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H.H. Scott SMV300 Vertical 3-CD Stereo System (Silver/Black) Specifications

Dressed to impress but rich in features and healthy in sound, H.H. Scott’s three-CD SMV300 stereo system is truly unique in not only appearance but construction. The CD changer employs three independent CD drives configured in a vertical array. The fact that the drives operate independently–with separate servo mechanisms and separate lasers–lets it switch between discs quickly, rather than having to first stop playback on the first disc, load a new disc, and then find and play the first track from the next disc, as most carousel changers operate.

The system’s stylish, motorized door is designed to slide smoothly open with the press of a button from the remote or from the system’s front panel. Even better, however, is a cool palm sensor that will open the door as soon as it senses your hand moving toward the door.

Playback options include repeat (one track, one disc, or all discs), random play, 40-track memory sequencing, and intro scan (which plays the first 10 seconds of each track to help you find the one you want). Drift off to sleep using the handy sleep timer, and/or set the system’s alarm clock to wake you up to your favorite radio station or a motivating CD.

Three defeatable preset equalizer settings (rock, pop, and classic) let you tailor the sound to your taste, your program, or your room. A stereo analog (left/right RCA) auxiliary input lets you hook up a second source such as a cassette deck, minidisc player/recorder, or MP3 player, and a choice of stereo analog and digital (Toslink optical) outputs facilitates connection with a CD recorder, MD recorder, or cassette deck.

What’s in the Box
Main CD player/amplifier unit, 2 speakers, a remote control, a user’s manual, and requisite cabling

H.H. Scott SMV300 Vertical 3-CD Stereo System (Silver/Black) Overviews

Vertical three CD player with AM/FM Stereo looks great while it shows off your favorite CDs. Clean lines and a clear cover combine to create a fun, modern unit for any home. Features sensor and infrared controlled motorized doors and a full function infrared remote control. CD player features repeat function (one track, one CD or all three CDs), random play, and skip search. Four function pre-set graphic equalizer includes Jazz, Rock, Classic and Flat. This is one unit you’ll proudly display!

[if I bought my Scott stereo from Amazon and I've had it for over a year now. I got it because it looked cooler than all the other square stereos out there and was cheaper than Sharper Image. It looks cool sitting in my room and I get compliments about how it looks all the time. Putting aside looks, it's a pretty good stereo. I'm a girl and don't really need all the fancy stuff that most guys do. It's got decent bass and it handles pretty well when I'm angry and have it on full blast. Radio reception is okay without the radio antenna. The motion sensor cd doors is cool, but you can't close it the same way. I've got 2 complaints, the cd player itself and the remote. After about 4 or 5 months of use, the 1st cd went weird. It would play sometimes, sometimes not. After about another month, it totally quit working. Now the 2nd cd is starting to do the same thing. It'll play cd-r's sometimes, other times not. I love the remote control, I've dropped it so many times and it still works. My beef is, when i can't find the stupid thing, it's frustrating trying to play cds on the stereo itself. On the stereo, there are not enough cd player functions. It's pretty good cd player for the money, but if you want something that's going to last many years, spend the extra money and get something nicer.]

Customer Review

I bought my Scott stereo from Amazon and I’ve had it for over a year now. I got it because it looked cooler than all the other square stereos out there and was cheaper than Sharper Image. It looks cool sitting in my room and I get compliments about how it looks all the time. Putting aside looks, it’s a pretty good stereo. I’m a girl and don’t really need all the fancy stuff that most guys do. It’s got decent bass and it handles pretty well when I’m angry and have it on full blast. Radio reception is okay without the radio antenna. The motion sensor cd doors is cool, but you can’t close it the same way. I’ve got 2 complaints, the cd player itself and the remote. After about 4 or 5 months of use, the 1st cd went weird. It would play sometimes, sometimes not. After about another month, it totally quit working. Now the 2nd cd is starting to do the same thing. It’ll play cd-r’s sometimes, other times not. I love the remote control, I’ve dropped it so many times and it still works. My beef is, when i can’t find the stupid thing, it’s frustrating trying to play cds on the stereo itself. On the stereo, there are not enough cd player functions. It’s pretty good cd player for the money, but if you want something that’s going to last many years, spend the extra money and get something nicer.

good short-term purchase – Sundari – San Francisco, CA
When it’s new, this is a great stereo. Everything works as advertised, and the audio presets put out pretty good sound in a small or medium-size room.

However, after a couple of years, mine started to break down. First the sensor for the doors went out. Then the motor for the doors went out, and they have to be pushed open and closed by hand. Around the time the doors started to go, it became very finicky with CDs. I thought this was to do with a dirty lens or dirty/scratched discs, but neither was the case. Several minutes of shuffling CDs around and opening/closing doors is required to get even one CD to play.

At , this is a good, basically disposable CD player. Don’t expect long-term value at this price or from this manufacturer. But while it works, it’s a pretty sweet, good-looking system. I still get compliments on the looks of it, even though it hardly works anymore.

They should recall this one. – A. Tolbert – Sarasota, FL
There are several similar complaints for this item, the primary one being that when you put CDs in, they don’t play. Which is why anyone would be upset after shelling out the money for this albeit cool-looking stereo. I actually paid closer to retail price for this item, almost 0 if you include shipping. I used the stereo a few times and then it simply stopped playing CDs at all. I am very upset and disappointed that repair costs are prohibitive enough to force me to buy another stereo entirely. At least the speakers still work; maybe they are salvageable. Otherwise, I would caution NO ONE to buy this piece of you-know-what unless you enjoy the sensation of money being thrown away.

Avoid the hassle – Erin – San Antonio, TX USA
I recently received this stereo as a Christmas gift. Two months after Christmas, it arrived. To my dismay, the first CD wouldn’t play. It wouldn’t even recognize a CD was in it after a preliminary spin of all 3 discs. While it is a pretty stereo to look at, it seems like a lot of people had similar problems with it. And for a CD player, it could be a lot more powerful. I’m returning mine for a gift certificate.

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