Hitachi CX-36E User manual

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CD RADIO CASSETTE
RECORDER FM/AM/LW
CX-36E(BS)
Instruction Manual
Before operating please read these instructions thoroughly
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SOME DO’S AND DON’TS FOR THE
SAFE USE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT (for U.K.)
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international
safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you
are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
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DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, exten-
sion leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly
made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and
withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, opera-
tion or safety of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on the equipment.
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DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it
workingnormally,orifitisdamagedinanyway-switchoff,withdrawthemains
plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is spe-
cifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby
mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your
family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for
infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are
distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch televi-
sion whilst driving a vehicle.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently
damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment, for example with
curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the
life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to en-
sure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs
with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
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NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes,
slots or any other opening in the case - this could result in a fatal
electrical shock;
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NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any
kind. It is better to be safe than sorry!
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this
declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN60555-2 and EN60555-3.
Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC
Directives.
IMPORTANT
The mains lead on this equipment may be supplied with a moulded plug
incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the
plug.Shouldthe fuse need to be replaced,anASTAor BSI approved BS1362
fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable, never
use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required,
ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse
covers are available from your dealer.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not
suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a
power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.
Should it be necessary to change the mains plug, this must be carried out by
a competent person, preferably a qualified electrician.
If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose
of it immediately, having first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
code:
Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE
As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the
letter Nor coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal marked with the letter Lor coloured BROWN or
RED.
On no account connect either of these wires to the terminal marked E or by
the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
Alternatively, this equipment may be supplied with a rewireable plug already
fitted, which may be removed if not suitable and an alternative fitted in accor-
dance with the preceding instructions.
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•LOCATION OF EXPLANATORY LABELS
HITACHI MODEL NO.
NODE MODELO
CX-36E
POWER SOURCE: 12V 8 x 1EC R20 OR JIS R20P
ALIMENTACION OR "D" CELL
230V~ 50HZ 12W
Hitachi,Ltd.Tokyo Japan
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
NOTE: The Rating label
is indicated at the
bottom of the set.
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•POWER SUPPLY
MAINS SUPPLY
To AC outlet
230V 50Hz
BATTERY SUPPLY
NOTE : When the volume drops and the tape speed slows down, it is a sign that the
batteries have to be replaced.
12V DC
8 x IEC R20 or
JIS R20P or “D”cell.
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PRECAUTIONS
•When the set is not going to be used for a long time, unplug theAC lead and remove
the batteries.
•Do not leave exhausted batteries in the compartment as they will leak and cause
corrosion and damage.
•Never open the covers, touch the inside of the unit or insert metal objects. Any of
these actions could cause an electric shock or a fault.
•If you hear thunder, unplug the power cord from theAC outlet. If the set is being used
outdoors, collapse the antenna and stop using the set.
•Collapse the antenna when carrying the set. If the set is carried with the antenna
extended, it could break.
•Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, extreme heat, and high humidity, or place it
near heat sources, the sea, or in a sandy or dusty place.
•Do not clean the cabinet of the set with strong detergents or solvents as these could
damage the surface finish.
•We discourage the use of C-120 cassette tapes as they tend to break or jam the
device.
•The apparatus should not be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing.
•Discs which can be played on this player have the following mark on them:
•Do not move the set suddenly from a very cold room into a warm room. When a
chilled CD player is moved suddenly to a warm location, moisture condensation may
form on the pick-up lens, preventing proper operation. In this case, wait 1 to 2 hours
before resuming play.
•During playback, if the CD player is subjected to a sudden shock or jolt, some noise
may be produced, this is not a malfunction.
•Do not place any objects in the disc compartment. It may cause damage to the
mechanism.
•Whenever moving the set, first, be sure to remove the disc from it, If the player is
moved with the disc loaded, the disc may be damaged.
•Do not store discs in high temperature, high-humidity locations. The discs may warp
and become unusable.Also, discs with moisture on them may be unplayable. Wipe
any moisture off with a soft, dry cloth, and be sure discs are fully dry before using.
•Handle the discs carefully so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surface
of the discs. To clean off, use a soft cloth. Do not use a hard cloth since it will scratch
the disc.
•If you switch on or off a fluorescent lamp which is placed near the set, you may hear
some interference noise; this is not a malfunction.
•Please do not use compact discs with cellophane or with labels attached or those
CDwith peeled off stains, such asrentalCD. If such discswere used on aCDplayer,
they may get trapped inside the unit and cause malfunction.
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•KEY TO ILLUSTRATIONS
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SET
1. Handle
2. CD Door
3. TUNING Knob
4. BAND Switch
5. BASS BOOST Button
6. Function Switch
7. Volume Control
8. LCD Display
9. Speaker
CD CONTROL
10. F.SKIP Button (¢)
11. B.SKIP Button (4)
12. PROGRAM Button
13. REPEAT Button
14. STOP Button (7)
15. PLAY/PAUSE Button (38)
CASSETTE DECK
16. PAUSE Button (8)
17. STOP/EJECT Button (7)
18. F.FWD Button (¡)
19. REW Button (1)
20. PLAY Button (3)
21. REC Button (÷)
22. Cassette Door
23. Telescopic Antenna
24. PHONES Jack
25. BEAT CUT/STEREO/MONO Switch
26. AC Mains
27. Battery Door
KEY TO ILLUSTRATIONS (See page 7)
FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES
BASS BOOST FEATURES
The BASS BOOST feature provides extra Bass Response, especially at lower volume
levels.
Push the BASS BOOST button [5] to “ON”_to obtain rich Bass sound as desired.
NOTE: If you are playing music with heavy Bass sound at loud volume levels, you may
experience distortion if the BASS BOOST feature is “ON”_. If this occurs, reduce the
volume or switch the BASS BOOST feature “OFF”—.
RADIO SECTION
RADIO AERIALS
•For FM, extend the telescopic aerial. To improve FM-reception, incline and turn the
aerial. Reduce its length if the FM-signal is too strong (very close to a transmitter).
•For AM and LW, the set is provided with a built-in aerial, so the telescopic aerial is
not needed. Direct the aerial by turning the whole set.
STEREO/MONO (FM ONLY)
•When an FM stereo signal is too weak or noisy for listening, set the switch [25] from
STEREO to MONO position to reduce noise.
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BEAT CUT (AM and LW only)
•If beat noise is audible during the recording from an AM radio programme, set the
switch [25] from [A] to [B] or from [B] to [A] to reduce the noise.
TAPE RECORDER SECTION
Use only NORMAL tapes in the cassette deck of this sound system. The characteris-
tics of the cassette deck mechanisms do not match other types of tape.
REWIND (1) AND FAST FORWARD (¡) BUTTONS
To rewind the tape, press the REW button [19]. To rapidly advance the tape, press the
F.FWD button [18]. To stop rewinding or fast forwarding, press the STOP/EJECT button
[17].
PAUSEBUTTON(8)
To halt the tape temporarily during recording or playback, press the PAUSE button [16]. To
release the pause mode, press the PAUSE button [16] again.
STOP/EJECT BUTTON (7)
When this button [17] is pressed with the tape running, the tape stops. When it is pressed in
the stop mode, the cassette door opens.
CD PLAYER SECTION
4AND ¢BUTTONS
Skip playback
By pressing the ¢[10] or 4[11] buttons, you can skip to a next or previous title, or you
can select a track before starting playback.
A. During PLAY
–Youcanskiptothenexttrackbypressingthe¢buttononce.Ifyouwanttoskipmore
thanonetrack,pressthe ¢button morethanonceuntilthedisplayshows the desired
track number.
–If you want to repeat the running title from the beginning, press the 4button once. If
youwanttorepeatoneofthe previous titles, press the 4button more than once until
the display shows the required track number.
–Pressandhold ¢or 4button on the frontpanelduringplay,andtheCD player will
start search. The player will start play when you release the button.
B. In position STOP
–InpositionSTOPwithaCDinserted youcanselectthedesired titleusingthe¢or4
button until the display shows the required track number. Press PLAY/PAUSE button
[15] to start playback.
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Symptom
No AC power.
No DC power.
Tapedoesnotrunwhenabuttonispressed.
Cassette cannot be inserted.
No recording.
Sound deterioration or irregular tape
speed.
Slow tape speed or low volume.
Disc is not played.
Playerdoesnotoperatecorrectly;sound
is interrupted, noise occurs and tracks
cannot be selected.
Player does not operate normally when
control buttons are pressed.
Cause / Method of solution
•Isthepowercord connected properly?
•Are the batteries properly inserted in
the battery compartment?
•Are the batteries exhausted?
•Is the cassette upside down?
•Is the Pause button pressed? If so,
unlock and release.
•Aretheaccidental-erasureprevention
tabs punched out? If so, cover the
holes with plastic tape.
•Clean heads, capstan and pressure
roller with a cleaning stick.
•Are the batteries exhausted?
•Is the disc loaded upside down?
•Is the disc scratched or warped?
•Is the pick-up lens dirty? If so, clean it
with a cleaning stick.
•Is the disc scratched or otherwise
flawed?
•Is the disc soiled?
•First press the Stop button then play
the disc again.
CD player Tape Recorder Power
OPERATION (See page 12 - 20)
TO LISTEN USING HEADPHONES (See page 20)
RECORDING PROTECTION (See page 21)
MAINTENANCE (See page 21, 22)
CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Before you jump to the conclusion that the unit is out of order!
When the set is not operating properly, one is apt to assume that the set is faulty.There are,
however, many possible faults which are not directly attributable to the set itself. It is
recommended to check the following before taking the set to a Hitachi dealer.
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SPECIFICATIONS
RADIO SECTION
Frequency Range FM: 88 - 108MHz
AM: 530 - 1600kHz
LW: 147 - 275kHz
Antennas FM: Telescopic antenna
AM/LW: Built-in ferrite bar
TAPE RECORDER SECTION
Frequency Response 100 ~ 8,000 Hz
CD PLAYER SECTION
Disc used Compact Disc
Sampling Frequency 44.1kHz
Quantization Number 16 bit linear/channel
Frequency Response 20 to 20,000Hz
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
PowerRequirements AC 230V, 50Hz
12V DC, “D”cell or IEC R20 or JIS R20P x 8 or
equivalent
PowerConsumption 12W in AC operation
Speakers 8cm (3 in.) x 2, Impedance: 8 ohms
PowerOutput 1.5W + 1.5W
Output Headphones jack (stereo 3.5mm) Impedance: 16 - 68
ohms
Dimensions Approx. 235(L) x 323(W) x 177(H)mm.
Weight Approx. 3.5kg with batteries
Accessory Supplied AC power cord x1
Specifications are subject to change for performance improvement without notice.
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•LISTENING TO THE RADIO
For better reception
For AM/LW For FM
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5
6
To turn off.
BASS
BOOST
TAPE
RADIO
CD
ON
OFF
RADIO/
CD OFF
FM
LW
AM
BAND
BASS
BOOST
ON
OFF
BASS
BOOST
TAPE
RADIO
CD
ON
OFF
RADIO/
CD OFF
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•PLAYING A CD
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BASS
BOOST
TAPE
RADIO
CD
ON
OFF
RADIO/
CD OFF
Close
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BASS
BOOST
ON
OFF
9
BASS
BOOST
TAPE
RADIO
CD
ON
OFF
RADIO/
CD OFF
Open
Printed
side
facing up
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•PROGRAMMING TRACK NUMBERS (For CD)
Repeat 3, 4 to program next desired
track.
You can store at most 32 tracks in memory in any sequence. You can store each
track more than once.
Operating 1 ~ 4 / page 13
or
1
23
45
67
Open
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
At CD STOP mode.
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Erasing the program
BASS
BOOST
TAPE
RADIO
CD
ON
OFF
RADIO/
CD OFF
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REPEAT
•REPEAT PLAY (For CD)
•You can repeat playback for 1 track or all tracks on a disc.
Repeat 1 track Repeat all tracks
x 2
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REPEAT
REPEAT
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•CASSETTE PLAYBACK
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BASS
BOOST
TAPE
RADIO
CD
ON
OFF
RADIO/
CD OFF
F.FWD STOP / EJECT PAUSE
HITACHI
RECORD PLAY REW
V
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BASS
BOOST
ON
OFF
F.FWD STOP / EJECT PAUSE
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•RECORDING FROM THE RADIO
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BASS
BOOST
TAPE
RADIO
CD
ON
OFF
RADIO/
CD OFF
F.FWD STOP / EJECT PAUSE
HITACHI
RECORD PLAY REW
F.FWD STOP / EJECT PAUSE
BASS
BOOST
TAPE
RADIO
CD
ON
OFF
RADIO/
CD OFF
FM
LW
AM
BAND
F
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A
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•RECORDING FROM THE CD PLAYER
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HITACHI
BASS
BOOST
TAPE
RADIO
CD
ON
OFF
RADIO/
CD OFF
To program next desired track, see
page 14
RECORD
F.FWD STOP / EJECT PAUSE
To stop CD play.
To stop recording.
Printed
side
facing up
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•SYNCHRONIZED RECORDING FROM CD
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HITACHI
BASS
BOOST
TAPE
RADIO
CD
ON
OFF
RADIO/
CD OFF
RECORD
F.FWD STOP / EJECT PAUSE
Printed
side
facing up
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•TAPE ERASING
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BASS
BOOST
TAPE
RADIO
CD
ON
OFF
RADIO/
CD OFF
HITACHI
STOP / EJECT
RECORD PLAY REW
F.FWD STOP / EJECT PAUSE
•TO LISTEN USING HEADPHONES
You can connect stereo headphones having
a 3.5mm plug to the socket. Inserting the
plug will disable the speakers.
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