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INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
Audio System
DTA-300M
(UK) 1AD6P1P1913--A
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
GUARANTEE TO CUSTOMER
Sanyo Europe Ltd. (the Company) guarantees to the initial retail pur-
chaser that if this equipment is or becomes defective and that, in the
opinion of the Company, the defect is due to faulty material or work-
manship 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 accordance with the
operating instructions issued by the Company, and has not been con-
nected 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 specifi-
cally excluded.
3. Unauthorized 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).
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. If your Sanyo equipment proves faulty during the period of guar-
antee, 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. If for some reason it is impossible to return the equipment to the
original supplier , please contact our Consumer Relations Depart-
ment 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 Europe Ltd.,
Sanyo House
Otterspool Way, Watford,
Hertfordshire WD2 8JX
Tel: Watford 246363
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- The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
- Do not use where there are extremes of temperature (below 5°C or
exceeding 35°C) or where direct sunlight may strike it.
- Because of the CD player’s extremely low noise and wide dynamic
range, there might be a tendency to set the volume on the amplifier
unnecessarily high. Doing so may produce an excessively large out-
put from the amplifier which could damage your speakers.
PRECAUTIONS
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.
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- Sudden changes in the ambient temperature may cause condensa-
tion to form on the optical lens inside the unit. If this happens, take
out the disc, leave the unit for about 1 hour, and then proceed to
operate.
- The system’s speakers use powerful magnets. Do not place
timepieces, credit cards, cassette tapes or video tapes, etc. near the
speakers.
- Do not install this equipment in a confined space, such as a book
case or built in cabinet.
- The rating label is located on the bottom of the unit.
- No object filled with liquids, such as vase, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
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 Plug
If 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 fol-
lowing 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
Blue 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 distribution board fuse should not be greater than 5A.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains unless it is unplugged from the AC outlet
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
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Note:
- Do not connect the AC adaptor to an AC outlet until all connections
have been made.
POWER SUPPLY
Plug one end of the AC adaptor into the DC IN socket, then plug the
other end into an AC outlet.
- Use only the supplied AC adaptor.
- The system is not completely disconnected from the mains when
the z/ON button is set to the z position.
Sub woofer output socket (SUB WOOFER)
Connect the amplified subwoofer (not supplied) to the SUB WOOFER
socket.
CONNECTIONS
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Headphones
Connect stereo headphones (not supplied) to the PHONES socket for
monitoring or for private listening. The speakers are automatically dis-
connected when headphones are connected.
Amplified Subwoofer
(not supplied)
CONTROLS
1. Power button (z/ON)
2. SUB WOOFER socket (SUB WOOFER)
3. Headphones socket (PHONES)
4. CD compartment door
5. Volume buttons (- VOLUME +)
6. Bass expander button (BASS)
7. Sound preset button (SOUND)
8. Function button (FUNCTION)
9. Snooze button (SNOOZE)
10. External DC Socket (DC IN)
11. Tuner function/Band select button (TUNER/BAND)
12. Play/Pause button (i)
13. Stop button (n)
14. Skip/Search/Tuning buttons (f/TUNE-, e/TUNE +)
15. Open/Close button for CD compartment door (q OPEN/CLOSE)
16. Display
17. Remote sensor
18. Sleep button (SLEEP)
19. Clock/Timer button (CLOCK/TIMER)
20. Memory button (MEMORY)
21. Preset tuning/MP3 skip forward button (PRESET/+ 10 SKIP)
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Tuner
Reception frequency:
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz (50 kHz step)
AM: 522 -1611 kHz (9 kHz step)
CD player
Channels:
2-channel stereo
Sampling frequency:
44.1 kHz
Pick-up:
Optical 3-beam semiconductor laser
Laser output:
0.6 mW (Continuous wave max.)
Wave length:
790 nm
Wow/flutter:
Below measurable limits
General
Output power:
AC: 3W/ch
Outputs:
SPEAKERS: 3 ohms
PHONES: 32 ohms
Sub woofer: 1.5 kohms
Power requirements:
AC adaptor: INPUT 230-240 V, 50 Hz
OUTPUT 12V 1000mA
Dimensions:
505(W) x 180(H) x 90(D) mm
Weight:
2.4 kg
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the CD player lens
The lens should never be touched. If dust is on the lens, blow it off
using a camera lens blower. (Fig. 8) (Consult your dealer.)
Cleaning the unit
Clean the outside of the unit with a clean soft cloth, moistened with
lukewarm water. Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol since they will
mar the finish of the surfaces.
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REMOTE CONTROL
Controls
Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)
These buttons are used to select the track numbers on a disc or preset
radio stations.
If the function is “CD’’, the buttons select the track numbers on a disc.
If the function is “TUNER”, the buttons select preset radio stations.
Example:
To select No. 3, press 3.
To select No. 10, press +10, then 1 and 0.
To select No. 25, press +10, then 2 and 5.
1. Power button (z/ON)
2. Clock/Timer button (CLOCK/TIMER)
3. Sleep button (SLEEP)
4. Snooze button (SNOOZE)
5. Volume buttons (- VOLUME +)
6. Open/Close button for CD Compartment door
(OPEN/CLOSE)
7. Memory button (MEMORY)
8. Stop button (n)
9. Play/Pause button (i)
10. Repeat/FM mode button (REPEAT/FM MODE)
11. Sound preset button (SOUND PRESET)
12. Bass expander button (BASS)
13. Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)
14. Skip/Search/Tuning buttons (f/TUNE -, e/TUNE +)
15. MP3 skip back/MP3 skip forward/Preset tuning buttons
(-10 SKIP/- PRESET, SKIP +10/PRESET +)
16. Tuner function/Band select button (TUNER/BAND)
17. Function button (FUNCTION)
When you use the remote control for the first time ...
Pull the plastic sheet. The remote control can be used from now.
Note:
There is CR2025 Lithium Battery (supplied) in the battery compartment
of the remote control.
Within approx. 7 meters
Remote sensor
Remote control range
The buttons on the remote control perform similar functions to similarly
marked buttons on the front panel.
Replacing the battery
Notes:
- When the remote control does not work properly, the battery is weak
Replace it.
- Remove the battery if the remote control is not be used for a month
or more. Battery left in the unit may leak and cause damage.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
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Please purchase CR2025.
Lithium Battery.
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TIMER OPERATION
When the timer ON time arrives, the power is turned on automati-
cally and the unit starts playing with the preset function selected.
- “ON TIMER OFF” remains lit while timer operation is engaged.
- When the timer OFF time arrive, the power turn off and the
timer is set to the standby mode. Timer operation repeat this
cycle every day.
To check the timer settings
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button repeatedly. The timer setting are dis-
played in the following order.
- Present time
- TIMER ON time
- TIMER OFF time
- TIMER ON OFF
- Original display returns.
To change the timer settings
1. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button to select the setting to be changed.
2. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button for at least 2 seconds so that the
display blinks.
3. Change the setting as explained above.
To release the timer
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button, “ON TIMER OFF” display disappears.
To set the timer again with the same settings.
1. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button repeatedly to display “ON TIMER
OFF”.
2. Press the z/ON button to switch off the power.
Note:
The timer operation is released if a power failure occurs.
Using the snooze timer
When the power is turned on at the timer ON time, the sound will be
gradually turned up to the position previously set with the VOLUME
control.
You can turn off the sound temporarily by pressing the SNOOZE button.
“SNOOZE” blinks.
The sound will stop for approximately 9 minutes but will start again and
this will be repeated.
Using the sleep timer
This timer automatically switches off the power after a preset time has
elapsed. The volume will gradually be reduced (fade-out) during the 1-
minute period before the unit turns off. There are 9 time periods available:
90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20 and 10 minutes.
Press and hold down the SLEEP button to select the desired sleep
time. “SLEEP” blinks and the selected time appears on the display.
After several seconds, the original display returns, “SLEEP” remains lit.
To release the sleep timer while in operation
Press the SLEEP button, “SLEEP” disappears from the display. The
timer is also released if the power is switched off.
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Using the timer
Set the on and off times, and function to be used. Operation will start
with the selected function at the on time. The sound will be gradually
increased from a no-sound level to the current volume setting (fade-in).
The power will be switched off at the time.
The timer will function every day unless it is released.
Example:
Waking up 7:30 every day and listening to music until 8:15.
1. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
The present time appears.
2. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button again, “ON TIMER” blinks. The
previous timer ON time appears.
3. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button for at least 2 seconds, “ON TIMER”
and “hour” blink.
4. Press the TUNE+/e or TUNER DN/f button to set “hour”
display.
5. Press the MEMORY button, “ON TIMER” and “minute” blink.
6. Press the TUNE+/e or TUNER DN/f button to set “minute”
display.
7. Press the MEMORY button. This completes the setting of the ON
time, “ON TIMER” remains blink.
8. Press the FUNCTION button to select desired wake-up function
(CD, TU, BUZZER).
9. Press the MEMORY button.
10. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button while “ON TIMER” is blinking,
“TIMER OFF” blinks. The previous Timer OFF time appears.
11. Repeat steps 3-7 above. This completes the setting of the OFF
time.
12. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. “ON TIMER OFF” display lights,
original display returns.
13. Turn the VOLUME control to set the desired volume level.
14. Press the z/ON button to turn the power off. The “ON TIMER OFF”
remains lit and present time displays.
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NOTE:
When the unit is first connected to the AC power line, the clock display
blinks on the display.
Example: To set “6:30”
1. First, press the z/ON button to turn the power off. Only the clock
display appears.
2. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button for at least 1 second.
The hours display blinks.
3. Press the f or e button to set the “hours”.
4. Press the MEMORY button.
The minutes display blinks.
ADJUSTING THE CLOCK
5. Press the f or e button to set the “minutes”.
6. Press the MEMORY button. The clock starts.
- The time can be set accurately by pressing the MEMORY but-
ton when a time signal is heard.
- To display the clock during operation, press the CLOCK/TIMER but-
ton briefly. After a few seconds, the original display returns.
- If a power failure occurs or the main lead is disconnected, the clock
display blinks. Reset the clock again.
BEFORE OPERATION
Turning the power on and off
Press the z/ON button. The display lights.
To turn the power off, press the z/ON button again.The clock display
remains lit.
- When the AC adaptor is pluged into to the AC outlet, the unit will
respond to commands from the remote control.
Selecting the function
Press the FUNCTION button to select the desired function. Each time
the button is pressed, the display changes as follow:
CD v TU(tuner) v CD v . . .
The function is automatically selected when CD play is started or when
the TUNER/BAND button has been pressed.
- When the function selection is changed, CD play is automatically
stopped.
Adjusting the volume
Press + or - VOLUME button. The volume level appears by numbers
(VOL 00 ~ VOL 30) on the display.
Bass expander system
Press the BASS button to enhance the bass sound. “BASS” appears
on the display.
Selecting the sound mode
Press the SOUND button to select the sound mode matching the music
to be listened to. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes
as shown below:
ROCK: Rock music, etc.
JAZZ: Jazz, etc.
POPS: Pops, etc.
CLAS: Classical music, etc.
WHAT TO DO IF ...
If the operation of the unit or display is not normal even thought the
appropriate buttons have been pressed.
1. Unplug the AC adaptor.
2. Plug the AC adaptor again.
3. Within 5 seconds, while holding the FUNCTION button down (main
unit), press the n button (main unit).
Automatic/Manual tuning
1. Press the TUNER/BAND button to select FM or AM.
- “TU” appears on the display, then “TU” is replaced by the tuner
mode display.
2. Automatic tuning
Press the + or – TUNING button for at least 1 second to tune in a
station. The unit will scan up or down the band and receive the next
receivable station. Press the button again to continue.
Manual tuning
Press the + or – TUNING button briefly until the desired frequency
is displayed.
To preset stations
Up to 20 stations for FM band, 20 stations for AM band can be preset.
1. Tune in the station to be preset as described in “Automatic/Manual
tuning”.
2. Press the MEMORY button.
3. Press the PRESET/+10SKIP button on the front panel (or the + or -
PRESET button on the remote control) to select the channel num-
ber to be preset.
4. Press the MEMORY button.
- In this example. “103.25 MHz” FM station is preset on FM chan-
nel 9.
Note:
If the MEMORY button is not pressed within 3 seconds, the station is
preset automatically.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
5. Repeat the steps above to add more preset stations.
- When presetting a new station, the previously preset station is
cleared.
Listening to preset stations
1. Press the TUNER/BAND button to select FM or AM.
2. Press the PRESET/+ 10SKIP button on the front panel (or the + or
- PRESET button on the remote control) to select the desired chan-
nel number. The selected channel number appears.
To receive FM stereo broadcasts
(Remote control only)
“ST” appears when an FM stereo broadcast is received. If not, press
the REPEAT/FM MODE button to turn the “ST” indication on.
- If the signal from an FM stereo station is weak and reception is
poor, press the REPEAT/FM MODE button to change to the MONO
mode. The reception may be improved, but the sound will be
monaural.
To improve reception
FM - Extend the FM aerial wire as straight as possible and, while listen
ing to the sound from the system, secure it in a position where
the best FM reception is found.
AM - Rotate unit.
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PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 40 tracks on a disc can be programmed for play in any order.
- First, select “CD” function and load a disc that you want to
programme.
- The tracks must be programmed in the stop mode.
- The same track can be programmed more than once.
1. Press the MEMORY button.
2. Select a track by using the e or f button.
3. Press the MEMORY button.
4. Repeat steps 2 - 3 to programme additional tracks.
5. Press the i button to
start programmed play.
When all programmed
tracks have played, the
first programmed track
will appears and “PROG”
will blink.
- The programme contents are retained in memory.
- Any attempt to the programme more than 40 tracks will result in
“FULL” and “PROG” blink on the display and discontinuation of the
programming.
- The programme contents are retained even if the function selection
is changed.
- To cancel programmed play, press the n button twice.
Checking the programme
Each time the MEMORY button is pressed in the stop mode, the pro-
grammed details sequentially appear on the display.
Changing a programme
To add a new track to a programme:
1. In the stop mode, press the MEMORY button repeatedly until “00”
(on the track section) appears on the display.
2. Select a track as explained above.
3. Press the MEMORY button.
To change a track:
1. In the stop mode, press the MEMORY button repeatedly until the
selection to be replaced is displayed.
2. Select a track as explained above.
3. Press the MEMORY button.
Note:
Programmed tracks cannot be partially deleted or inserted.
CD PLAY
Use compact discs bearing the symbol
shown. In addition to conventional 12
cm CDs, this system can be used to play
8 cm CDs without an adaptor.
1. Press the FUNCTION button to select “CD” function. “Cd” appears
on the display, then “Cd” is replaced by “--:--”.
2. Press the q OPEN/CLOSE button,
the CD Compartment door slide left,
then CD compartment is opened.
“OPEN” appears.
3. Place the disc with the label facing
toward you on the disc turntable.
(Place only one disc at a time.)
4. Press the q OPEN/CLOSE button again, the CD Compartment door
slide right, the CD compartment is closed. The total number of tracks
and total playing time on the disc appear.
Note:
If the disc is loaded with the label facing backward you, or if a badly
scratched disc is loaded. “dISC” appears. If this occurs, load the
disc correctly or replace the damaged disc.
5. Press the i button. Play starts from the first track.
The current track number and elapsed playing time are displayed.
6. Press the n button to end disc play.
When the last track has been played, the player stops automatically.
Note:
Always press the n button and wait for the disc to stop rotating before
opening the CD compartment.
Notes on handling compact discs
- Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight, high humidity or high tem-
peratures for extended periods of time.
- Discs should be returned to their cases after use.
- Do not apply paper or write anything on the disc surface.
- Handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the playing surface (glossy
side).
- Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the playing sur-
face of the disc with a soft cloth.
Wipe in a straight motion from the centre to the outside of the disc.
- Never use chemicals such as record cleaning sprays, antistatic
sprays or fluids, benzene or thinner to clean compact discs.
To start play from the desired track
Select the track by using the e or f button, then press the i
button.
Temporarily stopping play
Press the i button. Elapsed playing time blinks on the display. To
resume play, press the button again.
Skip play
To skip to track 6 while track 3 is playing, press the e button repeat-
edly until “6” appears (in the track section) on the display. To skip back
to track 3 while track 6 is playing, press the f button repeatedly until
“3” appears.
Search (forward/reverse)
If the e or f button is pressed during play, the player will search at
high speed in the forward or reverse direction while the button is being
pressed. When the button is released, normal play will continue.
Repeat play (Remote control only)
Press the REPEAT/FM MODE button repeatedly before or during play
to select various repeat mode available.
Each time the REPEAT/FM MODE button is pressed, the repeat mode
changes as shown below:
“REP” blinks
(Repeat one tracks)
“REP” appears
(Repeat all track)
Released
(Normal play mode)
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MP3 CD OPERATION
MP3 CD OPERATION (Using the remote control)
This unit can play back the CD-R/RW that has recorded music data or
MP3 files. Before playing back MP3 CD, please read the following.
MP3 CD information
- MP3 CD is the disc that standardized by ISO9660, its file name must
include 3-digits extension letters, “mp3”.
- The directory and file names of the MP3 CD must be corresponded
to the ISO standardized files.
- Single-session disc can be played back.
As for multi-session disc, only the first session can be played back.
- This unit can recognize up to 255 folders or 511 files per disc.
The CD with 256 folders or 512 files and over is not available to this
unit.
- This unit can recognize up to 8 directory trees per disc.
- MP3 CD may not be played in the recorded order.
- Music section in “CD Extra” and “Mixed CD” can be played back, not
Data section.
- “Mixed CD” cannot be played back.
- Music files recorded by “Packet Writing” cannot be played back.
In this model, recommend recording setting is 128kbps of fixing bit rate.
If file are recorded in other bit rate (for example: 320kbps) or in variable
bit rate, track-jump may sometimes happen according to recording
conditions.
Limitations on display
Available letters for display are the following: capital alphabets of A
through Z, numbers of 0 through 9, and _ (underline).
MP3CD directory sample:
Playback order: song01 v song02 v … song14
Folder number F01
There is no MP3 file.The unit skips it.
song01.mp3
song02.mp3
song03.mp3
song04.mp3
song05.mp3
douc01.doc
photo01.jpg
MP3CD F01 albumF01
F02 albumF02
song13.mp3
song14.mp3
song06.mp3
song07.mp3
song08.mp3
song09.mp3
song10.mp3
F03 albumF03
song11.mp3
song12.mp3
F04 albumF04
Note:
- Some MP3 CDs can not be played back depending on the recording
conditions.
- The CD-R/RW that has no music data or non-MP3 files can not be
played back.
- Do not make an empty folder. It may not work correctly.
MP3 CD Play
1. Lord the MP3 CD.
“READING” then the total number of files and total number of tracks
and MP3 appear on the display.
2. Press the i button. The playback begins.
3. Press the n button to end the MP3 disc play.
Notes on track skip
- Press the e button during play to skip to the next track.
- Press the PRESET/+ 10SKIP button (or SKIP +10 on the remote
control) during play or in stop mode to skip to the next 10th track.
- Press the f button during play to skip back to the beginning of
the track currently play. Press the button again immediately to skip
back to the beginning of the previous track.
- Press the - 10 SKIP button on the remote control during play or in
stop mode to skip back 10 tracks.
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PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 40 tracks on a disc can be programmed for play in any order.
- First, select “CD” function and load a disc that you want to
programme.
- The tracks must be programmed in the stop mode.
- The same track can be programmed more than once.
1. Press the MEMORY button.
2. Select a track by using the e or f button.
3. Press the MEMORY button.
4. Repeat steps 2 - 3 to programme additional tracks.
5. Press the i button to
start programmed play.
When all programmed
tracks have played, the
first programmed track
will appears and “PROG”
will blink.
- The programme contents are retained in memory.
- Any attempt to the programme more than 40 tracks will result in
“FULL” and “PROG” blink on the display and discontinuation of the
programming.
- The programme contents are retained even if the function selection
is changed.
- To cancel programmed play, press the n button twice.
Checking the programme
Each time the MEMORY button is pressed in the stop mode, the pro-
grammed details sequentially appear on the display.
Changing a programme
To add a new track to a programme:
1. In the stop mode, press the MEMORY button repeatedly until “00”
(on the track section) appears on the display.
2. Select a track as explained above.
3. Press the MEMORY button.
To change a track:
1. In the stop mode, press the MEMORY button repeatedly until the
selection to be replaced is displayed.
2. Select a track as explained above.
3. Press the MEMORY button.
Note:
Programmed tracks cannot be partially deleted or inserted.
CD PLAY
Use compact discs bearing the symbol
shown. In addition to conventional 12
cm CDs, this system can be used to play
8 cm CDs without an adaptor.
1. Press the FUNCTION button to select “CD” function. “Cd” appears
on the display, then “Cd” is replaced by “--:--”.
2. Press the q OPEN/CLOSE button,
the CD Compartment door slide left,
then CD compartment is opened.
“OPEN” appears.
3. Place the disc with the label facing
toward you on the disc turntable.
(Place only one disc at a time.)
4. Press the q OPEN/CLOSE button again, the CD Compartment door
slide right, the CD compartment is closed. The total number of tracks
and total playing time on the disc appear.
Note:
If the disc is loaded with the label facing backward you, or if a badly
scratched disc is loaded. “dISC” appears. If this occurs, load the
disc correctly or replace the damaged disc.
5. Press the i button. Play starts from the first track.
The current track number and elapsed playing time are displayed.
6. Press the n button to end disc play.
When the last track has been played, the player stops automatically.
Note:
Always press the n button and wait for the disc to stop rotating before
opening the CD compartment.
Notes on handling compact discs
- Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight, high humidity or high tem-
peratures for extended periods of time.
- Discs should be returned to their cases after use.
- Do not apply paper or write anything on the disc surface.
- Handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the playing surface (glossy
side).
- Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the playing sur-
face of the disc with a soft cloth.
Wipe in a straight motion from the centre to the outside of the disc.
- Never use chemicals such as record cleaning sprays, antistatic
sprays or fluids, benzene or thinner to clean compact discs.
To start play from the desired track
Select the track by using the e or f button, then press the i
button.
Temporarily stopping play
Press the i button. Elapsed playing time blinks on the display. To
resume play, press the button again.
Skip play
To skip to track 6 while track 3 is playing, press the e button repeat-
edly until “6” appears (in the track section) on the display. To skip back
to track 3 while track 6 is playing, press the f button repeatedly until
“3” appears.
Search (forward/reverse)
If the e or f button is pressed during play, the player will search at
high speed in the forward or reverse direction while the button is being
pressed. When the button is released, normal play will continue.
Repeat play (Remote control only)
Press the REPEAT/FM MODE button repeatedly before or during play
to select various repeat mode available.
Each time the REPEAT/FM MODE button is pressed, the repeat mode
changes as shown below:
“REP” blinks
(Repeat one tracks)
“REP” appears
(Repeat all track)
Released
(Normal play mode)
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MP3 CD OPERATION
MP3 CD OPERATION (Using the remote control)
This unit can play back the CD-R/RW that has recorded music data or
MP3 files. Before playing back MP3 CD, please read the following.
MP3 CD information
- MP3 CD is the disc that standardized by ISO9660, its file name must
include 3-digits extension letters, “mp3”.
- The directory and file names of the MP3 CD must be corresponded
to the ISO standardized files.
- Single-session disc can be played back.
As for multi-session disc, only the first session can be played back.
- This unit can recognize up to 255 folders or 511 files per disc.
The CD with 256 folders or 512 files and over is not available to this
unit.
- This unit can recognize up to 8 directory trees per disc.
- MP3 CD may not be played in the recorded order.
- Music section in “CD Extra” and “Mixed CD” can be played back, not
Data section.
- “Mixed CD” cannot be played back.
- Music files recorded by “Packet Writing” cannot be played back.
In this model, recommend recording setting is 128kbps of fixing bit rate.
If file are recorded in other bit rate (for example: 320kbps) or in variable
bit rate, track-jump may sometimes happen according to recording
conditions.
Limitations on display
Available letters for display are the following: capital alphabets of A
through Z, numbers of 0 through 9, and _ (underline).
MP3CD directory sample:
Playback order: song01 v song02 v … song14
Folder number F01
There is no MP3 file.The unit skips it.
song01.mp3
song02.mp3
song03.mp3
song04.mp3
song05.mp3
douc01.doc
photo01.jpg
MP3CD F01 albumF01
F02 albumF02
song13.mp3
song14.mp3
song06.mp3
song07.mp3
song08.mp3
song09.mp3
song10.mp3
F03 albumF03
song11.mp3
song12.mp3
F04 albumF04
Note:
- Some MP3 CDs can not be played back depending on the recording
conditions.
- The CD-R/RW that has no music data or non-MP3 files can not be
played back.
- Do not make an empty folder. It may not work correctly.
MP3 CD Play
1. Lord the MP3 CD.
“READING” then the total number of files and total number of tracks
and MP3 appear on the display.
2. Press the i button. The playback begins.
3. Press the n button to end the MP3 disc play.
Notes on track skip
- Press the e button during play to skip to the next track.
- Press the PRESET/+ 10SKIP button (or SKIP +10 on the remote
control) during play or in stop mode to skip to the next 10th track.
- Press the f button during play to skip back to the beginning of
the track currently play. Press the button again immediately to skip
back to the beginning of the previous track.
- Press the - 10 SKIP button on the remote control during play or in
stop mode to skip back 10 tracks.
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NOTE:
When the unit is first connected to the AC power line, the clock display
blinks on the display.
Example: To set “6:30”
1. First, press the z/ON button to turn the power off. Only the clock
display appears.
2. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button for at least 1 second.
The hours display blinks.
3. Press the f or e button to set the “hours”.
4. Press the MEMORY button.
The minutes display blinks.
ADJUSTING THE CLOCK
5. Press the f or e button to set the “minutes”.
6. Press the MEMORY button. The clock starts.
- The time can be set accurately by pressing the MEMORY but-
ton when a time signal is heard.
- To display the clock during operation, press the CLOCK/TIMER but-
ton briefly. After a few seconds, the original display returns.
- If a power failure occurs or the main lead is disconnected, the clock
display blinks. Reset the clock again.
BEFORE OPERATION
Turning the power on and off
Press the z/ON button. The display lights.
To turn the power off, press the z/ON button again.The clock display
remains lit.
- When the AC adaptor is pluged into to the AC outlet, the unit will
respond to commands from the remote control.
Selecting the function
Press the FUNCTION button to select the desired function. Each time
the button is pressed, the display changes as follow:
CD v TU(tuner) v CD v . . .
The function is automatically selected when CD play is started or when
the TUNER/BAND button has been pressed.
- When the function selection is changed, CD play is automatically
stopped.
Adjusting the volume
Press + or - VOLUME button. The volume level appears by numbers
(VOL 00 ~ VOL 30) on the display.
Bass expander system
Press the BASS button to enhance the bass sound. “BASS” appears
on the display.
Selecting the sound mode
Press the SOUND button to select the sound mode matching the music
to be listened to. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes
as shown below:
ROCK: Rock music, etc.
JAZZ: Jazz, etc.
POPS: Pops, etc.
CLAS: Classical music, etc.
WHAT TO DO IF ...
If the operation of the unit or display is not normal even thought the
appropriate buttons have been pressed.
1. Unplug the AC adaptor.
2. Plug the AC adaptor again.
3. Within 5 seconds, while holding the FUNCTION button down (main
unit), press the n button (main unit).
Automatic/Manual tuning
1. Press the TUNER/BAND button to select FM or AM.
- “TU” appears on the display, then “TU” is replaced by the tuner
mode display.
2. Automatic tuning
Press the + or – TUNING button for at least 1 second to tune in a
station. The unit will scan up or down the band and receive the next
receivable station. Press the button again to continue.
Manual tuning
Press the + or – TUNING button briefly until the desired frequency
is displayed.
To preset stations
Up to 20 stations for FM band, 20 stations for AM band can be preset.
1. Tune in the station to be preset as described in “Automatic/Manual
tuning”.
2. Press the MEMORY button.
3. Press the PRESET/+10SKIP button on the front panel (or the + or -
PRESET button on the remote control) to select the channel num-
ber to be preset.
4. Press the MEMORY button.
- In this example. “103.25 MHz” FM station is preset on FM chan-
nel 9.
Note:
If the MEMORY button is not pressed within 3 seconds, the station is
preset automatically.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
5. Repeat the steps above to add more preset stations.
- When presetting a new station, the previously preset station is
cleared.
Listening to preset stations
1. Press the TUNER/BAND button to select FM or AM.
2. Press the PRESET/+ 10SKIP button on the front panel (or the + or
- PRESET button on the remote control) to select the desired chan-
nel number. The selected channel number appears.
To receive FM stereo broadcasts
(Remote control only)
“ST” appears when an FM stereo broadcast is received. If not, press
the REPEAT/FM MODE button to turn the “ST” indication on.
- If the signal from an FM stereo station is weak and reception is
poor, press the REPEAT/FM MODE button to change to the MONO
mode. The reception may be improved, but the sound will be
monaural.
To improve reception
FM - Extend the FM aerial wire as straight as possible and, while listen
ing to the sound from the system, secure it in a position where
the best FM reception is found.
AM - Rotate unit.
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Controls
Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)
These buttons are used to select the track numbers on a disc or preset
radio stations.
If the function is “CD’’, the buttons select the track numbers on a disc.
If the function is “TUNER”, the buttons select preset radio stations.
Example:
To select No. 3, press 3.
To select No. 10, press +10, then 1 and 0.
To select No. 25, press +10, then 2 and 5.
1. Power button (z/ON)
2. Clock/Timer button (CLOCK/TIMER)
3. Sleep button (SLEEP)
4. Snooze button (SNOOZE)
5. Volume buttons (- VOLUME +)
6. Open/Close button for CD Compartment door
(OPEN/CLOSE)
7. Memory button (MEMORY)
8. Stop button (n)
9. Play/Pause button (i)
10. Repeat/FM mode button (REPEAT/FM MODE)
11. Sound preset button (SOUND PRESET)
12. Bass expander button (BASS)
13. Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)
14. Skip/Search/Tuning buttons (f/TUNE -, e/TUNE +)
15. MP3 skip back/MP3 skip forward/Preset tuning buttons
(-10 SKIP/- PRESET, SKIP +10/PRESET +)
16. Tuner function/Band select button (TUNER/BAND)
17. Function button (FUNCTION)
When you use the remote control for the first time ...
Pull the plastic sheet. The remote control can be used from now.
Note:
There is CR2025 Lithium Battery (supplied) in the battery compartment
of the remote control.
Within approx. 7 meters
Remote sensor
Remote control range
The buttons on the remote control perform similar functions to similarly
marked buttons on the front panel.
Replacing the battery
Notes:
- When the remote control does not work properly, the battery is weak
Replace it.
- Remove the battery if the remote control is not be used for a month
or more. Battery left in the unit may leak and cause damage.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
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2.
Please purchase CR2025.
Lithium Battery.
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TIMER OPERATION
When the timer ON time arrives, the power is turned on automati-
cally and the unit starts playing with the preset function selected.
- “ON TIMER OFF” remains lit while timer operation is engaged.
- When the timer OFF time arrive, the power turn off and the
timer is set to the standby mode. Timer operation repeat this
cycle every day.
To check the timer settings
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button repeatedly. The timer setting are dis-
played in the following order.
- Present time
- TIMER ON time
- TIMER OFF time
- TIMER ON OFF
- Original display returns.
To change the timer settings
1. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button to select the setting to be changed.
2. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button for at least 2 seconds so that the
display blinks.
3. Change the setting as explained above.
To release the timer
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button, “ON TIMER OFF” display disappears.
To set the timer again with the same settings.
1. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button repeatedly to display “ON TIMER
OFF”.
2. Press the z/ON button to switch off the power.
Note:
The timer operation is released if a power failure occurs.
Using the snooze timer
When the power is turned on at the timer ON time, the sound will be
gradually turned up to the position previously set with the VOLUME
control.
You can turn off the sound temporarily by pressing the SNOOZE button.
“SNOOZE” blinks.
The sound will stop for approximately 9 minutes but will start again and
this will be repeated.
Using the sleep timer
This timer automatically switches off the power after a preset time has
elapsed. The volume will gradually be reduced (fade-out) during the 1-
minute period before the unit turns off. There are 9 time periods available:
90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20 and 10 minutes.
Press and hold down the SLEEP button to select the desired sleep
time. “SLEEP” blinks and the selected time appears on the display.
After several seconds, the original display returns, “SLEEP” remains lit.
To release the sleep timer while in operation
Press the SLEEP button, “SLEEP” disappears from the display. The
timer is also released if the power is switched off.
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Using the timer
Set the on and off times, and function to be used. Operation will start
with the selected function at the on time. The sound will be gradually
increased from a no-sound level to the current volume setting (fade-in).
The power will be switched off at the time.
The timer will function every day unless it is released.
Example:
Waking up 7:30 every day and listening to music until 8:15.
1. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
The present time appears.
2. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button again, “ON TIMER” blinks. The
previous timer ON time appears.
3. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button for at least 2 seconds, “ON TIMER”
and “hour” blink.
4. Press the TUNE+/e or TUNER DN/f button to set “hour”
display.
5. Press the MEMORY button, “ON TIMER” and “minute” blink.
6. Press the TUNE+/e or TUNER DN/f button to set “minute”
display.
7. Press the MEMORY button. This completes the setting of the ON
time, “ON TIMER” remains blink.
8. Press the FUNCTION button to select desired wake-up function
(CD, TU, BUZZER).
9. Press the MEMORY button.
10. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button while “ON TIMER” is blinking,
“TIMER OFF” blinks. The previous Timer OFF time appears.
11. Repeat steps 3-7 above. This completes the setting of the OFF
time.
12. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. “ON TIMER OFF” display lights,
original display returns.
13. Turn the VOLUME control to set the desired volume level.
14. Press the z/ON button to turn the power off. The “ON TIMER OFF”
remains lit and present time displays.
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Note:
- Do not connect the AC adaptor to an AC outlet until all connections
have been made.
POWER SUPPLY
Plug one end of the AC adaptor into the DC IN socket, then plug the
other end into an AC outlet.
- Use only the supplied AC adaptor.
- The system is not completely disconnected from the mains when
the z/ON button is set to the z position.
Sub woofer output socket (SUB WOOFER)
Connect the amplified subwoofer (not supplied) to the SUB WOOFER
socket.
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Headphones
Connect stereo headphones (not supplied) to the PHONES socket for
monitoring or for private listening. The speakers are automatically dis-
connected when headphones are connected.
Amplified Subwoofer
(not supplied)
CONTROLS
1. Power button (z/ON)
2. SUB WOOFER socket (SUB WOOFER)
3. Headphones socket (PHONES)
4. CD compartment door
5. Volume buttons (- VOLUME +)
6. Bass expander button (BASS)
7. Sound preset button (SOUND)
8. Function button (FUNCTION)
9. Snooze button (SNOOZE)
10. External DC Socket (DC IN)
11. Tuner function/Band select button (TUNER/BAND)
12. Play/Pause button (i)
13. Stop button (n)
14. Skip/Search/Tuning buttons (f/TUNE-, e/TUNE +)
15. Open/Close button for CD compartment door (q OPEN/CLOSE)
16. Display
17. Remote sensor
18. Sleep button (SLEEP)
19. Clock/Timer button (CLOCK/TIMER)
20. Memory button (MEMORY)
21. Preset tuning/MP3 skip forward button (PRESET/+ 10 SKIP)
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Reception frequency:
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz (50 kHz step)
AM: 522 -1611 kHz (9 kHz step)
CD player
Channels:
2-channel stereo
Sampling frequency:
44.1 kHz
Pick-up:
Optical 3-beam semiconductor laser
Laser output:
0.6 mW (Continuous wave max.)
Wave length:
790 nm
Wow/flutter:
Below measurable limits
General
Output power:
AC: 3W/ch
Outputs:
SPEAKERS: 3 ohms
PHONES: 32 ohms
Sub woofer: 1.5 kohms
Power requirements:
AC adaptor: INPUT 230-240 V, 50 Hz
OUTPUT 12V 1000mA
Dimensions:
505(W) x 180(H) x 90(D) mm
Weight:
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the CD player lens
The lens should never be touched. If dust is on the lens, blow it off
using a camera lens blower. (Fig. 8) (Consult your dealer.)
Cleaning the unit
Clean the outside of the unit with a clean soft cloth, moistened with
lukewarm water. Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol since they will
mar the finish of the surfaces.
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- The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
- Do not use where there are extremes of temperature (below 5°C or
exceeding 35°C) or where direct sunlight may strike it.
- Because of the CD player’s extremely low noise and wide dynamic
range, there might be a tendency to set the volume on the amplifier
unnecessarily high. Doing so may produce an excessively large out-
put from the amplifier which could damage your speakers.
PRECAUTIONS
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.
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- Sudden changes in the ambient temperature may cause condensa-
tion to form on the optical lens inside the unit. If this happens, take
out the disc, leave the unit for about 1 hour, and then proceed to
operate.
- The system’s speakers use powerful magnets. Do not place
timepieces, credit cards, cassette tapes or video tapes, etc. near the
speakers.
- Do not install this equipment in a confined space, such as a book
case or built in cabinet.
- The rating label is located on the bottom of the unit.
- No object filled with liquids, such as vase, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
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 Plug
If 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 fol-
lowing 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
Blue 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 distribution board fuse should not be greater than 5A.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains unless it is unplugged from the AC outlet
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
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SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
GUARANTEE TO CUSTOMER
Sanyo Europe Ltd. (the Company) guarantees to the initial retail pur-
chaser that if this equipment is or becomes defective and that, in the
opinion of the Company, the defect is due to faulty material or work-
manship 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 accordance with the
operating instructions issued by the Company, and has not been con-
nected 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 specifi-
cally excluded.
3. Unauthorized 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).
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. If your Sanyo equipment proves faulty during the period of guar-
antee, 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. If for some reason it is impossible to return the equipment to the
original supplier , please contact our Consumer Relations Depart-
ment 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 Europe Ltd.,
Sanyo House
Otterspool Way, Watford,
Hertfordshire WD2 8JX
Tel: Watford 246363
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