CD Stereo System Operating Instructions SC-HD550 Model No. SC-HD350 The illustrations show SC-HD550. Note: “EB” on the outer packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
These operating instructions are applicable to the following systems. These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the operation of system SC-HD550. AC mains lead.............1 pc. For United Kingdom For Continental Europe System SC-HD550 SC-HD350 (RJA0053-2X) (RJA0019-X) Amplifier SE-HD550 SE-HD350 Tuner ST-HD550 ST-HD350...
Table of contents Safety precautions Before use Placement Safety precautions Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high ..............temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These Caution for AC Mains Lead ............. conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby The remote control ..............
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL (“EB” area code model only) COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. For your safety, please read the following text carefully. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–KEEP DRY.
The remote control Batteries Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. R6/LR6 Do not use rechargeable type batteries. (AA, UM-3) Do not; ¡mix old and new batteries. ¡use different types at the same time. ¡heat or expose to flame.
Gray To unplug cables Black Black H F L F Blue H F L F Hold the connector from both ends and pull it out. SC-HD350 SC-HD350 (For Europe) FM ANT 75Ω Black (For Australia and N.Z.) FM ANT Black 75Ω...
Basic connections for supplied accessories Before connection ¡Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete. ¡To prepare the FM antenna (for Australia and N.Z.) and speaker cables, twist the vinyl tip and pull off. Flat cables. Keep the cables as flat as possible against the back of the unit.
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Connections External unit connections ¡Turn off the power to all units before making connections. ¡Refer to the manual of the other unit for details. (Cables and equipment not included.) EXT IN DIGITAL OPTICAL To listen to other equipment (a) Connect other equipment to the EXT IN terminals to output sound Tuner CD player through this unit's speakers or to record onto the cassette deck.
CLOCK/TIMER u u RDS button (RDS) ..............12 TUNE MODE FM/AM i i Band select button (FM/AM) ..........12 SC-HD350 SC-HD550 for Australia and N.Z. u u FM band select button (FM) ...........12 i i AM band select button (AM) ..........12 Amplifier o o Input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) ........25...
Setting the time This is a 24-hour clock. The example shows how to set the clock for 16:25 (4:25 pm). Press [8] to turn the unit on. q q Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to display “CLOCK”. Each time you press the button: CLOCK PLAY Original display...
The radio: preset tuning Choose either automatic presetting, which presets all the stations the tuner can receive, or manual presetting, which allows you to select the stations to preset and the order they are to be preset in. There are 39 channels available for presetting. TUNE/TIME ADJUST 2, 1 Automatic presetting Do the following once each for FM and AM.
Cassette tapes Preparation: Turn the unit on. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE], insert the cassette with the tape facing in. Make sure the cassette is fully inserted and press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to close the deck. Press [DOLBY NR] to select Dolby NR or off.
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Cassette tapes Fast-forwarding and rewinding Press [t (TPS)] or [(TPS) y] while the tape is stopped. Tape direction Rewind Fast-forward One touch play Remote control only When a cassette is loaded and the unit is off, press [TAPE]. t (TPS) y The unit comes on and starts play in the direction last selected with the volume fading in.
Normal play Preparation: Turn the unit on. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. Set a CD label up on the tray. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. The number of tracks and playing time is displayed if “CD” is selected as the source.
INPUT SELECTOR Other modes of play Direct access play: Starts normal play from a selected track Remote control only PLAY/ CLOCK/ SLEEP TIMER Preparation: Press [CD] to put the unit in CD mode. ≥10 1-9, 0, ≥ 10 Select the track with the numbered buttons. For tracks numbered 10 and over, press [≥10] then the two digits.
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Other modes of play PLAY/ CLOCK/ SLEEP Program play: TIMER Select up to 24 tracks to play in the order you choose ≥10 Remote control only Preparation: CANCEL CANCEL Press [CD] to put the unit in CD mode. PLAY MODE REPEAT AUTO/MONO While stopped,...
Before recording Selection of tapes for recording The unit automatically identifies the type of tape. Normal position/TYPE 1 High position/ TYPE 2 Metal position/ TYPE 4 To display the tape counter while recording Press [COUNTER]. The counter is displayed for about five seconds. Erasure prevention COUNTER The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording.
Recording the radio Preparation: Do the preparatory steps ( a page 19). Tune to the required station. ( a page 12 or 13) Press [* REC PAUSE]. The deck goes into the recording standby mode, [* REC PAUSE] indicator lights and a play indicator starts flashing. Press [w ] or [ q] to start recording.
Recording CDs Preparation: Do the preparatory steps ( a page 19). Insert a CD ( a page 16). Normal recording Press [w ] or [ q] then [ g ] to set the tape direction. q : to record on the forward side w : to record on the reverse side Press [* REC PAUSE].
Using the timers The play timer This timer starts play of the selected source at the selected time. The example shows settings for preset radio channel 3 to play zPLAY/zREC between 6:30 and 7:40, at –40 dB. Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time ( a page 11), preset radio stations if you want the timer to start playing the radio ( a page 13).
Using the timers The record timer This timer records the radio at the set time. The example shows settings for recording radio channel 3 from zPLAY/zREC 18:30 to 19:30. Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time ( a page 11), preset radio stations ( a page 13).
Using the timers The play and record timers Checking the timers Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “z PLAY” (or “z REC”). z PLAY/z REC The timer conditions are shown in the following order: Start time / finish time / source / (“z PLAY” only) volume The timers can be checked even if the unit is off.
Using other equipment Listening to an external source Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select EXT mode. Each time you turn [INPUT SELECTOR]: TUNER TAPE On the remote control Press [EXT]. Operate the unit. See the unit’s manual for details on operation and connection ( a page 8).
Convenient functions The VGCA circuit VGCA: Variable Gain Control Amplifier You can achieve a clearer sound by using this feature. BASS TREBLE Turning the VGCA on and off Press [VGCA]. How this unit’s VGCA works Generally, the rate of noise (N) to sound (S) worsens as you lower the volume on an amplifier.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers y.
Dimensions (W × H × D) For United Kingdom [SC-HD550] 210 × 76.3 × 251 mm 160 × 334 × 222 mm AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz [SC-HD350] 206 × 76.3 × 251 mm For Continental Europe Mass 3.2 kg Mass [SC-HD550] 1.1 kg...
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