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Technics SC-CH900

Technics SC-CH900
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Technics SC-CH900 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTechnics
ModelSC-CH900
CategoryStereo System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Guidelines

AC Outlet Safety

Safe use of AC outlets to prevent fire hazards.

Power Cord Disconnection Safety

Proper method for unplugging to avoid electric shock.

Ventilation and Placement

Ensuring proper airflow and avoiding harmful locations for unit longevity.

Repair and Spill Precautions

Warnings against self-repair and handling water spills safely.

Child Safety and Chemical Use

Protecting children and avoiding damaging cleaning agents.

UK Mains Lead Wiring

Specific wiring color code for UK power cords.

Placement Notes

Environmental Considerations

Avoiding magnetism, extreme temperatures, dust, and vibration.

Handling and Clearance

Proper handling during transport and ensuring ventilation clearance.

Supplied Accessories

Inventory of Included Items

List of all accessories provided with the system.

Remote Control Operation

Battery Installation and Use

Guide to inserting batteries and general battery usage advice.

Optimal Remote Signal Use

Tips for effective remote control operation and signal reception.

System Installation Guide

Vertical Component Setup

Visual guide for stacking system components vertically.

Horizontal Component Setup

Visual guide for arranging system components horizontally.

Example System Layout

Diagram showing component placement with speakers and TV.

System Connections

Flat Cable Interconnect

Instructions for connecting the flat control cable between components.

Speaker Cable Wiring

Correctly connecting speaker cables to the amplifier and speakers.

Digital Optical Cable

Procedure for connecting the digital optical audio cable.

FM Antenna Setup

Connecting indoor and outdoor antennas for FM reception.

LWMW Antenna Setup

Connecting loop and outdoor antennas for AM band reception.

AC Power Cord Connection

How to connect the main power supply cord.

Side Panel Installation

Steps for attaching or removing unit side panels.

External Unit Connections

Video Deck and VDP Connections

Connecting video decks and players via optical or stereo cables.

DAT Deck Connections

Connecting digital audio tape decks using optical or stereo cables.

Analog Player and Ground Connection

Connecting turntables and audio sources, including ground wire.

Rear and Center Speaker Wiring

Diagrams for connecting rear and optional center speakers.

Front Panel Controls Overview

CD PlayerTuner Controls

Identifies and explains buttons for CD playback and radio tuning.

CD PlayerTuner Display Indicators

Explains the meaning of indicators on the CD/Tuner display.

Amplifier Controls

Details buttons and controls for volume, input selection, and special functions.

Amplifier Display Indicators

Explains indicators for timer modes, source selection, and volume levels.

Sound Processor Controls

Buttons for equalizer, surround modes, echo, and voice mute functions.

Sound Processor Display Indicators

Indicators for sound effects, surround modes, and sampling frequencies.

Cassette Deck Controls

Buttons for tape playback, recording, speed, and noise reduction.

Cassette Deck Display Indicators

Indicators for remote operation, tape direction, playback, and recording status.

Remote Control Functions (Part 1)

Common controls and CD/Tuner specific remote buttons.

Remote Control Functions (Part 2)

Sound processor and cassette deck specific remote buttons.

Basic Operating Procedure

Microphone Usage

Connecting and adjusting microphone levels for mixing or recording.

Headphone Usage

Connecting headphones and understanding speaker cut-off.

Easy Play Feature

Quick start playback for CD, Tape, and Tuner modes.

Setting the System Time

Clock Setting Procedure

Step-by-step guide to set the current time on the unit.

Listening to Compact Discs

Sequential CD Playback

How to play tracks in order from a CD.

Pause and Stop CD Playback

Instructions for pausing, resuming, or completely stopping CD playback.

Direct Access CD Track Selection

How to select and play specific tracks directly from a CD.

Repeat CD Playback Modes

Setting the CD to repeat all tracks or programmed tracks.

Programmed CD Playback

Creating a custom playback sequence of CD tracks.

Managing Programmed Tracks

Adding, canceling, or exiting programmed CD playback modes.

CD Search and Skip Functions

Scanning through tracks or moving to adjacent tracks on a CD.

Random and Zoom CD Playback

Playing CD tracks randomly and enlarging the track number display.

CD Time Mode Displays

Options for displaying elapsed time, remaining time, or total time.

Listening to Tapes

Basic Tape Playback

Inserting tapes, selecting reverse modes, and starting playback.

Stopping Tape Playback and Auto-Stop

Procedures for stopping tape playback and how auto-stop functions.

Auto Tape Selector Functionality

Automatic identification of tape type for optimal recording.

Consecutive Tape Playback

Playing two tapes sequentially, deck by deck.

Finding Program Start Points

Using tape sensor to locate start of recorded segments.

Fast Forward and Rewind Tape

Quickly advancing or rewinding a cassette tape.

Listening to Radio Broadcasts

Automatic Station Presetting

Automatically scanning and storing radio stations into memory.

Confirming Preset Radio Stations

Checking which stations are stored in memory channels.

Manual Station Presetting

Manually storing desired radio stations into memory channels.

Automatic Station Scanning

Tuning to stations by holding tuning buttons for automatic scan.

Using Memory Tuner Operation

Listening to radio stations preset into memory.

Adjusting FM Reception Mode

Switching FM between stereo and monaural reception.

Making a Recording (Deck 2)

Recording from Various Sources

Basic procedure for recording from CD, tuner, or other sources onto tape.

CCRT Automatic Recording Tuning

Automatic adjustment of recording levels, bias, and equalization.

CCRT Function Details and Cancellation

Further explanation and how to cancel the CCRT automatic tuning feature.

Synchro Start and Dolby NR

Features for synchronized recording and noise reduction.

Interrupting and Stopping Recording

How to pause or stop the recording process.

Erasing Recorded Tapes

Procedure to erase content from a cassette tape.

Recording with Tone Effects

Using equalizer and sound effects during recording.

Edit-Recording from Compact Discs

Sequential CD Editing

Automatically records CD tracks sequentially, managing tape ends.

Canceling Sequential Editing

How to stop the sequential editing process.

Tape Length CD Editing

Records CD tracks with specified tape length, leaving blank space.

Canceling Tape Length Editing

How to stop the tape length editing process.

Confirming Edited Program

Checking edited tracks and remaining tape time.

One Touch AI Editing

Rearranges CD tracks to minimize leftover tape on side A.

Fade-in Edit Recording

Records CD tracks with a fade-in effect at the start of each track.

Link Edit-Recording

Records tracks from a second disc after the first is finished.

ATLS Tape Level Setting

Automatically adjusts recording level based on CD peak signal.

Tape-to-Tape Recording

Recording from Deck 1 to Deck 2

Copying tapes from one deck to another, including speed selection.

Using the Timer Functions

Timer Function Types

Explains ONCE, WEEKLY, and SLEEP timer modes for automatic operation.

Timer Priority and Operations

Timer priority rules and overview of timer play for CDs, tapes, and radio.

Setting the Timer Play Function

Step-by-step guide to set up automatic playback for radio broadcasts.

Confirming and Changing Timer Settings

How to verify and modify programmed timer settings.

Canceling Timer Settings

Procedures for temporarily or permanently canceling timer functions.

Using the Sleep Timer

Sleep Timer Operation

Setting the unit to turn off automatically after a specified time.

Sleep Timer with Timer Play

Combining sleep timer with timer play for scheduled listening.

Creating Your Own Sound

Demonstration Mode Function

Demonstrates preset equalization and surround sound modes.

Retrieving Pre-programmed Equalization

Accessing the unit's built-in equalization curve settings.

Bypassing the Graphic Equalizer

How to set the equalizer to a flat, unprocessed state.

Pre-programmed Equalization Curves

Details the six types of equalization curves available for sound shaping.

Adjusting Equalization Curve Levels

Modifying the volume level of selected equalization curves.

Enhancing Low-Frequency Sound

Using the Loudness button to boost bass at low volumes.

Pre-programmed Surround Sound Modes

Selecting from the six available surround sound effects.

Canceling Surround Sound Mode

Turning off the surround sound effect processor.

Rear Speaker Connection for Surround

Guidance for connecting rear speakers for surround sound.

Description of Surround Sound Modes

Details the six types of surround sound effects (Hall, Live, Disco, etc.).

Adjusting Reverberation Effect

Modifying the echo level for surround sound modes.

Fine-tuning Equalization Post-Adjustment

Adjusting equalization after setting reverberation.

Storing Custom Sound Modes (USER)

Saving personalized equalization and surround sound settings.

Retrieving USER Mode Settings

Loading previously saved custom sound configurations.

Using Dolby Pro-Logic Surround

Adjusting Speaker Channel Balance

Balancing volume levels for front, center, and rear speakers.

Adjusting Surround Sound Frequency Level

Fine-tuning specific frequency bands within surround modes.

Adjusting Surround Sound Delay Time

Modifying the delay time for surround sound effects.

Bypassing Graphic Equalizer

How to set the equalizer to a flat, unprocessed state.

Enjoying Microphone Mixing

KARAOKE Function Operation

Attenuates singing voice for karaoke, allowing key/reverb adjustment.

Adjusting Karaoke Reverberation

Controls the echo effect level for microphone input.

Canceling Karaoke Function

Turning off voice mute and karaoke features.

Karaoke with Surround Sound

Combining karaoke with surround sound effects.

Using Karaoke Source

How to use the karaoke function without recording.

Recording with Karaoke Mixing

Recording audio with microphone mixing and karaoke features.

Using External Units

Enjoying External Audio Sources

Selecting and playing audio from connected external devices.

Enjoying Background Visual (BGV)

Listening to audio while watching video from external sources.

Recording External Sources

Instructions for recording DAT tapes or video tapes from external units.

Display Settings

Spectrum Display Modes

How to change the display between bar, peak-hold, and aurora modes.

Combined Spectrum and EQ Display

Displaying the equalization curve with the spectrum analyzer.

Cassette Tape Information

Cassette Tape Selection Guidelines

Types of tapes to avoid (e.g., 120-min, Fe-Cr, metal without holes).

Preventing Accidental Erasure

How to remove tabs to prevent recording on tapes.

Re-recording Protected Cassettes

Using tape to cover slots for re-recording.

Tape Storage Location Advice

Places to avoid storing tapes to prevent damage or data loss.

Compact Disc Handling

Disc Handling Precautions

Precautions for opening cases, removing, and holding discs.

Disc Storage Precautions

Guidelines for storing discs to prevent damage and ensure playback.

Maintenance Procedures

Cassette Head Care

Cleaning cassette deck heads, pinch rollers, and capstans.

Head Demagnetization Importance

Demagnetizing heads to maintain sound quality.

External Surface Cleaning Methods

How to clean the unit's exterior surfaces safely.

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Unit Operation Issues

Solutions for no sound, poor channel definition, hum, or single speaker output.

FM Broadcast Reception Problems

Troubleshooting 'rushing' noise, static, or distorted stereo FM reception.

Tape Deck and CD Playback Issues

Solutions for tape deck errors and compact disc playback problems.

Sound Processor and Remote Control Issues

Resolving problems with equalization adjustment or remote control operation.

Technical Specifications

TunerCD Player Specifications

Technical details for FM/MW/LW tuners and CD player performance.

Amplifier Specifications

Power output, distortion, and frequency response details for the amplifier.

Sound Processor Specifications

Technical data for surround modes, equalization, and delay times.

Cassette Deck Specifications

Tape system details, speed, heads, and wow/flutter figures.

Speaker System Specifications

Details on speaker type, impedance, power handling, and frequency range.

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