Sylvania SRCD827 Instruction Manual

SYLVANIA
Model No.：SRCD827
Turntable/CD/Radio/Cassette/ Aux In
Nostalgic Music System Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety Precautions
* This product is designed for use in moderate dimares. Do not use or
install this unit where it would be exposed to direct sunlight or in
extremely hot temperatures, or near a radiator, stove or appliance that
produces heat.
* Do not take this unit into the bathroom, or near a swimming pool. Do
not use it where it would be exposed to water, moisture, dripping or
splashing.
* No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
product.
* If water gets inside the unit. Unplug the power cord from the supply
socket and consult your dealer.
* Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. To avoid electricshock,
NEVER touch any internal parts. Repairs/ Servicing should be left to
qualified service personnel.
* When connecting or disconnecting from the mains supply, hold the
plug, not the cord. pulling the cord may damage it and could be
dangerous.
* Do not drop the unit, spill liquid into it or allow objects to fall in it .
* If the unit fails to operate, disconnect from the mains and cosult
qualified service personnel.
* When plugged in, a very small current will flow. To save electricity
and for safety when not using the unit for an extended period of time, it
is recommended that the product is completely disconnected at the AC
mains socket.
* Consult your nearest dealer when damage, disconnection or contact
failure is found with the cord.
* Do not bend the cord sharply, pull or twist it.
* Do not modify the power cord in any manner.

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* Do not insert any metallic object into the unit.
* Unplug the power cord when there is the possibility of lighting.
Positioning the unit
* A minimum distance of 6 INCHES must be maintained to provide
sufficient ventilation.
* Allow adequate ventilation for the unit ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as
newspapers, table cloths, curtains etc. Do not stand it on a thick pile
carpet, or install it in a place with poor air flow.
* Place the unit on a flat even surface.
* Do not use the unit in excessively hot, cold, dusty, damp or humid
place.
* Condensation may form inside the CD player if the unit is left
anywhere warm and damp, or if you move the unit from somewhere
cold (e.g.Your car boot) to a warm room. In this case, let the unit stand
for 1-2hours, or gradually increase the room temperature so the unit is
dry before you use it. Positioning the unit
* A minimum distance of 6 INCHES must be maintained to provide
sufficient ventilation.
* Allow adequate ventilation for the unit ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as
newspapers, table cloths, curtains etc. Do not stand it on a thick pile
carpet, or install it in a place with poor air flow.
* Place the unit on a flat even surface.
* Do not use the unit in excessively hot, cold, dusty, damp or humid
place.
* Condensation may form inside the CD player if the unit is left
anywhere warm and damp, or if you move the unit from somewhere
cold (e.g.Your car boot) to a warm room. In this case, let the unit stand
for 1-2hours, or gradually increase the room temperature so the unit is

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dry before you use it .
* Do not place it where it could be subject to vibration.
* Do not place it where it could be magnetised by a magnet or speaker
since there are magnets in the speakers, do not place tapes or magnetic
cards on them as recorded data could be erased.
* When this unit is used near a TV, the TV picture could be distorted. If
this happens, move the unit away from the TV. If this does not correct
the situation, avoid using the unit when the TV is turned on.
* Keep the CD door closed so the lens is not contaminated by dust. DO
not touch the lens.
Safety Mechanism:
This unit incorporates a safety interlock mechanism which switches the
laser beam on and off, so that when the disc holder is open, the laser
beam stops automatically.
Technical specifications
Power Supply AC AC120V/60Hz
Audio Output Power 1.8W＊2
Power Consumption 13W
Unit Dimension 34.5（L）＊28.5（W）＊17.8（H）cm
NetWeight 3.5KGS
Radio frequency coverage
FM 88-108MHz
AM 530-1710KHz
CD Player
Frequency Response 100Hz - 16 KHz
Cassette Player

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Frequency Response 125HZ-6.3KHZ
General
Headphones: 3.5mm stereo jack plug
Preparation for use
Carefully unpack the Main unit from its carton (do not attempt to
connect anything at this stage).
You should have the following items:
Packing included
1.This User Guide.
2.Main Unit with built inAC plug.
If any these items is missing,consult your dealer Keep any packaging in
case you want to transport the Main unit at some later date.
Connections Check that the main supply is 120V~60HZ.
Connect the AC Power cord to the AC outlet.
Unwind the FM antenna.

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*Location of Controls
KHz
AM
/F
M
RA
D
IO
MHz
X10
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
9
171
140
100
80
70
53
AM
108
106
104
100
96
92
88
FM
BAND
FMSTAM
TUNINGVOLUME
TAPE
FUNCTION
CD RADIO PHONO
2
1
3
4
5
6
FRONT VIEW
1. Turntable Cover
2. Stereo Radio Display
3. Function Knob
4. Volume Knob
5. Band Knob
6. Tunin
g
Knob
-ONE
-ALL
PAUSE
PLAY
R E P E A T
DIGITALAUDIO
COMPACT
PROGRAM
FM STEREO O
P E N / C L O S E P L A Y / P A U S E
S T O P
N E X T B A C K
R E P E A T P R O G . E A R P H O N E
7
8
9
10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
CD PART
7. CD LED Display
8. FM Stereo Indicator
9. Program Indicator
10. CD Repeat Indicator
11. CD Play/Pause Indicator
12. CD Back Button
13. CD Program Button
14. CD Next Button
15. CD Repeat Button
16. CD Stop Button
17. CD Play/Pause Button
18. CD Door
19. Earphone Jack
20. CD Open/Close Button

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TOP VIEW
CASSETTE EJECT
21. Turntable
22. ADAPTATER
23. Tone Arm Perch
24. Speed Control Switch
25. Tone Arm Lock
26. Tone Arm
27.Cassette Eject/F.FWD
28.Cassette Slot
REAR VIEW
29.FM Antenna
30.AC Power Cord
31.Aux In
32.Aux Switch
21 22
23
24
25
26
AUTO STOP
27 28

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AC power operation
If you wish to power your unit from an electrical outlet, find a location
that is close and within easy access of an outlet. Do not stretch the
cable-if you cannot reach a supply you should find an alternative
location for the system.
Connect theAC power cord into a suitable outlet and switch on at the
mains Plug if the socket has a switch.
*When not using the unit, it is recommended that the product is
completely disconnected at the AC mains socket.
Adjusting the sound
To adjust the sound turn the Volume Knob located on the Left side of
Your system.
Using Headphones
Plug your headphones into the headphones socket located in the middle
of your System on the Left hand side.
The sound will be heard through the headphones, not the speakers.
Please note: Headphones should have a 3.5mm diameter stereo plug and
an impedance of 8-32Ohms.
OFF OPERATION
There is no power switch on the unit. While the function knob is turned
to PHONO or TAPE position, it is in the STAND BY situation, when
connecting with power supply. There is still power consumption before
disconnecting the plug with power supply. In order to save energy and
keep safe, please make sure the disconnection of the power supply.

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Care&Maintenance
Cleaning CDS
Use a soft cloth to wipe off any fingerprints and dust from the
discsurface.
Wipe in a straight line from the centre to the outside of the disc. Small
dust Particles and light stains will not affect reproduction quality.
* Never use chemicals such as record sprays, anti-static sprays, benzine
or thinners to clean your CDs.
* To reduce the risk of scratches, please put the CD back into the bag
after using .
* Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight, high humidity or high
temperatures for long periods.
* Do not stick paper or write anything on either side of the CD.
* Only discs displaying this symbol can be played on this unit.
Cleaning the Lens
Adirty lens will cause sound skipping, if the lens is very dirty, the CD
may not work.
Please use cleaning disc.
HOW TO Replace The Stylus
Removing old stylus
1.Set a screwdriver at the tip of the
stylus and push down to the
direction‘A’.
2.Remove the stylus by pulling it
down and forward.
Installing a new stylus
1. Hold the tip of the stylus and insert
Guide pins
(inside)

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the other edge by pressing in the direction‘B’.
2. Push up in the direction‘C’until it locks at the tip.
Using the phono player
UNPACKING THE TURNTABLE
1) Carefully remove the unit from the styrofoam and take it out of the
plastic bag.
2) Open the lid and remove the tie-wrap by untwisting and gently sliding
it out from under the Tone Arm.
3) Remove packing material.
4) Remove the protective needle cover by gently pulling it toward the
front of the Unit.
Release the security Hook by gently pushing it to your left .
This will unlock the Tone Arm (26) from the Tone Arm Lock (25).
Use the security hook whenever moving the unit to another location.
Using the phono player
TURNTABLE OPERATION
1) Plug the unit into a standard AC120V~60HZ Outlet.
2) Set the speed control switch (24) to the desired speed (33,45,78rpm)
3) Open the FUNCTION KNOB (3), turn to PHONO position, then
use control Perch (23) to put up the arm. Or you can control it by
your hand, put it onto the disc gently.

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Choose the volume what you like by re-adjusting the volume.
4) At the end of the record, the turntable (21) will stop spinning.
Using the Cassette Player
Auto Stop
It will stop automatically when the cassete is finished.
The use of the tape seat
1. Turn the function Knob to the TAPE position.
2. Put the tape into the tape seat by your hand, then it can work.
3. Push the tape button of Grade1, it can go fasterly. When you push
Grade2, The tape will come out.
Notice: When you put the tape into the slot, the thicker side is on the
right.
AUTO STOP
Using the Radio
To turn the radio on
Make sure the power is on before turning on the radio.
1. Turn the Function knob to Radio position.
2. Use the AM/FM/FM ST Band.Selector to select the band.
3. Turn the Tuning Knob to select the channel you want.
Tape Forwarding
And Eject button Tape entrance

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Antenna
For best FM reception, extend the wire antenna located at the back of
the unit.Move it around until you get the best FM reception.
To turn the radio off
Set the Function Selector to Off, Phono, CD, Tape or Radio mode.
There is still power consumption before disconnecting the plug with po
wer supply. In order to save energy and keep safe, please make sure the
disconnection of the power supply. Or disconnect the plug from the
socket.
Using the CD player
Handle Compact Discs
To remove a CD from its storage case, press down on the centre of the
case and lift the disc out.
Hold the disc by the edges. Avoid touching the recorded side of the disc.
Loading CDs
Set the Function Selector to the CD position.
Open the CD door by hand. Do not force open the CD door by hand at
any time.
Place the CD in the comparment with the label side facing upwards.
Close the CD door by hand.When fully closed the CD will rotate
briefly. The LED Display will indicate the total number of tracks on the
disc.
Please note:
* Do not put anything other than a CD in the compartment. Other
objects can damage the mechanism.
* Do not force open/close the CD door by and any time.
* Keep the CD door closed when not in use to prevent dirt and dust
from getting into the mechanism.
* Never insert more than one CD at a time.

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*If a disc is deeply scratched or too dirty, it may not play.
Playing CDs
Once you have loaded a CD, press the CD OPEN/CLOSE Button. The
LED Display Shows the track currently playing. The Play indicator light
up when playing.
You can open the CD door at any time by pressing the Stop Button.
and then open the CD door by hand on the top of the player.
To stop play at any time, press the Stop Button.
Playing CDs
Once you want to play a CD, press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open
the CD door. After finishing loading the CD disc, press OPEN/CLOSE
to open the door.
When showing the track currently playing, then press the
PLAY/PAUSE button, it will show 01.
You can open the CD door at any time by pressing the Stop button.
You can also stop playing at any time by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE
button .
Pause
To stop a track temporarily, press the Play/Pause button .
The disc will pause and the LED display will flash at the current play
position.
Press the Play/Pause button again to continue to play.
Skip Forward or Backward
The BACK/NEXT button can be pressed to work at any time when
playing.
If you want to choose next track, please press the NEXT button. If you
press it when it is the last track, it will skip to the first track directly.

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If you want to make it at the beginning of the current track, press the
BACK button once.
If you want it back to last track, press the BACK button twice.
If you want to listen one certain song, put the CD in the compartment,
then press the NEXT button until the LED display shows the song you
want, at last, press the Play/Pause button.
Using the CD
Programmed track selection
Make sure there is no CD playing, then display the total number of the
tracks.
Press the PROG button once, it will display "0" and the indicator will
flash.
You can press the BACK or NEXT button to choose the track you want
in the program list. Press the PROG button, then you can choose next or
last track. After that, you can press the PROG button to confirm.
(You can choose at most 20 tracks to program.)
Press the Play/Pause button and the program indicator will light up for
long, then the first track you programmed will start.
When all the tracks programmed finish playing, the CD player will stop
automatically.
If you want to cancel the songs programmed, press the OPEN/CLOSE
button, and then open the CD door.
Repeat function can work in the tracks programmed by pressing the
BACK, NEXT button.
Repeat Playing
You can set up to repeat playing all the tracks in the disc or the tracks
programmed.

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Repeat Playing One Track
During playing a CD disc:
Press REPEAT button, then the Repeat indicator light will flash and the
track chosen will play ceaselessly.
It will not stop until pressing the Stop button to make the REPEAT
indicator light out or pressing REPEAT button twice.
Repeat Playing All The Tracks in The Disc
During playing a CD disc:
Press REPEAT button, then the Repeat indicator light will flash and all
the tracks chosen will play ceaselessly.
It will not stop until pressing the Stop button to make the REPEAT
indicator light out or pressing REPEAT button twice.
Repeat Playing All The Tracks in The Disc
During playing a CD disc:
Press REPEAT button, then the Repeat indicator light will flash and all
the tracks chosen will play ceaselessly.
It will not stop until pressing the Play/Pause button to make the
REPEAT indicator light out or pressing REPEAT button twice.
Repeat The Tracks Programmed
After programming the tracks, press the button to start the tracks
programmed from the 1st track.
Press REPEAT button once, then it will repeat one track programmed,
and the Repeat ONE/ALL indicator light will flash. The track repeated
will not stop playing until pressing the button or pressing REPEAT
button twice.
Press REPEAT button twice, all the tracks programmed will repeat
playing and the Repeat ONE/ALL indicator light will be on for long. If
you repeat all the tracks programmed, it will repeat playing, till pressing

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the STOP button to stop, or pressing REPEAT button once.
Audio input
The audio input port of this unit can be connected with output port of
other audio device. At the meanwhile, please push input switch to "ON"
position.
Aux in Switch
There is Aux in switch on the back side of the unit. When you turn the s
witch to "ON" position, there is a voice for external sound device.
When you turn the switch to "OFF" position, there is a voice for other f
unctions:cassette, turntable, CD and radio.
CAUTION
This product uses a laser to avoid any direct exposure to the laser beam.
Professionals only, not to take apart the unit in case of electric shock
hazard.
The unit may be damaged if there is any wrong operation
Remarks: the manufacturer reserves the rights to amend the
specification without prior notice.