Sanyo MCD-Z22L User manual

INSTRUCTION
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MANUAL
O
MCD-Z22L
Portable
CD/Stereo
Radio
Double
Cassette
Recorder

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.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION
- Donot damage the mains lead.
-
When
notin
use,
disconnect
the
mains
lead
from
the
outlet.
Grasp
the
plug,
not
the
lead,
when
disconnecting
the
unit.
-
lf
water
should
enter
the
unit,
electrical
shock
or
a
malfunction
may
result.
Use
in
an
area
where
there
is
low
humidity
and
little
dust.
-
Do
not
disassemble
or
alter
the
unit
in
any
way.
-
Donotuse
the
unit
in
areas
where
extremes
in
temperature
occur
(below
5°C
OF
exceeding
35°C),
or
where
it
may
be
exposed
to
direct
sunlight.
-
Because
of
the
CD
player’s
extremely
low
noise
and
wide
dynamic
range,
there
is
atendency
toturn
the
volume
onthe
amplifier
higherthan
necessary.
Doing
so
may
produce
an
excessively
high
output
from
the
amplifier
which
can
cause
damage
to
your
speakers.
Please
be
careful
in
this
regard.
-
Sudden
changes
in
the
surrounding
temperature
can
cause
dew
to
form
on
the
optical
pickup
lens
inside
the
unit.
Under
this
condition
the
unit
may
be
unable
to
operate
properly.
If
this
should
occur,
remove
the
disc
and
allow
the
player
to
adjust
to
the
surrounding
temperature.
-
The
apparatus
shall
not
be
exposed
to
dripping-or
splashing.

Battery power operation
install
batteries.
Observe
+
and
-
signs.
Replace lid.
CAUTION
WHEN INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
To prevent leakage from the batteries, which is
corrosive and can cause personal injury and
damage to the unit, observe the following pre-
cautions:
. The batteries must be installed correctly.
Match the polarities (+ and - signs) on the
batteries, to the polarities shown on the back
of the unit.
. Do not mix new batteries with old or used
batteries.
. Only use batteries of the same type and
brand.
. If the unit will not be used for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries and
store them in a cool place.
. Carefully follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for proper use and disposal.
. DO NOT ALLOW YOUNG CHILDREN TO
HANDLE BATTERIES.
NOTE: When the batteries have become dis-
charged, they must be disposed of ina
safe manner which complies with all
applicable laws.
AC power operation
Connect one end of the AC mains lead
to the AC INPUT socket and the other
end to an AC 240 V, 50 Hz outlet.
NOTE:
When
the
AC
mains
lead
is
connected
to
the
unit,
the
installed
batteries
will
be
automatically disconnected.
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 Plu
F
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
BS1362
and
should
carry
the
ASTA
mark
@
.
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
Biue 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 distribu-
tion board fuse should not be greater than SA.
- 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.

COMPACT DISC OPERATION
CD PLAY
NORMAL PLAY
(1) To CD.
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CD RADIO »
LoS
FUNCTIN( (i) )
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TAPE TAPE-HIGH
(2) Press OPEN.
Label facing up
Push down. i
(3)
Press
PLAY/PAUSE.
PLAY/PAUSE STOP/CLEAR
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PLAY 120
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The
CD
PLAY
indicator
will light.
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The
TRACK
NO.
display
and
+20
indicator
will
show
the
total
number
of
tracks
on
the
disc
as
shown
below.
TRACKS
|
TRACK
NO.
+20
display
indicator
More
than
39
NOTES:
-
Ifa
disc
is
loaded
upside
down,
or
if
no
disc
is
loaded,
the
CD
player
will
not
oper-
ate.
-
Opening
the
CD
compartment
lid
while
a
CD
is
playing
could
scratch
the
disc.
Al-
ways
press
the
STOP/CLEAR
button
and
wait
for
the
disc
to
stop
rotating
before
opening
the
CD
compartment
lid.

(4)
To
control
the
sound.
BASSXPANDER
= ON B OFF
PLAY/PAUSE STOP/CLEAR
Sl
> il
=
CD RADIO > (OFF) l
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TAPE TAPE-HIGH
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Press
STOP/CLEAR.
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L
To off (TAPE).
BASSXPANDER
= ON @ OFF
BASSXPANDER switch
ON: (Button In) -
put level.
OFF: (Button Out) -For normal bass output
level.
Increases the bass out-
Compact discs
Both
3-inch
and
5-inch
discs
can
be
played
in
this
unit.
NOTE:
Place
only
one
disc
at
a
time
in
the
CD
compartment.
Only
discs
bearing
the
logo
as
shown
can
be played in this unit.
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
Always place the compact disc in the CD
compartment with the label facing up.
Compact
discs
can
be
played
on
only
one
side.
Fingerprints
and
dust
should
be
carefully
wiped
off
the
disc’s
signal
surface
(oppo-
site
the
label
side)
with
a
soft
cloth.
Gently
wipe
in
a
straight
motion
from
the
inside
to
the
outside
of
the
disc.
Discs should be returned to their cases
after use, to avoid serious scratches which
could cause the player to skip.
Do not expose a disc to direct sunlight,
high humidity, or high temperatures for
extended periods of time, to prevent warp-
ing the disc.
Do not apply paper or write anything on
the surface of the disc.
Do not use cleaners or antistatic sprays on
discs, such as those used for phonograph
records.

PAUSE MODE
Press
the
PLAY/PAUSE
button
during
play.
Play
will
temporarily
stop
and
the
CD
PLAY
indicator
PLAY/PAUSE STOP/CLEAR
will flash.
2.
Press
the
PLAY/PAUSE
button
again
to
resume
>
g
play. The CD PLAY indicator will remain ON.
TRACK SEARCH
1.
In
the
play
mode,
press
and
hold
down
the
be€SK
P/SEARGH
MEMORY
REPEAT
pb»
"or"
ke
”
SKIP/SEARCH
button
to
lower
the volume level and quickly advance or return
to
any
part
of
the
disc.
The
TRACK
NO.
display
(and
the
+20
indicator
if
the
disc
has
more
than
19 tracks) will flash.
2.
Release
the
"
ppf"
or
"
ke"
SKIP/SEARCH
button to return the volume to normal level and
Press
and
hold
down
during
play
resume
play.
NOTE:
If the " ppl” or “ (44 ” SKIP/SEARCH button
is
pressed
during
the
PAUSE
mode,
no
sound
will be heard and the PAUSE mode will continue
when the button is released.
TRACK SKIP
1.
Press
and
release
the
"
pp
"
or
“
ke"
SKIP/
SEARCH button repeatedly during play, to
. quickly locate the beginning of a track.
2.
The
TRACK
NO.
display
and
+20
indicator
will
show
the
number
of
the
selected
track.
Play
will
continue
from
the
beginning
of
the
new
track.
Press
and
release
repeatedly
NOTE:
If
the
“
DPI”
or
“
ke”
SKIP/SEARCH
button
is
pressed
while
the
unit
is
in
the
PAUSE
mode,
the
unit
will
remain
in
the
PAUSE
mode
when
the
button
is
released.
t04SK P/SEARCH MEMORY REPEAT
Using headphones
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Stereo
headphone
(not
supplied)
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PROGRAMMED PLAY
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With
programmed
play,
up
to
16
tracks
on
a
disc can be memorized and played in any
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Beginning
of
normal
play
End
of
normal
play
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order.
(The
TRACK
NO.
display
and
TRACK
NO. +20 indicator willshow the track number.
Sri
Refer
to
Table
1.)
End of programmed play
are entered into the unit's programme mem-
ory, for play in the order shown on the left.
TO PROGRAMME (1)
(1) Få) Press STOP/CLEAR
(2) t44SK IP/SEARCHD D4
(3) Fr MEMORY REPEAT
Repeat stops 2 and 3 to memorize tracks 3, 1, 8, 2, 7, 6, 1 and 4.
- PROGRAM indicator will light on the unit
Checking the programme
MEMORY REPEAT
Press MEMORY.
To view the memorized track numbers, in the order they were entered.
TO BEGIN PROGRAMME PLAY
4 PLAY/PAUSE
Programmed play will begin.
- To cancel the programmed play, press STOP/CLEAR twice.
The PROGRAM indicator will go off.

REPEAT PLAY
During normal play or before pressing PLAY/
PAUSE. |
MEMORY REPEAT
Press REPEAT
PROGRAM REPEAT
W \
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- REPEAT Indicator will light on the unit.
During programmed play or before programmed
play
MEMORY REPEAT
mi
Press REPEAT
To cancel repeat play
MEMORY REPEAT
~ 6
Press REPEAT again
- REPEAT indicator will go off.
IMPORTANT NOTE
If
an
abnormal
display
indication
or
operating
problem
occurs,
disconnect
the
mains
lead.
Remove
the
“HP2”
batteries
(see
page
2).
Wait
at
least
5
seconds,
then
reconnect
the
mains
lead.
Reinstall
the
“HP2”
batteries.
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RADIO OPERATION
(1) To RADIO.
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CD RADIO >
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Function
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TAPE TAPE-HIGH
(2) Select a band.
>
BAND
LW MW SW FM
(3)
Tune
in
a
station.
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TUNING N
V
For
SW
reception
only.
mn
—
FINE TUNING
FUNCTION( 0) }
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TAPE TAPE-HIGH
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CD
RADIO
»
(FF)
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L
To off (TAPE).
To improve reception
FM - Extend and change position.
SW - Pull out in vertical position.
FM mode switch
+
FM MODE
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MONO STEREO
STEREO:
For
FM
stereo
broadcasts.
MONO:
For
weak
(noisy)
FM
stereo
broad-
casts.

CASSETTE
TAPE
OPERATION
PLAYBACK
A) Playback
(Deck
A
or
Deck
B)
(1) To TAPE.
mm
CD RADIO >
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runcron [ )
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TAPE TAPE-HIGH
(2)
Press
STOP/EJECT.
Insert
cassette.
STOP/EJECT
Totemporarily
stopthetape
during
playback
or
recording.
Press
it
again
to
continue.
To
quickly
wind
the
tape
forward
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
FFWD
REW
PLAY
(3)
Press
PLAY.
SE
Deck A
PLAY
To
quickly
wind
the
tape
backward
STOP/EJECT
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Full
automatic
stop
|
This
unit
has
a
full-release
stop
system,
to
protect
the
tape
and
prevent
pinch
roller
|
damage.
When
the
end
of
the
tape
is
reached
|
in
Playback,
Recording,
Fast
forward
or
Re-
|
wind,
the
tape
mechanism
will
automatically
|
Press
STOP/EJECT
once
to
stop
the
tape.
stop.
‚Press
again
to
remove
cassette.
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B)
Continuous
playback
(Deck
A
to
Deck
B)
D
To
TAPE.
mm
CD RADIO =
tS
TAPE TAPE-HIGH
(2) Press both STOP/EJECTs
6) Insert cassettes
s
I
(3) Press PLAY on Deck A
PLAY
eal
Play begins in Deck A.
El
(4)
Press
PAUSE
on
Deck
B
PAUSE £
El
(5)
Press
PLAY
on
Deck
B
PLAY
Deck B is standby mode.
el
(6)
When
the
end
of
the
tape
in
Deck
Ais
reached,
the
tape
will
stop
and
Deck
B
playback
will
begin.
When
the
end
of
the
tape
in
Deck
Bis
reached,
the
tape
will
stop.
CAUTION:
While
playing
or
recording
with
one
deck,
do
not
press
the
Fast
Forward
(FFWD)
or
Rewind
(REW)
button
of
the
other
deck,
or
the
sound
quality
may
deteriorate.
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RECORDING (Deck B)
(1) Press STOP/EJECT. (2)
Insert cassette. °
STOP/E JECT
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(2)
To
RADIO
(2)
To
CD.
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CD
RADIO
>
L__573
CD RADIO >
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—
rcn
FUNCTION(
M)
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TAPE
TAPE-HIGH
©
©
?
—
:
TAPE TAPE-HIGH
Select a band. Tune in a station.
(3)
Press
REC.
(3)
Press
REC.
Also disc starts at the same time.
STOP/E JECT
Press STOP/EJECT once to stop the tape.
L Press again to remove cassette.

Automatic Level Control (ALC) recording
The ALC circuit adjusts the recording input level automatically. No adjustments are required.
Synchronous recording (CD-TAPE SYNCHRONOUS DUBBING)
This recording system starts disc play and cassette recording at the same time.
When the REC button is pressed, recording will start at the beginning of TRACK NO.1 of the disc.
ff a program has been entered, recording will start from the beginning of the first programmed
track.
WARNING
Recording copyright material without permission of the copyright owners is
usually an infringement. Ifyou 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.
BEAT CANCEL switch
(on the bottom of the unit)
When recording a radio programme, an irri-
tating “whistling” sound may sometimes be
heard. If this occurs, select position 1, 2 or 3.
Leave the switch in the position that gives the
best results.
Safeguards against accidental erasure
To protect side A, break out tab (1). To protect
side B, break out tab (2).
NOTE:
A cassette with the erase guard tabs re-
moved cannot be erased or used for re-
cording and the REC button cannot be
depressed. To record or erase a pro-
tected cassette, cover the tab openings
with adhesive tape (3).
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DUBBING (Deck A to Deck B)
Preparation
Copying recorded material from the
cassette in the Deck A onto the cas-
sette in the Deck B.
(1)
Set
the
FUNCTION
switch
to
TAPE
or
TAPE-HIGH.
TAPE:
CD RADIO > For normal speed dubbing whlle lis-
tening to the tape.
F
unctin(
0)
}
TAPE-HIGH:
>
o
For
high-speed
dubbing
(approxi-
f
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mately
twice
the
normal
dubbing
speed). Set the VOLUME control to
MIN.
TAPE TAPE-HIGH
Deck
A
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Deck
B
prerecorded tape tape for recording
Synchro dubbing
D Press PAUSE on Deck B.
PAUSE ¢
(2) Press REC. (4) Press both STOP/
~ —— EJECTs.
STOP/EJECT
IM
Cale
(3) Press PLAY on Deck A
NOTE:
Do not change the dubbing speed dur-
ing the dubbing operation.
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Automatic stop in dubbing operation
1. The Deck A cassette is longer than the Deck B cassette:
After the Deck B cassette stops, Deck A playback will continue at
normal speed.
2. The Deck B cassette is longer than the Deck A cassette:
After the Deck A cassette stops, Deck B will be set to the erase mode.
Press the Deck B STOP/EJECT button immediately when the Deck A
cassette stops.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the unit
Clean the outside of the unit with a clean soft cloth, moistened with lukewarm
water. Do not use solvents such as benzine or thinner. These will permanently
damage the units finish.
Cleaning the tape heads
When dust or reddish-brown oxide builds up on the tape deck heads, pinch
roller and capstan, the following problems may result:
Poor sound quality during playback
Distorted, poor quality recordings
Erratic tape speed during recording or playback
1. Press the STOP/EJECT button
to open the cassette compart- 4 4 5
ment
lid,
MHZ
BIT
2. Moisten a cotton swab (1) with D / ~
Isopropyl
alcohol
or
special
head
3
SS
SS
cleaning fluid. Gently rub the face
of each head (4, 5) with alcohol.
Also clean the capstan (2) and
pinch roller (3).
Cleaning the CD player lens
If dust is on the lens, blow it off using
a camera lens blower. (Please con-
sult your dealer.)
The lens should never be touched.
However, if afinger-print does get on
the
lens,
wipe
it
gently
using
a
cotton
swab
moistened
with
Isopropyl
alco-
hol. (Please consult your dealer.)
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CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive pressure; you might damage the lens.
Apply alcohol sparingly. Only a small amount is needed. If an excessive
amount of alcohol is used, it may enter and damage the unit.
If trouble occurs ...
To avoid the hazard of electric shock and damage to the unit, have the unit
bench tested by an authorized SANYO service station. Do not remove the unit
from its cabinet to attempt repairs yourself.
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GUARANTEE TO CUSTOMER
Sanyo U.K. Sales 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 accor-
dance 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. Unauthorised 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).
1AD6P10A15607A
(UK)
Deas lus Dm
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. H 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. Ħ 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 U.K. Sales Ltd.,
Sanyo House
Otterspool Way, Watford,
Hertfordshire WD2 8JX
Tel: Watford 246363
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SANYO
SANYO Electric Co. Ltd
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