Sony HCD-H66 User manual

NCD-H66/H70/H77/HT200/H1400
SERVICE MANUAL
AEP Model
HCD-H66
HCD-H77
HCD-H66, HCD-H70, HCD-H77, HCD- HCD-H1200
H1200 and HCD-H1400 are the tuner, HCD-H1400
deck, CD and amplifier section in FH-
B66CD,
FH-B70CD,
FH-B77CD,
MHC-
UK
Model
1200 and MHC-1400 respectively. HCD-H1200
E Model
Australian Model
HCD-H70
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol 0 are trademarks of
tories Li ing C tion.
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation PHOTO: HCD-H70 DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
SPECIFICATIONS Model Name Using Similar Mechanism | HCD-H7/H1500
Tuner Section — ee CD Mechanism Name CDM13A-5BD3
System FM stereo, FM/AM Base Unit Name BU-5BD3
er! rodyne tuner
FM tuner section laa a Model Name Using Similar Mechanism | HCD-H7/H1500
Tuning range 87.5—108MHz 5
Antenna Telescopic antenna Section ag Transpou BECK '# | TENELTORAL
(HCD-H66/H70/H77) Mechanism Type DECK B| TCM-170RB7
cere) nia
FM lead antenna
(HCD-H1200/H1 400)
Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Peak music power output
Intermediate frequency (for HCD-H70) 280 watts (6 ohms)
10.7MHz Inputs MIX MIC (minijack)
AM tuner section : sensitivity
Tuning range For AEP, UK, G model lmV, impedance
MW: 531—1,602kHz 600 ohms
LW: 153—279kHz For HCD-H66/H77/
For IT model H1200/H1400
MW: 522—1,611kHz PHONO (phono jacks):
LW: 144—288kHz sensitivity 5 mV,
For E, EA, AUS model impedance 47 kilohms
MW : 531 ~—1,602kHz For HCD-H70
SW: 5.95—17.9MHz VIDEO/AUX
Antenna AM loop antenna, (phono jacks):
External antenna terminals sensitivity 450mvV,
Intermediate frequency impedance 50 kilohms
450kHz Outputs HEADPHONES
(stereo minijack) :
Amplifier Section accepts headphones of
: 8 ohms or more.
Continuous RMS power output SPEAKER:
20+20 watts accepts speakers of 6 to
(6 ohms at 1kHz, 5% THD) 16 ohms.
(HCD-H66/H1200)
30+30 watts
(6 ohms at 1kHz, 5% THD)
(HCD-H70/H77/H1400)
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COMPACT DISC DECK RECEIVER
SONTY.
MICROFILM

HCD-H66/H70/H77/H1200/H1400 |
Compact Disc Player Section
System Compact disc digital audio
system
Semiconductor laser
(A =780nm)
Emission duration
: continuous
Max. 44.6uW*
*This output is the value
measured at distance of
about 200 mm from the
objective lens surface on
the Optical Pick-up Block.
Laser
Laser output
Cassette Deck Section
Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF)
40—13,000Hz (+3dB),
using TYPE I cassette
(Sony HF-S)
40—14,000Hz (+3dB),
using TYPE II cassette
Wow and flutter 0.1% WRMS +0.3% (DIN)
General
Power requirements AEP model
220—230V AC, 50/60Hz
UK model: 240V AC, 50Hz
G, IT model:
220—230V AC, 50Hz
E, EA, AUS model:
110-120V or
220—240V
AC adjustable, 50/60Hz
Power consumption Except for UK model
: 90 watts
UK model: 160 watts
Approx.
615X285 x 260mm
(w/h/d)
(24'/,X11'/,X10'/,
inches)
incl. projecting parts and
controls
Weight Appox. 11.6kg (25 Ib 9 02)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
Sony SUM-3 (NS)
batteries (2)
AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
(HCD-H1200/H1 400)
Dimensions
Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.
Note: G —: Germany model
IT: Italian model
EA: Saudi Arabia model
AUS: Australian model
For HCD-H66/H77/H1200/H1400
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is
located on the rear exterior.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1. SERVICING NOTES ........................000 eee 3
2. GENERAL
2-1. Parts Identifications .............c cece cence eee eeee 6
2-2. Tumer Section ........ 0.0.0 cece ccc teen nnee 8
2-3. Amplifier Section .......... 0.0.00. cece eee eee ees 10
2-4: CD Section’ c.ncseeleee ele Marea eS 10
2:5). Deck<Section: son305 fsieess eves bascieegeeds steal es 14
3. DISASSEMBLY
Sed CASE reuse vers ateas cubated te iat sat eo tee Gudea Reh ee cab Na thid 21
3-2. Power Block .........ccc cece sees cc eees se eeeenene 21
3-3. “Main: Boards :ivesainas suasck vandis ee dea ad coda dad whee 21
3-4. CD Mechanism Block ............. 0. ee eee ee eee 22
3-5. TC Mechanism Block ................ eee eee eee 22
3-6. Display/SW/Jack/VR Board.............. 0.0000 22
4. MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS .................. 23
5. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS.................... 23
6. DIAGRAMS
6-1. Semiconductor Lead Layouts.............. -. see e ee 29
6-2. Circuit Boards Location .......... 0.6.00 eee eee 30
6-3. Printed Wiring Boards
—Tuner/Deck/CD Section— ...........06 cere eee 32
6-4. Schematic Diagram—Tuner/Deck Section—........ 37
6-5. Schematic Diagram
—Power/Amplifier/Display Section—...... ........ 41
6-6. Printed Wiring Boards
—Power/Amplifier/Display Section—...... ........ 45
6-7. Schematic Diagram—CD Section— ................ 48
6-8. Pin Functions .......... 0000s eee ca eee eee enee 55
7. EXPLODED VIEWS
7-1. Case, Power Section ..........0.cs cece cen ee ee eens 61
7-2. Front Panel, Main Board Section..........-.....+. 62
7-3. MD Chassis Section .............. 000 e cee eee eee ee 63
7-4, Mechanism Deck Section (1) .........-..5 eee eee 64
7-5. Mechanism Deck Section (2) .........0000 eee eeuee 65
7-6.. “CD! Section: ()iesice% pc tan asec ananda taed dates datas 66
lke ‘CD Section: (2) mites esi Me aad ely Deane 67
8. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ............. 2....... 68
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNNG!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK A ORDOTTED
LINE WITH MARK A ON THE SCHEMATIC De@&GRAMS
AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE
OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH
SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS AP EAR AS
SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEME) ‘TS PUB-
LISHED BY SONY.

HCD-H66/H70/H77/H1200/H1400
SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
— Specification Labels —
IT model: FH-B66CD
IT model: FH-B77CD
AEP, G model: HCD-H66
E, EA, AUS model: HCD-H70
AEP, G model: HCD-H77
AEP, UK model: HCD-H1200
AEP model: HCD-H1400
SONY: move. no. LZ
COMPACT DISC DECK RECEIVER
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SERIAL NO.
MADE IN JAPAN
AEP model: AC: 220—230V~50/60Hz
UK model: AC: 240V~50Hz
G, IT model: AC: 220—230V~50Hz
E, EA, AUS model: AC: 110—120/220—240V~50/60Hz 90W
On operating voltage
Before operating the stereo system, check
that the operating voltage of your system is
identical with the voltage of your local power
supply. @
220~230V AC,
AEP model 50/60Hz
UK model 240V AC, 50Hz
G, IT model | 220—230V AC, 50Hz |
110-120,
E, EA, AUS model 220—240V AC
adjustable, 50/60Hz
On operation
e If the system do not operate due to power
noise, press the system reset button at
the rear. The system will resume Telescopic antenna:
OPEranan Ap) Use on HCD-H66/H70/H77.
At this time, the system returns to the
factory-set mode. Please set the clock,
timer, or store stations again.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
ti0v-120VI L220 v - 240 v

HCD-H66/H70/H77/H1200/H1400 |
LASER DIODE AND FOCUS SERCH OPERATION CHECK NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK
1. Make POWER switch on with no disc inserted and disc OR BASE UNIT
table closed. The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer
2. Confirm that the following operation is performed while electrostatic break-down because of the potential difference
observing the objective lens. generated by the charged electrostatic load, etc. on clothing
and the human body.
During repair, pay attention to electrostatic break-down and
also use the procedure in the printed matter which is
included in the repair parts.
The flexible board is easily damaged and should be handled
with care.
NOTES ON LASER DIODE EMISSION CHECK
The laser beam on this model is concentrated so as to be
focused on the disc reflective surface by the objective lens in
@ Confirm that laser beam is spread. the optical pick-up block. Therefore, when checking the laser
@ Up and down motion of the objective lens. (3 times) diode emission, observe from more than 30 cm away from the
objective lens.
HOW TO OPEN THE DISC TRAY WHEN POWER SWITCH
TURNS OFF
(1) Insert to @ for tapering driver, etc., and turn in the
direction of arrow OFF. (Disc tray open)
(2) Tray as come out little of front panel, pull out in the
direction of arrow @ by hand.
BOTTOM VIEW
' ON OFF
' ( \) (DISC TRAY OPEN)
REAR
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PROTECTION OF EYES FROM LASER BEAM DURING SERVICING
This set employs a laser. Therefore, be sure to follow 1. Laser Diode Properties
carefully the instructions below when servicing. * Maternal Gaadlas
e Wavelength: 780mm
e Emission Duration: continuous
CAUTION e Laser Output Power: less than 44.6 pW*
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Use of controls or adjustments or performance ihe ouput dete value leased at aidisiante, Ch
at k 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
of procedures other than those specified herein Optical Pick-up Block.
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
2. During service, do not take the Optical Pick-up Block
apart, and do not adjust the APC circuit. If there is a
breakdown in the APC circuit (including laser diode),
replace the entire Optical Pick-up Block (including
APC board).
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BESKYTTELSE AF @JNE MOD LASERSTRALING UNDER SERVICE
I dette apparat anvendes laserlys. Derfor skal 1. Laser-didoe data
nedenstaende instruktioner noje felges under service. @ Materiale: GaAlAs
® Belgelangde: 780 nm
Folg iovrigt instruktionerne i servicemanualen. @ Udstraling: Kontinuerlig
@ Laseroutput: Max. 0,4 mw*
* Malt i 1,6 mm afstand fra overfladen af objektiv-
ADVARSEL!!
linsen
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pick-up
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Under service ma @jnene ikke komme ner objektiv-linsen @ Klassifikation: Klasse Ib.
p& den optiske pick-up enhed. | tilfeelde af at det er
ngdvendigt at kontrollere udsendelsen af laserlys, skal
det ske i en afstand af mere end 25cm fra den optiske
pick-up.
2. Adskil aldrig den optiske pick-up enhed under
service, og juster ikke APC kredslebet (Automatic
Power Control). Hvis APC kredslebet (incl. laser-
dioden) bryder ned, skal hele den optiske pick-up
enhed (incl. APC printkortet) udskiftes.
LASER ADVARSEL MAERKNING
Folgende merkning findes indvendig i apparatet:
1. Advarsel Merkning
CAUTION | INviSI@LE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
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2-1. PARTS IDENTIFICATIONS
Tuner Section Ey
[1] TIMER CONTROL button
(2) SLEEP timer button
[3] Display window
[4] Telescopic antenna (HCD-H66/H70/H77)
(5)
[6]
AUTO tuning button
6] BAND selector
[7] TUNING -/+ buttons
[8] MEMORY button
[9] ENTER button
to} TIMER SET button
11] CLOCK DISPLAY button
12] CLOCK SET button
{13] NEXT button
[i4] PRESET/TIMER +/~ (preset station
scar/time set) buttons
15] SHIFT (memory page select) button
Amplifier Section Ej
[16] STANDBY indicator
It is lit as long as the AC power cord is
connected to a wall outlet.
POWER switch
5-band stereo graphic equalizer and
spectrum analyzer
VOLUME control
DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) button
S-SUR (simulated surround) effect
button
Function selectors
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Cassette Deck Section
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Cassette hoiders
DIRECTION MODE selector
AMS/BLK SKIP (Automatic Music
Sensor/blank skip) button
TAPE DUBBING HIGH SPEED button
CD SYNCHRO (CD synchronized
recording) button
DOLBY NR (Dolby Noise Reduction)
switch
Tape operation buttons
<4 / PP: Fast winding
>: Forward play
<1: Reverse play
@ : Stop
REC (recording)
PAUSE
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[32] MIX MIC (mixing microphone) jack
(minijack)
{33} Disc compartment
[4] & OPEN/CLOSE button
[35] M@ (stop) button
{36} [>00 (play/pause) button and indicator
{37] EDIT button
TIME display selector
[3] REPEAT button
[40] PLAY MODE selectors
CONTINUE play button
SHUFFLE play button
PROGRAM play button
[41] <4@ / BR (manual search) buttons
[a2] KK / 1 (Automatic Music Sensor)
buttons
Remote Commander
(HCD-H66/H1 200)
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CD player operation buttons
Cassette deck operation buttons
Tuner operation buttons
PHONO select button
VIDEO/AUX select button
SLEEP timer button
POWER switch
VOL (volume) +/- contro! buttons
Remote Commander
(HCD-H70/H77/H1400)
[1] CLOCK DISPLAY button
CD player select button
TIME display selector
CD/TUNER numeric button function
selector
TUNER select button
SHIFT button
TAPE (cassette deck) select button
Cassette deck operation buttons (deck
A)
VIDEO (VIDEO/AUX) select button
PHONO select button
SLEEP timer button
POWER switch
CD player operation buttons
CHECK button
CLEAR button
CD play mode selectors
CD/TUNER numeric button
Cassette deck operation buttons (deck
B)
VOL (volume) +/— controls
DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) button
SURROUND (simulated surround)
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2-2. TUNER SECTION
Clock Setting
Setting the Clock
Example: Set to 9:25 in the morning.
When the AC power cord is connected, the
display shows:
0:00 for HCD-H66/H77/H1200/H1400
AM 0:00 for HCD-H70.
The automatic tuning allows you to receive
stations whose signal is strong enough.
When the signal is too weak, use the
manual tuning.
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1 Press CLOCK SET.
2 Press BAND repeatedly until the
1 desired band ap
2 Set the hour with PRESET/TIMER +/- sake le aati ata
buttons
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the
band
changes
1
Sues as follows:
3 Press NEXT. yi os HCD-H66/H77/H1200/H1400 :
FM —~ MW > LW .
4 Set the minute with PRESET/TIMER 4 ns ra | iy
+/-
buttons.
HCD-H70:
2 FM > SW > MW
5
Press
NEXT.
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2
The clock starts operating. stessermuen z 3 Press AUTO.
mF 7 a Make sure that AUTO appears in the (Sno)
display.
Information on the time
HCD-H66/H77/H1200/H1400
shows
the
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Select
the
station
with
TUNING
+
or
-.
time in 24-hour cycle.
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shows
the
time
in
12-hour
cycle.
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3
When a power interruption occurs = ae
The power is backed up for approximately 1 Cr ae
day. If the power is recovered within 1 day,
there is no need to reset the clock and
timer.
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it
is
longer
than
5
minutes,
both
the
1
Press
TUNER.
clock and timer settings are erased, and 4
“0:00” will flash on the display. eae 2 Select band by pressing BAND. 4
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check
the
present
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A total of 30 stations can be stored in any
desired sequence, so that you can tune in
the stored station directly by entering the
memory page and number.
Storing Stations
1 Tune in the desired station.
2 Press MEMORY.
WisMI@ER@ appears tor several second.
3 While (EMWOGN is on, press SHIFT
to select the memory page (A, B or
C).
The memory pages (A, B or C) can be
classified according to the music
category, station band, etc.
4 White is on, press
PRESET/TIMER + or — to select the
| number (1 to 10).
| 5 Press ENTER.
disappears, and the station
is stored.
6 Repeat 1 to 5 for each stations to be
stored.
If you cannot store a station successfully
Press MEMORY again so that
appears, and then proceed with the steps 3
to 5 above.
Be sure to operate while
(approx. 4 seconds.)
Pimim@imag is on
When you have selected the wrong page
and number
Press MEMORY and then proceed with the
above steps.
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To Tune in a Preset Station
1 Press SHIFT to select the memory
page.
2 Press PRESET/TIMER + or — to select
the desired number.
To select the number directly (remote
commander only) [J (HCD-H70/H77/H1400)
1 Set the CD/TUNER selector to TUNER.
2 Press SHIFT and the numeric button.
Indicator on the display
TUNED: Appears when a station of
sufficient signal strength is tuned
in.
STEREO: Appears when an FM stereo
program of sufficient signal
Strength is received.
Antenna adjustment [Ej
For FM reception, adjust the length and
direction of the telescopic antenna
(HCD-H66/H70/H77)
For MW, LW, and SW reception, find the
best location of the AM loop antenna.
Can a previously stored station be
erased?
No. Erasing only is not possible, but storing
a new Station erases the previous one.
important
The stored stations remain for
approximately 1 week even if no power is
supplied (e.g. the power cord is
disconnected, etc.). If they are erased,
store the stations again.
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2-3. AMPLIFIER SECTION
Audio
Adjustment
Volume Adjustment
Turn VOLUME Al clockwise to increase
the sound level, or counterclockwise to
decrease it.
(Or press VOL + or — on the supplied
remote commander.) (HCD-H70/H77/H1 400)
Sound Quality Adjustment
To reinforce bass
Press OBFB
The lower the sound level is, the more the
bass is emphasized.
To adjust sound quality to your
preference
Adjust the graphic equalizer controls Kj
100 Hz: Boost or cut heavy bass.
400 Hz: Adjust the power, spaciousness
and warmth of the sound.
1 kHz: Increase the presence of vocals.
4kHz: Enhance the brightness of sound,
or reduce stridency.
12 kHz: Highlight the fine details of
instrumental sound.
To activate surround effect for
stereo sound
Press S-SUR (simulated surround) B
during a stereo sound reproduction. This
creates the atmosphere of a movie theater
or concert hall.
This function is not effective for a monaural
sound.
For personal listening
Connect headphones to HEADPHONES
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No sound comes from the speakers.
POWER
— ON
1)
MIN’ MAX
(oc oare )
HEADPHONES
2-4. CD SECTION
Disc Playing
[Playing the Entire Disc
Playing the Entire Disc
ook
Press CD.
Ls) Press 4 OPEN/CLOSE to open the
tray.
a Place the disc with the printed side
up.
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Press Ci.
The tray closes and play starts.
The display shows EJ the track
number, [Eq elapsed playing time of the
track and [@ track numbers.
Caution on adjusting volume
Do not tum up the volume while listening
to the portion with very low level inputs
or no audio signals. If you do, the
speakers may be damaged when a peak
level portion is played.
To stop piay
Press i.
To stop for a moment during play
Press (il. Il appears in the display.
To resume play, press it again.
To stop play and open the tray
Press & OPEN/CLOSE.
To play an 8 cm (3-inch) CD
Place it on the inner circle of the tray. If the
disc is provided with an adaptor, first
remove it. OO not put a normal CD (12 cm/
5-inch) on top of an 8 cm (3-inch) CD.
When the TUNER function is seiected
The CD player section does not operate.
This prevents interference to radio
reception.
POWER
> ON
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Locating a Particular
Selection — Automatic Music
Sensor (AMS)
The AMS locates the beginning of a
selection.
This function works during play or pause.
To locate the beginning of the
current or preceding selection ZG
Press IKK) as many times as required.
Keep IKK) pressed to skip selection.
To locate the beginning of a
succeeding selection EW
Press [Col as many times as required.
Keep C4 pressed to skip selection.
Locating a selection directly
(remote commander only)
(HCD-H70/H77/H1400)
You can locate a selection directly using the
supplied remote commander.
1 Set the CD/TUNER selector to CD.
2 Press the numeric button for the desired
selection.
If the selection number is greater than
12.
Use the >12 and 1 to 10 buttons. 10
functions as the figure 0.
e.g. To play from selection No. 22
Press >12, 2, 2.
To play from selection No. 30
Press >12, 3, 10.
Locating a Particuiar Point in
a Selection
You can locate any particular point in the
disc during play.
To search while monitoring the
sound
TO MOVE JONWAIT Al igh speed
Keep Pt} pressed during play and release
at the desired point.
To move backward at high speed [EE
Keep <@4 pressed during play and release
at the desired point.
To search quickly
1 Press Ci to set the unit in pause mode,
2 Keep <4 or BP pressed.
The search speed increases, but there
is no sound. Find the desired point by
observing the display.
Press D> again at the desired point.
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Information display
To change the time display, press TIME
during play.
As you press TIME, the display changes to
give you the following information.
EY Elapsed playing time
EE] Remaining time in a selection. If the
current selection number is over 20,
“..--" ig displayed.
Remaining time of the disc
When the tray was closed by pressing
4 OPEN/CLOSE [Pj
The followings appear for approx. 5
seconds.
El Last track number
Ei Total play time of the disc
G@ Track numbers
For the discs containing 17 selections or
more, up to 16 appear and the rest does not
appear.
Notes on handling discs &
¢ To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by
its edge. Do not touch the surface. EJ
¢ Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. b |
¢ Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight
or heat sources such as hot air duct, nor
leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight
as there can be a considerable rise in the
temperature.
¢ After playing, store the disc in its case.
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Playing in a Random Order
— Shuffle Play
Shuffle play function plays all the selections
in a random order.
1 Press & OPEN/CLOSE to open the
tray.
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Place the disc.
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Press & OPEN/CLOSE to close the
tray.
4 Press SHUFFLE.
SHUFFLE appears.
5 Press Dil.
To stop playing
Press @.
To cancel shuffle play
Press CONTINUE.
SHUFFLE disappears, and play continues
in normal play mode.
Playing Repeatedly — Repeat
Play
To repeat all selections ZY
Press REPEAT once during play so that
REPEAT appears.
To repeat a single selection Ej
Press REPEAT twice while playing the
desired selection so that REPEAT 1
appears.
To cancel repeat play
Press REPEAT so that neither REPEAT
nor REPEAT 1 is on.
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Playing in a Desired Order — POWER
Program Play
(HCD-H66/H1200)
You can make a program for up to 20
selections in the order you want them to be
played.
1 Insert the disc.
2 Press PROGRAM.
PGM appears in the display.
3 Press KK or DD1 to display the
desired selection.
4 Press PROGRAM.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired
selections.
EY Last programmed selection
E] Total playing time of selections
Programmed selection numbers
6 Press Dw.
To stop playing 3
Press
@.
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To
restart
the
same
program
play,
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press
Di.
To resume normal play 4
Press CONTINUE.
The program is erased and the play
continues in the normal play mode.
If “----" is displayed
¢ You have programmed a selection
“ number over 20.
¢ The total time has exceeded 100 minutes.
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Playing in a Desired Order
— Program Play
(HCD-H70/H77/H1 400)
You can make a program for up to 20
selections in the order you want them to be
played.
1 Insert the disc.
2 Press PROGRAM.
PGM appears in the display.
3 Press the numeric buttons for the
desired selection in the desired order
to be programmed.
Last programmed selection
[Eq Total playing time of selections
Programmed selection numbers
4 Press >.
To stop playing
Press Wf.
To restart the same program play, press >.
To resume normal play
Press CONTINUE.
The program is erased and the play
continues in the normal play mode.
If ‘‘—--” is displayed
e You have programmed a selection
number over 20.
¢ The total time has exceeded 100 minutes.
POWER
ON
To check your program (HCD-H70/H77/
H1400)
(Remote commander only)
Press CHECK on the remote commander
As you press it, the track numbers appear
in the order in which they are programmed.
At the last selection, "End" appears in the
display window.
To add a selection to the end of the
program
Follow the same procedures as “Playing in
a Desired Order” while the unit is in the stop
mode.
You cannot add selections during play.
To erase the entire program
Press lf once during stop; twice during play.
The program is also erased when you press
to open the tray or turn off the system.
To erase a particular selection in the
program (HCD-H70/H77/H1400)
(Remote commander only)
1 Press CHECK to display the track
number to be erased.
2 Press CLEAR.
To check the remaining time
Press TIME once to see the remaining time
of the selection being played; twice to see
the total remaining time of the programmed
selections; once more to return to the initial
display.
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2-5. DECK SECTION
Tape Playback
1 Press TAPE.
TAPE appears in the display.
2 Insert the tape.
3 Press < (for reverse side playback)
or > (for front side playback).
How to select the DIRECTION MODE
position
To playback one side: Select ==.
To playback both sides: Select GD.
The DIRECTION MODE setting is effective
for both decks.
To stop playback
Press @.
Playing Back Automatically
after Fast Winding
— Auto Play
This function starts playback automatically
from the beginning of the side after fast
winding.
To start playback from the beginning of the
front side:
press > while keeping «#4 pressed
To start playback from the beginning of the
reverse side:
press <] while keeping B® pressed.
When listening to the cassette recorded
with Dolby noise reduction system*
Set the DOLBY NR switch to ON.
What
is
the
Dgtky
NR
system?
Dolby NR (noise reduction) system reduces
tape hiss noise in low-level high-frequency
signals. The system boosts these signals in
recording and lowers them in playback.
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license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the doubie-D symbo! 90) are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
DIRECTION MODE DOLBY NR
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Playing Both Decks in
Succession — Relay Play
Relay play always follows the sequence
below regardless of where playback starts.
When playback of the reverse side of the
tape in deck B is completed, the following
sequence continues 4 more times.
Deck A
(Front side)
Deck A
(Reverse side)
Deck B
(Front side)
1 Insert recorded cassettes in both
decks.
Deck B
(Reverse side)
2 Set DIRECTION MODE to RELAY.
3 Press or <Jon deck A or deck B.
To stop relay play
Press lM of the deck playing.
Notes on Cassettes
To protect recording EY
Break out the tab on the left shoulder of the
cassette side of which recording is to be
protected.
To re-record the cassette EJ
Cover each slot with plastic tape.
When
using
a
TYPE
II
(CrO2)
cassette,
be
careful
not
to
cover
the
detector
slots
which
are necessary for automatic tape type
detection.
Hho &
DIRECTION MODE
RELAY
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Locating the Beginning of a
Selection during Playback
— Automatic Music Sensor
EWS)
The AMS locates the beginning of a
selection by detecting the blank spaces
between selections. To assure correct
operation of the AMS, there must be a blank
of 4 seconds or longer between selections.
1 Press > or <Jto start playback.
2 Press AMS/BLK SKIP to illuminate its
indicator.
3 Press PP or <4 referring to the
following table.
Desired selection
Next
selection
Side of the
cassette
being
played
Selec-
tion
being
Reverse
side
Skipping a Blank
The deck automatically goes into the fast
winding mode when it detects a blank of
about 10 seconds or more.
Playback resumes when a new selection
begins.
Press AMS/BLK SKIP to illuminate its
SNOIENIOY.
To cancel the blank skip function
Press AMS/BLK SKIP again so that the
indicator goes off.
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Use only TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2)
tapes for recording.
1 insert the tape.
2 Select program source with the
function selectors and play it.
The display shows the selected program
source.
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Set DIRECTION MODE.
To record one side, set to =.
To record both sides, set to CD.
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Set DOLBY NR.
To use the Dolby NR system, set to ON.
Otherwise, set to OFF.
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While keeping REC pressed, press >
(for front side recording) or < (for
reverse side recording).
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press @.
Notes
¢ Even if you set DIRECTION MODE to
C5, recording stops at the end of the
reverse side. To record both sides, be
sure to start with the front side.
¢ Graphic equalizer controls are not
effective for recording.
e The recording level is fixed and cannot be
adjusted manually.
How to start recording precisely
1 Press PAUSE after step 4 in “Recording
Operation” above.
2 While keeping REC pressed, press [>
ord.
3 Press PAUSE again at the desired
point.
If whistling noise is heard during
recording MW and LW recording
(HCD-H66/H77/H1200/H1400)
Slide the ISS (Interference Suppress
Switch) at the rear to the position
depending on which best reduces the
noise.
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CD Recording
(Deck B)
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1 insert a blank tape in deck B.
2 Set DIRECTION MODE.
To record one side, set to = .
To record both sides, setto GD .
3 Set DOLBY NR.
To use the Dolby NR system, set to ON.
Otherwise, set to OFF.
4 Press CD of the function selector.
5 Place the disc with the printed side
up, and close the tray.
6 Press CD SYNCHRO.
CD SYNC appears in the display.
The CD player and cassette deck are
set in pause mode.
Note
The front side is automatically selected to
be recorded in. To record in the reverse
side, press <1.
7 Press PAUSE of the cassette deck.
The CD play and recording start
simultaneously.
Note
When the tab on the cassette has been
removed, the CD SYNCHRO button does
not operate.
Is it possible to listen to program
sources other than CD during CD
recording?
No. If you press another function selector,
the CD play stops and the program of the
pressed button will be recorded.
Bianks between selections during CD
recording
A 3-second blank is automatically inserted
between selections.
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\s it possible to adjust the sound quality
for CD recording?
No. The graphic equalizer does not work.
(HCD-H66/H1200)
If the tape ends in the middle of a
selection EY
The tape is rewound to the beginning of the
selection. Then the selection is re-recorded
so that it fades out naturally at the end of
the tape.
If the recording is to be continued to the
reverse side, the selection that faded out on
the front side is recorded from its beginning
on the reverse side.
To record only desired selections
Before pressing CD SYNCHRO, program
the desired selections. (See page 36.)
To program for both sides continuously,
insert a pause section between the
selections for side A and those for side B.
1 Program the selections for side A.
2 Press M1 for CD operation on the remote
commander.
The total play time will be reset to 0.
Program the selections for side B.
Press CD SYNCHRO.
Press PAUSE on the cassette deck.
Recording starts.
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When the CD play of side A ends, the CD
player enters pause mode. When the tape
comes to the beginning of side B, the CD
play of side B starts and the recording starts
automatically.
Important
¢ Total playing time of the program of each
side must be within the length of each
side of the tape.
¢ Up to 20th selection in the disc can be
programmed. 21st selection cannot be
programmed.
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If the tape ends in the middle of a
selection EY
Important
Total playing time of the program of each
—. side must be within the length of each
The tape is rewound to the beginning of the side of the tape
selection. Then the selection is re-recorded « Up to 20th selection in the disc can be
so that it fades out naturally at the end of programmed. 21st selection cannot be
the tape. programmed.
If the recording is to be continued to the
reverse side, the selection that faded out on ry
the front side is recorded from its beginning
on the reverse side.
Programming selections eee ene
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You can adjust the total playing time to the
tape duration.
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1 Press PROGRAM.
“PGM” appears in the display.
2 Choose the desired selection to be
prorammed with or pP{and
check the time.
3 if satisfactory, go to the next step.
If not, repeat step 2 and choose another
selection.
4 Press PROGRAM.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to program.the
desired selections for side A.
“A” remains lit.
6 Press it on the remote commander.
“P” appears in the display and the total
playing time is reset ot 0. “B” lights up.
7 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to program the
desired selections for side B.
8 Press CD SYNCHRO and PAUSE on
the cassette deck.
The CD play and recording start
simultaneously.
When the CD play of side A ends, the CD
player enters pause mode. When the tape
comes to the beginning of side B, the CD
play of side B starts and the recording starts
automatically.
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The CD player automatically edits the
selections on a CD according to the tape
Jength.
1 Perform 1 to 5 of the CD recording
operation, on page 48.
2 Press EDIT.
Make sure that EDIT and - - - - appear in
the display.
3 Designate the tape length of one side
using B®, and <4, or CO andkK.
As you press B® or <6, the minute
display changes as follows:
23 — 27 & 30 @ 37 6H 45H --
As you press [1 or IKK, the seconds
increase or decrease by 10. After 50,
the seconds show 00 and the minutes
increase by 1.
4 Press EDIT.
The selections to be recorded are
determined automatically. For details,
see page 54.
Then the display shows [J the last
selection to be recorded, [EJ total
playing time, and [@ selections to be
recorded.
5 For recording both sides, press EDIT
again.
6 Press CD SYNCHRO.
7 Press PAUSE of the cassette deck.
The recording starts.
Note
¢ Up to 20th selection in the disc can be
recorded. 21st selection cannot be
recorded.
¢ Designate the total playing time shorter
than the tape length in step 3.
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front side
Before pressing EDIT, program the desired
selection.
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selections Ey
The CD player selects the selections from
the first one in the CD, summing up each
playing time. When the total playing time
exceeds the specified tape length, the last
selection is eliminated. Then, the CD
player looks for a selection whose length is
within the remaining tape and substitutes it
for the eliminated one.
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Dubbing the Whole Tape
1 Insert the recorded tape in deck A
and the blank tape in deck B.
2 Set DIRECTION MODE.
To dub on one side: ==
To dub on both sides of the tapes with
the same length: CD
To dub on both sides of the tapes with
tae differcnt tengtn: ACLAYT
3 Press HIGH SPEED.
4 Press PAUSE.
High speed dubbing starts.
To stop dubbing
Press Mf on either deck A or B.
The tapes in both decks stop.
Note on DIRECTION MODE setting
Operation
Dubbing stops at the end of the tape.
When the tape in one deck comes to
its end, it reverses immediately
regardiess of the tape position of the
other deck.
When the tape in one deck reaches
its end, it stops until the other tape
also comes to its end, and then both
tapes reverse together.
When dubbing starts from the reverse
side in the RELAY mode
At the end of the reverse side, dubbing
stops automatically.
Note
During high speed dubbing. only Ml is
operative.
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1 Press TAPE of the function selector.
2 Insert the recorded tape in deck A and 2
the blank tape in deck B.
3 Set DIRECTION MODE to = or cD.
4 Locate the beginning of the portion to
be dubbed on deck A, using << or 3 Peete
bP and then stop the tape. ‘(ap _)
5 while keeping REC pressed, press <1 a
or & of deck B.
Press < or & of deck A.
Normal speed dubbing starts. 4 [+] [> ]
To stop dubbing ‘ei
Press @ on both decks.
Is it necessary to set DOLBY NR?
No. The tape in deck B is automatically
recorded in the same state as the tape in
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sources other than tape during Ne
dubbing?
During high speed dubbing, yes. Any
program source can be selected with the
function selectors.
During normal speed dubbing, no. The
source changes to that of the function
selector pressed and the tape playback
cannot be dubbed.
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Timer-activated
Operation
The power can be turned on and off
automatically so that you can record a radio
program while you are out, or wake up to
music, etc.
The preset timer-on and -off time remain
until you reset them or the power cord is
disconnected.
Before setting the timer
e Make sure the clock is set correctly.
e If you want to record a radio program, be
sure to insert a cassette tape long
enough.
The illustrations show an example that the
system turns on at 9:30 and off at 10:15.
1 Press TIMER SET.
TIMER ON appears and a figure
indicating hour blinks.
2 Set the hour and minute of the timer-
on time with PRESET/TIMER + or -,
and NEXT.
TIMER OFF appears and a figure
indicating hour blinks.
3 Set the hour and minute of the timer-
off time with PRESET/TIMER + or -,
and NEXT.
The program source blinks.
4 Select the program source with
PRESET/TIMER + or -.
As you press + or -, the source
changes:
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6 Prepare for the source, selecting a
stored station, inserting the disc or
tape.
7 Press POWER to turn off the system.
Make sure that TIMER is on.
At the timer-on time, the system turns on
automatically.
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To change the time and program
1 Press TIMER SET.
The timer-on hour blinks.
2 Press NEXT until the item to be
changed blinks.
3 Press PRESET/TIMER + or — until the
desired time or source appears.
4 Press NEXT unti! TIMER ON time
appears.
The display, then, shows TIMER OFF
time, and returns to the previous display.
When you do not want to operate
the timer program
Press TIMER CONTROL to turn off TIMER.
To reactivate the timer, press TIMER
CONTROL to display TIMER.
When the power is already on at the
preset time
The function mode will be automatically
changed to the preset one, even if you are
playing a program of another function.
However, when you have preset the
TUNER REC mode, recording will not start
even though the station is tuned in. Be sure
to turn the power off before the preset time
for tuner recording.
On the recording side of a tape during
timer recording
Playback or recording always starts from
the front side (the side facing you).
To record on the other side, be sure to turn
over the tape, otherwise, recording on the
front side will be erased.
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By setting the sleep timer, the system
power can be turned off after the preset
duration.
Sleep Timer Setting
1 Play the desired program source.
2 Press SLEEP to select the desired
duration in minute.
As you press SLEEP, the indication
changes as follows:
90 > 80>... 10 > --
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To turn off the system before the
time of the sleep timer comes
Press POWER.
To check the remaining time of the
sleep timer
Press SLEEP once, and the remaining time
appears.
The display returns to the previous
indication in several seconds.
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1 Connect the microphone to MIX MIC
jack.
2 Select program source with the
function buttons and play it.
3 Sing or speak into the microphone.
4 Adjust the total volume.
When the mixing is over
Be sure ta disconnect the microphone.
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1 Mix the sound as described above.
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3 Set deck B to the record mode. 2
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Press CD. 3
Press @ of the CD player.
Insert a tape in deck B. 9) y>
While keeping REC pressed, press [> or
<Jon
deck
B.
Or
Recording starts.
Speak or sing into the microphone. 4
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on
VOLUME
To stop howling (acoustic feedback)
Placing the microphone too close to the
speakers may cause howling. Move the ne
microphone away from the speakers or
change the direction it faces.
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