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RQTX0256-B

EB

Operating Instructions

Compact Stereo System

Model No.

 SC-HC3DB

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this 
product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Supplied accessories 

Cover

Caution for AC Mains Lead 

2

Connections 

4

Preparing the remote control 

5

Demo function 

5

Control guide 

6

Disc operations 

8

Radio operations 

10

DAB 

10

Timer 

14

Sound adjustment 

15

External unit 

16

Troubleshooting guide 

18

Specifications 

20

Maintenance 

20

Safety precautions 

21

Table of contents

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

Note

Operations in these instructions are described using 
remote control, but you can do the operations with 
the main unit if the controls are the same.
Your unit may not look exactly as illustrated.

Please check and identify the supplied 
accessories.
 

Use numbers indicated in parentheses 
when asking for replacement parts. 
(Product numbers correct as of March 
2009. These may be subject to change.)

 1 Remote control

 

1 DAB “T” antenna

 1 FM indoor antenna

 2 Batteries

 

1 AC mains lead

 

1 Antenna plug adaptor

(RSAX0002)

(N1EADY000001)

Supplied accessories

The included AC mains lead is for use with this 
unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.
Do not use an AC mains lead from other 
equipment.

Note

(K2CZ3YY00005)

(N2QAYB000396)

(K1YZ02000013)

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Summary of Contents for SC-HC3DB

Page 1: ...contents EB on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom Note Operations in these instructions are described using remote control but you can do the operations with the main unit if the controls are the same Your unit may not look exactly as illustrated Please check and identify the supplied accessories Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts Product numbers correct...

Page 2: ...e connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN YELLOW THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF KEEP DRY Before use Remove the connector cover How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plu...

Page 3: ...RFORMANCE 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 This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use If such interference is apparent please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone Inside of product The sock...

Page 4: ...yback from the portable audio source Note Reduce the volume level and connect the headphones Plug type Ø3 5 mm stereo Connect the DAB T antenna 2 Connect the AC mains lead To household AC mains socket To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time unplug it from the household AC mains socket You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit 3 Insertion of connector...

Page 5: ... Never use an outdoor antenna during a lightning storm You can connect the FM outdoor antenna for better reception Please consult your dealer for installation Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is installed Please refer to DAB function on page 10 FM outdoor antenna DAB outdoor antenna Demo function When the unit is first plugged in a demonstration of its functions may be sho...

Page 6: ...r switch to Manual Preset 1 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 14 z PLAY Play timer on off 14 CLOCK TIMER Clock and Timer setting AUTO OFF This function allows you to turn off the unit in disc mode only after the unit is left unused for 10 minutes The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off Press again to cancel this function 14 SLEEP Sleep timer setting 8...

Page 7: ...r for iPod operation g DEMO 5 Stop Demo CD OPEN CLOSE 8 Open and close sliding door for CD operation 33 34 35 33 35 Press to open sliding door Press again to close sliding door after setting the CD in place Refer to page 8 for inserting the CD Press to open sliding door Press again to close sliding door after iPod is inserted into the dock properly Refer to page 13 for inserting the iPod Sliding d...

Page 8: ...tons to select the desired track Note Note MP3 CD MP3 Basic play The function allows you to program up to 24 tracks Press CD q h and then g Press PROGRAM Press the numeric buttons to select tracks Repeat this step to program other tracks Press CD q h or OK to start play Press CD q h and then g Press PROGRAM Press e r ALBUM to select your desired album Press y i once and then press the numeric butt...

Page 9: ...P3 and normal audio data CD DA the unit plays the type recorded in the inner part of the disc If the disc includes both MP3 and other types of audio data e g WMA or WAV the unit plays only the MP3 Depending on how you create MP3 files they may not play in the order you numeric them or may not play at all Note on CD R and CD RW This unit can play CD R and CD RW recorded with CD DA or MP3 Use an aud...

Page 10: ...ect the channel For channels 10 to 30 press 10 then the two digits OR Press TUNE MODE to select PRESET Press u t or y i to select the channel Manual tuning Memory preset ST is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received To improve FM sound quality Manual presetting Selecting a preset station Automatic presetting DAB DAB stands for digital audio broadcasting It is a new form of radio tha...

Page 11: ...lso you may need to change the Auto scan range if the new frequency is outside the factory set Auto scan range page 13 STATION TUNE You can select stations from the memory created as shown on page 10 in alphanumeric order You can easily select your favorite stations by using presets page 12 Note Note DAB reception method on this unit DAB continued Press and hold PLAY MODE until DAB AUTO SCAN appea...

Page 12: ...by adjusting the antenna while monitoring signal quality on the display 1 Press DAB MENU to enter menu mode SCAN FAILED appears if no stations are memorized If this occurs adjust the antenna and try Auto scanning or change the Auto scan frequency range page 13 2 Within 10 seconds press e r ALBUM to select SIGNAL QUALITY and then press OK 3 Press e r ALBUM to select the frequency To exit Press DAB ...

Page 13: ...13E 237 488 9D 208 064 13F 239 200 10A 209 936 Shaded areas are frequencies used currently as of March 2009 in the United Kingdom Only the frequencies currently used in the UK as of March 2009 on BAND III are Auto scanned United Kingdom factory setting Select ALL BAND III when you want to store stations on other frequencies to memory 1 Press DAB MENU to enter menu mode 2 Within 10 seconds press e ...

Page 14: ...easing gradually to the preset level The timer comes on at the set time every day if the timer is on The unit must be in the standby mode for the timer to function If you turn the unit off and on again while the timer is functioning the finish time setting will not be activated When external unit is selected as the source when the timer comes on the system turns on and engages external unit as the...

Page 15: ... sound Press BASS TREBLE repeatedly to select your desired setting Setting Effect BASS For lower pitch sound TREBLE For higher pitch sound Press u t or y i to adjust the level The tone level can be varied within 4 to 4 Enhancing the bass Re master Enjoying more natural sound You can change the sound effect by selecting Preset EQ or adjusting the bass or treble effect Selecting sound effects Press ...

Page 16: ...n unit g Playing the iPod Compatible iPod Name Memory size iPod touch 2nd generation 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB iPod nano 4th generation video 8 GB 16 GB iPod classic 120 GB iPod touch 1st generation 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB iPod nano 3rd generation video 4 GB 8 GB iPod classic 80 GB 160 GB iPod nano 2nd generation aluminum 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB iPod 5th generation video 60 GB 80 GB iPod 5th generation video 30 GB iPod na...

Page 17: ...set to operate in REMOTE 2 mode Changing the main unit and remote control mode External unit continued To return to REMOTE 1 mode Perform steps 1 to 3 but use 1 instead of 2 for steps 2 and 3 REMOTE 1 appears on the main unit during step 2 The remote control cannot work with the main unit if their modes are different REMOTE 1 or REMOTE 2 appears on the main unit when you operate the remote control...

Page 18: ... cords away from this unit s cables A beat sound or noise is heard while receiving a radio broadcast Switch the television or other audio player off or separate it from the unit Switch off the portable audio player if connected to AUX port The picture on the television near the unit disappears or stripes appear on the screen The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect The television ...

Page 19: ...nection and make sure that iPod is selected as the source of music page 16 iPod does not charge Check all connections page 4 16 Troubleshooting guide continued DAB DAB reception is poor Keep the antenna away from computers televisions other cables and cords Use an outdoor antennas page 5 DATA Data broadcast being received over the DAB broadcast signal Cannot be used on this unit SCRAMBLED The broa...

Page 20: ...z Intermediate Frequency 1st 38 912 MHz 2nd 2 048 MHz Sensitivity BER 4x10 4 Max Input Power 0 dBm Min Requirement 98 dBm Selectivity Adjacent channel Band III 33 dB Far Off channel Band III 45 dB DAB External Antenna Version 1 Terminal F Connector 75 Ω g DISC SECTION Disc played 8 cm or 12 cm 1 CD Audio CD DA 2 CD R RW CD DA MP3 3 MP3 MPEG 1 Layer 3 MPEG 2 Layer 3 Pick up CD Wavelength 795 nm Las...

Page 21: ...sembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the AC mains if it is not to be used for a long time Placement Voltage AC mains lead protection Service Foreign matter Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products packaging and or accompanying documents mean that used electrical...

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