Sanyo MCD-ZX600F Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CD Portable Radio Cassette
Recorder

z/ON

TAPE TU/BAND

e

PRESET

TUNING+fTUNING–

/REPEAT

ni

MEMORY

321

654

987

BASS+100

–VOLUME +

MCD-ZX600F

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LOW POWER
LASER DEVICE, TO ENSURE CONTINUED
SAFETY DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVERS
OR ATTEMPT TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE
INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT.
REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.

- The apparatus shall not be exposed to drip­ping or splashing.

- Do not use where there are extremes of
temperature (below 5 oC or exceeding
35oC).

- Because of the CD player’s extremely low
noise and wide dynamic range, there might
be a tendency to set the volume on the am­plifier unnecessarily high. Doing so may
produce an excessively large output from
the amplifier which could damage your
speakers.

IMPORTANT

If the plug supplied with this equipment is not
suitable for the socket outlets in your home it
should be cut off and replaced with the correct
type.

Disposal of Plug

If the non rewireable plug is to be cut off, the
removed plug should be disposed of carefully as
there is a shock hazard should the plug be
inserted into a live socket.

Replacing Fuse

The detachable fuse cover must be replaced
after changing the fuse.
Only a 3A fuse should be used and should
comply with BS 1362 and should carry the ASTA
mark .

- Sudden changes in the ambient tempera­ture may cause condensation to form on the
optical lens inside the unit. If this happens,
take out the disc, leave the unit for about 1
hour, and then proceed to operate.

- Do not install this equipment in a confined
space, such as a book case or built in cabi­net.

- The rating label is located on the back of the
unit.

- No object filled with liquid, such as vase
shall be placed on the apparatus.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Blue Neutral
Brown Live

The wires in the mains lead must be connected
to the terminals in the plug as follows:

Wire colour Plug terminal marking
Blue N or Black or Blue
Brown L or Red or Brown

Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal.
If the mains plug contains a fuse this should be
3A, if a plug without a fuse is used the distribution
board fuse should not be greater than 5A.

- Disconnect the mains plug from the sup­ply socket when not in use. Do not remove
the back cover with mains connected.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains unless it is unplugged from the AC wall outlet.

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CONTROLS

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23

5

6

7

4
3

2
1

8
9

10

111213141516

26

27

25

17
18
19

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1. Power button (z/ON)

2. Bass expander button
(BASSXPANDER Y OFF Z ON)

3. Volume buttons (VOLUME +,-)

4. Headphones socket (PHONES)

5. Telescopic aerial

6. CD compartment

7. Tape function button (TAPE)

8. Tuner function/Band select button
(TUNER/BAND)

9. FM mode button (FM MODE)

10. Random play button (RANDOM)

11. Record button (REC)

12. Play button (PLAY)

13. Rewind button (REW)

14. Fast forward button (F.FWD)

15. Stop/Eject button (STOP/EJECT)

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16. Pause button (PAUSE)

17. Play/Pause button (i)

18. Stop button (n)

19. Preset tuning/Repeat button
(TU PRESET/REPEAT)

20. Remote sensor

21. Display

22. Cassette holder

23. Memory button (MEMORY)

24. Skip/Search/Tuning buttons
(TUNING -/f, e/TUNING +)

25. Beat cancel switch (BEAT CANCEL)

26. Reset socket

27. AC input socket (AC VOLTAGE ~)

28. Battery compartment lid

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POWER SUPPLY

AC POWER

Connect one end of the mains lead to the AC
VOLTAGE~ socket and the other end to an AC
outlet.

Note:

- The installed batteries are automatically
disconnected when the mains lead is con­nected to the unit.

- The z /ON button is mounted on the sec­ondary side. The unit is not disconnected
from mains, even switched off.

BATTERY POWER

Installing batteries

Install eight “R14/C” batteries (not supplied) as
shown below.

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Cautions on batteries

To prevent battery electrolyte leakage, which
may result in injury and damage to the unit or
other objects, observe the following precautions:

1. All batteries must be installed with the
proper polarity (see diagram on the rear of
the unit).

2. Do not mix new with old or used batteries.

3. Only use batteries of the same type and
brand.

4. Remove the batteries when they are not to
be used for a long period time.

5. When the batteries have become
discharged, they must be disposed of in a
safe manner which complies with all appli­cable laws.

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REMOTE CONTROL

Controls

123

z/ON

TAPE TU/BAND

e

f

TUNING –

11
10

ni

1. Power button (z/ON)

2. Tape function button (TAPE)

3. Tuner function/Band button (TU/BAND)

4. Preset/Repeat button (PRESET/REPEAT)

5. Memory button (MEMORY)

6. Play/Pause button ( i )

7. Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)

8. Bass expander button (BASS)

9. Volume buttons (– VOLUME +)

10. Stop button ( n )

11. Skip/Search, Tuning buttons
(f/TUNING –, e/TUNING +)

TUNING +

– VOLUME +

PRESET
/REPEAT

MEMORY

321

654

987

BASS+100

4
5

6
7

8
9

Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)

If the function is “CD”, the buttons select the track
numbers on a disc.
If the function is “RADIO”, the buttons select
preset radio stations.
With any other function, the buttons will not
function.

Example:
To select No. 3, press 3.
To select No. 10, press +10, then 0.
To select No. 25, press +10 twice, then 5.

Installing batteries

Install two “AAA/R03” batteries (not supplied) as
shown below.

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Remote control range

Remote sensor

Within
approx. 7 meters

z/ON

TAPE TU/BAND

e

PRESET

TUNING+fTUNING–

/REPEAT

ni

MEMORY

321

654

987

BASS+100

–VOLUME +

The buttons on the remote control perform similar
functions to similarly marked buttons on the front
panel.

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GENERAL OPERATION

Turning the power on and off

Press the z/ON button to turn the power on.
Press the z/ON button again to turn the power off.

- When the mains lead is connected to the
unit, the unit will respond to commands
from the remote control.

Adjusting the volume

Press the VOLUME + or – button, or press the +
or – VOLUME button on the remote control. The
volume level appears on the display, (VOL 00 ~
VOL 40).

Bass expander control

Press the BASSXPANDER button to Z ON to
enhance the bass sound. “BASS” appears on the
display.

Headphones

Connect stereo headphones (not supplied) to the
PHONES socket for monitoring or for private
listening. The speakers are automatically
disconnected when headphones are connected.

WHAT TO DO IF ...

If the operation of the unit or display is not normal,

1. Disconnect the mains lead.

2. Press the RESET button (rear of the unit)
for at least 30 seconds.

3. Connect the mains lead.

4. Operate the unit.

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CD PLAY

Use compact discs bearing the symbol shown. In
addition to conventional 12 cm CDs, this system
can be used to play 8 cm CDs without an adapter.

Note:
This unit can play back the CD-R/RW that have
recorded music data as well. However, some CD­R/RWs can not be played back depending on the
recording conditions.

1. Press the z/ON button to turn the power
on.

2. Press the i button to select “CD”.

3. Press CD compartment lid (OPEN/CLOSE
portion). The CD compartment opens.
“OPEN” appears on the display.

4. Place the disc with the label facing up on
the turntable. (Place only one disc at a
time.)

5. Press the CD compartment lid (OPEN/
CLOSE portion) to close it.

The total playing time and total number of
tracks on the disc appear.

6. Press the i button.

TR

Play starts from the first track. The elapsed
playing time for the current track and track
number are displayed.

- To start play from the desired track, se­lect the track by using the e, f
button (or number buttons on the re­mote control), then press the i
button.

Note:
If a disc is loaded upside down “Err”
appears. If no disc is loaded, “no disc”
appears. If this occurs, load the disc cor­rectly or replace the damaged disc.

7. Press the n button to end disc play at any
time.
When the last track has been played, the
player stops automatically.

Note:
Do not open the CD compartment during CD play.
Always press the n button and wait for the disc to
stop rotating before opening the CD compartment
lid.

Notes on handling compact discs

- Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight,
high humidity or high temperatures for ex­tended periods of time.

- Discs should be returned to their cases af­ter use.

- Do not apply paper or write anything on the
disc surface.

- Handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch
the playing surface (glossy side).

- Fingerprints and dust should be carefully
wiped off the playing surface of the disc
with a soft cloth.
Wipe in a straight motion from the centre to
the outside of the disc.

- Never use chemicals such as record clean­ing sprays, antistatic sprays or fluids, ben­zene or thinner to clean compact discs.

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Temporarily stopping play

FM

MHz

CH

TRACK

MEMORY

Press the i button. Elapsed playing time blinks.
To resume play, press the button again.

Skip play

To skip to track 6 while track 3 is playing, press the
e button repeatedly until “ 6 ” appears (in the
track section) on the display. To skip back to track
3 while track 6 is playing, press the f button
repeatedly until “ 3 ” appears.

- The number buttons on the remote control
can also be used for skip play. To skip to
track 6 while one track is playing, press 6.

1. Press the n button.

2. Press the MEMORY button.

TR

MEMORY

FM

CH

MHz

3. Select a track by using the e , f
button.

- The number buttons on the remote

control can also be used.

TR

MEMORY

FM

CH

MHz

Search (forward/reverse)

If the e or f button is pressed during play, the
player will search at high speed in the forward or
reverse direction while the button is being pressed.
When the button is released, normal play will
continue.

Random play (Main unit only)

Press the RANDOM button to begin random play
,The player will automatically select and play
tracks on the disc at random. “RANDOM” appears
on the display.

- While in programme playing mode press
the RANDOM button. “MEMORY” is re­placed by “RANDOM”. The player changes
automatically to RANDOM playing mode.

Repeat play

Press the TU PRESET/REPEAT button
repeatedly before or during play to select various
repeat mode available.

Each time the TU PRESET/REPEAT button is
pressed, the repeat mode changes as shown
below:

REPEAT blinks
(Repeat one track)

REPEAT remains lit

v

(Repeat all tracks)

v

v

Released
(Normal play mode)

PROGRAMMED PLAY

Up to 16 tracks on a disc can be programmed for
play in any order.

- To begin the programming procedure, se­lect “CD” function first.

- The same track can be programmed more
than once.

- Load a disc that you want to programme
before starting programmed play.

4. Press the MEMORY button. “MEMORY”
remains lit.

5. Repeat steps 3 - 4 to programme addi­tional tracks.

6. Press the i button to start play. When all
programmed tracks have been played, the
player stops automatically. The total track
number and total playing time appears.

- The programme contents are retained

in memory.

- Any attempt to programme more than 16
tracks will result in discontinuation of the
programming and first programmed track
number appears.

- To cancel programmed play, press the n
button twice.

Checking the programme

Each time the MEMORY button is pressed in the
stop mode, the programmed details sequentially
appear on the display.

Changing a programme

To add a new track to a programme:

1. In the stop mode, press the MEMORY but­ton repeatedly until “– –” (on the track
section) appears on the display.

2. Select a track as explained above.

3. Press the MEMORY button.

To change a track:

1. In the stop mode, press the MEMORY but­ton repeatedly until the selection to be re­placed is displayed.

2. Select a track as explained above.

3. Press the MEMORY button.

Note:
Programmed tracks cannot be partially deleted or
inserted.

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LISTENING TO TAPES

FM

MHz

CH

TRACK

MEMORY

1. Press the z/ON button to turn the power
on.

2. Press the TAPE button to select “TAPE”.
“TAPE” appears on the display.

3. Press the STOP/EJECT button. The cas­sette holder opens.

4. Load the cassette into the cassette holder.

After loading the
cassette, press the
cassette holder back
into position.

5. Press the PLAY button to begin playback.

6. Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop
playback at any time. Press it again to re­move the cassette.
When the end of the tape has been
reached, the tape stops automatically.

Note:

- Use the normal tape (TYPE 1).

- Endless tapes cannot be used.

- Do not use C-100 (or longer) tapes. They

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

may jam in the mechanism.

Pause

Press the PAUSE button to temporarily stop
playback or recording. Press it again to resume
operation.

Fast forward and rewind

Press the F.FWD or REW button. When the
desired location has been reached, press the
STOP/EJECT button.

Automatic stop system

At the end of the tape while recording or playing
back, the cassette deck stops automatically and
the buttons are released.
This system does not work in fast forward and
rewind operation. Be sure to press the STOP/
EJECT button when the end of the tape has been
reached.
Example (When using C-60 tape):
Press the STOP/EJECT button after
approximately 2 minutes have elapsed under fast
forward and rewind operation.

Automatic/Manual tuning

1. Press the TUNER/BAND button to select
FM or AM, the tuner mode display appears.

2. Automatic tuning:
Press the TUNING – or TUNING + button
for at least 1 second to tune in a station.
The unit will scan up or down the band and
receive the next receivable station. Press
the button again to continue.

Manual tuning:

Press the TUNING – or TUNING + button
briefly until the desired frequency is
displayed.

3. To turn the radio off. Press the z/ON
button.

To receive FM stereo broadcasts
(Main unit only)

“ST” appears when an FM stereo broadcast is
received.

- If the signal from an FM stereo station is
weak and reception is poor, press the FM
MODE button to change to the mono
mode. The reception may be improved, but
the sound will be monaural.

To improve reception

FM: Pull out the telescopic aerial and adjust

its position.

AM: Rotate the unit.

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To preset stations

Up to 20 FM and 12 AM stations can be preset.

1. Tune in the station to be preset as de­scribed above.

2. Press the MEMORY button.

TRACK

MEMORY

FM

CH

MHz

3. While “– –” is blinking, press the TU PRE-
SET/REPEAT button to select the channel
to be preset.

TRACK

MEMORY

FM

CH

MHz

4. While the channel number is blinking,
press the MEMORY button, the channel
number remains lit.

- In this example, “103.25 MHz” FM sta-

tion is preset on FM channel 9.

- The number buttons on the remote

control can also be used. In this
example, press 9 after the step 2

RECORDING

above.

5. Repeat steps above to add more preset
stations.

- When presetting a new station, the

previous preset station is cleared.

Listening to preset stations

1. Select “RADIO” function and select the
band.

2. Press the TU PRESET/REPEAT button
briefly.

- The number buttons on the remote

control can also be used.

Recording copyright material without permission
of the copyright owners is usually an
infringement. If you wish to re-record copyright
material, permission from the copyright owner
is necessary. SANYO does not approve of, and
cannot be held responsible for, any unlawful
use of this machine.

Recording compact discs (Synchronous re­cording)

1. Load a blank cassette.

2. Press the i button to select “CD”
function.

3. Load the disc to be recorded.

- Select the track number if required.

- For programmed recording,

programme the material in advance
(as described under “PROGRAMMED
PLAY”).

4. Press the REC button. The PLAY button is
engaged simultaneously and CD recording
starts.

- When you want to record music as you

listen, press the REC button. Record­ing starts automatically from the begin­ning of the track.

5. Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop
recording.
When the end of the tape is reached, the
CD player and deck stop automatically.

Recording from the radio

1. Load a blank cassette.

2. Tune in the radio station to be recorded.

3. Press the REC button to start recording.

4. Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop
recording.

When beat is heard

Beat (a high-pitched noise) may sometimes be
heard during the recording of radio broadcasts. If
this occurs, set the BEAT CANCEL switch to 1 or
2 position that reduces the level of the beat noise.

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Safeguards against accidental erasure

To protect side A, break out tab (1). To protect
side B, break out tab (2).

- To erase or record a protected cassette,
cover the tab openings with adhesive tape
(3).

Note:
The REC button cannot be depressed when
using a protected cassette.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the unit

Clean the outside of the unit with a clean soft
cloth, moistened with lukewarm water. Do not use
benzene, thinners, or alcohol since they will mar
the finish of the surfaces.

Cleaning the tape heads and tape path

To ensure continued high performance, use a
cleaning tape (available from your local audio
dealer) to clean the head block of the deck after
about every 10 hours of use.

Cleaning the CD player Iens

The lens should never be touched. If dust is on the
lens, blow it off using a camera lens blower.
(Consult your dealer.)

2

A

1

3

B

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SPECIFICATIONS

CD Player

Channels:

2-channel stereo

Sampling frequency:

44.1 kHz

Pick-up :

Semiconductor laser

Laser output:

0.6 mW (Continuous wave max.)

Wave length:

790 nm

Wow & flutter:

Below measurable limits

Radio

Reception frequency:

FM: 87.5 ~ 108 MHz
AM: 522 ~ 1,611 kHz (9 kHz step)

Cassette deck

Track system:

4-track, 2 - channel stereo

Erasing system:

Magnet erase

Tape speed:

4.75 cm/sec.

Frequency response:

80 ~ 12,000 Hz

Fast forward/rewind time:

Approx.110 sec. (C-60)

General

Output power :

1 W/ch (DC max.)

Speakers:

8 cm x 2

Terminal:

PHONES: 32 ohms

Power source:

AC: 230V, 50Hz
DC: 12V, 8 “R14/C” batteries

Dimensions:

297(W) x 160(H) x 245(D) mm
Weight:
Approx. 2.2 kg (without batteries)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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GUARANTEE TO CUSTOMER

Sanyo Europe Ltd. (the Company) guarantees to the
initial retail purchaser that if this equipment is or
becomes defective and that, in the opinion of the
Company, the defect is due to faulty material or
workmanship the Company will, for a period of 12
calendar months from the date of sale to the original
purchaser repair or replace, at its sole option, free of
charge, any such defective component part of the
equipment, always provided that:-

1. The equipment has at all times been used in
accordance with the operating instructions issued by
the Company, and has not been connected to an
electrical mains supply for which it has not been
adjusted.

2. Accidental damage, or damage caused by
negligence or misuse by the user, including leakage
from exhausted batteries, is specifically excluded.

3. Unauthorized repairs, or any modification to
the equipment which has not been expressly approved
by the Company, shall render this guarantee null and
void.

4. Failure due to fair wear and tear of any item,
such as batteries, record playing styli, and tape
recording, playback and erase heads is specifically
excluded.

This guarantee is not transferable and is only applicable
within the United Kingdom (and the Republic of Ireland).
Nothing in this express guarantee affects the statutory
rights available to the purchaser of this equipment.
Note: This guarantee supersedes any other form of
guarantee that may inadvertently have been enclosed
with or attached to the product. (August 1978).

Thank you for buying Sanyo. This equipment
should give you many years of pleasure and faithful
service but in the event that a fault occurs, the following
notes for your guidance may be helpful:-

1. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE
RECEIPT WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED FOR
SERVICE DURING GUARANTEE.

2. If your Sanyo equipment proves faulty during
the period of guarantee, take it or send it back to the
dealer who originally supplied it together with this
guarantee and the proof of purchase. We have made
arrangements with our approved dealers under which
they will carry out in-guarantee service repairs on our
behalf. In this way, we hope to reduce to a minimum the
amount of time you will be without your equipment.

3. If for some reason it is impossible to return
the equipment to the original supplier, please contact
our Consumer Relations Department at the address
below for further advice.

4. Should the equipment require servicing after
the expiry of the guarantee period, take or send it to the
original supplier or any other Sanyo dealer. He will be
pleased to give you a quotation for the repair. If you are
in any doubt about what to do, write to us at the address
below or telephone:

Consumer Relations Department,
Sanyo Europe Ltd.,
Sanyo House
Otterspool Way, Watford,
Hertfordshire WD2 8JX
Tel: Watford 246363

R5

(UK) 1AD6P1P2057--

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.