Sanyo DC-DA380, Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DC-DA380

Micro Component System

(AU) 1AD6P1P1337-P

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

Printed in China

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the tape heads

To ensure continued high performance, use cotton swab to clean the
heads, pinch roller and capstan of the deck after about every 10 hours
of use. If the dirt persists, soak the swab in a little methylated spirit or
head cleaning fluid and then clean.

1.

Cotton swab

3, 7.

Capstan

4, 6.

Pinch roller

2, 5.

Heads

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. (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 of alcohol since they will
mar the finish of the surfaces.

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Tuner

Reception frequency:

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 522 -1710 kHz (9 kHz step)

 520 - 1710 kHz (10 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

Cassette deck

Track system:

4-track, 2-channel stereo

Frequency response:

60 Hz to 13.5 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio:

50 dB

Wow/flutter:

0.12% (WRMS)

Fast forward/rewind time:

Approx. 110 sec. (C-60)

General

Output power:

12.5 W x 2 (at 4 ohms, 10% distortion)

Input

VIDEO IN: 400 mV/50k ohms

Outputs

SPEAKERS: 4 ohms
PHONES: 8 - 32 ohms

Power requirements:

AC 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption:

40 W

Dimensions:

160(W) x 251(H) x 207(D) mm

Weight:

3.2 kg

Speaker systems

Type:

3 way bass reflex

Unit used:

Woofer: 10 cm cone type
Mid range: 5 cm cone type
Tweeter: 2 cm piezoelectric

Maximum power-handling capacity:

25 W (peak)

Nominal impedance:

4 ohms

Dimensions:

150(W) x 245(H) x 224(D) mm

Weight:

1.9 kg (per speaker)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

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2

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7

4

5

6

TIMER OPERATION

Using the timer 

(Main unit only)

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 off time.
The timer will function every day unless it is released.

Preparation

Note:
Make absolutely sure that the clock is set to the correct time before
setting the timer.

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Prepare the sources to be used.
-

If the function selected is tuner, tune in to the desired band and
station.

-

For tape deck: Tape playback will start in the forward direction.

-

Adjust the volume level as desired.

Operation

1. Press the FUNCTION button to select the function and set the

desired volume level for timer operation.

2. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button for at least 2 seconds.

The previous timer on time setting appears.

3. Press the MEMORY button within 10 seconds.

4. Set the timer on time by turning the VOLUME control, then press the

MEMORY button (as described under “ADJUDTING THE CLOCK”).

The timer off time setting appears.

5. Set the timer off time as described in step 4.

The previous timer mode/function setting appears.
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“ ” blinks only for tuner function, “ ” remains lit for other function.

6. Select the timer mode by turning the VOLUME control (Tuner

function only).
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“  REC” and “ ” blink alternately. Select “  REC” for unattention
recording.

7. Press the MEMORY button (Tuner function only).

The original display returns, then the timer operation standby mode
is activted. “ ” or “  REC” remains lit.

8. Press the 

z

/ON button to switch off the power.

-

To switch off the power during a timer controlled operation, press
the 

z

/ON button. The timer will be set in the standby mode.

To release the timer

After turning the power on, press the CLOCK/TIMER button twice. “ ”
or “  REC” disappears.

To set the timer again with the same settings

1. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button repeatedly to display “ ” or “

REC”.

2. Press the 

z

/ON button to switch off the power.

Note:
The timer operation is released if a power failure occurs.

Using the sleep timer 

(Remote control only)

The sleep 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 12 time periods
available: 120, 110, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, and 10 minutes.

Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the desired sleep time.
“SLEEP” blinks and the selected time appears on the display. After a few
seconds, the original display returns. “SLEEP” remains blinking.

To check the remaining sleep time

Press the SLEEP button once. After a few seconds, the original display
returns.

To release the sleep timer while in operation

Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until “SLEEP” disappears. The
timer is also released if the power is switched off.

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RECORDING

Recording copyright material without permission of the copyright
owners is usually an infringement. If you wish to re-record copy-
right material, permission from the copyright owner is necessary.
SANYO does not approve of, and cannot be held responsible for,
any unlawful use of this machine.

When beat interference is heard

A high-pitched noise called “beat” is sometimes heard during the
recording of radio broadcasts. If this occurs.
1.

Press the MEMORY button.

2.

While “PROG.” is blinking, press the 

U

 button to select “bc-1” or

“bc-2”. Select the setting that gives the best results.

Automatic record muting (Remote control only)

Undesirable parts of a programme can be omitted while recording.
Press the 

r

 button once while recording. “REC” blinks and a 5-second

unrecorded blank space is created, then the deck enters the recording
pause mode. “REC” remains lit and “

a

” or “

b

” blinks on the display.

-

To add another 5-second blank space, press the 

r

 button again.

-

To resume recording, press the 

a

 or 

b

 button (to match the blinking

“

a

” or “

b

”).

Safeguards against accidental erasure

Accidental erasure can be prevented by breaking out the tabs on the end
of the cassette tape (where the tape is not exposed) using a screwdriver
or similar implement.
If a tab is broken out in error and you wish to re-record the tape, simply
block the tab hole using adhesive tape and the tape can be used for
recording again.

Break out tab A for side A.
Break out tab B for side B.

Preparation

1. Press the FUNCTION button to select “TAPE”.
2. Load a blank cassette.
3. Press the 

U

 button to select the reverse mode.

S

: For recording one side only.

W

: For recording both sides in succession.

-

If recording has been started from the reverse side, only the
reverse side will be recorded.

-

If a tape with one of its tabs already broken out is used for
recording, the tape will not be reversed automatically, and it will
stop.

-

If the reverse mode has been set to “

U

”, “

W

” appears

automatically when the recording mode is established.

Recording compact discs (Synchronous recording)

1. Select “CD” function.
2. Load the disc to be recorded.

-

For programmed recording, programme the material in advance
(as described under “PROGRAMMED PLAY”).

3. Select  the track number to be recorded if required.

-

For programmed recording, this step is unnecessary.

4. Press the 

j

 button (or the 

m

 button on the remote control). The

deck enters the recording pause mode and “REC” appears. “

b a

”

blinks.

5. Press the 

a

 or 

b

 button. Recording starts.

6. Press the 

n

 button to stop recording. Also the CD player stops

automatically.

Recording from the tuner or other sources

1. Tune in the radio station to be recorded or play other sources.
2. Press the 

j

 button.

3. Press the 

a

 or 

b

 button. Recording starts.

4. Press the 

n

 button to stop recording.

Side A

Side B

LISTENING TO OTHER SOURCES

1.

Press the FUNCTION button to select “VIDEO: AUX”.

2.

Follow the instructions supplied with the Video/ Auxiliary equipment.

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To receive FM stereo broadcasts

Make sure that “MONO” is not displayed. If “MONO” appears, press the
FM MODE button to turn the “MONO” indication off.
“ST” appears when an FM stereo broadcast is received.
-

If the signal from an FM stereo station is weak and reception is poor,
press the FM MODE button to change to the MONO mode. The
reception may be improved, but the sound will be monaural.

When beat interference is heard

A high-pitched noise called “beat” is sometimes heard during reception
of radio broadcasts. If this occurs.
1.

Press the MEMORY button.

2.

When “PROG.” is blinking, press the FM MODE button to select “bc-
A” or “bc-B”. Select the setting that gives the best results.

W

:

For listening to both sides of the tape in succession.

- If playback has been started from the reverse side, only the

reverse side will be played back.

U

: For listening repeatedly to both sides of the tape.

LISTENING TO TAPES

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

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If a cassette is loaded, you can turn the unit on and begin play
immediately by pressing the 

a

 or 

b

 button.

1.

Press the FUNCTION button to select
“TAPE”.

2.

Press the cassette holder (EJECT portion)
to open it.

3.

Load the cassette.
After loading the cassette, push the cas-
sette holder (EJECT portion) back into
position. “

” appears.

4.

Press the 

U

 button to select the reverse

mode as desired.

S

: For listening to one side of the tape

only.

5.

Press the 

a

 or 

b

 button to begin playback. “

a

” or “

b

” appears.

a

: For forward play

b

: For reverse play.

6.

Press the 

n

 button to stop playback at any time.

When the end of the tape has been reached, automatic stop or
reverse will be activated.

Note:
-

Use the normal tape (TYPE 1).

-

Endless tapes cannot be used.

-

Do not use C-100 (or longer) tapes. They may jam in the mechanism.

Fast forward and rewind

Press the 

g

 or 

h

 button. “

a

” or “

b

” blinks. When the

desired location has been reached, press the 

n

 button.

Before use

When the unit is shipped from the factory, its AM frequency band is set
as “522 - 1710 kHz (in 9 kHz steps)”.
If your local AM broadcast system is organized in 10 kHz steps, change
the frequency band to “520 - 1710 kHz (in 10 kHz steps)” as follows.
1.

Press the TUNER/BAND button to select “AM”.

2.

While pressing the MEMORY button on the front panel, press the
TUNER/BAND button on the front panel.

To return the original setting, repeat steps above.

To turn the unit on and listen to the last received station, press the
TUNER/BAND button.

Automatic/Manual tuning

1.

Press the TUNER/BAND button to select FM or AM.
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“TUNER” is selected automatically. “TUNER” appears on the
display, then “TUNER” is replaced by the tuner mode display.

2.

Automatic tuning

Press the TU – or + TU 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 TU – or + TU button briefly until the desired frequency is
displayed.

To preset stations

Up to 24 stations for FM band, and up to 12 stations for AM band can be
preset.

Automatic presetting (APT)

1.

Press the TUNER/BAND button to select FM or AM.

2.

Press the MEMORY button for at least 3 seconds. “PROG.” blinks.
The automatic tuning mode is set and automatic presetting begins
from the low end of the band.
When 24 stations for FM, 12 stations for AM have been preset or the
high end of the band is reached, automatic presetting stops.
“PROG.” disappears and the previous received station is heard.

3.

To preset stations on the other band, follow steps above.

Note:
If APT is activated, all previously programmed stations of the band will
be cleared and new stations will be programmed.

Manual presetting

1. Tune in the station to be preset as described in “Automatic/

Manual tuning”.

2. Press the MEMORY button.

3. Press the PRESET – or button on the front panel (or

PRESET button on the remote control) to select the channel num-
ber to be preset.

4. Press the MEMORY button.

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In this example, “103.25 MHz”  FM station is preset on FM
channel 9.

-

The number buttons on the remote control can be used to pre-
set the station directly. In this example, press 0, then 9 after
the step 2 above.

Note:
If the next step is not taken within 10 seconds while performing
steps 2 - 4, “PROG.” disappears and the preset operation is
cancelled. Press the MEMORY button to continue.

5. Repeat steps above to add more preset stations.

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When presetting a new station, the previous preset station is
cleared.

Listening to preset stations

1. Press the TUNER/BAND button to select FM or AM.
2. Press the PRESET – or button on the front panel (or

PRESET button on the remote control) to select the desired chan-
nel number. The selected channel number appears briefly.
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The number buttons on the remote control can also be used.
Press two number buttons within 2 seconds.

Preset scan tuning

1. Press the TUNER/BAND button to select AM or FM.
2. Press the PRESET – or button (or the PRESET button

on the remote control) for at least 1 second.
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The channel number blinks.

-

The preset stations are selected in sequence for approxi-
mately 5 seconds each.

3.

Press the PRESET - or button (or the PRESET button
bon the remote control) when the desired station has been selected.
Preset scanning will stop.