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MAINTENANCE 

 
Cleaning the unit 

Clean the outside of the unit with a clean soft 
cloth, moistened with lukewarm water. Do not 
use solvents such as benzene or thinner. These 
will permanently damage the unit’s finish. 
 

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. (Please consult your dealer.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

If trouble occurs… 

To avoid the hazard of electric shock and 
damage to the unit, have the unit bench tested 
by an authorized SANYO service station. Do not 
remove the unit from its cabinet to attempt 
repairs yourself. 
 

Warning  

Do not block the ventilation hole. 

Do not expose to rain or moisture. 

Cleaning the tape heads 

When dust or reddish-brown oxide builds up on 
the tape deck heads, pinch roller and capstan, 
the following problems may result: 
Poor sound quality during playback 
Distorted, poor quality recordings 
Erratic tape speed during recording or playback 
 
To ensure playback and recording with good 
quality sound, use a cleaning tape (available 
from your local audio dealer) to clean the head 
block of the deck after about every 10 hours of 
use. 

OR 

 

1.  Open the cassette compartment lid by 

pressing (STOP/EJECT). 

2. 

Moisten a cotton bud with isopropyl alcohol 
or special head cleaning fluid. Gently rub 
the face of play/record head and erase 
head. Also clean the capstan and pinch 
roller. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 

Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking

 service. 

   

Symptom Possible 

cause  Solution 

Radio 

Station not tuned properly for AM 
or FM 

Return the AM or FM broadcast 
station. 

FM: Rod antenna is not 
extended. 

Extend FM rod antenna. 

Noise or sound distorted on AM or 
FM broadcasts. 

AM: Unit is not positioned 
correctly. 

Rotate unit until best reception is 
obtained. 

FM STEREO indicator does not 
light 

BAND Selector is set at FM 
position. 

Set BAND Selector to 
FM STEREO position. 

Function Selector is not at RADIO 
mode. 

Set Function selector to RADIO.

AM or FM, no sound 

Volume at minimum 

Increase Volume. 

 

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Cassette Player 

Function selector is not at TAPE 
mode 

Set Function selector to TAPE. 

No sound 

Volume at minimum 

Increase Volume 

Sound distorted. 

Dirty head. 

Clean the head. 

Tape old or worn. 

Replace the tape. 

Speed varies 

Dirty roller and capstan. 

Clean roller and capstan. 

Cassette Recorder 

Will not record. 

Record protection tab removed. 

Cover hole with tape. 

Distorted sound on playback. 

Defective tape or dirty tape head. Replace tape or clean tape head. 

Compact Disc Player 

Function Selector is not at CD 
mode. 

Set Function Selector to CD. 

CD Player will not play. 

CD is not installed or installed 
incorrectly. 

Insert CD with label side facing 
up. 

CD skips while playing. 

Disc is dirty or scratched. 

Wipe disc with cloth or use 
another disc. 

Disc inserted upside down. 

Insert disc properly. 

Disc is dirty. 

Clean disc. 

Disc is inserted but CD player 
skips over spot and will not play.

Disc is non-standard. 

Use correct disc. 

 
 

SPECIFICATIONS 

 
(Cassette Section) 

Playback: 

4 tracks stereo 

Recording:   

DC bias/Magnet erase 

Tape Speed: 

4.75cm/sec. 

Fast forward and   
Rewind time:   

Approx 170 sec.   

 (C-60 

tape) 

 

(CD Section) 

Channels 

 

: 2 channels 

S/N ratio   

 

: 60dB 

Wow & Flutter 

: Undetectable 

Sampling frequency : 44.1KHz 
Quantization   

: 16 bits linear/ch 

Pick up light source : Semi-conductor laser 
 

 

(Radio Section) 

Tuning ranges:    FM: 87.5-108 MHz 
 

 AM: 525-1650 kHz 

Aerial:   

Built-in ferrite bar (AM) 
telescopic rod aerial (FM)   

 

(General) 

Power output:   

24 Watts (P.M.P.O.) 

Frequency response:    80-10,000Hz 
Speaker impedance:   

8 ohms 

Headphone impedance:   8-32 ohms 
Power source: AC 230-240V 50Hz 
 

DC 12V (8 x “C” size batteries) 

Power consumption: 12 Watts 
Dimensions: 305(W) x 220(D) x 150(H) mm 
Weight: 2 kg (not including batteries) 

 

Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
 
 
 
 
 
Printed 

in 

China 

          172-401PCD784-SY

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MCD-XJ780A

Page 1: ...6 AU SANYO Electric Co Ltd Made in China 7 MCD XJ780A AU INSTRUCTION MANUAL CD Radio Cassette Recorder ENGLISH P1 P12 ...

Page 2: ...BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LOW POWER LASER DEVICE TO ENSURE CONTINUED SAFETY DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVERS OR ATTEMPT TO GAIN ACCESS TO INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 5 6 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 APPAREIL A LASER D E CLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT Rating plate 2 POWER SUPPLY AC po...

Page 3: ...BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LOW POWER LASER DEVICE TO ENSURE CONTINUED SAFETY DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVERS OR ATTEMPT TO GAIN ACCESS TO INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 5 6 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 APPAREIL A LASER D E CLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT Rating plate 2 POWER SUPPLY AC po...

Page 4: ...artment Only discs bearing the logo as shown can be played in this unit This unit can play back the CD R RW as well however some CD R RWs can not be played back due to various recording condition such as CD R RW recorder performance writing software etc It is normal for some noise comes from CD laser head when the unit is searching tracks or there is no disc in the CD compartment Always place the ...

Page 5: ...artment Only discs bearing the logo as shown can be played in this unit This unit can play back the CD R RW as well however some CD R RWs can not be played back due to various recording condition such as CD R RW recorder performance writing software etc It is normal for some noise comes from CD laser head when the unit is searching tracks or there is no disc in the CD compartment Always place the ...

Page 6: ...gram press STOP during stop mode To review the program memory status that you have made recently 1 To review programmed music track number press PRGRAM once during stop mode with PRG indication LCD display shows programmed music track number in sequence and stops with flashing indication of program memory no 1 2 To review programmed memory number After operating 1 press PROGRAM one by one LCD disp...

Page 7: ...gram press STOP during stop mode To review the program memory status that you have made recently 1 To review programmed music track number press PRGRAM once during stop mode with PRG indication LCD display shows programmed music track number in sequence and stops with flashing indication of program memory no 1 2 To review programmed memory number After operating 1 press PROGRAM one by one LCD disp...

Page 8: ... Press STOP EJECT once to stop the tape Press to remove the cassette Recommended Cassette Tapes In order to obtain optimum performance with the built in cassette tape deck it is essential to use only high quality cassette tapes The bias and equalization of this tape deck is adjusted to yield excellent results if used with brand name tapes Use C 30 C 60 and C 90 cassette tapes only We do not recomm...

Page 9: ... Press STOP EJECT once to stop the tape Press to remove the cassette Recommended Cassette Tapes In order to obtain optimum performance with the built in cassette tape deck it is essential to use only high quality cassette tapes The bias and equalization of this tape deck is adjusted to yield excellent results if used with brand name tapes Use C 30 C 60 and C 90 cassette tapes only We do not recomm...

Page 10: ...s necessary SANYO does not approve of and cannot be held responsible for any unlawful of this machine 2 1 3 2 STOP EJECT Dial pointer REWIND PLAY RECORD STOP EJECT Built in microphone behind the speaker grille 10 C Sync recording from a compact disc 1 Press STOP EJECT Insert cassette 2 Set Function selector to CD Open the CD door and place disc with label side facing up 3 Program the CD tracks if ...

Page 11: ...s necessary SANYO does not approve of and cannot be held responsible for any unlawful of this machine 2 1 3 2 STOP EJECT Dial pointer REWIND PLAY RECORD STOP EJECT Built in microphone behind the speaker grille 10 C Sync recording from a compact disc 1 Press STOP EJECT Insert cassette 2 Set Function selector to CD Open the CD door and place disc with label side facing up 3 Program the CD tracks if ...

Page 12: ...O indicator does not light BAND Selector is set at FM position Set BAND Selector to FM STEREO position Function Selector is not at RADIO mode Set Function selector to RADIO AM or FM no sound Volume at minimum Increase Volume 12 Cassette Player Function selector is not at TAPE mode Set Function selector to TAPE No sound Volume at minimum Increase Volume Sound distorted Dirty head Clean the head Tap...

Page 13: ...O indicator does not light BAND Selector is set at FM position Set BAND Selector to FM STEREO position Function Selector is not at RADIO mode Set Function selector to RADIO AM or FM no sound Volume at minimum Increase Volume 12 Cassette Player Function selector is not at TAPE mode Set Function selector to TAPE No sound Volume at minimum Increase Volume Sound distorted Dirty head Clean the head Tap...

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