM loop antenna (RSA0009)

□ Remote control transmitter (RAK-CH910WK)

□ Lithium battery (CR2025/1 POD)

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Other functions

Using the System in Combination

with Other Units

Quick Reference of Remote Control

Operations

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General information

Concerning Compact Discs Concerning Cassette Tapes

Maintenance ........................

Troubleshooting Guide .., Technical Specifications ..

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□ Rear cover (RKF0328-K1)

□ Antenna plug............................................................... 1 pc.

(For United Kingdom only: RFE0014)

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The configuration of the AC power supply cord and FM indoor antenna differ according to the area.

1 pc.

(For United Kingdom)

("EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin

mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASIA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASIA mark or the BSI mark ^ on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UN SUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN

YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE

REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND

DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELEC TRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS

INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL ^ OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover as follows.

How to replace the fuse

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor dance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

As these colours 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 coloured Black or Blue.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or

coloured Brown or Red.

3. Close the fuse cover.

n Use a standard AC wall outlet

1. Use from an AC power source of high voltage, such as that

used for an air conditioner, is very dangerous.

A fire might be caused by 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 items on top of the power supply cord,

nor 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 nor reconstruct this unit

A serious electric shock might occur if this unit is repaired, dis assembled 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, more over, 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 not only will

shorten its useful operation life, but also may cause other trouble,

If trouble occurs

If, during operation, the sound is interrupted or indicators no longer illuminate, or if an abnormal odour or smoke is detected, immediately disconnect the power cord plug, and contact with your dealer or an Authorized Service Center.

Installing the lithium battery

Remote control unites operation range

Reverse side of remote control unit

While pressing the cover in the ® direction, pull it out in the @ direction.

Remote control signal sensor

To prevent damage to the lithium battery and electroiyte leakage:

• Install the battery with the ‘‘©” and "©” polarities aligned properly.

•Remove the lithium battery if you do not intend to use the remote control unit for a long time.

• Do not throw a lithium battery into a fire, subject it to short-circuit ing, disassemble it or apply heat to it.

The average life of a lithium battery is about one year.

It is time to replace the battery when the remote control unit will not

function even when It is operated close to the system.

How to use the remote control unit properiy:

•Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensor and remote control unit.

• Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight or to the bright light of an invertor fluorescent light.

•Take care to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of the remote control unit free from dust.

To prevent malfunctioning of the remote control unit;

•Do not disassemble or remodel the unit,

• Do not place heavy objects on top of it.

• Do not leave it where it will be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Do not spill beverages or other liquids over it.

When the system is installed in a rack, the distance over which the remote control unit can be operated may be reduced depending on the thickness and color of the rack’s glass doors.

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The buttons indicated by the white numbers on the black ground (for example, O) can also be activated from the remote control unit.

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® Display

@ Remote control signal sensor (SENSOR) 6

0 Power “standby c!)/ON” switch

(POWER, STANDBY c[)/ON) 10

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

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@ Key operation section

(5-KEY OPERATION) (D Volume controls (VOLUME) ® Timer ON/OFF button (0 PLAY/0 REC)

® Recording start/stop button

( Eng , START/STOP)

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0 Cassette holder 20

0 Tape travel button (DIRECTION) © Dolby NR ON/OFF button (DOLBY NR)

(TAPE LENGTH)

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(Q) Headphones jack (PHONES) 0 Sound menu button and indicators/

Beep orVoff button

(SOUND MENU, -BEEP OFF/ON) 22

Beep on/off function is available only on the main unit.

Disc tray open/close button

(OPEN/CLOSE) @ CD edit button (EDIT)

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Connecting the accessories

Use wood screws from a hardware store when attaching the antenna to a wait, etc.

1 Connect the FM indoor antenna.

Find a position on a wall or other surface where there is minimal

noise during reception and tape the antenna at that position. If the noise level is high, it is recommended that an outdoor antenna be installed. (See page 9.)

1. Assemble the AM loop antenna.

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The configuration of the AC power supply cord and FM indoor antenna differ according to the area.

Connect the speaker cables.

1. Twist the center conductor. If its strands have become unraveled, twist them tight again.

2. Connect the cables to the speakers. Connect each of the cables to the speaker terminal lever with the same color.

3. Connect the cables to the system. To prevent malfunctioning, do not shortcircuit the conductors.

Connect the rear cover.

Poke the antenna cables through the hole in the left side of the cover, and speaker cables through the hole in the bottom of the cover.

FOR UNITED KINGDOM ONLY

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE PROCEED ING TO STEP 5.

2. Connect the antenna to the system.

3. Find a position such as the top of the system or the area behind a shelf where there is minimal noise during reception and place the antenna at that position.

5 Connect the AC power supply cord.

Connect this cable last of all through the hole in the right side of the rear cover.

Connecting an outdoor antenna

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FM outdoor antenna {not included)

Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

Two types of cable are most commonly used for connection from the antenna; 300-ohm parallel feeder cable or 75-ohm coaxial cable. For best resistance to external interference noise, we recommend you to use the 75-ohm coaxial cable.

FM outdoor antenna

■ How to use the antenna plug (included)

(For United Kingdom)

Two types of wire are most commonly used for connection from the antenna: 300-ohm parallel feeder cable or 75-ohm coaxial cable. For best resistance to outside interference, the use of 75-ohm coaxial cable is suggested.

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® Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator.

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Remove the cover while pulling the tabs.

Note:

If the tabs are pulled too hard, the casing may be damag ed.

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rTo connect a 300-ohm parallel feeder cable-

300-ohm parallel feeder cable (not included)

Loosen the screw to connect the feeder wire and tighten it to secure

the connection,

For areas except United Kingdom

1. Remove a piece of the outer vinyl sheath from the end of the cable.

2. Bundle the shield braid, and remove a piece of the inner vinyl sheath covering the core wire.

3. Connect the core wire and the shield braid.

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30 mm

15 mm

AM (MW/LW) outdoor antenna (vinyl-covered wire, not included)

This antenna is required in areas between mountains, inside rein forced concrete buildings or other locations where the broadcast signals are weak. Install the antenna along a window, etc.

Remove the lead wire and damp It with the plastic bar.

Pull out the lead wire.

@ Install the coaxial cable.

Clamp the cable conductor, and wind it on so that it doesn’t contact anything else.

Press down with pliers.

(D Attach the cover.

Clamp the lead wire to the plastic bar.

Do not disconnect the AM loop antenna.

This is a 24-hour display clock.

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Example: Setting to 18:25;

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Press POWER.

When the easy operation buttons shows same as at step 3, you can skip step 2,

2 Press MENU,

Press TIMER.

^ Press MODE once to display

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Within 4 seconds or so:

Press SET.

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When the display returns to the clock display, press MODE again to display "CLOCK”.

Press T or ▲ to set the hours.

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Press SET.

Press ▼ or A to set the min utes.

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Press SET.

The clock now starts.

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”E:” appears on the display when:

•The power cable Is connected to the power outlet for the first time.

•A power failure has occurred. Follow the procedure above to set the time.

To display the clock when playing the source:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press TIMER. The clock display now appears.

For your reference;

The hour digit or digits will not be incremented by one even when the

minute digits are changed from 59 to 00.

If broadcast frequencies are preset in the memory, you can easily tune in any of these frequencies from the system or remote control unit. (Up to 12 stations can each be set in the FM, MW and LW bands.)

Automatic station presetting (auto memory)

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Example: Presetting stations In the FM band;

J iff PLAYPress MENU.

Press TUNER.

Press BAND to select “FM”.

Each time this button is pressed "FM’ “MW" or "LW” is selected alternately.

Press MODE to select “MANUAL”. (The button dis-

play~(P^.) Each time tills DUtton is pressed, the dis play changes as follows;

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Press T or A to locate the lowest frequency in the band.

FM; 87:50 MHz (0.05 MHz steps) MW; 522 kHz (9 kHz steps)

530 kHz (10 kHz steps)

LW; 144 kHz (9 kHz steps)

Keep SET depressed 3 seconds or so.

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Release the button as soon as "MEMO" starts flashing.

Repeat these steps for all the stations whose programs you want to listen to. When this presetting is completed, “MEMO" goes off and the station preset last is tuned in.

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When you select “MANUAL", the button display change over between “SET" and “BAND".

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To preset stations in the MW or LW band:

1. Perform steps 1 and 2.

2. Select "MW" or "LW" in step 3.

3. Performs steps 4 to 6.

To confirm which stations have been preset:

1, Press MODE to select "PRESET". 2, Press V or A .

Broadcast frequency

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Preset channel

•When another station is preset in a channel with a station already preset, the previous station wifi be cleared.

•While making auto memory presetting, do not press any other buttons on the unit.

Memory retention:

The presettings will be retained by the memory for about 2 weeks if the power cable is left disconnected.

Preset the stations manually in the following cases:

•When auto memory presetting is not possible due to weak signals, etc.

•When the signals are so strong that frequency shifts

Manual station presetting (manual memory)

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Example: Presetting FM 88.10 MHz in preset channel 3;

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1 Press MENU.

Press TUNER.

Press BAND to select “FM”.

Each time this button is pressed ‘‘FM’ “MW" or "LW’ is selected alternately.

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Press MODE to select

“MANUAL”. (The button 6\s~

play—f^.) Each time this button is pressed, the dis

play changes as follows:

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Press T or A to tune in the

station.

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Lights when the broadcast is in stereo.

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Press T or A to select preset

channel 3.

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Preset channel

While MEMO flashes:

Press SET.

To preset other stations, repeat steps 5 to 7.

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To preset stations in the MW or LW band:

1. Perform steps 1 and 2.

2. Select "MW” or “LW" in step 3.

3. Performs steps 4 to 7.

Manual tuning (when stations have not been preset)

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Example; Tuning in FM 88.10 MHz;

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When you select

“MANUAL”, the button display change over between “SET’ and "BAND”.

Press POWER.

When the easy operation buttons shows same as at step 4, you can skip steps 2 and 3.

Press MENU.

Press TUNER.

Press BAND to select “FM”.

Each time this button is pressed “FM” "MW” or “LW” is selected alternately.

Press MODE to select “MANUAL”. (The button dlsplay—

Each time this button is pressed, the dis

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station.

Lights when the station has been tuned in properly. I

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STEREO

Lights when the broadcast is in stereo.

Press VOLUME to set the desired volume level.

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Automatic tuning:

Keep ▼ or A depressed for about 1 seconds. The first station is

picked up and the tuning stops automatically.

•If the buttons are not released even when the display starts to move, the tuning will not stop automatically even if stations are picked up.

•Ambient interference may cause the tuning to stop without picking up any stations.

To stop tuning at any time:

Press the button again.

Frequency steps:

The frequency changes in the following steps:

0. 05.MHz steps for FM 9 kHz or 10 kHz steps for MW 9 kHz steps for LW

MW allocation settings:

This unit comes equipped with an electronic digital tuner that divides the broadcast band into many small steps. These steps match the

assignable broadcast frequencies and Intervals in between. Each country allocates (assigns) broadcast bands according to their particular needs. By adjusting the allocation, you can enable this tuner to receive MW broadcasts allocated in 10 kHz steps.

1. Perform steps 1-3.

2. Select "MW” in step 4.

3. Press and hold BAND for approximately 3 seconds. To return to the original indication, repeat steps 1 to 3 above.

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Listening to preset stations (preset tuning)

ifuo^ Press T or A to select the pre-

set channel.

Press BAND to select “FM”.

Each time this button is pressed “FM" “MW" or "LW” is selected alternately.

Press MODE to select “PRESET”.

Each time this button is pressed, the dis play changes as follows:

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Preset channel

Press VOLUME to set the desired volume level.

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When noise interferes with FM stereo

reception:

(Available only from the remote control)

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Press FM MODE once.

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The noise is reduced, making it easier to

listen to the program.

Lights.

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You cannot preset FM stations in monaural mode.

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