Technics SLMC60 - COMPACT DISC CHANGER User manual

Compact Disc Changer
SL-MC60

Table of contents
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this Technics product
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER SL-MC6Q __
SERIAL NUMBER _
User memo:
DATA OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME -
DEALER ADDRESS —
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Before use
Precautions.4
Front panel controls.5
Connections.6
Concerning the liner note organizer.6
Setting/Removing discs.7
Operations
Basic operations.8
Sequential play.8
To directly access a specific disc.9
To directly access a specific track.9
Single disc play.10
ID scan function.10
Disc grouping play.11
To make groups. 1 1
To name groups.12
To start play.13
Program play.14
Direct programming. 1 6
Random play.17
One disc random play.17
Full random play.17
Repeat function.18
Search function.18
Skip function.19
To skip discs.19
To skip tracks. 1 9
Reference
Concerning compact discs.20
Troubleshooting guide.21
Product service.22
Technical specifications.22
I I AC power supply cord [1 ]
1 — 1 (SJA172)
Please check and identify
the supplied accessories
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Stereo connection cable [1]
(SJP2249-3)
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Notebook-like binder [1 ]
[Liner notes organizer]
(RFA0622-K1)
I I Adhesive number [11
— (RQLA0321)
For instructions on prepara¬
tion and operation of the
remote control transmitter,
refer to the separate booklet
titled "How to use the remote
control transmitter".
2
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories call MSC Accessory Dept. 1-800-332-5368.

- THE FOLLOWING PHRASES ARE APPLIED ONLY FOR U.S.A. -
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installa¬
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre¬
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com¬
munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A U\SER.
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:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN, SPLASH¬
ING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
A The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage*
within the product's enclosure that may be of suffi¬
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap¬
pliance.
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Before
use
Precautions
Before using this unit please read these operating instructions care¬
fully. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit
itself as welt as the safety suggestions listed below.
Afterwards keep them handy for future reference.
Safety
1. Power Source - The unit should be connected to power supply
only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the unit.
2. Polarization - If the unit is equipped with a polarized AC power
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), that plug will fit
into the AC outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.
3. Power Cord Protection - AC power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them. Never take hold of the plug or
cord if your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug body when
connecting or disconnecting it.
4. Nonuse Periods - When the unit is not used, turn the power off.
When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be
unplugged from the household AC outlet.
6. Carts and Stands - The unit should be used only with a cart or
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
The unit and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven sur¬
faces may cause the unit and cart combination to
overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The unit should not be mounted to a
wall or ceiling, unless specified in this operating instructions.
Maintenance
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moist¬
ened with mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
instaliation
Environment
1. Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water-for ex¬
ample, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.
Damp basements should also be avoided.
2. Condensation - Moisture may form on the lens in the following
conditions...
• immediately after a heater has been turned on.
• in a steamy or very humid room.
• when the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a
warm one.
If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. To
correct this problem, turn on the power and wait about one hour
for the moisture to evaporate.
3. Heat - The unit should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators and the like. It also should not be placed in tempera¬
tures less than 5' C (41* F) or greater than 35* C (95* F).
Placement
1. Ventilation - The unit should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Allow 10 cm
(4" ) clearance from the rear of the unit.
2. Foreign Material - Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall into and liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do not subject this
unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.
3. Magnetism - The unit should be situated away from equipment
or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
4. Stacking - Do not place heavy objects, other than system com¬
ponents, on top of the unit.
5. Surface - Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
Service
1. Damage Requiring Service ~ The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
2. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the unit be¬
yond that described in the operating instructions. All other servic¬
ing should be referred to an authorized service personnel.
(Only for U.S.A)
Call 1-800-545-2672 for the address of an authorized factory ser¬
vice nter.
Cautions on moving this unit
Before moving the changer to another location, be sure to
remove all discs from the slots and turn off the changer.
Failure to do so will expose the compact discs and the changer
to the risk of severe damage.
CAUTION
The changer mechanism automatically locks when power is
turned off, to protect it against damage in transport.
Therefore, always press POWER and make sure “OFF appears
on the display _befoie you.unpluq the changer.
Other cautions
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.
Do not leave the front panel open. Infiltrating dust or other mat¬
ter may lead to damage or malfunctions.

Front panel controls
Djsc slot tor single
disc play
© Power “STANDBY c!)/ON” switch
(POWER, STANDBY O/ON)
Press to switch the unit trom on to standby mode or vice versa
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of
power
© Single disc play button (SINGLE ► )
© Direct programming button (DIRECT)
© Programming button (PROGRAM)
© Window
© Display
© Disc skip buttons (DISC SKIP -/+)
® Search buttons ( ◄ ◄ , ►► )
® Track skip buttons (, NM)
© Remote control signal sensor (SENSOR)
© Disc selector button (DISC)
© ID scan button (ID SCAN)
© Numeric buttons (1—9,0, >10)
© Disc group buttons
(DISC GROUPING PLAY,A,B,C,D,E)
© Group enter button (GROUP ENTER)
© Disc enter button (DISC ENTER)
© Stop button ( ■ )
© Pause button (ll)
© Play button ( ► )
Disc slot section 0
For an explanation on how to open the front panel, see page 7
"How to set discs"
© Disc slots
© Disc slot for single disc play (SINGLE)
@ Loader carriage
© Slot numbers
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Before
use

Before
use
Connections
1 Set the changer on a flat, level surface.
Before connecting the changer to your audio system, make
sure that the power of the changer and all other system com¬
ponents is turned off.
Stereo connect ion c able
White (L) _ /®«GZ>
Red (R)
Receiver or
amplifier
AC OUTL&S
Household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Concerning the liner notes organizer
Your changer comes with a notebook-like binder (liner notes
organizer) in which you can keep your CD liners. There are also
adhesive numbers for indicating slot numbers in the binder.
This is a convenient way to keep track of what disc is in what
slot.
Adhesive
number
Put two liners back-to-back inside each pocket, as shown above.

How to set discs
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Pulling gently from both ends, open the front
panel.
Caution
• Except when setting or removing discs, keep hands out of
the changer while open. You could injure yourself if some¬
how entangled in the internal mechanism.
• Keep cassette tapes away from the magnetic latches.
Slide the loader carriage to the slot No. where
wanting to insert the disc.
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Slot No. 0 (SINGLE) is reserved for single disc play.
(See page 10.)
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Set the disc on the loader and flip the loader
upwards.
Caution
• Do not use 3" (8 cm) discs fitted with expander rings.
Expander rings could damage the disc slots.
• Do not use cleaning discs or warped discs. All of these
could damage your changer.
• Do not use discs with poorly attached labels or stickers.
Adhesive protruding from peeled off stickers can cause the
changer to malfunction.
• Do not put anything other than discs in the changer.
Close gently the front panel.
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If you leave the front panel open while a disc is in play, when
the disc is over, the changer will stop.
How to remove discs
1. Open the front panel.
2. Slide the loader carriage to the slot you want.
3. Press the eject button on the loader carriage.
Special notes
You can set discs in the slots and remove them too, while playing
discs.
• Do not set a disc in the slot of the disc being played (slot flashes).
The disc in play is returned to its slot when finished. If 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 press the stop
button.
• Do not open the front panel while the changer is changing discs.
• Sometimes the front panel cannot be opened while a disc is play¬
ing. It is a question of time. In such case, wait until you can open
it.

Operation
Basic operations
2 I I Sequential play
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.
Before starting, load your discs.
D Press POWER.
The unit will switch on.
Momentarily, the message "CHECKING DISCS" will appear
on the display.
When it goes out, the last disc played will be displayed.
Track number in play Elapsed play time
Press ► .
Play will begin.
The disc number is the same as the slot number.
To search for the desired position
To skip tracks
To skip discs
(For detailed information concerning these buttons, please refer to
pages 18—19.)
To stop play
Press ■ .
The display will show the total number of tracks and the total play¬
ing time of the current disc.
The total playing time displayed includes the silent sections
between tracks. For this reason, it may be a few seconds longer than
the playing time indicated on the disc.
When you open the front panel, the total number of tracks and the
total playing time go out.
Press ► to re-start play.
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It takes roughly 3 seconds from the time you press ■ until the disc
is returned to the slot.
To temporarily stop play B
Press H.
Press ► to resume play.

To directly access a specific disc
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Press DISC.
[Within 7 seconds]
Select the disc you want with the numeric buttons.
To select a disc from 1 to 9
For example: "6"
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To select a disc from 10 to 60
For example: "19"
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Push the button within 7 seconds each other.
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When selecting discs, the >10 button does not respond to
touch.
[Within 7 seconds]
Press ► .
The changer will start playing the selected disc from the first
track.
For your reference
• If you press DISC ENTER instead of ► to select a disc, the disc
number will be displayed but play will not start automatically.
• When in the stop mode, if you select an empty slot, the message
"NO DISC" will appear on the display.
• While a disc is playing, if you select an empty slot, the changer
will automatically play the next disc available.
• If you select "0", the changer will switch to the single disc play
mode.
To directly access a specific track
After selecting a disc, select a track with the numeric buttons.
Press the numeric button(s) to select the track.
To select a track from 1 to 9
For example: "6"
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To select a two-digit track number 10 or higher
For example: "19"
1 >10 un~u I 9 I
Push the button within 7 seconds each other.
Play will begin from the selected track.
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Operation
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Single disc play is convenient when wanting to playback a specific
disc right away, without going through the usual selection proce¬
dure, for example, to listen to a disc you just bought.
D Open the front panel, and set the disc in the slot
No. 0.
Face the label to the right and flip the loader upwards to set
the disc.
Close the front panel and press SINGLE ► .
The changer plays all the tracks in order and stops automati¬
cally when the last track finishes playing.
To cancel single disc play mode
• Select another disc with the numeric buttons.
• Skip to another disc with DISK SKIP -/+.
• Select a group.
ID scan function
This function is convenient to use when searching for a desired
track.
The function will search from the beginning of the track for a loud
section, and will play 10 seconds of the track centering around that
point.
The order of scanning is the same as for play mode.
D Press ID SCAN.
ID scan will start.
{When the desired track has been found]
Press ► .
The changer will play the track from the beginning.
To cancel ID scan
Press ID SCAN while this function is in operation.
The "ID SCAN" indicator will go out.
The changer will continue to play from the track being played.