Panasonic SC-CH33 User Manual
Panasonic
CD Stereo System
SC-CH33
Operating Instructions
Singipore
DIGITAL AUDIO
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.
Before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely and carefully.
RQT1533-B
F0492U0
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read
these instructions carefully.
Table of Contents
Suggestions for Safety
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'For United Kingdom .................................................3
Concerning the Remote Controi..............................4
Preparations
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Front Panei Controis and Functions.......................8
Remote Control Unit Controls and
Functions
Setting the Time of Day
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13
15
Basic Operating Procedure....................................16
Listening to Radio Broadcasts
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17
Listening to Compact Discs...................................22
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 YOUR
SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
DANGER'Inmibli
Invndiition whtn
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POSURE TO BEAM.
3
Listening to Tapes..................................................31
Making a Recording................................................35
Edit-Recording from Compact Discs
5
Changing the Tone Quality
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38
44
Using the Timer.......................................................46
Using an External Unit ...........................................53
Care & Use ..............................................................54
Troubleshooting Guide...........................................57
Technical Specifications
(Back of product)
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59
(tnskle of product)
THIS MUSIC SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF RE
CEIVING THE NEW AM STEREO BROADCASTS
FROM THE AM BAND RADIO STATIONS.
HOWEVER LIKE MANY MUSIC SYSTEM CUR
RENTLY 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.
uggestions for Safety
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
ipA 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,
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 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, imme
diately disconnect the power cord plug, and contact with your
dealer or an Authorized Service Center.
For United Kingdom
(“EB" area code model only)
. The “EB” indication is shown on the serial number tag.
mportant
THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCOR-
kNCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
UE: NEUTRAL
N; LIVE
m-
As the colours 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 coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be con
nected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
Concerning the Remote Control
Battery installation
1 Open the cover.
Press gently and slide the cover out.
2 Insert the batteries included with this system.
•When you need to replace these batteries, use two UM-4
"AAA", lEC R03 (1.5 V) or equivalent batteries.
Use of batteries
•Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types
(carbon and alkaline, etc.).
•The average battery life is about one year. Although the battery
life varies depending on how often the device Is used, you should
generally replace the batteries about once a year.
• Replace the batteries if commands from the remote control trans
mitter do not operate the unit even when the transmitter is held
close to the front panel.
•Never subject batteries to excessive heat or flame; do not attempt
to disassemble them; and be sure they are not short-circuited.
• If you will not be using the remote control for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dark place.
Operation notes
•Be sure that you insert the batteries so that their positive (+)
and negative (-) polarities match the polarities indicated in
the compartment. Batteries installed incorrectly may leak
and cause damage.
• Refer to "Use of batteries" for additional information.
3 Close the cover.
• If a battery leaks, remove all batteries and dispose of them prop
erly. Thoroughly clean the battery compartment before inserting
new batteries.
If the leaking electrolyte comes into contact with skin or clothes,
flush with water immediately.
•Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
•Do not use rechargeable-type (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or carbon batteries.
•Always remove old, weak, or worn-out batteries promptly and
dispose of them properly.
• Do not dispose of used batteries in household rubbish.
Aim the remote control transmission window toward the amplifier’s
sensor. Avoid any obstacles.
• Use the remote control within a 60-degree angle of the amplifier.
•The reachable distance is within 6 meters directly facing toward
the amplifier.
• Be sure the transmission window and the amplifier’s sensor are
free from dust. Excessive dust might prevent reception.
• If direct sunlight or other strong light source strikes the remote
control signal sensor part of the amplifier, it may impair the remote
control’s operation. If there is a problem, place the amplifier away
from the light source.
• If this system is installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass
doors' thickness or color might make it necessary to use the
remote-control transmitter a shorter distance from the system.
reparations
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Supplied accessories
Check the packing carton for these accessories.
AC power supply cord 1 pc.
Remote control transmitter
RAK-SC307WM 1 pc.
LW/MW loop antenna 1 pc.
Remote control batteries (UM-4, AAA, R03) 2 pcs.
Antenna holder 1 pc.
Mounting screws 2 pcs.
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FM indoor antenna 1 pc.
Attachment plug 1 pc.
(For United Kingdom only)
Note:
The configuration of AC power supply cord and FM indoor antenna
differ according to area.
Preparations
Connections
2 3 4
(continued)
Connect the FM indoor antenna provided with this system.
Tack or tape this antenna to a wall. If you use a tack, be sure
it does not contact the internal antenna wire. Experiment with
the height and direction of the antenna until you achieve the
best reception.
For best reception and sound quality ;
Use an FM outdoor antenna. If you use an FM outdoor an
tenna, disconnect the indoor antenna.
Connecting the FM indoor antenna
Tack or
tape to wall
■ FM outdoor antenna (not included)
If the FM indoor antenna does not provide satisfactory reception of
FM broadcasts, use an outdoor antenna.
You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a
mountainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete building, etc.
An outdoor antenna should be installed by a competent technician
only.
FM outdoor antenna (not included)
75-ohm coaxial
cable (not included)
For United Kingdom-
Use the attachment
plug (included).
For areas except for United Kingdom
® Remove a piece of the outer
vinyl sheath from the end.
@ Bundle the shield braid, and
remove a piece of the inner
vinyl sheath covering the
core wire.
(g) Tilt 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.
30 mm
15 mm
-FM ANTC75Q)-
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Connect the LW/MW loop antenna provided
with this system.
You must connect this antenna to receive LW/MW broadcasts.
Connect the LW/MW loop antenna to the AM antenna termi
nal. (The indication AM used here includes both MW and LW.)
You may attach the LW/MW antenna holder to the rear panel
of the system or to a rack or other structure.
Clamp the antenna to the holder and position the loop for the
best reception. To minimize noise pickup, keep the loop an
tenna away from the speaker cable, power cord, and metal
surfaces.
Connect the speaker cables [for right (R) and
left (L) channels].
Match the two wires from the left and right speaker cables with
the same colored levers of the speaker terminals, then insert
the wires into the respective terminals.
For areas except for United Kingdom
Be sure to connect the striped wire to the negative terminals.
Stripe I
e e
Notes;
•Connect speaker cables before connecting the AC power
supply.
•The load impedance of any speaker used with this unit must
be 6 ohms.
Connection of speaker cables
1. strip off the outer
covering, and twist the
center conductor.
2. Tilt the lever back and
insert the wire.
15 mm
Twist
N
Connecting the LW/MW loop antenna:
(included)
Connecting the LW/MW outdoor antenna (not Included)
You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a
mountainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete building,
etc.
.LOOP
ANT
--------------------
Run between 5 and 12 m
of vinyl-covered wire
horizontally along a
window or other
convenient location.
5-12 m
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Connect an external unit, such as audio tape
deck (for playback only) or output terminals of
a VCR or TV (not included).
3. Close the lever and pull
the wire gently to be sure
that it is secure.
Notes:
To prevent damage to
circuitry, never short-circuit
positive (+) terminals and
negative (-) speaker wires.
Be sure to connect only
positive (-h) wires to positive
(-1-) terminals and negative
(-) wires to negative (-)
terminals.
N
5 Connect the AC power supply cord after you
have connected all other cables and cords.
Note:
Configuration of the AC outlet and AC power supply cord
differ according to area.
For United Kingdom
Household
AC outlet
Connecting external units:
-Ally .
Stereo connection cable
kiot included)
Fit a suitable plug to the AC power
supply cord.
L /AUDIO\
R \OUT J
Video cassette recorder
(not included)
Front Panel Controls and Functions
The functions indicated by the numbers with black background (for
example O) can also be activated from the remote control transmit
ter. (See page 13.)
Tuner
■ Tuner control
© Timer play button (PLAY TIMER)
Use for timer play (when you want play to begin automatically
at a preset time).
(2) Timer recording button (REC TIMER)
Use for timer recording (when you want to begin recording
automatically at a preset time).
0 Cancel button (CANCEL)
Press to cancel the contents chosen with the jog dial.
0 Set button (SET)
Press to set various functions.
(D Display select button (DISPLAY)
Press to select the display (mode display, clock, tape counter,
etc.).
® Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER)
Use to select the desired timer mode or to adjust the clock.
0 Sleep timer button (SLEEP)
Press when you want the system to turn itself off.
@ Compact disc edit-recording mode select
button (CD EDIT)
Press to select the desired edit-recording mode.
(D
Tuning mode select button (TUNING)
Press to select the preset, manual or auto tuning mode.
® Band select button (BAND)
Press to select the LW, MW or FM radio band.
0 FM mode/beat proof button (FM MODE/BP)
Press to select the FM listening mode (stereo or monaural)
during FM broadcasts or to reduce the unwanted beat signals
(whistle) during recording of a LW/MW broadcast.
® Jog dial (AIJOG)
Use to select the contents of the mode, i.e., select tracks in CD
player mode or stations in the tuner n>ode, as well as many
other functions.
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® Alphanumeric display
Shows the selected source, present time, tape counter and the
contents of the timer setting, received frequencies, CD edit
recording mode, volume level, etc.
(Q) Random play indicator (RANDOM)
Lights during the random play mode of the compact disc.
® Timer on-time indicator (ON)
Shows the timer on-time (the time the system is set to go on).
® Repeat play Indicator ()
Lights during the repeat play mode of the compact disc.
Timer recording indicator (TiMER REC)
Lights when you press the timer recording button.
Sleep timer indicator (SLEEP)
Lights when you press the sleep timer button.
FM stereo indicator (STEREO)
Lights when you receive an FM stereo broadcast. It will not
light if you are using the FM mode/beat proof button to select
monaural mode.
Timer off-time indicator (OFF)
Shows the timer off-time (the time the system is set to shut
off).
(^ Muting indicator (MUTING)
Lights when you activate the muting mode.
® Compact disc edit-recording indicator (EDIT)
Lights when you use the edit-recording from a compact disc.
(@ Tape side indicator (SIDE A, B)
Shows which side of the cassette tape (A or B) will be re
corded on when you use the edit-recording of a compact disc.
@ Automatic tape level setting indicator (ATLS)
Lights when you use ATLS recording.
@ Program indicator (PROGRAM)
Lights during the program play mode of the compact disc.
Matrix display (1-12)
Shows the number of tracks and preset channels.
® Over Indicator ( ^ )
Lights if there are 13 or more tracks on the disc.
@) Reverse mode indicators ( ) (c;!^)
Shows which of the reverse modes you selected with the
reverse mode button.
® Dolby noise reduction indicator (DOLBY NR)
Lights when you activate the Dolby noise reduction system.
Quartz lock Indicator (QUARTZ LOCK)
Lights when you precisely tune in a broadcast station.
Deck 1/deck 2 indicator (DECK 1, DECK 2)
Lights to show which deck is operational (deck 1 or deck 2).
Tape direction indicators P-)
Shows the direction of tape travel.
@) Recording indicator (REC)
Lights when the system is in the recording (recording standby)
mode.
® Volume level indicator
Shows the volume level.
Front Panel Controls and Functions
(continued)
Amplifier
■ Amplifier controls
® Power “STANDBY 6/ON” switch
(POWER STANDBY (b/ON)
This switch switches ON and 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 long as the
power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.
® Spectrum analysis display
Shows the spectrum analysis level for each frequency range.
@ Full range level display
Shows the full range level.
@ Super bass indicator
Lights when you activate the super bass mode.
® Equalizer controls
(GRAPHIC EQUALIZER LEVEL)
Use to adjust the equalization level.
These controls are for compensation of tonal quality. By sliding
the controls at each of the indicated frequencies in the “+”
direction, the tonal quality is increased, and by sliding them in
the direction, the tonal quality is decreased.
(See page 44.)
0 Volume level control (VOLUME)
Turn to adjust the volume level.
When turning the control, the alphanumeric dispiay shows the
volume level.
Note that — dB is the lowest volume setting and 0 dB is the
highest.
® Volume preset button (VOL PRESET)
Use to preset volume for timer play.
® Remote control signal sensor (SENSOR)
Receives the signals from the remote control.
0 Super bass button (SUPER BASS)
Press to boost the dynamic tow-frequency ranges.
@ Input select buttons (TAPE, AUX, CD, TUNER)
Press to select the sound source.
® Deck 1 cassette holder
Ф Reverse-side playback button (О)
Press to start the playback or recording (deck 2) in the reverse
direction.
Ф Stop button (□)
Press to stop the tape.
Ф Forward-side playback button (I>)
к Press to start the playback or recording (deck 2) in the forward
P direction.
, Deck 2 cassette holder
Record/record standby button (REC PAUSE)
h Press to put deck 2 into the record standby mode.
Tape counter reset button (COUNTER RESET)
Press to reset the tape counter indicator to 000.
Deck 1 cassette eject button EJECT)
Press to open the deck 1 cassette holder.
0 Deck 1/deck 2 select button (DECK 1/2)
Press to select the deck to be operated.
One-touch tape edit buttons (ONE TOUCH TAPE EDIT)
Press to start the tape-to-tape recording.
0 Fast-forward/rewind/tape program sensor
(TPS) buttons [◄◄ (TPS), (TPS) ►►]
Press to advance or rewind the tape, or to quickly search for
the beginning of a track while the tape is being played.
® Dolby noise reduction button (DOLBY NR)
Use to reduce the hissing noise heard from the tape. This
system has the Dolby B-type noise reduction system.
@ Reverse mode select button
(REVERSE MODE)
Press to select the reverse mode (for playback and recording).
@ Deck 2 cassette eject button (^ EJECT)
Press to open the deck 2 cassette holder.
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Front Panel Controls and Functions
(continued)
Disc tray
® Stop button (□)
Press to stop the disc play.
(J) Disc tray open/close button OPEN/CLOSE)
Press to open and close the disc tray.
0 Play button (»
Press to start disc play.
@) Headphones Jack (PHONES)
Plug headphones cord into this jack.
® Skip/search buttons ()
Press to move forward or backward through the tracks on a
disc, or to hear disc sound at high speed while searching in the
play mode.
® Pause button (II)
Press to stop the disc play temporarily.
Remote Control Unit Controls and Functions
Common operation controls
The function description of buttons ®, O and ® is as described
under “Amplifier controls" on page 10.
@ CD input select button (CO)
Press to select the CD source.
@ Tuner input select button (TUNER/BAND)
Press to select the tuner source.
Muting button (MUTING -20 dB)
Press to temporarily attenuate (mute) the volume level.
Tuner controls
he function description of buttons O and O is as described under
runer control” on page 8.
^ Preset-tuning buttons (1-10/0)
Press to select the preset channel of the tuner.
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Remote Control Unit Controls and
Functions (continued)
Compact disc controls
The function description of buttons Ф, ф, ф, ф and ф is as
described under “Compact disc player" on page 12.
@ Numeric buttons (1-10/0, +10)
Use to specify the compact disc's track.
@) Program button (PROGRAM)
Press to activate the program play mode. You can then enter
specific tracks using the numeric buttons.
@ Random button (RANDOM)
Press to play the disc's tracks in random order.
Cassette deck controls
■ Cassette deck section
The function description of buttons 0, 0,
described under “Cassette deck" on page 11.
), Ф and Ф is as
@ Repeat button (REPEAT)
Press to activate the repeat mode.
0 Cancel button (CANCEL)
Press to change the program. (See page 27.)
Setting the Time of Day
These instructions explain how to set the time of 18:20.
Switch on the power.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER.
2 Select the CLOCK mode by turning the jog
dial.
The display will change to P-TIMER, R-TIMER, SLEEP, and
CLOCK.
The display will return to what was previously indicated if you
allow 10 or more seconds to elapse before you accomplish the
next operation.
3 Press SET.
Flashing
4 Turn the jog dial to the correct hour.
Turn clockwise to increase numbers and counterclockwise to
decrease.
5 Press SET.
6 Turn the jog dial to the correct minute.
Going from 59 to 00 on the minute display will not change the
hour display.
Flashing
7 Press SET,
•The display will change to the previous display.
•Pressing SET resets the clock to "O" seconds.
Note:
“E" appears on the display if the power cord has been once discon
nected or there has been a power failure. If this happens, reset the
time.
Flashing
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Basic Operating Procedure
i (Also available from the remote control. Follow the procedure
described below.)
1 Press POWER STANDBY 6 /ON to switch on
the power.
2 Select the sound source by pressing TAPE,
CD or TUNER.
The display of the selected mode will appear. If you press a
different sound source while listening to a compact disc or
tape, the disc or tape automatically stops playing.
eWhen selecting the tape mode from the remote control,
press on TAPE instead.
The deck will automatically start playing.
3 start the sound source.
4 Adjust the volume level.
The memory backup function will retain the volume level and
sound source.
Note;
Before you set the system to the standby mode, be sure to reduce
the volume level to prevent the extremely high output from the
amplifier from damaging the speakers.
How to mute the volume
Press the muting button on the remote control.
MUTING
-20dB
□
The muting indicator appears on the display.
•This lowers the volume level by 20 dB (approximately Vio).
•Cancel the muted state by pressing the muting button once again
or reduce the volume level to the minimum position and then reset
to the desired volume.
How to use headphones (not included)
Reduce the volume level.
Connect the headphones to the headphones jack.
•When you connect the headphones, the speakers will automati
cally cut off.
•Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing
damage.
•Plug type: Stereo mini
Listening to Radio Broadcasts
Manual tuner operation (to tune to broadcasts by using the jog dial)
2 3 4
1 Press the TUNER input select button.
2 Press TUNING to select the MANUAL tuning
mode.
•Every time you press this button, MANUAL, PRESET and
(AUTO) modes alternately appear.
•AUTO will appear only when the FM mode is selected.
3 Press the band-select button to select FM, LW
or MW.
The display will show which band you selected.
Received band Received frequencies
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4 Turn the jog dial to tune in the desired broad
cast.
The display will show the frequency to which you have tuned.
•If you have tuned in an FM stereo broadcast, the FM stereo
indicator will appear.
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Listening to Radio Broadcasts
Automatic tuner operation only for FM
Only for FM broadcasting station, you can automatically tune in the
FM station by simply turning the jog dial.
(continued)
1 Press the TUNER input select button.
2 Press the band-select button to select FM.
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Press TUNING to select the AUTO tuning
mode.
Every time you press this button, MANUAL, PRESET and
AUTO modes alternately appear.
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4 Turn the jog dial clockwise or counterclock
wise and then release it.
The display frequency begins to change.
(y : Clockwise for the frequency upward.
^ ; Counterclockwise for the frequency downward.
The changing of the displayed frequency will be automatically
stopped if the broadcast station is located.
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