Panasonic SC-CH64M User manual

Panasonic*
CD Stereo System
SC-CH64M
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. Please save this manual.
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DIGITAL AUDIO
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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.
These operating instructions are applicable to the following systems.
System SC-CH64M
Main unit SA-CH64M
Speakers SB-CH64
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES ALASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
BOOKCASE, BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CON-
FINED SPACE IN ORDER TO KEEP WELL VENTILATED
CONDITION. ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
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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
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STEREO SIGNAL ONLY IN AM MONO, WHICH, IN
EFFECT, IS OF NO LESSER QUALITY THAN YOUR
EXISTING AM MONO MUSIC SYSTEM.
Table ofcontents
Before use
Suggestions for safety 3
Caution for AC mains lead 4
Supplied accessories '.'.'.".".".[" 5
Concerning the remote control 5
Connections *
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Basic connections (for supplied accessories) *
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Placement of speakers '
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External unit connection 7
Optional antenna connections 7
Front panel controls
.
3
Preparations
Setting the time 9
Memory presetting 10
Automatic memory presetting 10
Manual memory presetting ........... 10
Radio operations
Listening to radio broadcasts 1
1
Preset tuning "''"
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Manual tuning 11
Compact disc operations
Listening to compact discs 12
Setting/Removing discs "12
CDs playback modes 12
Sequential play 13
Single disc play 14
Disc grouping play [1g
Program play 18
Direct programming 19
Random play ' ' 2Q
1-disc function 21
Repeat function 22
Search function 22
Skip functions 23
Tape deck operations
Listening to tapes 24
To fast-forward or rewind the tape 24
Otherfunctions
Changing sound quality and field 25
Selecting sound quality and field 25
Adding bass '.['.'.. 25
Convenient functions 25
Easy play '"'"25
To mute the volume ]26
Demo function 26

Recording operations
Before recording 26
Type of tape which can be recorded correctly 26
How to advance the leader tape 26
Concerning the volume level while recording 26
Concerning the sound quality and field while recording .2&
To erase arecorded sound 26
Recording from radio broadcasts !... 27
To reduce the noise while MW/LW (AM) recording
(Beat proof function) 27
Recording from compact discs 28
Normal recording 29
One-touch editing 30
Timer operations
Using the play timer 31
Using the record timer 33
Using the sleep timer 35
To use two timers together 35
Reference
Using an external unit 35
Quick reference of remote control
operations 36
Concerning compact discs \40
Concerning cassette tapes 40
Maintenance 41
Troubleshooting guide 42
Technical specifications Back cover
Suggestionsfor
safety
Placement
Avoid placing the unit in areas of:
•direct sunlight
•high temperature
•high humidity
•excessive vibration
•uneven surfaces (Place the unit on aflat level surface.)
Such conditions might damage the cabinet and/or other component parts and
thereby shorten the unit's service life.
To protect the unit against sound distortion and acoustical effects, please place
the unit at least 15cm away from wall surfaces etc.
HI Ventilation
•Place the unit in awell-ventilated position at least to cm away from wall
surfaces etc.
•Ensure that curtains and similar materials do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
BStacking
Never place heavy items on top of the unit or the power cord.
BVoltage
•It is very dangerous to use an AC power source of high voltage such as for an
air conditioner.
Afire might be caused by such aconnection.
•A DC powor source can not be used.
Be sure to check the power source carefully, especially If on aship or other
place whore DC is used.
BPower cord protection
•Avoid cuts, scratches or poor connection of the AC main cord, as this mav
result in fire or electr ic shock.
Excessive bending, pulling or slicing of the cord should also be avoided
•Do not pull on the cord when you are disconnecting the power, as this could
cause an electric shock. Grasp the plug firmly when you disconnect the power
supply. H
•Never touch the plug with wet hands or aserious electric shock could result.
Foreign materials
•Ensure that no foroign objects, such as needles, coins, screwdrivers etc
accidentally fall into the unit or through the ventilation holes.
Otherwise, aserious electric shock or malfunction could occur.
•Be extremely careful about spilling water or liquid on/into the unit, as afire or
electric shock could occur.
(Disconnect the power plug and contact your dealer immediately if this
occurs.)
•Avoid spraying insecticides onto the unit as they contain flammable oases
which can be ignited.
•Insecticides, alcohol, paint thinner and similar chemicals should never be
used to clean the unit as they can cause flaking or cloudiness to the cabinet
finish.
BService
•Never attempt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there seems to
be aproblem.
Aserious electric shock could result If you ignore this precautionary measure.
•If aproblem occurs during operation (the sound is interrupted, indicators fail to
light up, smoke is detected, etc.) contact your dealer or Authorized Service
Center immediately.
•Disconnect the power supply if the unit will not be used for along time
Otherwise the operation life could be shortened.
Cautions on moving your stereo:
Before moving your stereo to another location, be sure to remove all
discs from the rack and turn off the stereo.
The changer mechanism automatically locks when the system is turned
off, to protect it against damage in transport. Therefore, always press
POWER and make sure "GOOD BYE" appears on the display before
you unplug the stereo,
Failure to do so will expose the compact discs and the stereo to the risk
of severe damage.

Caution for ACmains lead
(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.
A5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that
the replacement fuse has arating of 5-ampere and that
it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark <§> or the BSI mark ^on the
body of the fuse.
If the plug contains aremovable 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 areplacement cover is obtained.
Areplacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS ADANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRI-
CAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS IN-
SERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.
If anew plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as shown below.
If in any doubt please consult aqualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured mark-
ings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to
the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
Nor coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con-
nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with
the letter Lor coloured RED.
Under no circumstances should either of these wires be
connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug,
marked with the letter Eor the Earth Symbol -L.
Before use
Remove the connector cover as follows.
i
—Connector
cover
How to replace the fuse
1.Remove the fuse cover with ascrewdriver.
yl ^Fuse cover
2. Replace the fuse and attach the fuse cover.
Fuse
(5 ampere)
4

Supplied accessories
Please check and identify the supplied ac-
cessories.
AC mains lead 1pC-
(For United Kingdom: (For Australia and
VJA0733) New Zealand; RJA0036-K)
IIFM indoor antenna 1pC.
(For United Kingdom: (For Australia and
RSA0007) New Zealand: RSA0006)
AM loop antenna set (RSA0010)
•AM loop antenna 1pC.
•AM antenna holder 1pC.
•Screw !pc
tpc.
IIRemote control transmitter
(EUR644340)
[~| Batteries (UM-3, "AA", R6) 2pes.
I|Notebook-like binder
[Liner notes organizer]
(RFA0622-K1)
IIAdhesive number
(RQLA0321)
1pc.
1pc.
[3Antenna plug adaptor
(Supplied for United Kingdom only: SJP9009) tpc.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement
parts.
Concerning the remote
control
Battery installation
Insert the batteries with this unit as shown below.
Use two UM-3 "AA", IEC R6 (1.5 V) or equivalent batteries.
Insert the batteries in
the correct polarities (©, 0).
Use ofbatteries
•Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types
(manganese and alkaline, etc.).
•Never subject batteries to excessive heat or flame; do not attempt
to disassemble them; and be sure they are not short-circuited.
•If the remote control is not to be used for along period of time,
remove the batteries and store them in acool, dark place.
•Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Battery life
The battery life is about one year.
The batteries should be replaced if commands from the remote
control transmitter do not operate the unit even when the transmitter
is held close to the front panel.
Correct method ofuse
Remote control
sensor IPs-!!
Transmission
window
Operations notes
About 7meters in front of
the signal sensor (The
actual range will depend
on the angle at which the
remote control is used.)
•Aim the remote control's transmission window toward the unit's
sensor. Avoid any obstacles.
•Be sure the transmission window and the unit's sensor are free
from dust. Excessive dust might affect its performance.
•The operation may not be correct if direct sunlight or other strong
light source strikes the receiving sensor of this unit. If there is a
problem, place the unit away from the light source.
•If this system is installed in arack with glass doors, the glass doors'
thickness or color might make it necessary to use the remote
control ashorter distance from the system.
•Never place heavy items.
•Do not disassemble or reconstruct.
•Do not spill water or other liquids.

Connections
Basic connections (for supplied accessories)
Speaker cords
(D Strip off the outer covering, and twist the center con-
ductor.
(D Match the cords to the terminals by color and con-
nect.
R*d(+)
Blnck(-)
To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit posi-
tive (+) and negative (-) speaker wires.
For United Kingdom:
Insertion of Connector
Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, de-
pending on the type of inlet used, the front part of the
connector mayjut out as shown in the drawing.
However there is no problem using the system,
Connector
Approx. 6mm
For United Kingdom:
BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION
FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4
BEFORE PROCEEDING TO STEP 4.
AC mains lead
Plug the cord into an outlet only after all
other connections have been made.
2AM (MW) loop antenna
1. Attach the antenna holder to
the rear panel. Press the an-
tenna holder hard enough to
get it fixed firmly in place,
with aclick.
Clamp the antenna to the an-
tenna holder.
3. Connect the antenna termi-
nal to the rear panel of the
unit.
4. While listening
(AM) broadcast,
loop antenna for
ception.
to an MW
position the
the best re-

Placement ofspeakers
Speakers are symmetrically the same on the Inside, so you don't
have to orient them in acertain one or another.
For your reference
For your listening pleasure, keep your speakers from touching the
stereo.
Caution
Use the speaker(s) only with the recommended system.
Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier
and/or the speaker, and may result in the risk of fire.
Consult aqualified service person if damage has oc-
curred or If you experience asudden change In perfor-
mance.
External unit connection
•For details, refer to the instruction manual of the units which are to
be connected.
•When units other than those described below are to be connected,
please consult with your audio dealer,
Analogplayer
Only an analog player with abuilt-in phono equalizer can be con-
nected.
This example shows how to connect the analog player with the
PHONO OUT/LINE OUT switch.
Set the switch to the "LINE OUT' position at the back of the analog
player.
Analog player
op. {not included)
"LINE OUT" position
Rear panel of
this system
Optionalantenna connections
You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a
mountainous region or inside areinforced-concrete building, etc.
FM outdoor antenna (not included)
An outdoor antenna should be installed by acompetent technician
only.
(not included)
Use the
antenna
plug adaptor
(included)
750 coaxial
cable
(not included)
For Australia and New Zealand
FM outdoor antenna
(not included)
750 coaxial cable
(riot included)
©Remove apiece of the outer vinyl
insulator.
30 mm
<D Twist the shield braid to expose
the core wire.
15 mm
..Core
wire
Shield braid
(D Connect the shield braid and the
core wire as shown at the left.
AMoutdoor antenna (not included)
Connect the outdoor antenna without removing the AM loop antenna.
Run 5to 12 mof vinyl-covered wire horizontally along awindow or
other convenient location.
5-12 m
I- H
AM outdoor
antenna
(not included)
When the system is not in use, disconnect the outdoor antenna to
prevent possible damage that may be caused by lightning. Never use
an outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
7

Frontpanel controls
No. Name Ref: page
©Remote control sensor 5
(2) Power "STANDBY 6/ON" switch
(POWER, STANDBY (!)/0N) 9
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In
standby mode, the unit is still consuming asmall amount of
power.
®Reverse mode select button (REV MODE) 24
(4) Recording start/stop button
(REC START/STOP) 27
(D Basic operating buttons
Buttons change according to the source. 9, 10, 11, 13,24
(D CD edit button (CD EDIT) 30
©Single play button (SINGLE PLAY) 14
(D Display
(D V. BASS/DEMO button (-V.BASS/-DEMO) 25
©Headphones jack (PHONES) 35
(Q) Volume control (VOLUME) 11
@Cassette holder open button (A OPEN) 24
@Disc skip/group name select button
(DISC SKIP/GROUP NAME) 13,15
No. Name Ref. page
(Q) Tuner, band select button
(TUNER, BAND) 10
©CD button (CD) 13
©Tape button (TAPE) 24
©Record timer/play timer button
(® REC/® PLAY) 32,34
(©Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER) 9, 31, 33
©Window
<§) Group file select buttons (GROUP FILE) 15
@) EQ space select button (EQ SPACE) 25
@AUX button (AUX) 35
(g) Cassette holder 24
@Rack panel 12
©Group name enter button (NAME ENTER) 15
<§) Group disc enter button (DISC ENTER) 16
©Group mode select button (MODE) 13

Setting the time
•The built-in demo function will run automatically shortly after
you plug in the system (see page 26).
•The demo function in the power standby mode will be can-
celled automatically by setting the time.
This is a24-hour display clock.
This example in the figure shows how to set the time for 18?5
(6:25 p.m.).
IPOWER Switch on the power.
CLOCK/
TIMER ©Press CLOCK/TIMER once
to show "CLOCK".
Within 7seconds:
©Press MEMORY/SET.
mCLOCK
2©Press vor ato select the
^/ VTUNING/TIME ADJUST /\ hour
i"5 o
CLOCK
(2) Press MEMORY/SET.
±t0
CL CO;
vTUNING/TIME ADJUST /\ 0Press vor ato select the
minutes.
CL0Cff
(2) Press MEMORY/SET to fin-
ish setting the time.
The clock now starts.
The display will return to the previous
display after about 5seconds.
When "0:00" flashes or the demo function is run-
ning:
This happens when you connect the AC mains lead for the first time
or if there has been apower failure.
In this case, reset the time.
If the minutes setting has gone wrong:
1. Press CLOCK/TIMER.
2. Press MEMORY/SET twice.
3. Press vor ato set the minutes, and then press MEMORY/SET.
To display the clock again:
Press CLOCK/TIMER.
The display will return to the previous display after about 7seconds.
For your reference
The hour indication will not change when the minutes pass from "59"
to "00".
Demo function while the power is on:
When the input source is set to "CD" or TAPE", the demo
function will run automatically after about 2minutes or more
in the stop mode.
You can cancel the demo function by pressing and holding
-V.BASS/-DEMO for about 2seconds or more.

Memorypresetting
•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 (For
Australia and New Zealand: FM and AM) bands with the automatic
or manual memory presetting.
Automatic memorypresetting
This example in the figure shows how to preset stations in the FM
band.
BAND Press TUNER BAND to select
"FM", "MW" or "LW".
For Australia and New'Zealand'
Note that for Australia and New Zea-
land, there are two bands of "FM" and
"AM" instead of "FM", "MW" and
"LW".
The power will come on automatically,
even if the stereo is on standby.
Press TUNING MODE to select
"MANUAL".
Each time you press the button,
"MANUAL" and "PRESET" will appear al-
ternately,
Press vor auntil the display
wunihg/iimf. adjust^ shows the frequency from
which you want to begin auto-
matic memory presetting.
Holding the button down will scroll the
frequency. Repeatedly tapping on it will
change the frequency one step with
every touch.
While scrolling, if the radio picks up a
station, it will automatically tune it in (auto
tuning).
The moment the frequency is memorized:
The station and channel will be displayed for about 1second.
Channel
UEHO- •• ^a.
Station
When auto memorization is complete:
The last station to be memorized will be left on the display.
To confirm the preset stations:
1.Press TUNING MODE to select "PRESET".
2. Press vor a.
Auto memory presetting does not work when radio waves from the
broadcasting station are too strong or too weak.
In such case, carry out presetting manually. (See below.)
Manual memory presetting
(After step 1-2 on the left of this page)
1. Press vor ato select the desired frequency, and press
MEMORY/SET. ("MEMO" flashes.)
2. Press vor ato select the preset channel, and then press
MEMORY/SET during "MEMO" flashes.
"MEMO" indicator goes off.
Memory retention:
The contents of the memory will continue to be stored for approxi-
mately 2weeks, even if the power supply cord is disconnected.
Press and hold MEMORY/SET.
Release the button when the frequency
display begins to change.
The system will automatically memorize
the received broadcast frequencies in se-
quence.

Listening to radio broadcasts
Preset tuning
Be sure you've completed the steps In "Memory presetting" on page
This example in the figure shows how to listen to FM preset channel
BAND Press TUNER BAND to select
"FM", "WW" or "LW".
For Australia and New Zealand
Note that for Australia and New Zea-
land, there are two bands of "FM" and
"AM" instead of "FM", "MW" and
"LW".
The power will come on automatically,
even if the stereo is on standby.
Press TUNING MODE to select
"PRESET".
Each time you press the button,
"MANUAL" and "PRESET" will appear al-
ternately.
Press vor ato select the pre-
tuning/time ADjusT/s set channel.
^^/j "STEREO" lights when an FM stereo
~broadcast is being received. "QUARTZ
Y^J LOCK" lights when you precisely tune in
^abroadcast station.
Preset channel
FM 00. Xnsireo
Manual tuning
If the frequency is not known, use vor afor searching.
3.
Press TUNER BAND to select aband.
Press TUNING MODE to select "MANUAL".
Each time you press the button, "MANUAL" and "PRESET' will
appear alternately.
Press vor a to tune in the desired broadcast.
Repeatedly tapping on the button will change the frequency one
step with every touch. Holding it down will scroll the frequency.
While scrolling, if the radio picks up astation, it will automatically
tune it in (auto tuning).
Tuning may stop automatically if any jamming Is encountered.
4. Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume as you like.
Switching the mode from stereo to monaural
while listening to an FM station:
Press FM MODE/BP.
The sound reception mode switches to "MONO" (monaural)
and "MONO" lights.
When "MONO" indicator lights up:
Use this setting when listening to or recording in monaural. All
sound reception including stereo sound, is in monaural.
When "MONO" Indicator goes off:
Use this setting for normal listening. Both stereo and monau-
ral sounds can be heard as they are.
For your reference
If too much noise is produced in the FM stereo mode, press
FM MODE/BP and check "MONO" lights up.
The sound will then be heard in monaural. If the broadcast
signal is weak, or if there is alarge amount of interference,
you will get aclearer sound in "MONO" mode.
You cannot memorize the stations in the "MONO" mode.
Turn VOLUME to adjust the
volume as you like.

to compact discs
Setting/Removing discs
Special notes
•You can set discs in the rack and remove them too, while playinq
discs.
•Never set adisc in the slot of the disc being played.
•Sometimes the rack panel cannot be opened while adisc is playing.
It is aquestion of time. In such case, wait until you can open it.
•Do not open the rack panel while the changer is changing discs.
How to set discs
1. Open the rack panel.
J.
Except when setting or removing discs, keep hands out of the
changer while open. You could injure yourself if somehow entangled
in the internal mechanism.
2. Slide the loader carriage to the slot you want.
You can read the numbers between the prongs
as shown below.
'Slot
number
Slot No. 0(SINGLE) is reserved for single disc play
(P- 14).
3. Set the disc on the loader and flip the loader
upwards. Label side
Caution FliPthis Part upward.
•Do not use 8cm discs fitted with expander rings. Use the 8cm
discs as they are, to prevent damage to the slots from rings,
•Do not use cleaning discs, discs with stickers on the label side or
warped discs. All of these could damage your changer.
•Do not put anything other than discs in the changer.
•Do not set adisc in the slot of the disc being played (slot flashes).
The disc in play is returned to its slot when finished. If the two discs
somehow jam the slot, one or both could be damaged. When this
happens, the message "TAKE OUT' will appear on the display.
Remove the disc that doesn't belong in the slot and close the rack
panel.
4. Close gently the rack panel.
You will hear acatching sound when the rack panel closes.
How to remove discs
1. Open the rack panel.
2. Slide the loader carriage to the slot you want.
3. Press the eject button gently on the loader car-
riage.
Eject button
When removing CDs while the power is on, make sure the source is
set to "CD" before removing CDs.
If you cannot remove the disc:
1. Press CD.
2. Open the rack panel.
3. Slide the loader carriage to the slot of the disc you want to
remove,
4. Press the eject button.
How to know what disc in what slot
Your changer comes with anotebook-like binder (liner notes orga-
nizer) in which you can keep your CD liners. There are also adhesive
numbers for indicating slot numbers in the binder. This is aconve-
nient way to keep track of what disc is in what slot
Adhe
Ksive Pocket
number
(included).
Put two liners back-to-back inside each pocket, as shown above.
ran
Do not put CD cases in the binder.
CDsplayback modes
With this CD changer, you can playback CDs in the followinq
2modes.
•Block mode...Normal sequential playback (page 13).
•Group mode..,Only CDs registered in the selected group are
played back (page 15).
•Set discs with the label facing to the right.
•Never load more than one disc in any given slot.

Sequentialplay
The changer plays all the tracks on all the discs in order and stops
automatically when the last track on the last disc finishes playing.
GROUP FILE buttons A-F
Press CD.
The power will come on automatically,
even if the stereo is on standby.
While the changer checks which slots
have CDs and which don't, you will hear
the internal mechanism working. In the
meantime, "SEARCH" will flash on the
display.
2Press MODE to select
"BLOCK".
Each time you press the button, "BLOCK"
and "GROUP" will appear alternately.
Press DISC SKIP/GROUP
NAME (v or a) until you reach
the desired disc.
X:Skips forward to next disc,
v: Skips backwards to the preceding
disc.
Press .
Play will begin.
Disc number of
Indicates another disc in P|ay
disc(s) will follow.
Track number
Disc number of next
disc Elapsed playing time
(Current disc number)
The changer will play all CDs up through the one before the CD you
started with, and it will stop automatically after playing the last track
on it.
VOLUME Turn VOLUME to adjust the
volume as you like.
To temporarily stop play:
To stop play:
Press 1 1.
Press to resume play.
Press
The display will show the total number of
tracks and the total playing time of the
current disc.
Total number of
tracks Current disc
11 "7s
-3i
Total playing time
The total playing time displayed includes Ihe silent sections between
tracks. For this reason, it may be afew seconds longer than the
playing time indicated on the disc.
When you open the rack panel, the total number of tracks and the
total playing time go out.
Press to re-start play.
Outside light or noise may sometimes cause the changer to detect a
disc when there isn't one. However, the changer always correctly
detects the disc when in the play mode no matter what.
When "^> "appears on the display:
It indicates there are 16 or more tracks on the disc at the playing
position.
When "NO DISC" appears on the display:
It indicates there is no disc set in the slot.
For your reference
If you leave the front panel open while adisc is in play, when the disc
is over, the changer will stop.
Convenient way to use GROUP FILE buttons (A-F):
The changer automatically divides the CD rack up into 6blocks as
shown below.
DISC SLOT 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60
BLOCK ABCDEF
One way to organize yourself would be to arrange the blocks by band
or solo artist. Within each block, you could then set the discs in
chronological order from the earliest you have until the band's
(artist's) most recent. In sequential play, discs will be played in the
set order.
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Sequentialplay Single disc play
Listening to aparticular track on aparticular
discfirst
Single disc play is for that special disc of yours, perhaps one you just
bought. You see. the changer has aslot for one special disc which
you can use even when the rack is full (max. 60 discs).
2-3 3<3<3
33
og
&1
Press DISC.
Open the rack panel, and set the disc in the
slot No. 0.
Slot number
333
333
33^
While "-" is flashing (approx. 10 seconds)
Press the numeric button(s) to
select the desired disc.
If you want to start listening from the first
track, you do not need to perform step 3.
Face the label of the disc to the right
and flip the loader upwards to set the
disc.
333
333
333
33^
Press the numeric button(s) to
select the track.
The changer will play all CDs up through
the one before the CD you started with,
and it will stop automatically after playing
the last track on it.
SINGLE PLAY Close the rack panel and press
SINGLE PLAY.
The disc will start playing from the first
track.
Selecting double-digit discs and tracks numbers:
First press >10, and then press the numbers for the two digits.
For example: number 20
Press >10, then 2, and then 0.
The changer plays all the tracks in order
and stops automatically when the last
track finishes playing.
To cancel single disc play mode:
•Select another disc by pressing DISC and the numeric buttons on
the remote control.
•Skip to another disc with DISC SKIP/GROUP NAME. (See
page 23.)
•Select agroup. (See page 17.)
•In the block mode, press aGROUP FILE button (A-F).
For your reference
While "SINGLE" appears on the display, you can start play from the
button as well as SINGLE PLAY.

Disc grouping play
Sometimes, you want to block off your CDs into groups. For example,
by the type of music, or your favorite CDs, etc. Well, this changer lets
you make up to six groups, Athrough F. Basically, it's like dropping a
disc into abox, then playing just discs from that box. What's more,
you can name the groups with any of the preset names.
NAME JAZZ ROCK FAVORITE
GROUP ABF
DISC
SLOT 1.3, 5... 2, 10,30... 1,2,11...
You can register up to 60 CDs including the same disc more than
once.
To name groups
This example shows how to name group A"JAZZ".
Press NAME ENTER.
mSELECT
'GPP -NAME
2Press DISC SKIP/GROUP
NAME (v or a) to select the
name you want (JAZZ).
Names change in rotation as shown
below, every time you press v
.
POP< [RESET]* BALLADS
3
4
I
ROMANTIC
I
PARTY
i
NEW AGE
4
HIP HOP
1
FAVORITE
1
DANCE
t
CLASSIC
T
JAZZ
T
OLDIES
t
ROCK
t
BLUES
t
>COUNTRY
To change the names in the reverse
order, press a.
Press NAME ENTER.
mSELECT
*G PPFI L E
Press the GROUP FILE button
(A-F) for the group you want
to name.
<~dPZZ
For example: To name group A
Press [a] .
This will officially name group A"JAZZ".
Repeat steps 1-4 to name
other groups.
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Disc groupingplay
Registering CDs under namedgroups
•Any single group can hold up to 60 CDs.
•You can enter the same CD into any single group as many times as
you want.
•You cannot register the disc in slot No, 0, in your groups.
This example shows how to put disc 3into the group "JAZZ" (group
A).
Press DISC ENTER.
-GPP •r- he
Press the GROUP FILE button
(A) for the group you want to
register.
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MHISC *
3grou
CpSname Press DISC SKIP/GROUP
NAME (v or a) to select the
disc you want.
Press DISC ENTER.
3>
"MEMO" will go out when the changer
finishes processing your selection.
Repeat steps 1-4 until you
have completed all items.
To check what discs are in what groups:
1.Press MODE to select "GROUP".
2. Press the GROUP FILE button (A-F) you want and then press
3. Press DISC SKIP/GROUP NAME (v or a).
Every time you press the button, the next disc number in order is
displayed.
a:Numbers progress in regular order,
v: Numbers progress in reverse order.
To cancel discs from groups:
1. Press DISC ENTER.
2. Press CANCEL on the remote control.
"CANCEL" appears on the display,
3. Press the GROUP FILE button (A-F) for the group you want to
cancel.
4. Press DISC SKIP/GROUP NAME (vor a)to select the disc you
want to cancel.
"MEMO" lights.
5. Press DISC ENTER.
"MEMO" will go out when the changer cancels the disc from the
group.
If you remove group-registered CDs from the rack, the changer
automatically cancels their entries from the group.
Lights up
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To start play
The changer will play only CDs in the selected group.
Clearing groups names anddiscs
You can clear both the group name and all registered discs at the
same time.
Press MODE to select
"GROUP".
Each time you press the button, "BLOCK"
and "GROUP" will appear alternately.
1GROUP
"M 0H E
«•» \vm ]M» u* «Hf ))M
Press the GROUP FILE button
(A-F) for the group you want
to start play.
Before actually starting play, the changer
will scroll disc numbers of the selected
group from the smallest to the highest.
Play will begin from the disc with the
smallest number.
•If no discs have been registered,
14 >—"will appear on the display.
•Unnamed groups will be displayed as
"GROUP A, B, C" and so forth.
To cancel group play mode:
(In the stop mode)
Press MODE to select "BLOCK".
1
2
Press NAME ENTER.
Press DISC SKIP/GROUP
NAME (v or a) to select
"RESET".
5
POP*-
i
ROMANTIC
4
PARTY
i
NEW AGE
i
HIP HOP
i
FAVORITE
I
DANCE
[reset] -BALLADS
t
CLASSIC
T
JAZZ
T
OLDIES
t
ROCK
T
BLUES
t
•COUNTRY
Press NAME ENTER.
Press the GROUP FILE button
(A-F) of the group you want to
clear.
(The name of the group (A-F) will appear
on the display.]
3d -P ES£T
"**G PGUP Er
Press the same GROUP FILE
button again.
This will clear the group name and regis-
tered discs.
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Programplay
Everyone has his/her favorite tracks. You can program the changer
to play them in aspecific order. With this changer, you can make one
program and fill it with up to 24 selections from any of the discs in the
rack.
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CANCEL
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This example shows how to program track 8of disc 2.
1
2
CD Press CD.
(In the stop mode)
Press PROGRAM.
Press DISC.
1IS Si. -,
HIS Cvf
T" f?" 0Wo0
4666
666
666
66^
While "-" is flashing (approx. 10 seconds)
Select the disc(s) you want
with the numeric buttons.
For example:
To select disc 2, press 2.
Specified disc number
jjjj
TP »0 No 0
You can select slot No. 0.
"SINGLE" appears on the display.
666
666
666
66^
Press the numeric button(s) to
specify the track.
Prograrr order
fflj JI5C™"(?
Specified track number
7
Repeat steps 3to 5until you
have completed all entries.
Press /lltostart play.
Play will start and tracks will be played in
the programmed order. When all tracks
have been played, play will stop automat-
ically.
Selecting double-digit discs and tracks numbers:
First press >10, and then press the numbers for the two digits.
For example: number 20
Press >10, then 2, and then 0.
To cancel program play mode:
(In the stop mode)
Press PROGRAM.
The changer will return to the sequential play mode.
The programmed contents wilt remain stored in memory until they
are cleared, even after the program mode is canceled.
Therefore, after programming, it is possible to cancel the program
mode and use another play mode and then hear the same program
again at alater time.
In addition, if discs are changed, the program will be played using the
new discs. If non-existing entries are found at this time, the changer
will cancel them.
For your reference
The program will remain stored in memory for approximately 2weeks
even after the system is switched off.
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When "FULL" appears:
This indicates that an attempt has been made to program more than
24 tracks. No more than 24 tracks can be programmed.
To check programmed contents:
(In the stop mode)
Press v0e</« or /*!.
The track and its place in the program will appear on the display.
Directprogramming
Specified track number
*Ki vis
Program order
To add an entry:
(In the stop mode)
Repeat steps 3-5.
To clear aprogrammed track one by one:
1. (In the stop mode)
Press CANCEL.
"CANCEL" appears on the display.
2. Press DISC.
3. Select the disc you want to clear with the numeric buttons.
4. Press the numeric button(s) to specify the track.
(The track you specified will be canceled.)
5. Press CANCEL.
"CANCEL" goes out.
To clear all tracks:
Press once in the stop mode or twice in the play mode.
"CLEAR" appears on the display for approximately 1second.
•When you press MODE on the changer, the changer automatically
cancels the program mode.
•If you enter non-existing track(s), the corresponding indicator illumi-
nates and the entry is included in the count. In the play mode, the
changer will cancel the non-existing entry.
•When including the slot No. 0disc in the program, after program-
ming, press on the changer or /! Ion the remote control to
stary play.
mmmamam
You can add the track in play to your program.
In fact, agood way to build up your program is to listen to tracks and
add those you like while they are still being played. It sure makes
programming easier if you listen-and-program.
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DIF1ECT
PROGRAM
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DIRECT
PROGRAM
(In the play mode)
Press DIRECT PROGRAM.
The current track will be added to the tail
end of the program.
Example Programmec order
newly added track
""PPG 5No
The display will return to the original indication after about 3seconds.
When you make aprogram as explained under "Program play" on the
opposite page, and then perform the above procedure without clear-
ing the program first, the selected track is added to the end of the
program.
To check programmed contents:
(In the stop mode)
1. Press PROGRAM.
2. Press or /m.
Notes
•You cannot add to the program if already full, that is, if already
24 selections have been programmed. If you press DIRECT PRO-
GRAM in such case, the message "FULL" will be displayed. There-
fore, direct programming is possible only when 23 or less tracks
have been programmed.
•During program play, the DIRECT PROGRAM button does not
respond to touch.
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Random play
One disc random play
The changer.will play ail tracks on the current disc in random order.
OOOO
OQOO
OOOO
ooo
OOOO
OOOO
OOOO
ooo
OOOO
3
4
Press DISC SKIP/GROUP
NAME (v or a) to select the
desired disc.
Press and check play starts
=> JJ r\and which disc is being
J\-""^JPlayed.
Then, press and stop play.
Press 1-DISC.
4RANDOM Press RANDOM.
Play will begin.
The changer will stop automatically when
all the tracks have been played once.
In the single disc play mode:
Only tracks from the disc in slot No. 0are played, though played in
random order.
In the disc grouping play mode:
The changer randomly selects one disc from the group and plays the
tracks in random order.
Multiple disc random play
Full random play
OOOO
OOOO
OOOO
OOOO
OOOO
OOOO
oooo-*
ooo
OOOO
1
2
Press MODE to select
"BLOCK".
RANDOM Press RANDOM.
Play will begin.
•Onco the changer has played the maxi-
mum 72 tracks, it stops automatically.
•The disc in slot No. 0will not be played.
•If more than 25 tracks have been
played, the same track may be played
twice.
Program random play
The changer plays the programmed tracks in random order.
1
2
Program tracks you want to
listen to.
(Follow steps 1-6 on page 18.)
RANDOM Press RANDOM.
Play will begin.
Your program can hold amaximum of
24 tracks. When all tracks have been
played, play will stop automatically.
To cancel random play mode:
Press RANDOM.
"RANDOM" goes out.
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