Panasonic SC-CH60 User Manual

Panasonic

Mini Changer System

SC-CH60

Operating Instructions

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.

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Thank you for purchasing this system.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefuily.

Table of Contents

Before Use
Suggestions tor Safety............................................		3
Preparations...........................................................		4
stacking the components ...................................................................		4
Supplied accessories .........................................................................		5
Connections .......................................................................................		0
Front Panei Controis and Functions..........................		$
Compact disc changer section ...........................................................		3
Tuner section .....................................................................................		10
Amplifier section ................................................................................		12
Cassette deck section........................................................................		13
Remote Control Unit Controls and
Functions .......................................................		.14
Common operation controls ............................................................		14
Tuner controls...................................................................................		14
Compact disc controls......................................................................		15
Concerning the Remote Control .............................		16
Battery installation............................................................................		16
Use of batteries................................................................................		16
Operation notes................................................................................		16
Basic Operations
Basic Operating Procedure ....................................		17
How to mute the volume...................................................................		17
How to use headphones...................................................................		17
Setting the Time of Day..........................................		18
Radio Operations
Listening to Radio Broadcasts................................		19
Manual tuner operation.....................................................................		19
Automatic tuner operation only for FM .............................................		20
Memory presetting ............................................................................		21
Memory tuner operation ...................................................................		22
Compact Disc Operations
Listening to Compact Discs.....................................		24
Sequential play.................................................................................		24
Direct access play............................................................................		26
Program play....................................................................................		27
Random play.....................................................................................		29
Special features ...........................	,.................................................. 30

Tape Deck Operations
Listening to Tapes............... ................................	32
To play back prerecorded cassettes.................................................	32
To fast forward or rewind the tape............................... ...................	34
To cue or review the tape................................................................	34
Series playback ................................................................................	35
Recording Operations
Making a Recording.............................................	36
To record from the desired source..................................................	36
Tape-to-tape recording from deck 2 to deck 1 .................................	38
Edlt>Recordlng from Compact Discs.......................	40
Sequential CD recording (ALBUM)..................................................	40
Fit editing (J.FIT) ..............................................................................	42
Program recording from two or three discs ....................................	43
Tone Quality Operations
Changing the Tone Quality.......................................	44
Using the graphic equalizer control ................................................	44
To listen with augmented bass (super bass effect) ........................	45
Timer Operations
Using the Timer ....................................................	46
Setting the timer play........................................................................	46
Setting the timer recording...............................................................	48
To use the sleep timer......................................................................	50
External Unit Operations
Using an External Unit	.52
To enjoy an external source	52
Reference
Care & Use ..........................................................	53
Concerning Cassette Tapes.............................................................	53
Concerning Compact Discs .............................................................	54
Maintenance...................................................................................	55

Troubleshooting Guide...........................................	56
Technical Specifications ...... ................................	58

Suggestions 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.

■ Never attempt to repair nor reconstruct this unit

A serious electric shock might occur if this unit is repaired, disassem­ bled 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.

■ Place the unit where it will be well ventilated

Place this unit at least 10 cm (4") away from wall surfaces, etc.

Be careful that curtains and similar materials do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

■ 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.

■ 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 inciined, a malfunction may result.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM­ ANCE 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 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.

■ 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.

a 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.

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Comp«ict disc changer

Preparations

These operating Instructions are appiicable to the foiiowing system.

System	Compact Audio System	Compact Disc Changer	Speakers
SC-CH60	SA-CH60	66	SB-CH60
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Stacking the components

Install the components as shown below.

Left speaker	Right speaker
(SB-CH60)	(SB-CH60)

Supplied accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

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□ AC power supply cord............................................................. ..

1 pc. □ FM indoor antenna

.........................................................................................1 pc.

d! Remote control transmitter...........................................................

1 pc. CH AM loop antenna......................................................................................

1 pc.

Q Remote control batteries	□ Antenna holder .........................................................................	i pc.
UM-4, AAA, R03..............	2 pcs.

□ Flat cable

1 pc. □ Mounting screws

.....................................................................................2 pcs.

Preparations (continued)

Connections-------------

1 Connect the Included flat cable to connectors A, B.

Connecting

2 Connect the included FM Indoor antenna.

Tack or adhere the antenna on the wall at a height and in a direction which result in the best reception. The tip of the internal antenna wire should not come into contact with any metal object.

Connecting the FM Indoor antenna

Hold the connector with the recessed part up and press in at the center until you hear a click.

Disconnecting

Do not try connecting or disconnecting the flat cable

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while the power is switched to ON.

FM ANT (75iH

For best reception and sound quality, use an FM outdoor antenna (not included).

If you use an FM outdoor antenna, disconnect the indoor an­ tenna.

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 techni­ cian only.

Connecting a 75-ohm coaxial cable

Connect an external unit, such as audio tape deck (for playback only) or output terminals of a VCR or TV (not included).

Connecting external unit

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3 Connect the included AM loop antenna.

Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna terminal.

You may attach the AM 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 antenna away from the speaker cable, power cord, flat cable, and metal surfaces.

Connecting an AM 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. Run vinyl-covered wire of 5-12 m horizontally along the window or some other convenient location.

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AM EXT ANT

AM outdoor antenna (not included)

Connect the right (R) and left (L) speaker cables.

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.

Connection of speaker cables

1. strip off the outer covering, and twist the center conductor.

Make sure the bare ends of the wires are not unraveled. (If they are, twist them tight again.)

2. Insert the wire to the rear panel of the main unit, and then close the lever.

Notes;

Connect speaker cables before connecting the AC power supply.

Be sure to connect only positive (red) wires to positive (+) terminals and negative (black) wires to negative (-) terminals'.

To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit positive (-(-) and negative (-) speaker wires.

Connect the AC power supply cord after you have connected all other cables and cords.

Press the MAIN POWER switch to ON position.

The primary circuit is always “live" as long as this switch is set to ON position.

Note;

If you don’t plan to use the system for a long time, press the MAIN POWER switch to OFF position or disconnect the AC power supply cord.

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 pages 14-15.)

Compact disc changer section

© Disc trays (1-3)

You can load up to three discs; one disc per one tray.

© Loading drawer

You can load and unload discs when this drawer is open,

0 Stop button (■)

Press to stop the disc play.

O Piay button (^)

Press to start disc play.

0 Loading drawer open/close button { A OPEN/CLOSE)

Press to open or close the loading drawer.

If you press this button while the play indicator is lit, the drawer will open to half position.

0 Pause button (I I PAUSE)

Press to stop the disc play temporarily.

® Fit edit button (J.FIT)

Press to activate the fit edit mode of the edit-recording.

© Album edit button (ALBUM)

Press to activate the album edit mode of the edit-recording.

0 Random piay button (RANDOM)

Press to play the disc’s ^acks in random order.

0 Repeat button (REPEAT)

Press to activate the repeat mode.

0 Disc buttons (Disc1 -3)

Press to select the desired disc.

@ Display button (DISPLAY)

Press to change the display.

© Search buttons (^

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Press to hear disc sound at high speed while searching in the play mode.

<D Skip buttons (• ^>1)

Press to move forward or backward through the tracks on a disc.

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Display

@ Matrix display

Shows the total number of tracks on a disc, and the current playing track to flash and the tracks edited on side A and B.

® Total track indicator (TOTAL)

Lights to show the total number of tracks edited on side A and B when you use the edit-recording Kjnction of compact disc.

© Tape side indicator (A, B)

Shows which side of the cassette tape (A or B) wiii be recorded on when you use the edit-recording function of compact disc.

® Disc indicators

Flashes to show which disc is in play.

@ Multi-dispiay

Shows the total playing time on the disc, elapsed play time of the current track, the number of tracks, current playing or recording track number, the number of programmed tracks and disc number.

@ Random piay indicator (RANDOM)

Lights during the random play mode of the compact disc.

® Peak search indicator (PEAK SEARCH)

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@ Pause indicator (II)

Lights when you press the pause button to stop the disc play temporarily.

Play indicator (>)

Lights when compact disc is in play.

Over indicator (^)

Lights if there are 16 or more tracks on the disc.

® Program cancel indicator (CANCEL)

Lights when you cancel the programmed tracks.

@ Program indicator (PROGRAM)

Lights during the program play mode of compact disc.

@ Repeat play Indicator (CD)

Lights during the repeat play mode of the compact disc.

® Edit mode indicators (J.FIT, ALBUM)

J.FIT: Lights when you activate the fit edit mode.

ALBUM: Lights when you activate the sequential CD recording edit mode.

In the edit-recording mode, lights when the compact disc changer is automatically scanning the peak level on a disc.

Front Panel Controls and Functions

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Tuner section

0 Sleep timer button (SLEEP)

Press when you want the system to turn itself oft.

® Timer on button (ON TIMER)

Use for timer play or recording (when you want to set the system to operate automatically at a preset time).

0 Band select button (BAND)

Press to select the AM or FM radio band.

Manual tuning/time set buttons (MANUAL TUNING -/TIME+)

Press to tune to the desired station or set the time.

® 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 an AM broadcast.

	® Preset tuning buttons (▼ PRESET TUNING A)	@ Memory/tape length button
		(MEMORY/TAPE LENGTH)
	Press to program broadcast frequencies into the unit’s memory,	Press to program a broadcasting station or to set the tape length
	and also to recall the programmed stations.
		when edit-recording.
	@ Time adjustment button (TIME ADJUST)
	Use to adjust the clock.

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® Quartz lock Indicator (QUARTZ LOCK)

Lights when a broadcast station is tuned in precisely.

® Deck indicators (DECK 1, DECK 2)

Light while the power is switched ON.

® Tape travel indicators (^)

Lights when the tape travels.

© Muting indicator (MUTING)

Lights when you activate the muting mode.

© 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 monau­ ral mode.

® High speed edit Indicator (EDIT Hi)

Lights when the high speed editing is selected.

© Band indicator (FM, AM)

Lights to show which band was selected.

® Recording indicator (REC)

Lights when the system is recording.

© Timer indicator (TIMER. TIMER ON)

"TIMER” lights during the timer setting.

“TIMER ON" lights when the timer play or timer recording is activated.

© Sleep timer indicator (SLEEP)

Lights when you press the sleep timer button.

© Super bass indicator (S.BASS)

Lights when you activate the super bass mode.

® Memory scan indicator (M.SCAN)

Lights when the memory scanning function is used.

© Alpha-numeric display

Shows the selected source, present time, received frequencies, volume level, etc.

© Channel display

Lights to show the preset channel number selected after press­ ing the preset tuning button.

@ Memory indicator (MEMORY)

Lights when the memory button is pressed.

© Volume level indicator (VOLUME)

Shows the volume level.

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Front Panel Controls and Functions

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Amplifier section

Power “STANDBY c!)/ON” switch (POWER, STANDBY c!)/ON)

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

® Super bass button (SUPER BASS)

Press to boost the low-frequency ranges.

® Volume level control (VOLUME)

Turn to adjust the volume level.

When turning the control, the alpha-numeric display shows the volume level.

Note that — dB is the lowest volume setting and 0 dB is the highest.

® Headphones Jack (PHONES)

Plug headphones cord into this jack.

® Equaiizer controls (GRAPHIC EQUALIZER)

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.

(g) Remote control signal sensor (SENSOR)

Receives the signals from the remote control.

(^ Input select buttons (TAPE, AUX, CD, TUNER)

Press to select the sound source.

@) Tape-to-tape recording speed selector (EDITING SPEED)

Press to select the recording speed when a tape-to-tape record­ ing is made.

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Cassette deck section

® Cassette holders

Fast forward/cue buttons (P^P'/CUE)

@ Record button (RECORD)

Press to make a recording (tape deck 1 only).

@ Playback buttons (P> PLAY)

Press to advance the tape.

Press and hold during playback to cue the contents at high

@ Stop/eject buttons (■ STOP/A EJECT)

Press to play back a tape.	Press to open the cassette holder, or to stop the tape.
Rewind/review buttons (^^/REV)	(|^ Pause buttons (II PAUSE)

Press to rewind the tape.

Press and hold during playback to review the contents at high speed.

Press to temporarily stop the tape playback or recording (deck 1 only).

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Remote Control Unit Controls and

Functions

Common operation controls (Figure 1)

The functions of buttons ® and ® are identical to those described under “Tuner section” on page 10 and “Amplifier section" on page 12.

@ AUX Input select button (AUX)

Press to select the external source.

@ CD input select button (CD)	@ Muting button (MUTING)
	Press to temporarily mute the volume level.
Press to select the CD source.	@ Tape input select button (TAPE)
	Press to select the tape source.

Tuner controls (Figure 2) —

@ Tuner input /band select button (TUNER/BAND)

Use to select tuner source and desired band (FM or AM).

@ Preset-tuning buttons

Use to tune to broadcast stations which have been preset in the unit’s memory.

Compact disc controls (Figure 3)

The functions of buttons 0, O, 0, ©, 0,0 and 0 are identical to those described under “Compact disc changer section" on page 8.

® Disc button (DISC)

Press this button before selecting the disc number (DISC 1-DISC 3) on the numeric buttons.

@ Numeric buttons

Use to select one track on a compact disc or when selecting which disc (1 -3) you want to play.

@ Program button (CD PROGRAM)

Press to activate the program play mode. You can then enter specific tracks using the numeric buttons.

Cancel button (CANCEL)

Press to cancel the programmed track.

Concerning the Remote Control

Battery installation-------------------------------------------------

1 Open the cover.	Be sure that you insert the batteries so that their positive (+) and
Press gently and slide the cover out,	negative (-) polarities match the polarities indicated in the
2 Insert the batteries Included with this system.	compartment. Batteries installed incorrectly may leak and cause
	damage.
When you need to replace these batteries, use two UM-4	Refer to “Use of batteries" for additional information.
‘'AAA", lEC R03 (1.5 V) or equivalent batteries.
	3 Close the cover.

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 gener­ ally replace the batteries about once a year.

Replace the batteries if commands from the remote control transmit­ ter 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.

If a battery leaks, remove all batteries and dispose of them properly. Thoroughly clean the battery compartment before inserting new bat­ teries.

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.

Operation notes

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Avoid dust.

Aim the remote control transmission window toward the amplifier’s sensor. Avoid any obstacles.

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Amplifier

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Use the remote control within a 60-degree angle of the amplifier.

The maximum distance is within 7 meters (23 feet) 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, move 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 at a shorter distance from the system.

Basic Operating Procedure

1 Press POWER STANDBY CD /ON to switch on the power.

2 Select the sound source by pressing TAPE, CD or TUNER.

The display panel will show which source has been selected.

3 Start the sound source.

4 Adjust the volume level.

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 MUTING on the remote control.

MUTING

The muting indicator appears on the display.

This lowers the volume level by 20 dB (approximately Vio).

How to use headphones

To cancel, press MUTING again or reduce the volume level to the minimum position and then reset to the desired volume.

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Reduce the volume level.

Connect the headphones to the headphones Jack.

When you connect the headphones, the speakers will automatically be cut off.

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.

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Setting the Time of Day

	These instructions explain how to set the time for 18:20.	4 Press TIME + or TIME - until the correct min­
	Switch on the power.	ute appears on the display.
		Going from 59 to 00 on the minute display will not change the

appears on the display.

The clock will be reset to "0” seconds.

TIME +; To advance the time

TIME —: To reverse the time

Press TIME ADJUST.

The hour will stop flashing and then minute will begin to Rash.