Page 2 - Before use; Dear Customer; System; CLASS 1; Supplied accessories
2 RQT5296 Before use Please check and identify the suppliedaccessories. AC mains lead.............................................................1 pc. Remote control ...........................................................1 pc. Remote control batteries .........................................2 ...
Page 3 - Table of contents
3 RQT5296 Before use Table of contents Safety precautions Before use Safety precautions ..................................................................... 3 Caution for AC Mains Lead ..................................................... 4 The remote control ..........................................
Page 4 - Caution for AC Mains Lead; IMPORTANT; OR; Figure A
4 RQT5296 Before use Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pinmains plug for your safety and convenience.A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.Should the f...
Page 5 - The remote control; Batteries; Installation; Note; Caution
5 RQT5296 Before use The remote control Batteries Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.Do not use rechargeable type batteries.Do not; ● mix old and new batteries. ● use different types at the same time. ● heat or expose to flame. ● take apart. ● short circuit. ● attempt to...
Page 6 - Connections; To unplug cables; Speaker
6 RQT5296 Before use FM ANT 75 Ω FM ANT 75 Ω Connections c 4 1 5 4 1 2 3 3 A 1 2 a c b To unplug cables Hold the connector fromboth ends and pull it out. (Right) (Left) To householdmains socket To connect cables Speaker Amplifier (For Australia and N.Z.) (For others) White line Adhesive tape Red (+)...
Page 7 - Connect the AC mains lead.; For your reference; Before connection
7 RQT5296 Before use Connector Approx. 6 mm Appliance inlet Basic connections for suppliedaccessories 1 Flat cables. Keep the cables as flat as possible against the back of theunit. 2 FM antenna. Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. 3 AM loop antenna. Keep loose antenna cord awa...
Page 8 - External unit connections; To make digital recordings (; Optional antenna connections; FM outdoor antenna; AM outdoor antenna
Stereo phono cable (not included)White (L)Red (R) OUT IN EXT/ MD (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) IN OUT (L) (R) (R) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN DIGITALOPTICALOUT a ,,, ,,, ,,, ,,, ,,, ,, ,, 30 mm 15 mm 5-12 m A B C Connections 8 RQT5296 Before use External unit connections A ● Turn off the power to all units before maki...
Page 9 - Front panel controls; CD player; Disc tray; Cassette deck; Cassette holder; Tuner
9 RQT5296 Before use Front panel controls CD player q q Disc tray w w Disc tray open/close button ( OPEN/CLOSE) ..................16 e e CD TEXT button (CD TEXT) ...................................................16 r r Scroll button (SCROLL) ............................................................
Page 10 - Remote control; Turning the DEMO function off; Amplifier
10 RQT5296 Before use Front panel controls Remote control Buttons #0 and #3 function in the same way as the controls on the main unit. # #88 Sleep timer button (SLEEP) ...................................................24 # #99 Numbered buttons ..........................................................
Page 11 - Setting the time; Within 7 seconds; or; Saving power in standby mode; Turning ECO on and off:; MODE
11 RQT5296 Before use Setting the time A This is a 24-hour clock.The example shows how to set the clock for Wednesday 16:25(4:25 pm). 1 Press [ /I] to turn the unit on. 2 q q Press [CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO] todisplay “CLOCK.” Each time you press the button: w w Within 7 seconds Press [SET]. 3 q q Press [...
Page 12 - Radio operations; The Radio: manual tuning
12 RQT5296 Radio operations The Radio: manual tuning Radio stations can be tuned manually by selecting the station’sfrequency or they can be preset into channels to make it easy totune with the remote control ( a page 13). Preparation: Turn the unit on. 1 Press [FM] or [AM] to select the band. Press...
Page 13 - The Radio: preset tuning; Automatic presetting; Manual presetting; Tune to the required station.; Selecting channels; On the remote control
13 RQT5296 Radio operations The Radio: preset tuning Automatic presetting Do the following once each for FM and AM.Preparation: Tune to the frequency presetting is to begin at. ( a page 12). Hold down [SET]. Release the button when “AUTO MEMORY” appears.The tuner presets all the stations it can rece...
Page 14 - Cassette deck operations; Cassette tapes; cassette with the tape facing in.; Cassette tape selection and care; Dolby noise reduction
14 RQT5296 Cassette deck operations Cassette tapes Preparation: Turn the unit on. 1 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. 2 Press [DOLBY NR] to select Dolby NRon (“ NR” appears) or off. 3 ...
Page 15 - Fast-forwarding and rewinding; TAPE
15 RQT5296 Cassette deck operations Cassette tapes Fast-forwarding and rewinding Press [ TPS] or [TPS ] while the tape is stopped. A Tape direction u v rewind fast-forward Tape direction u v backward forward One touch play Remote control onlyWhen a cassette is loaded and the unit is off, press [TAPE...
Page 16 - Compact disc operations; CDs; Normal play; CD selection and care; To switch between the text display and the normal display:; CD TEXT
16 RQT5296 Compact disc operations CDs Normal play Preparation: Turn the unit on. 1 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” isselected as the source. 2 Press [ u u ] to start...
Page 17 - One touch play; Other modes of play; Remote control only; Select the track with the numbered buttons.; RANDOM
17 RQT5296 Compact disc operations CDs One touch play Remote control onlyWhen a CD is loaded and the unit is off, press [CD].The unit comes on and starts play with the volume fading in. Other modes of play Remote control only Preparation: Press [CD] to put the unit in CD mode. Direct access play: St...
Page 18 - CANCEL
18 RQT5296 Compact disc operations CDs Program play: Select up to 24 tracks to play in the order you choose Remote control only Preparation: Press [CD] to put the unit in CD mode. 1 Press [PROGRAM]. 2 Enter the track number with thenumbered buttons. For tracks numbered 10 and over, press [ ≥ 10] the...
Page 19 - Recording operations; Before recording; Selection of tapes for recording; Preparatory steps; Erasing recordings; COUNTER
19 RQT5296 Recording operations 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 abo...
Page 20 - Recording the radio; Recording CDs; To record programmed tracks.; Normal recording
20 RQT5296 Recording operations Recording the radio A Preparation: Do the preparatory steps ( a page 19). 1 Tune to the required station. ( a page 12 or 13) 2 Press [ ● REC PAUSE]. The deck goes into the recording standby mode, [ ● REC PAUSE] indicator lights and a play indicator starts flashing. 3 ...
Page 21 - Linking
21 RQT5296 Recording operations Recording CDs The unit calculates the length of the tape and decides which tracksgo on which side of the cassette so tracks are not cut off midway. Preparation: Do the preparatory steps ( a page 19). Insert a CD. Press [AI EDIT]. The unit makes the calculations and “A...
Page 22 - Timer operations; Using the timers; Select the start time.; The play timer; REC
22 RQT5296 Timer operations Using the timers This timer starts play of the selected source at the selected time.The example shows settings for preset radio channel 3 to playbetween 6:30 and 7:40, Monday to Friday at –40 dB.Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time ( a page 11), preset radio statio...
Page 23 - The record timer
23 RQT5296 Timer operations Using the timers This timer records the radio at the set time.The example shows settings for recording preset channel 3 onSaturday from 18:30 to 19:30.Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time ( a page 11), preset radio stations ( a page 13). 1 q q Press [CLOCK/TIMER, –...
Page 24 - Checking the timers; The play and record timers; While playing a source; The sleep timer; SLEEP
CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO 24 RQT5296 Timer operations Using the timers Checking the timers Press [CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO] to select “ PLAY” (or “ REC”) The timer conditions are shown in the following order:Day → start time → finish time → source → (“ PLAY” only) volume The timers can be checked even if the uni...
Page 25 - Reference; Using other equipment; Listening to an external source; Select Dolby NR and reverse mode.; Recording an external source; Reduce the volume before connection.; Enjoying sound from a DVD player; Press and hold [INPUT SELECTOR
25 RQT5296 Reference Using other equipment 1 Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to selectEXT/MD mode. Each time you press [INPUT SELECTOR]: On the remote controlPress [EXT/MD]. 2 Operate the unit. See the unit’s manual for details on operation and connection( a page 8). CD EXT/MD TAPE TUNER Listening to an exte...
Page 26 - Convenient functions; Adjusting the treble range; Muting the volume; Maintenance
26 RQT5296 Reference Convenient functions Fine adjustments to the treble range can be made due to separationof the tweeter and woofer. Turn [FINE TWEETER CONTROL]. Turn towards MAX to emphasize the treble or towards MIN tolessen the effect. The effect is not noticeable through headphones. Note SC-HD...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting guide
27 RQT5296 Reference The disc may be upside down. !6 Wipe the disc.Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard. !6 Condensation may have formed in the player due to a sudden change in temperature. Wait about anhour for it to clear and try again. T h e d i s p l a y i s w r o n g o r ...
